https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/706/SunandNews_1996-01-02.pdf bdaaae25eb63b2d82f53d89e86a23d90 PDF Text Text 12/30/99 Hastings Pubi icLibrary F 121 Church Hastings, MI. 49058 i and News - — 4---------- • BULK RATE U. S. POSTAGE PAID Hutings,MI 49058 Permit No. 7 ----- ------------------------------------------------- Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 1 January 2, 1996 Middleville, Michigan 49333 125th Year HASTihSS. Mi 4-^c 18J Middleville Council considers public planning by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council last Tuesday discuss­ ed the possibility of inviting the community to a strategic planning session to get residents opinions on what Middleville’s future should be. Engineer Paul Spellman said situations that are occurr­ ing in the village will serious­ ly affect its growth. He recommended that the villlagc place a booster water pimp on the east side of the village that would accomonadate 250 more homes. The public works committee will recommend this improve­ ment to the council which should make a decision within the end of next week He also recommended that a lift station for the water system be placed in the in­ dustrial park. This should be approved as soon as the village decides how large the service area should be. He added that the schools may be in need of a booster station if the district decides to build a new school. The main portion of the village sits in a valley, Spellman said, which means that water will flow downhill if there is growth. Spellman had discussed with the planning commission a couple of months ago. about developing a strategic plan for The residents have been thinking about what they want for the village and seem to have good ideas. — Everil Manshum Village Manager the village and said he just completed an outline listing what the plan would entail. He suggested the council have a session with the com­ munity in January and decide what to do by June. Village President Lon Meyers said the idea is something that should be con­ sidered. however the council should wait until a new village manager comes on board so that person can be involved from the very beginning Village Manager Everil Manshum said he has noticed that residents have been think­ ing about what they want for the village and seem to have good ideas. Spellman said nitrates are showing up in the water com­ ing from the west. Twenty to 25 years ago nitrate fertilizers were cheap and often used. Since people started using these fertilizers, he said, the nitrates have been moving eight feet per year down into the ground. They have now reached the point where they have gotten into the water in some areas The last two tests taken on the water in the west showed 9.7 parts per million, and 9.1 parts per million nitrates ex­ isting in the system. The limit is 10 parts per million. Spellman said the village now must find another source of water. The plan is to drill a deep well at the site of two ex­ isting wells. Tests have been run on that aquifer resulting in a very low nitrate level There is 25 feet of sand­ stone in this area that contains good water with .4 part per million in iron in it. Spellman said that there should be no trouble having a See Public planning, P. 6 Public officials faced with complex issues Growth continues to dominate Caledonia in ’95 by Barban* Gall Staff Writer The landscape just keeps on changing in Caledonia Town­ ship. Earth movers continue to transform fields and pastures into housing developments. Towers for both public wa­ ter and telecommunications now are visible among the trees. New sewer and water lines no longer exist just on paper. New businesses are opening in new commercial buildings along M-37, and last fall, Caledonia Middle School stu­ dents began their studies in a new building, designed just for them. And the list goes on. For Caledonia's village, township and school officials, all the changes this past year have meant many hours of work in planning sessions, public hearings and inspec­ tions since services must grow along with the commu­ nity. But growth and the changes it demands are sometimes downright unpopular, and that, unfortunately, leaves of­ ficials between that hard cold rock of reality and the "hard place" of public sentiment. In Caledonia Township, news once again centered around the star-crossed Campau Lake sewer system, and controversy also erupted over a request by Century Cellunet to construct a telecommunica­ tions tower on Whitneyville Avenue property. The tower is now a reality. Century Cellunet applied last summer for a special use See'/ CHEVROLET See Area Growth, P. 6 The Caledonia Fire Department’s fleet was augmented in 1995 with the purchase of a new emergency vehicle. Clare Harkema. general manager of Seif and Son Chevrolet presented the keys last summer to Caledonia Fire Chief Butch Welton, as Township Supervisor Tom Garbow and Clerk Pat Snyder looked on. In This Issue TK Student of the Month named Middleville Council considers public hearing planning session Student award program results will be available soon Kent County's southern townships were among those benefiting from the Sheriff Department s new Community Policing Project Caledonia Township Supervisor Tom Garbow (left) and Byron Center Supervisor Dale Silvernail and Gaines Township Supervisor Don Hilton joined last fall in welcoming Deputies Jack Stewart and Denny Schneider, who are serving in the program. Caledonia schools adjust to Proposition A �Page 2/Tha Sun and News, MiddieviHe. Ml /January 2, 1996 Proposed recreational trail and school news are among top local stories in 1995 bv Mandv Habel Staff Writer The desire of the village of Middleville to purchase 4.5 miles of abandoned railroad property, the hiring of Dr. Mary Ellen Correa as the new assistant superintendant for Curriculum and Instruction for the Thornapple Kellogg School district, and the district’s desire to solve its overcrowding problem are just a few of many things Mid­ dleville experienced in 1995. lanuarv of 1992. there was talk of the village's desire to purchase 4.5 linear miles of abandoned railroad property and transform it into a recrea­ tion area On Jan. 13. 1992. Thomapple Township voted against the project. This year the pro­ ject was reserected by the village with the help of trail proponent Craig Patterson, and Thornapple Trail Association President Scott Williams who approached the Thomapple Township Board on May 8. to get it to recon­ sider supporting the trail. On June 12. The Township Board voted to rescind the resolution made in 1992. Though Thomapple Township voted in favor of the trail. Irv­ ing and Rutland Townships were not as enthusiastic about the project, expressing con­ cern that they would end up policing and maintaining it at their own expense. The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners and the County Road Commission also were reluc­ tant to show support. Repair people traveled with the riders to make sure their equipment was work ing properly. On July 25, Thornapple Kellogg High School hosted riders from all over the state and Canada that participated in the Michigander Bike Ride. Participants spent the night in tents outside the school and were provided with entertainment in the gym. Village officials told these government bodies that the village would take full respon­ sibly for maintaining and policing it. In early July, the village received a $15,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Transportation to help it pay for the project. Officials said that they would be able to go through with the project regardless of lack of support from some of the local governments. Thomapple Kellogg High School hosted the Michigander Bike Ride on Ju­ ly 24. Riders from all over the state and Canada participated in a 300 mile long ride that started in South Haven and continued north to Bay City. Each night riders would stop at a different high school, sleep in tents outside the school, and participate in festivities provided by local supporters and people travel­ ing with the group. As the riders arrived in town, anti-trail advoacates consisting mostly of property owners adjacent to the trail, swarmed the parking lot of the village hall and TK high school to express their opposi­ tion to people riding so close to their land. The group carried picket signs and passed out flyers to riders coming through that said, “The Anti-Thornapple Trail Activists are not against you, your organization, or bikers in general, but we do feel that the Thomapple Trail is infringing on our rights and privacy as adjacent land owners and the community." The anit-trail activists said they were jpset that the village had been awarded an MDOT grant when many of the local governments within the trail limits did not support the project They also said the MCLA act of 1887 slated that when a railroad is abandoned, all money received and deeds must be returned back to the property oweners. Village officials said the act was nullified in 1968. This limited property owners’ rights to get their property back to no more than 30 > ears after creation of the act Since the act was established in 1887 most of the rights are clearly older than 30 years In early December, adja­ cent property owner Larry Jachim wrote a letter to MDOT asking how it could approve the $15,000 grant when several of the govern­ mental units involved did not support the project. The application that village officials were required to fill out contained a section that asked if municipalities around the land in question were in support of the village aquiring it. If they were, each was re­ quired to send a written resolution proving support Jachim told MDOT officials that only the village of Mid­ dleville supported it and that Thomapple Township was neutral. Village Manager Everil Manshum said Thor­ napple Township voted 4-1 in support of the project. MDOT officials said they had orginally approved the grant because the material that had been presented showed that everything was in order. They thought that support from the village was all that was necessary at the time. When Jachim brought the situation to their attention MDOT officials decided to deny the village the grant money until it can get support from the other bodies of government. Village Planner Jason Cherry said if it was unable to get support from the other bodies of government, it may consider the possibility of ask­ ing for a partial grant that would cover the area surroun­ ding the governments that support the project. This sec­ tion is three-fifths of the total length of the land. The village would still need the support of the county to do that. Manshum said if the village could not get the support, it may negotiate a price with the Rails-To Trails Conservacy and purchase the land without the aid of the grant. Manshum made a presenta tion to the Barry County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 28. but the board did not make a decision until Dec. 28 and commissioners voted against supporting the trail concept. The other govern­ ment bodies have yet to be approached In early August, the Mid dleville Village Council received a recommendation from village attorney Jeff Youngsma and its insurance consultant to adopt an or­ dinance that would make it il­ legal to place garage sale signs on public property The ordinance was recom mended as a result of a 1993 lawsuit filed against the village of Spring Lake by two brothers who were paralyzed when their motorcycle slamm­ ed into a car. The brothers claimed their vision was obstructed by cars parked too close to the in­ tersection and trees and hedges on private property. Some residents were oppos­ ed to the prospective or­ dinance because they felt that people would not be able to see their signs unless they were right by the street. Some also felt that there was a certain unfairness in the enforcement of the present situation and claimed that signs that were not breaking the rules were taken down anyway and that some people were told to take them down and others were not. Middleville police and village officials said they did their best to enforce the rules as fairly as they could and could not always catch every incident. Continued next page — Letterheads Business Cards Envelopes Brochures edding Invitations MORE Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 Ask for Rob Mitchell or Bill Love or stop by at 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) �The Sun and News. Middleville MP Jonuory 2. 1996 Page 3 From previous page_____ :--------------------------------------------------------------Village officials said the village could put itself in a bad situation if it did not pass the ordinance because they could be liable for any incident occuring on village property. The controversy ended when an ordinance was adopted that allowed residents to place signs on the right of way anywhere except on the M-37 corridor and within 30 feet of any right of way from an intersection. On Dec 18. The Thornap pie Kellogg Board of Educa­ tion discussed the possibility of a bond election as a solu­ tion to the district’s over­ crowding problems. Overcrowding has been a problem in the district for a while. Part of the high school auditorium is blocked off from the rest and is being used for classrooms and the middle school is using areas orginally designed as music rooms. Supenntendant Jay Cason said a decision needs to be made as soon as possible or students will have to learn in a fleet of portable classrooms. If the district opts for a bond election, it has three op­ tions that would be reasonable Tom Mathison, an architect from Tower. Pinkster, and Titus, has been working with the district to determine its op­ tions and costs. The options are to add to all the existing schools and build no new ones, add on to all ex­ isting elementary schools and the high school and build a new middle school, and add to all the elementary schools, move the middle school to the high school, and build a new high school. TK is estimated to have 200 additional students by the year 2000. The high school would be built or renovated to ac­ comodate 1,000, students though the estimated projec­ tion within the next five years is 900. and the middle school would be fixed to accomondate 750 students A citizen's committee will be speaking with the public starting in January and will work with residents to decide how to handle the situation. Last August, the Thomapple Kellogg School district hired Dr Mary Ellen Correa to replace Cheryl Allen as the assistant superintendant For Curriculum and Instruction. Allen left to move back to Kansas to be near her family Correa has more than 20 years of experience in educa­ tion and last worked in Brownsville, Texas. She received a bachelor of arts in French and education from the College of St. Rose in Albany. NY., an elemen­ tary education certificate from Stephen F. Austin University, a master's degree in education from Pan American Universi­ ty in Brownsville, Texas, a mid-management or ad­ ministration certificate from Pan American University, and a doctorate in education from the University of Houston. Correa has taught every grade level from elementary school through college and has served as assistant prin­ cipal. dean of instruction, grant writer, and principal for various districts across the country. Superintendant Jay Cason said he hired her because of her vast experience of teaching at ail grade levels, and her administrative and grant writing abilities. Since she started, she has been working on curriculum changes and helping to imple­ ment new computer equip­ ment and training with money the district received from the millage enhancement that was approved by voters in the millage election last June Middleville residents were shaken after hearing that routine tests showed there was coliform bacteria present in their water. Their fears were relieved when they uere assured that there is nothing to worry about because coliform bacteria is not dangerous and is fairly common. After village officials had the water chlorinated, there were enough positive test results to allow chlorination to cease. Coliform bacteria is used as an indicator. If there is no col­ iform bacteria in the water, there is a strong chance that no disease causing bacteria is present. Though Middleville's water showed a presence of the bacteria, there was no evidence of fecal or E. coli, types of bacteria that contain disease causing organisms. Village Manager Manshum will be leaving his position to become Hastings' first clerk­ treasurer and financial direc­ tor. His appointment was ap­ proved last week in a unanimous vote by the Hastings City Council. Manshum said he will leave his current position on Jan. 12. The position is being created as a result of the new city charter mandating that the clerk and treasurer's post be merged and appointed rather than elected. Clerk Sharon Vickery and Treasurer Jane Barlow, who had been elected to the posts in the past will retire at the end of the year. Obituaries Catherine Kidder Phyllis J. Phenix ALTO - Catherine Kidder 70, of Alto went to be with her Lord on Wednesday December 27, 1995. She was born on February 14, 1925 the daughter of John and Mary (McMahon) Corrigan. Catherine was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Arnold; one sister. Mary Corri­ gan, one brother Hugh Corri­ gan; brother-in-law & sisterin-law, Carroll & Donna Kidder; her nieces, Cara Kidder, Debra & Leroy Yahne, Lori & Jack Proulx; nephew. David & Patty Kidder. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday Decem­ ber 30, 1995 at Holy Family Catholic Church with the Reverend Father Raymond Bruck celebrant. Interment was in Alaska Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Holy Fami­ ly Church. Arrangements were made by Caledonia Funeral Chapel in Caledonia. CALEDONIA - Phyllis J. Phenix, 62, of Caledonia, went to live with Jesus on Monday December 25, 1995. She was born on April 2, 1933 in Grand Rapids the daughter of Arthur & Mabie Poeder. Mrs. Phenix was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her son, Rick. Surviving are her husband, John; her children, Mike & Debbie, Linda & Tom Windisch, John & Roxanne. Steve & Laura, Phillip & Teri, and David; fourteen grandchil­ dren; her sister and brother-inlaw Hope & Jack Sloan. Funeral Services were held on Thursday December 28, 1995 at the Caledonia Funeral Home with Pastor Howard Collver officiating. Interment was in Lakeside Cemetery Arrangements were made by Caledonia Funeral Chapel in Caledonia. B HARRISON as. ^_<NSURAHCeACeNCKINcj) Your independent agent “WORKING FOR YOU” 6060 Alden Nash SE Phone 868-0050 Judy Harrison President Get your home “all dolled up’’ with a No Fee Home Equity Loan. * If you own your own home, the equity in your home can be a very valuable source of extra funds. To find out your line of credit, see us today: Once your line of credit is approved, you can use that money to add on, fix up, refurnish, landscape or do any remodeling project you want! Use as much as you need — up to the full credit line available. You only pay for the amount of money you actually borrow. Your home equity loan isn’t limited to just funding home improvement projects. You can use the money to finance a vacation, college tuition, a new car — whatever reason you choose! Collecting for the needy Middleville Kindergarten through fifth grade students who ride Marla Bierens bus 29, showed the canned goods they collected to go to needy families. Thornap­ ple Kellogg high school and middle school students also participated. BEFORE WEDDING BELLS RING QUALITY INVITATIONS RECEPTION ITEMS ATTENDANTS GIFTS by Carlson Craft THE REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings 945-9554 Make the equity in your home work for you. Call or visit for more information or to apply for your home equity loan. You’ll soon have the money you need for all those little extras. *No Fee Heme Equity Loan is based on the state equalized value of home. If an appraisal is needed - the customer will incur the cost. . 627 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA Qtate 3205 68th ST. S.E. 303 ARLINGTON DUTTON MIDDLEVILLE j^ANK |891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 * fit Fbi e ' ALEDONIAMon. -Fn. and till Noon Sat. LLENDER ender — Premier Club Coming Events January will be a fun month! We’ll play cards on the 16th, bowl on the 23rd and watch “Ground Hog Day” on the 30th. The Premier Club is especially designed for active seniors, you must be 55 or better to join with '5,000 in interest bearing accounts in the State Bank of Caledonia. Stop in one of our branches in Caledonia, Dutton or Middleville for more information. �Poge 4/The Sun ond News, Middleville, Ml/Jonuory 2. 1996 Audtions set for Valentine’s Day Revue Neigh bors with... NORMA VELDERMAN Hi everyone. I am late in calling for news. I felt punky and kept putting it off. I should say I was lazy Our daughter. Mary Bog gott. and son. Kyle, spent a week with us. It was so good to have them here Oh to be young and ambitious again. She is very efficient and a hard worker. She has her own preschool in Oregon. Ted’s former wife and kids came down for Christmas. Ted and his girlfriend also were here for a few days around Christmas. Virginia Root said they had their family Christmas with Bill and Judy Harrison. They also brought along pet rabbits that were house pets and with three different dogs from Mackinaw City. Virginia said she wanted to thank the neighbors who took her around Middleville to see all the Christmas lighted homes in our area. She said that this year’s Christmas was really a blessed time. Even though she lost a good fnend. Pat Moeller said her son gave her a wonderful Christmas present. He sur­ prised her by giving her a eight week old German shepard puppy She was very Caledonia's Break-A-Leg Productions has scheduled au­ ditions for 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7 and Monday, Jan. 8 for its Valentine s Day Music and Comedy Revue. To be cast are six men and six women, aged 14 or older. The revue will be presented at Pagano's Restaurant in surprised and pleased. She is starting on this training right now Katie Wiennga said that Paul and Sandy Wiennga and John and Deb Wiennga are going to Kalamazoo for din­ ner with Bill and Mary Jane. They have a new home and part of the family will be there to give them a house warming. Betty Newman said that on Chnstmas eve Joy and Cathy Newman had a get together for the family. Fred and Susanne Dolman came home for Christmas Day. Edith Miller had a family get together at Mary and Dave's on Christmas Eve. On Christmas Day they got together with the rest of the family. Wednesday, they had the family at their home which included John. Mary, the two girls, one of the girl’s boyfriend, daughter Carol and Fred and Laura Rock. Weil, folks. I guess that is it for this week. Happy New Year to all of you folks. Caledonia from Saturday, Feb. 10 through Tuesday, Feb. 13. Rehearsals will commence immediately upon casting the production, and will be held two or three times a week. Larry Ferguson is directing, with Carol Gess directing the music. Break-A-Leg Productions was established in June. 1995, to expand on the variety of community theater opportuni­ ties and productions in south­ east Kent County. Its first production was Bullets Over Broadmoor, an original oneact comedy written by BreakA-Leg members. The group recently revived the play Sam's Joint, also written by a BALP member, as a benefit for Paws W’ith a Cause. For more information on the Valentine's Day Revue, contact Ferguson at 891-9942 or Carol Meehan al 698-6686. TK Athletic Boosters to hold meeting Jan. 3 the TK High School cafeteria Anyone with questions can call Marylin Liu at 891-8998 The Thomapple Kellogg Athletic Boosters will meet at 7 p.m.. Wednesday . Jan. 3 in is LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord 9:30 am Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY 10:45 am 6:00 pm Family Night 6:30 pm 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service..................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs............................................... 6:45p.m. WELCOME TO p Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamaztxt Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan a Telephone 698-8252 t 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children 's Church will be provided during both services 1 Timothy 4:12 Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor (fill CALEDONIA V CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH A church with a caring heart for our community and the world Sunday Worship. . . . 9:30 A.M. & 6:00 P.M. Sunday School...................... 10:45-11:50 A.M. (Child & Adult) ( During the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Mike Alles, Youth leader Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling Church Office: (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 10061 St Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass................................ 5:00 p m. Sunday Mass..........................9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School................................. 9:30am Sun. Morning Worship......... 10:30 am Evening Service............................... 6:00pm Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue _______________________ WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •891-8661 'The CtKKh where everybody is somebody. ...and Jesus Christ is Lord" 3 i CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)................. 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.............................. 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service................................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday. .6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........ .7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday............ .7:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor SHARON BARNSDALE. Db. of (Frisian Ed 4 Music M-37 between Caledonia A Middleville Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 6:15 Dinner 9:45 6:00 p.m. Caraway St. (Childrens Minutry Youth Group Adult Bible Studies 891-8028 708 West Main Street 10:00 a.m. .11:15a.m. ..6:00 p.m YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another in brotherly low Rom. 12:10 8:00 a.m................................. Blended Service 9:05 a.m........................... Educational Hour 10:15 a.m.................... Contemporary Service 11:15 a.m........................ Traditional Service (All Services have a Nursery available) Ret- Robert Gerke • Office 89UW • Church 891-9878 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun lake) Wayland, Michigan 4934M • 795 7903 Barrier Free 111 Church Street Rev Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev Paulette Cheyne — 765-5316 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (The Did tHimr ^(r!l|odi»t (Shurch CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 5590 Whitneyville Ave.. S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 250 Vine Street Church Office — 8918669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Sunday School.................. 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship............. 11:00 a m. Evening Worship................ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes......... 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock — 868-6437 — Church School..................... 9:30 a.m. Choir Practice 9:30a.m. Worship Service................. 10:30 a.m. i- Choirs for Children and Adults Jr & Sr High School Programs for All Ages Parmelee Morning Worship........ 9:30 am Sunday School.............................................. 930am. Middleville Sunday School........... 9 45 a m Sunday Momng Wonhp............................ 1030am Middleville Worship.................... 1100 a m. Sunday Evening Worship............................... 6-00pm. Wed MOweet Prayer & 3oe Study...... 700 pm Aw Mtorr. Dobson. (Yjstcr Wednesday "Family Night" Sunday School Cadets and Cavinetles MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Morning Worship Service. Sunday School.................. Evening Worship Service.. Peace Reformed Church Barner Free 9 00 am A >930 an 6(J0pr COMMUNITY CHURCH The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St near WhMneyviUe Ave _ _. Church Sdk-H Sunday ...................... 9 45 a m Morning Worship 11 00 a m Evening Wonhip ...6 00pm Wed Fellowship. . 7 30 p m (in homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Jonuary 2, 1996 Page 5 Freeport area residents are off to Mexico by Mandy Hahel Staff Writer Freeport residents Ruth and Gary Abbott will spend 12 to 16 years in Oaxaca. Mexico translating the Bible for a tribe of Indians. Their services are a part of Wycliffe Bible Translators, an organization that sends mis­ sionaries to isolated areas to translate the word of God into their language, and to teach residents how to read that word. Ruth said their interest in Wycliffe started when they at­ tended a week long mission conference in Urbana. IL. in 1984 The conference was a part of the Intravarsity Chris tian Fellowship group, which they were members of in college. Twenty thousand people at­ tended this conference and several hundred mission organizations had booths set up. she said The conference offered many seminars featuring dif­ ferent groups. Gary said the ones they attended just hap­ pened to be about Wycliffe. Ruth said they wanted to share their faith somehow but did not feel comfortable going door-to-door “By the time we were done with the conference, we found that there were other things wc could do,” she said. Gary said they were amazed when they heard about the number of people in the world who did not have Bibles printed in their own languages and felt they could help The people they will visit. Ruth said, only have oral stories that have been passed down from generation to generation and some of them are npt even familiar with the written word. She said the New Testament takes about 15 to 20 years to complete in a new language which means a long stay for them. Stop and see Your Choice is Clear... Caledoaia Vision Center Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) (616) 891-2020 Their stay will be divided into five year cycles in which they spend four years in Mex­ ico and one year in the United States then four more years in Mexico. The rotations will be made until the translation is complete ‘ And if we still feel healthy enough and like it we will do it again.’ Ruth said Gary said there are about 13 groups in the Oaxaca area that need Bible translations though they will only work with one of them These groups, he said, are isolated from the rest of the area and never assimulated themselves with Mexican Culture. He added that there are groups of people all over the area that are from the same decent but speak different languages within their separate communities. Ruth said they are not sure which group they will work with yet but know that it will either be the Mixtec or Zapotec Indians They have been preparing for this trip for about six years. They attended three semesters of linguistics train­ ing then each received master's degrees in linguistics at Michigan State University The first thing they will do when they get to Mexico is at­ tend a 10 week “How to sur­ vive in Mexico” survival course. Ruth said they will live with a Mexican family during this time and learn a little Spanish so they can communicate with them. Gary said they also will Ruth and Gary Abbott and their sons Christopher (left) and Steven will be spending 12 to 16 years in Oaxaca, Mexico translating the Bible in the language of a remote Indian tribe, study health and relationship issues and visit orphanages, jails, post offices, and see every aspect of Mexican life. Their final exam for the course will consist of one week of travel after which they will return to the states for a two week orientation in Tucson. It is at this time that they will find out for sure which group they will work School Lunch Menus Thornapple Kellogg Lunch Menu Wednesday. Jan. 3 Pork patty, mashed potatoes, whole wheat bread, pineapple. Thursday, Jan. 4 Hamburger on bun, pickles, oven fries, apple crisp. Friday. Jan. 5 Pizza, baked beans or sweet potatoes, peaches. Monday, Jan. 8 Fr. toast sticks, sausage, potato wedges, orange juice. Tuesday. Jan. 9 Roast beef gravy on mashed potatoes, green beans, peas, whole wheat bread, strawberries. Note: El. Alternate Menu — Mon.. Hot Dog; Tues.. Turkey/Bun; Wed., Salad Bar; Thurs., Ham and Cheese on Bun; Fri., Fishwich. Sand­ wiches and salads at High School and Middle School. Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday, Jan. 3 Ham and egg on biscuit, juice, milk. Thursday. Jan. 4 Pancake on a stick, juice, milk. Friday , Jan. 5 Bagel with cream cheese, juice, milk. Monday . Jan. 8 Oatmeal, cinnamon toast, raisins, milk. Tuesday, Jan. 9 Waffles with cherry sauce, milk. Feeding the birds, myths and facts revealed locally Don Taylor of ‘ Wild Birds Unlimited" will reveal myths and facts surrounding bird feeding during a presentation at the Caledonia Public Library on Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 Tay lor will bring a selection of bird feeders and explain bow to attract birds to home feeders Anyone with ques­ tions about birds and bird­ feeding is welcome to this talk. How difficult has the early snowfall been on birds? Is there one kind of birdseed which is bener than another for attracting birds? Bring questions, and find answers at the Caledonia Library on Jan. 10. The "Let It Snow " reading club for adults is underway. There is still time to* read 15 books before the end of March Get more details at the library For more information, call 891-1502 The library is located at 240 Emmons Street in Caledonia with, Ruth said. After the orientation, they will go to Oaxaca and study formal Spanish for six to eight months. They will live somewhere in Oaxaca City but are not ex­ actly sure where yet. Ruth said. She said she has heard that people just get off the plane and then decide to find a place to live. People have been known to walk around the air­ port asking people if they know of any place they can stay. She said they will stay in a hotel at first until they can find a place. Once they arrive in Oaxaca, they will start learning the language of the specific group they will work with. The first four years will be spent learning the language and the culture of the group. Gary said that homes of the groups in the area are very simple and are located in remote isolated areas They were told they would be in the mountains and would need to get a high clearance vehicle. Support from individuals and area churches has made it possible for them to help the people of Oaxaca. When they go back to the states between the four year visits to Mexico, they will give progress reports to the participating churches and take the extra time to study what they have learned without having to worry about attending to duties there for a while Ruth said that when they come back to the states they will most likely stay somewhere in Barry County near the churches giving support. The Abbotts have two children Christopher. 7. and Steven. 4 who will be taking the trip with them. Ruth said they will stay with them the whole time. They also will attend school there. Ruth said they will try to find an English speaking school for them to attend. Ruth said they may have to go to school in the summer to catch up. She said they don't seem to mind since it is warm all year round in Mexico and don’t feel they will be missing something. Ruth said they seem eager to make the change though she warned them that they may have to do a lot of work because the children in the group they will be working with work around the village instead of attending school. Most of these people, she said, rely on communicating orally and do not know how to read or write. They are capable of speak­ ing a little Spanish but mostly communicate in their own specific dialect. She added that there are Spanish schools in the city that they could attend but most do not have the proper transpor­ tation to get to them. The second four years is when the translation project will start. Ruth said. They will be assisted by a team of teachers ami other translators who will help them with the process. She said they will need to go over the translations with the residents to make sure the words sound natural to the people and mean what they are intended to mean. Besides translating they also will be learning and writing down the residents personal history so it will be preserved. They also will teach them how to read so they will be able to enjoy reading it and the Bible. Gary said teaching them how to read also will allow them to vote giving them more power in dealing with their government Besides these projects. Gary said, they also will write papers for the participating churches back home to give them an idea about what they and the residents arc learning The Abbotts said they are excited about the trip and will start their survival course Jan. 9. CALEDONIA SPORTSMAN’S CLUB BREAKFAST EGGS • TOAST • PANCAKES MEAT • COFFEE • ORANGE JUICE CALEDONIA 100TH st. SBn., Jan. 7 • 9 am-12 Noon co ro^d™ Adults ‘4.50/Under 12 *3.00 clubhouse""! Bring the Family and Friends! Thank You! Because of you — our Grand Opening was a huge success! The winners of our drawings are: • Thelma Rozma [outfit) and Becky Hudson (purse) • Tanning Package winners Michelle Smith (100 minutes) • Jan Wiesenhoter (7 visits) • Carolyn Klinge (12 visits) • Christy Teeling(20 visits) • Shelly Olthouse (one month unlimited) New (’96 Model) Don’t miss out on all the “FACIAL” BED ...has arrived! GREAT SAVINGS Call for more information and appointments. 20% t. 50% Off at the Boutique Your Area Tanning Center “Where the sun never sets.” & Tropical Boutique A tun casual wear shop with affordable prices in a tropical atmosphere. A01-AO4O OTl 9175 Cherry Valley (M-37), Caledonia OPFN Monday* nday 8 30 am 8 per Saturday 8 am 3 pm Tonning hours may increase <n peak season' �Page 6/Th« Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/January 2, 1996 PUBLIC PLANNING 9 well in this area. The village, Spellman said, has two options. The first is to install a small test well next to the existing wells which would cost $7,500. This well would test the water to deter­ mine if the area would be a good place to put a production well which would be added for $24,000. The second would be to just put down the 12 inch well and convert it to a production well. Spellman said the commit­ tee beileves it is worth the gamble to put the 12 inch well in and save $7,500. Since the rock formation in this area was put down 400,000 years ago. he said, the committee feels option two would work. Meyers told the council to take two weeks to look things over and determine when it would be best to hold a strategic planning session. In other business, the coun­ cil voted to accept Consumers Power's offer to purchase one acre of land east of the moble home unit for $10,000 to build a new sub station. The conditions were that besides $10,000 for the pro­ perty. they must pay $3,000 for an easement, be out of their old sub station within six months after the new one is completed, and undergo a phase one environmental assesment. continued from front page------------------------------------------ —-------- The village has two options. The first is to install a small test well next to the existing wells which would cost $7,500. This well would test the water to determine if the area would be a good place to put a production well which would be added for $24,000. The second would be to just put down the 12 inch well and convert it to a production well. — Engineer Paul Spellman Engineer Bill Carleson said he does not have the authority to agree to go ahead with the evaluation but said he would present the situation to so­ meone in the company who does. The Rails To Trails Conser­ vancy in Washington D.C. has asked the village to consider “swapping” some of its property for part of the railroad property as an option in light of problems occurring with the Department of Transportation grant. Village attorney Jeff Youngsma said the conservan­ cy does not want the village to give up trying to obtain the 4.5 linear miles of rail trail because of lack of funding. The property in question is the ski hill. Trustee Floyd Bray said that particular piece of land may not be the best choice because this area will be the location of new water some time to take care of yourself! • HAIR: Cuts, styles, perms, color • TANNING • NAILS • PEDICURES Call 795-7719 for your appointment at... leusnve HAIR DESIGNERS 122 E. Main Street Middleville (Next to Phil's Pizza) 3 3 pumps in the future. Meyers asked if the conser­ vancy would be willing to lease the land and said that before any kind of a decision is made on the matter, the council needs to know the ex­ act boundaries of the area they are considering. Trustee William Mosey said he thinks that paying for the railroad property with money ocher than village money is a good idea. However, though he is not against the swapping idea, he personally would have to seriously think about it before making a decision. Manshum said if the village could get support from the county , it could at least get a partial grant for $9,000. This means the conservancey would only have to worry about $6,000 instead of $15,000. He added that the village AREA GROWTH , permit to construct the 200foot transmission tower, ex­ plaining that there was a transmission "hole" in the Caledonia area, causing prob­ lems for their cellular phone users. Clients not only living or working in the area, but also those traveling along nearby 1-96 were unable to use their phones. However, the proposed loca­ tion of the tower in a rural residential rather than a com­ mercial area brought neigh­ bors to the Township Plan­ ning Commission to protest. Unfortunately, the tower lo­ cation was restricted both by the nearby airport and the need to place the tower where it would fill the transmission "gap" In the end, a special use for the tower was granted with a number of conditions, despite a petition signed by 245 resi­ dents opposing the site. The commission noted that the government soon could be removing the regulation of such utilities from local juris­ diction, that there really were no "good" locations for the tower, and that there were 3,100 Century Cellunet clients in the area. While the telecommunica­ tions tower was a first in the Thank You for making our Grand Opening a success. Your response was wonderful! The winners of our drawings are: George Goscinski (Deep Conditioning Service) Kristin Hollstein (Gift Certificate) Bridget Neil (Hour Massage) Barb Zylstra (Mini Facial) • Harold Decker (Paraffin Hand Treatment) Sheila Nordhof (Pedicure) ...and GRAND PRIZE WINNER: Cindy Gless (Mini Day Spa) MAIN ATTRACTION OPEN: Monday thru Saturday (Walk-Ins Welcome ) Manshum said the Hastings City Council voted unanimously to appoint him for the new treasurer-clerk position and will leave January 12. Meyers appointed a com­ mittee made up of William Mosey, Jim French, and Floyd Bray to write an ad to announce the opening of the village manager position and list qualifications. Manshum suggested that the council look into getting a panel of three to interview ap­ plicants and make recommen­ dations. The panel could con­ sist of an attorney, someone from the public works depart me nt. and someone else in that area continued from front page township, problems with the Campau Lake sewer have be­ come a legend. The latest problems surfaced in November, when construc­ tion bids for the new treat­ ment plant and an expanded collection system came in higher than expected. The high bids forced the Township Board and its consultants to revise the assessment district once again, this time to in­ clude vacant properties, so that assessment fees for users would not be higher than promised. With this adjust­ ment approved, the sewer ex­ pansion project will be un­ derway in 1996. Less controversial so far than either of these projects, but still costly for developers and users, is a public water system proposed for the rapidly developing northwest comer of the township along 76th Street. There, the con­ struction of sanitary sewer al­ lows high density develop­ ment, but such intense land use does endanger the aquifer. The township, therefore, has been working throughout the year with developers in the 76th Street area to "sign on" to a public water assessment district, if an agreement can be worked out with the city of Wyoming to extend water ser­ vice to Caledonia. New development along 76th Street between M-37 and Patterson includes a mobile home park, two housing de­ velopments, with a third in the planning stages, and a pending condominium devel­ opment. Recently, Riebel Develop­ ment Corporation also laid be­ fore the township its plans for the first phase of what will be the township's largest devel­ opment. Jasonville Farms, lo­ cated on M-37 and Cherry Valley Ave., will begin with just 34 homes, but eventually could include more than 470 living units on 235 acres of land. Township growth was re­ flected not only in new devel­ opments, but also in the re­ modeling of existing homes. Residents living along Campau Lake, for instance, began coming to the Planning Commission with requests to remodel and enlarge former cottage-style homes, which often were built originally as summer homes and fishing r7Z/ 9175 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37), Caledonia could not even get a grant for improvements without ap­ proval from all governing bodies involved. The council did not make a decision on the matter Trustee Marilyn VanDenberg said she heard that Barry County was try ing to revive the silent observer program and wondered if the village would be interested in participating. She said there was going to be a meeting discussing it. Meyers said VanDenberg would be welcome to repre­ sent the village. He also sug­ gested that Police Chief Louis Schumaker be strongly en­ couraged to go as well. BINGO American Legion Post »305 hideaways. Because they lie in both the VerMeulcn sand pit the Campau Lake flood plain, on Whitneyville. and Riebel however, these homes require Corporation’s M-37 property. special use permits for In each case, those partieshad remodeling. In addition, their sued the township over zoning small lots mean care must be disputes, and in both cases, taken that additions do not to court settlements required the encroach on neighbors’ lands. plaintiffs pay the township an Sand pits, like the sewers, annual sum. Last year, the township finally had to return remained on the agenda of many a township meeting in to court to ask that the 1995. With its revised payments be kept up as Planned Mineral Removal or­ ordered by the court. Other significant work in dinance, the Planning Com­ mission now has a tool to the township included. • The Planning Commis­ measure a pit's compliance with PMR regulations. A pit sion's refusal to rezone present owner seeking a renewal of a agricultural lands located on mining permit has to receive a M-37 south of 100th Street. • Formation of a Parks and certificate of compliance from the township supervisor, keep Recreation Commission that up with escrow payments, would help the township find and in general, meet both the lands to set aside for residents' township's and the operation's use. • Revision of the town­ own PMR ordinances. Under such terms, the ship's land use plan map both Jousma-DenHartigh pit re­ to reflect "what is" and also to ceived renewal in February, protect the Thornappie River. • Losing Township Planner but the township had to threaten to close two non­ Mark VanderPloeg to the city of Holland, and. after a careful complying pits in October. Both, however, either met the search, hiring a new planner. regulations or are working Linda Anderson, who will be­ with township on the prob­ gin work in Caledonia this week. lem. • Appointing former Plan­ New mining requests con­ ning Commissioner Jim tinue. Kentwood Excavating Williams to fill the unexpired came in to ask for a PMR permit to complete mining of term of Township Board its property located on the Trustee Chip DeVries, who west side of M-37 just north resigned late last year. • Gaining a student's per­ of 84th Street. The request first was denied by the board spective on township business in February because of traffic from tie board's first-ever stu­ concerns, and the application dent representative, South was sent back to the Planning Christian senior Chad VeenCommission. The company stra. said it would build a passing lane at its drive entry to alle­ viate problems caused by slow-moving sand trucks pulling on to the highway. It also agreed not to haul sand out of the pit during peak traf­ fic hours, and the permit fi­ nally was approved in April. In yet another set of cir­ cumstances, the township had to go back to court to ask for enforcement of court orders for Our Heartfelt Thanks I | | | | ...to our family, friends, neighbors and everyone in the community who helped us and kept us in their prayers after our house fire. Your kindness is greatly appreciated. 9548 Cherry Valley. Caledonia 891-4247 (HAIR) ■■ • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 PM Butch, Bobbi and Erin Lockyer �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml''January 2. 1996'Page 7 Student award program results to be available by Mandy Habel The committee is still looking for help from businesses in the community in providing financial donations or discount cards for items of interest to teenagers such as videos, food, and other items. Staff Writer When Thomapplc Kellogg High School's fall semester ends in a few weeks, the district will find out if incen­ tives from the Renaissance Program show a rise in stu­ dent's grades and attendance Program co-chairwoman Judy Hendrickson said the purpose of this program is to offer awards to students who achieve a certain cumulative grade point average, who im­ prove their cumulative grade point average by a certain amount, or have perfect atten­ dance for the semester Students who achieve these honors will be awarded dis­ count cards for six months at participating businesses. Hendrickson said the Renaissance committee will pass out brochures explaining the criteria for these awards The presentation for this semesters accomplishments will be held in February. She added that there are three different levels of achievement, the black level, the orange level, and the white level. In order to accomplish black level achievement, students must achieve a cumulative grade point average of 3.70 or higher for the semester or show an im­ provement in the previous semester's grade point average by .75 or higher These students must have no suspensions or unexcused absences for the semester Students who receive black level awards will receive cer­ tificates of recognition, black level discount cards for six months with discounts at par­ ticipating businesses, reduced or free admissions to designated school-sponsored extra-curricular activities The students will be honored at an awards ceremony and may also receive other com­ plimentary items. Students who receive orange level awards need to earn cumulative grade point averages of 3.50 to 3.699 for the semester or an improve­ ment in the previous semester's grade point average of between .500 and .749 with no suspensions or unexcused absences for the semester will receive a cer­ tificate of recognition, an orange level discount card for six months with discounts at participating businesses, reduced admissions to designated school-sponsored extra-curricular activities, and other items to be determined. These students also will be honored at the awards assembly. Students receiving white level designation need to receive a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 to 3.499 for the semester or an im­ provement in GPA of between .250 and .499. These students will receive certificates of recognition, coupons for discounts at par- Barry County Commissioners approve annexation plan by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Barry County Board of Commissioners Thursday, ap­ proved a petition allowing the village of Middleville to an­ nex four parcels of land out­ side the village. Village Attourney Jeff Youngsma. who prepared the resolution for the village said the first parcel is located on I the west side of Grand Rapids Street south of the extension of Crane Road. This property is owned by Dave Dykstra. The second parcel is a substation for Consumers Power that surrounds Dykstra's property. The third and fourth parcels are lots on one side of Freemont Street near the cemetary. 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They also will get one discounted absence during the following semester to be used at their discretion. Students who achieve one <ull year of perfect attendance will receive a watch and students who achieve addi­ tional years of perfect atten­ dance will receive a free yearbook. Hendrickson said the com­ mittee is still looking for help from businesses in the com­ munity in providing financial donations or discount cards for items of interest to teenagers such as videos, food, and other items. Items would be needed for the February awards ceremony and the ceremony to be held next September to honor stu­ dent achievements in the winter semester. They also are looking for help from anyone that may have contact with larger com­ panies and for parents to help out on the committee which now has 15 members. Hendrickson said the ad­ ministration and the school board felt that since students receive letters and pins for participating in sports that similar types of awards should be given for academics as well. Twelve hundred dollars is set aside each year from the athletic budget for the sports awards so the administration decided to take the same amount out of its budget for the renasaunce program. Hendnckon said the com mittee sent letters to businesses in June asking for contributions and received several replies Monitary contributions were received from Mid­ dleville Tool and Die. D&D Excavating. Ed's Body Shop m Caledonia. Dr Richard Choryan. and McKeown. Inc. Page's Bookstore, and Barlow Florist in Hastings. Snyder Home Entertainment in Caledonia, and The mappie Fkmst in Middleville donated discount cards About 12 other businesses have expressed interest m par­ ticipating but have not com­ pleted the process yet. Hen dneksoo said. 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Also a com­ The district’s most exciting bined parent/resident/school event in 1995 had to be last effort, the Future School Fa­ fall's opening of the new cilities Committee has been $16.3 million, 150,000 charged with reviewing the square-foot middle school, lo­ needs in all educational and cated on Kraft Avenue in a school service areas, from setting of fields, woods and classrooms to the bus garage. This committee hopes to have wetlands. Approved in a 1992 bond is­ some community forums be­ sue, the new building's cus­ fore putting together its report Volunteers helped repair fences and fields at Caledonia's elementary ball fields tom-designed space for sixth-, and recommendations for the last summer. Their work resulted from recommendations made by a school /citizen seventh- and eighth graders al­ board early in 1996. committee studying Caledonia's athletic facilities. leviates over-crowded condi­ Not all citizen/school dis­ tions at the old middle school, where building space was "supplemented" by a village of portable classrooms. Mov­ ing the middle schoolers to their own building also freed up space for a growing high school, which expanded into the former middle school wing of the building. Open houses at the new school brought positive re­ views from residents, kids and parents, and the staff reports that working in the new build­ ing. with its flexible spaces, separate wings for each grade and airy library, is everything they had hoped for. As the district enjoyed the completion of this project, P A two-year building project was completed in 1995 The new facility houses sixth-, seventh- and eighth however, it also continued when Caledonia's middle school students began graders. planning for future needs. L attending classes in their new school last September. During the past year, the A school board has been work­ • Dutton Christian students trice relationships this past and reading continued to im­ nology initiative was honored S ing with two committees, by the Great Lakes Governors. raising $12,000 for school year have been so congenial, prove district-wide. both composed of parents, res­ T • Construction of a new bus operations in their "walk-ahowever. The school board Caledonia area school offi­ idents, school staff, board I election in June was the most cials, staff, parents and kids lane at Caledonia Elementary, jog-a-thon." members and administrators. • Caledonia Elementary stu­ reducing the risk of accidents negative in years, with the also felt good about: C Each group was asked to in­ dents dedicating a memorial to two winning candidates run­ • The high school's receiv­ before and after school. spect different kinds of school S • Outstanding performances their late teacher. Bob Bow­ ning on promises to support ing its state "Blue Ribbon facilities and prepare recom­ $7.25 - $7.50/hr by Caledonia Odyssey of the man, who lost his struggle "tradition," as opposed to the School" award in February. mendations for the board to TEMP FORCE present trend toward school re­ • The 1995 graduation of Mind teams, with four quali­ with cancer in March. use in planning for the future. Has many openings 2nd • Caledonia Middle School structuring. "Letters to the ed­ 172 seniors, led by valedicto­ fying for state competition. and 3rd shift for plastic The first of these, the Ath­ • Continued success for the students raising nearly $3,000 itor" specifically attacked rian and salutatorian Sarah injection operators on line letic Facilities Committee, some of the new programs and Flegel and Julie Furst. Six­ Caledonia FFA, with four to help others this Christmas. assemblers both hand and presented its report and rec­ machine. Excellent oppor­ philosophy at Caledonia High teen more students graduated FFA teams qualifying for the ommendations to the board in tunity for hire after proba­ School. from the Community Educa­ state leadership contests and March. By working in sub­ tion which would include two CHS seniors winning top Since the election, parents tion program. company paid benefits, committees investigating the have come regularly to school • Kettle Lake teacher Judy state honors. raises and much more. If facilities for each athletic area, 18 needed, all shifts. Unload • The partnership between board meetings with both crit ­ Hoebeke's receiving an award you have good work refer­ the group listed the needs of product onto moving line and ences recent experience, icisms and compliments to as the state's outstanding the high school's TRUST both indoor and outdoor sports inspect. Steady work 40 hrs. own transportation lay before the board. technology-using educator. In group and the D&W Corpora­ plus. Full-time hire after 90 fields and courts and suggested apply at On the other hand, guests addition, the Kettle Lake tech- tion in trying to eliminate days probation. Raise in pay timelines for meeting these racism. from other schools continue every 30 days. Apply needs. Some of these recom­ • Caledonia band and orches­ to visit CHS to learn about daily 9 am - 4 pm. mendations were included in tra members earning top rat ­ its new programs, and CHS this year’s budget, but major 3737 Lake Eastbrook ings in their competitions. staff and students continue to projects, such as resurfacing Blvd. Lower Level, be invited to speak at confer­ • Fifty-seven students quali­ the track and improving 3737 Lake Easttxook. 940-1111, ences and to other districts in­ fying for membership in the Lower Level drainage problems at the foot­ terested in change. CHS National Honor Society. EOE/MF/H/V ball field had to be postponed A needs assessment survey conducted last spring by an outside polling agency found most Caledonia residents would recommend tiieir school Machine Operators and Assemblers needed for Plastic Injection Molding Company. We are a district, but the survey also • CALEDONIA growing company offering good pay, excellent revealed many were not well • MIDDLEVILLE benefit package including health, life, 401K, profit informed about their schools. • DUTTON sharing and tuition reimbursement as well as Major criticisms of the promotional opportunities as we grow. schools revealed through the by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Like most Michigan dis­ tricts, the Caledonia Commu­ nity Schools spent 1995 ad­ justing to the state's new sys­ tem for funding school opera­ tions. approved by Michigan voters in 1994 as Proposal A With the funding of school operations now shifted from the local community to the state, Caledonia has tightened its belt to the tune of a $1.5 million cut in expenditures since the passage of Proposal A. The problem facing the district is how to continue providing quality programs to a growing number students, while receiving less revenue. As the state legislature con­ tinues to mandate changes in public education, the Caledo­ nia school district faces yet more uncertainty in 1996. Compounding this problem is division within the Caledo­ nia community itself on the direction public education should take. Some residents advocate developing a system that meets the demands of to­ day’s working world, while others want to maintain the "traditiona!" educational model most of us grew up with. ASSEMBLERS Line Workers S6.00 per hr. TEMP FORCE Temp Force 940-1111 FACTORY JOB OPENINGS! this IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR WORK WE CAN HELP! CALL 891-9270 OR APPLY TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS AT 127 Main St. Caledonia, MI 49316 5 BARMAN ===== SELECT TEMPORARY SERVICES, INC. V Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm survey were not so much about concepts of education, but about the need to better instruct students in the spe­ cific areas of grammar, spelling, punctuation and writing. The survey also re­ vealed the community be­ lieved good scores on the Michigan Educational As­ sessment Program (MEAP) tests to be important. In response to the latter concern, the elementary schools and middle school worked hard to prepare their students for this fall s MEAP tests, with encouraging re­ sults. as scores in both math Apply in person at: Let us make your wedding day one that you will treasure forever. We feature a complete tine of elegant Carlson Craft invitations and accessories — including Thank You’s, Reception items, Gifts and much more. Stop in today!! wamar Products, inc. 5041 68th Street, SE, Caledonia warehouse 1952 N. Broadway Hastings Southeast Grand Rapids area company is looking for experienced people to work in our Warehouse. We offer an excellent benefit package including health, life, 401K, profit sharing and tuition reimbursement. Apply in person at: 945-9554 5041 68th Street, SE, Caledonia The Reminder wamar Products, inc. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Jonuory 2. 1996/Poge 9 SPR sewer, water plants operational Caledonia Village shifts responsibilities to new village manager high nitrate levels. Infrastructure, however, was not the only news in the vil­ lage last year. The past year also was significant for the announcement of plans to be completed in 1996. Long-time Village Clerk Jackie Cherry announced that after decades of service as trustee and as clerk, she would not seek re-election when her term expires in March. Sadly, no village resident took out a nominating petition to run for the clerk's position, and the council elected next March will have to appoint a clerk, unless a resident wages a write-in campaign. Caledonia Village hoisted its official 'Tree City USA' banner after receiving the designation from the National Arbor Day Foundation last spring. 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And to handle the responsibilities that come with such systems, the Cale­ donia Village Council also hired its first-ever village manager to oversee not only the new utilities, but also handle other village opera­ tions. With Alto resident Robert Stockman's beginning the manager's job in September, elected village officials were relieved o( duties that had far exceeded those outlined for council officers. For the Village Council, seeing the $3.79 million se­ quencing batch reactor sewage treatment plant become a real­ ity was the culmination of many months of planning, "number crunching" and work­ ing with a joint village and township sewer committee on assessment procedures. The new SBR plant pro­ vides capacity beyond what the former lagoon system alone could handle, and since it is expandable, could provide both the village and the township additional sewer units in the future Caledonia township already owns half the capacity in the village's new system. It pur­ chased the capacity to con­ struct a sewer line that runs north along M-37 to 76th Street and west along that street to Patterson. The completion of the new wastewater treatment plant, however, did not bring an end to sewer concerns for the Vil­ lage Council. The old collec­ tion system in the village now must be tested for storm water inflow and infiltration, so that the new SBR plant is not treating rain water. The Council presently is involved with a program that will help engineers locate the places where the old pipes are faulty or where storm sewer has been hooked into the sani­ tary line. Besides the sewage treat­ ment plant, a S3 million pub­ lic water system also became operational this year, a joint effort between the village, the Glen Valley Estates develop­ ment and the Caledonia Community Schools, but op­ erated by the village. The system's water tower, wells and water mains presently serve only the new Glen Valley residential and commercial sues and the new Caledonia Middle School. The tower has enough capacity, however, eventually to sene the rest of the village as well, thus eliminating the problem of private village wells with Looking for a PRINTER? Call... 945-9554 Also to be completed next got underway late in 1995. Some of the other '95 vil­ year is an extension of Maple Street to Kinsey. Long dis­ lage news included: • The community receiving cussed by the council, the work was approved when "Tree City” status fiom the council learned that its com­ Arbor Day Foundation. • Hosting 325 entries in munity block grant funds would cover the $45,000 pro­ this year's Summer’s End Car ject. Extending Maple will Show. The show also raised provide quick access to the $380 for the Caledonia Fire south end of the village and Department • Council authorizing a well township for the Caledonia Fire Department, housed on head protection study, which will identify the boundaries of Maple. Main Street also will take the aquifer that supplies the on a different look next year village water supply and also when construction of a new look for possible points of post office is completed at the contamination of that supply. • Participating in Mayor s Caledonia Village Centre. Ini­ tial work on the new building Exchange with Roscommon. �Poge 10/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/Januory 2, 1996 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COAAMISSION Commonwealth Power Company •Project No. 11516 000 Ml NOTICE NOT READY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS NOTICE REQUESTING INTERVENTIONS AND PROTESTS AND NOTICE OF SCOPING PURSUANT TO THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT OF 1969 ^December 20 1995; On October 25 1995 the Federal Energy Regulatory Com­ mission (Commission) issued a letter accepting the Com monweolth Power Company's application for the Irving Hydroelectric Project, located on the Thornoppie River in Barry County. Michigan The Irving Dam's principal pro­ ject features would consist of on existing 6-foothigh gravity­ earth filled dam. an existing reservoir with a surface area of 25 acres at a maximum pool elevation of 738.5 feet USGS and a storage capacity of 100 acrefeet, a 1.200-foot-long head race canal and a powerhouse con taining one generating unit with a rated capacity of 600 Kw. The project would have on overage annual generation of 1.800.000 Kwh. The project site is owned by Commonwealth Power Company The application is not ready for environment analysis at this time. A public notice will be issued in the future indicating its readiness for environmental analysis and soliciting com­ ments. recommendations, terms and conditions, or prescriptions on the application and the appli­ cant’s reply comments The purpose of this notice is to (1) invite interventions and pro­ tests (2) advise all parties os to the proposed scope of the staff's environmental analysis, in­ cluding cumulative effects, and to seek additional information pertinent to this analysis; and (3) advise oil parties of their oppor tunity for comment. INTERVENTIONS AND PROTESTS All filings must: (1) bear in all capital letters the title PROTEST. "MOTION TO IN­ TERVENE.' -NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE COMPETING APPLICA­ TION. or COMPETING AP­ PLICATION •• (2) set forth in the heading the name of the oppl: cont and the protect number of the application to which the fil­ ing responds (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the person protesting or intervening; and (4) other wise comply with the re­ quirements of 18 CFR 385 2001 through 385.2005 Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. Any of these documents must be fil­ ed by providing the original and the number of copies required by the Commission's regulations to Secretory Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. 888 First Street. N.E.. Washington D C 20426 An additional copy must be sent to Director, Division of Project Review. Office of Hydropower Licensing, Federal energy Regulatory Commission, at the above address. A copy of any protest or motion to intervene must be served upon each representative of the applicant specified in the particular application. All filings for any protest or mo­ tion to intervene must be receiv­ ed 60 days from the issuance date of this notice. SCOPING PROCESS The Commission s scoping objec­ tives ore to • identify significant en­ vironmental issues • determine the depth of analysis appropriate to each issue; • identify the resource issues not requiring detailed analysis, and • identify reasonable project alternatives. The purpose of the scoping pro­ cess is to identify significant issues related to the proposed oction and to determine what issues should be covered in the environmental document pur­ suant to the National En­ vironmental Policy Act of 1969 The document entitled "Scoping Document I" (SDI) will be cir­ culated shortly to enable ap­ propriate federal state, and local resource agencies, developers Indian tribes, non­ governmental organizations (NGOs), and other interested parties to effectively participate in and contribute *o the scoping process. SDI provides a brief description of the proposed ac­ tion project alternative the geographic and temporal scope of a cumulative effects analysis, and a list of preliminary issues identified by staff. The Commission will decide, based on the application and agency and public comments to scoping whether licensing the Middleville Hydroelectric Project constitutes a motor federal ac­ tion significantly impacting the quality of the human environ ment. The Commission staff will not hold scoping meetings unless the Commission decides to prepare an environmental im­ pact statement, or the response to SDI warrants holding such meetings. Individuals, organizations, and agencies with environmental ex­ pertise and concerns are en­ couraged to comment on SDI and assist the staff in defining and clarifying the issues to be addressed All filings should contain an original and 8 copies. Failure to file on original and 8 copies may result in oppopriate staff not receiving the benefit of your comments in a timely manner. See 18 CFR 4.34(h). In addition, commentors may submit a copy of their comments on a 3%-inch diskette formatted for MS-DOS based computers. In light of our ability to translate MS-DOS bas­ ed materials, the text need only be submitted in the format and version that it was generated (i.e MS Word WordPerfect. 5.1/5.2. ASCII, etc.). It is not necessary to reformat word pro­ cessor generated text to ASCII. For Macintosh users, it would be helpful to save the documents in Macintosh word processor for­ mat then write them to files on a diskette formatted for MS-DOS machines. All comments should PUBLIC HEARING P.O. BOX 296 Caledonia. Michigan 49316-0296 •A fw Owm* H KtM Cajrrf The Caledonia Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the following request: APPLICANT: Coldwater Partners REQUEST: Amend Section 4.2 of the Zoning Ordinance (Zoning Map) so as to Rezone the following lands from the R-R Rural Residential District to the R-1 Low Density Single Family District. LOCATION: 6329 Whitneyville Ave. PP# 41-23-02-176-002 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: East 2/3 of South 60 A. of northwest 1/4 except south 297 feet of east 440 feet and except north 330 feet. PUBLIC HEARING DATE: January 22, 1996 TIME: 7:30 P.M. LOCATION: Caledonia Township/Village Hall 250 Maple St. Caledonia, Ml 49316 All information relative to this request may be reviewed in the office of the Township Planner, located at 250 Maple St., Caledonia during normal business hours. Interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amendment and/or send written comments to the Caledonia Township Offices, P.O. Box 296, Caledonia. Ml 49316. Caledonia Township Planning Commission Dated: December 21, 1995 (306) be submitted to the Office of the Secretary. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. 888 First Street. N.E.. Washington. D C 20426 and should show the following captions on the first page Irving Hydroelectric Pro­ ject FERC No. 11516. Further, interested persons are reminded of the Commission s Rules of Practice and Pro­ cedures requiring parties or in­ tercede™ (os defined in 18 CFR 385.2010) to file documents on each person whose name is on the official service list for this proceeding See CFR 4.34(b). The Commission staff will con­ sider all written comments and may issue o Scoping Document II (SDII). SDII will include a revised list of issues based on the scop­ ing process. For further information regor ding the scoping process please contact Ms. Julie Bernt. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Office of Hydropower Licensing 888 First Street. N E Washington, D.C. 20426 at (202) 219-2814. Lois 0. Coshell Secretory (V23) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COAAMISSION Commonweolth Power Company Project No. 11120-002 Ml NOTICE NOT READY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS NOTICE REQUESTING INTERVENTIONS AND PROTESTS AND NOTICE OF SCOPING PURSUANT TO THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT OF 1969 (December 20. 1995) On November 29. 1995. the Federal Energy Regulatory Com­ mission (Commission) issued a letter accepting Commonwealth Power Company's application fil­ ed on March 4, 1994. as amend­ ed December 29, 1994. for the Middleville Hydroelectric Pro­ ject, located on the Thornapple River in Barry County, Michigan. The Middleville Project's prin­ cipal project features would con­ sist of on existing 125-foot-high concrete gravity dam, an ex­ isting reservoir a storage capaci­ ty of 30 acres and a normal max­ imum surface elevation of 708.5 feet msl, a 25-foot-long penstock, an existing powerhouse containing one generating unit with a rated capacity of 350 kW ond an ex­ isting 100-foot-long transmission line. The project would have an average annual generation of 1,400,000 kWh. The project site is owned by the applicant. The application is not ready for environment analysis at this time. A public notice will be issued in the future indicating its readiness for environmental analysis and soliciting com­ ments, recommendations, terms and conditions, or prescriptions on the application and the appli­ cant's reply comments. The purpose of this notice is to: (1) invite interventions and protests. (2) advise all parties as to the proposed scope of the staffs environmental analysis, including cumulative effects, ond to seek additional informa­ tion pertinent to this analysis; ond (3) advise all parties of their opportunity for comment. INTERVENTIONS AND PROTESTS All filings must: (1) bear in all capital letters the title PROTEST. "MOTION TO IN­ TERVENE," -NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE COMPETING APPLICA TION, or COMPETING AP­ PLICATION;" (2) set forth in the heading the name of the appli­ cant and the project number of the application to which the fif­ ing responds: (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the person protesting or intervening ond (4) other wise comply with the re­ quirements of 18 CFR 385 2001 through 385 2005 Agencies may SPENCER'S TIRES 945-2909 520 East Railroad St., Hastings 795-3369 obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. Any of these documents must be fil­ ed by providing the original and the number of copies required by the Commission s regulations to Secretory Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. 888 First Street N.E.. Washington. DC 20426 An additional copy must be sent to Director Division of Project Review Office of Hydropower licensing. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission at the above address A copy of any protest or motion to intervene must be served upon each representative of the applicant specified in the particular application. All filings for any protest or mo­ tion to intervene must be receiv­ ed 60 days from the issuance dote of this notice. SCOPING PROCESS The Commission's scoping objec­ tives ore to: • identify significant en­ vironmental issues: • determine the depth of analysis appropriate to each issue: • identify the resource issues not requiring detailed analysis and • identify reasonable project alternatives. The purpose of the scoping pro­ cess is to identify significant issues related to the proposed action and to determine what issues should be covered in the environmental document pur­ suant to the National En­ vironmental Policy Act of 1969 The document entitled Scoping Document I" (SDI) will be cir­ culated shortly to enable ap propriate federal, state, and local resource agencies, developers. Indian tribes, non­ governmental organizations (NGOs). and other interested parties to effectively participate in and contribute to the scoping process. SDI provides o brief description of the proposed ac­ tion, project alternative, the geographic and temporal scope of a cumulative effects analysis, and a list of preliminary issues identified by staff. The Commission will decide based on the application, and agency and public comments to scoping, whether licensing the Middleville Hydroelectric Project constitutes a major federal ac­ tion significantly impacting the quality of the human environ­ ment. The Commission staff will not hold scoping meetings unless the Commission decides to prepare an environmental im­ pact statement, or the response to SDI warrants holding such meetings Individuals, organizations, and agencies with environmental ex­ pertise and concerns are en­ couraged to comment on SDI and assist the staff in defining and clarifying the issues to be addressed. All filings should contain on original and 8 Copies Failure to file an original and 8 copies may result in oppopriate staff not receiving the benefit of your comments in a timely manner See 18 CFR 4.34(h). In addition commentors may submit a copy of their comments on a 3’s-inch diskette formatted for MS-DOS based computers In light of our ability to translate MS DOS bas­ ed materials the text need only be submitted in the format and version that it was generated (i.e MS Word WordPerfect 5.1 5.2. ASCII, etc). It is not necessary to reformat word pro­ cessor generated text to ASCII For Macintosh users, it would be helpful to save the documents in Macintosh word processor for­ mat then write them to files on a diskette formatted for MS-DOS machines All comments should be submitted to the Office of the Secretary. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street NE Washington D C 20426 and should show the following captions on the fir,t page Middleville Hydroelectric Project. FERC No 11120 002 Further, interested persons are reminded of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Pro­ cedures. requiring parties or In­ tercede™ (as defined in 18 CFR 385.2010) to file documents on each person whose name is on the official service list for this proceeding. See CFR 4.34(b) The Commission staff will con­ sider all written comments and may issue a Scoping Document II (SDH). SDII will include a revised list of issues, based on the scop­ ing process. For further information regar ding the scoping process, please contact Ms Julie Bernt. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Office of Hydropower licensing. 888 First Street, N E Washington. D C 20426 at (202) 219 2814 Lois D. Cashed Secretary (1/23) Subscribe Today! Get all the news of the county. — CALL — 945-9554 Don't miss another week! • • • • Sports Historical Government Ann Landers . , /iMC? More! 221 W Main Street. Middleville SPENCER'S TOWINC & RECOVERY The Hastings Banner �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/January 2, 1996/Poge 11 Thornapple Kellogg names Students of the Month The eighth grade students of the month are first row, (from left) Jessica Allerding Jennelle Bartdorff, Allison Belson, Jason DeLille, and Amy Dykstra. Second row, Eric Feirick, Michael Gromko, Alecio Holst, Lauro McKinley, and Dustin Moma. Third row, Joshua Mosey, Nathan Nofsinger, Jenny Olczok, Joshua Porritt, Danielle Quisenberry, Teri Schondelmayer, Adam Seifert, Eric Stewart, Deanna Stumpfig, and Zachery Truer. Absent from photo were Thomas Haynes, The Thornapple Kellogg Middle School seventh grade students of the month are first row (from left) Jeremy Adams, Amy Boom, Daniel Brinks, Breanne Dutcher, Angela Gernhart, and Kendall Holton. Second row, Jason Holtzhausen, Heather Joynson, Brian Kathmann, Johnny Mancuso, Kevin McClure, and Amy Miller. Third row, Warren Prostko, Kristy Ridderikhoff, Kristi Schultz, Megan Shaff, Jody Siebesma, Amanda Slachter, Katherine Thompson, Amber VanOverbeek, Travis Wenger, Andrea Zoet, Danielle Erway, Angela Feenstra, and Julie Ford. Abesnt from photo were Ryan LaBine, Carrie LaBine, Kristen Minor, and Ross Voogd. Jamie Shaffer. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Thornapple Kellogg Middle School selected its students of the month for November and December. The sixth grade students are, first row (from left) Shauna Brice, Adam Chamberlain, Drew Coleman, and Kevin Ehmry. Second row, Samantha Harthy, Julie Johnson, Sarah Koval, Ryan Lee and Duoglas Poll. Third row, Jonathan Prostko, Jennifer Punt, Matthew Raetz, Michelle Smith, David Stuart, Ashley Ulberg, and Kristen Weaver. Absent from photo were Tiffany Gur- ski, and Bethany Holes. AWARD PROG RAM, continued from P. 7 cards from some of the larger stores on 28th St. in Grand Rapids to add to the award possibilities. Hendrickson said businesses will have several advantages from participating in this program: — They will invest in tom­ morrow’s leaders by en­ couraging high achievement — Help teach students the value of achievement that will help them in later life — Demonstrate that they care about academic achieve­ ment and attendance and are willing to honor students for their effort — Receive public recogni­ tion for helping sponsor academic excellance — Receive additional sales when friends and families sup­ port businesses identified with renaissance students — Contributing is tax deductable Any businesses that con­ tribute $25 or more will have a plaque with its name on it hung in the front hallway near the main board where the top 10 students are honored, she said. Hendrickson said she hopes the program will become an ongoing event in which awards will be given out every six months. • We are hoping that once The committee also will attempt to receive money or discount cards from some of the larger stores on 28th St. in Grand Rapids to add to the award possibilities. — Judy Hendrickson we get started it will become self perpetual.’’ she said. "AU schools who have done it have found improvement in attendance She added that other schools that have implemented this program have found the big­ gest improvement to be in at­ tendance and gradual im­ provements m grades The academic im­ provements they saw. she said, were not mayor as in from D’s to A’s but from C-’s to B 's which showed that a little more effort can help. Hendrickson will be atten­ ding a seminar about the pro­ gram at the Elks Lodge in Grand Rapids and may be ac­ companied by her cochairwoman Kelly Davidson and some members of the comnuHee The seminar is put on by the Joslin Ring Company and will consist of a national speaker, and speakers from other schools that have successfully implemented the program She said she knows of three school systems in the West Michigan area that have been using the program for a number of years Grand Haven, where Supenntendant Jay Cason us­ ed to work, had it for a few sears along with Belding, and Lowell The first assembly will be sometime in February for the fall semester followed by one next September for the w inter 1996 semester awards. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Thursday, January 18,1996 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd. to conduct the following business: 1. ZOC 95-12-15 PARCEL ID. NO. 019-026-20 - A request by Pat Bayer to rezone the vacant land northeast of WWMT-TV off Chief Noonday Rd. from the “Agriculture” District to the “C-3 Commercial” District and change the Master Plan. 2. ZOC 95-12-16 PARCEL ID. NO. 008-020-55 - A request by Marion Frye, 200 Old Mill Rd. to rezone the land from the “Resort & Recreation” District to the "Rural Residential” District and change the Master Plan. 3. ZOC 95-12-17 PARCEL ID. NO. 0194)01-00 ■ A request by Sharon Jones to rezone the land on the north side of Robins Bay, Gun Lake, from the “Agriculture” District to the “RLF-Residential Lake Front” District and change the Master Plan. 4. ZOC 95-12-18 - A request by the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission to reword Article V, Section 6 of the Township Zoning Ordinance as follows: Delete the words “A member of the Township Planning Commis­ sion” from the first sentence and replace them with “A person to represent the Township Planning Commission”. 5. Such other business as may properly come before the Planning Commis­ sion. Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 284 N. Briggs Rd. during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public hearing. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public hearing. Please take further notice that the Township Planning Commission reserves the right at or after the public hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ordinance. Please take further notice that the Township will provide to individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals. YANKEE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION JUDY BECKER, SECRETARY (305) �Poge 12/Th« Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/January 2, 1996 The Auxiliary of Caledonia American Legion Post 305 celebrated its 75th Jubilee in 1995. Pictured from the left are auxiliary officers Shirley Lysdahl. treasurer; Terri Bordock, Fifth District president; Diane Grinage, Caledonia Auxiliary president; Shelly Langkamp, unit chaplain; Lori Trutsch, secretary and Tina Colburn, vice president. Caledonia students and adults last summer joined a group that traveled to the Amazon to leam first hand about the rain forest. Another trip is being planned this year, again as part of the Amazon Rainforest Workshop program Pictured with some of their souvenirs of their trip are Mike Wolf (back row, left), Amy Kerry, Dorothy Wolf and Henny Stauffer. In front, from left, are Nick Lazarus, Rose Arnold and Danielle Hendry. salescompany m/SsMES ENGINEERS Additional photos from Caledonia during 1995 December 13,1995 Rh and consultants EstablishedW Joseph P Lynch (188749%) EXECUTIVE OFFICE: Daniel L.Ly^»Judson M Lyndi Christopher L. Lynch MSgsreminder Sgs.MI 49508 dose-Out Sale for a fine Dear Mr. Buerge MIAMI OFFICE. -- n- rnsysrj-g- «sr.i 2MW IC'Uglas Suite 609 Coral Gables, FL 33134 Telephone Rem^nd^o carry the advertising. Ground was broken this fall for a new Caledonia post office at the Caledonia Village Centre. Supervising the initial grading work were Conrad Saltenberger (left), of the Facilities Services Office of the U.S. Post Office and Dan Bartlett, officers in charge of the Caledonia Post Office. 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Caledonia's varsity volleyball team finished second at the Dec. 28 Comstock Park Invitational, finishing the day with an overafl mark of 10-2. Caledonia's varsity volleyball team made it to the finals of the Dec. 28 Comstock Park Invitational, but fell short of the championship as Byron Center took home the award. ITie Scot spikers finished 80 in pool play with wins over Tri-Unity (18-16, 15-13), Coopersville (15-9, 15-10), Ravenna (15-12, 17-15) and Saugatuck (15-3, 15-6). In the semifinals, Caledonia eliminated the host team from the tournament 15-4, 15-4. Byron Center, however, proved tough to beat in the finals, as the Bulldogs won by a 15-5, 15-10 score. "First place is what we wanted," Caledonia Coach Leo DelCarmen said. "The kids arc learning how to get there; they just need to know how to pul them away — we'll get there." Sarah Steele recorded 21 blocks and 18 kills, while Kara Gordon smacked 19 kills along with 26 digs. Alisha Adrianse, the team's setter, had 71 assists and served at an 86 percent clip. Rachel Comegys also served well, at 85 percent, and collected 18 aces. Sarah Berends, Julie Scheid, Lisa VanRyn and Sheri Vredevoogd all contributed to the winning day with solid blocks and all-around efforts. Caledonia is now 7-3-2 overall going into Wednesday's home action with Godwin and East Grand Rapids. Jayvee Scots win Saranac tourney Caledonia's junior varsity volleyball team made a memorable first impression at the Saranac Invitational on Dec. 27. The Scot spikers won the eight-team tournament with a win over Comstock Park in the semifinals and a victory over Pewamo-Westphalia in the championship match. During pool play, Caledonia won five of its six matches. Coach Kim Drescinski was certainly encouraged by her team's first impression. "The girls were quite excited and are looking forward to the season ahead,” Drescinski said. "They played very well as a team." 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When the going gets tough, retailers concentrate their efforts in print advertising because it provides an immediate payoff at the cash register. yl $ “7b succeed in the world, we do everything we can to appear successful" - La Rochefoucauld Reach over You’ve come a long way baby Former CHS guard Jodi VanderVekte has had many photos taken at center court, but never before in the circle at U of M's Crisler Arena. VanderVekie, now a freshman at Canisius College in New York, scored a team-high 13 points when Canisius played the Lady Wolverines Iasi week Her stats included a triple. 2-for2 at the free throw line, two steals and three assists With VanderVelde is CHS girls varsity coach Mike Wilson, who traveled to Ann Arbor to watch his former point guard. 50,000 area homes with a Reminder ACTION-AD Cafl 945-9554 24 Hours a Pay 7 Days A Week Your Shopping News Retail Advertising Consultants are ready to help. Research - Planning - Budgeting • Co-Op Advertising - Ad Layout & Design - Outstanding Customer Service are just some of the reasons why you can count on us! Give us a call today! Phone 945-9554 �Poge 14/The Sun and New». Middleville, Ml January 2, 1996 Crown in cross country tops in ‘95 The Scot runners celebrate shortly after crossing the finish line at the state meet. Many high school sports programs eventually win a state championship, but not too many win three in a row. Caledonia's girls cross country team did just that Nov. 4. winning the Class B crown at the Grand Rapids Golf Course. The Scots finished with 28 points, while second place Gaylord scored 190. With a national ranking of No. 3. you could say that the Caledonia girls blew threw the competition Caledonia Coach Dave Hodgkinson was very pleased with his team's effort. "It paid off (hard work) and it' even better in weather like third," Hodgkinson said of his team's performance on a snowy Saturday. They all ran well. This is truly a team sport, you just can't do it without everybody.-' Keri Bloem, Elizabeth Fortuna, Shannon Houseman, Brooke Wierenga, Sarah Parbel, Audrey Warner, Barb Caledonia's girls cross country team won its third consecutive Class B title this fall with a first place performance at the Grand Rapids Golf Course. Warner were key members to the Scots' run towards a threepeat. And in summory, Hodgkinson said this of the season. "How do you sum it up." Hodgkinson said. "It’s been a very good year. They believe they can do whatever they want as long as they put in the effort to get there." The team will be honored at a special banquet Jan. 2 at Caledonia High. Trojans blow chance at league victory Middleville's varsity basketball team appeared headed for a win on Friday night, but a poor second half look care of any chance the team had of beating one of the better teams in the O.K. Blue. The Trojans, now 2-3 overall and 1-1 in conference play, lost to Tri-Unity 65-53 after leading by six points at halflime. Middleville led 28-22 after two quarters, but Tri-Unity managed to go on top 42-38 after three quarters and increased its advantage even further during the game's final eight minutes. Brian Brewer led the Trojans with 11 points and teammate Jeremy Shriver tallied 10 points. Greg Kotrba, Andy Finkbeiner and Nathan danger all scored eight points for the Middleville squad. Ben Chamberlain and Bryan Foltice each scored 14 points to lead Tri-Unitv. Kotrba also was the team leader in rebounds with six caroms and shared the assist mark with Shriver, as each player dished exit five assists. Middleville Coach Kurt Holzhueter would have liked to have seen more out of his team in that second quarter. "In the second quarter, we held them to five points," Holzhueter said We should have blown it open, but we took some bad shots. They're (Tri-Unity) just an explosive team." Tri-Unity outrebounded Middleville 27-26, but the Trojans made 12 turnovers compared to Tri-Unity's total of 15. "In a couple of situations the pace just got going real fast," Holzhueter said. "In the second half, everything seemed to go against us." Middleville's next game is Tuesday against league leader Calvin Christian. Caledonia K of C sponsor annual youth free throw champsionship of U.S.A. NEVER OCCURRED TO ME THAT I MIGHT HAVE TO BURY MY CHILD." "My son and I never discussed organ and tissue donation. It just never occurred to me. I wish we had talked about it. Most people. like myself, believe naively that we will all live forever - that tragedy doesn't Orcein &Tissue imiiim Shore life. Short your deayon. happen to us. it doesn't happen in our kinds of families. But it < toes’ Foryour free brochure about organ and tissue donations aH I -800-355-SHARE. Cttahtioti on Donut ton All Caledonia area boys and girls ages 10 to 14 are invited to participate in the 1996 Knights of Columbus Interna­ tional Free Throw Champion­ ship. The local round of com­ petition will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5 in the Caledonia Elementary School gym, 9770 Duncan Lake Ave The International Free Throw Championship is spon­ sored annually by the K of C with winners progressing through local, district, and slate level competitions. All boys and girls 10 to 14 years old are eligible to participate and will compete in respective age divisions. However, par­ ticipants must have a parent or guardian present to sign the entry form prior to competition Last year more than 212,000 sharpshooters par­ ticipated in 3,100 local com­ petitions. Many of our own local area high school boys and girls basketball team players have participated in this program over the years. All competing on the local level are recognized for their participation in this event. For more information on the com­ petition, contact John Conway at (616) 698-6169 The Knights of Columbus is an international. Catholic, family, fraternal, service organization with over 1.5 million members in more than 10,500 local councils In 1994, Knights donated 48.7 million manhours and $100 million to charitable and benevolent causes, sponsoring programs to benefit their church, councils, com­ munities, families and youth. REMINDER ACTIONADS Really Work... Sell Cars, Homes. Pets. Anything! Coil... 945-9554 �The Sun and News, Middleville, ML January 2. 1996/Poge 15 Caledonia people in the news in ‘95 While 'events’ are irrportant, it's people, after all. who make news happen. Here are just a few Caledonia people who 'made the news' in 1995. Bob Newman will be retiring this year from the Caledonia Farmers Elevator after 22 years as manager. Father James Cusack retired this year from Holy Family Church in Caledonia, ending nearly 40 years of active service in the priesthood. WHAT’S MORE POWERFUL THAN • THE YELLOW PAGES? ...MORE TIMELY THAN YOUR LOCAL PHONE DIRECTORY? ...AND MORE ABLE TO ATTRACT CUSTOMERS IN A SINGLE * GLANCE? Q Molly Cryderman was this year's junior showmanship sweepstakes champion at the Kent County Youth Fair. Former Caledonia Township Planning Commissioner Jim Williams was appointed to fill a vacant seat on the Township Board. EX. AN AD IN THE REMINDER When it comes to attracting valuable pros­ pects for your growing business, nobody could call us yellow. And while the Yellow Pages are an important sales tool for many businesses, the reasons for running your ad in the newspaper are as plain as black and white. No other medium gives you more flexibility to adapt and change your advertising daily to re­ flect special sales, inventory and seasonal needs. No Other medium can build customer awareness more quickly or can deliver a more cost-effective message. And because there's strength in numbers, we can even back up these claims. 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FelWJJOpmtoQam 9790 Cherry Valley, M-37, Caledonia � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/706/SunandNews_1996-01-09.pdf a664d7d6985b83f15050b5586a4e852d PDF Text Text BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID Htstir.gx.MI 49058 Permit No. 7 Hastings hi) lieLibrary 121 Church Hastings, HI. 49056 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 2/January 9, 1996 Middleville, Michigan 49333 125th Year Public forums set for Jan. 11, 22 New middle school may be best solution for TK overcrowding by Mandy Mabel Staff Writer The Thorn-apple Kellogg Board of Education has nar rowed down options for how best to handle overcrowding, with a new middle school regarded as best idea. Supenntendant Jay Cason last week said the board chose the best option as building a new middle school and adding on to or renovating the other schools. Additions to or renovating all existing buildings was second choice. A proposal to build a new high school, move middle school students to the present high school building and ad­ ding on to or renovating the other existing buildings will not be considered further, Cason said He said the reasoning behind the choice was that the district wants to let instruc­ tional programs drive its building needs. The existing middle school orginally was built as a high school and therefore does not properly meet the instructional needs of middle schoolers The choice of building a new high school, moving the middle school and adding on to or renovating other existing buildings was ruled out for now because middle school students then would be housed in a facility that contains much more than a typical middle school does. Operational costs would be more than the district can afford because in a sense they would be running two high schools, Cason said Cason said citizens should be aware of the situation the district is facing and he hopes they are willing to get involv­ similar to factories.” Twenty-five years ago, Cason said, there were no rooms for special education classes, no girls’ sports and fewer science rooms. Junior high schools were built like miniature versions of high schools. It is believed now that junior high or middle school ed and learn as much as they can These are the people who will be voting in the bond election. "Schools of the 21st cen­ tury need to have different capabilities than they did in the past.’ the superintendent said. "Schools have in the past been known to chum students out. making them a students learn differently than high school students and need different facilities He added that technology has taken off in the past five or six years, making the world more competitive TK students many times have to compete with students who have been using upgrad­ ed technology since they were Caledonia Schools hold planning, information sessions Jan. 11,22 Caledonia community invited to 3 special meetings by Barbara Gall Staff Writer A 7 p.m. symposium tonight (Jan. 9) of business and education leaders from around the Grand Rapids area will kick off a round of school meetings in Caledonia this month. The meeting this evening will be held in the high school Performing Arts Center, and is sponsored by the Caledonia Parents Advisory Council. The pro­ gram will feature representa­ tives from local colleges and businesses, who will discuss their views on what students should be learning to be pre­ pared for both higher educa­ tion and the world of work. The program is open to neighboring school districts as the discussion will not be about the Caledonia schools in particular, said PAC co­ chairwoman Kathy Jackson. "It s an opportunity for par­ ents, interested residents and educators to discuss education with some of the major em­ ployers in our area and with representatives of our area col­ leges." she said. "We think this is a topic of interest to everyone, and we’re hoping for a good turnout." Coffee will be served, and Jackson said she hopes the speakers will be able to stay for a while after the presenta­ tion to answer questions and perhaps talk one-on-one with audience members. Also coming up this week is a meeting of the Caledonia Schools Facilities Planning Committee at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 11, at Caledonia Elementary. This group has been asked by the Caledonia Board of Education to take a look at all the district's facilities and pre­ pare recommendations on fu­ ture repair, expansion and building needs. The committee is made up of parents, residents and school personnel and wel­ comes any district residents interested in preparing a strategic plan for accommodat­ ing the population growth in the Caledonia district. Anyone with questions about the committee should contact Caledonia FJementary Principal Gordie Nickels at 891-8181 or the district’s business manager, Judi Dean, at 891-8185. For those interested in the Caledonia High School cur­ riculum, a forum has been scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, in the Performing Arts Center to present die findings of a "discrepancy analysis," which measures in what areas the high school in elementary school. The immediate task of the school board, he said, will be to determine the needs of the district and pass a bond for those needs He added that he is supnsed how little understanding there is community wide of how much school enrollment has grown in the past five years. Today. TK has 307 more students enrolled than it had during the 1990-91 schcvl year. The district has main­ tained at least a 2 percent growth per year for the past five to ten years and is estimated to have another 200 students by the year 2000 Cason said that next year the district probably will add two portable classrooms to the high school for more space He said that no official deci­ sion has been made yet on the course of action. “The only decision that has been made is that we need to do something about it.” he said. Though the board has nar­ rowed the three options down to two. he said, the district is still not sure and wants people in the community to have a say in what is decided. Enrollment projections that were made in the past have See meetings, P. 3 See overcrowding, P. 2 Holland native pleased to be back in West Michigan Anderson begins duties as Caledonia Twp. planner by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Linda Anderson likes to joke that when she was a child and her friends were playing house, she liked to play "town." Tve always been interested in how towns and roads were laid out and how they devel­ oped," she said. "It's some­ thing 1 always wanted to leam about, a field I’ve always wanted to set into." h I’ve always been interested in how towns and roads were laid out and how they developed. It’s something I always wanted to learn about, a field I’ve always wanted to get into. ” — Linda Anderson Linda Anderson of Holland began work last weex as Caledonia Township’s new planner. She succeeds Mark VanderPloeg, who resigned the Caledonia post to take a position in Holland's planning and zoning department As Caledonia Township’s new planner, she is busy learning about bow this par­ ticular area is growing, where the new developments are and what issues the township faces. "I’m really just trying to get up to speed at this point," she said after her first w eek on the job. "I just bad a tour of the new developments with (Township Supervisor) Tom Garbow. and there s a lot of paper* ork to go through. "But everyone here at the office has worked hard to take care of things during the time since (former planner) Mark VanderPloeg left and I started, and the staff has been so friendly and helpful. It’s nice to be working in a smaller of­ fice again after being in depanments with several hun­ dred people." Anderson began her work in the township Jan. 2, leaving her position as director of planning and zoning for Wexford County, a position she has held since 1992. Previous to that job, she was a senior planner and pro­ ject manager for the WBDC Group in Grand Rapids, a pri­ vate corporation that offers a range of services, including architecture, engineering and planning, to both public and private clients. From 1986 to 1989, she was the planning and zoning director for Barry County, and before that worked two years for the Grand Rapids Transit Authority (GRATA) as a transportation planner. Anderson graduated with a degree in planning and re­ source management from Grand Valley State University, and since then has taken additional work in land use at Michigan State University. Before she even went to col­ lege, however, she worked in community development and did some grant writing for non-profit organizations. "That work really gave me some perspective before I even went to college," she said. I think it was really helpful." Anderson said she applied for the Caledonia planning position last fall because of the township's location and because the job offers some different kinds of opportuni­ ties for her after working in a rural county. "Even though there is still a lot of open space in this area. you are dealing with urban is­ sues here," she said. "So there is really the best of both worlds in Caledonia. And I was interested also because I really did want to get back to West Michigan." She said she has been im­ pressed with the planning work the township has done so far. such as hiring a plan­ ner when development was just getting under way and be­ ing proactive about planning rather than reactive. "Many rural townships fac­ ing new development haven't had that kind of forethought," she said. Another thing she is pleased to see is that though rapid de­ See Twp. planner, P. 3 In This Issue... • Goodin named TK School Board member • Caledonia schools’ mechanics earn top rating in state inspection • Annexed property outlined in Middleville • Final exams set at TK schools �Poge 2/Th# Sun end News Middleville MJ/January 9, 1996 OVERCROWDING DISCUSSED, continued frontpage come to be fairly accurate. Cason said. The projected enrollment for the district for the 95-96 school year made five years ago was 2,571’ The actual enrollment at this time is 2,567. “The district and communi­ ty need to take these projec­ tions seriously when deter­ mining what course of action to take." Cason said. According to records, most of the schools are coming fair­ ly close to their “maximum optiomal capacity." which means using the school as in­ tended. not using special pur­ pose rooms such as shops or music rooms for academic subjects, and not filling up classes beyond what is regard­ ed as mstructKinally sound. The capacities the schools should have when compared to the current enrollment is as follows: McFall — capacity 425-450. current enrollment 450 West — capacity 375-400. current enrollment 359. Page — capacity 375-400, current enrollment 404. Middle School — capacity 650-700. current enrollment 625. High School — capacity 650-750. current enrollment 70S. 21 alternative education students, total 729. Cason said the reason the I Records show that McFall and Page elementaries are at maximum capacity. He added that part of the problem is that schools can’t always use special purpose rooms. The district ideally would like to do something it can afford. — Jay Cason range for the high school is so big is because there may be 80 students who attend TK part time and spend the rest of their time at the Kent Skills Center. Situations like this make it difficult to determine exact figures. Records show that McFall and Page elementaries are at maximum capacity. Cason said. He added that part of the problem is that schools can’t always use special purpose rooms The district ideal!) would like to do something it can afford. Cason said each school district in the state gets a dif­ ferent amount of money per mill, depending on property values. The amounts range from Traverse City, where one mill is worth $1.6 million, to Free Soil, where a mill is equal to $15,000. TK is somewhere in between the two extremes, yielding $205,000 per mill IUM /HPIIVMCN Hair Studio Hair Cuts Perms Highlights ’8.50 *29.50 *19.00 (Long hair slightly more for perms & highlights) 891-0312 • 9964 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia Open Mon. - Thurs. 9-8; Fri. 9-6; Sat. 9-3 MILLER MEANS... Hastings Office 149 West State Street (616) 945-5182 Jean Chase, crs.gri... /................. 367-4451 Dianne Feldpausch.. 948-9913 Audrey Burdick, GRI.945-2451 Cindy Scotti’ Scott.. 948-4228 Ron lewis.................. 945-5103 Roy Carlson............... 795-3611 Jon Johnson............... 948-4699 Bill Slagstad............... 948-9842 Larry Allerding. ASSIX’ BROKER SALES MGR . CRS. GRI .945-9103 Miller REAL ESTATE The way Cason said he determines level of operating costs for schools is to use dif­ ferent factors for the different grade levels. The operating factor for an elementary school would be 1. a middle school of similar size 1.25 and a high school 1.5. He said operations for a high school usually cost more. TK is a mid-sized district, but the public needs to be able to afford the decision it makes. School officials said it will be possible to raise the funds without raising overall taxes by a great deal. Citizens now are paying 6.0 mills for state education tax. 2.75 for technology enhancement and 4.9 for debt retirement, leav­ ing the total school millage for the 1995-96 academic year at 13.65 mills. If the bond issue passes in June, the district would qualify for a school bond loan. In order to receive the loan. Cason said, it can only bond for $25 million and levy no more than 7 mills, so only 2.1 mills could be added to the present 4.9 rate. Taxes would go up slightly only for the 1996-97 year. The slate education tax would be 6.0. the second year for the technology enhancement would cost 2.75 mills, and the debt would be 7 mills, leaving the total school millage rate for the 1996-97 year at 15.75. Cason said that after the 1996-97 school year, the 2.75 ...S OLD! Middleville Office 317 Arlington, M-37 (616) 795-3305 Kay Stolsonburg. ASSOC broker, gri....795-7272 Karen Brown.............. 795-9331 Cathy Williamson CRS. GRi.............................. 795-9090 Debbie Erway............ 623-8357 Gene Pl>11 ______ ASSOC BROKER. GRI.... 795-9521 Mike Humphreys, Broker, CRS, GRI ACREAGE NEAR HASTWGS ThH parcel includes hoH of a pond and 300 h. of frontage on a country rood A homesite with on oUvoiOx. o* nwo *or. X ft. FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE. GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES PLEASE SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER mills for technology enhance­ ment will be eliminated, which would take the taxes down to 13 mills for 1997-98. This is less than what residents are paying now The present 4.9 debt from a previous project will be paid off in the year 2002. After that debt is paid off. the amount for the new project will go from 2.1. back up to 7 mills. Cason said that though the debt will stay at 7 mills, tax­ payers will still be paying only 13 mills, a rate that is slightly less than what they are paying now He said the district cannot really worry about what may happen 10 years in the future when making this decision. “We just have to deal with what we know now.” he said “We can’t deal with all the bad things that may happen Architect Tom Mathison from Tower Pinkster and Titus said that the state calculates normal capacity by taking the average classroom capacity of 25 students, coun­ ting classrooms to figure the total amount, then dividing that figure into 85 percent to give them flexability for more or less students in any given classroom. For example, if the pro­ jected enrollment within five years comes out to be 900. this figure is divided by 85 percent and comes out to be 1.058 students. This is the reason why the district wants the high school to be able to accommodate 1,000 students even though the projection within the next five years is only 900. he said. Cason said that if another Youth Theater Guild plans workshop The Youth Theater Guild, sponsored by the Thornapple Arts Council of Barry Coun­ ty, will have a workshop for interested students, grades 5-12 Saturday, Jan. 13, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. in the Central Elementary Auditorium in Hastings. Helping to get things started will be a group of students from the Western Michigan University Theater Arts Department who will demonstrate and involve students in many aspects of theater production. overcrowding problem occur red 10 years, from now the district could probably find ways to solve the problem ‘ There is no need to worry about anything except what needs to be done to solve im­ mediate problems.” There will be two com­ munity forums open to the public to get information and ask questions and offer sug­ gestions for possible solu­ tions. These forums will be at 7 p.m. Thursday. Jan. 11. in the middle school cafeteria, and Monday . Jan. 22. in the high school auditorium After receiving suggestions, the district will draft a survey that will go out to the public and the results of the survey will be tabulated and discuss­ ed by March. Mathison said some of the public seemed to be interested in the possibility of a new high school If the public really had an interest in building a new high school it would be possi­ ble to come down on some of the figures, making the pro­ ject more affordable After going over the figures with construction managers. Mathison said that some of the construction costs could be lowered to reduce the total for options to go from $35,343,000 to 26.225.000. This would include an auditorium and a gym. but no pool Cason said though the cost would be less, it would still go over the $25 million limit and operational costs would still be more than the district could afford The community will have the chance to find (Hit more in­ formation and express opi­ nions within the next couple of weeks. News over the holidays During the past few weeks, several noteworthy events have occurred in the Thomapple Kellogg School District. Since they happened during the holidays, a time when most people are focused on their own personal business. I would like to use this column to update the community At a special meeting of the Board of Education, Dec. 28, at 7 p.m. in the Thornapple Kellogg High School Library. Nancy goodin was selected from four candidates to fill the board set vacant due to Richard Roth’s departure from the district. Goodin has two children attending TK schools and has been very active in a variety of school organizations such as P.T.O. and Odyssey of the Mind. She has lived in the district for eight years. Ninety students in kindergarten through third grade have enrolled in the Saturday morning “Celebrating Reading" pro gram, which we are starting. Specific details are still being developed and parents who have returned the enrollment letters will be contacted soon. We plan to start Saturday. Feb. 10, at 9:30 a.m. The program will run through May. and each ses­ sion will end at noon. Two buses will pick up students at designated stops throughout the district. Finally, as reported previously, due to ever-increasing enrollment and the age and condition of the Thornapplc Kellogg Middle School, the Board of Education is considering a school facility building program. A Citizens Committee is being formed and will be co-chaired by Mike Schipper and Doug Ybema. Patrons interested in being a part of the commit tee may contact either of those gentlemen or me at 795-3313. Two community forums have been set to discuss this issue. The first will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan 11, in the mid­ dle school cafeteria. The second will take place at 7 p.m. Mon­ day, Jan. 22, in the TK High School auditorium If you have questions, concerns, or simply need information, please plan to attend one of the forums. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml Jonuory 9. 1996/P<>9« 3 Nancy Goodin named new TK board member She also has been involved with the school’s "Odessy of the Mind" program, which she helped coordinate, for the past five years Odessy of the Mind, she said, is an international organization for students that values creative thinking skills and teamwork She has acted as facilatator for a competition held every year, in which students corn­ in school activities in some capacity for at least five years. She and her husband. John, have two children. Chase, a fifth-grade student at Page Elementary, and Lana, a seventh-grader at TK Middle School. She has been a member of the Parent-Teacher Organiza­ tion for three years, one as secretary and two as president of Page by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Page Elementary School PTO President Nancy Goodin has been chosen to serve on the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education, replacing Richard Roth, who moved out of the district. Goodin will serve until June 30, then will have the option of running for the position Goodin has been involved TWP. PLANNER, continued from front page herself faces are first getting caught up to where the town­ ship is, and "getting a feel" for the priorities of the Township Board and Planning Commission. She also wants to look at how the township s internal procedures for review are working, "the way things flow through the office." "This is probably a good time for someone to be com­ ing in and taking a good ob­ jective look at how things are working," she added. "But I’ve been pleased to see how much good work has been done here." Anderson said she has really enjoyed the relaxed, friendly atmosphere at the township office and appreciates all the help she has received from staff and from officials she has met so far "(Planning Commission Chairman) Dick Dunn has been so informative," she said. "I've been calling him a lot to ask him questions, and velopment is occurring in the township, there aren’t a lot of mistakes to go back and cor­ rect. "I think the board and the Planning Commission have been doing a good job in han­ dling the growth issues here. It's always difficult, if not inqxissiblc, to go back and try to re-do the mistakes." The imminent issues she MEETINGS from front page — curriculum is meeting the ex­ pectations of the community and in what areas there is a "discrepancy" between what is being taught and what the community thinks should be taught. CHS business teacher Barbara Daniels will present the report and comment on what actions the high school staff has taken so far to close the discrepancy gap. Anyone with questions about this forum can contact Daniels at the high school. 891-8129. he has been able to explain things very thoroughly. The laws that govern all town­ ships are the same; what varies are the local issues and ordinances. Those are the areas I am trying to learn right now." Anderson and her husband, Lee. still live in Holland, and she said she will continue to make the 45-minute commute to Caledonia. Her daughter graduated from Kendall College of Art and Design and now works in Chicago. Her son is studying commerical photography at Grand Valley. Anderson said that though good work has been done in the township so far. she knows there will be many challenges lying ahead. "I hadn’t been through here in quite a while, and when I came to interview for this job, I couldn't believe the changes I saw, just on M-37. So I knov9 there are going to be a lot of issues to work out, but I'm looking forward to the work, and I’m very happy to be back in this part of the state." Nancy Goodin pete in different areas, using creative thinking to solve problems. Her job as the facilitator. Goodin said, is to provide guidance but let the students make their own decisions about how things should be done. This year TK has 17 teams formed for this year’s com­ petition, which will involve around 100 students from grades one through 12. The program has 24 adult volunteers, three of whom are teachers and the rest are volunteers and parents. This, she said, shows the wide base of community effort that is put into the TK school system. Goodin also sits on the School Improvement Cur­ riculum Committee, is an associate or parent member of the rescently formed CORE TEAM, a group working to plan the direction the district wants to take in the future This group is made up of parents, teachers and the ad­ ministration and is headed by consultant John Champlain Goodin also has been a member of the gifted and talented program for five years and has worked in some of the classrooms as a teacher s helper, showing the students how to make art projects. For the past three years she has taught weaving and pot tery to fourth-graders each May for the Michigan Celebration. At this time each year, fourth-graders learn about Michigan. She said she also helped plan a program last year for this time that involves fifth-grade students. She helped Page Principal David Bukala. who came up with the idea. Besides helping in her children’s classrooms, she also helps at West Elementary one day a week. "As you get into the school system, you get to know the teachers and learn what the kids need." she said. This is also how she got in­ volved in the Michigan Celebration projects, she said. Besides these involvements, Goodin also served on the in­ terview team that helped find a new assistant superintendant for curriculum and instruction this summer. She said being a member of the school board was not something she seriously thought about until just recent­ ly, when several people she respects encouraged her to try for the open position. She added that though she has not necessarily been plan­ ning for this, the activities she has been involved in may have led her in that direction "Because of how involved I have been, (with the school district) in order to remain in­ volved. this is the next step. ” she said. Goodin sent her letter of in­ terest to Board President Dan Parker and was notified the evening before the interviews that she was chosen as one of the two finalists to interview before the board A total of four people sent letters of intent Some of the main questions she w as asked were about how involved she was with (he district, what she felt the strengths of the district were, what possible problems she saw in the district’s future and what her hobbies are She said she feels that one of the district’s biggest strengths is people. "The district has so many outstanding teachers who give so much more of themselves than the job requires and put students first," she said. She added that she has seen volunteers give hundreds of hours in time into planning and instruction. The problems facing the district in the future, she said, include uncertainties about funding from Lansing. See Goodin named, P. 5 Coming Soon,.. The new partnership of State Bank of Caledonia and Caledonia Elementary School... The new “Kids Run” deposit service for kids only (Caledonia Elementary students). State Bank will add $1.00 to each child’s account. For information contact Gordie Nickels (at the school) or Diane Gilbert (at the bank). Premier Club Coming Events 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA ANK 891-8113 3205 68th ST.S.E. 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE DUTTON 698-6337 795-3361 /o. Ik I i A A// 3 Locations Open All Day, | Q U CJ it i A Mon.-Fri. and ‘ft’/ Noon Sat. i I j— ® FDIC January will be a fun month! We’ll play cards on the 16th, bowl on the 23rd and watch “Ground Hog Day” on the 30th. The Premier Club is especially designed for active seniors, you must be 55 or better to join with *5,000 in interest bearing accounts in the State Bank of Caledonia. Stop in one of our branches in Caledonia, Dutton or Middleville for more information. �Page 4/The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/Jonuory 9. 1996 bors with... NORMA Now-we are down to the nit­ ty gritty of settling into winter. Can't say that I am too excited about its arrival, but we live in Michigan, so what else can we expect9 For about two weeks I have been an impossible person to live with. Poor Johnny, he certainly has the patience of Job. I am so fortunate that he puts up with me when I am in such moods. I finally figured out why I’m so upset. I have rux been to Parmalec Church for the two weeks. The church and its warm caring people charge my batteries with their love and pride in their church. VELDERMAN The Parmalee book is now done. I went to pick it up Thursday when 1 took in the news. It is going to cost a lot more than I had planned But I kept adding this and that and so ended with much more in it. If all goes well. 1 will bring it to church this next Sunday and show it to the group to see if anybody is interested in buying one. Loretta Clark originally did most of the work and I just added a few things. Ward Freeman said that he would help me go over the book Friday and add anything that I have not included. Wasn’t that nice of him? Did you know that one of his early relatives was the first person to be buried in the first cemetery west of town across from the now Beeler Funeral Home9 Thanks to Cay. I now have a plowed path to go around the whole field. She thoughtfully made a very wide path so Houston and I could go back to our walk of one and a quarter mile walk every mor­ ning. I only went a short way Wednesday The sun was so bright I had to wait until almost four to start out Betty New man said that she spent New Year's with son John and family. Weil, folks. I did it again. I lost the tape that 1 made w hen I called you all for New Year's news. So here is a great big hug to all of you pa­ tient folks. Love you all verymuch. folks. Ex-Middleville woman receives military commendation medal Sgt. Julie K McMillan. USAF, formerly of Mid­ dleville. who is presently assigned to the 27th Civil Engineering Squadron. Can­ non Air Force Base. N. M.. recently was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal (First Oakleaf Cluster) for Meritorious Service Staff Sgt. McMillan is the daughter of Charles and Joyce Morgan of Middleville, the wife of Marty and mother of Charles McMillan. She has served as readiness technician and readiness flight on the 51st Civil Engineering Squadron on Osan Air Force Base “Sergeant McMillan’s pro­ fessional attitude and ability were evident in scheduling and coordinating over 300 personnel for all prime base engineer emergency force training, thus ensuring the highest level of preparation for wartime contingencies," said husband Marty McMillan. During a recent Seventh Air Force surveillance visit. Sgt. McMillan received numerous lauded comments as best seen on the peninsula. Marty McMillan said that usually it is the male who leaves and the wife stays home with the family, but in Julie's case, she leaves and her family must adapt He added that while Julie was serving her country in Korea for an isolated tour of duty, her family and loved ones strived to keep their sani­ ty alone back in the states She followed the tradition of both her father and her hus­ band by serving in Korea. Charles served during the Korean War in the airborne and Marty served in the military police in 1975-76 Marty now works full time for the Air Force in outdoor recreation and works part time for Furr's Supermarket as loss prevention officer His wife plans to retire at Cannon AFB in five more years. i LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord 9:30 am Sunday School Morning Worship 10:45 am 6:00 pm Family Night 6 30 pm Evening Praise WEDNESDAY 7240 68th Street, SE Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School...................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service......................................6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45p.m. Word of Life Chibs................................................6:45p.m. WELCOME TO p t Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamanxi Avenue al 92nd Street Caledonia, Michigan Telephone: 698-8252 _____________________ Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Childrens Church will be provided during both services. •Set an example In speech, in Me. in to*e, in faith and in purity " ________ 1 Timothy 412 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor CALEDONIA Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)......... 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages..............................9:45 a m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service................................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club 6:30p.m. (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday Prayer Meeting - Wednesday....... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday............ ,7:00p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor SHARON BARNSDALE. Dr of Chnshan Ed & Music Peace Reformed Church Barrier Free M-37 between Caledonia A Middleville Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 Wednesday ‘Family Sight” Sunday School 9:45 6:00 p.m. Caraway St. (Children'* Minuiry 891-8028 6:15 Dinner Chain for Children and Adults Jr & Sr High School Youth Group Cadets and Cavinette* Adult Bible Studies (Missouri Synod) Be devoted to one another in brotherly love Rom 12:10 Sunday Worship. . . . 9:30 A M & 6:00 P.M. Sunday School...................... 10:45-11:50 A.M. (Child & Adult) ( During the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Mike Alles, Youth leader Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling Church Office (616)891-1512 M-37 at 100m St 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th $1*891-8661 'The Church where everybody is somebody. ...and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School................................... 9 30 am Sunday Morning Worship.................... 10 30 o.m Sunday Evening Worship............... _..... 600 p.m. Wed Midweek Prayer & Bt)le Study 700 p.m Bf* WOdm Doctor Pastor 9:30a.m. 9:30a.m. 10:30 a.m. Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Rev. 708 West Main Street WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-3669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Evening Service.................................. 6:00pm St. Paul Lutheran CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School Choir Practice Worship Service Sun. Morning Worship.......... 10:30 am A church with a caring heart for our community and the world. A * Sunday School.................................... 9:30am MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Saturday Evening Mass................................5:00 pm Sunday Mass......................... 9:00 a.m. A 11 00 a.m erpt CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue war CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Phone 891-9259 < LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi 8:00 a.m........................... Blended Service Morning Worship Service............. 40:00 a m. Sunday School.........................................11:15a.m.905 a m........................... Educational Hour 10:15 a.m.................Contemporary Service Evening Worship Service................ 6:00 p.m. 11:15 a.m............... Traditional Service (All Services have a Nursery available) YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Rev Robert Gerke • Office: 891-8688 • Church: 891-9878 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun l^tkc; Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Barner Free 111 Church Street Programs for All Ages Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9 30 a m. Middleville Sunday School............ 9:45 a m. Middleville Worship...................... 4 4 00 a m 9 00 a® A 10 30 am Wednesday Hmdy Night ’ 6 00 pm Rev Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Paulette Cheyne — 765-5316 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (The (Old tHinir ^Hrtiiiidisl (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School............... 10:00 a m. Morning Worship............11:00 a m. Evening Worship.............. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — COMMUNITY cmowcm The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints ■ 8146 68th St near Whitneyville Ave Church School, ........................ 9 45 • m SMorning Worship... 11 00 am & Evcnjn^ 6 00 p m V Wed Fe,towsh‘P........ 7:30 p.m (in homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 695-6027 �The Sun and News Middleville Ml January 9, 1996 Page 5 Four generations christened in 1913 dress Heirloom baptismal gown used for 11th time for special event Surrounding seven-week old Tyler Douglas Mills at his baptism are relatives who all were baptized in the same gown worn by Tyler. From the left are his great­ grandmother, Barbara Mills; cousin Ryan Mills; uncle Jeff Mills; cousin Johnny Kaye; grandfather Douglas Mills; father Jason Mills, holding Tyler; aunt Marcia Kaye and cousin Lindsey Kaye Missing from the photo are two other cousins who were baptized in the gown, Michelle and Kevin Mills. (Photo courtesy Karen Mills.) by Barbara Gall Staff Writer A baby's baptism is always a special event for a family. Especially when the baby is a first child and a first grand­ child. The ceremony becomes even more precious when sev­ eral generations can be there. Add to all these the fact that the baby is the 11th member of the family to wear the same baptismal gown, and you have an idea of the sentiment sur­ rounding little Tyler Douglas Mills' baptism New Year's Eve at the Caledonia United Methodist Church and offici­ ated by the Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock. Tyler is the son of Jason Mills and Kristin Heikkinen of Middleville. Karen Mills, Tyler's grand­ mother, explained that the baby's white gown was made by Tyler’s great-great-grand­ mother for the 1913 baptism of her daughter, Barbara Mills, who now lives at Green Lake. Since then, 10 other family members have worn the gown at their baptisms. "It was very special that Barbara Mills could be at Tyler's baptism, along with all the other relatives who have worn that dress," Karen Mills said. In all, four generations were present. Mills and her husband. Douglas, formerly of Caledonia Players to hold “Who’s Crazy Now?” play The Caledonia Community Players will perform their winter production of "Who’s Crazy Now?” Jan. 25 and 27 at 7 p.m. in the Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets will be available in the Caledonia Library or the Caledonia Community educa­ tion office beginning Jan. 8. Ticket prices are $3 per stu­ dent and $4 per adult. This three-act comedy/farce written by Gerald Bell takes place in an insane asylum, where a number of school REGARDLESS OF AGE We Offer A Variety of Health Insurance Plans • • • • • Caledonia, now live in Middleville, but both are ac­ tive in the Caledonia American Legion Post 305, and Karen said they were tick­ led that their first grandson was bom on Veterans Day. "He certainly couldn't have pleased his grandfather more," Karen said with a smile. Major Medical Plans Short Term Major Medical Plan Hospital Indemnity Preferred Provider Option (PPO) Hospital Only NOT AVAILABLE IN ALL STATES CHECK WITH YOUR AGENT _ . Through American Community Mutual Insurance Company F6» moit Inloimilton conUcl STAUFFER & WIG GERS INSURANCE AGENCY Caledonia Village Centre. 9365 Cherry valley Are. Cateooua 891*9294 teachers have lost their mental balance trying to educate their pupils. The play starts when the teachers talk and act like their former charges. A love story is introduced with the visit of the niece of the superintendent and a young staff doctor, but each thinks the other is an inmate. The cast includes Dave Wilkinson. Linda Warner, Tim Schultz. Tonya Choryan, Dottie Underwixxl. Sherry Crawford. Liz Mast. Megan Brown. Margie Dexter. Karen Coleman. Keri Lee and Mick Vaughn. This production is being directed by Tom Kaechele. assistant director is Sherry Crawford, and produc­ tion coordinator is Sara Colburn. For more information, cal) 891-8117. Teen Challenge planned at Leighton church The Leighton United Methodist Church. 4180 2nd St.. Caledonia, will present Western Michigan Teen Challenge Sunday Jan. 14. beginning at 6:30 p m Teen Challenge is a Chnsiun growth and develop­ ment program that works primarily with drug abusers, alcoholics and others with life-controlling problems Students will share their life stones and how they ex­ perienced a life change by ac­ ceptance of Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. GOODIN NAMED, continued from Page 3 "We need to set curriculum standards high and be award of what the KISD (Kent In­ termediate School District) is doing since our kids will be competing with them in the future." she said In talking with parents and staff, she said, she has also been hearing that a lot of peo­ ple feel that in the past, when there was a different ad­ ministration. they invested time in programs that were either dropped or voted against doing. Goodin said people need to get rid of those feelings of discontent from the past in order to grow and move ahead into the future. Now that there is a new ad­ ministration. things are changing so there is no need to dwell on the past. Communication, she said, also needs attention, especial­ ly with a possible bond issue and the technological changes being made. "It is important that the community and staff work together." she said. She added that it is the job of the board to provide the community and staff with the proper information but it is also important that they make an effort to make themselves aware of the issues as well. “1 feel the community will be concerned about providing quality learning for kids," she said. She added that it is impor­ tant that the community be shown the positive things that happen within the district so it knows that the students are getting the best education they can. Throughout her involve­ ment in the district, she said, a lot of time has been spent try­ ing to determine the needs of the district. Surveys went out to people in the community and have been analyzed She added that consultant John Champlain has helped the district identify the needs of the students and district which is solving half of the problem "We are now on our way to solving the problems." she said. Goodin said she considers herself at this point to be part of a team. • ‘ Members of the board feel that we work together to represent the community with the best interest of the students in mind." she said. "I hope my background and ex­ perience in the schools will help me make a contribution to the overall goals of the board." Goodin said that she regrets she will have to resign from her position as Page PTO President "I don’t feel I could do both." she said. Though she will resign from that position, she said she will continue to help the organiza­ tion and the other committees she has been involved with up to this point. She also will continue to be a parent volunteer in the classroom and continue to be on the CORE TEAM because she feels it is the hHindation for moving the district in the right direction In her spare time she enjoys making wall quilts, cooking, baking, reading and walking Final examinations set at TK Schools Final exams for Thornapple Kellogg High School will be given Jan. 16-19. Students are expected to report to those classes in which they have a scheduled test. Tuesday. Jan. 16, will be a normal school day, with the exception of one (sixth hour) final exam. Students are ex­ pected to be in all classes that day. Study halls will be provided for students Wednesday, Thursday and Friday after­ noons. Students are not re­ quired to attend the afternoon study halls. Transportation will be provided at the regular bus times. If a student is ill. a parent must telephone the high school office the morning of the absence in order to be ex­ cused Hot lunches will not be available on exam days Final F.xam Schedule Tuesday. Jan. 16 — 7 40 to 8:27, first hour class; 8:32 to 9:19, second hour class. 9:24 to 10:11. third hour class. 10:16 to 11:03. fourth hour class; 11:08 to 12:25, fifth hour class and lunch; and 12:30 to 2.10. sixth hour final exam Wednesday. Jan. 17 — 7:40 to 9:25, seventh hour exam; 9:40 to 11:25, first hour ex am; and 12:15 to 2:10, study hall. Thursday. Jan 18 7 40 to 9:25. second hour exam; 9:40 to 11:25, third hour ex­ am; and 12:15 to 2:10, study hall. Friday, Jan. 19 — 7:40 to 9:25, fourth hour exam; 9:40 to 11:25, fifth hour exam; and 12:15 to 2:10, study hall. Area student joins dance concert Heather M. Burns of Caledonia, was involved in Central Michigan Univer­ sity’s Orchesis Dance Theatre performances Dec. 1 and 2 in CMU’s Warriner Auditorium. Eleven dances, ranging from the serious to the lighthearted, were performed. They included works in funky jazz, lyrical dances and ballet, interspersed with messages about love, loneliness and leaves, according to Yvette Crandall, artistic director and head choreographer. Additional choreography was provided by Toni SmithHolmes, owner of .Toni’s Dance Studio in Mount Plea­ sant; Mark Saltzman, director of the Harrison Dance and Creativity Centre Inc.; and two CMU students. Crandall formed Orchesis Dance Theatre from the CMU Modem Dance Club more than 25 years ago, when a group of students expressed an interest in performing modern dance. She uses ballet as the base of most of her dances, though each dance is unique in style. Burns, who graduated trom Caledonia High School, danc ed in the production. She is a junior at CMU studying geography. She is the daughter of Barney and Don­ na Burns. • * SPECIAL SCHOOL PRESENTATION * I CALEDONIA AND MIDDLEVILLE ‘ COMMUNITY RESIDENTS e Please join us on January 9, 1996, at 7:00 pm in the Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center for a Business and Education • Symposium. West Michigan business and education leaders will dis• cuss what schools and parents can do to prepare students for future e school or work opportunities. Panel members include • • • • • • e • Richard Calkins, Grand Rapids Community College Mike Gall, Steelcase Inc. Dr. Gary Konow, Aquinas college Patricia Marks, Butterworth Hospital Brian Michmerhuizen, Meijer Inc The Honorable Donald Passenger, District Judge Dr Robert Poel. WMU Milt Rohwer, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce Dr. Enc Seif, Caledonia Chiropractic Center/Ambucs Mary Ann Shelme, GVSU Dr. Howard Stein, GVSU Dr. J. Michael Washbum Forest Hills Schools Alan Weatherall, Davenport College, Holland Campus Presented by the Caledonia Parent Advisory Council • Free Admission • • • e • • • e • • • • • �Foge 6/The Sun and News. Middleville. ML January V, IW6 Ask some questions before dieting... obituaries It’s that time of year when shedding a few pounds becomes the goal of many Think twice about the method you choose. Over 65 million Americans will go on diets this year, many as a result of resolutions Anyone who has been on a diet knows that the hardest part of losing weight is keeping it off. Diets that sound too good to be true may be harmful and the results may not be long laying Be wary of programs that offer dramatic weight loss. Remember that it took awhile to put on the weight. The slower you take it off the safer the diet and the greater the chances you’ll keep the weight off for good. There is little evidence that people who have lost weight quickly can maintain that weight loss for any significant time, and research is now pointing to the health risks of yo-yo dieting. While quick weight loss can be exhilarating, it may also be harmful. Be skeptical of claims using words such as easy, effortless, guaranteed, miraculous, magical, secret or exclusive Don't contribute to the $32 billion a year weight-loss business until you have asked yourself the following questions: • Can I live with this diet the rest of my life? Some pro­ grams are very restrictive in that some food groups may not be included. Some of the diets fraudulently claim that a specific food or foods have the ability to “bum fat.’’ No food can do that. Body fat is “burned" or gotten rid of on­ ly by using more energy than is supplied by food. Other weight loss programs have pills, potions, or devices that promise they will take off and keep off unwanted pounds. Many people dream of a “magic bullet" that will work. Some pills and aids can become crutches People par ticipatmg in these diets may not learn how to select foods to maintain their weight loss for the rest of their lives. • What is the rate of weight loss9 Weight-loss diets and programs that stress quick weight loss may have side ef­ fects that defeat their purpose When people consume less than 1200 calories a day, the body begins to adjust and con­ serve energy by slowing down its metabolism it often will Contempo Salon Offers... SENIOR CITIZENS MEN'S HAIRCUTS Mondays & Wednesdays $8.00 Check out our salon's friendly staff of trained professionals. Call for your appointment today. Caledonia Plaza • 891-1093 OPEN: Mon.-Thurs. 8-9; Fri. 9-5; Sat. 9-4 MMM Mary Ann Britten HASTINGS - Mary Ann Britten 61, of Hastings passed away on Wednesday January 3, 1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was bom on December 4, 1934 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Aaron and Dorothy (Sweezy) Leonard. She was raised in the Hast­ ings Township of Barry Coun­ ty and attended the Gregory Country School. She lived most of her life in the Hastings Area. Mrs. Britten’s employment included; Hastings Aluminum Products Company, Tool Industries of Middleville, the Hastings Hotel, and for the use lean muscle tissue along with fat for energy The rate of weight loss of 1-2 pounds a week is considered safe Women may have more of a challenge then men in losing weight. Women generally need fewer calories than men do simply to maintain their body weight. Women often will find they have to reduce calories to a lower level to lose weight. Before beginning any weight loss program consider talking it over with your doc­ tor. Some health conditions can be affected by some of the available weight loss programs The best and safest ap­ proach to weight loss is sensi­ ble eating, teamed with a sen­ sible exercise program. Though we all look for fast, magic answers to weight con­ trol, there are none. Losing and maintaining ones weight is a scientific matter. To lose weight, a person must use more calories than are taken in. This can be done by either eating less or exercising more — it’s best when a combina­ tion of the two are used. The benefits of increased exercise go beyond the calorie-burning capability during the activity. Losing weight is not magic. It is the result of applying basic scientific principles to eating and exercise habits. Most people gain their extra weight over the course of several years. A half pound weight gain a week can result in a 2-3 pound gain a month or almost 26 pounds a year. The reverse is also true a half pound weight loss a week can result in a 2-3 pound loss a month or almost a loss of 26 pounds a year There really is no substitu­ tion to sensible eating and ex­ ercise. A lasting* weight loss cannot happen overnight; it is a life-time endeavor Ford introduced the Model TT truck in 1917. Just in tune for Wolverine Mutual to insure it. WYOMING - Feda L. Sulli­ van, 90, of Wyoming, and formerly of Ionia passed away on Tuesday January 2, 1996 in Bradenton Florida. She was born on April 16, 1905 in Otisco Township, the daughter of Clyde & Cleotha (Kohn) Day. Mrs. Sullivan graduated from Belding High School in 1922 and then graduated from then Mt. Pleasant College (Now Central Michigan University) in 1924. She taught grade school in Dearborn. She was married to Tim Sullivan in Detroit in 1927. He preceded her in death on December 5, 1979. Freda was a past member of Saints Peter & Paul’s CaAcUc CALEDONIA - Mrs. Flor­ ence Molis 83, of Caledonia went to be with her Lord on Wednesday January 3, 1996 at Grand Valley Health Center in Grand Rapids. She was born on March 3, 1912 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Frank J. Lanz & Julia Smucuzynski Lanz. Florence was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Tony of Green Lake; her child­ ren Tony Jr. & Mary Molis, Shirley Molis all of Caledonia; her grandchildren, Kristen & Eric Johnson of Ohio, Tim Molis of Caledonia, great grandchildren, Gunnar & Madelyn Johnson. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday January 6,1996 at Holy Family Cathol­ ic Church with Reverend Father Raymond E. Bruck celebrant. Interment was in Hooker Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Church or the Alzheimers Association. Arrangements were made by Caledonia Funeral Home in Caledonia. Arrangements were made by Cook Funeral Home in Ionia. Morris G. Weeks MIDDLEVILLE - Morris G. Weeks. 69, of Middleville, passed away on Thursday December 28,1995 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Surviving are his wife, Barbara J. Weeks; children. Randall Weeks, Bradley (Traci) Weeks, Gregory Weeks all of South Carolina, Brentley Weeks of Seymour. Indiana, Kendra (Steve) Mass of Middleville; four grandchil­ dren, Ryan Weeks, Jessica Weeks, Brittany Weeks, and Lauren Mass; one sister, Rosemary (Ray) Cumner of Orlando, Florida. Private Funeral Services were held on Tuesday January 2, 1996 at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville with Reverend Ray Baynes officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. k COOPERATIVE PReschoOL Located at the corner ot Cherry Valley (M-37) and 100th St in Caledonia Helen (Scholdelmayer) Robbins LOWELL - Mrs. Helen (Schondelmayer) Robbins, 74, of Lowell and formerly of Middleville, passed away on Friday December 29, 1995 at Butterworth Hospital, in Grand Rapids. Surviving are two daught­ ers, Judith (Harold) Seese of Caledonia, Charleen (Willard) Smart of Lowell; three grand daughters, Lorie Conrad, Beth Smart, Melissa Baker; two grandsons, Lloyd Seese, Jeffrey Smart; ten great grandchildren. Funeral and Committal Services were held on Tuesday January 2, 1996 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. CALICOS... it* for quilters and spring craft projects Let early education be a sort of amuse­ Also batting, hoops, rotary cutters, mats kt more' —Plato No guest is so wel­ Insurance Company come in a friend's house that he will not J.L Sdtwartz frtsurana Ageacy become M 3F Waa—U M «Q3 CaM; 795-1302 or M1-B2O8 Church. Ionia, and was a current member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Wyoming and Holy Cross Catholic Church in Palmetto, Florida. Surviving are her grandchil­ dren, Bob & Wanita Huizenga, and Deb Choryan all of Cale­ donia; five great grandchil­ dren, Greg, Tim, Samantha, Kristin, and Jessica. Funeral Mass was held on Monday January 8, 1990 at Saints Peter & Paul’s Catholic Church in Ionia, with Father Charles Hall as Prcsider. Interment in the Spring at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Ionia. Memorial contributions may be made to the Education­ al Trust Fund of Saints Peter & Paul’s School. Florence Molis the natural bent. <V «.-»*•* & Sherman Leonard of Hastings, Ed Leonard of Cassopolis; two sisters, Betty Babcock of Battle Creek, Dixie Britten of Hastings. Memorial Services were held on Saturday January 6, 1996 at Hastings First Presbyterian Church with Reverend G. Kent Keller and Reverend Charles P. McCabe HI officiating. Burial was in Irving Town­ ship Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Feda L. Sullivan------------------------------------------- —------------ ment: you will then be better able to find out Wolverine Mutual past six years as Sexton of the Hastings First Presbyterian Church and Hastings Emma­ nuel Episcopal Church. She was a member of Women of the Moose, and member of the Eagles. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Elmer Leonard; sister, Dorothy Hoffman. Surviving are two daught­ ers, Cathy & Philip Curtis of Middleville. Carol Miller of Jackson, Wyoming; two granddaughters, Katie Ellen and Kimberly Ann; one grand­ son, Scott; four great grand­ children, Katherine, Dakota, Julie, & Shellie; two brothers. a nuisance after three days. —Titus Maccius Plautus Just added more to the sale & remaaat tables! NS? ASK US! Sewing Machine Repair by Mr. J 218 E. State St.. Hastings • S45 »673 �f The Sow ond News MkfcMeUWe, Mt/Jonuory 9 1998 Poft* 7 Serving our Country Area Schools lunch menus Sandra L. Grasso Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Sandra L. Grasso, a 1994 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School of Mid­ dleville, recently departed for Croatia with nearly 200 Navy Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 133. Home based in Gulfport, Miss., Grasso was on a sixmonth deployment to Rota, Spain, when the group was ordered to the former Yugoslavia Grasso will be in Croatia to construct a 2.500-person for the NATO Implementation Force enforcing peace in­ itiatives in BosniaHerzegovina. The camp will be used as a staging area for troops entering the area and will include tents, lighting, showers, bathrooms, laundry and cafeteria. The second phase of con­ struction will be a permanent structure for the men and women coordinating troop movements Once construe lion is completed, Grasso will help build three additional camps in Bosnia Grasso and fellow Seabees represent a variety of trades such as builders, equipment operators, electricians, plumbers and mechanics. They also are trained to de fend themselves and are well known for their humanitarian efforts around the world. Grasso's involvement in the deployment is an example of how naval forces are poised to deploy rapidly to overseas areas of interest. Navy Seabees like Grasso play a crucial role in supporting operations ashore. Seabees can build roads, airstrips, buildings and support forces operating ashore from the sea. Their name comes from the letters "CB" for “construc­ tion battalion." She joined the Navy in December 1984. Jeremy P. Weber Marine Lance CpI. Jeremy P. Weber, son of Keith P. and Cindy Weber of 4210 Kalamazoo Drive. Caledonia, recently received a Certificate of Commendation while assigned with 3rd Battalion. 1st Marines. 1st Manne Divi­ sion, Marine Corps Base. Camp Pendleton. Calif. Weber was recognized for his superior performance of duty. He consistently per­ formed his demanding duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner Weber is a part of today’s naval forces as they shift focus away from long-distance war at sea to handling the challenges of regional con­ flicts affecting U.S interests Whether helping provide humanitarian assistance and disaster-relief or projecting power ashore and providing forward presence. Mannes like Weber work assigned to ships, squadrons or shore commands around the world Weber is not onlv improving his knowledge and skill, but is serving as part of the most highly technical naval force in history The 1993 graduate of Wayland Union High School joined the Marine Corps in June 1993. Thornapple Kellogg Lunch Menu Sandra L. Grasso Mark T. Adams Navy Ensign Mark T Adamy. son of Kenneth and Manon Adamy of 11470 74th St.. Alto, has returned to Nor­ folk. Va.. after completing a six-month South American deployment aboard the destroyer USS Comte De Grasse, the flagship for the commander of the U.S. South Atlantic Force. Adamy is one of 408 sailors and Marines aboard the ship who have traveled 23.000 miles since departing Norfolk. Va in June to participate in the multinational exercise UNITAS 95. UNITAS 95 began off the coast of Puerto Rico and continued around South America. UNITAS is Latin for unity. Adamy's ship was one of seven U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships that participated in the exercise. During the deployment. Adamy and fellow shipmates conducted anti-surface, anti­ air, anti-submarine and elec­ tronic warfare training with forces from Argentina. Brazil. Canada. Chile, Col­ ombia. Ecuador. France, the Netherlands, Peru. Spain. Uruguay and Venezuela. The exercises improved the ability of the different forces to operate together while pro­ moting friendship, profes­ sionalism and readiness. While on deployment. Adamy’s ship passed through the Panama Canal, the Strait of Magellan and crossed over the equator. While spending 97 days at sea. Adamy also visited Argentina. Brazil. Chile. Colombia. Ecuador. Panama. Peru. Puerto Rico. Uruguay and Venezuela. While in port. Adamy and fellow shipmates had the op­ portunity to lour jungles, scuba dive, horse back ride and snow ski. Adamy's involvement in this exercise demonstrates the ability of U.S. naval forces to serve as the cornerstone of in­ ternational coalitions, while projecting a positive American image and enhanc ing diplomatic contacts The 1983 graduate of Lowell Senior High School joined the Navy in April 1985. Adamy aho is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Receive all the news for the Barry County area in the Hastings Banner. Call.. 945-9554 • The Hastings Banner Wednesday. Jan. 10 Beef taco on soft shell with lettuce and cheese, refried beam. pear*. Thursday. Jan. 11 Chili crackers, bread with peanut butter, vegetable sticks, applesauce Friday. Jan. 12 Pizza, cole slaw, cherry crisp. Monday. Jan. 15 Meat and cheese on sub bun. com'lettuce. pineapple. Tuesday. Jan. 16 Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, biscuit, jello with fruit Note: El. Alternate Menu — Mon.. Hot Dog; Tues.. Turkey/Bun; Wed . Salad Bar; Thurs., Ham and Cheese on Bun; Fri.. Fishwich. Sand­ wiches and salads at High School and Middle School. Thomapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday. Jan. 10 Breakfast pizza, juice, milk. Thursday , Jan. 11 Scrambled egg. toast, juice, milk. Friday . Jan. 12 French toast sticks, juice, milk. Monday. Jan. 15 Bagel with cream cheese, juice, milk. Tuesday. Jan. 16 Cereal, muffin, juice, milk. Caledonia Communitv Schools High/Middle Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 10 Chicken Patty w/bun, french fries, cherry crisp pie. milk. Thursday, Jan. 11 Nacho Supreme, french fries or com, fruit choice, milk. Friday, Jan. 12 Soup w/grilled cheese sand­ wich, broccoli or french fries, fruit choice, milk. Monday , Jan. 15 Charbroiled chicken strips w/bun, french fries or peas, fruit choice, milk. Tuesday , Jan. 16 Pizza, french fries, fruit choice, milk. Caledonia Community Schools Meal Deal Menu High/Middle School Wednesday. Jan. 10 Italian Bar, Vita Pup. milk. Thursday . Jan. 11 Chicken fajita, french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Friday . Jan. 12 Itza Pizza, french fries. Vita Pup. milk, potato bar. Monday. Jan. 15 Dble Cheeseburg w/bun, french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Tuesday . Jan. 16 Hot turkey sub. french fries. Vita Pup. milk. SADD plans fundraiser Thomapple Kellogg High School Students Against Driv­ ing Drunk iSADDi members will sponsor a shovel-a-thon Saturday. Jan 20. Any community member interested m having their sidewalk and driveway shoseled may caH Amy Koning. 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[616] 945-9554 or 945-5078 Fax [616] 945-5192 �Poga 8/Th< Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/Jonuory 9, 1996 CHS Student Congress honors cross country, girls’ track teams by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Snow didn't keep the Cale­ donia 'boys’ and girls' cross country teams from achieving honors at the state champi­ onship meet last fall, but snow did force postponement of a Dec. 14 recognition din­ ner for those teams and the 1995 CHS girls' track team, which won a state champi­ onship late in the spring. Planned and carried out by the CHS Student Congress, the rescheduled event was held last Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the high school cafeteria as part of the Congress' goal to recog­ nize fellow students' achieve­ ments. The girls' cross country team won its third consecutive Class B state championship this past season after winning the conference and regional meets The boys' team fin­ ished eighth in the state meet after earning a regional title. Student Congress President Anne Whisner emceed the program, which began with the presention of a plaque to girls' varsity track coach Joe Zomerlei, who has headed the program since a separate team for the girls was established in 1977. Together as a team for one last time, the Caledonia girls’ cross country team enjoy a photo session as friends and family snap pictures after last week's recognition dinner sponsored by the CHS Student Congress. Caledonia varsity boys' track and cross country coach John Soderman was presented a plaque in recognition of his 200th dual cross country meet victory last season. The plaque was given to Zomerlei in recognition of the girls' state title and for his years of coaching. "We've come a long way, said Zomerlei in response. "When you’ve coached all the teams, and know where the program has come from... you really can appreciate what (winning the state title) means." I le said he could remember the days when "his" girls had to buy their own T-shirts and Energy Care"'1 V p 7 -i^Sr Pour-in or Blow-in insulation Do-It-Yourself & SAVE! Blowing Machines Available Caledonia Lumber Whisner, Anne president of the CHS Congress, Student emceed the dinner honoring the school's girls' track team and the cross country teams. The Congress sponsored the event. shorts and practice in the school parking lot. And he remembered watching the state champion teams of those days. And now, he said, the Cale­ donia program has reached that level, too. "But what I've learned in all these years is that the trophy isn’t the important thing... it’s the team, the parents and the community.” Caledonia boys’ cross coun­ try and track coach John So­ derman was honored next for winning his 200th cross coun­ try dual meet last fall, an ac­ complishment rarely achieved by a cross country coach, he said, "because most of us don't stick around that long.” In reviewing his 1995 team's accomplishment last season, he noted that this was a team that overcame a lot to do so well. "If there was anything in­ volving bad luck this year, we had it," he said, referring to BINGO American Legion Post <305 9548 Cherry Vailey. Caledonia 115 Kinsey‘Caledonia *891-8143 WM i • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 PM Caledonia varsity girls' track coach Joe Zomerlei accepts a plaque commemorating his team’s winning the state championship last spring. Presented by Jeanne Glowicki, director of athletics and activities, the plaque also recognizes Zomerlei's many years of coaching at CHS. injuries and illnesses. But in spite of all the obstacles, "we were a great team.” Soderman received his plaque to a standing ovation. Dave Hodgkinson, the girls’ cross country coach who has guided the last five teams to two second-place and three first-place state finishes, also received a plaque in apprecia­ tion for his caring philosophy toward both his athletes and the sport. Hodgkinson said that after the recognition dinner got postponed, he decided to change the focus of his talk from whai hapjiened last year to what’s going to happen this year. "What’s important is what you've become and what you will become,” he said. He told his athletes that he now has a new quote to ac* company his long-standimcreed that "hard work beats talent.” The quote from H. Cheng states that "Desire and passion more than talent are the essen­ tial ingredients (or achieving high levels of excellence." Continued next page — Dental Care ...for the family. Emergency Care • Evenings by Appointment Affordable Rates • New Patients Welcome We Do Your Insurance Paperwork Appointments Available Mon thru Fn Ronald B. Stegehuis T) 891-1240 — ~ 9505 Cherry Valley Rd (M-37) Caledonia �The Sun and News MwidleviHe Ml /January 9. 1996/Poge 9 Diet can have an effect on cancer prevention Dave Hodgkinson, CHS varsity girls’ cross country coach, received this plaque in recognition of his team's winning a third consecutive state championship last fall. From previous page — "All these girls have a de­ sire and a passion to excel." he said of his team. "They have big dreams, and that is gtxxl, because when you have big drcams you do excel...you sec the big picture." He said that the girls' desire Diet can make a significant difference in an individual’s risk for cancer Researchers have estimated that about 35 percent of all cancer deaths are related to dietary factors. Fortunately, diet is something that can be altered, providing an oppor­ tunity for people to reduce their risk for cancer The following guidelines are recommended by the American Cancer Society and are geared toward adults of all ages who are in good health Children, pregnant women, the elderly, or others who may have special nutritional needs may require an alter­ native nutritional plan. 1) Maintain a desirable body weight: individuals who for excellence carries over into everything they do, because they know that if they work hard enough, there isn't any­ thing they can't accomplish "If you think what hap­ pened last year was great," he said to his team, "wait until you see what's in the future." 24 and March I and 2. a stage production in September, a haunted house in October, and a Christmas presentation in December The “Vintage Village” series of buildings also is a project of the Players, to help them build a theater. The group organized in 1991 with the purpose of pro­ viding stage entertainment to the community. It has given stage produc­ tions for the past five sum­ mers. The group branched out with a sold-out dinner theater mystery presentation last year at the Middle Villa Inn and it will do a different show there in 1996. it has presented Christmas productions the past two years at several locations as its “gift to the community.” The Village Players also has been involved with many other community projects. ‘Visual Changes Professional Hair Studio t-*' 9351 Cherry Valley (M-37 by D & W) • Caledonia • (Formerly New Design) Mon-Frl. 9-9 • Sat. 9-5 891-9257 GRAND OPENING SPECIAL 4ft 3’4 MEN WOMEN & KIDS HAIRCUTS MON., JAN 8 THRU SAT, JAN 13 Stop and see Your Choice to Clear Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY Caledonia Vision Center 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) (616) 891-2020 laborative effort of Michigan State University Colleges of Nursing and Human Medicine. Depart ment of Family Practice, the Cancer Center at MSU. the Kalamazixi Community On­ cology Program, and the MSU/Kalamazoo Center foi Medical Studies and is fundee by Grant No. R01 CA5633J from the National Cancer In stitute to provide continuing supportive care to cancer pa dents in Barry County am their families. For more information abou treatment, symptom manage ment. education, suppor groups, or any other aspect: of cancer and its treatment call Yancey at 948-4080. Now thru January 13 Village Players plan membership meeting The Village Players of Mid­ dleville will kick off the 1996 season with a general membership meeting at 6:30 p m Sunday. Jan. 14. at Lin­ coln Meadows Current members, former members and those who has never been members are welcome to attend. Member­ ship dues are $10 yearly. The projects for 1996 in­ clude dinner theater at the Middle Villa Inn Feb. 23 and tional labels allow for ease in regulating fat intake. It is impossible for all peo­ ple to regulate and maintain a “perfect” diet all the time, but it is important to balance meals, engage in physical ac­ tivity. and maintain a general­ ly healthy diet. Registered nurse Rose Yancey, from the Rural Cancer Care Clinic. Hastings, is available to help people with cancer and their families with any questions or con­ cerns they may have. She is an oncology clinical nurse specialist working in coopera­ tion with local physicians through the “Rural Partner­ ship Linkage for Cancer Care” project. The project is a col­ are 40 percent or more overweight have an increased risk of colon, breast, prostate, gall bladder, ovary and uterus cancers. Physical fitness and weight reduction are excellent ways to lower cancer risk. 2) Eat a varied diet: vegetables and fruits contain vitamins, minerals and fiber. Studies show that daily con­ sumption of vegetables and fresh fruits is associated with a decreased risk of many cancers. A high-fiber diet is a healthy substitute for a highfat diet and many reduce the risk of colon cancer. 3) Cut down on total fat in­ take: recommended fat intake for the healthy adult is 30 per­ cent or less of total calorie in­ take. Visible, accurate nutri­ Wa Ik-ins IVoice>nte! DYNAMIC TAWING SPECIAL V UNLIMITED A TANNING FOR WtJ 1MONTH! LIMITED TO FIRST 100 PEOPLE Heritage Day panel to meet Jan. 9 The Heritage Day Commit­ tee will meet at 7:30 p m. Tuesday. Jan 9. at Phil’s Pizza. Those interested in being a part of the committee but who can not make the meeting can call Rhonda Fisk at 795-2175. 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Mtddlevillo Ml/Jonuory 9. 1996 First-ever ‘excellent’ score in safety checkup Caledonia Schools’ mechanics earn top rate in state inspection William Massey, vehicle inspector for the Michigan State Police Motor Carrier Division, congratulates Caledonia Schools Assistant Mechanic Bob Swartout on the ’excellent’ rating awarded the bus fleet this year based on the mechanical condition of each vehicle. Head Mechanic Andy Snyder (left) and Mechanic Bob Huizenga look on. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer A community could have the best schools in the galaxy, and It wouldn't mean a thing if the students didn't arrive safely at school each day and return home safely every af­ ternoon. Each school day, parents take for granted that once chil­ dren board those big yellow buses or school vans, they are safely on their way to class, and parents usually know al­ most to the minute just when their children will be arriving home safely once again. Confidence in the district’s bus drivers can be a well-de­ served compliment to them, but often overlooked are the J B HARRISON INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. “Working For YOU!” Experience Integrity Service Judy Harrison 6090 Alden Nash, Alto 868-0050 * 1-800-217-0712 mechanics who work behind the scenes to keep those school vehicles in the best possible working order. In December, the trio of mechanics in the Caledonia Schools' bus garage earned the highest possible compliment the State of Michigan can give when they received an "excellent'' rating on the con­ dition of the district's 41 buses and three vans. In an inspection conducted Dec. 18-22, William Massey, vehicle inspector for the Michigan State Police Motor Carrier Division, found only two "yellow tag" problems and one "red tag" problem in the entire Caledonia fleet, re­ sulting in a so-called "failure rating" of 1.1, well within the "excellent" category, which ranges from zero to 1.5. "What can I say, except that I’m just very pleased with the work of our mechanics," said Caledonia Schools Director of Auxiliary Services Rich Overmire. "They have done a Don’t Make ’em because we won’t take ’em Caledonia Schools mechanics Andy Snyder (top) and Bob Huizenga proudly display the sticker that shows the Caledonia buses have earned the state’s 'excellent' rating this year. i < They get right on stuff when we have something go wrong, but not only that, I don’t know of another district where the drivers arrive at work to find their buses warmed up, the snow brushed off and everything ready to go on a ,, cold morning. — Kathy LaBine, Driver stupendous job, and I'm very proud of all three of them." This is the first time the Caledonia fleet has earned the top rating, though it always has been ranked in the "good" or "very good" categories. Fleets with lots of tags could receive only "fair" or "poor" ratings. Last year, Caledonia's buses were given a 2.4 failure rat­ ing, which is considered "very good," but head mechanic Andy Snyder, mechanic Bob Huizenga and assistant me­ chanic Bob Swartout said they were determined they would receive the top inspection rat­ ing this time. Their extra effort paid off, because last month, the only "tags" Massey handed out to the Caledonia fleet were for a defroster switch that only worked on one speed (yellow tag), a rust hole in the battery box of a 1985 bus (yellow tag) and a cracked rear-view mirror bracket on the outside of one bus (red tag.) Snyder explained that a yel­ low-tagged flaw must be fixed within 60 days, but the bus is allowed on the road in the meantime. A bus receiving a red tag, however, is "grounded," and not allowed on the road until the problem is fixed. "We fixed that mirror bracket on the spot," he said, "so that bus was never out of service. A cracked bracket doesn’t sound like much, but the inspector was concerned that if it wasn't fixed right away, the minor would start to move around in there and eventually keep the driver from having the view be or she should have." "It s something be wanted us and the drivers to be look­ ing for," added Swartout. He said that for a fleet to cam a good inspection report requires an extensive preven­ tive maintenance program year-round. "The inspection is very de­ tailed, and to get a good rating requires a lot of cooperation between the mechanics and the bus drivers," he said. "It's a real team effort." The mechanics said the in­ spection doesn’t come at any set time, nor does the inspec­ tor always notify them he is coming in. "It's based on a 16-month rotation, so he could show up any time and do the whole thing all over again, or maybe just look at four vehicles," said Snyder. "We've just got to be ready all the time,” Swartout em­ phasized. "We can't just spruce things up on the day the inspector is coming." Huizenga said that the crew has been working ever since the last inspection to keep all the vehicles in the best possi­ ble condition, even though the continuing population growth in the district means more and more miles are put on the buses every year. He said the mechanics depend not only on their own observations, but also on the bus drivers in­ forming them about prob­ lems. "They drive their buses ev­ ery day. and they know them best," said Snyder. When they tell us something doesn't sound right, or work quite right, we hop on it right away." The bus drivers, for their part, said they are pleased, but not surprised to hear the fleet was ranked "excellent." They complimented their mechan­ ics’ hard work, and added that they know that in other dis­ tricts. the problems brought up by the drivers are not al­ ways attended to so quickly, nor do the drivers gel the kind of treatment the Caledonia mechanics supply. "They get right on stuff when we have something go wrong, but not only that, I don't know of another district where the drivers arrive at work to find their buses warmed up, the snow brushed off and everything ready to go on a cold morning," said driver Kathy l^iBinc. Snyder said that he person­ ally likes to start up every bus any time the temperature dips below 17 degrees, and he comes in at 4:30 a.m. to take care of that job. "That way, I know every bus is running OK, and I know right away if there's a problem," he said. "We've got kids waiting in the cold for the bus. We can’t wait until the last minute to find out if something is wrong on a cold day." Swartout summed it up when he said, "We know the inspector isn't out to get us;' he's really trying to help us mechanics and the drivers do our jobs belter. We re all in this business together, and that business is the safety of our kids." 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In 1991, knowing the importance of a balanced budget, the legislature and newly-elected Gov. John Engler shrunk government and balanced the books. The results have been a growing confidence in our economic outlook and the best credit rating we’ve done in decades A better credit rating for Michigan means we pay less tax money for interest on loans, giving us more money to spend on more prodictive things, like education or public safety. Balanc­ ing the state budget was a key factor in Michigan's economic rebirth. Much like Michigan in the 1980s, the federal government has been operating with budget deficits for years. In the 1960s. deficits averaged $6 billion per year; in the 1970s they averag­ ed $38 billion per year; in the 1980s, they averaged $156 billion per year; and so far in the 1990s they have averaged $259 billion per year. Right now, the national debt stands at $4.8 trillion Each American owes nearly $19,000 of the federal debt In order to correct this, one of the major points in last year’s "Contract with America" was a promise to balance the federal budget. In keeping true to that commitment, for the first time in 25 years, Congress has passed a credible plan to balance the budget in seven years. The Congressional Budget Office has estimated that the Republican proposal will actually generate a budget surplus in the year 2002 You might be asking yourself why it’s so important to have a balanced budget now, after these many years of deficit spending When asked what a balanced federal budget means for Americans. Alan Greenspan. Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board replied, "I think their real incomes and purchasing power of their real incomes would significantly improve... they would look forward to their children doing better than they." Some sources indicate that if the federal budget is balanced, interest rates will fall by at least 2 percentage points. This means if we balance the budget today, the averge family will Are you a parent devoted to staying at home but feel the need to find that second income? 1 I felt that same pressure but was fortunate to find an opportunity to supply the ' income we needed and stay home with those munchkins I love. No Quotas i No Product • No Gimmicks Easy and Fun J back after that. Caledonia's Brian Rea scored a game-high 33 points, 18 of those markers coming in the fourth quarter. Matt Frantti added 13 points and Mike Simmons grabbed five rebounds, also for Caledonia. Joel Burgess led South Christian with .18 points. Caledonia will piay Tuesday at Godwin. 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Trojan Coach Kurt Holzhueter was pleased with his teams effort, but not with the 28 turnovers. ”Wc played really well in all phases of the game except the ball handling," Holzhueter said. Still, the miscues were not a result of a Middleville team that was playing soft in spots. "The guys just played their hearts out," Holzhueter said. "Throughout the game (though) their pressure gave us problems, sometimes in spots where we could have pulled out ahead.” Another problem Middleville faced in the overtime session was not having its top scorer — Greg Kotrba — on the floor. Kotrba, who finished with 24 points with 19 of those coming in the third and fourth quarters, fouled out with 45 seconds left in regulation. "Our best ball handler and our best free throw shooter," Holzhueter said of Kotrba. "We had some guys that came in and did a nice job, but that was the turning point. Kotrba played a good game; we needed him exit there." Nathan Pranger canned a three-pointer to tie the contest at 69-69 in the extra period, but the Wolverines tallied the last six thanks in part to a Trojan team that looked a bit tired. by Jason Gearhart's eight points and two triples. Middleville held an 18-12 advantage after the first quarter. Down by seven points (3023) in the second quarter, Middleville stormed back to score seven straight and went into half tied at 30-30. The seven-point surge started with a Jerry Post ma fake dunk, lay in. continued with a Kotrba three-pointer and ended with Gearhart canning 2-of-3 free throws. Gearhart finished with 14 points and Post ma added 11 markers for the Trojans. Brian Brewer opened the third quarter with a turnaround basket which gave the Trojans a 32-30 edge. The quarter ended with Kotrba using the glass on another hoop which put Middleville up 44-43. Brewer also was a scoring threat for the Trojans with 12 points on the night. Holzhueters squad trailed 58-53 with 3:30 to play in the fourth, but made four consecutive field goals to go in front 62-60 with 1:40 left in regulation. Brewer made the first field goal and Kotrba tallied the other seven points. Gearhart swished two free throws with 18 seconds left on the fourth quarter clock to help send the game into overtime tied at 64-64. Middleville pulled out a big win last Tuesday, beating conference co-leader Calvin Christian 74-65. The victory was Holzhueter s first at Calvin Christian in his eight years with the Trojan team. Middleville canned 12-of-15 free throws in the fourth quarter to help ice that game. Kotrba made six straight free throws in the final eight minutes. The Trojans went up 43-41 with under three minutes remaining in the third quarter on a Brewer jump shot. Brewer's play started a 20-7 Trojan run that eventually made the score 61-48 late in the third stanza. Postma lopped the Trojans in scoring with 20 points, 10 of which came during the fourth quarter. Brewer tallied 15 points, Kotrba 14 and Jeremy Shriver added 13 points. Shriver canned two three-pointers in the game’s final period. Middleville had just nine turnovers in the victory. Middleville's Jerry Postma (34) launches a shot over the Godwin Heights defense in last Friday's basketball contest at Middleville The Trojans will host the Saxons from Hastings today. Hastings won a big game over I a)well on Friday Trojans triumphant at Lamb Tourney at the light in Middleville Bus: (616) 795-7925 Res: (616) 795-7184 Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.9 Middleville's depth shined through on Saturday, as the Trojans won the L.H. Lamb Tournament in Hasting? with 12 point totalers and 10 placers. "Oh, I'm really pleased," Middleville Coach Tom Ix’hman said. "Our 152-pound wrestler was 14-1 going in and was seeded fourth; that shows you the quality of this tournament. Five Trojans made it to the finals as Luke Middleton (152), Marty Bender (160), Ron Haynes (171), Steve Lehman (189) and Joel Appell (215) all took home second places. "We didn't win any in the finals, but we had a lot of good matches,” Coach Lehman said. "Our team depth was great.’ One good match was Steve Lehman's 14-13 defeat to Hastings' Jamie James. Lehman led in that match for most of the way, but James scored a couple of points in the final seconds to pull it out. Middleville played the role of giant killers last Thursday, beating a Byron Center team that was ranked No. 6 in Class B. Both squads won seven matches, but Middleville collected four pins to Byron Center's two. After losing the first four weight classes, the Trojans trailed 13-0, but never gave up and were rewarded for their effort in the end. "Our kids didn't give up and hung in there tough,” Coach Lehman said. "They're a very good team; we won it in the early weight classes where we lost, but didn't get beat badly." Terry Trudell, at 130, pinned his Byron Center in four minutes and fifty five seconds to move his season record to 11-2. Spencer Romp won a 25-12 major decision at 140 for his twelve win of the year. Ryan Craven had Middleville’s second pin of the night at 145, with a take down that took five minutes and twenty seconds. Luke Middleton, now 15-1, won a forfeit at 152. At 171, Ron Hanes was the winner of a 14-4 major decision. Steve Lehman, at 185, pinned his Byron Center opponent in one minute and twenty nine seconds. Ixhman is now 15-2 on the season. And Joel Appell, now 5-0, won a pin that took five minutes and fifteen seconds in the 215-pound weight class. Appell, who was 49-4 last season, just returned at Christmas time from an injury that kept him out of the early season. Middleville, 9-1 and 1-0 in the O.K. Blue, captured five wins at Wayland over the holiday break. 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The visiting Saxons came out and took charge in the first game with some sharp hitting, but the Trojans fought back to turn things around in the final two. One reason for the comeback may have been the addition of Tracy Schondelmayer and Katie Weaver to the Middleville lineup. Schondelmayer had six kills during the final two games. "There's something about that chemistry," Middleville Coach Cindy Middlebush said. "Tracy's a junior, but she's the motivator." With the score tied at 9-9 in the third game, Middleville ripped three consecutive scores on the Saxons to take a 12-9 advantage. Traci Campbell, after a side out, made it 13-9 on a Middleville serve. Campbell also contributed greatly to the triumph with a team-leading 13 kills and just one hitting error. The senior co-captain is also one of Middleville's top servers. “Campbell did a nice job," Middlebush said. 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Then after Hastings scored its 11th point, two Saxons collided going after the ball to end the match. Hastings Coach Peggy Boucher felt that her team lost its early edge down the stretch. "In the last two, they tried not to lose," Boucher said. "They played very tentative and weren't being aggressive." The Saxons' top hitters stepped up, but the Hastings' spikers still needed some help from a few more contributors. "Jenae Bailey did a nice job and Jodi Songer, but we have to make sure we re consistent all-around," Boucher said. "I was looking for us to play a little better." Boucher also praised the play of Janette Jennings, especially Jennings' efforts in the back row For Middleville. Jenna Shook had six kills in the first game and just one error Shook started her first game, in place of Schondelmayer. She (Shook) did a nice job of hammering the ball and didn t let up." Middlebush said. 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PUT THE POWER OF THE PRESS BEHIND YOUR ADVERTISING WITH renuider The People Paper �Pa9« 14/Th* Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/January 9, 1996 to seeh additional information UNITED STATES Of AMERICA pertinent to this analysis; and (3) FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY advise oil parties of their oppor COMMISSION tunity for comment. Commonwealth Power Company INTERVENTIONS AND PROTESTS Project No. 11516-000-MI All filings must: (1) bear in all NOTICE NOT READY FOR capital letters the title ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS PROTEST." MOTION TO IN NOTICE REQUESTING TERVENE. NOTICE OF INTENT INTERVENTIONS AND PROTESTS TO FILE COMPETING APPLICA AND NOTICE OF SCOPING TION. or COMPETING AP PURSUANT TO THE NATIONAL PLICATION ' (2) set forth in the ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT heading the name of the oppli OF 1969 cant ond the project number of (December 20. 1995) the application to which the fil­ On October 25. 1995 the ing responds. (3) furnish the Federal Energy Regulatory Com­ name, address, ond telephone mission (Commission) issued a number of the person protesting letter accepting the Com­ or intervening, ond (4) other­ monwealth Power Company's wise comply with the re­ application for the Irving quirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 Hydroelectric Project, located on through 385 2005 Agencies may the Thornoppie River in Barry obtain copies of the application County. Michigan directly from the applicant Any The Irving Dorn's principal pro­ of these documents must be fil­ ject features would consist of on ed by providing the original and existing 6-foot-high grovitythe numbac of copies required eorth filled dom. on existing by the Commission * regulations reservoir with a surface area of to Secretory Federal Energy 25 acres at a maximum pool Regulatory Commission, 888 elevation of 738.5 feet USGS and First Street, N.E.. Washington a storage capacity of 100 acreD C 20426 feet a 1.200-foot long heod race An additional copy must be sent canal, and a powerhouse con­ to: Director. Division of Project taining one generating unit with Review. Office of Hydropower a rated capacity of 600 Kw. The Licensing. Federal energy project would have on average Regulatory Commission, at the annual generation of 1,800,000 above address A copy of any Kwh The project site is owned protest or motion to intervene by Commonwealth Power must be served upon each Company representative of the applicant The application is not ready for specified in the particular environment analysis at this application. time A public notice will be All filings for any protest or mo­ issued in the future indicating its tion to intervene must be receiv­ readiness for environmental ed 60 days from the issuance analysis and soliciting com­ date of this notice. ments, recommendations, terms SCOPING PROCESS and conditions, or prescriptions The Commission s scoping objec­ on the application and the appli­ tives ore to: cant's reply comments. • identify significant en­ The purpose of this notice is to vironmental issues. (I) Invite interventions and pro­ • determine the depth of tests. (2) advise all parties as to analysis appropriate to each the proposed scope of the staff s issue; environmental analysis, in­ • identify the resource issues cluding cumulative effects, ond PUBLIC NOTICE • Village of Middleville • PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village Council of the Village of Middle­ ville will hold regular council meetings at 7:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month commencing January 9, 1996. All such meetings will be held at the Village Hall, 100 East Main Street, Middleville, Michigan. Proposed and approved minutes of all regular and special meetings of the Village Council will be available for public inspec­ tion during normal business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, Village Hall, 100 East Main Street, Middleville, Michigan. This notice is given in accordance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act of 1976. Village Hall phone number is (616) 7953385. Dated: January 2, 1996 Everil G. Manshum Village Manager not requiring detailed analysis, and • identify reasonable project alternatives. The purpose of the scoping pro­ cess is to identify significant issues related to the proposed action and to determine what issues should be covered in the environmental document pur­ suant to the National En­ vironmental Policy Act of 1969 The document entitled "Scoping Document T (SOI) will be cir­ culated shortly to enable ap­ propriate federal, state, and iocal resource agencies, developers Indian tribes, non­ governmental organizations (NGOsj. and other interested parties to effectively participate in and contribute to the scoping process. SOI provides a brief description of the proposed ac­ tion, project alternative, the geographic ond temporal scope of a cumulative effects analysis, and a list of preliminary issues identified by staff. The Commission will decide, based on the application and agency ond public comments to scoping, whether licensing the Middleville Hydroelectric Project constitutes a major federal ac­ tion significantly impacting the quality of the human environ­ ment. The Commission staff will not hold scoping meetings unless the Commission decides to prepare on environmental im­ pact statement, or the response to SOI warrants holding such meetings Individuals, organizations, ond agencies with environmental ex­ pertise ond concerns are en­ couraged to comment on SDI and assist the staff in defining and clarifying the issues to be addressed. All filings should contain an original ond 8 copies Failure to file on original ond 8 copies may result in appopriate staff not receiving the benefit of your comments in a timely manner. See 18 CFR 4.34(h). In addition, commentors may submit a copy of their comments on a 3%-inch diskette formatted for MS-DOS based computers In light of our ability to translate MS-DOS bas­ ed materials, the text need only be submitted in the format ond version that it was generated (i.e . MS Word, WordPerfect, 5.1/5.2, ASCII, etc.). It is not necessary to reformat word pro­ cessor generated text to ASCII. For Macintosh users, it would be helpful to save the documents in Macintosh word processor for­ mat then write them to files on a diskette formatted for MS-DOS machines. All comments should be submitted to the Office of the Secretary. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street. N.E., Washington, D.C. 20426, and should show the following captions on the first page. Irving Hydroelectric Pro­ ject, FERC No. 11516. Further, interested persons are reminded of the Commission's Rules of Practice ond Pro­ cedures. requiring parties or in­ tercede™ (os defined in 18 CFR 385.2010) to file documents on each person whose nome is on • NOTICE OF SALE • Notice is hereby given that by order of the Village Council of the Village of Middleville. Barry County, Michigan, sealed bids will be received until 12 o’clock noon, February 6. 1996 at the office of the Village Clerk for certain real estate located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan and described as follows: Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Sec. 23. Town 4 North, Range 10 West. Thomappte Township, Barry Co.. Michigan, described as Commencing at the South 1/4 cor­ ner of sad Sec. 23; thence North 89 degrees. 28 minutes. 31 seconds East 1305.78 feet along the South Ime of sad Sec. 23 to the PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; thence North 75 degrees 11 m mutes. 54 seconds West 744 66 feet thence North 08 degrees. 48 m mutes 56 seconds. East 660 00 feet to the center Ime of Mam Street, thence South 80 degrees. 38 minutes. 27 seconds East 623 40 feet along sad center Ime of Mam Street, thence South 00 degrees. 17 minutes, 06 seconds East 740 21 feet to the place of beginning Subject to the nght-of-way of State Road Also subject to easements, restrictions, and nghts-of-way of record Containing 10+ acres more or less Each bid must be accompanied by the certified check of the bidder for ten per cent; (10%) of the amount of the bd Bids will be opened publicly at the time bidding is closed at the Village Coundlroom and the property will be sold for cash to the high bid­ der Checks of unsuccessful bidders will be returned within 48 hours after sale ts made THE VILLAGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS AND TO WAIVE ANY INFORMALITY IN THE BIDDING. DATED: January 5, 1996 Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk 308 the official service list for this proceeding See CFR 4.34(b). The Commission staff will con sider all written comments ond may issue a Scoping Document II (SDH). SDH will include a revised list of issues based on the scop­ ing process. For further information regar­ ding rhe scoping process please contact Ms Julie Bemt Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Office of Hydropower Licensing. 888 First Street. N.E. Washington D C 20426 at (202) 219 2814 Lots D. Coshell Secretary (1 z23) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION Commonwealth Power Company Project No 11120 002 Ml NOTICE NOT READY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS NOTICE REQUESTING INTERVENTIONS AND PROTESTS AND NOTICE OF SCOPING PURSUANT TO THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT OF 1969 (December 20. 1995) On November 29. 1995, the Federal Energy Regulatory Com­ mission (Commission) issued a letter accepting Commonwealth Power Company's application fil­ ed on March 4, 1994. as amend­ ed December 29 1994 for the Middleville Hydroelectric Pro­ ject, located on the Thornapple River in Barry County, Michigan. The Middleville Projects prin­ cipal project features would con­ sist of an existing 125-foot-high concrete gravity dam. on ex­ isting reservoir a storage capaci­ ty of 30 acres and a normal max­ imum surface elevation of 708.5 feet msl. a 25-foot-long penstock, an existing powerhouse containing one generating unit with a rated capacity of 350 kW and an ex isting 100-foot-long transmission line. The project would have an average annual generation of 1,400.000 kWh. The project site is owned by the applicant. The application is not ready for environment analysis at this time. A public notice will be issued in the future indicating its readiness for environmental analysis and soliciting com­ ments, recommendations, terms and conditions, or prescriptions on the application and the appli­ cant's reply comments. The purpose of this notice is to: (I) invite interventions and protests: (2) advise all parties as to the proposed scope of the staff's environmental analysis, including cumulative effects, and to seek additional informa­ tion pertinent to this analysis, and (3) advise all parties of their opportunity for comment. INTERVENTIONS AND PROTESTS All filings must: (1) bear in all capital letters the title PROTEST." MOTION TO IN­ TERVENE," "NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE COMPETING APPLICA­ TION." or COMPETING AP­ PLICATION;" (2) set forth in the heading the name of the appli­ cant and the project number of the application to which the fil­ ing responds; (3) furnish the nome. address, and telephone number of the person protesting or intervening; and (4) other­ wise comply with the re­ quirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant Any of these documents must be fil­ ed by providing the original and the number of copies required by the Commission's regulations to Secretory. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. 888 First Street N.E.. Washington, D C. 20426. An additional copy must be sent Miscellaneous CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $550 for 1st 5 words; 15< each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $3.00 for 1st 5 words; 15c each word thereafter. SUN & NEWS: $325 for 1st 5 words; 15e each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $325 for 1st 5 words; 15e each word thereafter. BANNER: $3.00 for 1st 5 words; 15c each word thereafter WEEKENDER: $250 for 1st 5 words; 10t each word thereafter. •$1.00 discount for ads paid for in advance of publication. •CANCELLATIONS FOR ( I.\xMFIED ADS Ml SI BL IN BY 4:00pm FRIDAY AND NO LATER. to: Director Division of Project Review. Office of Hydropower Licensing. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission at the above address A copy of any protest or motion to intervene must be served upon eoch representative of the applicant specified in the particular application. All filings for any protest or mo ton to intervene must be receiv­ ed 60 days from the issuance dote of this notice. SCOPING PROCESS The Commission's scoping objec­ tives ore to • identify significant en­ vironmental issues; • determine the depth of analysis appropriate to eoch issue. • identify the resource issues not requiring detailed analysis and • identify reasonable project alternatives. The purpose of the scoping pro cess is to identify significant issues related to the proposed action and to determine what issues should be covered in the environmental document pur suant to the Notional En­ vironmental Policy Act of 1969 The document entitled "Scoping Document I" (SDI) will be cir culated shortly to enable op propriote federal, state, ond local resource agencies, developers. Indian tribes, non­ governmental organizations (NGOs). ond other interested parties to effectively participate in and contribute to the scoping process. SDI provides a brief description of the proposed ac­ tion. project alternative, the geographic and temj^oral scope of a cumulative effects analysis, and a list of preliminary issues identified by staff. The Commission will decide, based on the application, and agency and public comments to scoping, whether licensing the Middleville Hydroelectric Project constitutes a major federal ac­ tion significantly impacting the quality of the human environ­ ment. The Commission staff will not hold scoping meetings unless the Commission decides to prepare an environmental im­ pact statement, or the response to SDI warrants holding such 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 meetings. Individuals, organizations, and agencies with environmental ex­ pertise ond concerns ore en couroged to comment on SDI and assist the staff in defining and clarifying the issues to be addressed. All filings should contain on original and 8 copies Failure to file on original and 8 copies may result in appopriate staff not receiving the benefit of your comments in a timely manner. See 18 CFR 4.34(h). In addition, commentors may submit a copy of their comments on a 3'y -inch diskette formatted for MS-DOS based computers In light of our ability to translate MS DOS bos ed materials the text need only be submitted in the format ond version that it was generated (i.e MS Word WordPerfect 5.1 5.2. ASCII, etc ). It is not necessary to reformat word pro cessor generated text to ASCII For Macintosh users it would be helpful to save the documents in Macintosh word processor for mat then write them to files on o diskette formatted for MS DOS machines All comments should be submitted to the Office of the Secretary. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. 888 First Street N E Washington D C 20426 ond should show the following coptions on the first page Middleville Hydroelectric Project. FERC No 11120 002 Further, interested persons are reminded of the Commission s Rules of Practice and Pro cedures. requiring parties or in terceders (as defined in 18 CFR 385.2010) to file documents on eoch person whose name is on Hie official service list lor this proceeding. See CFR 4.34(b) The Commission staff will con­ sider all written comments and may issue a Scoping Document II (SDII). SDK will include a revised list of issues, based on the scop­ ing process For further information regar­ ding the scoping process, please contact Ms Julie Bernt, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Office of Hydropower Licensing. 888 First Street. N E Washington. D.C. 20426 at (202) 219 2814 Lois D. Cashell Secretory (1/23) VCR Repair VCR Cleaning s15 4 4 4 FREE Estimates Fast Service 4 Convenient Hours 4 ; 4 Star Video 4: 4 4 114 Maple St. Delton, Ml. 4695 M-37 Middleville, Ml. 4 616-623-5777 616-795-2225 4 4 44 Hours: Sunday thru Thursday 11 a m to 9 p m. 4 Friday & Saturday 11 a m. to 10 p.m 4 ^yy.y-yyy.yyyyyyyyyyyyyyy NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING THE THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION ON JANUARY 15, 1995, AT 7:30 P.M. will conduct a public hearing to consider an amendment to the Thornapple Township Master Land Use Plan, being Chapter 5, Land Use Recommendations, to add “H. Develop­ ment Corridor”. A development corridor is proposed for lands along Highway M-37. Persons wishing to be heard on this prop­ osed amendment may do so at this public hearing. Written comments may also be submitted to the Planning Commission, addressed to Secretary, Planning Commis­ sion, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333. A copy of the proposed amendment is available at the Township Hall. The hearing will be conducted at the Thornapple Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Michigan. Wesley W. VanRhee, Secretary Thornapple Township Planning Commission (307) �Th. Sun ond News Mddleville, RW/Jonuory 9 1996/Poge 15 Annexed property plans outlined for Middleville by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Planning Commission last Tuesday voted unanimously to recom­ mend that the Village Council approve a preliminary plat of and rezoning for Dave Dykstra’s proposed subdivi sion near the comer of Grand Rapids Street and Crane Road The property recently was annexed into the village. Dykstra said the plat will have two entrances, plus a private road down the river. Village Planner Jason Cherry said he had discussed the zoning to Dykstra who agreed and designed the plat to fit the R-l (residential) zone It previously was zoned agricultural residential. There will be 60 lots on the site, each being a little over 1.200 square feet, just over the village’s minimum re­ quirement of 1.050 square feet Dykstra said homes in the subdivision will be provided with city sewer and water and none of a resident’s water will run into the neighbor’s area. He added that eventually the water will run into the river. Cherry said that in review ing the plat based on an R1 zoning, he only encountered a few small problems that can be corrected. He made a list of the problems and discussed them with Dykstra. One thing that Dykstra will have to do. he said, is knock a couple of feet off of lot number four and change the lines a little bit Also there is a section of the property that is owned by Consumers Power in which a gas pipeline for a control sta tion runs east from Grand Rapids Street to the industrial park right through some of the lots. Lots 44. 27. 28. 31. 32 and 33 all have limitations because the pipeline runs through that area Cherry said he recom mends that future residents of these lots have deed restric­ tions on building permanent additions to their homes because Consumers Power may one day have to take them apart to do work. “They need to be aware that the gas pipeline can be a potential intrusion.’’ he said He added that the existence of the pipeline will reduce the value of those lots. Dykstra intends to stub utilities on Edgewood so homes are built on the south portion of lots that are bound­ ed on north by Crane Road. Dykstra said he won’t sell property unless a house is built on it. Dykstra said he has preliminary plans for two story bi level and tri-level homes. The tri-level homes will have basements and decks on the back of them They will be less than 35 feet tall and be a mixture of bnck and ranch style. Chairman Eldon Newmeyer asked if there is any existing vegetation in the area. Cherry said there is a row of trees in the roadway. Dykstra said most of the people do their own landscaping. Cherry said there is a river protection zone that has to be enforced He has not yet discussed the zoning for this with Dykstra. He added that a lift station will have to be put in the in­ dustrial park to service it. Cherry said the estimated cost to do this would be $200,000. plus maintenance fees, to build one that will serve the industrial park and get nd of sewage in the homes' location in the subdivision. He said the wastewater treatment plant is located on a hill, which means water has to flow downhill. The question the Village Council now is wrestling with is whether the lift station should be put near the river or by the industrial park. Cherry said it probably would be cheaper in the long Scot matmen claim 1st place at Rogers run to build it by the industrial park because Dykstra would donate a lot of the labor This would leave the estimated cost at $200,000 Another issue, he said, is that new pipes need to be laid in the center line of the road. In order to do that the road would need to be rebuilt, which also would cost $200,000 just from Crane Road to the south property line of the industrial park. To rebuild from Crane Road to East Main Street would cost $900,000. Cherry said the village can not jump into either of these projects right now because it does not have the money. He said the village has $800,000 in reserve funds set aside for such needs, however, it will have to put a new water well in next year to deal with the nitrate situation. This, along with the lift sta­ tion and sewer that are need ed. would cost a total of $450,000 a little over half of the reserve account. Cherry said it shows that the village does not have as much money available as it seems to. Another problem is that the government has cut local street funds by 50 percent, which means the village will have 50 percent less money to spend on street improvements. An alternative for the village could be to impose a millage without the vote of the people for the improvements, but the village is not willing to do that, he said. He added that when an issue comes up that would require raising taxes, some voters say “no” because they feel it is the only control they have. Newmeyer asked if anyone present was i^ppoved to the subdivision being developed. No one was. The preliminary plat now will go to the Village Council to be approved or rejected. Scot grapplers beat Sparta mat action Caledonia beat Sparta in league mat action last Thursday. Winners for the Fighting Scots were Dustin McFarlan (103), Mark Pyper (112), Nick Webster (119), B.J. Tomanek (125), Aaron Sprague (135), Nick Freeman (140), Chad Mescar (171) and Tim Soper (heavyweight). McFarlan pinned his Spartan opponent in 14 seconds, Pyper had a pin that took three minutes and fourty two seconds and Soper also had a pin that took one minute and thirty seconds. Webster won a 7-5 decision. Tomanek prevailed in a 4-1 decision. Sprague out-pointed his foe 22-7, Freeman won a 20-10 decision and Mescar was three points better (14-11) than his opponent. Looking for Extra Cash? - Call - 945-9554 Sell rnylhing FASTI YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Thursday, January 18,1996 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd. to conduct the following business: 1. ZOC 95-12-15 PARCEL ID. NO. 019-026-20 - A request by Pat Bayer to rezone the vacant land northeast of WWMT-TV off Chief Noonday Rd. from the “Agriculture” District to the "C-3 Commercial” District and change the Master Plan. Caledonia's varsity wrestling team poses following their first-place win at last Saturday's Rogers Invitational. Caledonia’s wrestling team won the nine-team Rogers Invitational last Saturday with 11 medalists and 207.5 total points. The Fighting Scots, who are undefeated for the season, had eight wrestlers who made it to a championship and five athletes who took home titles. Dustin McFarlan (103), Aaron Sprague (140), Mike Draft (145), Bill Norris (171) and Josh Haywood (189) were weight class champions for the Fighting Scots. B.J. Tomanek (125), Nick Jacques (215) and Tim Soper (heavyweight) finished as runnerups. "It was just a phenomenal performance," Caledonia BEFORE WEDDING BELLS RING Coach Jim Maxim said. "I'm very proud of this team." Maxim also believes that wrestling can teach the boys more than just pins and escapes. "I believe wrestling teaches teaches valuable ingredients to the young guys," Maxim said. Caledonia will host Wayland on Thursday. 2. ZOC 95-12-16 PARCEL ID. NO. 008-020-55 - A request by Marion Frye, 200 Old Mill Rd. to rezone the land from the “Resort & Recreation” District to the “Rural Residential” District and change the Master Plan. 3. ZOC 95-12-17 PARCEL ID. NO. 019-001-00 - A request by Sharon Jones to rezone the land on the north side of Robins Bay, Gun Lake, from the “Agriculture” District to the “RLF-Residentlal Lake Front” District and change the Master Plan. 4. ZOC 95-12-18 - A request by the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission to reword Article V, Section 6 of the Township Zoning Ordinance as follows: Delete the words “A member of the Township Planning Commis­ sion” from the first sentence and replace them with “A person to represent the Township Planning Commission”. 5. Such other business as may property come before the Planning Commis­ sion. Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 284 N Briggs Rd. during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public hearing. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public nearing. Please take further notice that the Township Planning Commission reserves the right at or after the public hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ordinance. QUALITY INVITATIONS RECEPTION ITEMS ATTENDANTS GIFTS Please take further notice that the Township will provide to individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same. by Carlson Craft All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals. THE REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings 945-9554 YANKEE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION JUDY BECKER, SECRETARY �Poge 16/Th* Sun and News Mkkflavilta. Ml/January 9, 1996 Call for Classifieds Phone 795-3345 ...for Sun & News ACTION ADS! Antiques ARTIFACTS FOR SALE: North American Indian and South American Natives. Pottery, basket*, ruga, weapons, arrowheads, and other stone. Can be seen at Hastings Antique Mall, 142 E. State Street, Hast­ ings. Tuesday - Saturday, 10-6, Sunday, 12-5 // usiness Senices BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment. BERNIE A COMPANY TREE SERVICE: Tree remov­ al A trimming & stump grinding. 795-7823__________________ BONANZA DRYWALL Hanging and finishing special­ ist. Insured and guaranteed work. Call Journeyman Brian Stade, 374-4338.____________ GYMNASTICS IN MOTION offering pre-school through advanced classes, all ages. Also boys and girls USGF competi­ tion teams. For information call Cathy. 795-7620. HASTINGS BANNER subscriptions. Phone 945-9554 HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ’Home and income property*Debt consolidation•Tumed down? problem credit? We can help!’Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage A finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation. KIDS ONLY DAYCARE. License #410041307 has open­ ings for children ages infant to 4yrs. Large indoor A outdoor play area, many activities, food program. Caledonia school district, located on 92nd St. 1/2 mile west of Alden Nash. Phone 868-6981__________________ PRO-INSTALLER of almost anything you buy. From coun­ tertops to locks, appliances to plumbing repairs Handyman. 616-795-7654 _______ ____ VINYL SIDING 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE in Michigan 25% off summer rate through March. Senior discount 30% off. Free estimates. 616-792-6736 YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. Community Notices In Memoriam LOSE WEIGHT IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH. Achieve the goals you have set for yourself. Have a program designed espe­ cially for you. Call Fitness For You, 4695 N. Middleville Rd., Middleville, 795-4319. IN MEMORIAM IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR MOM, PAT (LOIS) OSBUN, WHO LEFT US ONE YEAR AGO JANU­ ARY 13, 1995. Throughout the years, you were someone we could look up to and depend on. You were our friend. Someone we could laugh with, cry with, and share with someone who always cared. You were our teac her. Your pati­ ence, wisdom and kind under­ standing opened our eyes and helped us to grow. You were our example. You showed us how to be strong, honest and good, by being all these things yourself. You were the best mom there was. Someone wc are very grate­ ful to have had in our lives. Someone we k>ve and miss very much. Sadly Missed By, Your Children, Grandchildren, and Great-Grandchildren PERSONAL TRAINER. Are you looking for that one-on-one workout? Would you like an extra boost to your existing workout? Do you have a prob­ lem area that needs some help? Call 795-4319 and ask for Bobbie.____________________ STEP AEROBIC CLASSES. Starting January 2nd, these are the classes that will be held at FITNESS FOR YOU, 4695 N. Middleville Rd., Middleville. 795-4319. Mon- Wed- Fri/ 9:30am and 4:30pm, Tues and Thun/ 6:30pm, Thurs/ 9:30am and Sat/ 9:00am. WEIGHT LOSS/ MANAGE­ MENT CLASSES. Do you need help motivating yourself to get started losing weight? Does it help if you are accountable to someone else? Would you like suggestions on lifestyle changes? If so, this class is for you! Classes will run for 12 weeks, costing you $80.00. We will measure weight, girth and body faL Starts January 8th at 8pm. Classes held at Fitness For You, 4695 N. Middleville Rd., Middleville. 795-4319 Fann BUFFALO MEAT Heart­ smart. 1-800-823-2800. For Sale Automotive ’92 DODGE CARAVAN, SE package, well equipped, V-6, 68,000 miles, well maintained. $10,700. Call 616-795-7394. FOR SALE, 1992 CHEVY C1500 pickup, 2WD, V-6, 5-spccd, white, excellent shape, drives good, 103,000 miles (mostly highway). This is a sharp looking truck! $7,900 OBO. Call 792-6829 after 6pm. For Rent MIDDLEVILLE TOWN HOUSE two bedrooms, two baths, jetted tub, stove, refrigera­ tor, dishwasher, washer & dryer hook-up, central air, cable, no pets, $500/month plus deposit 616-795-7722______________ WHITNEYVILLE SELF­ STORAGE. We have larger units available. Call Rod or Sandy at 868-6336 MIDDLEVILLE’S FINEST For Sale 117 West Main, Middleville BAHAMA CRUISE: 5 days/4 nights. Underbooked! Must sell! $279 per couple, limited tickets. 1-800-935-9999 ext. 495, Monday-Saturday, 9am-10pm._________________ Phone 795-7911 Sun.-Thurs. 3:30 to 10:30 p.m. Frl. & Sat. 3:30 to 12:30 P.m. TWO PIZZAS for ONE SPECIAL PRICE! BEAUTIFUL MATCHING COUCH, love seat and chair, 1 week old, $275 for all. Kirby sweeper (late model) with attachments, $ 100. 1-517-699-4148_____________ Save up to 70® o On Second Pizza NO COUPONS • NO FREE POP NO FREE DELIVERY Good Only Sunday thru Thu.sday (NOT VALID Friday and Saturday! 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Application, send long self addressed stamped envelope: SFL Food Discounters, 81 Weaverville Rd., Ext #207, Asheville, NC 28804______________ YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway Thank You CARD OF THANKS The family of I larold Johnson wishes to express our thanks for the prayers, card & flowers to the doctors A nurses at Pennock Hospital. The Family of Harold Johnson | From Our Readers Local holiday choral program was ‘appreciated’ Dear editor: I couldn't let the holiday season pass without express­ ing my appreciation for the wonderful vocal music pro­ gram I enjoyed the afternoon of Dec. 17. For many years the TK music program has been strong instrumentally through the dedicated efforts of teachers Tom Nash and Duane Thatcher. How nice to have (at long last) a vocal music program as well! We need to show our sup port for Mary Weaver and Thatcher for their work with the middle and high school choirs. Finally, a note to the singers: Well done, choirs. Your songs blessed my heart for the Christmas season. Lizanne Bcckermg (Parent) 891*9287 UNBELIEVABLE SPECIAL BUY ONE PIZZA AT REGULAR PRICE, GET SECOND ONE FOR 1/2 PRICE THtS COUPON IS GOOD Buy One Sub at Regular Price Get the 2nd Sub Only * hm. Catodowa. PK W1 tt»7 2 MEDIUM 12H PIZZAS With J Topping* tach $199 I [ orfy *11.99... I Of 2 LARGE 14" PIZZAS NO COUPON NfEDCO I I *14.99.. for EXPIRES 2 -8 96 I - COUPON | - COUPON ' 2 SPAGHETTI?!' ’SXT includes Garlic Bread ' I 99 *0’T EXPIRES $ X 28-96 | . BURRITO or COMBO I i I Not valid in conjunction I Not valid tn conjunction I | 1 / with any other coupon* | . with any other coupon*. Fot*. Pte- • Caroni* . \ cXlon.a _____1 o- - al _____ n PICK UP ONLY- READY IN 15 MINUTES MH 1 WHAT OU* CUSTOM!*! 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Love, Neva Jiyne Aicken NEED HELP WT1 rl THOSE HOLIDAY bills? Sell or buy Avon. Call Kathy, 868-7423 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/706/SunandNews_1996-01-16.pdf 3666c1abd3261cebe9533682e89b92a8 PDF Text Text Middleville signs accord to buy Rails for Trails land by Mandy Ha be I Staff Writer The Village of Middleville last Tuesday signed an agree­ ment with the National RailsTo-Trails Conservancy to buy the 5.05 linear miles of aban doned railroad property that it has been looking into aquinng since last May. Village Planner Jason Cherry said the village needs to try its best to obtain the $15,000 Department of Transportation grant, but will not lose the land if it cannot get the money He added that the village now is prepared to give the conservancy $18,000, $10,500 of which will come out of village funds. The Thornapple Trail Association donated $7,500 toward the cause Thornapple Trail AsMKiation President Pat Lemon said the village will not be expected to pay for development of the trail. The money for this will come from foundation grants and private donations. The trail association. Cherry said, raised the $7,500 it donated to the village through pledges and ended up raising more than that. In other business last week, the council approved the design for the preliminary plat of Dave Dykstra’s subdivi­ sion. This approval will allow him to hire an engineer and get started with the project. Cherry said Dykstra hopes to start construction in March and to have some of the lots with homes on them for sale by April. Dykstra still will be re­ quired to get a final plat ap­ proval before that can take place. There will be some design restrictions on how the homes are placed, so they will have uniform designs, he said. Dykstra and Dale Bousma will build the homes themselves. The village will sell some pine timber located on village property. Cherry said a light harvesting of trees, about one of every three, on a pine plan­ tation from years ago will be cut down. Some of them need to be cut down. The logs can be cut into 2x4’s. he said The village also announced taht it has received the threeyear $75,000 “COPS FAST” federal grant it applied for last July. The grant would pay for the services of a full-time community police officer who would be responsible for deal­ ing with issues such as drugs and crime prevention. When presenting the idea of applying for the grant to the council last summer. Police Chief Louis Schumaker said he had several ideas for things See Rails to Trails, P. 6 TK School officials try to explain overcrowding problems to residents by Mandy Habel Staff Writer About 60 Middleville residents gathered in the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School cafeteria Thursday to offer suggestions and receive more information about the district’s overcrowding pro­ blems and possible school bond issue. Citizens Committee Cochair Mike Schipper told residents that the district is in favor of improving the schools, but the decision on w hether to do so or not will be up to the community. Schipper reported that the district has looked into three possible solutions to over­ crowding. The first is to make additions or renovations to all existing schools. The second is to build a new middle school and add on to or renovate all other existing buildings. And option three is to build a new high school, move middle school students to the existing high school, and add on to or renovate all other existing buildings. He said option three had been ruled out because the district is only allowed to bond for $25 million if it wishes to participate in the School Bond Loan Fund. Operation costs would be far greater than what the district would be able to afford. Passage of Proposal A. he said, would make it impossi­ ble for the district to ask for an increased millage if it finds that costs are higher than it orginally anticipated Cason said that prior to Pro­ posal A. a district that built more than it could afford could go back to the com­ munity and have a bond elec­ tion. asking to pass extra mills to pay for the project. The TK district today has 307 more students enrolled than it had during the 1990-91 sch<x>l year and has maintain cd al least a 2 percent growth per year for the past five to 10 years, with this year’s growth exceeding 3 percent. Future projections show that by the year 2000. the district will have al least another 200 students. Cason said the district will have to purchase two por­ tables next year to handle the growth, but this is only a short-term solution to the pro­ blem. The situation needs im­ mediate attention in order for the district to be able to pro­ vide students with a quality education. Another reason to take ac­ tion on the situation, he said, is because schools of the 21st century need to have different capabilities than those of the past Twenty-five years ago there were no classrooms designed lor special education, no girls’ sports therefore less locker room and practice space, and See TK overcrowding P6 Perspectives on key issues presented at Caledonia forum Reps from major employers, area colleges discuss what kids need to learn by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Students today need to be computer literate, able to solve problems, be ready and adaptable to change, know how to learn and be able to work with all kinds of people. These were some areas of consensus reached Tuesday by an 11-member panel represent­ ing five of the area's colleges and universities, three of West Michigan’s major em­ ployers, the judiciary and a neighboring public school dis­ trict. The group appeared in a Business and Education Symposium organized by the Caledonia Parents Advisory Council, a group formed three 44 Students who are able to learn years ago to help parents and school officials better com­ in (interdisciplinary) fashion do municate with each other. well, and those who think in While answering questions terms of little boxes... ,, from C-PAC and the audience, have some difficulty. panel members indicated sup­ port for interdisciplinary learn­ ing, offered ideas about obsta­ — Howard Stein, Professor cles facing public education of Biology, GVSU today and emphasized that in today’s hiring market the abil­ ity to perform is as important as credentials on paper. Center. • Brian Michmerhuizen, • Dr. Gary Konow, dean of vice president of human re­ Serving on the panel were: • Richard Calkins, president academics and faculty at sources, Meijer Inc. of Grand Rapids Community Aquinas College. • The Hon. Donald • Patricia Marks, director, Passenger, 61st District College. • Mick Gall, principal con­ Butterworth Management SeeCaledonia forum P 2 sultant, Steelcase Resource Institute. Leaders in area education and business stop to chat a moment after last week's Business Education Symposium in Caledonia. Forest Hills Superintendent of Schools Michael Washburn, left, and Brian Michmerhuizen, vice president of human resources for Meijer, Inc. both participated on the forum panel. In This Issue... • Reading Recovery’ tries to help elementary children • Caledonia Village Council approves two planning commission positions Members of the panel taking part in the Caledonia Advisory Council’s Business and Education Symposium take their seats on the stage of the CHS Performing Arts Center as C-PAC chairwoman Diana Milock prepares to begin the program. From the left are Richard Calkins, Mick Gal, Dr. Gary Kunow, Patricia Marks, Brian Michmerhuizen, the Hon. Don Passenger, Dr. Bob Poel, Mary Ann Sheline, Dr. Howard Stein, Dr. Michael Washbum and Alan Weatherall The panel spent nearly two hours answering questions presented by C-PAC and members of the audience. • Caledonia Twp. planners set hearings • TK superintendent tells kids about Native Americans �Poge 2/The Sun ond News. Middleville, Ml/January 16, 19% CALEDONIA FORUM, continued from front page : Judge. and math curricula and who ' • Dr. Bob Poel, director, works with professional de­ Center for Science Education velopment of teachers. at Western Michigan Stein pointed out that stu­ ..University. dents now are assigned to pro­ • Mary Ann Sheline, direc­ jects in which they use the tor, Mathematics and Science Internet, through which they Center, Grand Valley State participate more and more in University. interactive teaming. • Dr Howard Stein, profes­ Gall said that in manufac­ sor of biology, GVSU. turing, technology not only • Dr. J. Michael Washburn, allows greater productivity superintendent. Forest Hills from fewer people, but also has changed the company's Public Schools. • Alan Weatherall, dean and expectations of its workers. vice president. Davenport He said that not only must workers be able to run the College, Holland campus Diana Milock, one of the new equipment, but also be founders of C-PAC, moderated able to plan their output and the forum. She began the pre­ program them. Marks said that as someone sentation with three questions. The first asked panel mem­ working in the health care in­ bers to explain to what extent dustry where medical technol­ technology has changed the ogy is of great importance, world of work and the kind of she stresses "the human ele­ ment that enables us to work skills needed by workers. The second asked panelists together as community partic­ to comment on how difficult ipants." Referring to "high it is to find qualified appli­ tech" versus "high touch," she cants for open positions in said we need both. In discussing qualified their organizations. The third question asked applicants, the panelists about the significance of stressed the need for employ­ growing diversity in the ees willing to continue to workplace. learn. Milock quoted a prediction "We make the mistake of that by the year 2000, about thinking there's a finality to 85 percent of all new workers what we learn," said will be some combination of Michmerhuizen. "...if any­ immigrant workers and mi­ thing, it's constantly chang­ norities. ing." On the significance of Washburn said that this technology, forum mem­ year, the Forest Hills district bers said it has allowed for hired 50 teachers out of 3,000 more productive manufactur­ applicants. ing while using fewer people; "We looked more to those it has changed the way work willing to learn, who were in general is conducted and open to change and willing to changed the way employees take risks,” he said. interact with each other. "Those who have learned to Stein and Sheline both said learn will succeed," said that an ability to use technol­ Calkins. "The word change ... ogy is as important for stu­ is the most important quality dents and teachers as it is for for success for those of us business. who are leaders, especially "There is a tremendous need those of us in education." for teachers to develop Weatherall said we have not (technological) skills... (it al­ done a good job in showing lows teachers to) come up students the relationships be­ with marvelous kinds of op­ tween subjects, and said we portunites for kids... School must get away from "this sub­ districts need to put a great ject approach... What we deal deal of resources into gening with in the world today are their faculty trained and com­ problems. Employers want fortable with technology and people to come in... and solve being able to operate it in the their problems." classroom," said Sheline, who Passenger suggested that helps schools develop science while technology is impor­ however.” he said. Another question asked the panel was what each consid­ ered the biggest problem fac­ ing education, other than apa­ thy. Michmerhuizen: The need of people (students) to ask questions. Passenger Healing the fam­ ily, or where it can’t be healed, finding a substitute for it Weatherall: Giving the stu­ dents answers instead of let­ ting them discover answers for themselves. Washbum: Lack of parent involvement. Kunow: The belief that all students learn in the same way. Poel: The belief that learn­ ing is receiving answers; not understanding what a "learner" is. Gall: A lack of courage to move education into new are­ nas: using funding well: the 180-day school year. Marks: Changing the mind­ set of parents and educators who think they are the 'providers' of education. They should think of themselves instead as the designers of ed­ ucation. Milock and Kathy Jackson, co-chairwomcn of C-PAC. said they were very pleased with the groups's first busincss/education forum. "It went better than antici­ pated," said Milock. "The panel was so interesting. They listened to each other and built on each other's answers, and they gave such thoughtful comments, "I think it's good for the community to see the connec­ tion between education and business and to see how wellinformed business is about education. It's important for us to see how those in the work world feel about educa­ tion, and to keep the commu­ nication going between the colleges, businesses and the public schools.” "It was a great opportunity for people in Caledonia to hear what’s going on with our businesses and universities here in West Michigan," said Jackson. "It was a chance for us parents to hear what they’re looking for when they con­ sider hiring or enrolling our The Thornapple Kellogg children." High School Jazz Band will The forum was taped by the present a concert at 7 p.m. • Caledonia cable channel, and Wednesday, Jan. 17, in the will be broadcast. Copies of TK High School auditorium. the tape also can be purchased The concert is open to the by calling the high school public at no charge. television studio at 891-0203. tant. both communication and adaptability are important H School districts need to put a skills for success today. In the old days, we learned it once great deal of resources into and we knew it. be said. Now­ getting their faculty trained and information changes from day comfortable with technology today. "It used to be that a doctor­ and able to operate it in ,, ate brought one into the pro­ the ciassroom. fession," said Poel. who said — Mary Ann Sheline, that now practical experience Director of Mathematics and beyond the Ph D degree is re­ Science Center, GVSU quired. "Increasingly, what matters is can you perform, " agreed industry in teaching adults to world after that. Marks. Stein responded simply that Gall said that now before a understand that different kinds candidate is hired, he or she of people face different kinds "students who are able to learn not only must have a good re­ of health issues. "It's very dif­ in that fashion do well, and sume, but also must perform ficult to teach adults to think those who think in terms of satisfactorily in simulated sit­ openly about these issues." little boxes... have some diffi­ culty." uations set up by the com­ she said. "Multiculturalism will im­ "Problem solving skills are pany. Interpersonal abilities, an understanding of how pact every single social aspect facilitated by integrated learn­ groups work and how to work of our life, and we may not ing," said Sheline. "All things impact each in them, an ability to plan, to even realize it,” suggested budget and a whole range of Calkins. He added that he other,” said Gall. "What hurts new skills now are expected, agreed with the idea that "what us is when people think in we often call a race problem is 'silos,' who can't see what he said. "If the industry has to teach more often a social or eco­ they do here impacts what is happening over there." these skills, the cost of that nomic issue." He urged parents to send Michmerhuizen pointed out goes into our product," he their students to colleges with that that learning can happen said. On the significance of a diverse student population. both individually and through diversity, all agreed that the "If you don't have your stu­ cross-disciplinary work, but ability to understand and adapt dent in a college with a multi­ "if (students) go through all of to different kinds of cultures is cultural population, they will K-12 with only individual learning, that's not how we be deprived," he said. vital in today's world. Passenger, too, applauded measure them." "We can't compare our ac­ Washbum also spoke of the complishments just locally," diversity as good, and noted said Washburn. He said that that we re finally beginning to positive aspects of interdisci­ his school district is 95 per­ recognize each other for our plinary learning in his district, noting that parents' fears that cent white, and the greatest skills and talents. Stein added that we must their children would not learn challenge for educators in dis­ tricts like Forest Hills and remember that our students basic skills or that they would Caledonia is to prepare their not only should accept multi­ be lost in the shuffle of "co­ students for the cultural diver­ culturalism in communities, operative activities” had never but also be aware that many materialized. sity they will face. "Accountability and baskic That doesn't mean under­ will be going to other parts of skills still must be there. mining the values of this the world to work and live. Poel praised diversity, not country, or getting away from basic subjects, he said, "but only as a competitive advan­ (helping them) be able to tage for business, but also as adapt to the reality of the an advantage that 'brings per­ sonal richness to life that is world in which they live." Companies with world-wide hard to measure." Kunow said that understand­ markets need employees who Norma Velderman has joined can work in diverse environ­ ing and accepting diversity "is ments, Gall said. He said that a way of preparing students the ranks of those who have taken ill this winter, so there research also shows that peo­ for the future." The panel also dis­ will be no Middleville ple working in diverse groups tend to get off to a slow start, cussed audience ques­ Neighbors column this week. but once past their differences, tions about how to prepare Hopefully, she will feel well such groups have higher lev­ students to be developers of enough to make her calls next els of results than homoge­ the technology of the future week. neous groups. and how they knew interdisci­ Marks talked about the dif­ plinary learning prepared stu­ ficulty faced by the health care dents for college and for the Middleville Neighbors TK Jazz Band to hold concert V NOTICE The Board of directors of the Moline CoOperative Milling Company has authorized the redemption of up to $21,248.00 of the allocated patronage from the fiscal year ended June 30. 1975 If you feel you have a portion of the 1975 patron­ age allocation coming to you, you must notify the office at Moline Co-op. Once you claim is verified, a check will be issued in your name or, if you have a receivable balance, the amount will be applied to your account. Remember, you must notify the office of your claim Patronage from the 1975 fiscal year will not be distributed without notification. Thank you for your patience and support of Moline Co-op. CMS Ski Club hits the slopes! Some of the members of the Caledonia Miaaie School Ski Club pose for a photo as they wait for the buses to take them to their first after-school outing for this season More than 100 students signed up for the club this year and were waiting outside with skits, poles hats and gloves moments after the school day ended Cordially yours. Jim Potter, Secretary Moline Co-Operative Milling Co. Moline Co-Op phone 877-4631 309 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Jonuory 16, 1996/Page 3 Feeders and food for feathered friends featured Caledonia Library’s latest program ‘for the birds’ by Barbara Gall Staff Writer About 20 bird lovers gath­ ered at the Caledonia Library Wednesday to hear Don Taylor of Wild Birds Unlimited dis­ cuss ways both to enjoy and help the feathered population. Taylor, who owns and oper­ ates two Wild Birds Unlimited stores with his wife, told his audience that next to garden­ ing, bird feeding and watching is the most popular American hobby. He discussed the three things he said arc most impor­ tant for inviting birds into your yards — proper food, "housing" and bird baths. "None of these things are necessary, because the birds will find them naturally," he said. "But providing them in your yard creates the enjoy­ ment for you of having the birds around and in view." Taylor said that, surpris­ ingly enough, the winter months are not usually the hardest on birds. "Birds that don't migrate can find a lot to eat on trees and bushes." he said "Many plants have berries and seeds for the birds, and they will eat natural food as long as they can find it. The best time of year for helping the birds is early spring, when the winter supply is all used up." Prom March on. he said, is a good time to begin supply­ ing birds with food, but the best "action" around a feeder happens when it's filled yearround with fresh seed. And the more feeders in the yard, the more birds you will sec. Taylor brought with him several samples of different kinds of bird seed and ex­ plained which kinds of birds enjoy each type. Black oil sunflower seeds, he said, are enjoyed by more birds than any other seed, and especially will attract such favorites as cardinals, chickadees, finches, nuthatches, evening grosbeaks and sparrows. Many other birds also enjoy this seed, he said. Another important seed for bird feeders is thistle, which is the favorite food of goldfinches, and also popular with mourning doves, juncos and sparrows. However. Taylor warned that stale or damp thistle seed should be cleaned out of the feeder be­ cause the birds won’t touch it. Peanuts will attract jays, the tufted titmouse, nuthatches and woodpeckers, while cracked corn, though not the favorite of area birds. will be eaten by jays, spar­ rows, doves, the red-winged blackbird and many others. Taylor also displayed differ­ ent kinds of bird houses and explained which kinds to use to attract various species. A good bird house, he said, will be well ventilated and allow good drainage for rain water. He recommended a house without a perch, and pointed out that the size of the "door" will determine the species that moves in. Most birds, he said, prefer a home that is station- Don Taylor (left) of Birds Unlimited answers questions after his presentation at the Caledonia Library last week. Taylor talked about feeding and ary and does not swing in the wind. However, only a few kinds of birds actually use man­ made houses, he said, and to attract birds, homeowners can plant shrubs and trees and even provide some brush piles where birds will be tempted to nest. He also talked about bird baths, and suggested that bird lovers keep them clean and filled with fresh water, even in winter months. "Who would have thought we'd be selling heaters for bird baths?’ he said, holding up a miniature version of the kind farmers used to keep livestock water tanks free of ice. "But the birds will use the baths in the winter, not to splash around in, but to get housing birds and how to attract them to our yards and gardens. fresh waler." Taylor also devoted part of his talk to hummingbirds, a favorite visitor to the garden and to their special feeders. I le warned, however, that these feeders, preferably brightly colored, should be kept clean and the nectar in them fresh. He also said that humming­ birds use the feeders in the fall as they migrate southward. and so feeders should be left out and filled with nectar for the tiny travelers, who might be stopping for nourishment all through October. Taylor finished his presenta­ tion by answering questions from the audience, and said he welcomes both questions and news about birds from the public. He can be reached al Wild Birds Unlimited, 9570366 or 364-5443. Coming Soon... The new partnership of State Bank of Caledonia and Caledonia Elementary School... The new “Kids Run” deposit service for kids only (Caledonia Elementary students). State Bank will add s1.00 to each child’s account. For information contact Gordie Nickels (at the school) or Diane Gilbert (at the bank). Premier Club Coming Events 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST.S.E. 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE DUTTON ^|^|{891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 i I |— —11 All 3 Locations Open All Day, A L t U UIN! A Mon -Fri-and 'ti! Noon Sata Don’t let that “after Christmas blues" get sou down! Hase fun with the Premier Club. Cail Jan at 891-7131 to sign up for any of our esents. Tuesday, January 16-1 PM - Euchre Party in the Premier Club Room Tuesday, January 23-10 AM - Bowling & lunch at the Mid Villa Lanes Tuesday. January 30 - 9 AM - Mos ie “Ground Hog Day” in the Club Room The Club is traveling to Chicago to see "Showboat" on March 27, now is the tune to sign up’ Stop in one of our branches m Caledonia, Dutton or Middles die more information �Poge 4/Th« Sun ond Newt. Middleville. Ml/Jonuory 16, 1996 Pop can collection brings in $310 for cancer clinic Caledonia El ‘pops’ for ‘poke box’ by Barbara Gall Staff Writer A December pop can collec­ tion at Caledonia Elementary netted more than $300 for the cancer and blood disorder clinic operated by the DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids. The collection was coordi­ nated by parent Deb DeWit, and the money, which was raised as a Christmas project, was specifically designated to buy toys and prizes for the clinic's "poke box." described by child life specialist Jodi Bauers as a "treasure chest" available to young patients who must endure a "poke" as part of their treatments or when they get blood drawn. "It’s something that brings a smile to the faces of the many young children who must endure many pokes," said Bauer, who accepted the money from Cal El students She told the students that the box contains everything from pogs and books to Legos, posters and markers. "It helps make some of the See Pop collection, P. 12 Child Life Specialist Jodi Bauers, right, accepts the money raised by Caledonia Elementary students for the 'poke box’ at the DeVos Children's Hospital cancer and blood disorder clinic. Presenting the money, which was raised in a pop can collection, are Cal El Principal Gordie Nickels and students Joy Miedema, Brian DeWit and Elizabeth Cole. V & LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord 9:30 am Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY 10:45 am 6:00 pm Family Night 6:30 pm 7240 68th Street, SE Caledonia 2 mile* east ol M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00a.m. Sunday Evening Service..................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs............................................... 6:45p.m. I WELCOME TO Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan Telephone 698-8252 Pastor Mark Beers ~ Pastor Scott Taylor •Set an example in speech, in Ma, in love, in tarth and m purity" 1 Timothy 4:12 Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor ^CALEDONIA Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired).......... 8:30 a.m. ft 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.............................. 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service................................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday ,6:30 p.m. .7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........ Youth Fellowship - Sunday........... ,7:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Posior SHAO BARNSDALL Dir . of Chnshan Ed & Muse A church with a caring heart for our community and the world. 708 West Main Street Sunday Worship. . . . 9:30 A M. & 6:00 P.M. Sunday School......................... 10:45-11:50 AM. Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Mike Alles, Youth Leader Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling Phone 891-9259 ChUrChM^7eat(l6Ooii8St1 ’1512 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •894-8661 "The Church where everybody s somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord” Sunday School......................................... *30 am Sunday Morrvng WorsNp....................... 1030 a.m. Sunday Evening Worshf..........................6 00 p.m Wea Midweek Prayer & Stole Study 7-00 p m 0m WtarJocscr f&or Morning Worship Service.......... .10:00 am Sunday School.............................. ..11:15a m Evening Worship Service........... ...6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor Church School Choir Practice Worship Service 111 Church Street Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Paulette Cheyne — 765-5316 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock -..-C-SP'x Wednesday “Family Sight’’ Sunday School 9:45 6:15 Dinner 6:00 p.m. Caraway St. (Children1* Minixtry Choirs for Children and Adults Jr & Sr High School Youth Group Cadets and Cavinettcs Adult BiNe Studies St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi. (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Rom. 1210 8:00 a.m.....................................................BlendedService 9:05 am.................................. Educational Hour 10:15 a m...................................... ContemporaryService 11:15 a.m.............................................. TraditionalService (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Robert Gerke • Office: 891-8688 • Church: 891-9878 GUN LAKES COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun lake) Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Barrier Free ■■ Parmelee Morning Worship............ 9 30 a m. Middleville Sunday School.............9 45 a m. Middleville Worship.........................11 00 a m. Programs fur All Ages 9 00 am A 10:30 MB Wednesday Family Night 6 00 pm COMMUNITY Church Office Phone - 795-9266 Glintr (JHc!l|odi®l (filpirdi 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 9:30a.m. 9:30a.m. 10:30 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES (Uljc CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services 8:3® or 11:00, 6:00 891-8028 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED (Child & Aduh) ( During the School Year) Peace Reformed Church Barner Free n___ W CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Saturday Evening Mass.............................. 5:00 p.m Sunday Mass......................... 9:00 a m & 11:00a.m Tl* " ii Sunday School................................. 9:30am Sun. Morning Worship 10:30 am Evening Service............................... 6:00pm Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue wf- 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children’s Church will be provided during both services. Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Reaching People With Christ CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints Sunday School................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship.............. 11:00 a m. Evening Worship................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes......... 7 00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor 8146 68th St near Whitneyville Ave. «'Pf'btfr Church School, Sundav 9 45 • m S Morning Worship. 1100 a m 5 Ut/AfUtJ * Evening Worship.... 6:00 p.m - 868-6437 — Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 Wed. Fellowship...... 7:30pm («n homes or church) call �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml January 16, 1996/Pog* 5 ‘Reading Recovery’ tries to help local children by Mandy Habel Staff Writer McFall Elementary teacher Sherry Weemhoff last week toki the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education about the “Reading Recovery" pro­ gram she is heading for the district Reading Recovery is an in­ Scotts celebrating 40th anniversary Horry "Scotty" and Patricia Scott of Middleville will celebrate their 40th anniversary on Sunday, Jan. 21. Natives of Chicago, the Scotts have lived in the Yankee Springs area since 1960. Scotty was a salesman and Pot taught in the TK elementary schools for 25 years, retiring in 1994. They have six children: Terri and Larry Etter of Hastings, Rose and Rob Cook of Houstin, Bill and Barb Scott of Kingsley. Dave and Teri Scott of Plainwell, Kathy and Tom Maurer of Hastings, and Mike Scott of Middleville. They also hove 10 grandchildren. The children are planning a summer reception to celebrate their parents’ anniver­ sary. However, Pat and Scotty would be touched by notes or cards from their friends now. Please address any correspondence to: Harry and Pat Scott, 2910 S. Yankee Springs Road, Middleville, Ml 49333. developed by Dr. Marie Clay after she spent 10 years researching by observing how children learn to read. The program started in Australia and later became worldwide. The program, which is fair­ ly new to the United States, is aimed at children who have difficulty reading. Training for teachers who want to teach this kind of pro­ gram takes five years, she said. They can train while they are working and classes can be taken at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo or in Hastings. Teachers in training, she said, must work with students on a one-on-one basis Children in the program work with a teacher one on one every day for 30 minutes, she said. The program at­ tempts to meet each specific child's needs Weemhoff said each 30-minute lesson contains seven parts. The first par* is having the student read familiar books. Reading a book that is familiar to students will help them be more comfortable and fluent in reading. The second part, she said, is to keep a running record of everything the child does and says to look for a pattern and distinguish what the student needs to work on the most Letter identification, she said, is the next step. Students make sure they iare familiar with individual letters than work on words. After students Ifeel comfortable with letters> and words. she said, they write sentences checking to see if each w ord is correct. Students then cut sentences apart and put them back together. The purpose of this Weemhoff said, is to em­ phasize parts of certain words to reinforce what was learned through writing the sentence New book introduction is the next step followed by the student reading the new book. She said students in this program have homework every night, which makes it important for there to be sup­ portive parents involved. "We have to have suppor­ tive parents in order for the program to succeed.” she said. Students dictate how long they will be in the program by how quickly they can get through it. she said. They work at their own individual rates and complete the pro­ gram at different rates She said students will be in the program until they reach average or above in their class in reading. The average term for students to be in the pro­ gram is 15 weeks. Weemhoff said the program in TK’s district has had tremendous results and that she highly recommends it. “Not only do students become better readers, but they also become more confi­ dent. are bigger risk takers and have better attitudes about school." she said. The program at TK started last year. Weemhoff said this is her second year running the program, which is housed at McFall Elementary School. She said that strategies learned through the program also are being implemented in the regular classroom and by the Title 1 Reading Paraprofess lonals. Weemhoff did most of her training last year and still at­ tends sessions once a month. She is now taking classes in Hastings taught by Mary Vliek. a Reading Recovery teacher in Hastings. “It is the most rewarding thing I have ever done." she said. At the end of each year, she said, she approaches all the kindergarten teachers and asks them to make lists of their students and list them from who they feel will have the easiest time learning how to read and who will have the most difficult. When fall approaches, she speaks to ail the first-grade teachers at the beginning of the following year and gets their impressions of the same students Once she finds students who may qualify, she said, she starts testing them. Weemhoff said the testing procedure is very involved and takes an hour per child. Child care providers to meet Tuesday, Jan. 23 Local child care providers are invited to meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Jan. 23, at the home of Vickie Rick. “What we hope to do with k COOPERATIVE PReschoOL Located at the corner ot Cherry Valley (M-37) and 100th St. in Caledonia. Call lor this meeting, is form a better relationship between the pro­ viders and the community," said Rick. "We will also start working together to provide better crafts and learning skills for the children in our care. It is our hope that the community can place their confidence in the providers around them. " Rick added. "This field was chosen by each one of us because of our concern and genuine care for children. The security a parent has by leav­ ing their child in the care of a licensed child care profes­ sional is one of knowing that Michigan has the strictest laws in the country, with peo- pie working around the clock to make sure homes are not only up to physical standards, but emotional standards as well. “Child care should be an extension of home, with parents and providers working together for the well being of the child." The goal of these monthly meetings is to enable pro­ viders in this area to network, sharing each other's ideas to go back into their own homes and be able to offer families in their care something a little better. Rick said provides also would like to form a child care TK graduate receives honors from Kalamazoo College Thornapple Kellogg High School graduate Matt Liu of NOW take some time to take care of yourself! • HAIR: Cuts, styles, perms, color • TANNING • NAILS • PEDICURES Call 795-7719 for your appointment at... f; £ _sfteav leasnve HAIR DESIGNERS X. 122 E. Main Street Middleville Caledonia has been chosen one of the winners of the 1995-96 Honors and Com­ petitive Scholarships at Kalamazoo College. Liu was the winner of an Honors Scholarship. Nominees were selected from new students admitted to Kalamazoo College Selection entena for the awards includ- comphvhments. q) 3 as well as Liu is the son of Mr and Mariyn Liu of Caledonia hotline, offering parents in the area an easy way to look for chid care using the number to call. The openings would be listed by age, so a parent could simply say, “lam look­ ing for a part-time opening for an infant,” and the hotline would be able to tell them who does part-time and who has an opening. Then it would be up to the parent to call those pro­ viders from that point. “It must be understood that this is a business, one that re­ quires schooling, CPR and first aid. But unlike many businesses, this business deals with someone very precious — your child,” Rick said. Any providers interested in attending may call Rick at 795-9461. Pampered Hands Taking Appointments Evenings and Saturdays Get Acquainted Specials Manicures, Acrylic & Fiberglass Nails Call after 4 p.m. — 795-9931 SIGN UP for.., i\ zi Quilt Classes SO Call, for, details. Valentine and Factor Pirifiis QUESTIONS? ASK US! Sewing Machine Repair 1 E. State St., Hastings • Hulat CIctncn Pick-Up : BEFORE "WEDDING BELLS RING QUALITY INVITATIONS RECEPTION ITEMS ATTENDANTS GIFTS J ' by Carlson Craft Looking for Extra Cash? 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings 945-9554 945-9554 Sell anything FASTI The test covers every area that determines the strengnth of a siudents's reading ability She tests them in six dif­ ferent areas: Letter identifica­ tion. word testing, concepts about print, writing and vocabulary, dictation, and test level to determine who could benefit from the program If students have specific problems in one of the areas they may have problems in others She determines who could benefit by what pro­ blems she detects, not on how many areas they seem to need work in. In other business last week, the board members were honored for Michigan School Board Recognition Month A resolution from the governor was read and members were presented with cups and certificates. They also were given refreshments after the meeting Bus driver Patricia Sim­ mons was recognized for go­ ing above and beyond the call of duty by helping an early elementary school student recently “I was in the right place at the right time," she said Business manager Alice Jansma said the PTO will pro­ vide child care free of charge to parents who want to attend the community forum Mon day. Jan 22. at the high school auditorium. THE REMINDER �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml /January 16, 1996 TK OVERCROWDING, continued from front page fewer science labs Junior high schools were built *just like miniature high schools. These schools are not equipped to meet the educa­ tional needs of todays students at this level. Studies have shown that students of this age need different learn­ ing environments than high school students. Cason said that whatever the district builds should be with the educational needs of the students in mind. “This should be our first priority.” he said. Cason said that the addi­ tions and renovations done will allow enough room to house the amount of students the district is projected to have within the next five years, which is as far in the future as Mate mandated laws allow. Residents, he said, can be assured that the enrollment ini reave projected by the district is accurate. One example is to look at the projections for the 1995 96 school year deter­ mined five years ago. The district projected that the enrollment for the 1995-96 school year would be 2.571. The actual enrollment for this year is 2.567 For TK. one mill is equal to $205,000 and the district gets $5,070 per student from the state Cason said that if the board BINGO American Legion Post #305 9548 Cherry Valley. Caledonia • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 PM The additions and renovations done will allow enough room to house the amount of students the district is projected to have within the next five years, which is as far in the future as state mandated laws allow. — Jay Cason, Superintendent went for the $25 million bond option, it will be possible to raise the funds without raising overall taxes by a great deal. Citizens currently are pay­ ing 13.65 mills in school taxes tor the 1995-96 school year. It the bond issue passes in June, the district would qualify for the school bond loan. In order to qualify for the loan. Cason said, the district can only bond for $25 million and levy no more than sesen mills Taxes would go up slightly only for the 1996-97 school year because the debt retire­ ment will be raised by 2.1 nulls from 4 9 to equal seven mills as part of the School Bond U»an Fund. So the total school tax for that year only would be 15.75. Cason said that after the 1996 97 school year, the 2.75 mills residents are currently paying for technology enhancement will be eliminated, lowering the total t.ix rate down to 13 mills. .65 lower than what they are pay­ ing now. FOOT CARE KENT PODIATRY • Ingrown Nails • Diabetic Care • Hammertoes • Calluses • Heel Pain • Orthotics • Warts Dr. Terrence J. Emiley Call. 612 Main Street in Caledonia 891-9133 for an Appointment THORNAPPLE FINANCIAL CENTER MEMBERS OF IAAM, NSPA TAXES: Individuals - Farms - Businesses ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL PLANNING Open Monday thru Friday 9:00 to 6:00 Saturday 9:00 to 1.00 111 Broadway. Middleville (616) 795-3387 The present 4.9 debt from a previous project will be paid »ff in the year 2002 After it is paid off. the amount for the new project will go from 2.1 buck up to seven mills. Cason said though the debt will stay ai seven mills, the overall school tax rate will be lower than it is now If the bond issue passes, residents with homes worth $60,000 would be paying about $65.70 per year more ihan they do now. This is around 18 cents per day. Residents with homes worth $80,000 would pay roughly $87.60 more per year which is equal to around 24 cents per day. Residents with homes worth $100,000 would pay $105.85 per year, which would be about 29 cents per day. Architect Tom Mathison irom Tower. Pinkster and I itus has been working with lhe district on determining what improvements need to be made and how much they would cost He said that in December 1994. be and a team of ar­ chitects visited each building in the district and interviewed .idministrators. teachers and parents He asked them what they thought of each specific school, what type of additions would benefit each school through a complete survey. From the information he received, he said, the group developed preliminary expan­ sion alternatives. McFall Elementary, he said, needs an additional gym or multi-purpose nxim, which orginally was budgeted for 3.900 square feet, only a little over halt of a full-sized gym but would serve the purpose intended. it also could use a small of­ fice to house special education classes and consultants and improvements in the parking lot The total cost for this school would be $691,000. West Elementary could use three additional classrooms on the north end of the building, a new gym. more office and storage space and extra special education offices. The uital cost for West would be $1.874.000. Page Elementary, he said, needs five classroom areas, one to be used as a computer lab A new toilet room and >v_Contempo Salon / 0F y\vX\Check us out for discount prices " I V 'on your favorite tanning products / QAjI X A AO Q7|bTliyj A Ml service hafr, nails and Um studio. Serving Men. Women and children at reasonable poces Located « Chen vafte. to — WALK-INS WELCOME — ofWOrM. storage areas also would be needed These additions would com SI.259.000. If option No. I were to be applied to the middle school, a new stair elevator tower would be needed starting at the basement to accommodate the handicapped. Expansion to the south side of the cafeteria also would be necessary. The- mam level. Mathison said, would need an elevator and additions to the media center There also has been some discussion on the ptssibility of taking the small gym and adding indoor con­ nectors to the other side of the building. This would provide an enclosed area for students io walk through when going from one part of the building io ancMher. fhe second floor would need additional classroom space The total amount to make these additions to the middle school to serve the first option would be $2,851,000. Possibilities at the high school, he said, would be to expand the swimming pool to make it Olympic size, add girls' locker rooms and special education classrooms, expand the cafeteria and the media center (library), add eight new classrooms, and new computer labs. The total |«>r this would be $7,204,000. The total amount for Option No. I would come to $14,971,000. Mathison said these figures are different than the ones discussed on Dec. IK. because more estimates were done and could still be changed if necessary. For option two. most of the figures are the same except tor the cost of the new middle sc hr x»l. Mathison said there has been talk about the possibility ot demolishing only part of the middle school if option two is chosen, and leaving the old gym and connecting it to McFall instead of building a new one for the school. He said the new middle sch<M»l would be 160 square feet per student at $87 per square foot. If a new building is built, there would be about a $300,000 cost for water and l he total for a new middle schixrl would be $12,006,000 bringing the complete total for option two to $27,767,000. Mathison said options one and two both include $2 million for the high school ex­ pansion. This is an issue that can be discussed. Demolition costs for parts of the middle sch<x>l in option two would be $100,000 He said that if the bond issue is passed in June and op­ tion one was chosen, bids would Mart in February to catch the early spring con­ struction. and would take inorc than six months to com­ plete. EMimated completion time tor this option would be ihe end of 1997 into the begin­ ning of the 1998 school year Bids for option two would start in the spring of 1997 and construction could take nine months to a year to complete. Alter hearing the informa­ tion. residents broke up into small groups to discuss in­ do xlual ideas and opinions on the options available. Teacher Dune Sevakl said she would lean toward choos­ ing to building a new middle school. She felt that the ex­ isting facility does not suit the ai ademic needs of the Modems She added that the older the present building gets, the harder it will be to repair as time goes on. Middle school teacher Sharon Bancroft she too would chtxise option two because there presently are problems with rising mamtamence and operational costs «»t the exiMing building. She added that it is hard to heat the entire building and the lulls are too narrow. caus­ ing safety problems. There are ixx enough classrooms or nxwn tor equipment and in­ terference with the electricity. Bancroft said she does not feel that adding on to the ex­ isting building would be a good mvcMmcnt. though an elevator may be needed very sixm due to the increasing anxnint of special education students. She agreed that the existing building is not conducive to lhe curriculum being lol lowed fhe school presently uses a team teaching method in which lour teachers of dif­ ferent subjects share 100 students and try to teach one issue emphasizing it in four different ways This method is .ailed a p<xl structure.’’ \ltcr the groups shared ideas, each one had a representative express views io ihc entire group. Group one said it would choose to build a new middle schixil because the current building structure causes safe­ ly problems in lhe parking lots and lhe hallways Students arc falling down the steps because the stairwells arc too small. I hey added that the existing building d<x?s not match the current curriculum and lhe rooms arc hx> small. Group two also chose op­ tion two and felt the idea of expanding the p<x>l needed to be- thought through again. They added that they felt there is more of a need to expand the auditorium than to expand the pix»l. Group three was not clear on why option three will not be considered further, but that the reason was explained well They did not decide on an option but thought that it wixild be a gixxi idea to make the p»x>l a separate issue and had concerns about safety. Group hmr was concerned afxxit the con.MnK.tion taking place interfering with their leaching, but that the situation would be belter if option two were chosen. They added that the high sch»H»l has been seeing more Mudent tardies lately because kids don’t have time to get to their lockers, even though the passing time has recently been extended. I hc pix»l and lhe auditorium should be* a separate issue. but the current pool nxvm should be used tor something else in Mead of being torn down if it is expanded. Group live also fell the pixd should be a separate issue and there should be an underMan ding of how much it is used before any decisions are made Group six also was for op­ tion two and thought lhe pixil issue should be l<x»ked at more closely. Group seven suggested that the whole sch<x»l system is and sImhiKI be taken into eon sideration and stressed the im portance of expanding everything at once. They also suggested building a free standing auditorium that could be used by all the schools and other members of the community Administration offices could also be located there. Group eight was for option two and was concerned about safety. Most of the members pre­ sent felt that lhe district needs a new middle schixil Cason said the district will conduct a community wide survey to get more opinions. RAILS TO TRAILS, from front this new officer could do to fill the 45-hour week requirement. One idea was to have the of­ ficer police the bike trail, which would ease the minds of the anti-trail activists. Another was to have a fax connection between the police station and different businesses in the community so businesses owners can gel in touch with police in the case customers shoplift or pass bad checks. The third idea was a neighbortxxxi watch program that the officer could head. It will cost a total of $120,000 to employ the of­ ficer. $75,000 coming from the three-ycar grant The village will be responsible on­ ly for $45,000 over three years of the cost to keep this officer on board. Village Manager Everil Maashum has concluded his responsibilities as manager and will soon start in his new position as Hastings’ first clerk-treasurer and financial administrator. The village started advertis ing for someone to fill the position last Friday NEED SOMETHING PRINTED? Color, Black and White... Lots or just a few. Call... 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Several citizens at the forum asked. “Why don't you build a new high school and move the middle school into the present T.K High School?” While space in this column does not allow me to give all of the rationale why the board is not considering that option further. I can give the primary reason Namely, the Thornapplc Kellogg School District cannot use the School Bond loan Fund and generate enough funding to build a new high school and add to and renovate the other schools unless the millage is raised significantly. This option would cost in the vicinity of 30 million dollars and we cannot reasonably raise more than $25 million. Therefore, at this time the board is only considering either renovating all buildings or building a new middle school and renovating the other buildings. The middle school option is preferred by the board as its first choice. However, the board is still open to coasidering other affordable options and within the existing options there still is much to be determined. There will be a survey of the community conducted in February to solicit more input. However, the best way to become fully informed and to offer input is by attending a forum The next one is being held on Monday. Jan. 22, at 7 p.m in the T K High School auditorium The P T O. will provide child care at the site I urge you to attend, ask questions, provide input and hopefully support this critical project. Tax help available locally for elderly citizens The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). in cooperation with the Inter- A Lawsuit Could Bankrupt You! Whj arx! yixM business are probably aheady prolecled against lawsuits, but with al lhe union dolar awards bemg granted today, you should protect yourself by also purchasng an umbrek halNbty poky Yuul Ind the cost Quite reasonable J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency have as many students involv­ bv Mandv Ha be I ‘ Staff Writer ed as possible. Students will work the pro­ Page Elementary fourth blems at home and the fourth­ graders can help children at grade teachers will collect St Jude Children s Research pledges and money afterward. Hospital and improve their This will be the first year for math skills at the same time by the math-a-thon taking part in the St. Jude She added that she hopes to Math a-thon next week make this a tradition and has Fourth-grade teacher Kim invited fifth-graders to join Chausow spoke to students them in the future if the pro­ last week about the math-agram is successful. thon and showed them a St. Jude’s Volunteer Ser­ videotape with information vice Center Director Ronald about St. Jude Childrens C. Casabella wrote that over Research Hospital the years the math-a-thon has Chausow told the students proven to be a unique pro­ that St. Jude is a research gram encouraging and hospital where doctors try to creating interest in find cures and medications to mathematics while at the same help children who have time raising funds to continue serious diseases. life-saving research, patient The purpose of the film was care and educational pro­ to show the students that help­ grams of St. Jude. ing these children would be Children from all over the very heroic country have been treated They also learned that St. there including 111 from Jude is a leader in treating Michigan. All costs of care diseases such as leukemia. Hodgkins Disease and other beyond those reimbursed by insurance are covered by St. childhood diseases. Jude. St Jude treats children from Through St. Jude s basic Teacher Kim Chausow explained to Page Elemen­ all over the world and has reasearch programs, scientists cured many diseases. When tary School fourth grade students why they should at St. Jude seek a better the youngsters' conditions are participate in the St. Jude Research Hospital s math-aunderstanding of diseases like in remission. they return to St. thon. leukemia, sickle-cell anemia. Jude for preventative Hodgkin’s disease and other treatment. various forms of cancer. She encouraged students to Through these research pro­ participate in the program, which would consist of receiv­ grams. new medications and treatments are developed to ing a packet of 200 math pro­ INSURANCE AGENCY. INC help save the lives of blems. asking family and thousands of children each friends to be sponsors, and collecting pledge money once year. Your independent agent The hospital contains much the problems are completed. 'WORKING FOR YOU’ information on castastrophic Students will have 10 days to complete as many problems diseases and shares all fin as they can and sponsors can dings with other hospitals, Judy Harrison 6060 Alden Nash SE decide for themselves how doctors and reasearchers President Phone 868-0050 worldwide. much money they will donate per problem completed. The students, she said, can win many different prizes. Every participant will get a certificate of recognition and discount coupons for Six Flags Great America. Students raising at least $35 or more each will receive a certificate and a T-shirt. Those raising $75 or more each will receive a certificate, a T-shirt and a tote bag. Chausow said that prizes will be awarded to schools earning more than $3,000. Prizes will include things like calculators, televisions and VCRs She said she hopes that the prizes will be distributed by the end of February. Students took permission slips home to their parents to sign to allow them to par­ ticipate if they wish. The slips were due by last Friday. Students should receive their workbooks with the pro­ blems by around Tuesday . Jan 23. Chausow said the reason she chose to coordinate this program is so students can Boosters will be hosting the dance at Holy Family help others while helping — come join us! Need not be present to win. Raffle themselves. reverts to 50/50 if 500 tickets are not sold. "I really think it is impor­ tant for kids to learn this at a young age."' she said. Chausow said she hopes to r A® nal Revenue Service (IRS), will operate a “Tax-Aide” program for senior citizens. Free income tax help will be offered seniors with low and moderate incomes by staff volunteers. The program will start during the last week of January and continue through the middle of April or as re­ quests for help warrant. Assistance will be given in Middleville at the VFW Hall on Tuesdays starting Jan. 30. Call 795-9601 for an appointment. Help in Caledonia is scheduled for the Community Education Building Mondays, starting Jan. 29. from 1 to 4 p.m. Appointments are preferred and mav be made by calling 891-8117. Taxpayers are urged to br­ ing a copy of last year's returns and information on 1995 taxable income and deductions, together with 1995 tax return blanks. If eligible for any Michigan tax credits, taxpayers should also bring information on properts taxes or rem paid for 1995. total heating cost for the period from Nov. I. 1994. to Oct. 31. 1995. and the amount paid for prescriptions and drugs in 1995. 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Ml/Januory 16. 1996 TK middle school students rewarded for good grades by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Thomapplc Kellogg Middle School students who earned spots on the honor roll for the last marking period were rewarded last week with a special lunch and movie dur­ ing the second part of the school day. Counselor Karen Secord said this is the first activity for the newly-formed renaissance program, in which students who achieve certain standards are rewarded for their efforts. The honored students gathered in the gym in shifts Wednesday. Thursday and Friday aftcrmxms of last week for a special lunch consisting of party subs from Subway. Later they had a chance to watch one of two movies, "Caspar," or "Gordie." Middle school honor students are recognized in three different categories — Thornapple Kellogg Middle School students who made the all A and regular honor rolls, were reward­ ed last week with movies and party subs from subway in cvonnection with the first renaissance program activity. all A’s, honor roll and improvement. To qualify for the straight-A category, students must qualify for the all-A honor roll, have no referrals for ex­ cessive tardies, no unexcused absences and no significant discipline penalties. These students also will receive prizes packages of discounts and coupons from area businesses. Honor roll canidates must qualify for the regular honor roll, have no referrals for ex­ cessive tardies, no unexcused absences and no significant discipline penalties. To qualify for the improve­ ment category, students must have an increase in grade point average of two on an 11-point scale, must have no failing grades on their report card, no excessive tardies, no unexcused absences and no significant discipline penalties. Students who qualify in any of the three categories will be eligible to participate in a special activity after the com­ pletion of the marking period in which they qualify. Students who qualify in any of the three categories also will receive a hat and a T-shirt with the middle school renaissance logo on it. They will receive it after the first marking period each year that they qualify for renaissance. Two students receive honors from Kent Tech Center Andrew Bluhm Scott Boumgartner Scott Baumgartner and An­ drew Bluhm, students at Thornapple Kellogg High School, were honored as "Students of the Month" at the Kent Career/Technical Center in the areas of Auto Technology and Electronics. YOUR... Dollar Discount & Variety Store | Obitiiaries Alton 1/V. Stimson KALAMAZOO - Alton W. Stimson, 84, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 1996. He was bom on January 20, 1911 in Middleville, the son of LaPierre and Myrtle (Willard) Stimson. He resided in this area since 1943. He graduated from Western Michigan University with a B.A. Degree. Mr. Stimson taught at Scotts, worked at Atlas Press and then joined the Upjohn Company as an Industrial Engineer. He retired from Upjohn in 1976 after 30 years of service. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church for over 60 years and served as an usher for 40 years. He was an avid golfer and bowler, a member of Club 75 and Cloverleaf Square Dancing Clubs and a life member of Industrial Management. He ws a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was married to Alvena Mulder on June 1, 1935. Surviving are his wife, Alvena; three daughters and spouses, Joanne and Tom Bessey of Paw Paw, Elaine and Alfred DeHaan GRAND RAPIDS ■ Alfred DeHaan, 90, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday Janu­ ary 8, 1996 in Grand Rapids. He was born on September 10, 1905 in Grand Rapids, the son of Andrew DeHaan & Johanna Weilsma DeHaan. Mr. DeHaan was a supervi­ sor at Kelvinator. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel; daughter, Dorothy Patterson; brother, Frank DeHaan. Surviving are his son, Char­ les & Joy DeHaan of Graford, Texas; eight grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; son-in-law, Jim Patterson of Caledonia; brothers, Andrew DeHaan of Portland, Oregon, Willard & Mary DeHaan of Jenison; sisters, Sadie Slot of Grand Rapids, Ann & Sy Wierda of Holland, Alice Baker of Grandville, Gertrude Ladner of Zeeland. Funeral Services were held on January 11, 1996 at Redeemer Covenant Church in Dutton with Pastor Bobby Dale Whitlock officiating. Interment was in Alaska Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice or Charity of Choice. Arrangements were made by Caledonia Funeral Chapel in Caledonia. Help with federal government now available locally On the third Thursday of each month, a representative from Second District Con­ gressman Pete Hoekstra's of­ fice will be at the Thomapple Township Hall in Middleville to answer questions and offer advice on problems with the federal government. The representative will be at the hall at 200 E. Main Street the third Thursday from noon to 2 p m FOR CLASSIFIED 137 E. Main Street — Downtown Caledonia 891-1118 Open Monday-Friday 9 to 6; Saturday 9 to 2 ACTION ADS ° 795-3345 Orville Macomber of Cincinnatti, Ohio, Mary Ann McDo­ nald of Kalamazoo; 6 grand­ children, Jeff Bessey, Mark Bessey, Cyndi Hatfield, Christine Majchrowicz, Carole Williams and Anna Batz; 17 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Services were held on Saturday January 13, 1996 at the First United Methodist Church with the Reverend Mr. Kenneth Me Caw and the Reverend Sandra Elfring officiating. Private interment was in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Parkinson’s Foundation. Arrangements were made by Langeland Memorial Chapel in Kalamazoo. Cora L. Bauman _ WAYLAND - Cora L. Bauman, 95, of Wayland, passed away on Sunday Janu­ ary 7, 1996 at Sandy Creek Nursing Home. She was born on August 21, 1900 in Canada, the daughter of Josiah Bauman & Magdale­ na Geisel Bauman. She was a housekeeper at Clark Home. Surviving are her sister, Letha & Fred Buckingham; brother, Glen Bauman. Funeral Services were held on January 9, 1996 at Caledo­ nia Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Beers officiating. Interment was in Lakeside Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Caledonia Funeral Chapel in Caledonia Florence Mohs CALEDONIA - Mrs. Flor­ ence Molis 83, of Caledonia went to be with her Lord on Wednesday January 3, 1996 at Grand Valley Health Center in Grand Rapids. She was born on March 29, 1912 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Frank J. Lanz & Julia Smucuzynski Lanz. Florence was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Tony of Green Lake; her child­ ren Tony Jr. & Mary Molis, Shirley Molis all of Caledonia; her grandchildren, Kristen & Eric Johnson of Ohio, Tim Molis of Caledonia; great grandchildren, Gunnar & Madelyn Johnson. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday January 6,1996 at Holy Family Cathol­ ic Church with Reverend Father Raymond E. Bruck celebrant. Interment was in Hooker Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Church or the Alzheimers Association. Arrangements were made by Caledonia Funeral Home in Caledonia. UJm.R. 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MIDDLEVILLE 3 bedroom ranch on 2 ocres. beautiful country setting, near Thor nappie River 5 stall garage with shop area large garden area and pond BUILDING SITES AVAILABLE: Two to ten ocres Middle ville area. rrj Ph.(616)795-3389 Wm R GettY’ Broker 795-7513 I I'M LU, RfAHOR Pouf Getty Samantha Getty 795-2594 79S-2594 �Superintendent tells kids about native Americans by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Page Elementary fifth­ graders last Wednesday received a presentation on Native American an and culture to prepare them for a unit they will be starting in class. Supcrintendant Jay Cason, who is one-eighth Cherokee Indian, gave the presentation He said his background has caused him to have an interest in Native American art and culture. He said that most Indians prefer to be referred to as Native Americans and were misunderstood for a long time They were the first to settle on the land, but somehow lost it to whites Some misconceptions about Native Americans are that they all ride horses and live in teepees Cason said only a small percentage of them live that way. Horses were not native to Native Americans, they were gradually adopted into their culture. Cason said another misconception people have is that Native Americans all speak the same language which is not true Cason said that not only are there many different groups that speak many different languages, but also there is an Indian tribe name for every letter in the alphabet. When he thinks of art. Cason said, he thinks of it as being much more than just paintings and drawings Very few paintings were done years ago and the ones that were, were done on rock walls. These are called pictagraphs. Native Americans also carved figures into stones. These designs are called petragliffs. Cason said that some tribes r-as <=>san— e= FASHION EYEWEAR Stop and see Your Choice is Clear Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY Caledonia Vision Center 9809 Cherry Valley (M 37) (616) 891-2020 lived in teepees and others liv­ ed in stone houses, huts and on cliffs. They did a great deal of handcrafting and jewelry. Every material they used up until 100 years ago was found in nature. Cason said they made their own paint by mixing natural elements such as oils that came up in the desert and materials from plants After horses gradually were adopted into their culture around the 1700s. they were occasionally painted as well. Many Native Americans. Cason said, lived near the San Juan River in Pueblo style homes. Sometimes they lived in Grand Canyon Rock style homes as well. A large site around this area is in San Juan Canyon, an area that is fertile for agricultural purposes. Cason said there were many pictographs and pertoghffs in the area dipicting snakes and sheep on rocks. These designs were symbolic of the people who lived there. The Anazonzie tribe would have fires and ceremonies around rectangular rocks Cason said the men would gather by the rocks and hold initiation ceremonies for their male children. Cason said the San Juan | From Our Readers ‘Outcomes’ dominate TK School Board outlook To the editor: Do parents of students in Thomapple Kellogg schools know that John Champlain is a consultant for the Kent In­ termediate School District? John Champlain is the socalled pioneer of "Outcomes Based Education. " He says students don't need to learn facts-everyone is treated equal. What that means is bring the top down to the level of the “don't cares” and the ’‘couldn’t learn anyway." Private schools are the answer, your tax dollars should be directed so your children could attend, with no additional payment to private schools. Private schools pro­ vide better education for onethird less cost. Nancy Goodin has been chosen to serve on school board, replacing Roth. She is a heavyweight in the pursuit of John Champlain's goals. Her statement "consultant Champlain has helped the district identify the needs of r Are you a parent devoted to staying at home but feel the need £ to find that second income? p I felt that same pressure but was fortunate F to find an opportunity to supply the P income we needed and stay home with those munchkins I love. No Quotas No Product • No Gimmicks Easy and Fun Call Laura ai.. at... Cfl/i dwellings were last occupied in 1300 A.D. The Anasozie left and the reason is not clear. Cason said it may have been because of the weather Cason said the Anasozis were the ancient forunners of modem day Pueblo Indians belonging in Navejo Hopi Tribes. He showed slides of a snake that had been painted on a rock wall that has been there for two to three hunbred years and is still visible. He said he also views ar­ chitecture as art. and showed a canyon that contained dwell­ ings that the Azazns lived in to hide from the enemy. He showed students a slide of a 300-year-old pictorgraph that was shaped like a baseball and affectionately called "baseball man." Cason said Tony Hillerman. a novelist who writes mystery books about the Southwest, mentioned the pictorgraph in one of his novels, but referred to it as the "umpireman. ” Students also were shown a petroghff at Hell's Canyon on the Snake River and a house lived in by six Indian tribes, called a long house The Chippewa Indians, who lived tn Michigan, lived in a different kind of house, he said. Another type of house In­ 868-0461 uvu-v-rv a a<1 a a it i£ jr the students and the district, which is solving half of the problem." "We are now on our way to solving the pro­ blems.” says Goodin She was part of the school board all along. Thomapple Kellogg School Board is a great road to members' wives to end up teaching or members maneuvering themselves back into teaching. You know, “resign from school board and take a chance of being hired . " Makes me sick just to watch. There are some other sweetheart deals that were also made in the upkeep of the buildings. Let's make those people live within our means. No new millage, there should be a reduction of salaries, not in­ creases. They are ail over­ paid. including Superinten­ dent Jay Cason. The Heritage Foundation s Denis Doyle wrote that 17.1 percent of teachers send their children to private schools, compared to 13.1 percent of general public Like he says "The public school systems run by America’s academic elite's are such a failure that school teachers themsehes are more likely than other Americans to send their children to private schools. My heart aches when I see how the country I love has wandered away from the three R's and the rest of learn­ ing cash registers that show pictures so clerks are able to ring up sales give back cor­ rect change, etc They say that if you hold a failing student back, it destroys their self-esteem. Donald W Johnson Middleville dians lived in. he said, is a kiva house. These are located in San Juan and are underground Some Indians in the southwest lived in cliff houses that had no cliffs. After showing the slides. Cason showed students actual artwork that was made by Native Americans. The work included a handmade basket from the southwest, a weaving of a ceremonial Hopi dancer, and another of a Hopi caccina doll. Cason said he felt that these works were all brightly colored, which is typical of Native American art. He then showed them a hand-made belt that Native Americans wore around their waists when they wore pants or dresses. Jewelry made in the southwest was made with semi-precious stones and a bolo was made by carving faces out of bone He had several arrowheads that he showed the students and explained that making them required a great deal of skill. He said he found some of them when he was a kid. One 150-year-old ar­ rowhead that Cason said he found as a teenager was particularary special to him. He made it into a necklace. After he presented the art. Cason answered any questions the students had. When asked how Native Americans live, he explained that Native American boys have more freedom than Native American girls. The girls spend a lot of time work­ ing around the area cleaning, cooking and moving things. New school boo rd member Noncy Goodin showed Page Elementary School fifth grade students art made by Native Americans. 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MOTION TO IN­ TERVENE NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE COMPETING APPLICA TION." or COMPETING AP PLICATION • (2) set forth in the heading the name of the appli­ cant and the project number of the application to which the fil­ ing responds (3) furnish the nome address and telephone number of the person protesting or intervening ond (4) other wise comply with the re­ quirements of 18 CFR 385 2001 through 385 2005 Agencies moy obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. Any of these documents must be fil­ ed by providing the original and the number of copies required by the Commission s regulations to Secretory. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street. N.E.. Washington. D C 20426 An additional copy must be sent to. Director. Division of Project Review. Office of Hydropower Licensing, Federal energy Regulatory Commission, at the above address A copy of any protest or motion to intervene must be served upon eoch representative of the applicant specified in the particular application. All filings for any protest or mo­ tion to intervene must be receiv­ ed 60 days from the issuance date of this notice. SCOPING PROCESS The Commission s scoping objec fives ore to • identify significant en vironmentol issues; • determine the depth of analysis appropriate to eoch issue; • identify the resource issues UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION Commonwealth Power Company Project No. 11516-000 Ml NOTICE NOT READY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS NOTICE REQUESTING INTERVENTIONS AND PROTESTS AND NOTICE OF SCOPING PURSUANT TO THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT OF 1969 (December 20. 1995) On October 25, 1995, the Federal Energy Regulatory Com mission (Commission) issued a letter accepting the Com­ monwealth Power Company's application for the Irving Hydroelectric Project, located on the Thornapple River in Barry County, Michigan The Irving Dam’s principal pro­ ject features would consist of an existing 6-foot-high gravity­ earth filled dam. on existing reservoir with a surface area of 25 acres of a maximum pool elevation of 738.5 feet USGS and a storage capacity of 100 acrefeet, a 1,200-foot-long head race conal and a powerhouse con taming one generating unit with a rated capacity of 600 Kw. The project would have an average annual generation of 1,800.000 Kwh. The project site is owned by Commonwealth Power Company The application is not ready for environment analysis at this time A public notice will be issued in the future indicating its readiness for environmental analysis and soliciting com­ ments, recommendations, terms and conditions, or prescriptions on the application and the appli­ cant's reply comments. The purpose of this notice is to (I) invite interventions and pro­ tests. (2) advise all parties os to the proposed scope of the staff 's environmental analysis, in­ cluding cumulative effects, and Letterheads 'PRIN Business Cards Envelopes Brochures Wedding Invitations MORE I - pr Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 or stop by ... 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) not requiring detoiled onolysis. and • identify reasonable project alternatives The purpose of the scoping pro­ cess is to identify significant issues related to the proposed action and to determine what issues should be covered in the environmental document pur­ suant to the National En­ vironmental Policy Act of 1969. The document entitled Scoping Document F (SOI) will be cir­ culated shortly to enable ap­ propriate federal state and local resource agencies, developers. Indian tribes non­ governmental organizations (NGOs). and other interested parties to effectively participate in and contribute to the scoping process. SDI provides a brief description of the proposed ac­ tion. project alternative, the geographic and temporal scope of o cumulative effects onolysis. and a list of preliminary issues identified by staff. The Commission will decide, based on the application and agency and public comments to scoping, whether licensing the Middleville Hydroelectric Project constitutes a major federal ac­ tion significantly impacting the quality of the human environ­ ment. The Commission staff will not hold scoping meetings unless the Commission decides to prepare an environmental im­ pact statement, or the response to SOI warrants holding such meetings Individuals, organizations, and agencies with environmental ex­ pertise and concerns are en­ couraged to comment on SDI and assist the staff in defining and clarifying the issues to be addressed All filings should contain an original and 8 copies. Failure to file on original and 8 copies moy result in oppopriate staff not receiving the benefit of your comments in a timely manner. See 18 CFR 4.34(h). In addition, commentors may submit a copy of their comments on a 3%-inch diskette formatted for MS-DOS based computers In light of our ability to translate MS-DOS bas­ ed materials the text need only be submitted in the format and version that if was generated (l.e.. MS Word. WordPerfect, 5.I/5.2, ASCII, etc ). It is not necessary to reformat word pro­ cessor generated text to ASCII. For Macintosh users, it would be helpful to save the documents in Macintosh word processor for­ mat then write them to files on a diskette formatted for MS-DOS machines. All comments should be submitted to the Office of the Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20426, ond should show the following captions on the first poge Irving Hydroelectric Pro­ NOTICE Of-----------PUBLIC HEARING P.O. BOX296 CalEOO***. MCHGAN 49316-0296 W <» Gww MW «IM Cw*- The Caledonia Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the following request: APPLICANT: Coldwater Partners REQUEST: Amend Section 4.2 of the Zoning Ordinance (Zoning Map) so as to Rezone the following lands from the R-R Rural Residential District to the R-1 Low Density Single Family District. LOCATION: 6329 Whitneyville Ave. PP# 41-23-02-176-002 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: East 2/3 of South 60 A. of northwest 1/4 except south 297 feet of east 440 feet and except north 330 feet. PUBLIC HEARING DATE: January 22, 1996 TIME: 7:30 P.M. LOCATION: Caledonia Township/Village Hall 250 Maple St. Caledonia, Ml 49316 All information relative to this request may be reviewed in the office of the Township Planner, located at 250 Maple St., Caledonia during normal business hours. Interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amendment and/or send written comments to the Caledonia Township Offices, P.O. Box 296, Caledonia, Ml 49316. Caledonia Township Planning Commission Dated: December 21, 1995-306) feet. FERC No. 11516. Further interested persons are reminded of the Commission s Rules of Practice and Pro­ cedures, requiring parties or in­ tercedes (as defined in 18 CFR 385.2010) to file documents on eoch person whose nome is on the official service list for this proceeding See CFR 4 34(b). The Commission staff will con­ sider all written comments and moy issue a Scoping Document II (SEMI) SOU will include a revised list of issues based on the scop­ ing process. For further information regor ding the scoping process please contact Ms. Julie Bernt, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Office of Hydropower Licensing 888 First Street. N.E Washington. D C 20426 at (202) 219 2814 Lois D. Coshell Secretory (1723) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION Commonwealth Power Company Project No. 11120-002-MI NOTICE NOT READY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS NOTICE REQUESTING INTERVENTIONS AND PROTESTS AND NOTICE OF SCOPING PURSUANT TO THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT OF 1969 (December 20 1995) On November 29. 1995, the Federal Energy Regulatory Com­ mission (Commission) issued a letter accepting Commonwealth Power Company's application fil­ ed on March 4, 1994, os amend­ ed December 29. 1994, for the Middleville Hydroelectric Pro­ ject, located on the Thornapple River in Barry County, Michigan. The Middleville Project's prin­ cipal project features would con­ sist of on existing 125-foot-high concrete gravity dam, an ex­ isting reservoir a storage capaci­ ty of 30 acres and a normal max­ imum surface elevation of 708.5 feet m»l, a 25-foot-long penstock, an existing powerhouse containing one generating unit with a rated capacity of 350 kW and an ex­ isting 100-foot-long transmission line. The project would have on average annual generation of 1,400,000 kWh. The project site is owned by the applicant. The application is not ready for environment analysis at this time. A public notice will be issued in the future indicating its readiness for environmental analysis and soliciting com­ ments, recommendations, terms and conditions, or prescriptions on the application and the applicant's reply comments. The purpose of this notice is to: (1) invite interventions and protests; (2) advise all parties os to the proposed scope of the staff's environmental analysis, including cumulative effects, and to seek additional informa­ tion pertinent to this analysis; ond (3) advise all parties of their opportunity for comment. INTERVENTIONS AND PROTESTS All filings must; (1) bear in all capital letters the title PROTEST, MOTION TO IN­ TERVENE,’’ "NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE COMPETING APPLICA TION," or COMPETING AP­ PLICATION," (2) set forth in the heading the name of the appli­ cant and the project number of the application to which the fil­ ing responds; (3) furnish the nome, address, and telephone number of the person protesting or intervening, and (4) other­ wise comply with the re­ quirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2CO5. Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. Any of these documents must be fil­ ed by providing the original and the number of copies required by rhe Commission s regulations to; Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. 888 First Street N.E.. Washington. D C. 20426 An additional copy must be sent to: Director. Division of Project Review Office of Hydropower licensing. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission at the above address A copy of any protest or motion to intervene must be served upon eoch representative of the applicant specified in the particular application All filings for any protest or mo­ tion to intervene must be receiv­ ed 60 days from the issuance date of this notice SCOPING PROCESS The Commission s scoping objec fives ore to; • identify significant en- vironmentol issues; • determine the depth of onolysis appropriate to eoch issue. • identify the resource issues not requiring detailed analysis: ond • identify reasonable project alternatives. The purpose of the scoping pro­ cess is to identify significant issues related to the proposed action ond to determine what issues should be covered in the environmental document pur­ suant to the National En­ vironmental Policy Act of 1969. The document entitled "Scoping Document F (SDI) will be cir­ culated shortly to enoble ap­ propriate federal state, and local resource agencies, developers Indian tribes non­ governmental organizations (NGOs). ond other interested parties to effectively participate in and contribute to the scoping process. SDI provides o brief description of the proposed oc­ tion, project alternative, the geographic ond temporal scope of a cumulative effects analysis ond a list of preliminary issues identified by staff. The Commission will decide, based on the application, and agency and public comments to scoping, whether licensing the Middleville Hydroelectric Project constitutes a major federal ac­ tion significantly impacting the quality of the human environ­ ment. The Commission staff will not hold scoping meetings unless the Commission decides to prepare an environmental im­ pact statement, or the response to SDI warrants holding such meetings Individuals, organizations, and agencies with environmental ex­ pertise ond concerns are en couroged to comment on SDI and assist the staff in defining ond clarifying the issues to be addressed All filings should contain on original ond 8 copies. Failure to file on original ond 8 copies may result in oppopriate staff not receiving the benefit of your comments m a timely manner. See 18 CFR 4.34(h). In addition, commentors may submit a copy of their comments on a 3'r-inch diskette formatted for MS-DOS based computers. In light of our ability to translate MS-DOS bas­ ed materials, the text need only be submitted in the format and version that it was generated (l.e.. MS Word WordPerfect 5 1/5.2. ASCII, etc,). It is not necessary to reformat word pro­ cessor generated text to ASCII. For Macintosh users it would be helpful to save the documents in Macintosh word processor for mat then write them to files on o diskette formatted for MS DOS machines. All comments should be submitted to the Office of the Secretary. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. 888 First Street N E Washington D C 20426. and should show the following captions on the first poge Middleville Hydroelectric Project. FERC No 11120-002 Further, interested persons are reminded of the Commission * Rules of Practice ond Pro­ cedures. requiring parties or in­ tercedes (os defined in 18 CFR 385 2010) to file documents on each person whose nome is on the official service list lor this proceeding. See CFR 4 34(b) The Commission »»aff will con­ sider all written comments and moy issue a Scoping Document II (SDH) SDK will Include a revised list of issues based on the scop­ ing process. For further information regar ding the scoping process, please contact Ms Julie Bernt. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Office of Hydropower Licensing 888 First Street. N E Washington D C 20426 at (202) 219 2814 Lois D Cashed Secretary (I 23) — SUMMARY OF MINUTES - VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA January 8, 1996 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Village Council was called to order by the President with all members present except Audy Several guests were also present. Minutes ond financial report were approved as printed. Bills of the month were approved for payment. Imperial Municipal Service report was received and filed. Stockman reported on the Water meeting on Jon. 4 ond on some problems water users were having that could be cor­ rected with the addition of polyphosphate to the water. Mo tion by Soules, seconded by Kid­ der to authorize Stockman to follow thru with the polyphosphate addition pro­ gram. Carried. He also reported on insurance for lightning damaged trees Van Liere reported that sidewalk could be included with the Maple Street project. Professional Services contract with LondMark Strategies was approved after two small changes were made. Three resignations from the Planning Commission have been received. Jim Porritt and Donna Winters have been appointed to fill the vacancies of Glen Klaver and Joe Hammer. The third ap­ pointment will be made next month. Tuinstra was given permission to attend a Basic Bookkeeping for Small Governments seminar In February and other seminars that may be helpful in her new position. A snow removal contract with Fischer and Son was approved, A restaurant license for Fischer's Grill was approved. Other items discussed were, confined entry training; County drain work; and the sewer report. Budget Workshop it scheduled for January 29, 1996 and the AAorch meeting was set for March 18 because of the election on March 11. Meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (307) CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA January 17, 1996 • 7:00 P.M. 1. Minutes 2. Bills 3. Building Inspector Report 4. Treasurers Report 5. Hunting Letters 6. CDBG Funds 7. Planning Commission Report 8. Fire Commission Appointment 9. Any Other Business That May Come Before The Board. (310) �The Sun ond News. Middleville Ml/Jonuory 16. 1996Poq« 11 MIDDLEVILLE Official Village Council Minutes December 11, 1995 President Myers colled the meeting to order at 7:00 p m. Present Bray. French. Mosey Rutherford. Stagray and VandenBerg. Absent None. Guests William Nesbitt ond Mandy Habel from the Sun ond News Minutes of the November 28 1995 meeting were approved os read Agenda approved as presented with the addition under reserved time. Consumers Power Council ond Todd Ernst from Earth Tech reviewed the Monthly Operating Report on the Wastewater Treatment Plant Discussion held Bill Carlson and John Ballring representives from Consumers Power, approached Council in regards to a proposed possible purchase of Village property, for a sub station East of the Mobile Home Pork Discussion held. This matter turned over to Property Committee for recommendation. letter read from the Veterans of Foreign Wars, thanking Trustee Bray for his presence ond speech ot the Veterans Day ceremony. Letter read from C-Tec Cable in regards to updates in new channels. Jason Cherry, Village Planner, presented to Council recommen dot ion from the Planning Com­ mission in regards to William Nesbitt s Market. VandenBerg moved that Council approve the Ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Middleville by Changing the zoning of the following described property from the R 2. Medium Density Single Family District, to the P U D Planned Unit Develop ment District; lots 1 and 2, Block 20, of Keeler s Addition of the Village of Middleville. Support by Stagray. Ayes all. Carried. Village Planner presented a design of the plague for the tree donated by Mrs. Greta Greiner. French moved the printed in­ voices for December II, 1995 be paid in the amount of $41,225.14. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. French asked Council to ap­ prove change order No. 5 in the amount of $9,919.00 for sludge removal, addition of a 12" diameter x 40' long CMP culvert, addition of a pointed steel stair­ way with handrails at the north side of the sludge digester, relocation of sample piping at effluent sampler and adjustment of contract allowance for door hardware and stair kick olate. Discussion held. Council tabled the stairway with handrails at the northside of the sludge digester for further investiga­ tion. French moved that Council approve items 1. 2. 4, ond 5 of change order No 5 in the amount of $5,122.00. Support by Stogray Ayes all. Carried Frond, moved that Council change the dote of the first Council meeting of each month from the second Monday of eoch month bock to the second Tues­ day of eoch month. Storting January 9, 1996 Support by Stogray Ayes all. Carried Council ond Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the Police Activity Report Council ond Manager Mon shum reviewed the Manager s Report. Attorney Youngsmo presented to Council an amend­ ment Resolution in regards to Barry County’s Solid Waste Plan. Discussion held. Council is not in support of this amendment. No action taken With no further business. Bray moved for adjournment Support by Stogray. Ayes all. Carried. Meeting adjourned ot 8 30 p.m. Cheryl Hooper. Village Clerk (311) Council Minutes December 26. 1995 President Myers called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present Bray, French. Mosey. Stogray ond VandenBerg. Absent Rutherford. Guests. Todd Ernst ond Greg Anderson from Earth Tech. Mark Lee from Prein ond Newhof Paul Spelman Mandy Habel from the Sun ond News, ond Rick Wilson from the Grand Rapids Press. Minutes of the December 11, 1995 meeting were approved as read. Agenda approved as presented. Mark Lee from Prein and Newhof explained the Digester use at the Wastewater Treat­ ment Plant and need for a han­ drail. Discussion held. Paul Spelman approached Council in regards to future development and growth of the Village of Middleville. Mr. Spelman presented a strategic plan to Council members to look over and comment at the next regular Council meeting. Spelmon updated Council on nitrates in the Village wells and committee’s recommendation for a well, committee waiting for figures. Discussion held in regards to resolution use of excess bond proceeds for payment of debt service. Tabled till next meeting. Bill Carlson representing Con­ sumers Power approached Council with an offer to pur­ chase 1 acre of Village property. Stogray moved that Council ac­ cept the offer of $10 000 00 for the acre of property, contingent on use of property os a sub sta­ tion plus $3 000 00 for on ease­ ment to move their lines from the present sub station. Also. Contingent on Consumers to perform a phase one en­ vironmental study on the pro­ perty and to remove the existing sub station within six months after the new one is completed. Support by Bray. Ayes all. Corned Rails for Trails Conservancy in Washington D.C. ask the Village to consider swopping some Village property for port of the roilrood property. Discussion held This matter tabled French moved the printed in­ voices for December 27. 1995 be paid in the amount of $14,728 80. Support by VandenBerg Ayes all. Carried. Trustee VandenBerg asked Council about the Silent Observer program and inquired if the Village would be in­ terested. VandenBerg will be at­ tending a meeting about the program Letter read from Manager AAonshum in regards to his resignation effective January 12, 1996 Bray moved that Council in­ struct the President to appoint on ad hoc committee to deter­ mine the method of selecting a new Village Manager Support by French. Ayes all Carried. Council ond Manager Monshum reviewed the Manager's Report. Discussion held in regards to removal of the 1,000 gallon underground tanks located at the D P W garage Bray moved that Council accept the bid of $4,630 00 from Prein and Newhoff to remove the three 1,000 gallon underground tanks. Support by French. Ayes all. Carried. Bray moved that Council ap­ prove the Village Manager's re­ quest for a total of 10 paid benefit days, includes five days vocation, three sick days and time off for Christmas and New Years. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. President appointed William Mosey. James French and Floyd Bray to the Ad Hoc Committee. With no further business, Bray moved for adjournment. Support by Stogray. Ayes all. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk (312) Caledonia Village Council approves two Planning Commission positions by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Two Caledonia -Village resi­ dents will take on planning and zoning responsibilities now that the Village Council has approved their appoint­ ments to the Planning Com­ mission, effective immedi­ ately. Jim Porritt and Donna Win­ ters will fill commission vacancies created by the resig­ nations of Glen KI aver and Joe Hammer, respectively. Both men said their jobs no longer allowed them the time needed for commission work. Council also accepted with regret the resignation of Commissioner Gayle Ott, who said her teaching duties had begun to interfere with her commission responsibilites. Council will name someone to fill her position at its February meeting, said Vil­ lage Clerk Jackie Cherry. She also reported that the Maple Street project, which will extend Maple to Kinsey Avenue, now will include sidewalks. The work will add about 55,000 to the cost of the project, but the additional funding is expected to come from the village s community development block grant allo­ cation, which is funding the rest of the project. Work on Maple Street is scheduled to begin next spring. In other business last week, coimcil: • Approved a contract for Mark Sisson, who will pro­ vide planning services to the village as needed at the rate of 552 per hour. • Set a budget workshop for Monday. Jan. 29. • Approved a restaurant li­ cense for Fischer’s Grill, a new restaurant scheduled to open in February at the Glen Valley Retail Center on M37. • Approved a contract with Fischer & Son of Caledonia to remove snow from the vil­ lage at the rates of 550/hour for the loader and 540/hour for the truck. The village does not contract for plowing services because it has its own snow plow. NEED SOME EXTRA CASH? Got Something To Sell? Phone 795-3345 For Sun and News ACTION-ADS! YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Thursday, January 18,1996 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd. to conduct the following business: 1. ZOC 95-12-15 PARCEL ID. NO. 019-026-20 - A request by Pat Bayer to rezone the vacant land northeast of WWMT-TV off Chief Noonday Rd. from the “Agriculture” District to the “C-3 Commercial” District and change the Master Plan. 2. ZOC 95-12-16 PARCEL ID. NO. 008-020-55 - A request by Marion Frye, 200 Old Mill Rd. to rezone the land from the “Resort & Recreation” District to the “Rural Residential” District and change the Master Plan. 3. ZOC 95-12-17 PARCEL ID. NO. 019-001-00 - A request by Sharon Jones to rezone the land on the north side of Robins Bay, Gun Lake, from the “Agriculture” District to the “RLF-Residential Lake Front” District and change the Master Plan. Leaders in action! Members of Caledo­ nia Girl Scout Troop 513 are busy shelving books at the Caledonia Library once a month as they work on their leadership pins. Putting away books and sorting magazines for Librarian Jane Heiss are April Kraft, left, Nicki Weaver. Kelly VanVolkinburg and Denise Robinson. The troop is led by Gayle Kraft. 4. ZOC 95-12-18 - A request by the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission to reword Article V, Section 6 of the Township Zoning Ordinance as follows: Delete the words “A member of the Township Planning Commis­ sion” from the first sentence and replace them with “A person to represent the Township Planning Commission”. 5. Such other business as may properly come before the Planning Commis­ sion. Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 284 N. Briggs Rd. during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public hearing. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public hearing. Please take further notice that the Township Planning Commission reserves the right at or after the public hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ordinance. Please take further notice that the Township will provide to individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals. YANKEE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION JUDY BECKER, SECRETARY (305) �Poge I2/Th» Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml. Jonuory 16. 1996 Residential, commercial plans up for approval Caledonia Twp. planners set 3 hearings for Feb. 5 meeting by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission will hear public comment on three final development plans at its meeting Monday, Feb. 5. An application by Broad­ moor Motors, 6890 Broad­ moor. to construct a new stor­ age building on its property must go through the public hearing process because the business’ location is within the township's M-37 planned unit development (PUD) cor­ ridor. A second hearing will be held on the final development plan for Shagbark Condo­ miniums, a high-density resi­ dential PUD to be located at 5225 76th St. The project re­ ceived preliminary approval from the commission in July. Plans for Shagbark show five duplex and 34 quadriplex units laid out over 30 acres on the north side of 76th Street between Kraft and Patterson Avenues. Average size of each condo is 1,300 square feet, and developers plan to construct CREDIT PRO8LEM SPECIALISTS We Refinance • • • • • • Existing Mortgoges Land Contracts Balloon Payments Due Past Oje Taxes Divorce Settlements Cash Out Pental Properties Al.TI RVATIVi: MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS 1-800-544-2626 1-517-645-0094 ceived preliminary approval the project in five phases. Shagbark will be served by from the commission. Complete plans for all three public sewer, as required by township ordinance The de­ developments are available at velopers also plan to partici­ the township office. In other business last week, pate in the public water sys­ tem the township hopes to the commission decided that bring to that area. The exist­ changes made tn the Country ing home on the property will Turf commercial PUD at the be remodeled in a later con­ corner of M-37 and 84th struction phase for use as a Street were minor amend­ ments and, therefore, would clubhouse. The third hearing Feb. 5 not require a public hearing concerns the final develop­ before commission approval. The changes to the PUD, ment plan for Spring Valley Estates, to be located on the however, were approved by southwest corner of 84th the commission after the fact. Joe Arnold, owner of the Street and M-37. The project eventually will John Deere dealership called include 37 single-family home Country Turf, told the com­ sites, but the first phase will mission he had asked Town­ comprise 19 lots. The devel­ ship Supervisor Tom Garbow opers have obtained the ap­ if he could change the siting provals needed from county of one of the two storage and state agencies and came to buildings on the property be­ the commission meeting to cause of drainage problems. ask for preliminary plat ap­ Garbow gave his approval, proval and a public bearing and Arnold received his build­ date on the site development ing permit for the revised plan plan. on the basis of Garbow’s deci­ The commission granted the sion. preliminary plat approval to Arnold also said that when Spring Valley, contingent on the trusses for the buildings its meeting all township ordi­ came in. they were 60-foot nance regulations. Planner trusses instead of 50-foot Linda Anderson reported trusses, which means the Wednesday that all was in or­ buildings each would be 1,000 der with the Spring Valley square feet larger in area than plan. originally approved. The project, however, also While not happy about be­ lies within the M-37 PUD ing notified of changes after corridor, and therefore, is sub­ they look place, the commis­ ject to public comment before sion decided the alterations to the commission can decide the plan did not significantly whether to give final approval change the overall project, and to the development plan. therefore fell under the cate­ However, it already has re­ gory of ’ minor" amendments CHARTER TOWNSHIP of CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 5,1996 at 7:30 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning an application for an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia so as to rezone the following described lands from the A Agricultural District to the Planned Unit Development District in accordance with the Final Development Plan of the Spring Valley Estates Planned Unit Development: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 20, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, described as beginning at a point on the North line of said Northeast 1/4 which is N86°35’15”E 780.00 feet from the North 1/4 corner of Section 20; thence N86°35’15”E 1133.00 feet along said North line; thence S29°30’00”E 622.04 feet along the centerline of Broadmoor Avenue; thence Southeasterly 108.28 feet along said centerline on a 3906.64 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears S28°42’21”E 108.28 feet; thence S86°35’15”W 282.64 feet; thence S01°10’00”E 266.93 feet; thence S86°35’15”W 489.61 feet; thence S03°27’39”E 400.00 feet; thence S86°32‘21”W 492.29 feet along the South line of the North 1/2 of said Northeast 1/4; thence NOr56’00”W 955.00 feet; thence Northwesterly 160 feet, more or less, to a point which is S03°25’00"E 225.00 feet and N86°35’15”E 125.00 feet from the point of beginning; thence S86C35’15”W 125.00 feet; thence N03°25’00”W 225.00 feet to the place of beginning. Copies of the proposed amending ordinance and the Final Development Plan are on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Charter Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during Township office hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amending ordinance. Dated: January 12, 1996 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA (315) to the FUD. The changes were approved 5-1, with Commissioner John Dieleman voting "no,” and Commissioner Dan Timmer absent. Arnold must submit a revised site plan to the planner as soon as possible. Plans for the Jasonville Farms project also moved forward, as the commission approved site plans for both the condominium area and the apartment area of the devel­ opment. Approvals, however, are contingent on review of the site plans by the township planner and on the township and developer's obtaining an amendment to the court judg­ ment which outlines how the 235-acre property will be developed. The court amendment is needed to allow a change in the parameters of the condo­ minium portion of the project, and also to allow a mandated 84th Street enuance to the development be built in a later phase of construction. Dennis Brinks, director of properties for Riebel Devel­ opment, said if all goes smoothly, the corporation plans to have some Jasonville Farms model units completed by this fall. Free eye exams offered to area low income workers in March Low income workers and their families without health insurance can get free eye ex­ ams through a program called “Vision USA.” As part of a nationwide pro­ gram. Dr. Richard J. Choryan of Caledonia is donating his services to provide com­ prehensive eye exams in his office in March. To qualify for the free eye care, persons must have a job or live in a household where there is one working member; have no health insurance of any kind; have income below an established level based on household size; and have had no eye examination within two years. People can pick up applica­ tion forms at Dr Choryan’s office located 9809 Highway. M-37. Completed forms must be mailed to Vision USA. 243 N. Lindbergh Blvd.. St. Louis. MO. 63141, post­ marked by Jan. 25. Applicants also can be screened for eligibility by phone but only through Jan. 31. The number to call is 1-800-766-4466. Phone lines will be open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. (CST). If you find this line busy, it may be better to send an application by mail. “Unfortunately, many low income working people without health insurance simply cannot afford eye ex­ ams and they don’t qualify for government assistance." Choryan said. “Without preventative care, small vi­ sion problems can escalate to more costly and potentially serious conditions later on in life “ “There’s no doubt in our minds that many people in low income families arc being held down because they can’t see well enough to do their jobs or learn in school,” said Choryan “We want to help by giving these people access to professional eye care.” POP COLLECTION ,from P. 4 painful procedures a little eas­ ier," she said, "not only knowing that a prize is wait­ ing, but also knowing so many community friends like you care.” The treasures in the box largely are furnished through donations from schools and civic groups, Bauer said. The clinic, which treats about 25 young people each day, is technically known as a pediatric hematology/oncology clinic, and pro­ vides a comprehensive pro­ gram to meet the needs of children, teenagers and their families who have been diag­ nosed with cancer or a serious blood disorder. Bauer said. The clinic treats West Michigan and Northern Michigan patients from birth through young adulthood and is staffed by a multidisci­ plinary team of doctors, nurses, social workers, child life specialists and pharma­ cists. "All of us focus on treating children," Bauer said. "But not every cancer clinic is as fortunate as ours, to be in a community as generous as this one." CHARTER TOWNSHIP of CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 5,1996 at 7:30 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning an application for an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia so as to rezone the following described lands from the R-R Rural Residential District to the Planned Unit Development District in accordance with the Final Development Plan of the Shagbark Condominiums Planned Unit Development: The West 330 feet of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4; the East 330 feet of the West 660 feet of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4; and the East 330 feet of the West 990 feet of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4, all in Section 7, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan; and, also, construction ease­ ments over the following-described lands: The East 20.0 feet of the South 20.0 feet of that part of the West 330 feet of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7 lying North of the 76th Street right-of-way; and the West 20.0 feet of the South 20.0 feet of that part of the East 330 feet of the West 660 feet of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7 lying North of the 76th Street right-of-way; all in Town 5 North, Range 10 West, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. Copies of the proposed amending ordinance and the Final Development Plan are on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Charter Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during Township office hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amending ordinance. Dated: January 12, 1996 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA (314) �The Sun and News, Middleville. ML January 16, 1996 Page 13 Trojans win twice in varsity basketball action Defense and domination on the boards gave Middleville a 51*46 win against Coopersville on Friday. "We played fantastic defense, the best of the season,’’ Middleville Coach Kurt Holzhueter said. "For three and a half quarters, we held them down." Middleville also controlled the boards to the tune of 3924. Brian Brewer led the Trojan boardsmen with 15 caroms. Greg Kotrba topped Middleville in scoring with 19 points and Brewer added 11 markers. Jeremy Shriver came up with four steals for Holzhueter s squad. The Trojans played the game without Jason Gearhart, who should be out six weeks with a tom calf muscle. He suffered the injury near the end of last Tuesday’s contest with Hastings. T_J. Schut also suffered an injury in the Coopersville contest. They delayed the game in the third quarter for 15 minutes to examine his neck. Schut, who suffered a serious neck injury last summer, should be fine according to Holzhueter. Middleville hosts Hamilton on Friday. T-K 72, Hastings 54 By the time Hastings blinked, Middleville led 15-0 Tuesday in non-league varsity basketball action. And the Trojans' early surge, along with the their dominance along the frontline, propelled them to an easy 7254 victory at Middleville High. It was a game that Saxon Coach Don Schils probably hopes his team does not forget and uses as motivation in the games to come. "We didn’t start out ready to fight," Schils said. "We had chances to get the points down, we just didn't do it." Frontliners Brewer and Jerry Postma started and guided the 4-4 Trojans in the Barry County battle. The 6-4 Brewer scored six points in the opening eight minutes and finished with eight. Postma. at 6-2, led the Trojans in points with 17 markers, 13 of those coming in the middle two quarters. "Postma gave us fits last year and made some tough shots early," Schils said. Guard Fred J lies spearheaded the Saxons’ offensive effort with 17 markers. Forward Jay Bolthouse tossed in 12 points for 1-6 Hastings, all 12 coming in the second half. Bolthouse suited up as a guard last season, but has responded well to his new position in Hastings' front court. "I thought that this would Continued next page - T/J/f/ff/////////J////JJ//fJ/////. IRES-R-US BRAKE SERVICE Quality and Expertise! 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P-225/75R15 P - 235/75R15 P-265/75R15 LT - 245/75R16 (10PR) LT - 265/75R16 (6PR) SECOND NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that by order of the Village Council of the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, sealed bids will be received until 12 o’clock noon, February 6, 1996 at the office of the Village Clerk for certain real estate located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan and described as follows: Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Sec. 23, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry Co., Michigan, described as Commencing at the South 1/4 comer of said Sec. 23; thence North 89 degrees, 28 minutes, 31 seconds East 1305.78 feet along the South line of said Sec. 23 to the PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; thence North 75 degrees 11 minutes, 54 seconds West 744.66 feet; thence North 08 degrees, 48 minutes, 56 seconds, East 660.00 feet to the center line of Main Street; thence South 80 degrees, 38 minutes, 27 seconds East 623.40 feet along said centerline of Main Street; thence South 00 degrees. 17 minutes, 06 seconds East 740.21 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to the right-of-way of State Road. Also subject to easements, restrictions, and rights-of way of record. ALSO SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT OF 300 FEET OF DEPTH ALONG THE ENTIRE FRONTAGE OF THE PARCEL FOR STORM WATER DETENTION. Containing 10+ acres more or less. For Improved Handling and Longer Tire Wear See Our Alignment I’35.001 Professionals! ’k and up FREE viiidye <3ia WITH ALL NEW TIRES! CASH OR CHARGE *59 *68 *69 *70 *75 *107 *108 Exhaust Service COUPON • Tire Rotations • Flat Repairs • Valve Stem Mountings Each bid must be accompanied by the certified check of the bidder for ten per cent (10%) of the amount of the bid. Bids will be opened publicly at the time bidding is closed at the Village Councilroom and the property will be sold for cash to the high bidder. Checks of unsuccessful bidders will be returned within 48 hours after sale is made. THE VILLAGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS AND TO WAIVE ANY INFORMALITY IN THE BIDDING. Dated: January 5. 1996 Cheryl Hooper *38 ’42 ’44 ’45 ’46 205/75R14 ! 10 Day Quick Lube Special I | January 16th to 27th I No reservation necessary *16" -COUPON____ ___________________ J SNOW TIRES stonck 795-3550 500 Arlington St. (M-37), Middleville PionjE, Wiiu Know Uu Valvoune* OPEN Monday-Thursday 8 to 6; Friday 8 to 5; Saturday 8 to 2; Wednesday Evenings By Appointment Auto Center Services �Poge U/The Sun and News Middlevill. MlJanuary 16. 1996 Long arm of law rewards CMS three-on-three winners by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Move over, Charles, cause you're not the only hoops star who likes "two all-beef patties on a sesame-seed bun..." and you know the rest. Three Caledonia Middle School teams, winners of a school three-on-three tourna­ ment. also seemed to enjoy the fare offered by the Caledonia McDonald's last week. The free lunch at the Golden Arches was the prize offered by Kent County Sheriff's Deputy Denny Schneider to the grade-level winners in the lunch-hour tournament he organized at the school. About 70 kids playing on 21 teams took part in the round-robin event, which fea­ tured coed teams and some teams with staff members fill­ ing in for absent players. "We even had a team of staff that played the eighth­ grade teams," said Schneider. "That was fun. We weren't very successful, but it was fun.” The sixth-grade team that got to satisfy its Big Mac Attack consisted of Joel DeBlaay, Ben Cramer, Russ Kietzman and Curt VanderHeide. Beating out five other seventh-grade teams were Chris Whipple, Matt Schupp and Doug Jousma, while Drew Sinclair. Dave Schadler, Nick Jenema and Lance VanHaitsma earned eighth-grade honors. Helping Schneider coordi­ nate the tournament was CMS aide Jill Sobczak, and they gave credit to staff members Jerry Aquino, Sheila Swartz, Jon Mcerman. Ken Demeuse, Steve Bradley and Ralph Shefferly for joining in the fun. "The kids played in this dur­ ing their lunch hours," em­ phasized Schneider. "I don't want any parent to think the police are getting them out of class to play hoops’" Kent County Deputy Denny Schneider poses with Caledonia McDonald's Manager Theresa Wall (right), Caledonia Middle School staff and members of the winning three-on-three basketball teams that VARSITY HOOPS, from P. 13 be a break through year for Jay," Schils said. "He is an aggressive player and is doing the kind of job that 1 expected." Holzhueter was concerned Tuesday — even after his team jumped out to a comfortable 15-0 advantage. That's been a concern; we jump out to a sizeable lead and let teams back in," I lolzhuetcr said. "As a coach, you're always concerned about every game, but these guys have been ready." And not only did Holzhueter's frontliners do their work, but most of the squad responded during We’re buckling down on buckling up! different times in the contest. Twelve players scored for the Trojans, including Shriver and Kotrba, who each tallied 14. "We kept our intensity up and got contributions from a lot of people," Holzhueter said. Middleville led the game at half 35-22 with Postma scoring seven points in the second quarter. Hastings Kyle Pohja had a few sparkling moments in the second quarter with a solid turnaround hoop and a rebound that he put back in for another score. Still safely in charge, the Trojans outscored the Saxons 20-12 in the third stanza. Postma again stepped to the forefront with six points. "You look at how everything fits together, when he (Postma) hasn’t played well, we haven't played well," Holzhueter said. Bolthouse showed his muscle in the fourth quarter with nine points, but by then the outcome had already been determined. Caledonia K of C announces free throw contest winners Six area youngsters will move on to the district level of competition after winning in their age categories at the local level of a national free throw championship spon­ sored by the Knights of Columbus. Deputy Grand Knight John Conway of the Caledonia Council said that in the Caledonia competition Friday, Jan. 5, at Caledonia Elementary, there were no en­ trants in some age groups, but in another, a shootout was re­ s15 * : 4 Star Video : quired to determine the win­ ner. Jim Poole of Kentwood and Shaun Dill of Caledonia, who were competing in the 12year-old division, each had made 10 of their 15 required shots, so each look five more shots. In the tie-breaker, Poole hit all five to win, Conway said. Earning the chance to com­ pete at the district competition to be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10, at St. John Vianney in Wyoming were: Scot ski team start up season on top Some very surprising, and uplifting, results came out of Caledonia’s first ski meet last IO IlWggggX Thursday at Cannonsburg near Rockford. The Fighting Scots scored a few high-finishes and certainly showed that they have plenty * of potential. Overall, the men placed * seventh out of nine schools * VCR with 219 points and the FREE Estimates * Cleaning women were seventh with 263 Fast Service 4 points. Convenient Hours Rockford won the men's meet with 82 points and East Grand Rapids took the women s race with 45 points. "I'm just blown away by 4114 Maple St. 4695 M-37 > the results," Caledonia Coach Bryce Beckett said. "It shows Delton, Ml. Middleville. Ml. 4 that we have some depth." * 616-623-5777 616-795-2225 * In the men's slalom. Hours: Sunday thru Thursday 11 a m to 9 p.m. 7. Caledonia freshman Matt < Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. < Dodge finished 18th out of 54 M^^^**^**«**********M participants and senior TJ. VCR Repair participated in a lunch-time tournament Schneider sponsored at the school. The deputy provided a free lunch to the champions. Grant ended up in 21st place. The Scots were sixth in the men’s slalom. Dodge was 15th out of 54 entries in the giant slalom, an event that Caledonia finished seventh in. Junior Stephanie Grant was 32nd in the women’s slalom and 19th in the giant slalom. Junior Jenny VanDyk placed 12th and senior Katie Benhem finished 24th in the giant slalom. Beckett gave praise to the help of the parents who made the trip and assisted in helping the event run smoothly. Caledonia's next competition is this Friday and then on Saturday the Scots will travel up to Crystal Mountain in Manistee to compete against Cadillac and Manistee. • Girls' division, age 10 Brook Ruffilo, Alto. • Boys’ division, age 10 Patrick Spitzley, Byron Center. • Boys’ division, age 11 Anthony Reed, Alto. • Boys' division, age 12 Jim Poole, Kentwood. • Boys' division, age 13 Matt Bom, Caledonia. • Boys’ division, age 14 Chad Dill, Caledonia. Each entrant, however, re­ ceived a participation certifi­ cate and a patch commemorat­ ing this year's competition. Winners in each age division also received an official docu­ ment verifying his or her ac­ complishment, Conway said. Leedy chosen top Rotary student Senior Mike Leedy, son of Leslie and Janine Baird and Michael and Teri Leedy of Middleville, was selected as the “Rotary Student of the month” for December at Thornapple Kellogg High School. He was chosen because of his outstanding talent shown in the area of fine arts. Mike has become known to au­ diences for numerous high school theatrical roles. Play­ ing the saxophone, par­ ticipating in TK Honors Choir and taking private piano and vocal lessons round out his in­ tense interest in the arts. Future plans include a pur­ suance of an acting career at Grand Rapids Community Mike Leedy College and then acceptance to a theatrical school in New York JOB OPENINGS! •CALEDONIA • MIDDLEVILLE • DUTTON IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR WORK WE CAN HELP! CALL 891-9270 OR APPLY TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS AT 127 Main St. Caledonia, MI 49316 945-2909 520 East Railroad St., Hastings 795-3369 221 W. Main Street, Middleville SPENCER S TOWINC & RECOVERY Sbarman SELECT TEMPORARY SERVICES, INC. Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml January 16, 1996/Page 15 Wayland invite stepping stone for two area teams Middleville’s Tracy Schondelmayer (9) fires a kill at last Saturday’s Wayland Union Invitational as teammates Katie Weaver (11) and Jennie Doyle (13) look on Caledonia’s Alisha Adrianse (11) returns the ball over the net during pool play versus Delton-Kellogg. The Trojans then faced host Middleville and Caledonia took part in Saturday's Wayland in the semis, but fell Wayland Union Volleyball in that match 15-2 and 15-12. Middleville started slow Invitational and both teams left feeling like they had versus Wayland in Game 1 and could not find a rhythm or accomplished something. Caledonia finished 3-5 in a proper hitting scheme. In Game 2, however, Coach Pool A, but improved its allaround effort towards the end Cindy Middlebush's squad jumped out to a commanding of the tournament. Middleville finished 5-3 in 8-0 lead before the Wildcats Pool B and made the clawed their way back into the tournament's semifinals by contest. Jennie Doyle served three just a matter of points. Forest Hills Northern also aces and five points and Traci had a 5-3 record, but the Campbell blasted four kills Trojans grabbed second place during Middleville’s 8-0 spurt. "We started to make things in the pool on a point system. SPRAY PAINTERS NEEDED happen; we started to run our offense," Middlebush said of the second game start. "Campbell gives us a tremendous amount of leadership and holds this team together.” Middlebush also mentioned the play of Erin VanderSloot when summing up the day's superlatives. VanderSloot helped especially with the team's strong work on defense. "We have had a lot of improvement with our defense," Middlebush said. To get to the semifinals, Middleville beat Allegan 1510, 15-10, split with Forest Hills Northern 2-15, 15-2, split with Hamilton 9-15, 15- • $8.80 hr. with frequent reviews and increases! • Lots of overtime! • Work site near Patterson and 52nd Street. Experienced at either factory/production or auto body spraying paint needed. Must be able to work both 1st and 2nd, up to 12 hour days. Great o p po rt unities!______________________ APPLY 9 11 A.M. or 1-3 P.M. MON. THURS. BRING 2 PIECES OF I.D 507 • 36th St. SE Grand Rapids PEOPLEMAR^ Between Eastern and Division (616) 245-6161 Thank You foi touching a life. 13 and defeated Hastings 1513 and 18-16. Caledonia lost to Catholic Central 15-11,15-12, defeated Delton-Kellogg 15-7, 15-0, lost to East Grand Rapids 156, 15-8 and split with Wayland 16-14 and 4-15. Sarah Berends had 19 kills and Kara Gordon collected 15 spikes for Caledonia. Sarah Steele topped the team with 11 blocks, Berends made 24 digs and setter Alisha Adrianse dished out 52 assists, also for the Trojans. Scot Coach Leo DelCarmen said that his team’s work improved as the day went along. "Especially at the end, they were playing and they were having fun," DelCarmen said. "Early in the day, we were pretty flat, we wanted to show emotion and try to be more up." DelCarmen said that Caledonia's biggest roadblocks are not physical attributes, but rather the mental part of the sport. Middleville plays host to Byron Center today. Caledonia will entertain Sparta on Thursday. AUCTION TERMS: CASH, CHECK, VISA. MASTERCARD OR DISCOVER. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. DEALERS WELCOME Monday, January 22 • 7 PM MIDDLEVILLE, MI V.F.W. 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AUCTIONEERS NOTE: Auctioneers verbal instruction takes precedence over pnnted information INSPECTION is two hours before sale WORLD-WIDE LIQUIDATORS dba TAP Enterprises - 325 N Mur-Len - Olathe. KS 66062 �Poge 16/Th« Sun and News, Middleville, MI Jonuory 16 1996 Caledonia Scots take title at Bridgeport, Saturday Caledonia had 13 wrestlers place in 14 weight classes to win the Bridgeport Invitational last Saturday. The Fighting Scots won the 16-team tournament with 178 1/2 points. Coach Jim Maxim said that the event was run in a way similar to the state championships and felt that his squad executed quite well throughout the day. Champions for Caledonia were Dustin McFarlan at 103 pounds and Aaron Sprague at 140 pounds. McFarlan won a 7-0 decision in his final match, while Sprague's opponent had Trojans win five at dual tourney Middleville's wrestling squad won five times Saturday in hosting a dual tournament. The Trojans beat Central Montcalm 50-19, Vicksburg 53-21, Hudsonville 59-22, Portland 48-19 and I^kcwood 40-25. Winning five matches for Middleville were Dendle Craven (112) and Sean Crofoot (119). Four lime winners included Kyle Brower (103), Jared Otto (125), Terry Trudell (135), Luke Middleton (152), Marty Bender (160), Steve Lehman (189) and Joel Appell (215). Coach Tom Lehman's wrestlers will next take to the mat Thursday with a home match with Godwin. to pull out because of an injury. McFarlan is now 16-1 on the season. Two other Caledonia wrestlers: Chad Mescar, at 171, and Josh Haywood, at 189, finished second. Mescar lost to the No. 1 grappler in his weight class on a decision. Haywood defeat also came on a 6-4 decision. The Scots lost their first dual last Thursday at Wayland Union. Winners for Coach Jim Maxim's team were McFarlan (103), Nick Webster (119), B.J. Tomanek (125), Sprague (140), Michael Draft. Mescar (171), Haywood (189) and Tim Soper (215). "We will learn from this one; we feel that we can do better," Maxim said. Caledonia will host Kenowa Hills on Thursday. BEFORE WEDDING BELLS RING. See us for QUALITY INVITATIONS RECEPTION ITEMS ATTENDANTS GIFTS by Carlson Craft THE REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings 945-9554 Dustin McFarlan, at 103, puts away an opponent on his way to a first place finish at last Saturday’s Bridgeport Invitational. Safety Quiz— Testing your driving IQ... Is it safe to say you know a lot about driving safety? Tak­ ing this little test from the American Automobile Manufacturers Association, and its members. Chrysler, Ford and General Motors, can help you tell: 1. If your car has air bags, you don’t have to wear your safety belt, (a) True (b) False? 2. In cars with passenger side air bags, the best place for a child safety seat is in the front passenger seat, (a) True (b) False? 3. If your car has anti-lock brakes, the best thing to do if its raining and you skid is to (a) pump the brakes (b) keep your foot firmly on the brake, even though the pedal may vibrate (3) only hit the brakes once, then let the anti-lock' brakes take over? 4. At 40 miles an hour the average minimum distance to keep between your car and the one in front of you is (a) two. (b) three, (c) four car lengths? Answers 1 (b) False. Air bags are meant to supplement the pro­ tection provided by safety belts and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions. Safety belts help keep occupants in the car — ejection is the major cause of fatalities in car ac cidents — and reduce the severity of contact with the vehicle's interior and other occupants. 2. (b) False. Both the car owner’s manual and the safety seat manual say it’s always safer to put a child safety seat in the rear, regardless of whether the car has a passenger side air bag. This is absolutely essential with a rearward facing infant seat. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Ad­ ministration. “Research on the effectiveness of child safe­ ty seats has found them to reduce fatal injury in 69 per cent for infants and 47 percent for toddlers.’’ The child should use the safety seat until he or she weighs between 40 and 65 pounds, depending on the type of seat purchased 3. (b) Keep your foot firmly on the brake, event though the pedal may vibrate, and steer the car. This pulsation is nor mal for anti-lock brakes. They can provide shorter controlled stopping distances on slippery roads than most drivers can achieve without them. 4. (c) Four car lengths. The adequate space between you and the car in front should be one car lenth for each ten miles per hour. Allow longer following distances on slick roads or in bad weather. Keep these answers in mind and you’ll be better able to keep yourself and your car on the road to safety. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 5. 1996 at 7:30 p.m.. the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of Broadmoor Motors for an ordi­ nance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia so as to rezone the following described lands from the C-2 General Business District to the Planned Unit Development district in accordance with the Final Development Plan of the Broadmoor Motors Planned Unit Development, consist­ ing in part of the proposed use of a storage building approximately 60 feet by 100 feet, to be constructed at the rear of the existing Broadmoor Motors building at approximately 6890 Broadmoor Avenue, S.E.: AJO* Come see what John Deere has in store JOHN DEERE DRY 1886 Fillmore Equipment, Inc. Located on 2900 N. Broadway. Hastings, Ml (North of town on M-43) Hours: M-W-F 7 to 5; Thurs. 7 to 7; Sat. 7 to 1 Q/1C QCOC Date: Saturday, February 10, 1996 Time: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Place: At the store. Film viewing at 9:00, 10:30, 12:00, 1:30 Part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, commencing 427.0 feet Southeasterly along the centerline of M-37 and 360.45 feet East parallel with the North Section line from the intersection of the North section line and the centerline of said highway; thence southwesterly 311.25 feet to a point on the centerline from the North section line; thence Southeasterly along said centerline 218.0 feet; thence East parallel with the North section line 404.0 feet; thence North perpendicular to the North section lien 345.36 feet to a line bearing East parallel with the North section lien 245.36 feet to the point of beginning, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. 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No other medium gives you more flexibility to adapt and change your advertising daily to re­ flect special sales, inventory and seasonal needs. No Other medium can build customer awareness more quickly or can deliver a more cost-effective message. And because there's strength in numbers, we can even back up these claims. Just call 9459554 and let one of our sales representatives explain our latest advertising and circulation fig­ ures to you. PUT THE POWER OF THE PRESS BEHIND YOUR ADVERTISING WITH •I renuBflir The People Paper On “Victory Sunday." Dec. 24. it was announced by Pastor Bruce Stewart to the First Baptist Church con­ gregation in Middleville that the three-year financial com­ mitment to proceed with building of the new church auditorium and building renovation was met and ex­ ceeded by over $100,000. The congregation of First Baptist last month attended a stewardship banquet, which climaxed a 14-week Stewarship of Life and building campaign. Brochures were given to those in attendance, featuring a copy of the proposed new church auditorium addition and renovation of the existing structure located on M-37. just on the north end of Middleville. Each member of the con­ gregation was challenged to make a new commitment of service and financial support by Dec. 17, which was iden­ tified as commitment Sunday. The existing structure seats approximately 268 persons, while the proposed auditorium will seat 500 comfortably and has a built-in capability for ex­ pansion to 700. It is expected that the final architectural plans will be completed, a contractor selected and con­ struction started by summer of this year. Heat pump infor offered during Ag Day Jan. 20 A free class will be offered on geo-thermal heating at the Central Michigan Family Ag Day event, scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 20, from 10 to 11 a.m. The speaker will be Jerry Shooltz of S and J Electric of Lansing, a heat pump contractor. A geo-thermal heat pump is efficient for heating and cool­ ing because it uses the earth as a source for heat in the winter and a sink to exhaust heat in the summer. trust in government Senator Dick Posthumus When was the last time you heard a pround parent say. “Someday my child will grow up to be president of the United States?" Probably not lately. Twenty years ago. that was something that could be heard all the time. It seems the days when parents used to dream that their son or daughter would become a politician are gone. A lot of this can be attributed to the fact that we are living in a time in which the public has lost faith in their elected of fkials. In fact, studies have shown that nearly two-thirds of Americans today distrust their government. Clearly we need to restore trust, faith and accountability in our political institutions. On Jan. 5. Governor John Engler signet! into law historic legislation that may do this. It will change the way that elec lions have been funded and reported in Michigan, ensuring that candidates for public office are accountable to the people the) wish to represent. Nothing has undermined public confidence in government more than the influence that money can have in the election process. This set of bills. House Bills 5332 and 5410. is a comprehcn sive election finance reform package that will make it easier for voters to see where a candidate's campaign dollars come from, exposing the amount of special interest money that they accept. The first bill of the package. House Bill 5352, eliminates the practice of “reverse checkoffs” b\ mandating that potential contributors must affirmatively indicate their wishes to have political contributions taken from their wages. This ends the current practice in which leaders of an organization, such as a labor union, automatically deduct Political Action Committee (PAC) contribution money from an individual’s paycheck without asking him or her for consent. Under the old system, they could take this money until the individual asked that it not be deducted. Another part of this package, the Campaign Finance Bill (House Bill 5410), will end the complicated paper chase in volved in researching campaign funding by creating and defin ing a “single caucus committee” for each party, and eliminating the multiple caucus committees which used to exist (approximately 12-16 for each party) It also imposes a limit of $20,000 per calendar year which the caucus committee can collect from a single contributor, and clearly prohibit the use of taxpayer dollars to promote a particular election outcome by making such actions a misdemeanor offense In addition, this bill requires that candidates record and report all election day expenses. Under the old system, each caucus committee had a limited dollar amount that it could contribute to a candidate, but there was no limit on the number of committees that could be used When a candidate had reached the limit from one committee, another committee could be formed, easily dodging the rule Through our reforms, this process will be eliminated. By eliminating multiple caucus committees, we are remov­ ing the complicated paper chase, which obscures true dollar amounts spent on campaigns. By simplifying the accounting process, candidates will no longer be able to hide the source of their campaign funding, making them more accountable to the constituents they wish to represent. We hope that by keeping the way a candidate funds his or her campaign easily accessible, we will discourage corruption ami restore the confidence that the public once had in their lenders. Don’t Make ’em because o Excuse we won’t take ’em �Looking for a PRINTER? Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY — We have it ALL! FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH j-ji PRINT SHOP • • • • Full Color • Signs Copying • Laminating Addressing ...and MORE! Complete Binding IF YOU NEED HELP WITH YOUR NEXT PRINTING AND MARKETING PROJECT CALL YOUR COMPLETE PRINTER CALL BILL LOVE OR ROB MITCHELL AT (616) 945-5078 I FAX: (616) 945-5192 �Page 20/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/January 16. 1996 CALEDONIA AREA, 1 BEDROOM, stove and refrigerator. No pcts,S35O plus deposit 891-8457___________ SALES. Million dollar expan­ sion necessitates the need for an additional sales representative in West Michigan. The successful candidate can expect the follow­ ing: *S30,000 - $50,000 or more first year potential *Paid Train­ ing *3 weeks paid vacation *Up to S500.00 per week draw for successful applicants •Customer Financing available * Flexible Schedule • Health Insurance •401K Retirement Program. Sales experience essential. Our sales representatives arc profes­ sionals working from company set and confirmed appointment. For a confidential interview, call Mr. Greenway at 616-530-0481 or 1-800-968-6664 CALEDON!A/BROAD VIEW WANTED: ADULT/OLDER Tuesday, Jan. 23 Country Estates. Large 2 bedroom unit in country. Open contemporary plan with rear deck and garage. $515. No pets. Call John. 538-6337 or TEEN to clean stalls and feed horses. 4-5 hrs. per week. Flexi­ ble schedule. Leave message, 948-2413. Spaghetti with meat sauce, tossed salad, garlic toast, ap­ ple slices. Note: El. Alternate Menu — Mon.. Hot Dog; Tues . Turkey/Bun; Wed.. Salad Bar; fhurs.. Ham and Cheese on Bun; Fri.. Fishwich. Sand wicbes and salads at High School and Middle School. For Sale Automotive Call for Classifieds Phone 795-3345 ...for Sun & News ACTION ADS! Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment BER NJE~ & COMPANY TREE SERVICE: Tree remov­ al & trimming & stump grinding. 795-7823__________________ GYMNASTICS IN MOTION offering pre-school through advanced classes, all ages. Also boys and girls USGF competi­ tion teams. For information call Cathy, 795-7620.___________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income propcrty’Dcbt consolidalion•Tumcd down? problem credit? We can hclp!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation. PROJNSTALLER of almost anything you buy. From coun­ tertops to locks, appliances to plumbing repairs. Handyman. 616-795-7654_______________ TUTOR • I WOULD LIKE TO tutor elementary students. I have 6 1/2 years experience teaching for Grandville Schools in 2nd grade and special cduca lion. Call Patty: (616) 795-8834 KIDS ONLY DAYCARE. License #410041307 has open­ ings for children ages infant to 4 yrs. Large indoor & outdoor play area, many activities, food program. Caledonia school district, located on 92nd Sl 1/2 mile west of Alden Nash. Phone 868-6981__________________ LICENSED DAYCARE Immediately full and part time openings for ages 18 months & older. Near Whitncyvillc & 68lh Street intersection. Call Arlene: (616) 868-0165 VINYL SIDING 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE in Michigan 25% off summer rale through March. Senior discount 30% off. Free estimates. 616-792-6736 YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 Community Notices LOSE WEIGHT/LM PROVE V<H R HEALTH. Achieve the goals you have set for yourself. Have a program designed espe­ cially for you. Call Fitness For You, 4695 N. Middleville Rd., Middleville, 795-4319. ’92 DODGE CARAVAN, SE package, well equipped, V-6, 68,000 miles, well maintained. 510,700. Call 616-795-7394. CHEVY *86, S-10, 4x4, with cap, well maintained and very reliable, S3.500. 79S4124 Farm BUFFALO MEAT Heart­ smart 1-800-825-2800. For Rent 339-1105.__________________ MIDDLEVILLE TOWN HOUSE two bedrooms, two baths, jetted tub, stove, refrigera­ tor, dishwasher, washer & dryer hook-up, central air, cable, no pets, S500/month plus deposit 616-795-7722______________ MIDDLEVILLE 3 bedroom ranch, 2 stall garage, full base­ ment, $600 per month plus deposit. 891-1838.______________ WHITNEY VILLE SELF­ STORAGE. We have larger units available. Call Rod or Sandy at 868-6336 BEAUTIFUL BRASS HEAD* BOARD and Queen size Scaly Poslurpcdic firm mattress set, 1 month old, still in plastic. Cost $750 new, asking $225 or best offer. 1-517-699-4148 529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many jobs available. Easy! No experience necessary. Flexible hours. Call for free information, American Publishers, 1-617-455-1986 (24 hrs.) Save up to 70% On Second Pizza NO COUPONS • NO FREE POP NO FREE DELIVERY Good Only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday and Saturday) Specials not valid with any other offers or Free Delivery r FLORAL DELIVERY AND Experienced Floral Designer positions open. Country Town Floral, 616-891-8646. _______ —coupon— *2.00 OFF FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA midoleville NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL | Take Out Onty • One (1) Par Coupon J Subs • Lasagna Spaghetti • Burritos • Chips & Cheese Try Our ★ FREE 2 Liters of Pepsi ★ ...with any pick up pizza order No coupon needed. No free pop with free delivery Ail of our pizzas include our Special Sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese KING SIZE SEALY POSTURPEDIC mattress set’’Deluxe Model” with frame, 2 weeks old. Cost over SI300, sell for $300. 1-517-676-6414_____________ Help Wanted TWO PIZZAS for ONE SPECIAL PRICE! 15 Minutes Take Out or Eat tn or Fast Free Delivery Within 5 Miles NO FREE POP with SPECIALS • Ask about our Special of the Day • PARK IN REAR FOUND: DECEMBER 26TH, GRAY and while male caL Friendly. 100th and Whitneyville. 616-891-1077 Miscellaneous QUEEN SIZE SIMMONS BEAUTY REST firm mattress set with frame (2 months old). Cost S800 new, sacrifice $200. 1-517-699-2251 Sun.-Thurs. 1:30 to 10:30 p.m. Erl. & Sat. 3:30 to 12:30 O.m. Lost & Found BAHAMA CRUISE 5 days/4 nights. Underbooked! Must sell! S279/couplc. Limited tickets. Call 1-800-935-9999 Ext. 495. Mon-Sat; 8 AM to 9 PM. BEDROOM OUTFIT, 6 PIECES, very beautiful tradi­ tional oak finish. Built very solid. Includes Scaly Posturpcdic queen size mattress set, 3 months old. Cost $1300 new. Must Sell! $300 for all! 1-517-699-2251_____________ Phone 795-7911 SNOWMOBILE TRAILER REPAIR, STEEL AND alumi­ num. Also custom "built trailers. Macomber Welding, 698-0819 For Sale CO! < H. love seat and chair, 1 week old, $275 for all. Kirby sweeper (late model) with attachments, $100. 1-517-699-4148_____________ MIDDLEVILLE’S FINEST NEED A BABYSITTER? CHILDCARE IN my new Gun Lake home. Excellent care, reasonable rates, fun atmo­ sphere. Call 795-7249_______ ALL STEEL WORK BENCHES. Excellent for work or home. Macomber Welding, 698-0819.__________________ BEAUTIFUL MATCHING 117 West Main, Middleville Jobs Wanted FULL-TIME DRIVERS SALES. We arc looking for a highly motivated, team onented, individual to join our crew! Duties include organizing daily route, delivering product to and servicing our customers, work­ ing together as a unit in a safe manner. Applicant must have a strict adherence to all DOT regulations and have a CDL license or be able to get one. Some job benefits include health insurance, 401K savings plan, profit sharing, paid holidays, vacations and more. We will hold interv lews all day Thursday January 18th. Please call 1-800-982-0252 or stop by at ForcUgas, 1480 W. Green SL, Hastings, ML______________ NEED HELP W ITH THOSE HOLIDAY bills? Sell or buy Avon. Call Kathv. 868-7423 School Lunch Menus Wednesday. Jan. 17 National Ads S40,000/YR. INCOME POTENTIAL. Home typists/ PC users. Toll free 1-800-898-9778, ExL T-5220 for listings.________________ Taco salad, french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Caledonia Community High/Middle Schools Lunch Menu Macaroni and cheese, peas, whole wheat bread, peaches. Thursday. Jan. 18 Comstack — chili on tonilia pieces with lettuce and cheese, bread stick, pears. Friday. Jan. 19 Pizza, cobbler. carrots, blueberry Wednesday . Jan. 17 Italian dunkers (bread stick w/meat sauce), french fries or com. fruit choice, milk Thursday. Jan. 18 ChK'ken nuggets, mashed potatoes w/gravy. roll, fruit choice, milk. Monday. Jan. 22 No Lunch. Friday. Jan. 19 1/2 day. End of semester. Monday. Jan. 22 Hamburger w/bun. french fries or com. fruit choice, pudding, milk Tuesday. Jan. 23 Pizza, french choice, milk. fries, fruit Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday . Jan. 17 juice, Pancakes/syrup. milk. Thursday . Jan. 18 Oatmeal, cinnamon toast, raisins, milk. Friday. Jan. 19 English muffin with cheese, juice, milk. Monday. Jan. 22 Cook’s choice, juice, milk. Let us make your wedding day one that you will treasure forever We feature a complete line of elegant Carlson Craft Invitations and accessories — including Thank You’s, Reception Items, Gifts and much more. Stop in todayll Tuesday , Jan. 23 Cereal, donut, juice, milk. Caledonia C ommunity High/Middle Schools Meal Deal Menu MUST SELL ALL REMAINING 1995 inventory of arch steel bldgs. Straight sides. Free storage til spring. Easy financ­ ing. Sizes 25x24, 35x42,40x72. Serious inquiries. 1-800-222-6335 Tuesday. Jan. 23 Thornapple Kellogg Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 17 Mexican milk. Bar. Vita Pup, Thursday. Jan. 18 Soup and sandwiches, french fries. Vita Pup. milk The Reminder Friday, Jan. 19 1952 N. Broadway Hastings 1/2 day. Monday, Jan. 22 Rotisserie, chicken nuggets, french fries, Vita Pup, milk. 945-9554 CONSTRUCTION/ GENERAL LABORER- To S12/HR + Benefits! Training Provided! Start Now! 517-886-5445 T.D.C. fee. HI-LO/ YARD WORKER- to S10.57/hr + benefits. Major Co! Will train! Hi-lo experience helpful. Start now! 616-886-5445 T.D.C. Fee HOSPITAL MAINTENANCE/ CUSTODIAN: To $14/hr. plus benefits! Entry/Skillcd level! Start now! 616-949-2424. Job Line Fee. 891-9287 ; UNBELIEVABLE SPECIAL > BUY ONE PIZZA AT REGULAR ; PRICE, CET SECOND ONE FOR 1/2 PRICE JOB COACH/COUNSELORTo $35,000/yr ♦ Benefit pkg, Non-Dcgrccd, Entry Level! Good Communication Skills! Start Now! 517-886-5445 T.D.C. fee_________________ Buy One Sub at Regular Price Get the 2nd Sub PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR/ PROCESS SERVER: To $1750/hr./non-ccrtificd. Entry/ Skilled level! Hiring now! 616-949-2424. Job Line Fee. Only NO COUPON NEEDED WAREHQLSE/STOCKERS: To $9^0/hr. start. Great bene­ fits! Major Co.! Will train, start now. 616-949-2424. Job Line Fee. Pets GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS, AKC registered, dew claw, shots, must sell. 795-8764 [ l| - COUPON 2 SPAGHETTI DINNERS Kncweaa 0 VI fit 1 Includes Garlic Bread ^$$9? expires $ / O h I 2-15-96 ' I Hot valid in exjunction '/ witn any other coupon, only *14.99... for EXPIRES 2 1596 I - COUPON -S/ I I . *alld . 7 wUh conjunction | . *^^don,a I PICK UP ONLY- READY IN 15 MINUTES WeU»(X»O«n MtM » WHAT OU» CUSTOMS »ay about EA»O I PIZZA a 2 GIANT LASAGNA/ or 2 GIANT WET 1 | jlBURBITOorCOMBO! 2 , ,[ I 11 0 I \ Faro'. Pizu • Caledonia i \ F*ro 3 Ph 891 9287 I O_ 0 X z *11.99. | Of 2 LARGE 14" PIZZAS I 1 SNACK FOOD ROUTE DRIVER to $38,000/yr. bene­ fits (major Chip Co!) Daily Route! Needed Now! 517-886-5445 T.D.C fee. TELEPHONE INSTALLER: To $15/hr. plus benefits! Major Co.! Entry/Skillcd level! Needed now! 616-949-2424. Job Line Fee.______________ $199 I joead Sauces and 100% Red Cheese HOUK Mgr* Sm llw J JO pm to KJ JO pm. M iSd 3 JO pm to 12 am 9790 Cherry Valley, M-37, Caledonia 1 I £ � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/706/SunandNews_1996-01-23.pdf b7566feed83bc07ce0c44e0645943e3b PDF Text Text 1 K< stings Public Library 121 Church Hastings, Hl. Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 4/Jonuary 23. 1996 Middleville, Michigan 49333 125th Year Citizens’group attempts to answer bond issue questions by Mandy Habd Staff Writer A citizens' committee is trying to answer residents' questions about the Thomapple Kellogg School District’s bond issue in June The school board has been trying to put together a pro­ posal for perhaps building a new facility and making addi­ tions and renovations to ex­ isting structures in order to deal with overcrowding problems Committee Co-chair Mike Schipper said this is probably the most important issue residents will have to deal with because it affects everyone in the community He said that two years ago the school board developed a community facility review group, which came up with lists of things that needed im­ provement. Some of this in­ formation is being used by Tom Mathison and other employees of Tower Pinkster and Titus, architects, to outline options, areas that need improvement and what it would cost to improve them. Schipper said as co-chair with Doug Ybema. he receives many calls from residents. He came up with a list of some of the most com­ mon questions asked and answers for them. The most general question. This is probably the most important issue residents will have to deal with because it affects everyone in the community. — Co-chair Mike Schipper he said, is "Why do we need to expand our schools ? ’' Schipper said because of population growth in the com­ munity over the last five to 10 years, all existing schools now are at or near capacity. "We are gaining 50 to 100 students each year, and with the expansion of M-37 we are likely to begin to grow even faster." he said. Improvements to help drainage problem at Campau Lake Caledonia Twp. OKs use of CDBG funds for roads by Barbara Gall Staff Writer If the project is approved by the county, Caledonia Town­ ship's allocated community development block grant funds will be used to help alleviate a long-time drainage problem on the west side of Campau Lake. In the so-called Keiser Drain area, residents on Acorn, Beaver and Huston streets have suffered with water runoff on to their properties for years. Paving these roads will help direct the water away from their homes and yards, project not be approved, and a said Township Supervisor new roof for the Barber School is the third choice. Tom Garbow. The board also listened to The total project is esti­ mated to cost $61,000, but the fears and anger of several the Kent County Road residents living along the Commission has agreed to Coldwater River, who com­ pay half of that cost. Garbow plained about "floaters." who said. If the township also uses hunt deer by shooting at them its $10,000 in block gram from boats and canoes, even money for this project, that though the animals may be on leaves the township's share at private and even posted prop­ $20,500. a substantial sav­ erty. ings. They expressed fears that The board chose improve­ tliey and their neighbors could ments at the library as its sec­ easily be shot, and one resi­ ond choice, should the paving dent said she was afraid to work in her kitchen or take a walk. Residents agreed that neither the sheriffs department nor the Department of Natural Resources had shown much concern about the problem. Bonnie Keller said that hunters ignore the "no hunt­ ing" signs and trespass on her land not only during hunting season, but year round. She said that hunters from boats will even gel out of their boats and go after a deer. She is concerned for the safety of See CDBG Funds, P. 2 Another question asked is "What building options has the school board looked at7" The school board originally was presented with three op­ tions. he said. The first is to expand all ex­ isting schools, with an ap­ proximate cost of $15 million. The second is to expand the high school and each of the three elementaries and build a new middle school. Cost would be from $25 million to $27 million. The third option would be to expand the elementary schools, move the middle school students into the ex­ isting high school and build a new high school. The estimated cost for this option is $30 million to $35 million. "What option has the school board chosen ?'' The school board has eliminated option three, and is asking for community input to decide between options one and two. Schipper said. Schipper said the question that seems to be the most con­ troversial is, "B'Tiv was op­ tion three (to build a new high school) eliminated from consideration ?' ’ Schipper said option three will not be considered further for two main reasons: One is, in order to borrow from the school bond loan fund, the district is limited to asking for no more than $25 million. Though Mathison has been able to find ways to cut construction costs to pay for the option, daily operational costs would be much too expensive. Second, this option would call for middle school students to be housed in a building that was originally built for high school students and has many facilities that middle school students do not use. such as sw imming pools, among other things. Putting middle school students in this type of an en­ vironment would waste opera tional costs on facilities that are not even used So. tn a sense, the district would be paying to operate too high schools. Schipper said studies have shown that middle school students learn differently than high school students and re­ quire a different type of en­ vironment to achieve academic success. Team teaching is a current popular method for middle school-aged students, but this cannot be accomplished in a high school structured atmosphere "HTiv not just build a new elementary school anil keep the existing middle school ? ’ ‘ First, Schipper said, all schools need some expansion and improvements. Second, the current middle school, which was the old high school, is in poor condition, is expensive to operate, and has become an unsafe atmosphere for middle school and McFall elementary students. There are about 1,000 students on a very' small piece See Bond questions, P. 3 Faculty responds to community-education analysis CHS teachers explain curriculum changes in forum by Barbara Gall Participants in the first FACTS meetings record the results of their small group discussions. From these, recommendations were put together for the school board regarding the future of the district The latest FACTS meetings resulted in a January 15 progress report from the CHS faculty {File photo) Staff Writer About 75 residents, students and educators turned out for a Jan. 15 forum explaining how the Caledonia High School staff has responded to com­ munity concerns about the curriculum. The forum fulfilled one of the recommendations made in the latest round of community/education discussions that began in 1990 as the FACTS Committee (Finding Answers for Caledonia's Tomorrows). That recommendation was for the staff to report to the community on progress to­ ward meeting the goals of on­ going FACTS analyses and recommendations CHS teacher Barb Daniels introduced last week's forum, first explaining the back­ ground of the FACTS community/education partnership. The original group, which met in a series of community forums in 1990-91, drafted 16 recommendations for the School Board on the future di­ rection of the school district. Some of these included: • The building of a new middle school. • Developing a joint venture between the Caledonia Schools and Grand Rapids Community College. • Developing a district tech­ nology plan. • Incorporating such con­ cepts as teacher teaming, non­ graded structures, interdisci­ plinary learning and "innova­ tion at all levels." • Supporting staff develop­ ment. • Supporting community use of school facilities during non-school hours. • Purchasing property for future school sites. • Continuing to study class size, length of school day, business/education partner­ ships, year-round schools and expanded concurrent enroll­ ment opportunities. Other recommendations were that a process be devel- See Curriculum, P. 2 In This Issue... • Middleville considers Master Plan changes • Local businesses provide work sites for special program at CHS • Former ambassador talks up community service to Rotary • Caledonia School Board finalizes testing out* policy . �Poge 2 The Sun ond News. Middleville Mt'Jonuory 23 1996 CURRICULUM CHANGES, continued from frontpage opeq IQ continue involving th^ community with future planning and to update the FACTS'pT3n rn the 1994-95 school year. When "FACTS Is Back ac­ cordingly convened in May 1994, the 152 participants found that most of the origi­ nal 16 recommendations either were carried out or were ongo­ ing. The 1994 group coupled its review of progress with the state's selection of CHS to participate in the Michigan Model Schools Project, headed by Willard Daggett's International Center for Leadership in Education. The FACTS is Back participants, under the direction of consul­ tant Helen Branigan, compiled data and information about what skills and knowledge high school graduates should have and also what adult roles the community expected the graduates to Fill. Volunteers then compiled and categorized the data, and met to determine where they thought these skills and this knowledge should be taught and the level of application students should be able to achieve. The high school staff, along with some community mem­ bers, then went through the same analysis during its 1994 The goal of the school this past year, therefore, has been to close the ‘gap,’ so that what students were learning better met the expectations and perceptions of the community. summer workshop, analyzing where the identified skills/knowledge were being taught throughout the curricu­ lum and at what level of ap­ plication. Comparing the community perceptions to the staffs and finding where they did not agree was described as a "dis­ crepancy analysis." The goal of the school this past year, therefore, has been to close the "gap," so that what students were learning better met the expectations and perceptions of the com­ munity. In completing its work in 1994, the FACTS group set seven goals for closing the gap: • To inform the community of its progress on Jan. 15. 1996 • To better inform the IIISI IHI I ISSK S f <i/r \(udl( Hair Cuts Perms Highlights *8.50 *29.50 *19.00 (Long hair slightly more lor perms A highlights) 891-0312 • 9964 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia Open Mon. - Thurs. 9-8; Fri. 9-6; Sat. 9-3 MILLER MEANS... Hastings Office 149 West State Street (616) 945-5182 Jean .Chase, CRS. GRi.............................. 367-4451 Dianne Feldpausch. 948-9913 Audrey Burdick. 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As of fall 1995, Daniels said, there were still areas of discrepancy, and so the staff has been working to add more skills, more application of skills and more rigor to their current course requirements. The panel outlined some of these changes in each disci­ pline: • Math — Statistics, graph models and linear program­ ming emphasized, skills re­ quested by companies. • STAR 9 (Integrated ...S OLD! Middleville Office 317 Arlington, M-37 (616) 795-3305 Kay Stolsonburg. ASSOC broker, gri. .. .795-7272 Karen Brown............. 795-9331 Cathy Williamson CRS GRi............................. 795-9090 Debbie Erway........... 623-8357 Gene Poll ASSOC BROKER. GRI.. .795-9521 □. MLS Mike Humphrevs, Broker. CRS, GRI 1 TWS BWLDmC LOT OUTSOE OF TOWN has been perked and is offered with easy land contract terms There is already a 2 cor garage on the property Call Kay Stolson$19 900 4 NEW USTNG Bu.khng sues overlooking 2. DUPLEX. 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Science 9) — Teacher-directed lessons added along with for­ mal labs, papers and quizes for each project. • English — Freshman level combines communica­ tion skills and computer ap­ plications; job shadowing ac­ tivity followed up with re­ search papers and speeches to help students with career skills and searches. • Business — Addition of units on personal banking and budgeting; teaching the Almena touch typing method in keyboarding. • Applied technology — Students now make products using a systems approach; students taught how to use to­ day’s new materials; computer aided design taught at earlier level; assign architectural drafting students to build en­ ergy-efficient home. • Agricultural science — Students leam how to use the commodities market using simulated portfolios; FFA learns practical record-keeping for home and school; horticul­ ture class working with Michigan State, which could lead to testing out of MSU class. • Physical education — now more science-based; students do experiments requiring use of science, math, sports psy­ chology; first aid and CPR training added. • Special education — team­ ing with other high school staff; special ed students must do senior exhibitions; help given to students through in­ dividual transition plans. • Music — More indepen­ dent study; composing and learning music theory with computer software; improved ensemble work; students help with band budget. • Career training — Use of actual publications, such as newspapers; evaluating how personal interests relate to ca­ reers; using real-world topics for speeches, business writ­ ing, resumes. • Social studies — New unit on economics; incorpora­ tion of studies in case law. contract law and real estate. • Science and Integrated Science 10 — Use of realworld problems; evaluations more clearly defined. • Spanish — A fourth level added; students work in bi-lingual program at Grand Rapids elementary school. • Advanced sciences — Incorporating communication skills, research and presenta­ tions; research current science issues using the Internet. • Senior English — Added speech component to help prepare students for exhibi­ tions; use of Internet in writ­ ing research papers; more writing work. After their brief presenta­ tions, the teachers answered questions from the audience. They said in their responses that they use individual homework along with tests and quizes to ensure each stu­ dents is learning. In their responses they said each of the CHS exit out­ comes is based in academics, that "restructured" education is well worth the extra time and work it requires, that they be­ lieve students qow are more articulate and aware of the world around them because of the changes in the program, that a district-wide technology plan is being planned by a parentAeacher committee and that the district is working on belter transition between edu­ cational levels. Science teacher Loralynn Clark said she believes CHS students will do well in col­ lege. and that having two stu­ dents earn perfect scores in the science portion of the ACT test makes her believe that "our students are learning.” In discussing what has been learned through all the FACTS work. Daniels said that the curriculum will con­ tinue to be reviewed and im­ proved. as will student as­ sessment 'Looking at curriculum is never ending. said Daniels "We re going to continue to look at ways to educate stu­ dents the best way (we) can "I was pleased with the re­ sults and the information we gathered." said Daniels alter the forum. "I feel the staff showed a real commitment to a quality eduation for all students as they shared what they had done in response to the results of the discrepancy analysis. CDBG FUNDS, continued from front pageher horses, saying that hunters have shot right past them. "The DNR does not re­ spond," she said. Vicki Grant said that a hunter gutted a deer in her yard one night, and she stressed that she lives in a residential area. She also said that hunters even shot toward neighborhood children waiting for the school bus. Garbow said that while hunting laws are not within the jurisdiction of the town­ ship, he would talk to the deputies who patrol the town­ ship and to the DNR. He said that especially during the next hunting season, he would ask deputies to patrol residential areas of the township near the river. Trustee Gordon Jousma said the township and the residents should keep pestering the DNR until "they just gel sick of the calls." He said the DNR has sent officers to other areas to try to catch "floaters" in ac­ tion. Trustee Jim Williams also suggested the homeowners get a video camera and try to get the license number of the wa­ ter craft. Keller asked Garbow if he would find out just what a homeowner can do when someone trespasses on posted private property. Garbow said he will get back to the resklents after he has contacted the police and the DNR. In other business, the board reappointed Fire Commission members Ed Fischer. Jim Sieketee, Glen Klaver and Gordon Jousma to one-year terms. The board also approved al­ lowing Michigan State Police officers patrolling M-37 to use the Caledonia Fire Department office to write up reports and other paperwork while they are working in the area. Fire Chief Butch Welton has OK'd letting the officers use the office, and having it available will save the officers having to drive back and forth to the Rockford post. Garbow said. Use of the office also would allow them to meet with citi­ zens who have concerns, and the board agreed that having Slate Police "presence" in the area was very desirable. Books available at library bag sale The Caledonia Public Library book sale area is overflowing with hardcover and paperback books in the Jan. 31 bag sale. Due to a very cold and snowy sale day in December, few books were sold. On Wednesday. Jan. 31, an evening bag sale offers readers a chance to get books at reasonable prices from 6 to 7:30 p.m. During the sale. readers can fill grocery bags of books for $2 a bag Owners of the canvas bags with Deuce, the library cat, on the front can fill their bag for $1. Any $6 canvas bag purchased that evening can be filled for free For more information about the sale, call the library at 891-1502 The library is located at 240 Emmons St. in Caledonia. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml January 23. 1996 Poge 3 Middleville considers changes in master plan by Mandv Habel Staff Writer The Village of Mid­ dleville is considering making changes to its master plan that would handle potential growth and regulate where and how much. Village Planner Jason Cherry told the Planning Commission last week that the current master plan should not be scrapped entirely because it can benefit the older part of town. However, he said it could use changes, and he asked for the Planning Com­ mission’s opinions. He said it has been deter­ mined that a new lift station will be needed, but the ques­ tion at the moment is whether it should be placed at the in­ dustrial park or on the river. This decision will have to be made soon Possible expansion of the sewer system is something that may need to be discussed if officials choose to en­ courage and control growth of (he village, he added In reality, he said, the cur­ rent sewer system can accom­ modate 5.(MX) people. Certain amounts of growth may re­ quire the system to be doubled to handle 10.(XX) people, which would cost $1 million. The current sewer system can accommodate 5,000 people. Certain amounts of growth may require the system to be doubled to handle 10,000 people, which would cost $1 million, increasing each individual’s sewer rate by $9 more per month. _ jason Cherry increasing each individual's sewer rate by $9 more per month “This is using tax money to subsidize growth.*' he said. The question, he said, is “How much do we want Mid­ dleville to grow ?” If people subsidize growth, they sometimes end up paying for someone else's benefit, he said Developers now are paying for their own sewer hookups, which means they need to have plenty of money Cherry said it is possible to control how much Middleville grows. There can be limita tions made on costs. “That is the community's choice.“ he said. The biggest problem with the existing master plan, he BOND QUESTIONS, of land and car and bus traffic has become a problem. "Already this year two kids have been hit by cars," Schippcr added. “Where would a new mid­ dle school be built?” A couple of years ago, the school board purchased 80 acres immediately to the west of the high school and Page Elementary buildings. The middle school would be built there, he said. “I heard that part of the projected expansion included $2 million for a new swimm­ ing pool. Is that true? Is that decision written in stone?” Schipper said expansion of the existing pool is included in both option one and option two. but it is not written in stone. The purpose of getting the community together is to find out what the residents want. A community survey will be sent to residents in February to give the district a better idea of what people are thinking. Schipper said the school board wants the community to decide which option it wants. He added that people are welcome to make suggestions about what they feel should be expanded and how much of it to expand "This way the community knows it has been asked and can be happy with the HAIR, NAILS A SKIN STUDIO Serving Men, Women from front results." he said * If we passed the bond vote in June, how quickly could the construction be completed ? “ Both option one and two would take three years, he said. It would take at least one year for the architects to com­ plete drawings of the sites and get bids. "They have not started yet because they want to wait un­ til the community decides what it wants to do." he said. “How much will this cost me?" Shipper said school taxes will actually decrease in the long run. Residents now are paying 2. 75 mills for technology improvements, which was passed last June. That millage will expire at the end of the 1996-97 academic year. Construction costs, he said, will require 2.1 mills. So after the 2.75 improvement mills are dropped, taxes actually decrease by . 65 mill. He said the rate they are asking for is so low because it can be paid off over 29 years. Each mill taxpayers are pay­ ing $60 per year equals 30 or 40 cents per day. “The increase will be equal to only pennies a day.'' he said. ' 7 dtm t see any reasons to turn this (the bond in­ crease) down ’ Even citizens in the com­ Contempo Salon children at reasonable prices. TAN IN OUR 41 BULB BEDS — Powerful Turbo Cooling Fans — 891-1093 "rag" Located tn Chery valley PUa. M-37 tn Cdeocm just now of iQOr Ave • WALK INS WELCOME • Monday Thursday 8 am 9 pm Fnoay 9 am 5 pm Sa-.-ma, 9 am-3 pm said, is that it does not look at properties within their ex­ isting political boundaries. Planning Commission Chairman Eldon Newmeyer said the master plan should be used as a guide to refer to when someone approaches the village about building something on their property The plan helps establish and guide the ordinances. Cherry said one problem is that nobody is able to deter­ mine how far outside the village they could expand. The new mobile home park and Dave Dykstra and Ron Runnings subdivisions take up half of the extra land that could be expanded Another situation is the lift station for Dykstra’s proper­ ty. he added munity whose only concerns are of a possible tax increase of $120 per year, he said, would be better off if the bond issue passed because property values would go up. He said he knows of some people from Grand Rapids who would be interested in moving to Middleville because the area is quieter and land prices are reasonable. They don’t want to have their children compete in af­ fluent areas and have to con­ stantly try to keep up with others, he added. One of the first questions people interested in moving to the area have, he said, is “How is the quality of the school system?” This, he said, is one of the many reasons it is important to improve the quality of the schools. Schipper said he would like to encourage people to visit the schools and speak to some of the teachers and ad­ ministrators to get a better idea about how things operate. Some members of the com­ munity who have lived there for a long time, he said, do not realize how much it has grown. He added that he thinks the 2 percent a year growth projections may even be a Ude low . Because of student popula­ tion growth, the school will have to purchase portable classrooms next year, an ex­ pense that can be cut in the future by building and expanding Schipper also encourages people to come out and vote in the bond election in June and said he will do his best to send letters and make calls to reach and educate as many people as possible on this issue. He added that he hopes peo­ ple will look at the big picture and not decide to vote against the whole issue because cer­ tain specific dungs are decid­ ed against. “We will try to make sure whatever the community wants gets passed. ’ ’ he said. Nobody can keep Mid­ dleville from growing, but costs will get bigger with the school overcrowding situation and possible sewer expansions. He added that as land develops around people, their taxes go up as well. Another question is where people want growth to occur, if at all. he said. The downtown area seems to have stayed the same throughout recent years, but M-37 has grown. “The question is. do people want M-37 to be dow ntown?" he asked. Newmeyer said he thinks people in Middleville would like the downtown area to have a rural flavor. Niki Miller said commericial development may cause people to move into the area and that it may be expen­ sive to keep the village rural. Newmeyer said Middleville has its own unique ability and that there are as many people employed in the village as their are residents in the village. "People say that Mid­ dleville is a bedroom com­ munity. but I don’t think that is so." he said. He asked how to maintain that rural flavor without stop­ ping growth and suggested that not adding tax dollars to subsidize it is a possibility. Cherry said there are 650 dwelling units in the village. Residents seem to be in­ terested in more multiple­ family housing, but how much should there be and where should it go? Dan Parker said he likes the rural flavor of Middleville, but also thinks there are places apartments can be built that can be open to people of all ages. He added that he has notic­ ed that people on the west side of the river have no water pressure but the village has been talking about placing a new booster pump on the east side. Cherry said the booster pump would give the pressure to get water uphill. The pro­ blem with the system is that there is an eight-inch water line going under the river. The water on the east side flows into the same system as the water on the west. Parker said one way to con­ trol the growth is to make sure each house built has a goodsized piece of property on it. Also, there should not be such a demand for commercial development because most people who live in the area moved there to get away from that. Miller said that many of the restaurants and other businesses around employ school kids, making it beneficial to have some around. Cherry said that if some people want to develop and have the money to hook up their own sewer system, they will do it. He added that the decision will come down to growth versus development. Would the community be willing to subsidize sewer lines for addi­ tions. such as strip centers? He said the community should be aware of the cost of its choices and realize that the village has limited resources Jim French suggested that the village put in some plans with a cost in mind. "I see the village growing at a steady, slow pace." he said. Cherry said the village already has used up half of its sewer system capacity with the addition of the moblie home unit, new apartment units and single-family homes. According to census records. Cherry said, the population of Middleville decreased by 3.6 percent, or 68 people, between the 1970s and ’80s. However, during this time the area around Mid­ dleville grew by 40 percent. In 1988. there was a 5 per­ cent increase in population. As of the 1990 census, the population was 1.9 ’6. but ad­ ding residents of the moblie home park bring it up to an estimated 2.000. Cherry said. He said that projected growth rates for the future are based on this history Cherry said he will add some ideas to the master plan and look into the possibility of controlled growth The Village Council is con­ sidering inviting the com munity to a strategic planning session, but prefers to wait until after the village elections in March. 25% Off EVERYTHING - IN THE - Nid s Closed (Must make room for spring clothes & prom dresses.) Good thru Sat., Jan. 27, 1996 Open Mon.-Fri. 9-7; Sal. 9-5:30 Rainbow ’s End Yarn, Craft and Variety Kid S Closet (Coruignmcnl Shop) GWoou VUb*. Cmtit • («|6| M|.|IM ♦MJ Chny vain Aw. IM-J7) • C«Wmu. Ml nil* 0 WTO LOANS Reasonable Rates Fast Service Ktate I 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA II 3205 68th ST. S.E. I 303 ARLINGTON DUTTON I I, MIDDLEVILLE j tie1™ 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 C >.ALEDONIAMon. I n. and till Noon'“Sat t"1 FDIC Premier Club Coming Events "Showtime at Myrtle Beach. South Carolina" from April 21-26. We only have 4 seats left on our Royal Class Motorcoach (extra wide luxurious leather seats). Call Jan at 891-7131 to sign up for any of our events. Tuesday. January 23 - 10 AM - Bowling A lunch at the Middle ViHa lanes. Tuesday. January 30 - 9 AM - Movie "Ground Hog Day” in the Chib Room. Interested in joining the Premier Club*’ Stop at one of our branches in Caledonia. Dutton or Middleville for more information ® �Page 4/Tho Sun and News, Middleville. Ml January 23. 19% ^fe4^^Nei5hbors with...NORMA Hi, everyone. I am feeling much better even though 1 still take an extra nap to help get rid of the flu bug. Thank heavens the tiredness is going also. Both Houston and I are missing our early morning walk Cay thoughtfully plow ed a wide path all around the hay field. We haven't made it all around the new path yet. but kept making it a little fur­ ther each time before it got icy. I am getting closer to having the complete copy of the history of Parmalee Church. Now I am working on the master copy, getting the cor­ VELDERMAN rect notebook to put it. Ward Freeman came over and told me a lot of things he knew about our Parmalee Church, all the ministers, and about lay people who did the preaching in the early days What a memory that man has' I want to get him to talk into a tape recorder so all of his memories of the area will not be lost. He said that he didn't mind being taped because he knows how important it is to save all these memories We even had a wonderful time talking about our World War II experiences I never got overseas because Johnny was in the service and out of the country No two members in the services m a marriage could be out of the U.S. at the same time. I stayed in the U.S. and took my basic in the Bronx in New York at Hunter College. After that I went to Atlanta for my link trainer training. Then I was stationed in Corpus Christi. Texas. Johnny had been gone for three and one half years, star ting with the invasion of Africa and went on up into Germany. Boy. was it ever good to see him after he had been gone for so long W hen Johnny came home 1 was discharged. Ward Freeman had a more interesting time with his service. Maureen Robinson said that she and John are attending a growers’ conference this week in Grand Rapids. Lois McWhmney sais she had the intestinal flu. but is on the mend Chet Guekes. Glen Schon dalmayer and Burd Morgan went out to Denver to attend a stock show 1 was shocked to hear that Doritha Coming died Can any of you folks tell me if she was sick long*1 She helped me so much w ith my school stuff and was generous in sharing with me. Jean Gallup mentioned that Doritha died in her sleep and no one could wish for a more peaceful death. Her knowledge and work of our area was priceless and I’m glad that someone else is tak­ ing care of her history stuff. Lib Palmer said that her daughter. Bernice Wood from Lexington. Ky.. came to visit her for three days (sometime after New Year’s). I caught Lib when she was busy clean­ ing What a gal. I hope that I can be as lively as she is when I am her age. Edith Miller said that she didn't have any news, but was knitting an afghan. in strips. I never had the patience to learn knitting because I couldn't sit still that long. My sister. Lyda. has a son who once lov­ ed purple and asked her to make an afghan in bright pur­ ple and Nack Lyda said that she had to make it in strips and work on it for a little while and then stop. The color com­ bination made her sea sick. I can remember when one of my kids wanted his bedroom painted a brillant red. I tried to argue with him. so I painted just the ceiling and told him 1 would have to do the rest later. He slept with it for only two nights and then asked it I would use a different color. So we redid it. Last week. Jerry Spencer and daughter Carol Stayton went to visit a friend. Bobby Spooner, at Canadian Lakes. Florence Fiala and Fran Maichele attended a lecture at Calvin College. They had a very good time Pat Moeller said she is working on training a German shepherd It keeps her oc­ cupied and frustrated as well, but she is enjoying the challenge Husband Ed is en­ joying driving the bus for han­ dicapped children. He starts early in the morning, going to Grand Rapids Our local library sure does a super job in getting taped books. Sometimes when I get so frustrated at not being able to see and do what I would love to do and I want to throw things. Luella Murphy and all See Neighbors, Page 13 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord Sunday Schoql 9:30 am Morning Worship 10:45 am Evening Praise 6 00 pm WEDNESDAY Family Night 6 30 pm 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 mile* eaat of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service......... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs............................................... 6:45p.m. WELCOME TO Gaines United Brethren Church Kdinuzoo Avenue al 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan a Telephone 698 8252 "Sat an example In speech in Me, in love, in (arth and in purity" 1 Timothy 4:12 Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor Sunday School.................................. 9:30am Sun. Morning Worship 10:30 am Evening Service................................ 6:00pm Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue ____________________ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children's Church will be provided during both services. Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CALEDONIA Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)................. 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages..............................9:45 a m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service................................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday...............................7:00 p.m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED A church with a caring heart for our community and the world. 708 West Main Street Sunday Worship.... 9:30 A.M. & 6:00 P.M. Sunday School...................... 10:45-11:50 A.M. Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Mike Alles, Youth Leader Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass.............................. 5:00 p m. Sunday Mass....................... 9:00 a m & 11:00 a.m. Church Office (616)891-1512 M-37 at 100m St Morning Worship Service............ 10:00 a m Sunday School............................... 11 15 a m. Evening Worship Service............. 6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891-8661 'The Chuch where everybody s somebody and Jesus Christ is lord" 111 Church Street Sunday School........................................... 930 a.m Sunday Morning Worship........................ 1030 am Sunday Evening Worship...........................6-00 p m. Wed Mtaweex Prayer 8 Btoie Stody....... 700 p m. Ftov Mbar Jotxr Pastor M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 6:15 Dinner 9:45 6:00 p.m. Caraway St. (Children > Minutry Ages 4 u> Sth Grade) Church Office Phone - 795-9266 Chotn for Children and Aduhs Jr. A Sr. High School Youth Group Cadets and Cavincttc* Adult Bible Studies St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St , Caledonia, Mi (Missouri Synod) Be devoted to one another in brotherly love." Rom. 12:10 8:00 a m.............................. Blended Service 9:05 a m.............................. Educational Hour 10:15 a m.................. Contemporary Senrice 11:15 a.m.......................... Traditional Service (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Robert Gerke • Office. 891-8688 • Church: 891-9878 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795 7903 Barrier Free Programs for All Ages Parmelee Morning Worship.......... 9:30 am Middleville Sunday School........... 9 45 a m Middleville Worship...................... 11 00 a m Rev Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev Paulette Cheyne — 765-5316 Wednesday "Family Night” Sunday School RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor SHAO BARNSJALE Dif of Christian Ed & Music 891-8028 WF CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH (Child & Adult) ( During the School Year) Peace Reformed Church Barner Free Sunday Worship* 9 00 am A 10:30 am _ _________ GMm t A.K. t COMMUNITY CHURCH Wednesday-Family Night” 6 00 pm irepmag. fclrar y-J ODld 3Itnir JHrtliudist (Slnirrb CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School 9:30a.m. Choir Practice 9:30a.m. Worship Service............... 10:30 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 •i A : IL u JI Sunday School.................. 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship............. 11:00 a m. Evening Worship................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes......... 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St near Whitney ville Ave Church School, Sunday 9 45 am ’K Morning Worship.,. 11 00 a m '’a/HtCD’S Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wcd Fellowship..... 7.30 p.m. (in homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �Th* Sun and News. Middleville. Ml January 23. 1996/Poge 5 CHS art students receive awards at competition Wieringa-Myers wed I>ori Wieringa and Dennis Myers were united in mar nage on Nov. II, 1995 at Saint Theresc Catholic Church in Wayland with Pastor Gary Pam me nt officiating. Parents of the couple are Tom and Sandra Wiennga of Middleville and Dan and Patricia Myers of Wayland Matron of honor was Kelly Thomas, sister of the bride Bridesmaids were Kelly Hen­ shaw. Kimberly Myers, and Amy Wieringa Stephanie Modrcskc served as flower #1. Tim Myers, brother of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen included Dan Myers, Paul Modreske and Doug Larsen. Ushers were Rob Myers and Brian Myers. Bob and Ann Moomey, godparents of the groom, were master and mistress of ceremony. Readers for the wedding were Charlene Van Ess and Gail Moore, aunts of the bride. Soloist was Christine Holben and organist was Elanc Kovac, both are friends of the family . The reception followed with dinner and dancing at Saint Mary’s Visitation Community Center. The bride and groom vaca­ tioned in Las Vegas and will reside in Wayland. 3 NOW take £ ime time to • < some take care of yourself! 3 • HAIR: Cuts, styles, perms, color • TANNING • NAILS • PEDICURES Call 795-7719 for your appointment at... £ £ Tsbeav leasnve HAIR DESIGNERS 122 E. Main Street Middleville (Next to Phil's Pizza) Letterheads Business Cards Envelopes Brochures Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 Ask for Rob Mitchell or Bill Love or stop by at 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) 3 by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Three Caledonia High School art students won awards in the recent West Central Michigan Scholastic Art and Writing Awards com­ petition sponsored by Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids. In all. 740 students from around the area submitted en­ tries, and of these, only 145 were chosen for the exhibit. Fifteen entries were honored as gold key award winners, and the works will be sent on to the national competition in Washington D.C. CHS seniors Stacey Baxter, Jill Bonner and Jenelle Wierenga were among 46 sil­ ver key award winners. They and the other winners will re­ ceive awards during a cere­ mony at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, at St. Mark s Church in Grand Rapids. A reception will be held at the college af­ ter the awards presentation. Baxter's winning entry is a drawing in colored pencil and chalk titled "Two Musicians' Views Through the Looking Village Players to perform mystery The Village Players of Mid­ dleville will present their se­ cond murder mystery dinner theatre. “Murder On the Air." at the Middle Villa Inn Feb. 23, 24 and March 1 and 2. Putting together a special show to honor her beloved sponsors could turn out to be murder for WVLA station owner Vera Fickles, as she at­ tempts to work with an inept and unsupportive staff at her radio station. In the end, Vera does pull off a spectacular show, which includes the live big band sounds of the Bob Evans Trio and features com­ edy routines of radio greats George Bums and Gracie Allen. Jack Benny, and Ab­ bott and Costello. This is quite literally an evening that could cause so­ meone to "die" laughing. Tickets are $17.50 per per­ son, which includes dinner and the show. Tickets should be purchased in advance by calling the Middle Villa at 1-800-845-5269 or 795-3640. The dinner entree is a choice of stuffed pork chop or a boneless chicken breast on wild rice. Social hour begins at 7 p.m. and "On the Air" at 7:30 p.m. This year’s presentation is wntten and directed by Cheryl Cravero and Darlene Scheliinger Cast members include Maggie Benjamin, Mike Bremer. Doug Brinks. Julie Coon. Colleen Cox. Walt Eavey. Mary Fairchild. Patty Higley. Kat Maher. Suzanne McIntyre. Jim Norman. Pete Osborne. Jem Octo. Dick Reyff. Ed Schelhnger. Robin Schweitzer. Bev Veen. Bob Wenger. Steve Wiersum. Helen Wmgeier and Tony Wingeier Looking for a PRINTER? Call... 945-9554 CHS senior art students Stacey Baxter, left, Jill Bonner and Jenelle Wierenga received honors for their entries in the West Central Michigan Scholastic Art and Writing Awards competition. Their work is on display at the Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids. The girls are posed around a duplicate of Baxter's prize-winning drawing. All three plan to pursue Glass: McCartney and their art studies in college. Lennon's Song Anthology." Bonner had three works ac­ Baxter will attend Grand cepted for display, with her Rapids Community College, hand-built ceramics piece where she thinks she might "Two Legs Instead of Four" specialize in graphics or in an­ and her pencil drawing. imation. "Seemingly Eternal," winning Bonner has been accepted at silver awards. She also had a Calvin College, where she piece of sculpture accepted for plans to major in art, but she the exhibition, but it did not has not yet decided in whai win an award. area. Wicrenga’s winning entry is Wierenga plans to attend a hand-built ceramics piece ti­ Michigan State University, tled "Fish Pol." where she, too, hopes to pur­ sue her art interests. CHS art instructor Barbara VandenToorn said all three students are talented, and she is very pleased their work has earned them recognition in the prestigious Scholastic Art competition. The exhibit is open to the public, and can be seen at Kendall College. Ill N. Division, Grand Rapids, dur­ ing college hours. The exhibit will be on display through Wednesday. Feb. 7. �Poge 6/The Sun and New*. Middleville. Ml/January 23. 19% Caledonia and Middleville students participate Local businesses provide work sites for special program at CHS The Caledonia D & W welcomed two CHS students last semester. Chad Slachter and Danielle Sherwood. Working with these students were Teri Cooley (left) who helped train the students; Brian Deerington. service manager and Wendi Harrington, store director. Working at Mi-Jack Products, Inc. last semester were Ben Robinson, left, and Jesse Dykhouse (center). They learned some of the jobs at the company under the direction of Jake Jahnke, maintenance; Stacey Kelly, office manager and Dave Bosscher. general manager. by Barbara (Jail Staff Writer A group of Caledonia busi­ nesses have formed a partner­ ship with a Caledonia High School class to help students learn about jobs and the skills and behaviors they will need to be successful in their work. Mi-Jack Products Inc., D & Teri Bray (standing, left) has learned about preschool operations from the teachers at the Caledonia Community Education program. Standing next to Teri is teacher Anne Lillie, with staff members Sandy Ward (kneeling, center) and Elaine Fitzsimmons (right) joining the photo. Students Julie Layle (left), Brooke Meyers, Shane Geren and Rachel Corson volunteered for the picture, too. II, -------------- " ■TT" W Food Store, Caledonia Rent All. Caledonia Community Education, Caledonia Middle School and the Caledonia Schools’ Auxiliary Services all have been providing on-the-job ex­ periences this year for students in the CHS CommunityBased Instruction (CBI) pro­ gram. Hulst Cleaners in Caledonia will join the partnership this semester as the students rotate to new jobs for the next 18 weeks. This is the First year for CBI in Caledonia, with eight students spending their morn­ ings at the job sites and their afternoons in the classroom. The program is overseen by teacher Sue Schmidt and job skills trainer Patty Klapmust. They said this is the first year Caledonia has participated in the program, designed to pro­ vide students pre-vocational training. Though it is funded through the special education depart­ ment, CBI works closely with the CHS school-to-work pro­ gram. For instance, sites for both programs are located by the same person, and teachers in the two programs cooperate as much as possible. Caledonia Schools Business Manager Judi Dean said stu­ dents in CBI receive the same per-pupil grant as all other ’ .... . YOUR... Dollar Discount & Variety Store 137 E. Main Street — Downtown Caledonia 891-1118 Open Monday-Friday 9 to 6; Saturday 9 to 2 Tim Koning, left, and Joseph Johnson learned about all the work that goes into maintaining a public building from Caledonia Middle School’s Brigitte Neil Caledonia students ($6,502 per pupil) plus some funding from the county’s special edu­ cation millage to cover extra costs. A small percentage also comes from the state and the federal governments, said Carol Uhlmann, director of Caledonia's special education programs. Though the program is lo­ cated at CHS, some Middleville students also at­ tend the class, and their tu­ ition is paid by the Thornapple Kellogg district, she said. She said students in CBI study all their regular aca­ demic skills, such as math, spelling and reading, but then relate these to the skills they need on the job. Students and their teachers also discuss work-related behaviors and procedures in the classroom. The success of the program, however, is directly related to the business people who work with it. Uhlmann said. "Frequently, it's the indi­ vidual people in a business who make the difference for our students," she said. "They are wonderful role models and work so well with our kids. They have even asked the stu­ dents to come back and work for them again. "It’s really wonderful that these owners and managers will open up their doors to kids. That, coupled with the role models they are, is what builds trust and self-confidence m our students.” Schmidt said that one of the valuable lessons students learn is the relationship of their academic subjects to the world of work. ’ When they have to fill out an application blank or an or­ der form at work, for instance, need reading skills to read job they sec why they need to instructions and even the want write neatly and spell cor­ «k rectly. They realize that they Continued next page — Get GROUP homeowners insurance rates, WITHOUTjoining a group. 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Klapmust said the teachers depend on feedback from the business people about areas where the students might need to do more classroom work, both in academic skills and job behaviors. The business people partic­ ipating in the program, how­ ever. find it a two-way bene­ fit. "We participate because we know it gives kids a chance to learn what the business world is like," said Stacey Kelly, of­ fice manager at Mi-Jack. "But having them here re­ ally does help us, too, because there are so many jobs they can do for us. They have been very responsible and worked hard. We just hope they are learning from being here. Some of these kids have so much talent, but they don’t re­ ally know what it is until they start to work. "We hope, too, that their experiences have helped them see the importance of their work in the classroom.” Klapmust emphasized that the students in CB1 receive no pay for their work, only class credit. However, she said, the kids do acquire job experience, and sometimes, even get a real job because of their CBI expe­ rience. "It s wonderful that when we’ve called on our business people, they have said yes." she said. "Il takes patience for someone to teach kids a job. and at each site, the student has someone to go to if there is a problem. "It's wonderful that we all can pull together to benefit kids," agreed Uhlmann. "And in the long run. this kind of partnership helps our whole community." Teacher Sue Schmidt (left) and job skills trainer Patty Klapmust teach the new Community Based Instruction class at Caledonia High School. • WANTED • Executive Secretary. Computer skills to MDE. Typing 60 wpm, basic accounting Organizational, oral and written communication skills. Responsibilities include correspondence, scheduling appointments, arrangements for staff and community meetings, maintaining files and records of a confidential nature along with other duties assigned by assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction Apply at. TK School 3885 Bender Rd. Middleville Mi 49333 by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Thomapple Kellogg Middle School eighth grader Donnie Carter will be able to continue his therapy, thanks to dona­ tions from the Tbornapple Area Enrichment Foundation, the Rotary Club and Caledonia AMBUCS With donations, the school district was able to purchase a swimming pool lift that makes it easier to put people in a pool when they have trouble get­ ting in themselves. The lift consists of a seat of belts hooked up to a pole that people can sit in while they are lowered into the pool. High school pool manager Ten VanDercooi said the lift is a good thing to have because there are some acci­ dent and stroke victims each year who use the swimming pool regularly for their therapy Donnie Carter is a muscular dystrophy patient whose therapy consists mostly of us­ ing the pool. He uses a wheelchair. Mother Tammy Brower said the lift makes it possible for him to continue his therapy because before its ex­ istence. it was difficult to get him into the pool. It was hard to hold him and keep him from slipping on the slippery pool deck. Brower said the idea to pur­ chase the lift started when Carter s aides found that it was becoming increasingly difficult to get him into the pool They spoke to Brower and suggested the lift. They then started looking for funding and community support and found the Thor­ napple Area Enrichment Foundation, the Rotary Club and Caledonia AMBUCS. Brower said they discussed the type of equipment that would work the best, chose a company and got the lift. She said they were specifically looking for something that had extended head support because he would be more comfortable. “It makes transferring him to the pool so much eaiser,” she said. Teri Timmer and Rustie Sloane are Carter’s paraprofessionals who work with him in the pool every Tuesday and Thursday for about a half hour. Timmer works at the special education department at the middle school and is a part-time paraprofessional. Sloane is a paraprofessional for alternative education and assists Timmer in Carter’s therapy. He also works with a physicial therapist from the Kent Intermediate School District. Brower said he receives two ty pes of therapy. occupational and physical. The occupa­ tional therapy consists of small hand movements and the physical is about stret­ ching his muscles and keeping him mobile His exercises, she said, vary each time, depending on what he feels like doing. “They have been great with him The pool really helps him.” she said. She added that the pool makes him a kN more comfor­ table physically because his muscles are eaiser to move. While swimming, he uses all the muscles in his body. which causes him to eat and sleep better Carter, she said, has a zest for life He recently put in a request to the Make A Wish me mornapple Area Enrichment Foundation, the Rotary Club, and Caledonia Ambucs, donated money to the Thornapple Kellogg School District allowing it to purchase a lift to make it eaiser for people to get into a swimming pool. The peo­ ple that have a hand in providing quality therapy are (from left) poraprofessional Rustie Sloane, paraprofessional Terri Timmer, student Donnie Carter. Rotary Club President Tim Kelly, Caledonia Ambucs representatives Eric Seif and Laura Seif maintaince man Phil Wenger, Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation Chair­ woman Deb McKeown, TAEF representative Jerry Page, and maintaince man Gary Thaler. Foundation for a computer. The foundation allows people to wish for whatever they want and they see if they can get it. Carter received his com­ puter and is enjoying using it. Brower said. Brower said she is grateful to the three organizations who all chipped in for the lift. “If it wasn’t for the lift, they would have had to cut out his swimming, and we did not want to see that.” she said HELP WANTED Full-time Counter Soles Position Must be friendly, self-motivated and reliable. Retail experience preferred. Benefits include a medical/dental plan and vacation. Apply in person at... Caledonia Lumber 115 Kinsey Street OPEN: 7:30-5:30 Mon Fri. and Sat 7:30-1 pm Support Our Athletes... BUY A RAFFLE TICKET — from the — Caledonia Athletic Boosters ★ ★ ★ ★ First Prize — s5,500 Cruise Second Prize — $1,5OO Las Vegas Third Prize — $750 Fourth Prize — $500 Drawing will be held February 17th at 11 p.m. at Holy Family Church in Caledonia Boosters will be hosting the dance at Holy Family — come join us! Need not be present to win. Raffle reverts to 50/50 if 500 tickets are not sold. All proceeds benefit Caledonia Athletic programs. /a Tickets are: $10 each or 13/$1OO For tickets contact: Terry DeVries, 891-8877 Herma Soper, 698-5044 • Bob Jackson, 891-8427 1 1 �Page 8/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Jonuory 23. 1996 Former ambassador talks up community service groups at Rotary by Mandv Habel ' Staff Writer Former U.S. Ambassador to Italy Peter Secchia discuss­ ed the importance of com­ munity service organizations with the Middleville Rotary Club last Tuesday Secchia said the Rotary Club is unique in that it gets things done rather than just talking about getting them done He said he thinks Mid­ dleville is a special communi­ ty, and he views politics and community events as equally important because they are both about serving people In today s society , it is more difficult to get people involv­ ed in these types of organiza­ tions. he said. Teachers almost have to be entertainers to get their points across because many students spend a lot of time watching television. America is changing. Secchia said he orginally got in­ volved with politics because he thought of it as a communi­ ty service, something people don’t necessarily associate it with these days He maintained that 25 years ago the biggest scandal that he knew of in politics was when a politician got paid twice for the same lunch. He added that politics is not a spectator sport. Participa­ tion is important because just talking about what is wrong is not enough. Americans should be proud to have gridlock and disagreements because that means they have choices and the power to change things that do not work. The United Stales, he said, has grown in the past two years He remembers people wondering if the budget would be balanced “Now. the question is not should we have a balanced budget, but when.” he said. He told the club that he firmly believes that politicians should remember the people they represent when they make decisions. “People who have power should never abuse it. people who have wealth should share it." he said Secchia said he did research on state residents' opinions on Michigan and found that most citizens were not unhappy with the government, they just wanted to be a part of it and considered in the decisions that were made He said he encourages peo­ ple to be involved in the com­ munity and to help others because it is very rewarding Secchia once chaired a golf outing and raised money for the Special Olympics. “You don’t know how good it feels to do that until you do it,” he said. He also once took a group of college students on a trip to Florida, where they showed snow to people in wheelchairs who had never seen it before. The people got to play with the snow and throw it at each other. He said that evening he received a call from President Gerald Ford, who told him it was the lead story on 11 near­ by news stations. Some of the students on that “Success does not happen alone.” Politics is like sporting events in this way. Two football teams may claw and scratch at each other, desperately seeking victory. When the game is over, they congratulate each other and are friends. — Peter Secchia Peter Secchia trip are now involved in government and are leaders in the community, he said. Community service, he said, is something that seems to be popular in Rome. If parents are in service organizations the children eventually get involved. He added that years ago many Americans also were heavily involved in these organizations. “Our ancestors learned from the Romans.” he said. Fifty percent of people to­ day. he said, are not aware of what is going on in their communities People also need to depend on each other to succeed and get things accomplished, he said In the Army, if one soldier sleeps, the other has to watch the foxhole. “Success does not happen alone.” he said. Politics, he said, is like sporting events in this way. Two football teams may claw and scratch at each other, desparately seeking victory. When the game is over, they congratulate each other and are friends. As in politics, he said, the professional relationship is separated from the personal. He said he learned this from former President Ford while he visited him. Ford, a Republican, left the house early to play golf with Democratic Speaker of the House Tip O’Neill. The next day. Secchia said he read in the papers that O’Neill criticized Ford about his views on certain things. When he asked Ford how he could play golf with someone who said things like that about him. Ford said that one thing has nothing to do with the other. He said you hear politicial leaders criticize each other all the time and think that they must hate each other, but they really don’t. Secchia said he has enjoyed his years in politics and has some fond memories of Barry County. He knew Terry Geiger when he was new to politics and said that though he was not originally from Michigan, he found a home there It is important, he said, for people to make the most of opportunities while they are able to. He told a story about a pig and a cow. The pig was jealous of the cow because she seemed to get more attention and was able to produce milk. When he asked the cow why she got more attention, he said, “maybe us cows give so much more while we are still living. This, he said, is what peo pie should do because giving is such a rewarding thing to do. In closing. Secchia said that people should not always choose the obvious, but should look deeper within to find answers to questions. He spoke about the person­ nel director who did not have ears. He interviewed several people for a job and asked each one what was unusual about him. He chose not to hire the ones who said anything about his ears. Finally, he asked one woman to name something unusual about him. The woman said what was unusual was that he was wearing con­ tact lenses. “You can’t wear glasses if you have no ears,” she said The personnel director hired her. Youth baseball group receives special gift The Thornapple Kellogg Youth Baseball Association received a $300 gift in memory of the late Berl (Chick) Moma. who died last September. Moma was very active in youth baseball, football and bowling. His wife. Catherine, presented the donation from his memorial that will be used to purchase a scoreboard to be placed on the TKYB Pony League field. “Chick was a great sports person and loved the youth in our area.” Catherine said. Also surviving him are three children and eight grandchildren. Anyone else interested in donating toward the scoreboard can call Rod Hathaway at 795-3653. TKYB also will have an organizational meeting tor the 1996 season at 7 p.m Wednesday, Feb. 7. at the Thronapple Township Hall. Secchia was born in Englewood. N.J. and served tn the United States Manne Corps from 1956 to 1959. He received a degree in economics from Michigan State University in 1963 and is currently a resident of East Grand Rapids. He is chairman of the board of Universal Forest Products Inc. a Fortune 500 industrial company and of the River Ci­ ty Food Company, consisting of 29 restaurants, catering and banquet facilities in Michigan. Pennsylvania, and Maryland. Secchia was honored in 1994 as Michigan’s Master Entrepreneur of the Year for being the state’s outstanding self-made businessman, and in 1995 by the Economic Club of West Michigan as businessman of the year. He served as U.S. Am­ bassador to Italy from June 1989 to January *1993 and was presented with the Cavaliere du Gran Croce (The Knight of the Great Cross), the Republic of Italy’s highest award given only on rare occisions. Secchia is married to Joan Peterson and they have two daughters and two sons. Stephanie graduated from the University of Vermont and is a marketing executive with Italia Telecom in New York City. Sandy graduated cum laude from Phillips Academy, with honors from the University of Notre Dame, and received her master s degree from Stanford University. She is teaching in California. 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Ml January 23. 1996 Page 9 Performance Jan. 25 to benefit Tyler Baltrusaitis fund Community Players wonder “Who’s Crazy Now? by Barbara Gail Staff Writer A group of happily addled former teachers, hospitalized in an insane asylum after their students finally drove them "over the edge,” provide the comic action in this week’s production of Gerald Bell's "Who's Crazy NowT by the Caledonia Community Play­ ers. Performances will be held in the Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Thursday. Jan. 25, and Saturday, Jan. 27. Tickets are $3 for students and $4 for adults, and can be purchased at the door or in advance at the Caledonia Community Edu­ cation Building or the Caledonia Library. In this play, the former teachers, who all believe they're still working in their classrooms, are under the care of Nurses Smith and Jones (Jenny Young and Robin Schweitzer). Mr. Arthur (Dave Wilkinson) and Dr. Van (Tim Schultz). The plot develops around the question of who really is insane, and the action includes a developing love interest be­ tween Dr. Van and Mr. Arthur's niece. Florence Ware (Linda Warner). A "conspir­ acy" between two of the pa­ tients, a case of mistaken identity and the efforts of the teachers to outdo each other in continuing to "teach." creates a zany mix-up. Sherry Crawford will play the art teacher, Liz Mast the music teacher, Megan Drown the history teacher, and Karen Coleman will be "Miss Gym." Margie Dexter will appear as the ■ principal.’ and Mick Vaughn as Dr. J. Manchester Sullivan. Directing the play is Tom Kaechele, assisted by Sherry Dr. Van (Tim Schultz) might undergo a rapid change in his LQ. if Dr. J. Manchester Sullivan (Mick Vaughn) and Miss Gym (Karen Coleman) continue with this operation. All appear in this weekend's production of "Who's Crazy Now?" The seeminly sane characters in "Who's Crazy Now?" do raise some doubt as they pose for this picture. Standing, from the left, are actors Robin Schweitzer, Jenny Young and Dave Wilkinson. Tim Schultz appears in dire straits on the couch, with a solicitous Linda Warner offering comfort. Crawford. Proceeds from the Thursday evening performance will go to the Tyler Baltrusaitis fund. mb I ms group of slightly demented former teachers play a big part in the on-stage mix-ups to be enjoyed in the Caledonia Community Players' production "Who's Crazy Now?" From the left are actors Sherry Crawford, Margie Dexter, Liz Mast and Karen Coleman, while Megan Brown strikes a dramatic pose in front. HOMEOWNERS . 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Middleville, Ml/Jonuory 23 1996 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION Commonwealth Power Company Protect No. 11516-000 Ml NOTICE NOT READY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS NOTICE REQUESTING INTERVENTIONS AND PROTESTS AND NOTICE OF SCOPING PURSUANT TO THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT OF 1969 (December 20. 1995) On October 25 1995. the Federal Energy Regulatory Com­ mission (Commission) issued a letter accepting the Com­ monwealth Power Company s application for the Irving Hydroelectric Project, located on the Thornoppie River in Barry County, Michigan. The Irving Dam's principal pro­ ject features would consist of an existing 6-foot-high gravity eorth filled dam. on existing reservoir with a surface area of 25 acres at a maximum pool elevation of 738 5 feet USGS and a storage capacity of 100 acre feet, a 1.200-foot long head race tonal, and a powerhouse con taming one generating unit with a rated capacity of 600 Kw. The project would hove on overage annual generation of 1,800,000 Kwh The project site is owned by Commonwealth Power Company. The application is not ready for environment analysis at this time. A public notice will be issued in the future indicating its readiness for environmental analysis ond soliciting com­ ments recommendations, terms ond conditions, or prescriptions on the application and the appli­ cant's reply comments The purpose of this notice is to: (I) invite interventions and pro­ tests; (2) advise all parties as to the proposed scope of the staff's environmental analysis, in­ cluding cumulative effects, ond to seek additional information * pertinent to this analysis, ond (3) advise all parties of their oppor­ tunity for comment INTERVENTIONS AND PROTESTS All filings must: (I) bear in all capital letters the title PROTEST, MOTION TO IN­ TERVENE/' NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE COMPETING APPLICA TION or COMPETING AP PLICATION " (2) set forth in the heading the name of the appli­ cant ond the project number of the application to which the fil­ ing responds; (3) furnish the name address ond telephone number of the person protesting or intervening; ond (4) other­ wise comply with the re­ quirements of 18 CFR 385 2001 through 385 2005 Agenc-es may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. Any of these documents must be fil­ ed by providing the original ond the number of copies required by the Commission's regulations to Secretory. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street. N.E.. Washington, D C 20426 An additional copy must be sent to Director, Drvision of Project Review. Office of Hydropower Licensing Federal energy Regulatory Commission at the above address A copy of any protest or motion to intervene must be served upon each representative of the applicant specified in the particular application. All filings for any protest or mo­ tion to intervene must be receiv­ ed 60 days from the issuance dote of this notice SCOPING PROCESS The Commission s scoping objec­ tives ore to; • identify significant en­ vironmental issues: • determine the depth of analysis appropriate to each issue. • identify the resource issues not requiring detailed analysis and • identify reasonable project alternatives The purpose of the scoping pro­ cess is to identify significant issues related to the proposed action and to determine what issues should be covered in the environmental document pur suont to the National En­ vironmental Policy Act of 1969 Letterheads Business Cards P RI N E35 Envelopes Brochures Wedding Invitations / MORE | pr Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 or stop by ... 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) The document entitled Scoping Document I" (SDf) will be cir­ culated shortly »o enable ap­ propriate federal state ond local resource agencies, developers. Indian tribes non­ governmental organizations NGOs and other interested parties to effectively participate in and contribute to the scoping process SDf provides a brief description of the proposed ac­ tion project alternative the geographic ond temporal scope of a cumulative effects analysis ond a list of preliminary issues identified by staff The Commission will decide based on the application and agency and public comments to scoping whether licensing the Middleville Hydroelectric Project constitutes a major federal ac­ tion significantly impacting the quality of the human environ­ ment The Commission staff will not hold scoping meetings unless the Commission decides to prepare an environmental im­ pact statement or the response to SDI warrants holding such meetings Individuals organizations and agencies with environmental ex­ pertise ond concerns ore en­ couraged to comment on SDI and assist the staff in defining and clarifying the issues to be addressed. All filings should contain an original ond 8 copies. Failure to file an original ond 8 copies may result in appopriate staff not receiving the benefit of your comments in a timely manner. See 18 CFR 4.34(h). In addition, commentors may submit a copy of their comments on a 3%-inch diskette formatted for MS-DOS based computers In light of our ability to translate MS-DOS bas­ ed materials, the text need only be submitted in the format and version that it was generated (i.e MS Word. WordPerfect, 5 1/5.2, ASCII, etc ). It is not necessary to reformat word pro­ cessor generated text to ASCII. For Macintosh users it would be helpful to save the documents in Macintosh word processor for­ mat then write them to files on a diskette formatted for MS-DOS machines. All comments should be submitted to the Office of the Secretary. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. 888 First Street. N E Washington. D C. 20426 and should show the following captions on the first page: Irving Hydroelectric Pro­ ject, FERC No. 11516. Further, interested persons are reminded of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Pro­ cedures, requiring parties or interceders (as defined in 18 CFR 385.2010) to file documents on each person whose name is on the official service list for this proceeding. See CFR 4.34(b). The Commission staff will con­ sider all written comments and may issue a Scoping Document II (SOU). SDH will include a revised list of issues, based on the scop­ ing process. For further information regar­ ding the scoping process, please Don’t Make ’em because o Excuse we won’t take ’em contoct Ms. Julie Bern) Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Office of Hydropower Licensing 888 First Street N E Washington. D.C. 20426 ot (202) 219-2814 Lois D. Coshell Secretary (1 23) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION Commonwealth Power Company Project No 11120-002 Ml NOTICE NOT READY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS NOTICE REQUESTING INTERVENTIONS AND PROTESTS AND NOTICE OF SCOPING PURSUANT TO THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT OF 1969 (December 20 1995) On November 29. 1995 the Federal Energy Regulatory Com­ mission (Commission) issued a letter accepting Commonwealth Power Company s application fil­ ed on March 4, 1994 as amend ed December 29 1994, for the Middleville Hydroelectric Pro­ ject. located on the Thornopple River in Barry County, Michigan. The Middleville Project's prin­ cipal project features would con­ sist of on existing 125-foot-high concrete gravity dam, an ex­ isting reservoir a storage capaci­ ty of 30 acres and a normal max­ imum surface elevation of 706.5 feet msl. a 25-foot-long penstock, an existing powerhouse containing one generating unit with a rated capacity of 350 kW and an ex­ isting 100-foot-long transmission line. The project would have on average annual generation of 1.400.000 kWh. The project site is owned by the applicant. The application is not ready for environment analysis at this time. A public notice will be issued in the future indicating its readiness for environmental analysis and soliciting com­ ments, recommendations, terms and conditions, or prescriptions on the application and the appli­ cant's reply comments. The pur;>ose of this notice is to: (1) invite interventions and protests; (2) advise all parties as to the proposed scope of the staff's environmental analysis, including cumulative effects, and to seek additional informo tion pertinent to this analysis; and (3) advise all parties of their opportunity for comment. INTERVENTIONS AND PROTESTS All filings must: (1) bear in all capital letters the title PROTEST. MOTION TO IN­ TERVENE,' NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE COMPETING APPLICA­ TION, or "COMPETING AP­ PLICATION/' (2) set forth in the heading the name of the appli­ cant and the project number of the application to which the fil­ ing responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the person protesting or intervening; and (4) other­ wise comply with the re­ quirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. Any of these documents must be fil­ ed by providing the original and the number of copies required by the Commission's regulations to: Secretory, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street N.E., Washington, D C. 20426 An additional copy must be sent to: Director. Division of Project Review, Office of Hydropower Licensing. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, at the above address. A copy of any protest or motion to intervene must be served upon each representative of the applicant specified in the particular application. All filings for any protest or mo­ tion to intervene must be receiv­ ed 60 doys from the issuance date of this notice. SCOPING PROCESS The Commission s scoping objec tives ore to: • identify significant en­ vironmental issues • determine the depth of analysis appropriate to each issue; • identify the resource issues not requiring detailed analysis and • identify reasonable project alternatives The purpose of the scoping pro­ cess is to identify significant issues related to the proposed action and to determine what issues should be covered in the environmental document pur­ suant to the National En­ vironmental Policy Act of 1969 The document entitled Scoping Document I (SDI) will be cir­ culated shortly to enable ap­ propriate federal, state, ond local resource agencies developers Indian tribes non­ governmental organizations (NGOs). and other interested parties to effectively participate in ond contribute to the scoping process. SDI provides a brief description of the proposed ac­ tion, project alternative, the geographic and temporal scope of a cumulative effects analysis ond a list of preliminary issues identified by staff The Commission will decide based on the application ond agency and public comments to scoping whether licensing the Middleville Hydroelectric Project constitutes a major federal ac­ tion significantly impacting the quality of the human environ­ ment The Commission staff will not hold scoping meetings unless the Commission decides to prepare on environmental im­ pact statement, or the response to SDI warrants holding such meetings. Individuals organizations and agencies with environmental ex­ pertise and concerns ore en­ couraged to comment on SDI ond assist the staff in defining ond clarifying the issues to be addressed All filings should contain an original and 8 copies. Failure to file an original ond 8 copies may result in appopriate staff not receiving the benefit of your comments in a timely manner. See 18 CFR 4.34(h). In addition, commentors may submit a copy of their comments on a 3’/»-inch diskette formatted for MS-DOS based computers. In light of our ability to translate MS-DOS bas­ ed materials, the text need only be submitted in the format and version that it was generated (i.e MS Word WordPerfect 5.1 -5.2, ASCII, etc.). It is not necessary to reformat word pro­ cessor generated text to ASCII For Macintosh users it would be helpful to save the documents in Macintosh word processor for­ mat then write them to files on a diskette formatted for MS-DOS machines All comments should be submitted to the Office of the Secretary. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. 888 First Street N E Washington D C 20426 and should show the following captions on the first page Middleville Hydroelectric Project FERC No 11120 002 Further interested persons are reminded of the Commission s Rules of Practice and Pro­ cedures. requiring parties or in­ tercedes (os defined in >8 CFR 385 2010) to file documents on each person whose name is on the official service list for this proceeding See CFR 4.34(b). The Commission staff will con­ sider all written comments and may issue a Scoping Document II (SDH). SOU will include a revised list of issues based on the scop­ ing process. For further information regar­ ding the scoping process, please contoct Ms Julie Bernt. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Office of Hydropower Licensing 888 First Street. N E Washington DC 20426 at (202) 219 2814 Lois D. Cashell Secretary (1 23) Synopsis of Minutes Thornapple Township January 8, 1996 Regular meeting called at 7 00 p.m Board Members Present 4. Others-3. Motion passed unanimously approving agenda with the dele tion of 44 Hallifax contract. Minutes of the last regular meeting approved os printed. Printed bills in the amount of $9,485.30 were approved by roll call vote. Motion passed unanimously approving applications from Bruinsma Farms, Inc. for withdrawal of certain parcels from PA 116. Decision to resolve in favor of Rails to Trails proposal was tabl­ ed until the February 12, 1996 meeting. Motion passed unanimously approving promotion of Phil Smith to Fire Service Squad Leader. Motion defeated to accept recommendation of Fire Am bulance Administrator regar ding defibrillator lar AIS Motion passed unanimously to table action on the BFI amend ment to Barry County's Solid Waste Plan. Trustee Getty entered meeting at 8:45 p.m. Meeting adjourned at 9:24 p.m. Donna Kenyon Thornapple Township Clerk (103) SYNOPSIS • YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING January 11,1996 Meeting called to order by Supervisor London at 7:30 p.m. All members present; 5 visitors. Minutes of December 14, 1995 approved as amended. Financial Report presented by Robert Herold, General Fund is $161,781.23. Water and Sewer Reports presented for informa­ tion by London. Public Com­ ments Resolution was tabled Job Description fnr the Zoning Administrator to be advertised in the Sun and News Barry County Solid Waste Plan tabled until next meeting. London reap pointed Kenneth Worsham and Janet Missod to the Planning Commission. Bob Evans op pointed to the Board of Review Payables ond Clerk's Report presented by Vander Bee Mo tion to adjourn at 8 50 p.m. Harvey E Vander Bee Clerk (100) �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml January 23, 1996 Page 11 Obituaries Marjorie L. Belanger MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Marjorie L. Belanger, 67, of Middleville, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 1996 at Grand Valley Health Center in Grand Rapids. She was bom on January 19, 1928 in Marion, the daughter of Claude and Mabie Crowe. She was married to Robert Belanger on February 5, 1945. Mrs. Belanger was employ­ ed at Copper Door and Swamp Fox in Middleville as a waitress. She was preceded in death by husband, Robert Belanger on May 6,1974; and her sisters and brothers. She is survived by one sister, Audrey Russell of kentwood; special nephew, Robert L. (Ruth) Burr of Caledonia; special niece, Viola Wooll of Marion; special friend, Ada Moore of Middleville; many nieces and nephews. Funeral and Committal Services were held on Wednesday, January 17, 1996 at the Beeler Funeral Qrapel with the Reverend Father Charles H. Fischer Officiating. Interment was m Coman Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Clerks Office. Miss Coming was a member of the Pennock Hospital Guild Number 10, Middleville OES Number 17, and the Hastings OES Number 7. She was a Past Matron and was secretary for many years of the OES in Middleville and was a member of the Past Matrons Club. Doritha was an avid reader. Preceding her in death were her parents, Fred and Naomi Corning, and a brother Ralph Coming. Surviving are two cousins, Elisabeth Nevins of Hastings; and E. Jane Sinclair of Hastings. Funeral and Committal Services were held on Thurs­ day January 18, 1996 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville with Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiating. Interment was at Hill Cemetery in Wayland Township. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. her husband Harry Kelly and a daughter, Joanne. Surviving are her children, Pat & Carol Kelly, Dianne & Carl Bockheim; grandson, Mike Roossien; seven grand­ children, special niece, Vivian & Louis Simonelli, several nieces & nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday January 14,1996 at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Pastor Robert Gerke officiating. Interment was in Grandville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were made by Caledonia Funeral Home in Caledonia. Doritha B. Corning MIDDLEVILLE - Miss Doritha B. Corning 86, of Middleville, passed away on Monday January 15, 1996 at her residence . She was born on December 16, 1909 at Wayland Town­ ship, Allegan County, the daughter of Fred and Naomi (Williamson) Corning. She was raised in Middlevil­ le and attended Middleville Schools, graduating in 1928 She was employed at Bennett Garage in Middleville, and Barry County Clerks Office as a bookkeeper and retired from Barry County Amelia Kelly CALEDONIA - Mrs. Amelia Kelly 82, of Caledonia went to be with her Lord on Thursday January 11, 1996. She was born on September 5, 1913 in Montague, the daughter of Julius & Anna (Baerman) Fohlbrook. Mrs. Kelly worked in a grocery store. Preceding her in death were Trojans take title at Ithaca invite It doesn't always take a first place to finish in first, just ask Middleville’s wrestling team. The Trojans, with the help of five second-place performances, won the 17team Ithaca, tournament on Saturday. Middleville finished with 178 points. Placing second for Coach Tom Lehman's team were Dendle Craven (112), Sean Crofoot (119), Spencer Romp (140), Marty Bender (160), and Joel Appell (215). Saturday's tournament title was Middleville's fourth of the year. 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Middleville. Ml/Jonuory 23. 1996 ‘Facility Use’policy amended Caledonia School Board finalizes ‘testing out’ policy by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia students now can earn pass/fail credit for most high school subjects if they can demonstrate "reasonable degree of mastery" without ac­ tually taking the class. According to a new policy approved by the School Board last week, students can demonstrate this mastery through written examinations, written papers, projects, port­ folios or “other comparable fOffiB.” Mandated by the state, the policy does have some restric­ tions, however: • The policy does not apply to st ate-required courses in government (civics) or physi­ cal education. • No grade is earned when "testing out” of a class. Only a "pass" or "fail" notation will be given. • Credits earned by testing out will not be applied toward graduation. The policy has been put in place because some students may have acquired knowledge or skill levels in a certain area that make actually taking the class an inefficient use of the student's lime. The policy states that "it is the intent of the board to ex­ tend to all pupils the opportu­ nity to demonstrate mastery in the range of courses offered at Caledonia Community Schools, and to allow for the most efficient and effective use of instructional time." The policy first was intro­ duced at the December board meeting, and was approved this month after a second read­ ing. However, another policy presented to the board last month was re-introduced this month in an amended form, and therefore will not be ap­ proved or disapproved until February. The "facility use" policy has been updated so that fees charged for using school gyms, the performing arts center or the cafeterias more accurately reflect the costs of school custodial or kitchen services. , After looking at the policy last month, however, the pol­ icy has been further expanded to include the following: • The individual signing the facility use agreement must be present for the duration of the facility's use. • Tobacco, as well as alco­ hol and gambling, will not be permitted in Caledonia Community School build­ ings. • The School Board autho­ rizes the district's director of auxiliary services to deny use J B HARRISON INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. “Working For YOU!” Experience Integrity Service Judy Harrison 868 6090 Alden Nash, Alto • 1-800-217-0712 Bruce’s Frame\. & Alignment Complete Collision Repair • Wheel Alignment Service (616) 795-9596 Bruce Bender, owner 415 Second Street, Middleville OPEN: Monday Friday 8 to 5 other hours available by appt only / I would like to see the district work toward providing all students equal opportunity in technology and I believe that the schools need to be ‘ongoing’ in their efforts to help students accept and understand diversity. — Parent Julie Ondersma of a school facility. The board also spent some time again this month listen­ ing to questions and com­ ments from parents and resi­ dents. In keeping with its policy of responding publicly to con­ cerns presented at board meet­ ings. Trustee Steve Donker responded to questions raised last month by Steve Long about construction flaws in the new middle school build­ ing Donker reported that Pioneer Construction, Burggrabe Masonry and GMB Architects and Engineers were aware of the flaws in the con­ crete blocks, and that some of the flaws Long had seen were normal. However, any deterio­ ration in the walls meant they would be replaced without any charge to the distnct. Donker said Long also had visited the sue with Rich Ovemure. director of auxiliary services, and Ron Pyper, building and grounds supervi­ sor, and they had discussed the problem. Board President Sharon Oatley asked Long, himself a mason, if these actions satis­ fied his concerns. Long said he had received a detailed letter from Pioneer Construction, and he believed the firm was going out of its way to solve the problem, and that Ovemure and Pyper also were on top of the problem. He told the board he "is very happy about the way this is working out.' Donker thanked Long for his interest, noting that he is a respected mason in the area who had offered to help in any way. Interested Citizens’’ this month included two parents who discussed the high school's Interim program. Jane Geluso. who said she is a 25-year educator herself, said Interim is a wonderful en­ richment program," and that education takes place both in and out of the classroom. She said her son has used the Interim class offerings each year to explore his career in­ terests. Parent Mars Otto told the board she agreed with Geluso. adding that she also likes the travel opportunities offered the students through Interim. She said she had talked to several colleges that offer a similar program, and learned that one school offered one credit for educational interim classes and a half-credit for those Symposium organized by the deemed recreational Otto said the high school Caledonia Parent Advisory may want to look at a similar Council. She called it an "en­ plan if parents are concerned lightening and informative and about the recreational nature enjoyable" evening, and of some of the Caledonia thanked the board and the high school for heading the stu­ Interim classes. Parent Terry’ DeVries said dents "in the right direction. She said she would like to he was concerned with the traffic problems in the student see the district work toward parking lot, and suggested providing all students equal widening the Kraft Avenue en­ opportunity in technology and trance and changing the loca­ she believes that the schools tion of the handicapped park­ need to be "ongoing" in their efforts to help students accept ing spaces. He also asked if more tele­ and understand diversity. vision production classes Responses to the issues could be added to the curricu­ raised by these parents will be lum. This question was re­ presented at next month's ferred to Cl IS Principal Tonya meeting, after the appropriate school officials have had time Porter. Parent Julie Ondersma to prepare reports or answers complimented the Jan. 9 to the parents. Business and Education Positions available on new Twp. Parks and Recreation Committee by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board will approve next month a resolution establish­ ing a Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, and res­ idents still can volunteer to serve. Township Supervisor Tom Garbow said about eight peo­ ple have indicated interest so far. and he would like to see about 15 people on this new committee. "It's always hard to get ev­ eryone together, so if we have about 15 people serving, there should always be enough peo­ ple present to conduct busi­ ness," he said. "This committee also may want to look into fund-rais­ ing, too, and that requires a CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD January 13, 1996 A joint meeting of the Caledonia Township Board and Planning Commission was colled to order at 9:10 a.m. Present: Garbow, Dieleman, Snyder, DeVries. Jousma, Williams, Dunn, Fischer, Newhof, Parent. Also Present. Planner Anderson, Engineer Wilcox. Discussion was held on Master Utility Plan, sewer and water projects, and future planning ideas. Meeting adjourned at 10:45 Respectfully submitted, Patricio Snyder, Clerk number of people." The members of the new committee will serve terms of three years, except for the ini­ tial appointments, which will be of varying lengths so that a whole new committee is not selected every three years. Some new members can vol­ unteer for a one-year term, others for two, and others will be appointed for three years, according to the resolution. The committee will meet on an as-needed basis, but meetings will be posted in compliance with the Open Meetings Act, and minutes will be kept. This committee will be only advisory in nature, formed to help the board plan, acquire and improve recre­ ational facilities and operate them. The committee also will be expected to look into grants and other sources of funding for parks and recre­ ation in the township. 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Anyone interested in help­ ing the township plan and op­ erate recreational facilities for residents should call the town­ ship office. 891-0070, or write Garbow at the township office, 250 Maple. Caledoaia Vtsioi Center Richard J. Choryan, O.D. From... WASHER SOLVENT *29.95 99* LOYD'S AUTO (616) 891-2020 gal. (formerly Western Auto) 9870 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) *269.95 7^*1 (616) 891-1484 OPEN: 7 Days a Week Monday Friday 8 to 8; Saturday 8 to 5; Sunday 9 to 5 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/January 23, 1996/Page 13 Caledonia kids and staff honor school board for service by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia school children made posters, portraits and presents and wrote cards thanking their school board for everything from drinking fountains to library books. Tuesday evening's recogni­ tion came as pan of the state's School Board Recognition Month established by Governor John Engler Caledonia Superintendent of Schools Doug Busman read Engler's proclamation at the beginning of last week’s board meeting. Caledonia Elementary's cafeteria, the board meeting site this month, was decorated with posters made by middle school students, portraits of each board member. A wall of "hands," traced and cut out by second-graders, silently ap­ plauded the board. Busman presented each member with a plaque of thanks, and Cal El Principal Gordie Nickels also thanked the board for all its time and work, for its support of education and for all the tough decisions the board faces in its work. The board and audience then got a glimpse into one of the least-known of the district's special education programs. Carole MacRae, instructor of the pre-primary impaired CPPI) program, showed a video of her class and explained the ac­ tivities that help the 3- to 6year-olds develop physically and mentally. The children also receive help from both a physical therapist and an occupational therapist. MacRae said. 'The idea is early interven- TK School NEWS By Dr. Mary Ellen Correa Assist. Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Caledonia School Board members pose with their portraits, drawn by Caledonia Elementary students as part of their school's thank-you to the board. January is School Board Recognition Month, and Caledonia district staff and students expressed their lion, to help them become as successful as they can when they enter school." she said. The PPI program is housed at Caledonia Elementary, with nine students attending the morning session and 12 com­ ing for the afternoon. All these students live within the Caledonia district, MacRae said. "Our program really goes out into the community." she said, explaining that a lot of appreciation in many individual ways. From the left are Treasurer Jim Gless, Trustee Fred Boncher, President Sharon Oatley, Secretary Bernie Nagel. Vice President Steve Donker, Trustee Dan Clark and Trustee Bob Bergy. outreach accompanies PPI The Caledonia Education Association provided the final touch to the evening with special refreshments served af­ ter the business portion of the meeting. CEA representative Mike Pintck presented a cake made by teacher Elaine Fitzsimmons, which featured humorous portraits of the seven board members. Indian Valley changes, addition plans outlined Higher standards needed for schools Although a majority of Americans is not fully satisfied with public schools, most do not favor solutions that have received widespread media attention, such as privatization of public school district or vouchers. Many Americans favor solutions that education reformers are advocating: 28 percent support comprehensive school improvement, and 20 percent want to increase funding for public schools. The findings are part of a study titled “Assignment In­ complete: The Unfinished Business of Education Reform.” which was prepared by the Public Agenda Foundation in col­ laboration with the Institute for Educational Leadership. The report showed that a majority of parents, teachers, and other citizens believe that most children will thrive under a system of higher standards. Seven in ten Americans (71 per­ cent) said that youngsters would “pay more attention to their school work and study harder" with higher standards in place, and 72 percent said that youngsters would “actually learn more.'' As a foundation for higher standards, the overwhelming ma­ jority of respondents (92 percent) said that teaching the basics is absolutely essential. The public recognizes that students need an education that extends beyond the “basics only” approach. Americans do have confidence in public schools in several important areas. Fifty-three percent say that public schools are more likely than private schools to provide an environment that teaches kids to deal with people from diverse backgrounds. Fifty-one percent believe that public schools provide a better education for children with special needs, such as the physical­ ly handicapped. Only 33 percent of Americans think that private school teachers are better educators than public school teachers This information appeared in “Community Update.” a publication of the U.S. Department of Education Thomapple Kellogg Schools arc engaged in raising stan­ dards for all students, particularly in language arts, math and science. In addition, textbooks are being purchased m all areas as part of the recently passed millage. The use of textbooks will provide a basic structure for instructional improvement The recently improved Michigan Education Assessment Pro­ gram (MEAP) scores show what can be accomplished through a concerted effort. We also recognize that more improvement is needed, and we will continue to strive for excellence NEED SOME EXTRA CASH? Got Something To Sell? Phone 795-3345 For Sun and News ACTION-ADS! by Mandy Habel Staff Writer William Mulder told the Thornapple Township Plann­ ing Commission last Monday of his interest in adding on to and changing the Indian Valley Campground, east off of M-37 toward the river. Mulder said some of his goals for the project include constructing a modern sanitary system, improving and widening the corridors, constructing a residential looking office to improve security, and building 19 modem camp sites that have facilities for modern trailers. He also said he wants to construct a new entrance drive and use the existing one as an exit because people arrive at the campgrounds late and park there. Other additions include a steel and wire fence on the south side of the property and landscaping to block visibility from the neighbors. Planning consultant Rand Bowman said Mulder already has been issued a special use permit with restrictions and will be required to have a hearing on a request for special use. He also recommended that the township attorney review all the information before it is accepted, that specifics will be needed to provide zoning en­ forcement, and that a time limit be put on developing. Mulder will be required to apply for a campground con­ struction permit from the Health Department, which would be good for three years. A new service building will be the first thing to be built, followed by the 19 cam pgrounds. A wixxled area will be maintained on the west side. After the campgrounds, he will construct a pool building. If Mulder applies for the permit this year, he will be able to start constructing the service building and camp sites in 1997 and work on the house out front in 1998. All this will be followed by swim­ ming pool construction Through this plan. Mulder is asking to increase camp sites by 15 percent and pro­ perty by 40 percent. Mulder said campground signs will be moved to the new fence and that sheets of paper will be handed out to people to sign before they camp. The sheet will contain an outline of the boundaries they are to camp within. Zoning Administrator Jack Spencer said the campground originally was permitted use when it first came into the county, but due to the township ordinance, it was changed to non-conforming use. It recently has been changed again to conforming use. Mulder will have a site plan review, as well as a special use hearing. In the Navy, you will: •Move Up and Out in the World •Get Equal Access to Success NEIGHBORS continued from Page 4 the folks at our high school library call to say that she has finally gotten a senes that she ordered for me They're so good that I can’t leave them alone Thanks to all* the wonderful, thoughtful people at TK Library 1 talked with Beth Verlinde. All the Verlinde family went up to Marquette Dec 30 weekend for their grand son's wedding. It was almost like a huge family reunion They had a very good inp and were very tired, but what a rich family time they had Betty Newman said that last week she and Chary I Newman (Mrs Johni went into Grand Rapids shopping and aie out I guess that is it for this week, It ts so good io feel bet­ ter Love you all very much. Join an Exciting Team! NAVY For more information, call 1-800-USA-NAVY. World Wide Web: http://www.navyjobe.com �Poge 14/Th* Sun and N*ws. Middleville. Ml/January 23. 1996 Tracye Tuinstra ‘learns the ropes’in village office Caledonia’s new administrative assistant to lighten clerk’s load by Barbara Gal! Staff Writer Describing her new job as "a little bit of everything." Caledonia Village's new ad­ ministrative assistant has been busy learning some of the procedures required in a mu­ nicipal office. "I do general office work, some accounting, answer the phone and work with the computer," said Tracye Tuinstra. who was hired in December to help out in the village office. She also attends all Village Council meetings. An Ionia resident, she commutes to Caledonia, but said she and her husband. Brent, a Grand Rapids machin­ ist, would like to move to the Caledonia area some day. Tuinstra grew up in Trufant, but her family moved to Belding and she graduated from Belding High School. She earned an associate’s de­ gree in accounting from Grand Rapids Community College in 1994. and since then has done accounting work for sev­ eral Grand Rapids firms. She also has bookkeeping experi­ ence. She said she was attracted to the Caledonia Village opening because of the "multiple tasks" involved with the job. compared to working just in accounting. The chance to work with people also was a reason she applied. "It's nice to have that con­ tact with the outside world and not just be buried in the office all the time," she said. "I've met many village residents, but 1 know there are lots more people I need to get to know." Tuinstra began her new job Dec. 27, and said she has en­ joyed the new experience of working in local government. "It's a totally different work­ ing environment, so it should be challenging and interest- Kids and books brought together at story time Little Elizabeth Frey is already enjoying books at only eight months old She and her mom, Mary, take part in the 'lap sitters’ story time group at the Caledonia Library as Maggie McDaniels of the Kent District Library staff shows the pictures Tracye Tuinstra is the new Caledonia Village administrative assistant. She handles office and accounting duties at the village office. ing," she said. "Everything here is open; all that we do is common knowledge, and that's very different from where I've worked before.” The administrative assistant position was added to the vil­ lage office staff to help handle the increasing clerical work resulting from new sewer and water systems. In handling such tasks as answering the phone and doing the "nitty gritty" office work, the new assistant frees the clerk to do his/her mandated duties. Preschoolers pay close attention to Sara D'Archangel as she reads them a story at the Caledonia Library last week. The story time hours are scheduled regularly as part of the Kent District Library programming for branch libraries. ADVERTISEMENT • CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP • Januory 17, 1996 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Gar bow. Snyder, :VCR Repair ** 4 * ♦ VCR Cleaning * $15 FREE Estimates Fast Service ♦ Convenient Hours 4 ; 4 Star Video : * 114 Maple St. Delton, Ml. 4695 M-37 Middleville, Ml. + * 616-623-5777 616-795-2225 * J < Hiring the new assistant, who works 26 hours a week for village, also means the village clerk will not have to work as many hours as the retiring clerk. Jackie Cherry, has been logging recently. Cherry will step down in March after many years as clerk, so the Village Council also was anxious that some­ one else in the office be ac­ quainted with office procedures when the new clerk is elected or appointed. Hours: Sunday thru Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday & Saturday 11 a m. to 10 p.m ^♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦******** DeVries, Jousmo. Williams, Gould arrived at 7:10 p.m. Ab­ sent: Dielemon. MINUTES: Approved as printed. BILLS: Moved DeVries, second Williams to approve bills as printed including one for Caledonia Standard in the amount of $95.09 and K & S Plumbing in the amount of $696 95 Ayes Jousma. Snyder, Garbow. DeVries. Williams. Mo­ tion Carried. BUILDING AND TREASURERS REPORT Reviewed HUNTING: Several residents stated complaints of floaters down the Coldwater River with guns. Discussion was held. Township will talk with the Sheriffs Deportment and the DNR Supervisor Garbow will get together with the citizens. CDBG FUNDS Discussion was held Moved Jousma second Williams to set priorities: 1st Compou Kettle Lake area road paving 2nd if possible to use for library. 3rd roofing of the Barber School. Ayes Snyder Garbow, DeVries Gould. Williams. H&L MFG. ASSEMBLY We are seeking 1st and 2nd shift piece rate assembly persons in exchange for a competitive wage with benefits that include medical insurance. 41 OK Plan with profit sharing & quarterly bonuses based on company profits. (Bonuses are not guaranteed.) If you are interested and have what it takes to be a team player wrthm an organi­ zation who has served the automotive industry for more than 25 years. Apply at 122 Main St. Caledonia Ml. 49316 Ask for Carol Jousma. Motion carried. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: Reviewed minutes. FIRE COMMISSION RE­ APPOINTMENT: Moved Snyder, second DeVries to re-appoint Ed Fischer, Jim B. Steketee, Glen Klaver and Gordon Joursma to the fire commission. Ayes: DeVries, Gould, Williams, Jousma. Snyder, Garbow. Mo­ tion carried. OTHER BUSINESS: Discussion on the State Police using the fire department for a place to do reports. Discussion on the Porks and Recreation Resolution. Amend the YTD Budget and the Emergency Budget. Discussion on paving on Alaska North of 68th St. Moved Jousma, second Snyder to adjourn at 8:05 p.m. Ayes: Gould, Williams, Jousma, Snyder, Garbow. DeVries, Motion carried. Respectfully submitted. Patricia Snyder, Clerk (101) Swedish Weight Loss Surprises Researchers Sweden-After many scien­ tific studies. Banta was devel-, oped by Vita Source with the assistance of the U.S. Govern­ ment. After extensive testing with amazing results, Banta is now available in this country The unique ingredients of Banta are proven to burn fat, decrease appetite, and increase lean muscle tissue. Gary F. of Santa Barbara. California stated. “I lost II pounds within three weeks. 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CALL 891-9270 OR APPLY TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS AT 127 Main St. Caledonia, MI 49316 Sbarman SELECT TEMPORARY SERVICES, INC Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml January 23, 1996. Page 15 Scots’ free throws sink Kenowa Hills hoops 53-42 Caledonia found the free throw line to be a rewarding place Friday in its game with Kenowa Hills. The Fighting Scots (5-5 overall and 4-2 in the O-K Gold) sunk 19-of-21 charity tosses including eight in the final three minutes to win 5342 over its league foe. Brian Rea. Ryan Ovcrmyer, Matt Frantti and Steve Schmidt all made good on fourth quarter free throw attempts to help make Caledonia Coach Larry Rea's job a little easier. "Free throws arc a lost art — dunks only count as two points and two free throws are two points." Coach Rea said. "If you make your free throws and take care of the defense, you have a chance." Caledonia relied on the defense Friday, as both teams struggled to find the mark offensively. The Scots led 1912 at half and tallied its 20th point on a Mike Simmons' drive with 6:30 remaining in the third quarter. Brian Rea's passing accounted for two key Caledonia baskets during that third quarter. First, Brian Rea dished off to Frantti to make it 30-24 with 2:15 to go and then he found Jeff Born inside with two seconds left to put the Scots up 32-26 entering the fourth quarter. Movement and rebounding are two areas Coach Rea has stressed to his team. "In the last three games we've stood around a lol and Brian s tried to do too much." Coach Rea said. "We need to move the ball around and we also have to rebound better." Rea led the squad with 13 points. Frantti tallied 12 points and Schmidt added 10 markers "I expect some double figure games out of him.” Coach Rea said of Frantti. "That's what he should do and that makes us a better team.” David Bareham led Kenowa Hills with 12 points. A Born layup with 3:10 left in the fourth quarter put the Scots ahead 41-33. but the Knights were able to cut the lead to three points (45-42) with 1:25 remaining on a Bareham triple. And then the Caledonia free throws started to fall. The Scots scored 12 of the 15 points tallied in the first quarter with Frantti tossing in half of those scores. Caledonia took a 19-12 advantage into half thanks to a Schmidt jumper at the buzzer. Caledonia will play at Unity Christian tonight. Sluggish first half meant trouble for Trojan hoops Caledonia’s Steve Schmidt (25) works through Kenowa Hills traffic in last Friday’s basketball game at Caledonia High. Trojans remain on league’s top Middleville’s wrestling team seems to be in a happy mood as of late. The Trojans (16-1 overall and 3-0 in the O-K Blue) won twice this past week: 54-18 over Spring Lake on Tuesday and 46-21 against Godwin on Thursday. "It's been going real good for us. I’m really happy with the things that are going on," Middleville Coach Tom Lehman said. "The kids are wrestling well." Kyle Brower (103) was the winner of a forfeit versus the Lakers, Dendle Craven (112) won a 13-8 decision and Sean Crofoot (119) out-scored his opponent 12-2. Terry Trudell (135) had a pin in 4:47 and Malt Appell (145) won a fall that took one minute. Spencer Romp (140) prevailed by a 20-4 score. Marty Bender (160) won a pin 3:32, Steve Lehman (189) beat his time by a few seconds at 3:21 and Joel Appell was a victor on a 39-second fall. Joe Norman (171) was Middleville's other winner on a forfeit. Craven had a pin in 5:02 against Godwin as did Don Mello in 5:45 and Trudell in 3:51. Romp won an 11-3 decision and Luke Middleton (152) was on the right side of 4-1 score. Bender had his second pin of the week in 2:17 and Ron Haynes (171) came out in front in a 13-9 decision The final two Middleville wins did not take very long. Lehman had a 24-second fall and Joel Appell pinned his foe in 21 seconds. Scots ski team takes to the slopes It was a busy weekend for second-place performance in Caledonia's ski team. the slalom and Katie Benhem On Friday, the team took to earned a third place. the slopes and finished with On Saturday, the Scots some top scores. competed against five teams T.J. Grant had a second in Manistee, placing fifth in place in the senior slalom both categories, but learning division, while teammate along the way. "It was a very good Matt Dodge ended up with a third place in the freshmen experience and the kids have event. improved," Caledonia Coach Jennifer VanDyk had a Bryce Beckett said. 2 Scots grapple to titles at Rockford Josh Haywood and Aaron Sprague both won weight class championships for the Caledonia wrestling team Saturday at the Rockford Invitational. Haywood, at 189, won a 61 decision in the championship round to earn his first place. And Sprague, at 135, was the winner of a 12-5 decision against a previously unbeaten Middleville’s Jeremy Shriver (14) soars to the hoop as the Hamilton defenders look on in last Friday’s contest (Photo by Perry Hardin) A sluggish first half cost Middleville’s varsity basketball team a chance at victory last Friday. After trailing Hamilton 198 after one quarter and 34-23 Looking for Extra Cash? - Call - 945-9554 Sell anything FASTI at the half. Middleville could not catch up and fell 65-58. "Our lack of hustle in the first half, especially on the boards hurt," Middleville Coach Kun Holzhueter said. The Trojans (5-5 overall and 3-3 in the O-K Blue) had 22 rebounds compared to the Hawkeyes 32. Greg Kotrba led Middleville in scoring with 19 points. Jerry Postma tallied 15 points and Jeremy Shn ver added 11. Kotrba also led the squad on the boards with seven caroms. Kyle VanderWall led the Hawkeyes with 25 points, including four three-pointers. Derek Kleinheksel added 13 points to the winning score. "We didnl do a good job of stopping their good players." Holzhueter said Middleville will host Grand Rapids Baptist today. wrestler. Tim Soper (215) took second place and Dustin McFarlan (103) ended up third, also for the Caledonia grapplers. Nick Freeman, Chad Mescar and Curl Pyper also scored points for the Scots. "It was a great job by everyone," Caledonia Coach Jim Maxim said. Caledonia will next wrestle at home Thursday versus Cedar Springs. Scots win in hoops and across the net Two Caledonia athletic teams achieved big victories this weekend. •The junior varsity basketball team pulled away in the fourth quarter to defeat Kenowa Hills 64-52 on Friday. The team is now 7-3 overall and 3-3 in the O-K Gold. •Caledonia’s freshmen volleyball won over Sparta in three games last week 11-15. 15-7 and 15-4. Junior Josh Haywood took the gold in the 189pound weight class at Saturday’s Rockford Invitational. �Poge I6/The Sun and News. 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Michigan 49333 125th Year Decision expected after March 18 School officials to review opinions on bond issue bv Mandv Habel ' Staff Writer Now that residents have received information and given opinions about a possi­ ble bond issue to solve the overcrowding problems in the Thornapple Kellogg School District, the citizens’ commit­ tee. school board and ad ministration will discuss their findings Supenntendant Jay Cason said the information collected from the forums has indicated that many people feel that the best option would be to build a new middle school. The groups’ next step is to draft a community survey with the assistance of consul­ tant Kathy Feaster, which ten­ tatively will be sent out to residents in February. TK has 307 more students enrolled today than it had dur­ ing the 1990-91 school year. The district has maintained at least 2 percent growth per year for the past five to ten years and is estimated to have another 200 students by the year 2000. Supcrintendant Jay Cason said that next year the district probably will add two por­ table classrooms to the high school for more space. There are two options the district and community are considering proposing through a bond issue. One option is to add on to all existing schools, which would cost approximately $15 million. The second is to expand the high school and each of the three elementanes and build a new middle school. Cason said option three, of expanding the elementary schools, moving the middle school students into the ex­ isting high school, and (wilding a new high school will not be considered further for two main reasons: — First, in order to borrow from the school bond loan fund, the district is limited to asking for no more than $25 million. Though the district has found ways to cut con­ struction costs, daily opera tional costs would be much too expensive. - Second, this option would call for middle school students to be housed in a building that originally was built for high school students and has many facilities that middle school students do not use. Putting middle school students in this type of an en­ vironment would waste opera­ tional costs on facilities that are not even used. So, in a sense, the district would be paying to operate two high schools. Cason said studies have shown that middle school students learn differently than high school students and re­ quire a different type of environmenf to achieve academic success. A vast majority of people who gathered for the forums, agreed with this statement. Middle school teacher Sharon Bancroft said the school now uses a team teaching method in which four teachers of different subjects share 100 students and try to teach one issue emphasizing it in four different ways. This method is called a ‘pod structure ” Some of the most common complaints about the current middle school were that the halls are too narrow and overall, the current building structure causes safety problems There also was a consensus that the possibility of expan­ ding the high school swimm­ ing pool to Olympic size should be a separate issue, and that the auditorium may need work, which also should be a separate issue. After looking over the results of the community survey that will soon be sent out. the school board is tenatively scheduled to meet after March 18 to make a final decision on which option will be chosen to propose. Middleville Chamber of Commerce resurrected bv Mandv Habel * Staff Writer The Village of Middleville has just completed ground­ work to re-establish the Mid­ dleville Area Chamber of Commerce which will have its first meeting at 4 p.m. Wednesday. Feb. 7, at the Middle Villa Inn. Resident Jerri Otto helped resurrect what will be referred to as the MACC. She said the idea to bring it back developed when both she and Thomapple Kellogg High School pool manager Terri Vanderkooi started thinking about how to improve Middleville and spoke to residents about what they wanted the village to be. They remembered that the village used to have a chamber of commerce that folded due to lack of member­ ship and decided it was time to dust it off and bring it back to life. Otto said she spoke to Village Manager Everil Manshum. who recommended she get advice from his wife, Dix­ ie. who heads the one in Hastings. It was through Dixie that she got together with Vanderkooi who had been having the same thoughts. She helped them set up an agenda and gave them advice on how to get started. A group of interested peo­ ple had a start-up meeting last week to make sure that the groundwork was in place and i i The mission of the Middleville Area Chamber of Commerce is to bring together the citizens, civic or businesses, and industrial and educational organizations of the greater Middleville area to enhance the prosperity of the J5 community. — Mission Statement will meet at 4 p.m.. on the first Wednesday of every month at the Middle Villa. Otto said that though chambers are usually made up of retailers in the area, they want as many people involved as possible so they will open the group up to anyone in­ terested. groups and individuals She added that they would like to encourage organiza­ tions like the Lions Club and Rotary get involved and especially want the schools to play a big part in it as well. One possibility they are looking into. Otto said, is for students to get involved by helping the MACC come up with a logo and a song. Otto said that if they can get students involved in projects, there may be less vandalism because students have something positive to do with their time. Individuals who are not business owners or members of any particular group also are welcome to join. One of M ACC’s main goals, she said, is to give ownership of Middleville back to its people and instill pride in them The mission statement that was written is ’ the mission of the Middleville Area Chamber of Commerce is to bring together the citizens, civic or businesses, and in­ dustrial and educational organizations of the greater Middleville area to enhance the prosperity of the community.’’ Otto said that they want to re-establish the chamber and try to include as many people as possible. “A few people cannot change Middleville, it takes everyone to make that possi­ ble," she said. See Local Chamber, P. 2 Thornapple Twp. insists mobile home be moved CHS students on State Honors Choir CHS students chosen for the State Honors Choir were bantones Pete Cotton (left) and Rich Gamaat, tenor Tim Burn and second sopranos Jenn Myers (front, ♦eft) and Christina Spica. They were among 260 students from around the state selected by audition for the choir, which performed at the University of Michigan's Hill Auditorium Jan. 20 under the direction of Dr. Richard Mathey Bum and Gamaat both performed solos in the concert. by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Thomapple Township resi­ dent Betty Jean Farrow has until May 18 to move her mobile home, which township officials contend is placed il­ legally due to its size com­ pared to the size of the lot. Farrow has two residences on one parcel of land, a trailer and a house. Her niece and joint property owner Ann Reigler said she believes the township’s action violates their human rights because after living there for 17 years they are forced to move. Township Zoning Ad­ ministrator Jack Spencer said this is not something that just came up. Farrow was notified of the situation in the spring of 1995. but nothing was done because of delays. She was issued a civil infraction and requested an informal hear­ ing. which was delayed because it was decided that a formal hearing should be held instead. Spencer said that at the for­ mal hearing the tow nship was asked if it would agree to allow Farrow to conform to the ordinance by just moving the trailer off the land. It was then decided, he said, to settle out of court. Spencer said the reason Far­ row will be required to move is because she is not in legal, non-conforming use, meaning living legally according to the zoning ordinance Reigler said it is unfair to make them move because they lived on that land for 17 years, 12 years before the township took local zoning laws over from Barry County “There is a grandfather clause that clearly states that she (Farrow) can stay here," she said. Spencer said that if the trailer was within the correct dimensions of the lot when the county had jurisdiction prior to passage of the Sept. 5, 1991, ordinance, she would have been allowed to stay there But it was not, he maintained “If it had been legal within the county, it would be legal now, but it is not," be said. See Mobile home P. 3 In This Issue... • Middleville may have ordinances examined • Break A-Leg revue to celebrate Valentine’s Day • Whitneyville Road development gets nod from Planning Commission • Mursch receives ‘Eagle Scout’ status �Poge 2/Th« Sun and Newj ^Middleville. Ml /January 30 1996 LOCAL CHAMBER, continued from front page She added that the MACC won’t just meet, monthly, it also hope to put together pro­ jects and work with the residents. “We want to be out there working in the community.'’ she said. “We want to be known as a project driven group.’’ They are interested in creating more yearly special events, but will start working with the ones that exist first and add on from there, she said. The MACC will elect four officers and appoint chairpeo­ ple to each of the four com­ mittees that have been set up. These elections and appoint ments will take place at the first meeting Feb 7. Otto said they will start with four committees, the Goals and Growth Committee, the Ambassador Committee, the Special Events Committee and the Membership Committee. The Goals and Growth Committee, she said, will focus on improving Mid dleville by coming up with FOR CLASSIFIED ACTION > ADS c 795-3345 ideas that wilt lead to that goal. “We will dream as big as we want then break the dreams down to projects and make them come true." she said. The Ambassador Commit­ tee will keep track of the businesses in the communit). honor new ones, and give recognition to existing ones. Otto said that when the group asked the village to give them an idea of how many businesses are in the area, they came up with at least 138 names they will put into a directory once they have join­ ed the chamber. The Special Events Com­ mittee will get involved with the annual special events that are held in the community and try to make things eaiser for the groups putting them on. She added that they even­ tually would like to add some new events so they could have four a year, one for each season. The first thing they want to do is to get behind Heritage Day. The Membership Commit­ tee constantly will be looking for new members. She said that though they will be look­ ing for new members all year, she encourages people to at­ tend the first meeting, especially if they are in­ terested in being an officer, chairperson, or a heavily in­ volved member Another idea, she said, is to J B HARRISON INSURANCE AGENCY. INC Your independent agent “WORKING FOR YOU” 6060 Alden Nash SE Phone 868-0050 MILLER MEANS... Hastings Office 149 West State Street (616) 945-5182 Jean Chase. crs. ORi........................ 367-4451 Dianne Feldpausch...948-9913 Audrey Burdick, gri. 945-2451 Cindy •Scotti’ Scott.. 948-4228 Ron Lewis.................. 945-5103 Roy Carlson................795-3611 Jon Johnson............ 948-4699 Bill Slagstad............... 948-9842 Larry Allerding. ASSIX' BROKER. SALES MGR . CRS GRI 945-9103 Judy Harrison President Miller REAL ESTATE get many of the civic organizations around town to occasionally work together. This, she said, will get the community to bond together as much as pOSMbfe. She added that they also want to do a community calendar that mentions the ac­ tivities of all the groups in the area. Otto said that Middleville has so many positive features, especially with the river that can be featured to the com­ munity in many different ways. “Our main goal is to give Middleville an identity and build from there." she said. “We don’t want to redifine Middleville, just build off of what we have. " The first meeting will con­ sist of nominations, officer elections and chairperson ap­ pointments. voting on the mis­ sion statement, and getting the basic framework for the organization in place. She said the yearly fee will be $50 for every participating individual, group and business. The purpose of this is to emphasize that each member is equally important to the group Most of the money will go into the pro­ jects the group will work on. Basically, she said, they want to build a positive at­ titude toward Middleville. She added that some people around remember the days when people from Wayland and other areas would come to Middleville because that is where things were happening. The group wants that feeling to return Board members, she said, will have to commit for at least as two-year period because it will take a while to get everything started. ■ Otto said that anyone with questions is welcome to call her at 795-2607. Monthly meetings will go from 4 to 5:30 p.m. to accommodate busy people. ...S OLD! Middles ille Office 317 Arlington. M-37 (616) 795-3305 Kay Stoisonburg. ASSOC broker, gri... .795-7272 Karen Brown............. 795-9331 Cathy Williamson CRS. GRI........................ 795-9090 Debbie Erway............ 623-8357 Gene Poll ASSOC BROKER. 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Shown here are (from left) John Yonkers. Faucett, Matt Wilson Joe Geiger, Bill Morey, Scott, Chris Faulkner, Steve Parish, Tom Stockwell and Ken Christopher. Missing are Chris Martin and Joe Taylor. There’s more to plants than meets the eye, says expert Phytochemicals are in the news. What are they? Phyto (plant) chemicals are not nutrients. They are com­ ponents of fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, herbs and spices that affect what goes on in the body. Hundreds of these plant chemicals are known and more are being discovered each year. One area that has been closely studied is the impact of phytochemicals on cancer risk. Some phytochemicals work in the body to protect against cancer risk. Three ways they are thought to act are: • They may prevent the formation of chemicals that may start the cancer-forming process. • They may block cancer­ forming chemicals from get­ ting to places in the body where they cause harm. • They may slow the growth of cancer cells. Phytochemicals that have recently been in the news in­ clude the following: • Carotenoids — they are antioxidants that hunt out the chemicals that cause oxidative damage in the body. Cells use oxygen to create energy, and in this process they create by­ products called oxygen-free radicals, which are highly reactive and unstable and may cause damage. Antioxidants have the ability to make these free radicals into less damag­ ing substances. There are more than 600 of these phytochemicals. Tomato juice, kale, spinach, sweet potatoes, swiss chard, watermelon, carrots and pum­ pkin are all particularly rich in carotenoids. •Indoles — these phytochemicals inactive some cancer-promoting compounds by altering the enzymes that enhance the removal of toxic chemicals. For example, in­ doles may stimulate enzymes The pleasure of an afternoon nap i» double that of sleep at ni#ht. —I.iueng that make estrogen less effec­ tive. possibly reducing breast cancer risk. Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, beets, cab­ bage, cauliflower, kale, kohlrabi, rutabagas and tur nips are all good sources of indoles. • Isoflavones — have a chemical structure that looks like that of estrogen. Because this “look-a-like" feature allows these chemicals to act in a manner similar to estrogen, they are called phy testrogens (plant estrogen). Most of the research has been done on an isoflavone called genistein Genistein can alter the growth of rapidly replicating cells, such as cancer cells. One hypothesis being studied is that these phytoestrogens act like weak estrogens in the body and disrupt normal estrogen ac­ tivity. Many breast cancers arc estrogen-dependent for growth and a disruption in estrogen activity in these cells may be beneficial Recom­ mendations cannot be made, however, until this hypothesis is further researched Isoflavoncs are found in berries, citrus fruits, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, eggplant, greens, peppers, squash, tomatoes and yams Phytochemicals are just hundreds of more reasons to eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains and beans Getting the recommended five servings of fruits and vegetables a day is the best way to assure that you meet your nutritional needs and get a variety of non-nutritive components that may positive ly influence your cancer risk, as well as risk of other chronic disease risks. Murder "ON Till; AIK" A Village Players of Middleville Murder Mystery Dinner Theater February 2.1 A 2 1 Marek I A 2 7:00 p.m. Ml 7.50 per person Dinner l.ntree: Stuffed Pork ( hop or Itoneless (liirken Breast on Wild Hire Cali the Middle* ilia Inn for Reservations 795-3G40 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml January 30. 1996/Page 3 Middleville may have local ordinances examined by Mandy Habel Staff Writer A representative from the American Legal Publishing Company last Tuesday, spoke to Middleville Village Council members about the possibility of letting them see if their regulations are up to code, and of buying a folio com­ puter system that would make it easier to update ordinances and codes. Representative Richard Frommeyer said the company started in 1934 as a division of another company, then later became independent. He said that if the village agreed, his company would look at its code to see if licens­ ing fees matched those the state has set up. and make sure the ordinances are not redundant The company would get together with its lawyers, look at the village’s code book and compare it with state and federal laws. After reviewing the infor­ mation. he said, the lawyers would give the village a writ­ ten sample of how the code compares and include recom­ mendations for what should be changed When the village has reviewed the information, they would meet with the publishing company attorneys and discuss what ordinances the village should add or repeal Another draft of the book would be made for everyone to look over. The copy will stand final when everyone is satisfied with it. he said. When the code is final, it will be installed into a folio We Give Mature Drivers, Home Owners And Mobile Home Owners A+ Savings. Each year of maturity seems to present new cliaUenges But. when youi car and home or mobile tiome are insured with the new Auto Owners A* program, saving mon ey isn't one of them If you are a member of a company approved retirement association or group, you may be eligible to receive a substantial group discount on insur ance lot your cat. home or mobile home Contact us now tor more information J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency "Our Policy is Service" 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 ^ult>.(hrnen tnmruncr Tit'k bit-'fa*’ The entire process would probably take about one year and the village could budget it over two fiscal years. Annual updates would take 45 days to get. — Representative Richard Frommeyer system. Codes can easily be updated and supplemented on a yearly basis by typing a let­ ter into the computer to find a document. Each code would be given a number or letter so it could be found more easily. The entire process, he said, would probably take about one year and the village could budget it over two fiscal years Annual updates would take 45 days to get. The village could supple­ ment the code monthly, bimonthly, yearly or any other period of time, depen­ ding on how many ordinances are passed each year. It would be up to the village, he said. The proposals would be based on a per page ba\is and the estimated cost of this pro­ ject would be $4,000 to $6,500. Codes can be arrang­ ed alphebetically or by subject matter. Village Attorney Jeff Youngsma advised the village that it would be a worthwhile thing to look into. He came across the folio search system demonstration at a seminar and found that any new or­ dinances cam be added to the code through numbers. Minutes and zoning or­ dinances can be put ih the system and found by typing a couple of words, be added. Attorney opinions also can be added to the system. Frommeyer said he sold a system to a group in Florida. The group has a lap top com­ puter at its meetings, so members can look up things such as previous minutes to find information that is needed fast He added that Michigan Law is on folio as well as some other documents. The cost of putting the code on the folio system, he said, is $495. A production kit used to keep it up to date would cost $895 President Lon Meyers said the zoning brdinance commit­ tee should think about the possibility and bring a recom­ mendation back to the council and agreed that it is worth looking into. In other business the council voted unanimously to raise the compensation rate per meeting for members of the Middleville Planning Com­ mission and Zoning Board of Appeals from $25 to $30 per meeting, up to two full meetings per month. The secretary’s compensa­ tion will be raised from $50 to MOBILE HOME Continued from front page — “If it had been, it would have been grandfathered in.’’ He added that Farrow has decided to break up the pro­ perty into three separate parcels and sell each one. in­ cluding the house. She has a buyer out of the county, but can’t close on the sale until the trailer is moved out of the township. This, he said, has created a delay in their closing and she is frustrated. “All she has to do is get so­ meone to move it.” he said. Reigler said Farrow needs the money from the sale in order to be able to afford to move the trailer. Farrow also is buying a house on Whitneyville Road. Spencer said that if Farrow does not move the trailer by May 18, the township can remove it and put a lein on the property for cost. “Since they decided to split up the property, they are get­ ting good money for it,” he said. Reigler said they have lived on that property for 17 years without problems and there are two trailers down the road that are going untouched. Overall, she said she is unhappy with the situation. "This is not the first time they have tried to do this,” she said $55 per meeting for up to two full meetings per month. The council also voted to amend the village code section relating to salaries of the council members. The village president’s salary will be raised from $1,800 to $2,000 per year, the village trustees' salaries will be raised from $1,400 to $1,600 per year, the treasurer's salary will be lowered from $5,820 to $3,000 per year, and the clerk’s salary will be lowered from $4,400 to $2,000 per year. Personnel Committee Chairman William Mosey said these changes were recommended unanimously. They felt that it had been some time since the salaries had been evaluated and thought it was time to make some changes. He said the committee has recommended a decrease for the treasurer because less work hours have been re­ quired for the position with the addition of a new com­ puter system. The clerk's position has been requiring more work out of house than in. Mosey said he spoke members in both positions who agreed with the committee’s recommendation. He added that the office staff will do some of the things that used to be required of these positions. A resolution was adpoted to authorize street light installa­ tion for Manor Drive, and Arlington Court by Con­ sumers Power. Village Plan­ ner Jason Cherry said the village paid $100 each for the lights and the form needs to be signed and sent back to Con­ sumers Power The village voted unanimously to get into a oneyear contract agreement allowing former Village Manager Everil Manshum to offer his consultation services to the village through Jan 31. 1997. receiving $550 per month for his services. Youngsma said terms of the agreement would be that all figures provided are provided by the village, he would work a minimum of 12 hours per month for the village, and any services will not interfere with his daytime employment. Youngsma said that Man­ shum would be an indepen­ dant contractor and therefore would not be on the payroll. The contract, he said, may be canceled only on a breach of or on agreement by both parties. Cherry said this would allow the village to progress in financial matters that Man­ shum was involved in. The village voted to enter a booster installation agreement with Ron Bunning. Cherry said there had been discussion on construction of a booster station on the ski hill. Bunning has agreed to pay $42,455 of the $96,000 it would cost for the project, which is 30 percent of the cost. He would pay $21.227 at the time the contract is award­ ed. and the rest when water is available at the property line Mosey said an advertise­ ment has been placed for a new village manager and they have received some resumes. Cherry said the committee decided to extend the deadline to send materials to the end of March so they can place the ad in Michigan Township Association magazine. He ad ded that they have placed one in International City Managers Association magazine and recommended waiting to place one in the Grand Rapids Press because of the expense for the length of time it would need to run. Cherry said he did place an ad for bids to drill a 12-inch test well. This is a good time to do that because contractors are looking for work this time of year. FIRST IAiRRESSION I dir studio Hair Cuts Penns Highlights *8.50 *29.50 *19.00 (Long luiir slightly more for perms A highlights) 891-0312 • 9964 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia Open Mon. - Thurs. 9-S; Fri. 9-6; Sat. 9-3 YOU CAN GET BEHIND THAT WHEEL WITH OUR AUTO LOAN The car of your dreams is as close as our affordable auto loan. Get the facts before you get the car. We’ll tell you everything you need to know to get the best deal on your automobile. �Page 4/The Sun ond News, Middleville Ml January 30, 1996 With...NORMA VELDERMAN kinds of quilts. She is such a busy and capable gal. it would be hard to keep up with her Charley, her beautiful dogs, stays right with her as a cons­ tant companion I enjoyed the visit very much. I also had a wonderful visit tiwh Ethel Gibson. She is one person 1 have always admired, and a person I have never heard an unkind thing said about. We need a lot more people like her in this world. Letha and Fred Buck­ ingham celebrated their 64th anniversary. She said that it just doesn't seem possible that it has gone so rapidly. They Well, winter seems to be with us doesn’t it? Carland and Ann Bartlett went to London. England, to visit their daughter Jennifer, and husband, who had a baby boy (his name was Corbin). They are over there for a iwoweck trip and plan to see the whole family and do some sightseeing. Sunday Cathy and Don Williamson and son in-law Mike Cutlip went to visit son Ken and wife Kim. who have a new home in Walker I had a good visit with Bert Kenyon (Ralph s wife) who is busy sewing — making all are both so active and life is wonderful Virginia Root said that her grandson and family came to visit her. Then they wanted to send their mom and dad iIrene and Bob Johnson) a letter. They are in Florida, so the great-grandson had his children lie down on a big sheet of paper, drew around them and then folded each pic­ ture after coloring some of it. and mailed it to them. Virginia said that she could hardly wait to hear what they say about such a cute idea. Lois Bremer said that daughter Sue Aenders came over Sunday to celebrate Sue's birthday. His folks came also There were about 12 there for Sunday dinner. I guess this is all for this week. Love you all very much and have a good week. | Obituaries Paul A. Larson______ ______________ MIDDLEVILLE-Paul A. Larson, aged 62, passed away Monday, January 22, 1996 at his residence. He was bom December 16, 1933 in Kennan, Wisconsin, the son of Olaf and Sena (Jacobsen) Larson. He was raised and attended school at Kennan, Wisconsin. He was employed at Brad­ ford White Corporation for 41 years and retired December 29, 1995. He was a member of U.A.W. Local 1002 in Middleville. He enjoyed his family and his home in the pines. He enjoyed the wild life, deer, woodchuck and rabbits. His yard was his pride. He loved to listen to the breeze in the trees. Vacations were spent visiting his family in Wisconsin at reunions every summer. He was an avid reader. He was enjoying his retirement, dining out and long drives in the coun­ try were his way of relaxing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Olaf and Sena; sisters, Gladys Heacock and brother-in-law, Donald Heacock; Lilly Rider and brother-in-law, Frank Rider; Alice Rider. Brothers. Sivert Larson and Baby Sivert; brother-in-laws, Adam Raab and Willis (Bill) Woyke. Mr. Larson is survived by one brother, Olaf (Marianne) Larson Jr. of Luck, Wisconsin. Three sisters, Mrs. (Sena) Woyke of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Mrs. (Mabie) Raab of Ogema, Wisconsin; Mrs. Merlyn (Ruth) Johnson of North Branch, Minnesota; many nieces and nephew’s. Funeral and committal services were held on Satur­ day, January 27,1996 at Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville with Reverend W. Lee Taylor officiating. Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to a Charity of your choice. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA FIRST BAPTIST BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord I Evening Praise WEDNESDAY I M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor 9:30 am 10:45 am Sunday School Morning Worship 6:00 pm Family Night 6 30 pm CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service..................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid Week Prayer...........................6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs............................................... 6:45p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock WELCOME TO I Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan Telephone 698-8252 Eft EWl ‘ T ' 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour and Children's Church will be provided during both services. "Set an example In speech, in Me, in low, in faith and in purity' 1 Timothy 4:12 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH ■ i& CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH A church with a caring heart for our community and the world. Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Sunday Worship. Rev. Ray Bruck > Administrative Pastor ! Phone 891-9259 11 ■ I 1____ . Church Office: (616)891-1512 M-37 at 100m St WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH A, School.................................... ......... 9 30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship........................ <0:30 am. t Sunday Evening Worship......................... 600 p.m Offv W»am Dodson, ftjflor Rev Paulette Cheyne .— 765-5316 Sunday School.................. 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship............. 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes......... 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — o , . „ L , Jr 4 Sr High School _ <BMh*iaaBF Youth Group Cadets and Cavincttes Adult Bible Studies B ■ E E m St. Paul Lutheran GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH & 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun lake) B Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795 7903 Barrier Free Programs for All Age-, Parmelee Morning Worship............ 9.30 a m Middleville Sunday School............... 9 45 a m Middleville Worship.......................... 11 00 a.m. • > ’•*■>** r< U Ch(Mrs for Chll(lrcn 6:00 p.m. Caraway St. M^BB 111 Church Street '5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 rt Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Sunday School 9:45 Age* 4 io 5<h Grade) B Wednesday K “Family Ntghi Q 6;|5 iNnner M ■ Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love Rom 12:10 8:00 a m........................... Blended Service Morning Worship Service................ 10:00 a m Sunday School................................................. 11:15a.m.9:05 a.m........................... Educational Hour Evening Worship Service............................. 6:00p.m 10:15 a m................. Contemporary Service 11:15 a.m........................Traditional Service YOU ARE INVITED (All Services have a Nursery available) Rrr Robert Gerke • Office: 891-S6B8 • Church 891-9878 Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 ; 1> I'V 1 M-37 between Caledonia & Muidleville Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00,6:00 Sunday Wonhip* .?•/> 7;,’- f.v T.-f- Mr. i.,'- t'-e-. V.J- 9 00 “4 l<x30 KT-JBBH CSUN LAKE COMMUNITY CM noM 1 0 *edneaday Family Night 6 00pm g r-ntm. Unmi joyfd 1 8146 68<h St near Whitneyville Ave. T Church School, * Sunda>........................ 9:45 a.m. o (zm/Rvv® 'ZcT V•*»' * Morning Wonhip. .11:00 a.m Evening Worship ... 6 00 p.m 1 ■ E Wed Fellowship. ...7 30pm ■ (in homes or church) call D Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 7,V- tj 1 The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST K of Latter Day Saints ‘ * 250 Vine Street MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED (Uljc CDlrl tlime JHrll]0(ii6t (Church 9 Choir Practice................................ 9:30a.m. I Worship Service...........................10:30a.m. J 891-8028 Rev. Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Wea Midweek Prayer A Bible Study........7-00 pm '_L______ RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor SHAPON BAPNSDALE, Dtf of Chnshan Ed & Music MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •891-8661 ‘The Church where everybody s somebody ...and Jesus Chnsf is lad" CALEDONIA jI Church UNITED METHODIST School 9:30a.m. 3 . 9:30 A.M. & 6:00 P.M. Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Mike Alles, Youth leader Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling - ’. w* y 1 . Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)................. 8:30 a.m. k 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.............................. 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service................................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday.................. 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p.m. Peace Reformed Church | Barner Free 708 West Main Street Sunday School........................... 10:45-11:50 A.M. (Child & Adult) ( During the School Year) Saturday Evening Mass................................ 5:00 p m. Sunday Mass........................9:00 a m & 11.00 a m i . Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Reaching People With Christ Nursery Sunday School......................... 9:30 am Sun. Morning Worship..........10:30 am Evening Service........................6:00 pm LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Pastor Scott Taylor Pastor Mark Beers LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH /t 'oI** 'o')** • K •* T �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/January 30, 1996/Poge 5 Use caution when operating heaters Happy Birthday Michigan! Caledonia Middle School students celebrated their state's 159th birthday Friday by designing a library bulletin board filled with memories of their favorite places in Michigan. Library staff also served punch and cookies in honor of the big day. Pictured with some of the favorite places' and the official birthday poster are Ryan Fitzsimmons (left), Kevin Kaechele, and Lance Comils. vestment club members, gam­ ing investment savvy is as im­ portant as earning money. That’s why in successful in­ vestment clubs, each member is responsible for contributing knowledge and research to the team effort. Most clubs assign each member to study a specific stock. Writing for an­ nual reports, studying invest­ ment publications, and track­ ing a stock's past performance are some of the tasks members are expected to perform. Club members also monitor the performance of the club’s cur: rent holdings. Some clubs in­ vite guest speakers, such as local brokers or investment analysts, to speak at their meetings. Who decides what to buy and when to sell? Some clubs determine whether to buy or sell a stock by majority rule, but most use a weighted voting system so that long-term members with more money at stake have more votes. The most suc­ cessful clubs take long-term buy-and-hold approaches to investing, which CPAs say is the wisest strategy for the average investor. How much do I have to contribute? According to NAIC, the average monthly investment is about $37. New clubs generail) start with small monthly investments — about $20 — so members don’t in- Letterheads Business Cards Envelopes g- ‘ Brochures Wedding Invitations M0RE •J Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 Ask for Rob Mitchell or Bill Love or stop by at 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) cur much risk while they are learning the investment ropes. As members’ investments know-how increases, clubs can raise the monthly ante. Who pays the taxes? A majority of the clubs cur­ rently operating are. for tax purposes, partnerships. Generally speaking, the club files a parternship return on which it reports the tax conse­ quences of its transactions for the year as well as the shares of each member. As an invest­ ment club member, you pay tax on your share of dividends, interest, capital gain, and other income earned by the club, as if you earned the income. For example, you report your share of the club’s capital gains and losses on your Form 1040. Schedule D on the line provided for parternship gains and losses; you report your share of dividends and interest on Form 1040. Schedule B. The investment club itself does not pay taxes. The expenses incurred by the club to produce or to col­ lect income, to manage invest­ ment property, or to deter­ mine any tax due also are reported separately. If you itemize your deductions, you may deduct your share of these items cm Schedule A as a miscellaneous deduction — this means you may deduct oni) those qualified costs which, together with other miscellaneous expenses, ex­ ceed 2 percent of your ad­ justed gross income Hou can I join an invest­ ment club? Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules pro­ hibit the NAIC and individual clubs from advertising New members generally learn about clubs by word of mouth. Most clubs like to keep their membership relatively small. The NAIC provides a free in­ formation kit on how to form a club, draft a parternship agreement, conduct monthly meetings, and establish an ac­ counting system NAIC also provides informal am on how io research stocks Stop and see Your Choice is Clear... Caledonia Vision Center Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) (616) 891-2020 30% Off EVERYTHING - IN THE Kid's C|osef The ABC’s of investment clubs Al is a retired plumber. Barbara is a young widow with three children. Carol and Dave are a professional cou­ ple Once a month, they get together with ten others in the local library meeting room. After some small talk, each person places a check for $50 on the table. A high stakes card game? Not a chance. In this game, the members don’t play against one another — they’re members of an invest­ ment club and they win or lose as a group. An investment club is a group of friends, neighbors, relatives, business associates, or others who pool their lime, talent, and money to research and invest in stocks, accor­ ding to the Michigan Associa­ tion of Certified Public Accountants. The National Association of Investors Corporation (NAIC) estimates there are not more than 32.000 investment clubs in America, about half of which belong to this umbrella organization of investment clubs. Altogether. NAIC in­ vestment club members have invested more than $4.2 billion. How do investment clubs work? Typically, investment clubs have 10 to 15 members who meet monthly to invest a modest sum of money, perhaps $20 or $50. in the club’s portfolio. For most in­ Space heaters can cut fuel bills while putting heat where it is needed - but portable heaters are a major source of winter fires. If you use a spaceheater, follow these guidelines from the Safety Council for West Michigan: • Make sure any heater you buy carries the mark of Underwriters Laboratories or another recognized testing lab • Keep your heater at lest three feet away from fur­ niture. draperies, clothing, papers and any other flam mable materials • Keep children away from the heater. Do not leave it run­ ning in an unoccupied room, and always disconnect the unit before you leave the house or go to bed. If you have any further questions about space heaters or you have any other safety concerns, please contact the Safety Council at 1-800-704-7676 or 1-616-344-6189. (Must make room for spring clothes & prom dresses.) (hmm! thru Feb. 3, 1996 CPAs say that investment clubs are a good way to sharpen your investment ex­ pertise. For more informa­ tion. contact the National Association of Investors Cor­ poration at P.O. Box 220. Royal Oak. MI 48068. or call (810) 583-6242. 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Bus drivers, she said, have to know all the children on their route, where they live, what kind of cars their parents drive, and what relatives or babysitters frequently visit the homes Bus drivers never leave children at empty homes, she said. The drivers also check to see if the curtains are drawn or whether the garage door is open If these things are dif­ ferent then normal on any given day. she said, the driver will have the child go up to the house and check to see if anyone is there. If the child says that no one appears to be home. Truer said, the driver must radio her and let her know. She then calls the house to see if there is someone home. If she gets an answering machine, she leaves a message on it telling the parents to pick up their children up at the bus garage “By that time, someone is usually on their way to pick them up." she said Drivers, she said, will only drop children off at someone rise's home if there is permis­ sion from the parent in the form of a note or phone call. Parents are told to call the bus garage if they want their children dropped off somewhere other than their own home that afternoon. Truer said that drivers also need to know which hats, coats, mittens and tote bags belong to which kids so they know who to give an item to if it is left on the bus. The same goes for lunches and lunch money. Drivers report children who seem to be going the wrong direction when they are sup­ posed to go to school. These children are taken to their pro­ per destination and parents are called, if necessary. Parents and perhaps the school principal also are notified of any misbehavior as well. When drivers come in to work, they must pre-trip their bases to make sure all the equipment is working and safe. While on the route, she said, drivers have to keep track of what time they need to be at each stop so no one misses the bus and everyone gets to school on time. Truer said the garage has received many compliments from parents about the punc­ tuality of the buses, which are usually within two minutes of being on time every day. In order to drive a bus. she said, drivers must possess a commerical driver’s licence. The liscense must have a B and P endorsements. B means the driver is qualified to drive a vehicle that weighs more than 26,000 pounds and P enables the driver to transport passangers, she said People wishing to become bus drivers must first go to the liscence bureau, get a booklet, and take a written test. Drivers who pass the writ­ ten test are issued learners permits or TIP’s After receiving the learner’s permit. Truer said, drivers must go to the bus garage and take a pre-trip test They must be familiar with 52 engine parts and understand how each one works. Naming the parts is the first part of the CDL test, she said. The test is very thorough and all 52 items must be mention­ ed in order for the driver to pass. Part two is the skills test, she said. Drivers drive in con­ ed areas performing skills such as backing into loading docks, going around curves, and backing in and out of spots to see if they understand bus positioning. The third part is the road test in which the drivers drive on the road and demonstrate their knowledge of all func­ tions and situations they may CALEDONIA SPORTSMAN’S CLUB BREAKFAST EGGS • TOAST • PANCAKES MEAT > COFFEE • ORANGE JUICE t COLDWATER road ctuBHOuse”! Sin., Feb. 11 • 9 a«-12 Noon . , .. ___. , Adults ‘4.50/Under 12 *3.00 firing the Family and Friends! encounter on the road They may perform anything from bus stop procedures to rail road crossings and emergency stops Truer said any mistake results in automatic failure which stresses the importance of keeping students safe. When all tests are passed, drivers go back to the liscence bureau and get their CDL’s. Within three months of receiving CDL’s. she said, drivers must enroll in a special schooling that consists of 3 and a half hours per nights for four nights. Four of these classes are offered each year. Every two years drivers must attend mandatory state inservices to further their education. Truer said thses in­ services cover everything from loading and unloading students, to accidents and new laws that come up. Drivers are now required to attend a two hour training pro­ gram dealing with drug screening. Truer said the pro­ gram outlines what is required of the drivers, how testing is done, and how even some over the counter drugs can cause positive results. Drivers will be required to have one hour of training for this per year and will be tested if there is just cause and at random selection Drivers, she said, need to know the students on their routes well enough to know who gets along and does not get along with whom and who to contact when a child is sick. They also need to know how to deal with many dif­ ferent kinds of people and per­ sonalities to solve problems. Truer said inservices and ex­ perience teaches drivers how to deal with this. Accidents and Fires, she said, are reported in to her and she calls the police or the fire department depending on the emergency. When unfamiliar cars are parked in students driveway’s, she said, drivers first ask students if they know who the car belongs to. If they don’t, they do not let the kids out. Kids are then taken to the garage and the parents are called to find out if it is safe for the children. Drivers check on suspicious people lurking near students homes and have the police look into any unusual situations. Truer said drivers also should be prepared to find lost children though they have not had a situation like that in Thornapple Kellogg School bus drivers (from left) Darlene Veen. Sandy Brower, Marla Bierens, Sue Mugridge, Patty Simmons Mary Jo Willemstein. Gary Havens, Laura Bueks, Sharon Elem and Julie Vandermulen (inside the bus) show pride in their jobs as they stand near one of their busses. Middleville. Mediating disagreements between students is one of the most challenging parts of the job. Truer said. Drivers need to keep peace on the bus so everyone will arrive at their destination safely. Keeping good relations with the community also is impor­ tant, she said. Parents need to know that they can trust the people that drive their children to and from school and know they will be taken care of. Drivers are responsible for fueling and clean their own busses and sometimes have to serve as mentor to the children. "Sometimes reactions can make or break a student’s day," she said. Drivers have to treat the students with respect and be able to be there if students need them, she added. Busses are driven in all kinds of weather, she said If one has a breakdown, the driver must radio the garage and either a mechanic will be sent out to fix the problem, or a new bus if the problem is too complicated to fix in a short amount of time. The challenge in waiting for a new bus, she said, is in keeping the kids entertained while they are waiting. Truer said as the dispatcher, she stays at the garage and is there whenever drivers need information or have problems. Whenever there is a fire or emergency, she said, she calls whoever is needed and tells TK computer format decided by panel by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thomapple Kellogg School Technology Committee decided last Tuesday on the platform for new com­ puter hardware to be purchased with the millage enhancement. The committee decided that the Macintosh format would probably be the best applica­ tion for the elementary grades because of the software bundles, price, service, technical support and con­ sistency of hardware for grades K-5. It was agreed that the high school will remain in the “Windows” formal because of the large amount of existing hardware and because many business applications are run on that format. Committee Chairman Kevin Briggs said that the 56k line should be installed within the next few weeks. Athletic Booster Club to meet in Middleville The Thomapple Kellogg Athletic Boosters * ill meet at 7 p.m.. Monday. Feb. 5, in the high school cafeteria to discuss plans for a fund­ raiser Help from the community is needed Anyone who has questions can call Marilyn Liu at 891-8998. The Kent Intermediate School District also has an 800 number to the Internet which is available to TK staff. them where the emergency is. She also takes messages from parents and notifies drivers of any changes that need to be made in the route. She deals with parents in the case of discipline problems and talks to principals in cer­ tain situations. Drivers have to unders­ tand the needs of special needs students as far as what their abilities are. she said. They need to know how to treat students with different disorders in the case of an emergency, and to know the signs of a particular illness. These skills also are learned in the inservices. Drivers are responsible for telling students when it is safe to cross the street when get­ ting off the bus. Truer said she wants people to realize that if the overhead lights of a bus are on. people traveling in the opposite direction need to stop. Not ail busses have a pull out stop sign. Truer said she is proud of her drivers and the work they do. They have a lot of respon­ sibilities and do an excellant job at what they do,” she said. Local Hairstylist learns "knowl­ edge is power and power is success" at the 1996 Redken Premiere Salon Symposium. Sally Loew from Philip Anthony The Salon in Grand Rapids attended the 1996 Redken Premiere Salon symposium held this January 13th-16th at the MGM Grand and Hilton Hotels in Las Vegas, Nevada Redken took attendees on a sensational person journey proving that "knowledge is power ana power is suc­ cess!" Over 10,000 salon professionals came pre­ pared to transform their careers. In both an informa­ tive and entertaining atmosphere, they learned the newest and most innovative business-building strate­ gies, design techniques and ways to improve commu­ nication and technical skills facilitated by Redken's premiere consultants and artists from around the world. All presentations were geared towards educat­ ing stylists on their performance and their ability to satisfy their clients, tach class focused specifically on accessing individual client's needs and ways of fulfill­ ing those needs By performing all salon services to the best of their ability, stylists confirmed that satisfied clients become faithful and long-term Sally Loew at Philip Anthony The Salon gained tremendous skills and Knowledge from attend­ ing this spectacular event, and cusumers in the local area can now benefit from it For the latest hair trends, cutting/coloring/texturizing techniques, new product information and exceptional service, consumers can call 956-1659 to make an appointment. �Thu Sun ond News, Middleville. Ml January 30. 1996/Page 7 Steve Mursch receives ‘Eagle Scout’ status by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia High School freshman Steve Mursch re­ ceived the Boy Scouts' high­ est honor when he received his Eagle Award Dec. 30 in a Eagle Court of Honor cere­ mony at the Caledonia United Methodist Church. The son of Peggy and Burch Mursch of Alto. Steve is a member of Caledonia Troop No. 202 and an "alum" of Cub Scout Pack 3201. He has been active in Boy Scouts for eight years, and is the 26th member of his troop to earn the Eagle rank Mursch's Eagle Scout pro­ ject. which must contribute something to the community, is a nature trail through the woods at the new Caledonia Middle School. The project was suggested to him by CMS Principal Clark Volz, and Steve said he had liked the idea. It took him about a year. Steve Mursch and his family pose for a photo at his Eagle Court of Honor, where he officially was awarded his Eagle Scout rank. With Steve are his father, Butch Mursch; his grandmother, Alice Mursch and his mother, Peggy Mursch. however, to plan the 600-footlong path, decide its dimen­ sions and then actually clear it. He also mulched the-path with wood chips and built six wood benches for a semi-cir­ cular clearing where a teacher could conduct a class or visi­ tors to the trail could just en­ joy a restful moment. The trail also is wide enough to allow handicapped accessibility. His project included putting up posts at each end of the path so that chains could be strung across the entrances to keep out vehicles. Mursch also provided stakes for future identification markers to label trees and plants along the trail, and a sign that the school can put up whenever the trail officially is opened. Mursch said the whole pro­ ject took longer than he had envisioned because of bees (and other insects) and some bureaucratic delays. He also had to locate donors of both funds and materials, since the Scout is not allowed to pay for the project himself. He got plans for the benches from Caledonia Lumber, the wood chips were donated by Consumers Power and the Caledonia Middle School PTO provided him $500 to buy wood for the benches, the posts, chains and locks. Besides receiving help from these sources, he said he also met with the Caledonia Environmental Education Center which is interested in Steve Mursch, Caledonia's newest Eagle Scout, displays the certificates of recognition he received for the honor, along with his project notebook. In working toward the Eagle rank, Steve has earned 52 merit badges. developing a nature center in the woods and wetlands around the school. Caledonia Schools Building and Grounds Supervisor Ron Pyper offered advice on planning and laying out the trail, and even helped him spread the wood chips. Steve said. Fellow scouts also volun­ teered. he said, and the Caledonia Methodist Church allowed him space in its garage to work. His dad su­ pervised his use of power tools. "I would have identified the trees and plants myself." he said, "but there wasn't enough time." "His leadership and prepara­ tion were tremendous." Volz said. "He presented it to us and to the school board in a way that was we 11-organized, so that everyone clearly under­ stood what he wanted to do. And then he went out there and did it." Volz said the trail will open after the official dedication of the middle school this spring "It was fun,” Mursch said of his Eagle project. "I learned about leadership, about orga­ nizing a project like this, about finding people to help and even how to build benches," he added with a smile. The work officially was completed in September, and he then made his presentation to his Eagle Award Committee All his work on the project is documented in a binder with pictures, the trail specifications, his project budget and the materials he used. Besides the trail, Mursch has earned 52 merit badges. 30 more than required, and he is working on still more. Vol/ said Mursch’s work on the trail was a great contnbu lion to both CMS and the community. 'TOUR GREENRIDGE CALEDONIA OPEN HOUSES, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 41’11 GREENRIDGE Realty, Inc. LUXURY SUBDIVISION - THORNAPPLE RIN ER 10280 E. RIN ERSHORE DR. “Your Real Estate Professionals of Choice” (S off lOOtb St. between Whitneyville & M-37 just E of Thomapple River) Beautiful 2 story on large wooded lot l^arge fenced backyard. Quiei neighborhood of luxury homes. Cathedral ceiling in living room with fire­ place Loft, main floor utility, sliders to deck, formal dining room. ROBERT L. 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Ml/January 30, 1996 ‘An Enchanted Evening’ honors famous love duos Break-A-Leg revue to celebrate Valentine’s Day by Barbara Gall Staff Writer From Adam and Eve to Antony and Cleopatra, famous lovers will take center stage in Break A-Leg Productions' mu­ sic and comedy revue. "An Enchanted Evening," honoring Valentine's Day. The dinner theater perfor­ mances will be held at Pagano's Restaurant. 9948 Cherry Valley (M-37). Caledonia, at 8:30 p.m Saturday. Feb. 10. and at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Feb. Adam (Fred Boncher) resists Eve (Sheri Ward) as she offers a tempting, but forbidden apple. They are two of the famous lovers to be spoofed in Break-ALeg Productions’ Valentine’s Day revue. This graceful Juliet (Kimberlea Crisman), pensive Romeo (John Amos) and benign Lady Capulet (Sandy Veverica) will represent Shakespeare's most famous love story in the Valentine's Day review presented by Break-A-Leg Productions. 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Participation in either group is open to the public Anyone with questions should call Ferguson at 8919942. However, reservations for "An Enchanted Evening" should be made by calling Pagano‘s at 891 -0160. Two famous lovers from different eras pose happily together. Pocahantas (Michelle Kowalski) and Julius Caesar (Pat Cox) both will appear in An Enchanted Evening’ to be performed Feb. 10-13 at Pagano’s Restaurant. STAUFFER & W1GGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Coll us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/Januory 30. 1996/Poge 9 So many varieties, so little space One danger of browsing through seed and plant catalogs in midwinter is early onset of spring fever. Another is a feeling of being over­ whelmed by all the varieties available to choose from. “Beginning gardeners, especially, many have dif­ ficulty picking varieties to plant because they don't have the benefit of gardening ex­ perience," observes Mary McLellan. Master Gardener program coordinator at Michigan State Universit) “They don’t have a list of proven favorites. " One source of information on recommended varieties is the local MSU Extension of­ fice. The folks there have lists of varieties that have been tested and found to give good results under Michigan grow­ ing conditions. Something to watch for in seed catalogs and on seed packets in All-America Selec­ tions (AAS) award winners. To win an AAS award, a variety has to perform well in official AAS trial gardens all across the United States and in Canada. Trial varieties are grown alongside proven varieties for comparison Though many of the recom­ mended varieties are recent introductions, not all are “new and improved." Some garden staples have been around a long time. Connec­ ticut Field pumpkins, for in­ stance. go back to colonial times Detroit Red beets. New Yorker tomatoes, yellow crookneck squash. Mary Trojans 22-2 after winning four times Middleville's wrestling team is now 22-2 after capturing four more wins on Saturday. The Trojans, competing at l^akcwood. beat Holland West Ottawa. Ovid-Elsie, Lowell and host Lakewood. Middleville's only loss on the day came against Fowlerville. "Things are going our way." commented Middleville Coach Tom Lehman on his team's success. Middleville has a 20-win wrestler in just about every weight class, led by Luke Middleton's 31 victories. Hamilton is Middleville’s next opponent. The Trojans will host the Hawkeyes on Thursday. Caledonia grapplers 5-0 at invitational Caledonia wrestlers went 50 to win the Caledonia Invitational on Saturday. Coach Jim Maxim’s team had six wrestlers who went undefeated: Dustin McFarlan (103). Nick Webster (119). BJ Tomanek (125), Chad Mescar (152), Josh Haywood (189) and Tim Soper (215). "Saturday was just phenomenal," Maxim exclaimed Caledonia will next wrestle al home on Thursday versus Belding. Support Our Athletes Washington asparagus and Waithem butternut squash and Early Wakefield are other venerable varieties. The information on seed packets and in catalog descrip­ tions can help you make your selections. McLellan says ‘ Look for references to disease resistance, usually in­ dicated by lettuce such as VFN after the variety name.” she advises. VFN after the name of a tomato variety , for instance, indicates that the variety is resistant to Verticillium and Fusarium, two organisms in the soil that can cause plant disease, and nematodes, tiny plant parasitic worms. “If a variety has built-in disease or pest resistance, the seed packet or catalog will say so,” she says. Other things to look for in­ clude days to maturity — ap­ proximately how long it will take to get from sowing seed or transplanting to harvest; and recommended uses — for fresh use. long-term storage or freezing, for instance. Yield and growth habit — whether the plant grows as a compact clump or a sprawling vine, for instance — are other considerations, especially if space is limited and you want to get the greatest return from the space available. Another source of informa­ tion is other gardeners. ”lf your neighbor has the sort of garden you aspire to have, ask what his or her favorite varieties are.” McLellan suggests. “Though variety selection is just one step in growing a fantasticgarden. it can make a big dif­ ference in the garden’s poten­ tial productivity.” BUY A RAFFLE TICKET — from the — Caledonia Athletic Boosters ★ First Prize — $3,500 cruise Second Prize — $1,500 Las vegas Third Prize — $750 Fourth Prize — $500 Drawing will be held February 17th at 11 p.m. at Holy Family Church in Caledonia Boosters will be hosting the dance at Holy Family — come join us! Need not be present to win. Raffle reverts to 50/50 if 500 tickets are not sold. All proceeds benefit Caledonia Athletic programs. 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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK (Seasonal) Turbo Face Tanner Tanning Bed (Coming Soon!) �Poge 10/Th« Sun and News. Middleville. MIJonuary 30 1996 Clarkland Estates to be discussed next by Township Board Whitneyville Road project gets nod from Caledonia Twp. Plan Commission bv Barbara Gall Staff Writer Rezoning for an 18-io< resi­ dential development at 6329 Whitneyville Ave. received the Caledonia Township Planning Commission's rec­ ommendation for approval last week, despite concerns ex­ pressed by about 20 residents at a public hearing. Tom Garbow. developer of the proposed Clarkland Estates, is requesting the 21.5-acre parcel be rezoned from rural residential to R-1. single-family residential. The change is compatible with the township's master land use development plan, and Garbow said the site-condo­ minium project will be served by the new Campau Lake sewer system to allow for the higher density. * ♦ * 4 4 * * The rural residential district requires two-acre lots, while the R-l district allows a min­ imum lot size of 40.000 square feet when the develop­ ment is served by sanitary sewer. The lots in Clarkland Estates, however, are larger than required, averaging about 1.13 acres. An existing home on the property will remain on a two-acre site, and some green space is planned along Whitneyville to preserve some of the area's rural look. Garbow said. A 15-foot wide buffer zone around the perimeter of the property also will be included in the master deed to preserve any trees and vegetation, he said. Garbow said that bringing sewer to the development will VCR Repair VCR Cleaning FREE Estimates Fast Service Convenient Hours s15 ♦ : 4 Star Video : * + 114 Maple St. Delton, Ml. 4695 M-37 Middleville, Ml. + 4 * 616-623-5777 616-795-2225 ♦ J Hours: Sunday thru Thursday 11 a.m to 9 p.m. * < Friday & Saturday 11 a m. to 10 p.m < r<^*****¥<«**¥*o*<*i help lower operating and maintenance costs for resi­ dents in the expanded Campau-Kettle Lake sewer district. Later in the meeting he added that without expand­ ing the sewer district, operat­ ing costs would increase for residents using the sewer. The sequencing batch reac­ tor treatment plan to be built for the Campau-Kettle Lakes area is designed so it can be expanded, and there is adequate capacity for this development, he said. He also pointed out that higher than expected construc­ tion bids led to the township's subsidizing the new sewer system, and that new devel­ opment in the sewered areas eventually will help repay the township's general fund. During a one-and one-half hour public hearing, residents asked several questions about the sewer district, but most of their concerns centered on the density of the project. They wanted to see the land devel­ oped with two-acre lots to help preserve the rural charac­ ter of the area and to protect wildlife and ground water. Residents also commented on the development’s impact on the Caledonia Schools, and several brought up the grow­ ing traffic problem on Whitneyville Road. Dorothy Wolfe asked if the commission was using any planning tools such as the Metropolitan Blueprint or the ground water studies prepared CHARTER TOWNSHIP of CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 5,1996 at 7:30 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning an application for an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia so as to rezone the following described lands from the A Agricultural District to the Planned Unit Development District in accordance with the Final Development Plan of the Spring Valley Estates Planned Unit Development: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 20, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, described as beginning at a point on the North line of said Northeast 1/4 which is N86°35’15”E 780.00 feet from the North 1/4 corner of Section 20; thence N86°35’15”E 1133.00 feet along said North line; thence S29°30’00”E 622.04 feet along the centerline of Broadmoor Avenue; thence Southeasterly 108.28 feet along said centerline on a 3906.64 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears S28°42 21”E 108.28 feet; thence S86°35’15”W 282.64 feet; thence S01°10’00”E 266.93 feet; thence S86°35’15”W 489.61 feet; thence S03°27’39”E 400.00 feet; thence S86°32’21”W 492.29 feet along the South line of the North 1/2 of said Northeast 1/4; thence N01°56’00”W 955.00 feet; thence Northwesterly 160 feet, more or less, to a point which is S03o25’00 ’E 225.00 feet and N86°35’15”E 125.00 feet from the point of beginning; thence S86°35’15”W 125.00 feet; thence N03°25’00”W 225.00 feet to the place of beginning. Copies of the proposed amending ordinance and the Final Development Plan are on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Charter Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia. Michigan, during Township office hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amending ordinance. Dated: January 12, 1996 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA (315) by Grand Valley State University. While commission mem­ bers said they had read or were aware of the materials she mentioned. Township Board Trustee Jim Williams, who was in the audience, said that by law the commission was bound to use the land use plan over all other tools at its dis­ posal. ship and along M-37. "There is no doubt that Caledonia will be seeing the need for a new elementary school sometime in the near future." he said. Commissioners agreed with the need to improve Whitneyville Avenue, but pointed out that construction at the Kent County Wolfe asked the commis­ sion to set aside green space, set up wildlife corridors and plan for the benefit of all the residents. Resident Patty Cress agreed, saying she was opposed to this development because it promotes "ugly urban sprawl." She said providing more green space would help alleviate this problem. After the hearing was closed, the commissioners discussed the project. Dan Timmer commented that there simply is not enough land for everyone to live on a two- or three-acre lot. and Beryl Fischer said that he preferred seeing the devel­ opment come in with sewer, which he thought environ­ mentally safer than private septic systems. Though no study was done on the development's impact on nearby Kettle Lake School. Commission Chairman Dick Dunn told the audience that the Caledonia School district is conducting a study on its present and future facility needs. There are more than 1.000 housing units or lots for sale in the township right now, he said, noting the high density development planned for the northwest side of the town­ i t There is no doubt that Caledonia will be seeing the need for a new elementary school sometime in the near ,, future. — Dick Dunn International Airport is re­ sponsible for much of the truck traffic on the road. Dunn also defended the Planning Commission's ef­ forts to channel growth to ap­ propriate areas in the town­ ship. He cited the commis­ sion’s recent revision of the land use plan, and its past de­ nials of several developments deemed unsuitable for the time or the area. The township even went to court defending some of those decisions, he said. After its discussion, the commission voted 5-0 to rec­ ommend the Township Board approve the rezoning for Clarkland Estates, with Commissioners John Dieleman and Roger Keating absent for the vote. The rezoning request now goes to the Caledonia Township Board for a decision to approve or disapprove. Garbow. who is the Caledonia Township supervi­ sor. must abstain from both the board s discussion and vote on this project because of his business connection with it. SEMES’ Swiss Scientists Discover New Energy Product Lugano. Switzerland-After 25 years of research Lightning 828 was developed wiih the help ot Swiss Laboratories After exten­ sive testing with amazing results. Lightning 828 is now available in the United States Scientists are amazed at Lightning 828's results on improved memory. attitude and athletic perfonrance. In a double blind cross-over tnal on university students in Italv. Lightning 8:8 was given twice daily lor 12 weeks The results were avion idling Students obtained higher scores in math, logic and phy steal educatum. This new discovery has been a windfall for working and active people that seem to run short of energy around mid-afternoon and need a little extra lift Lightning 8:8 when taken in the morning gives a sustained, bal­ anced form of energy throughout the day. During an interview in Chicago, a beautician stated. "I used to go home exhausted after being on my feet all day Now it’s just incredible I go home with extra energy and really enjoy my family more" Lightning 828 is a necessary boost for students, professionals and senior citizens. Lightning 828 is now available at most K-Mart Pharmacies including: Hastings802 W. State St 948 9411 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 5, 1996 at 7:30 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charier Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of Broadmoor Motors for an ordi­ nance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia so as to rezone the following described lands from the C-2 General Business District to the Planned Unit Development district in accordance with the Final Development Plan of the Broadmoor Motors Planned Unit Development, consist­ ing in part of the proposed use of a storage building approximately 60 feet by 100 feet, to be constructed at the rear of the existing Broadmoor Motors building at approximately 6890 Broadmoor Avenue, S.E.: Part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, commencing 427.0 feet Southeasterly along the centerline of M-37 and 360.45 feet East parallel with the North Section line from the intersection of the North section line and the centerline of said highway; thence southwesterly 311.25 feet to a point on the centerline from the North section line; thence Southeasterly along said centerline 218.0 feet; thence East parallel with the North section line 404.0 feet; thence North perpendicular to the North section lien 345.36 feet to a line bearing East parallel with the North section lien 245.36 feet to the point of beginning, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. Copies of the proposed amending ordinance and the Final Development Plan are on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Charter Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during Township office hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amending ordinance. Dated: January 10, 1996 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 306 �The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml Jonuory 30, 1996/Poge 11 this voluntary program, qualified taxpayers may choose the no­ form. no-file option at the beginning of the tax year. By doing so. an individual will not have to file a state income tax return. Of course, taxpayers who itemize to take advantage of current deployment at sea. Wilson exemptions, credits and deductions may continue to file a Ryan L. Wilson and fellow sailors also visited return. • “Clean Corporate Citizen” Environmental Permit: This Navy Fireman Ryan L. the Azores. Bahrain. Ber program is another way to cut government red tape. Our most Wilson, son of Gloria J muda. Israel. Spain and environmental!)-conscience corporations, which consistently Godlewski of 6442 Mill United Arab Emirates. In By Sen. Dick Posthumus meet or exceed Michigan's tough environmental standards, Stream Loop. Caledonia, has Dubai. United Arab will be given a “Clean Corporate Citizen designation" by the returned to Norfolk. Va.. Emeritaes. Sailors from Department of Environmental Quality . This designation will after completing a six-month Wilson's ship volunteered overseas deployment aboard their free time to help at local become a hassle-free state permit that will allow these corpora­ the guided missile cruiser schools. tions to save time that would be spent in the application process Wilson s involvement mthe USS Vella Gulf, which in­ as they expand and create jobs in our state. The economy cluded duty in the Persian deployment is an example of benefits and the environment benefits because the state can how U.S. men and women are target more resources to projects that need greater attention. Gulf near Iraq. Wilson is one of 368 sailors serving in the Navy and • Cabinet Reorganization: Over the psat few years. aboard the ship who com­ Marine Corps around the Michigan has ended the reputation as a leader in government pleted the nearly 25.000-mile world tn support of U.S. in­ reform Continuing down this path. Gov. Engler proposed voyage as part of the 5th Fleet terests. Whether projecting merging the Department of Public Health with the Department in the Middle East While in power ashore, delivering of Mental Health to create the Department of Community As I have said in some of my past columns, the '90s has been the Persian Gulf. Wilson humanitarian assistance, Health. He also proposed merging the Department of Labor marked with great strides in improving Michigan’s economy. helped enforce the interna­ cargo or troops from the sea. with the Department of Commerce to create the Department of We’ve overcome the days of our double-digit unemployment tional embargo against Iraq by these highly trained naval Consumer and Industry Services. These moves will eliminate a rates and increasingly intolerable tax burdens, both the result conducting maritime intercep­ forces provide a unique for­ great deal of overlap and redundancy that exists between the of big government and the extravagant spending of our past tions of merchant ships ward presence and crisis­ merging departments. Since 1991, we’ve cut taxes a record 21 times and turned a suspected of smuggling pro­ response option, which can be • Renaissance Zones The governor reaffirmed his call for $1.8 billion deficit into a $1 billions surplus, making Michigan hibited materials to and from withdrawn quickly when no tax-free Renaissance Zones to help revive economically strug one of the biggest fiscal success stories of all time. Iraq. Wilson’s ship boarded longer needed. gling areas of the state. This plan is aimed at the urban and I'm very proud of the fact that today, our jobless rate is at its The 1992 graduate of nine suspected vessels, while rural sections of Michigan that have not yet shared in our lowest level since the 1960s and personal income has boosted helicopters embarked aboard Wayland High School joined record growth and prosperity. By making it more attractive for to a point nearly twice the national average. the Navy in October 1992. Wilson's ship flew more than businesses to operate or people to live there, we hope to inject There are sections of our state that are not improving as 850 missions in support of the life into these areas. rapidly as the rest. In these areas, boarded-up windows, run­ operations. • More Charter Schools: We must do better in preparing down housing and a noticeable lack of life can be common. Mobile and flexible. our children for their future. We must make sure that the day These depressed areas have lagged behind the rest of the state Wilson’s ship is equipped with they graduate from high school, they are job-ready or college­ in development and population growth for a number of some of the latest high tech ready. Charter schools was an initiative the governor, reasons: fear of crime, poor schools and the higher cost of liv­ radar, sonar and weapons presented a few years ago to improve the quality of education ing and operating a business. systems. The 567-foot-long in Michigan by introducing competition into our public school In order to breathe life back into these neighborhoods. I’ve ship can travel nearly 700 system. In his address. he called for at least 20 more charter Color, Block and sponsored, and the Senate has passed legislation establishing miles a day. Also during the schools in the Detroit area and many more throughout the White... Lots or just tax free Renaissance Zones. This legislation is a bold expen deployment. Wilson’s ship state. ment to bring new life to our inner cities and rural areas. To participated in several person a few. Call... • Project Zero: This proposal expands on our sweeping date, this is the most aggressive approach toward revitalization nel exchange programs with welfare reforms. Project Zero will be launched tn five counties J-Ad Graphics forces from Belgium. Italy that any state has taken. and will speed the time table to have every able-bodied adult As I have mentioned before. Renaissance Zones encourage and the United Kingdom. currently on welfare to go to work and become independent. 945-9554 TODAY growth and revitalization by eliminating state and local taxes While spending most of the This project will remove barriers for people seeking employ­ (except the state sales tax) for businesses and residences within ment by helping with child care and transportation in the coun­ the zone for up to 15 years By doing this, we will extend to ties of Alpena. Menominee. Midland, Ottawa, and two parts of our lagging neighborhoods, the kind of economic opportunity Thornapple Wayne. which exists in our most dynamic areas. This is the first pro­ • Cutting Red Tape The Office of Regulatory Reform has BUILDING SERVICES, Inc gram of its kind to focus on both businesses and residences. been achieving spectacular progress so far. In 1995, its first I feel the best welfare program, the best affirmative action • Kitchens & year in existence, the department eliminated 1,000 burden­ program, and one of the best anti-crime programs that we can • Bathrooms some and obsolete rules and regulations. The governor expects offer is to provide opportunities for people to work and to 1,000 more to be on the chopping block by this summer. • Additions share in the American dream. Renaissance Zones will help Since 1991, Gov. Engler has led the charge on government • and Other Interior people to do just that. reform and economic rebirth. By following the vision we Remodeling The nation is already starting to take note of this exciting share, our state has become a model for the rest of the nation to plan. Many mayors from across the state are excited about this 795-2039 or follow. In the upcoming year, the legislature will look closely bold strategy. Experts of inner-city development are praising 891-1869 at each of his initiatives as we continue down the path of this legislation. John Bryant, chief executive officer of Opera­ LICENSED & INSURED renaissance for Michigan. tion Hope, a non-profit investment bank founded to develop Los Angles after the 1992 riots said of Renaissance Zones: “You are starting to create the foundation for the American dream.” • CHARTER TOWNSHIP of CALEDONIA It’s important to recognize that our states cannot fulfill their enormous potential unless all of our citizens are able to move COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN up the economic ladder. Renaissance Zones represent the PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 5,1996 at greatest opportunity we have to enable these areas to join the 7:30 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of rest of our state as it leads the nation into the 21st century. As we begin to put this legislation into place in Michigan. I expect Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township The 1995-96 Thomapple that other states will use our bold experiment as a blueprint for Kellogg High School year­ and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, their own revitalization plans. book will be on sale Feb. 14. Serving our Country- Capitol Commentary Renaissance Zones will help in state NEED SOMETHING PRINTED? TK yearbooks on sale locally The governor’s new inititives Last Wednesday. Gov. John Engler gave his sixth "State of the State’’ address to the people of Michigan. In his speech, he praised the work of the legislature for the past five years for making our stale “a model for the nation.’ He outlined a number of aggressive reforms to help Michigan continue down the path of prosperity and reform Some of the highlights' of the Governor’s address. • “No-form, No-file'' Income Tax: The governor proposed this initiative as the ultimate reduction in paperwork. Through 15 and 16 in the book store during the lunch hours The yearbook will cost $35 for a short time before it will be raised to $40. Freshmen may bring their school I D. to the book store for a special discount. More special dis­ counts are planned for other classes, parents, staff, and faculty. • NOTICE • Last Day to Register NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN All electors are hereby given notice that a General Election will be held in the Village of Caledonia on Monday. March 11, 1996. Electors who wish to vote in the election must be registered no later than Monday, February 12, 1996. To register, visit any Secretary of State Branch Office, the County Clerk’s Office or local clerk’s office. If you wish to register at a local clerk’s office, please call ahead for business hours. j8cque|ine cherry Caledonia Village Clerk 250 Maple Street Caledonia. Michigan (307) (616) 891 9384 concerning an application for an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia so as to rezone the following described lands from the R-R Rural Residential District to the Planned Unit Development District in accordance with the Final Development Plan of the Shagbark Condominiums Planned Unit Development: The West 330 feet of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4; the East 330 feet of the West 660 feet of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4; and the East 330 feet of the West 990 feet of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4, all in Section 7, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan; and, also, construction ease­ ments over the following-described lands: The East 20.0 feet of the South 20.0 feet of that part of the West 330 • feet of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7 lying North of the 76th Street right-of-way; and the West 20.0 feet of the South 20.0 feet of that part of the East 330 feet of the West 660 feet of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7 lying North of the 76th Street right-of-way; all in Town 5 North, Range 10 West, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. Copies of the proposed amending ordinance and the Final Development Plan are on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Charter Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during Township office hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amending ordinance. Dated: January 12, 1996 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA (314) �Page I2/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/January 30 1996 Trojans win two; to face Lakers The smile on Middleville Coach Kurt Holzhueter's face was genuine and not without reason. His Trojans had just beat the Mustangs from Grand Rapids Baptist 61-48 on Tuesday and there were plenty of reasons why. 1. Led by 6-2 Jerry Postma's eight first quarter points and 6-4 Brian Brewer s seven in the same period. Middleville opened the game with a strong inside presence 2. The Trojans received numerous contributions from their bench, most specifically from Andy Finkbeiner. Nathan Prangcr. Evan Chamberlin and Kevin Doyle 3. Holzhueter's team played well down the stretch. Middleville made key baskets and smart decisions during the final eight minutes to score 19 points. Holzhuetcr certainly enjoyed his team's fantastic finish. "We played an as erage game tonight, but we finished the game better than we have this year.” Holzhuetcr said. •Middleville led by only two points (46-44) after a Jeremy Miller basket, but another Jeremy — Jeremy Shriver — knocked down a triple to give the Trojans a 49-44 advantage with 3:45 remaining. "From the standpoint of momentum, it was a big play." Holzhuetcr said. " Another big play came when Middleville ran the clock down by nearly two minutes before Greg Kotrba found Brewer underneath for HELP WANTED Full-time Counter sales Position Must be friendly, self-motivated and reliable. 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Chamberlin and Doyle all come off the Trojan bench and gave their team a real lift. In the third quarter. Finkbeiner scored, saved a ball from going out of bounds, grabbed an offensive rebound, stole a Mustang pass and scored again all during a threeminute span. "He's (Finkbeiner) been a relentless worker." Holzhueter said. "We're trying to get him more active on offense; his spark was fantastic." Finkbeiner and Prangcr each tallied five points, while Chamberlin and Doyle also canned critical baskets. Chamberlin's tip in gave Middleville a 42-34 edge entering the fourth quarter. "We re starting to put a couple of guys out there and they're starting to develop," Holzhueter said of the bench contributions. Finkbeiner. Pranger and Chamberlin combined for nine of Middleville’s 18 points in the third quarter As a team. Middleville made 8-of-16 field goals in the third stanza after a 3-of-l3 shooting touch in a seven-point second quarter Postma led the team with 16 points. Brewer notched 15 and Kotrba added 10. In all. 11 Trojans scored in the victory. Grand Rapids Baptist got 20 points from Miller, including three three-pointers. Middleville 55 Rogers 52 Kotrba scored five points in the final 19 seconds to give the Trojans a perfect week. Kotrba first nailed a threepointer with 19 seconds remaining to put Middleville up 53-51 Then the guard swished two free throws with six seconds left on the clock to put his team ahead 55-52. "It was back and fourth, a real exciting game.." Holzhueter said. Middleville is now 7-5 overall and 4-3 in league play. Brewer led the team with 17 points and Postma tallied 16 markers. Postma and Shriver each had seven rebounds as well. Middleville dominated inside and won the rebounding battle 35-23. David Liu had his best game this season at point guard with seven assists and seven points. The Trojans will host the Lakers of Spring Lake tonight. Greg Kotra (20), shown here in an earlier game, scored five points in the waning seconds to help Middleville capture the win last Friday. Strides made by Scots’ ski team You know your first-year team is making strides, when it's able to upset one of the best teams in the area. And that's just what theCaledonia women's ski team did last Thursday at Cannonsburg against a good Forest Hills Central squad. Moving up to fifth place in the slalom out of the nine schools competing, Caledonia's women gave Coach Bryce Beckett something to speak about. H&L MFG. ASSEMBLY We are seeking 1 st and 2nd shift piece rate assembly persons in exchange for a competitive wage with benefits that include medical insurance, 41 OK Plan with profit sharing & quarterly bonuses based on company profits. (Bonuses are not guaranteed.) If you are interested and have what it takes to be a team player within an organi­ zation who has served the automotive industry for more than 25 years. Apply at 122 Main St. Caledonia Mi. 49316 Ask for Carol "That's a. big upset," Beckett explained. The women's giant slalom team was seventh overall. Caledonia's men were also fifth in the slalom and seventh in the giant giant slalom. "I think the improvement came from our three-hour practices on Tuesday and Wednesday and working on the basics," Beckett said. Individually, Matt Dodge was 16th and Chris France 29th in the giant slalom. Dodge and T.J. Grant placed 14th and 19th in the slalom event. Jennifer VanDyke was 11th, Katie Benhem 24th and Stephanie Grant 30th in the women's giant slalom. In the slalom, VanDyke placed 13th, Benhem 17th and Stephanie Grant 21st. The team will compete at Cannonsburg again on Thursday. On Feb. 6-7, Caledonia invites eighth graders to Cannonsburg to practice and race with the team on the slopes. If you are interested, contact the middle school office for more information. 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Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm I �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml. January 30. 1996 Page 13 Surprised Scots fall to Redhawks Caledonia eagers defeat Wayland Wildcats, 45-41 Caledonia's Aaron Sprague moved to 22-0 with his win against Cedar Springs. A few surprises cost Caledonia's wrestling team a chance for victory last Thursday versus Cedar Springs. The Scots lost the dual 3726. but if not for a few lost points here and there Coach Jim Maxim s team could have easily come out on top. The biggest of those surprises came in the 171pound weight class. Caledonia's captain Bill Norris found himself matched against a Cedar Spongs grappler who weighed 156 pounds. Surprisingly to almost everyone, the 156-pounder prevailed. "He took out our senior," Maxim said. "If you take those six points and add six to our score, the team would have won." Winners for the Scots included Dustin McFarlan (103), Mark Pyper (112), Nick Webster (119), Aaron Sprague (135). Chad Mcscar (152) and Curt Pyper (160). McFarlan pinned his opponent in 3:28 and Mescar also won a fall that took 3:45. Mark Pyper won a 10-8 decision against last season's conference champion. Webster also won 7-5 versus a former league champion. Sprague scored a 20-4 victory on a technical fall and Curt Pyper won a close 7-6 decision. "The team knows that if everyone does their job, that we will succeed." Maxim said. "I'm very proud and very impressed with their performances, unfortunately the score went in favor of Cedar Springs." Trojans, Scots square off in volleyball Caledonia and Middleville's spikers met for the first this season at the Delton-Kellogg Tournament last Saturday and Middleville made the most out of the match. Competing for third or fourth place, the Trojans won the area battle 15-11 and 15-8. "We hadn't met Caledonia yet this year, so the girls were just hustling a little bit more," Middleville Coach Cindy Middlebush said. In Game 1, it was the serving of Jennie Doyle (six points, three aces) and the hitting of Traci Campbell (four kills) that propelled the Trojans. Campbell, Tracy Schondelmayer and Jessica Van Aman were major cogs in Middleville's Game 2 hitting parade. Middleville beat Maple Valley 15-2. 15-7, Olivet 152. 15-11. Three Rivers 15-12. 17-15 and lost to Vicksburg 15-8, 15-8 in blue pool action. Caledonia ousted Bellevue 15-0, 15-1, Delton-Kellogg 15-8, 15-7 and lost to Hamilton 11-15, 15-9 and 1513 in the red pool. "1 was really pleased when we went to rally scoring that the girls kept their composure," Middlebush said. Vicksburg eventually won the championship by defeating Hamilton in the finals. The Bulldogs are currently ranked No. 4 in Class B. Caledonia then won over Three Rivers 15-5, 15-6, while Middleville triumphed over Delton-Kellogg 15-13, 15-17 and 15-5. The Scots lost to Vicksburg 15-5. 16-14 and the Trojans fell to Hamilton 15-8, 15-6 to set up the confrontation. Caledonia Coach Leo DelCarmen felt that it was valuable for his Scots to face a team as talented as Vicksburg. "It shows them what they have to do to get to that level," DelCarmen said. Sheri Vredevoogd had 23 kills for Caledonia and Kara Gordon and Sarah Steele each spiked 22. Vredevoogd also collected 23 blocks, while Julie Scheid was the team leader with 24 digs. Sarah Berends and Lisa VanRyn both had six service aces. Alisha Adrianse was credited with 89 assists on the day. Middlebush was encouraged by her team’s overall play at the tournament. "They played good team volleyball ail day long," Middlebush said. After losing to South Christian on Thursday, DelCarmen was also pleased with his Scots' improvement. "Today, they were playing a lot better," DelCarmen said. "They're still a little inconsistent at limes, but I'm pleased." Brian Rea (3) dribbles around two Wayland defenders in last Friday's varsity basketball game. A star is bom — as in Jeff Bom. Caledonia's 6-6 senior scored 41 points in two games last week. First, Bom tallied 18 in a 44- 42 loss to Unity Christian last Tuesday. Then, the Scot frontliner pumped in 23 points on Friday to help defeat Wayland 45- 41. Caledonia Coach Larry Rea was pleased with his team's overall execution in the big game with the rival Wildcats. "We were in control throughout and hit our free throws down the stretch," Rea said. Brian Rea also scored in double figures with 14 markers. The Scots are now 6-6 overall and 5-3 in the O-K Gold. Cedar Springs, also 5-3 and tied with Caledonia for third place in the league standings, will host Rea's Scots tonight. Caledonia beat Unity Christian 47-39 in the junior varsity contest. Todd Bloemers and Eric Cross each scored 16 points in that game FOOT CARE KENT PODIATRY Ingrown Nails • Diabetic Care • Hammertoes • Calluses Heel Pain • Orthotics • Warts Dr. Terrence J. 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Ml Jonuary 30. 1996/Poge 15 Trojans JV cheerleaders claim first place title Middleville's junior varsity cheerleading team captured first place on Jan. 20. Members of the squad are (front row, from left) Tina Joy Trudell, Anya Prichard, Becky Worth, Marisa Miklusicak; (middle row) Loretta Huntington, Megan Stewart, Brittney Cash; (back row) Coach Kelli Nisonger, Felicia Davis, Krissy Williams, Betsy Steensma and Andrea Bucher. It was an accomplishment to stand up and cheer about, as Middleville’s junior varsity cheerleading team took home first-place honors on Jan. 20. The Trojans won the National Cheerleading Association Michigan State Regional Cheerleading Championship at Wayland Union High. Ten teams competed in the junior varsity event and Coach Kelli Nisonger's team was judged as Nisonger described the event the best. ”1 was very happy with our as a "cheer and dance performance." Nisonger said. competition" which included "They really, really worked mounts, stunts and jumps. Scores given to the teams hard to get to this level." Members of the Middleville were based on the overall squad are Andrea Bucher. execution of the performances. Caledonia High will be the Brittney Cash. Felicia Davis. Loretta Huntington. Marisa site of this weekends major Miklusicak, Anya Prichard. cheerleading competition, the Betsy Steensma. Megan West Michigan Cheerleading Stewart, Tina Joy Trudell, Classic. The classic is Krissy Williams and Becky sponsored by the Michigan High School Athletic Worth. Association. Come see what John Deere has in store JOHN Of Eli D*Y 1896 9 Equipment, Inc. [ JOHN DEERE Located on 2900 N. Broadway, Hastings. Ml (North of town on M-43) Hours: M-W-F 7 to 5; Thurs. 7 to 7; Sat 7 to 1 945-9526 Date: Saturday, February 10, 1996 Time: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Place: At the store. Film viewing at 9:00, 10:30, 12:00, 1:30 Caledonia graduate studying in Chicago Emily Whisner. a Hope College junior from Caledonia, is spending the semester in Chicago through the Chicago Metropolitan Center. The Chicago Metropolitan Center offers undergraduate students a chance to work in a large metropolitan area and to study problems and issues of metropolitan life. Students may choose from a wide variety of internships that pro­ vide valuable pre-professional experience. Whisner has played women's varsity soccer and tennis for the college. A 1993 graduate of Caledonia High School, she is the daughter of Janice Whisner of Caledonia and Stephen W’hisner. THORNAPPLE FINANCIAL CENTER MEMBERS OF IAAM. NSPA TAXES. Individuals - Farms - Businesses ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL PLANNING Open Monday thru Friday 9:00 to 6:00 Saturday 9:00 to 1:00 111 Broadway. Middleville (616) 795-3387 �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/Jonuary 30 1996 Call for Classifieds Phone 795-3345 ...for Sun & News ACTION ADS! Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment BERNIE & COMPANY TREE SERVICE: Tree rcmov al & trimming & stump grinding. 795-7823__________________ DON'T SPEND ANOTHER WEEKEND CLEANING HOUSE, call Bert at 795-4809 for your weekly house cleaning needs._____________________ GYMNASTICS IN MOTION offering pre-school through advanced classes, all ages. Also boys and girls USGF competi­ tion teams. For information call Cathy, 795-7620.___________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income property*Debt consolidation ♦Turned down? problem credit? Wc can hclp!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation. PRO-INSTALLER of almost anything you buy. From coun­ tertops to locks, appliances to plumbing repairs. Handyman. 616-795-7654 YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or slop in al 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. TUTOR - I WOULD LIKE TO tutor elementary students. I have 6 1/2 years experience leaching for Grandville Schools in 2nd grade and special educa­ tion. Call Patty: (616) 795-8834 VINYL SIDING 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE in Michigan 25% off summer rate through March. Senior discount 30% off. Free estimates. 616-792-6736 WINTER SPECIALS: Vinyl replacement windows & patio doors, patio rooms & also vinyl siding. Call US Window & Siding, 616-245-8400. Community Notices LOSE WEIGHT/IMPROVE Vol R HEALTH. Achieve the goals you have set for yourself. Have a program designed espe­ cially for you. Call Fitness For You, 4695 N. Middleville Rd., Middleville, 795-4319. Farm Help Wanted Jobs Wanted BUFFALO MEAT Heart­ smart 1-800-823-2800. ATTENTION HOME­ WORKERS NEEDED. Legiti­ mate Companies listed with the Chamber of Commerce needs you now! Call right away for your free information package. 616-281-9385______________ SNOWMOBILE TRAILER REPAIR, STEEL AND alumi num. Also custom built trailers. Macomber Welding, 698-0819 For Sale Automotive ’95 CHEVY BLAZER LS. 2dr_, 4x4, 13,500 miles, clean, loaded. $19,995. 616-877-4971 For Rent CALEDONIA BRO AD VIEW Country Estates. Large 2 bedroom unit in country-. Open contemporary plan with rear deck and garage. S515. No pets. Call John, 538-6337 or 339-1105.__________________ GUN LAKE AREA 2-bedrootn, 1-1/2 bath, mobile home, good condition, large covered porch, large storage shed, big yard with fenced in area in back, references & sec. deposit required. $500 per month, less a prompt pay discount Call Mike at 672-5658 or 672-9699. MIDDLEVILLE 3 bedroom ranch, 2 stall garage, full base­ ment $600 per month plus depo­ sit. 891-1838. For Sale BEAUTIFUL DAY BED with mattress and trundle bed under­ neath, white and brass, very ornate. 1 week old, cost $675, sacrifice $250. 1-517-699-4148 BEDROOM OUTFIT 6 pieces, very beautiful, traditional oak finish. Built very solid comes with queen size Sealy mattress set 1 month old, cost $1,200 new. Must Sell! $300 for all. 1-517-699-2251 _____________ FILTER QUEEN SWEEPER complete with attachments and power nozzle, excellent condi­ tion, cost over $ 1,400 new, sacri­ fice for $225. 1-517-676-6414 KING SIZE SEALY POSTLRPEDIC MATTRESS SET "luxury firm” with deluxe frame. 2 weeks old, cost over $1,300, sell for $300. 1-517-676-6414 OPEN 7 NIGHTS A WEEK FARO'S % ITALIAN LOVELY 3 PIECE LIVIN’. GROOM OUTFIT Sofa, Loveseat and Chair. Beautiful blue, mauve and gold colors. 1 month old, sacrifice $285. 517-699-4148_______________ QUEEN SIZE SPINE-UPEDIC FIRM MATTRESS 1 month old, still in plastic, cost $500 new, sell for S175. 1-517-699-2251 MIDDLEVILLE’S FINEST 117 West Main, Middleville GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds CHILDCARE, HOUSE­ CLEANING part-time, 15-20 hours a week, beginning at 7:30 am. as needed. This position is available for loving person in our Caledonia home, call Russ Cole at 616-891-8842 or 616-891-9315 and ask for Jane. INSPECTORS-2ND AND 3RD SHIFTS. Plastic injection molder is searching for exper­ ienced inspectors with plastic injection background. Wc offer an excellent wage and benefits including 401K, tuition reim­ bursement, and profit sharing. Interested candidates should apply at Wamar Products, Inc., 5041 68th Street, SE, Caledonia, MI 49316_________________ NANNY NEEDED for Christian family in Alto, must have experi­ ence. Monday thru Friday, 8am6pm. Please call 868-0808 evenings or 530-0082 days.______ NEED HELP WITH THOSE HOLIDAY bills? Sell or buy Avon. CaU Kathy, 868-7423 ZONING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. Taking applications for above position at Yankee Springs Township Hall - 284 N. Briggs Road, Middleville, MI 49333. No phone calls please. Experience in ordinance interpretation, site plan reviews, and zoning enfor­ cement desirable. Please send resume to the above address. In Memoriam IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our dear husband, father and grandfather, Clair W. Tungate, who passed away ten years ago, February 4, 1986. God knows the many answers To questions in our hearts. He knows the lonely hours And the sudden tears that start. It’s lonely here without you We miss you more each day. For life is not the same for us Since you were called away. Loved and sadly missed by Wife, June Children and Grandchildren Lost & Found FOUND: METAL CANE IN MIDDLEVILLE on Main Street 795-3953 Miscellaneous BAHAMA CRUISE 5 days/4 nights. Underbooked! Must sell! S279/couple. Limited tickets. Call 1-800-935-9999 Ext. 495. Mon-Sat; 8 AM to 9 PM. CLASSIFIED AD R ATES REMINDER: $5.50 for 1st 5 words; 15c each *wd thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $3 00 for 1st 5 words; 15d each word thereafter. SUN & NEWS: $3.25 for 1st 5 words; 15c each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $3.25 for 1st 5 words; 15c each word thereafter. BANNER: $3.00 for 1st 5 words; 15c each word the WEEKENDER: $250 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. •$1.00 discount for ads paid for in advance of publication. •CANCE1 1 \ 1 IONS FOR CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE IN BY 4:00pm FRIDAY AND NO LATER. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 948-4450. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY) BINGO American Legion Post #305 9548 Cherry Valley, Caledonia • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 PM CREDIT PROBLEM SPECIALISTS We Refinance Existing Mortgoges Land Contract Balloon Payments Due Past Due Taxes Divorce Settlements Cash Out Rental Properties • • • • • • ALTERNATIVE MORTGAGE SOl.niONS 1-800-544-2626 1-517-645-0094 Buy One Sub at Regular Price Get the 2nd Sub $199 Only ; I I 11 - . ; COUPON foe *14.99 „ I EXPIRES 2-29 96 1 | - COUPON A* I MIDDLEVILLE omv ni.99 | or 2 LARGE 14” PIZZAS I NO COUPON NEEDtO —coupon— 12 SPAGHETTI/12 giant lasagna/ | DINNERS ii1 ‘ or 2 GIANT WET 1 NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL NO FREE POP with SPECIALS • Ask about our Special of the Day * PARK IN REAR_ W A RE HOUS E I INVENTORY CONTROL to $10/hr + benefits, most training provided. Major company hiring now. 517-886 5445 T.D.C. Fee UNBELIEVABLE SPECIAL • BUY ONE PIZZA AT REGULAR PRICE, CET SECOND ONE FOR 1/2 PRICE Specials not valid wlttf any other offers or Free Delivery 15 Minutes Take Out or Eat m or Fast Free Delivery Within 5 Miles TELEPHONE INSTALLER: To $15/hr. plus benefits! Major Co.! Entry level! Needed now! 616-949-2424, Job Line Fee. 891-9287 Good Only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Fnday and Saturday) AH of our pizzas include our Special Sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese ROUTE DRIVER-To 38,000/yr + full benefits. (Major Snackfood Co!) Most training provided. Needed now. 616 949-2424, JOBLINE FEE BEER & WINE SALES REP $25,000/++ benefits pkg!! Major Distributor! Entry Level Needed Now! 517-886-5445 T.D.C. Fee TWO PIZZAS For ONE SPECIAL PRICE! * FREE 2 Liters of Pepsi * M AILR OOM B AG G IN G - to SlO/hr. (Postal Service). Train­ ing provided. Entry level! Needed now! 616-949-2424 JOBLINE FEE TEACHER/CLASSROOM AIDE to SlO/hr + Benefits Many! 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Includes Garlic Bread xJr lie oreua 2 o 2 2 | EXPIRES 2-29-96 | . 56” |l 90 | Not <rat>d in conjunction j1 / wdh any otner coupons I BURRITO or COMBO * EXPIRES 2 29 96 I | Not raild in conjunction | . ' with any other coupons. GwO to, 0cA «B Mty \ Faro’s Pizza • Caledonia i > Faro’s Pizza • Caledonia S Ph M1-92B7 -Tl?91-*28!.__ «_______ PICK UP ONLY- READY IN 15 MINUTES O_ XM S WHAT QUB CUSTOMtBJ SA» ABOUT FABOJ PIZZA WelteOurOwn ioedd Sauces and Ped Cheese HOURS Urch thud 4 In 11 am Io 130 pm Nghh Sin Ttm 3 30 pm to 1030 pm. Fm & Serf 3 30 pm to 12 am 9790 Cherry Valley, M-37, Caledonia � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/706/SunandNews_1996-02-06.pdf 3dd2d2aeeefbf8f69430bd1d43c05339 PDF Text Text ,-W' The 12/30/99 Hastings Public Library d News p 121 Churcn Hastings, Hi. bulk rate U. S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 7 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 6/February 6. 1996 Middleville, Michigan 49333 125th Year Thornapple Twp. woman has her trailer moved by Mandy Habel Staff Writer After months of debate with Thornapple Township, resi­ dent Betty Jean Farrell has moved her trailer that had il­ legally existed on a parcel of land with a house for the past 17 years. She had signed an agree­ ment with the township to have her trailer moved by May 18. but felt it was unfair to be told to leave after all those years. Farrell’s niece and co­ property owner Ann Reigler said there were other people living in trailers not far from them who had been left alone and were furious that Farrow had been asked to move her trailer. Some of these people have put "no tresspassing" signs by their homes in an effort to keep government officials off of their property Township Attorney Terry Tobias said township officials usually would not go on residents property since most citations can be made from the road, however, they may have to in certain situations. He added that residents can­ not keep officials away by simply putting up no tresspassing signs because of­ ficials could obtain a search warrant making it legal to go on to property if there is a just cause. Tobias said Farrell’s trailer had been on her property il­ legally for years under the county’s zoning laws, and township officials thought that the county would do something about it but they didn't. An ordinance that was pass­ ed in September of 1991 took control of local zoning laws away from the county and gave them to the township. Later, Jack Spencer became the new zoning administrator and decided to enforce the law that the county left alone for years. Tobias said Spencer first Ii The township did not have a problem with her selling the property, but did not want someone to buy the property thinking they could keep the jj trailer on It. notified Farrell in the spring of 1995 and issued her a cita­ tion in June. She then got a lawyer, Dave Dimmers from Hastings, and appeared in court in August. In October she signed an agreement with the township that if she moved her trailer by May 18, there would not be a sentence imposed on her. There also was a court order issued stating that the township could put a lein on the property for cost if it is not moved by May 18. Farrell then decided to break up her property into three different parcels and sell it. She went about working on details without notifying the township. Tobias said. He added that the township did not have a problem with her selling the property, but did not want someone to buy the property thinking they could keep the trailer on it, since the zoning would still be illegal. The buyer decided not to close until the trailer was gone, leaving Farrell frustrated, he said. The title office, he said, wanted to close the sale of the property as soon as possible and tried to see if it could escrow approximately $500 to $600 to get the trailer moved. Tobias said he thought it would cost more than that to move it and suggested they escrow $10,000 to make sure they had enough and whatever was not spent would be refunded to Farrell. Reigler said she believes the township’s action violates their human rights because after living there for 17 years they are forced to move. They lived there 12 years before the township took over local zon­ ing laws. “There is a grandfather clause that clearly states that See Trailer moved, P. 3 Alaska Avenue improvements recommended for county approval by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Kent County Road Commission is recommend­ ing the County Commission approve several projects in Caledonia Township for in­ clusion in the 1996 county budget. At the recommendation of the Caledonia Township Board, a 1.5-mile stretch of Alaska Avenue will be paved if the project receives final approval. In a separate project, the county itself is planning to re-classify a 1.5-mile sec­ tion of 60th Street as a pri­ mary road and rebuild that stretch. If approved, Alaska Avenue from 68th Street north to Valhalla Drive will be paved. The project will be funded jointly by the county and township, with Caledonia paying about $120,000 or 55 percent of the cost. The town­ ship's share will be paid from the general fund over a twoyear period, said Clerk Pat Snyder. John Rice, managing direc­ tor of the Kent County Road Commission, said that all the construction work on the road will be done this summer, at least up to the gravel surfac­ ing. If the weather conditions hold up, he said, the road could be paved this year also. Otherwise, the paving process < i We’d like to get it all completed this year if possible, but we do want to pave the entire ( stretch at one time. — John Rice, Managing Director of the Kent County Road Commission Municipalities each year will be done in 1997. "We'd like to get it all have the opportunity Io rec­ completed this year if possi­ ommend road improvement to the Road ble, but we do want to pave projects the entire stretch at one time," Commission. The Road Commission considers these he said. Rice said the county will re­ requests and decides which classify 60th Street between projects to recommend to the Board of M-37 and Thornapple River County Drive as a primary road be­ Commissioners for final ap­ cause the airport will be re­ proval. Rice said a public hearing questing that the county aban­ don 48th Street to accommo­ will be held by the County Commission on the Alaska date its expansion. The 1.5-mile stretch of 60th Avenue project, although a will be picking up the traffic date for that hearing has not that formerly would have used yet been set. He said he will 48th, and the county, there­ keep the township informed fore, will fund those im­ on the status of the road pro­ provements, which are sched­ jects. uled for this summer. If 60th had remained a sec­ ondary road, the township would have had to share in the cost of improvements, said Caledonia Township Supervisor Tom Garbow. Doug Busman gets positive feedback in first evaluation Caledonia School Board pleased with superintendent’s performance by Barbara Gall Staff Writer In his first evaluation since becoming Caledonia's Super­ intendent of Schools. Dr. Douglas Busman received "above average" and "outstand­ ing" ratings in all categories used by the school board in its assessment process, said Board President Sharon Oatley. The evaluation was dis­ cussed with Busman in a closed session during a special board meeting Saturday, Jan. 27. Busman, who was chosen superintendent when Robert Myers resigned in 1994, was not evaluated las* year, since at that time, he had been on the job only six months Oatley said in this year's evaluation Busman was rated highly by board members for his efforts to encourage and maintain an "open line of Caledonia's Superintendent of Schools, Doug Busman. communication" with all in­ dividuals and groups. The board also appreciated his emphasis on the district's need to strive fcr continual im­ provement, she said. "Above all," Oatley wrote in a prepared statement,"his moral and ethical behavior, strong leadership and decision making are in keeping with the values of the community." Before the meeting with the superintendent, each board member used a four-point scale to evaluate him on his • Administrative ability. • Interaction with the board, both in providing information to the board and in responding to board concerns, directives and goals. • Ability to communicate with other county and slate educational agencies and main­ tain good relations with civic and community groups and with local governmental units. • Ability to provide leader­ ship and direction to personnel and establish a climate for continual improvement. • Ability to encourage and maintain communication with the community and involve residents in school issues. His visibility in the community and his handling of media rela­ tions also were considered. The individual evaluations were combined to present the superintendent with an overall ranking in each area. He received either an "outstand­ ing" or "above average" in all areas, Oatley reported. She said the board would like to see Busman continue efforts toward improving the community's knowledge of its schools and school programs. While the board believes communication Io the public has shown improvement, it would like to sec more com­ munity members attending district meetings and involved with decision making. Oatley said the board was concerned that Busman's long hours on the job not affect his health, but said the board was pleased with his visibility in See School Board, P. 2 In This Issue... • TK Tech Committee fine-tuning curriculum outcomes • Heritage Day group wants to expand festival • Zomeriei named Class B girls’ track Coach of the Year • New manager sets goals at Farmers Elevator Coop �Poge 2/The Sun ond News, Middleville. Ml/February 6. 1996 State legislator stops for visit at his alma mater Senator Posthumus gets glimpse of the latest programs at CHS State Senator Richard Posthumus visits with some of the teachers he knew while he was a student at CHS. Math teacher Larry Timmer (left) and government teacher Jim Felkey enjoy a chat with the senator during his visit to CHS Friday. you’re interested in the com­ munications field, this experi­ ence would really give you a head start in college and in your career." Networking student Nick Freeman offers the senator a visual aid as he explains The Networking students some of the models for education used at CHS. had prepared two quick presen­ tations for the senator's visit ing for State Senator Richard Caledonia High School, ac­ by Barbara Gall Posthumus Friday when he companied by staff member and then answered his ques­ Staff Writer tions before posing a few for Il was a hit of a homecom­ spent about two hours at Brian Hamson. another CHS him. alum. Nick Freeman and Anne The 1968 CHS grad, now the state Senate majority Whisner explained the net­ working class and contrasted leader, visited with some of his former teachers, watched CHS with the so-called "tradi­ SPORTSMAN’S CLUB high school. students produce the CHS tional" News in the television studio Posthumus asked them about and shared questions and an­ the controversy in the com­ EGGS • TOAST • PANCAKES swers with the high school munity over the changes at MEAT • COFFEE • ORANGE JUICE CHS. Networking class. TOOTH st. Son., Feb. 11 * 9 atn-12 Noon "How have you dealt with "This is great," he said to COLDWATER this?" he asked. Caledonia television produc ­ ROAD Adults ‘4.50/Under 12 *3.00 When the students said lhat tion students after the news Bring the Family and Friends! CLUBHOUSE broadcast. "I would think if a number of residents have formed a group supporting the changes, Posthumus asked if the students saw any way of finding common ground be­ tween the two groups, and mending the split in the community. Hastings Office Middleville Office 149 West State Street The students said that those 317 Arlington, M-37 (616) 945-5182 REAL ESTATE (616) 795-3305 efforts have been made, and Jean Chase, the networking class has in­ crs, gri........................ 367-4451 Kay Stolsonburg, ASSOC BROKER,GRI....795-7272 Dianne Feldpausch... 948-9913 vited those with concerns Audrey Burdick, gri.945-2451 Karen Brown.............. 795-9331 about the high school to come Cindy Scotti' Scott...948-4228 Cathy Williamson to CHS, and to visit with crs. (BU........................ 795-9090 Ron Lewis................. 945-5103 them. Debbie Erway............ 623-8357 Roy Carlson............... 795-3611 . *Snce 1940 "Our idea is to talk to both Jon Johnson................ 948-4699 Gene Poll ASSOC BROKER. GRI.. .795-9521 Bill Slagstad...............948-9842 sides and let them form their Larry Allerding, Mike Humphrevs, own ideas," Whisner said. ASSOC BROKER. Broker. CRS, GRI "We have made that effort." SALES MGR . CRS. GRI. .945-9103 The students also pointed out several programs offered recently that featured programs about the skills students need to learn in school and about Thornapple CALEDONIA BREAKFAST MILLER MEANS... Miller SOLD! Senator Dick Posthumus watches the CHS studio monitors as television production student Samantha Choryan directs the CHS News broadcast. what kinds of changes have been made to the CHS cur­ riculum in response to a community survey last year. "Unfortunately, these were not very well attended," of­ fered Nick Bonchcr. The senator also discussed with the students how the CHS program compared with other schools and with European schools and re­ sponded to their questions about government's view of what education should be. They talked briefly about char­ ter schools before it was time for the senator to leave. "I am really impressed with the students and all the work they've done in learning the issues surrounding education," SCHOOL BOARD continued from front page — 1 LAND OF ULTIMATE BEAUTY. Located on the beautiful Thornoppie River. Restricted area with spacious building sites. Call Jean Chase for further details..................... River frontage...................................$38,500. $28 500. 3. NEW LISTING, BARLOW LAKEFRONT This executive home has had custom renovation within the last 2 years and features a newer kitchen living room with a fireplace and an abundance of windows with a breathtaking view. Over 90 ft. of frontage on one of Barry County s favorite all sports lakes. 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Noling the board's interest in seeing more residents at­ tending meetings like the re­ cent business/education sym­ posium and the "FACTS is back!" presentation by the high school faculty, he said he would try to provide more op­ portunities few the community to learn about the schools and participate in school pro­ grams. "I felt the evaluation pre­ sented by the board was very important for my superinten­ dency, and I appreciated their comments," Busman said. Posthumus said after the class visit. "They asked good hard questions and they were well prepared to answer mine " Posthumus, who attended high school in what is now called the "north wing" of the building, said he enjoyed his quick tour of the new high school. "I've been here for athletic events, but I’ve never really seen the rest of the building," he said. Paying a compliment to his former teachers, he said had been well prepared at CHS for his college work at Michigan State University. A former state FFA president and the valedictorian of his class, Posthumus said with a smile, "You knew if you had a math class with Mr. (Larry) Timmer, it was going to be tough, but you were going to know your math when he got finished with you." THORNAPPLE FINANCIAL CENTER MEMBERS OF IAAM, NSPA TAXES: Individuals - Farms - Businesses ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL PLANNING Open Monday thru Friday 9:00 to 6:00 Saturday 9:00 to 1:00 111 Broadway. Middleville (616) 795-3387 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml February 6, 1996/Page 3 TK Tech Committee fine tuning curriculum outcomes by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thomapple Kellogg School District Technology Committee last Tuesday discussed making minor changes to the curriculum out­ comes for each grade level, and whether teachers' training should be required. Committee Chairman Kevin Briggs said now that one set of five Macintosh computers has been ordered, they need to start focusing on getting a paraprofessional familiar with the system so teacher training can begin. Assistant Superintendant For Curriculum and Instruc­ tion Mary Ellen Correa said the curriculum outcomes that show what computer knowledge should be required at each grade level now show that students would start for­ mal keyboarding work in the fourth grade. She said they should con­ centrate on moving that re­ quirement down to the third grade. She spoke with West Principal Sharon Kalee. who said that since paraprofes­ sionals would he training everyone, it would be all right “If they are ready to learn, we should not hold them back.” she said. This decision seemed to be the general consensus of the committee. Briggs said the outcomes are minimum requirements and students could obtain more than what these goals state. Another concern was whether a 30-word per minute speed requirement was reasonable for sixth-grade students or if that was too fast. The main concern was for the current fifth-graders who have not had much computer Stop and see Yoar Choke is Clear Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY Caledonia Vision Center 9809 Cherry Valley (M 37) (616) 891-2020 background yet. Briggs suggested that fourth- and fifth-graders be required to type 15 words per minute and sixth-graders be required to type 20 words per minute This way sixth-graders would start by being required to complete outcomes they originally had in mind for fifth grade by the end of the year and catch up the following year “J would rather see them go over their goals than to not reach them.” he said. He added that he wants the committee to look at the new Macintoshes and see how they match the outcomes that were set up. Correa said she wanted to look into the possibility of purchasing skills software that could be used to prepare students for the basic skills test. The district could have a demonstration for the teachers and students on how something like this would work. She also thought it would be a good idea to form a commit­ tee that would look into this possibility. Patricia Johns said that even if a committee was not formed right now. it might be something to look into for next year. Briggs said this is really a curriculum issue that would be up to each individual department, and is outside the committee’s hands. Correa suggested a in­ terdepartmental system of some type, which Briggs said he also felt was a curriculum issue. Correa said she did not want to ignore any committees down the road, so she thought she would put the idea on the table to be considered. West Elementary represen­ tative Cindy Brooks, a paraprofessional who will be the lab manager, said once the Macintoshes come in, the school is ready to start work­ ing on them. She wants to work with the classes and serve as a troubleshwter with the other teachers learning as part of the class. Briggs suggested spending a day just familiarizing everyone with the computer before learning and functions. She added that some of the new faculty members in the district could be helpful because they were just recent­ ly in college and were re­ quired to learn these new systems. TRAILER MOVED she, (Farrow) can stay here,” she said. Spencer said Farrell was not living in a legal non­ conforming use situation, meaning she was living legal­ ly. according to the zoning ordinance. Tobias said residents are en­ titled to one residential struc­ ture per parcel of land. Far­ rell’s house and trailer were on the same parcel of land and should have been divided up into two different parcels. “If it had been legal within the county, it would be legal now. but it is not.” Spencer said. Tobias said he is not sure, but thinks the reason she was finally able to move the trailer is because the buyer may have fronted her the money. Since the township was not present at the closing, only Farrell knows for sure. Farrell said she was lucky enough to find a company that was w illing to move the trailer immediately and take the money later She is still closing on a ...for the family. Emergency Care • Evenings by Appointment Affordable Rates • New Patients Welcome We Do Your Insurance Paperwork Appointments Available Mon thru Fn Ronald B. Stegehuis 5?) 891-1240 & /~\l — Cindy Brooks Briggs asked committee members if they thought that staff training should be man­ datory. and when the training should occur. It may be dif­ ficult to get everyone together after school because some of the teachers coach sports at that time. Correa said the Macintosh computers come with a tutorial that people can use to teach themselves if they can­ not make training sessions. Another concern. Briggs said, is “what if some of them just don’t want to do it?” Correa said they cannot force people, but can en­ courage them by having an agreement with the ad­ ministration in which the paraprofessionals in the labs have checklists to verify how much time they spend on the computers and to verify that a teacher has received training. She added that they should have one computer per stu­ dent, but have an extra one for teachers to use. One incentive that can be given to the teachers. Briggs said, is to give them money to purchase extra software for will require training tor teachers and students. Committee member Leah Dodd is developing checklists for outcomes to record what students accomplish. Briggs added that consultant Jeff Ingle suggested that the district order training videos that people could watch. Correa suggested giving each school a power book that can be checked out at the library. She added that they need to ask each school what it has in furniture in order to have something to put with the computers. After that they could budget for new fur mture the following year. Tables were suggested because Correa said they could easily spend $2(X) per computer just so each one would have something to sit on. The amount could end up being as much as they would spend on the computers. Briggs said that training will start as soon as the new Macintoshes come in. but out comes w ill not be required un til next fall. 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He said the first goal is to construct a framework and uniform expectations for each school. ‘There are people who will want to go further than the minimal skills.” he said. Correa said that people have asked for extended hours for lab managers. She will speak with the administration and see if there is money in the budget. Briggs said Ameritech has given the district a 64k line for the Internet. The Internet also 9505 Cherry Valley Rd (M-37) Caledonia home on Whitneyville Road and is staying with her niece. She said that many people in the community have sup­ ported her in her time of need. “People I didn’t even know were offering me a place to stay.” she said. Since she did not know how long she would be on her pro­ perty. she only continued her gas for a short amount of time and ran out before she moved. Thermo Gas agreed to give her 100 gallons of gas on credit so she could have it un­ til she moved. Gary. Becky. Bob and Rose Otto helped her pack her things, saving her money that she would have had to spend on movers. The First Baptist Church of Middleville, her across the street neighbor Ford Abblett. Alternative Education teacher John Considine and three of his students. Dave and Deb Streeter, people at Westdale. Ron VanDyke of Grand Rapids and Charles Poland also supported her. as well as her family and friends, she said. "It is nice to know that there are people m the com­ munity that are willing to help.” she said. The trailer was taken to White’s Mobile Home. Inc. in Howard City, which will try to sell it for her. Subscribe TODAY! Receive all the news for the Barry County area in tire Hastings Banner. .945-9554 The Hastings Banner Call Don't Spend Another Month Paying Too Much On Your Mortgage If you originally got your mortgage when interest rates were through the roof, it's high time you did something about it. 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March 27 finds us in Chicago at the Auditorium Theatre to see “Showboat” Call Jan to sign up now, 891-7131. �Pcge 4/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/Februory 6. 1996 Heritage Day committee wants to expand festival by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The 1996 Heritage Day Committee has some new blood and is interested in ex­ panding activities for the event. Chairwoman Rhonda Fisk said the committee has been meeting for a couple of mon­ ths and has come up with some ideas that may give the event more variety. One idea the group had. she said, is to get in touch with so­ meone who can get the people who own antique cars and tractors that participate in the parade to line them up after the parade and have a mini-car and tractor show. She said she would like to let people who have been in­ volved with antiques in the past to think about this possibility and let others know about the idea They also can feel free to participate with the committee Another idea mentioned, she said, was the possibility of having a bike race down the bike trail, and holding a 5k or 10k run-walk Bringing rides into town for the kids would be another good idea, she said, because the committee feels that there should be more activities available that interest them. The owner of Evolutionary Cycle in Middleville, she said, is interested in setting up a bike rodeo, and the Fire Department is looking into ad­ ding an exhibition burning house with artificial fire that kids can put themselves. A waitress race, she said, would help get local businesses involved. This would involve people carrying trays filled with food and dnnks through an obstacle course. Whoever got through the fastest and spilled the least would be the winner. She said individual businesses could head this up and offer their products for the race which would help them familiarize residents of what they have to offer. They want to see if they could block off more streets and extend the day ending with a street dance and a karaoke contest. Moving the three-on-three basketball tournament into the downtown area would help get more people into that area. She said they would use mobile nets so there would be a place in that area to have it. They also would like to get more entertainment and are interested in showcasing local talent. Having bed races downtown also is something that they are interested in and they would like to see school, social and civic organizations get involved. Middleville, she said, also had been wanting to push the stagecoach theme and image and to feature some oldfashioned activities to em­ phasize Middleville's history . A log splitting contest, among other things, is something they want to look into, as well as offering more modem activities Fisk said they have good ideas, but need help from others in the community in suggesting where they can find people who know how to make some of these things happen. Even though they want to make some changes, she said, they still want to keep most of the activities that they have had in the past and add on to them. The vendors, basketball. volleyball and softball tour­ naments would stay along with the arts and crafts. Fisk said the group wants to add more activities this year and grow gradually each year until Heritage Day is a major event. She said she wants people to realize that just because it is small now does not mean it has to stay that way. Activities such as the Syrup Festival in Vermontville and the Farm Days in Prarieville once started small, too. Different activities, she said, may bring more residents downtown who may not have otherwise attended See Festival, Page 5 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA FIRST BAPTIST { BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Serving a Living Lord B A Living Church n 9 B 1 S Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY . 9:30 .10:45 6:00 Family Night 6:30 am am pm pm 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 □ fl Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison B______ Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock 1 M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Pastor Mark Beers , ~-T ' Pastor Scott Taylor ‘Set an example ...In speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity." 1 Timothy 4:12 Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck « Administrative Pastor * 1 Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass........................... 5:00 p m 9 Sunday Mass...................... 9:00a.m. & 11:00a.m. w - - $ ■ ■ *N CALEDONIA | UNITED METHODIST 3 Church School 9:30 a m. I Choir Practice................ 9:30 a m. | Worship Service. 10:30 a.m. | 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 ijj if CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children's Church will be provided during both services. ' A ~ I jW 1 .e ' Sunday School.................................... 9:30am WELCOME TO 1 W Sunday School................................................... 9:45a.m. Sun. Morning Worship.......... 10:30 am Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service...................................6:00p.m. Evening Service...................................6:00pm Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer.........................6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs............................................ 6:45p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan Telephone 698-8252 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH A church with a caring heart for our community and the world. Sunday Worship. . . . 9:30 A M. & 6:00 P.M. Sunday School......................... 10:45-11:50 A.M. (Child & Adult) ( During the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Mike Alles, Youth Leader Al Tietneyer, Community Calling Church Office: (616) 891-1512 M-37 at lOOIh St WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired).......... 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.............................. 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service................................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday...........................7:00p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p.m. /<Ka 1 Peace Reformed Church £ Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00,6:00 Sunday School 9:45 6.00 p m. Caraway St. (Children i Ministry Ages 4 to 3<h Grade) _ 891-8028 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED St. Paul Lutheran a4BB^^5^B^ C | E ■ B ■ 1 R I 708 West Main Street "Be devoted to one another m brotherly love " Rom. 12:10 B Morning Worship Service...................... 10:00a.m.8:00 a m................................. Blended Service B Sunday School........................................11:15a.m 9:05 a.m................................. Educational Hour 1 Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi. (Missouri Synod) Evening Worship Service......................... 6:00p.m. 10:15 a.m.................... Contemporary Service u 11:15 a.m............................. Traditional Service P YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES (All Services have a Nursery available) E Rev. Robert Gerke • Office: 891-8688 • Church: 891-9878 1 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Ntwmday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. •891-8661 'The Church where everybody is somebody . '*■ D k C J 1 Wednesday “Family Night” 6:15 Dinner Choirs (w Chlidren . . , . and Adults Jr & Sr. High School Youth Group Cadets and C ivincttes Adult Bible Studies RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor SHARON BARNSDALE.Dtr of Christian Ed. & Music B M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Barrier Free 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship............9:30 a m ana Jesus Chns! is Lord" Middleville Sunday School............ 9 45 a m Sunday School........................................... 9-30 a m Sunday Morning Worship................................ 10:30a.m. Middleville Worship...................... 11 00 a m Sunday Evening Worshtp....... ................ 600p.m Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Wed Midweek Prayer & Bible Study........ 700 p.m. Rev. Paulette Cheyne — 765-5316 9ev W^amDotxor Pastor Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Wljc (Did ®imr ^Irt!|tidi«f (Uipirch 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School............... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship.............. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — BBH^^BBB B“rr,er programs for All Ages 1 3 | Sunday Worships L 9:00 am it-~"3BMHm LAKE GUN St 10:30 am Wednesday "Family Night" 6 00pm COMMUNITY 1 | E ncM chu The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST K of Latter Day Saints g 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave. Church School, V S“1Mby...................... 9:45 a m Morning Worship.,. 11:00 a m Evening Worship..... 6 00 p m Wed Fellowship..... 7:30 p m. (m homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 69&-6027 M K K N M U �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/Februory 6, 1996/Page 5 Geukes - Myers exchange vows Jennifer Geukes and Daniel Bruce Myers II were united in marriage at Saint Therese Catholic Church in Wayland on December 9, 1995. with Father Gary Pamment officiating. Parents of the couple are Don and Janet Geukes of Mid­ dleville and Dan and Patricia Myers of Wayland. Maid of Honor was Kimberly Belson, cousin of the bride. Bridesmaids were Debra Drenten. friend of the bride, Kelly Henshaw and Kimberly Myers, sisters of the groom. Flower girls were Nicole and Kourtney Meredith, cousins of the bride. Best Man was Timothy Scobey, friend of the groom Groomsmen were Jeff Geukes. brother of the bride. Dennis Myers and Timothy Myers, brothers of the groom. Ushers were Rob Myers and Brian Myers, brothers of the groom. Sandra and Steve Ehmry, Aunt and Uncle of the bride, and Bob and Ann Moomey. friends of the groom, served as Co-Masters and Mistresses of Ceremony. bv Mands Habel ' Staff Writer Readers were Kimberly and Timothy Myers. Soloist was Christine Holben and organist was Elaine Kovac. A dinner reception followed at the Barry Expo Center in Hastings. The couple will reside in Middleville. Kay Dekalb Smith to perform at Redeemer Covenant, Feb. 11 Redeemer Covenant Church will present Christian singer/comcdienne Kay Dekalb Smith in concert on Feb 11 at 6 p.m This artist will be the featured soloist at Redeemer Cocenant’s first community concert of 1996. Smith, who has been described as the “Carol Burnett of Christian entertain­ ment," is perhaps the most difficult to categorize among a host of inspirational artists ministering to the church to­ day - simply because her broad array of talents defies the standard labels. More than a vocalist, she is an actress, a recording artist, a songwriter and a humorist, combining her many gifts to com­ municate the love of God. Traveling extensively throughout the United States. Smith has appeared at numerous universities, chur­ ches. conventions, and other special events. She has made a Today’s Forecast... ► SUNNY!: The best gets even better... now featuring our new facial bed... the most modern... comfortable complete tanning equipment on the market today. Don't be misled on tanning facts. Overexposure and burning are bad for you. Let our trained, knowledgeable staff educate you on how the tanning process works to benefit you! THE ULTIMATE IN TANNING... "Your Area Tanning Center & Boutique Surprise Your Sweetheart February 14th with a Tanning Membership or Gift Certificate STOP... Compare... and see what makes VS different! 9175 Cherry Valley S E . Caiedon-.a On M-37 in the Glen VaBey Retail Center OPEN Mon Fn 8:30 am to 9 pm Sat V/SA Charity bowling tournament raises $700 for local Hospice 891-4040 number of national television appearances, including the Billy Graham Crusades and “The Old Time Gospel Hour," and has been in both TV commercials and music videos. Her other credits in­ clude a featured role in “I Hear America Singing" - a long-running major musical production at Nashville’s OPRYLAND USA theme park; solo albums. “The Best is Yet To Come" and “A Head for Every Hat.” and publication of a children’s Christmas musical which she co-wrote. Redeemer Covenant Church is located at 6951 Hanna Lake Ave., just south of 68th Street in Dutton. No tickets are needed for the con­ cert; a free-will offering will be accepted to cover concert expenses. Call the church of­ fice at 698-8001 for further information. TK Senior parents to meet tonight The senior parents of the 1996 Thornapple Kellogg graduating class will have their next meeting Tuesday. Feb. 6. at 6 p.m. in the home economics room in the High School. As the night of graduation draws near, there are still many details to be discussed. Many committees have met and will give reports. Also at this meeting, those senior parents still having money from the sub sale or the coupon book sale need to be getting it in tonight The group needs to know exactly what *e have to work w ith for the party A dinner will be held on March 2 to benefit the senior party. This will be held at Caledonia American Legion Hall on M-37. across from the Amoco Station The dinner menu will be steak baked potato, salad and coffee or pop The cost is $10 The Middle Villa bowling center held the first part of a bowlers’ charity tournament that raised $700 which was donated to the Barry Com­ munity Hospice. Bowling center manager Faye Freeman said the 16th annual greater Grand Rapids tournament included par­ ticipants at bowling centers from Middleville. Wayland and other areas around West Michigan. The bowlers started at dif­ ferent individual centers all over. Each center moved the top 20 percent of their bowlers to the next step in the competition. Freeman said participants were encouraged to donate $ 1 upon entering to benefit one or more of 12 charities in the greater Grand Rapids area. They could bowl and con­ tribute as often as they wished. Kay Rowley, patient care coordinator at Barry Com­ munity Hospice, Kay Rowley, accept a $700 donation and said the funds would be used to purchase equipment for the Barry County office or to help Middleville Bowling Center manager Faye Freeman (left), presents a check for $700 to Barry Community Hospice patient care coordinator Kay Rowley. The money was raised through the 16th annual Greater Grand Rapids Bowler's Charities tournament. The tournament was spon­ sored by the Grand Rapids Press and the Greater Grand Rapids Bowling Proprietors’ Association. any individual with care that does not have insurance. A total of $8,490 was raised and distributed to 12 charities from the 1995 tournament. Gardening panel to speak Feb. 7 A panel of local gardeners will jump start the season with a discussion of catalogs, vegetables and shade at the Caledonia Library Wednes­ day, Feb. 7, at 7 p.m. Jim Wright will give a brief discussion about getting ready to plant vegetables and some of the new varieties and techniques. Wright is a suc­ cessful market gardener. Barbara Blatz of Caledonia Township, another panel member, delights in the joys of shade gardening. If you have a shady plot and wonder what will grow there, bring your questions. Patricia Johns will in­ troduce some of the new catalogs. Find out where to get the new varieties New gardening books at the Caledonia Library will be on display as well. For more information about this or other programs at the Caledonia Library, call 891-1502. The library is located at 240 Emmons St. in Caledonia. TK grad is grad assistant Kristina S. Thaler of 10978 Hermitage Point. Middleville, has been appointed to a graduate assistantship at Clarion University of Penn­ sylvania for the second semester of the 1995-96 academic year. FESTIVAL Thaler will be working for residence life in Nair Hall at Clarion University. She is a graduate of Michigan State University and a 1991 graduate of Thornap­ ple Kellogg High School. Smith ‘J(ay from Page 4 They can bring different in­ terests with them. People are welcome to offer ideas and attend the next meeting which will be at 7:30 tonight (Tuesday, Feb. 6) at Phil's Pizza. Those interested in participating who cannot at­ tend the meeting are welcome to call Rhonda Fisk at 795-2175 to offer ideas and be added to a list. Christian Vocalist & Comedienne Sunday, Feb. 11, 6:00 pm Ail are welcome! 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Aquinas College Director of Financial Aid Dave Steffee said a representative from its department has visited bet­ ween 12 and 15 high schools in the West Michigan area to familiarize students and their families with options they have. TK was visited on Thursday. Jan. 11. Steffee said that colleges annually determine the budget, which consists of how much it would cost for one student to attend for a year. The budget not only shows tuition costs, but also counts every student expense such as books, transportation, room and board and personal needs. When the budget for an in­ stitution is determined and a student's application arrives, the government will figure out what the family contribution amount is expected for that student Steffee said there is one universal form that all students fill out, no matter what institution they wish to attend They can find copies of them at the guidance office of the high schools they attend The government, he said, looks at three areas to deter­ mine the expected family con­ tribution of a student per year. They take the available parent income and subtract all federal, state and local taxes, FICA withholdings, and stan­ dard maintenance allowances. What is left after these are subtracted, he said, is called adjusted available income. A percentage of that should be available as expected family contribution. Next, they look at contribu­ tions from the parents’ assets and take a look at the family's net worth excluding equity and their home. They will not look at any retirement ac­ counts, he said. Once the net worth is deter­ mined. they subtract what they call an asset protection allowance. If there is anything left over after that, that pan will be available for use as well. The last thing that con­ tributes to the expected family contribution is whatever money students have saved and will use toward their education Steffee said that when students file their applica­ tions. they can release up to six schools they are consider­ ing attending. The government will send copies of the application to these schools who will deter­ mine if the students are eligi­ ble for aid and if so. how much Schools, he said, determine this by subtracting the ex­ pected family contribution from that year’s college budget and the result is what the student can get. For example, he said, if a student wants to go to a school that would cost $6,000 for the year to attend, and the EFC is $4,000. $6,000 $4,000 equals $2,000 worth of finan­ cial aid that the student qualifies for. If the yearly EFC is the same or more than an institu­ tion’s budget, the student will not qualify for need, but could qualify for a loan. After the application is reviewed, students and their families will get a letter stating how much aid they qualify for, he said. The letter will list all grants that the students would be eligible for. Steffee said the initial reason a program for aid bas­ ed on need was established was so students could have ac­ cess to any institution regardless of the cost. Students and their parents can look over their letters and decide which school would be VALENTINE Cards, Candy, Gifts, Party Goods. Window Decorations. Jewelry. Cookie Cutters. Candles. Balloons and Stuffable Balloons Gift Bags. Stuffed Animals & More! 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Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients The federal work study pro­ gram provides work oppor­ tunities for qualifying undergraduates or graduate students. Jobs are available on and off campus, with private non-profit organizations, or for-profit ones in academical­ ly relevant jobs. The federal Perkins Loan is made to undergraduate or graduate students who are eligible. The interest rate is 5 percent and there is a ninemonth grace period prior to repayment. The Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan is for eligible undergraduate and graduate students. The variable interest rate must not exceed 8.25 per­ cent for first time borrowers with loans made by specific due dates each year. The Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan is available to students who do not show need. The variable interest rate must not exceed 8.25 for first-time borrowers. Students pay interest beginning at time of loan disbursement There are many other federal loans as well as state loans that are available. CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS 203 E. MAIN STREET CALEDONIA, MI 49316 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR THE TIME 7:00 P.M. LOCATION BOARD OF EDUCATION OFFICES 203 E. Main Street Caledonia, Ml 49316 Second hearing included in agenda for Regular Board of Education Meeting: TUESDAY. 7:30 P.M. CALEDONIA ILS. LEARNING LAB FEBRUARY 20, 1996 9757 Duncan lake Rd. Caledonia. Ml 49316 Cheryl Bergy. Chairperson Reproductive Health Citizens Advisory Board Robert De Wain Johnson MIDDLEVILLE-Robert DeWain Johnson, aged 64, passed away peacefully Tues­ day morning, January 30,1996 in Zephyrhills, Florida. He was bom on Cktober 15, 1931, on their farm in Middleville. He graduated from Thor­ napple Kellogg Schools in 1951 and was a veteran of the Korean War. He married Virginia Irene Harrison on June 2, 1956. He retired from Steelcase in 1992. He was active in the Parmelee United Methodist Church, always doing kind deeds for the church and others. He was preceded in death by his parents Clifford and Frances Johnson; two brothers. 13O9> James and Gerald. Mr. Johnson is survived by and will be deeply missed by his wife, Irene; two daughters, Sharon Satterfield of Middle­ ville, Barbara and Kevin Ballard of Middleville; one son, David and Joni Johnson of Middleville; eleven special grandchildren. Bob Satterfield, Christopher Satterfield, Bran­ don Belson, Alec Belson, Jenna Johnson, Trenton John­ son, Daniel Johnson, Tessa Irene Johnson, Jeremy Ballard. Ashley Ballard, Mathieu Boudary; one sister, Evelyn Allerding of Freeport; nine brothers and sisters-in-law, Harold Johnson of Howard City, Clara and Tommy Tuck­ er, Ellen and Bob Harrison, Emily and Jim Harrison, Judy and Bill Harrison, Christine and Rex Schad.-Judy and Pat Harrison, Josephine and Ken Klumpp, Pauline and Bob Brower; his loving mother-inlaw, Virginia Root; many nieces and nephews. Funeral and Committal services were held on Satur­ day. February 3, 1996 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery- in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Parmelee United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Louis Belden Thompson GUN LAKE - Louis Belden Thompson 84, of Gun Lake passed away on Monday, Janu­ ary 29, 1996. Mr. Thompson was born on December 18, 1911 in Kalamazoo. He lived for the past 50 years at Gun Lake, he enjoyed gardening, fishing. Mr.Thompson was employ­ ed by the E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings for about 30 years, as a tool and die maker. He also served as Justice of the Peace and was Secretary/Treasurer of the Gun Lake Protective Asso­ ciation for several years and enjoyed being known as “Mr. Gun Lake”. He was also a member of the Hastings Masonic Lodge. Mr. Thompson was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Eugenia Czyzewski; brother Edward, and sisters Ordelia and Martha June. He is survived by one brother, Jon C. Thompson of Kalamazoo; two sisters, Ruth Young of Fenton, Mary Lou (Carl) Anderson of Sun City, Arizona; special friend, Doris Apsey of Middleville; three daughters, Diane Martinson of Gatlingburg, Tennessee, Janice (Alton) Granger of Dimondale, Barbara (Barry) Heydenberk of Grand Rapids; one son, Louis (Shirley) Thompson II of Hastings; four­ teen grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren. Mr. Thompson donated his body to M.S.U. College of Medicine. Memorial services will be held on Sunday, February 11, 1996, at 3:00 p.m. at Gun Lake Community Church. In lieu of flowers, contribu­ tions may be made to the American Heart Association or Gun Lake Community Church. Donald John Collins HASTINGS-Donald John Collins, aged 63, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 1996 at Pennock Hospital. He was bom on December 30, 1932 in Muskegon, the son of Harry E. and Florence B. (Dahl) Collins. He served four years in the United States Navy and three years in the United States Army. Mr. Collins is survived by one son, Patrick (Shelia) Collins of Middleville; four Serving our Country Jaime S. Neff Navy Airman Recruit Jaime S. Neff, son of Fem L. Clark of 6078 Thomapple River Drive, Alto, recently com­ pleted the Basic Aviation Or­ dinance Course. During the course, at Naval Air Technical Training Center, Naval Air Station Memphis, Millington. Tenn., students receive instruction in basic mathematics, physics, electricity, electronics, small arms, electrically-fired air­ craft guns, building and up loading bombs and missiles and troubleshooting aircraft weapons systems. The 1995 graduate of Caledonia High School joined the Navy in June 1995 Kristofer R. Meek PREY1EW OF ADDITIONS TO THE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH EDUCATION CURRICULUM DATE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13.1996 Obituaries Army Pvt. Knstofer R Meek has graduated from basic military training at Fort Leonard E. Wood. Waynesville. Mo. During the training, students received instruction in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tac­ tics, military courtesy, military justice, first aid. and Army history and traditions Meek is the son of David B Meek of 1401 S. Yankee Spr mgs Road, Middleville, and Carol T Hering of 1881 Bachman Road, Hastings daughters, Laurie (Don) Fenstemaker of Hastings, Colleen Wells of Colorado, Kathy Biggs of Hastings, Diane (Rick) Dawson of Delton; sixteen grandchildren; his mother, Florence Collins of Albuquerque, New Mexico; three brothers, Harry Collins of Sault Ste Marie, Bob Collins of Minnesota, Danny Collins of Albuquerque, New Mexico; one sister, Beverly Hentig of Minnesota; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Monday, February 5, 1996, at 10:00 a.m. at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, Michigan, with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Arthritis Foundation. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. NEED SOME EXTRA CASH? Got Something To Sell? Phone 795-3345 For Sun and News ACTION-ADS! �The Sun ond News. Middleville, MI Februory 6. 1996Poge 7 Ryan Stephen takes on cleaning franchise CHS senior gets downs to the nitty-gritty of owning a business bv Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia High School se­ nior Ryan Stephen has worked before at extra-curricular activ­ ities. Like many students, he has earned money through part-time work, and as an ath­ lete, he earned all-conference honors during his four years on the CHS varsity golf team His reward for his latest ex­ tra-curricular effort, however, will be more future oriented, as he is learning as much or more than any class could teach him about what it takes to run a business. Stephen has taken on a ServiceMaster franchise, a business that offers a range of commercial and residential services for cleaning carpets, drapes and upholstered furni­ ture. Cleaning also can in­ clude a power washing service for the siding on buildings, or cleaning rugs and furnishings damaged in a fire or flood. Ryan officially started his operation Jan. 22, trained to offer carpet and upholstery cleaning. He said he is ready to begin marketing his ser­ vices to residents in the Caledonia. Middleville, Byron Center and Wayland areas He enters the business with some experience behind him, having worked in the sum­ mers and on weekends for other ServiceMaster franchise owners when they needed extra help Ryan also took a special five-hour class in carpet clean­ ing. and-now is attending a class on cleaning upholstery. Being a st u dent/entrepreneur, however, means that he must handle his business obligations while still keeping up his grades during his final semester at CHS. He attends classes at the high school in the morning, and then is assigned to the work experience program for the afternoon. That is when he * * * ♦ * 4 leaves school to start his ServiceMaster appointments. The idea of Ryan s running his own franchise actually originated with his parents. Rich and Chen Morehouse, who operate the ServiceMaster distributorship in a region that includes about 75 franchises in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan and northwest Indiana. Rich Morehouse explained that he had wanted to learn more about ServiceMaster's newest truck mount system, which is a powerful extraction cleaning unit mounted in the van. so that only a hose actu­ ally is brought inside. "We realized then that this also might be a great oppor­ tunity for Ryan, too, by giv­ ing him the chance not only to leam about the equipment, but actually to use it in run­ ning his own operation. "All four of our kids have helped out with the business as they grew up." Morehouse said. "They have worked dur­ ing the summers or on week­ ends and done a good job for us. They know the hard work that goes into owning your own business. "I also felt good about sug­ gesting this opportunity to Ryan because he has devel­ oped an excellent work ethic. I think the discipline he ac­ quired playing sports has car­ ried over both into his schoolwork and into his atti­ tude about business. Typically, we have found that disciplined athletes become disciplined employees and business owners. There is a strong correlation there." Ryan, who said he still loves golf and participates in tournaments throughout the summer season, now is just as enthusiastic about the idea of learning how to success­ fully run his own business. "I really want to leam all VCR Repair VCR Cleaning s15 FREE Estimates Fast Service Convenient Hours CHS senior Ryan stepnen is operating his own ServiceMaster franchise in the Caledonia, Middleville, Byron Center and Wayland areas. He believes learning to run his own business now will give him an edge when he starts his college studies in business this fall, said. "I hope he's going to see that while this is hard work, there is no better way to make a living than through your own business." "We're hoping, too, that this experience will help Ryan grow as a person," said his mother, Cheri. She suggested that being in business for yourself requires taking on responsibility and learning the importance of high work standards and good service to the clients. "It's the kind of exposure he couldn't get in a part-time job," agreed Richard Morehouse. Ryan said he already has some subcontracting jobs with other franchise owners, and is ready to begin learning how he can market his busi­ ness and advertise in the community. "I think ail the growth in tions from other people in the this area is going to be a help building industry. "Then I want to do a good getting established in this kind of business." he said. job for clients so they'll want "I'm going to talk to some of me to come back. I hope that the builders, and I hope that I way my business will expand can get some good recommen­ when satisfied customers refer dations from them and sugges­ me to someone else." STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 Insulate Now SCORE ENERGY SAVINGS Anthony R. 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The young man or woman wouldn't be taking on the franchise without some sup­ port, training and guidance, however. Before Ryan went into the business, for in­ stance. he and his dad figured up all his monthly expenses and set up a cash flow budget. This way. they could figure a "break-even" goal, the point at which Ryan would actually start to see a profit. "That's the initial goal you work toward, and I think it's very important for someone new in business to understand right from the beginning the relationship between your ex­ penses and what you have to earn before you make a profit. "Once he surpasses that point, he'll also surpass the revenue he'd make in a typical part-time job working for someone else," Morehouse In the Service ■ 4 Star Video : < the activities that go into it. like marketing and accounting and capital outlay, because that’s probably what I'll study at coliege." he said. "I think < Air Force Staff Sgt. An­ thony R. 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He is, therefore, also the first Caledonia student to win the area competition and bank the $300 prize. Pell s essay on the versatil­ ity of recycled plastics now will be sent on to the international competition, which carries a $1,000 first prize for the student and another $1,000 for the student's high school. Entries were judged not only on how well the topic was developed, but also on the writing, creativity, grammar and format. As part of winning the competition, Pell's essay will be published in the Western Michigan Section's newsletter. Pell said he saw the flyer about the contest in the CHS Student Services office, but his independent study teacher. Charles Lothschutz, also told him about it. "I did some research and called the company that made the benches in our commons, which arc of recycled plastic, and I talked to some other companies." Pell said. "Getting the information was mostly a job of finding out what places I needed to call Some of the reading ma­ terial was a little technical. BINGO American Legion Post #305 9548 Cherry Valley, Caledonia • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 PM but I wanted to give a scien­ tific slant to the essay by in­ cluding some statistics on the percentages of recycled plas­ tics in some everyday items. "I found that actually it’s more efficient to recycle plas­ tic than paper," he said. "It's easier to work with, and they can do almost anything with plastic because in the recy­ cling process, it's returned to a liquid state Then they can remold it or create all kinds of products." His essay, "The Wonders of Recycled Plastics,” describes these and other findings about both the efficiency and the profitability of plastics recy­ cling. Lothschutz sponsored Pell’s entry, and he said he was very happy to have a Caledonia student be recognized by the plastics engineers. 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Let us show you what GREENRIDGE can do for you! said. The 850 coaches attending the clinic then voted to select the winner. "That's the thing I cherish the most about this award," said Zomerlei, who was run­ ner-up for the same honor in 1994. "It's a recognition from other coaches who are looking at the program. Chu girls’ suc­ cess at state was the qualify­ ing factor, but I know when I vote for these awards. I'm looking at things like how many kids participate and how many actually contnbuted to the team's success. One of the things I’m most Ford introduced the Model TT truck in 1917 Just in time for Wolverine Mutual to insure it. JyTV • Caledonia High School teacher Charles Lothschutz poses with CHS senior Dave Pell, who recently won an essay contest sponsored by the Western Michigan Section of the Society of Plastics Engineers. Pell is taking an independent study class in engineering under Lothschutz' supervision. GREENRIDGE Joe Zomerlei, CHS varsity girls track coach, was named 1995 Class 'B' State Coach of the Year for girls track by the Michigan Interscholastic Track Coaches Association. -sfteap leasHve ' there is so much plastic used in our world today that stu- by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Michigan Inter­ scholastic Track Coaches Association has awarded 1995 Class B Coach of the Year honors to Caledonia's Joe Zomerlei The Lady Scots won Class B state championship last year. Zomerlei, who has led the CHS girls' track program since it was established in 1977, received the honor at a Jan. 19 state track clinic in Lansing. He was chosen from the coaches of the top four teams in the state meet, he i 'O k VS. working with plastics," he said. "I’d like to stress that Zomerlei named Coach of Year in ‘95 Class B girls’ track <* V Ricardo Ramirez (left), education chairman of the Western Michigan Section of the Society of Plastics Engineers presents Dave Pell his award for winning the Section's essay contest. Pell's essay now will be considered for an international award, along with other Section award winners. Wolverine Mutual Insurance Company J.L Schwartz Insurance Agency Call: 795-3302 or 891 820® proud of is that of the 32 pro­ grams being considered, Caledonia had the third most athletes on its team. To me, that's important, because the idea is to provide opportuni­ ties for many students, not just a few gifted athletes." Zomerlei said 29 girls par­ ticipated in the program last spring, and he believes those numbers contributed to the overall strength of the team and its eventual champi­ onship. BYRON CALEDONIA New 1.5 story home w/cathedrol ceilings Three bedrooms, 2 baths MFU. 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The long-term plan is to equip each classroom with a personal computer that will be networked district-wide and connected to the InterNet through the “SMILE” project. At the present time, educational technology is being used in the following ways: Instructional government: • Diagnosis and prescription Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP), skills development in reading, writing and math for all students. • Teacher presentation tool - science and social studies, computer literacy, multimedia presentations at the high school. Management of Records and Data: • Grades, attendance, demographics, state reports, family data, test data • Instructional portfolios for assessment purposes. • Newsletters, notices, curriculum development and revision. Communication: • InterNet - global communication. SMILE project, e-mail, parent communication - “Homework Hotline" for the middle school. The schools recently developed a technology plan that is still being revised and completed. The main emphasis right now is on student learning, but a staff development plan for adults will be added to it as soon as it is finalized. Staff development is an integral component of the district technology plan. Funds have been set aside to train all staff members and upgrade their computer skills. Parents and com­ munity members will be included in the staff development program. The district recognizes that the need for staff development is critical as we purchase technology. The following procedures will be followed in developing this plan: • Staff members and parents from the Technology Commit­ tee will visit neighboring schools to gather information about their technology and training programs. • Staff members from the Technology Committee will at­ tend technology conferences to learn about training options. • A subcommittee of the Technology Committee will design a staff development plan that will include training of staff members, administrators, and parents. • The staff development plan will be implemented this spring. • The Technology Committee will serve in an advisory capacity and oversee the staff development plan. They will evaluate its effectiveness and suggest modifications as the plan unfolds. The goal of the staff development plan will be to train a core group of staff members, such as the computer literacy instruc­ tors and the lab managers. This core group will, in turn, train students, staff members and parents in computer skills such as those outlined in our proposed technology plan. This pyramid design will offer cost-effectiveness and in-house training opportunities. Staff members also will be empowered to control their own training schedules. A budget of $18,720 has been allocated for staff development. | Alto American Legion Post 528 { I ALTO FIREMEN’S \ : Appreciation Dinner I ROAST BEEF | Friday, February 9th \ Adults s6.00 / Child s3.00 ; Come Show Your Support PUBLIC WELCOME J 5 to 8 pm • Downtown Alto J Sponsored by the Auxiliary «ssss$ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssf Fifth graders Elisabeth Cole and Anthony Reed will represent Caledonia Elementary at the February 19 regional round of the Scripps Howard Spelling Bee. Anthony won the Cal El contest, after Elizabeth missed the word 'patriot.' Anthony spelled that word and then 'shroud' to win. At Kettle Lake Elementary. Matt Paarlberg took first place by first spelling 'thermostat,' the word missed by runner up Zoe Couretas. Matt then spelled lantern' to win the contest. Now they are studying a new list of words for the regional competition. Caledonia students qualify for spelling bee regionals — Amanda Bordewyk (right) won the Dutton Elementary contest by spelling "diabetes." Runner up at Dutton is Alicia Boorsma. Both winners and runners up received a new dictionary and will get to compete at the regional round. Community Players raised $400 for family The Jan. 25 performance of “Who’s Crazy Now?” by the Caledonia Community Players, was held as a benefit for the Tyler Baltrusaitis family. Tyler, a student at Caledonia Middle School, died Saturday. Jan. 20, after a long battle with cancer. The Caledonia Community Players were able to raise more than $400 for the family. in their benefit performance. As a “community " theatre group, the Caledonia Com­ munity Players will continue to look for ways in which to "give” to the community. The group, which now has 42 members, encourages new membership. Those interested in joining the Community Players, may call 891-8117. The next production for the Community Players w ill be on June 29 at the Caledonia Lakeside park during the 4th of July celebration Youth members will perform ‘How to Eat Like A Child and Other Lessons In Not Being A Grown-Up" by Delia Ephron. John Forster, and Judith Kahan with music and lyrics by John Forster. NEED SOMETHING PRINTED? Color, Black and White... Lots or just a few. Call.. J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 TODAY Wini (Day Spa Special ....includes.... 1/2 hour massage, mini facial, eye treatment, make­ up, pedicure, full manicure, scalp massage, cut & style and lunch. Valentine Special only SAVE $35.00 (Reg. $150 value) $1 / /)/) ' Large Selection of Professional (offer expires Feb. 29.) 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Agenda approved as presented Tom DeVoult representative from the Borry County Y.M.C.A. updated Council on their ac­ tivities in Middleville Also asking for contract continuation with the Village of Middleville. Rutherford moved that Council enter into a contract with the Borry County Y.M.C.A. in the amount of $2,500 00 for 1996 Support by Bray Ayes all. Carried Letter read from officer Seifert in regards to a seminar he attended Village Planner Jason Cherry presented to Council a agreement between the Village of Mid­ dleville and Roils to Trails Conser­ vancy. Discussion held Ruther­ ford moved that Council approve the proposed agreement bet ween the Village of Middleville and Roils to Trails Conservancy which includes the purchase of approximately five miles of roil corridor. The Village portion of the purchase price is $10,500.00 with the Rails to Trails Conservan­ cy amount being $7,500.00 for a total purchase price of $18,000.00 and authorize the Village Presi­ dent to sign the agreement. Sup­ port by Bray. Ayes all. Carried. Roils to Trails Conservancy presented a check of $7,500.00 to the Council. Village Planner Jason Cherry presented to Council preliminary plat review of a 60-unit subdivi­ sion proposed by Dave Dykstra for 43 acres just north of the Village. Discussion hold. Mosey moved that Council grant preliminary plat approval to the Dykstra addition north of the Village Support by VondenBerg Ayes all. Carried. Bray moved that Council adopt the resolution to request transfer of surplus bond proceeds to debt service fund. Support by Stogray. Roll call. Bray aye. French aye Mosey aye Rutherford aye Stogray aye VondenBerg aye and Myers aye. Motion Carried. Strategic plan tabled till after the March election and appoint­ ment of new Village manager. French moved the printed in­ voices for January 9. 1996 be paid in the amount of $17,159.02. Sup­ port by VondenBerg. Ayes oil. Carried. Mosey moved that Council adopt o contract to retain Everill Monshum for accounting ond in­ ternal auditing services as well os staff training, necessary to main­ tain the Village's financial management system for a year at a monthly fee of $550.00. Support by French. Ayes all. Carried. Mosey moved that Council in­ crease the 3 Deportment of Public Works employees. Police Chief. Village Planner ond Secretory an average of 3.3% wage increase Support by Rutherford. Ayes all. Carried. Village Planner updated Coun­ cil on the Dam Project. Village Planner approached Council in regards to hardwood timber harvest on the Village pro­ perty located at the ski hill ond sewer plant. Discussion held. Bray moved that Council hire the forestry consultant to supervise the pine trees from Village pro­ NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING The Middleville United Methodist Church is requesting a Special Use Permit for property it owns at East Main Street, next to the existing parking lot. Reason for the proposal: The church demolished a home on this parcel last year. They now wish to pave the lot in order to provide more parking for the Church. Under the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, the Church must get a Special Use Permit any time there is an expansion because it is located in a residential zone. Where the hearing will be held: At the Middleville Village Hall, 100 E. Main Street, Middleville. Ml. 49333. When: On Tuesday, Februrary 6, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. Materials pertaining to this proposal can be viewed at the Middleville Village Hall at 100 E. Main Street, Middleville 49333. Written comments can be sent to the above address, or can be relayed via telephone to the Village at 616-795-3385 or FAX at 616-795-8889, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (308) perty for on opproximate return to the Village of about $5 000.00 ond also authorize the Village President to sign a contract with the forestry consultant Support by Mosey Ayes all. Carried. Bray moved that Council ap­ prove the hiring of Abrohms Aerial Survey to do additional topographical mapping of 2 square miles of area to determine the drainage patterns on and around the proposed Dykstra sub­ division for a estimate cost of $10,700.00. Support by VondenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Todd Ernst from Earth Tech up­ dated Council on the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Council and Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the December Police Activity Report. Council and Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the Annual Police Activity Report for 1995. Police Chief Shoemaker up­ dated Council in regards to the COP s grant Attorney Youngsma approach­ ed Council in regards to the Con­ sumers Power agreement with the Village of Middleville. Mosey moved that Council approve the agreement with Consumers Power for them to purchase one acre of Village property in the amount of $10,000.00 plus $3 000.00 for a right of way on Village property. Purchase of Village property to be contingent on Village having first refusal on sale of property by Consumers Power at current market value, should it be determined that pur­ chaser does not intend to use pro­ perty as sub station and also agree to the removal of current sub station from the current pro­ perty within six months after the new one is completed Support by VondenBerg. Ayes all, Carried. Stogray moved that Council ap­ prove the amended 1995 Village Budget Support by VondenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. French moved that Council ex­ tend the 1995 amended budget through January which expen­ ditures should not exceed 1 /12th of the amended budget. Support by Stagray. Ayes all, Carried. Bray moved that the Council appoint Finance Committee Chairman French as Purchasing Agent for the interim period until new Manager is selected. Support by Stagray. Ayes all, Carried. Discussion held in regards to property line dispute on Irving Road former ski hill. With no further business, Rutherford moved for adjourn­ ment. Support by Bray. Ayes all, Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Cheryl Hooper. Village Clerk (310) New manager sets goals for Farmers Elevator Co-op bv Barbara Gall Staff Water Manin Hall has his roots in Midwestern farm country, but he believes that fanners today must look beyond the local market, to the national and even the international agricul­ tural scenes. And he is ready to assist area farmers in taking their place in that global market place. As the new general manager of the Caledonia Farmers Elevator Cooperative, he has been busy meeting customers and clients and learning the business since taking over the reins of the co-op Jan. I, when long-time manager Bob Newman retired. An Ohio native, Hall grew up on a dairy farm near Columbus, but he gained his international perspective when he worked six months on farms in central Europe before heading off to Ohio State University. He graduated from OSU with a degree in agricultural economics, and then spent 11 years working in London. CALEDONIA VILLAGE COUNCIL SUMMARY of MINUTES of SPECIAL BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETING January 29, 1996 The Special Budget workshop meeting was called to order by the President with all members present except Audy ond Soules. The budgets for the 1996-1997 fiscal year were discussed and several changes were made. The budgets will be presented at the February 12th meeting for adop­ tion by Council. Motion by Erskine, seconded by Robertson to authorize the pur­ chase of a wood chipper for $7000.00 with upgrading, repairs and painting not to exceed $1000.00. Motion carried. Motion by Berencsi, seconded by Kidder to have a two day in house training for Fund Balance general ledger and accounts payable. The training would be for our Administrative Assistant and other office people. Motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 9:30. Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (313) Guests: Linda French, Heather Taylor and Todd Ernst. Council ond Manager Manshum President Myers called the reviewed the 1996 Village Public Hearing to order of 6:30 Budget. Discussion held. With no further discussion, p.m. for the purpose of reviewing and for residents -omments on French moved the public hearing be closed. Support by Stagray. the 1996 Village of Middleville Ayes all. Carried. Public Hearing Budget. closed at 7:00 p.m. Present: French. Mosey, Cheryl Hooper. Village Clerk Stagray. VondenBerg. (311) Absent: Bray and Rutherford. OFFICIAL VILLAGE COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING January 9, 1996 • NOTICE • Last Day to Register NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN All electors are hereby given notice that a General Election will be held in the Village of Caledonia on Monday, March 11, 1996. Electors who wish to vote in the election must be registered no later than Monday, February 12, 1996. To register, visit any Secretary of State Branch Office, the County Clerk’s Office or local clerk's office. If you wish to register at a local clerk’s office, please call ahead for business hours. . Jacqueline Cherry Caledonia Village Clerk 250 Maple Street Caledonia. Michigan (307) (616) 891-9384 Martin Hall is the new general manager of the Caledonia Farmers Elevator Co-op. Ohio, in a farmers cooperative there. He then accepted the position of general manager of the farmer-owned co-op in Napoleon, Ohio. Along the way he married, and he and his wife, Susan, have two children, ages 10 and 9 years old. Hall said that the move to Caledonia is a great opportu­ nity for his whole family. "We’re very excited to move to this area. The community seems to have a lot of good values and it’s a good place to , raise a family. We’re happy with the excellent schools here and the opportunities for our kids in this system," he said. As his family settles into its new home, Hall is settling into the business. He said that his immediate goals are to be active, learn the company and help its development. "We have a good, very loyal customer base," he noted, "and we have an exceptional em­ ployee group. I’m so im­ pressed with them. "And I’m also very im­ pressed with the general strength of the farm commu­ nity here. It’s very healthy and it’s diversified, with both live­ stock and crops." He said at this point, he has set four business goals: • Increase the return to stockholders. • Position the co-op for success in the next century. • Assist the farmers for suc­ cess in the next century. • Provide an outstanding business facility for the cus­ tomers. One of his personal goals, however, is to continue vol­ unteering his time to develop­ ing countries, helping them learn to manage their own feed businesses, for instance. In September. Hall worked with VOCA (Volunteers of Overseas Cooperative Assistance) in Latvia, helping a feed company there develop a business plan and learn ef­ fective management. "I’m interested in participat­ ing in global and national agricultural issues," he said. "My ambition, of course, is to help farmers tn our market area be successful.* but wc must be aware that we’re not just a local market place any more. "We must understand what’s going on both nationally and internationally to know how our local market place should position itself." But he also has some goals for his life in Caledonia. He and his wife, a former teacher, plan to get active in their children’s schools, and they also want to learn to ski. "My children at first were not very happy about mov­ ing," Hall said. "But they're beginning to think maybe this was a pretty good idea after all. My son even commented to me the other day that there are a lot of opportunities here. "His mother and I think there are a lot of opportunities here, too." NOTICE LAST DAY TO REGISTER Notice of Last Day of Registration of The Electors of The Village of Middleville Barry County, Michigan All electors are hereby given notice that a General Election will be held in the Village of Middleville on Monday, March 11, 1996. Electors who wish to vote in the election must be registered no later than Monday, February 12, 1996. To register, visit any Secretary of Slate Branch Office, the County Clerk’s Office or local Clerk’s Office. If you wish to register at a local clerk’s office, please call ahead for business hours. Cheryl Hooper Middleville Village Clerk 100 E. Main Street Middleville. Ml 49333 (616) 795-3885 (312) �The Sun ond News, Middleville, Ml'February 6, 1996'Page 11 CHS dance team returns from national competition Capitol Commentary By Sen. D;ck PosthumiK ‘Insuring’ fairness.. Last week, the Senate passed an important bill that will change the way auto insurance rates are determined in Michigan. House Bill 5177, amends the Insurance Code of 1956 by removing the territorial rating requirements for no-fault insurance. Ever since Michigan implemented its current mandatory no­ fault auto insurance system, there have been many arguments for and against it One thing that I've always opposed about no­ fault was the fact that drivers in our community and com­ munities in other areas of the state are forced to subsidize the higher rates in Detroit. Last week’s reforms improved our system by helping ensure that there is more fairness involved in determining insurance rates. Insurers use a complicated formula to determine the amount a driver pays for an auto insurance policy. When doing so, they take into consideration factors like the person’s driving record, the value of his or her car, the number of years of driving ex­ perience, and one of the biggest factors, the “territorial rating." Insurers determine territorial rating by dividing the state into 20 areas or “territories’’ that differ by the amount of risk in­ volved in owning a car there. A territory with a large number of car thefts, accidents or a high percentage of uninsured motorists will pay more than a territory where these things are less common. ■As the law stands now, the lowest base rate in Michigan can’t be less than 45 percent of the highest base rate. An in­ surer can’t charge a base rate that is more than 10 percent higher or lower than the neighboring territory’s rate. Because the state is limited to such a low number of territories and only a small difference is allowed between them, drivers in safe areas of the state are subsidizing neighboring areas with higher risk. This is done through unfairly expensive insurance rates. Under (Hir current law, safe drivers who live and drive in lowrisk areas do not fully benefit from their level of risk. Auto in­ surance in Grand Rapids and other areas of the state is more expensive than they should be, because of Detroit. Under House Bill 5177, insurers will be able to use as many territorial base rates as they wish. The lowest versus the highest restriction is removed and the rates for adjacent ter­ ritories would no longer be tied to each other. By doing so, we will help guarantee fairness in insurance rates. Another part of this bill will change the amount of time that a ticket or other civil infraction can be counted when determin­ ing the cost of someone’s premium. Formerly, insurance com­ panies used tickets or accidents that occurred within the past three years to determine the cost of a premium, while the Secretary of State keeps driving points for only two years. House Bill 5177 restricts insurance companies to the same two year period for determining rates. Through this bill, low-risk territories will no longer have to subsidize the higher-risk areas of the state, and insurers will be able to price insurance in a way that truly reflects their costs in each area. By eliminating some of the artificial barriers to equitable policy ratings, we are letting the free market decide the fair price of auto insurance. I see this legislation as a positive step in improving fairness for all Michigan citizens. Orientation Night set for 8th-graders The staff of Thornapple Kellogg High School will pre sent eighth-grade students’ and parents' orientation night for all interested parents and eighth-grade students Thurs­ day evening. Feb. 15. beginn­ ing in the high school auditorium at 7 p.m. The main objective of this "special initiation" is to offer assistance with the transition from middle school to high school. Parents and students can meet the principal and several staff members, to ob­ tain information about the cur­ riculum. to ask questions, and to lour designated areas of the high school. *ZYLSTRA" DOOR, INC. "When the customer comes first" CARACE DOORS AND OPENERS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • Sales • Service • Installation Member of the Grand Rapids Homebuilders Association 698-7242 ________ 7350 Broadmoore, Caledonia The CHS varsity dance team competed in the Universal Dance Association's national competition held Feb. 2-6 in Orlando. The team qualified for the nationals last summer. Here, the girls perform one of by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia High School varsity dance team is winding up five days in Orlando, Fla., where it joined more than 200 other pom pen teams in the Universal Dance Association's national competitions. The squad qualified for the national berth with a "supe­ rior” performance at UDA camp last summer. Since then, the team has been busy not only perfecting routines, but also raising enough funds for the nine members and their coach, Cindy Gless, and her husband to make the trip south They held pop can drives and bake sales, sponsored a meat sale, washed cars, con­ ducted a clinic for "junior" poms and cleaned a new home as part of their efforts. A number of businesses also helped sponsor their trip. The team left Friday for Orlando and the girls said they would be staying at Disney World with the competition itself to be held at MGM. Besides their hopes of bring­ ing home good evaluations for their routines, they looked forward to meeting teams from all over the country, get­ ting some new ideas and just having fun. "It’s going to be a great ex­ perience, no matter what," said team member Becky Hudson. The dance team, which per­ forms during halftime of home basketball games, ai ready has competed two other times since the summer. The girls took a sixth place at the Correction — An article in the Jan. 30 issue of the Sun & News, "Middleville may have local ordinances examined.” incor­ rectly said the Village Treasurer and Clerk agreed with the Personnel Commit­ tee's recommendation to lower the salaries for these positions. They did not agree with them It also stated that Personnel Committee Chanman William Mosey said these changes were recommended unanimously. It should base said that the changes were recommended unanimous!) bv the members of the committee, not by the entire council. Though the council agreed to the salary changes the vote was not unanimous Trustee Marilyn Vandenburg voted against it. 14-team Sparta competition and they were eighth in a field of 49 teams competing at the Palace of Auburn Hills Pom Competition. "I’m always so proud of the showing our girls make," said their competition routines for the home basketball crowd attending the Fighting Scots' contest with Wayland. Gless. "Some of the schools al these competitions have as many as 20 in their competi­ tion squads. It’s a real accom­ plishment for a team of just nine to do so well against that kind of competition." Members of the CHS team this year are Becky Brown. Becky Hudson. Jonci Warner. Tracee Zylstra. Nicole Beckett, Jill Gardner. Barbara Hohlmann, Jill Klapmust and Lori Mollema. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1996 COM­ MENCING AT 7:30 PM AT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP HALL, 284 N. BRIGGS RD. CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING: 1. ZBA 96-01-01 Parcel ID. NO. 070-110-00, a request by Scott Vollink, 2108 Anderson Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, ML, for a variance from the side yard and road frontage set aside requirements of the Township zoning ordinance. The subject property is located on the east side of Elmwood Beach Rd. the second and third lots North of the Narrows. 2. Such other matters as may properly come before the zoning board of appeals. Please take further notice that the Township zoning ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 284 N. Briggs Rd., during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public meeting. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the meeting. Please take further notice that the Township will provide to indi­ viduals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 7 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CHARLES BIGGS SECRETARY 314 �Page 12/The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/February 6, 1996 ‘Murder on the Air5 to be presented by local players Some of the Village Players will perform an adaptation of an original Jock Ben­ ny routine. They are (from left), Ed Schellinger, Robin Schwietzer, Doug Brinks, Jerri Otto, and Mike Bremer. Middleville Village Players Members (from left) Suzanne McIntyre, Steve Wiersum, and Julie Coon act as a radio star and his adoring fans in their next produc­ tion Murder "On the Air.” Kat Maher, the WVLA Radio Station owner, lectures her husband played by Dick Reyff. Cheryl Cravero (left) and Darlene Schellinger who wrote and directed Murder "On the Air," look over the script. Complete Auto and Truck COLLISION SERVICE ED ’S BODY SHOP 110 Johnson Street at Kinsley one block off Main St. in Downtown Caledonia (616) 891-0150 W» want fo Sa yow “PRO” SAop. wo-iinj wM* Iht PROS »*»ee 19S9. Cd J !r = > > ’ T * BEFORE WEDDING BELLS RING. See us for QUALITY INVITATIONS RECEPTION ITEMS ATTENDANTS GIFTS by Carlson Craft THE REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings 945-9554 The Middleville Village Players will present their murder mystery dinner theater production of “Murder on the Air” Friday and Saturday evenings, Feb. 23 and 24 and March 1 and 2, at 7 p.m. The cost is $17.50 per per­ son. The dinner entree is stuf­ fed pork chops or boneless chicken breast on wild rice. For reservations call the Middle Villa Inn at 795-3640. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/February 6. 1996/Page 13 Caledonia grapplers beat Gold foe Belding 37-27 B.J. Tomanek pinned Belding's Brian Zahm in 3:53 at 130. Curt Pyper took the 160-pound weight class with a dramatic 5-4 decision over Jason Ellison. Caledonia's wrestling squad is now 13-2 in duals this season after beating Belding 37-27 in O-K Gold action last Thursday. After a bitter defeat to Cedar Springs the previous Thursday. Coach Jim Maxim's Scots rebounded by winning their own Saturday invitational. In the dual with Belding, the result was even the Scots' consistent success more convincing than the during the current season. Near the school's gymnasium final score indicated. "We just keep taking losses stands a trophy case filled and using them as with pictures, newspaper clips advantages," Maxim said. "It and trophies — all from the was a total team effort — 1995-96 campaign. In the match with the even in the exhibition matches. I'm very proud of Redskins, Caledonia won eight of the 14 weight classes these kids. And why not after seeing Middleville cheers its way to third place Caledonia wrestling coach Jim Maxim, along with coaching staff and wrestling enthusiasts, intently watch the action last Thursday in a dual versus Belding. JOB OPENINGS! • CALEDONIA • MIDDLEVILLE • DUTTON IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR WORK WE CAN HELP! CALL 891-9270 OR APPLY TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS AT 127 Main St. Caledonia. MI 49316 Ibarman SELECT TEMPORARY SERVICES, INC. Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Ain't no stopping Middleville's junior varsity cheerleading team now. The Trojans after winning a big competition two weeks ago, placed third at Hope College on Jan. 27. Coach Kelli Nisonger's team was in the A-B junior varsity division and competed against 15 other schools. Nisonger said the Trojans began the season perfecting the basic skills and now have moved on to more difficult levels. "We started with skills and took it from there," Nisonger said. "They're such good people; it makes it so much easier on the coach." At Hope, the Trojan team won the "Spirit Award" which is based on team work and ideas. The Middleville squad had to perform a cheer that they brought to the competition as well as one they learned that day from the Hope College cheerleaders. Caledonia's junior varsity cheerleading team finished fourth al the competition. to claim the important league decision, which also served as the team's Parents Night. Winners for Caledonia included Dustin McFarlan (103), Nick Webster (125), B.J. Tomanek (130), Aaron Sprague (140), Mike Draft (145), Chad Mesecar (152), Curt Pyper (160) and Bill Norris (171). Dustin McFarlan started things off with a 59-second pin against Wes Pollack and Webster also had a pin over Kevin Carroll in 5:55. After four weight classes, the score was tied at 12-12. Tomanek put the Scots up 18-12 with a fall in 3:53 against Brian Zahm. Sprague was the victor of a 22-16 decision, giving Caledonia a 22-16 advantage after seven weight classes. Following Sprague's win, Caledonia took the next four PLASTICS - Wamar Products, Inc., a leading West Michigan injection molder, is grow­ ing and looking for Process Technicians and Mold Set Up people for all shifts. Wamar offers an excellent benefit package including health, life, dental, profit sharing, 401K and tuition reimburse­ ment. Interested candidates can apply in person, or send resume to: Wamar Products, Inc.. 5041 68th St., SE, Caledonia, Ml 49316 looking fora PRINTER? Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY — We have it ALL! FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH PRINT SHOP Bloemers scores 25 in Cedar Springs win 69-60 Todd Bloemers scored 25 points to lead Caledonia's junior varsity team to a 69-60 win last Tuesday over Cedar Springs. Balanced scoring and great free thro* shooting contributed to the victory. The ninth grade team also defeated Cedar Springs 43-42. Caledonia made a free throw in the waning seconds to pull the game out. Tabi Gomez, who went 3-2 weight classes with Draft, Mesecar. Curt Pyper and Bill at the Caledonia Invitational, has shown real dedication for Norris providing the points. Draft first won a 9-4 the CHS wrestling squad as of decision over Bryan Rowley. late. On Thursday, Gomez Mesecar pinned Marty Albert lost a 9-1 decision, but still in 1:51, Curt Pyper edged out had the competitive juices of a Jason Ellison with a 5-4 real winner. "Everybody's a winner when decision and Norris pevailed 10-5 over Derek Jenks. Norris' they’re doing their job," Maxim said of his team's victory put his team in front performance. 37-16. Full Color • Signs Copying • Laminating Addressing ...and MORE! Complete Binding (616) 945-5078 / fax: (616) 945-5192 Or call 945-9554 printing specialists �Scots hire skipper for varsity baseball program When Caledonia High selected its new varsity baseball coach early in January, you could have categorized it as a Fine choice. That is because the man appointed to run the program is Mike Fine Fine. 30. has taught in the Caledonia school district for five years and is currently teaching advanced biology to ninth grade students. His baseball background is also impressive. He first played four years of prep ball at Grand Rapids Creston High, then was pan of the baseball program at Alma College. His coaching experience includes one year with the Caledonia freshmen, two years with the Scots' junior varsity and a year running the junior varsity team at Kelloggsville. An aggressive style is what Fine hopes to bring to the Scots’ varsity squad this year Mike Fine as well as in the future. Detroit Lions coming to Middleville High School Steve Schmidt (25) glides to the hole for Caledonia's varsity basketball team in a Jan. 26 contest with Wayland. Born scores 32, Rea 22 vs. Huskies Jeff Born and Brian Rea combined to score 54 points, but the Scots still came up 12 points short. Caledonia lost to Forest Hills Northern 73-65 last Friday in O-K Gold varsity basketball action. Coach Larry Rea's Scots are now 6-8 overall and 5-5 in the league standings. Frontrunner South Christian is 13-0 and 10-0. Bom led the Caledonia team with 32 points, while Brian Rea tossed 22. On Tuesday, the Scots lost at Cedar Springs 63-59. Caledonia will play Belding at home tonight. In running for a honor Caledonia senior Katie Sobczak was one of six athletes in girls cross country who were finalists for a statewide Michigan High School Athletic Association scholarship of $1,000. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete needed to have a 3.5 grade point average, a varsity letter, two letters of recommendation and write a 500-word essay. Sobczak, 17, currently has a grade point average near 4.2, according to her mother Jill She was a captain on the three-time state championship cross country team and also ran on the track squad. On the CHS cross country team, the three-year participant gained AllAmerican status. Coach Dave Hodgkinson nominated her for the award. Sobczak also is a member of the National Honor Society, the Student Congress and participates in various other fundraising activities. She has not decided which college to attend, but her future major most likely will be biomedical sciences. /Bruce’s Frame\. & Alignment • Complete Collision Repair • Wheel Alignment Service (616) 795-9596 Bruce Bender, owner 415 Second Street, Middleville OPEN. Monday Friday 8 to 5 other hours available by appt- only / "Take advantage of every baserunner, hit and runs and put pressure on the other teams," Fine said of his scheme. "I want the defense to be on its heels and we will be on our toes." Fine expects to have roughly five to seven seniors on this year’s team and says that many of his underclassmen should also be able to step in and play "There is a lot of talent in ninth through eleventh, a lot that's there," Fine said. "I want to develop an all-year program with conditioning and camps, but that all can't happen in the first year.” The new skipper was informed of his employment on Jan. 8 and is currently looking to fill the junior varsity position within the next few weeks. He also wants to fill the baseball stands come springtime. "Baseball tends not to draw a lot of fans." Fine said. "We want people to come out and support the kids, a new baseball atmosphere." Come see the Detroit Lions play against the Middleville faculty on Feb. 24 at Middleville High School. Members of the Lions team will test their basketball skills against some of Middleville’s best in the hoop contest. The players scheduled to attend should be known around Feb. 7-10, according to Curtis Bergakker, a Middleville athletic booster. "We're hoping it goes real well; it will be our main fundraiser all year," Bergakker said. Tickets are available at selected merchants in Middleville, Caledonia and Hastings. Tickets are $5 in advance and $6 at the. door. All proceeds will go through the Middleville boosters. For more information, call Bergakker at 616-795-9309. Trip arranged to see Pistons, Isiah Feb. 17 Caledonia Community Education is sponsoring a trip to Auburn Hills to see the Detroit Pistons vs. Toronto Raptors game on Feb. 17. It is the game that the Pistons will retire Isiah Thomas' number. Thomas, a former Piston star, is now the general manager of the Raptors' team. Cost for the trip is $45 per person and includes deluxe motorcoach transportation and tickets to the game. Seats are filling fast, so if interested please contact 891-8117 soon for information. Students may attend if accompanied by an Caledonia’s junior varsity adult. volleyball squad ended up The bus will leave the second al Jan. 27 Wayland Community Education Tournament building at 3:30 p.m. and The Scots beat Forest Hills return at 1 am. All seats are Central and Big Rapids in in sections 222, 223 and 224 pool play and Byron Center in first row only. Tickets are the semifinals In the sold on a first come, first championship, however, the serve basis. Payments must Scot spikers lost to the be made to reserve seats. Hawkeyes from Hamilton. Scot spikers 2nd at jayvee tournament Jerry Postma, shown here in an earlier game, led Middleville with 23 points against Byron Center. Two free throws sink varsity eagers Matt Czapek sank two free throw s with seven seconds left to give Byron Center a 50-49 win over Middleville last Friday. Czapek also led Byron Center with 20 points. Jerry Postma was the games leading scorer with 23 points, while Middleville teammate Greg Kotrba added 13 markers Middleville is now 8-6 overall and 5-4 in the O-K Blue. The Trojans will host Calvin Christian at home on Tuesday. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Februory 6. 1996/Poge 15 Trojans now 28-2 after winning six on the mats Middleville's high powered wrestling squad continued the shine this past Saturday, winning five more times at the Fulton Dual Tournament. Coach Tom Lehman's Trojans opened up by beating Saint Louis (Saginaw) 60-12 before facing area foe Caledonia in a well-anticipated second round area confrontation. In that second match versus the Scots, the Trojans won 45-25. The final three victories for Middleville came against Central Montcalm 65-15, host Fulton 66-12 and Saint Charles 40-31. The five wins give Middleville a 28-2 dual record for the season. Coach Lehman's team will wrestle at Rogers on Thursday before traveling to Byron Center for the league meet on Saturday. "Our kids did an outstanding job." Coach Lehman said. "I am really pleased with the job that they are doing.” Sean Crofoot (119), Jared Otto (125), Terry Trudell and Joel Appell (275) placed first in their weight classes on Saturday, while Kyle Brower (103), Luke Middleton (152), Marty Bender and Steve Lehman (189) each finished in second. Middleville won a league dual over Hamilton last Thursday 55-19 to move to 60 in the O-K Blue. Winners versus Hamilton were Dendel Craven (112), Crofoot. Middleton. Steve Lehman and Appell on pins and Brower. Otto and Mesho Glaven (215) with decisions. Spencer Romp (140) and Bender both had forfeits. Middleton leads the team with 36 wins, while Crofoot has 35. Romp 33. Steve Lehman 33, Craven 32 and Brower 30. The Trojans, ranked No. 8 in the state's Division III wrestling poll, have already tied the school record for wins in a season and hope to break that mark this week. YMCA Youth Council news Middleville Adult Coed Vollevball W/L TVC....................................41-1 Lead Bottoms.................22-20 Hastings Saxons............. 16-20 Hastings Mfg................... 10-26 Spencer's Towing............ 7-29 Middleville Adult 3-on-3 Basketball Loyd’s Auto.................... 8-2 Hackmasters........................ 6-3 Middleville Tool & Die... .5-3 J. Weesie.............................. 3-6 Thomapple-Kellogg Staff.2-8 Indoor Soccer Indoor Soccer for girls and boys in first through fifth grades will be held on Satur­ days starting on Jan. 20 and continuing through Feb. 24. Steve Evans (TKHS soccer coach) will provide the in­ struction. The program will be held in the Page Elemen­ tary gymnasium at the follow­ ing times: First and second grades. 9-10 a.m.; third grade. 10:15-11:15 a.m.; fourth and fifth grades. 11:30 a m.-12:30 p.m. Registration will be held at the program site. No pre­ registration is required. A sixweek program pass will cost S15 or the program fee of $3 With I.S. Savings Bonds the more you give, the more you receive. Giving U.S. Savings Scots continue to ‘Prove in on the Hill’ It may be blistering cold, but the temperatures don’t seem to bother the Caledonia ski team. Caledonia's ski team continues to "Prove it on the ' Were buckling down on buckling up! zthlo x (OI233UJ2PJ Hill’ as evidenced by the Scots' performance last week at Cannonsburg. Jenny VanDyke placed seventh in the womens' giant slalom and sixth in the slalom. VanDyke had a time of 19:59 in the giant slalom and crossed the finish line in 30:89 in the other event. Katie Lappin was second on the team in the giant slalom with a 21st showing, while Katie Benham placed 14th in the slalom. In the mens' competition. Matt Dodge was Caledonia's can be paid per Saturday. Please wear tennis shoes and heavy socks. Family Fun Nights All families of Barry Coun­ ty are invited to Family Fun Nights at Thornapple-Kellogg High School. The Friday evening of Feb. 9. from 6:30 to 8:30 has been scheduled as Family Fun Night. Activities include swimming, crafts, basketball, volleyball, and a movie. The cost is S6 per family or $2 per person. Crafts will cost 25 cents each. Bnng the whole family and enjoy this fun-filled evening! Bonds passes an important lesson on to the future generation Bonds can teach our top finisher in both events. Dodge was 11th in the giant slalom and ninth in the slalom. His respective times were 20:56 and 28:18. T.J. Grant ended up 28th in the giant slalom and 30th in the slalom. Both the men and the women grabbed sixth place spots in the team standings. The men had 112 points and the women scored 102. Forest Hills Central won the men's event with 24 points and Grand Haven won the womens' title with 53 points. children how to save, how interest grows and how a small investment can help make their dreams come true. So share the tradition of U.S. Savings Bonds They're the gift that gives back more than you’ve given. Qnrnrica Your Vnnr Valentine X/nl&ntinc* with... with Surprise 0: Valentine Love Lines t> In The Sun & News •K Give Cupid a helping hand with a LOVELINE in The Sun & News. Compose your own message on the coupon provided, and mail to J-Ad Graphics, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058. A special column will appear in the February 13th issue. (Deadline noon Monday, February 12th). Express your feelings to your wife, husband, parents, relatives, teachers, best friend, or anyone who you would like to say THANKS for being so nice. 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School Board President Dan Parker said Cason’s second evaluation at the district con­ sisted of a list of categories that each board member evaluated his performance in after spending two weeks col­ lecting information. Parker collected each form and a new one was compiled, combining comments from all the board members. This form served as his final evaluation. Jay Cason Factors included relations with the board, management district. He relates well with of community relations, the board and is willing to take management of curriculum a strong stand on something, and instruction, business and but at the same time will be fiscal management, long- and open to and appreciate the short-range planning, staff ideas of others. and personnel management, “We find him easy to work ethical behavior, facilities with,’’ he said. management, and decision Cason also is a good com­ municator, he said, and is making. Parker said the board feels williing to make an extra ef­ comfortable with Cason and fort to get information out to the direction he is leading the the public. “Even when he sets up an interview team to hire new staff, he brings in people from the community." he said. He added that he creates a good impresston and includes the community in much of the district’s decision making. Curriculum and instruction is one of Cason's strongest suits, he said. He has the abili­ ty to determine what is best for the district. He also is providing a curruculum budget sufficient to help provide the best for the students. “We feel that Jay knows quality education for the child." he said. “He has been at award winning schools and understands what quality is." The board feels that Cason’s experience is helpful in determing what goals the district should have. “He has a strong vision for the district, which will pro­ vide the quality of education the board wants to have to be able to compete with anyone at any school or >n the workforce," He said. He added that with the building plans that have to be See Contract, Page 7 Men from Arrow Roofing worked Wednesday to repair the roof on the east side of Thornapple Kellogg High School. Custodians discovered Monday that it had shattered. Business Manager Alice Jansma said things started when a school custodians went to check on a leak that was anticipated to be a small one in which snow was blow­ ing through one of the air vents. In an attempt to control by Mandy Habel Staff Writer A change in the weather has caused the roof of Thomapple Kellogg High School to come apart, and about 30 workers arrived last Tuesday from Ar­ row Roofing to make repairs. the damage, the custodian put plastic on the roof When they saw that the situation was more serious than they thought, they called Arrow Roofing, which assess See Roof leaks, Page 2 Caledonia High School one of six Michigan schools honored CHS named National ‘Blue Ribbon’ School winner by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia High School is one of 266 public and private secondary schools from across the country to receive national "Blue Ribbon School'" status last week from the U.S. Department of Education. The Blue “ Ribbon ~ Schools ‘ * Program, formerly called the Exemplary Schools Program, was established in 1982 by the U.S. Department of Education to "identify and give public recognition to outstanding public and private schools across the United States." Michigan neighbors Rockford and ELast Grand Rapids High Schools. The other Michigan winners are Everett High School in Lansing, L’Anse Creuse High School-North in Macomb and Van Hoosen Middle School in Rochester. b These six were among 10 k schools nominated by the Michigan Department of Education for national recog­ nition after they qualified for state Blue Ribbon status in December 1994. Five other schools in Michigan also received the na­ tional honor, including West r The other four nominees were Byron Center High School, Smith Middle School (Troy), McPherson Middle School (Howell) and Holt Junior High in Holt U.S. Secretary of Education See Blue Ribbon, Page 2 In This Issue... • Caledonia orchestras to perform Icy roads and fog closed school Fnday. but some Caledonia School Board members joined CHS staff who stopped in to celebrate the school's national Blue Ribbon award. In the back, from the left, are Kim Drefcinski, Judi Ferguson. Diana Snyder, board treasurer Jim Gless and Rick Wyma. In the middle row. from the left, are Joellyn Potgeter, Principal Tonya Porter. Loralynne Clark, Chris Koryto. board president Sharon Oatley, Mary O’Krangley and Casey Thornton. Sitting are Assistant Principal Bob Szymoniak, Ron Hulst and Mike Wilson. • Macintosh capabilities outlined for TK School • Residential PtIDs recommended for Caledonia Twp. • Planning Commission OKs paving of street by church I �Poge 2/The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/February 13, 1996 BLUE RIBBON WINNER NAMED, continued from Richard W. Riley said each of the national winners has demonstrated the "key ingredi­ ents for excellence" required of a Blue Ribbon School: • Challenging academic standards and a rigorous cur­ riculum for all students. • A disciplined, supportive, safe and drug-free environ­ ment. • Participatory leadership and a strong partnership among the family, school and community. • Excellent teaching and an environment that strengthens teacher skills and improve­ ment. • Low dropout rates and documented student achieve­ ment. The schools achieve na­ tional Blue Ribbon recogni­ tion only after a lengthy pro­ cess of self-evaluation which must precede actually apply­ ing for the honor. That very detailed application then is ex­ tensively reviewed first at the state and then at the national level. The chief school officer in each stale nominates public H A national award like this doesn’t occur in a vacuum... Our schools are earning recognition now because this community for years has cared enough to provide the best in education for its kids. — Doug Busman Caledonia Schools Superintendent schools for national recogni­ tion. with the Council for American Private Education (CAPE) nominating private schools and the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Department of Defense Dependents Schools nominat­ ing schools in their jurisdic­ tions. These nominations (State Blue Ribbon Schools) are forwarded to the U.S. Department of Education, where they are reviewed by a National Review Panel. This board consists of public and private school educators, col­ lege and university faculty and administrators, state and local Hair Mudic Hair Cuts Penns Highlights *8.50 *29.50 *19.00 (Long luiir slightly more lor perms & highlights) 891-0312 • 9964 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia Open Mon. - Tnurs. 9-8; Fri. 9-6; Sat. 9-3 MILLER MEANS... 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The panel is culturally and ethnically diverse, includes the disabled, and this past year, also included experts in parent involvement and technology. CAPE recommends panel members who can represent the varied interests of the country’s private schools. No U.S. Department of Education officials serve on the panel, which meets in Washington D.C. to review the states’ nominations and from these, select the most promising for site visits by a panel member. Assignments for site visits are made so that the back­ ground and experience of the panel member is matched with schools he or she is sent to review. Middle schools, for instance, are visited by panel members with specific experi­ ence at that level, and rural schools are matched with a specialist in that type of fTl -------------------- IB MLS ' Z_S kJ Mike Humphreys, Broker. CRS. GRI 2. MIDDLEVILLE. This cozy maintenance free ranch is only one block from schools. Tastefully decorated. 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There is already a 2 car goroge on the property Coll Kay Stolson­ burg $19 900 \ I 6. MIDDLEVILLE AREA. This 14 acre parcel >s priced to sell, oil tillable and excellent cropland Call Gene Poll $25 000 FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE, GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES PLEASE SEE OUR ADS ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER AND IN THE HOMES DIGEST OF GRAND RAPIDS MAGAZINE. frontpage school setting. Reviewers have no connec­ tion. however, to the state or the specific school he or she is evaluating. David Cramp, a school administrator from Missouri, spent Oct. 18-20 in Caledonia, verifying the in­ formation in the school's nomination form and getting answers to specific questions posed by the National Review Panel. Like the other review­ ers. he submitted his findings and a written report to the National Panel for its consid­ eration. The panel then made its recommendations to the U.S. Secretary of Education, who announces the schools actually selected for recogni­ tion. Schools are judged not only on academic excellence and high test scores, but also on how well each is meeting its own goals and how well the school's programs are tailored to the community. CHS Principal Tonya Porter said that the CHS ap­ plication was written with the assistance of not only aca­ demic teachers, but also the support staff. "The application then was given to some of our students to make sure the information was accurate," Porter said. "The students suggested several changes, and then the faculty read and critiqued the application once more before it was sent to the state. When the site visitors were here from both the state and the na­ tional panels, they talked to all kinds of people, not just teachers." Porter said the national site visitor spent a lot of time ob­ serving classrooms and also met with a group of parents who represented a cross-sec­ tion of opinion about the pro­ grams at the high school. "His job was to validate the information in our application and to see if we are doing what we said we are try ing to do." she said. The application asks the school questions about what it is doing or hopes to do in the areas of leadership, teaching environment, curriculum and instruction, student environ­ ment. parental and community support, indicators of success and "organizational vitality," which refers to the school's ef­ forts to meet the ongoing need for change and improvement. "We tried to make our an­ swers as honest and thorough as possible." Porter said. While she did not get to read the site visitor’s report. CHS must have made a good impression on both the re­ viewer and the National Panel, for in May. three representa­ tives from the school will be traveling to Washington D C. for the official Blue Ribbon Schools award ceremony. Caledonia school officials said that while the honor is a compliment to the high school staff, it is even more a compliment to the commu­ nity. "This is a wonderful award for Mrs. Porter and her staff and students, but I believe it s really an award for the Caledonia community," said Caledonia Superintendent of Schools Doug Busman "A national award like this doesn't occur in a vacuum. This excellence has become a part of the Caledonia Community Schools. Caledonia Elementary School ROOF LEAKS, from front page ed the situation Monday after­ noon and brought about 30 people to work on Tuesday at daylight. The district, she said, has been working with this com­ pany for the past five years, but it was not the one that originally put the roof up in the first place. Jansma said the roof came apart at the east end of the high school, including the academic portion. They worked all of Tuesday and Wednesday and were able to get 40 percent of the roof water tight by the time it started raining. The roof has been covered with blatters to keep the rain out. She said the whole roof is pretty much covered up now. but the workers cannot con­ tinue until it stops raining. What basically happened. she said, is that the snow that was on the roof melted as the temperature warmed and it leaked through the roof. She added that she ap­ preciates the company’s cooperation and willingness to attend to the problem right away. “Arrow was cooperative," she said. ’’They took everyone who was not on another crucial job off to help." Arrow felt that the job could be completed in four days, but have only gotten through two before the rain started. When the workers continue, she said, they will work on replacing ceiling tile. All high school students were sent home at 9:10 a m. Thursday because the rain caused the classrooms in that section of the building to have too much water in them Up until that point, classes had continued as planned. TK schools also were not in session all day Friday, but that was more a result of inclement weather and icy roads. Child care providers to meet Area child care providers will have their monthly meeting Wednesday. Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at Jane Hannan's Munchkmland. For meeting information call either Hannan. 795-7218, or Vickie Rick, 795-9461. All licensed child care providers are welcome The group will discuss con­ tracts and share spnng craft ideas. These meetings are an ongoing effort by licensed child care providers to offer a more well-rounded service to their communities. won this same honor a few years ago. and we have Dutton Elementary receiving its ac­ creditation after two years of outstanding MEAP scores. "But these awards have been 100 years in the making. They are a result of the hard work of all the teachers and board members and adminis­ trators and volunteers and par­ ents who have served and sup­ ported our schools all these years. Our schools are earning recognition now because this community for years has cared enough to provide the best in education for its kids. "But it is always nice to have someone from the out­ side say we are doing a good job," he added. "I haven't had a chance to talk to the rest of the board (of education) yet, but Pm sure they are all delighted that the high school staff is receiving the recognition it deserves," said School Board President Sharon Oatley. "I feel this is an exceptional staff that is very student-ori­ ented and that continually is striving to enhance the cur­ riculum and meet the educa­ tional needs of ail our stu­ dents. "They deserve to be com­ mended for all the hard work they do." CHS Principal Tonya Porter agreed that the award is a gratifying one for the high school and the Caledonia community. But she doesn't want the focus of the award to shift from the students them­ selves. "This is an award for the staff, the students and above all, the community. But we must continue to remember that it is the students who are the reason for doing all this." "The honor is for them, to help them understand the value of their teachers and their school and to gain in­ creased confidence in their ed­ ucation." Stop and see Your Choice is Clear... Caledonia Vision Center Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) (616) 8912020 It’s not too early to think of your new look for spring! •HAIR • TANNING • NAILS .sfteuv _Icaswi«e ^hair designers 122 E. Main Street Middleville s/Next to Phil's Pizza) Cail 795-7719\ for your appointment • PEDICURES �The Sun and News Middleville Ml February li. 1996 Page 3 School store helps TK School resource room kids . ■! < Teacher Barb Benner, (left), student teacher Kim Anderson, and paraprofes­ sional Betty Hararburda pose as clerks for the student store. West Elementary students (from left), Cody Bush, Justin Koza, Jake Kelly, and Andy Olcznak used the money they earned through coin identification to pur­ chase items from a classroom store. by Mandy Mabel Staff Writer West Elementary resource room students are learning how to count and identify coins through having a store at school. Teacher Barb Benner said the class is working on a unit in which students learn about money and its value. She said she and student teacher Kim Anderson and paraprofcssional Betty Harar­ burda have set up the Lion Den Variety Store, where students arc able to buy items they donated though money collected by students when they correctly identify coins and their value. Students receive a strip of paper with real kxiking coins stamped on it. They choose one they wish to identify as a penny, nickel, dime, quarter or half dollar. Once students have iden­ tified the types of coins they selected, they must state what pattern they must use in coun­ ting this kind of coin. For ex­ BINGO American Legion Post «305 9548 Cherry Valley. Caledonia • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 PM ample. if students choose nickels worth 5 cents, they will count by fives when counting other nickels. Benner said they also are teaching students how to iden­ tify coins from the backside as well so they can get the most thorough knowledge they can about what specific coins look like. When students identify a coin properly, they get to cut the coin off and store it in their own personal bank and . save it for when the store is open, which has been every Friday for four weeks. Last week was the second week of the store. Students have two days each week to window shop prior to the store’s opening so they can get an idea of what they want and what they can afford to buy. When the store opens on Fridays, she said, she and Anderson serve as the store clerks and wear hats identify­ ing themselves as such. Hararburda is the banker. When the students select their items, they are required to lake them to the table and have to go through the whole procedure of making change. They must count the money they have in their bank prior to deciding what they want because all sales are final. REGARDLESS OF AGE We Offer A Variety of Health Insurance Plans • • • • • The purchased items are placed in stapled bags that have lions stamped on them. Students are not allowed to open their bags until they leave school to keep other students from feeling left out. The store offers items such as cracker jacks, licorice sticks, cup cakes, activity books, markers, pencils, animal crackers and chalk. Benner said that Anderson brought in a locket to sell and was surprised when most of the kids said they might want to buy it for a family member. “This shows that they were thinking of others, not just themselves.” she said. She said that watching to see what items interested the kids has been a learning ex­ perience for her and her assistants and helps them get to know what the students are thinking. "We wanted something we thought would be valuable to the kids,” she said. Benner said through this project they are hoping to pro­ mote the real life conse­ quences of money and to teach students how to handle it. “Hopefully, these skills will be carried with them throughout their lives since they will use them forever.” she said. She added that the store also provides the students with an incentive to learn because they know that the more they learn the more they will be able to buy. West's resource room, she said, is for children who take longer to read and perceive. She has found that these students team better through a concrete hands-on approach. Benner only has these students for some of the day. which means they have to take advantage of the time they have to work on this unit. She added that the kids in this class need more en­ couragement because it takes them a little bit longer to learn things, but they are doing a great job. She said they have done projects similar to this in the past and thought this extended unit was a good one to use that procedure with. They used to use real money for this project, she said. Now they just use paper with stamps on it that look real. She added that she views money skills as very impor­ tant, which is why she spends more time on that unit than on others. “Time and money can be abstract," she said. Before the project started, she said, the students had a chance to practice identifying the coins by looking at an overhead projector. They had two weeks to sharpen their skills and prepare for their shopping marathon. Before that they had been working on this twice a week in group activities. She added that some people are stronger in some areas than others, but all students can benefit from learning about time and money because they will deal with it every day. The students, she said, have learned faster using this ap­ proach and she hopes they will carry this information with them throughout life. 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The total number of CRS designees in the United States is just over 28.000 Less than 4 percent of all realtors hold this designation Those receiving the designation must complete the required courses offered by the Residential Sales Council and must demonstrate specific expertise in applied residential real estate marketing. Norns also has earned the GR1 (Graduate. Realtors In­ stitute) and the CRB (Certified Real Estate Broker) designa­ tions. She was President. Barry-Eaton Board of Realtors in 1994 and is a lifetime member of the Realtors Political Action Committee of the National Association of Realtors. She is serving on several commit­ tees at the Greater Kalamazoo Association of Realtors and the Grand Rapids Association of Realtors 627 E. Main Si. 3205 68lli SI. SE 303 N. Arlington DUTTON MIDDLEVILLE CALEDONIA 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 PREMIER CLUB COMING EVENTS: Feb. 20 — Bowling at the Villa. Feb. 27 — Movie "While You Were Sleeping". Coming Soon: March 27 — "Showboat" in Chicago. April 21-26 — Myrtle Beach Music Trip. Call Jan to sign up today! 891-7131. If you are 55 years of age or better and have $5,000 in interest bearing accounts, you could go with us! To find out more about joining the Premier Club, stop in at any one of our 3 branches in Caledonia, Dutton or Middleville. �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml February 13. 1996 Neigh b ors with NORMA VELDERMAN Hi, everyone. The crazy weather getting you down or are you loving to have to stay indoors? I would love to see this snow disappear and see bare ground again. I miss my morning walks. Now when Houston and I go out, he is on the retractable leash and I’m all bundled up. Houston loves to go smell out his area in front of the old house. I call him my “three-M dog. mice, moles and deer and rabbit dropp­ ings. which means manure. He even loves horse manure, but the vet has always said that all dogs love to eat it. Right after we had the heavy blowing snow, there were a lot of drifts. Houston plodded right through a big one and I didn't know that it was there, so I fell flat on my face. Have you ever tried to push yourself up out of a deep drift when there is no firm surface to push against? So to get out of the snowbank I pushed myself out backward. I was certainly glad no one was watching. Life is certain­ ly never dull around here. Michigan is certainly better off than many areas We are warm and comfortable and have plenty of food with lots to do in the bouse to keep busy. I completely rearranged my list of people to call and had a wonderful time visiting with folks I have not visited with in a long time. Katie Wieringa and her bowling team spent the weekend in Muskegon. Barb and Phil Bender have a granddaughter (Mark and Vonda's) who lives in Vicksburg at Indian Lake. Diane (her husband. Ken, is an assistant pastor) has gone back to work in the lab at the University Hospital Russ Bender took his little go-cart out to Thomapple Manor. On Monday and Fri­ day he uses it to deliver the mail. Then he checks on Alice, who is confined to bed. He stops in to see her, hugg­ ing and talking to her. He feels that she knows him as he hugs and talks to her. Both of us feel that her gentle smile sends him her love, even if she is not conscious She responds to him being there with a gentle smile. Eltha Nichols is doing nice­ ly. After she had knee surgery, her daughter. Mary , and husband came to care for her until she was on her feet. Ail her children check on her often. Edna Bechtal takes her to the Baptist Church every Sunday. We had a wonderful gab-fest, talking all about ear­ ly life in her neighborhood. I got to know Eltha when I was substituting at the old high school. Talking about the old times is fun. Bill Kenyon said that seven fellows from the Wayland Snowmobile Club went to the U.P. They traveled 56 miles on their snowmobiles. It was 22 degrees below zero. Their checkpoints were 15 miles apart and they had to make it in one day. and then stayed overnight. The snow was four to five feet deep. They were gone for seven days. Sunday to Sunday , and had a wonder­ ful time. Edith Miller had a miserable cold and sounded like it. Her family are all well, and she has a new greatgranddaughter. Ann said that she and Dan Bartlett had a wonderful time in England, seeing the new grandchild and doing a lot of sightseeing. Ann said that she is still smiling after being home awhile because of the fond memories. I had a wonderful talk with Don Williamson. He said that he was going to the Kendall Art Studio and also having help from Ferris. So things are going right along. He has occasionally had a bout with his Crohn’s Disease but is get­ ting along pretty well. He helped me so much when I first found out that 1 had it. He helped me to accept it and my limitations. Weil, folks. I guess that is it for this week. Love you all very much, my supportive community family. I feel so rich just having you folks helping me. Have a good week Middleville man on list at KVCC Brian Tyner of Middleville has been named to the academic honors list for the fall semester at Kalamazoo Valley Community College To make the list at KVCC. a student must have earned at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA FIRST BAPTIST LAKESIDE BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord I Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY } 1 M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor 9:30 am 10:45 am 6:00 pm Family Night 6:30 pm 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service..................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer........................... 6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs............................................... 6:45p.m. WELCOME TO Pastor Scott Taylor 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children’s Church will be provided during both services. "Set an example in speech, hi life, in love, in faith and in purity " 1 Timothy 4:12 * Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck A c hurch with a caring heart for our community and the world. Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Mike Alles, Youth Leader Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling 1 Saturday Evening Mass.............................. 5:00 p.m. Church Office: (6161891-1512 M-37 at 100m St WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St.*891-8661 'The Church where everybody is somebody... and Jesus Chnst ts Lord" Sunday School............................................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship......................... 10 30 am. E I 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 Family Night 6:15 IXnner Sunday School 9:45 6:00 p.m. Caraway St. (Ctuldren . Mmutry 4 U> so Chad,) I Choirs for I 1 1 ’ I Adu|u Ir. a Sr. High School Youth Group Cadets and Cavinette* Adult Bible Studies St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi 1 | ' (Missouri Synod) Be devoted to one another in brotherly love." Rom 12:10 8:00 a m......................................................... BlendedService Sunday School..................................... 11:15 a.m. Evening Worship Service................ 6:00 p.m. 9:05 a.m..................................... Educational Hour YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 10:15 a.m.......................................... ContemporaryService 11:15 a.m................................................. TraditionalSenrice (All Services have a Nursery available) I Rev. Robert Gerke • Office. 891-8688 • Church: 891-9878 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Barrier Free Progrums fur All Ages 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship............ 9:30 a m Middleville Sunday School..............9 45 a m Middleville Worship........................... 11 00 a m. Rev. Paulette Cheyne — 765-5316 k M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services Morning Worship Service............... 10 00 a m Wed Midweek Prayer a Bfcie Study........7 00pm 10:30a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 708 West Main Street Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 He* Mtarr'Dotxor Pastor Peace Reformed Church Barrier Free 891-8028 Sunday Evening Worship............................ 6D0 p.m. □ Church School............................ 9:30a.m. M Choir Practice................................ 9:30a.m. 8 Worship Service RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor SHARON BAPNSDALE, Dir of Christian Ed. & Music Sunday Worship.... 9:30 A.M. & 6:00 P.M. Phone 891-9259 i 'i^v. 1 1_ _ _ . ' | CALEDONIA J UNITED METHODIST Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired).......... 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.............................. 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service................................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday............................... 7:00 p.m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Sunday School........................... 10:45-11:50 A.M. (Child & Adult) ( During the School Year) Administrative Pastor Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Reaching People With Christ CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday School..................*.. . 9:30 am Sun. Morning Worship......... 10:30 am Evening Service...................... 6:00 pm LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan Telephone: 698-8252 Pastor Mark Beers CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday Worships & 10:30 m 9 00 ESSS3HB Wednesday Family Night" 6 00pm gun lake Church Office Phone — 795-9266 ODld ®imr (Slpirch 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School................... 10:00 a m. Morning Worship............. 11:00 a.m Evening Worship................. 6:00 p.m Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes......... 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints • e 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave. I Church School, ! Sunda* 9 45 a.m. Morning Worship... I LOOa.m. 1 r 2*'^ Evening Worship. 6 00p.m. 1 Wed Fellowship ...7:30pm 1 (m homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 1 �The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml February 13. 1996/Page 5 Whitneyville Bible Church plans Missions Conference March 17 The Thornapple Kellogg Senior parents will hold a raffle for a quilt mode by Sal­ ly Mariage on Friday, Feb. 16 during halftime of the basketball game. Pictured with the quilt ore (from left) Jenny Mariage, Juile Wademan, Ruth Caton, Courtoney DeHaan. TK senior parents plan quilt raffle Tbomapplc Kellogg High School senior parents will raf­ fle a quilt made by parent Sal­ ly Mariage to raise money for | the all-night post-graduation ting events. The drawing will be held party May 26. Tickets are $1 each and will Friday, Feb. 16. during be available at all home spor­ halftime of the TK basketball game. From Our Readers Appreciate zoning enforcment in township To the editor: Wc appreciate Zoning Ad ministrator Jack Spencer for enforcing the zoning or­ dinance in Thornapple Township We tried for years to get the county to make Jeannie Far roll comply with the law, but it wasn’t until the township gained jurisdiction for the zoning that they were able to convince Ms. Farrell that it was in her best interest to ■ obey the law. We are very disappointed with the coverage the news media gave Ms. Farrell. They seemed to send the message that people should be allowed to break the law. They did not present the facts of this case at all. There has been a zoning or­ dinance against trailers since the late 1960s and early 1970s. The most recent or­ dinance was passed in 1976, making it illegal for singlewidc mobile homes to be placed on property Ms. Farrell's trailer was moved on her father’s proper­ ty in 1978. This was two years after the latest zoning or­ dinance was in force and there is no record that Ms. Farrell was granted a special use per­ mit. This trailer was green, not hooked up properly to sep­ tic, electric or water, and was a great eyesore to the neighborhood. After a fire destroyed this trailer, another one was mov­ ed in to takes its place. Last FOOT PAIN? • Corns • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain Dr. Terrence J. Emiley OFFICE FOR PODIATRY 612 Main Street in Caledonia Cali. 891-9133 for an Appointment BEFORE WEDDING BELLS RING. See us for QUALITY INVITATIONS RECEPTION ITEMS ATTENDANTS GIFTS by Carlson Craft THE REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings 945-9554 April there were three campers parked on this piece of property. People were liv­ ing in these campers, washing clothes in washing machines outside, and letting the dirty water from the washer drain on the ground. We have no idea what these people were doing about septic service. Unfortunately, this is only one instance. We have 17 years worth of examples similar to this. We watched our property taxes increase and wondered what kind of taxes Ms. Farrell was paying on something that was not supposed to be there. We believe the zoning laws protect property owners. Peo­ ple who think you should be able to do whatever you want on the property you own would surely feel differently if their neighbor decided to turn their piece of properly into a trailer park, gravel pit, shopp­ ing center, or a dump. We have also lived here 17 years, some of us much longer and we have watched beautiful homes being built in place of the trailers that once dotted the neighborhood. We now hope to see three more beautiful homes being built on the property Ms. Farrell sold. Garbo* Road Neighbors, Pete & Jane Osborne Jack and Gayle Jansen Whitneyville Bible Church. 8546 Whitneyville Ave. S.E.. Alto, will have its annual Mis­ sions Conference March 17-24. The theme is “Day to Day. House to House. Nation to Nation.” The conference will begin Sunday. March 17. with a men’s breakfast at 7:30 a m. Jim Dutcher, New Tribes Missions, Panama, will speak. At 9:30 a.m.. Dan and Diana Flier. New Tribes Mis­ sions. Panama, will share with the adult Sunday School classes and Tim Bateman. CAM International. Mexico, will minister to the junior and senior high youth. Phil and Reda Anderton. RBMU Inter­ national, Cameroon. Africa, will speak at 10:30 a.m. Tim Bateman will share his ministry at 6 p.m. Al Ross. Rural Bible Mission, will teach children at 10:30 a m. and 6 p.m. A fellowship lun­ cheon will be served after the evening service. The conference will con­ tinue Monday at 7 p.m. with round-table discussions with all of the missionaries, in­ cluding Don Tack, Servants Center, Grand Rapids; Paul Haaggsman. Degage. Grand Rapids; Ernie and Roxie Geeting, U1M. Arizona and Sheldon Rhodes. “Jest Kid­ ding.” Nashville. On Wednesday at 9:30 a m., there will be a Ladies Brunch with Diana Flier. New Tribes. Panama. Wednesday, al 7 p.m., Dan Flier will share with the adults, Diana Flier with the children and Phil and Laura Cronin, World Impact, Inner City New Jersey and Trinadad. will speak to the junior and senior high youth. Thursday, at 6:30 p.m.. Bob Pycraft, AWANA mis­ sionary. Grand Rapids, will share with the AWANA clubbers. The conference will con- elude Sunday. March 24. with Andy and Lea Ferrier. Friends of Israel. Chicago, speaking at 9:30 and 10:30 a m. Rebecca Hulten. Grace Bible College. Indiana, will share with the junior and senior high at 9:30 a m. con­ cerning her trip to the Philip­ pines. Jim Dutcher. New Tribes. Panama, will bring the concluding message at 6 p.m. Sheldon Rhodes. “Jest Kidding” will teach the children at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. The public is invited to at­ tend these services. Video series offered at Middleville church Feb. 18 The Middleville Christian Reformed Church will offer “That the World May Know.” a new set of videos released by Focus on the Family. These videos transport the viewer to the lands of the Old Testament and New Testa­ ment. where they can explore the geographical and cultural backdrop for scriptural events and personalities. Host Raynard Vander Laan (a teacher and historian from Holland. Mich.) will reveal the Bible's intriguing historical context and us significance to modern believers, illuminating life­ changing ‘faith lessons" The film series will be at the adult Sunday School class at the Middleville Christian Reformed Church at 11:30 a m. One segment of the videos will be viewed each week for the next five weeks, beginning Feb. 18. ENGAGEMENTS Snyder - Hummer to be united Mr. and Mrs. Carlon Snyder. Alto. Michigan an­ nounce the engagement of their' daughter. Elizabeth Dione Snyder to Steven Thomas Hummer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hummer. Dimondale. Michigan. Miss Snyder is a graduate of Caledonia High School and Central Michigan University Mr. Hummer is a graduate of Eaton Rapids High School and Olivet College They arc both employed at Farm Bureau In surance Company. Lansing. A 1996 fall wedding is being planned. WmREetty Realty COMPLETE REAL ESTATE and BUILDING SERVICE 117 E. MAitf Sf /TiFODLEVIlLE. MICHIGAN 49333 Did You Know? (NAPS)—A few travel size Caress Body Bars in your lingerie drawer can give you a soft wave of scent every time you open the drawer. MIDDLEVILLE/CALEDONIA GREAT LOCATION ON A COUNTRY SCENIC ROAD, % mile west of M-37, 15 min. south of Grond Rapids. This quality all brick home overlooks Duncan Creek. Ideal for horse lovers, has a stable with 3 box stalls and pasture area. Call Bill. MIDDLEVILLE For the plans and instructions for building a Stepback Cupboard, send $13.50 to Hammer­ mark LTD.. 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BUILDING SITES AVAILABLE: Two to ten acres Middle Ph. (616) 795-3389 , «Aito» Wm. R. Getty, Broker Paid Getty................................. Samantha Getty .................. 795-7513 795-2594 795-2594 �Page 6/The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml February 13, 1996 Page Elementary students learn about American art by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Page Elementary PTO President Beth Berkimer last Wednesday showed and talk ed about American art with one of the fifth-grade classes. She told students that American art is that which is created by Americans in America. She said the pain­ tings she has are reproduc­ tions. The originals are in various art museums around the country. Berkimer said she speculates that American art began in 1620 with the arrival of the Pilgrims, ushering in the colonial art period. In colonial times, she said, many of the paintings of peo­ ple were formal, in which they did nothing but pose for the painting. Other works of the time in­ cluded silver and quilting. Ar­ tists made the type of things that people use in everyday life, she added After the Pilgrims setted, the events that followed shaped the way that art chang­ ed When America declared in­ dependance from Britain, she said, this caused artwork to change. Next came the westward movement, in which artwork was focused on landscapes and mountains out west. The way people looked at things changed as the Civil War approached and new in­ ventions were discovered. Berkimer showed the class a reproduction painting called “The Last Mohicans" which later became a book and a movie. It was painted by Thomas Cole and showed In­ dians out west. She said it looked like the artist used a small brush and paid particular attention to details. She said she felt that the main subject of the painting was really the landscape and what it looked like to the artist after he explored the west. Another work painted in 1851. "Waiting for the Stage, " was painted by a man named Woodville, who was the first American artist to paint people doing everyday People can see a lot about the way people lived during those times by the way they dressed and behaved. — Beth Berkimer PTO President things as opposed to posing formally. The painting shows people standing around talking to each other and reading newspapers. Berkimer said it looked to her as though people were wasting time while waiting for the stage, as the ti­ tle states. She added that people can see a lot about the way people lived during those times by the way they dressed and behaved. The original painting has cracks in it because it is so old. A painting by Beardstat was of a landscape. Beardstat was bom in Germany and came to the United States at the age of 2. Berkimer said he would go out west and do quick sket­ ches of what he saw, then go back to New York and make it look more dramatic and spec­ tacular than it really was. "Everyone out east wanted his paintings." she said. The next painting was an ink print from the collection of Courier and Ives. She said they would create watercolors displaying things that happen­ ed in real life and make ink prints out of them. Called "The Blacksmith," she felt the painting serves as a record of our history. A painting called "Mississippi Home" was done in 1865 by an anonymous source. Berkimer said she felt that the painting depicted plantation life during the Civil War because it showed a house on a planta­ tion that was on the Mississip­ pi River. A painting of James Whistler's mother that was called "A Study of Black anc White" became the universal symbol of motherhood. Berkimer said the real reason he painted it was to do a study on balance. The pain­ ting showed some rectangular forms in it. Innes, and American artist, created a work in France that showed that showed the way the country looked off the coast. Berkimer said many ar­ tists went abroad to study and paint in those days. A work by Winslow Homer called “Weather Beaten," showed a more violent ocean coast that to Berkimer looks like it is about to be affected by a storm. Maurice Pendergass. who orginally came from the New­ foundland. came up with a painting that had tile-like squares on it. She said this type of work is almost an im­ pressionistic type because there is not as much detail and the object looks slightly blurred. This kind of work is dif­ ferent than realism art, which is when the artist pays par­ ticular attention to every detail. "The Black Brook," is of a girl sitting in front of a moun­ tainous area. Berkimer said she feels that in this situation both the girl and the background have equal importance. Remmington was most famous for his statues of horses, but he did paint some pictures of the west. His work "Turn 'Em Loose Belle.” shows a man on a horse he is trying to break in from being wild. Berkimer said the painting has so much detail that you can even see the horse’s shadow underneath him. Remmington liked to show real life situations that occur­ red out west. Frank Tenney Johnson painted “Riders at Dawn" in 1925. Berkimer said this work is impressionistic because it is not easy to see the details. During these times, the west was becoming more modem and Johnson wanted to preserve the way things were before they changed too much. X ATTENTION 4, 4 AREA BUSINESS OWNERS $ The TKHS Renaissance Program is under way. There is still time to participate with a financial contribution. Please contact Doug Hart at 795-3394 by February 20, 1996. Page PTO President Beth Bekimer showed Page Elementary students examples of American art and discussed the history behind them during an art talk presen­ tation last Wednesday. Johnson, she said, did all the illustrations for Zane Gray's novels. She said he may have wanted to give the feeling that it was dark and hard to see because it was first thing in the morning. An impressionistic work of the Brooklyn Bridge painted in 1939, is not an abstract, meaning it shows a real life object, but has no detail. Berkimer said the view of the New York City skyline and the bright lights shows symbolism in the work. Edward Hopper’s work "Approaching a City." depicts the impression of so­ meone arriving into the city on a train. The class members said the work gave them a feeling of loneliness because there are no people in the pic­ ture and the city looks drab. Woman artist Georgia O’Keefe painted "Ranchos Church," which seems to blend into the landscape out west. Berkimer said the work is impressionistic and almost abstract Jasper Johns did a montage that featured John F. Kennedy and had a collage that showed the types of things that hap pened while he was president She said that the students may have the option to do that kind of work. The students will be work­ ing on their own projects soon. Chanda Wenger selected Rotary Club’s ‘Student of the Month’ Senior Chanda Wenger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Wenger of Mid­ dleville, was selected as the "Rotary Student of the Month” for January at Thor­ napple Kellogg High School. Wenger has played an ac­ tive role as Student Council president in planning and im­ plementing activities during the 1995 spirit week, homecoming and the homecoming dance. Under her active leadership and in­ volvement, she showed members of the council the importance of doing a task from its initial stages to the final cleanup. “Reliable and dedicated describe her actions and at­ titudes,” a school spokesper­ son said. "Chanda is admired and respected by her peers and the facultv.” She has represented her class as a freshman respresen- tative on the homecoming court, was selected this school Chanda Wenger year by the entire student body to be homecoming queen, and recently received special recognition by having been nominated and selected as TK’s candidate for the DAR Award. Other activities include band, flag girls, soccer, lifeguard, SADD and the district-wide Red Ribbon Week committee. Outside of school, she belongs to her church youth group and is president of Love-Light. 4-H is another activity with which Wenger spends a great deal of time and is serving as her local club’s president. This year, she and her fami­ ly are hosting a Brazilian ex­ change student, Tiago Peixoto. Future plans include a secondary education degree at Central Michigan University or Hope College. Caledonia orchestras to perform Both of these performances the Caledonia orchestra The Caledonia School orchestras will present their are free and open to the program should contact annual Mid-Winter Concert public. orchestra director Pete DeLille Anyone with questions at the high school music beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 19 in the about these performances or office, 891-8130. Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center. The program will include the elementary, middle school and high school orchestras and will feature both soloists and small ensembles. The CHS orchestra also will be appearing at the Michigan State Band and Orchestra Association Festival to be held Wednesday. Feb. 21 at Forest Hills Northern High School. The repertoire for this year's Tour Area Tanning Center fr Boutique MSBOA performance includes 9175 Cherry Valley S E the "Russian Sailor’s Dance* (M-37) Caledonia [J in the Glen Valley Retail Center D'l by Gliere, the "Rosamunde Overture" by Schubert and 891-4040 ▲ Open Mon -Fri. 8:30 Sat X am 4 pm . excerpts from Mozart's Don Giovanni. W for Valentine's Day.. fly Surprise Your Sweetheart a ^ann‘n9 Membership or a Gift Certificate �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml February 13 1996/Poge 7 Thornapple Kellogg Middle School students honored The seventh grade students of the month were (from left) Lori Aldrich. Lias Belson, Michael Hopkins, Danielle Hoskins, John Joseph, Emily Rector, Becky Reed, Kortney Reyff, Rachel Sears, Daniel Stade, Richard Von Eck, and Rachel Wert. Absent from photo were Nicholas Drogowski, Jeanmarie Scheib. Susan Vandefifer. and Blake Wilson Thornapple Kellogg Middle School has selected its students of the month for the month of January. The sixth grade students of the month are (from left), Bren da Bergakker, Miranda Covey, Lindsey Delille, Christopher Finkbeiner. Alicia Harper, Michellle Higgins, Tasha Hoekstra, Adam Justice. Megghan Smith, Isaiah Thaler, Stacy Vandefifer, Aimee Vanderwood, and Seth Welton. Absent from photo was Stephanie Devries. Maple syrup makers needed MSU's WK Kellogg Forest and Kellogg Biological Station volunteer program is offering people the chance to beat cabin fever, help others and learn to make a traditional spring favorite-maple syrup. Volunteers will tap trees, collect sap. operate the sap evaporator and package maple syrup at the Augusta area forest from mid February through mid-April. Activities are weather dependent. as sap runs on warm days following very cold nights. Tour guides are also needed to lead school groups through the sugar bush (maple grove) and Maple Manor, the building that houses sap boil­ ing and syrup collection equipment. Volunteers will be trained before they are asked to han­ dle each task. Maple syrup CONTRACT EXTENSION CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE- accomplished and the direc­ tor." he said. "We hope to tion the district is going with work for him and help him the curriculum, Cason is pro­ develop the ideas that will carry TK into the 21st century viding gixxl leadership Parker said that Cason deals with quality education." He added that this is the with people in an open, honest and respectful way and helps first time he has ever heard of a superintendant's contract people believe in him. He also is willing to make a decision being renewed for a threeyear period since the normal when needed. Overall. Parker said that amount of renewal time is one Cason received an excellent year. ‘This shows the kind of job evaluation. "We feel he is an excellent he is doing," he said. administrator and communic- In Loving Memory of Jeffrey Scott Velthouse Feb. 13, 1974 Dec. 24, 1989 As you walk in God's beautiful garden, in Heaven far above; we belov still hold you dearly, in thoughts of deepest love. Someday we will meet you, when the days of life have fled; in Heaven with joy to greet you, where no farewell tears are shed. We love and miss you so much, Mom & Dad Sisters Diane, Lori and Beth and their families Grandma Willyard volunteer training is schedul­ ed for Wednesday. Feb. 21, beginning at 1:30 p.m. al Kellogg Forest. To sign up as a maple syrup season volunteer, call (616) 671-2356 The eighth grade students of the month are (from left) Gary Adams, Sarah Berends, Nicole Craven, Bryan McQueen, Breyne Middleton, David Osborne, Jessica Schantz, Sarah Schut, Amber Scott, and Josh Woodworth. Absent from photo were Andrew Edwards, Chris Grummet, Nolan Miklusicak. and Brian Oliver. Free with every visit Caledonia Advantage Health introduces a friendlier approach to health care. We invite you to visit Dr. Andrew Bone and the Advantage Health staff of Caledonia. They’re just as concerned about your well being as they are about your medical care. De Bone specializes in primary care, so he can take care of your entire family, from parents-to-be to great-grandparents and everyone in between. If you or a family member needs specialty care, Dr. Bone knows the right doctor to recommend - and hell stay with you every step of the way. Don’t just choose a doctor. Put your trust in Dr. Bone and Advantage Health. (Consider it a Valentines Day gift to yourself.) Call 891-9090. Advantage health PHYSICIANS Affiliated with Saint Mary’s Health Services HK? 9090 South Rodgers Court on M-37 just north of McDonalds �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/February 13, 1996 Macintosh capabilities outlined forTK schools by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Arlin Boorsma from the Apple Computer Company last Monday demonstrated the capabilities of the Macintosh in educational surroundings. TK schools decided to con­ tract with Apple for elemen­ tary school computers, using technology or enhancement millage. Boorsma said Apple is the largest education and technology-focused computer company around. Last year. 63 percent of education dollars went to Apple increas­ ing the company’s market share by 4 percent. The reason Apple has been sucessful. he said, is because of software packages, called “bundles." each of which focuses on a different classroom subject. Bundles can be purchased at a discount price if bought with a computer. Apple offers many different compact discs available in bundles. Boorsma said some people may think that because Apple lost $68 million last year is because they are going out of business, but this is not so. The reason the company lost this money, he said, is restructuring Apple is refocusing on its key marketplace, which is educational technology. and is finding new ideas to add to the system Apple also has added 4,000 employees to the com­ pany to make changes. Twenty-two million people use Apple computers worldwide, he said. The com­ pany had Sil billion in sales last year and $l million worth of orders that have not arrived yet. The company also has $l billion in cash. He added that IBM offered to buy Apple for $50 a share last September, but Apple turned the offer down. “The new CEO decided that Apple will not merge with anyone." he said. Apple offers an excellant desktop computer, he said. ESSSSSSmmI Arlin Boorsma from the Apple Computer Company, demonstrated the company's latest software to The Thornapple Kellogg School District, to give it ideas on what would be the best to purchase. February Sale 15% off All Merchandise £ => With Coupon • (Expires 2 29-96) (Excludes patterns.) QUESTIONS? ASK USI 218 t State St., Hastings The software that was presented offers curriculum bundles that make it easier for students to learn basic skills. and is greater in the education arena than “Windows.” Most businesses now run on both platforms. “Apple will focus on education and will continue to come out with educational products." he said. He said Apple has always hired educators to work in its education division because they have the best ideas on what schools need. The In­ ternet also is a strong area for Apple. A new Internet browser is something Apple plans to put together, he said. The product is called “Pippen" and is manufactured by a Japanese company. He said Macintosh soon will come out with a system 8, which will have an increase in user personality and look dif­ ferent, depending on whether it is used by students or teachers. Boorsma said all Macin­ toshes are capable of running on Windows and can go back and forth between Macintosh and windows. The first thing Boorsma demonstrated was the virtual reality software. He said peo­ ple can be in a room and the computer can pick up what is going on. People also can be in a room and see something on the screen from miles away and zoom in and out of it. He showed a picture of the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. By clicking ob­ jects, he turned them around so thev could be seen more closely. He added that people also can take objects and move a camera around them like in 3-D Teachers soon can take their students on museum visits without having to leave the classroom Many muesums now have software to treat you special at Contempo Salon Complete Family Hair Services by our Friendly Staff of Trained Professionals • Facials • Pedicures • Manicures Acrylic Nails • Deluxe Tanning Beds Ear Piercing • Waxing Located in Cherry Valley Plaza. M-37 m Caledonia Just north of 100th Avenue WALK-INS WELCOME • 89HO93 available for classes to visit. Another option that has been coming out is video con­ ferencing. He said people can call other people on the net­ work and see and talk to them without going anywhere. An example of this is allow­ ing the students to view the principal each morning when the school announcements are made Another thing that can benefit the classroom, he said, is the curriculum bundles available. Bundles are offered for math, multi media, elemen­ tary reference, preschool, biology and many others. The preschool section offers bundles in early childhood, and early language develop­ ment. and has five living books. The early language bundle is the only one that designs the way the classroom is set up. he said. Kids rotate between different projects during the day. There are 320 books and many videos in this package, which requires two days of on-site training. Some schools in Grand Rapids. Grand Haven and Kalamazoo are us­ ing them now The only other bundle that requires training is the high school biology bundle because of all the complicated ex­ periments involved. The rest of the bundles, he said, serve as educational supplements. The elementary reference bundle is good to use in classrooms and media centers, he said. The multi media bundles of­ fer new ways of working with and creating information. Boorsma said he used his video camera to video tape his trip to Middleville and played it back on the computer He said all you have to do is plug the video camera into the computer, which is hooked up to a television monitor. The tape can be watched through a VCR and be frozen and made into a document or a movie. Another system, he said, is the 5300. which will have an apple video player tv system loaded on to it. People will be able to set channels, set cable or antenna, and change the size of the screen. The system also can be set for video or video camera and can have closed captioning. The computer can be hook­ ed up so students can see themselves on the screen while they are learning A product called "Color It.” enables people to take pictures and change, enhance, sharpen or blur the image the way they want it. Specific areas can be highlighted and applied in dif­ ferent styles “Claris Works” has word processing and spread sheets Claris 4.2 can be used to draw pictures and drag them into the current picture through a drag and drop. “Avid Video Shop" allows people to put pictures and videos in a sequence and add sound tracks to them. Thornapple Kellogg High School announces honor roll students 9th Grade High Honors (3.7 and above): Jason Baragar, Kirsten Carver, Jaimelyn Debruin, Amber Dutcher, Jennifer Herring. Ryan Hesselink, Andrew Hillman. Mary anna Hoeksma. Michael Hull, Joshua Ike, Bryan Jahnke, Erica Johnston. Ben­ jamin Jones. Nicole JonkerSlayton, Rachel Krikke, Jen­ nifer Laansma, Nathan Lavoie, Alicia Lee. Alice Matson, Brian McKeown, Robin McMurray. Taylor Pierce, Scott Ploeg. Courtney Runals, Rousselle, Lizbith ~ Kevin Schultz, Schweitzer, Melissa Vantil, Nathan Venton, Jamie Wachtor, Ga Weatherhead, David William­ son, Shannon Zoet. Honor Roll (3.5 to 3.699): James Bedrick, Stacey Bergakker, Andrea Bucher, Tabitha Curths, Ashley Gen­ try, Michael Hayes, Sarah Hoffman, Lynda Holes, Brooke Holzhausen, Sara Huff, Gwen Jeurink, Arnie Beth Koncsol, Kristen Overbeek. Jodi Schumaker. Adam Smith, Jennifer Tobin. Paul Wade Honorable Mention (3.0 to 3.499): Sabrina Abasse. Mat thew Alvarez, Shon Arnold. Quinn Baldry. Casandra Beard. Mark Blashkiw. Lisa Boersma, Chad Brinks, Micheal Byars. Alison Carter, Andrew Clinton. Amy David, Erin Deschoff. Marina Dettmann. Ashleigh Devormer, Holly DeVries, Cristina Dickerson. Robert Feenstra, Daniel Finkbeiner, Robert Furgeson. Sime Miso Glavan, Larissa Hannebohn, Mitchell Henning. Lorry Hess, Jeffrey Huebner. Scott Huntington, Craig Jenkins, Leah Ken nicott. Katie Kimmel. David Lapekes. Sean Lemon. Ryan Lenartz. Corey Lucas, Nicole Medaris, Melanie Meekhoff. Meiisa Minor, Carly Mulder, Mark Neeson. Amy Oiczak. Judy Powers, Danielle Richter. Sarah Schilthroat, Nathaniel Smith. Evan Space, Aaron Steorts, Ronald Strouse, Jeremy Vandefifer, Christopher Wellman, Arnie Welton. Amy Wiersum, Gwen Williams. IOth Grade High Honors: Bernadette Azzarella, David Beckering. Evelyn Bird, Lindsay Bremer, Krista DeMaagd. Loretta Huntington. Timothy Johnson, Daniel Kokmeyer. Jami Kooiman, Saxony Matousek, Benjaman Meekhof, Alex Middleton. Holly Pitt, Lindsey Robert­ son, Monique Rodriguez, Elizabeth Steensma, Rachel Wade, Robert Walker, Lucas Weatherhead. Honor Roll: Alison Aten, Coreen Barber, Lance Brinks, Rachel Buist, Holly Byars, Bridgit Cook, Sarah Cordts, Dendel Craven. Laura Dodd, Jennifer Doyle, Amanda Dykstra. Anne-Marie Hart, Ronald Haynes, Sara Hillman, Will Holmes, Stacy Ide ma. Janine McWhinney. Lorraine Murphy, Michael Pott, Rebecca Rider, Jeremy Strait, Jill VanDyke, Kristine Williams. Honorable Mention: Trisha Beuschel, Kelli Jo Brice, Sara Burks, Tammy Cargill, Wadel Eric Clover, Lisa Decker, Richard Frazer, Sara Harper, Rebekah Hartley, Lucas Holwerda, Kammie Kollar. Kcasha Kotr ba, Morgan Leep, Jeremiah Longstreet. Sarah Lucas. Angela McQueen. Dawn Medaris. Keri Middleton. Cara Moore, Chad Mugridge, Alesse Nichols, Tiffany Nicholson, Sarah Parks, Cheryl Postema, Nathan Pranger, Jason Preslar, Kimberly Richards. Jaime Robbins. Spencer Romph, Nathan Schmitz, Chad Schondelmayer, Jason Siebcsma, Joshua Stauffer. Joshua Sturm. Lindsey Thorn­ ton, Leslie Valk, Jennifer Veen. Erik Vernon, (Robert) Noah Wenger. Steven Wiersma, Jessica Wiersum, Aaron Wiese, Rebecca Worth. 11th Grade High Honors: Dawne M Bell, Nathanael Brady, Aaron Brill, Steven Dodd, Jeremy Doombos, Monica Kuhtic, Andre M. LeBoeuf, Curt Martin, Lucas Middleton. Robert Mosey, Laura Reed, Ryan Ritsema, Tracy Schondelmayer, Erica Walker, Kaye Weaver. Heather Welsh, Heather West, Jaclyn Zoemer, Emily Zuidersma Honor Roll: Melody Allore, Kimberly Bedford, Sarah Bishop, Misty Blain, Mandy Chavis, Justin De Boode, Kevin Doyle, Robert Scott Evans, Amber Frost, Brandi Hagerman, David Liu, Continued next page — Personal—Efficient Tax Service TAX MGT. & MORE INC Steve Antecki xM.S.A. 616-891-0464 Serving West Michigan �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml February 13. 1996/Poge 9 Tipping tips for tourists TK Students of the Month announced The following young people were selected as 'Students of the Month" for January at Thornapple Kellogg High School: (front row, from left) Rick Reinstein, Brandi Hagerman, Andrea Bucher; (second row) Jill Vandyke, Erin Deschoff, Kristen Overbeek, Marina Dettmann; (third row) Betsy Steensma, Sarah Honea, Melissa VanTil; (fourth row) Scott Ploeg, Tammy Cargill, Jeremy Strait. Dendel Craven; (fifth row) Adam Smith, Shawn Davis, Garrett Weatherheod, Chris Gates, Jesse Hillman and Ryan Tasma. Unavailable for the picture was Jenna Shook. When figuring out costs for that upcoming winter getaway. AAA Michigan reminds travelers to budget for an expense that rears its head often while globetrotting — tipping. The practice of tipping is meant as a form of gratitude in return for a service performed or anticipated. Sound simple? In theory , it is. But the ques­ tion of who gets tipped and how much has confused travelers throughout the ages. ‘ The most important thing travelers should remember about tipping is that it need not be considered automatic.” said Bill Best. AAA Michigan Travel Director. “Tipping should be done as a reward for good, quality service.” To answer the question of who gets tipped, keep this in mind: if someone delivers special or personal service along the way. it's polite to reward them with a tip. In ad­ dition to standard recipients, such as restaurant waitstaff, airport skycaps and hotel bellmen, it is also considered good taste to tip for other special services. For example. the hotel concierge that ar­ ranges theater and restaurant reservations should be recognized. Tour guides, charter bus drivers and hotel housekeepers are also on the list. The question of how much to tip is often perplexing to tourists. Based on common tipping practices in the U.S., AAA Michigan offers some guidelines for gratuities, recognizing that amounts can be adjusted based on the quah- See Tipping. P. 10 *r>T«,ns£*«vT Swedish Weight Loss Surprises Researchers Sweden-After many scien­ tific studies. Banta was devel-, oped by Vita Source with the assistance of the U.S. Govemment. After extensive testing with amazing results. Banta is now available in this country. The unique ingredients of Banta are proven to burn fat, decrease appetite, and increase lean muscle tissue. Gary F. of Santa Barbara. 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Teri Fitch. Anna Grosskopf, Bruce Higgins, Christine Hypnar, Angela Keysor, Andrea Kokmeyer. Michelle Merlau, Kelloy Nicholson. Jared Novak. Stephanie Potter, Samantha Sherman. Ryan D. Tasma, Jason Van Elst, Jessica VanAman, Kelly Williams. Honor Roll: Samuel Alex­ ander. Scott Baumgartner. Martin Bender. Brett Bremer. Jennifer Deschoff. Timothy Hannan, Amy Harvey, Cyn­ thia Hiler, Korinne Hutchens. Paul Jamison. Robert Kiel, Keri J. Koehn. Maria Parker. Katie Polhemus, Jeremiah Postma. Katie Tyner. Raechelle Walker. Julie Weidman. Chanda Wenger. Amy Wieringa. Honorable Mention: Michael Anders, Joel Bar­ nhill. Bradley Bedford, Steven Bierens. Rebecca Bowyer. Catherine Brooks. Tricia Church. Amanda L. D’Water. Rachel Devormer. Lisa DeVries. Bradley Enders. Amber M. Eskew. Tracey Funnel). Jason Gearhart. Kelly Holwerda. Leisa Idema. Gregory Kotrba. Angela Kuhtic. Abigail Labin. Melissa Landman. Mike R Leedy. Jennifer Manage. Tiffany Middleton. Dallas Monroe. Michael Mrozinski. Jesper Nielsen. Megan Oliver. Thaddeus Ot­ to. Elizbeth Panza. Knsti Peters. Robert Peters. Sarah Poll. Aaron Rademaker. Ted Reid. James Robertson. Amber Sans. Renata Santos. Trevor Schut. Dionna Sher­ man. Rebecca Singleton. Tim Syswerda. Jeffrey VanHouten. Lisa VanPutten. In 1886, these residents helped sun Hastings City Bank, with $50,000 to attract businesses and improve the town’s economy. Toda)' we’re providing over $22 million of financing to area businesses and over $13 million to local schools, villages, townships, and counties. Come bank with us. And be pan of the bank that’s been pan of your community for 110 years. (ftfp^Bnnk Celebrating 110 years of Community Service. Hastings • Middleville • Bellevue • Nashville • Caledonia • Wayland EQUAL HOUSING LENDER • MEMBER FDIC �Poge 10/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Februory 13, 1996 Residential PUDs suggested for Caledonia Twp. approval County Road Commission has approved that particular One hundred and forty-six spot because of the site dis­ condominum units are planned for tance it provides for vehicles entering and leaving the de­ Shagbark, with the present home velopment. on the property to be eventually The driveway location, plus remodeled into a clubhouse, which neighbors' concerns about looking right into the back would include a swimming pool, if yards of the new homes, con­ residents want one. stituted the biggest objections raised by those attending the — Engineer Phil Vogelsang public hearing. Beechwood Street neighbor Mitze Anderson said she said that the Road north end of lots backing up would like to see a buffer of to 84th Street, except where Commission has final say. trees between Spring Lake "It’s definitely a minus for the drive requires "clear vi­ homes and her street to pre­ your property." he said to sion" up and down the road. serve her view. The commission also Merced. Developer Jim Proudfit, She said she was definitely granted tentative approval of who also platted Beechwood, opposed to the driveway, but the preliminary plat for the explained that two lots be­ didn't know what could be development's 19-home first tween Beechwood and the new phase. done about it. homes would be left natural The other project recom­ Dunn suggested she at least for now. and homes that do some "serious" berming mended for PUD rezoning is might be built there in the fu­ 29-acre Shagbark and screening along the front the ture would face Beechwood. Condominiums, to be located of her property. Marlene Marceil, whose In response to other ques­ on 76th Street between Kraft 84th Street driveway lies al­ tions, the developer explained and Patterson avenues. most directly opposite the Engineer Phil Vogelsang that Spring Valley would cre­ proposed Spring Valley drive, ate no changes in the apart­ said that 146 condominium protested its location, and units are planned for ment complex being devel­ asked if there were any other oped just south of the pro­ Shagbark, with the present options for the driveway. She posed home sites, and he and home on the property to be did not like the idea of head­ the Planning Commission as­ eventually remodeled into a lights shining into her home, sured the audience that no clubhouse, which would in­ and she questioned increasing commercial uses would be al­ clude a swimming pool, if the already heavy traffic on lowed in the development, residents want one. 84th Street. even though some of the Berg explained that the drive homes will back up to the Mlocation was the Road 37 right of way. Commission's decision. Proudfit pointed out that the from Page Q'­ Commission Chairman homes actually will be set Dick Dunn said that the ty of service: high above the highway, and Planning Commission also • Airport skycaps — $1 per he and Berg said that the in­ was concerned about this bag. stallation of a traffic light at driveway and the traffic, but • Airport bus/van drivers 84th Street and M-37 should — $1 to $2 for the ride; more help the traffic situation. is appropriate if the driver That signal has been ap­ loads and unloads baggage. proved by the state and the • Hotel bellmen — $1 per county, and has been sched­ bag. uled for installation this year, • Hotel doormen — $1 for according to the Road hailing a taxi; more for special Commission. services. After the hearing, the com­ • Hotel concierge — Tip missioners agreed unani­ for special services, such as mously to recommend ap­ making reservations. $5 or more per,use is standard. proval for the Spring Valley • Hotel maid — $1 per PUD rezoning, with the con­ night. ditions added that the devel­ • Tour guides/charter bus oper plant spruce trees on the drivers — SI for full-day tour; $5 to $10 for a weeklong tour. • Cruise cabin stewards — CALEDONIA CHARTER TOWNSHIP $2.50 to $4 per day. A complete list of suggested PLANNING COMMISSION tips for those who provide ser­ vices to travelers is included in AAA Michigan’s guide, “Tipping Tips for Tourists.” bv Barbara Gall Staff Writer A condominium develop­ ment and a 37-lot subdivision will join the growing num­ bers of new developments in Caledonia, pending Township Board approval of each. The Township Planning Commission recommended re­ zoning for both projects be approved after public hearings held Monday, Feb. 5. The first of these. Spring Valley Estates, is located at the southwest comer of M-37 and 84th Street, although no access from the highway is planned. Because of the terrain at that corner, homes will barely be visible from the highway, said the engineer for the project, Mike Berg of Exxel Engineering. Lot sizes range from onehalf acre to slightly over one acre for the 37 homes planned for the development. However, only 19 will be in­ cluded in the first phase of construction, since the prop­ erty owner holds only 19 sani­ tary sewer units at this time. Private wells will provide water to each lot, Berg said, because it was not likely that a public water system would serve the 84th Street area soon. An 84th Street access drive will enter the development near the crest of the hill just west of the highway, a loca­ tion that has caused the Planning Commission and the neighboring residents some concern. However, the Kent PUD rezoning for Broadmoor Motors Inc., located on 3.3 acres between 68th Street and M-37. Owner Ken Koning simply wants to construct a 6.000-square-foot storage building on his commercially zoned property, but his land falls within the M-37 PUD corridor, explained Anderson. The commission's Site Plan Review Committee approved Koning's plan, and the com­ mission followed suit, adding only the conditions that when actual building renderings are prepared, they must be ap­ proved by the township plan­ ner. Koning. who will lose some of his buildings when ever M-37 is widened that tar south, also must bring in a "footprint" of where he would construct a replacement build­ ing on the property. The commission approved that condition because it will save Koning time and money in the future. With the foot­ print indicated on his PUD, his future building will have to pass only the commission's site plan review. As long as the building lies within its approved footprint and meets review requirements, it would not require further Township Board action. TIPPING NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARINGS Notice is hereby given that the Caledonia Township Planning Commission will conduct three (3) Public Hearings on February 19, 1996, at 7:30 PM at the Township Hall, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan 49316. These Public Hearings will be held to receive public comment concerning the following zoning applications: 1. A Special Use request by Eldon Miller, 7148 Patterson Avenue, Caledonia, to construct a 1200 square foot residential storage building on his property, located at the above address in the RR Zoning District. 2. A Special Use request by the Kettle Lake Independent Reformed Church to construct a facility at the northwest comer of the 84th Street and Vincent Avenue intersection, Section 13, Agricultural Zoning District. 3. A PMR (Planned Mineral Removal) Permit application from K&S Bulldozing and Trucking for a sand removal operation located in the PMR Zoning District at 7979 Whitneyville SE. NW 1/4 of Section 14. Copies of the above-mentioned applications are available for public review at the township office between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Thursday and from 9:00 AM until noon on Fridays. Comments related to these applications may be submitted either in writing or in person at either the Township Hail or at the meeting. Please direct written comments to the attention of the Planner. The public is invited and encouraged to attend all Planning Commission meetings. If any citizen has physical limitations which may limit access to or participation in this meeting, please contact the township offices at (616) 891-0070, at least 24 hours prior to the meeting time. (316) The project will be served by sanitary sewer, and the de­ velopers will put in a private water system for the project. However, Shagbark will con­ nect with the long-sought public water system for the area when it is available. During the public hearing. Paul Emerson, who is devel­ oping a housing project across the street from the Shagbark location, expressed concern about the storm water drainage planned for the condomini­ ums. After some discussion. Township Planner Linda Anderson suggested developers in the area meet with Caledonia and Gaines Township officials and the County Drain Commissioner to look at this problem on an area-wide basis. After the hearing was closed, the commission rec­ ommended approval for the PUD rezoning for Shagbark, provided that the developers include some berming along 76th Street and incorporate some deciduous trees and pines around the development where there is no woodland. In a third action, the com­ mission also recommended An old man in a house is a good sign. —Benjamin Franklin HEAR YE... HEAR YE... Re Elect STEVE ANTECKI For TREASURER of the Village of Caledonia. Raid by the committee to elect Steve Aateclo. SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT APPLICATION NO. SU-25 Notice is hereby given that on February 19, 1996, at 7:30 P.M., at the Thornapple Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Michigan, the Thornapple Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for the purpose of hearing comments regarding a Special Land Use Permit Application in an AR zoning district, Thornapple Township. This Special Land Use hearing is for the purpose of reviewing proposed additions and revisions to the previous Special Land Use Permit issued on December 18, 1995, to William Mulder for a Campground and Recreational Facility located at 8200 108th St., Middleville, Ml 49333. Two properties are involved; P.P. #0814002-009-00 and adjacent P.P #0814-002-009-10; approv. 21 acres; lengthy legal description avail­ able at the Township Office. You... for your u/Lol<- The above special use application may be inspected at the Thornapple Township Hall daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., except Fri., 9 a.m. to Noon. Any written comments regarding this application may be addressed to: Secretary, Thornapple Township Planning Commission, 200 E. Main St., Middle­ ville, Ml 49333. Wesley VanRhee, Secretary Thornapple Township Planning Commission United way Reaching those icho need help Touching us all * NOTICE: Thornapple Township will provide rea­ sonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, meeting, or election, upon seven (7) days notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the clerk by writing or calling: Thornapple Township Clerk, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333. Telephone 795-7202. �Th® Sun and News. Middleville, Ml February 13 1996/Page 11 Middleville planners OK paving street near church by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Planning Commission last Tuesday voted unanimously to recom­ mend the Village Council grant the Middleville United Methodist Church a special use permit to pave part of a street near it. Walter Eavey made the request on its behalf. However, his request for a variance to increase his park­ ing failed in a 4-4 deadlock. Village Planner Jason Cherry said the area next to the church used to be a house. As owner of the property, the church tore down the house and filled in the area with gravel. Cherry said since the area is in a residental zone, paving can be done only by issuing a special use permit. He recom­ mended approval of the per­ mit if it followed certain stipulations required in the ordinance. He said it would need a 10-foot buffer between the parking lot and property line of the house next door, a sixfoot tall fence or five-feet high shrubs to block the home from the east side, and have 33 feet available on each side of the center line of the street. If it needs extra parking spaces. Cherry said. Eavey must get a variance for it on his owm later, which is what he had planned to do. Cherry added that he did not expect any problems because he notified all adjacent pro­ perty owners within 300 feet Middleville plans to annex parcels bv Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Planning and Zoning Commission last week recommended the village annex 14 parcels the council had considered in 1992 The areas in question are four single-family homes located on Arlington Court, Gavin Chevrolet, Greg’s Get it and Go, undeveloped pro­ perty behind Greg’s Get it and Go owned by Bill Getty, two single family mobile homes located south of the village limit, a vacant parcel behind them. Crystal Flash, the old Tires R Us building, the Swamp Fox. and Geukes Market, just for the record since they were annexed before. Cherry said all of these parcels either have some village services or could be serviced easily if annexed. Cherry said the owners of Gavin Chevrolet do not want to be annexed into the village because given the cost of his property, he does not want to pay additional taxes. He added that Geukes Market is currently getting village water and the owner is not opposed to annexation. In order to request annexa- Subscribe Today! Get all the news of the county. — CALL - 945-9554 Don't miss another week! • • • • Sports Historical Government Ann Landers . , n,lu More! The W> _ WTWTT~ Hastings UANNER tion of certain parcels, he said, the village will have to prove that the parcels in ques­ tion have legitimate service needs, which would make it easier for them to be within the limit. Many of the proposed pro­ perties are getting village water or sewer services, but are not paying village taxes and are not receiving police service and protection Newmeyer said he was for recommending the annexation because if the villages does not take the land now, it will have to take it later. It would be easier to take it now with the current ordinances. George Hathaway said they should annex existing businesses but not vacant pro­ perty. such as on lot 15. Cherry said if the commis­ sion recommended the council go ahead with annexation pro­ cedures. it would then petition the Barry Country Board of Commissioners, which will have the final say. The county will consider what services are nowy being provided to customers by the village in making its decision. He added that some of these customers now are getting Middleville Chamber has first meeting The Middleville Chamber of Commerce is up and runn­ ing after its first regular meeting last Wednesday. The organization is looking for people interested in giving Middleville its own identity. Residents are welcome to join one of the four commit­ tees and play a part in helping promote businesses, working on annual special events, and adding sights to the village. The chamber is still looking for a chairperson for the Special Events Committee and encourages anyone interested to contect Jerri Otto at 795-2607. PREVIEW OF ADDITIONS TO THE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH EDI CATION CURRICULUM UME 7:00 P.M. LOCATION BOARD OF EDUCATION OFFICES 203 E. Main Street Caledonia. MI 49316 Second hearing included in agenda for Regular Board of Education Meeting: TUESDAY. 7:30 P.M. CALEDONIA HS. LEARNING LAB FEBRUARY 20.1996 9757 Duncan lake Rd. Caledonia. MI 49316 Cheryl Bergy. Chairperson Reproductive Health Citizens’ Advisory Board church receive a variance to expand its parking lot. Chairman Eldon Newmeyer said he did not think that would be a good idea because it might set a precedent that everyone could ask for more room. Cherry said the way to determine how many parking spaces a business should be allowed to have is by looking at the length of the property by the width. ‘Even with 36 feet available, he would only need 20 spaces." he said. He added that the church wahjId get a choice of a fence or shrubs to block the neighbors’ view of the church. Eavey said shrubs would be out of the question because they would require more maintainance. Most of the commission members said they felt Eavey was entitled to a special use permit, but agreed not to recommend that he be allowed a variance to expand However, he is still allowed to ask the ZBA for one. If the Village Council agrees with the commission's recommen­ dation. the church will get the special use permit. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1996 COM­ MENCING AT 7:30 PM AT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP HALL, 284 N. BRIGGS RD. CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING: 1. ZBA 96-01-01 Parcel ID. NO. 070-110-00, a request by Scott Vollink, 2108 Anderson Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, ML, for a variance from the side yard and road frontage set aside requirements of the Township zoning ordinance. The subject property is located on the east side of Elmwood Beach Rd. the second and third lots North of the Narrows. 2. Such other matters as may properly come before the zoning board of appeals. Please take further notice that the Township zoning ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 284 N. Briggs Rd., during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public meeting. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the meeting. Please take further notice that the Township will provide to indi­ viduals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 7 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same. CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS 203 E. MAIN STREET CALEDONIA, MI 49316 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR THE DATE TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 13. 1996 some village services but not paying village taxes. If annex­ ed. they will have to pay village taxes but will get addi­ tional services they did not have before, such as police protection. The commission voted 6-1 in favor of recommending the annexations. George Hathaway voted no because of his concern about the empty lot. Those who are unhappy with the possibility of being annexed into the village can voice their opinions at the county level. away of the intentions and no one responded Eavey said he would need an engineer to advise him on how many parking spaces he could have and that he would leave the entrances the way they are. He added that there is no heavy traffic flow problem when church is over because half of the congregation stays afterward for coffee hour and the other half leaves after the service. There also is no con­ flicting traffic with the Catholic church. Eavey has discussed perhaps going in with the home owner next door on a fence to block his home from the church. He added that he thinks the church will go along with anything the neighbor wants because it w ill matter more to him than to the church people. The house that was tom down, he said, was built on a half lot. but it is against the or­ dinance to build on a half lot now The house that was tom down was 36 feel by 132. Cherry said the commission would be allowed to consider recommending to the Board of Zoning Appeals that the (309) All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CHARLES BIGGS SECRETARY 314 �Page 12/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml February 13. 1996 Five Caledonia FFA teams earn trip to regionals by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia FFA made a good showing in the Feb. 1 district leadership contests, with five teams advancing to the Feb. 15 regionals at Lowell High School. To move up to the regional level, the team must earn a first or second place at the district contest. Competing against district host Caledonia were teams from Saranac, Lakewood. Belding and Ionia Earning both a gold rating and a first place for Caledonia Wayne Mahrenholz earned a gold rating and second place to move on to regional competition. were the Parliamentary Procedure team, the Greenhand Conduct of Meetings team, the Ag Forum team and the Demonstration team. Caledonia's Prepared Public Speaking entry earned a gold rating and a second place ranking to move on. In the parliamentary procedure contest, a team of five to seven members must demonstrate both correct parliamentary procedure and critical thinking skills as they conduct a meeting to solve a problem within an 8-10minute time period. The team also must answer questions at the end of its presentation. The greenhand conduct of meetings contest is for firstyear FFA members. The team must perform FFA opening and closing ceremonies and conduct a meeting in which they solve a problem using correct parliamentary procedure, all within an 8-10 minute time period. They also must answer questions after their presentation. In the ag forum event, the team researches a general statewide problem or issue and seven topics within that issue. The team must conduct a 1012-minute panel discussion of the issue and one of the seven topics. However, the team doesn't know which topic they Save 5% on Pioneer® brand products purchased by February 16 - in addition to Quantity Savings. 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Matt Frantti was the team's third double digit scorer with 11 points. Justin Geers topped Sparta with 19 points. Caledonia is now 8-8 overall and 7-5 in the league. South Christian, 11-0 and 140, will be at Caledonia tonight. Caledonia's Matt Frantti scored 28 points in two games last week for the Scots. Middleville gymnast earns high scores at state meet Zach Wieringa has swung, four times a week and often to weekend leaped and given up plenty of travels free time to achieve success in competitions to match skills with other top gymnasts. his chosen sport. At one recent competition Wieringa, 10, selected to participate in gymnastics at in Ann Arbor, Zach Wieringa was fifth in the parallel bars the young age of three. He has and eighth in the pommel not slowed down since. "I went up to my grandmas horse versus athletes from Florida, and I wanted to do gymnastics Pennsylvania, — I just kept with it," Zach Kentucky and Ohio. Then on Jan. 7 the Wieringa said. The Middleville native Middleville native took four firsts and won the all-around attends Kentwood Gymnastics title at a Midland meet. This past week, Zach Wieringa and his Kentwood team participated in the Cereal City Tournament in Battle Creek and once again he came home with three first places. Asked what his favorite event is, Zach said "probably the high bar." Asked who his favorite gymnast is, Zach said University of Michigan's Jason McDonald. "I've seen him al a meet and I got his autograph." Zach's mother Kim says that gymnastics' benefits outweigh the costs tremendously "As a kid, he's given up a lot of free time." Kim Wieringa said. "(Still) he's met a lot of friends, learned discipline and worked very hard." At Kentwood. John Figerorri has served as Zach's coach and is helping him to achieve his lofty goals. "My goal is to go to the Olympics in the year 2,000," Zach Wiennga said His mother s goals may be just a bit smaller. 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Placing third for Coach Jim Maxim's squad were Nick Webster (119) and Bill Norris (171). while Tim Soper (275), Nick Freeman (140), Chad Mesecar (152). Curt Pyper (160). Josh Haywood (189) and Nick Jacques (215) all finished fourth. Caledonia will host the team districts Thursday at the high school. Trojans capture sixth straight in Blue Middleville won its sixth consecutive O-K Blue wrestling title on Saturday after setting a new team record for victones last Thursday. Coach Tom Lehman’s Trojans won the league title at Byron Center by beating the second place home team by 59 points. Middleville 'finished with 226 points, while Byron Center managed 167 points. As far as the Trojans' dominance in the conference. Coach Lehman says things couldn't be better. "Things arc going very good in that department," Coach Ixhman said. "Our kids are wrestling very well at this point in the season." Five Middleville wrestlers won first-place honors at Byron Center: Joel Appell (275). Sean Crofoot (119), Spencer Romp (140). Luke Middleton (152) and Steve Lehman (189). Appell, a four-time O-K Blue champion, went 2-0 with two pins. Crofoot, after drawing a bye in the first round, had a 10-1 decision and then came back with a 3-2 decision. Romp wrestled three times and after a 10-0 decision in the first round won his final two via the pin. Middleton, who led the team with 37 wins on the year, had a pin, a 13-2 decision and won a 7-1 decision in his final. And Steve Lehman, a twotime league champion, won with three pins, including one that lasted 12 seconds. Kyle Brower (103). Dendel Craven (112), and Marty Bender (171) placed second for the first place Middleville team. Middleville 62 Rogers 4 Winners for Middleville were Kyle Brower (103), Crofoot (119), Jared Otto (125), Don Mello (130), Justin DeBodde (135), Andre LeBoeuf (140), Adam Smith (145). Middleton (152), Marty Bender (160), Ron Hanes (171), Steve Lehman (189), Appell (215) and Eric Vernon (275). The victory over Rogers was Middleville's 29th of the season, a new school record. B.J. Tomanek was one of three Caledonia wrestlers who made it to a weight class championship in Saturday's league championship. Trojans comeback attempt just short Middleville's varsity basketball team came back a long ways Friday night, but just not all the way. The Trojans (9-7 overall and 6-5 in O.K. Blue) lost to league leader Godwin Heights 88-84 on the road. Middleville trailed by as many as 27 points in the second quarter, but were able to cut Godwin's lead to two points (82-80) late in the contest. The key for Godwin was hitting its free throws down the stretch, as they canned JV Scots JV Scots beat FHN, 50-46 Middle School dance team takes spotlight! The show must go on, and the Caledonia Middle School dance team got its chance to shine Tuesday when it performed during halftime of the varsity basketball game. The young ladies did a great job filling in for the varsity dance team, which was on its way home from the national dance competition in Florida. Complete Auto and Truck COLLISION SERVICE ED ’S BODY SHOP 110 Johnson Street at Kinsley one block off Main St. in Downtown Caledonia (61 6) 2Q1 50 W IV/ □ □ I "01 V IJU Fax (616) 891-0446 Offre Open Mon-Fn. B 5. Other Hours by Appt. We wan/ to bo your “PRO" Shop, working with tho PROS sinco 1969. Ed Powloski The junior varsity Scots scored a 56-42 win over the Forest Hills Northern Huskies last Friday and then made in two in a row with a 50-46 victory over Belding on Tuesday. Todd Bloemers scored 18 points for the Scots versus Belding and Eric Cross added 10. The team is now 12-3 overall and 8-3 in league play. TK seventh graders shock Coopersville Middleville’s seventh grade basketball team saved one of its best games for last, as they defeated previously unbeaten Coopersville 42-40 in season's final game. "We had some players players rise to the occasion," Coach Verlinde said. "We played well; I'm played of their performance.” The seventh grade team finished the season at 7-5. Jeff Forbes had a season­ best 16 points, including two three-pointers. Jeff Bierens and Zia Shook each had six points. SPENCER'S TIRES 945-2909 520 East Railroad St., Hastings 795-3369 221 W. Main Street, Middleville SPENCER'S TOWINC & RECOVERY 14-of-17 in the fourth quarter. Middleville Coach Kurt Holzhueter did not like how the game started, but was encouraged by how it ended. "It was tremendous comeback against a great team," Holzhueter said. "A great effort, it just came up a little short." Greg Kotrba led the Trojans with 28 points and Jerry Postma scored 21. Brian Brewer also contributed to Middleville’s comeback bid with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Middleville will play al home versus Coopersville on Friday. Middleville 63 Calvin Christian 60 The game was close most of the way. but the Trojans prevailed thanks to the double digit contributions from four players. Postma had 16 points. Jeremy Shnver 14. Brewer 13 and Kotrba 12. Kotrba also dished out six assists. Middleville iced the game by making J8-of-22 attempts from the charity stripe. JV Trojans finish third for last cheer Middleville's junior varsity cheerleading closed out its season in style last Saturday at the West Michigan Cheerleading Classic in Caledonia. The Trojans placed third in the Class B junior varsity division, although Coach Kelli Nisonger said that they could have done better. "It wasn't their best performance but it was the third week in a row that they had competed," Nisonger said. The season brought the team three trophies and a plaque, so the future looks quite bright for Middleville cheerleading. "They're so talented and they're very driven," Nisonger said of her team. Write us a letter... 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A •$1.00 discount for ads paid for newly decorated and furnished 10’x45’ mobile home in Braden­ in advance of publication. ton, Florida; can be yours for $4,000. Lot rent $140 per month in pleasant retirement park. 616-795-4166 or 813-756-0414. Phone 795*7911 NEW VILLA SPECIAL Sun. Thurs. 3:30 to 10:30 p.m. Frl. a Sat. 3:30 to 12:30 a.m. CHICKEN TO GO! TWO PIZZAS For ONE SPECIAL PRICE! Save up to 70% on Second Pizza NO COUPONS • NO FREE POP NO FREE DELIVERY Good Only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday and Saturday) Specials not valid with any other offers or Free Delivery —coupon— FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA midoleville By Jay S. Cason. Superintendent Survey to be held Feb. 19-29 From Feb. 19 through Feb. 29. a professional survey of voters in the Thomapple Kellogg School District will be con­ ducted. Its primary purpose is to gather community input on the school district's need to add to and renovate our school facilities. The survey has been authorized by the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education. Questions have been designed with the assistance of more than 150 community volunteers who have attended citizens' groups, forums, and focus groups The com­ munity feedback provided by this survey will help the board determine if it is heading in a direction citizens will support. The survey will be conducted between 5 and 9 p.m., Mon­ day through Friday and between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m Saturday, beginning on Feb. 19. Of course, not every Thomapple Kellogg resident can be polled. However, this randomly selected sample of several hundred residents has proven to be an accurate assessment of other communities. I know that telephone surveys can be irritants I often feel that way myself. 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I 9 Good tar ptc* at aWy \ Faro e Pi*** • Caledonia i \ Fare’s Pi*** • Caledonia 3 ►y Ph 891 O_ _92871 ~__________ PICK UP ONLY- READY IN 15 MINUTES MM S WHAT out cimowm SAY ABOUT FAtO S PIZZA We Use Ou Own ipedd Souces and ! 00% Ped Cheese HOUK linch Ihus 4 in 11 am to 130pm Ugrh kn 3 30 pm to pm. fn i Sd 3 30 pm to 12 am 9790 Cherry Volley, M-37, Caledonia £ ft � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/706/SunandNews_1996-02-20.pdf 4dc0e2f10b74be11817fde95b13225e5 PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 125th Year No. 8 February 20, 1996 Middleville to wait on county annexation question by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council last week decided to wait until an official resolu­ tion is drafted before deciding whether it should petition the county to annex 14 parcels in­ to the village. The areas in question are four single-family homes located on Arlington Court. Gavin Chevrolet. Greg’s Get it and Go. undeveloped pro­ perty behind Greg's Get it and Go owned by Bill Getty, two single-family mobile homes located south of the village limit, a vacant parcel behind them. Crystal Flash, the old Tires R Us building, the Swamp Fox. and Geukes Market, just for the record since they were annexed before. Cherry said the reason they are considering annexing these properties is because many already receive village services of some kind and some could be serviced easily if annexed. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommend­ ed they be annexed. Cherry said some of the TK High School principal to retire after 25 years of service by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg High School Principal Henry Dugan will retire in June after 25 years of service. Dugan was TK’s very first principal in the new building when ii opened in 1971. He said he has had a chance to work with many fine superintendants, including Jay Cason who has been a pleasure to work with. Business Manager Alice Jansma. he said, has always been supportive ot his ettorts and was very helpful when things went wrong. The efforts of secretary Susan Rounds, he said, also is appreciated. He also has worked with many staff members over the years and said he will miss being around everyone that helps keep TK up and running The high school facility has officially been named the Henry J. Dugan building in recognition of his years of service. people in these areas have par­ ticipated in spring cleanup by leaving their trash out for village pickup, even though they are not in the village Crystal Flash. Swamp Fox and Geukes Market, he said, are being served by water, as is property owned by William Seif. Greg's and Gavin’s, he add­ ed, have needed police ser­ vices in the past and the Mid­ dleville department has gotten involved indirectly. Cherry said that in order to request annexation of certain parcels, the village will have to prove that they have legitimate service needs that would make it eaiser for them to be within the village limit. Annexation of these parcels, he said, had been considered in 1992 but never acted on. Floyd Bray said the DNR then would not allow new sewer hookups, which now are permitted. • Cherry said some of these customers now are getting some village services, but arc not paying village taxes. If an­ nexed. they will have to pay village taxes, but will receive additional services they did not have before, such as police protection. William Mosey said annex­ ing the parcels would be the first step before extending the sewer at a later date. Cherry said the owner of Geukes Market is not opposed workers did a great job." A change in the weather had caused the east academic por­ tion of the high school roof to shatter. It all started when one of the school custodians went to check on a leak that was an­ ticipated to be a small one. in which snow was blowing through one of the air vents. When the situation was found to be more serious than anticipated. Arrow Roofing was called. » Meanwhile, in an attempt to temporarily control the situa­ tion. the custodian put plastic on the roof. After Arrow assesed the situation on Monday after­ See Annexation, Page 3 CHS principal receives job otter from Thailand by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia High School Principal Tonya Porter told her staff late Friday afternoon TK schools overcome roof problems and reopen by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Roof problems prompted thoughts that Thornapple Kellogg schools might be closed Monday. Feb. 12. but they were able to open because of hard work from the Arrow Roofing Company. Business Manager Alice Jansma said the company had people working all day Satur­ day. Feb. 10. and by Sunday morning, the school was ready for students after they had missed a couple of days the week before. “People thought we would not have school on Monday but we did." she said. "The to the annexation, but some of the people affected arc The owner of Gavin Chevrolet stated that former Village Manager Evenl Manshum spoke td him in September about the possibili­ ty of receiving village sewer services. He had said that as soon as sewer service was available to him. he would be willing to be annexed. President Lon Meyers said Gavin’s access to sewer' hookup was the only concern in the situation, not the change in tax rates. Affected property owner Chris Brooker, who lives behind Gavin Chevrolet, said noon, it brought 30 people to work by Tuesday at daylight. What basically happened, Jansma said, is that the snow that was on the roof melted as the temperature warmed, and it leaked through the roof. Now, Jansma said, everything seems to be under control, the biggest problem being the loss of the ceiling tile and that some of the students had found damp tex­ tbooks in their lockers. Insurance will help a lot. she said. The company will lake care of the damage. Because of the number of schools that have been having similar problems, legal issues | I ’SS ? 8 Approximately 30 workers came to the aid of the Thornapple Kellogg School district Feb. 5 to repair the high school s roof which shattered. The situation was settled in time for students to return to school on Monday Feb. 12. may need to be dealt with as well. Superintendant Jay Cason said that custodian Gary Thaler dealt with the situation as soon as it happened. Bill Wenger and Anne Marie Haas also were a big help. He added that Dean McBeth, the superintendent from Delton Kellogg, asked if the students needed classroom space and was ready to offer some if necessary. People from the community also volunteered help. The workers did repairs through all of Tuesday and Wednesday. Feb. 5 and 6. and were able to get 40 percent of the roof water tight by the time it started raining Wednesday. Later that day, the whole thing was pretty much under control. “They (the students) would not have missed a day if it had not rained.” Cason said. Jansma said she appreciates the company's cooperation and willingness to artend to the problem right away “Arrow was cooperative." she said “They took everyone who was not on another crucial job off to help.” All high school students had been sent home on Thrusday, Feb. 8, because the rain caus­ ed the classrooms on that side of the building to have too much water in them. TK schools also were not in session on Friday. Feb. 9. but that was more a result of in­ clement weather and icy roads. Tonya Porter that she has been offered the principalship of the Inter­ national High School in Bangkok, Thailand. If she accepts the position, and she is considering it, she would leave this summer for Thailand, which lies to the west of Laos and Cambodia. As of press time, however. Porter had not submitted a let­ ter of resignation to Caledonia Schools Superintendent Doug­ las Busman. Her resignation also would have to come before the Board of Education for acceptance. Porter confirmed that she had been offered the job in Bangkok, but said she pre­ ferred not to comment until after the official procedure had been carried out. "I can only say that it would take a lot to pry me out of Caledonia," she said. "I have traveled to other schools, very good schools, but when I compare them to what we have here, their staffs to our staff, their students to our stu­ dents, well, I come home ask­ ing myself, Why would I want to leave?’ "The offer from Thailand is a thrilling one, however, and an opportunity that comes along only once in a life­ time." Her announcement to the CHS staff comes on the heels of the school’s being named a national "Blue Ribbon" school, one of only 266 pub­ lic and private secondary schools to receive the honor this year from the U.S. Department of Education. Porter came to Caledonia in 1985 from Grand Rapids as the new principal of Caledonia Elementary After three years in that position, she was ap­ pointed principal of Caledonia High School. Under her lead­ ership, both schools earned national recognition as "ex­ emplary" or "Blue Ribbon" schools. In This Issue TK’s nominee for Teacher of the Year i3 from Page Elementary TK principal, teachers outline spelling, phonics instruction Caledonia Village Council OKs $255,270 budget for 1996-97 Caledonia FFA district winners all qualify for state competition �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml February 20, 1996 Juried show to feature more than 50 crafters Dutton Christian arts & crafts show set for March 2 bv Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Dutton Christian School Circle has set Saturday, March 2, for its an­ nual juried arts and crafts show, "Blossoms of Spring." This is the fifth year for the show, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Dutton Christian Middle School, 6729 Hanna Lake Ave., just north of 68th Street. A 50-cent admission fee will be charged for adults, with children admitted free. All proceeds will be used for educational needs at the Dutton Christian Schools. Shoppers and browsers at this year's show will find more than 50 artists and crafters exhibiting a wide vari­ ety of handiwork. The School Circle table alone will offer matching vests and hats, jean pocket purses, adult aprons and children’s paint smocks. On sale for the kids in the crowd will be candy items, sidewalk chalk, Gak, ribbon wind toys and face painting. Besides the artwork and crafts, there will be a baked goods table. Refreshments will be avail­ able to shoppers of all ages, with soup, croissants, hot dogs, fresh cinnamon rolls and coffee, tea and pop to be sold. Show co-chairwomen Debbie Youngsma and Holly Stuit said they are very excited about this year's show and the quality of the arts and crafts to be exhibited. "We had a great turnout last year and we're hoping for an even greater one this year." said Stuit. She said that anyone with questions about the show should callt Dutton Christian School at 698-8660. 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Hokus Pick is one of two things: an old expression of surprise and a high energy band that loves to have fun and surprise people. Hailing from Vancouver. British Col­ umbia, Canada, Hokus Pick is made up of Russ Smith on lead vocals. Matt Pierrot on guitar, Dave Strilchuk on bass and Rick Colhoun on drums. The band’s quirky blend of modem rock with a touch of lightheartedness (The Clash meets The Monkees) has made people laugh while giv­ ing them something to think about. Hokus Pick have enjoyed successful airplay and touring from their first release "Pick It Up” (1992) and their se­ cond release “Brothers From Different Mothers” (1994). The singles “Bye Bye Bye) and “No Conservation” charted in the Rock Music Report’s Top Ten. while the video for “Safe Assumption” received significant airplay on Z Music Television. “Brothers From Different Mothers" was awarded Best Christian Album of 1994 by the Canadian Christian Music Bullctinand Hokus Pick also received the GM A nomination for International Artist of the Year for 1995. Though they have travelled across Canada and the United States extensively on their own, Hokus Pick teamed up with DC Talk in 1993 for the Canadian leg of the “Free At Last World Tour,"’ as well as traveling with Steve Taylor and Guardian for the “Sequinternational Tour” during payment while your fomily n small and Call: Mon.Fri. 4-8 pm Sat. 9-5 pm. 795-9931 PRESENT THIS AD for See us for QUALITY INVITATIONS RECEPTION ITEMS ATTENDANTS GIFTS by Carlson Craft Each with full kitchen and baths Call Kay Stolsonburg..................................... $65 000 FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE, GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES PLEASE SEE OUR ADS ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER AND IN THE HOMES DIGEST OF GRAND RAPIDS MAGAZINE. THE REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings 945-9554 Fall 1994 Recently, Hokus Pick headlined across Canada and on the “Get Picked On Tour” which went to 25 cities during fall 1995. Hokus Pick also joined DC' Talk for several shows in the northeastern United States during November ’95. The band has enjoyed tak­ ing their “rowdy Sesame Street at a hockey game” per formance to every town they visit. Appointments In My Home BEFORE WEDDING BELLS RING.,.!?® 4. DUPLEX. MD0LEV1AE. You con on toy 3. MIDDLEVILLE. The interior of this home has been restored with natural wood­ work. newer carpet throughout. Within walking distance of a pork This spacious home is filled with Victorian charm and character! Must see for yourself Coll Deb Erway................................................. $67,900 (left) and Holly Stuit. Five-year-old Samantha Youngsma models one of the matching vest and hat combinations the Circle will be selling. s5 off �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml February 20 1996/Poge 3 TK’s nominee for teacher of the year is from Page El. by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Page Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Kim Chausow has been nominated by her region for teacher of the year in Michigan. Page Principal David Bukala said the original number of nominees could potentially be 520 because each school district is allowed to nominate one. The state is divided up into seven different regions and each have four nominees, nar­ rowing the nominees down to 28 finialists. He said TK is in Region II. along with seven other counties. In March, the 28 finalists will be narrowed to four and the teacher of the year will be chosen May 10. Chausow said her respon­ sibilities as a nominee include answering at great length a list of questions on professional history, background, involve­ ment in activities and basic teaching philosophy. She also was required to get three let­ ters of recommendation. Chausow received a bachelor of arts degree in education from Michigan State University and a master's degree in education, also from MSU. She has been involved in many organizations, the math committee and the curriculum committee, and she chaired the St. Jude Mathathon fund­ raiser. t I I had a great mentor teacher when I first started; now I serve as one. I appreciated the help when I had a mentor and want to return 55 the favor. — Kim Chausow She served on an interview team that helps make deci­ sions in hiring new staff and has served as a mentor to a new staff member. She also is working on a service learning project with Shelley Erb s McFall firstgrade class in which they plant trees at both Page and McFall elementaries to help beautify them. This project was made possible through a grant from the Kent Intermediate School District. She also has been awarded a Golden Key from the National Honor Society and has super­ vised a student teacher. Chausow said she has always felt welcome by the community and staff. “I had a great mentor Fourth-grade teacher Kim Chausow teacher when J first started; now 1 serve as one.'' she said. "I appreciated the help when I had a mentor and want to return the favor.” She said she knew that she wanted to teach practically from the time she was bom. She got much enjoyment out of working with children while she babysat and worked with Bible school groups. When she was in high school in Caledonia, she was CMU names 10 to dean’s list A number of area students attending Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant have earned academic honors for the 1995 fall semester. To be named to the univer­ sity's honors list, a student must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Included on the list from ANNEXATION, he had talked to someone at the county level, who told him that if annexed, his taxes would go up 11 mills, increas­ ing his rate by $450 a year He said he only has village water right now. but is paying double for it. If he was annex­ ed in. not only would his taxes increase, but he would only ’ save $147 in water. “I do not see what I have to gain by being in the village.” he said. However, the village does maintain the street he lives on. He said though he benefits from the street, so do other non-village residents. Brooker added that he also owns two other parcels of land that would be taxed. “I can live with no extra police services.” he said Meyers said that he understood Brooker’s point. from front page He added that sometimes an nexation is just a case of squaring up the boundaries. Cherry said that most of the other people affected are aware of the situation and do not have too much trouble with it. Police Chief Louis Schumaker said if the annexa­ tion took place, the depart­ ment would have an additional load on the weekends, but they go to most of these areas anyway. If the village decides to peti­ tion to annex the parcels, the county will have the final say in whether or not they are annexed. Cherry said the county would consider what services are now being provided to the customers by the village in making a decision. Two area students named to NMU list Northern Michigan Univer­ sity in Marquette has announced that two area stu­ dents have been named to the Dean's List for the fall semester, which ended December 15, 1995. Earning between a 3.25 and a 3.99 are Stephanie Larsen ol Alto and Bryan Roosien of Caledonia. Larsen graduated from Caledonia High School and Roosien from South Christian High School. The First Name in Community Senice Banking TATE ...to our staff of stylists and nail technicians. Michelle is experienced in all phases of hair and nail services. Call and make your appointment with her today. 95m. F'Vin 9 SttwOW 9 MhS “SHOWBOAT” at Auditorium Theater in Chicago on Wednesday, March 27, leaving from the State Bank of Caledonia at 9:00 AM and arrive home about 10 PM. Our theater package of $99 includes deluxe motor coach transportation, a special lunch prepared just for us at the COOKING & HOSPITALITY INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO, top price main floor tickets for the Matinee Performance and all taxes and tips. If you have been wondering what the Premier Club of the State Bank of Caledonia is all about, why don’t you join us on this trip and see for yourself? Call Jan Simpson at 891-7131 to sign up or for more information. Proudly Introduces... MICHELLE YODER OPEN Monday ly w hat matters in education. To Chausow. teaching is much more than just earning a paycheck. She said it really means a great deal to her to take part in helping kids become the best they can be. She said she also thinks that continuing education for teachers is important as well as continuing to be involved with students and community and serving on committees to help improve the way kids are educated. Chausow just finished her master’s degree last summer, so she is aware of the benefits of continuing education for teachers. One question she had to answer for the application process was about how can you strength the community you teach in. She said that all teachers in every community should make an effort to work together and work with the community. Also, everyone should share the same philosophy that kids arc the most important thing in education. Teachers’ philosophies, she said, usually come through in how they teach their students and how they deal with people in the community. Bukala said Chausow was an excellant choice for the nomination. “I nominated her because of her energy for teaching and the way she cares about kids.” he said. "It is her life and you can tell.” He added that her en thusiasm is contagious and she always offers help to anyone who needs it. Middleville are sophomores Kimberly Bauman and Carla Pleog and junior Timothy Rybiski. Also making the honors list are Senior Craig Fortuna, junior Heather Burns and freshman Bradley Fortuna from Alto, and sophomores Lindy Burrows and Dustin Ruth and seniors Shannon Johnson and Robin Poll, all from Caledonia. Contempo Salon Located in Cherry Valley Plaza, M-37 in Caledonia Just north of 100th Avenue WALK INS WELCOME • 891’1093 allowed to take an indepen­ dent study class, in which she served as a student teacher assistant to the kindergarten teacher in the district and ac­ tually got to do some of the things a teacher does. “It was almost like a class about being a teacher,” she said. Her excellant grades allow­ ed her to participate in this program. After two years at MSU, she qualified for a special “Academic Learning Pro­ gram.” in which she actually worked in a classroom for two years while taking courses even before student teaching Entrance qualifications for this program were based on background and involvement in activities, and academics. It is through this program, she said, that she got her philosophy which is education for kids first. She said an average of 500 to 600 people graduate from MSU a year with teaching degrees, but only 25 were tn the academic learning program Chausow student taught in the same classroom that she worked in for two years through the academic learning program. She taught fourth grade during her entire col­ lege career. She said that she orginally had wanted to teach kindergarten after her ex­ periences in high school, but soon found that she really en­ joyed teaching fourth grade, too. She received her first teaching job at Page within I0 days of graduation in 1990. She has been teaching at Page for the past six years. “This was perfect because it is near where 1 grew up but not at the same school.” she said. Chausow said she believes that each person is unique and all people should work hard to do their best. She added that she wants to send a message of praise to education in this country for looking out for the best in­ terests of the student. “We must set a good exam­ ple for our kids,” she said. “What is best for kids is real­ IO% off Any Service With Michelle February 20-27 627 E. Main St. l32OS681hSl.SE 303 N .Arlington CALEDONIA NK 891-8113 OF ALEDONIA DUTfON MIDDLEVILLE 698-6337 795-3361 Coming Soon... April 21-26 - Showtime at Myrtle Beach May 28 - One day “Shop ’til you Drop” to Mall of America June 18-20 - Mississippi Riverboat Casino Trip �Pog* 4/Th« Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/February 20. 1996 Neighbors with... NORMA 1 had a wonderful ex­ perience with Houston last Thuisday. Lee Patterson had called me to see if we could come to speak about leader dogs. His church is in Cascade, the Cascade Chris­ tian Church. I had a wonder­ ful lunch. They were a warm, friendly group of people. It felt like I had come to visit my big family. Lee gave me a brief history as to when they came. They came to Cascade Township about 1865 Lee said that they held their first meetings in the school house The little white chapel that is there now was built when Cascade was a small village. VELDERMAN formed in 1849. It was just farm land when they started. The original Patterson farm was in that area Lee's grand­ father located there in 1870. His grandfather was the third owner. The first owners were just speculators. He said his grandfather owned about 200 acres The original farm is now all the church property. Lucy and Lee Patterson go to the small chapel early in the morning. Lee said that he has been very active for 30 years n various capacities. He and wife Lucy live in the Mid­ dleville area now. Lee said that they meet every Thursday night and have a new speaker every week. All the people made me feel welcomed I had a wonderful time. Well, folks. I finally got my calling list all set up. I should be getting most of you. I call­ ed during the day and didn't reach too many. Evening is best to get most of you. so the news may be scarce Katie Wieringa said that she and her bowling team were to attend the Bowling Tourna­ ment over the weekend in Grand Rapids Lots Bender said they at­ tended the Valentine party at the senior citizen's dinner. It was sponsored by the Commission on Aging Wednesday. Russ Bender said that daughter Beverly is coming to spend a week with him and the family. Beverly is being pick­ ed up by sister Joan and then coming to be with him. Lois McWhinney said she and Cheryl took Gordon’s sister. Margaret Ann Mane, for lunch Saturday and they had a real good visit. Thelma Carl told me that she is having some physical problems. She fell, but didn't break any bones because her coat helped soften her fall. She gets rather discouraged Dorothy Fisher said her father. Carl Springer, is doing fairly well. He gets up and around in the a.m.. rests some, then eats his dinner, takes his afternoon nap. gets up for supper, stays up for a while, and then goes back to bed Sounds like he is improving. Audrey and Jeff Van St nene, would you call me to talk about local history? I would appreciate it very much. I had a short visit w ith Ethel Gibson. She sounded a little tired — maybe the effects ot the winter blues. Or I guess some folks call it “cabin fever.” Twila Elwood is still her spunky self. I had a good visit with her. Jerry Spencer is going to pick Houston and me up next Friday We are going to walk in Walk For Warmth." Mike Bender said he is going to go again this year. Maybe we'll have fairly decent walk­ ing weather. I love to do it. I had a very good visit with Ceta Williams She has been doing volunteer work at Pen­ nock for at least 14 years. She says that Jane Reynolds and Weda are still there. I miss not being able to do it any more. It is such rewarding work. Had a good visit with Ett Van Sickle. No real news, just fiin going over old Mid­ dleville history. Lois Bremer said that Sue and Dave Enders came over for Dave's birthday this last Sunday Virginia Root says that Ethel Gibson and Betty Newman came over to visit last week. It always seems so nice to visit with folks. Edna Bechtel said they were going to visit some friends at Sandy Creek in Wayland. She alwys keeps so busy Well, folks I guess this is it for this week. Life is really good. Have you solved anything different or challeng­ ing? It makes you a better per­ son if you can grow mentally, physically or spiritually. Just keep on growing each day. learning something new every day. Life is too precious to waste any chance to grow. Love you all very much Visit with you next week. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY f ALASKA FIRST BAPTIST | BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE n A Living Church— Serving a Living Lord M Sunday School 9:30 am Morning Worship 10:45 am Evening Praise 6:00 pm WEDNESDAYFamily Night 6:30 pm H J 3 M* 7240 68th Street. SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock______ M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service.................................. 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs............................................ 6:45p.m. WELCOME TO | Gaines United Brethien Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street .. Caledonia. Michigan M Telcphone 694-8252 ' ■F.-ftll ■“ T'‘.JFt I OiO*; 1 OB n S CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck ’ Administrative Pastor Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children’s Church will be pros ided during both services. “Set an example In speech, in lite, in love, in taith end tn purity." _______ 1 Timothy 4:12 A church with a caring heart for our community and the world. Sunday Worship. . . . 9:30 A.M. & 6:00 P.M. Sunday School...................... 10:45-11:50 A.M. (Child & Adult) ( During the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Mike Alles, Youth leader Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling Church Office: (616)891-1512 M-37 at 100th St ■n Saturday Evening Mass...........................5:00 p.m. S-a fj? Sunday School............................... 9:30am Sun. Morning Worship......... 10:30 am Evening Service..............................6:00pm Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted forbearing impaired)........ 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.........................9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service............................. 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday................ 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday.......................7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.......................... 7:00 p.m. SS^.ciOiaonidiitac 708 West Main Street CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 IF* Ln» IL 11 Age* 4 to Sth Grade) choirs for Children and Adults ,, . „ . . Jr 4 Sr High School Youth Group __ Cadets and Cavincttc* Adult Bible Studies ■■ St. Paul Lutheran H Kraft Ave & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi (Missouri Synod) H "be devoted to one another in brotherly law.' Rom 12:10 ■ | GUN LAKE | COMMUNITY CHURCH g 12200 Chief Ntxmday Road (at Gun Lake) J| Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795 7903 N jj Barrier Free Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Paulette Cheyne — 765-5316 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (Church Sunday School................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship.............. 11:00 a m. Evening Worship................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes......... 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — ra W Programs for All Ages 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 W y. n 9:45 6:00 p.m. Caraway St. 795-3667 Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9 30 a m Midaieville Sunday School............ 9 45 a.m. Middleville Worship...................... 11:00 a.m (Tbc (Did tlinir ° ‘‘family Night 6:15 |Hnner Sunday School Rev Robert Gerke • Office: 891-8688 • Church: 891-9878 Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor Hi Church Street k W B E 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th SH891-8661 'The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ s Lord" /I |----------------—----------------------- ^3 IS W U M W tl DD E® B M-37 between Caledonia 4 Middleville Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 Morning Worship Service..................... 10:00a.m 8:00 a.m..............................Blended Senrice Sunday School........................................ 11:15a.m.9:05 a.m............................. Educational Hour Evening Worship Service........................ 6:00p.m 10:15 a.m....................Contemporary Service 11:15 a.m.......................... Traditional Service YOU ARE INVITED (All Services have a Nursery available) MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Sunday School.......................................9-.30 a m Sunday Morning Worship........ ....................1030am Sunday Evening Worship...............................600p.m wed Midweek Prayer & Bt)*e Study...... 700 p.m. Dn MMom Dotxrn. Pastor Peace Reformed Church g Barner Free 891-8028 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH BB Church School............................... 9:30a.m. M Choir Practice 9:30a.m. IS Worship Service 10:30a.m. n CHRISTIAN REFORMED T. 1 n M i InPl 6201 Whitneyville Avenue MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Phone 891-9259 § T7 LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 4^-fiSK Sunday Worships F 9 00 am 4 10:30 am K BBS GUN CAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH Wednesday Family Night’ 6 00 pm hevmni Postrjt B N CM M The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST g of Latter Day Saints 8146 68<h Si near Whitneyville Ave. Church School. 9 45 am Morning Worship . 11 <J0 a.m Evening Worship . 6:00p.m Wed Fellowship 7:30 p m. (in homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 M U |H N M B �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml February 20. 1996/Poge 5 Dutton Christian teaches awareness of learning problems by Barbara Gall Staff Writer When your fingers don't work quite right, it takes a long time to tie your shoes. And it's frustrating trying to communicate even your name to someone when you can't ar­ ticulate clearly. These are a few of the things Dutton Christian Middle School students dis­ covered Thursday during “Welcome to My World," a day spent experiencing first hand what it's like to live even just a few minutes with a learning disability Dutton Christian Principal Robert Terpstra explained that the day was designed partly because the school may be enrolling its first-ever wheelchair-bound student next year. "We felt that awareness and understanding of these disabil­ ities arc something we should help our students develop anyway, but particularly be­ cause we want our them to understand the situation faced by our potential new student," he said. The sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade classes each spent about 10 minutes at one of six stations set up in the gym. At each one, they got to experience a different form of disability. At one station, for instance, the student s hand was taped so that he or she could barely move his or her fingers. Then, with hand nearly immobile, the student toed to lace up a tennis shoe. It took a long time At another station, the stu­ dents experienced what im­ paired vision would be like by trying to read through goggles covered with a parchment-like paper. Al another, they tried to get a drink from the foun­ tain while sitting in a wheelchair, and they tried to communicate information with marshmallows in their mouths. And they tried to make sense out of groups of letters arranged the way many dyslexic students see words on a page Frustrating. In a discussion session after visiting all the stations, the eighth-grade students said they were most surprised by how long it would take an impaired person to do ordinary tasks, like tying a shoe. They also talked a little about the difference between pity and compassion, that is, the difference between looking down on someone and the ability to understand how the person feels. "We hope the kids are gain­ ing a little of that understand­ ing today," Terpstra said. "They're only getting a taste of what these disabilities are like, but I think even this lit­ tle experience is helping them be aware of what others in this world, and even in this school, must live with all their lives." Dutton Christian eighth graders Kendra Frisbee (left) and Diana Burgess get a look' at what a visually impaired student might experience. Drawing lines with a ruler is pretty difficult when you can't see exactly what you're doing. Seventh grader Kevin In'tHout learns that an everyday task like tying a shoe takes a long time when your hand doesn’t function normally. Ruth Mulder, who is part of Dutton Christian’s Learning Support Services, talks to students about dyslexia, one of the most common and misunderstood learning disabilities. / Area Head Start program offers local children development services by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan offers children all over Barry County, including Middleville, a comprehensive Head Start child development program. Coordinator Beth Weedall said Head Start is a federallyfunded program that targets community resources to benefit preschool children from families in stressed socio-economic situations. The program is designed to meet children’s needs for developing self confidence. feelings of self worth, self discipline, and a chance to in­ crease their intellectual and physical development. She said the goal of the organization is to increase the social knowledge of children and their families and by teaching them how to cope BINGO American Legion Post *305 9548 Cherry Valley. Caledonia • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 PM with their environment. Local programs provide many services to children and their families, including education, health, mental health, nutrition services, social services and parent involvment activities. The pro­ grams relate to specific cultural and ethnic backgrounds of the children. Weedall said the program helps refer families to organizations that can help them with specific problems. CAA Head Start has one family worker assigned to specific geographical areas in the county. Each worker teaches families about ser­ vices available to them in the community For example. Lansing has programs that provide insight on how to handle situations such as landlord-tenant problems. Barry County deals with issues like this as well. Other issues include parenting and self-esteem. Weedall said families enrolled can par­ ticipate in a program called ’“celebrate you." which teaches them about selfesteem She added that they invite speakers to come in once a month for family training. These speakers discuss topices such as children’s im­ munizations. dental care and child development. She said it is important to let parents know where their children stand in the course of development, in skills they should be able to master when they are a specific age. She said they reassure parents that the skills children develop take time. They are not going to magically do something all of a sudden because they just turned the age they are supposed to master something al Other topics include fire safety and prevention, and the Red Cross. One program. Weedall said, out of Kalamazoo, teaches families how to resolve disputes without hav­ ing to take them to court. She said these presentations make it easier for parents to contact these services for help because they get accustomed to the people involved and feel more comfortable with them The basic philosophy of Head Start, she said, is that parents are the primary in­ fluence m the development of their children Parents of children enrolled must be involved in making decisions on the nature and operation of each program us­ ed by them and their children They also work as paid employees or as volunteers in the program and learn how to interact with their children Through volunteering, the parents gam know ledge in health, nutrition, mental health, child development and assessing community resources. Parent participation, she said, accounts for a large degree of the success and longevity of the program. As part of self-esteem, she said, the way children are told to do things is phrased in a positive way. "When letting children know they should not run we don’t say don’t run, we say, we need to walk,” she said. By focusing on what children should do instead of what they should not do, they don’t feel intimidated or afraid to make a mistake. She said the parents of enrolled children do a good job of talking to them and teaching them to interact with others. "We are proud of our parents.” she said. When a child enters kindergarten she said, social interaction is most important. Head Start provides this type of training to kids so they know the importance of being able to speak up and ask questions. Kids, she said, need to speak for themselves to do well in kindergarten. Weedall added that children who are not ready for kindergarten should not be pushed. Some kinds need ex­ tra time to gain the confidence to communicate with others. The organization, she said, tries to reassure parents not to feel bad if their children could benefit from a year in the young fives program before starting kindergarten. The purpose is to give them time to See Head Start, P. 13 Jeff Kramer tries to wrap a package with one of his upper limbs 'impaired.' Getting the paper around the box and peeling off the tape was very time consuming when one of his arms was immobilized. Kids C\ose+(Consignment Shop) 70% OFF All Remaining Winter Clothes SPRING CLOTHES ARE NEEDED! 20% OFF Calicos DMC 4/$i.oo 10% OFF Red Heart Super Saver Yarn Vl OFF Card Shop Custom Framing Rainbow’s End Yarn, Craft and Variety Kid's Closet (Coaucnment Shop) �Poge 6/The Sun and News Middlev.He Ml February 20. 1996 ‘Random Acts of Kindness’ make ‘love-ly’ Valentines... Caledonia students combined Valentine celebrations with National Random Acts of Kindness Week by going out of their way to do nice things for other people. Steve Schmidt, a member of the CHS National Honor Society, delivers Valentine carnations to media center aide Sally Ruth. The NHS sponsored the flower-giving project as one of the random acts of kindness’ students could do for someone. At CHS, the Student Congress sponsored all kinds of Random Acts of Kindness opportunities and incentives. Here, several members of the Congress frost Valentine cookies to hand out ’randomly’ to students. From the left are Traci Koetje, Missy Carmer, Jonci Warner and Kate Meehan. At Dutton Elementary, students and their families brought in good used clothing and non-perishable foods to donate to the school’s annual collection to help the Mel Trotter Mission in downtown Grand Rapids. For the last few years, Dutton has sponsored their collection as a Valentine gift rather than a Christmas present because the mission tends to run low on food and clothing in February. Picture with just some of the goods collected are Student Council members Patrick Spitzley (left), Caleb Zandstra, Stephanie Gerst and Molty Spica. At Kettle Lake, students brought in new and gently-used stuffed animals to donate to the Kent County Sheriff's Department. The deputies give the animals to young children they meet in frightening or traumatic circumstances. The animals help comfort the children. Hugging some of the two cartons of donated animals are Student Council members Elizabeth Stanley (left) and Zoe Couretas. Holding all the "Barneys' brought in is David Bivins, while Angela Pell stands next to him with a variety of lovable friends. Congratulations! Caledonia High School National Blue Ribbon Exemplary Award Winner \Ne are proud of the efforts of our staff, stu­ dents, administrators. Board of Education, and community for working together to achieve this success! From: The Committee for Progress Through Positive Support Drug prevention topic at Leighton service. Sunday Sieve and Patti Baggett will be guesis at the 8:30 and 11:30 morning worship ser­ vice* Sundav at the Leighton United Methodist Church. Sieve Baggett is a certified drug preventrhi educator. Pastor at Leighton United Methodist is Rav Townsend. For more information, call 891-8028 Dutton Elementary students went on a Kindness Cruise’ as part of Random Acts of Kindness Week. As they cruised Caledonia, they stopped to do nice things for people. Here, they deliver flowers to Wilma Tiemeyer, who has donated lots of time helping out at Dutton. (Photo courtesy Dutton Elementary) �The Sun and News, Middleville. ML February 20, 1996/Page 7 TK principal, teachers outline spelling, phonics instruction by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thomapple Kellogg School District does teach phonics and spelling to its elementary students, McFall Principal Bill Rich told the school board last week Monday He said people have had the impression that spelling and phonics are not taught enough and need to be focused on more. “They are being attended to in the classrooms,'* he said. “People don’t realize this. " Kindergarten students, he said, are taught basic phonics and first-grade students use what they learned in kindergarten and build on it. Though there has never been a formalized spelling program in first grade, the students participate in exer­ cises to sharpen their skills. “Instruction is based on what the child understands." Rich said McFall Kindergarten teacher Roxanne Patterson, and first-grade teachers Deb Warren and Lori Pirrone presented to the board how they teach spelling and phonics to their students Patterson said it is difficult to explain what students do in the classroom without the benefit of seeing it first hand because they do so much. “We use a lot of movement and language to teach phonics,” she said. One exercise is music and movement, which involves chanting words to a song while clapping hands on legs, then clapping them together. After going through the exer­ cise using chanting, it is done again while singing the words. Patterson said that when the kids finish the exercise, she goes over the letter sounds they learned through the song. The class also reads “big books” that have rhythmic language in them, demonstrating a repeating pat­ tern that makes it eaiser for the students to remember the words. One book they read. “The Cat and Mouse Book.” has one line per page, each being four or five syllables Patterson said they sometimes stop in between each page to look at the pic­ tures and discuss what seems to be happening in the story and predict what will happen next. “The kids feel they are readers at this level.” she said. “They know the words.” A project called the “daily letter" is another way the students learn words and their meanings, she said. The letter consists of a list of things the students will do in school that day. which in­ cludes a secret code to help them with phonics, which usually consists of Patterson circling all the m’s or n’s. A different letter is circled each day so they can learn all the sounds in the English language. Patterson said students also make crafts that feature letters that also familiarize them with the words. They also have phonics papers to work on on a daily basis and use hand motions with them. Letter cards, she said, also help the students figure out how words should be spelled. First, she shows them a pic­ ture of an object and they try to figure out what letter the word starts with and how it may be spelled. They have a word list that includes sounds they hear in the world. This list, she said, is incorporated into a unit. They start with words they know and relate them to their environment. They also play games and use magnetic letters. During play time, she said, they prac­ tice printing and write words they are familiar with and make lists of words they are curious about. First-grade teacher Deb Warren said she works on phonics with her class and in­ corporates them into a reading program. Learning to read is exciting, she said, and there are many strategies that can be used. Another way to teach spelling and writing sentences, is to have students verbalize what they want to say and have the teacher write it down for them. After a while they gradually learn how to write it themselves from watching the teacher. — Lori Pirrone One is phonics She said McFall has a list of skills that they teach children to apply to reading. Letter-sound relationships is one skill in which students look at consonant sounds at the beginning, middle and end of a word. They also look at how consonants blend together to create a sound for a word. Other things the students look at are diagraphs. vowels, word endings and contractions. Phonics instruction, she said, happens all day long, no matter what the students are working on at any given moment Each day they participate in shared reading time and. like the kindergarten class, also have a morning letter. She said they use the ac­ tivities and knowledge they learned in kindergarten and build on that knowledge in first grade The difference in the firstgrade daily letter, she said, is that each sentence is written in a different color to teach students how to distinguish sentences. Another purpose of the daily letter is to get them to read for information. Students first read the letter on their own then read it aloud together with the teacher, she said. Other things they do are review contractions, build a word family by coming up with words that rhyme with the one they are looking at. They also look at a word and think about what word it would be if some of the letters were different. Poetry and song, she said, also are used to study different phonics. Warren showed the board a poem about bears that she reads to her class. This poem helps students learn action words because it is about what bears do. she said. Words that end in ing are focused on here. She said she familiarizes students with words, then takes them apart to go over the phonics involved. When they understand the phonics, she puts the words back together. Like the kindergarten class, she said, the first-grade class also uses "big books." War­ ren said she covers up some of the words in the text and gets the students to figure out the word that is missing. Conso­ nant blends also are studied. She added that she pulls words out of the text and puts them on a phonics chart that the students can look at. Each chart usually has all words that start with the same letter. Word families such as hot. trot, not and pot also are studied to make it eaiser for students to learn different words. In small groups, she said, they work with reading series books and focus on individual needs of specific students. She said she also helps them develop strategies that they can apply to read by themselves. Daily journal writing also is done at this level, which helps to familiarize them with the language and how to write sentences. First-grade teacher Lori Pirrone said that spelling goes hand in hand with phonics. Both kindergarten and firstgrade students are encouraged to use phonics. She said they use phonics to try to spell words. They put down what they hear and work from there. "While doing this, they gradually learn to spell words correctly.” she said. Students, she said, go through stages in writing. They sometimes start by writing letter strands that ac­ tually form words and a sentence, or they use pretend cursive. Sometimes, she said, they write words just using con­ sonants and gradually fill the other letters in. After a while they get to the point where they are spelling most of the words correctly, though they may still have some vowels missing. She said the goal for firstgraders is to write intelligent sentences and get most of the words right. Getting them all right is more of a goal for second-grade students. Pirrone said she helps students spell by writing words, but leaving some of the letters out of them and re­ quiring the students to guess which ones are missing. She added that she also puts a word on the classroom door each day and talks about how to spell it and what it means She introduces words gradually and has a list of 40 core words that first-grade students should be able to spell correctly. They learn more words than that, but specifically need to spell these correctly in daily writing. In spelling, she said, she teaches strategies instead of having students learn by memorization. Students are encouraged to spell it like it sounds. Word families and similar words are looked at when determining how to spell a specific word and students are Happy 60s plan March meeting The Caledonia Happy 60s Club will hold its March meeting at noon on Monday, March 4 at the Caledonia Community Education Building. President Blanche Snyder invites anyone interested to come and enjoy good food, fun and friends during the club's potluck lunch Everyone should bring a dish to share, his or her table service and a $1 gift for bingo Call 698-6335 for more information. Some things ‘heart-ly’ ever change!! The tee shirts and sweatshirts may be a little different, but creating classroom Valentine boxes and envelopes hasn't changed much over the years. Showing off their construction paper creations are the students in Steve VanderLaan’s fifth grade class at Kettle Lake. The envelopes, of course are filled with greetings from classmates. The students were looking forward to their annual Valentine party, scheduled to begin soon after this photo was taken encouraged to look at the words posted around the room. She said that most students this age usually do not look up words in the dictionary yet because it takes them too much time. However, they are taught how to do it. Students are encouraged to ask a friend how to spell a word and arc told to try it on their own before asking the teacher for help The children get to practice spelling while writing in their journals. Each day they arc either assigned a topic to write about or can choose one on their own Pirrone said she has in­ dividual conferences with each student, in which she reads what they wrote, tells them what she liked about it. then offers suggestions for improvement She said she does not cor rect anything the first two weeks of school so the students can build confidence and not be afraid to continue writing. Another way to teach spell ing and writing sentences, she said, is to have students ver halize what they want to say and have the teacher write it down for them After a while they gradually learn how to write it themselves from wat ching the teacher. Some students, she said, need to work on their spacing between each word. She always tells them to put a finger between each word to determine the space. Some students put capital letters tn the wrong place or miss vowels in words. The students, she said, keep working on sentences and gradually learn how to spell words correctly. .Some learn it faster than others. Stop and tee Your Choice io Clear Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY Caledonia Vision Center 9809 Cherry Valley (M 37) (616) 891-2020 �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, Mi/February 20. 1996 Caledonia Village Council OKs $255,270 for budget by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council last week approved an estimated budget of $255,270 for its 1996-97 general fund, an increase over last year's adopted budget of $244,577. No residents brought con­ cerns or questions to the council during the budget hearing, so the proposed bud­ get was approved 5-0, with President Glen Klaver and Trustee Susan Berencsi ab­ sent. The council's 1996-97 gen­ eral fund budget shows in­ creased revenues resulting largely from the growth in the area, as more homes and busi­ nesses bring in additional tax revenues. Interest on invest­ ments is anticipated to add more than $1,000 over last year’s revenue. The township also will be paying the village another $500 for snow plow­ ing services. Village Clerk Jackie Cherry pointed out that several line item changes in this year's general fund budget resulted from the village's hiring a vil­ lage manager and an adminis­ trative assistant for the office. Adding this staff relieves the clerk of some of the duties she has been shouldering alone for the last few years, and the council, therefore, agreed to lower the clerk's salary from last year's $13,573 to $7,000 for next year. Council also approved wages for a second full-time maintenance employee be­ cause Buff Rodgers now spends much of his time working at the village's new sewer plant. Cherry said. Therefore, most of his salary is included with the sewer budget. The village previously had employed the second maintenance person only part time. With the exception of a 4 percent increase for the village treasurer, however, the other village officials are taking a freeze in wages for next year. The office building budget is expected to be lower than last year, with decreases in both capital outlay and utilities an­ ticipated. TT»e council also has bud­ geted fewer dollars for the li­ brary this year because the vil­ lage no longer has to pay the county assessment for library services. Last year, that as­ sessment cost the village $9,000. Now library services are funded through the county­ wide district library millage instead of municipal assess­ ments. However, the village did increase its allotment for the library building and grounds by $1,000. Another significant decrease in this year's budget is for planning services. Last year, the village anticipated spend­ ing about $24,000 for plan­ ning, but lowered that figure to $20,000 in this year's bud­ get. "We're anticipating that our manager will be able to do some of the work we had to contract for last year," Cherry said. The council did increase its budget for law enforcement from $28,511 to $33,600, based on spending this past year. The village's sewer fund ^Life Insurance that’s right for you... that’s what •• 9 State Fann is Wi ""about” 403 West Main at the light in Middleville Bus: (616) 795-7925 Res: (616) 795-7184 Lon Lefanty CALL ME. Slate Farm Life Insurance Company Home Office Bloomington. Illinois Like a good neighbor. State Farm is there.® budget this year is estimated at $237,595, of which the township s share will be about $82,383. The township pays anywhere from 20 to 50 per­ cent of the various costs of operating and maintaining the new treatment plant because it purchased 50 percent of the capacity in the plant. The vil­ lage, however, is the legal owner and operator of the sys­ tem. New in the sewer budget for next year is a $12,000 consul­ tant fee for Richard Pierson, who is advising the village in the operation of the new se­ quencing batch reactor plant. Another $1,000 has been bud­ geted for clerical work relating to the sewer system. Decreased is the line item for the village president's work with the system, as Rodgers and the new village manager now can handle many of those duties, Cherry said. Total sewer system operat­ ing expenses are expected to increase from $25,000 to $45,000, with the township paying 50 percent of this cost. Revenues for the sewer fund come from sewer use and con­ nection fees, along with inter­ est on investments and sav­ ings. Also approved by council is the major street fund budget of $36,770, a figure up slightly from last year's $36,131 bud­ get Revenue for maintaining major, or heavily traveled streets, comes primarily from the state. The local street budget, likewise, is funded by the state, with revenues estimated this year at $9,488. Local streets, as determined by the state, are those not heavily traveled. Cherry said the council has not yet decided what village street repairs will be under­ taken this year. Also approved by the coun­ cil is a water fund budget, re­ quired because the village is the legal owner of the water system that presently serves the new middle school and Glen Valley Estates. There is enough capacity built into the system, however, to serve the entire village some day. While the construction of the water system was funded by a bond issue, revenues to maintain and operate the water system come from hookups and user fees, along with in­ terest. The 1996-97 revenues are estimated to be $78,400, which is lower than last year's revenues of $94,584. Last year's revenues, however, in­ cluded the hookup fees for the new middle school. ■■ PT MF Chnstian Several line item changes in this year’s general fund budget resulted from the village’s hiring a village manager and an administrative assistant for the office. — Village Clerk Jackie Cherry Since last year was the first for the new system, this is the first time the council had any idea of what the operating ex­ penses actually would be. These, of course, will go up as more homes connect to the system, but the connection and user fees should offset these expenditures. The coun­ cil has budgeted $5,750 for the water fund operating ex­ penses, compared to $2,417 last year. The water budget also must include a $200 insurance pay­ ment, a $ 12,590 bond interest payment and a $20,000 water bond payment. A sewer bond fund budget is required this year and is esti­ mated at $74,928. a decrease from last year's budget of $77,770. The bond fund rev­ enues come from special as­ sessments and from interest earned on those assessments and on savings. The council also transferred $50,000 to the sewer bond budget from the general fund. Cherry explained that this transfer is start-up money for the new SBR system, and as Pine Rest Clinic moves to new location, planning open house The Pine Rest clinic is relocating and expanding in the Caledonia and Middleville areas. “We want to expand our services to Caledonia. Mid­ dleville and the surrounding communities. Our new office gives us visibility and increas­ ed accessibility to serve clients in southern Kent, nor­ thern Barry, and northeast Allegan counties," said Tim Zwart, coordinator of Pine Rest’s Caledonia Clinic (formerly the Cherry Valley Clinic). Zwart is one of four mental health professionals who staff the new offices at 9090 South Rodgers Court, Suite D, Caledonia. Pine Rest has pro­ vided services for the Caledonia/Middleville area since 1987, and will move to the new location Feb. 26. The clinic is open daily, with evening appointments available Tuesdays and Thursdays. An open house is scheduled for Thursday, March 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to give the community a chance to visit the new office and meet the staff. Pine Rest’s Caledonia Clinic offers individual, cou­ ple and family therapy. Staff also offer group therapy for a variety of issues, including sexual misconduct or sexual addiction. The clinic also pro­ vides consultation services and psychological testing. Psychologist Dan Hender­ son and social workers Joseph Kramer and Susan Allred join Zwart in offering a variety of services at the clinic. Staff specialties include stress management, treatment of anxiety disorders and depres­ sion, parent/child conflict, and attention deficit disorder, sexual abuse issues and divorce adjustment. Zwart said, “Our new of­ fice provides a more profes­ sional setting with room for expanded services. We ap­ preciate the support Peace Reformed Church gave us by providing space for our first offices. Their support allowed Pine Rest to start this satellite clinic.” Zwart plans to work with the community to develop a local advisory board to give (formerly Cherry Valley Oink) Clarence Rodgers CALEDONIA - Clarence He was preceded in death by Rodgers age 86, went to be his wife Virginia. with his Lord, Monday, Febru­ He is survived by his child­ ary 12, 1996. ren Joyce & Richard Jensen, He was born on October 19, Elizabeth & Gene Finkbeiner, 1909 in Sullivan County, John (Buff) & Diane Rodgers, Tennessee to Joseph Oscar Bernie & Susan Rodgers all of Rodgers and Arrie Amanda Caledonia; eleven grandchil­ Smith Rodgers. dren, fifteen great grandchildren, his sisters, Mrs. Nannie Kate Dillion; Mrs. Helen Near; his brothers, Irvin Rodgers, George Rodgers; his sisters-inlaw, Mrs. Lea (Margret) Baker; Mrs. Ed (Christine) Rowley. Funeral services were held Thursday February 15, 1996 at the Caledonia United Method­ ist Church with Pastors Robert Hundley and Edward Passen­ ger officiating. Interment was at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Visit­ ing Nurses Service, 1401 Cedar, NE, Grand Rapids please call 49503. Arrangements were made by the Caledonia Funeral Home. We're moving to serve you even better. Now located at 9090 S. Rodgers Court, Caledonia, MI (avsf me Ki->l Caledonia M-37 in the Glen Valley Professional Building) Offering you • • • • Restoring Lines. Renewing For more information or to make an appointment (616) 891-8770 or 1-800-678-1279. Individual, family, and marital counseling Assistance with depression and anxiety Help with parenting skills and family conflicts Services for children, adolescents, and adults Most insurances accepted. the clinic support and direc­ tion. He also hopes to increase the clinic's Patient Assistance Fund, which is made up of donations from local businesses, church, and in­ dividuals. This money is used to offset the financial burden for those who can't pay for the entire cost of treatment. According to Zwart. the clinicians have good relation ships with area clergy, physi cians, schools, court officials and other human service agencies. “It's important to integrate our services with what the community offers,’' he said. “By working together, we can make sure people get the help they need.” For more information, to contact Zwart, or to set up an appointment, call (616) 891-8770 or 1-800-678-1279 | Obituaries | Pine Rest Caledonia Clinic duct Mentdl Ekdlth ivCDl Services expansion occurs, the general fund gradually will be repaid from new connection and user fees. Before giving final approval to the proposed budgets, the council agreed to a resolution stating that in the absence of the council president, the pres­ ident pro tern will receive the council president’s per meet­ ing wage instead of the trustee’s wage. This means that whoever chairs the coun­ cil meeting in the absence of the president will receive $150 for that meeting instead of $85 ($50 for a special meet­ ing). Council also agreed that since a new clerk will be elected or appointed in the up­ coming village election, it would reimburse incumbent Clerk Jackie Cherry for the entire month of March, as she will be working nearly full lime training the new clerk The entire budget is avail­ able in the village office. 250 Maple St. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml 'February 20, 1996/Page 9 TK Board votes to spend $400,000 for K-8 technology by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education last week voted to spend $400,000 of the millage money set aside for technology improvements on computer hardware and software for grades K-8 Committee Chairman Kevin Briggs said the special panel began work on determining what type of technology im­ provemenu the district needed in the fall of 1994. The committee represents many different cross sections of people, including teachers, parents, board members, one student and other staff members. The committee, he said, started by surveying plans from other districts and has decided that technology should support the cur­ riculum. not drive it. They have been looking at content of the types of skills that can be learned and the logistics of hardware and soft­ ware training. They feel the district should evaluate the students each year by requir­ ing specific levels of knowledge they need to have at each level. The group, he said, has developed outcomes like this for grades K-12. The lower grades will complete out­ comes by grade level and the higher grades will complete them by department One difficulty for the com­ mittee. he said, was determin­ ing a platform of what com­ puter company to go with. The committeer chose Macin­ tosh because it was cheaper The group is trying to iden­ tify the software needs.of the district for next year and is developing skill outcome evaluation sheets that should be completed by the commit­ tee’s next meeting. He said he wanted to stress that the outcomes they have come up with are not final and can be changed later, if need­ ed. They are just a starting point. The committee thinks that requirements the kids start at should be at a level where it is sure they can attain success. The requirements can be evaluated in a couple of years. Assistant Superintendant of Curriculum and Instruction Mary Ellen Correa said the district has the money to pur­ chase everything outright without having to lease anything. She added that right now they want to concentrate on equipment for grades K-8 and decide on the high school equipment budget at a later date Apple is the only company that the district can get desktops from, she said, which means no bidding will be involved. The best lime to get the desktops would be now because the current price is only being offered until March. Correa said. The district should wait a month before purchasing servers because a new one is coming out in March Each school will have a miscellaneous software budget. The district also needs a cable, which will have to go through the bid process. Implementation of training for K-8 computer skills can begin as soon as next week, said consultant Jeff Ingle The labs will be put together right away while finalizing the bids, which can be completed early this week Correa said that when the rest of the computers first ar­ rive, they will be set up as stand alones at first, then hooked up into a server later Ingle said the model the district is purchasing can be upgraded later. However, the addition is not something that would benefit the district and would be much more expensive. The first thing they wall do. he said, is get lab managers comfortable with the system first rather than train everyone else later. “We look at this as an op­ portunity to get about seven people familiar with them." he said. Training, he said, will be fairly similar between each building with only a few differences. Board member Wendy Romph said one thing Ingle mentioned when deciding bet­ ween IBM and Macintosh is that Macintosh has a good support system for teaching in the area. She added that various areas in West Michigan have teacher training sessions that will allow teachers from other districts to attend Correa said the district has existing personnel who have expressed interest in being lab managers and in changing some of their duties w ithin the district. They will receive training then train the teachers. She added that the district would like to attempt to use in-house help first and if the managers express a need for further help, it will be looked into. Briggs said the committee is working on recommending certain standards students will need to work up to. However, administrative support is necessary in order for this to happen. “We feel that these out­ comes are the key to the whole issue.” he said. Ingle said much of the soft­ ware can help students im­ prove in reading and spelling. Teachers need some time to explore some of the software packages. In other business last week, the district has chosen Roberta Taber to head the new middle school at-risk program. Supenntendant Jay Cason said Taber has some ex­ perience in dealing with atnsk students and would be able to handle this program effectively. Middle School Principal Gordon Dalhgren led an inter­ view team that participated in the process of hiring her. The at-risk program has 11 students enrolled. The board voted to extend labor negotiator Bruce Bigam’s contract for one year. Cason said his services will be needed this year, particularly because of the increase in in­ structional hours. His salary will be $10,000 for the year Member Gary VanElst said the Building and Grounds Committee met w ith the Track Committee in January and it was determined that a recom­ mendation will be made in March as to what direction to take Saturday. Feb. 10. was the open celebration of reading program. Cason said 80 students participated and peo­ ple seemed positive about the program. Principals Sharon Kay lee and Bill Rich w ere in­ volved with putting it See K-8, Page 10 Itching to Win? Get Scratching! 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Ml/February 20. 1996 RESOLUTION TOLLING ORDER WHEREAS, the Township of Yankee Springs is certi­ fied to regulate basic cable service rates pursuant to the 1992 Cable Act (the Act) and FCC Rules; and WHEREAS, the Township adopted an ordinance ("Ordinance”) prescribing procedures for rate regulation consistent with the Act and FCC Rules and is regulating basic cable rates; and WHEREAS, on or about February 14. 1994 the Township and C-TEC Cable Systems of Michigan, Inc. ("CTEC”) entered into a rate agreement which sets forth cer­ tain obligations of the Township and C-TEC with regard to rates and rate increases (hereinafter "Settlement Agreement”); and WHEREAS, Paragraph 13 of the Settlement Agreement prohibits C-TEC from filing a new cost-of-service analysis with the Township or the FCC (with respect to rates charged in the community) for the purpose of chang­ ing its price cap until September 1, 1997; and WHEREAS, the Settlement Agreement allows C-TEC to base all rate increases on the rate in effect at the time of the Settlement Agreement, with a thirty cent (.30) reduction in basic service rates, and after April 1, 1995 C-TEC may raise its rates for regulated service and the Premium Customer Choice package in amounts to include inflation and programming cost increases, consistent with FCC Rules; and WHEREAS, on December 18, 1995 C-TEC submitted to the Township its FCC Form 1230, titled "Establishing Maximum Permitted Rates For Regulated Cable Services on Small Cable Systems," with the proposed schedule of rates for the Basic Service Tier, Tier 2, Tier 3, and associat­ ed equipment (hereafter “Form 1230”); and WHEREAS, the Township does not have sufficient information to believe that C-TEC (including its parent com­ pany, subsidiaries, and affiliates, foreign and domestic) qualifies as a small system entitled to use Form 1230; and WHEREAS, without further review and additional infor­ mation, the Township is unable to determine whether the proposed schedule of rates submitted with the Form 1230 complies with the FCC Rules and the Settlement Agreement; and WHEREAS, the Township needs additional time to review various matters relating to the Form 1230 (including, without limitation, costs for associated equipment and installation charges, and C-TEC's number of subscribers), to request or consider additional information from C-TEC and to consider comments from interested parties, and it will not be able to complete such review within thirty (30) days of the submission of the Form 1230 or prior to the date C-TEC proposes to put the rates submitted therewith into effect; and WHEREAS, the Township finds in good faith that the rate increase for cable programming services and /or its premium customer choice package is not justified or under the FCC's Rules, and under the Settlement Agreement, the Township is entitled to file a complaint on Form 329 with the FCC; and WHEREAS, the Township possesses the powers con­ ferred by the Act and FCC Rules and described in its ordi­ nance, and may adopt additional rules applicable to basic cable service rate regulation proceedings consistent with the Act and FCC Rules, and may take any action not pro­ hibited by the Act and FCC Rules to protect the public inter­ est in connection with basic cable service rate regulation. BE IT RESOLVED that, pursuant to the Ordinance, the Cable Act, and FCC Rules, the Township hereby orders the tolling of the effective date of the Form 1230 and proposed schedule of rates submitted therewith, for an additional 120 days; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, pursuant to the Act. FCC Rules, and the Ordinance, the Township finds in good faith that the rate increase for cable programming services and/or its Premium Customer Choice package is not justi­ fied under FCC Rules, and that the Township shall direct its counsel to file a complaint on FCC Form 329; and. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Law Firm of Varnum. Riddenng. Schmidt & Howlette (“Cable Counsel”) is hereby directed and authorized to make all necessary fil­ ings with the FCC on behalf of the Township in connection with cable rate regulation matters; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that C-TEC shall serve copies of all correspondence and/or FCC filings, including any appeal of this Order, on the Township and rts Cable Counsel; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk or other appropriate Township employee or official is hereby direct­ ed to mail a copy of this Resolution by first ciass mail to CTEC and to Cable Counsel for the Township Date Adopted: February 8. 1996 CERTIFICATION The undersigned, being duly qualified and acting cierk of the Township of Yankee Springs. Michigan, ooes heieo> certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a Resolution adopted by the Township Board of the Township of Yankee Springs, at a meeting of said Board held on February 8. 1996. Dated: February 8. 1996 H E. Vander Bee. Clerk 101 Middleville Official Village Council Minutes Jonuory 23 19% President Myers colled the meeting to order at 7:00 p m. Present Bray French Mosey Rutherford. Stagray. and VandenBerg Absent None. Guests William Nesbitt. Linda French. Ron Banning. Craig Anderson Mandy Habel from the Sun and News Rick Formeyer Minutes of the January 9. 1996 public hearing were approved as read. Minutes of the January 9. 1996 meeting were approved as read with the following corrections. Ms. Mosey is Heather Taylor and Joyce borire is Terri VonderKooi, fifth paragraph with the addition Village portion of the purchase price is $10,500.00 with the Roils to Trails Conservancy amount be­ ing $7,500.00 for a total pur­ chase price of $18 000.00 in paragraph 14 Hardwood timber should be Pine Trees and Paragraph 23 should not exceed 1/12 of the amended budget Agenda approved as presented with the addition under reserved time Rick Formeyer from American Legal Publishing Corporation. Craig Anderson from Earth Tech updated Council in regards to the Wasteweater Treatment Plant. Rick Formeyer from American Legal Publishing Corporation ap­ proved Council in regards to Or­ dinance Codification Services. Discussion held. This matter turned over to Ordinance Com­ mittee for recommendation Bray moved that Council adopt the resolution to set compensa­ tion for members of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals. Sup­ port by Rutherford Roll call Bray aye. French aye. Mosey aye Rutherford aye Stogray aye. VandenBerg aye. and Myers aye. Motion carried Mosey moved that the Council adopt the ordinance to amend the Middleville Village Code of 1980 related to the compensa­ tion of Village officials. Support by French. Roll coll; Bray aye. French aye. Mosey aye, Ruther­ ford aye. Stagray aye. VandenBerg nay. and Myers aye. Motion carried. Bray moved that Council ap­ prove the resolution deemed ad­ visable to authorize Consumers Power Company to make changes in the street lighting service as provided in the Stan­ dard Street Lighting Contract between the Company and the Village of Middleville. Support by French. Roll coll: Bray aye. French aye. Mosey aye. Ruther­ ford aye, Stagray aye. VandenBerg aye, and Myers aye. Motion carried. Bray moved that Council adopt the 1996 Village Budget. Support by Stogray. Ayes all. Carried. Council reviewed the Manager Consultant Agree­ ment. French moved that Coun cil adopt the Manager Consul­ tant Agreement between the Village of Middleville and Everill Manshum, former Village Manager for a one year period in the amount of $550.00 per month and authorize the Presi­ dent to sign the agreement Sup­ port by Bray. Ayes all. Carried. Jason Cherry Village Planner presented to Council a Booster Installation Agreement with Ron Banning. Discussion held. Bray moved that Council approve the construction of a pumping sta­ tion east of the village at on estimated cost of $96,100.00. Ronald J. Banning developer paying $42,455.00 of the propos­ ed cost. Support by Rutherford. Ayes oil. Carried. Bray moved that Council adopt the Booster Installation Agree ment between the Village of Middleville and Ronald J. Bann­ ing. Support by Stogray. Ayes ail. Carried. Jason Cherry approached Council in regards to underground tanks at the DPW garage. Discussion held. Bray moved that Council rescind the December 26 1995 motion to hire Prein & Newhof to remove the underground storage tanks at the DWP garage. Support by Mosey. Ayes all. Carried. Bray moved that Council award the contract to Superior Environmental Corporation for $4,750.00 plus 10 percent con­ tingency to remove three (3) 1.000 gallons underground tanks located at the DPW garage Sup­ SYNOPSIS • YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING February 8 1996 Meeting called to order at 7 30 p.m by George London. Super­ visor All members present ex­ cept Finkbeiner absent due to sickness. Minutes of January II. 1996 approved as presented. Acknowledgement of visitors: Sharon Gillette, from BFI, Steve Essling from Hastings Sanitary Service, and Al Schwennesen. Financial Report presented. General Fund is $209,877.64 as of January 31, 1996. Water Report presented for in- K-8 technology from Page 9 together, as well as many other volunteers. Kim Chausow, TK’s nominee for teacher of the year, also has been named TK’s first teacher of the month. Cason said the district would like to name a teacher of the month on a regular basis. Board member Kim Selleck has received a certified board member award. This is the soonest any board member has received it after starting on the board. Board member David Smith said the curriculum committee discussed the direction it uanted to take with the math program and decided to pur­ chase the Chicago Math senes. The committee also had concerns about options for the gifted and talented program and discussed the Michigan Education Assessment (MEAP) tests and technology program Correa said the sixth-grade committee met and decided that it uants to get Scott Foresman spelling books for the sixth grade She said that back when language arts were first recommended. Houghton Miflan was the text that was considered The committee had noticed that each grade has a spelling book except for the sixth, which had been using its ow n text materials The committee recommend­ ed the purchase of the Scott Foresman book to complete the spelling program formation by London. Public Comments Resolution adopted BFI Amendment was tabled until receipt of the "host agreement" from Barry County. The Barry County Rood Commission is re­ questing support from the township to put a proposal on the August primary requesting "one mill for one year to pur­ chase an asphalt plant". Yes, all. A Tolling Order Resolution to rescind a C-Tec rate increase was passed. Pat Bayer to rescind a C-Tec rate all. A Tolling Order Resolution to rescind a C-Tec rate increase was passed. Pot Bayer request to rezone proper­ ty from "Agriculture" to "C-3 Commercial" was approved. Marion Frye request for rezon­ ing — no action. Change Article V, Section 6, Township Zoning Ordinance to delete "A member of the Township Planning Com­ mission" to "A person to repre­ sent the Township Planning Commission" was approved. Salary for the Zoning Ad­ ministrator was set and approv­ ed. Dispute of an easement on Gun Lake was settled between parties involved in court. Circuit Court proceedings approved by all — stipulation on file. Payables presented for pay­ ment. Clerk's Report presented. Motion to adjourn at 9:20 p.m. Harvey E. VanderBee Clerk (105) port by Stagray. Ayes all Carried. French moved the printed in­ voices for January 24. 1996 be paid in the amount of $56 512.32. Support by Bray. Ayes all. Carried. Council accepted John Mitler s resignation from' the House Commission with regret. Presi­ dent Myers recommended the appointment of Mike Bremer to fill the unexpired term on the Housing Commission VandenBerg moved that Council accept the appointment of Mike Bremer to fill the unexpired term on the Housing Commis sion. Term expires April 30 1999. Support by Stogray. Ayes all. Carried. VandenBerg reported to Council in regords to the Silent Observer Program Ad hoc Committee updated Council In regards to the Manager s position Stogray moved thot the Coun cil approve the option agree ment with Consumer Power to purchase Village property, the option amount $100.00 for a period of 90 days from option date agreement starting January 24 1996 Support by VandenBerg Ayes all. Carried Council and Jason Cherry Village Planner reviewed the Manager s Report With no further business Bray moved for adjournment. Support by French. Ayes oil. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8 45 p.m. Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP 284 N. Briggs Road Middleville, Ml 49333 PUBLIC COMMENTS RESOLUTION BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED the Township of Yankee Springs does hereby adopt this Resolution limiting the time allowed a person to be heard during a Township Board Meeting to a five (5) minute period during the Acknowledgement of Visitors portion of the Agenda or at any time during the meeting when Public Comment is allowed. The individual must be recognized and then identify them­ selves before speaking. The individual may be granted extended privileges by the chair. This Public Comments Resolution shall also apply to all Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals meet­ ings. Motion to adopt the above Resolution was made by Vander Bee. and seconded by Herold. Roll call vote: Yes, Herold, London, Vander Bee No, Cook Finkbeiner absent with notice Resolution declared adopted/defeated. I, Harvey E. Vander Bee, Yankee Springs Township Clerk, hereby certify the foregoing is a true and accurate copy of a Resolution adopted by the Township Board of Yankee Springs at its regular meeting held at the Township Hall on February 8, 1996. Harvey E. Vander Bee, Clerk 100 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW MEETS - 1996 Monday - March • 11 9:00 am - 11:30 am and 1:15 - 5:00 pm Tuesday - March • 12 1:45 pm - 4:45 pm and 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Wednesday March • 13 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm All reviews are by appointment only. Written protest will be accepted until March 12, 1996. The estimated 1996 equalization factor for real property in the Township of Yankee Springs will be as follows: Agricultural Commercial Industrial 1.0032 0.9174 1.000 Residential Developmental Office phone 795-9091 Assessor - Dan Scheuerman 1.0549 1.0361 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml February 20. 1996 Poge 11 Middleville Council grants church permit for paving by Mandy Habel Sto# Writer The Middleville Village Council last week voted to issue a special use permit to the Middle United Methodist Church to pave the 33- by 132-foot area adjoining its parking lot. Village Planner Jason Cherry said Walter Eavey. who spoke on behalf of the church, said they want to pave the front edge of the area along East Main Street and add parking to some of that area. Because the church is in a residential zone, paving can be allowed only by issuing a special use permit. Cherry added that if the church wanted to expand its parking. Eavey would have had to approach the Board of Zoning Appeals to get a variance. The Planning and Zoning Commission vexed to recom­ mend that the church be issued a special use permit with the following stipulations. — A 10 foot buffer bet­ ween the parking lot and the property line of the house next door. — A six-foot tall fence or five-feet high shrubs to block the home from the east side. — Have 33 feet available on each side of the center line of the street Eavey said the church does not want these stipulations because it wants to increase parking Cherry said Eavey plans to go to the Zoning Board of Ap­ peals to ask for the variance, even though the commission voted not to recommend that he be issued one. In other business last week. Craig Anderson from the wastewater treatment plant was granted permission from the council to purchase spare motorized valves and an elec­ tric motor. Anderson said that even though the current ones are in pretty good shape, replacements would take up to eight weeks to receive, which could cause problems if they waited until they were needed. He said he would stay within the budget and any money not spent would carry over. The council also voted to adopt a resolution to accept a $45,500 bid from Raymer Well Drillers to drill a test well. Cherry said the village needs this well as a means to determine if the water is ade­ quate for future needs. Raymer's bid. he said, was $10,000 less than the village thought it could get. the highest bid they received be­ ing $69,398. “This is a reputable com­ pany that is willing to do what the village wants. " he said. Consultant Paul Spellman said the company proposed to have it completed by April 1. The Ordinance Committee looked into the possibility of using the services of the American Legal Publishing Company, which would in­ clude letting the company check to see if village regula­ tions are up to code and to purchase a folio computer system that would make it easier to update ordinances and codes. Jim French said the com­ mittee thought using services such as this was a good idea, but felt that the village should investigate at least two other companies to see how much their services would cost to make sure they get the best for their money. Continued next page — VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN Minutes of a regular meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia, held at the Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan, on the 12 day of February, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: Members Soules. Audy. Kidder, Erskine. Robertson ABSENT: Members Klaver, Berencsi The following ordinance was offered by Member Kidder and supported by Member Erskine. ORDINANCE NO. 96-1 An Ordinance to Amend Section 2.15 of the Caledonia Code, Pertaining to the Office of Village Manager THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: Section 1 Village Manager Section 2.15 of the Caledonai Code is here­ by amended to read in its entirety as follows Section 2.15 Village Manager (1) The Village Council may appoint a Village Manager. The Village Manager shall receive such compensation and benefits as the Council shall determine from time to time by resolution. (2) The Manager shall be subject to the supervision and control of the Village Council. The Village President, or a committee appointed by the Council, shall monitor the activities and performance of the Village Manager and report to the Council as appropriate or as directed. (3) The Manager shall have the following duties and responsibilities: Summary of Regular meeting Minutes for the CALEDONIA VILLAGE COUNCIL February 12, 1996 PRESENT Audy. Erskine, Kid der, Robertson, Soules, Antecki and Cherry. ABSENT: Klover, Berencsi. Several guests were also present. The Public Hearing for the adoption of the budgets for fiscal year 1996-1997 was called to order by President Pro-Tem Soules. Budgets were discussed. Motion by Robertson, seconded by Kidder to adopt budgets for General Fund, Sewer Fund, Ma­ jor Street Fund, Local Street Fund, Water Fund and Sewer Bond Fund os presented. Car­ ried. Motion by Kidder, second­ ed by Erskine to determine the millage rate at a later date holding a "Truth in Taxation" hearing if necessary. Carried. Public Hearing was closed. Reg ulor meeting of the Caledonia Village Council was called to order by President ProTem of 7:15. Minutes and finan­ cial report were accepted as printed. Bills of the month were approved for payment. Imperial Municipal Service report was filed. Ganza reported on the draft version of the sewer investigation. Final report and recommendations will be presented at the March meeting. Motion by Kidder seconded by Erskine to authorize Cherry to advertise for bids for Maple Street work. Bids to be received by March 19, 1996. Carried. Rodgers and Loring were given permission to attend train­ ing seminars. A meeting is scheduled Thursday, February 15, with Todd McLean, Jim White and Tom Newhof in regards to the REDC "Letter of Conditions." Evenson and Dodge will be ask­ ed to do a review of the Sewer User Charge System for com­ pliance with EPA regulations. A Resolution to amend the "Resolution to Annex Territory in Caledonia Township" was presented by Erskine, seconded by Kidder. Ayes: all. Resolution adopted. An Ordinance to amend Sec­ tion 2.15 of the Caledonia Village Ordinance Code pertain­ ing to the office of Village Manager, was presented by Kid­ der, seconded by Erskine. Ayes all. Ordinance declared adopted and will take effect upon publication. Resignation of Gayle Ott from the Planning Commission was received with regret. Two ap­ plications have been received. Motion by Soules, seconded by Robertson to appoint Dan Whalen to the Planning Commis­ sion to complete Otts term. Carried. Resolution setting meeting dates for fiscal year 1996-1997 the some os last year was adopted. Motion by Erskine, seconded by Kidder to authorize Klaver and Cherry to sign the CDBG Program Agreement. Carried. Motion by Kidder, seconded by Robertson to increase elec­ tion workers compensation to $7.00 per hour. Carried. Motion by Erskine, seconded by Kidder to rent two acres at the Village farm to Bill Neil. Carried. Motion by Erskine, seconded by Robertson to amend the wage schedule to odd "the President Pro-Tem or whoever presides at a meeting in the absence of the President will be compensated at the rate of the President." Carried. Motion by Kidder, seconded by Audy to extend Cherry's wages one month to cover her time for assisting the new Clerk and help with office procedures. Carried. Other items discussed were: Mayor Exchange Day, 4th of Ju­ ly; Planning Commission ac­ tivities. and C TEC franchise fee. Meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (104) NOTICE The Caledonia Township March Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall located at 250 Maple, Caledonia. Michigan. The Board will meet Monday, March 11,1996 from 9 am to 12 noon and from 1 pm to 4 pm. The Board will also meet Tuesday. March 12, 1996 from 9 am to 12 noon and from 1 pm to 4 pm by appointment only. Written protest will be accepted and must be received in the Assessor's office by March 11, 1996. The estimated 1996 equalization factor for real property assessments in the Township of Caledonia will be as follows: □ Agricultural ................................ 1.00 □ Commercial ................................ 1.00 □ Industrial ................................... 1.00 □ Residential 1.00 □ Developmental 1.00 It is estimated that personal property assessments in Caledonia Township will be multiplied by 1.00 to determine the 1996 State Equalized Valuations (SEV). Thomas G. Doane Caledonia Township Assessor <106) (a) To attend all meetings of the Village Council and, as necessary, meetings of the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and similar Village Boards and com missions, or boards or commissions of which the Village is a member. To the extent permitted by law, the Village Manager may be appointed to serve as a member of the committees which have only advisory functions. (b) Be responsible for staff supervision, including office and DPW staff. The Manager shall recommend to the Village Council the salary or wages paid to staff. (c) To assist Village officials in preparation of the annual Village budget. (d) To assist the public with requests for information, and with making application for land use, licensing, or other Village approvals. Provided, however, the Manager shall not be the Village's Administrative Officer for purposes of Act 442 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1976, as amended, unless specifically so designated as provided In said Act. (e) To purchase or approve purchases of supplies, equipment, or services in an amount not to exceed $1000 for any item and in a total amount not to exceed $1000 in any calendar month, but only if an appropriation for such purchase has been made by the Village Council. The Village Manager shall have the authority to purchase any product or service regardless of its cost when such a purchase is necessitated by an emergency condition and concurred in by an elected official of the Village. “Emergency Condition" is defined to mean any event which presents an imminent threat to the public health or safety or any event which would result in the disruption of a Village service which is essential to the public health or safety. (f) To assist the Village with the procurement, including competitive bidding if neces­ sary, for other supplies, equipment, or services. (g) To sign contracts, purchase orders, and other documents on behalf of the Village, but only with the prior specific authorization of the Village Council. (h) To make recommendations to the Council for the adoption of such measures as may be deemed necessary or expedient for the improvement or betterment of the Village or the operation of village government. (i) To report to the Village Council the status of all functions and activities under the control of the Manager. (j) To perform other duties as directed form time to time by the Village Council Provided, however, that the delegation of any of the responsibilities described in Chapter V, Section 8(2) of Act 3 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1895, MCI 65.8(2), may be only by ordinance adopted as provided in said Act. (k) To perform such duties as may be assigned by the Village President from time to time tn emergency or other situations which do not allow for prior Village Council approval, provided, however, the Village President shall be responsible for fully informing the Village Council, at the next regular or special meeting, concerning ttie emergency and the actions taken with regard thereto. Section 2 PuWicatlon/Effective Date. This Ordinance, or a synopsis thereof, shall be published in a newspaper circulated in the Village of Caledonia withm 15 days after adoption. Immediately following such publication, the Clerk shall enter m the record of ordinances a certificate stating the time and place of publication. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication. YEAS: Members All NAYS: Members None ORDINANCE DECLARED ADOPTED Jacqueline Cherry, Clerk Village of Caledonia I. hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of an ordinance adopted by the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia at a regular meeting held on the date first stated above, and I further certify that public notice of such a meet­ fog was given as provided by law This ordinance, or a synopsis thereof, was pub­ lished m the Sun and News on February 20, 1996. Jacqueline Cherry, Clerk village of Caledonia 103 �Poge 12/Th« Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Februory 20. 1996 Caledonia Council appoints Whalen to Planning Commission • by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council last week appointed engineer Dan Whalen to fill a Village Planning Commis­ sion vacancy created with the resignation of Gayle Ott. Ott stepped down when her teaching responsibilities be­ gan to take time away from commission obligations. Whalen, who is new to vil­ lage government, lives at 429 Emmons and has lived in the village since 1989. He is an engineer at Williams and Works. Council members said they are always pleased to have more village residents in­ volved with local government. Engineer Paul Galdes of Reis and Vanderbnnk reported to the council with the first draft of a report on the vil­ lage's sanitary sewer collec­ tion system. Fleis and Vandenbnnk was the firm in charge of recent analyses of the system to find where storm water is adding to the inflow to the wastewater treatment plant. Such inflow means storm water is filling up the plant's capacity instead of just waste water The survey also seeks out places where the storm sewer has been connected into the sanitary sewer line, and the location of present and future sewer line capacity problems. Galdes presented the council with a proposed three-year timeline for remedying these problems. These repairs in­ clude further smoke testing of sewer lines, televising stretches of pipe where there are capacity problems, repair­ ing manholes and replacing manhole covers. Galdes also recommends the village re­ view its sewer ordinance. Council took no action on this draft of the report. In other business last week, the council: • Held a budget hearing and approved the 1996-97 budgets (see related story). • Agreed to discuss at a fu­ ture date whether a Truth in Taxation public hearing would be needed this year. Council must decide whether to allow the tax rate to roll back, ac­ cording to the provisions of the Headlee Amendment, or to AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MIDDLEVILLE VILLAGE CODE OF 1980 RELATED TO COMPENSATION OF VILLAGE OFFICIALS An Ordinance to amend the Middleville Village Code of 1980, by amending Sections 2201 and 2202 of Article 2 of Chapter 2 of said code and by adding new Sections 2203 and 2204 of Article 2 of Chapter 2 of said code: THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ORDAINS: Section 1. Section 2201 is hereby amended to read as follows: “2201.1 Village President. The Village President shall receive as compensation the sum of $2,000.00 per year. Section 2. Section 2202 is hereby amended to read as follows: “2202.1 Village Trustees. Each Village Trustee shall receive as compensation the sum of $1,600.00 per year. Section 3. Article 2 of Chapter 2 is hereby amended by the addition of a new section establishing compensation for the Village Treasurer, reading as follows: “2203.1 Village Treasurer. The Village Treasurer shall receive as compensation the sum of $3,000.00 per year” Section 4. Article 2 of Chapter 2 is hereby amended by the addition of a new section establishing compensation for the Village Clerk, reading as follows: 2204.1 Village Clerk. The Village Clerk shall receive as compensation the sum of $2,000.00 per year.” keep the present millage of 9.158 mills. • Authorized the clerk to ad­ vertise for bids on the Maple Street extension construction. Bids must be received at the village office by Tuesday. March 19. • Heard a report from Village Manager Bob Stockman on the tests for irid­ ium in the village drinking water. Stockman said that the first test showed the water had not been contaminated by any­ thing in the atmosphere, but said one or two more tests must be done to confirm these findings. He also said that res­ idents need to be aware of the need to protect the ground wa­ ter. • Agreed to hire financial consulting firm Evenson and Dodge to prepare a sewer user charge system that will com- The survey also seeks out places where the storm sewer has been connected into the sanitary sewer line, and the location of present and future sewer line capacity problems. ply with Environmental Protection Agency regula­ tions. • Adopted an ordinance that outlines the responsibilities of the village manager. • Voted to continue holding monthly council meetings at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. Planning Commmission meetings will continue to be held on the first Tuesday of the month, and the Zoning Board of Appeals will meet as needed. • Agreed to raise election workers' salaries from $6 to $7 an hour. • Agreed to rent two acres of the village "farm" near the waste water lagoons to Bill Neil at $3(Vacre PAVING PERMIT, continued from P. 11 The village voted to amend its installation agreement with Ron Bunning to state that any lots not built on after the final plat approval will have to pay a $1,000 high pressure sur­ charge for water hookup. Any lots built on by that time will be exempt from the charge Cherry said the Public Works Committee felt Bunn­ ing should be given two years to get things hooked up and approved since he is already paying $42,455 of the total $96,000 it will cost to hook up the booster pump. Cherry said he anticipates that the booster pump will be finished soon and thinks Ban­ ning's final plat approval can be finished before summer. Bunning said he feels that once he gets the lots hooked up they will sell quickly. The council voted to adopt a new personnel policy manual that was looked over and recommended by the person­ nel and finance committee. The village still is placing ads for a new village manager and has not gotten any new resumes in awhile. The deadline for applying had been moved back to March 30 but can be extended if needed. Cherry said. Personnel and Finance Committee Chairman William Mosey said the committee will weed through the resumes, pick out the best ones and recommend them He said they are hoping to come up with a new manager in early May. Cherry said they will soon place an ad in the Grand Rapids Press and have submit­ ted notices to master's pro­ grams at some of the univer­ sities such as Western Michgan and Central Michigan.. Mosey said they are looking for a candidate who has some experience Police Chief Louis Schumaker said he received a letter from Grand Rapids Community College re­ questing to continue working with the Middleville Police Department with an internship program that the department worked with them on, but has not in a while. Through this program, he said, students interns are allowed to ride with officers in the department and observe their activities. These students are a few months away from being able to have police positions. The college is willing to help minimize the liability risks, he said. The interns will not carry weapons or wear vests and will stay in the car if there is any indication of hostility. If there is no hostility, they will stand outside and observe. They have no power of arrest. James Rutherford said the program and helping with it is a good idea, but he wondered if the college could supply vests for the interns. Schumaker said the school adds the department as an ad ditional insured when the students ride with officers in it. President Lon Meyers said the concern in the past was not lability. but the safety of peo­ ple riding in a dangerous situation Schumaker said if any of his officers had a concern about students' safety in riding with them they would not be forced to have someone join them However, none of them have any major concerns about it. Meyers said it would be all right to allow intern participa lion and monitor it. Cherry said the village received three bids for proper ty between Lescoa and Hunter Apartments for the amounts of $15,500, $20,100 and 31,333. Once a bid is ac­ cepted, the other people will get their checks back right away. Subscribe TODAY! Receive all the news for the Barry County area in the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 The Hastings Banner Caledonia Township Board Agenda February 21, 1996 • 7:00 P.M. 1. Minutes Section 5. This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication. 2. Bi,,s Ayes: 6 Nays: 1 Absent: 0 CERTIFICATION We, Cheryl Hooper and Lon Myers, Village Clerk and Village President, respectively, for the Village of Middleville, hereby certify that the foregoing amendment to the Middleville Village Code (1980) was adopted at a regu­ lar meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Middleville on the 23rd day of January, 1996. s/Lon Myers, President s/Cheryl Hooper Clerk 102 <^-3, 3. Building Inspector Report 4. Treasurer's Report i A ’>o 5. Clarkland Estates - 1st Reading---------------- } * / 6. Spring Valley - 1st Reading 7. Shagbark - 1st Reading 8. Broadmoor Motors - 1st Reading 9. U.S. Signal 10. Amend 1995 Budget 11. CDBG Funds Agreement 12. Planning Commission Report 13. Campau/Kettle Lake Sewer Bonds Interest 14. Election Workers Appointment/Election Commission 15. Street Lights 16. Lawn Care Maintenance 17. Planning Seminar 18. Mid-Decade Census 19. Any Other Business That May Come Before The Board. (1O7) �The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml February 20, 1996 »■ ’3 TK Middle Schoolers are celebrating MEAP scores Thornapple Kellogg Middle School seventh-grade students last week celebrated their suc­ cess on the MEAP test by par­ ticipating in a number of recreational activities. Students were treated to pizza for lunch last Friday and had a choice of one of seven different activities during the final class period of the day. The activities included volleyball, recreational games, bingo, swimming, chess and board games, backgammon or cnbbage. or quiet time and computers. Principal Gordon Dahlgren said this afternoon of activities was a reward for the students because they reached the Michigan Education .Assess­ ment Program (MEAP) score goals that had been set for them Students celebrated their success on the MEAP tests lost week by participating in many recreational activities. One of those activities was a rousing game of tetherball. Some students chose to ploy ping pong. Jessica Coe Scholarship to be offered at TK Schools this year The Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation is of­ fering a new scholarship this year in memory of 1995 Thor napplc Kellogg High School graduate Jessica Coe. The Jessica Coe Athletic Scholarship Fund was established in memory of Coe, with funds contributed by many friends and family. While at TK. Coe was ac­ tive in many sports, including basketball, volleyball and soc­ cer. She also was a member of the National Honor Society, was Rotary Student of the Month and had special in­ terests in writing and science. At the time of her death. Coe was attending Grand Rapids Community College with a Trustee Scholarship. The Jessica Coe Athletic Scholarship of $500 will be awarded each year to a TK senior exhibiting leadership in both athletics and academic areas. Good sportsmanship and a positive attitude also will be important criteria Applications are available in the high school counseling office. Seniors are encourag­ ed to apply as soon as possible In addition, the foundation will continue to offer the Thomapple Area Enrichment Foundation traditional scholarship, which is available to residents of the TK school district interested Volleyball was another favorite activity that students enjoyed. HEAD START, continued from Page 5 in continuing their education. The scholarship is worth $2,000 and the recipiant will be given $500 the first year and another $500 each year for the next three years as long as the recipiant renews the application and meets the requirements. These applica­ tions also may be picked up at the high school counseling office. The Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation was established in 1992. Ils pur­ pose is to build an enduring source of charitable assets to serve the needs of donors and grant seekers within the TK school district. /^Bruce’s Frame\ HONOR ROLL from Page 16— & Alignment • Complete Collision Repair • Wheel Alignment Service (616) 795-9596 Bruce Bender, owner 415 Second Street, Middleville OPEN Monday Friday 8 to 5 other hours available by appt only ? Gregory McBride. Eric Segaar. Anne Whisner. Jenelle Wierenga. Elmo Zenobio. Nicoie Potgetter. Chad Mesecar. Chrysta Worst. Jennifer Feenstra. Don Stevens. Chris Allen. Dan Jakel. Emily Kerkslra. Ryan Stephen. Florian Zschoge. Nicholas Cizauskas. Bruce Gordon. Stesen Kl­ ingensmith. Sherry Bourzac. Matt Bushman. Jason Carpenter. Chad Cross. John Graham Michael Meyers, Lori Mollema. Tracee Zyistra. get comfortable with interac­ ting with others. The education program of Head Start, she said, is designed to meet the in­ dividual needs of students and the needs of the community and its ethnic and cultural characteristics. To participate in the classroom program, kids need to be age 4 by Dec. 1. A home-based outreach program also is available for 3-yearolds who turn 4 a little past the deadline. Classes run in two sessions each day from Monday through Thursday. The morn­ ing class is from 8:30 a.m. to noon, and the afternoon class runs from noon to 3:30 p.m. Head Start is required to meet one-third of children’s nutrition requirements. Morn­ ing children receive breakfast before they come in and lunch before they go home. Afternoon classes receive lunch when they arrive and a snack before they go home. The public school provides the lunches and Head Start provides the rest of the meals. Every child, she said, receives a variety of learning experiences that help them with their social and emo­ tional growth. Children participate in in­ door and outdoor play and are introduced to the concepts of words and numbers. Weedall said they work with different things such as pouring sand from a sandbox. She added that one thing some people don’t realize is that this activity helps children im­ prove their math skills because they have to think about how much sand they are pouring and how much a cup will fill. Teachers, she said, ask children about their daily ac­ tivities to make sure they understand what they see and read out in the world. They are encouraged to ex­ press their feelings and develop self-confidence and the ability to get along with others. She said that Head Stan also emphasizes the importance of early identification of health problems. Head Start pro­ vides every child with a com­ prehensive health care pro­ gram, including medical, den tai, mental health and nutri­ tional services. Head Start is a branch of the Community Action Agency. Weedall said the CAA works closely with community ser­ vices because a lot of families can benefit. One most recent activity is Walk for Warmth. Through participation in classes and workshops on child development and through staff visits to the home, parents learn about the needs of their children and about educational activities that can be carried out at home. Weedall said she wants peo­ ple to realize that Head Start serves all of Barry County, not just the Hastings area Head Start usually has an average of nine students in the program each year, out of about 15, and usually have at least two families from the Middleville area. They also try to work dose ly with the public schools and the intermediate school districts and try to make sure that special needs children gel support from their area in termediate school district Weedall said Head Start ac cepts applications all year and encourages interested Mid­ dleville residents to get an ap­ plication in as stxin as possi ble, preferably before June. Classes are field at the Presbyterian Church in Lxason-Sharp Memorial Hail, Hastings Anyone interested in an ap­ plication can call 945-49(X). Contractors! Do you need a raise? We’ve just lowered our Liability rates for Contractors with 10 or less full-time employees! J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency "Our Policy is Service" 497 Arlington St (M 37), Middleville, Ml 49333 CALL: 795-3302 or 891-8208 Since i j Hastings Mutual Jvf Insurance Company �Page 14/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/February 20. 1996 AD Larry Hilton receives ‘Stan Courtnay Award’ Neither snow nor freezing cold.. ...shall stop the construction of the new Caledonia post office. Despite the recent record cold, the snow and the wind, the roof and walls nclw enclose the new post office building being built on the north end of the Caledonia Village Centre. Officials hope the building will be completed by spring. Larry Hilton, left, was awarded the Stan Courtnay Service Award by High School Principal Tim Wood during the Friday, Feb. 9 basketball game. Larry Hilton, athletic direc­ tor of Lakewood High School, was awarded the Stan Courtnay Service Award dur mg the Feb. 9 basketball game festivities. The award is in honor of Stan Courtnay, a gentleman who gave long hours of ser­ vice to the Lakewood Schtxils, volunteering to work the books and the clock at both home and away games. The Lakewood Athletic Association chose to honor Hilton for his many years of dedicated service to luikewood high school athletics. A graduate of Michigan State University in 1965 with a degree in industrial arts and biology, he spent his first year out of college teaching at Flint Hamady High School. While there he also served as cross country coach. His career at Lake wood began in 1966 as a history and industrial arts teacher. Since that first assignment he also has instructed students in micro-computer biology. Hilton has been involved in the continuing development of curriculum at Lakewood. He has served as department head for both the industrial arts and science departments. He also chaired the first Lakewood Curriculum Council. He has spent countless hours as cochair of K-12 science curricu­ lum development. The recent restructuring at the high school was made possible because of the many hours of work he and his col­ leagues spent planning, im­ plementing and promoting the program. As teacher of the industrial arts classes he designed and constructed the press box at the football field. Hilton's first involvement in the athletic program began in 1967 as an announcer and spotter at football games. He started coaching track and cross country in 1968 and continued to do so for a num­ ber of years. For the past 23 years, he has volunteered his services as announcer at Lakewood bas­ ketball games. During part of this time, his was the voice that was heard broadcasting the take-downs, pins and re­ versals for Lakewood wrestlers. In addition to many special tournaments, Hilton was asked to announce the State Class B wrestling champi­ onships. He now serves as athletic director for Lakewood High School, assistant varsity softball coach and chairman of the Lakewood Community Field Building Project. His wife, Lynne, is a thirdgrade teacher at West Elementary. Their four chil­ dren all graduated from Lakewood High School. Jim, 30, is in the work world. Frank is 23 and now works at AIS Construction. The two youngest. Matt and Sherry, are freshmen at Calvin College and Central Michigan OPEN SUNDAY, FEB. 25*1-4 PM 7610 Bouman Dr. (M-37 S. to Parmal&e. E to Bouman) Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath walk-out home on one acre. Underground sprinkling, fenced back yard, new blacktop driveway to 3 car garage Family room with Lopi woodstove with gas log $132,900. Call for details. AM Realty. Deborah Peevy 1-800-505-6299 or 616-791-8632 University, respectively. His children participated in football, cross country, girls' basketball, wrestling, boys' tennis, softball and track. A plaque was presented to Hilton by High School Principal Tim Wood during the recognition ceremony as a way of saying "thank you" for his dedication to the teaching and leadership of hundreds of students for the past 29 years. Caledonia FFA district winners all qualify for state competition by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Five teams will represent Caledonia High School at the State FFA Leadership Contests March 4-5 at Michigan State University. To qualify for state, each team had to earn either a first or second place in the Region V competition held Thursday TK NEWS By Jay S. Cason, ‘Celebrating Reading’ debuts "Celebrating Reading” started last Saturday, Feb. 10. More than 80 children in kindergarten through third grade attended this first session. It was very exciting and encouraging to witness these young people come together to spend a Saturday morning engaged in reading. Some of the youngest were there to begin to learn to read. Some were there to learn to read better. Some perhaps wanted to be read to by an adult or older student. Some were there simply because they want to read as much as possible. We plan to continue with this program throughout the school year and will meet every Saturday, (except March 30 and April 6) in the McFall Elementary Library. We start at 9.30 a m. and are out by noon. Each Saturday will be developed around a ’heme. Our first theme was the heart, in recognition of Valentines Day. Children in groups of 20 circulated between three rooms, each of which provided learning experiences centered on the heart. Students read about the heart, created Valentine hearts and wrote messages on them. In the process, these children also picked up some insights about spelling Writing is the other side of reading. It holds students respon sible for knowing words. Each session therefore will contain some writing activities. This integrated approach will help each student become a better reader and writer. Several parents recently have asked if it is too late to enroll in "Celebrating Reading .” Others have mentioned that they would have enrolled their child but did not because the child sorneorrw-s is not available on Saturdays. It is not loo late to enroll. A child, once enrolled, does not have to be in atten­ dance every Saturday. This is a voluntary program. Children can attend as often as they like. We do request that new enrollees contact the principal at McFall or West Elementary before attending. We need this for planning Two teachers, two aides and several volunteers help operate this program We believe that this will prove to be very beneficial to our young readers. 1 hope to see you join w ith us in * ‘Celebrating Reading with the first-place regional winners. In the Prepared Public Speaking and the Demonstration events, the top two finalists will vie for first place before the entire stale convention. Steeby said The winners of only the state Parliamentary Procedure and the Prepared Public Speaking events go on to na­ tional competion, however. Steeby said that the Caledonia Demonstration Team will give its presenta­ tion on the topic of backyard composting, while Mahrenholz will give his pre pared public speech on farm composting. The Ag Forum team will hold its required dis cussion on careers in agricul­ ture. The Greenhand Conduct of Meetings team and the Parliamentary Procedures team are judged on their knowledge of a process rather than a spe­ cific topic. Steeby said that while the students work hard to get to this level of competition, the community support Caledonia traditionally has provided the FFA also is a big factor in its success. "These are not easy things for kids to do," she said of the contest events. "They are still working for good grades in the first year that all their classes at high school, Caledonia's district winners and some of them arc compet­ have advanced to the state ing in sports, too. FFA con­ competition, "it's still pretty tests mean a lot of work and exciting to see all our regional effort for them, and the sup­ teams do so well." at Lowell High School. Caledonia competed against other regional qualifiers from Lowell, Grant, Lakewood, Ionia, Coopersville. Fremont, Montague. Beal City and Cedar Springs. Earning a gold award and a first-place rank for Caledonia was the Demonstration team of Allison Smith and Nicole Potgeter. Earning a gold award and second place in their events were the Caledonia Greenhand Conduct of Meetings team (Blake Trutsch, Jill Zinger, Rachel Kosters, Brooke Wierenga, Jason Workman and Christine DeRuiter), the Ag Forum team (Todd DeLeeuw, Phil VanLaan, Brian Troost, Scott Kudlack, Tim Rodgers and John Sheely), the Parliamentary Procedure team (Brett Long, Kyle Paalman, Beth Paarlberg, Kirk Smith, Josh DeVries, Josh Donkcr and Josh Haywood) and the Prepared Public Speaking en­ try (Wayne Mahrenholz). The state qualifers first had to earn a regional berth at dis­ trict competitions held March 1. This year, all five of Caledonia's regional qualifiers will move up to the state con­ tests. FFA advisor Jackie Steeby said that while it's not She said that this year, the state contests will be run slightly differently than in the past. Those teams that took second place at the regionals will have a run-off competi­ tion March 4. with the top two teams from that contest then competing the next day port and pride the community has shown really docs mean a lot." HEAR YE HEAR YE... Re Elect STEVE ANTECKI For TREASURER of the Village of Caledonia. Pild tUf th* commute u><lca $WH Anucta �The Sun and New*, Middleville. Ml'February 20. 1996/Poge 15 Senior citizens class taps into the new technology by Barbara Gali Staff Writer It was intergencrational. It was technology. It was lifelong learning in action. For Blanche Snyder of Caledonia, it all resulted in her learning something she had long wanted to know. "I'm just fascinated by the loons that live on the lake near my son's home." she said. "And I have always wondered why they are so clumsy and awkward on land I looked them up in my encyclopedia, but it didn't an­ swer my question. "Now I know." She found the information during a morning session in one of the Caledonia Middle School computer labs, where she learned how to tap into a program that printed out the latest information on just about anything, including loons. The article she found was even accompanied by the bird's haunting call. Snyder was part of a group of Caledonia senior citizens who Thursday plunged hap­ pily into the world of tech­ nology...with a little help from their friends. The "friends." in this in­ stance, were Caledonia Schools Computer Director Andrew Mann, two Community Education staff and five eighth-grade assis­ tants: Kristen Manning. Heather Duffield, Zak Knight, Elise Bonchcr and Molly Cryderman. They helped Mann introduce Blanche Snyder and Community Ed staff member Sherry Crawford share a laugh over some information Blanche has called up on her computer. the older adults, many of who with the computer, and I had never used a computer be­ wouldn't even mind having fore, to several software and one myself." She agreed with the other CD-ROM programs, such as the Time Almanac, Grolier's members of the class that the Encyclopedia and word pro­ middle school students had been wonderful aides, and it cessing. Mann demonstrated another had been great fun to get a technological tool by connect­ glimpse into all the things a ing one of the "student's" computer can do. computer screens to a projec­ "You know, some of our tion screen in front of the group didn't come because they said they weren't inter­ room. That way, he could show his newest students just ested in learning about com­ how to access all the tools of puters, or because they didn't the computer. The eighth- think they could ever catch graders, who sat among the on. "I thought it was fun. I adult students, helped them learn to manipulate the com­ don't think you're ever too old puter mouse and clarified to leam." Mann's instructions. By the way. she learned that "It was so interesting," said loons can't walk very well be­ Snyder, who was one of the cause only their webbed feet group who had never worked actually extend outside their bodies. on a computer before. "The rest of their leg is ac­ "The time just flew by. tually inside their body," Now, I would love to do more Snyder said. "That certainly explains why they don't walk well on land. Just think. I learned in a few minutes something I've wondered about for a long time." School lunch menu announced Zak Knight helps Fianna Lind get the feel of how to work the computer 'mouse' during a computer session for the senior citizens at Caledonia Middle School. ‘Just hit this key right here,' says Ehse Boncher to Gerry Neil. Elise was one of the eighth graders helping Caledonia Schools Computer Director Andrew Mann introduce the many uses of computers to the Caledonia Community Ed senior citizens class. Thomapple Kellogg Elementary and Middle Wednesday, Feb. 21 Spaghetti with meat sauce, tossed salad, bread stick, jello with fruit. Thursday, Feb. 22 Break for lunch. French toast sticks, potato wedges, ham or sausage, fruit juice. Friday, Feb. 23 El. Sack Lunch. P.B. & J. on whole wheat, raw veggies, apple. Batman cards. Middle: Pizza. Page: no lunch. Monday. Feb. 26 Pork panic, wh. wheat bread, corn or peas, pineapple. Tuesday, Feb. 27 Hamburger on bun. pickle slices, potato rounds, pears Note: El Alternate Menu — Mon . Hot Dog; Tues.. Turkey/Bun; Wed. Salad Bar; Thurs . Ham and Cheese on Bun; Fri., Fishwich Sand­ wiches and salads at High School and Middle School. Breakfast Menu Wednesday, Feb. 21 French toast sticks, juice, milk Thursday. Feb. 22 Breakfast pizza, juice, milk. Friday. 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Andrew Schupp, Heather Werkema. Jennifer Finkbciner, Andrea Petz, Eric Jones. Crystal Meyerink. Jean Licari, Stephanie Algera. Brian Davis. Bryan Kraft. John Shomler. Katie Ullery. Kim Vansprange. Betty Jo Meyer. Justin Morgensen. Janclle Yahnc. Matthew Ayriss. Jodi Breen, David Cole. Julia Faist, Adam Gless. Heather Knapp. Erica Zichterman. Tiffany Cochran. Honorable Mention — Dar­ cy Stouffer. Deana Hale. Alyson Kopenski. Amanda Olszewski. Donald Black. Jennifer Blauwkamp. Jennifer Dewit. Ann Olson. Kelly Pratt, William Stephenson. Mark Hofmann. Laura Price. Jill Zinger, Nicole Olczak. Enn Lynn Osgerby. Brian Reiffer. Steven Freas. Chris O’Brien. Nichole Sorsen. Mike Victor. Dale Wicks, Catherine Wisniewski. Steven Mursch, Jesse Flegel. Mike Wienczkowski. Mitchell McRoy, Matthew Craven. Ryan James. Mike Klapmust. Ben Murphy, Jeff Post. Jenny Scheidel, Chad Wangenn. Archie Warner, Jaclyn Yonker. Brett Zylstra. Melissa Veiling. Michelle Gill. Jacob Silcox. Jacob Fox. Yolanda Llanes. Steve Otto. Jessica VanDyke 10th Grade Melanie Hanson. Emma Cryderman. Sarah Grow. Nicholas Boncher. Tonya Buehler, Samantha Choryan. Joseph White, Eric Buhman. Amanda Finkbeiner. Joel Freeman. Lillian Hawkins. Sinie Kariaba. Matthew Schafer. Jennifer Sprague. Magdalene Thomas. Kathryn Meehan. Daniel Zeeff. Sarah Bashlor. Amanda Spica. Malaina Vanderwal, Christine Welton. Kaelynn Hatnck. Paul Comils. Alison Gould. Mary Palbykin. Stacie Ranalli. Shannon Walter. Allison Smith. Jennifer Memes. Sarah DeGroot. Jen­ nie Elliott. Sarah Engelbert. Dianna Minor. John Sim­ mons. Andrew Wilkinson. Amy Mosey. Rhonda Kristoff. Beth Paarlberg. Jeremy Colegrove. Adam Sobczak. Steve Benham. Joshua Daniel. Rob Lillie. Andrew Moore. Steven Uyi. Candy Allen. Greta Klein. Nicholas Moose. Eric Saigeon. Renee Mejeur. Steven Furtwangler. CJ Maines. Kevin Manning. Sarah Bom. Eric Masse. Honorable Mention — Tricia Connor. Melanie Vanenk. Allison Worman. Gregory Dezeeuw. Ross Dudley. Ana Strassburger. Sara Grevers. Jessica Grundy. Sarah Syrek. John Wierenga. Melissa Berends. Eric Delmar. Ryan Fisher. Michael Moose. Justin Smith. Kyle Veiling. Jill Vanderveen. Rachel Hampel. Michelle Homrich. Philip Anderson. Brian Toma nek. Shaun Yonker. Vanessa Kirkland. John Sheely. Rebecca VanderLaan. Peter Harrison. Nicole Knapp. Joshua Postma. Laurie Rodgers. Brian Hammer. Scon Tepper. Taw nee Moore. Eric Dykgraaf. Ben Longman. Kristen Benedict. Shannon Jones. Jason Kamming/Kome. Christopher Sheldon. Laura Wisniewski. 11th Grade Laura Lanser. Joelie Busman. Joshua Finkbeiner. Michelle VandenHout. Nicole Peterson. Candace Olszewski. Katie Moody. Megan Mulligan. Jill Hofmann. Jen­ nifer Myers. Lori Baker. Shannon Kay Houseman. Daniel Price. Beth Parbel. Jessica Vantil. Keri Bloem. David Friedrich, Chris Snoap. Kellie Huizinga. Traci Koetje. Kristi Schmidt. Holly Pelletier. Sarah Steele. Kelly Lee Abbott. Heidi Marie Han­ na. Nick Jacques. Jennifer L. VanDyke. Molly Gorton. Peter Cotton. Kyle Paalman. Melissa Stewart. Jamie Young. Sandra Swainston. Aaron Buer. Kristy DeBoer. Mark A. Lyons. Shirley Soest. Kurtis Kaechele. Holly Wicks. Donna Meekhof. Honorable Mention — Justin Riek. Richard Gamaat. Melinda Smith. Lisa Kuieck. Laura Jane Brown. Christopher Fuller. Amanda Minor. Allison Schneider. Andrea Shomler. Keith Smith. Trisha Swanberg. Joshua Lieske. Rachel D. O'Connor. Matthew C Frant ti. Nicholas Freeman. Joel Weston. Matt Groeneweg. Kelley Mesecar. Lori Oland. Timothy Soper. Karen Wortley. Jeff Foster. Tiffany DeLange. Brian Phillip Troost. Kate Brillowsky. Jenelle Forward. Ben Jacobs. Barb Warner. Tammy Sue Young. 12th Grade David Pell. Katie Lappin. Aaron Priskom. Jill Bonner. Rachel Comegys, Dan Corstange. Joel Craven. Lysa Ferguson. Chris France. Thomas Grant. Amanda Jacobs. Melissa Otto. Kara Palma. Sarah Parbel. Katie Sobczak. Sheri Vredevoogd. Jonci Warner. Jason Buys, Christina Spica. Barbara Hohlmann. Brett Long. Dan Ayriss. J ay me Cramer. Becky Hudson. Effie Kariaba. Eric Rogers. Aaron Sprague. Bryan Dezeeuw. Fath Blauwkamp. Jennifer Gutier­ rez. Rebecca Shoe maker. Christy Teeling. Kim Stegenga. Stephanie Vandenberg. Mark Boncher. Jeff Bom. Shawn McCor­ mick. Laura Schmidtke. Jason Eakins. Enn Freeman. Sarah Berends. Elnour Gasanoff. Tabitha Korf. Curt Pyper. Steven Schmidt. Jennifer Svatora. Kristina VanBelkum. Rebecca Brown. Renee Simoneau. Nathan Cook. Shannon Sheehan. Jennie Workman. Jill Gardner. Cheryl White. Alisha Adnanse. Laurie Gotch. Hol ly Hurst. Jason Oldfield. Adam Peterson. Kathryn Potas. Brian Rea. Keri Reif­ fer. Kelly Veiling Honorable Mention — Timothy Burn. Case Weston. Elizabeth Elve. Julie Scheid. Lisa Constant. Amanda DeBlaay, Kara Gordon. See Honor roll. P. 13 Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus No pay, no play! Reality is expensive. Prepare y ourself for college with 1'5. Savings Bonds. Remember all those college costs when you were a earn Treasury-based rates. 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Start sav ing now for those future college costs w nh U.S, Savings Bonds. They ’re guaranteed safe, and Stock •n America A puNh. sets Ke ul (his newspaper I recently saw some disturbing statistics from the Michigan Department of Public Health on births to teenage parents Ac cording to the most recent figures, there are at least 1.923 boys 18 years or younger who fathered children in 1994 in Michigan. Since 1989, that number has shot up by about 700 kids. The youngest father in the report was 13 years old As a father of four, I understand the huge responsibility that is involved in raising a child, both financially and in terms of the effort it takes to nurture them. For the sake of these children, we need to instill a sense of this kind of responsibility in Michigan’s teenage parents. In an effort to do just that, the Senate recently passed Senate Bill 769, sponsored by Senator Mike Rogers from Brighton This bill will cut down on negligent young parents and put their priorities back into focus. Under this legislation, student parents who are delinquent on child support won’t be able to participate in extracurricular school activities until their child support is paid. According to Senator Rogers’ bill, if a student parent is four weeks behind in support payments, the Friend of the Court will be required to notify that parent that he or she isn’t allowed to participate in high school activities until the amount that they owe is completely paid off. The parent may choose to enter in­ to a payment plan designed to satisfy the debt, and can go back to participating in these activities if they stick to the plan. I feel it’s important for young people to participate in ac­ tivities like organized sports and theater to help build character, promote teamwork and develop leadership skills, but all of this takes a back seat to the health and well-being of a child. It’s their responsibility, not that of the school or the government. 1 don’t think that’s too much to ask for a student parent to make their child the number one priority, even at the expense of activities like sports, band or theater Someone who is behind on support payments but participating in after-school activities could better use their time by taking a part-time job instead. Teenage parents who shirk their financial responsibilities of child support should be held accountable for their actions There are very few ways that we can make them responsible, but we can make sure that some of their privileges are revoked until they make good on their debt. 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"Godwin is not a bad team and we were concerned," Coach Lehman said. But that concern changed to another championship moment by the end of the evening. Middleville winners versus Godwin included Sean Crofoot (119), Terry Trudell (135), Spencer Romp (140), Adam Smith (145), Luke Middleton (152), Marty Bender (160), Ron Hanes (171), Steve Lehman (189), Joel Appell (215) and Eric Vernon (275). Seven Trojan wrestlers won on pins: Crofoot, Trudell, Smith, Bender. Steve Brian Brewer, shown here in an earlier game, led the Trojans with 12 points in Friday's basketball tilt with Coopersville. Coopersville handles TK Trojan hoopsters, 53-42 After one quarter, the the game. Middleville's varsity Brian Brewer led Middleville basketball team held Trojans already trailed by an Coopersville to only 53 18-8 score. And in the fourth with 12 points, while Greg Kotrba added nine markers. quarter, the Broncos made 9points on Friday. Jerry Postma topped the The problem was the of-11 free throws to help ice team in rebounds with nine Trojans could only muster 42 caroms. points and ended up losing to David Liu had a solid allthe Broncos in O-K Blue around game for the Trojans action. dishing out four assists and "It was very lackluster, a making four steals. disappointing performance," Middleville is idle on Middleville Coach Kurt Tuesday and will play at Holzhueter said of his team’s Hamilton on Friday. Play. “It was very lackluster, a disapointing performance.” Lehman. Appell and Vernon. In the match with West Catholic. Kyle Brower (103). Dendel Craven (112). Crofoot. Jared Otto (125). Justin DeBodde (135). Trudell. Romp. Smith. Middleton. Bender. Steve Lehman and Appell all won with Trudell. Romp. Smith. Middleton. Bender and Steve Lehman all doing so on pins. Coach Lehman was especially pleased with the grappling of DeBodde and Smith. Both have come on strong during the last couple of weeks and could have an impact on the team’s success further down the road. "The kids have picked up the intensity and hopefully we’re going to be getting better each time," Coach Lehman said. Ten Trojan matmen on regional team Ten wrestlers from Middleville qualified for individual regionals after placing in the top four of their weight classes last Saturday. Sean Crofoot (119). Dendel Craven (119), Joel Otto (125), Terry Trudell (130), Spencer Romp (140), Luke Middleton (152). Marty Bender (160), Ron Haynes (171), Steve Lehman (189) and Joel Appell (275) all qualified. Regionals will be held at Godwin Heights on Saturday. Crofoot and Craven faced each other in the finals where Crofoot won a 13-2 decision. Otto took third by beating a grappler who had defeated him three times during the regular season. Otto this time won by a 4-0 score. Trudell took fourth, being pinned by Maple Valley's Pal Lowe in 2:14. Romp also took fourth, taking an injury default in the consolation round. Middleton won the 152pound weight class with a 7-2 championship decision. Bender lost to Delton Kellogg's C.J. Hicks 6-2 and ended up fourth. Haynes was the eighth Continued next page — Players named for Detroit Lions eager outing Feb. 24 For more information, Herman Moore is also on Some key players to the Detroit Lions' playoff team the list of possible contact Middleville athletic booster Curtis Bergakker at will be at Middleville High on participants, but his status is 616-795-9309. not as certain. Feb. 24. A selected group of Lions will battle members of the Middleville faculty on the basketball floor. Tickets are available at selected merchants in Middleville, Caledonia at Hastings. Scheduled to attend are kicker Jason Hanson, linebacker Antonio London, safety Van Malone, defensive end Luther Elliss, special teams player Tom Beer, offensive lineman Scott Conover and linebacker Scott Kowalkowski. Luther Elliss Tom Beer Scott Conover Jason Hanson Van Malone f\ ANtonio London Scott Kowalkowski Herman Moore �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml February 20 1996/Poge 19 Scots’ team moves on to regional wrestling tourney Caledonia’s wrestling team has used the team concept to leap over one hurdle. Now the Scots hope to make an even bigger jump into the stale championships. Coach Jim Maxim’s squad won the learn district last Thursday at Caledonia High to advance to the Muskegon Mona Shores regional on Wednesday. There, the Scots will match wrestling moves with Fruitport in one semifinal. Allegan and Wyoming Park also qualified for that regional. "Team wise, that's been our goal — to make it to State," Maxim said "Our kids are very team oriented and that helps to form a very strong nucleus " Caledonia's district championship came with a 50-21 victory against rival Wayland Earlier in the season, the Wildcats handed the Scots a bitter one-point dual loss, but this time Maxim's squad was ready and equipped with a solid lineup. Winners versus Wayland were Dustin McFarlan (103), Nick Webster (125). B.J. Tomanek (130). Aaron Sprague (135), Nick Freeman (140), Chad Mesecar (152), Curt Pyper (160), Bill Norris (171), Josh Haywood (189) and Tim Soper (275). McFarlan. Tomanek. Sprague and Haywcxxi all won on pins. Curt Pyper. Webster, Freeman and Norris took decisions and Mesecar and Soper earned points on Chad Mesecar has been valuable as a wrestler and a captain for the Caledonia wrestling team. Was land forfeits. Curt Pyper’s triumph came against Tom Jenkins, who is ranked second in the conference. Norris beat Chad Sikkema 10-4. a wrestler he earlier lost to. Mesecar who "has been an asset to the team as a wrestler and a captain" and Mike Draft are other Scot grapplers drawing praise from their coach. Maxim said scoring points and helping out the team is the name of Caledonia’s game. "To have any of the kids do their job, some might be to win by a pin. some might be not to be pinned." Maxim said. "We want them to wrestle with intensity.” Bill Norris scored a pin in Caledonia's district wrestling win against Wayland. The Scots won another district title on Thursday and will travel to Muskegon Mona Shores for regional action on Wednesday. From previous page — Caledonia has four going to wrestling regionals Trojan wrestler to move on, placing fourth. Steve Lehman placed third after winning an 8-1 decision in the consolations. And Appell won the heavyweight crown by beating an opponent from Coopersville in the finals. Middleville's ten was an improvement over the last two years. The Trojans qualified four in 1995 and three the season previous. Ninth grade squad beats Sparta Caledonia's ninth grade team played a good all-around game and defeated Sparta 7656 on Feb. 9. Billy Jones led the Scots with 17 points. Bloemers scores 15 in JV Scot defeat Aaron Sprague wrestled his way into the championship at 135. but ran into a buzzsaw there. Four Caledonia wrestlers have advanced to Saturday's individual regionals by virtue of their finishes al the Feb. 16 districts. Tim Soper (275). Dustin McFarlan (103). Aaron Sprague (135) and Bill Norris (171) all placed in lhe top four of their respective weight classes io advance to the Ionia regional McFarlan placed second al lhe 16-team event, facing a lough opponent in the championship. Lakewood's Nick Boucher pinned McFarlan in 1:34. Sprague also runnerup at 135. losing his first match of the season. Sprague, now 41-1. lost a 12- 10 overtime decision to Hastings’ Craig Bowen. Soper finished third at 275. beating Hastings' Justin Walers in the consolation. And Norris placed fourth at 171. falling 4-2 to Hastings' Kevin Morgan in that consolation. The JV Scots lost a lough one to the South Christian Sailors last Tuesday. Todd Bloemers led the way with 15 points. Pete Lillie scored nine and Enc Cross added eight. Correction— The Caledonia wrestling team placed second al the Feb. 10 O-K Gold championship at Belding High. The Sun and News incorrectly said in a Feb. 13 headline that the "Scots finish third on O-K Gold mats." The Sun and News regrets, the error. Thornapple BUILDING SERVICES, Inc • • • • Kitchens Bathrooms Additions and Other Interior Remodeling 795-2039 or 891-1869 LICENSED & INSURED Personal—Efficient Tax Service TAX MGT. & MORE INC Steve Antecki M.S.A. 616-891-0464 Serving West Michigan �Page 20/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Februory 20, 1996 QUEEN SIZE MATTRESS, Call for Classifieds Phone 795-3345 ...for Sun & News ACTION ADS! 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A-a/xj Wffle and Caledonia Areas Your Hometoxl No. 9 February 27. 1996 Middleville, Michigan 49333 125th Year 49058 Permit No. 7 Proposed Whitneyville Road development draws crowd Indian Valley camp sites issue still unresolved by Mandj Habel Staff Writer The Thomapple Township Planning Commission last week at a public hearing tabl ed a decision on whether Bill Mulder, owner of the Indian Valley Campgrounds, should be allowed to add 19 camp sites to his land Also yet to be decided is if stipulations should be placed on his special use permit. Besides adding camp sites. Mulder is intcresed in improv ing other aspects of the grounds. He already has received a special use permit that will allow everything ex­ cept the 19 camp sites because he was not prepared to outline his specific needs for them at the time of his request. Zoning Administrator Jack Spencer said Mulder is in­ terested in obtaining extra parcels, which is one of the reasons he needs to get a special use permit. Mulder said his goals for the project include construc­ ting a modern sanitary system, improving and widen­ sites being built. Frank Grugowski. who ing the corridors, constructing a residential looking office to lives on 108th Street, said he improve security, and thought the camp site issue building modern camp sites had already been decided He that have facilities for modem said that at the last meeting he attended, four items were trailers. He also wants to construct a presented — new homes, new entrance drive and use building a road, adding toilets the existing one as an exit and new camp sites. He said the last thing he because people arrive at the campgrounds late and park remembered was that the commission accepted plans there. Other additions include a for the road, homes and steel and wire fence on the toilets, but decided against south side of the property and allowing the 19 camp sites. landscaping to block visibility “Most of the people here from the neighbors. are really against the 19 camp A new service building sites." he said. would be the first thing to be He said he was concerned built, followed by the 19 camp about whether or not trespass­ ing on nearby resident's pro­ sites. After the campgrounds. perties would continue, and Mulder wants to construct a where seasonal trailers would pool building. be stored. The office will be in the He suggested the commis­ house, which someone will sion contact the board of live in. helping with security health. The hearing was attended Grugowski said some of the by about 60 residents who problems he saw with the were not happy about the pro­ spect of 19 additional camp See Indian Valley, P. 2 Residents challenge Twp. Board on growth issues by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board Wednesday rode out a stormy first reading of a rec­ ommendation to rezone 23 acres at 6329 Whitneyville Road from rural residential to R-l single-family residential. In taking up the rezoning request, however, the Township Board took heat from citizens during what is usually a routine procedure. The first reading of a rezon­ ing request basically is held for information and board dis­ cussion. According to charter township law, the board can­ not actually take action on a rezoning question until after a second reading at its next reg­ ular meeting. After the second reading, the board can approve or deny the rezoning request, table it for further review or send it back to the Planning Commission for further work. About 70 residents packed u The Planning Commission and this board must look at what is legal ,, to do... — Jim Williams Wednesday's board meeting, drawn by the circulation of flyers throughout the area. The residents apparently were under the assumption that the township meeting was a public hearing on the proposed Clarkland Estates development. The legally published and posted public hearing, however, had been held by the Planning Commission at its Jan. 30 meeting. About 20 residents had attended that meeting, also to voice concerns about the project. The commission agreed with many of the resi­ dents' concerns, especially the traffic problem on Whitneyville However, it pointed out that much of the truck traffic is being generated by the construction at the airport. The commission ended up recommending the Township Board approve the rc/.oning because it fits with the town- See Growth issues, P. 17 Caledonia School Board honors district principals by Barbara Gall Staff Writer In keeping with the state's Principals' Appreciation Week, the Caledonia School Board began last week's meet­ ing with a tribute to the dis­ trict’s principals and adminis­ trators. Board President Sharon Oatley read Gov. John Engler’s resolution that de­ clared Feb. H-I7 this year's Appreciation Week. She praised the Caledonia adminis­ trators for their hard work and continuing effort to improve education for Caledonia stu­ dents. "Being an administrator, and especially a principal, is such a hard job," Oatley said. "Every one has a different idea of what a good administrator is. "If you’d ask students, they would tell you one thing, while the parents would look for other qualities. The teach­ ers would be looking for something else and the board might have different expecta­ tions." faster." Even the administrators' Honored were: peers might have different • Caledonia High School ideas about what makes a Principal Tonya Porter —11 good principal, she said. years with Caledonia Schools: "I know that (our adminis­ four years at Caledonia trators) keep the interests of Elementary, in her eighth year their staffs foremost in their heading CHS. minds, and that is the way it • CHS Assistant Principal should be. When our teachers Robert Szymoniak — in his can do well, our children bene­ fourth year with Caledonia and fit." at CHS. The board presented each of • CHS Director of Athletics the administrators a gold letter and Activities Jeanne opener "to help them get Glowicki - nine years with through ail that paperwork Caledonia: two years as a teacher, four years as Cal El Principal, in her fourth year at CHS. • Caledonia Middle School Principal Clark Volz — in his fourth year with Caledonia and as principal of CMS. • Caledonia Elementary Principal Gordon Nickels — in his third year with Caledonia and as principal of Cal El. • Dutton Elementary Principal Jerry Phillips — in his 21st year with Caledonia and his sixth year as full-time principal at Dutton. He previ­ ously served five years as a "teaching principal" at the school. • Kettle Lake Elementary Principal Jeff Worman — 11 years with Caledonia: four years as CHS assistant princi­ pal and in his eighth year as principal of Kettle Lake. • Special Education Director Carol Uhlman — in her 20th year with Caledonia, serving as a school psychologist be­ fore her appointment as spe­ cial ed director. See Principals, P. 7 Honored by the Caledonia School Board in recognition of the state's Principals' Appreciation Week were CHS Principal Tonya Porter (back, left), Caledonia Elementary Principal Gordon Nickels, CHS Director of Athletics and Activities Jeanne Glowicki and Caledonia's Director of Special Education Carol Uhlman. Seated are CMS Principal Clark Volz, Dutton Elementary Principal Jerry Phillips and Kettle Lake Principal Jeff Worman. Not pictured is CHS Assistant Principal Robert Szymoniak. In This Issue... • Caledonia Odyssey of the Mind teams prepare for competition • TK hires middle school alternative education teacher • Retiring TK principal reflects on 25 years in education • Campau-Kettle Lake sewer users, township get lower water rate �Pag® 2/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/February 77. 1996 INDIAN VALLEY ISSUES, campgrounds included open sewage lines, propane tanks and hints that there were peo­ ple living on the campgrounds as permanent residents, which should not be happening because no taxes are being paid “There are campers there that have not been moved in a year,” he said. He added that the office is also a home that contains a parking lot “The lot is not conducive to the area,” he said. There also is a traffic overflow problem and many are parking on 108th Street because the lot available is not big enough, he said Water on Mulder's property flows to the river, he said Earthberm soil had been push ed against the property, which is pure sand, impossible to drive on Grugowski said that before Mulder owned the property, some kids dug a hole in the sand and he was not able to get through the area with a four-wheel drive truck The water runs to the river, he said When it hits the ear­ thberm it needs to flow into three separate channels. “If a road is put in the water might end up being reconverted.” he said. “Top soil will be lost off of residents’ properties. ” He added that there is an area around the grounds that is not fenced in. “I asked to put up a fence on the southwest side of the area and was told no,” he said He said that storage also was a problem Seasonal trailers may end up being MILLER MEANS... 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This soil is moderate and not recommended for camp sites ” He recommended that the commission call the Barry County Soil and Water Con­ servation District Grugowski said he talked to watershed people and found that if a road is put in there, there will be gaping ponds that will overflow into the fields. This is illegal,” he said. He added that Spencer said earlier that Mulder wants to add to his parcel of land. “That is not legal, accor ding to non-conforming use." he contended. “I thought this was resolv­ ed,” he said. “If he wants to grow, he has to grow within the boundaries ” Bob Yostin. of 7601 Bowman Drive, asked what the development of 19 camp sites would entail. Mulder said he would have water, electric and sewer put in. Miller REAL ESTATE Larry Allerding, ASM* BROKER. _ ____ _ SALES MGR . CRS. GRI. .945-9103 1. NEW LAKEFRONT HOME. A spacious brand new walk out ranch sets on approxi mately 10 beautiful acres. This home offers a finished basement, 2 stall otto ched garage and much more. Call Karen Brown.................................................. $148,500 continued from frontpage Mulder was required to have a site plan review if he wanted these additional camp sites. The camp sites were rejected last time because there was not enough information to go on. _ Regina Stein ‘ ‘ State and county engineers will look at it before anything is done.” he said. He said the road will go down gradually and the state engineers will fill him in on what size culvert he will need. Jackie Yostin asked why the land was not looked at before decisions were made Chairman Mark Sevald said the purpose of the meeting was to collect information and find out what needed to be considered. He said Mulder was apply­ ing for a special use permit and in receiving one. it would no longer be non-conforing use, but special use Mulder, he said, also wants to do more building on pro­ perty he already owns, hich also would be special use. Regina Stein said that Mulder has taken all of the necessary steps for this pro­ cedure and has done everything they have asked. She added that Mulder was required to have a site plan review if he wanted these ad­ ditional camp sites. The camp sites were rejected last time because there was not enough information to go on. ...S OLD! Middleville Office 317 Arlington, M-37 (616) 795-3305 Kay Stolsonburg, ASSOC BROKER. GRI... .795-7272 Karen Brown.............. 795-9331 Cathy Williamson crs. gri.......................... 795-9090 1940' Debbie Erway............ 623-8357 Gene Poll _ _ ASSOC BROKER. GRI....795-9521 Mike Humphreys, Broker, CRS, GRI 2. NEW LISTING. You'll love this contempor­ ary walk-out ranch that is in like-new condition. Located on 10 wooded acres, this fine home includes a finished walk­ out basement, central air, a pole born and more. Call Koren Brown................ $143,500. 1 FREEPORT. PRICE REDUCED! This home 4. BEAUTIFUL LAND. Located on the Thorn- bedroom. 1 both apartment plus a store front Both are currently rented and owner occupied Middleville Schools Coll \Koy Stofsonburg V44 500^ cious building sites Coll Jean Chase for further details 138 500 $28 500. FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE, GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES PLEASE SEE OUR ADS ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER AND IN THE HOMES DIGEST OF GRAND RAPIDS MAGAZINE. At that time, he only had an estimated number of camp sites and did not have plans for a pool area completed Mulder will need to apply for a campground construc­ tion permit and has a licence from the state health department. Stein said that there is really nothing that residents can do to stop the situation since Mulder took all the necessary steps. Tom Holmquist said he does not have a problem with the swimming pool and building, but was concerned about the pool structure and what it looks like on the outside. Mulder said it is a woodsid­ ed building with a shingle roof and would be located within 100 feet or so from his house. The dimensions are 30 by 50. He said he would be willing to adjust the size and shape of the building, which will be the last thing to be built. He added that he has four pit toilets that he had not plan­ ned to take out, but can if necessary. He added that he would be willing to do some things dif­ ferently with the swimming pool. Tom Carpenter said he was around when the old cam­ pground was in existance and felt that Mulder has done a good job of cleaning it up, improvingd it a great deal. He added that he has no problems with it being in the neighborhood. Bonnie Shon, who lives right across from the en­ trance, said she constantly hears kids screaming and dogs barking. There is a pit toilet right by her yard. She added that she has seen campers right on top of each other on special weekends such as Memorial Day, Labor Day and the Fourth of July. Cars are driving in and out all the time, not just during the summer, she maintained. She said she was concerned that the addition of a swimm­ ing pool would cause a lot of traffic by the entrance because of the people walking to the pool. Adran Beran said that the site is in a residential area. "How can it suddenly be made commercial,” he said. "The DNR needs to be informed.” Upstream resident Larry McElry said he approves of the septic tank, but does not want more camp sites to be built. He said he has experienced theft on his property and there has been a lot more traffic on 108th Street He agreed with Beran that the DNR needs to look into the situation Jim Raft said the nver is owned by the federal govern­ ment. which wants people to use the river because they need a place to go “Bill provides a good ser­ vice,” he said Mulder said the time line for construction will be set by the state He must apply for a construction permit, but has not done that yet. He added that the house would abide by the same con­ struction codes that anyone else with a home would. The surveyor has to review the plans, then they need to be submitted to the state. It could take from two months to a year to get things evaluated The road septic situation could take up to three years and the swimming pool could take longer. Seasonal trailers, he said, would be stored in the winter. Bill Whrs asked how the site would differ from a perma­ nent trailer park. Spencer said the health department did not outline that, it just discussed state restrictions for campgrounds. Whrs asked if the rule was that a unit can be at the grounds, but cannot be in­ habited all year. Spencer said that was about right Mia Gravelen said she has camped at the grounds before and enjoyed it. "Expanding the property will not hurt anyone and the extra drive should take up (he (traffic) overflow," she said "He has jumped through hoops to try to accommodate the neighbors." Darrel Wake said he has no problem with the cam­ pgrounds. but feels storage of seasonal trailers should be moved to an area with a fence. Otherwise, improvement would be good for the land. Janice Agner said Mulder runs a canoe ride down the river and wondered if there is a set amount of canoes that can be on the river at one time Mulder said he has 45 canoes and plans to buy 10 more, but he is not the only one who puts canoes on the river. There is a place in Hastings that has 75 canoes that also are on the river. Ken Yates said the river itself is nice for family enjoyment. "The ground has co-existed for a long time and most of us have learned to accept it and some of the problems that come with it,” he said. “The question of volume and ex­ pansion is our concern . ” He said the river is at its maximum capacity of the amount of people it can serve, and that at this point there should be a limit. He added he is not against people having a good time, but some get drunk and disorderly, and vandalize pro­ perty Though only a small percentage of people behave that way, increasing the amount of campgrounds and campers means increasing the amount of people who cause trouble. Planning Consultant Rand D Bowman said the commislon must look at a few areas before making a decision. First, he said, members need to look at the non­ conforming use versus the .pecial use permit. If the land stays non-conforming use. Mulder can have year-round esidences on his grounds, but if he switches to special use he can not “This would lead to a loss of enjoyment of non­ conforming residents,” he said. These people would have to move, he added. This is a decision that Mulder will have to make The township can attach reasonable conditions on the special use permit, especially on the rural residential area across the river to the east, he said. It also would be desirable to specify in the conditions of the permit where on the site cam­ ping equipment can be stored. He said the zoning ad­ ministrator w ill need to know when the applicant has satisfied and met all condi­ tions placed on the permit. If the pit toilets are replac­ ed. he said, they should be removed and sealed. As far as the new camp sites are con­ cerned. the commission can limit how many sites are added. Making sure the parking situation is improved, he said, could be another condition. Since the drive would be one way. it should alleviate park ing problems to the east and on 108th Street How the road will be im­ proved and widened also should be more specific. Given the difficulty in drainage, the gravel road will have to be properly engineered. Overall, he said, he docs think it is possible for a special use permit to be allow­ ed. as long as specific condi­ tions are placed and met Regina Stein suggested that since more things had been brought to their attention the commission should in­ vestigate the situation more. “Though the applicant has done what was asked, many questions have been raised,” she said. Sevald said Mulder has the right to have a special use per mil which would give an op­ portunity to improve the im­ pact of the campground to the overall area. He added that he went through the campgrounds and had some questions. “This is an opportunity to work with Mulder ami the neighbors,” he said "It also provides an opportunity to ammend the special use permit.” The decision was tabled un­ til a later date to give the com­ mission some time to collect more information and study Bowman s recommendations. Were buckling clown on buckling up! □ I >0X4^. o 1 !P4!B W-Hel 7 New Customers: *35.00 *9.00 - HAIR CUT - - PERM - FIRST ■ HI I ISSI< S I nir ttudic 9964 Cberrv Valiev (M-37), Caledonia oni HZ 1 Z Open M.m Thurs 9 8, En 9^>. Sai 9 3 ©V 1 "VJlZ �Thu Sun and News Middleville. ML February 27, 1996/Poge 3 Local insurance man takes on hiking challenges by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Middleville Rotary Club member Lon Lefanty told members last week about his experiences hiking on parts of the Appalachian Trail. This hiking insurance man said he started thinking about hiking on that trial about four years ago. The Appalachian Trail dates back to the 1700s and goes from Acadia National Park in Maine to Georgia. He hiked for four days and totaled 30 miles. He said a person could spend an entire year hiking it and can walk up to five or six miles an hour Lefanty started getting in­ terested in hiking it when he spoke with an employer who belonged to the Appalachian Hiking Club and told him what the group experienced He said he chose Gore MA. to hike because the club had trips there and had many hik­ ing enthusiasts. In this area, he said, people in the area operated about 10 huts. People can hike from one tent to another so they don’t have to carry a tent with them The huts are about seven to 10 miles apart He recom­ mended getting to the next hut before dark because hiking in the dark can be dangerous Entire families, he said, have been known to go out and hike from one hut to the other. The reservation cost of each hut is $60 a day in which each person gets breakfast and dinner. The huts in the mountains were built in the 1930s. and can sleep about 36 people at a time. Two by four bunks are stacked three high. The hut lights, which are gas, go out at 9:30 each night, he said. The people who run the huts are very environmen­ tally conscious. "if you peel an orange, you have to take the peel with you when you leave," he said. Hiking, he said is a good thing for middle-aged people to do to keep in shape. “Hiking is something peo- pie can do in the transititional stage of life," he said. Some of the places he hiked were to Mount Wester. Zeeland Falls and Gailhead Trips like this take a lol of planning, he said Hikers carry backpacks and take a certain amount of toilet paper with them and deter­ mine how much to use each day. Hikers should not wear ten­ nis shoes, he said. This type of shoe does not have good arch support which is needed in order for the hiker to main­ tain good footing on rocks. A parr of hiking boots is essential because they are waterproof, light and can give a hiker a good grasp on rocks, he said. Hikers sometimes have to walk through water so water­ proof items are essential along with a gortex line in which the heat of the foot goes through the liner. Cotton socks, he said, are discouraged because they will hold moisture that can cause rubbing back and forth against the skin, leading to blisters on the foot He said he read an article in Bottom Line Magazine that gave some good ideas on what to wear for a trip like that. The article said that new hikers are recommended to buy a sturdy pair of hiking shoes first instead of spending a lot of money on top of the line hiking boots, Buying these kind of boots is not necessary, especially if the hiker will only hike one or two times that year Wearing clothes in layers is recommended, he said In warm weather synthetic shirts are more comfortable than cotton because they won’t stay wet when soaked with sweat. A hooded waterproof wind­ breaker or poncho is recom­ mended for rain protection and wearing synthetics in a three-layer system is recom­ mended in cold weather. A high tech knit polyester such as polypropylene, capilene or thermax is lightweight, compact material that takes away the sweat take some sponge baths without people finding out Many of the huts are older but one newer hut is going to have solar power, he said. The trails, he said, have white lines painted on the rocks to guide the hikers as to what direction they need to go. If a line is not clear, a per­ son could get lost, though overall the lines are pretty consistent from Maine to Georgia. He said that ?t the hut he went to in Zeeland Falls, they had a pump hooked up to the stream so water could get to the hut. Helicopters came with sup­ plies and took away cans of waste that they put into barrels. He said that most of the people at the huts have radios, but they only listen to them in the morning to get the weather report and keep them available for emergencies. There is not enough power to Rotory member Lon Lefanty told club members use them more often than that about the things he experienced while hiking in the All hikers, he said, should Appalachian Mountains. carry a compass and a can­ teen. It is not recommended to and his group hiked all day from the body to an outer drink water out of the and did not see another person layer where it can evaporate. streams, even though they say on it. A jacket or pullover is it is sometimes safe. Another trick, he said, is recommended for the middle There was a shuttle service for hikers traveling to the huts layer made from a thicker in the area that took people to to take two sheets and sew polyester known as pile or different highways and huts. them together. Sheets and a fleece. He said the group hitchhiked pillow case are needed, but at one point, when there was a the huts provide blankets. A windproof shell or jacket storm coming. The backpack should be that repels rainwater but College kids work up there light enough to carry around allows water vapor from your during the summer. He said all day but have enough room body to pass through is good he admired what they went to store dirty clothes in. for the outer layer. Gore Tex through because they could Many of the huts have signs is a recommended fabric. on them that say "no sponge not listen to the radio very Also wear a knit hat. baths" and many hikers do often and could not really reading not take showers very often. Lefanty said hikers have to materials Lefanty said he was able to prepare for all kinds of weather because some areas, especially Mount Washington, are known to have snowstorms even in the summer time. He added that a while back ice climbers who were hiking on Mount Washington were found dead from the cold. The strongest wind recorded there was 231 miles. Mount Webster in New Hampshire, he said, was a tough one to hike because it was very steep. He said he TK Kindergarten round up gets underway at McFall Elementary Those planning to enroll children in kindergarten next fall (August 1996) in the Thomapple Kellogg School District are asked to call (795-3637) to pre-register. A child must be 5 years old before Nov. 30. (bom before Nov. 30. 1991) to enter school in the fall There are four items all in­ coming students by law must have before school starts: A birth record must be presented to the school, immunizations must be updated and presented to thc school. Vision and hearing need to be checked by a doe­ tor or local heakh department doses of MMR. For more in­ and presented to the school. formation on needed im­ The Barry County Health munizations call the health Department vision and hear­ department or your doctor. ing technicians will screen in­ This clinic will be held on coming students April 22-26 Thursday, May 23. from 2 to at McFall Elementary Those 3:30 p.m. in the McFall allwho wish to use this free ser­ purpose room. Parents must vice. appointments may be have the child’s immunization made by calling the McFall record *ith them and no ap­ pointment is necessary. office. The health department will Any other questions about offer a free immunization enrollment may be directed to clinic for children who need McFall Elementary . 795-3637 booster shots. Parents are ask­ from 8 a m to 4 p.m. ed to check their child’s im­ munization record carefully for needed shots. All children must hase four doses of DPT. three doses of polio, and two Personal—Efficient Tax Service TAX MGT. & MORE INC Steve Antecki M.S.A. 616-891-0464 Serving West Michigan Mount Washington, he said, can be hiked in two days and hikers never really needed to be concerned about running into bears because they usual­ ly sleep during the day Besides staying at the huts, hikers also have the option of paying $5 to pitch a tent in certain areas where there are no huts. People are allowed to pitch tents anywhere, but cannot build fires except for at the campgrounds. He said the food at the huts was gourmet-style and very appetizing. Some ot the tare served included vegetarian pizza, tomato soup with chunks of tomatoes in it. chicken and coffee in the morning. "After hiking all day. a peanut butter sandwich would taste good." he said The owners of the huts are always trying to implement new technology and improve the living conditions for hikers, he said. Lefanty recommended that hikers take lotion with them for skin care. Since people up there did not shower, most of those who took sponge baths were tourists who were nicknamed "sponge bathers." he said. There also are many employment opportunities tor people who love to be out­ doors. He said he met a man who spent his entire summer redoing the trail and got free room and board, but no pay Many sites are being rebuilt to improve conditions for hikers. He said that overall he en­ joyed his hiking experience. TK PTO plans workshop March 5 The Thornapple-Kellogg PTO will have its next infor­ mational coffee at 7 p.m. Tuesday. March 5. at West Elementary The Kent Intermediate School District will present a workshop on Building Responsibility in Children. 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I 303 ARLINGTON DUTTON muiic /iw i MIDDLEVILLE jXANK 891.8113 698-6337 795-3361 ALEDONIA^Jn3^ and FDIC lender from Kent Count) Airport This inp » sponsored by the Premier Club and open io all emteenen of the Stale Bank of Caledonia We depart al 8 30 AM on Tuesday Ma) 28 and return at 10 30 PM The lour cort n $165 and mchdev airport taxes The tour includes • Round trip air aboard a DC-lt ’ ( • Private rood trip transfer, directh to the Mali of America • Crtd sandwich platter (return flight) breakfart (outbound flight) Tn receive a flyer wah mote mformrtion. call Jan Sunpaoa M 891713! or rtop by any of the branches m Caledon^ Dunon or Middfevdic �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/February 27 1996 bors , with... NORMA Hi, everyone. Do you folks have a little mud in your yard? We hope that the ground thaws pretty soon so the moisture can run off. Russ Bender said that while daughter Bev was here they all had a wonderful time. Bev left for California today. Things are going well with Russ. Last Sunday, Mike Bremer and Jerry Otto brought their Sunday School group to Parmalcc Church to put ona drama about David and Golliath Mike and Jerry hit on the idea of dramatizing Bi ble stories. The news spread and now instead of a small VELDERMAN group they have a large group from young children to high school folks. They held up flash cards telling the au­ dience just how to respond, such as applause, laughter, shouts. It was fun listening to them. We all felt so much richer, with a job well done on their part. What a splendid thing Jerry and Mike are doing My ladybe. Ann, is helping me with the completion of the huge book. When we went to the basement of the church for coffee afterward Bob Cisler. Charlie and Pam Dutcher, and several other people came and told Ann the names that Chris Shad and she couldn’t iden­ tify. Then Wednesday morn­ ing Ward Freeman came and told of many incidents that he remembered about some of the people in the pictures w ho are no longer living. I had so much fun listening to him. What a wonderful memory he has! Cathy and Don Williamson are looking forward to his spr­ ing break. They hope to get in some warm weather to recharge their batteries. Thelma Cart is going to see the doctor to see if she can get some help with her physical problems. We are pulling for it to happen. I had a very nice visit with Edna Bechtel. She is really a wonderful person. I am glad that I got to know her. She has enriched my life as well as ad­ ded to our local history. I was 3 TK bands to perform Sunday For the first time in the history of the school. Thor­ napple Kellogg High School boasts four high school bands: the freshman, cadet, jazz and symphonic. looking forward to the Walk for Warmth. Terry Spencer was picking Houston and me up I had a wonderful time recalling my flight training and my time in the Navy Air Corps. It was fun getting out all the old pictures and recall­ ing names. Have a good week. When next I talk to all of you. spring will be one week closer. Love all of you wonderful folks, my community family. On Sunday. March 3. at 3 pm. three of them will pre­ sent a winter concert in preparation for the district band festival. The smallest of the three bands, the cadet, which is made up of 45 sophomores, will perform "Winchester March.’’ "Festive Scenario” and "Reflections." The freshman band of 58 members will perform "The Gallant Men March.” "Denbridge Way*’ and "Dithyramb.” The 90-member symphonic band will close the concert with "Coat of Arms March." *' Royal Processional ’' and Vivaldi’s “Concerto Grosso in D Minor The bands will travel to Lowell High School Thurs­ day. March 7, to perform at the Distict 10, MSBOA Band Festival. Other upcoming events for the band program include the Western Michigan University Jazz Festival for. the jazz band on Saturday. March 9. spring concerts, and a June trip to Disneyworld for the marching band. The marching band also will attend the annual mar­ ching camp at Adrian College in July. The jazz band is directed by Tom Nash; the other hands are conducted by Duane Thatcher. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A | Living Church — Serving a Living Lord 9:30 am Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY 10:45 am 6:00 pm Family Night 6 30 pm 7240 68th Street. SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock I_______ Youth FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service..................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer........................... 6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs............................................... 6:45p.m. WELCOME TO 1 Gaines United Brethren Church Kalanuzixi Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia, Michigan Telephone 698-8252 •’ Pastor Mark Beers j ~ Pastor Scott Taylor Nursery and Children's Church will be provided during both services. "Set an example In speech, in lite, in love, in faith and in purity." 1 Timothy 4:12 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH ' Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor * Phone 891-9259 I Saturday Evening Mass.......................... 5:00 p.m. 1 Sunday Mass................... 9:00 a.m. & 11 00 a.m. Sunday Worship. . . . 9:30 A.M. & 6:00 P.M. Sunday School...................... 10:45-11:50 A.M. (Child & Adult) ( During the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Mike Alles, Youth leader Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling Church Office: (616)891-1512 M-37 at 100m St A WHITNEYViLLE BIBLE CHURCH 1_____ 1 1 Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)........ 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages......................... 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service............................. 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Qub (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday............... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday.......................7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday..........................7:00 p.m. MharJotson °astof ........... 9 Church School............... 9:30 a.m. Choir Practice 9:30a.m. ■ Worship Service 10:30a.m. J 250 Vine Street g Church Office — 891-8669 k Peace Reformed Church M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Barner Free Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00,6:00 Sunday School 9:45 6:00 p.m. Caraway St. (Ch.ldren » M.mrtry Ages 4 to Sih Grade) — RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor SHARON BARNSDALE. Dir of Christian Ed & Music 891-8028 ... , Wednesday “Family Night 6:|5 Ihnnrr f(>r Ch|ldrcn Jr & Sr High School Youth Group Cadets and Cavinette* Adult Bible Studies j 1 | K k j 1 1 K 1 1 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi (Missouri Synod) 708 West Main Street I I "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love Rom 12:10 I 8:00 a.m.................................. Blended Service 1 Morning Worship Service............. 10:00 a m 9:05 a m............................. Educational Hour 1 Sunday School............ 1115 a.m Evening Worship Service........................ 6:00p.m 10:15 a.m..................... Contemporary Service I 11:15 am........................... Traditional Service 1 YOU ARE INVITED (All Services have a Nursery available) | Rev. Robert Gerke • Office: 891 -8688 • Church: 891-9878 1 Rev. Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 GUN LAKE UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun lake) CHURCHES Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Freeport-Middleville—Parmalee CALEDONIA J UNITED METHODIST S Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Freeport Morning Worship............. 9 30 a m Freeport Sunday School.............. 11 00 a m Parmalee Morning Worship........... 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School............ 9 30 a m Middleville Morning Worship...... 11:00 a m Rev Lynn Wagner 795-3798 Rev Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 Church Office Phone - 795-9266 Sunday School................ ....................9 30 a.m Sunday Morning Worship...................... 10:30 a.m Sunday Evening Worship...................... 6 00 p.m. Wed Midweek Prayer A 8Oie Study 700 p m ; i.-*- 1 Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 ‘The Church where everybody is somebody. and Jesus Christ is lord" __ ;. 6201 Whitneyvilie Avenue 8546 Whitneyvilie Ave at 84th St •891-8661 i j-1 Sunday School.................................. 9:30am Sun. Morning Worship.......... 10:30 am Evening Service................................ 6:00pm MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED A church with a caring heart for our community and the world. sfsL CHRISTIAN REFORMED LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST .. Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour MSi LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Wbc COlrf Wime JFciljotlist (flburcb 5590 Whitneyvilie Ave., S.E Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School.............. 10:00 a m Morning Worship............11:00 a m. Evening Worship............... 6:00 p.m Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — 1 1 Barrier Free Progrum', for All Ages 1 Sunday Wonhipv 9 00 am & 10:30 am Wednesday Family Night f " K. jHHBI GUM LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 1 | 6 00 pm Imping 9adm Uamt Joffd 1 The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints . © 8146 68th St near Whitneyvilie Ave ! Church School, Sunda>.................. 9 45 am Morning Worship.,.11.00 a.m Evening Worship 6 00p m. Wed. Fellowship 7:30p.m. (in homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 J I 1 L 1 E 1 �The Sun pnd News. Middleville. Ml February 27. 1996 Page 5 West El students hear computer generated music In order to be considered a computer, a machine must West Elementary students have a brain or processor, a Friday, were entertained as monitor to see the output of Fred Daniels from Minnesota work done, and a keyboard to demonstrated how to make use to input information into the memory of the computer computer generated music Daniels told students that Items saved can be put on the computer can be used to disks or on the hard drive. He said his keyboard in­ create sounds and put them together to form a piece of cludes all the items necessary for a computer to have music. Daniels saves sounds on He showed students his keyboard, which he called his disks and can take many of digital sampling work station, them and play them together and said it can be used to at the same time. He make any sound you want. He demonstrated this to the students. demonstrated some musical With one keyboard, he was sounds made by different in­ struments, including the able to play a mixture of sounds that made him sound piano, flute and guitar. like an entire band. It also is possible for the He said that of the many system to play sounds that cannot be made on an instru­ sounds that he was demonstrating, the only ones ment, such as crashing noises, he was making were the flute, found in a real world organ and piano sounds, the environment. He said that the keyboard is other sounds such as the drums, and guitar were really a computer system. generated by the computer Computers come in different The computer program packages, such as desktop, Daniels uses is called a se­ laptop and palm top systems. quencer. which is a music The keyboard is simply program. People who wish to another way to package the add new sounds to the computer. memory can press “record Though computers come in and make any sound they different packages, he said, want. The sound will be saved each has certain elements in it on the disk. that makes it a computer by Mandy Habel Staff Writer [Obituaries William Moomey CALEDONIA - William Moomey, 79, of Caledonia, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 1996. He was born on March 7, 1916, in Holland, the son of John Moomey and Reka Timmer Moomey. He was married to Eva M. (Lehnert) Moomey. He was self-employed in the hardware business. He was preceded in death by his grandson, John Taylor. He is survived by his wife Eva; his children, Tom & Karlene Moomey, Ruth & Charles Fenton, Rose & Bob Newman, Bob & Ann Moomey, Maggie & Scott Coulter, Mary & Don LaMaire, Sue & Steve Killips, Anna Bender; 35 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law Alice & Ivan Blume; sister-in-law Mrs. Marjorite Moomey; many nieces and nephews. The Mass of Christian Burial was offered Tuesday, February 20, 1996 at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia with Reverend Father Raymond Bruck celebrant. Interment was in St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Holy Famiiy Education Fund. Arrangements were made fey the Caledonia Funeral Chapel. Subscribe Today! Get all the news of the county. 945-9554 • Historical • Sports , , • Government /iHit • Ann Landers More! The Hastings DANNER “All the sounds are real sounds that come from the real world.” he said. He said the computer pro­ cesses a video or a sound peo­ ple can see on a monitor or hear through speakers. This process is called digitizing. Daniels took some student volunteers who demonstrated how the computer saves any sound made They each press­ ed the play button, made a sound then played it back to show how the sound had been recorded Daniels then took the voices of both students and overlap­ ped them to create a different sound. He said the computer also can take sounds that are in its memory and play them backward. He demonstrated what a percussion type rhythm sounded like when played backward. He added that any sound saved on the computer can be made higher or lower and the tone quality of the sound can be changed. Daniels recorded a student counting to 10 and played it back adding a mix of vibra­ tions in the voice to change its tone quality. The system also can record a sound from everyday envir- Melbourne A. (Shorty) Adams WAYLAND - Melbourne A. (Shorty) Adams, 82, of Wayland, passed away Sunday, February 25, 1996 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Adams was bom on August 9,1913 at Grand Rapids, the son of George and Elizabeth (Sherk) Adams. He was raised in Middleville and attended Middleville school. He was married to Virginia Ancc on May 5, 1973. Mr. Adams was employed at Alloy Metals in Grand Rapids. He enjoyed gardening and his family. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Arlene Joy Adams; son, Mike Adams. Mr. Adams is survived by his wife, Virginia A. Adams; three daughters, Phyllis (Robert) Raab of Brethren, Judy (Jerry) Caswell of Marcellus, Kris King of Hastings; four sons, Robert (Dylite) Adams of Kalamazoo, Arden (Ruth) Adams of Hast­ ings, Steven (Mary) Adams of Middleville, Leland (Yvonne) Adams of White Cloud; twentythree grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; one great­ great granddaughter. Visitation will be from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 1996. Funeral and Committal services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28, 1996 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Arthur Van Wyhe officiating. Interment will be in Parmelee Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made io the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel. Fred Daniels demonstrated computer generated music to West Elementary School students at on assembly last week. noment and make it sound like as a cat. a dog and a sneeze. terested in working with com­ All of the sounds were record­ puterized music for radio or something else. He said that in order to ed then added one at a time to television in the future is en­ couraged to stay in school and make music, the computer create a song. Daniels said that anyone in­ get the necessary skills needs to have sounds of musical instruments in its system. Daniels sang a note into the computer and made it higher and lower. He then mixed the sound around and developed an entire song out of it. He loaded up what is called I felt that same pressure but was fortunate a sequencer, and had a group to find an opportunity to supply the of student volunteers put a income we needed and stay home with song together. First he got into his percus­ those munchkins I love. sion file, which contained a different percussion sound for No Quotas each key, then put the sounds No Product • No Gimmicks together to create a rhythm. He played it into the se­ Easy and Fun quencer and saved it. He said once a song is created, it can IF LONG DISTANCE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE be changed and the tempo dm I -8<M)-f»H5-724<> and enter oim be increased or decreased. About 10 students recorded different sounds into it, such Are you a parent devoted to staying at home but feel the need to find that second income? 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For his winning design he received a CD gift certificate and a free OM shirt. He is comoetinq on one of the school's OM teams. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Almost 80 Caledonia ele­ mentary and middle school students will compete in the 1996 regional Odyssey of the Mind competition at Rockford Saturday. March 2. Three of the teams will rep­ resent the district's elementary level and 13 middle school teams are making the trip. First- and second-place teams in each division at Rockford will advance to the state con­ test at Central Michigan University, and from there possibly to national and even international competition. The teams compete in age level divisions and are judged on their solutions to two kinds of problems, the long­ term problem and the "spon­ taneous" problem. In the long-term problem­ solving, the team picks one of the very structured problems prepared by the OM organiza­ tion and then works out a pre­ sentation that presents the solution to that problem as cre­ atively and skillfully as pos­ sible. The teams are judged on style as well as creative and cerebral skills, so props and costumes become an impor­ tant part of the long-term problem solution. All the long-term problem presenta- This Caledonia Elementary team is competing in Odyssey of the Mind's 'The Classics...Great Impressions' problem. From the left are Jill Fitzsimmons (standing). Willie Johnson (kneeling), Anthony Reed, Breann Wozniak, Lauren Batdorff and Chris Robinson. Both teams pictured are coached by parent Teresa Sanxter and Cal El teacher Shirley Timmer. Holding a dress rehearsal in preparation for the regional competition was this Odyssey of the Mind team, which is competing in The Tall Tales of John Jivery’ long-term problem. From the left are James Regan (the cameraman), Carlie Sanxter (the teacher), Marc Schadler (the kid), Shelby King (Teddy Bear) and Brooke Hendry (the student). Stage hands may work behind the scenes, but they are important to the success of any production. Helping put together the props for one of the Cal El OM teams are Greg Jousma and Joy Miedema. It’s not too early to think of your new look for spring! • HAIR Gm Siyta • TANNING •NAILS • PEDICURES _sfteav leusuve HAIR DESIGNERS Call 795-7719 122 E. Main Street Middleville Next to Phil's Pizza) for your appointment. lions must be completed within an eight-minute time limit. Some of the problems are geared toward just the older or younger age groups. For in­ stance. this year, the "Better Safe Than Sorry!" long-term problem is for lower elemen­ tary students. In this problem, the team must create and per­ form a skit that presents: • Three safety tips chosen from a given list • A team-created safety tip. • A team-made sign for each safety tip. • A slogan for the team-cre­ ated tip. • A team-created humorous character that chooses to ig­ nore one or more the the lips. • An explanation of why people should follow the ups All in eight minutes and without spending more than $50 for materials For older students only is the problem called 'OMvention." in which the team is to "apph methods used by industrial designers to design a new product or re- design an existing one that will assist a person with a physical disability to perform, or help perform, a task. The team’s skit must include the product and demonstrate its use, while incorporating hu­ mor into the performance." Another long-term problem this year is "Amusin' Cruisin,' in which the team must design and build and drive a vehicle that performs required tasks and transports driver(s) on two "journeys" past attractions that relate to a theme. In "Classics...Great Impressions," the team selects a French Impressionist draw­ ing or painting and writes a poem about it. Then the team selects a poem by a famous author and /reales an original drawing that relates to the au­ thor's poem. The team must present both the poem and the work of art. For "Crunch!," the team de­ signs and builds a balsa wood/glue structure that is tested by balancing and sup­ porting as much weight as possible while undergoing a series of billiard ball impacts. Younger teams that choose the problem called "The Tali Tales of John Jvery," must create and present a humorous performance about an original tall tale which includes a team-created hero or heroine that performs an incredible feat, a unique explanation of how something began or came to be and a surprise for the au­ dience On the competition day, the teams not only must present their solutions to the long­ term problems, but also solve a spontaneous problem. In this event, the team has to come up with a presentation that shows the solution to a problem not seen until the ac­ tual competition. The kids must work on the sponta­ neous problem without their coaches, and they are judged on teamwork as well as the actual solution. Caledonia OM Coordinator and CMS teacher Judy Doran said that the teams started get­ ting organized around mid­ September, with the kids forming their own teams, picking out their long-term problems and seeking out par­ ents and teachers willing to be volunteer coaches. "The coach's role in OM is to guide the kids, not do the work," Doran said. "The kids have to do all the work them­ selves, with the coach(es) just there to kinda keep them on task, offer support and provide encouragement. "The teams started out meeting about once a week until Christmas, when we moved to two a week. This week, most of us will proba­ bly be meeting about every day." The students also get to­ gether from time to time and practice spontaneous problem­ solving, even though they don't know what problem they'll have to solve at the competition. "It's a lot of work for the kids and the coaches, but it is fun, too," Doran said. "Perhaps the most interesting part for the kids is to see how other teams solve the same problem "It’s really challenging for them, and they not only have to be clever and creative, but they have to learn to work to­ gether to solve the problem Those are all real-world skills our kids need to learn." Anyone with questions about the OM program or Saturday's competition should call Doran at the Caledonia Middle School, 891-8649. Thornapple BUILDING SERVICES, Inc • • • • Kitchens Bathrooms Additions and Other Interior Remodeling 795-2039 or 891-1869 LICENSED & INSURED �The Sun ond News, Middleville. Ml/Februory 27, 1996/Poge 7 TK hires middle school alternative ed teacher by Mandy Mabel Staff Writer Thomapple Kellogg Middle School has hired Roberta Taber to be the first teacher for the new middle school alternative education program. Taber was bom and raised in Grand Rapids and is a graduate of Aquinas College, where she received a bachelor of arts degree with teaching certification She has worked for Bridge for Runaways in Grand Rapids, where she was a residential crisis counselor and taught for a year. She also was a caseworker for the Job Training Partner­ ship Act (JTPA), a place that helped train students for jobs. She said she became in­ terested in TK's new program because she enjoys working with students. “I like the challenge of working with kids,” she said. “I get to meet a lot of neat kids that have a lot to offer, are bright and creative, and a lot of fun.” She said in the program, she will work with students and teach them some core subjects and skills needed to survive in school that will help them succeed. The students, she said, will be able to work at their own pace and have more freedom and power to tell her what they want to learn. She added that she will find out what they are interested in and try to teach some of those things. Since this class is a smaller group, with 11 students, they Dutton Elementary thespians present plays The Dutton Elementary Drama Club on Tuesday, Feb. 13. presented two plays in afternoon performances for the school. The two casts then performed their plays again that evening for parents and friends. Pictured are the casts that performed in "Vicki Gets the Vote" and "Panic in the Palace." Dutton teacher Sharon Olthouse is the sponsor of the drama club, which is open to all the school’s third-, fourth- and fifth graders. Roberta Taber will not have to worry about getting lost in the crowd and will get equal attention. Taber said she had to go through two interviews before she was hired to the position. The first one was with members of the middle school search committee and the se­ cond one was with Principal Gordon Dahlgren. She said she also talked with the high school alternative education teacher. John Con­ sidine, about curriculum. PRINCIPALS HONORED, Along with the tribute to the administrators, the board also adopted a resolution rec­ ognizing and congratulating the staff and students of Caledonia High School for the school's recent designation as a national "Blue Ribbon School." In other business last week, the board: • Tabled a proposed revision of the district’s facility use policy to reconsider the fees to be charged for the use of continued from front school buildings and rooms. • Held a first reading of a revision to the district's pro­ fessional staff tenure to in­ clude a paragraph that states the superintendent shall rec­ ommend to the board which probationary teachers should continue on probation and which should be granted tenure. Recommendations would include reasons for the recommended action. Teachers are placed on tenure by resolution of the Caledonia Public Library plans photo contest The Friends of the Caledonia Public Library are sponsoring a photography contest during March. Library patrons are en­ couraged to bring their “best shot” of Caledonia to the library. Applications are available and one photograph per person will be accepted dunng March. The last day to turn in photos is Saturday. March 30. Photographs will be judged in four categories — kindergarten to fifth grade, middle school, high school and adult To encourage ordinary photographers to participate, the photos submined should be either 3x5 or 4x6. No enlargements will be accepted. Applications and informa­ tion are available at the Caledonia Library at 240 Em­ mons St. in Caledonia. Call 891-1502 for more information Newest births announced in areaBOY. Chuck and Roxie Visser of Cutlerville. Grand Rapids announce the arrival of Nathan Michael Visser, weighing 8 lbs.. 15 ozs. and 20 inches long. Bom Feb. 10. 19% at 4.11 p.m. at Butter worth Hospital. Grand Rapids. Ml Proud grand­ parents are Ken and Sharon Schondelmayer of Middleville and Lee and Anita Visser of Kentwood. Great grand­ The interview process took about two months. She said she had to answer questions about her philosophy of teaching and discipline and how she would handle certain situations. She said she is excited about her new position and views it as a challenge. ”1 can take experiences I had in the past and add them to the skills needed here.” she said. mother. Dons Apsey of Mid­ dleville. Welcomed home by brother Jacob and sisters KyLeigh and Andrea. GIRL. Macy Lorraine, bora at Blodgett Hospital on January 21 at 4:56 p.m. to Angela and Andy Thompson. Middleville, weighing 9 lbs. 4 Mi ozs and 21M inches long Macs has a big sister named Hayley. board, in keeping with the state's tenure law. • Tabled a decision on pro­ posed changes in the district's reproductive health curriculum so more residents could view a video proposed for the ninth grade program. • Approved the CHS band trip to Washington March 2125. The trip will be made at no cost to the district. • Approved extending the contracts for the district's ad­ ministrators from July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1998. This action does not include setting the adminstrators* salaries. Caledonia Superintendent of Schools Doug Busman ex­ plained to the board and audi­ ence that a survey has gone out to district residents, ask­ ing their opinions on a num­ ber of options for building and/or renovating school facil­ ities. He said that besides the mail-in survey. 150 residents will be chosen randomly for a separate telephone survey, and three focus groups also will meet to discuss the facility needs and options for meeting them. Busman said all this data will be compiled and given to the School Facilities Steering Committee. This committee then will use community in­ put to help prepare its rec­ ommendations to the school board on a possible bond for construction and/or renovation of facilities. Busman urged all residents to return their surveys to help the committee and the board decide how to plan for current and future facility needs. Mom and Pop’s Appliance adds U-Haul rental service Mark Schmidt, owner of Mom and Pop’s Appliance, 640 Arlington, recently added U-Haul truck and trailer ren­ tals to the services currently available. Schmidt, who has operated Mom and Pop’s Appliance since 1991, said he chose to make U-Haul rentals part of his business because of the international company’s established name and reputation. Mom and Pop’s Appliance can now offer customers a selection of equipment design­ ed specifically for moving household furnishings, in­ cluding moving vans ranging in size from 10 to 26 feet — the largest in the industry; trailers ranging in size from 4 feet-by-6 feet to six feet-by-12 feet; car-top carriers and trailer rental hitches. U-Haul is also the world’s largest in­ staller of permanent trailer hitches. Customers will also find support items they will need to make their move easier, such as furniture pads, appliance and furniture dollies, and side view mirrors. U-Haul also of­ fers sales items designed specifically for moving, such as heavy-duty boxes in a variety of sizes. Tape. rope, protective wrapping materials, locks and even mat­ tress covers are available. NEED SOME EXTRA CASH? Got Something To Sell? Phone 795-3345 For Sun and News ACTION-ADS! �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml February 27. 1996 Retiring principal reflects on 25 years at TK Schools by Mandy Habel • Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg High School Principal Henry Dugan, who helped open the new high school building 25 years ago. will retire in June after a total of 31 years as a teacher and administrator. Dugan was hired as prin­ cipal when the building open­ ed in 1971 and said he stayed for so long because he liked the school and the communi­ ty. He had other job oppor­ tunities through the years, but always chose to stay. When Dugan started at TK. the high school had 575 students and no assistant principal Gradually, the school ex­ panded and a part-time assis­ tant principal was hired a year after Dugan started. The first part-time assistant principal hired was Jim O'Neal who eventually left and was replaced b> Lon Lafoni. who is now in the in­ surance business Lafoni serv­ ed as both athletic director and assistant principal As the 1980s came along, he said, so did cutbacks and layoffs. For a year Dugan was on his own again until the staff was gradually built up again. This year is the first year that TK has had both a full-time assistant principal. Kevin McGee, and a part-time athletic director. Tom Lehman. Through the years the stu­ dent population grew from 575 to 700. It then decreased to 580 students and later went back up to 710 They are looking to have 780 students soon, he said. He said that the school real­ ly needs to have a full-time assistant principal and a full time athletic director though Lehman still is only part time. Dugan's teaching career started at Portland High School, where he stayed for two years. After that he taught and coached at St. louis High School, also in Michigan, for two years, then became prin­ cipal and athletic director one year and just principal the next year at Schoolcraft High School near Kalamazoo, where he also stayed for two years. He said education was something that interested him from the time he attended middle school and high school. “1 thought it was a wonder­ ful profession to get into.” he said. He said he decided to make the transition from teacher to that is a positive change.” he said. “This year nine of the top ten students are female.” He said this also is very common for all schools now. Athletic opportunities for girls also have opened up. Dugan said he has a good support staff in Lois VanDyne. Susan Rounds and Cin­ dy Wenger. His very first secretary at TK was Orretta Warner, who was very helpful and told him what he needed to know and how to handle it. She also was very supportive, he said. He deals w ith 50 to 60 peo­ ple each day. which takes a Km of work to make sure everything is running smoothly. “All of them have always had an interest in the kids.” he said. The role of the principal, he said, also has changed over Henry Dugan the years, especially with a administrator because he had full-time assistant principal taught and coached suc­ He said it is now more of an cessfully for seven years anti educational leadership role in wanted to try something dif­ which he does not deal with ferent and welcomed the discipline very often. challenge. “it is important as a prin­ He said he got ven valuable cipal to listen to people and try on the job training as a prin­ to come up with a solution,” cipal at his job in Schoolcraft he said. He said that before this job, What he said he has liked he was not quite sure what he best about his job is working would be getting into and fac­ with staff and students. ed many challenges at that “It is a very supportive time, which was during the group." he said. “If asked if I Vietnam era. would do it again. I would say The Vietnam War. he said, yes." was a big issue with the He added that he would students at the time. have a very difficult time fin The decision to come to TK ding something that he did not was made when he spoke to like about his job. He said it some friends who talked about could be frantic sometimes, Middleville and how a new but always rewarding. high school was being built. “I made the right choice by He said he was happy at staying at TK," he said Dugan officially will retire Schoolcraft, but thought it would be a challenge to start June 30 and then will take a from scratch with a new little time to decide where to school that was a little bigger go from there. He said he plans to fish and in a town that was growing. Some of the students he had golf, and has talked with his when he first came to TK, he wife Jan about taking a trip said, cared passionately about out west. He also has applied at the social issues and there were many good students. Kent Intermediate School “Our best students today District for the possibility of a are as good as they ever have part-time position at a dif­ been, but they are not over­ ferent pace. He won’t know if whelmed with with many he will get one or not for social issues these days,” he awhile. members. In the back, from the left, are Steeby, Jared Dugan said he had been said. Schutte, Mike Hoebeke and Philip VanLaan. In the Another difference between thinking about retiring for the front row, from the left, are Lee Welton, Nicole then and now, he said, is the past three years and decided Potgeter, Amanda Mahrenholz and Tim Rodgers. amount of opportunities for that now would be a gixxl time all. such as at-risk students for a new principal and a who did not have programs change in his lifestyle. when he started. He talked to friends who The state, he said, also have retired to sec what it was recently has been putting a like, and decided it was time strong emphasis on keeping to go. students in school, which has “There are still a lot of lowered the dropout rate con­ challenges the school will face siderably over the years. TK's Continued next page — dropout rate for the 1994-95 school year was less than 1 percent. FASHION “The staff does a good job EYEWcAR at helping as many students as it can,” he said Another addition has been the development of the Michigan Education Assesment Program (MEAP) tests and the proficiency tests that have been added to the curriuculum, placing more academic demands on students today Since jobs today require more skills, this is necessary, he said. “We are trying to make Stop and see sure that every student has Your Choice is Clear made every effort to succeed and we all work hard at it,” he said. When he first started at TK. he said, girls only prepared DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY for and took classes in foods competing in different events. Each team had to win and business education, typ­ Caledonia Vision Center either a first or a second place at both the district and ing. etc. 9809 Cherry Valley (M 37) regional level of the competition to qualify for the "Now girls are taking (616) 891-2020 classes in all areas, and I think state contests. Caledonia FFA teams prepare for state contests Along with preparing for the state leadership contests, the Caledonia FFA also is celebrating its 60th anniversary. The chapter was chartered February 26. 1936. Displaying the original charter are Chapter Advisor Al Steeby and some of the chapter Richard J. Choryan, O.D. These Caledonia students will be participating in the state level of the FFA leadership contests, to be held at Michigan State University March 4-6. The CHS chapter will be represented by five teams, all �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml February 27, 1996 Page 9 Daytime breaking & enterings occurring in Caledonia and Middleville, suspect wanted This suspect is wanted for several daytime home invasions in the Caledonia area. Call Det. Robert Peters at 616-554-1349. Readers, writers get together at Kettle Lk. Kettle Lake Elementary students are reading lots and lots of books during the school’s reading incentive program. To encourage the students to make reading a lifelong activity, guests are invited to school to read one of their favorite books to a class. Even the Sun and News gets into the act, as staff writer Barbara Gall was honored with an invitation to read to Diane Blain’s fourth grade class. TK grad to join service during spring break Instead of working on a tan Katie Berg of Middleville will be one of nearly 100 students from Western Michigan University who will be work­ ing on their volunteer skills during this year’s spring break. The contingent departed from campus Friday, Feb. 23, to participate in “Alternative Spring Break” at sites located Your Independent Anent Goes All Out ForYbu. Auto Owners Insurance selects its agents the same way you docaretully1 That's why you can always count on quality pc election and service from your Auto Owners agent Because our agents also rep resent other toe companies, they will take the time to tailor the best protection tor your needs J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency "Our Policy is Service" 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 vfuto-Owner* Insurance in eight states. The volunteers will be engaged in activities ranging from delivering meals to people with AIDS in New York City to building homes in Florida. Alternative Spring Break is a service-oriented initiative that provides students with an opportunity to participate in a positive volunteer experience while learning the importance of community service. Spon­ sored by WMU’s Student Volunteer Services, the pro­ gram encourages students to leave their familiar surroun­ dings and discover some very different experiences. “College students can become so separated from the rest of the world’s pro­ blems,” said Rolland R. Elliott, co-chairperson of the program. “Alternative Spring Break put students face to face with a totally different com­ munity and allows them to perform very worthwhile hands-on' service.” Elliott is chairing the pro­ gram with Chandler W. Marietta They were in­ strumental in setting up the opportunities for the other students. Together, they chose and secured the sites, interviewed and selected can­ didates. trained the site leaders and provided ad­ ministrative support for the entire program Elliott also w ill be acting as site leader for the program The sites are located in Big Talbot Island. Fla.; Florida City. Fla.: Hanover. Va.; Tahlequah. Okla; New York. N.Y.; Cleveland. Ohio; Union. W.Va.; and Nashville, Tenn. Elliott and Marietta selected the sites by using in­ formation from last sear s Alternative Spring Break pro­ gram and by contacting BreakAway. a nationwide net work of alternative break resources. They tried to choose a diversity of sites because they wanted to appeal to as broad a spectrum of students as possible. In Virginia, site leaders An­ na N. Naruta and Amy N. Miller will mentor their 10 team members in repairing rural homes in Caroline Coun­ ty in connection with the League/Volunteers for Communities. Selection for the par­ ticipants was based on the ap­ plicant’s motivation, the degree of realism in their ex­ pectations of the program and previous volunteer ex­ perience. The coordinators of Alternative Spring Break also were looking for people who had never volunteered before to give them a very unique volunteering experience. Flexibility, acceptance of diversity and the ability to make the time commitments to the program also were im­ portant criteria in the selection process. Students have been meeting since the beginning of December and have attended six training sessions designed to prepare them for the ven­ tures to their sites. The ses­ sions have incorporated team building, group dynamics and Book discussions to focus on environment The next meeting of the Book Discussion Group at the Caledonia Library will be at 1 p.m Wednesday, March 6. Aldo Leopold's classic work. “A Sand County Almanac” will be discussed. Discussed will be ecology, the meaning of wilderness in modem life and the different ways people view the env ironment. In April, the group will discuss “Emma by Jane Austen. Copies of books to be discussed are available at the library For more information about the book discussions or upcoming programs, call the library at 891 1502 A schedule of all spring programs is now available. issue area training as well as presentations and workshops by WMU faculty members and professionals from com­ munity agencies. The Dutton Elementary School newsletter, "Dutton Dittos," has issued the following community alert: "There have been 35 burglaries in the Caledonia area the last few days. The suspects are driving a maroon colored two-door Ford Escort (older body style). They break in between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. when children are in school. They are identified as mid-to-late 30s, 5’8", 145155 pounds." The Caledonia Village Neighborhood Watch is also circulating a flyer with a likeness of a suspect in the many daytime breaking and enterings in southern and eastern Kent County. The RETIRING PRINCIPAL, with the building issues, but a new person can come in with new ideas,” he said. He said that his goal was to make it to 25 years and he just about has. “1 feel good about retire­ ment at this time,” he said. “People were anticipating having me around for another year, but 25 years is a long time to be in charge of a building.” subject was seen on Feb. 1. He is described as a white male, last seen wearing a white sweatshirt (no hood) and blue jeans. The suspect was seen driving an Escort or Escort-type vehicle. The color of the vehicle ranges from pink to maroon. The wanted man has been seen with another white male. The subjects usually kick doors in to gain entry Published reports in area newspapers and on television say the Middleville area has also been hit by several home invasions. If you have any information, call Del. Robert Peters at 554-1349. from 8 He said he appreciates the support and help of the staff and students over the years. Counselors Phil Janke and Tom Fletke have been a great help, along with Assistant Principal Kevin McGee. He has worked the closest with these people and with his of­ fice staff. he also said he greatly ap­ preciates the patience of his wife, Jan, over the years for putting up with all the time he had to spend working. Dugan has four children Mike, Jim, Pat and Lisa, all of whom went through the TK school system. He said he does not know where the 25 years have gone. They just slipped away He said he also has worked with many fine superintendants and is happy to finish his career with Jay Cason. Don’t Make ’em because o Excuse ckle-up we won’t take ’em �Page 10/The Sun ond N«w», Middleville. Ml/Februory 27. 1996 Caledonia, Hastings choirs to join WMU vocal festival The Caledonia and Hastings choirs will take part in the 58th annual Southwestern Michigan Vocal Festival (SWMVF) on the Western Michigan University campus Thursday, March 14 The SWMVF is one of the largest, oldest, and most suc­ cessful high school choral festivals tn the United States. This year’s festival will draw participants from 45 schools. Patti LaJoye is director of the Hastings choir and Carol Gess is director for Caledonia. The day-long festival will culminate in a 7 p.m. perfor­ mance in WMU's James W Miller Auditorium. The con­ cert is open to the public, free of charge. After the 2.000-voice Festival Chorus is seated in the first two levels of the auditorium, the au­ dience will be seated in the balcony, filling Miller Auditorium. Guest conductor Richard Bjclla will Ic.id 'tic evening performance, which includes the Festival Chorus and the select 67-member Since its inception in 1935 the Southwestern Michigan Vocal Festival has been dedicated to one goal: To pro­ vide an experience in mass singing of good repertoire under the leadership of an in­ spiring conductor Each year a noted guest conductor is in­ vited to work with select students in a fall workshop and conduct the day-long festival in March. This year the guest conduc­ tor is Richard Bjella. director of choral studies at Lawrence University. Conservatory of Music, in Appelton. Wise., where he directs the Concert Choir. Chamber Singers, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, and the Choral Society . He teaches a preparatory program for stu­ dent teachers and supervises their student teaching, and he also serves as musical director of The White Heron Chorale, a 50-member community choir. The Lawrence Concert Choir has performed with such diverse ensembles as Musica Sacra. Dave Brubeck and his quartet, and the Na­ tional Choir of Israel. 1996 Honors Choir, as well as performances by WMU’s University Chorale (directed by Craig Arnold) and Univer­ sity Symphony Orchestra (conducted by Eric Shumsky). The concert will feature the Festival Chorus performing Beethoven’s Hallelujah Chorus from Mount of Olives (accompanied by the or­ chestra); John Rutter’s Blow. Blow Thou Winter Wind; ^n a cappella piece by Mozart titl­ ed Vamo di core; and Srul Ir­ ving Glick’s The Hour Has Come (also with orchestra). The Honor’s Choir will per­ form Giambattista Martini’s Lord. My God. Assist Me Now; Stephen Chatman's There Is Sweete Music Here (with oboist Robert Humiston); and the Zulu folk song Jabula Jesu (with percus­ sionist Judy Moonert). For its portion of the pro­ gram. the University Sym­ phony Orchestra will present Mendelssohn’s Fingal's Cave, and selections from Dvorak’s Slavonic Dances and Bizet’s Suite from Carman. Potfershouse School eighth groder Jon Stoner was the runner up in the competition. T-K middle School students join area spelling bee competition Thomapple Kellogg middle school and elementary school students last week took part in a regional spelling bee with elementary, middle and parchoial school students from the Grand Rapids area. Cutlerville and Lowell. Sixth-grade student Jason Martzke from South Elemen­ tary School in Grandville was the winner and eighth-grade student Jon Stoner from the Pottershouse School was runner-up. All but the two were eliminated after 11 rounds and Martzke won in the 18th round. Martzke is now eligible to compete at the Greater Grand Rapids Spelling Bee. CALEDONIA SPORTSMAN’S CLUB BREAKFAST CAiePONIA EGGS • TOAST • PANCAKES MEAT • COFFEE • ORANGE JUICE 100TH ST. Sid., Mar. 10 • 9 am-12 Noon COLDWATER ROAD Adults ‘4.50/Under 12 ’3.00 ciubhovm~| Bring the Family and Friends! Reaching those who need help... Touching us all! VILLAGE ELECTION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That an Annual Village Election will be held in the Village of Middleville (Precinct No. 1) State of Michigan at The Village Hall, 100 E. Main St. within said Village on Monday, March 11, 1996 FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING FOR THE ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS, VIZ; ONE VILLAGE PRESIDENT ONE VILLAGE CLERK ONE VILLAGE TREASURER ONE VILLAGE ASSESSOR THREE TRUSTEES - FULL TERM TWO TRUSTEES - TO FILL VACANCY Propositions, (If any) NONE NOTICE RELATIVE TO OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE POLLS ELECTION LAW, 116. P.A. 1954 SECTION 720. On the day of any election, polls shall be opened at 7 o’clock in the forenoon, and shall be continuously open until 8 o'clock in the afternoon and no longer. Every qualified elector present and in line at the polls at the hour pre­ scribed for the closing hereof shall be allowed to vote. THE POLLS of said election will be open at 7 o’clock a.m. and will remain open until 8 o'clock p.m. of said day of election. Cheryl A. Hooper, village Clerk 109 Sixth grade South Elementary School student Jason Martzke won the regional spelling bee held last week. He is eliigible to compete at the Greater Grand Rapids spelling bee. Thornapple Kellogg students to receive Renaissance awards Thomapple Kellogg High School this week will honor students who have achieved a certain grade point average, perfect attendance or had a substantial increase in grade point average for the last marking period as part of the Renaissance program. Students will be awarded for academic achievement in three different areas The first area is those who received an overall grade point average of 3.77 or above for the semester or have in­ creased their overall average by .75 or more from semester to semester The second group awarded are students who receive an overall grade point average of 3.5 for the semester or an in­ crease of .5 from semester to semester. The third group are those who received an overall Looking for a PRINTER? Cull... 945-9554 average of 3.0 for the semester or an increase in grade point average of .25 or more. Students who had a perfect attendance for the semester also will be honored The ceremony will be at 8:30 a m Thursday, Feb. 29, at the high school auditorium. Parents and the public are in­ vited to attend PUBLIC AUCTION SALE STATE LAND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 131 of Act 206, P.A. 1893, as amended. State lands in Barry County will be placed on the market by offering same for sale at public auc­ tion on March 27, 1996 at 10:00 A M at the Kalamazoo County Fairground, 290 Lake Street, Kalamazoo. Michigan. BIDDER REGISTRATION at 9:00 A M The right is reserved by the Slate of Michigan to reject any or all bids. Lists of property to be offered are available at the County Treasurer’s Office and Real Estate Division. Department of Natural Resources, P.O Box 30448, Lansing, Michigan 48909-7948. Phone: 517/3731250. DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES REAL ESTATE DIVISION (108) �The Sun ond News, Middleville. Ml/Februory 27. 1996/Po9« II Caledonia Middle School honor roll announced — Sth Grade Honor Roll — Angela Adrianse. Alison Bailey, Mike Bashlor, Michael Be ns ted. Brooke Berends, Stacy Blackburn, Tiffany Blackford, Elise Boncher. Alison Buys, Katie Clausen, Shantelle Cooley. Molly Cryderman, Jessica Curry, Sara Damghani, Jcnelle Davis, Elizabeth Delange. Christina Devormer, Heather Duffield, Nicole Eakins. Lea Frantti. Martha Frantti. Bran­ don Furtwangler, Jacob Gerst, Gina Gotch. Kristy Green, Jaimie Griffith, Pamela Grimes, Ryan Han­ son, Jennifer Hartley. Danielle Hendry. Michael Hoeksema, Krystal Holdredge. Steven Homrich. Andrew Jackson, Nicholas Jenema, Justin Johnson, Paul Karolionok, Lindsey Knapp. Zachary Knight, David Kowalski. Nick Lazarus, Brian Lillie, James Longman. Kevin Longstreet, Kristin Manning. Jennifer Martin, Laura McGilton, Sarah Meekhoff. Ferrel Mejeur, Erin Mulder, Jason Nagel. Andrew O’Connor. Jeffrey Olthouse. Mitchell Petz, Meghann Phillips, Sandy Porritt, Matthew Reavis. Tiffany Renker. Ezra Reurink. Eric Richard. Christina Scheidel, Jared Schut, Kristy Schuyler. Bobby Shepherd. Ryan Slot. Sarah Soper. Blair Spence. Scan Stanek, Sean Steams. Naomi Stewart, Emily Tem­ ple. Lindsey TePastte, Rochelle Thomas. Blake VandeBunte. Matthew VanVelsen. Barry VanVolkinburg. Charles Vaughn. Courtney Wiersum. Nicholas Zientarski Honorable Mention — Rosie Arnold. Carrie Baxter, Lisa Beimers, Kim Besteman, Dan Bloemers, Scott Brown, Nicole Bultman, Lynette Casto, Chris Cox, Travis Dahlberg. Chadd Dill. Stacy Englund. Katie Freeman, Katie Harrison, Becky Haywood. Ryan Haywood, Janith Hunt, Justina Killgore, Corey Koopmans, Brooke Kwekel. Richard Leatherman, Todd Maines, Jacqlyn Manne. Lucas Meekhof. Car­ rie Mercer. Nathan Minor. Amber Moose. Anne Morgan. Joshua Pearson. Kyle Perkins. Samantha Polmanteer. David Schadler. Ann Schmidt. James Sheely. Anthony Shefferly, Jessica Sheldon. Katie Shoemaker. Courtney Smith. Eric Smith, Matthew Tava. Elizabeth TenBrock. Peter VanderVeen, Ryan Vilardi. Kelli Wagner. Jessica Ward, Dustin Warren. Shannon Wiers, Eric Wilkins. Aaron Zichterman. 7th Grade Honor Roll — Jessie Alex­ ander. Jennifer Avery . Adam Bailey, Amberly Bierlem. Ryan Birtles. Holly Blackmore, Rebecca Bloemers. Adam Boot. Matt Bom. Chet Brown. Stephanie Buer. Amy Busfield. Ben­ jamin Busman. Daniel Clark. Marcie Crandall. Bethany Daniel. Nathan Dannison. Chris Delmar, Jenny DeZeeuw. Kira Donnell. Sara Dunlap. Josh Dykhouse. Tollen Ebbens. Katherine Feldpausch. James Fitzsim­ mons. Jack Fitzsimmons 111. Gwen Freas. Tyler Funk. Lucas Gless. Kellv Goodwin. Rachelle Haddix. Heather Hanna. Audrey Harp. Brett Higley. Kurt Hoeksema. Kara Hollern, Stacee Holvey, Courtney Hondorp. Brennecke Hormel. Patrick Huver. Adam Jacques. Jessica James. Jennifer Jones. Ryan Jones. Douglas Jousma. Christopher Killeen. Andrea King. Audra King. Jessica Kmgma. Ashley Kooiman. Nikki Kraus. Jen­ nifer Lillie. Christopher Littell. Rebecca Lobbezoo. Jen­ nifer Luetkemeyer. Megan Luetkemeyer. Shannon Max­ im. Phil Miedema. Brooke Nagel. Colleen Nelson, Tim O’Brien. Jessi Olczak. Mark Osgerbv. Amanda Overholt. Melissa Patterson. Susanne Peck. Molly Pickard. May gen Post. Korin Rabley. Ashley Ranalli. Jessica Riebel. An­ drew Rogers. Teresa Ro­ meyn. Sarah Roosien. Carrie Rozell. Matthew Schupp. Chad Shepherd. Jackie Shurmack. Courtney Smith. Melanie Smith. Timothy Smith. Mitchell Spence. J. Paul Spica. Pamela Spitzley. Iain Stephenson. Josh Swartz. Michelle Syrek. David Tep­ per. Kathleen Thomas. Christina Thompson. Kari Ullery. Jordy VandeBunte. Julie Vankalker. Chad Varney. Holli Victory. Lind­ say Walter. Kyle Wellfare. Heidi Williams. Marisa Woodcock. Lucas Zoet Honorable Mention — Christopher Algera. David Banno. Andy Bentmg. Sarah Bergy. Matthew Boyd, Meredith Brown. Travis Buehler. Kristin Choryan. Travis Corstange. Tyler Corstange. Angelo Cox. David Cnsman. Darrell Cromer. Nicole DeRuiter, Colin Devos. Stephan Downing. Melissa Elam. Mark Flockhart. Brandi Gave. Katherine Gill. Krista Gor­ don. Jay Haisma. Jessica Hanna. Heather Huldin. Tyler Hull. Keri Johnson. Daniel Kietzman. Amanda Kowalski. Steven Masse. Rebecca Monger. Elizabeth Napper. Nicole Owens, Steven Palma. Curtis Rozell. Dan Sarver. Leslie Shoaf. Lindsey Sinclair. Laura Sines. Dvid Slater. Tara Somora. Katie Strauss. Jason Swanberg. Mindy VandenHout. Lori VanderLoon. Joshua VanVelsen. Christine Venema. Meagan Vogel. Allison Webster. Justin Workman. 6th Grade Honor Roll — Jarret An­ dree. Ian Bailey. Brittany Barber. Michael Barnaby. Gracie Bifulco. Jason Black. Matt Boot. Megan Buys. Heather Cance. Elizabeth Conens. Eli Cryderman. Bray don Dahlberg. Rebecca Davenport. Jeffrey Deblaay. Joel Deblaay. Carissa Douma. Nicole Drake. Jacob Finkbeiner. Ryan Fitzsim­ mons. Ashley Frazier. Richard Fuller. Nicholas Fuller. Jon Gerst. Keegan Good. Brendan Grimes. Kristina Gulish. Jeremy Han­ son. Holly Hawkins. Katie Haywood. Jessica Hunt. Kelley Jackson. Megan Jac­ ques. Sarah Jansma. Stacey Jenema. Michael Jones. Jacob Klapmust. Katie Koning. Ben­ jamin Kowalski. April Kraft. Kelli Leatherman. Laura Leatherman. Michael Lenhart. Kathryn Mahawili. Lisa Marks. Amanda Martin. Elizabeth Martin. Rachael McCoy, Jennifer Meadows. Joshua Munsee. Amanda Nor­ man. Sara O’Malley. Lauren Ondersma. Kelly Reurink. Denise Robinson. Tim Ross. Kelly Schievink. Carol Shrewsbury. Nick Slot. Travis Slot. Melissa Smith. Ryan Sprague. Tara Stanek. Josh Switzer. Julie Syfert. Rebecca Taylor. Jessica Theuerkauf. Amanda See Honor roll. P. 14 Itching to Win? Get Scratching! Free cards at all Old Kent Banks, the more you bank the more you win. ♦ Everyone wins %% to 1% off loans ♦ Win $10,000 ♦ Win an interest-free loan ♦ Win free checking for life ♦ Win %% CD bonus C> OLD f^ENT Common Sense. 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Ml February 27 1996 ORDINANCE NO. 96-4Z AN ORDINANCE to Amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: [Broadmoor Motors Planned Unit Development] Section 1, The Zonrg Ordinance of the Charter Township o< Caledonia is hereby amended by theamendmert of Section 42 thereof, the Zoning Map. so as to rezone the toitowng described lands from the C-2 General Business District PUD Planned Unit Development District, r accordance with the Anal Development Plan of the Broadmoor Motors Planned Unrt Development subject to al of the terms and condmons d tots Ordinance Part of toe Northeast 1/4 of Sectton 7, Town 5 North. Range 10 West commencing 427.0 feet Southeasterly along the centerline of M-37 and 360 45 feet East parallel with the North Sectton toe from the intersection of the North sectton toe and toe centeritoe of sad highway thence Southwesterly 31125 feet to a point on the centertoe of sad b^iway which is 6090 feet Southeasterly along said centerline from the North sectton line: thence Southeasterly along sad cen­ terline 218.0 feet: thence East parallel with the North section line 404 0 feet thence North perpen­ dicular to the North section toe 34 5 36 feet to a toe bearing East parallel wrth the North section bne 245 36 feet to the point of begmnmg Caledonia Township. Kent County. Michigan In the case of conflicts or discrepancies between any part of the Final Development Plan and the terms Ol this ordinance, ttvs ordinance shaN control Sectton 2. The rezonmg of the above-described lands to the Planned Unrt Development District m accor­ dance with the Foal Development Plan of Broadmoor Motors Planned Unit Development (the 'Development') is expressly subject to al of the following terms and conditions (1) DeveteeoLPIan The Broadmoor Motors Planned Unit Development (the 'devetopment') shall comply in all respects with the Final Devetopment Plan of the Devetopment. as submitted at the February 5.1996 Planning Commission meeting, subject, however, to additions and revisions required by the terms of this ordinance (2) Land Use The Devetopment shall consist ol the existing office and repair budding and a stor­ age building located to the rear of the existing building, together with extenor concrete parking and driving area as shown on the Development (the Plan') The storage building shall be of an area 60 feet by 100 feet and shall be constructed at the location shown on the plan The PUD shall also include the existing driveways, a new parking area and other external components of the site (3) Lot Area. Buildings. Site Access (a) The boundaries of the Development shall be as shown in the Devetopment Plan The existing office and repair building will remain at its current location and configuration and is not proposed for additions or external renovations. (b) The proposed storage building shall have a maximum area of 6,000 square feet, being 60 feet north and south by 100 feet east and west as shown in the Plan (c) Access to the Devetopment shall be by means of the existing driveways off Broadmoor Avenue as shown on the Plan (d) Al or prior to the time a building permit is applied tor. the applicant will submit elevation drawings showing the proposed budding addition The issuance of a building permit for the addition shall be subject to the Township Planner's review and approval of the elevation drawings of the addition, consistent with the terms of this ordinance (e) This ordinance includes, and the Anal Devetopment Plan shall be revised to indicate, the possible construction of a future building on the lands covered by this ordinance The Plan shall be revised to show an additional building envelope area, within which such proposed future building shad be construct­ ed The construction and use of such additional building may occur following site plan approval of the same by the 1ownship Planning Commission, without the need tor public hearing by the Planning Commission or action by the Township Board (4) Streets and Drives The existing driveways for ingress to and egress from the Devetopment and the existing parking areas shall continue to be used m their current size and location New paved areas within the Development shall be constructed in compliance with all applicable building code provisions. The additional hard-surfaced parking area located adjacent to the proposed storage building shall be approxi­ mately 100 feet by 30 feet in area as more particularly shown in the Plan. (5) Sanitary Sewer .Swte and Water Supply. (a) The Development shall continue to be served by the existing private water well and pri­ vate sewage disposal facilities. (b) If public sanitary sewer services and public water supply or either of them become avail­ able (within the meaning of the applicable sewer connection ordinance) to the Devetopment. the building in the Development shall be connected to such public services, in accordance with the applicable sewer and water ordinances and other regulations (c) If the Kent County Health Department, the State Department of Natural Resources or other governmental agency having jurisdiction shall determine that it is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety and welfare to install public water supply and/or public sanitary sewer services within the Development, in order to protect against contamination of groundwater and/or domestic water supply or tor other reasons, the owners of the Development and the lands therein shall comply with any such governmen­ tal action or orders, and thereupon install such public services without expense to the Township (6) Suflace Water Drainage The drainage of surface waters from the Devetopment shall involve no significant change from present stormwater drainage patterns. Such drainage of surface walers shall be accomplished so as to have no significant adverse effect upon adjacent or nearby lands whether by erosion, pollution or otherwise (7) Utilities. Natural gas service, electrical service and telephone service to the Devetopment shall be accomplished by means of connection to existing utility facilities m the area of the site. (8) Outdoor lighting. Parking area bghting and exterior building lighting, if any. shall be as approved by the Planning Commission or, in its discretion, by the Township Planner All outdoor lighting fix­ tures shall be onented or shielded so as to prevent glare and reflection of light onto adjacent lands. (9) Garbage and Refuse Disposal Garbage and refuse disposal will be accomplished by pnvate contract in compliance with any Township requirements Dumpsters or other equipment for temporary accu­ mulation of refuse shad be located to the rear of the building and shall be adequately screened from adjacent and nearby lands (10) Signaoe The existing signage on the property shall be retained The construction and use of the proposed storage building shad involve no changes m or addibons to existing signage (11) Soil erosion and Sedimentation Control In the construction and use of the Devetopment. the applicant shall comply m all respects with any required soil erosion and sedimentation control permit A copy thereof shall be submined to the Township (12) Other Matters (a) The proposed storage budding shad be of one-story heght only. (b) The design, layout and construction of the proposed storage budding shall be rewe*ed as to matters of public safety and emergency access by the Township Fire Chtef and m the discretion of the Are Chef approved, or in the absence of such approval, such aspects of the Devetopment snal be appropriately modified so as to be satisfactory to the Fire Chief for pubto safety and emergency access purposes Section 3 The Township Board hereby determines that the Plan complies with toe provisions of toe Township Zoning Ordnance and promotes its rtert and purposes The Townshp Board further fmds that toe Devetopment. upon construction and use r fui compliance *rth al of toe terms and provisions of tois Ordinance and the Township Zoning Ordnance, nwfl be compa&bie with adjacent uses of tends toe natixai environment and toe capacities of pubfc services and taatoes affected by toe Devetopment The Townsnip Board furtoer determines that toe Devetopment w* be consistent with toe pubic heatto safety and general welfare The condfions set forth herein with regard Io the Devetopment are detemuned to be those condi­ tions which are necessary to nsure that pubic services and faoMies a*eaec by the Devetopment be capable of accommodating increased pubic service demands caused by the Devetopment to protect toe nat­ ural environment and to conserve natural resources ano energ, to insure compatoety wttr adjacent iand uses and to promote the use of tend in a soaaiy and econorrvcato de»rabte marmer Section 4 The Township may ertorce toe provisions ol tr«s Ordnance and appfccabie pronaons of toe Township Zoning Ordinance (tociuchng Section 23 5 toereof) Butting Code and and other ordnances, tews and regulations Io the extent and n anv marmer provided by taw Section 5 The time kmrtabons on toe constructon of the Devetopment shat be as stated m Secton 155 ot the Township Zoning Ordnance Sectton 6 This ordinance shal become effective upon its pubtoaton or upon pubtoaton ol a sanmary ol its provisions m a local newspaper of general drcufatton (11«) Caledona Twp. Board confirms ‘better rates' Campau-Kettle Lake sewer users, township get lower interest rates by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board Wednesday actually was able to report some good new s about the Campau-Kettle Lake sewer project. The board even got to fol­ low up with some action that both the sewer users and the township should enjoy. The board voted unani­ mously to confirm a new in­ terest rate on the sewer bond, lowering the rate users will pay from an originally antici­ pated 8 percent to 6.0606 per­ cent. "This is to everyone's ben­ efit." said Township Treasurer Ruth DeVries, "because it lowers the interest rate for the total cost of the project." The lower rates resulted from overall low interest rates nationwide, she said. Getting to approve the lower interest rates is a re­ freshing change from the usual kinds of news about the sewer, which has long been plagued with problems. The latest disappointment came when construction bids for the expanded system and new wastewater treatment plant came in higher than antici­ pated. The Township Board then had to subsidize the program with annual $15,000 pay­ ments out of the general fund until new connection fees be­ gin to pay for the higher costs. This way. the residents within the sewer district would not have to pay more than the promised $6,900 ini­ tial hookup fee. Construction of the lake area's new sequencing batch reactor wastewater treatment plant and expanded sewer district is being overseen by Kent County, which has handled all the bonding and bidding on the project. Township officials believe the county's involvement will help prevent the kinds of problems that have plagued the previous sewer district. The board Wednesday also held the required "first reading" of three rezonings for residen­ tial housing developments: Clarkland Estates (see related story). Spring Valley Estates and Shagbark Condominiums. No action is taken by the board at a first reading, which is usually a chance for the board to ask questions about the project. The board must wait until its next regular meeting to hold a second read­ ing. and then it can decide what action to take on the proposal. Spring Valley Estates, rec­ ommended for township ap­ proval by the Township Planning Commission, is a proposed residential planned unit development (PUD) for available. A first reading also was held for a commercial PUD re­ zoning requested by Broadmoor Motors, located at the southwest comer of the in­ tersection of M-37 and 84th Street. It is planned for an eventual 37 single-family home sites, all of which will be served by sanitary sewer, with homes meeting the re­ quirements of the R-2 zoning district. Shagbark Condominiums, to be located between Kraft and Patterson avenues on 76th Street, also comes to the township recommended by the Planning Commission for a PUD rezoning. Its plan in­ cludes an eventual 146 con­ dominium units. However, the project will be built in phases, partly because the de­ veloper now owns only 114 sewer units, and according to township ordinance, each unit in such a dense development, must be served by sewer. Phase I will include 28 units, and Shagbark develop­ ers will provide a private wa­ ter system for the project until 250 Maple Street. In other action last week, the board also: • Amended the application fee for renewal of a planned a public water system is M-37 and 68th Street. The Planning Commission has recommended approval for this rezoning, which is needed because the business falls within the township's PUD corridor, and the owner w ishes to add a building The ordinances for all these rezonings can be read at the Caledonia Township office. mineral removal (PMR) per­ mit, lowering it from $500 to $250 because sand miners now must put monc> into an escrow fund to cover township administrative costs. (Trustee Gordon Jousma abstained from the vole because of a conflict of interest.) • Approved the recom­ mended election workers for the March 19 presidential primary election. • Agreed to look into con­ ducting a mid-decade census to see if the township's growth would qualify it for additional state-shared revenue If the township has added 804 resi dents to its population since the 1990 census, it would qualify for the additional funds. Such a census, how­ ever. would not include resi­ dents in Caledonia Village. Caledonia Twp. seeks ideas for new street light locations The Caledonia Township Board would appreciate sug­ gestions from residents on where new street lights might be needed in the township. The board agreed at its Wednesday meeting to see if housing developments. The cost of such lighting is considered the developer's responsibility. any new lights need to be put up along public roads. However, the township does not pay to erect lights at the entrances to private roads into Looking for a PRINTER? Call... 945-9554 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW MEETS - 1996 Monday - March • 11 9:00 am - 11:30 am and 1:15 - 5:00 pm Tuesday - March • 12 1:45 pm - 4:45 pm and 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Wednesday March • 13 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm All reviews are by appointment only. Written protest will be accepted until March 12, 1996. The estimated 1996 equalization factor for real property in the Township of Yankee Springs will be as follows: Agricultural Commercial Industrial 1.0032 0.9174 1.000 Residential Developmental Office phone 795-9091 Assessor - Dan Scheuerman 1.0549 1.0361 �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml February 27. 1996 Page 13 ORDINANCE NO. 96-3Z AN ORDINANCE to Amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: [Shagbark Condominiums Planned Unit Development] Section 1. The Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia is hereby amended by the amendment of Section 42 thereof, the Zoning Map, so as to rezone the toHowog described lands from the R-R Rural Residential District to the planned Unit Development Dtstnct. m accor­ dance with the Anal Development Plan of the Shagbark Condominiums Planned Unit Development, subject to all of the terms and conditions of this Ordinance: The West 330 feet of the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4; the East 330 feet of the West 660 feet of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4; and the East 330 feet of the West 990 feet of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4, all m Section 7. Town 5 North, Range 10 West. Caledonia Township, Kent County. Michigan, and. also, construction easements over the following-described lands The East 20.0 feet of the South 20.0 feet of that part of the Wes’ 330 feet of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7 lying North of the 76th Street right-of-way; and the West 20.0 feet of the South 20.0 feet of that part of the East 330 feet of the West 660 feet of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7 lying North of the 76th Street right-of-way; all in Town 5 North. Range 10 West, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. In the case of conflicts or discrepancies oetween any pan of the Final Development Plan and the terms of this ordinance, this ordinance shall control. Section 2, The rezonmg of the above-described lands to the Planned Unit Development District, in accordance with the Final Development Plan of Shagbark Condominiums Planned Unit Development (the ‘Development') is expressly subject to all of the folowing terms and conditions (1) Development Plan. The Development shall comply in aN respects with the Final Development Plan of the Development The Final Development Plan includes the application for rezoning dated June 19,1995; the development plan dated January 8, 1996 and other materials submitted by the applicant in connection with the application for rezontng and the review thereof by the Planning Commission (2) Land Uses. The Development shall be constructed and used for condominium units and residential accessory uses. A clubhouse or community building, in accordance with this Ordinance and the Final Development Plan, may also be included within the Development The lots and other elements of the Development will be established, conveyed and owned on a site condominium basis, in accordance with the Michigan Condominium Act. The development shall comply with all of the site condominium provisions of the Township Zoning Ordinance. (3) Master Deed and Condominium Bylaws The Master Deed for the development and the bylaws of the condominium association shall be submitted to the Township and shall be sub­ ject to the approval of the Township attorney, consistent with the terms of this ordinance. Among other matters, the Master Deed and Condominium Bylaws shall provide that as to any matters required by the terms of this ordinance, neither the Master Deed nor the Bylaws shall be changed or amended without the prior approval of the Planning Commission and Township Board. (4) Lot Area. Site Access (a) The boundaries of the Development and the layout and dimensions of all the lots therein shall be shown on the Development Plan (the “Plan’). (b) Access to the Development shall be only from 76th Street as shown on the Plan (c) Buildings shall be constructed only within the unit areas, as shown on the Plan. (d) There shall be not more than 146 units in the Development, as shown in the Plan. Phase I shall have 28 units; Phase II shall have 36 units. Phases III shall have 34 units; Phase IV shall have 34 units; and Phase V shall have 14 units. (e) There shall be use and occupancy restrictions pertaining to the lots in Development, to be set forth in the Condominium Bylaws or in a separate document, to be sub­ mitted for review and approval by the Planning Commission and Township Board. (5) Streets and Drives (a) The streets and drives within the Development shall be hard surfaced and con­ structed in compliance with the street plan submitted by the Developer, including width of right of way, width of pavement and other features as shown on the Street Plan. As to any other street requirements, the streets in the Development shall comply with at least the minimum requirements of the private road provisions of the Township Zoning Ordinance. The location and configuration of the entrance drives off 76th Street shall be approved by the Kent County Road Commission, including issuance of a private drive entrance permit, if applicable. The Developer and/or Association shall be responsible for maintenance of the roads in compliance with Township ordi­ nances, including snowplowing and other maintenance as necessary to make the roads easily accessible to emergency vehicles. Provisions requiring such maintenance shall be included in the Master Deed or Condominium Bylaws. (b) The Master Deed shall grant to the Township and its agents necessary ease­ ments in private roads and other parts of the Development as necessary to inspect, maintain, repair and replace the public water and sewer systems within the Development. (6) Sanitary Sewer Service and Water Supply (a) Every dwelling in the Development shall be connected to the public sewer prior to occupancy. No private sewage disposal system shall be permitted within the Development. The necessary sewer mains, laterals and other appurtenances necessary to collect and transmit sewage from the units in the Development shall be installed according to Township specifications, at the sole expense of the Developer, and dedicated to the public upon completion (b) Domestic water supply to all properties within the Development shall be provid­ ed in accordance with this subsection. The Township is currently planning for the financing and construction of a public water supply system to serve the area of the Development, including the Development itself The Development shall be served by this public water supply system upon the terms stated in this ordinance. (i) Any dwellings as to which an occupancy permit is issued on or after September 1.1996 shall be connected to the public water system. If. however, a dwelling is con­ structed on any unit and an occupancy permit issued prior to September 1, 1996, then such dwelling need not be connected to the system at that time, but may be served by an individual pri­ vate water well a an approved community water system As to any such dwelling having an authorized pnvate water supply installed prior to September 1. 1996, such dwelling may continue to be served by a pnvate water supply for a period not to exceed ten years from September 1, 1996. at the end of which time, each such dwelling must be connected to the pubic water system, and all required fees, charges andor assessments shall be paid as required by the Township. During such ten-year period, however, any of such dwellings first connected tc private welis may be connected to tne public water system, at the option of the unit owners ano upon payment of whatever fees, charges and/or assessments may be established by the Township (i) Notwithstanding the requirements of subsection (i) above, the Township Board may in its discretion grant a variance from tne requremerts of tne Septemoer 1.1996 dead­ line for pubic water system connection, in particular circumstances and m order tc relieve unrea­ sonable hardship, in granting any such variance, the Township Board may impose special require­ ments and conditions (Hi) Subject to the provisions of this subparagraph, tne Developer sha> install a water distnbubon system in tne Development, including mains, services. hre hydrants and other appurtenances. aB according to Township specifications including loopog, t* necessary to serve subsequent phases of the Development, at the sole expense of the Devetoper, and dedcate it to the pubic. In order to allow for dwellings to be constructed pnor to the avadawty of toe pubic water system, the Developer shall install and cap the water J-stirxioon system nckxfrng fire hydrants However, if it is determined that the installation and capping of the water drstnbcton sys­ tem. at that time would not be approved by the Mctwgan Department of Pvtotc Heaifr because of tne prooable length of time that the system wil remain unused before pubic water becomes avail­ able to the Development, then sleeves for water mams and services snal be msteked at 'oad and utility crossings, and the necessary areas for the future installation of a water distnbution system shall be set aside and shall reman unobstructed. When pubfcc water is available to the Development, the Developer andor condominium association shall be responsible for. and pay the cost of, installing a water distribution system built to Township specifications throughout the Development, and shall dedicate the system to the pubic upon completion. It is understood, how­ ever. that the public water system referred to in this subsection is currently in the planning stage and the Township cannot predict with certainty the date of full availability of the system, it is expected, however, that the system will be so available at a a time prior to the sale of a substan­ tial number of the units to the Development. In order that this provision of ths ordinance may accurately reflect the timing and nature of Township plans for the pubic water system, the town­ ship Board may suitably revise ths subsection, or other provisions m ths ordinance pertaining to water supply, without first referring this ordinance back to the Planning Commission for further pro­ ceedings (7) Surface Water Drainage. (a) The drainage of surface waters shall be accomplished by designated drainage areas, culverts, and other means, as shown on the Plan. There shall be drainage easements as shown on the Plan, including those indicated as proposed drainage easements (b) The use of the surface water drainage system m the Development and the dis­ charge of waters from the storm sewer system and other elements of the surface water drainage system shall be accomplished so as to have no significant adverse effect upon adjacent or near­ by lands or surface waters, by reason of erosion, pollution or otherwise (c) All detention basins and other surface water drainage facilities shall be approved by the Kent County Drain Commissioner and Township engineer (d) All detention basins and other drainage facilities shall be maintained and cleaned so as to ensure their proper operation. The Condominium Master Deed or Bylaws shall contain provisions requiring such maintenance. (8) Clubhouse Building The Development may include a clubhouse or community building at the location shown in the Plan. The clubhouse shall have the size, configuration and appearance as shown to the elevation drawings submitted with and included as a part of the Final Development Plan. The exterior finishes of the clubhouse building shall be brick and vinyl siding. (9) Utilities. Natural gas service, electrical service, telephone and cable television ser­ vice to the Development shall be by means of underground facilities. (10) Soil erosion and Sedimentation Control in the construction and use of the Development, the applicant shall comply to all respects with any required soil erosion and sedi­ mentation control permit. A copy thereof shall be submitted to the Township. (11) Garbage and Refuse Disposal. Garbage and refuse disposal will be accom­ plished by private contract in compliance with any Township requirements All trash, garbage and refuse shall be kept to a garage or other fully enclosed area except for short penods of time rea­ sonably necessary to permit the removal thereof by garbage and refuse haulers (12) Landscaping. Along the East property line of the Development, the Developer shall plant a combination of evergreen trees and deciduous trees, so as to serve as a landscaped screen between the buildings along the easterly line of the property and the adjacent lands to the west. The trees shall be about 15 to 20 feet apart. The evergreen trees shall be 5 feel tall when planted; the deciduous trees shall each have a trunk diameter of from one inch to two inches when planted. The Developer shall also install a landscaped berm along the 76th Street frontage of the Development, for purposes of shielding the nearest buildings from the street. The berm shall be about three feet high, or higher, but it is understood that the berm may have a variety of heights along the 76th Street frontage, so as to form an adequate screen in various locations along the street frontage (13) Outdoor Lighting. Street lighting shall be installed, at the expense ol the Developer The cost of electricity for such street lighting shall be borne by the Developer and/or Association, and provisions to this effect shall be included in the Condominium Master Deed or Bylaws. Street lights shall be installed at the location shown on the Plan. Street lighting shall be designed to min­ imize annoying glare onto adjacent properties. (14) Signage. There may be an identification sign for the Development, to be located at the entrance to the Development, off 76th Street. The size of the identification sign and other fea tures thereof shall comply with the sign requirements of the R-R District for residential develop­ ments. The sign shall be located outside of the 76th Street right-of-way. There shall be slop signs for motor vehicles located along the streets in the Development, as shown in the Plan. Each of the streets in the Development shall be identified by a street name sign. (15) Fire Protection. The design, layout and construction of the Development shall be reviewed as to matters of public safety and emergency access by the Township Fire Chief. The recommendations, if any, of the Fire Chief on these matters shall be forwarded to the Planning Commission and such recommendations shall be complied with by the developer. (16) Phases of the Development. The Development may be constructed in five phases, each having the number of dwelling units specified above in this Ordinance This amending Ordinance covers all phases of the Development, as shown on the Final Development Plan, but the Developer shall when appropriate submit separate Master Deeds and separate Condominium Bylaws for each phase of the Development that will be developed as a separate site condomini­ um, and each of such Master Deeds and Condominium Bylaws shall be subject to review and approval by the Township attorney prior to recording. (17) Other Matters. (a) The Plan for the Development and in particular the proposed streets, water sup­ ply and sewage disposal arrangements, stormwater drainage system and other related matters shall be submitted to the township engineer’s approval or recommendations as to modifications or improvements. (b) The Master Deeds and Condominium Bylaws for each phase of the Development shall be subject to the site condominium provisions of the Township Zoning Ordinance and as noted above they snail be reviewed and approved by the Township Attorney prior to recording. (18) Determination. The Township Board hereby determines that the Plan complies with the provisions of the Township Zoning Ordinance and promotes it intent and purposes The town­ ship Board fudher finds that the Development, upon construction and use in full compliance with all the terms and provisions of this Ordinance and the Township Zoning Ordinance, will be com­ patible with adjacent uses of lands, the natural environment and the capacities of pubic services and facilities affected by the Development The Township Board further determines that the Development will be consistent with the pubic hearth, safety and general welfare The conditions set forth hereto with regard to the Development are determined to be those conditions whch are necessary to insure that pubic services and facilities affected by the Development will be capable of accommodating increased pubic service demands caused by the Development, to protect the natural environment and to conserve natural resources and energy, to insure compatibility with adjacent land uses and to promote the use of land in a socially and economically desirable man­ ner (19) Enforcement The Townsnip may enforce the provisions of this Ordinance and apphcable provisions of the Townsnip Zoning Ordinance (including Section 23.5 thereof), Building Code and other ordinances, laws and regulations to the extent and in any manner provided by la* Any violation of the conditions of this Ordinance shall be a violation of the Zoning Ordinance, sub­ ject to the same penalties as provided therein (20) Time Limit The time limitations on the construction of the Development shall be as stated m Section 15 8 of the Township Zoning Ordinance Commencement of Phase I in accor­ dance with such time limitation shall preserve the Developer's r>gnts as to Phases II, III, IV, and V. (21) Effective Data Publication This Ord.nance snail become effective upon its publica­ tion or upon pubficabon of a summary of its provisions m a local newspaper of general circulation. (116) �Page 14/The San and N»w», Middleville. Ml/February 27, 1996 Revised sign ordinance under consideration Caledonia Twp. planners table PMR; approves special uses bv Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission last week granted special uses for a residential accessory building and for the construction of a new church. However, it tabled a deci­ sion on a Planned Mineral Removal (PMR) application for an 18-year permit to mine about 400.000 cubic yards of sand from 23 acres at 7979 Whitneyville. K & S Bulldozing and Trucking already has been re­ moving sand from this strip of land that belongs to Consumers Power, but is in­ cluded in PMR zoning granted to Dykema Excavators. The acreage in question was not included in Dykema's PMR THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW The Thomapple Township Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall. 200 E. Main St.. Middleville. Michigan on March 5. to organize, review and make nec­ essary adjustments to the Thomapple Township assess­ ment roll for 1996. The Board of Review will be open to the public Monday, March 11 and Tuesday, March 12, 1996, from 8 a m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Also, Wednesday, March 13 from 5 to 9 p.m. And, as many other days as needed. Meetings with the Board of Review are by Appointment Please Call the Township Office (795-7202) For an Appointment Tentative recommended equalization ratios and multipli­ ers used to attain 50% of true cash values are as follows: Ratio Multiplier . .36.65 . .48.09 1.2611 1.0397 INDUSTRIAI.............. . .50.00 RESIDENTIAL.......... . .45.22 TIMBER CUTOVER . .50.00 43 16 DEVELOPMENTAL 1.0000 1.1057 Class AGRICULTURE COMMERCIAL PI RSONAI . . .50.00 permit. Mike Slachter of K & S told the commission that he was removing the sand from the Dykema area with that company’s permission. The commission members were concerned that Slachter was taking sand from an area zoned for PMR. but not per­ mitted to Slachter He claimed that former Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg and Township Supervisor Tom Garbow had visited the site and given him parameters for the area he could mine. He said he was more or less a subcontractor for Dykema. However, since the land was never written into the PMR permit, and because it belongs to Consumers Power, the commission was concerned that Dykema did not have the authority to subcontract sand removal from that strip of land. During a public hearing on the PMR request, neighboring property owner Jim Anderson said he was worried that Slachter was dumping dirt into a wetlands area along HONOR ROLL, Trutsch, Bradley Tutsch. Kristin U y I , Curt 1.0000 1.1586 1.0000 The BOR will hear protest of assessed value, taxable value, property classification or percentage of qualified agricultural property exemption assigned by the assessor. Thomapple Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids for services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being con­ sidered at the review to individuals with disabilities upon three days notice to the Thornapple Township Clerk by writing to the address above or calling (616) 795-7202. Donald E. Boysen, Supervisor Thornapple Township (107) Whitneyville. Another neighboring prop­ erty owner. Ed Fischer, said his concern is that there is no ground water monitoring well at that end of Dykema's PMR lands. He pointed out that the Austinridge residential devel­ opment backs up to that area. After the hearing. Dunn re­ ported that township engineer­ ing consultant Wilcox and Associates recommends at least one ground water moni­ toring well for that area. Slachter reassured the com­ mission that no more dirt is being dumped into the wet­ lands. However, the commission decided it wanted more time and information before voting on the PMR request, and tabled the issue until its March 4 meeting. In other business, the commission approved two special use permits. Eldon Miller, 7148 Patterson, requested permssion to build a 1,500 square-foot building to be used for storage and for his private workshop. Miller said he had no plans to use the building for any Vanderlaan. Kelly VanVolkinburg, Candtse Vroma. Heidi Waayenberg. Genna Walker. Andrew Walsh, Nichole Weaver, Jennifer White. Christopher Wiers, Rachael Wolf. Daniel Zehr, Leah Zuiderveen. Honorable Mention — Mat­ thew Aldrich, James Ander­ son, Nicole Ashley. Laura Bashlor. Craig Bode. Laura Casey, Jessica Choryan, Han­ nah Cooley, Christina Counterman, Katie Cox, Ben Cramer, Amanda DeBoer. Nathan Dewitt, Aaron Diehl, Brooke Drake. Jonathan Dykhouse, Ashley Eisen, ORDINANCE NO. 96-1Z AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: Section l.The Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia is hereby amended by the amendment of Section 4.2 thereof, the Zoning Map, so as to rezone the following described lands from the RR Rural Residential District to the R-l Low Density Single Family District, subject to all of the terms and conditions of this Ordinance: from Page 11 Rick Ellinger, Dale Foote, Jason Gless, Glenn Gould, Dane Hale. Hallie Hargreaves. Conall Hoag, Jamie Holwerda. Christine Homrich. Ashley Idema, Heather Jones, Rusty Kietzman. Gregory LaBelle, Kim Lobbezoo, Rachel Makarewicz, Eric Manne. Tina McConnell. Garry McWhinney, Bobbi Meyer, Aaron Odem. Craig Oland. Heidi Pelletier, Amanda Polmanteer, Adam Puricelli, Tiffany Radaz, Justina Ramos. Marc Rasnake. Lind­ say Rogers. Rory Root, Karen Sheehan, Elizabeth Smoes, Jeremy Stein, Lindsay Stephan, Tiffany Terpstra, Andrew Thompson, Michael Tomanek, Samuel Vandenberg, Cody VandenBrink, Laura VanRyn, Mark VanRun, Tanneke Venema, Amanda Wisner, Katherine Young, Emilee Zandbergen, Janie Zinger. commercial purposes. However, the rural residential district where Miller lives al­ lows a maximum of only 1.200 square feet for an acces­ sory building without the spe­ cial use permit. There was no public com­ ment at the public hearing held on Miller’s request. Planning commissioners noted neighboring properties had similar structures, so Miller's building would not "stand out." They approved the special use 5-0. with Commissioners Jim Newhof and Dan Timmer absent. The commission also unan­ imously approved a special use permit for the Kettle Lake Independent Reformed Church, which hopes to construct a "country style" church on 8.6 acres located on the north side of 84th Street just east of Vincent Avenue. Dean Cortland and Paul Kamps, representing the con­ gregation. said that the Kent County Health Deparment has approved the site for a church of 300 members. They said that presently the congregation numbers about 75, and they did not think it would surpass the 300-member mark for some time. See PMR, Page 15 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Accuracy test for the March 11, 1996 General Election will be conducted on Tuesday, March 5, 1996 at 9:30 a m. at the Caledonia Village and Township Hall located at 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the program and com­ puter that will be used to tabulate the results of the election, have been pre­ pared in accordance with law. Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (111) ELECTION NOTICE NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD MARCH 11, 1996 To the qualified electors of the Village of Caledonia notice is hereby given that a General election will be held on March 11, 1996 for the pur pose of electing candidates for the following offices: The East 2/3 fo the South 60 acres of the northwest 1/4 of Section 2, Town 5 Nonh. Range 10 West, except the South 297 feet of the East 440 feet thereof, and also except the North 330 feet thereof. Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. Village President Village Clerk Village Treasurer Village Trustees (3) Village Trustee (1) - To Fill Vacancy Village Assessor Section 2 This ordinance shall become effective upon its publica­ tion or upon publication of a summary of its provisions in a local news­ paper of general circulation. List of all polling place locations. AYES: Members: Polling times 250 Maple Street Caledonia Michigan 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. NAYS: Members: ORDINANCE DECLARED ADOPTED. "If it does, then sewer would have to be brought to the area to build a larger struc­ ture." Cortland said. The church building itself eventually will include about 10.150 square feet, but will initially be about half that size. Cortland and Kamps said. The Planning Commission's Site Plan Review Committee said the building and parking plans so far meet the township's re­ quirements. However, before the town­ ship will issue a building permit, the congregation must obtain all other applicable county permits and submit a final site plan and architectural elevations for approval. Churches are allowed in the rural residential zoning district only with a special use per­ mit. Construction must begin within the year unless the ap­ plicant returns to the commission for an extension. Neither special use request has to be approved by the Township Board sirtte the Planning Commission has fi­ nal authority over special uses. Before adjourning, the OB) Village of Caledonia �The Sun and News. Middleville MPFebruory 27. 1996'Page 15 Caledonia Village Council set March 11 forelections by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia Village residents will vote Monday, March 11, to fill the offices of president, clerk, treasurer, assessor and four trustees on council. All these officials serve two-year terms except the trustees, who serve for four years. An exception this year is the seat presently held by Trustee Bill Robertson. He was appointed to fill a va­ cancy left when Paula Moerland resigned her office. Robertson now must run for election, however, to com­ plete the final two years of Moerlands term. Ail officials up for re-elec­ tion have chosen to run again except Clerk Jacqueline Cherry, who is retiring this year. Incumbents include President Glen Klaver. Treasurer Steve Antecki. Assessor Sandi Klaver and Trustees Dan Erskine, Judy Kidder, Janice Soules and Robertson. No challengers filed for any office, nor did anyone file a petition for clerk. However, the recent hiring of a village manager and an administrative assistant for the office have lightened the PMR TABLED, continued from Page 14 commission spent some time discussing proposed amend­ ments to the township's sign ordinance. clerk's workload, and Cherry Township Planner Linda said that resident Vicky Anderson has drawn up a pre­ Whalen. 429 Emmons, now liminary draft of a revised or­ has expressed an interest in dinance. Of special interest to the position. Residents can the commission is the ques­ vote for Whalen or any tion of the yellow "portable’’ resident now interested in signs which businesses and running for office, by writing civic groups like to use for in their names on the advertising. appropriate line of the Presently the ordinance re­ ballot. quires the signs be used for The polls will be open from only 30 days, but many of 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. March 11 at them have become permanent the Village/Township Hall, fixtures, especially along the 250 Maple. Any resident who highway. The commissioners has a question about the elec­ noted that some are not safely tion or who needs transporta­ wired and others are in the tion to the polls should call highway right of way. the village office at 891-9384. Residents have complained ordinance revision. The commission agreed to that the plethora of signs along M-37 is becoming a continue its discussion at its next meeting Monday. March hazard as well as unsightly. "Our goal is to reduce the 4. with a goal of an April clutter in our commercial public hearing on the amended area." said Commission ordinance. Chairman Dick Dunn of the INVITATION TO BID Caledonia Township will take bids for the mowing of the Township Cemeteries and properties of the Township for the 1996 season. Specifications are available at the Township Office. 250 Maple St. Bids are to be submitted to the Township Clerk by March 14. 1996 Patricia Snyder. Clerk (114) ORDINANCE NO. 96-2Z AN ORDINANCE to Amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: [Spring Valley Estates Planned Unit Development] Section 1, The Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia is hereby amend­ ed by the amendment of Section 4.2 thereof, the Zoning Map, so as to rezone the following described lands from the A Agncultural District to the Planned Unit Development District, in accordance with the Final Development Plan of the Spnng Valley Estates Planned Unit Development, subject to all of the terms and conditions of this Ordinance: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 20, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, desenbed as beginning at a point on the North line of said Northeast 1/4 which is NSf^SS’lS’E 780.00 feet from the North 1/4 comer of Section 20; thence N86 35'15"E 1133.00 feet along said North line; thence S29°30’00"E 622.04 feet along the centerline of Broadmoor Avenue; thence Southeasterly 108.28 feet along said centerline on a 3906.64 foot radius curve to the nght, the chord of which bears S28 42’21"E 108.28 feet, thence S86°35'15"W 282.64 feet; thence S01°10'00"E 266.93 feet; thence S86 35'15"W 489.61 feet along the South line of the North 1/2 of said Northeast 1/4; thence N01°56'00"W 955.00 feet: thence Northwesterly 160 feet, more or less, to a point which is S03°25'00"E 225.00 feet and N86°35T5"E 125.00 feet from the point of beginning; thence S86 35'15”W 125.00 feet, thence N03°25'00"W 225.00 feet to the place of beginning. In the case of conflicts or discrepancies between any part of the Final Development Plan and the terms of this ordinance, this ordinance shall control. Section 2, The rezoning of the above-described lands to the Planned Unit Development District, in accordance with the Final Development Plan of Spring Valley Estates Planned Unit Development (the “Development") is expressly subject to all of the following terms and con­ ditions; (1) Development Plan. The Development shall comply in all respects with the Final Development Plan of the Development. The Final Development Plan includes the application for rezoning dated April 2, 1995, the Development Plan dated January 16, 1996, and other materials submitted by the applicant in connection with the application for rezoning and the review thereof by the Planning Commission. (2) Nature of the Development. The Development will be a development of detached single family dwellings located on public streets. The development will be platted under the terms of the Subdivision Control Act and the Caledonia Township Subdivision Ordinance. The Development will be laid out and constructed in two phases. Phase I com­ poses Lots 1-19; Phase II will have 18 lots. The appropnate portions of the streets, the stormwater detention areas, the storm sewers and other features to be constructed in each of the phases shall be as shown on the Plan. (3) Lot Area; Site Access (a) The boundaries of the Development and the layout and dimensions of all of the lots therein shall be as shown in the Development Plan (the “Plan"). (b) Access to the Development shall be only from 84th Street as shown on the Plan. (c) The pnndpal building on each lot shall be constructed within the building envelope area shown for each respective lot in the Plan. The placement of accessory build­ ings. if any, shall comply with the applicable accessory building requirements of the R-2 District. (d) Dwellings shall have the minimum floor area as specified for the R-2 District. (e) There shaft be not more than 37 single-family dwellings in the Development, as shown in the plan. (f) There shall be use and occupancy restriction pertaining to the lots in the Development, to be set forth in a separate document, to be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Commission. (4) Streets and Doves (a) The streets m the Development Shan be hard surfaced, and the streets and their intersections with the adjacent public street shall be constructed in compliance with all applicable Kent County Road Commission standards The streets shall be located as snown on the Plan. (b) Sidewalks shaM be installed in front of each lot pnor to issuance of an occu­ pancy permit tor the dwelling on that lot. Sidewalks shall be installed at tne location on each lot as shown in the typical lot drawing on the Plan. Budding permits issued for burfeing con­ struction on any lot shall include such sidewalk requirement Sidewalks not adjacent to a lot shall be installed by the Developer pnor to issuance of an occupancy permit for any dwelling unit in the phase of the development, or pnor to some other speeded date or event, m the discretion of the Township Planner If weatner conditions have prevented the installation of a sidewalk, an occupancy permit may nevertheless be issued subject to the completion of the sidewalk when weather conditions do permit (5) Sanitary Sewer Service and Water Suppiy (a) Every dwelling m the Development shall be connected to the puttie sewer pnor to occupancy No private sewage disposal system shal be permitted wrthr the Development. The necessary sewer mams, laterals and other appurtenances necessary to collect and transmit sewage from the units in the Development shall be installed according to Township specifications, at the sole expense of the Developer, and dedicated to the public upon completion. (b) Each lot in the Development shall be served by a pnvate individual water well approved by the Kent County Health Department and in compliance with the Township Building Code and other applicable Township regulations. (6) Surface water Drainage(a) The drainage of surface waters shall be accomplished by designated drainage areas, culverts, and other means, as shown on the Plan. (b) There shall be a stormwater detention area located southeasterly of the building envelope area in Lot 10. as shown on the Plan, together with stormwater drainage easements within Lots 9 and 10. also as shown on the Plan. (c) The use of the surface water drainage system in the Development and the discharge of waters from the storm sewer system and other elements of the surface water drainage system shall be accomplished so as to have no significant adverse effect upon adja­ cent or nearby lands or surface waters, by reason of erosion, pollution or otherwise (d) All detention basins and other service water drainage facilities shall be approved by the Kent County Drain commissioner and Township engineer (e) All detention basins and other drainagd facilities shall be maintained and cleaned so as to ensure their proper operation (7) Utilities. Natural gas service, electrical service, telephone and cable television service to the Development shall be by means of underground facilities (8) Soil erosion and Sedimentation Control In the construction and use of the Development, the applicant shall comply in all respects with any required soil erosion and sedimentation control permit. A copy thereof shall be submitted to the Township (9) Garbage and Refuse Disposal. Garbage and refuse disposal will be accom­ plished by private contract in compliance with any Township requirements. All trash, garbage and refuse shall be kept in a garage or other fully enclosed area except for short periods ol time reasonably necessary to permit the removal thereof by garbage and refuse haulers. (10) Landscaping. Prior to the sale of Lots 1,18 and 19, the Developer shall provide for landscaping on those lots in accordance with this subparagraph. Evergreen trees shall be planted along the west line of Lot 1 and along the north line of Lots 18 and 19, so as to ade­ quately screen the rear yards of such lots, from the adjacent lands. Such plantings shall be along the entire length of the stated lot lines, except where such plantings would interfere with any appropriate dear vision area for traffic purposes. The evergreen trees shall be planted about 15 to 20 feet apart and shall be at least five feet high when planted. (11) Outdoor Lighting. Street lighting, if any, shall be installed, at the expense of the Developer. Street lighting shall be designed to minimize annoying glare onto adjacent prop­ erties. (12) Signage. There may be an identification sign for the Development, to be locat­ ed at the entrance to the Development, off 84th Street. The size of the identification sign and other features thereof shall comply with the sign requirements of the R-2 District for residen­ tial developments. The sign shall be located outside of the 84th Street nght-of-way. (13) Fire Protection. The design, layout and construction of the Development shall be reviewed as to matters of public safety and emergency access by the Township Fire Chief The recommendations, if any, of the Fire Chief on these matters shall be forwarded to the Planning Commission and such recommendations shall be complied with by the Developer (14) Compliance with Zoning Ordinance. The Township Board hereby determines that the Plan complies with the provisions of the Township Zoning Ordinance and promotes its intent and purposes. The Township Board further finds that the Development, upon con­ struction and use in full compliance with all of the terms and prdvisions of this Ordinance and the Township Zoning Ordbancd. will be compatible with adjacent uses of lands, the natural environment and the capacities of public services and facilities affected by the Development The Township Board further determines that the Development will be consistent with the pub­ lic health, safety and general welfare. The conditions set forth herein with regard to the Development are determined to be those conditions which are necessary to insure that pub* lie services and facilities affected by the Development will be capable of accommodating increased public service demands caused by the Development, to protect the natural envi­ ronment and to conserve natural resources and energy, to insure compatibility with adjacent land uses and to promote the use of land in a socially and economically desirable manner (15) Enforcement. The Township may enforce the provisions of this Ordinance and applicable provisions of the Townsf^p Zoning Ordinance (including Section 23.5 thereof), Building Code and other ordinances, laws and regulations to the extent and in any manner provided by law. Any violation of the conditions of this Ordinance snail be a violation of the Zoning Ordinance, subject to the same penalties as provided therein (16) Time Limit The time limitations on the construction of the Development shall be as stated in Section 15.8 of the Township Zoning Ordinance. Commencement of Phase I m accordance with such time limitation shaft preserve the Developer s rights as to Phase II. (17) Effective Date/Publication This ordinance shall become effective upon its pub­ lication or upon publication of a summary of its provisions m a local newspaper of general cir­ culation (117) �Page I6/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml February 27, 1996 Dads and daughters enjoy special night out at CMS About 90 Caledonia Middle School dads joined their daughters in the Hokey Pokey, the Chicken Dance and some country line dancing as they celebrated a special Father/Daughter Night Friday, Feb. 9. Sponsored by the Caledonia Parent Network, the event drew 110 middle school daughters and their dads to an evening that began at 6:30 p.m. with a pizza dinner and progressed to music for danc­ ing in the school's auxiliary gym and board games set up outside the gym for those who preferred that kind of activity. Parent Sharon Shefferly, who helped organize the event, said the evening was planned for dads and daughters to have some fun time together and to provide fathers a chance to meet other dads. The fun was helped a lot by all the individuals and busi­ nesses who donated services, flowers or prizes, Shefferly said. As the girls and their dads arrived, they filled out "chance" tickets to win one of the donated prizes. These were raffled off throughout the evening. Disc jockey Tom Cox, himself a CHS graduate, pro­ vided the music for the evening, and Principal Clark Volz taught the line dancing. The evening ended around 8:30 p.m., when all the guests formed a big circle in the gym. The dads then were invited to the center of the cir­ cle. where each received a long-stemmed carnation. The dads, in turn, gave the flowers to their daughters and the evening ended with fathers and daughters dancing to "Unforgettable." Both Shefferly and Volz said the evening was a great success, and Shefferly said that for the dads who couldn't make it this year, another fa­ ther-daughter night already is TK School NEWS By Dr. Mary Ellen Correa Assist. Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction What makes some kids underachievers in reading? CMS Principal Clark Volz (left) joins dads and daughters having fun at the school's first Father/Daughter night. Pizza, the 'Hokey Pokey', line dancing and board games were some of features of the evening. photo courteSy of being planned for next year, right before Valentine's Day. Caledonia Middle School • CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP • Februory 21. 1996 Th* regulor meeting of th* Caledonia Township Board wos called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Clerk Snyder Pretent: Snyder. DeVries, Gould, Di*l*man, Joutma, William*. Absent Garbow Also Pretent: Planner Ander­ ton. Engineer Wilcox and several interested citizen*. In the absence of Supervisor Got bow moved Snyder, second DeVries to request Trustee Gould to choir the meeting. Ayes DeVries. Williams, Jousrno, Dieleman, Snyder, Gould. Motion carried. MINUTES: Adopted as amended. BILLS: Moved Jousma, second Williams to approve the bills as printed. Ayes: DeVries, Williams, Jousma, Dieleman, Snyder, Gould. Motion carried. BUILDING AND TREASURER REPORT: Moved Williams, se cond Snyder to accept the reports as printed. Ayes: Jousma. Dieleman, Snyder, Gould, DeVries, Williams Mo­ tion carried. CLARKLAND ESTATES: 1st Reading. Peter Bosch gave a presentation of the project. Discussion was held. Some public comment wos taken. SPRING VALLEY -1st Reading. Discussion was held SHAGBARK -1st Reading. Presentation wos given. U.S SIGNAL Moved Jousma, second DeVries to approve transfer agreement from U.S. Signal to Brooks Fiber Proper­ ties. Ayes: Dielemon. Snyder, Gould, DeVries. Williams. Jousma. Motion carried. AMEND BUDGET Moved Dieleman, second Williams to approve the amendment as reviewed. Ayes: Snyder, Gould, DeVries, Williams, Jousma, Dieleman. Motion carried. CDBG FUNDS: Moved Jousma, second Snyder to sign agree­ ment to participate in the CDBG Funds. Ayes: Gould, DeVries, Williams, Jousma, Dieleman, Snyder. Motion carried. PLANNING COMMISSION The Caledonia Township March Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall located at 250 Maple, Caledonia, Michigan. The Board will meet Monday, March 11, 1996 from 9 am to 12 noon and from 1 pm to 4 pm. The Board will also meet Tuesday, March 12, 1996 from 9 am to 12 noon and from 1 pm to 4 pm by appointment only. Written protest will be accepted and must be received in the Assessor’s office by March 11, 1996. The estimated 1996 equalization factor for real property assessments in the Township of Caledonia will be as follows: □ Agricultural 1.00 □ Commercial 1.00 □ Industrial 1.00 □ Residential 1.00 □ Developmental 1.00 It is estimated that personal property assessments in Caledonia Township will be multiplied by 1.00 to determine the 1996 State Equalized Valuations (SEV). Thomas G. Doane Caledonia Township Assessor (106) REPORT: Reviewed by Dieleman. Reviewed Planning and Zoning Fees. Moved Snyder, Second DeVries to amend the fee for PMR Permit renewal to be $250 00 for the fee and no money needed to be deposited in the escrow account. Ayes: DeVries, Williams, Jousma, Dieleman, Snyder, Gould. Mo­ tion carried. CAMPAU/KETTLE LAKE: Mov ed Dieleman. second Jousma to set interest on the Campau/Kettle Lake sewer bonds for the special assessment districts (confirmed December 1994 and December 1995) at a rate of 6.0606%. Ayes: Williams, Jousma, Dieleman, Snyder, Gould, DeVries. Motion carried. ELECTION WORKERS AP POINTMENT: Moved Williams, second DeVries to appoint the election workers as appears on the attached sheet. Ayes: Jousma, Dieleman, Snyder, Gould, DeVries, Williams. Mo tion carried. STREET LIGHTS: Requests for street lights will be considered at the March meeting. LAWN CARE MAINTENANCE: Specs will be advertised for lawn care for the cemeteries and township properties. Would like to have a professional lawn care service for this year. PLANNING SEMINAR: Planner Anderson would like to attend a seminar for transportation. Mov­ ed Gould, second DeVries to allow Planner Anderson to at­ tend the Transportation Summit. Ayes: Dieleman, Snyder, Gould, DeVries, Williams, Jousma. Mo­ tion carried. MID DECADE CENSUS; Discus­ sion and information was given on conducting o mid-decode census. OTHER BUSINESS: Receptionist Tina Keef will be moving out of the State. Clcra Hebert was hired to replace Tina. Public comment was given on Ciarkland Estates, speed limit on Whitneyville. and missing street signs for Keiser. Acorn, Beaver, and Houston. Moved Jousma, second Dieleman, to adjourn at 10:10 p.m. Ayes: Snyder. Gould. DeVries, Williams, Jousma. Dieleman. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted. Patricia Snyder Clerk (115) SPENCER'S TIRES 945-2909 520 East Railroad St., Hastings 795-3369 221 W. Main Street, Middleville SPENCER S TOWINC & RECOVERY What are the factors that lead to failing in reading? The factors are many. There is neither a simple nor a single answer. Factors that can led to underachievement in reading may be grouped into these four areas: physical, ecological, emotional and intellectual. Physical factors Students may have problems w ith their eyesight or hearing Either of these factors can slow down progress in reading A visual or hearing problem needs to be detected early, at the very beginning stages of reading. Every child entering school needs to be examined for sight and hearing problems, and parents need to be encouraged to have their children examined for problems earlier that that Any persistent or chronic illness can also affect reading negatively. For example, students with asthma or allergies may miss many days of school due to illness; therefore, they may have problems learning to read because they have missed lessons on specific skills. Asthma doesn't make you an underachiever, but missing too many days of school can Ecological (environmental) factors Ecological (or environmental) factors associated with learn ing include at least these three environments: school, home, and society and culture. School: Children spend much of their time at school, and they form relationships with other students, teachers, and other adults in the school. The most important relationship for reading is the student's relationship with the teacher Teachers need to gear their teaching to the ways that in dividual students learn. What works well for one child docs not always work well for the other children. One child may seem to be a “natural reader." but another child may need to come at reading by way of music or sports, or in groups or in solitude. Home: Children become "ready " at home to read in school. Teachers need to be alert for children who are not yet ready to read. At home, students who see parents and others reading, and who are surrounded by books and magazines in a print rich environment, are themselves more likely to read. Society: The major cultural factor that works against reading is poverty. Since so much energy must be devoted to securing the basic needs of food and shelter, poor children may not have had many early experiences. Emotional factors Emotions and underachievement in reaind are a chicken-and egg question of cause and effect. Does underachievement cause emotional problems or do emotional problems lead to underachievers? To be sure, both situations prevail. Too often, emotional problems are a result of underachievement (or of failure). Childen who do not do well in school may feel ignored; they feel out-of-place; they feel inadequate. Similarly, some emo­ tional problems lead to underachievement. For example, children who are under stress for any of many reasons may not be able to learn easily. Intellectual factors Lack of intelligence does cause underachievement in reading and in other aspects of education. It is easy to say that underachievers are “just not smart enough," but that state ment is rarely true. Almost every underachiever can do better, given the right kind of help. Overcoming underachievement The most important single piece of information to know is that underachievement in reading is not usually caused by any single factor. Most often, underachievement is the result of several factors working together against a child’s achievement in reading — a lack of reading readiness from home, a discouragement in the classroom, the enxMional static that goes with poor performance, and the terrible resulting untrue con­ clusion: “I can’t learn!” Underachievement in reading develops over a long time, usually starting with an early failure in learning to read, so it cannot be corrected overnight, probably rxx in one grade, usually not by one teacher. A child who is struggling with underachievement in reading needs long-term commitments of help and support from parents, teachers and peers PLASTICS — Due to our continued growth, W’amar is searching for experienced Process Technicians and Set Up people for 2nd and 3rd shifts. We offer a competitive wage and great ben­ efit package including health and dental insurance, 401 K, profit sharing, and tuition reimbursement. Interested candidates should apply at. Wamar Products, Inc. 5041 68th Street, SEz Caledonia, Ml 49316 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml February 27, 1996 Page 17 GROWTH ISSUES, ship's master land use plan and the township ordinances. The Clarkland Estates pro­ posal has drawn fire from resi­ dents because they want the developer, Coldwater Partners, to keep the rural residential two-acre lot size requirement. However, Coldwater Partners, a firm that includes Township Supervisor Tom Garbow, plans to extend the newly expanded Campau Lake sewer to the development. Under R-l zoning, lot sizes served by sanitary sewer need only be a minimum of 40,000 square feet. This means that a maximum of 20 homes could be built on the parcel instead of the 10 or 11 that would be permitted in a rural residential district. Garbow was on vacation last week, but he said earlier that the average lot size for the proposed Clarkland Estates would be about 1.13 acres, which is more lot area than the ordinance requires. Eighteen homes arc proposed for the site instead of the pos­ sible 20. The rezoning is compatible with the township's master land use plan map, which shows the area designated for low density residential devel­ continued from front page opment, and Garbow noted at the commission's public hear­ ing that extending the sewer line will help reduce operating costs for all those in the sewer district. He said that the de­ velopment also will help re­ pay the township the "up­ front’' money it has put into the new wastewater treatment plant and the extended collec­ tion system. The township now is putting $15,000 annually into the Campau-Kettle Lake sewer program with the idea that fu­ ture development in the area eventually would repay the township. All this carried little weight with those attending Wednesday s meeting, how­ ever. Though the meeting was not a public hearing, the board did take comments from the large audience, which had lit­ tle good to say about the pro­ posal on the table. Several questions were raised about the CampauKettle Lake sewer itself, but negative comments about the proposed development fell chiefly into two categories: the disappearance of Caledonia's "rural" environ­ ment as growth continues in the township, and Garbow's involvement with the Clarkland project. Several residents accused the supervisor of a conflict of in­ terest. even though Garbow cannot have any say on whether the project is ap­ proved. Though Garbow was a local real estate developer before his election to office, several residents indicated they did not think he should be developing property in the township. Trustee Steve Gould, a for­ mer Planning Commissioner and now a trustee on the Township Board, chaired the meeting in Garbow's absence. He explained to the audience that the board was considering only the rezoning question, which has nothing to do with the layout or site plan of the development itself. He was supported in that statement by Township Planner Linda Anderson, who said that the audience must separate the issue of rezoning from the question of conflict of interest. In considering the rezoning, she said, the township is looking at the parcel of land, not who owns it or who is developing it. If citizens are concerned about conflict Of in­ West Elementary kids win Renaissance awards West Elementary School has announced its Renaissance Award winners for the month of January. Pictured are first row (from left) Travis Graham, Brynn Curtiss, Danielle Beilfuss, Troy Rock, Kenny Allen, and Sunday Matousek. Second row, Curtis Batdorff, Erin Baragar, Anna Ensler, Katy Hauschild, Cliff Tomson. Third row, Zach Bergsma, Patrick Conard, Chanda Brice, Danielle Schultz, and Michael Munjoy. West Elementary School cellence in citizenship and has announced its January academic achievement. The categories students Renaissance Program Award show progress in are winners. A West Elementary School perseverance, persistance. Renaissance Award is given to consistent quality work, major a student displaying ex­ improvement in performance. ASSEMBLY and PLASTIC INJECTION WORKERS NEEDED 1st, 2nd and 3rd Shifts! Worksite is near the Kent County Airport (M-37 and 44th Street, S.E.) Apply 9-11 am or 1 -3 pm Mon. Thurs. Bring 2 Pieces of I.D._____ 507 36th St. SE Grand Rapids PEOPLEMARK- MW.... (Kl-I'**) I«K,\ Eouol Ott*>nwur> ErnjoLnr* Between Eastern and Division (616) 245-6161 excelling in a major academic area, surpassing the expected performance, striving for ex­ cellence. and citizenship. Principal Sharon Kaylee said it is an honorary award, not a reward. It is not given out merely for performance expected of al! students. Teachers nominate students by submitting their name along with a narrative state­ ment detailing the student's qualifications. Renaissance students are honored al West four times a year, at the end of each mark­ ing period Each recipient has a picture a narrative displayed, receives a cer­ tificate and is honored at a luncheon. The January group chose to go to McDonald’s In June, an ice cream party will be given for all recipients from the school year In addition, honorees will have their names inscribed on a plaque, which will be per­ manently displayed at West Elementary terest. she said, they have re­ course to a number of op­ tions. But she urged them not to confuse that legal question with rezoning. The board did defend Garbow s right to carry on his business and denied that he was receiving any special considerations because he is the township supervisor. The board and the planner also tried to explain that a township simply just can't say "no" to a development be­ cause there are laws that pro­ tect a citizen's right to buy, sell or develop his/her prop­ erty. "The Planning Commission and this board must look at what is legal to do. whether we're talking about the town­ ship supervisor or anyone else." said Trustee and former Planning Commissioner Jim Williams. He pointed out that town­ ships must obey state law. and could face a lawsuit if they discriminate against a project that meets legal re­ quirements. He reiterated that this particular development will help offset the cost of the new sewer system As far as losing the rural environment is concerned. Williams said that "Caledonia is very' much trying to control (urban sprawl)." Residents who spoke up said that they would not object to the project if it were coming in with two-acre lots, and most applauded Tim Skinner s statement that with the request to rezone, "we re talkin' profit here." Trustee John Dieleman. who is the board's representa­ tive on the Planning Commission, said he was "confused" by the reaction to this relatively small develop­ ment. He noted that few attended public hearings for a several hundred-unit mobile home park and a large condominium project and several other much larger single-family develop­ ments to be built on the west side of the township. The Township Board will hold its second reading on Clarkland Estates at its next regular meeting Wednesday. March 20. �Page 18/The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml February 27, 1996 Scots matsmen now off to state championships Coach Jim Maxim and his state-qualifying wrestling team are making a challenge to the entire Caledonia community. Get over to Battle Creek's Kellogg Arena this Friday and root the Fighting Scots onto what hopes to be another winning evening! Caledonia is scheduled to wrestled at Kellogg on Friday at 7:30 p.m. The Scots earned their tickets by winning the regional crown on Feb. 21 at Muskegon Mona Shores High Maxim's crew defeated Fruitport 36-25 in the semifinals before edging Wyoming Park 39-32 in the Division II championship. "Every kid came off the mat a winner." Maxim said of his team's performance. Mark Pypcr (112), BJ Tomanek (125), Aaron Sprague (135), Curt Pyper (160), Josh Haywood (189) and Blake Sinclair (275) captured wins for the Scots versus a talented Wyoming Park team. Wyoming Park reached the championship with a 43-22 victory over Allegan in the Nick Freeman, shown here in an earlier match, and the rest of the Caledonia wrestling team will be at Battle Creek's Kellogg Arena Friday for state action. semifinals. Mark Pyper and Curt Pyper both won on pins against Wyoming Park as did Tomanek, Sprague, Haywood and Sinclair. In the match with Fruitport. Dustin McFarlan (103), Mark Pyper, Nick Webster (119), Tomanek. Sprague. Chad Mesecar (152). Haywood and Tim Soper (275) were all winners. McFarlan. Tomanek and Soper all prevailed with pins, while Mark Pyper. Webster, Sprague. Mesecar and Haywood won with decisions. Eighth grade squad spikes out 2 wins Middleville's eighth grade volleyball team went 2-0 last week with wins against Spring Lake (15-12, 13-15, 15-2) and Byron Center (1015, 15-5, 15-1). Laura McKinley had 18 aces against Spring Lake, while Kelly Bremer served eight aces versus Byron Center. Payschence Erb also contributed to the two wins with five aces and three kills. Scots frosh spikers third at Belding Caledonia's freshman volleyball team took third place at the Belding Invitational, going 8-1 in SUPERVISOR — Plastic Injection Molding - 2nd and 3rd shifts. Wamar is a leader in the^stom plastic injection molding industry. We are searching for supervisors experienced in 75-7OOT plastic injection molding operations with robotics. We offer a modern facility and an excel­ lent benefit and compensation package. Candidates must have processing skills, written and oral communication skills, and the ability to lead and motivate others to meet goals. If you enjoy the challenge and excitement of being part of a growing company, send your resume to: Wamar Products, Inc. 5041 68th Street, SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 pool play. The Scots beat Morley Stanwood, Grand Haven, Jension and host Belding. In the finals, Caledonia again met Jenison and this time came up short 15-12, 3-15 and 16-14. IV Scots drop contest, 58-57 Caledonia's junior varsity basketball team fought back, but came up just short in a 58-57 loss to Kenowa Hills last Tuesday. Sports FLASH! Middleville’s Wrestling Club will start tonight (Tuesday) at the ThomappleKellogg Middle School small gymnasium. AH freestyle wrestlers should attend the event which starts at 7 p.m. Trojan Jerry Postma (34) scored 18 and rebounded eight in the win against Hamilton last Friday. Trojan hoopsters tough in fourth quarter, win 65-55 Middleville’s key players stepped up in the fourth quarter of Friday's basketball game with Hamilton and made the difference. Jerry Postma, Greg Kotrba and Jeremy Shriver combined for 19 points in the final eight minutes to lead Middleville to a 65-55 O-K Blue victory. The Trojans (10-8 overall and 7-6 in the league) will next play host to Lakewood on Tuesday night. The contest originally scheduled for Friday with Wyoming Rogers has been moved to Thursday because of Middleville’s participation in the state wrestling championships. Postma scored eight of his 18 points, Kotrba six of his 14 and Shriver five of his 11 during the fourth quarter in the game with Hamilton. The key shot came from Shriver who nailed a three-pointer midway through the fourth quarter to give the Trojans a 54-50 advantage. Middleville Coach Kurt Holzhueter may have been short of breath after the game, but had plenty of nice things to say about his team's performance. "It was a hard-fought game and we showed some signs of life," Holzhueter said. "All in all. I'm very pleased." Hamilton led at half 33-28 and remained tied with Middleville 46-46 after three quarters. Free throws also spurred the Trojans down the stretch, as Holzhueter's crew nailed 7-of8 from the charity stripe during the final eight minutes "Our execution at the end of the game was outstanding," Holzhueter remarked. Postma led the squad with 18 points. The senior frontliner also grabbed eight rebounds and did not commit one turnover. Kyle VanderWall topped the Hamilton team with 16 points. 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Ed Pawloski ED'S BODY SHOP 110 Johnson Street at Kinsley one block off Main Street in Downtown Caledonia (616) 891-0150 Fax (616) 891-0446 Office Open Mon.-Fri. 8-5; Other Hours by Appt. �The Sun and News. Middleville. MI Februory 27, 1996/Poge 19 Senior eagers shoot one last time for Scots team and determined Crusader team. Jeff Rea scored a hoop with 5:30 to play to put the Scots within seven (43-36) and McCormick tallied a basket on a put back attempt to keep the margin at seven (45-38) with under five minutes to remaining. Free throws, however, aided Unity Christian down the stretch, as the Crusaders made 16-of-20 attempts from the charity stripe during the fourth quarter. Tom Heyboer led Unity Christian with 16 points and David Tammmga added 15. Baskets and points were hard to come by for both squads in the first quarter, as Unity Christian held a 13-10 advantage after the opening eight minutes. Brian Rea tied the game at 13-13 with a trey at 6:40 in the second quarter and Matt Frantti gave the Scots their first lead 16-15 with another triple moments later. Rea and Frantti each made two three-pointers during a four minute span to help give Coach Larry Rea’s team a 2220 lead with 2:53 to go. Caledonia still held that twopoint advantage (26-24) at the half. The Scots sixth of seven three-pointers on the night — a distant launch from Jeff Bom — put them ahead 29-24 with 6:40 left in the third quarter. Unity Christian, however, closed out the third stanza with a 9-5 run and led 39-34 entering the fourth. Caledonia (9-10 overall and 8-7 in league play) will next contend at Wayland on Friday. Caledonia 58 Kenowa Hills 42 Brian Rea pumped in 22, while Matt Frantti totaled 13 to lead the Scots onto a Tuesday night win. So. Christian 62 Caledonia 47 Caledonia lost to South Christian on Feb. 13. Caledonia’s Jeff Bom (24) goes high in the air for a shot Jeff Bom led the team with attempt, while teammate Mike Simmons (23) looks on 19 points, while Matt Frantti during Seniors Night on Friday. added 14 markers. It was not what the Scots Down by five points 39-34 entering the fourth quarter. had hoped for. being the final Caledonia knew they were home game few seven of their still in the basketball game if players: Brian Rea. Mike Hoebeke. Shawn McCormick. they could score some points. And they did just that with Mike Simmons. Jeff Bom. 20 markers in the final eight Steve Schmidt and Luke Gravelyn. minutes. Brian Rea ended up leading The problem was defense, as the Unity Christian team the team with 21 points and Jeff Born was second on the pumped in 30 points in the fourth. 16 of those from the squad with nine. Still, the Scots had a chance free throw line, and traveled home Friday night with a 69- to pull out the win late, but just could not stop a pesky 54 O-K Gold triumph. Three wrestle on for Fighting Scots Caledonia had three wrestlers who placed at Saturday's individual regionals. Aaron Sprague placed first at 135 pounds for the Scots, while Dustin McFarlan also made it to a championship at Ionia, losing in the finals to Lakewood’s Nick Boucher. Tim Soper was Caledonia’s third qualifyer with a fourth place finish at heavyweight. Bill Norris, at 171, also competed at regionals for the Fighting Scots. Scot guard Brian Rea (3) works underneath against a Crusader defender in Friday's varsity basketball game at Caledonia. Trojan spikers win two matches at Delton-Kellogg Middleville volleyball coach Cindy Middlebush claims that this year’s team has made it a very special year for her. "This team will go down in history as one of the most fun, they're so positive," Middlebush said. And that positive approach seemed to be a big asset in the Trojans' two victories last Thursday at Delton-Kellogg High. Middleville opened the night by defeating Plainwell 15-7, 15-10 and then won against host D-K 15-13, 15-4. The big hitters for Middlebush's team were Tracy Schondelmayer, Traci Campbell and Erin VanderSloot Schondelmayer smacked 23 kills and added three service aces in the two wins. Campbell spiked seven kills, while VanderSloot served another four aces. Serving was a huge factor in Middleville’s victory against D-K as VanderSloot. Campbell and Jennie Doyle all scored aces during that match. Middleville's Cindy Hiler Caledonia’s Bill Norris was one of four Scots to wrestle at individual regionals at Ionia High on Saturday. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) (15) scores a block in the team’s match with Plainwell �Page 20/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/February 27. 1996 Middleville wrestlers prepare for Portland at Friday’s State finals Middleville wrestling coach Tom Lehman is quick to remind his talented team that there is still plenty of tough competition to come. The Trojans. 33-2 overall, will start that competitive journey in the State quarterfinals Friday at Battle Creek’s Kellogg Arena Middleville is first scheduled to wrestle against Portland sometime around 5.30 p.m. Portland is a team that Middleville has already beaten earlier this season, but Coach Lehman knows at State “Once you get there, anything can happen." “Our guys know not to look beat Portland," Coach Lehman said. “We’re looking forward to it (State).” It will be a return trip for the Trojans, who also qualified for the big dance a season ago. Middleville appears to have what it takes to win consistently on the prep mats. “This year is the kind of year coaches dream about.” Coach Lehman said. “We have have stockpiled the wins in 1995-96 are Kyle Brower (3517). Terry Trudell (44-11). Marty Bender (35-17) and Steve Lehman (45-12). The wins and the experience that the Trojans have make them a formidable contender at State. Eight Middleville grapplers started at State a season ago. “We got a pretty idea last year, know we know ," Coach Lehman said. Individual Regionals The Trojans sent a school record 10 athletes to the State qualifier on Saturday and half of them w ill wrestle on March 8. Scan Crofoot w as second at 119 and Dendel Craven ended up fourth in the same weight class. Luke Middleton and Steve Lehman finished fourth, while Terry Trudell also qualified, placing third Coach Lehman said that eight of his 10 had a good chance of qualifying during Saturday's event. Choosing the right foods can be good for the heart In Middleville’s Den Detroit Lion Luther Elliss gives out high fives to the kids on hand at Saturday night's benefit basketball game at Middleville High School. A group of Detroit Lions, including Elliss, Tom Beer, Scott Conover. Antonio London and Tony Semple dazzled the crowd, matching shots with some of Middleville's best educators. A jam-packed crowd enjoyed the show. BEFORE WEDDING BELLS RING. See us for QUALITY INVITATIONS RECEPTION ITEMS ATTENDANTS GIFTS by Carlson Craft THE REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings 945-9554 ■■ PT * NF christian Monta! Health Hl\hbl Services good kids and senior leadership." Scoring points for the grappling Trojans in the championship match were Dendel Craven (112). Sean Crofoot (119). Jared Otto (125), Spencer Romp (140). Luke Middleton (152). Ron Haynes (171) and Joel Appell (215). Craven (42-12) won a 12-8 decision. Crofoot (48-8) had a 16-0 technical fall and Otto (37-18) won a 14-2 decision. Romp (44-14) scored Middleville's only pin in 1:30. Haynes (33-16) won a 5-3 decision and Appell cruised to a 16-0 victory. Middleton (49-9 and close to the team's record for triumphs in a season) prevailed by an injury default. “We wrestled really well; Byron Center is a very good team and matched up with us to their advantage." 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Erin Robertson. Megan Shaff. Andrea Zoet. B Honor Roll — Danielle Altermann. Eric Aten. Lisa Belson. Amy Boom. Travis Brill. Daniel Brinks. Nichole Byars. Candice Cree. Eric Cuneo. Stephen Czarnow ski. Lindsey Deboode. Amber DeMaagd. Nicholas Drogowski. Breanne Dutcher. Lucas Egolf. Erika Envart. Danielle Erway. Julie Ford. Valerie Foster. Douglas George. Angela Gemhart. Jennifer Giar. Lana Goodin. Jonathan Hodgson. Jason Holzhausen. Michael Hopkins, Garrett JonkerSlayton. Lori Kooiman. Jessica Lambright. Daniel Lancaster. Jay Lantinga. Adam Lucas. Kevin McClure. Brandon McGillicuddy. Ran­ dy Merchant. Jennifer Meyer. Kristen Minor. Amber Morgan. Matthew Newmyer. Adam Nieland. Erin Palmer. Daniel Parker. Curt Postema, ’Jessica Price. Ashley Reaser. Emily Rector. Becky Reed. Kortney Reyff. Jessica Rose. Jeanmarie Scheib. Katie Schultz, Kristi Schultz. Jen­ nifer Sherman. Jessie Shinault, Zia Shook, Jody Siebesma, Tamia Smith. Daniel Stade. Michael Syswerda. Patrick Terry. 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Next, think atmosphere and create lots about the types of plants of energy-saving shade. So you see, when we say friendly garden is to compost. Consider Composting no. helps produce the wustr could hr rrdi organic gardens are a good idea, its no bull. This message brought bacteria, nutri­ ents and mulch pLuits need, it also reduces the amount of sold to you by the 43 envi- ronmental chanties T* that make up Earth Share. waste rour home creates. Another easy wav to or information *F ■m how you cart help, write Irelp the environment in Earth Share, 3400 International war garden is to change the Drnr tools wu use. For Paul Jones. Andrew Kalee. Rachel Kennicott. Eric Koeppel. Ryan Lee. Sean Lenartz. Elizabeth Longstreet. Sarah Minor. Lindsay Morri. Melissa Neeson. Tabatha Nichols. Rachel Norton. McLeann Pitt. Douglas Poll. Aaron Porritt. Leandra Postema. Benjamin Profitt. Jonathan Prost ko. Tyler Py ke. Melissa Quisenberry. Mat­ thew Rathka. Matthew Raetz. Elisabeth Richards. 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SWM. 21. 6 15Obs . brown hair/eyes fun to be around, funny, enjoys swim­ ming, ttee tiding, the outdoors, camp­ ing. hiking, sports, seeking trustworthy, good-looking, smart, honest SF. to share new experiences must live in Holland Ad# 5555 HARLEY MAN SWM. 21.6 4' 190t» . brown ha*, btoe eyes coring, trustworthy sincere, employed, enjoys music, fishing, seek ing sincere, honest, trustworthy, caring, fun SF Ad# 3755 FUN-LOVING SWM. 22. sensitive, honest, easygomg a tack barer, enjoys martial arts, working out. cars, seekng sneere. hones’ tnjstng. humorous, easygomg SF Ad# 1973 LOVES TO CUDDLE SWM. 22. 6 . 180bs outgoing, fun-tovmg easygomg enjoys dancing sports weigh’ kftng. seekng attractive openmnded. fun-loving, easygoing SF Ad#3179 SPUR OF THE MOMENT SWM. 22.5'9' . 170to* data brown no*, hazel eyes outgong. tfiy honest, tees footbcB. beach waks. vo*eyba#. golf kttng weights mouse*, cooking, seekng honest. menlaty and phyeccty fit SF. tor posstue retafronstep Ad# 1403 YOUR INTERESTS’ S8M. 22. 5'5' muscuror ou#k3 nor* no* funny enjoys movie* pk>yirg wdeo games seekng nee SF Aa# 32’ 1 THE FUTURE WOLDS US SWM 23. ’a* enjoys bowing daneng movies eiectron«cs toremr>g ’o *he raSo. seekng SWCF. 20-30 tove* me cord, drug & aJconoFfree no tad* tor oaring Ad# 2330 ACTTVE • AWLETTC SWM 23. 5 9' 1650* orown ha*, green eyes. muKsJar outgong Hmny. emptoyed enjoys outdoor odtetee* bkng sortba* soccer tanrw compil­ ers seetang te friencRy .naensandtog SF Ad# 7290 A WEIGHT UFTER SWM 23. good personatey. enpv* Pay­ ing muec seeicrg decenf-iookng. «ncero SF race arester good antude Ad# 8899 WANTS AMERICAN DREAM Attrocfrve SWM 24. land of heavy humorous, eawgong owng romartec loves tads errpv* muse waks nejpng peope oanerg *v cudcBng teeung here* oepenaabie SF. oeieves n God Ad# 7606 BLUE JEANS TYPE SWM. 25.5 8' orown no*,eyes cxAgong kn roctone enjoy* ixmng terng aCcan *ee*ng x ror rowhemre. Ad#9KM LOTO WNMR SWM 25. rnecUtor Drown nor eye* humorous enjoys ou#aoor acnvmes moforcyoe ndng seekng sweet car ng humorous 9 for roiotonwvp Ad# 1773 TALKATIVE S8M 25. dm medim-far ten taerxRv outgong Amy tees mode a*pfane buridng workmg on can movm videos, seeking honest dean spiritual SF wrm good physical hygrene Ad# 7880 TELL THE TRUTH SWM. 26 6 brown snort hair btoe eyes mce ouTgomg. tees waking swimmmg ndtog bites seekng honest SF wtth sm«ar nterests and aua*hes Ad# 6301 FROM FARM TO CITY SWM. 26 6 3' 220tos brown ha* btoe eves fun-toving emptoyed enjoys out­ doors horseback ndng dime bugges TV. the ntemef seekng honest caring supportive SF 6 Ad# 5823 TRY NEW THINGS? SWM 26. 5 10'. i80tos amtetc txdd goodtookng que’ easygoing tees spendfrrg time at home go* scuba Orvmg skiing. roHerbtodmg seeking nice honest open, caring, tovtog SF Ad# 5463 EVER MARRIED’ SWM. 27 5 10' I65tos Ugh’ brown hak/eyes outgoing sense of humor, business owner enjoys mountam bk ing. camping, got* seekng honest compassionate SF with integrity Ad#.6O97 LOW KEYED SWM 27. 5 3' proportionate weight glasses laid back, enjoys going out dimers movies, outdoor oettvtes seek Ing honest outgong 9 who s not afraid to tty new mng* Ad# 9550 GOOD HEARTED WOMAN’ SWM 27. 5 5'. 140bs brown ha*, btoe eyes, easygomg flexible employed enjoys movies radto country drives waks. dtoing out. seekng honest toyai frarthtai aftectionate loving comg easygoing SF Ad# 1243 STABLE MINDED SWM. 28.5 9'. I55tos data brawn ha* blue eyes outgoing likes reading, movies tterature outdoor activities mountain b*ng travel seekng honest SF. with integrity Ad# 2167 WINTER BLUES SHM 28. 5 6' data ha*/eyes athletic bu*d toy at first, tee* music, sports, golf hangng out wtth friends seekng hon­ est sneere. funny attractive SF with similar nterests Ad# 4446 WANTS TO FLY SWM 28. 5'11’. l5Obs brawn ha* blue eyes outgoing, enjoys stock car racing, photography reading seekng honest reliable sensitive SF. tan to be around Ad# 1019 MUST BE VERY HONEST SWM. 29. 6'1'. medium build btond hair blue eyes, outgoing funny enjoys yard sales, shopping, movies, going to Church, seeking family-oriented SF. same qualities Ad# 2849 QUIET & SHY SWM 29. 5 10'. brown ha*, blue eyes, honest, caring, employed enjoys cookng. movies, sports, camping, bk ing, fishing, seeking honest open humorous SF Ad# 6605 EXCITING SWM. 30. 5'11'. 1951b*. sandy btond ha*, biue eyes, medium to large bund laid back, neat, organized, goairori en’ed artistic enjoys martial arts keeping fit. camping, fishing, outdoors, tads seeking confident SF. who knows what she wants in life Ad# 5673 NO LIMELIGHT SBM 30. 6'2'. 195ibs . muscular, serious side. shy. witty, outgong. tees btong reodng cultures, jazz, chess, seeking honest, caring, even tempered SF. for friendship possibfy more Ad# 8715 SHOULDER LENGTH HAIR SWM 31. 6’2'. 205tos btond kind, easygoing fun-toving. caring, emptoyed. enjoys hunting fishing, camping movies, dtoing out. beach waks. seekng SF. wtth same quattte* Ad# 4719 FRIENDS FIRST SW dad. 32.5 8' brown ha*/eye» out gong humorous, fun-tovtog. professronat enjoy* camping, swimming the beach, he daughter*, seekng honest SF. can communicate Ad# 5008 A UTTLE OF THIS DWM 33. 5 10'. 196to* outgong easy to get arong wtth. enjoy* »ottba«. tari­ ng aareng seekng compattbte SHF wtth smBar nferett* and quaMe*. for tnenditep posstoty more Mt 1671 THE BEST SMta4.33. great personalty teescampng Lake Mrchracr baskefbal. *wimmtog hockey foottx* romanfle cBnnen seekng nappy SF wim tense of hurnor. who te« rnttrg Ad# 7595 CAN BE SHY SWM 33. 5 7'. brawn ha»/eye*. meo um-bu#it. outgong tense of hxnor tpiwuci. powtee enjoy* pnotogra phy art* muBc. sngng hockey coctr ng seetang honest fruefwetohy SF wtth tense of dreeflon. 'or posebie retottentojp Ad#5309 IN COECTRUCttON OWM 33 5’11'. ’95fc» Drown ha*, blue eyes easygomg. tad back, emptoyed. enjoy* tofltoa danemg. teenn^easygorg unaerstandtog W WORKS DAYS SWM 34 rea-v eosygong outgong empioyea enjoy* tnowmoMtog. taring tamkng OBang seekng penon ctxe eawgomg outgong compa*D»SF AO#M6 rosnrvE AirnuoEf SWM 34. 5'r. 45*j*. brown nor. blue eve* N/S aheexnae carrg. *esporst«e enjoy* me cmfOxxs arenas, Mewrg a#*actee humorous D/9 22 34. tor retoxrstep Ao# ’919 ATHLETIC SWM 34.6r. I75t» crown no*, btoe eyes ’J- tovng acme em<w>yea enjoy* taring tem#rg photograprw aur g scribal see* r g ' cree sreere paZonate? MtKStfi VERY HEALTHY $WM 35 6 1*. 160b* easygomg enjoy* stamg moinan pBsna. me oiiaoas <*es oea ora creatfcisn see* ng 9 wnc enjoy* ch*c»en. nsm smBar mere*#* Ao# 3278 ENJOYS MUSIC SWM 36. 6 19OR» brawn ha* green eye* outgong enjoys photography me water seeing mmorau* mwBgsnt ttafran Puerto Rican or Stock 9 Mt 1196 LONGS TO LOVE SWM 36 6 2’Ofc* brawn no* btoe eve*, mustache easygomg frwncBy enjoy* sortbal OMng roerh games auto rocmg. hotdtog ana cudukng seekng honest ’rurthfU trustworthy respectful SF wtth simBar nterests Ad# 862) VERY HUMOROUS OCCASIONAL BEARD SWM 38 5 9' !60to* brawn ha* green eye* mustache outgoing. fnencRy enjoys upkeep wtth m.ifai house, tinkering on the maB farm seeking honest sneere SF wtth ntegri ty. for frtendstep poMtoty more Ad# 5554 MAN OF FEW WORDS SWM 38. 5 8' skn buBd eawgomg emptoyed enjoy* music seeking hon­ est SF. to* tong-term reiatfonshro Ad# 6211 COUNT ON YOU? SWM 39. 6 overweight block txx blue eves taB beard, down toearth good ktener into sports coBectmg movie*, seeking easygomg honest SF for lasting reiattonstep Ad# 3548 CURIOUS SWM. 39 5 10' brown ho* grosses out going adventurous tee* computer*, go*, sports reodtog retearching seek mg honest loyal up-front SF wtth amBar interests Ad# 1857 HOME OWNER SWM. 40 1401b* brown ha*/eye* easygomg tan to be wim enjoy* b* mg. fishmg camping, me outdoors downhBl and cross-country Bring wak ing video* seeking honest caring easygoing SF wtth some interest* Ad# 1549 KALAMAZOO COUNTY SWM 41 5 7" 155R>» brown hafr/eye*. fit. easygoing laid back emptoyed enjoy* cooking, cleaning, danemg canoeing pool playing cards the beach seeking trustworthy easygoing employed SF Ad# 2222 LIKES THE WOODS SWM 41. average build brown hafr/eye*. easygoing down to earth enjoys deer hunting ftahmg the out­ doors. seeking SF similar quafrtie* Ad# 1054 LET S COMMUNICATE SBM. 41.5'9' IBOfcis easygoing, enjoy* fishing. *wfrnming. boating hunting seeking gentle coring, loving 9 wtth similar interest* Ad# 2156 SIGNIFICANT OTHER SWM, 42. 6 brown/grey ha*, beard laid back, happy, emptoyed enjoy* bowling, gotf *; ending time wtth someone mopping, dnirig out leeks honest , monogamous SF Mt 9060 DIE HARD ROMANTIC SWM, 43, 5'6'. 165ib« browr half green eye*, kind, conederate hone»f open, strong belief* enjoy* dancing, rollerblading dmmg. voHeytxfri tong waks. faking, sharing seeking commu tecative SF. to poMib^ spend the re*t of Ute witTi Ad# 2248 BEAUTY IS INSIDE SWM. 45 rtocky brown ha»/eye« spontaneous enjoys books oKier movie* living history. fraveBng. seeking special 9. wtth a beoutttai soul, to share good and bad limes wtth Ad# 5811 UVES IN MARSHALL Attractive SWM 48 Render heatthy easygomg. humorous, enjoy* canoe­ ing. bkng remodeBng hit farm house seewng honest, open, commurucafive SF Ad# 4949 SEEKS GOOD FRIEND SWM. 48 5 10' 200to* Drown ha*, easygomg personable, enjoy* long wok*, tkcyctng long drive* waBang on me pier seeking umBar 9. N/S. HoBana area wttn corrrrtot. ntwe** An# 4848 LIVE ATTTTUDE SWM 49. 5 7' IBOb* , Dfown/gray ha*, btoe eyes, phyecaty ft hotm of humor easygomg tee* muec. movies cfiet*. cards sport*, dtomg out scrabbte. tern ne seekng mce eaeygotog 9. n good pfryecai and mental trope tor roman«c acteenture* Ad# 1946 LOVE ME FOREVER SWM 50 5’10* 225b* bald beard eawgomg hones# er*oy* people cetiecimg sarmxa parapnemasa and key ergs, mecnarxc wort seetang none* trustworthy 9 tor possfcile retottonstep Ad#6l62 SUGHTLY GRAY SWM. 59. 6 22Ob*. medtamtxjtr. physccRy fit. senee of humor, honest ikes to ou^>, romeRfe. coowng. travel movies, omen out. porta r the summer, seekrig nonest. leveFneociea. mteagent SF. wtth we* rounded figure sms iarrtterem Ao# 1336 INTELLECTUAL SWM. 66. 5 8' l50t>s. ph-ysscaiy easygomg enjoys the out doors, firing. waBang txtang. gott. danang. travel, concerts, reodng. cjmng conversattons seek ng physcaty and menraHy ftt. outgong SF. for posaOie rekjfionStap Ao# 5732 fit. RUDDY COMPLEXION SWM. 69 5 10*. sandy Drown hair, btoe eyes, outgoing ikes social contacts, theater fixing thngs. gardening, outdoor activities, rteftgeni conversations. Chai ienges seekng canng SF to commurveate freety together Ao# 3652 �Page 24/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/February 27 1996 Call for Classifieds Phone 795-3345 ...for Sun & News ACTION ADS! Farm Miscellaneous BUFFALO MEAT Heart­ smart 1-800-823-2800. BAHAMA CRUISE 5 days/4 nights. Underbooked! Must sell! $279/couple. Limited tickets. Call 1-800-935-9999 Ext 495. Mon-Sat; 8 AM to 9 PM. For Sale Automotive 1986 CHEVY CELEBRITY a/c, anVfm cassette, 4-dr, $775. 795-7567__________________ 1991 GMC SAFARI SLE extended minivan, loaded, great shape, $8,800. 795-7567 For Rent Antiques ANTIQUE SHOW: At the Barry County Expo Center. March 9 and 10. Two large buildings, quality antiques. Just north of Hastings on M-37. SaL 10-7pm; Sun. 10-5pm. $2 admission. Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment BERNIE & COMPANY TREE SERVICE: Tree remov al & trimming &. stump grinding. 795-7823 HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ’Home and income property*Debt consolidation •Turned down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation. BINGO American Legion Post <305 9548 Cherry Valley. Caledonia • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 PM MUSIC TEACHER: School instruments, individual lessons. 891-1633__________________ PRO-INSTALLER of almost anything you buy. From coun­ tertops to locks, appliances to plumbing repain. Handyman. 616-795-7654 GYMNASTICS IN MOTION offering pre-school through advanced classes, all ages. Also boys and girls USGF competi­ tion teams. For information call Cathy, 795-7620. D & L TELEPHONE SERVICE. Telephone Installa­ tion and Sales of all A.T.8lX. and non - A.T.&T. systems for busi­ ness and residence. Senior discounts, alarm systems, over 100 years experience. 616-945-9672______________ TUTOR: READING, ANY SUBJECT, motivational, free interview. 891-1633 YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities available. Call 672-7110. For Sale 3 PIECE LIVINGROOM SET Sofa, Loveseat and Chair. Beau­ tiful blue, mauve and gold colors. 1 week old, sacrifice $275. 517-699-4148_________ BAKERY/PRODUCTION WORKER- to $11.76/hr. Great Benefits! (Union) Training provided. Major Co.! Start Now! 517-886-5445. TDC FEE BEAUTIFUL DAY BED with mattress & Trundle bed under­ neath, white & gold very ornate. 1 week old. Cost $675; sacrifice $250. 1-517-699-4148 CITY DRIVER To 38,000/Yr ♦ Great Benefits. Entry Level? Training Provided! 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TDC Fee Real Estate WANTED: 3 bedroom home Middleville, Caledonia or Wayland schools. Land contract or lease with option. Reply to P.O. Box 185 Middlevine, Mi. 49333 Recreation SWIMMING POOLS Home owners Wanted!!! KAYAK POOLS is seeking demo home­ sites to display its new mainte­ nance free KAYAK POOL. Save thousands of $$$ with this unique opportunity. CALL NOW!!! 1-800-9-KA YAK-9. Thank You CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank my rela­ tives and friends for the nice cards, flowers, and phone calls during my surgery and recovery. My appreciation goes out to everyone who was involved. Marie Welton Katie Weaver has set many records for Middleville varsity volleyball team this season, such as setting the school mark of 696. Want to Rent LOOKING FOR 3 BEDROOM house in Caledo­ nia phone exchange area. 616-948-9869 Wanted 891-9287 WANTED: Recycle Prom Dresses & Kids Clothes for $$$ (when sold). 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Hot valid tn conjunction I I / **,h Xwd °,hef coo<>ons | i \ Faro e Pizza • Caledonia $"J99 / Not valid In conjunction < with any other coupons. • > PICK UP ONLY- READY IN 15 MINUTES KM J WHAT OU# CUSTOMER 1AT ABOUT H«O I PtZLA yowl loo i (V/n ' | or 2 LARGE 14” PIZZAS I I I SUbS • LOSOgnO AM of our pizzas include our Special Sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese | | - Spaghetti • Burritos • Chips & Cheese free gooo midoleville J ★ THIS COUt-ON Monday Tuesday Wednesday Fwo * Fuu, CaiedOMa. Hi HI t»7 i I - COUPON Our J | - I NO COUPON NEEtXO NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL Try Strater during the 1993-94 campaign. Weaver has also tied Middleville's record for most assists at a tournament with 113 and shattered the school’s best for assists in conference with 62. In a match with Godwin. Weaver dished out 36 assists, two belter than the team's previous best. When it comes to breaking records, Middleville volleyball player Katie Weaver doesn’t mind passing around the accolades. That’s because the junior setter has many friends to thank for her record-setting 1995-96 season. Weaver's 696 assists this year break's the old Trojan mark of 588 set by Jaime WeUseOurOwn xsdai Sauces and kVW ’OCX Peal Cheese HOUK Itrch ifn 11 am to 130 pm Morn In JXpmto lOJOpm. h. SSat 3 X pm to 12 am 9790 Cherry Valley, M-37, Caledonia ‘ ’ � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/706/SunandNews_1996-03-05.pdf 94671178b96815b95099c83cbf08b39f PDF Text Text Local govt, units back ‘Rails to Trails project by Mandy Ha be I Staff Writer The Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission and Thornapplc and Irving Townships have passed resolutions to support the Village of Middleville’s plans to purchase 5.05 linear miles of abandoned railroad proper­ ty that runs through parts of Barry County. Village Planner Jason Cherry said he will send the resolutions to the Michigan Department of Transportation to see if it now will reconsider awarding grant money to the village Last summer, the village had been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Transportation to be able to buy the property for a “Rails to Trails’’ pro­ ject. At that time, the only local governing bodies that supported the project were Thornapple Township and the Village of Middleville. Barry County and Irving and Rutland Townships were opposed. Larry Jachim, owner of property near the proposed trail, sent a letter to MDOT asking how it could approve such a grant when several of the governing bodies involved did not support making the property a bike trail. He said the grant applica­ tion village officials were re­ quired to fill out and send to aquire the grant had a section that asked if the municipalities around the land in question supported the village acquir­ ing it. If so, each was required to show a resolution stating support. Jachim said he told MDOT officials that Irving Township. Rutland Township, the Barry County Board of Commissioners and the Barry County Road Com mission, all of which deal with the land that goes through, were against the pur­ chase. and only the Village of Middleville supported it. There had been some disagreement among groups about whether or not Thor­ napple Township supported it. ( { We saw a resolution of support from the village and thought that was all that was necessary at the J J time. — Paul McAllister MDOT officials according to Jachim, were not aware that these bodies did not support the trail. Jachim’s efforts resulted in a letter being sent to the village from MDOT Enhance­ ment Program Manager Paul McAllister stating that the grant money will be denied until the village can get sup­ port from the other bodies of government. The grant had been approv­ ed because the material that had been presented showed that everything was in order. “We saw a resolution of support from the village and thought that was all that was necessary at the time,’’ McAllister said. He added that the MDOT thought that since the village supported it, the other units did also. Approval from all municipalities has always been a requirement, he said. “I don’t know why it fell through the cracks.” he said. “It is something that was brought to our attention and we will take care of it. ” There also had been discus­ sion among village officials about the possibility of obtain­ ing a partial grant for the por­ tion of land in the jurisdiction of supporting government bodies. It would still need the support from the county to do that. The next thought was to negotiate a price with the Rails to Trails Conservacy and purchase the land without the aid of the grant, if necessary. Now with an increase in support. Cherry said he will approach McAllister again about a grant. Though new interest in the project has developed. Cherry said Barry County and Rutland Township are still op­ posed to it. Eight hundred feet of the 5.05 miles of property is in Rutland Township. “I respect their decisions,” he said. Caledonia officials seek re-election March 11 bv Barbara Gail Staff Writer All but one of the incum­ bent Caledonia Village Council members have chosen to seek re-election in next week's village election on Monday, March 11. Only Clerk Jacqueline Cherry is not seeking re-elec­ tion, as she has chosen to step down from the council after decades of service in village government. No challengers filed for any of the offices to be voted on, and no one filed for the vacant clerk's position. However, one write-in campaign for that of­ fice has surfaced since the Approval of funds could be announced March 8 Caledonia Village eligible for federal aid to build water system by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Federal and state govern­ ment officials are expected to announce Friday, March 8, that federal funding assistance has been approved for Caledonia Village to construct a public water system. The announcement will be made at a public meeting set for 3 p.m. at Caledonia Elementary School. State title great for champion Trojans Middleville's wrestling team, led by its four captains, march into Ke ogg Arena at the start of Friday's activities. The Trojans went on to win the Division III State title. Trustee Bill Robertson, formal nominating petitions who was appointed to the had to be turned in. Vicky Whalen, 429 council to fill a vacant seat, Emmons, has said she is in­ must be elected to complete terested in the clerk's office, the unexpircd term of former but her name will not appear Trustee Paula Moerland. who on the ballot. To vote for moved from the village. All of the candidates are Whalen, or any other resident now seeking a village office, Republicans Polls will be open from 7 the resident will have to write a.m. to 8 pm at the in the name of the candidate. Seeking re-election for two- Village/Township Hall. 250 year terms are Council Maple. Anyone with questions President Glen Klaver, Treasurer Steve Antecki and about the election or who needs transportation should Assessor Sandi Klaver. Seeking re-election for four- contact the village office at year terms are Trustees Dan 891-9384. Erskine, Judy Kidder and Janice Soules. Unity, togetherness and a State championship to prove it. Middleville's wrestlers won once on Friday and twice on Saturday to capture the Division III Slate title before a near capacity crowd at Battle Creek's Kellogg Arena. The Trojans (36-2) first defeated Brooklyn-Columbia Central 45-19 on Friday night to earn its spot in the elite four going into Saturday’s show. Then Coach Tom Lehman's team kept the momentum going with a convincing 4225 triumph over Portland in the semifinals. Not satisfied just to be there, Middleville grappled its hold on first place with a 3629 thriller with Richmond in the final. Leading by one point (3029) heading into the last weight class, Middleville’s Joel Appell pinned Richmond s Ray Seigneune m 1:49 to seal the Division III title. "All I had to was win," said a confident Appell. "Last week I got beat out at See Trojans, Page 17 Village Manager Robert Stockman said that the new water system would be an ex­ pansion of the one now serv­ ing Glen Valley Estates and Caledonia Middle School. That system was built with enough water capacity in the tower and water mains to ser­ vice the village as well. All that remains is to lay the the pipes throughout the village. An additional well also may have to be put in, Stockman said. The need for a public water system has developed as water quality in some parts of the village declined over the last few years. Some private wells do not produce good-tasting water, and several studies show wells with a nitrate See Water system, P. 14 Village elections set in Middleville and Freeport Middleville Village Presi­ dent Lon Meyers attended his last meeting last week after I0 years as an elected official After the village elections Monday, March ll, a new president will take over. The following people will be running in Middleville. Jim French, president; Ed Schell inger, treasurer; Cheryl Hooper, clerk; William Mosey, trustee, two-year term; Floyd Bray, trustee, four-year term; Marilyn Vandenburg. trustee, fouryear term; William Nesbit, trustee, four-year term. James Rutherford said he may run for the other two- year trustee term as a writein. The following candidates are running for scats on the Freeport Village Council. Rich Kunde and Charlie Blough, president; Lyle Blough, trustee, four year term; Mary Eaton, trustee, two-year term; Dorothy Kelley treasurer. The positions of assesor, clerk, and three, two yearterm trustees remain open. Clerk Joni Morey and assesor Gordon Yoder will not seek another term. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday. In This Issue... • Leap Year twins are ‘teens’ at last • Middleville looking at changes in water, sewer charge system • Middleville to petition county for annexation • CHS competitive cheer squad heads to Nationals March 15 �Page 2/The Sun ond News. Middleville, Ml/Morch 5. 1996 Caledonia High School to sponsor ‘nearly new’ prom dress sale Saturday, March 23 by Barbara Gall Staff Writer You've been asked to the prom, but you hate to spend a fortune on a dress you’ll only wear once. Or. maybe you've got sev­ eral cute, like-new prom dresses and fonnals hanging in your closet that you hate to just give away. The parents of the CHS Class of 1996 have a solution to both these problems. They are sponsoring a "Formally Yours" nearly-new prom dress and formal sale from 10 a m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 23 at the Caledonia Middle School Library. Admission is $1 and pro­ ceeds from the event will go toward the seniors' traditional parent-sponsored all-night graduation party. The sale will offer the young lady with several pretty formals in her closet a place to sell her "nearly new" dresses. At the same time, the girl who doesn't want to spend a fortune might find exactly what she can afford, in just her size. Girls who have dresses they'd like to sell should be sure the items have been cleaned, are on hangers and covered with plastic. Dresses can be dropped off Thursday. March 21, at the CMS li­ brary. at Byron Center High School or at South Christian High School, as students from those schools also are partici­ pating in the sale. There is a $3 charge per item to be sold, but the seller will receive 100 percent of the selling price. Each dress will be tagged and registered Sales money or unsold dresses can be picked up Saturday. March 23, between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. The event s co-chairwomen. Diane Reiffer and Kathy Warner, said that Hulst Cleaners is offering a discount on dresses being cleaned for the sale. Drawings for gift certificates also will be held throughout the day of the sale. "It's a chance to find a great buy. and to sell the nice dresses you have, but will probably never wear again." said Warner. "We hope lots of the girls will come both to buy and sell. It's going to be fun." Anyone with questions about the sale should call 6989487. 891-1719 or 698-9434. Dianne Reiffer (left) and Kathy Warner are promoting the Formally Yours’ prom dress and formal sale to be held Mar. 23 A fund raiser sponsored by the parents of the CHS senior class, the sale allows girls to sell and to buy nearly new’ gowns. Mary Sondtveit moves on to area contest Caledonia 6th-grader takes top spelling bee regional honor by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The final match went 17 rounds. But sixth-grader Mary Sondtveit of Caledonia hung in there and eventually won the 11 -school Comstock Park regional of the Scripps Howard national spelling bee. Her Feb. 20 victory means she earned the right to advance to the next level of competi­ tion, which will include win­ ners from regionals all around the Grand Rapids area. The "nerve-wracking" match between Mary and her last op­ ponent finally ended when the other student missed a word, and Mary then spelled both "cruciferous" and "bromeliad" to win the long duel. Winning the regional, how­ ever, not only means she's still alive in the national contest, but also that she kept a promise to herself. Last year, she made it to the regional contest only to lose. She told her family that she would like to come back and win that spelling bee. And, she did. This year, Mary once again qualified for the regional by repeating as champion at her school. Our Savior Lutheran in Grand Rapids. She worked harder than ever, studying the words for the regional and this time emerged the winner. hearing them arc very different. 1 have to spend some time looking a lot of them up. though, to make sure I'm pronouncing them correctly." At the actual spelling contest, the students can ask for the word to be repeated, or to be used in a sentence, but they cannot write the words down to sec if they "look" right Mary agreed that this is a hard way to spell, and she said sometimes contestants miss easy words just because it's hard to spell out loud. However, she said she thinks the practicing is the hardest part of the contest Not too surprising, though, since her favorite subject is not spelling, but physical education, and while she does enjoy reading, she also loves sports and participates in soccer, softball and basketball. Oh, and there are piano lessons, too, her mom reminded her. Now she has to study even more difficult words in preparation for the March 14 Greater Grand Rapids Area contest at 7 p.m. at Creston High School. If she can win first place there, however, she qualifies for the national championship round in Washington D.C. May 29. Visiting the nation's capital is something she thinks she would like to do, and she is prepared to work hard to qual­ ify. But she pointed out that the new list of spelling words is harder and the competition will be tough, so she knows winning won't be easy. Mary, daughter of Jan and Randy Sondtveit of BEFORE WEDDING BELLS RING. See us for QUALITY INVITATIONS RECEPTION ITEMS ATTENDANTS GIFTS Mary Sondtveit of Caledonia is studying the spelling words she'll have to know for the Greater Grand Rapids Area spelling contest. She advanced to that round of the Scripps Howard Spelling Bee after winning at the regional level by Carlson Craft Caledonia, studies the official spelling word lists by working with her mom. "I end up spending a lot of time on this, too," said Jan. "I couldn't understand at first why she wanted me to THE REMINDER 1952 N. 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Clinic Restoring Lints. Renetentg Spirits Meet our clinical staff Pick up free, helpful information on a wide variety of mental health topics Everyone is welcome. Refreshments served. umtBowm 'ouch a life Tne United Way �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/March 5. 1996 Page 3 Judie Brown and Jean DeVries celebrate birthdays Leap Year Day twins are in their ‘teens’ at last Jean DeVries (left) of Middleville and her twin sister Judie Brown of Miami, Florida, celebrated their Leap Year Day birthdays with an open house for family and friends. They're pictured here with their husbands, Leroy DeVries and Mike Brown. and we usually liked the same things. "We were competitive, but we never competed against each other," emphasized Jean. ‘Our family was always singing,' says Jean DeVries, (right) and she and her twin, Judie, relived old times last week with a birthday duet at the piano. DeVries is a music teacher at Dutton Christian and Moline Christian schools. Brown manages a Wendy's restaurant in Miami. They celebrated their Leap Year birthday with a reunion in Caledonia. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Twins Jean DeVries of Middleville and Judie Brown of Miami, Fla., took more than the usual ribbing last week, because they "finally" made it to their teens. They were Leap Year Day babies, of course, which means they only get a "real" birthday every four years. Won’t be long before they're old enough to drive, right? And maybe one of these days, they can even vote. And so on. But Jean and Judie love the kidding, and most of all, they love the reunion that a "real" birthday brings. This year, Jean's fellow music teacher al Dutton Christian. Mary Hoekstra, held an open house for the twins' relatives and friends. "Birthdays are always spe­ cial just because you're twins..." said Jean, "...But on our real birthdays, we do ev­ erything possible to be to­ gether," finished Judie Jean, who traveled to to her sister's home in Miami for the 1992 celebration, said that when they were young, they really didn't get any birthday parties between the Leap Year celebrations. "In fact, I think the first party I remember was our third ’birthday.’ and we got to invite all the girls in the class to our party." Born in Edgerton, Minn., Jean and Judie Hendricks were the first Leap Year Day babies and twins bom in the small local hospital. Identical twins, their relatives said they were impossible to tell apart when they were little, especially when they dressed alike, which was often. "Our family used to try lots of guessing games with us," recalled Jean "I remember we used to hide our faces up to our eyes, and then see if they could tell which was which. "We always liked the atten­ tion." she added with a smile. "Of course, I'm the oldest (by two minutes), so that's why New Customers: $9.00 *35.00 - HAIR CUT - - PERM - HRS1 IMPRESSION Hair Stuiiio 9%4 Cherry Valle* (M-37). Caledonia « nin Open Mon Thurs 9 8; Fn 9-6. Sat 9-3 HEAR YE _ HEAR YE _ Re Elect STEVE ANTECKI For TREASURER of the Village of Caledonia. Patd tw «ke coiini< io eject Sac«c Axuoc I'm not spoiled." Judie just rolled her eyes. They were the oldest of six children, and they said as chil­ dren, they were truly blessed with a close, happy family, "none of this dysfunctional stuff." "We grew up on a small farm and learned about family and work and honesty and God. We had parents who loved each other and wonderful relatives. And our whole fam­ ily loves to sing. I always remember us singing," Jean said. She has taken that love of singing and made it her career, teaching music at Dutton Christian and Moline Christian schools. She and husband, Lee, are the parents of four. Judie now lives with her husband, Mike, in Miami, where she works as the man­ ager of a Wendy’s restaurant there. She has five children and five grandchildren. Still very close, Jean and Judie say they experience "twins intuition" that other identical twins have noted. "She'll call me up just as I'm reaching for the phone to call her." said Judie. I won't feel good, and I'll find out she was sick that day. We were never more than a plus or mi­ nus apart in our school grades. Caledonia grad named to dean’s list After being out of school for three years. Stephanie O’Krangiey went back to school at Cornerstone College and made the dean's list with a 3.89 grade point average. O Krangiey says she is not sure about what career she wants to pursue, possibly social work or the educational field She graduated in 1992 from Caledonia High School and her parents are Mike and Mary O’Krangiey "If she was in debate, I’d be in the play. But we both always wanted to be the best." "We were so close, from childhood on. One of the toughest things in my life was when Judie got married and moved out of the house," she said. Now they are separated by almost 1,500 miles, so the birthday reunions every four "Having Judie here today years have become even more was the only present 1 important to them. wanted," Jean said. -A I bm01 Converse FAMILY footWEAUJ ATHLETIC wear Couhc « Much >« rw nou umt Leather Sandals A H0*’ Ruor f0* SPMK MIM 9355 Cherry Valley • Caledonia Village Centre 891 -9139 • Open M & F10-6; T, W. Th 10-8; Sat 9-3 Country Sort ice and lloiuvlou i»Ajihie*. REMY, .1111, DU! Fall in Love with Our Tax Benefits! When you start an Individual Retirement Account with usf you get a secure investment that's right on target with the highest interest rates available. Just open your account before this year s tax deadline and you may be able to deduct all or part of your deposit against your 1995 taxes. 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Jerry would tell me what was coming up and Jack would tell me the VELDERMAN business places that we pass­ ed, helping me to keep in my mind where we were. Lib Palmer has been walking every year, and is her 11th year Mike Bremer and his friends, the Pareman girl (I forget her first name) walked with Lib so she could com­ plete this 11th year. The workers from the Mid­ dleville area for Walk for Warmth were Lib Palmer. Mike Bremer. Mary Anne Baerman. Jack and Jerry Spencer. Helen Scott, Chad Shad and Bob Cisler. Paulette Cheyene was our minister last Sunday at Par­ malee Church. I really en­ joyed listening to him. She has certainly set a big challenge for herself. She is what I would call a practical preacher, like I used to do when I started out to be a teacher. I can feel for her. as I had to work nights while go­ ing to Western University and getting little sleep. It takes a lot of gumption and belief in yourself to set such a high goal In teaching it did not matter if you were a girl or boy. no one cared But in the ministry, it is uphill climb for a woman to invade such a traditional job for men. My hat is off to her for her dedica­ tion and goals. I’m pulling for her every step of the way. Russ Bender said that daughter Joan went to Texas to see her family. Joan's daughter is married to a doc­ tor and they have several children. Thev live near Dallas They just called me for my opinion on the school pro­ blems I am such an opi­ nionated person I feel rather than think. I am not a good business person. The poor gal had a rough time and I would not have her job for any money . At least you folks are trying to be frank with us and what our tax money will be going for Mary Hayward. Betty Newman and Ethel Gibson went to Circle Inn and had fun eating out with friends. Ethel Gibson said that she saw geese flying over, going north. Someone else said that they had seen some red wing blackbirds. That is a sure sign of spring. Neva and Bill Kenyon went to daughter Gayle and Doug Henning s for Neva’s birth­ day. Then Thursday, they went to son David's for her birthday. They also attended the Village Players’ perfor­ mance. Neva said that we really have a lot of talented people. They also have such a lot of fiin doing it. She said that it was "Murder on the Air." You had to figure it out. It was written and directed by Darlene Shellinger and Cheryl Caberro They are our local authors. The Snowmobile Club was invited out to the Yankee Spr­ ings Golf Course by Frank Tishven to have a weiner roast in the middle of winter. Ett Van Sickle said that her family got together to help some of the family move to another location. Everyone pitched in to help get them moved in. Then Ett helped by having the dinner ready. Mary Hayward spent one week in Florida with her daughter Caroline Steensma said that they have been busy with new lambs. Well, folks. I guess that is it for this week. Have a good week. Did you hug somone today? for your ivkol<k<Krt<<J support Rnk those whc need het? Tbu >i:nv- u> all LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord Sunday School 9:30 am Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY .10:45 am 6:00 pm Family Night 6:30 pm Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service..................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs............................................... 6:45p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 mile* east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock WELCOME TO o Games Unital Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan a Telephone 698-8252 _____________ ____ ___ Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children's Church will be provided during both services. "Set an example In speech, in ;tfe, in love, in faitn and in purity " 1 Timothy 4:12 Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor (Sh TSP CALEDONIA <1111ISTIA\ REFaKUEVCIlURCII A church with a caring heart for our community and the world. Sunday Worship. . . . 9:30 A.M. & 6:00 P.M. Sunday School...................... 10:45-11:50 A.M. (Child & Adult) ( Dunng the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Mike Alles, Youth Leader Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass......................... 9:00a.m. & 11:00a.m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School.............................. 9:30am Sun. Morning Worship......... 10:30 am Evening Service............................. 6:00pm Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 1------LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Reaching People With Christ CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Church Office: (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 10061 St WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •891-8661 "The Church where everybody s somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School.................................... 930 am. Sunday Morning Worship.................... 10 30 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship...................... 600 p m. Wed Midweek Prayer A Btie Study...... 700 p m. *tev Mfam Dotson. sosky Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired).......... 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.............................. 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service................ Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday. .6:30p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........ .7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday............ .7:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor SHARON BARNSDALL. Dr of Chnshan Ed & Muse Redeemer Covenant Church Church School Choir Practice Worship Service 9:30a.m. 9:30a"m’ 10:30 a.m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 ;usr soutn of Sunday Worship .. - -— - Srreeri 9 30 am ri Kjugget. Pastor Vernon Ba/ new. Youth Director ChurchOffce-<W8-80O1 Wednesday “Family Night" Sunday School 6:15 Dinner 9:45 6:00 p.m. Caraway St, (Children's Ministry Choirs for Children and Adults Jr & Sr High School Youth Group Cadets and Cavmeties Adult Bible Studio St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml. (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another in brotherly lobe.’’ Rom 12:10 Morning Worship Service............. 10:00 a m. 8:00 a.m............................. Blended Service Sunday School........................................ 11:15a.m.9:05 a.m............................. Educational Hour Evening Worship Service................ 6:00 p.m. 10:15 a.m................... Contemporary Service 11:15 a m.......................... Traditional Service YOU ARE INVITED (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Robert Gerke • Office 891-8688 • Church. 891-9878 Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 708 West Main Street GUN LAKE UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) CHURCHES Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 H Barner Free Programs for All Ages Freeport—Middleville—Parmalee Freeport Morning Worship............ 9 30 a m. Freeport Sunday School.............. 1100am Parmalee Morning Worship 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School........... 9 30 a m Middleville Morning Worship 11 00 a m Sunday Worships 9:00 am &. 10.30 am _. r Rev Lynn Wagner 795-3798 Rev Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 Wednesday Family Night 6:00 pm OHM ■ A X KCOMMUNITY Church Office Phone — 795-9266 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 6951 H^nna Lake Avenue M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 891-8028 (Lhc (Did &imr JRftIjodisI (Clptrdi CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Peace Reformed Church Barner Free Sunday School................ 10:00 a m. Morning Worship............ 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship............... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........7 00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave. Church School, ® Jv ^9 .9:45 a m Morning Worship...11:00 a m Evening Worship...... 6 00p m. Wed Fellowship...... 7.30 p.m (in homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Morch 5, 1996/Poge 5 TK brothers win in construction contest by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Jason and Adam Tcrpstra of Middleville both took first in their age divisions at the Block Kids Competition at the Van Andel Museum in Grand Rapids Feb. 3. Jason, who also won the overall grand prize, is a second-grader at West Elementary. He now qualifies for the regional competition in which his grand prize entry will be submitted Each boy won a $50 U.S savings bond for placing first in his age divisions, and Jason received a $25 gift certificate toToys-R-Us and a $100 U.S. savings bond. Participants were given 100 Mega brand building blocks and could choose three other items to use in building their project from a list of five items: a small rock or stone, a 12-inch string, an 18-by-18 piece of foil, a i2-by-12 piece of styrofoam or an 18-by-18 piece of posterboard. Participants were not allow­ ed to build people or animals because the projects were related to the construction in­ dustry. They were allowed 40 minutes to complete their designs. Jason built a ramp with safety precautions that would let cars and motorcycles to get through certain areas. He said he got the idea while on his way to the com­ petition. He looked at bridges and wondered if having ramps would make it easier and safer for trains to cross. He said that when his pro­ ject was completed and pic tures were being taken, it fell apart and he rebuilt it It took Sme/ker- Cobb to wed and why they wanted to be part of the program. Adam, a sixth-grader at TK Middle School, built a catapult to knock down castles. He said that many of his classmates were building castles and he thought it would be fun to knock them down Both said they enjoyed the competition and were able to have free refreshments, ride a carousel, and look around the museum. They received cer­ tificates at a cake and ice cream party. The competition is spon­ sored by the National Association of Women in Construction. (NAWIC). with the goal of stimulating interest Muskegon, Clintondale. Sut­ tons Bay. Snider (Fort Wayne). DeLaSalle Col­ legiate High School. Mona Shores, Waterford Mott. Nor­ thrup (Fort Wayne), and North Side High School in Fort Wayne. Ind The big bands will be ad­ judicated by Western Michigan University music staff and Joey Tartell (Maynard Ferguson’s lead trumpet player). The day also will include clinics for the students and programs by the WMU Jazz Orchestra and the WMU Jazz Quartet with guest artist John Fedchock. The top rated high school band of the day gets to appear with the WMU Jazz Orchestra for the evening concert Satur­ day. The top soloist of the day wins a $2000 scholarship to WMU in the school of music. The Thomapple Kellogg Jazz Band has attended this festival for 15 of the last 16 years. waler. • Don't pre-rinse. Studies show that more than 8 out of 10 dishwasher owners still rinse their dishes before loading them. Today's effi­ cient dishwashers are de­ signed to remove food parti­ cles from dishes, filter them HELP WANTED • Assembly • Plastic Injection • Warehouse/Hilo • Mask Spray Painters • Phone Survey Takers out of the water and flush them away. Pre-rinsing doesn't help dishes get any cleaner, but it does use up to 70 percent more waler • Use a single wash cycle whenever possible. Lightly soiled dishes don't need extra cycles. • Load dishes carefully. Be sure dishes aren't blocking the detergent dispenser or spray arms Check to see that heavily soiled dishes are face down to get the full force of the w aier action. • Wash only full loads. "Save up" dishes for one wash load a day. • Switchboard Operator CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION OR STOP BY TO APPLY 9-11 AM or 1-3 PM MON. THURS BRING 2 P’ECES OF ID. 507 • 36th St. SE Grand Rapids PEOPLEMARJK OtMwtwun Ewipknrr Between Eastern and Division (616) 245-6161 Looking for a PRINTER? Call... 945-9554 afterwards Odessa. reside in Lake Steeby ■ Aman to be united on Saturday, Feb.3. him less than the allotted 40 minutes to complete the pro­ ject orginally. He said this was the first time he had ever won first place in a competition. There were about 80 judges and there was one judge assigned to a group of several people Judging was based on originality of design, creativi­ ty of the project, attention to detail, enthusiasm, use of pro­ vided materials and reason for participation All of the 73 contestants were interviewed by a judge to whom they explained what they had built, why they decided to build it. what they wanted to do with their future. Dishwashers can conserve water Washing dishes by hand uses up to 43 percent more water than washing with a standard size automatic dishwasher. In addition, making just a few changes in the way you use your dishwasher can help save a significant amount of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Smelker. of Freeport, and Mr. and Mrs Robert Cobb Jr., of Lake Odessa, are pleased to announce the engagement of their children Rachel Ann and Robert Lee. Rachel is a 1987 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School, with a bachelors of business administration degree from Western Michigan University. She is presently employed by Union Bank in Lake Odessa. Robert is a 1984 graduate of Lake wood High School. He has been self-employed as the owner of Cobb’s Comer for the past eight years. The couple is planning a Spring 1996 wedding and will Jason (left) and Adam Terpstra display the prizes they won by taking first place in their age divisions at the Block Kids competition that was held in Grand Rapids TK Jazz Band to be in festival The Thornapple Kellogg High School Jazz Band will travel to Western Michigan University Saturday to per­ form in the W.M.U. Invita­ tional Jazz Festival along with many top high school Jazz bands from Michigan and Indiana. Some of the other groups include Marcellus, Comstock Park. Washington High School (South Bend), St. Joseph. LaSalle. North view. Reeths-Puffer. Eaton Rapids. ENGAGEMENTS in construction trades. There is a shortage of construction workers, which is expected to increase. The NAWIC started the nondiscriminatory com­ petition in order to stimulate interest in the construction trades in elementary school children. The regional competition first-place winners will get another $100 U.S. savings bond and their winning entries will be sent to the national competition. The national competition will award the top three contestants. Third place gets a $500 bond, second place gets a $1.000 bond, and the first place winner will get a $2,500 bond. Stacey Leanne Steeby and William James Aman will be united in matrimony on Sept. 14. 1996 The bride-to-be is a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. Daven port College and American Travel Schools. She and her parents. David and Anona Steeby are of Wayland The future bridegnxim is a graduate of Wyoming Park High School and Davenport College He and his parents. William G. and Agnes Aman, are of Wyoming PREMIER CLUB PRESENTS ALEDONIA mall of America MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA O2VE DAY “SHOP ’TIL YOU DROP JET EXCURSION TUESDAY, MAY 28, 1996 - GRAND RAPIDS YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Round trip air aboard our EXCLUSIVE w ide-body DC-10 from Grand Rapids to Minneapolis (Depart at 8 30 AM/Retum at 10:30 PM) • PRIVATE round trip transfers directly to the Mall of America • Continental breakfast (outbound flight) • Cold sandwich platter (return flight) OPTIONAL CANCELLATION INSURANCE APPLICATION SENT WITH CONFIRMATION OF BOOKING. Pnor to 90 days NO CHARGE 89th day to 46th day before departure $50 00 per person 45 days before through day of departure NO REFU ND NO REFUND on any unused tour feature fl A * 103 . UU per person INCLUDES A1EFOET TAX PLUS: SPECIAL MEET AND GREET orientation to the • Largest shopping mall tn the U.S.” Complete with: • Special guest stickers for discounts at over 200 retailers • Coupon booklet with 20% discount at additional retailers • Large shopping bag • Verbal introduction to special information happening during your day • Mall directory map Make checks payable to PREMIER CLUB Mail to Jan Simpson. Slate Bank of Caledonia 627 E. Main Street, (aledonia, Ml 49316 $50 00 deposit to reserve space Final payment due 45 days prior to departure For information call Jan at (616) 891-7131 or Julie or John at (313) 56X-8888 or 1800) 727-1999 �Poge 6/The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml/Morch 5. 1996 Obituaries NEW BOOKS: Announced by Thornapple-Kellogg Library ' ’ ‘ I Fiction A Fall in Denver by Sarah Andrews; Pay Dirt, or Adven­ tures at Ash Lawn by Rita Mae Brown; The Poet by Michael Connelly. Shock Wave by Clive Cussler; Wilderness of Mirrors by Lin­ da Davies; Written in Fire by­ William L. DeAndrea; Hope by Len Deighton; The Heiress by Jude Deveraux; Angel Light by Andrew M. Greely; Behind the Lines by W E B. Griffin; Winds of Graystone Manor by B.J. Hoff, The Web by Jonathon Kellerman; fntensity by Dean R Koontz; Name Withheld by Judith A Jance; The Judge by Steven Paul Martini; Caesar’ Women by Colleen McCullough; Hide and Seek by James Patterson; Hunter’s Moon by Karen Robards; Trial by Fire by Nancy Taylor Rosenberg; Rise of a Merchant Prince by Raymond E. Feist; The Heart of Danger by Gerald Seymour, Deal to Die For by Les Standford; The Brimstone Wedding by Barbara Vine. Non-Fiction The Right to Privacy by * Ellen Aiderman and Caroline Kennedy; 20-Minute Yoga Workouts by The American . Yoga Association; The Origin • of the Universe by John D. Barrow; The Columbia An­ thology of American Poetry; Complete B<x»k of Baking; Consumer Reports Buying Guide, 1996. Voices from < Vietnam by Barry Denenberg; i Kids Catalog of Michigan I Adventures by Ellyce Fielde; ' Dubowski; Little Red Riding Hood by Lisa Campbell Ern­ st; Fiee Stuff for Kids; Happy Times; The Private Notebook of Katie Roberts. Age 11 by Amy Hest; Sky Tree by Thomas Locker; Let’s Count; My Nose. My Toes; Soup 1776 by Robert Newton Peck; The Baseball Birthday Party by Annabelle Prager. The Van Gogh Cafe by Cynthia Rylant; Pioneer Bear by Joan Sandin; Math Curse by Jon Scieszka; Seeing Shapes; Secrets by Ellen B Senisi; Shapes Galore; The Library by Sarah Stewart; The Abominable Snowman of Pasadena by R.L. Stine; Mutual Funds for Dummies by Eric Tyson; Edward in Deep Water by Rosemary Wells; Edward Unready for School by Rosemary Weils; Edward’s Overwhelming Overnight by Rosemary Wells; I Spy School Days by Walter Wick Awesome Athletes; The Berenstain Bears and the School Scandal by Stan and Jan Berenstain; Eye Count by Linda Bourke. The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Bever ly Cleary; Martians Don’t Take Temperatures by Debbie Dadey. Mind Prey by John Sandford; A Tree Grows in Brookly n by Betty Smith; Five Days in Paris by Danielle Steele. Videos The Land Before Time III; Linda Stoen’s Quality Workout. Level 1 and 2. Six Easy Pieces by Richard Phillips Feynman; Hard Evidence by David Fisher; Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman; Great Lakes Coastal Plants by Walter J. Hoagman; The International Book of Wood; Canada by Tim Jepson; Cooking from the Cupboard by Jeanne Jones; 10.000 Ideas for Term Papers. Projects, Reports, and Speeches by Kathryn Lamm; On the Road to Michigan’s Past by Larry B. Massie; Mary Cassatt by Nan­ cy Mowll Mathews; The Na­ tional Electrical Code Hand­ book by The National Fire Protection Association; Being Digital by Nicholas Negroponte; Gallery of Best Resumes by David F. Noble; Windows 95 for Dummies by Andy Rathbone; Wrinkles in Time by George Smoot; The Patch work Pocket Palatte by Anne Walker; Quick and Easy Christmas Bazaar Crafts by Jim Williams. Books on Tape First Among Equals by Jef­ fery Archer; The Glass Lake by Maeve Binchy; The Cat Who Had 14 Tales by Lilian Jackson; Silent Night by MaryHiggins Clark; The Hammer of God by Arthur Charles Clarke; Decider by Dick Francis; Goldeneye by John E. Gardner; Rita Hayworth and The Shawshank Redemp­ tion by Stephen King; Love Me Forever by Johanna Lind sey; Stitches in Time by Bar­ bara Michaels; Kiss the Girls by James Patterson; The Ship­ ping News by Annie Proulx; Children Sam’s Wild West Show by Nancy Antle; The Golly Sisters Go West by Betsy Cromer Byars; Do You Want to be My Friend? by Eric Carle; Choosing Colors; The Majic School Bus Inside a Hurricane by Joanna Cole; Color Fun; Elves Don’t Wear Hard Hats by Debbie Dadey; Snug Bug by Cathy East Alma E. Lenz MIDDLEVILLE - Alma E. Lenz, 81 of Middleville, passed away Sunday, February 25, 1996 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Lenz was born on April 15, 1914 in Dowling, the daughter of Claude and Elnora Lester. She was raised in Dowling and attended Dowling school. She was married to Carl E. Lenz on August 29, 1936 at Angola, Indiana. She was a member of the Freeport United Brethren Church. Mrs. Lenz was a homemak­ er and liked sewing, enjoyed (Laura) Lenz of Freeport; her flowers and gardening, but twelve grandchildren; nine most of all was a loving wife, great-grandchildren, one mother, grandmother and brother, Clarence (Wanda) great-grandmother. Lester of Bedford; many She was preceded in death nieces and nephews. by her son, Robert Lenz; Funeral services were held grandson, John Lenz; her on Wednesday. February 28. parents; two sisters; two 1996 at the Beeler Funeral brothers. Chapel with Reverend Jerry L. She is survived by her Drummond officiating. husband, Carl E. Lenz; two Interment was in Freeport daughters, Helen (Stanley) Cemetery , Freeport. Galbreath of Lowell, Phyllis Memorial contributions (Michael) Kelly of Hastings; may be made to the Freeport three sons, Donald (Pat) Lenz United Brethren Church. of Hastings, Jerry (Kathie) Funeral arrangements were Lenz of Hastings, Larry made by Beeler Funeral Home. Edward G. Bowern SHELBYVILLE - Edward G. Bowerman, 82, of Shelby­ ville, passed away on Monday, February 26, 1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mr. Bowerman was bom on February 17, 1914, at Yankee Springs, the son of James and Emma (Butler) Bowerman. He was raised in Yankee Springs, attended school and lived his entire life in this area. He was married to Edith E. Wilcox on February 6, 1965 at McCullem Church. He retired from Hastings Manufacturing after thirty years of service. He attended Yankee Springs Bible Church, was an outdoors enthusiast, enjoyed to hunt, fish and trap, but in later years was limited to fishing. He passed away doing what he loved best, fishing. He had a great sense of humor and loved to tease, enjoyed country music and reading, especially westerns. He was a loving, caring husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather, doing kind deeds for his family and friends. Mr. Bowerman was preceded in death by his daughter, Sandra Perry; two sons, William Bowerman and Harold Bowerman. He is survived by his wife, Edith E. Bowerman; one daughter, Barbara (William) Hitchcock of Caledonia; three sons, Jack (Joyce) Bowerman of Climax, Larry Bowerman of Caledonia, Duane (Maria) Bowerman of Middleville; two step-children, Robert (Janet) Lord of Hastings, Yvonne (Richard) Allen of Hastings; fifteen grand children; 37 great grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Gladys Carter of Grand Rapids. Alice Strumberger of Middleville; many nieces and nephews. Funeral and cvnmittal services were held Thursday, February 28, 1996, at :i.e Beel­ er Funeral Chapel with Reverend Merritt Johnson officiating. Interment was in Mt Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Yankee Springs Bible Church. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Cecil May Hoos HASTINGS - Mrs. Cecil May Hoos, 82, of Hastings, passed away Friday, March 1, 1996 at Tendercare in Hastings. Mrs. Hoos is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Albert (Cecile) Lemons of Arlington, Virginia; two sons, Reverend John H. (Stephanie) Hoos of Chesterfield, Missouri; James S. Hoos of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; twelve grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Ted (Henrietta) (Gillions) Spoelstra of Nash- ville; brother-in-law, Edward Robert (Betty) Hoos of Traverse City. Memorial services were held Sunday, March 3, 1996 at the Grace Wesleyan Church. Hastings, with the Reverend Alvin Yates and Reverend John H. Hoos officiating. Interment was in Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery, Woodland. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Equine education seminar planned March 19 Jim Decker of Freeport Elevator and H & H Feeds will conduct an equine i management and nutrition seminar Tuesday, March 19, at 7 p.m. at Thomet Stables in Ada This meeting is open to the public and will include topics be speaking at the Thomet Stables meeting include veterinarian Jeff Bunn, farrier Mike Mankel, and Dave Skel­ ly, Purina Mills equine specialists. Jim Decker, owner of Freeport Elevator, said, “Horse owners are committed related to horse health, nutri­ tion and training. More than 1,000 seminars will be conducted nationwide during February. March and April, supported by Purina Mills Inc. and its network of local dealers. 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Call Bill 795-7513. BUILDING SITES AVAILABLE: Two to ten ocres M.ddle ville area. i-rj Ph. (616)795-3389 I Wm R Getty, Broker 795-7513 Paul Getty 795 2594 M 1 I RfAutoft’ Samantha Getty 795-2594 �The Sun ond News, Middleville. Ml/Morch 5. 1996/Page 7 TK has four Odyssey of the Mind winners named People gathered at Central Michigan University where the competition took place to view displays that the different teams mode. Costumes ond props also were intergral parts of the competition. by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg Schools Odyssey of the Mind teams brought home four first-place medals from the regional Odyssey of the Mind competition at Otsego Middle School Saturday. Feb. 24. The winning teams will ad vance to the Michigan Odyssey of the Mind State Tournament, which will be held Saturday, April 20. at Central Michigan University in Mount Plaesant One of the first-place win­ ners was the TK High School team coached by Voni Lucas that competed in Division III in the "Amusin Crusin" problem. This problem requires teams to design, build and drive a vehicle that will per­ form required and teamcreated tasks. The vehicle is driven on two journeys that will take drivers to see attrac­ tions that are part of a teamcreated theme. Team members are Doug Blocksma. Christopher Burks, Ben Jones, Jennifer Laansma. Corey Lucas. Brian McKeown and Liz Runals. Thomapple Kellogg Middle School also had a team that placed first. This team, coach­ ed by Marcia Holst, was in the Division II “Amusin Crusin" problem category. Team members are Sharon Bums. Alecia Holst, Carrie VanVeghel and Brandon McGillicuddy. Tieing for a first-place medal in the “Classics Great Impressions" problem was a Division II TK Middle School team coached by Nancy Goodin This problem required the team to select a drawing or painting by a French Impres­ sionist artist, reproduce it and write a poem relating to it. The team also selected a poem by a famous author and created an original drawing or painting relating to it. Team members are Lana Freeport Fire Assoc, plans annual meeting The Freeport Fire Associa­ tion will hold its annual meeting at 8 p.m. Monday, March 18 at the fire station. Members of the Fire Board are asking citizens "for your help and input in this orga­ nization. that we may better serve this community The meeting will include the annual report and elec­ tion of board members to the Freeport Fire Association. New families in the area may want to lake the oppor­ tunity to attend to see the fire station and find out more about the fire organization. Current Freeport Fire Board members are Brian Thompson, president; Tom Eckert, secretary; Lyn Briel, treasurer; Russell Yarger. vice president; and members Tom Humphrey, Lane Cooper, Don Hoffman, John Bush, Richard Spriggs, Howard Thaler and the mayor of the village of Freeport. Charles Blough. Fire Association board members are elected from the four townships that the Fire Department serves: 18 sec­ tions in Irving Township, 4 sections in Campbell. 8 in Bowne and 9 in Carlton. Dental Care •••for the family. • • • • Emergency Care • Evenings by Appointment Affordable Rates • New Patients Welcome We Do Your Insurance Paperwork Appointments Available Mon thru Fn Ronald B. Stegehuis 8914240 — 9505 Cherry Valley Rd (M-37) Caledonia Goodin. Andrea Berkimer. Danielle Hoskins. Tami Smith. Dan Parker. Daniel Brinks and Chad Gromko. Also collecting first-place medals was a team from Page Elementary School, coached by Deb McKeown and Jeri Otto. This team competed in Division I of “Classics Great members are Nick Otto, Patrick McKeown. Michael McKeown. David McAllister, Kyle Fletke, Jenna Jones and Holly Smith Odyssey of the Mind is a world wide program that pro motes divergent thinking and develops creative problem­ solving skills in students from kindergarten though college. Thornapple Kellogg Schools competed in the regional Odyssey of the mind competition on Saturday, Feb. 24. A division I team from Page Elementary coach ed by Deb McKeown and Jerri Otto collected first place medals in the category of the Classics, Great Impressions. I’m your neighborh<M>d State Fann Agent. You can trust me with all your insurance needs. School Lunch Menus Thomapple Kellogg Elementary and Middle School Lunch Menu Wednesday, March 6 Taco on soft shell, lettuce/cheese, refried beans, applesauce. Thursday, March 7 Roast beef in gravy on mashed potatoes, whole wheat bread, peas and carrots, jello with fruit. Friday , March 8 Tony’s Pizza, coleslaw, pineapple tidbits. Monday , March 11 Meat and cheese subs on bun. lettuce, tortilla pieces, com, peaches. Tuesday. March 12 Macaroni and cheese, com bread, peas, sliced pears. Note: El. Alternate Menu — Mon., Hot Dog; Tues., Serving Our Country Turkey/Bun; Wed.. Salad Bar; Thurs., Ham and Cheese on Bun; Fri., Fishwich. Sand­ wiches and salads at High School and Middle School. Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday, March 6 Oatmeal, cinnamon toast, raisins, milk. Thursday , March 7 English muffin, cheese, juice, milk. Friday, March 8 Cinnamon roil, juice, milk. Monday, March 11 Breakfast pizza, juice, milk. Tuesday , March 12 Bagel with cream cheese, juice, milk. Like ci good neighbor, State Farm is there. GET CRACKING! ORDER YOUR BABY CHICKS 1 Michell M. Wellman, son of Arlenne Staven of Mid­ dleville and Jeff Wellman of Grand Rapids enlisted in the United States Air Force delayed enlistment program, according to TSgt Steven Bauman, the Air Force recruiter in Grand Rapids W ellman is a 1994 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School and is scheduled for enlistment in the Regular Air Force on May I. Upon graduation from the Air Force’s six-week basic train­ ing course near San Antonio, Texas, he is scheduled to receive technical training in the general area and be assign­ ed io an Air Force duty station. _____ _____________________ ▼ ▼ (Turkey Poults &. Ducklings too!) Also have a large selection of... FEEDERS, WATERERS and POULTRY EQUIPMENT Caledonia Farmers Elevator Clarksville Elevator Lake Odessa Co-op 146 EAST MAIN 401 SOUtH MAIN 10l» THIRD AVENUE 891-8108 693-2283 374-8061 �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/March 5, 1996 ‘Lady Liberty’ to be featured in McFall show While waiting their turn at working on the Statue of Liberty, students worked on other art projects. McFall Elementary first grade and Thornapple Kellogg High School art students worked together to make a Statue of Liberty out of paper mache. The statue will be used in a talent show that will be held on April 18. by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Thirty-three Thornapple Kellogg students are building a Statue of Liberty that will be displayed in a McFall Elementary talent show April 18 Eleven are TK High School students from Barb Barr's art class. And 22 are from Shelly Erb’s McFall first-grade class. Students spent the morning alternating between creating the statue out of wire and papier mache, and making snow bloats in an outside activity. Erb said the group will get together about five or six times to finish the papiermache then paint the statue. The statue will be featured in a talent show based on Lee Greenwood's patroitic tape “God Bless the USA.’ The show will feature the students performing what they have learned throughout the school year. Erb said they will dance, sing and play in­ struments and will design their own programs. She added that knowledge of science, geography and learning to work with people are some of the things they will get out of preparing for the project Erb said she got the idea to do this type of show from see­ ing a laser show at Cedar Point. She said wants students to believe in their country and not take it for granted, she said. Another part of this project includes a talk that will be given Tuesday. March 19, at 2:30 p.m. about the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. Students will learn the func­ tion of each organization The talent show will be on Wednesday. April 18. Break-a-Leg plans 2 spring open auditions locally Break-a-Leg Productions has scheduled open auditions for two spring productions. “Another Part of the Forest’’ by Lillian Hellman will be performed at the Caledonia Performing Arts Center May 2-4. This play paints a portrait of a family consumed by greed and desperate to improve their social standing in a small southern 1880s town. Auditions are scheduled at Caledonia High School Sun­ day, March 24, at 2 p.m. and Monday, March 25 at 7 p.m to cast eight men aged 16 and older, and five women aged 16 and older. The play will be directed by Melissa Gibson, and goes into rehearsal the end of March For more information, call Melissa Gibson (455-2493) or Carol Meehan (698-3119). "The Pravada’’ will be per­ formed in dinner show format at Sam’s Joint East in Alaska May 16-19, with possible ex­ tension dates mid-June. This is an original one-act comedy written by Carol Meehan, featuring cold war spies and suspicions set in Skagway. Alaska, in 1957. Auditions are scheduled at Caledonia High School Sun day, March 17. at 2 p.m. and Wednesday, March 20, at 7 p.m. to cast three men ages 20-75, and two women ages 16-45. The play will be directed by Fred Boncher. and goes into rehearsal early April. A limited number of scripts are available at Sam’s Joint East. 7449 68th Street in Alaska (698-1833). For more infor­ mation. call Fred Boncher (891-1931) or Deb Poniatowski (698-1833). Break-A-Leg Product ions is a community theatre organization based in the Caledonia/Kentwood area founded by local theater veterans to expand on the variety of performing arts op­ portunities in southeast Kent County. Participation in all Break-a-Leg Productions is open to the public. Try a variety of foods for your healthy diet program By now you probably have heard that eating a variety of foods is one of the basics of a healthful diet. How do you rate in this? Eating a variety of foods helps ensure that we get a wide range of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients essential for a well balanced diet. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 March is National Nutrition Month, sponsored annually by the National Center for Nutri­ tion and Dietetics of the American Dietetic Assocation and its Foundation. This year’s theme is “Enjoy the Variety of Food Choices." This sounds easy to do here in the United States, but is it? It should be. We live in a world of super supermarkets and the smaller markets offer a wide variety of food. Nearly 40 new food products are in­ troduced into distribution each day. Scores of fast food restaurants offer hundreds of items, and the grocery shelves are stocked with thousands of foods. It’s hard to imagine not getting enough variety. No one food gives you all the nutrients you need to stay healthy. Thus, it is best to eat SPRING IS JUST AROUND THE Service Your Bike Now Avoid the Rush! Call (616) 795-4925 1 Year Free Service ing). We are encouraged to eat different foods within each food group as well. Yet. the average American eats with very little variety. We often prepare the same recipes, order the same fast food meal, consume the same types of bread and cereal, and drink the same kind of juice day after day. If you see yourself in this picture, you may want to try your own survey. Think about what you have eaten these past three days. Write everything down by food group. Start with grain foods, such as bread, cereal or pasta. Then do the same for each of the other food groups —■ vegetables, fruits, dairy or calcium foods, and meats or protein foods. How many foods reappear on the list? If you are lacking in variety or are struck in one or two food groups, start thinking about ways to increase variety in your diet. Look at your grocery list and try substituting for your usual purchases something diffrent in that food group. Buy a fruit, vegetable or grain you haven’t had in a long lime, or try something you’ve never had Try something seasonal or local. Go to the public library look at the many ccxikbcxiks, select one and check it out. When you return home select one or two recipes to try for you ami your family. Some people add variety to eating by getting together with friends to have a planned potluck around a theme such as cooking cuisine or a type of food. If you do one thing each week, you'll be adding to your food variety and you’ll be chasing away the humdrum food blues. And you’ll start to understand what is meant by variety being the spice of life A variety of foods can also add color, texture and taste to your eating No one food gives you all the nutrients you need to stay healthy. — All-You-Can-Eat — Roast Beef Dinner Saturday, March 9 Accessories ATB a variety of different foods every day. Use the Food Guide Pyramid to help you eat better every day. Start with plenty of breads, cereals, rice and pasta — six to 11 servings a day. One ser­ ving equals one slice of bread, 1/2 cup cooked cereal, rice, or pasta, one ounce of dry cereal. We need three to five serv­ ings from the vegetable group a day. A serving of vegetables equals one cup tossed salad or 1/2 cup cooked vegetables. Two to four servings from the fruit group is recommend­ ed each day. One serving equals one medium whole fruit, 3/4 cup of juice or 1/2 cup of canned fruit. Add two to three servings from the milk group and two to three servings from the meat group each day. A sering from the milk group equals one cup milk, eight ounces of yogurt or 1’6-2 ounces of cheese. A serving from the meat, poultry , fish, dry beans, eggs and nuts group is equal to three ounces of cooked meat, poultry, or fish (three ounces of meat is about the same size as a deck of cards) or 1/2 cup of cooked beans or two tables­ poons of peanut butter or one egg counts the same as one ounce of meat (about 1/3 serv­ • 5:00-7:00 PM • BMX Adults *6.00 / Children 6-12 *3.00 5 & Under FREE Recreational Sponsored by.. Bowne Center United Methodist Church EVOLimONARy C9CLE Located comer of 84th Street and Alden Nash (M-50) �The Sun ond News, Middleville. Ml/Morch 5. 1996/Poge 9 TK students win honors for attendance, academics by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Thomapple Kellogg High School students were honored last week for achievements in perfect attendance and academics. Assistant Superintendant of Curriculum and Instruction Mary Ellen Correa said TK has many good students and it is not necessary to be the best at something to be a con­ tributing member of society . Everyone has something special to offer, whether it is good speaking, dealing with people, or accomplishment in a particular activity, she said. These students are fortunate to have parents who have sup­ ported them so they could get ot where they are today. She added that they also are fortunate to have teachers and administrators who care about them as well. She remembered the impact her high school teachers had on her, and said it will stay with her the rest of her life. Teacher Doug Hart said he thanks the businesses that of­ fered donations and gift cer­ tificates to honor the students Corrections— with and said that they were able to make the award ceremony possible Students were honored for perfect attendance for the semester. These students were present at every moment of every school day during the marking period. Students also were honored for academic achievement in three different levels — white, orange and black. White level recipients are students who have either maintained a grade point average of 3.0 to 3.49 for the semester or raised their average by .25 to .49 for the semester These students also had no suspensions or unex­ cused absences Those who were honored in the orange level had maintain­ ed a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.699 for the semester or raised their average bewteen .50 and 749 Those who achieved black level status maintained an average of 3.7 or above for the semester and raised their overall average by .75 or more for the semester Parents were invited to a luncheon afterward and students were presented with awards at various times throughout the next couple of days. Thornapple Kellogg High School students were honored lost week for academic acheievement and perfect attendance at a ceremony given in behalf of the __________________ ____ Renaissance Program. ioboo An article titled ‘Indian Valley camp sites issue still unresolved'’ m the Feb. 27 issue of the Sun & News in­ correctly identified a resident as Frank Grugowski His name is Frank Drogowski An issue that stated that Mulder will be allowed two vehicles per camp site for a total of 38 vehicles also was incorrectly stated. Mulder will be allowed two vehicles per camp site plus a camper, which makes the total of vehicles 57 on less than a sixacre site. Drogowski also claims that he never said that the parking lot by the home-office is not conducive to the area. He said the parking on 108th Street due to a traffic overflow oc­ curs not because the available lot is not big enough, but because the gate of the lot closes after certain hours. 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"The girls worked on their gymnastics all summer and we incorpo­ rated them right into our prac­ tices. We realized, finally, that we had the elements we needed for competitive cheering." This is the first time CHS has fielded a squad formed just for competition, and VanVIeet said she was very excited that the team qualified for two na­ tional competitions its very first year. The squad had to choose between competing at the USA nationals and the Cheer of America nationals. The team earned a "supe­ rior" trophy in July at the USA camp in Columbus, Mo. The girls then were in­ vited to submit a video entry to be considered for the USA nationals. They later qualifed for the COA national compe­ bv Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia High School competitive cheer squad will reunite with its former coach when the team arrives in Los Angeles next week for the United Spirit Association na­ tional competitive cheer con­ tests. The competition will be March 15-17 at the Anaheim Convention Center. The 17-member squad lost its coach, Tammy VanVIeet, when her husband was tranferrcd back to the Los Angeles area earlier this year. VanVIeet, who coached the varsity basketball cheerleaders last year and the 1995 varsity football cheerleaders, was the person who suggested form­ ing a competition squad as an expansion of the CHS cheer­ leading program. She explained in an inter­ view from her California home that competitive cheer is a relatively new sport in the Midwest. It differs from tradi­ tional cheerleading because it is a combination of cheerlead­ ing, dance and tumbling. "It's a three-minute perfor­ mance, in which the team moves from cheer to tumbling to jumps," she said. 'It's really very different from the side­ line cheering done at games.’’ 4i Our girls are going to see squads from schools where competitive cheer has its own budget and where such a program has been around for a while and is taken very seriously. Some of these teams are just spectacular, but then, they also j5 work at it year-round, big time. — Tammy VanVIeet • HAIR - Cuts, Styles • TANNING • NAILS • PEDICURE -sfteav nleusuve tyhair designers 122 E. Main Street Middleville A to Phil's Pizza CALL: 795-7719 for Your Appointment CALEDONIA SPORTSMAN’S CLUB BREAKFAST EGGS • TOAST • PANCAKES MEAT • COFFEE • ORANGE JUICE ,00TH ST- t Sit., Mar. II • 9 an-12 Noon COL£*yEW Adults ‘4.51/Under 12 ’3.H 1 Clubhoum- Bring the Family and Friends! tition during contests at Purdue University. The team decided to try for a berth at the USA nationals, however, and submitted its video for consideration. Van Vleet said the videos are judged by a panel of experts which picks the squads to be invited, and the CHS team re­ ceived its invitation to nation­ als in October. Once the team knew it might compete nationally, it brought in a choreographer to help design a routine. Most of the girls also have continued with gymnastic lessons, even after VanVIeet had to leave. She did come back two weeks ago to spend a weekend working with the team in preparation for the Los Angeles contests. Caledonia Community Education is offering the following classes in March.,. □ Country Line Dance Begins March 14-April 25 for $20.00 □ Karate Begins March 25-May 20 for s35.OO □ MAC Lab Begins March 14-May 9 for $50.00 C Dog Obedience Begins March 26-May 21 for $35.OO 891-8117 can ...for class descriptions and registration CHS fields just one com­ petitive squad, with cheerlead­ ers from freshman, junior var­ sity and varsity squads partici­ pating. "The girls join the squad out of interest, but they audi­ tion for an actual place on the team," VanVIeet said. There are 15 cheerleaders on the competitive squad, with two alternates rounding out the team. Members of this year’s squad are Angie Stolt, Nicole Olczak, Mindy Merritt, Carrie Yonker, Sherry Bourzac, Alisha Durkee, Jill Carter, Jen VanDyke, Rachel Rogers, Shauna Rea, Jackie Yonker, Jenny Holdredge, Kim Stegenga, Nicole Barlow, Kelley Mesecar, Nellie DeWitt and Jodi Breen. A squad this size is larger than most sideline cheerleading teams. "Usually a cheerleading squad is no larger than about 10," VanVIeet said, "but that's not enough for the more complicated mounts and pyramids and dance routines that go into competition cheer." "Since then, the girls have been working hard not only on their routine, but also to raise money for the trip out here," Van Vleet said. "I'm re­ ally proud of them, because right now, I believe they’re only about $ 1.500 away from their goal of $7,500." That sum, she said, will pay for the team's air fare, ac­ commodations and meals. The 14 parents who plan to ac­ company the girls are paying their own way. The team has held newspa­ per and pop can drives, sold candy bars, hosted two cheer­ leading competitions, sold pizza cards and. of course, held a car wash and that old stand­ by. a bake sale. They also have received do­ nations from generous indi­ Members of the CHS competitive cheer squad are (back row, from the left) Carrie Yonker. Sherry Bourzac, Alisha Durkee, Jill Carter. Jen VanDyke. Rachel Rogers. Shauna Rea and Jackie Yonker. In the middle row, from the left, are Jenny Holdredge, Kim Stegenga, Nicole Barlow. Kelley Mesecar, Nellie DeWitt and Jodi Breen. In the front, are Angie Stolt, Nicole Olczak and Mindy Merritt. viduals and businesses, Van rounds in all the competition categories. Vleet said. Anyone else who wishes to While the CHS squad won’t help the squad should call the have too much time for sight office of the CHS Director of seeing, the girls have insisted Athletics and Activities, 891- on a little time to visit some of the area's big draws, like 0211. Once the team gets to Los Universal Studios and Angeles next week, it will Disneyland. meet VanVIeet for three very "Most of the time, though, we'll be practicing, watching busy days. "The nationals are three full competitions and competing days with lots of events and ourselves," Van Vleet said. thousands of cheerleaders here "Our girls are going to see from all over the country," squads from schools where VanVIeet said, adding that Continued next page — there are semi-final and final Advertitcinrni Don’t Blame Your Age For Poor Hearing. Chicago, III.—A free offer of special interest to those who hear but do not under­ stand words has been an­ nounced by Beltone. 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The story takes place in 1927 and centers around a young pilot named Billy Buck Chandler, who dreams of becoming the avaitor to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean He meets and falls in love with Edythe Herbert, an English Channel swimmer and current star of Prince Nicolai's international aquacade Though he is in love with her. she does not know he is alive and Mickey, his female mechanic, is no help. He then meets Reverend J.D. Montgomery, owner and operator of the Uptown Apostolic Mission and Club Havana, who provides him with spiritual comfort. Montgomery also provides the services of Mr Magix who makes Billy more sophisticated. He then sets off to win Edythe. whose dream is to break free of the aquacade and the controlling Prince Nicolai. Nicolai, however, has reverted to blackmail in order to keep his star attraction under his thumb. When Billy and Edythe meet at the movies, she falls for him and also sees him as an escape from Prince Nicolai. She convinces him to fly with her to Cuba, but their plans are sabatoged by TOW? ensemble. Blough said this musical is a little different than TK is used to because more music will be involved. PrevKxis musical produc lions, she said, have been plays with music interspersed, in this one. the music holds it together. Reservations can be made with cast members or by calling Jeanine Baird at 795-7669 Get GROUP homeowners insurance rates. WTTHOl 7joining a group. Thornapple Kellogg High School students will perform "My One and Only," on March 21-23. Some of the cast members are back row (from left), Dwight Wade, Rachel Wade’, Scott Evans, and Jake Blough. Second row, Jackie Zoerner, Mike Leedy, Megan Oliver, and Rachel Buist. Front row, Katie Polemus, and Lindsay Bremer. Nicolai, who learning of their plans, causes the plane to crash on what seems to be a deserted island. When they land. Nicolai finds them and drags Edythe back to the aquacade They go their separate ways and live unhappily without each other. Will they ever find each other again? To get the answer, attend one of the performances. A group called the "Ritz New Rhythm" dances and sings harmony throughout the show. Musical selections in­ clude Gershwin favorites such as “Nice Work if You Can Get it.” “Strike up the Band" and “Funny Face.” Director Marta Blough said CHEER SQUAD, competitive cheer has its own budget and where such a pro­ gram has been around for a while and is taken very seri­ ously. Some of these teams are just spectacular, but then, they also work at it yearround, big time. "It's going to be great fun for our kids to see these teams and see the kinds of things it's possible for a squad to do. "We have such a good group, and they have worked year in a row. TK stage veteran Mike Leedy will play Billy Buck Chandler. Edythe Herbert will be played by Megan Oliver. Prince Nickolai will be played by Scott Evans. Mr. Magix. by Jake Blough. Reverend J.D Montgomery will be played by Dwight Wade. Mickey the mechanic by Rachel Wade. The Ritz New Rhythm Octet and other minor characters complete the the high school art department is helping with the sets, which will be eye catching and dif­ ferent from other productions because of their use of carry on’s, cut out’s and bright colors. Forest Evans, who provided the music last year, will offer his talents again this year. An electronic keyboard will be used again for the second If your home insures at $ 100.000 or more, you ma> qualify for GROUP rates as an individual A Wolverine Mutual Premier Homeowners PoIky offers rates competitive with any group. as well as providing; • Excellent credits — for a new home or tor also insuring your auto with us • Better standard coverages — up to SI0.000 for jewelry, silverware, and furs. 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Village Planner Jason Cherry said that if amended, sewer connection fees for multiple-family residential units would be $1,456 for each apartment. A new or­ dinance already in effect states that the rate will in­ crease at a rate of 4 percent per year. He said the first unit in a multiple-family complex pays now the same amount as a single-family home and the others pay a percentage of the hook-up fee. The reason, he said, is that it was thought multiple-family housing units did not produce the same volume of waste as a single-family home “The current charge is dif­ ficult to outline because it does not follow the same language." he said The council will decide later if the fees should be changed to charging for hookup per unit. In early 1995. he said, the water connection fee was Public Notice Electors who wish to receive an absent voter ballot for the Middle­ ville Village General Election, Monday, March 11, 1996 by mail must submit an application by 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 9, 1996. Electors can pick up applications at the Middleville Village Hall, 100 East Main Street, Middleville, Michigan, during regular business hours. I will be in my office Satur­ day, March 9, 1996 till 2:00 p.m. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk <H3) $700 per multiple-family residential unit. It is now $728. This fee also would in­ crease 4 percent per year each year as of Jan. 1. 1996. Language for the high pressure district has not yet been drafted. Cherry said. He said that the proposed rates are competitive, especially for a community this size, and compared to sur­ rounding areas. “If you want to build here, you would still get a deal com­ pared to larger cities." he said. In other business, the coun­ cil voted to approve the amended contract with Raymer Company to drill a test well for the village for a bid of 45.500. The council had previously voted to agree to a contract with them pending attorney approval. Village Attoumey Jeff Youngsma said, after looking over the contract, he thought it would be a good idea to add a liquidated damage clause in which the In Memoriam IN LOVING MEMORY of our darling daughter, Rose Marie, who passed away forty years ago on March 5, 1956. To some you may be forgotten. To some a part of the past; But to those who loved and lost you, Your memory will forever last We think of you so often, The things you said and did; You really have never left us, you have just gone on ahead. Sadly and lovingly missed by Mama and Daddy VILLAGE ELECTION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That an Annual Village Election will be held in the Village of Middleville (Precinct No. 1) State of Michigan at The Village Hall, 100 E. Main St. within said Village on Monday, March 11, 1996 FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING FOR THE ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS, VIZ; ONE VILLAGE PRESIDENT ONE VILLAGE CLERK ONE VILLAGE TREASURER ONE VILLAGE ASSESSOR THREE TRUSTEES - FULL TERM TWO TRUSTEES - TO FILL VACANCY Propositions, (If any) NONE NOTICE RELATIVE TO OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE POLLS ELECTION LAW. 116, P.A. 1954 SECTION 720. On the day of any election, polls shall be opened at 7 o’clock in the forenoon, and shall be continuously open unbl 8 o’clock in the afternoon and no longer. Every qualified elector present and in line at the polls at the hour pre­ scribed for the closing hereof shall be allowed to vote. THE POLLS of said election will be open at 7 o’clock a m. and will remain open until 8 o’clock p.m. of said day of election. Cheryl A. Hooper, village Clerk 109 company owes the village $50 to $100 per every day the work goes past May 1 Youngsma said this type of clause is common. Cherry said if the workers run into a problem they will need to come to the village and explain, but it is not likely that they will have any problems. The council voted to have the liquidated clause be a $50 per day penalty and approved the contract with that change. Council also accepted a bid of $21,600 from Prine & . — Newhoff to do engineering work on the booster station at the ski hill. A bid of $13,590 from Williams and Works also was accepted for work on the nor­ theast sewer lift station that will serve Dave Dykstra’s property and the industrial park. The council voted to adopt a resolution to accept a bid from Dykstra Partnership to pur­ chase 10 acres of village pro­ perty around Loscola and Hunter Apartments for $31,330. “1 Todd Ernst, from the wastewater treatment plant issued the council a summary of operations for the month of January. He said that the plant con­ tinues to meet compliance consistency and is an efficient running system. This was President Lon Meyer’s last meeting after 10 years of serving as an elected official. He said he has enjoyed working with everyone and said they should feel free to call him if they need help - ...== Middleville Council Minutes Februory 13, 1996 President Myers called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Bray, French, Mosey Rutherford. Stagray and VandenBerg. Absent: None. Guests: Gregg Anderson, Lin­ da French, Chris Brooker, William Kenyon, and Mandy Habel from the Sun and News Minutes of the January 23. 1996 meeting were approved os read. Agenda approved as presented. Gregg Anderson reported to Council on the Wastewater Treatment Plant operations and presented to Council a spare parts list in case of emergency. Using the budgeted allowance for these parts. Jason Cherry, Village Planner presented to Council a Special use permit request from the Middleville United Methodist Church. Church requesting to pave a portion of a 33 ft. x 132 ft. lot formerly occupied by a single family home for parking. French moved that Council grant Special Use Permit to the United Methodist Church to pave a parcel of property 33 feet by 132 feet adjoining their parking lot. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Bray moved that Council adopt the Resolution awarding a con­ tract for the drilling of a 12 inch test well at the western well field site of the village to Rayner Well Drillers for $45,500.00, con­ tingent on the approval of Village Attorney and authorize Village President to sign the contract. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. French updated Council on Or­ dinance Committee's recom­ mendation to seek further infor­ mation on ordinance codification from other companies. Bray moved that Council amend the Booster Installation Agreement between the Village of Middleville and Ronald J. Buning that was approved January 23, 1996 in regards to connection fees of high water pressure district to allow a two year reprive on any high pressure district hookup charges. Support by Stagray. Ayes all. Carried. French moved the printed in­ voices for Februory 13. 1996 be paid in the amount of $21,081.22. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Mosey moved that Council adopt the Village of Middleville Employee Personnel Policy Manual. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Ad Hoc Committee updated Council in regards to the Village Manager position. Request to hire a DPW employee and acquire bids for a new pick-up truck, jet-rodder, and computer for the Depart­ ment of Public Works. This mat ter turned over to Personal and Finance Committee for recommendation. Council and Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the January Police Activity Report. Discussion held on college stu­ dent internship with the Police Department. Discussion held In regards to bids on Village p uperty located by lescoa. Jason Cherry presented to Council, Planning Commission recommendation of several pro­ perties for annexation to the Village. Letter read from William Gavin opposing the an­ nexation proposal also Chris Brooker approached Council op posing the annexation. Discus­ sion held. This matter tabled till next regular Council meeting. Tom Spatora business owner of Hydraulic business asking* Council to upgrade Eogle Drive Council will contact the DPW in regards to this matter With no further business. Rutherford moved for adjourn ment. Support by Bray Ayes all Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8 25 p.m. Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk (112) Synopsis of Minutes Thornapple Township February 12, 1996 Regular meeting called at 7:00 p.m. Board Members Present Boysen, Getty, Eaton, Kenyon Absent — Schod. Others Present — 10. Motion passed unanimously to approve agenda with the addi tion of resolution re Federal Surplus Property guideline. Motion passed unanimously approving minutes of 1-6, 1-10 and 1-15. Printed bills in the amount of $20,322.24 approved by roll call vote. Trustee Schad entered meeting at 7:20 p.m. Motion passed in support of Rails to Trails development. Motion passed unanimously approving the Rood Commis­ sion's request to place a ques tion on the August ballot. Motion passed unanimously designating Robert Woodard as authorized coordinator for the Federal Property Assistance program. Motion passed unanimously endorsing the NonDiscrimination Assurance form for the Federal Surplus Property program. Motion passed unanimously approving personnel changes as recommended by Fire/Am bulance Administrator Woodward. Motion passed unanimously approving job description for new employee at the Fire Station. Motion passed unanimously approving sale of old equipment os listed by Fire/Ambulance Ad ministrator Woodard. Motion passed unanimously to transfer line item amounts within the current years fire budget. Motion passed unanimously approving removing balance on ambulance account. Meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m. Donna Kenyon Thornapple Township Clerk (111) NOTICE The Caledonia Township March Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall located at 250 Maple, Caledonia, Michigan. The Board will meet Monday, March 11,1996 from 9 am to 12 noon and from 1 pm to 4 pm. The Board will also meet Tuesday, March 12, 1996 from 9 am to 12 noon and from 1 pm to 4 pm by appointment only. Written protest will be accepted and must be received in the Assessor’s office by March 11, 1996. The estimated 1996 equalization factor for real property assessments in the Township of Caledonia will be as follows: □ Agricultural 1.00 O Commercial 1.00 □ Industrial 1.00 □ Residential 1.00 □ Developmental 1.00 It is estimated that personal property assessments in Caledonia Township will be multiplied by 1.00 to determine the 1996 State Equalized Valuations (SEV). Thomas G. Doane Caledonia Township Assessor (T06) �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/Morch 5, 1996/Poge 13 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Middleville to petition county for annexation The by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Middleville Village Council last week voted to adopt a resolution to petition the county to annex 14 parcels From Our Readers Township should reject request for rezoning To the editor: I don’t feel the Caledonia Township Board should ap­ prove the request by Col­ dwater Partners (Tom Garbow. Managing Partner and Caledonia Township Super­ visor) for the re-zoning of the property located at 6329 Whitneyville Road. At present, this property is zoned rural residential; per our township’s official zoning map. which requires a twoacre minimum lot size. Col­ dwater Partners has requested this property be re-zoned lowdensity residential; per our township's future land use map, which requires 40.000 square feet per lot size. My main objection to this property being re-zoned is traffic problems along Whitneyville Road. I have researched the road studies done by the Kent County Road Commission, and as of March 21. 1995. 6.503 vehicles per day traveled this section of Whitneyville Road. Adding a I percent per year growth rate, which I currently feel is quite conservative, would mean 6.568.03 vehicles per day will travel this section of Whitneyville Road in March 1996. Residents of Caledonia Township already realize that Whitneyville Road is very dangerous, due to the traffic volume and speed factors at certain times of the day. Also of great concern is the downhill sloped grade at the entrance of the proposed Clarkland Estates Develop­ ment. In icy road conditions, will vehicles be able to stop coming downhill onto Whitneyville Road safely? It sounds to me like some very legitimate factors aren’t being taken into consideration and that the low-density residen­ tial re-zoning will be approv­ ed on the basis of the future land use map, without the future impact on the com­ munity being fully considered. To say we have to follow the future land use map because developers will threaten to sue is something our Township Board needs to put an end to. Why sacrifice the quality of life we have now so developers can use the future land use map to their advantage? I want our Township Board to not even have an ap­ pearance of impropriety As Tom Garbow stated in the Jan. 28 edition of The Grand Rapids Press. Just because I’m supervisor, I don’t think I have to give up making a liv­ ing for my family.” But, most township supervisors are not realtors, developers, and township supervisors simultaneously. It’s fine to want to provide for one’s family, but I think this conflict of interest doesn't pass either the ethics or values test. Another issue I feel needs to be addressed is the plan map of the proposed Clarkland Estates Development being made available to the public by Garbow Realty Co. as “Property available today.” Upon receiving the plan map of this proposed develpment, 1 had it notarized by a Public Notary. The date of notariza­ tion is Feb. 20, clearly before even the first reading of this re-zoning request was to come before the Township Board. Even if this was done with good intentions, I believe this to be extremely presumptuous and unethical on the part of Garbow Realty Co., Col­ dwater Partners and Tom Garbow. Patricia M. Cress, Caledonia Township of neighboring land into the village. Village Attorney Jeff Youngsma said the final deci­ sion will be made at the coun­ ty level The Barry County Board of Commissioners pro­ bably will be able to make a decision at its April 23 meeting. Youngsma added that descriptions of the parcels need to be gone over before then. The areas in question are four single-family homes located on Arlington Court, Gavin Chevrolet. Greg’s Get it and Go. undeveloped pro­ perty behind Greg's owned by Bill Getty, two single-family mobile homes located south of the village limits, a vacant parcel behind them. Crystal Flash, the old Tires ’R Us building, the Swamp Fox, and Geukes Market, just for the record since they were annex­ ed before. Village Planner Jason Cherry said there were some concerns about places losing their liquor licenses if they are annexed into the village. He said that annexation would not have an effect on any current­ ly licensed establishment that gets annexed into the village. A wise man makes more opportunities than he find*. —Francis Bacon Gardening was some­ thing I learned in my youth when I was unhappy. I perhaps owe having become a painter to flowers. —Claude Monet NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday. March 21.1996 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd. to conduct the following business: 1. ZOC 95-12-12, Parcel ID. No. 008-02600; A request by Gary Middleton to rezone the parcel of land at 611 Bowens Mill Rd. occupied by Middleville tool and Die from the “C-Commercial” Zone to the "1-1, Light Industrial” Zone, and change the Master Plan. This action is being taken because the wrong Parcel ID. No was listed in the advertisement for the February 15, 1996 Planning Commission meeting. 2. ZOC 96-03-01, A request by the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission to rezone the following properties from their present zones to the Resort and Recreation Zoning District. And change the Master Plan Section 5 Parcel ID. No. 005-012-00; YMCA. Camp Manitou-Lin. 200-016-00; YMCA, Camp Manitou-Lin. S. of 1295 N Briggs Rd. Section 7 Parcel ID. No. 007-002-00; Yankee Springs Golf Course. 007-005-00; Yankee Springs Golf Course. 12300 Bowens Mill Rd. Section 8 Parcel ID. No. 008-020-50; Historic Bowens Mill. 11691 Bowens Mill Rd. | Section 17 Parcel ID. No. 017-005-00; Engelwood Trailer Park. 100 S. Payne Lake Rd. ■ Section 19 Parcel ID. No. 019-300-00; Mini-Golf Course 12541 Chief Noonday Rd. 019-006-00; Mini Golf Course. & Driving Range (N. 200 ft. Except, the west 300 ft.). Located on S. side of Chief Noonday just west of Payne Lake Rd. I Section 20 Parcel ID. No. 020-013-00; Mini-Golf Course & Driving Range S. side of Chief Noonday at Payne Lake Rd. Section 23 Parcel ID. No. 023-009-00; Sharp Park (Trailer Campgrounds) 8551 Deer Lake Rd. Section 25 Parcel ID. No. 025-003-00; Flying Horseshoe Riding Ranch S. of 2342 S. Yankee Springs Rd Section 29 I Parcel ID. No. 029013-00; Parkside Park (Trailer Campgrounds) 2430 S. Briggs Rd. I 215-013-00; Lot 14 - Streeters Resort. I I | I | In the city of Washington, D.C., no building may be built taller than the Capitol. [ | ELECTION NOTICE NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD MARCH 11, 1996 To the qualified electors of the Village of Caledonia notice is hereby given that a General election will be held on March 11, 1996 for the pur­ pose of electing candidates for the following offices: Village President Village Clerk Village Treasurer Village Trustees (3) Village Trustee (1) - To Fill Vacancy Village Assessor List of all polling place locations: 250 Maple Street Caledonia, Michigan Polling times 7:00 am to 8:00 p.m. Village of Caledonia £ | Lots 15, 16 & 22 • Streeters Resort. Lots 17 & 18 - Streeters Resort. Lot 19 - Streeters Resort. Lots 20, 21 & 1/4 of Lot 29 - Streeters Resort Lot 23 & 1/4 of Lot 29 - Streeters Resort Lot 24, W. 1/2 of Lot 25, S. 10 ft. Lot 31 Adjacent to Lot 24 & 1/4 of Lot 29 - Streeters Resort. 215021-00; Lot 26, E. 1/2 of Lot 25, W. 1/2 Lot 27, also that part of S. 10 ft. of Lot 31 adjacent to W. 1/2 of Lot 27, & 1/4 of Lot 29 - Streeters Resort. 215-022-00; Lots 28, 30, E. 1/2 of Lot 27. that part of the S. 10 ft. of Lot 31 adjacent to Lots 28 & 30 - Streeters Resort. 215-023-00; Lot 31 except S. 10 ft., also Lot 32 except N. 371 ft. of the west 203 ft. Also except that part lying NELY of line described as commencing at SE corner of lot “EE” then N 25 degs. 27’ W 364.35 ft. to a point on the N line - Streeters Resort. 2514 S. Briggs Rd. Section 30 215014-00; 215-015-00; 215-017-00; 215-018-00; 215-019-00; 215-020-00; I Parcel ID. No. ‘i 030-027-00; Shady Shores Resort 2965 Patterson Rd. | Section 31 I Parcel ID. No. 205-001-10; John Rough Resort ( 205-001-20; John Rough Resort. I 205-001-30; John Rough Resort. | 205-001-40; John Rough Resort S 205001-50; John Rough Resort s Located between Patterson Rd. & 5 Sandy Beach Rd W of 3057 Sandy I Beach. 13. Other such business as may properly come before the Planning Commission I Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for I inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 284 N Briggs Rd during regular Township I business hours and will also be available at the time of the Public Hearing. Written letters I of comment will be accepted until the start of the Public Hearing. I Please take further notice that the Township Planning Commission reserves the right at |or after the Public Heanng to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ■ Ordinance Ptease take further notice that the Township will provide to individuals with ■ disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same I I All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the I discussion of the above proposals. Yankee Springs Planning Commission Judy Becker, Secretary (115) �Page 14/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/March 5. 1996 Did you know that this idea of a flat tax. which is being labeled as “new and revolutionary ." has actually been used in our state for years? In fact, the Michigan Constitution man­ dates a flat tax. Section seven of the finance and taxation por­ tion of the constitution states: "No income tax graduated as to rate or base shall be imposed by the state or any of its subdivi­ sions In Michigan, we all pay 4.4 percent income tax. Our flat tax system is truly flat because it taxes all income, including income from interest and dividends, at the same rate One of the nationally talked about versions of the flat tax doesn’t include income from interest or dividends. Because of this, it tilts the tax system in favor of those who earn more of Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus Michigan has its own flat tax already! “We, the people...” If asked, you probably would have recognized these three words as the beginning of the preamble to the Constitution of the United States of America. But did you also know that they are also the first three words in the preamble of the Michigan Constitution? The Michigan preamble reads: “We, the people of the State of Michigan grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of freedom and earnestly desiring to secure these blessings un­ diminished to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution." Our constitution is a very powerful document that lays out the basic goals and limitations of our government. In Michigan’s history, we have adopted four constitutions, those of 1835. 1850, 1908. and our current version. 1963. For the next few weeks. I want to spend some time talking about specific parts of Michigan’s Constitution and how it af­ fects us in our daily lives. If you’ve seen the news in the past few months, you’d know that one of the central issues of this year’s presidential election is the flat tax. The federal government now uses a graduated income tax system. Under a graduated tax, the more you make, the higher percentage of your income you pay to the federal government. As Americans, we believe that hard work and dedication are the ingredients of success and possibly a higher income. Effec­ tively. a graduated tax penalizes an individual whose income hses from a lower income bracket to a higher one. charging you more for working hard and achieving success. FIRST IHI I tSSH S I dlr Studio First Time Customer Haircuts SPECIAL: *9.00 *35.00 891-0312 • 9964 Cherry Valley (M-37) — Caledonia OPEN: Mon.-Thurs. 9-8; Fri. 9-6; Sat. 9-3 Thornapple BUILDING SERVICES, Inc. -A <■ Kitchens Bathrooms Additions and Other Interior Remodeling j | 795-2039 or 891-1869 LICENSED & INSURED 3 1 ‘ t said it was in Barry by Jean Gallup To help the police. Peters Staff Writer A suspect in the recent rash suggests keeping aware of of home invasions in northern what is happening in the Barry County and southern neighborhood. Writing down serial numbers of cameras, their income by investing. Kent County has been identi A person who earns a living from jobs like teaching, work­ fied. said First Lt. Ron Neil, television sets and other things ing in the auto industry, or farming must send a percentage of commander of the Michigan targeted by thieves is a good their paycheck to Washington, but someone who makes his or idea. Setting up a neighbor­ State Police Post in Hastings her money solely on Wall Street by investing, pays nothing "We have identified a sus­ hood watch is always helpful, Because this system still favors one group of people over pect and are obtaining warrants he said. another, it’s really not a flat tax. and it's not the version that I "Get a pen or pencil and against the individual. More support than likely, from that will write down license numbers of The only true flat tax that accomplishes the goal of being cars that are suspicious. Let us come additional arrests." Neil fairer to everyone is the one that we have had in Michigan for said. "We’re continuing our know and we’ll follow it up. years: the one that the architects of our constitution had in "Many crimes are solved investigation." mind when they wrote it. Neil added the police had re­ when an alert citizen thought To quote Gov. Engler from his State of the State address this covered some stolen property something suspicious was go­ year. They re debating it in Washington, but we're doing it m ing on and let us know.” he from one of the incidents. Michigan." Daytime home invasions said. have been occurring over the past several weeks in both Barry and southern Kent from frontCounty and Allegan. level. High nitrates are espe­ The loan would be repaid That prompted a major co­ cially harmful to young chil­ through a combination of user operative effort by area law en­ dren and the elderly. forcement officials, said Det assessments and connection Hoping to alleviate these fees. A homeowner with a lot Robert Peters of the Kent potential health problems, the 70 feet wide would be charged County Sheriffs Department village applied for federal an estimated $5,125 for At the latest meeting of of­ loans and grants to cover the hookup and assessments. This ficials, he said there were rep­ cost of expanding the Glen could be paid either in a lump resentatives from the Kent Valley/middle school loop to sum, or over a period of years County Sheriffs Department, include the entire village. the City of Kentwood, Ottawa at 6 percent interest. The County and from the Hastings. homeowner paying by in­ The funding would come Let us make your wedding Wayland, Newaygo and stallments would be charged from the Rural Economic and day one that you will Lansing Slate Police posts. about $435 the first year, with Community Development treasure forever. We "All of the police agencies the payments decreasing grad­ Service, formerly known as feature a complete line that border Kent County arc ually over the repayment the Farmers Home of elegant Carlson Craft actively working together," years. Senior citizens would Administration. Invitations and Peters said. be eligible for a deferred payStockman points out that a accessories — including He said officials believe ment. public waler system not only Thank You’s, Reception there are two. perhaps three Stockman said there are still will help resolve the village’s .terns, Gifts and different groups taking part in many details of the project to much more. water quality problems, but the home invasions in Barry, be ironed out, once the antici ­ Stop In todayll also might lower fire insur­ Kent and Allegan. pated approval of federal assis­ ance rates "The witnesses have shown tance is announced Friday. The village is eligible for no consistency in physical de­ 1 "Approving the grant and federal assistance because ac­ 1QCL9 KJ Qrzx.zl...... 1952 N. Broadway scriptions (for it to be just one loan is just the first step," he cording to the 1990 census, it Hastings group), ” he said. said. "We know there are has a relatively low average Peters said the daytime many questions our residents family income. The area's breaking and entering has will have, but the details can't rapid growth, however, makes slowed in Kent County as Neil be worked out until we have future eligibility for the vil­ been approved for the funding. lage highly unlikely, But we will keep our residents Stockman said. informed of these further de­ "Without significant federal tails as they are decided." funding assistance, the cost to Stockman said he hopes vil­ homeowners of resolving the lage residents will try to at­ water quality issue now or in tend Friday's meeting when future years would be signifi­ The Thomapple Township Board of Review will government officials will be cantly higher," he said. meet at the Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, on hand to discuss the project. The present estimated cost Michigan on March 5, to organize, review and make nec­ of expanding the water system essary adjustments to the Thomapple Township assess­ to include the village is ment roll for 1996. $3,845,000. Funding is ex­ The Board of Review will be open to the public pected to come through a Monday, March 11 and Tuesday, March 12, 1996, from 8 $448,000 federal grant, with a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Also, Wednesday, March 13 the remainder covered by a from 5 to 9 p.m. And, as many other days as needed. federal loan at 5 percent inter­ WATER SYSTEM , i The Reminder Perms (Long hair slightly more for perms & highlights) • • • • 945-9554 THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW est. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW MEETS - 1996 Monday - March • 11 9:00 am - 11:30 am and 1:15 - 5:00 pm Tuesday - March • 12 1:45 pm - 4:45 pm and 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Wednesday March • 13 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm All reviews are by appointment only. Written protest will be accepted until March 12, 1996. Eighth grade T-K spikers beat Scots Middleville's eighth grade volleyball team recently defeated area foe Caledonia 159, 15-12, 5-15. Julie Cordts, Sarah Schut and Kelly Bremer led the Middleville team in serving, while Payshence Erb and Sarah Schut each had two blocks. Middleville lost to Godwin 15-1, 15-2, 8-15 with Bremer having a great defensive game. 1.0032 0.9174 1.000 Residential Developmental Office phone 795-9091 Assessor - Dan Scheuerman Meetings with the Board of Review are by Appointment Please Call the Tow nship Office (795-7202) For an Appointment Tentative recommended equalization ratios and multipli­ ers used to attain 50% of true cash values are as follows: Ratio Class Multiplier 36.65 1.261 J .48.09 1.0397 . .50.00 INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL.......... . .45.22 TIMBER CUTOVER .50.00 1.0000 43.16 1.1586 1.0000 AGRICULTURE . COMMERCIAL . DEVELOPMEN 1 XI PERSONAL .............. .50.00 1.1057 1 (XXX) The BOR will hear protest of assessed value, taxable value, property classification or percentage of qualified agricultural property exemption assigned by the assessor. The estimated 1996 equalization factor for real property in the Township of Yankee Springs will be as follows: Agricultural Commercial Industrial Suspects indentified in home invasions probe Thomapple Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids for services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being con­ sidered at the review to individuals with disabilities upon three days notice to the Thomapple Township Clerk by writing to the address above or calling (616) 795-7202. 1.0549 1.0361 SAT BhSittUhwIUbASbw SUh Ek. Ckda Pak A fob Call - 726 0098 188 S Mam St. V«<nontvin«. Ml Donald E Boysen, Supervisor Thomapple Township (107) �The Sun ond News, Middleville. Ml March 5. 1996? Page 15 Trojan eagers open district action needing a boost! Lake wood's sharp shooters damage. Elsie, who finished might not be the final score as nailed six three-pointers in the with 14 points, nailed three much as it is the injury to a first three quarters, but down threes in the opening eight Middleville guard. David Liu suffered a injury the stretch it was "The Moot” minutes. in the Thursday contest and is who won the game for the Middleville, on the other considered "doubtful" for Vikings. hand, had its troubles in the Senior center Matt opening stanza, as evident by district action at Hastings this week Goodemoot scored 10 of his its five turnovers. Middleville (10-10 and 7-7) game-high 22 points during "It was kind of a slow start, the final eight minutes as but toward the end of the first was scheduled to square off Lakewood held off a late surge half we were able to do some against district host Hastings on Monday night. by Middleville to win the things." Holzhueter said. Jeremy Shriver. Jason Barry County hardcourt battle Kotrba and Jeremy Shriver Gearhart and Jerry Postma 64-61 on Tuesday night. each hit for six points in the Middleville trailed most of second quarter to keep each scored 10 points for the the game, but managed to Middleville within 10 points Trojans in the loss to Rogers. Middleville led that game creep back into it with some (33-23) at half 15-13 after one quarter and sharp shooting of its own. The Trojans outscored the were down by two (31-29) Guards Jason Gearhart and Vikings 20-11 in the third Greg Kotrba combined for 25 quarter with Gearhart entering the half. The Trojans had 18 turnovers in the game Caledonia's Jenny VanDyke was a key member in the team's first season success. of Middleville's markers in the spearheading the surge with and that and defense were their second half. Kotrba, who eight points. biggest problems. nailed two threes, finished the Gearhart, who missed eight game with 19 points and games due to a midseason Gearhart, who sank three injury, should help the Looking for threes, ended up with 15. Trojans as they prepare to Extra Cash? A jumper by Kotrba with start their district run. - Gill 11 seconds remaining cut Rogers 72 945-9554 Lake wood's lead to two points Middleville 53 It wasn't easy, but S Z/iwiyf/mix FASTI (63-61), but the Trojans were The story of this game Caledonia's first year on the forced to foul and Mark slopes was nothing short of Cusack made one of two free remarkable. throws for the final margin. The Scots completed their "We played pretty well season on Feb. 19 with what down the stretch, they made coach Bryce Beckett called an just enough free throws," "awesome finish for a first The Caledonia Township Clerk will be hol­ Middleville Coach Kurt year ski team." ding a public accuracy test for the Tuesday, Holzhueter said. "We couldn't At the meet. Caledonia’s be too selective." March 19, 1996 Presidential Primary on Jenny VanDyke placed The Vikings went to the Tuesday, March 12, 1996 at 2:00 P.M. at the seventh in the slalom and charity stripe eight times in Caledonia Township/Village Hall, 250 Maple eighth in the giant slalom to the fourth quarter and made six bolster the team's overall St., Caledonia. Anyone interested in this of those shots. score. Lakewood led 15-7 after the procedure may attend. (no Caledonia's girls ended up first quarter with guard Blake in fifth place ar the* event and Elsie doing the biggest in sixth overall for the campaign. Matt Dodge was Caledonia's top finisher in the slalom with a ninth-place showing Kyle Oatley breezes through the course one last The Village of Middleville Board of Zoning Appeals will and finished eighth in the time for the Fighting Scots. hold a public hearing to consider several requests for giant slalom. Teammate T.J. Variances from the requirements of the Village Zoning Grant was 19th in the slalom. there will be a signup for interested in The ski team will hold its anyone Ordinance: banquet on Tuesday, March 5 participating on next season's 1. The request of Dorothy Yeazel of 454 Tanglewood Drive at the Middle School ski team. Skiing Scots finish “awesome” season; look forward to next • NOTICE • NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING beginning at 6:30 p.m. On April 16, Beckett said Township of Thornapple NOTICE of BUDGET HEARING The Thornapple Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget for fiscal year 4-1-96 thru 3-31-97 at the Thornapple Township Offices on March 11, 1996 at 7:00 P.M. The property tax millage rate pro­ posed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the Township Office. Thornapple Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids for services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing to individuals with dis­ abilities upon three days notice to the Thornapple Township Clerk in writing to the Township Office or by calling (616) 795-7202. Donna Kenyon Thornapple Township Clerk (nn Jr. High squad starts wrestling Middleville’s junior high wrestling opened Feb. 22 with a victory over Spring Lake. Pulling down pins for Middleville were Lucas Egolf, Dave Kiel, Brett Wiersma, Billy Romph, Nate Price, Mike Kooiman, Mike Smith, Israel Rozales and Justin Frazier and winning on points were Jason Austin and Brian McQueen. On Feb. 24 Middleville traveled to Comstock Park to place second in an .eight-team tournament. Lucas Egolf, Dave Kiel, Brett Wiersma, Billy Romph. Jason Doyle, Pete Baker, Adam Dipp. Phil Ainslie, Eric Cuneo and Rob Breese all won versus Comstock Park In a match with Jackson Park. Jason Austin, Dusty Moma, Dave Kiel, Brett Wiersma, Billy Romph. Mike Kooiman. Adam Nieland, Israel Rozales, Dan Kiel, Mike Smith. Brian McQueen and Eric Cuneo won. Nate Price. Jason Austin. Dusty Moma, Dave Kiel and Brett Wiersma earned points for the team in a loss to Sparta. On Feb. 27 fell to Byron Center 45-41 Dusty Moma. Dave Kiel. Billy Pomph. Zach George, Mike Koounan, Mike Smith, Dan Kiel and Brian McQueen tallied the Trojan points to be relieved from the front, side, and rear yard setback requirements of the R-2, Medium Density Residential zone for a parcel located at 146 Irving Rd. The lot is of an extremely odd shape. In order to place a modular “double-wide” home and a two car garage on the lot, it will be necessary to place these structures closer to the front, rear, and side lot lines than is allowed by ordinance. 2. The request by Middleville United Methodist Church to be relieved from the setback and landscaping requirements of the R-2, Medium Density Residential zone for their parking lot fronting on East Main Street. The ordinance requires a setback from the street right-of-way and landscaping to shield the home next to the lot. The Church desires to use this space for additional parking and so seeks relief from the requirements of the ordi­ nance. 3. The request by Simpson Industries Inc. to be relieved from the front and side yard setback requirements of the 1-1, Light Industrial zone for their plant at 39 E. State St. The company desires to expand the office portion of the plant. As a result, the building will encroach on required setbacks on both State and Bectal streets. As a result, the company is seeking a variance. Where the hearing will be held: At the Middleville Village Hall, 100 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml. 49333 When: On Tuesday, March 19, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. Materials pertaining to these proposals can be viewed at the Middleville Village Hall at 100 E. Main Street, Middle­ ville 49333. Written comments can be sent to the above address, or can be relayed via telephone to the Village at 616-795-3385 or Fax at 616-795-8889, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. <ii6) �Poge 16/Tha Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Morch 5, 1996 Scot freshmen’s basketball team finish year with victory Caledonia’s freshmen basketball team finished out a strong season with a 67-38 win over Wayland last Friday. The Scots recorded 15 wins for the year and lost only five times, WAREHOUSE Southeast Grand Rapids area company is looking for experienced people to work in our warehouse. We offer an excellent benefit package including health, dental, 401K. profit sharing and tuition reimbursement. Apply in person at: Wamar Products. Inc. 5041 68th Street. SE Caledonia. Ml 49316 PLASTICS — Due to our continued growth, Wamar is searching for experienced Process Technicians and Set Up people for 2nd and 3rd shifts. We offer a competitive wage and great ben­ efit package including health and dental insurance, 401 K, profit sharing, and tuition reimbursement. Interested candidates should apply at: Wamar Products, Inc. 5041 68th Street, SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 MAINTENANCE 2nd and 3rd shifts. Qualified candidates will be responsible for troubleshooting, repair and preventive maintenance of plastic injection molding machinery, auxil­ iary equipment and facilities. Experience in mechanical repair, hydraulics, electrical systems and electronics, ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics is a must. We offer a competitive wage and benefit package including tuition reim­ bursement, 40IK, profit sharing, health and dental. Piease send your resume with salary history to: Wamar Products, Inc. 5041 68th Street, SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 Caledonia teachers schooled during in-service Friday was a day off for Caledonia students, but their teachers were busy with a variety of learning programs. The elementary teachers, for instance, spent the day in seminars learning about the district’s Keep child passengers safe, AAA expert says Children arc fragile. That’s the message of ‘’Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week’’ (Feb. 11-17). a good time to review how you buckle up young passengers to prevent injuries, according to AAA Michigan. Consider this: • Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children ages 5 through 15. • In Michigan. 27 child passengers under age 5 were killed and 2.309 injured in 1994. the last year for which statistics are available. “In 1994, it was projected that child restraints saved the lives of 308 children under 5 nationwide.’’ noted Jerry Basch. AAA Michigan Com­ munity Safety Services The 425 has plenty of things to get attached to. The i25 tctik hS-iech CM(l»wg rferit and a M-hp routed eitgiitr H's nrr to know Ihal after )«nw falhii in kw wall |Im> JUut 1 «rw 425’s Jkltp bqmti-txxaksl en£MM* ami tS-mrfa cuumg drrk.yea can sjmv (Imh£> up with <mt (wwtly-fivv dtfTetvtu aUachmetU^ Fillmore Equipment, Inc. Located on 2900 N. Broadway. Hastings (North of town on M-43) Hours M W F 7 to 5, Thurs 7 to 7; Sat 7 to 1 Q4C.QR9A □HU manager. “Of those saved. 250 were using child safety seats and 58 were wearing safety belts.’’ Basch says if safety seats were used nationwide by all children under 5. an estimated 532 lives could have been sav­ ed in 1994. “The law in all 50 states says that babies and children must ride in child safety seats until they are old enough to wear safety belts, generally when they reach 40 pounds,” Basch adds. Compliance with child restraint laws in Michigan is currently at 70 percent compared to 12 per­ cent in 1982 when the state law took effect. While Michigan boasts a generally high percentage of child safety seat use, more than a third are being used im­ properly, and some seats may not meet federal safety standards. Misuse may occur by not affixing the straps over the shoulders and between the legs of the child. Also, by not properly anchoring the restraint to the vehicle seat, it could fly forward in the event of a crash, or even an abrupt stop. “It is important for parents to read the safety seat manufacturer’s instruction, as well as the car manufacturer’s instructions to guarantee max­ imum crash protection,” Basch emphasized. If a secondhand seat is used. Basch cautions to make sure it was manufactured after Jan. 1. 1981, when child safety seats had to meet federal stan­ dards. Also, be sure a secon­ dhand seat has not been in­ volved in a crash, as this could weaken the seat. CREDIT PROBLEM SPECIALISTS We Refinance • • • • • • Exshng Mcrgages land Contracts Bofioon Payments Due Past Due Taxes D-vorce Setflemer ts Casn Out Pentat ALTERNATIVE MORTGA4.E MH IT IONS 1-800-544-2626 1-517-645-0094 newest technology. 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Strong interpersonal and decision making skills are important Send your resume with salary history to: ______ WAMAR PRODUCTS, INC.NHMMRi 5041 68th Street, SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 ZYLSTRA DOOR, INC. “Where the customer comes first" GARAGE DOORS AND OPENERS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • Sales • Service • installation Member of the Grand Rapids Homebuilders Association 698-7242 _______ 7350 Broadmoore, Caledonia �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml 'March 5. 1996/Page 17 TROJAN CHAMPS, regionals. I knew that we were up by one, so I wanted to go out and do my best." That he did. Appell’s win was a perfect ending to an outstanding weekend and season for Lehman's squad. "Our kids are good, not outstanding, but they just keep battling." Lehman said "They got along with each other all year and they had a purpose to be here. I’m so pleased for them." Middleville scored the first 12 points of the championship match with one pin and two decisions. Kyle Brower (103) won a 65 decision over Mike Aiello to start things off and had to fight through an injury to claim the win. Dendel Craven (112) then pinned Tony Russo in 1:22 and Sean Crofoot followed with a 12-6 decision versus John Scheible. Richmond, though, would not fold and ended up winning the next five weight classes to take a 20-14 advantage. "They’re (Richmond) outstanding and were ranked No. 1 or No. 2 all season." Lehman said. "I'm so excited I can hardly stand up." Luke Middleton (152) wasted little time in defeating Darren Palmer, as evident by his pin in 57 seconds. Middleton’s win cut Richmond's lead to two points (20-18). But. the best was yet to come, as the Trojans exploded with three pins in the final ll When the referee slapped the mat, I knew that we had won. He put him on the mat and did a job ,, for us. — Tom Lehman four matches to take the title. First, Ron Haynes (171) pinned Chris Schweiger in 2:07, then Steve Lehman (189) pinned Adam Plagens in 1:05 and finally Appell performed his heroics with the clincher at heavyweight "When the referee slapped the mat, I knew that we had won," Lehman said. "He put him on the mat and did a job for us." In Lehman’s 24th year of coaching, the wrestling wizard finally enjoyed the sweet taste of coaching in a State title. He not only attributed the title to the team members, but also to his assistant coach Scott Marvin, stating "Scott deserves an awful lot of credit." The four senior captains — Marty Bender. Sean Crofoot. Terry Trudell and Joel Appell — had much to say following the winning moment. "It feels great; the team worked together all year." Bender said. "When it comes down to it, everybody stepped up." "I’m still in shock." Crofoot said. "I’ve waited four years for something like this." "It's phenomenal, the biggest rush I’ve ever had.” Trudell said. "I was on the edge of my seat.’’ And what was Appell's evaluation? "It takes 14 people and we had a great 14 today." Appell said. Quarterfinals Middleville winners against Portland included Kyle Brower (103). Dendel Craven (112), Sean Crofoot (119), Terry Trudell (130). Spencer Romph (135). Luke Middleton (152), Steve Lehman (189) and Erik Vernon (275). Craven. Crofoot. Trudell and Vernon all recorded pins. "We knew what we had to do," Lehman said of the win against Portland. "Our little guys are scrappers and our big guys go out and take care of Luke Middleton won three times at 152 dunng the weekend. Sean Crofoot puts a painful hold on his Friday opponent. Semifinals Kyle Brower (103). Dendel Craven (112), Sean Crofoot (119), Jared Otto (125), Terry Trudell (135), Spencer Romph (140), Luke Middleton (152), Marty Bender (160) and Joel Appell (215) all won matches with Brooklyn-Columbia Central. Craven, Romph and Middleton won via a pin. ft® Looking JWa PRINTER? Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY — We have it ALL! FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH r 1 PRINT SHOP Full Color • Signs Copying • Laminating Addressing ...and MORE! • Complete Binding (616) Steve Lehman acknowledges his win over Portland tn the quarterfinals. 945-5078/fax: (616) 945-5192 or call 945-9554 printing specialists �Page 18/Th« Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/March 5, 1996 Scots sink ‘Cats; open districts tonight Caledonia's eagers wanned up for tonight's district game with a eye-popping performance against rival Wayland last Friday. Coach Larry Rea's Scots (10-10 overall and 9-7 in the OK Gold Conference) defeated the Wildcats on their own floor. 62-51. to enter post­ season play on a very high note. Coach Rea’s son Brian led the team with 24 points. including four three-pointers and the team’s only two free throws. The Caledonia team made eight treys in the contest to keep Wayland on its toes. Center Jeff Bom also had a big game for the Scots with 22 markers and a team-leading 13 rebounds. "We were in control the whole way and the guys played a good game." Coach Rea said of the Wayland triumph. "All of our players played; it was a great team effort." Coach Rea. in reference to the team’s efforts, said that Shawn McCormick did a "good job on the boards" and that fellow senior Steve Schmidt helped tremendously in "running the show." Caledonia will host Wyoming Park (11-9) tonight in what should be a wellcontested battle. Game time is scheduled for 7 p.m. Mustangs pin Scot matmen in state quarterfinals Caledonia wrestling Coach Jim Maxim knew that his team had to get out to a quick start if they were going to have any chance in beating a powerful Portage Central team last Friday at the State wrestling quarterfinals. Well, the Scots did fly out of gates, but just not far enough to distance themselves from a Mustangs team that just got better as the weight classes got bigger. "They're very powerful in the upper weight classes," Maxim said. "We were hoping to get them in the first five or six. but we had a couple of flip flops." The Scots did win the first two weight classes to go up 9-0, however, the Mustangs tallied the next 18 and eventually went on to win the Division II tilt 45-29. Dustin McFarlan (103) gave Caledonia a 6-0 start with a pin in 40 seconds against Central's J.D. Meisling. Caledonia's Brian Rea slips through the Wayland defense in last Friday's hoop Maxim said that there is battle at Wayland. See Scot matmen P. 20 Aaron Sprague celebrates his pin over Eric Chard at Kellogg Arena. Spikers end year at Class B districts Caledonia's Sarah Berends (6) fires a spike back at Middleville's front line in Fnday's district action. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) Two area teams participated in the Class B district volleyball tournament at Hastings High on Friday night, but neither could steal the title away from a top of the line Lakewood squad. Middleville met Caledonia in the semifinals and pulled out a 15-2, 15-6 win. Traci Campbell had nine kills and Tracy Schondelmayer eight kills to lead the Trojans. Katie Weaver dished out 18 assists to give her a school record 800 on the season. "It was like errorless volleyball," Middleville Coach Cindy Middlebush said of her team’s performance. "We were awake and ready to play." Lakewood, who defeated Hastings in the other semifinal played Middleville in the championships, but the scores did not go the way of the Trojans this time around. Lakewood, ranked eighth in Class B, won the match 15-5, 15-3. The highlight for Middleville in the Middleville's team hustle, including Jennie Doyle, championship match were a Tracy Schondelmayer, Erin VanderSloot and Traci few kills by Schondelmayer Campbell, made a difference in post season play at against a very explosive Hastings High. 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"The team didn't wrestle for themselves, this was for the large crowd." Maxim said. Portage Central then came to life and won the next three weight classes, two on pins, to go ahead 18-9. Al 135. Caledonia’s Aaron Sprague continued his winning ways with a fall over Eric Chard in 2:35. At 140, Caledonia’s Nick Freeman recorded a fall in 3:05 in his match with Justin Stamm. The two victories put Maxim s squad ahead 21-18. Portage Central proved that it had some strong wrestlers in the upper weight classes by winning five of the final seven weight classes. Caledonia's remaining points came on a Chad Mesecar (152) pin in 4:43 against Central's Ben National Ads Miscellaneous Jobs Wanted FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybird Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largcmoulh Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, Fathead Minnows. LAGG1S’ FISH FARM, INC., 08988 35th St., Gobles, Mi 49055. Phone: (616) 628-2056, days; (616) 624-6215, evenings._________ DAYCARE. 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And Haywood, according to his coach, is a "major asset to the team" who has already been "a State qualifyer.” Caledonia, even in defeat, reached its season goal — To make it to States "I'm just proud to be down here, in the top eight in Michigan." Maxim said, "it is a great accomplishment." $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many jobs available. Easy! No experience necessary. Flexible hours. Call for free information, American Publishers, 1-800-426-3026, exL 1400 (24 hrs.)______________________ TWO PIZZAS for ONE SPECIAL PRICE! Take Out Only • One (1) Per Coupon Griswold and a 8-5 decision by Josh Hay wood (189) over Nate Noel. ' We Use Our Own joecoi Sauces and WOX Real Cheese HOURS tirch Ihun I in 11 am Io 130 pm figtih Stn Jhun 3 JO pm Io 1030 pm Fn & Sot 3 30 pm io 12 am 9790 Cherry Valley, M-37, Caledonia • 1 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/706/SunandNews_1996-03-12.pdf ebfbf874dd48b14f0d88b76700c9b324 PDF Text Text I%| and Neu)s> MSTMGS F"“’ Mis:i ;<• | BULK RATE I U. S. POSTAGE * v2'?'Xw>"cU*’n | 121 a**4,. ,<W5B Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 11/Morch 12, 1996 Middleville, Michigan 49333 125th Year Construction expected to begin in 1997 Middleville Police Dept, to begin to t ise interns soon by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Police Department soon will begin using interns in a program with Grand Rapids Communi­ ty College. Employers these days are realizing that in a time of budget constraints and downsizing, interns can be an effective contribution to a company, according to the spring 1995 Collegiate Employment Institute Newsletter Economic conditions have led to an increase in formal in­ ternship programs Students can learn exciting, challeng­ ing jobs while employers are seeking new and better ways to run the company. Grand Rapids Community College provides and actually requires such intern programs for its students Gary Ebels, chairman of the GRCC’s Public Service Divi­ sion, is in charge of organiz­ ing internship and practicums in certain courses for the criminal justice, child development and fashions and interiors departments. He said programs of this type are termed in different ways. Most are called internships, but some refer to them as co­ ops. The college, he said, also offers practicums that differ from internships in that they are unpaid and require obser­ vation only. Students in the criminal justice department are re­ quired to take a course that consists of part classroom and part hands-on work. Students can choose between prac­ ticums and internships, with the exception of law enforce­ ment students, who are re­ quired to have both. He said a criminal justice worker may intern by working Students are responsible for finding internships on their own. They make the initial contact and may be required to send a resume and go through an interview. — Gary Ebels at the front desk of a traffic division as a community ser­ vice worker. Students who choose to have practicums would con­ tact a police department and make arrangements to ride with one of the officers. The preschool located within the college, he said, usually uses students in the child development program to give them their chances for in­ ternships or “cooperative education." as they call it. Fashions and interiors students usually are required to find internships as opposed to practicums because the nature of the field allows them to benefit more from hands-on experience, he said. Ebels said students are responsible for finding intern­ ships on their own. They make the initial contact and may be required to send a resume and go through an in­ terview. Some are more for­ mal than others, he said. Practicums and internships, he said, usually are done out­ side of class, along with class, and are usually part time. Students get credit, but are not allowed release time from their classes. They get the same amount of credit, regardless of whether they are part-time or full time. He added that some students already work full time and take classes part time, which makes it eaiser to get the re­ See Middleville PD, P.3 USDA approves funding for water system in Caledonia village approval. Also representing The government aid by Barbara Gall the Village Council was Clerk consists of an outright Staff Writer See Wgter system. P. 2 A class of Caledonia Jackie Cherry Elementary fourth graders Friday got to witness a big event for the Village of Caledonia. John Romano, deputy administrator for the U.S. Rural Economic and Community Development's Rural Utilities Service, told the students and a group of state and local officials that the village s proposed water project has been approved for federal funding. This means good-tasting water for the drinking fountains at Caledonia Elementary and a safe, reliable water supply for all residents in case of fire or other emergency. For the Village Council, the funding means it can afford to put in a public system to replace a number of private wells that produce unsafe or bad-tasting water. Romano, speaking on behalf of President Clinton John Romano, of the US Department of and the Secretary of Agriculture, presented Village Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service, talks to Caledonia Elementary students about his job, which is to help Council Vice President Janice Soules with the official rural and small communities obtain funding for water notification of the funding systems. Laws governing school construction not clear to many Questions come to light in Caledonia schools’ ‘survey’ by Barbara Gall StaffWriter From comments generated by two recent community surveys, it seems Caledonia residents, like most taxpayers, still are not clear about how school districts must fund the construction or the remodeling of their buildings. The mail and telephone sur­ veys outlined possible school building and improvement options which include a new elementary school. (See related article.) The surveys were conducted by the School Facility Needs Committee, which soon will recommend to the school board a capital improvements plan for the growing district. With more than 1,000 new residential units approved or already for sale in Caledonia, it seems obvious that local school enrollment will con­ tinue to grow. However, Caledonia Schools Business Manager Another group of questions showed residents still don’t completely understand the state’s new laws governing the funding of public school operations. — Judi Dean Judi Dean, who tabulated all the survey comments, said some residents questioned on their surveys the need to build new buildings or remodel existing ones. Another group of questions showed residents still don't completely understand the state's new tax laws governing the funding of public school operations, she said Since many of the same misconceptions appeared in a number of surveys, the Facilities Committee present the facts on these issues so voters can make informed de­ cisions when a building/improvement project is finally presented. • School operating millage has not gone up since the passage of Proposal A in 1994. As stated in Proposal A, Michigan homeowners still pay a school operations tax of only six mills for each $100,000 of property value. Before Proposal A, Caledonia district residents paid 29.86 mills of tax to support local school operations. • New construction alone cannot fund school improvements needed because of growth, nor can new residences and busi­ nesses be taxed extra to pay for expanded school facilities. Under provisions of See School survey, P. 12 In This Issue... • Local experts have mixed emotions on new divorce law • Caledonia planners OK Whitneyville Road PMR plan • Trojans and Scot eagers lose out in district The Caledonia Schools' bus garage onginalty was intended for servicing only a dozen buses. The district now runs more than 40 vehicles and employs three mechanics. The community may be asked to consider replacing this building, as enlarging it is not feasible. action • ‘Formally Yours’ used prom dress sale is March 23 �Pogo 2/Tho Sun ond News, MiddlovHlo. Ml/March 12, 19% WATER SYSTEM, This group of federal, state and local officials all played a’role in (Refunding of the new public water system for Caledonia Village residents. From the left are consulting engineer Tom Newhof; Caledonia Village Manager Robert Stockman; Rural Utilities Services Deputy Administrator John Romano; Todd McLain of the Michigan Rural Economic and Community Development program; Paul Miller, RUS Program Director of the Michigan RECD: Caledonia Village Clerk Jacqueline Cherry; Caledonia Village consulting attorney Jim White and Caledonia Village Council Vice President Janice Soules. Caledonia Superintendent of Schools Doug Busman is not pictured, but also took part in Friday's announcement of federal funding assistance for the village. Four school buildings and school offices are located in the village. Ur > awtv Wewtflt* I Caledonia Village Council Vice President Janice Soules, right, accepts the official letter stating the US Department of Agriculture has approved funding for construction of the Caledonia Village water system. John Romano of the Rural Utilities Service, came to Caledonia from Washington D.C. to announce the funding approval. Clerk Jackie Cherry shares in the big moment for the village. MILLER MEANS... Hastings Office 149 West State Street (616) 945-5182 Jean Chase. CRS, gri........................ 367-4451 Dianne Eeldpausch. 948-9913 Audrey Burdick, gri.945-2451 Cindy ‘Scotti' Scott. . .948-4228 Ron Lewis.................. 945-5103 Roy Carlson............... 795-3611 Jon Johnson................ 948-4699 Bill Slagstad............... 948-9842 Larry Allerding. ASSOC BROKER SALES MGR CRS. GRI 945-9103 Miller REAL ESTATE 1. YOU'LL LOVE this great 3 bedroom family home northwest of Hastings. This spa­ cious home offers a large living room with a bay window and a dining area with French doors that lead to the deck overlooking the beautiful inground pool. The lower level is finished ond includes a family room, game area ond office. The maintenance free exterior along with the roomy 2'4 car garage make this on ideal family home. Coll Larry Allerding. ...S OLD! Middleville Office 317 Arlington, M-37 (616) 795-3305 Kay Stolsonburg. ASSOC broker, gri ....795-7272 Karen Brown.............. 795-9331 Cathy Williamson CRS. gri........................ 795-9090 Since 1940 Debbie Erway............ 623-8357 Gene Poll ASSOC BROKER. GRI.. .795-9521 Mike Humphreys, Broker, CRS, GRI 2. OVERLOOKING 500 FEET OF FRONTAGE ON CARTER LAKE! This beautiful 3 bedroom ranch features 2 baths 2 fireplaces a finished walk out basement ond a 2-car attached garage There is also a pole building and □ boat garoge down by the lake. All of this nestled on 4 scenic wooded acres Call Larry Allerding $219 900 4. BUILDING LOTS WTTM A GREAT LOCATION! Still available are 4 beautiful parcels along M-37 just south of Por molee Rd. between Middleville and Coledoma These lots range between 3 acres and 10 3 YOU CAN ENJOY COUNTRY LIVING ANO BE CLOSE TO TOWN in this comfortable 3 bedroom home. In excellent condition this home features spacious rooms a walk-out basement with a fireplace and an office or 4th bedroom. There s also 2 full baths plus a S both off the master bedroom. Set on appointment to see this home by calling Kay Stolsonburg. $94 500 information $25 000 to $33 000. 5 ACREAGE. Beoutrful 10 acres on Bristol lake Enjoy it oil privacy and water Call Karen Brown.......... . .......... $29 900. FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE, GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES PLEASE SEE OUR ADS ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER AND IN THE HOMES DIGEST OF GRAND RAPIDS MAGAZINE. $448,000 grant and a $3,397 million loan to construct one additional well, lay 38,500 feet of water main and purchase the existing public water system constructed jointly by Kent County, the Caledonia Community Schools and the Glen Valley Estates. That system now will be expanded to include the rest of the village of Caledonia, with construction expected to begin early in 1997, according to Tom Newhof, consulting engineer for the project. The project will take about one year to complete. He said that the loan part of the funding still has a few "legal hoops" to go through, and this coming summer will be spent planning the engineering for the construction. Other details also will need to be hammered out by the Village Council. The village will have 40 years to repay the loan at 5 percent interest. The village, in turn, will be reimbursed by connection and user fees. Although the final numbers still must be "crunched," a homeowner with a lot 70-feet wide will probably pay about $5,125 for hookup and assessments. The homeowner will have the choice of paying in a lump sum or ov*er a period of years, with the first annual installment estimated at $435. Payments will decrease after the first year. Speaking directly to the students, Romano said he had grown up in Caledonia County in Vermont. In his present job, he said, he gets to be the "clean waler guy" as he helps small towns and rural communities obtain the funding to put in wells and waler towei. and lay pipes. "Clean water is pretty important stuff," he said, and told the students about his work on an Apacht Indian reservation where he found great satisfaction helping the tribe obtain water that was clean and didn't make the children sick. He told them about other places. like some communities in Alaska, where two of every 10 homes don't have running water. He told them, too, that it takes partnerships between all kinds of people to make these projects successful, and pointed out that federal, slate and local government officials had worked with the local schools and private developers to make the Caledonia project a reality. "It doesn’t get any better than that." he said. Caledonia Village Manager Robert Stockman said that m constructing this project, not only would residents get good­ tasting. safe waler to drink, but many of the village sidewalks and some of the streets also would be improved in the process. Areas of the village which were not developable before, now would become suitable for homes and businesses, helping the village to prosper, he said. Newhof agreed, adding that "One thing led to another." White said, and soon the village also joined the partnership, hoping the public system would solve the problem of private wells that have high nitrate levels or produce poor-quality water. . Two years ago. the village began working with what was then known as the Farmers Home Administration, seeking to qualify for federal funding for laying the pipes and water mains in the village. Since then. Farmers Home has merged with several other rural and community development programs to The water become the USDA's Rural project is very Economic and Community Development program. important for RECD recently completed a the life and study of the funding needs for development water projects in Michigan of the village, This Water 2000 Survey, which included the Village of and it’s Caledonia, is part of President something Clinton's Water 2000 well worth Initiative that has made looking quality drinking waler for rural areas an important forward JJ government issue. to. Caledonia Village qualified for the RECD funding because the new water system also of its size and because of its would provide residents relatively low average family adequate water for fire income, said Stockman. He noted that Caledonia is protection. Village Attorney Jim very lucky to get the funding White, Soules and Cherry because the RECD allocation recalled that the village first for Michigan will not cover got involved with the idea of a all the state's water needs "The water project is very public water system in 1992, when Jerry Baker of First Real important for the life and Estate came to the council to development of the village,” discuss putting in a private he said, "and it's something water system to service his well worth looking forward planned development, Glen to." Valley Estates. Newhof agreed that the The next year, he formally water system will be a long­ presented his plan to the term boon to the village. council, and the Caledonia "Things will be something Schools joined the of a mess for about a year partnership, as it needed to while it goes in," he said. "It’s provide water for the new a little agony to go through, middle school. but a tremendous benefit." u Spend a “wee bit o green” for a new look for spring! .sTteav weatiuve f>HAIR designers k 122 E. Main St., Middleville Next to Phil's Pizza CALL 795-7719 For Your Appointment — �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Morch 12, 1996/Poge 3 • -z ■ MIDDLEVILLE POLICE, The new public water system for the Village of Caledonia will be extended from the section linking the middle school to the water tower. The entire village will be serviced by the completed system. quired hours. Because these programs are vocational, he said, the intern­ ships and practicums are the lab components of the classes Students are required and usually recommended not to start practicums and intern­ ships until their second year of study, he said. This is because part of the required courses involves comparing and con­ trasting how what students learned in the classroom relates to what they are expos­ ed to in the real world Ebels said his criminal justice students are required to attend a classroom orientation at the beginning of the semester, maintain a log of work activities at the intern­ ship. and write a ftve-page paper on classroom versus real world experiences. He said students mostly have found the two ex­ periences very similar, but also have learned new ways of doing things that they may not have known before. Ebels said he tells his students there is a lot of writing in the law enforce­ ment field and most of them come back and say they didn’t realize it until they started interning. “Many of them could see the reasons for doing certain things the way they were taught," he said. Some however, learned to do some things differently than they learned in class and felt the way it was handled at the place they interned was better, he said. Ebels said he welcomes these opinions, too, because he learns new ways of looking continued from front at things as well. “Many of the students say they understand the things they learned in the classroom better after doing them in real life." he said. Officers also are able to learn from the students, he said Some of the procedures learned in the classroom may be fresher in the students minds and are things that of­ ficers who have been working for a long time may have forgotten. Ebels said this program started at GRCC in the mid-1970s and it is tied to vocational programs. Four-year institutions usually don't have these pro­ grams because they don't focus as much on vocational skills as community colleges do He added that employers also benefit from the program because they have a chance to get students who are close to being employable working for them in some capacity. "Many students end up get­ ting hired by the company they interned with or make good networking contacts," he said. "Roughly 50 percent of students end up being hired full time at the companies they intern with” Interning helps students develop interpersonal and net­ working skills. Students seldom have trouble being placed in internships. Students' abilities to find employment after graduation, he said, depends on the field. Corrections students usually do not have much trouble, but law enforcement students were having problems in the past because of budgets. However, because of the amount of people retiring, things are opening up for them, he said. "There are jobs out there for good people, they just need to be patient." he said. GRCC. he said, also has an advisory committee foi each academic area. The people on these committees oversee the program and make sure the things taught relate to the real world. Ocher departments that of­ fer the internship programs are nursing, dental assistant, culinary arts, and technology Practicums and internships both have their strengths and weaknesses, he said. Internships benefit students who already work full-time and attend classes part time, he said. Since they are already working, they end up putting in much more time than is needed Students who do practicums usually get a chance to work with more than one company and are able to see how dif­ ferent organizations differ from each other. The interior decorating students tend to intern at places such as Israel's or Klingman's. They decorate rooms and do wall treatments. Students in the fashion mer chandismg area usually work at Hudson's and other retail places. Ebels said that internships also allow students to sec whether the field they have chosen to study is right for (hem and they don't have to go through four years of study to find out. We are opening the bank March 22nd. The new partnership of State Bank of Caledonia and Caledonia Elementary School... The new “Kids Run” deposit service for kids only (Caledonia Elementary students). State Bank will add $1.00 to each child’s account. For information contact Gordie Nickels (at the school) or Diane Gilbert (at the bank). PREMIER CLUB 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST. S E. 303 ARLINGTON DUTTON MIDDLEVILLE ^|\jf(891-8113 I r~ r> O 11 A A L t U Cz11 1A a k 698-6337 795-3361 Locations Open AH Day, M°n-'Fri. and ‘til Noon Sat. Have you been thinking about joining the Prenuer Club-’ You are invited to join the club members on a one day trip to either Chicago io see the play SHOWBOAT” or to Minneapolis to the MALL OF AMERICA Just call Jan S-mpson at 891 -7! 31 for more information March 12 - Movie "While You Were Sleeping'' March 19 . Bowimg at the Middlevilla Lanes March 27 - “Showboat" at Auditorium Theatre in Chicago �Pogo 4/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/Morch 12, 1996 Neigh bors with... NORMA I guess most of us are sick of winter. So Mother Nature is giving us a last dump of wmter snow to show us she is still in charge. Hopefully, spr­ ing is on its way. I can remember when Johnny and I lived in Dutton. Mr Post, who farmed the fields across from our place, plowed his field in February and planted oats. So there can be various times for planting. March might be this year — who knows? I did only half of my calling list. Cabin fever. I was sick of doing it. So, please be patient with me. Those I contacted VELDERMAN didn't have much news. Not many people want to go out in this weather, if it is not impor­ tant. Some said the road to Grand Rapids was very slippery. I got lost right in our own front yard when I took Houston out to park, which is for him to go to the bathroom. Johnny happened to be on his way back from feeding the horses. During the snow whiteout. I got lost in our from yard. I called Johnny's name and he answered fairly close to me I was heading in the wrong direction. I sure appreciated him wat­ ching over me. An 80-yearold woman is more respon­ sibility than a 2-year-old baby God bless him for caring. Dorothy Fisher said that her dad. Clark Springer, is holding his own. He gets up and walks around each day in the morning and afternoon and then rests the rest of the day. She is glad that she and Elmer can take care of him. Florence Fiala spent 10 days in Florida with family. She really had a rough time — one day at 84 degrees and another at 85. I told her to hush up. She had such a good time resting in the sun. and doing all kinds of wonderful things with her niece and family . She said that she had a wonderful visit with Maebelle Van Woelden. Maebelle has so many beautiful flowers in her yard. Tickets on sale for senior party May 26 Tickets now are on sale for the Thomapple Kellogg Senior Party May 26. The party is an “allnighter'' and though the location and theme are still a secret it will be a night to remember, organizers said. I sure would love to see her and have a good visit with her. Florence s niece's name is Gerri Finkbeiner. Dan and Ann Bartlett had daughter Maureen over for dinner. The Sunday Dan's parents from Saranac, came over for dinner. Well, folks that is it for this week. Love all of you. my community family. Hope to do much better next week. tickets from the steak fry that was held March 2 needs to get the remaining tickets to Marla Bierens. The next senior parents meeting will be April 9. in the high school cafeteria at 7 p.m. The schedule for the graduation party will be discussed. All interested parents are invited. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased through Betsy Butler, c/o Page Elemen­ tary. or at her home address: 825 Bassett Lake Road. Middleville. All checks should be made payble to “T.K. Senior Party. '96.” Buy now. as the Senior parents need to know how to plan. Anyone still holding / / LOCAL CHURCH " DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY 9:30 10:45 6:00 Family Night 6:30 am am pm pm 7240 68th Street, SE Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Ret'. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children’s Church will be provided during both services. 'Set an example In speech, in life, in love, in faith and m purity." ____________________ ____________ ________ 1 Timothy 4:12 Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass................................ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass......................... 9:00 a m. & 11:00 a m. caledoniaI VF CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH A church with a caring heart for our community and the world. Sunday Worship. . . . 9:30 A.M. & 6:00 P.M. Sunday School.......................10:45-11:50 A.M. (Child & Adult) ( During the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Mike Alles, Youth leader Al Tletneyer, Community Calling Church Office: (616)891-1512 M-37 at 100m St WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH rl Sunday School..................................... 9:30am 1---------------- Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia, Michigan a Telephone 698-8252 ____________________ CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School................................................... 9:45a.m. Sun. Morning Worship...........10:30 am Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service................................... 6:00p.m. Evening Service...................................6:00pm Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Word of Life Clubs. ..... 6:45 p.m. WELCOME TO fl O- / LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th SH891-8661 ‘The Church where everybody t$ somebody .. .and Jesus Christ is Lord" LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired).......... 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.............................. 9:45 a m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service................................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday ,6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday...... .7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday............ 7:00p.m. Peace Reformed Church Barrier Free Sunday School 9:45 (Children's Minnury Ages 4 to Sth Grade) RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor SHARON BARNSDALE.Dir otChrislian Ed & Music 891-8028 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service. Sunday School.................. Evening Worship Service.. 10:00 am. .1115a.m. ..6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Church School Choir Practice Worship Service 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a m. ............ 10:30 a m 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue iusr sourn of oSrn Street) Sundae Worship - 9 30 am Jod Krugget Pasror ---------- Vernon Bai nen You-rh Director Z Z Z Z Church Office - 698-8001 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi. (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Rom. 12:10 8:00 a.m.................................. Blended Service 9:05 a.m............................... Educational Hour 10:15 a.m..................... Contemporary Service 11:15 a.m........................... Traditional Service (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Robert Gerke • Office: 891-8688 • Church: 891-9878 Freeport—Middleville—Parmalee 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School................ 10:00 a m. Morning Worship............ 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship............... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........7 00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — & Choirs for Children and Adults Jr A Sr HighSchool Youth Group Cadet* and Cavinettea Adult Bible Studies GUN LAKE UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) CHURCHES Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 ODlri ®ime ^/Hrllpdisl (Clpirch CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Wednesday “Family Sight" <> IS hm M 6:00 p.m. Caraway St. H Freeport Morning Worship............. 9:30 a.m. Freeport Sunday Schoo*............... 11 00 a m Parmalee Morning Worship........... 9 30 a m Sunday School....................................... 9-30 a m Middleville Sunday School............ 9 30 a m Sunday Morning WorsNp...................... 1030 a m. Sunday Evening Worship................................600p.m. Middleville Morning Worship...... 1 TOO a m Rev Lynn Wagner 795-3798 Wed Nhdweeit Prayer 8 Bibie Study...... 700 p.m Rev Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 Rev WUam Dotxoa Pastor Church Office Phone - 795-9266 Redeemer Covenant Church M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 Barrier Free Programs for All Ages Sundr, Worships 9:00 am it 1030 am -*■■■ /iiim a Wednesday Family Night’’ 6 00 pm a. k COMMUNITY Itinar ioyhl The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St near Whitneyville Ave 5 *5 Church School. Sunday........................ 9 45 a m Morning Worship... 11 00 a m Evening Worship .. .6:00p.m. Wed. Fellowship...... 7:30 p.m (in homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �The Sun ond News, Middleville. Ml/Morch 12. 1996/Poge 5 Local woman shares talents in music, arts and crafts by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Middleville resident Gloria Miller has always kept herself active in creating arts and crafts and has recently decid­ ed to share her gift with others. Miller said she enjoys shar­ ing ideas and ways to make creative projects with others. Embossing, a method of decorating materials looks professional and only takes a few minutes, she said. First you take a rubber stamp and put ink on a stamp pad that can be placed on paper, wood, or other materials. After stamping, the cm- bossing powder should be sprinkled on The powder is offered in gold, silver and a variety of other creative col­ ors. she said. When the powder is on the object, the excess should be shaken off and it is then ready to be heated with a heat gun. toaster, iron, hot plate or a 100-watt light bulb. This method can be used to form many different shapes and objects. “You can even dress up a brown paper bag." she said. Miller said she will offer Freeport. The first one will be Thursday, March 14. and the sessions will continue on the with words as a kid.” she second Thursday of each -said. month. She has played and sang She also makes scripture with a musical group called note cards that have The New Life Singers for removable bookmarks on the about 12 years but has not front of them. People also can done much performing in the write greetings on the inside past few years. She said she is of the cards. interested in getting back into The cards are available at singing and performing for Barlow s Bible and Book others. Photography is Store in Hastings. another one of Miller s many Calligraphy is another hob­ hobbies, one in which she ex­ by of Miller s. She said she cells. She has uken numerous learned it from books and has photos of high school taught it locally for several graduates and photographed years. She will give another about 20 weddings using her class at the Women’s Festival Canon camera. this fall as well as a rubber She said she enjoys taking sump embossing class pictures of the scenic outdoors She sells some of her and uses many of her photos calligraphy work by the page to create photo postcards and and suggests that people keep also note cards. This is done master copies of documents by putting the photograph on done in calligraphy in a plastic the front, making it into a bag that is placed in the thank you card, get-well card freezer so they remain fire or any other kind. She proof especially likes to lake pic­ Miller also is a musical per­ tures of winter scenes. son who has uught herself Miller has written music for how to play the guiur. She children's Sunday school has written many songs that classes and still helps plan ac­ bring out the spiritual truths tivities for the youth in from God’s word. She has put Freeport Sunday nights. scripture verses to music and Anyone interested in taking is currently working on a song her embossing classes that will be performed for the scheduled to begin March 14 first time publically soon. can call her for additional in­ ”1 always had fun playing formation at 795-9473. Joyce Domire (left) TK High School teacher won the raffle of the TK senior parents quilt. The quilt is being presented by Debie Smith, senior parent. Gloria Miller displays her work with embossing, photography, and caligraphy. She will hold classes in Freeport for embossing starting on March 14. Gun Lake Community Church planning expansion project over 3 years — The Gun Lake Community Church has approved an $800.(XM) building project that will nearly double the size of its facility over the next three years. Additions would include eight new classrooms, a modem four-room nursery complex, an enlarged multi­ purpose atrium and gathering space, an office and counsel ing wing for staff and volunteers, a preschool area, and a media resource room. The church has experienced much growth over the last three years. Worship atten­ dance has tripled from a weekly average of 150 in IW to more than 450 in 1995. Ex­ panding children s programs has pushed existing space to the limit Pastor Keith Dragt said ex­ pansion is necessary to meet the growing needs of the community "We have a commitment to make a difference in the lives of people in this community We do not compromise Biblical truth and \alues. however, we bring God’s word to people maw ay that is relevant to their everyday lives." he said "The building steering committee is very clear that more space is not the goal, but rather a means to a more important end. The goal of this project is to have adequate space for ministries that touch the lives of people and families with God’s love.” The church's history began with meetings in homes in August 1985. Lifeline Players to visit locally SHIES ON VIDEO The Lifeline Players of Cedarville College will be featured in a dramatic presen tation at the Orangeville Baptist Church Thursday, March 21, at 7 p.m. Comprised of seven young people, the Lifeline Players drama team has performed in chur­ ches, schools, and camps throughout the United States. The public is invited to enjoy this program of fun, laughter, and a life-challenging message. 000 Coming March 17 \ Vr|Wl*r?| Call and make your appointment today. : Contempo Salon Loves to Treat You Special and tfl's is why- _ Amy Sherri Micki Michelle Marcia M Contempo Salon Jayme Joanie Tammy Rayna Complete family hair tervicet by our friendly doff of trained profestionaft-. Facials • Pedicures • Manicures • Acrylic Nails • Deluxe 41 Bulb Tanning Beds • Ear Piercing • Waxing • Sr Citizens, Men’s Haircuts Mon & Wed $800 Located in Cherry Valley Plaza M 37 m Caledonia, just north of 100th Ave. — WALK-INS WELCOME Mon burs 9 om-9 pm. M 9 om-o pm. Sot 9 om-3 pm �Page 6/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Morch 12. 1996 No fault divorces Local experts have mixed emotions about tougher divorce laws by Mandy Mabel Staff Writer With the divorce rate going up in this country. State Rep Jessie Dalman is proposing a bill that would make it more difficult to get a divorce. Dalman, with her bill, targets “no-fault” divorces and says ways need to be found to keep families together. Barry County experts say that there would be different alternatives for local residents, if the bill becomes law.. Tim Zwart, a licensed psychologist from the Pine Rest Caledonia clinic who has worked with married couples, children and individuals, said that if something can be done to make divorce more difficult and painless for the children, someone should kxik into it. From what he understands, there are three parts to the proposed law. a change from no fault to fault divorce, marital counseling and post marital counseling. Pre marital counseling, he said, is a good thing for couples to have. He has done a fair amount of of this through a local church, and through his experience has found that working with an objective party can do a cou­ ple some good “The couple can get to know more about each other,” he said. “It is good to have a reality check.” He added that people who get married in a church tend to be close with their pastor who they may talk to about how things are going from time to time. Zwart said he is not sure if it would be practical to re­ quire pre marital counseling by law. however, because nothing can be accomplished if people are doing it only because they have to. They have to really want to learn more about improving their relationship and it has to make a difference to them. “The legislation is well in­ tended. but will it get to the issue?” he asked Also, some could argue that by passing a law. the govern­ ment would be intruding into people’s personal lives, he said. Others would say that something has to be done because divorce is starting to become an epidemic, with a million occurring in the United States last year pro­ bably affecting 3 million children. Zwart said that there are questions as to whether the no-fault divorce law should be changed to make divorce more difficult. “Some say it is eaiser these days to break a marriage than a service contract.” he said. “As a society, we need to take marriage more seriously and not just dispose of it when it fails to meet needs, particular­ ly when children are involved." As for people in abusive situations, he said there should be some grounds. A lot of women in that situation don’t have a lot of money to get a good lawyer and prove fault. “That (keeping the couple together) could ultimately do more harm than good,” he said. u I think there should be people trained to help people through this (divorce or marital problems), especially „ kids. — Tim Zwart He added that abuse and neglect can be tough to prove and some people in this situa­ tion suffer silently and alone, and have a hard time finding resources that could help them. Along with these items is a post-marital plan for kids. He said he definitely would sup­ port something like this and believes that it is already man­ dated in Kent County. “I think there should be people trained to help people through this (divorce or mar­ tial problems), especially kids.” he said. In post-marital counseling, the family would learn about negotiating issues such as visitation, financial support and who to communicate with when communication is needed He said there is a “SMILE’ ' program somewhere, in which parents watch a video that helps them learn how to make the ad­ justments as smoothly as possible. Zwart has worked with marriages that have appeared to be irreperable. Some have experienced a loss of a sense of marriage as a covenant and the sense of giving oneself to the other person and putting selfishness aside. He also has worked with adolescents and said he has seen the damage that divorce can do,causing in some cases, lack of clarity, substance abuse can be triggered, low self-esteem, and depression. “Not that divorce causes all these problems, but 1 think there is a correlation between divorce and later adjustment problems.” he said. Zwart’s main concern is that people often seek counseling after things have fallen apart. “By the time people come in for marriage therapy, they already have been separated GET CRACKING! ORDER YOUR BABY CHICKS 1VT X ^1 <TurkcyPoulls & ▼ ▼ Ducklings too?) Also have a large selection of... FEEDERS. CATERERS and POULTRY EQUIPMENT Caledonia Farmers Elevator Clarksville Elevator Lake Odessa Co-op 14* EAST MAIN 40) SOUTH MAIN 1018 THIRD AVENUE 891-8108 693-2283 374-8061 emotionally for a long time.” he said. Divorce happens in three stages, emotional separation, physicial separation and legal divorce. He said he wishes people would seek counseling before that happens because once there is that emotional break, it is tough to put the marriage back together. “Like anything else, early intervention is the key.” he said. “Otherwise, people keep hurting each other and emotions break down.” No matter what the situa­ tion, he said, there is always a chance of reconcilation as long as people are willing to forgive each other and recognize responsibility. “Both people need to take responsibility for the behavior that led them to the pro­ blems,” he said. When meeting with couples, Zwart said he tells them what behaviors they need to change and outlines what their responsibilities are. Some of the issues he deals with in counseling couples are trust, how to communicate and negotiate, how to deal with an extended family, and parenting. Different parenting styles can push people apart. This analysis is difficult when dealing with an abuse victum. The abuser has done wrong by behaving in such a manner but the victims need to figure out why they stayed in the situation without seeking help. He said these are usually dependance-independance situations where control is in­ itiated over the anxiety of los­ ing the other. “1 think there needs to be a high degree of accountability in abuse situations for those marriages to get back together.” he said. “If the couple is willing to do what it takes, it can work. ” He added that it is always better for kids to have two parents in the same household if they are working together. Pre-marita! counseling would be a good way to pre­ vent marriages from falling apart to begin with, he said. It might be good for married couples to check in with so­ meone every now and then just to talk and give an update on how things are going. “If more couples did that, they would be more accoun­ table to each other.” he said. He added that many mar­ riage enrichment seminiars are now offered that help couples communicate with each other to maintain the best relationships they can As far as the proposed bill is concerned, he said, it's all a matter of what is best for society . On the one hand, the government could be in­ truding in people’s personal lives, but passing a bill also could help a little since some may think that marriages are being cast aside too easily and affecting kids. Also, kids from broken homes have a higher rate of divorce and substance abuse problems. ‘ ‘ Mental health can be cost­ ly to society." he said. Hastings attorney Carol Dwyer said from her ex­ periences she has seen that if people want to get divorced and the situation is bad enough, they will live separately until they can af­ ford to get divorced She added that all the pro­ blems that occur as a result of divorce exist anyway, when the couple are living separate from one another “We are not helping children if we force people to live separately instead of get­ ting a divorce.” she said. Current law requires xrnples to receive AIDS .ounseling before they get narried. she said. Money is .harged for this counseling. Many times a doctor will lust spend a few minutes with the couple then sign a slip that says they had their counseling. “This ends up being useless.” she said. She added that counseling a couple out of a divorce also could prolong agony, especially in an abusive situation. It is better to separate from an abuser as soon as possible to save the parties from more pain. The way the law stands now. People in this situation can file for divorce quickly and get finances and living ar­ rangements in order. “If the law requires that this be delayed, you are delaying problems that need to be solv­ ed,” she said. If the law is changed from no-fault to fault divorces, she said, couples who are incom­ patible may be in the situation where they must choose false­ ly to give fault in order to get a divorce. Dwyer said that most of her clients know for sure that they want a divorce and both par­ ties are in agreement. Most of them are not in­ volved in divorces in which infidelity or abuse are issues. “Most of these adults would be prohibited from ob­ taining a divorce under the proposed bill except under major expense,” she said People at all economic levels are getting divorced in Barry County, she said Many also slay married, but live separately for years before they can afford it. “Lowering the divorce rate may not necessarily keep families together because they would just live apart,” she said. The government now re­ quires counseling for many things, she said The question, is should more be required? “There is a limit to how much counseling people should have.” she said According to Mike Keeler of the Friend of the Court in Barry County, the county had 165 new divorce cases in 1995 for a current total of 1,978 cases, all involving children. He added that there also are cases without children that the county deals with as well. As Zwart said, Dalman’s proposed bill is divided into three parts, the premarital category , predivqrce category and the after divorce category. The pre-marital category would offer a bill that pro­ poses that couples and nonemancipated minors complete a pre marital education pro­ gram prior to being issued a $20 marriage license. Couples choosing not to participate in a program w ill pay an increased fee of $100 and have a 30-day waiting period. The pre-divorce bill pro­ poses a consent and no­ consent divorce system. One House concurrent resolution encourages the State Bar to re­ quire family law practitioners to receive certification in family law. Two bills propose the establishment of parenting plans for minors of divorcing couples in the aftcr-divoree category. Plans must provide for parental authority and an alternative dispute resolution process to encourage respon sibility through agreements and not on judicial intervention. Six bills propose a technical consolidation of all Michigan acts dealing with child sup­ port. one bill proposes Friends of the Court create and implement swift elec Ironic fund transfer system and another bill proposes they create spousal support schedules, which also must discuss health care coverage Couples with no minor children who both consent to a divorce would be able to allege no-fault grounds for Continued next page — Ten Year Level Term Life Insurance: LowCost Peace 01 Mind Ten Year Level Term tile insurance from Auto Owner s is designed to gw you peace of mind without putting a financial burden on your farrafy mern bers or business partners Cal us for all the details and special low rates J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency "Our Policy is Service" 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 Insurance ta» Etanw Cw euunm �The Sun and News. Middleville. MI Morch 12. 1996 Poge 7 American Heart Assoc, fundraiser is March 27 Caledonia citizens on ‘wanted’ list for ‘1996 Cardiac Arrest’ by Barbara Gall Staff Writer A group of seemingly rep­ utable Caledonia citizens will be "locked up" Saturday. March 27, unless they can post bail. Suspected of “crimes against the heart." these educa­ tors, business people, firemen and even medical personnel face arrest and will be turned over to the custody of the American Heart Association until they can put up the cash the "judge" will demand for out by the AHA in its efforts their freedom. The AHA will put its pris­ to stem heart disease. Linda Comps-Klinge. oners in a "holding cell" at the Slate Bank of Caledonia, chairwoman of the event, said where they can make the pleas the targeted "prisoners" all to friends and family for bail have admitted "that too many Americans have heart or blood money. The "lock-up." of course, is vessel diseases and that many all in fun. but as a fund-raiser more have no knowledge of for the American Heart their risk of heart disease." These crimes against the Association, its goal is a seri­ ous one. The AHA hopes the heart can be remedied through research and education, she Caledonia "Cardiac Arrest" this year will raise $15,000 said. Also on hand at the State toward the education, research and community service carried Bank's jail" will be personnel from Advantage Health, who DIVORCE LAWS, from Page 6 treated the same as conventual divorce. Couples with no minor divorces. children who have assets less “The party who plans and than $5,000 and a combined files first maintains the legal income of less than $25,000 advantage." would just need to fill out a This proposal, she said, standard court form alleging would increase the legal no fault grounds for divorce bargaining power of the non­ and certify income and assets consenting spouse. It also pro­ Consenting couples with vides advantages related to minor children shall complete alimony and property an educational program on distribution for those who are marriage, divorce, parenting victims of a bad marriage and substance abuse before Dalman added that people filing for divorce. Either party should be able to walk away may claim no-fault grounds. from a dissolved relationship Couples in this situation which is why she is proposing who have assets less than to maintain the current no­ $5 .(XX) and a combined in­ fault standard in situations come of less than $25 .(XX) just where both parties consent to need to complete the educa­ the divorce tional program and fill out a This package also helps standard court from alleging consenting men and women no-fault ground for divorce with lower incomes to divorce and certify income and assets. and keep more of their limited If one party does not con­ assets by simplifing the sent. other factors will be divorce proceedings. A sim­ taken into consideration, such ple court form certifying con­ as desertion for two or more sent of both parties would years, sentenced to imprison­ replace going to court and hir­ ment for three or more years, ing expensive attorneys. extramarital activities, drug or With the new bill, she said, alcohol abuse, significant abused spouses and or physical abuse of spouse or children would have their suf­ children, and significant men­ fering placed into the official tal abuse of spouse or record to be fully investigated children. and given full support by the Dalman said that one of the legal system. This also will problems with the current no­ aid those wrongfully acused of fault system is that there is no abuse as well. incentive for individuals in The proposal, she said, also marginal marriages to work it will address the handling of out. parental obligations more effi­ “It is easier to walk away ciently for all concerned and from a marriage than to walk improves legal consideration away from a contract to buy a of the children involved. used car," she said. This legislative package is However, there are some based on recommendations marriages that can be saved from five statewide public and she hopes the proposed hearings conducted last year system can nurture those by a House Judiciary Subcom­ marriages. mittee on Divorce and Friend Also under the current law. of the Court Issues. Dalman non-consentual divorces are chairs the panel. ' ! FOOT CARE KENT PODIATRY • Ingrown Nails • Diabetic Care • Hammertoes • Calluses • Heel Pain • Orthotics • Warts Dr. Terrence J. Emiley 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call 891-9133 for an Appointment will offer free blood pressure screening. Members of the Caledonia High School Visions and Volunteers class will be helping with the pro­ gram, too. All those "arrested" have agreed to participate in the program, and know well in advance when they'll be spend­ ing some time in the slam­ mer. They'll be calling on friends, co-workers and family to donate to their "bail," which is a tax-deductible con­ tribution to AHA programs. The jailbirds who raise the most bail money even get some rewards from the AHA justice system. A gourmet dinner for four will be pre­ pared at the home of the top fund-raiser, with the second place "prisoner" earning a home-baked dessert delivered each month to his/her home for the next year. Last year, the Caledonia community raised $13,000 from the bail raised by 56 jailbirds, who committed such heartless crimes as smoking, eating unhealthy food, not ex­ ercising and smoking. State Bank of Caledonia officials Diane Gilbert and George Edgar peer between the bars during last year's 'Cardiac Arrest' fund raiser for the American Heart Association. They finally raised enough 'bail,' however, to be released. All bail brought in by the jailbirds goes toward AHA educational and research programs. (File photo) Some of the suspects will be arrested by members of the Kent County Sheriff’s Department and arrayed in jail stripes before facing the "judge" and hearing the sen­ tence. Those unable to spend time in jail can raise bail ahead of time and arrange payment with the judge. Caledonia area residents are urged to stop in at the jail, have some fun, enjoy re­ freshments, and hopefully, contribute to the AHA cause. Anyone with questions about the American Heart Association's work or the Cardiac Arrest event should call the AHA at (616) 4526907. Praise and Worship Musical" A Sunday, March 24th 6:00 p.m. s ^ Gaines U.B. Churchy w' Comer of Kalamazoo Ave. and 92nd. St. - . Caledonia - (698-8252) , _ Rent All The Equipment You Need! Painting Equipment Saws Wallpaper Steamer Sanders and Grinders Hand Tools Concrete Tools Pressure Washers Hammer Drills Construction Equipment Carpet Tools Compressors Heaters - Oil Fired Nailers Automotive Tools Generators and Welders Welding Supplies Leaf Blowers Trailers and Moving Equipment Party Goods Pumps & • Bobcat • Tractor Loader Backhole • Tractor & Loader • Excavator • Dump Trailer Caledonia Rent All 9800 Cherry Valley Ave (M-37) Cciedoma • 616-891-0050 Cce- MorOov-Sonxday 8 o m. to 5 30 p m i \\ 4 at the Do-It-Yourself Improvements Card & Letter Week planned March 18-23 To encourage a revitaliza­ tion of letter writing, the U.S. Postal Service is celebrating National Card and Letter Writing Week March 18-23. The theme for the week is "Give the gift of letters. The gift that lasts forever!” T"This week I encourage everyone to participate in Na­ tional Card and Letter Writing Week Everyone has someone who would love to receive a letter from them." says Mid­ dleville Postmaster Patrick Kelly. “Whether it's your mother, an old friend or even the editor of your local newspaper, there is someone out there who would love to receive a letter from you. Tips on addressing and ZIP Code information are available at the local post of­ fice and on the Internet at WWW.USPS.GOV. Kelly says that with the ad­ vent of the “now generation* — a generation raised on fast food, faxes, computers and overnight mail — the art of pouring out hopes, dreams or thoughts in a letter has almost disappeared Today less than 4 percent of the mail we receive at home is personal letters National Card and Letter Writing Week is co-sponsored by the National Rural Letter Carriers Association, the Smithsonian Institution and the U.S. Postal Service. GOD ' With Us i �Page 8 The Sun and News Middleville Ml March 12, 1996 Caledonia OM teams face tough competition, but do very well by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia Elementary and Caledonia Middle School Odyssey of the Mind teams had to compete against some of the state's toughest pro­ grams in the March 2 county­ wide competition. Leading the local entries were a state-qualifying middle school team, which placed second in its division, and an elementary team, which won the special OMER Award for the teamwork and thinking skills it displayed. The state competition will be held April 20 at Central Michigan University. Three elementary teams par­ ticipated this year, placing second, third and sixth in their divisions. The five middle school teams came home with a sixth, two fifths, a third and a second. CMS teacher Judy Doran, who coordinated this year’s program in Caledonia, said that she was proud of the ving all the local teams t’s always eye-opening for e of the kids and coaches ee what other teams do the same problem they ted on." she said. "That's of the good things about Problem-solving is demonstrated by this Cal El team, which had to figure out a way to support the cloth backdrop it had made for its skit. Once they decided how to hold up the backdrop, the next problem was a quick way to reach the backdrop and unroll it to change the setting. Teamwork was the answer, as seen here. These skills won the team the competition's OMER Award. FIRST IHI I ISSI< \ flair SludIc First Time Customer Haircuts Perms SPECIAL: *9.00 *35.00 (Long hair slightly more for perms & highlights) 891-0312 • 9964 Cherry Valley (M-37) — Caledonia OPEN: Mon.-Thurs. 9-8; Fri. 9-6; Sat. 9-3 think our kids had a great . and they should feel d of doing so well some good (OM) programs." il El teacher Shirley met, who helped coach OM teams this year, said too, was impressed with Caledonia students. Phis is not an easy compe>n," she said. "The probs require a lot of work, and kids spend a great deal of r own time working on n and then rehearsing. 3ut it’s a wonderful pron. emphasizing creativity teamwork and good think­ skills. And then, the kids to watch other teams, st students from other aols and hopefully, have a of fun, too. "1 think it's great." Odyssey of the Mind re­ quires teams of six or seven to solve two kinds of problems. Each team picks one of the long-term problems set up by the OM organization and works on it over a period of several months. The solution to the problem is presented in skit form, so script writing, costumes and props are important. On the day of the competi­ tion, each team also must solve a "spontaneous" prob­ lem, one it has never heard of before. Working without their coach, the members are judged not only on their solution(s), but also on how well they work together. The team's total score de- Spring Bazaar Caledonia Community Education will be hosting its third annual Spring Bazaar. It will be held at the Caledonia High School on March 23, 1996. The time is 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Come join us for lunch and enjoy the day. There will be a raffle for a handmade quilt and two other prizes. If you are interested in renting a table call: 891-8117 This team of Caledonia Elementary fifth graders won the coveted ’OMER’ Award, given each year to the team which best exemplifies the spirit and philosophy of the Odyssey of the Mind program. These characteristics include team cooperation, problem-solving, creative thinking and analytical thinking. The team worked on the Tall Tales' problem, and also won a fourth place. Standing, from the left are. Devin TePastte, Dirk VandeBunte, Derek Brown and Allison Clark. Kneeling are Emily Petz, Kyle Ullery and Emily Birtles. They were coached by Jill Birtles and Lori TePastte. Qualifying for the state OM competition by taking a second place in their division, these members of a sixth-grade Caledonia Middle School team pose with their medals. Standing, from the left, are Laura Casey, Jeremy Hanson, Josh Switzer and Joel DeBlaay. Seated are Kim Lobbezoo and Leah Zuiderveen. They solved the 'Crunch!' long-term problem, and will compete for state honors on April 20 at Central Michigan University. The team is coached by Larry Hanson. pends on how well it does in both problems. The Caledonia Elementary Gold team that won the OMER Award took a fourth place, and chose to solve the long-term problem of creating a tall tale that offered an ex­ planation of how something came to be or was invented. Members of this team were Dirk VandeBunte, Allison Clark, Emily Birtles, Devin TePastte, Derek Brown, Emily Petz and Kyle Ullery, and they were coached by Jill Birtles and Lori TePastte. Winning a sixth place and presenting their idea for the "Classic Impressions" prob­ lem were Willie Johnson, Jill Fitzsimmons, Breann Wozniak, Anthony Reed, Lauren Batdorff, Chris Robinson and Erica Donnell. In this problem, the team had to create a poem that fit a fa­ mous painting, and then re­ verse the situation and create a painting that fit a famous poem, all in skit form. They were coached by Timmer and parent Theresa Sanxter, who also coached the team that took a third place. That group chose to solve the "Tall Tale" problem, also. On this team were Marc Schadler. Carlie Sanxter, Brooke Hendry, James Regan, Joy Miedema, Shelby King and Greg Jousma Continued next page — % olf Shoes MANY STYLES NOW IN1 . FAimTOWMOl Caledonia Village Centre 891-9139 Open M & F10-6, T, W, Th 10-8, Sat 9-3 ZZ Country Service and Hometown Values Are you a caring, responsible person who is looking for a part-time or full-time job? Caledonia Community Education’s Kids Korner ...is looking for some special people to join our team. Inter­ ested candidates should be 18 years of age and should contact Sherri at 891-0266 or stop by the Community Ed’s office at 330 Johnson in Caledonia. �The Sun and Hnn. MkHUvilI., Ml/Morch 12. I9%/Po«« 9 On-staff technician provides savings for district School Lunch Menus Jenkins keeps CHS’s school technology ‘on line’! by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Wyoming resident Jeff Jenkins is a key member of the Caledonia Schools' tech­ nology staff. He joined the district last fall as its full-time computer technician. He succeeded Pete Woodfield, who was the first to hold the position, but took a position with Herman Miller last summer. Based at Caledonia High School, Jenkins maintains and repairs the district's 700 computers and printers. When he can repair a machine on­ site, the district not only saves money, and but also has use of the computer longer than if it had to be taken to a commercial repair shop. If he can't fix the machine, he said, he offers a recommen­ dation on whether it's worth the cost of repair or should be replaced with a new model. A certified Apple technician, Jenkins also does all the parts orders for the district's Apple computers. His Apple credentials also mean the district gets a credit for every warranted Apple machine he repairs. "A certified technician like Jeff not only means quicker repair time, but also credits from Apple that we can put toward the repair of our outof - warranty Apple computers," said Caledonia Schools Computer Ccxirdmator Andy Mann "The bottom line is that having someone like Pete or Jeff on our staff saves the district thousands of dollars." Besides his work repairing the machines, Jenkins said he Wednesday. March 13 Chicka Chicka B<x>m B<x>ni Soup (alphabet soup), vegetable stix. crackers, wh. wheat bread, cherry cobbler. Thursday . March 14 Comstack, chili, cheese, lettuce on tortilla pieces, bread stick, fruit juice. Friday . March 15 Tony's Pizza, carrots or peas, applesauce. Monday. March 18 Cooks choice. Tuesday . March 19 Alligator pie. green beans, w.w. bread, peaches Note: El Alternate Menu — Mon.. Hot Dog; Tues.. often helps the staff learn new software. He said with a gnn that the teaching aspect of the job is new for him, however. "In this job, I don't do too much with the students, but I do help the staff," he said. "I taught a class at the teachers' in-service (March 1), and that really was my first experience as a teacher," he said. "It was kind of intimidat­ ing, having to teach teachers. I probably learned more than they did." Jenkins also helps prepare computer presentations for staff, student or parent meetings, and said he much prefers to work behind the scenes. "I like to set it all up and then see the program go off AGENCY, INC. Phone: (616) 868-0050 1-800-217-0712 Fax: (616) 868-0060 Automobile Insurance. Your car is more than just transportation. It is a means of travel to your job. to school, for errands, or for recreation. Indeed, your car is valuable, as are its occupants. 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Jenkins, 34, grew up in Lansing, and attended Lansing Everett High School. He then studied electronics at the National Institute of Technology 0M TEAMS,continued from Paged JIM 6090 Alden Nash SE P.O. Box 175 Alto, Ml 49302 0175 flawlessly," he said. "That’s how I derive my greatest satis­ faction." Jenkins, who learned about the Caledonia technician open­ ing while he was working at the AMS computer store, said he applied because he liked the idea of getting away from the "volatility" of the retail mar­ ket. "I liked the stability the school position offered," said Jenkins, who is married and the father of a 6-year-old. "Now that I’m here, I really like the people I'm working with, and I think we have a good mix of people in our (computer) department." Besides working for AMS, Jenkins also worked previ­ ously in a position where he repaired the computerized equipment that handles the Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu VILLAGE AUTO SALES Jeff Jenkins is the Caledonia School district’s computer technician. He is responsible for the repair and maintenance of the schools' computers and printers and also the computer network within the district. Turn to INSURANCE Turkey/Bun; Wed.. Salad Bar; Thurs.. Ham and Cheese on Bun; Fri.. Fishwich. Sand­ wiches and salads at High School and Middle School. Thornapple Kellogg Elementary and Middle School Lunch Menu �Page 10/Tho Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/Morch 12. 1996 U. S. Senate candidate Ronna Romney pays visit to Freeport by Mandy Habel Staff Writer U.S. Senate candidate Ron­ na Romney told Freeport residents last Tuesday night about how she would try to change the government if she’s elected. Romney, a talk show host in the Detroit area, is battling James Nicholson for the Republican Party’s nomina­ tion to face incumbent Carl Levin in the November general election She also was a candidate in 1994. losing in the GOP primary to Spencer Abraham ‘Formally Yours’ used prom dress sale planned for March 23 The parents of the CHS Class of 1996 are sponsoring a prom dress and formal sale to be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 23 at the Caledonia Middle School Library. Girls who would like to sell their ’nearly new’ gowns should bring their cleaned dresses on a hanger to the CMS library on Thursday, March 21. There is a $3 fee for each dress put in the sale, but the owner keeps all of the selling price. Modeling the kinds of pretty dresses to be sold are Faith Blauwkamp (left), Jonci Warner, Becky Hudson and Sarah Berends. Caledonia Community Education is offering the following classes in March... □ Country Line Dance Begins March 14-April 25 for *20.00 □ Karate Begins March 25-May 20 for *35.00 □ MAC Lab Begins March 14-May 9 for *50.00 □ Dog Obedience Begins March 26-May 21 for *35.00 can 891-8117 ...for class descriptions and registration Romney said she would like to “disassemble laws that kill creativity and get rid of the unfair tax system. ” One important thing she said this country needs is a balanced budget If a family has financial problems, there are many things it can not deal with, such as illness. She said times have chang­ ed in that one of the cherished values of this country, especially after World War II. has been that it paid its debts, but it's something not always done now. “We really are at the brink of financial disaster in our country.” she said. Social Security and Medicare are not as readily available and may not exist in a few years, she added, because they're going broke. She said individuals rely on the government too much and don’t solve things on their own as they did in days gone by. Romney said she’d like to change the tax system in this country. She said she likes the idea of a flat tax rate, but worries that some of the ideas would make things difficult for the middle class. It would be ideal, she said, if a flat tax could be set up so that the middle class would get more money and more take home pay. “We need to accept the fact that people do better when they have their own money,” she said. In the 1950s, she said, $1 of every $50 earned went to the government. Today the ratio is one of four. “I don’t know where the money has gone,” she said. “What we have to do is stimulate the economy and help businesses grow to create more jobs and lower taxes.” She added that people who save money or take risks when investing should be rewarded. Because of the changing economy over the years, mothers have needed to work. “Seventy percent of all their money goes to taxes and day care,” she said. She added that people in the women’s lib movement think it’s great that women are go­ ing to work, but some do hard labor for very little pay and probably would rather be home with their children. The best thing to do, she said, would be to let the states take over administration of welfare to see if they can get people off it. Churches and other charities might be able to help some of the people so they don’t have to rely on it. “Once upon a time, people took care of each other,” she said. “If every church each took one family that needed help, some of the problems could be lessened.” She said she realizes that this may not be possible, however, because government uent into the business of charity and took the respon­ sibility away from the people. "People don't know uhat charity is any more.” she said. “Charity is no longer charity, it is being taxed.” Some people in larger cities come from two generations of welfare They come to this country and speak very little English who need to be educated so they can get jobs “The question,” she said, "is how do we direct that money, ft will take a while to leach people enough to be able to get jobs . ” This is a long-term project that should include educating She added that a nation is judged by how it treats its weakest members, but this country does not have to lower its standard of living so the rest of the world can rise. “I believe that we are part of a movenemt to redirect the country.” she said. She said that her views and Pat Buchanan's are similar They both believe in similar life and family issues and have the same views about the tax system. Their stands on protec­ tionism. she said, differ because he takes a hard stand on it and she feels that it may­ be too stiff “1 think he has been misrepresented.” she said. She added, however, that he probably will not take the nomination because he does not have the resources. Romney said she has chang­ ed through the process of run­ ning for the Senate and fights Ronna Romney to get home to hr. daughter, them and requiring them to be Christina, at night educated. She added that help She added that she still does can be offered to take care of most of the things that regular their kids while they receive mothers do. but does not have the education. as much time to do them as Requiring them to have jobs well. is another idea. The country, she said, “If they can’t get them on needs women’s voices in their own, we should help legislative bodies because them,” she said. they provide different ways of She said she differs from looking at things. her primary opponent, “One thing that makes this • Nicholson, in that she is a country great is that women “true movement conser­ worked shoulder to shoulder vative” and believes that the with men for years though government is off course. He they did not have titles,” she believes that problems can be said. “They were important in solved by giving money. the way this nation was She is pro-life and he is pro­ shaped.” choice on the abortion ques­ She said she also believes tion. He contributes heavily to that it is the job of every Democratic Party politics. American not to violate the She said she believes in go­ constitution. ing back to simple family “No one functions well values in which people helped unless they function with each other as individuals in­ freedom,” she said. stead of through the In order to attempt to solve government. some of the problems facing “I am not a pacifist, I this country, she said, “We believe you have to fight for need a joint venture with gixid the things you believe in,” people who are willing to she said. help.” Individual responsibility “However, we don’t know and work ethic also are impor­ the answers,” she said. tant for this country, she said. She added that character in She said she does not office is needed and some dif­ believe that one day society ferent spokespersons in will become one world Washington. government. “When something goes “The United States exists wrong, we can’t say that this for a reason,” she said. “The is just politics, it is just world is a better place because wrong,” she said. we are here.” ii REGARDLESS OF AGE We Offer A Variety of Health Insurance Plans • • • • • Major Medical Plans Short Term Major Medical Plan Hospital Indemnity Preferred Provider Option (PPO) Hospital Only NOT AVAILABLE IN ALL STATES CHECK WITH YOUR AGENT American Community A Mutual Insurance Company Home Office - Lworua. For more information contact: STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Caledonia Village Centre, 9365 Cherry Valley Ave., Caledonia 891-9294 \__________________ ____ ____________________ �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/March 12. 1996'Page 11 Three businesses plan grand opening Middleville welcomes three new businesses to town. The owners ore (from left), Sue Ann Rietmon from the Travel Store, Stacia Kooiman a Beck N’ Call staff member, and Samantha VandenBosch representing Success Builders. The grand opening of three new businesses — The Travel Store. Success Builders and Beck ’N Call — will be to the area at a grand opening from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. March 9. at 104 High St across from the fire bam. People can register to win travel discounts from the Travel Store, or a free com­ plete 1995 or ’96 tax prepara­ tion from Success Builders March 9. through March 15. Prizes will be drawn Satur­ day. March 16. The winners will be notified the following week. There also will be a free blood pressure clinic offered by Beck N’ Call, also from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday. The Travel Store will offer assistance in planning a vaca­ tion and can be reached at 795 7644 For tax preparation, credit counseling, or small business accounting needs call Success Builders at 795-4208 If you arc in need of a pro­ fessional caring person to care for parents, grandparents, or someone needing outpatient care. Beck ’N Call's staff of certified nursing assistants can be reached at 795-4823. Boosters present grand prize cruise Melinda and Gerrit Wiersma, center, plan to be enjoying a trip to the Caribbean after winning a cruise package, the grand prize in the Caledonia Athletic Boosters recent fund raising raffle. Melinda bought just one ticket from co-worker Rick Warner, and her $10 purchase won her a $3,500 trip. Boosters President Chuck Clark, right, and fund raising chairman Terry DeVries, left, were on hand to present the prize at Premier Travel of Caledonia. Agent Dee Hudson (second from right) will handle the Wiersma s arrangements. The Boosters cleared $7,000 from the raffle, which also offered a Las Vegas weekend and two monetary prizes. All proceeds will go toward Caledonia athletics. Tax assistance available for area seniors citizens Stop and see Your Choice Is Clear... Caledonia Vision Center Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) (616) 891*2020 The delayed State of Michigan home heating credit and prescription drug credit forms have been released, and senior citizen taxpayers are reminded that free help is available through the TaxAide program sponsored by the American Association of Retired Persons and Internal Revenue Service. Assistance is given locally in Middleville at the VFW Hall on Tuesdays. Call 795-9601 for an appointment. Help also is available in Caledonia at the Community Education Building Mondays. Appointments should be made by calling 891-8117. Taxpayers are asked to br­ ing a copy of last year’s returns, as well as 1995 infor­ The Caledonia Middle School Parent Network would like to thank the following area merchants and individuals for their donations to the successful Father/Daughter Night Out on February 9: • Alaska-Thornappie River Rower Shoppe • Country Town Floral • Boontown • Contempt) Salon • Main Attractions Salon • Snnsations • McDonald’s • Pagano’s • Holy Family Catholic Church • Carolyn Webster (Mary Kay Consultant) • Deidra Freas Again, we thank you for your generous support. mation on taxable income and deductions together with tax return blanks. If eligible for any Michigan tax credits, tax­ payers also should bring a copy of the 1995 property tax bill, or information relative to rent paid for 1995, total heating cost for the period from Nov. 1, 1994 to Oct. 31, 1995, and the amount paid for prescriptions and drugs for 1995. April 8 deadline for filing to run for TK School Board position Two, four-year terms on the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education will be filled at the June 10 annual school election. Qualified candidates must be 18 years of age or older, a registered voter, a resident of the school district for at least 30 days preceding the elec­ tion. as well as resident of Michigan for at least 45 days. To run for office, a petition with the signatures of 20 registered voters must be filed in the administration building before 4 p.m. Monday. April 8. Petitions are available at the administration building. 3885 Bender. Middleville, and may be picked up Monday through Fnday from 7:30 a m. to 5 pm For additional information, call 795-3313. Right now, Hastings City Bank is offering auto loans on late model cars at the remarkably low rate of 8.75% APR. What’s more...you won’t have to pay any loan fees! Ask your dealer for Hastings City Bank financing or visit your local branch. Either way, act soon. A great rate (and no fees!) like this won’t last forever. fastings? (fitv Ttiiink Celebrating 110 Years of Community Service Member FDIC Hastings Middleville Bellevue Nashville Caledonia Wayland �Page 12/The Sun ond News. Middle* ill*. MJ Mor ch 12, 19% SCHOOL SURVEY, Proposal A, all school operat­ ing taxes now go to the state, where they are redistributed to all public schools on a perpupil basis. Local schools no longer directly receive the property taxes on new or ex­ isting homes and businesses in their districts. • State law prohibits using school operating funds for building or renovating or remodel­ ing school buildings. Proposal A lowered only the tax that funds school oper­ ations. The school district still must ask its own taxpay­ ers to fund new building and remodeling because this money does not come from the state. These local building funds must be kept separate from state-supplied opera­ tional funds. • Further expansion of Caledonia's elementary schools is no longer a good option for accom­ modating growth at that continued from front page level. Many residents may not re­ alize that the eiementaries in the Caledonia district have been expanded several times since 1982. To enlarge them further would eliminate or re­ duce playgrounds, parking ar­ eas. soccer fields and ball fields. Enlarging them also would put them over the 450student capacity the commu­ nity in 1991 said it wanted for its elementary schools. The present committee agrees with this enrollment cap for ele­ mentary schools; however, all three elementary schools are either at capacity or neanng that enrollment figure. • Remodeling work be­ ing considered for Caledonia Elementary would not involve adding more classrooms. Cal El has been remodeled in the past to accommodate more pupils, but the kitchen, the gym and the kindergarten rooms have remained the same size. Remodeling would en­ large these core facilities and give the Cal El students the same facilities provided at Dutton and Kettle Lake • The 1992 bond issue was not intended to cover all costs of reno­ vating the former middle school wing of the high school once the new middle school was built. As recommended in 1991 by the community's FACTS Committee, the school board intended that the 1992 bond issue would fund only the renovations needed to allow the high school to expand into the former middle school wing. "It was no secret" that more work later would be needed to complete the renova­ tion, and that work would be funded by a future bond issue. • The school board did not want to authorize expensive blueprints and models of new building projects until it knew MicfVpan Depertnwrt of Treasury. IPS L 2216 (Rev 1 96) TAX SALE NOTICE This notice is issued under authority of M.C.L, Section 211 63, as amended On May 7, 1996, the Barry_________________ County Treasurer will be selling delinquent real property tax liens on lands which have unpaid taxes for the year 1993. The sale will be held at the county seat in Hastings. The property descriptions and total taxes to be offered at the tax sale will be published for three weeks in the Hastings Banner on March 21, 28, & April 4, 1996. Copies of the tax sale publication may be obtained by contacting the newspaper shown above. Douglas B. Roberts State Treasurer whether the community perceived a need for a building program. Blueprints can cost up to $50.000-$60,000 to prepare. Dean said the board did not want to spend this money un­ til it knew whether a building program would be presented to voters and if so. what it would include. • Building all or at least a combination of several projects can be done for less millage than if each project were done separately. Residents taking the survey were puzzled when they saw it cost more for the options to be built separately than if they were combined. Dean ex­ plained that combining op­ tions in one package allows a more consistent millate rate, and therefore, a lower rate over the life of the bond. • Remodeling the schools' present central office building on Main Street would not be cost effective. Dean said the Main Street building was appraised at $156,000 four years ago. Remodeling it and bringing it up to code is estimated today to cost $150,000. Dean said any remodeling would proba­ bly put the selling price of the 125-year-old building beyond what anyone would pay for it. Leasing office space is not cost effective, nor is there any appropriate space available. If a new building were con­ structed, the old one would be sold. Dean said these were the most common questions raised on the surveys, but anyone who has further ques­ tions about these or other is­ sues can call her at 891-8185. She and Caledonia Principal Gordon Nickels are acting as the resource people for the Facilities Committee, which is made up of Caledonia par­ ents, "nonparents,'* educators and business people. Chaired by residents Ken Reith and Dr. Ken Grant, the committee has tried to keep residents in­ formed of its findings through attachments to the survey and to school newsletters. Dean and Nickels said last week that more than 500 mail-in surveys have been re­ turned of the 6,000 sent out. Dean said this is considered a good return on a mail-in survey. Though the survey data has been tabulated, resi­ dents still may express their opinions to the committee by returning their surveys, she said. CREDIT PROBLEM SPECIALISTS We Refinance • • • • • • Existing Mcrrgoges Land Contract Boloon Poyrrer.ts Due Post Due Texes Divorce Settiemer n Cash Out Pental Propers ALTERNATIVE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS 1-800-544-2626 1-517-645-0094 TK NEWS By Jay S. Cason, Superintendent Schools doing better than told! A number of recent reports about the accomplishments of America's public schools have indicated that our students are achieving far more than is generally reported by the media, and therefore, understood by the American public The following are some findings from the Educational Testing Service, the National Center for Educational Statistics and the National Educational Goals Panel: • U.S. students are scoring as well or better on standardized tests than those of other decades, even though we now serve more students with diverse needs. • Since 1975, every subgroup for which SAT scores arc reported has improved its scores, even though a much higher percentage of students, with a much broader ability range, now take the SAT. • Graduation rates are not the highest in history. • The top 20 percent of American students (those taking algebra and enriched classes in eighth grade) outscored the top 20 percent of all Japanese students. • America has the highest literacy rate in the world How about Thomapple Kellogg students? There are several recent accomplishments that indicate that our students are im­ proving or accomplishing excellence in a variety of areas. Some examples are as follows: • The Middle School MEAP scores in math improved more than any other area school. • The Thomapple Kellogg High School graduation rate is much higher and its dropout rate much lower than state and na­ tional averages. • Division I ratings (the highest) were recently achieved in middle school band competition and in ninth grade hand competition. • Four teams of our students were regional champions in the Odyssey of the Mind competition. • The Thomapple Kellogg Trojans won the state champion ship in Division III wrestling! • Three hundred and eighty-two students recently earned Renaissance Awards for perfect attendance, good grades or greatly improved grades. The above mentioned facts represent significant achievement not only in academics, but also in athletics and the arts. Such achievement can only occur through the combined efforts of dedicated teachers and involved parents. NEED SOME EXTRA CASH? Got Something to Sell? Phone 1-800-870-7085 For Sun and News ACTION-ADS! OFFICIAL NOTICE Of THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT APPLICATION NO. SU 24 and No. SU-26 Notice is hereby given that on March 18, 19%, at 7:30 PM., at the Thomapple Township Hall. 200 E Main St., Middleville, Michi­ gan, the Thornapple Township Planning Commission will hold public hearings for the purpose of hearing comments regarding two Special Land Use Permit Applications in A-R zoning districts in Thomapple Township Application No. SU 24 This proposed special use is to allow mineral extraction in an A-R zoning district on P P 40814-025-00800, approx 106 acres Section 25 only (extensive legal description available in Town ship Office) Name and address of applicant Dennis Wilson 8022 Irving Road, Middleville, Ml 49333, and Thornapple Gravel Co, Inc., P O Box 66. Grandville, Ml 49468 Application No SU 26 This proposed special use is to allow mineral extraction in an A R zoning district on P P »0814-030013<X), approx 29 acres Legal description: NW WW SW% Sec 30-4 10, ex 10 A Square in NE Comer of NW of WW of SW% Name and address of applicant Manlyn A Willson, 3385 Patterson Road, Middleville Mt 49333 and Bill Smith Sand and Gravel, Inc , P O Box 228 Ml 49078 The above special use applications may be inspected at the Thomapple Township Hall daily 9 am to 4 p m , except Fn 9 am to Noon Written comments regarding an application may be addressed to Secretary Thomapple Township Planning Commission, 200 E Main St, Middlevtlle, Ml 49333 Wesiey VanRhee Secretary Thomapple Township Planning Commission �The Sun and News.’MkMMKrille. Ml March 12, K & S pit to be worked under specific conditions 13 Caledonia Twp. planners OK Whitneyville Road PMR plan by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission last week approved a sand mining permit for K & S Bulldozing and Trucking, allowing the company to remove 10,000 cubic yards of sand from 20 acres at 7979 Whitneyville Ave. Since this property origi­ nally was included in a planned mineral removal re­ zoning for Dykema Excavating, the permit will run concurrently with Dykcma's. This means that 10 years remain on what would have been a 12-year permit. Pit owners must renew their PMR permits every Facilities group presented 11 options in survey Before sending out the community survey, the Caledonia School Facilities Steering Committee spent more than 50 hours touring school buildings and listening Io reports on the needs of all school facilities, including the bus garage, the special education offices, the "old" science labs in the 1962 wing of the high school and the M'35-year'Old building housing the district’s central offices. The committee also looked al the district's technology needs and met with the Caledonia Township Planning Commission chairman to dis­ cuss area growth. Also avail­ able to the committee are the township's Master Land Use Development Plan, school population projections, the 1991 FACTS Committee re­ port and a report on school athletic facilities completed last year by another communily/education committee. From these, the committee distilled nine building/renovation options and presented these with their es­ timated costs in the survey. These options included: • A new elementary school. • A new bus garage and maintenance building. • Completing planned work at Caledonia Elementary. • Completing renovation of the "north wing" (the 1962 section) of the high school. • Upgrading the district's football/track complex for bet­ ter drainage, lighting and safety. • Upgrading computer tech­ nology. • Selling the present central office building and building a new one. A final option presented was a community swimming pool and activity center, and the survey asked residents their opinions on combining some or all of these options. The surveys also asked res­ idents to indicate which building/improvement projects they actually would be willing to fund The committee plans to use data from the surveys in forming its recommendations to the school board. three years, however, and they must be in compliance with PMR ordinances to receive that renewal. The K & S permit was granted with certain condi­ tions. including payment to the township for the approxi­ mately 10,000 cubic yards of sand Mike Slachter of K & S already has removed from that property. The township charges a three-cent fee for each cubic yard of sand removed. The company also must protect wetlands on the prop­ erty. improve the road in the pit. work with township en­ gineers in drilling ground wa­ ter monitoring wells and pay a performance bond of $15,000. Slachter and Dykema are expected to coordinate recla­ mation of the land once their mining is completed. Slachter said he is planning to return his land to a grassy pasture. Slachter's PMR application was tabled at the commis­ sion's last meeting, so details of the permit could be studied by the commissioners. Because the land Slachter is mining is owned by Consumers Power, the com­ mission wanted to be sure ap­ proval from Consumers was on file. The commission questioned last week whether the power company is liable for the property, and asked the town­ ship planner to have the attor­ ney check this detail. If Consumers is the responsible party in an enforcement situa­ tion, the commission wants the company to review and sign the K & S permit, also. Because this property al­ ready has been rezoned PMR and a public hearing was held on that rezoning. Slachter's application was approved by the Planning Commission and does not have to go before the Township Board as well. In other business, the commission continued its dis­ cussion of the township's sign ordinance. The commission is consid­ ering a total ban of the yellow "portable" signs in the town­ ship because their use has been abused, and because they are unsightly and often a dis­ traction to motorists. Tempory signs, however, such as "for sale" signs, would be permitted with spec­ ified size requirements. The commission will con­ tinue to review the sign ordi­ nance at its March 18 meet­ ing. with billboards and sign setback requirements to be discussed. Other business on the agenda could include begin­ ning work sessions on both the M-37 corridor and the township's master land use development plan. Work on this plan was begun in 1986, and the commission would like to review it thoroughly in light of the growth in the township. Planner Linda Anderson said that such a plan is absolutely vital for both the Planning Commission and the township to make sound planning and zoning decisions. Page Elementary School students participated in a National Geography Bee. Winners are (from left) Chet Berkimer, third place, Carrie Middlebush, first place, and Beth Blanchard, second place. Blanchard also was the runner -up, and Middlebush was the overall champion. Page El students take part in special learning project— Page students also participated in a National Spelling Bee. Winners were Nichole Koehn and Eric Timmreck. Child Care Providers hold February meeting Page fourth grade students who participated in the "When I Grow Up' Speech Contest are first row (from left), Amber Steorts, and Denise Weeks. Second row, Dan Seurink, Dayne Fletke, and Mark Rolison. Mark Rolison was the fourth grade winner. Absent from photo was Martha Walters. Licensed child core providers (from left) Jone Honnon, Sharon Main, Pam Demaagd, Wendy Osterbaan, Maria Bowerman, Vickie Rick. The area Child Care Pro­ viders group had its February meeting, discuss­ ing the importance of contracts. Contracts are not onh a vital tool to lay out the guidelines to child care, but it also is a link between parent and provider, it uas determined The group also exchanged spang craft ideas The next meeting, Thurs­ day, March 21. at 6:30 p.m., will be held at Kathy Jo Butereit's home, 795-3579. Call her or Vickie Rick for meeting directions, 795-9461 There will be some toys to purchase as well. There also may be a book exchange. These meetings are for current or soon to be licens­ ed providers. For more in­ formation about upcoming meetings or openings in the area, call Vickie Rick at 795-9461 Reach over 7,000 area homes with an ACTION-AD! ! !! Page fourth and fifth grade students also participated in the McDonalds "When I Grow Up” Speech Contest. Fifth grade students showing their certificates are (from left) Klyle Fletke, Tiffany Forbes; winner, and Molly Lavoi. �Pog« 14/The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml/M<xch 12. 1996 CHS Interim provides glimpses into cultures, careers and crafts Students taking 'Hands in Harmony' learned the basics of sign language. One of the goals of the course was to gain a greater awareness of the hearing impaired. Here, Yolanda Llanes and Syble Alexander practice their ability to talk with their hands. CHS students Missy Carmer and Betty Meyer discuss plans for a skit with Dutton Elementary fourth graders. In ‘Skits With a Purpose,' the Children wrote and created short dramas that demonstrated the qualities of a good friend. They performed their skits at all three Caledonia elementary schools and at Page Elementary in Middleville. Helping others, recreation also offered in 4-day program This group of future golf pros and course designers learned about the game of golf, and also golf management and course design in the Interim class 'Golf OUR Way.' The class traveled to Bowling Green, Kentucky, where they are pictured in this photo. Each had to design his/her course. WAREHOUSE Southeast Grand Rapids area company is looking fbi experienced people to work In our warehouse. We offer an excellent benefit package including health, dental, 401K, profit sharing and tuition reimbursement. Apply in person at: Wamar Products, Inc. 5041 68th Street, SE Caledonia. Ml 49316 by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The 1996 Caledonia High School Interim held February 26-29 found students as far away as Mexico and New York and as close as the CHS art room. The 780 CHS students could choose from 35 proposed Interim "experiences," all of which were intended to provide a learning opportunity not found in the regular high school curriculum. Students could explore careers, such as teaching, or learn about opportunities to help those in need, such as Habitat for Humanity. Some tried out new kinds of recreational opportunites, like ice skating and scuba diving, and others traveled to Mexico to visit both the ancient and present cultures of that country. CHS teachers and The Sun and News offer a pictorial Complete Auto and Truck COLLISION SERVICE ED’S BODY SHOP 110 Johnson Street at Kinsley one block off Main St. in Downtown Caledonia JGdGl \U IU/ 03 I V IJv We Fax (616) 891-0446 Offict Open Mown t>r Appt. wont to bo your "PRO” Shop, working with tho PROS since 1969. Ed Powloskl The Interim students who traveled to Mexico got to practice their Spanish, visit local families and also view the ruins of the ancient Aztec and Mayan civilizations. Here, the class poses on the top of the Aztec Pyramid of the Sun at Teotihuacan. In the background is the Pyramid of the Moon. view of some of this year's Interim activities. Assistant Principal Bob Szymoniak said that students, parents and staff presently are being surveyed about the Interim program. The results of those surveys will be explained in a future article. Molenar 50th anniversary set Carl and June (Hale) Molenar of Caledonia will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on March 16 with an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Caledonia. The couple were married on March 16, 1946. The couples children are Anna and Tom Verheek, Carol and Bill Gardenour, Mary and Ralph Grathen. Michael Molenar. David Molenar. Colleen and Jacob Ergang, Joel Molenar and Jon Molenar. They have eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. No gifts please. SPENCER'S TIRES 945-2909 520 East Railroad St., Hastings 795-3369 221 W. Main Street, Middleville SPENCER S TOWINC & RECOVERY A QUALITY - CMM LAYOUT TECHNICIAN Wamar is a plastic injection molder with a diverse base of customers in the Grand Rapids area. We have an opportunity for an experienced CMM Layout Technician to join our Quality Assurance Team Our Q.A Dept is equipped with Numerex DCC CMM and Zeiss USoft software. The selected candidate will perform new part layout, sample submission, and capability studies Qualifications include previous layout experience, an Associate degree in an engineering related discipline (or equivalent experience), familiarity with Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing, and automotive inspection procedures. Strong interpersonal and decision making skills are important. Send your resume with salary history to: WAMAR PRODUCTS, INC 5041 68th Street, SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 MAINTENANCE 2nd and 3rd shifts. Qualified candidates will be responsible for troubleshooting, repair and preventive maintenance of plastic injection molding machinery, auxil­ iary equipment and facilities. Experience in mechanical repair, hydraulics, electrical systems and electronics, ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics is a must. We offer a competitive wage and benefit package including tuition reim­ bursement, 401K, profit sharing, health and dental. Please send your resume with salary history to: Wamar Products, Inc. 5041 68th Street, SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 �The Sun and News, Middleville Ml/March 12, 1996, Page 15 Some students spent Interim preparing for the ACT exams. Math teacher Jenny Diekevers helped students learn to answer sample ACT math problems. In the Jobs With a Future' class, students visited several businesses where jobs will be available and where there will be opportunities for advancement. Sophomore Shannon Tiffany is appropriately garbed for a visit to the D & W central kitchen. In ’Outdoor Activities,' one of the requirements actually was done indoors. Here, Mike Klapmust, Chad Wangerin and Mike Northouse show off their caribou roast. Other students that day prepared venison, squirrel and fish. Students interested in learning more about custom cars could participate in 'Wheels, Wheels and More Wheels.' The winners and 'almost winners' of valve cover races pose in this photo. Mike Long (left), Jesse Dykhouse and Ross Dudley work on the siding of a home as part of an Interim project for the Grand Rapids SEED Habitat for Humanity. When you're learning to ice skate, you have to maintain your sense of humor. CHS sophomore Jenny Dever obviously has kept hers as she learns to skate during the 'Ice Capades' Interim class. Professionals taught students the basics of both figure skating and hockey. ASSEMBLY • PLASTIC INJECTION SPRAY PAINTING Factories located near the Kent County Airport and Southeast Grand Rapids HAVE NUMEROUS OPENINGS! 1st, 2nd and 3rd Shift Available! CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION OR STOP BY TO APPLY 9-11 AM or 1-3 PM MON.-THURS. • BRING 2 PIECES OF ID. Some students learned the art of making stained glass during Interim. Sarah Ward (left), Renee Simoneau and Kurt Kaechele assemble the projects they designed. Art student Chrissy DeRuiter learns how artists use technology in 'Computer Graphics for Artists.' Here, she experiments with the computer as she colors and highlights one of her drawings. PHONE SURVEY TAKERS • Part-time — Evenings and/or Weekends • $6.00 Hour • Call Residences to Ask Consumer Surveys — No Selling Professional, but fnendly and enthusiastic phone manner, good pronunciation of a variety of words and light typing (to enter answers) needed Bring 2 pieces of I.D. ■ii PEOPLEMARKV’ AW Oppomuuo EmpOyer 507 - 36th St. SE Grand Rapids 2 Traffic Lights East of Division Ave. (616) 245-6161 PEOPLEMARK’ Mwaa.Cwu-vm,*, toll IkhX Equal Opportunity Employer ou giv e but little when you give of your possessions. It i* when you give of v ourself that vou trulv give. —Kahil Gibran BEFORE WEDDING BELLS RING A good listener is not only popular every­ where. but after a while he gel* to know something. APPLY 9 AM•3 PM MONDAY-THURSDAY 507 - 36th St. SE Grand Rapids —> ilson Mizner YOU WANT QUALITY al affordable prices when you buy printing. Cail J-Ad Graphics foeverything from business can and brochures to newspapei and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop m at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. QUALITY INVITATIONS RECEPTION ITEMS ATTENDANTS GIFTS by Carlson Craft THE REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings 945-9554 Between Eastern and Division (616) 245-6161 �Page 16/The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/March 12. 1996 Area grapplers end year at State tournaments Wrestlers from Middleville and Caledonia took part in the individual state wrestling tournament this past weekend. Caledonia had three wrestlers competing in the Division II championships held in Battle Creek's Kellogg Arena. Middleville, the team champion in Division III last week, wrestled at Western Michigan University's University Arena and had five grapplers there. Aaron Sprague was Caledonia's top finisher with a 9-7 decision over Hastings' Craig Bowen to take fifth place in the 135-pound category. Sprague started off Friday with a 24-6 technical fall win over St. Johns' Randy Ward and then took an 0-0 default victory against Allegan's David Wendt. Dustin McFarlan (103) and Tim Soper (275) also represented the Scots at State. McFarlan lost his first match to Oak Park’s Marcus Randolph on a fall in 2:29. He then lost a 4-3 decision to Pickney's Chad Lavey. Soper lost via a fall to Tecumseh's Jason Mensing in his first match. In his second battle. Soper fell to Ypsilanti's Ben Blackbum on a 7-4 decision. In the Division III championships, Middleville qualified two wrestlers al 119: Sean Crofoot and Dendel Craven. Crofoot won his first match 8-0 over St. Mary’s John Smrocki, but dropped an 11-4 decision to Lakeview’s Felix Perez and a 5-0 decision to Hamlock’s Matt Zissler. Craven fell by a 3-2 decision to Melvindale's Manuel Cato and lost on a technical fall to Zissler. Terry Trudell (130) won his first match against Reed City's Jamie Lusby, taking a 9-5 decision. He then lost on a fall to Goodrich's Brad Taylor and won a fall in 4:12 against Edwardsburg's John Taylor. Luke Middleton won once for the Trojans at 152. Middleton lost a 3:34 fall to Milan's Shawn Beaton in his first match, defeated Big Rapids' Joe Vanrocklin 5-1 in his second and fell on a fall in 2:10 in his third match. Steve Lehman (189) beat See TK grapplers, P.17 Middleville's Terry Trudell wraps up an opponent during Friday's Division III individual wrestling action at Western Michigan University's University Arena. Trojans lose out in district cage final to Orioles Travis Silvas was in a zone Friday night, making I0 three-pointers and scoring 39 points to lead Charlotte past Middleville 92-83 in the district final at Hastings Silvas scored six of his I0 three-pointers in the third quarter when the Orioles outscored the Trojans 25-12. Charlotte led 65-57 entering the fourth quarter after trailing 45-40 at half Middleville Coach Kurt Holzhueter was pleased with his team's effort, but was stunned by the shooting exhibition performed by Travis Silvas. "That's our best game of the season," Holzhueter said. "He kept moving back (and making them); I’ve never seen anything like it. a three-point barrage." Four players scored in double figures for the Trojans: Brian Brewer. Greg Kotrba. Jeremy Shriver and Jerry Postma. Brewer and Kotrba each had 21 points, Shriver finished with 16 and Postma added 15 markers. "We knew that we had to stop their perimeter game and establish our inside game," Holzhueter said. And with Brewer and Postma, the inside game was no problem for Middleville. Middleville took its first lead in the second quarter on a pass from Postma to Brewer, making the score 36-35 with 2:30 to play in the first half. Charlotte was able to stay close with five three-pointers in the first half, two each by Middleville's Jerry Postma (34) floats in the air versus a Waytand defender during Wednesday's district game at Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Silvas and Brian Rowe. Silvas fully reached his zone in the third quarter with six triples and 19 points during the eight-minute span. Shriver and Kotrba sparked Middleville’s offense in the final frame. Shriver scored nine points on three threepointers and Kotrba pumped in 11 markers with two threepointers. Middleville 64 Hastings 45 The Trojans' Greg Kotrba scored on the team's first field goal attempt and from there Middleville would not look back. Middleville led 20-11 after one quarter and 40-23 at the half. Coach Kurt Holzhueter’s Trojans scored the first 10 points of the second quarter, using their quick reacting defense to help set up the points on the other side of the court. Kevin Doyle and Kotrba each scored four points during the 10-0 surge that also included three Hastings* turnovers. Doyle finished with five points, but also played a strong game on defense and helped set up his fellow Trojan players on offense. "Kevin just had a tremendous game." Holzhueter said. Brian Brewer scored 11 of his team-leading 13 points in the first half, while Jason Gearhart tallied eight and Kotrba six during the first two frames. Both Gearhart and Kotrba finished the game with 10 points and Jeremy Shriver added 12 points. "We gave up 40 points in the first half; we just couldn't do it offensively," Hastings Coach Don Schils said. Fred Jiles topped Hastings’ efforts in the first half, scoring seven of his team- high nine points in the opening two frames including a three-pointer. Neither team could buy a basket to start the second half. Hastings missed its first seven shots from the field, while Middleville was unsuccessful on its first eight attempts Middleville eventually won the quarter 9-6 and entered the final eight minutes up 49-29. "The offense couldn't put the ball in the hole," Schils said. "Our shooting percentage can’t be too good; we missed a lot of easy shots." "We didn't take many gixxi shots at that point either." Holzhueter said. "Our defense allowed us to go through stretches and get away with it." Trojan center Brian Brewer works on a post move as the Onole defenders look on in district hoop action last week. �The Sun ond N<ws. Middleville. Ml/March 12. 1996/Page 17 Caledonia Scot eagers bounced at district game , Junior Matt Frantti tallied 66-65 win against host team Caledonia last Tuesday in 15 and senior Brian Rea 12. also for the Scots. district basketball action. Wyoming Park made eight A last second shot attempt did not materialize for Coach of its first nine shots, while Larry Rea and his Scots team Caledonia hit five of its first after Konwinski s winning 15 in the first quarters as the Vikings stormed out to an 18free throw. "We had a play and we ran I3 advantage. "I didn’t know why we were it to the wrong side and didn't get set," Coach Rea said. "We standing around." Coach Rea said of the first half. "We were weren't in sync and that had a lot to do with how they too complacent in the first half and paid the price." (Wyoming Park) played.” Bom gave the Scots their Caledonia had tied the game at 65-65 when senior Jeff first lead when he scored on a put back attempt with 5:20 Bom nailed a three-pointer with 15 seconds left on the remaining in the second quarter. Still, the Vikings fourth quarter clock. Bom finished the game with went on to score the next six 24 points, 10 of those coming markers and managed to lead 34-25 at the half. in the final frame. Rnm c.nre Bom scored 11 in the first two quarters, while Brian Rea added seven. For the Vikings. Brent VanDyke had 13 points in the first half and finished the game with 28 points. Ryan Overmyer provided a spark for the Scots during the third quarter. Overmyer forced Wyoming Park into turnovers, made a threepointer. drove the lane and helped to set up Coach Larry Rea’s offense as Caledonia took the quarter 19-9. 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Large selection of hardcovers from the 1800's to 1996, reasonable prices, new Victorian reproduction section. Monday-Thursday 10-5p, Friday 11 -7p, Saturday 10-4p. 101 E. Main. Middleville, 795-8800. Major credit cards accepted. Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment B E RNIE & COM P'ANY TREE SERVICE: Tree remov­ al & trimming & stump grinding. 795-7823___________________ GLEN’S LANDSCAPING. “WE’RE EASY TO GET A LAWN WITH.” TREATED TIES AND BOULDER RETAINING WALLS, TOP SOIL, ROAD GRAVEL AND SAND, HAULING & LEVEL­ ING. COMPLETE LAND­ SCAPING SERVICE. TREES, PLANTINGS, SEED, SOD & SHREDDED BARK INSTALLED. 31 YEARS IN BUSINESS. CALL NOW FOR FREE ESTIMATE. 89 LI 843 ________ GYMNASTICS IN MOTION offering pre-school through advanced classes, all ages. Also boys and girls USGF competi­ tion teams. 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Great earnings $100-l,200/month. No mini­ mum orders. Independent Sales. 1-800-423-7112_____________ INJECTION MOLDING $6.00 per hour to start, 2nd and 3rd shifts. Located in Caledonia area. Call 949-3100 for intervicw. REMEDY never a fee! OFFICE PERSON NEEDED. Answer telephone, computer experience helpful. Must have pleasant personality and cheer­ ful voice. Trainable for possible full-time position. Good wages for right person. 891-9595 PLASTIC I NJECT ION MOLD, Caledonia area manu­ facturer needs 2nd and 3rd shift machine operators, excellent hire-in potential after 90 days. $6.00 per hour to start. Call 949-3100 for interview. REMEDY, never a fee! Miscellaneous FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybird Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largcmouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS’ FISH FARM, INC., 08988 35th St., Gobles, Ml 49055. Phone: (616) 628-2056, days; (616) 624-6215, evenings._________ HUGE BUILDING SALE. Inclement Weather-Customer cancellations. Immediate liqui­ dation of undeliverable bldgs. 4 Arch Steel bldgs, 20x28, 25x60, 30x48. Financing available. Serious inquiries. Call 1-800-222-6335_____________ SPORTS CARD SHOW March 16th. 10a-4p, Ionia Coun­ ty Commission on Aging, 115 Hudson Street, Ionia. Call 616-527-5365 for information. National Ads $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many jobs available. Easy! No experience necessary. Flexible hours. Call for free information, American Publishers, 1-800-426-3026, ext. 1400 (24 hrs.)_____________ CONCRETE/LABORS- To $18/Hr. + Full Benefits year round! No layoffs! Neded Now! 517-886-5445. T.D.C. Fee FLIGHT ATTENDANT To $950/Hr. + Fantastic Benefits. Entry Level! Major Air Line hiring now! 517-886-5445, T.D.C. Fee_________________ HI-LO/YARD WORKER- To $1057/Hr. + Benefits. Will Train! Hi-Lo experience help­ ful! Start Now! 517-886-5445, T.D.C. Fee_________________ MAINTENANCE/UTILITY To $900 Wk ♦ Great Benefits! Entry Skilled Level! Major Co! Needed Now! 517-886-5445, Recreatiort GLIDED STEELHEAD TRIPS! $75 for 1/2 day. STEELHEAD TACKLE & information. Custom rods. Call for info. Al & Pete’s Sport Shop; HIS. Jefferson. Hastings, MI. 49058; l-€16-945-4417 SWIMMING POOLS Home owners Wanted!!! KAYAK POOLS is seeking demo homesiies to display its new mamU:nance free KAYAK POOL. Save thousands of SSS with this unique opportunity. CALL NOW’?! 1-800-9-KA YAK-9. I From Our Readers Most people face double taxes Dear editor: This is in reply to Senator Dick Posthumus’s article in the March 5 issue of The Sun and News titled: "Michigan has its own flat tax already!’’ There’s a lot of confusion about the flat tax and Senator Posthumus appears to be similarly confiised. He states in his article that Michigan's flat tax system is "truly flat because it taxes all income, including income from interest and dividends.’’ He goes on to state that "A person who earns a living from jobs like teaching, work­ ing in the auto industry , or farming must send a percen­ tage of their paychecks to Washington, but someone who makes his or her money solely on Wall Street by in­ vesting pays nothing.’’ What Senator Posthumus doesn’t appear to understand is the bulk of people who receive interest and dividend income are everyday working people like teachers, auto workers and farmers and the interest and dividend income they receive comes from money they invested that has already been taxed. For example, assume a teacher, auto worker or farmer earns $40,000 annual­ ly. They pay taxes on that $40,000. Assume after pay­ ment of the considerable taxes levied on that $40,000 and payment of all their other liv­ ing expenses, they are able to save $3,000 which they put in a savings account that earns $250 annual interest Senator Posthumus says that $250 in­ terest should also be taxed even though the $3,000 from which that $250 interest came from was already taxed as part of their $40,000 annual income. So the result is the teachers, auto workers and farmers not only pay taxes on the $40,000 annual income, they also have to pay a second tax on interest income from $3,000 they were able to save from that $40,000. That’s double taxation. The same is true of dividends. A substantial number of hard working Americans, including teachers, auto workers and farmers, have invested money in stocks, especially mutual funds, from which they receive dividends. The money they invest came from what they were able to save from their annual income, which has already been taxed So to tax their dividends is, again, hitting them with dou­ ble taxation. In fact, it’s even worse than that. Dividends come from a portion of net profits a cor­ poration pays to shareholders. So the dividends are taxed as part of the corporation’s in­ come.'The shareholders (teachers, auto workers, farmers, etc.) have already been taxed on the money they used to buy slock in that cor­ poration. and the dividends they receive taxed again. That’s triple taxation! One of the best things the People of Michigan did was pass term limitations That moves professional politicians out and opens the door of op­ portunity for new represen­ tatives who have a better grasp of taxes and other im­ portant issues that impact our lives from the cradle to the grave. John llich Middleville NEED SOMETHING PRINTED? Color, Black and White... Lots or just a few. Call... J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 TODAY Mystery novel program set at library Proprietor Jim Haung of the Deadly Passons bookshop in Kalamazoo will talk about his love for the mystery novel Wednesday. March 20, at 7 p.m. at the Caledonia Library. Mystery readers can bring their ideas and questions to this talk and compare those books they are passionate about with a store owner who can tell if they are the ones that sell. The winter reading club ends at the end of March. Members may bring in foldrs by March 30 to qualify for a mug and to attend the program in April. For more information about this and other programs, call the library at 891-1502. The library is located at 240 Em­ mons St. in Caledonia. MIDDLEVILLE’S FINEST 117 West Main, Middleville Phone 795-7911 Sun.-Thurs. 3:30 to 10:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 3:30 to 12:30 a.m. TWO PIZZAS for ONE SPECIAL PRICE! 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Unbelievable Special BUY ONE PIZZA, GET 2ND ONE 1/2 PRICE PICK UP ONLY — LIMITED TIME OFFER HERE’S WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT FARO’S PIZZA 'One of Faro’s Pizzas is as good as any two of anyone elses!” * It’s a super pizza!” “I couldn’t believe how good Faro’s Pizza was ... the sauces, the crust... everything!’ “Faro's is twice as good as the others!” \Ne Use Our Own Special Sauces and 100% Real Cheese • HOW...Delivery Available Every Day 9790 CHERRY VALLEY, M-37 • CALEDONIA NEW HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 11 am until 10:30 am; Fri. & Sat. 11 am until 12 am; Sun. 4 am-10:30 pm � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/706/SunandNews_1996-03-19.pdf c718538f72bd395f1d1d2c4e214a3e51 PDF Text Text BULK RAT# U.S. POSTAGE PAID HmwMI 49051 12/30/99 totinss, HI. 49056 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 125th Year IC LIE No. 12/Morch 19, 1996 Track improvements may be added to TK school bond by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education last week discussed perhaps adding costs for improving the high school track complex to the bond election June 10. The board will meet at 7 p.m. Monday to discuss whether there will be a bond issue in the annual school election. Gary VanElst, chairman of the Building and Grounds Committee, said the track committee has made a diagram of the complex. It has been determined that the asphalt base of the track is un­ satisfactory. To re-rubber, the committee suggested a more whole blacktop surface. The worst part of the track is on the south end. VanElst said the track com­ mittee identified areas that need repairing and told the Building and Grounds Com­ mittee, which got an estimate from Tower, Pinkster and Titus. The committee found that the track alone would cost $158,000 for resurfacing. Repairs would include remov ing existing pavement and replacing it. and shaping the drainage. Additional improvements include the seats on the visitors’ side, which need vinyl slip covers placed over the existing wood, which is warping. Another issue, he said, is the lighting system, which may need to be improved for safety reasons. New fencing also is needed. The total cost to upgrade the complex was estimated by Tower, Pinkster and Titus at $407,000. VanElst said that since the cost is more than was ex­ pected. it may be a good idea to add it to the bond issue re­ quest. If the bond issue does not pass, they will just be back The Track Committee identified areas that need repairing and told the Building and Grounds Committee, which got an estimate from Tower, Pinkster and Titus. — Gary VanElst to square one and will pursue other options for getting money President Dan Parker said he supports continuing to pur­ sue the situation. VanElst said he would continue to in­ vestigate repair needs and costs. In other business last week, the board voted to approve a one-year contract with the Thornapple Kellogg Educa­ tion Association. Both parties agreed on a 2 percent raise and some additions and revi­ sions to the master agreement. The board also voted to ap­ prove a contract with the Thornapple Kellogg Noninstructional Association that includes a 2 percent raise and no additions or revisions to the contract. Assistant Superintendant For Curriculum and Instruc­ tion Mary Ellen Correa said the new Macintosh computers have arrived at the elementaries. She turned in the order the day after the meeting and they arrived two days later, she said. Each school now has a parttime lab manager for the com­ puter rooms. None of the positions will require addi­ tional funds. The managers, she said, are all current employees of the district who will take time off from other duties to manage the labs. The lab at McFall Elemen­ tary is in use at the moment. West’s lab is ready, but the students have not been able to use it yet because more elec­ trical lines are needed. Training sessions for staff at both schools also have been set up. West teachers will train Wednesday mornings and McFall teachers will train Wednesday afternoons. The middle school, Correa said, has one lab and is having another smaller one built in the cafeteria. This way the school will have two labs, one to train students and the other for school projects. “The cost to build a smaller lab is minimal.’’ she said. Most of the old equipment from each school has gone in­ to the classrooms. Consultant Jeff Ingle put a call in the In­ ternet to find out how to get See School Board, P. 2 Kettle Lake principal ‘hams it up’ Jeff Worman, principal at Kettle Lake Elementary, plants a kiss on the nose of 'Juanita' the pig after his students went 'hog-wild' and surpassed the school's reading goal. Worman had agreed that he would dress up as a pig, wallow in the mud and even kiss a pig if the school met its goal. They did. And he did. Juanita, however, probably would have preferred being a pig in a poke. See Story Page 7 Child immunizations under way in Barry County by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Michigan has a poor record in immunizing children by the age of two. In fact, according to a recent survey taken by the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, shows that Michigan, with 69 percent, rates last in the nation in immunization protection for its toddlers. In response to that survey, the Michigan Department of Public Health (MDPH) has launched a publicity campaign aimed at parents, and especially health care providers, said Nancy Fasano, manager of Special Immunization Projects at the MDPH. Encouraging immunization for babies under the age of two is for a good reason, Fasano said, "since the younger the children are, the more serious illness is." The emphasis has to be on the provider, she said. Fasano said doctors expect parents to bring in a well child for their shots, "but it doesn't work that way" On average, doctors see a child 10 limes by the age of two, and since it only takes four visits to complete the shots, health care providers arc being encouraged to look at each child's immunization record and provide the needed shots if the child is not seriously ill, she said. For example, a child with ear infection could easily be immunized, she said. Continuing the education program, the MSHD also provides in-service training to doctor's staffs, with its nurses See Immuzation, Page^ Vicky Whalen wins write-in vote for Caledonia Village clerk seat Grappling for honors Middleville wrestlers on the 1996 J-Ad Graphics All-Barry County team are (front row, from left) Dendel Craven, Sean Crofoot, Spencer Romph; (back row) Luke Middleton and Joel Appel. Coach Tom Lehman who guided the Trojans to the Division III State championship this season is also pictured in the third row. Craven, Crofoot, Middleton and Appel were named to the first team, while Terry Trudell and Romph were selected to the second team. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Six Caledonia Village Council members won re-elec­ tion to their offices and a newcomer will serve as clerk after capturing the write-in voce. Forty-nine of the village's 604 registered voters turned out March 11 to cast ballots for the Republican incum­ bents, who ran unchallenged. There were no other issues on the ballot. Resident Vicky Whalen re­ ceived 30 write-in votes to win the clerk's position after no one filed to succeed retiring clerk Jackie Cherry. Chosen to serve two-year terms were Village Council President Glen Klaver, Treasurer Steve Antecki and Assessor Sandi Klaver. Re-elected to four-year terms were trustees Dan Erskine, Judy Kidder and Janice Soules. Trustee Bill Robertson, who had been ap­ pointed to fill a council va­ cancy, was properly elected to complete former trustee Paula Moerland’s unexpired term, which will be up in two years. Judy Dailey and Launs Butler each received a write-in vote for clerk and Sandi Robertson received a wnte-in vote for treasurer. Other votes were distributed as follows: Klaver, 38; Antecki, 39; Erskine, 45; Kidder, 43; Soules, 43; S. Klaver, 38. The new council was to be sworn tn at the beginning of Monday's (March 18) council meeting. In This Issue... • Page plans career awareness program for 5th-graders • Planning and Zoning, a hand-in-glove relationship • Caledonia Middle School program puts math in real-life context • Middleville Lions plan Chicken Dinner Mar. 24 �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/March 19, 1996 TK class has Carol Bender’s Russian students as pen pals L. by Maud/llatol Staff Writer Phyllis Miner’s Page Elementary fifth-graders have been corresponding with Rus­ sian students Carol Bender is teaching through her Peace Corps service in Russia. Miner said she and her hus­ band spoke to former State Rep. Bob Bender and his wife, Carol, before they left for Russia on their Peace Corps assignments. Carol, Miner said, knew she would be teaching classes when she got there, so they made plans through the Peace Corps for the two classes to exchange correspondence. The exchange has not been an easy task because of pro­ blems with mailing and receiving letters. Some letters were delayed and at least one was lost. Miner said the first batch of letters has finally arrived and the students were excited to finally hear from their pen pals. Last fall, the Peace Corps sent the class a packet of in­ formation and a film about what they try to accomplish around the world. Miner said the class also did research of its own by getting films that talk about Russian schools, the people and their culture. Students also listened to tapes of the Russian language they got from the library. “This has been our biggest curiousity. to find out what the Russian words are for common things in our language." she said. Bender sent the class a copy of the Russina alphabet and the students have enjoyed writing their names in Rus­ sian, she said. Bender’s students made alphabet cards and some word cards for illustrations for the classroom. Miner's class sent an American joke book and in­ formation about car racing that the students requested. However, she does not know if they have received it yet or not. Bender said her students en­ joy hearing American stories read in English, so the class has been discussing sending tapes to them. They also have discussed thinking of other ideas for things they could send that could serve as an equivalent to the alphabet cards they received. Some of the TK students also mentioned giving them some way to better understand the slang phrases that Americans use. Writing to them in Russian also was disucssed, but it was decided that just signing their names in Russian would be enough since they want to read the letters in English because it helps them learn the language. On the day the first batch of letters arrived. Miner said that not all of the students would receive responses because of the mail situation. The students showed each other their letters and gave the students who did not get let­ ters yet a chance to see responses. Some students received post cards containing pictures of their country and others were asked about their homes and schools. Some of the Russian students also wrote in cursive, which interested the students. “This can be tricky because things get lost in the mail," she said. “Their excitement has really been fun to watch. “ at the light in Middleville Bus: (616) 795-7925 Res: (616) 795-7184 Like a good neighbor. State Farm is there.9 Miner said that when letters arrive, she sets time aside for the class to look them over and discuss how to respond to them. She said their next challenge is to try and send some of their correspondence by E-mail. “I am really grateful that my class has been able to share in the Benders’ Peace Corps experience in this way.” she said. “Bob and Carol will be in Russia for two more years and now that the process has started. I’m hop­ ing my classes next year will be able to share in this ex­ perience also.” “I’m hoping that once we get the process going it will run smoothly.” Phyllis Miner's fifth grade students last week, shared with each other the let­ ters they received from Carol Bender’s class in Russia. SCHOOL BOND ISSUE, rid of non-working com­ ponents. she said. The cable situation is on hold for the moment. The labs will start with stand-alone computers then add servers later on, she said. All the schools were toured before the computers were put in place, so the electrical wir­ ing would be straight. Correa said they would like to set up training sessions for parents and community members so they can get a feel for what is being taught in the classrooms. Optimal Solutions will train the lab managers, who in turn will train the staff. The board also voted to pur­ chase Chicago math books and teacher editions for grades K-6. Correa said the district would like the teachers to be able to have their edi­ tions by the summer. She said grades seven through twelve already have been using Chicago math for a few years. The problem was that students would use a dif­ ferent system in K-6, then start with Chicago in the seventh grade and be confused. Superintendant Jay Cason said materials for Chicago math had not been available for K-6 until a couple of years ago, but now that they are, it would be a good idea to order them. Board member Nancy Goodin attended a conference in Lansing on strategic plann­ ing last week on planning and process and discipline. Cason said he wanted the board to consider allowing the Cambridge Management Group to enter into an agree­ ment with the district to work with it on strategic planning. The process would involve a three-day session in which a group of people from the district and the community continued from front page develop a plan for where they want the district to go. Cason said the sessions would not replace anything the district is currently doing, it would just be an additional program. Goodin said an outside facilitator would oversee the planning and an inside member of the group would be trained to handle the pro­ cess and keep it going after the sessions end. Cason said he should be trained but that the main in­ side facilitator should be a staff member with some release time who could con­ centrate on bringing the pro­ ject together. He added that people from all areas of the community should be represented in the group as well as different viewpoints. Facilitators recommend that the planning procedure should be done over a ThursdaySaturday or Friday-Sunday. The procedure could start next fall. The cost would be $2.000-$3.000. The district has had 25 ap­ plicants so far for the high school principal position that will be vacant due to Henry Dugan's retirement at the end of the year. The search is still on. Nintey students were pre sent at the Celebrate Reading program that was held Satur day morning at McFall. IMMUNIZATIONS, going into the offices to give the training, Fasano said. In Barry County, childhood immunizations are provided free at the Barry Eaton District Health Department. The recommended shots for all babies starts before the baby goes home from the hospital, with a shot against hepatitis B. In about one month, a second hepatitis B shot is given. The regular series of childhood immunizations is as follows: At two months and again at four months, a DPT. oral polio and HiB (to prevent meningitis) are given. At six months, the same series is given, plus the third hepatitis B shot. After one year, measles, mumps and rubella inoculations are given. At about the same time, the third DPT and HiB shots are given. Sometime between the ages of 4 and 6, before the child starts school, DPT, measles, mumps, rubella shots and oral polio vaccine are given in the last of the "childhood series". The health department hours are every Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The first Tuesday of the month, hours are extended to from 8:30 a m. to 7 p.m., and the third Saturday of each month, the hours to bring children in for shots are from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Clinics are also held in Nashville at the Masonic Temple on the third Wednesday of the month from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. In Delton, health department personnel are at the United Methodist Cason said teachers and parent volunteers read to the kids and let them read. “We saw a lot or kids of all levels of ability who really want to read." he said. There will be a special board meeting at 7 p.m Mon­ day. March 18. Kathy Feaster will announce the results of the community wide survey that will determine whether or not the district will go ahead with the bond issue. Board member Dave Smith just earned his bachelor’s degree from Cornerstone Col lege. During his schooling, he has maintained a full-time job and served on the school board. continued from front page Church on the second Wednesday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Health department officials ask that parents bring the child's immunization records with them, and if they haven't started shots, a record will be started. If several shots have been missed, the health department recommends starting as soon as possible, and an accelerated schedule is used if many shots have been missed. There is no cost for the immunizations. No appointment is needed. Parents take a number and it's first come, first served. Correction— Caledonia's "Cardiac Arrest" fund-raiser for the American Heart Association will be held Wednesday, March 27. An article about the event in last week's Sun and News listed the correct date, but the wrong day. We apologize for any confusion this error may have caused. New Customers: $9.00 - HAIR CUT - $35.00 - PERM - 9964 Cherry Valley (M-37), Caledonia Open: Mon.-Thurs. 9-8; Fri. 9-6; Sal 9-3 891-0312 STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 k__ 891-9294 J �Th® Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml/March 19. 1996/Poge 3 Page plans career awareness program for fifth-graders by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Page Elementary School will hold its second annual career awareness program the week of April 22-25 The program will feature guest speakers involved in dif­ ferent professions. Page Principal David Bukala told the School Board last week that this program has been sucessful so far and people involved would like to see it continue and grow. Page PTO President Beth Berkimer said the career awareness program started in the fall of 1994 when PTO members started suggesting ideas after a PTO meeting. The group, she said, thought that the school should have a program for fifth­ graders that is comparable to the Michigan Celebration that is held for fourth-graders. She added that the program works well because it cor­ relates with other programs that Page already has. such as the McDonald’s Speech Con­ test and the DARE program The McDonald's Speech Contest allows fourth- and fifth-graders to research a career then present a speech explaining what the career is about and what kind of educa­ tion is needed to pursue it. Students compete with each other, then the winners com­ pete outside of school. The DARE Program en courages students to stay away from drugs and makes them aware of other things to do instead. Berkimer said the career awareness program teaches children about what is happen­ ing in the world. “Fifth-graders already have strong ideas about what they Students choose what kind of careers they want to hear about. Parents of the students also were invited to meet the speakers and ask them questions. want." she said. She added that some of the students have expressed in­ terest in being sportscasters, entertainers, teachers and truck drivers, among other things. “They are already thinking about and preparing for being adults," she said. She said the group knew this was something that would be good for the kids. Bukala said he looked at the MEAP scores and evaluated the gender equity issues and from that decided to invite both males and females in non-traditional roles. The rationale for the pro­ gram. he said, is that the graduation rate at TK has been 99 percent and approximately 65 percent go on to higher education. 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She said one guest who also excited the students was Scott McNeal, owner of the Grand Rapids Mackers. Nancy Goodin, another member of the planning group, said the students choose what kind of careers they want to hear about. Parents of the students also were invited to meet the Caledonia kindergarten enrollment under way Depend on INSURANCE invited over three afternoons. Each person presented three different times and students chose nine presentations from the representative careers. A hospitality session was held each day to give the visitors and teachers a chance to visit. Some of the fields that were discussed included architechure, dancing, hair design, film producing, dentistry . engineering . Haittngs, Michigan • 49053-1091 Halting!, 49053 >091 District coordinators Diane DeYoung and Linda Baker are in charge of registration, and they can be reached at Caledonia Elementary School, 891-8181. Parents will be enrolling their children in the district’s al l-day-altemate-day kindergarten. Detailed information about the program and other issues will be discussed with parents during a special meeting beginning at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 15 in the Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center. Anyone with questions should contact either DeYoung or Baker at Caledonia Elementary. Blood drive set March 25 The next Middleville blood drive will be from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Monday. March 25. Seventy-five donors or more are needed to help build blood supplies for the upcom­ ing summer months, says chairperson Vickie Rick. Those 17 years or older who have not donated blood in the last 56 days are eligible. The blood bank will be at the First Baptist Church on M-37 just north of Middleville. American Red Cross is a member agent of United Way. Middleville sets spring clean-up The Village of Middleville will have its spring cleanup from Sunday-Thursday May 6-10. During this time, anything except demolition material from buildings, boats, paint brushes, leaves and grass will be accepted when placed at the curb speakers and ask them questions. One requirement of the speakers, she said, is that they are encouraged to discuss the education requirements for their careers. “Having professionals in the classrooms made the for students." she said. She added that people who came to speak said they felt very comfortable and many were interested in coming back. “When we invite the com­ munity into schools, everyone benefits." she said. Bukala. who spoke again on behalf of group member Deb Smith, said a sure way to determine if something is a success is to see how fast kids come in from recess for the next activity. He said students were eager for and looked forward to the presentations each day. Teachers helped them develop questions to ask the presenters, such as what schooling is required for the career. Students got to visit with other speakers as well. “The kids thought career day was a positive thing." he said. “They were interested in the people they met and thought they learned a lot. " Bukala said the students were given a chance to com­ ment on the experience and evaluate each of the speakers Many enjoyed the ones that used props to explain what they do. Teachers, he said also gave positive feedback. This year's planning involved the fifth­ grade staff. “While several persons are returning from last year, there will be new faces as a result of teacher and student input." he said. He added that they also have been looking- for long­ term effects of the program, but at this point it's too early to tell. The first year's students now are in sixth grade. Bukala said to determine gender equity , they looked at the average percentages that males and females received in each section of the MEAP tests to see how they relate. RIM ffll, IRA! Fallin Love with Our Tax Benefits! 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S.E. 303 ARLINGTON DUTTON MIDDLEVILLE |ffi"K|891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 A I mCAII A A// 3 locations open all da /ALCLVkyi ''^Mon.-Fri. ond „„ Noon 5<,; PREMIER CLUB - A special club for special customers Besides movies, bowling & cards, we have some very exciting events coming up • April - 6 day trip to Myrtle Beach • May - One day “Shop ‘til You Drop” trip to Mall of America • June - 3 day trip to the Mississippi Riverboats • July - Mystery Trip • August - Cruise & Country • September - Geritol Follies Just call Jan Simpson at 891-7131 for more information on joining the Premier Chib COMING EVENTS March 27 - “Showboat” at Auditorium Theater in Chicago April 2 - Myrtle Beach pre-trip meeting April 9 - Movie - “Apollo 13” pril 16 - Euchre Card Party �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/March 19, 1996 Neigh bors with... NORMA VELDERMAN The Middleville Lions Club is having its annual chicken dinner at the Middle Villa Sunday, March 24. Dinners are $6 for adults and $4 for children under 1. They were the club that gave me Houston. My sister-in-law, Esther Velderman of Zeeland told me something that I thought you folks would love to hear. Her church in Zeeland participated with a group of Michigan churches that went to a big conference in Florida, where they introduced themselves and told what city they were from. After the meeting, the head of the conference came to her minister and asked why the Zeeland people felt they were chosen. It startled her minister and set him to pondering on this. He thought they were a warm, thoughtful congregation who helped their fellow man — not just making sure no one worked on Sun­ day. but getting everyone in­ volved in seeing what they could actively do for their neighbors. Esther said it was a wonderful experience because they all dug in and really prac­ ticed helping others. She said that everyone just glowed with happiness and the whole church was taking stock of how they could help. I think each one of us could sit down, examine our lives and change ourselves. The reason that I was drawn to Parmalee Church was that every person practices love to other people, no matter who they are It was just what I needed, such love in spite of my many faults. The Parmalee story , started by Loretta Clark and Liz Finkbeiner. is now enlarged, copied, lasered and the final copied. I wanted it introduced the third Sunday of the month, when we have coffee after church, but it wasn't possible. So I hope it can be the next coffee break, so you can see it. My laser copy cost $125. Any one can order one. The xeroxed copy will be in black and white but a lot of the original pictures were in color. Some of the xeroxed, of course, has them in black and white. But you can still see the faces to identify who the peo­ ple are. The xeroxed one will be under $40. depending on how mans of you want to order. That is just the cost of prin­ ting them. The more we order, the more we save. We still have to make a table of contents so that you can see exactly what is in it. I added a lot, with Craig Geer's and Ann’s help. We increased the size to be 238 pages, adding quite a bit more than the original work of Loretta and Liz. Now back to the news. We had a wonderful minister at Parmalee Sunday. His name was Rev. Stout. He radiates such caring and love and energy. We left with a challenge to be a better person. I had a nice visit with Altha Nichols, who said that she is so rich with all of her many children and their families. Altha said that she went to visit Connie Richardson and had a very nice visit. Lois McWhinney had the Reading Club at her home Tuesday. They had a guest speaker. Betty Newman now has her little new Maltese puppy. She brought her over for us to see She is five months and all of two pounds. Such a small bun­ dle of fun. She did not put her down on the floor. But the puppy barked at me and chew ­ ed my finger. She would just have loved to play. But we could only hold her and love her. She keeps her in her traveling box. She is much more secure there. Letha Buckingham said the daffodils are blooming in a protected spot near their back steps. So spring is really here. Today, when I was bringing in my wood from the wood sh­ ed. a robin flew over my head coming up from the creek, where 1 think his mate is nesting. It seemed so good to hear him. When I came out for the next arm load, he came over again, so I must have startled him again. I know spring is here now. Talked to Anna Harris. I couldn't get Thelma Carl. An­ na said Thelma was with her nephew and will be home this week. She is feeling much better. I had to apologize to Eunice Brown. In setting up my new calling list I had forgotten her. It seemed so good to visit her. She is working hard at staying mobile, and gets around fairly well. As with the rest of us. Continued next page - LOCAL CHURCH] DIRECTORY ■ 1.1. -C. ALASKA g BAPTIST CHURCH R9■V D FjM] m3 A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY W 9:30 10:45 6:00 Family Night 6:30 am am pm pm 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock HO FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service...................................6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer......................... 6:45p.m. Word of Life Chibs............................................ 6:45p.m. WELCOME TO J. Gaines Uniled Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia, Michigan Telephone: 698-8252 Pastor Mark Beers Rev. Ray Bruck KMIn Administrative Pastor Phone 891-9259 A ~ T ' Pastor Scott Taylor Nursery and Children’s Church will be provided during both services. "Set an exampte .ln speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12 I Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)..........8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages...........................9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service................................ 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday.................. 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday......................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday............................. 7:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND, Pasta SHARON BARNSDALE, Dir of Christian Ed. & Music A church with a caring heart for our community and the world. Sunday Worship.... 9:30 A.M. & 6:00 P.M. Sunday School......................... 10:45-11:50 A.M. (Child & Adult) ( During the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Mike Alles, Youth Leader Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling Church Office: (616)891-1512 M-37 at 100th St WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St .•891-8661 ‘The Church where everybody is somebody... ...and Jesus Christ is Lad" 708 West Main Street g CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST A 1 E Church School............................... 9:30a.m. M Choir Practice................................ 9:30a.m. fin n Worship Service...........................10:30a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 ------- -------- -- 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue yusr south of o8tn Street) Sunday Worship - 9 30 am ad Kruggd. Pastor Vernon Barnet:. Youth Director Church Office - 698-8001 Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 Sunday School 9:45 ... , Wednesday “family Night 6:I5 jMnner g K Bl faJ M M Chojfs for ChUdren J E| 6:00 p.m. Caraway St. (Children . Minify _ and Adulte Jr 4Sr H.ghSchod B Youth Group Cadets and Cavinettes Adult Bible Studies U B S St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi. (Missouri Synod) P K H g R Rev. Robert Gerke • Office: 891-8688 • Church: 891-9878 B GUN LAKE UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) CHURCHES Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 BJ B Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Freeport-Middleville-Parmalee (Hl]c (Did ®ime JFrtljodifit (Church Redeemer Covenant Church M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love." Rom. 12:10 8:00 a.m..................................... Blended Service E Morning Worship Service......................... 10:00a.m. 9:05 a.m.................................. Educational Hour K Sunday School................................... 11:15 a m. Evening Worship Service............................ 6:00p.m. 10:15 a.m....................... Contemporary Service 11:15 a.m.............................. Traditional Service (All Services have a Nursery available) H YOU ARE INVITED Freeport Morning Worship.............. 9:30 a.m Freeport Sur .day School................ 11 00 am Parmalee Morning Worship........... 9:30 a m Sunday School........................................... 9:30 a m. Middleville Sunday School.............. 9 30 a m Sunday Morning Worship........................ 10:30 a m. Middleville Morning Worship....... 11 00 am Sunday Evening Worship................................... 6:00p.m. Rev Lynn Wagner 795-3798 Wed Midweek Prayer & Bible Study....... 7:00 p.m. Rev. Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 Sev Ikftarn Dobson. Pastor Church Office Phone — 795-9266 t Peace Reformed Church Barrier Free 891-8028 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Saturday Evening Mass............................ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass...................... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 1J Sunday School............................ 9:30 am Sun. Morning Worship...........10:30 am Evening Service.......................... 6:00 pm Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue CALEDONIA m| ft? CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour S HOLY FAMILY g CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School.................. 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship............. 11 -.00 a.m. Evening Worship............... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........ 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 - ^^^B V Barrier Free Programs for All Ages Sunday Worships 9:00 am & 10:30 am K ^MBB QUNLAKE COMMUNITY o-auFtCH Wednesday Family Night” 6:00 pm g M K Q H Q tospirmg Poatne Xdnmt loyful UP The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST E of Latter Day Saints s 8146 68th St near Whitneyville Ave. Church School, o (/L/WC*! ® cl/77 Sunday............. 9:45 a m P® Morning Worship.,. 11.00 a.m. Evening Worship......... 6:00 p.m. Wed. Fellowship..........7:30p.m. (in homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 S V E 3 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/March 19, 1996/Poge 5 From previous page — she is looking forward to good weather. Life gets so confin­ ing when you can't just stick out your nose to smell grow­ ing things. Something happened with Houston that 1 would like to share with you folks. One night he was lying on his rug on the floor beside me. All of a sudden he started to softly bark and his feet started to jerk. He was dreaming about chasing a rabbit. I was so pleased, he is becoming so much happier than he was at first. He was forced into being a leader dog, because of his in­ telligence and make up. But by our letting him completely He can never be completely loose in the house and by Cay letting him run free while she loose, he has no sense and watches him, he is happier everything easily distracts him. And Cay says he really than he ever was before. He still is wonderful on the doesn't feel right unless he is retractable leash, never pull­ near me. He will do anything ing too hard for me to walk. for tidbits. He is a wonderful gift to me But when he is free he just stretches out and tears around from the Middleville Lions the house, showing us how Club. Well, folks, this is it for this fast he can run But he never leaves me very week. Have a good week, all of you. Spring is here and I Jong unless he finds some can look ahead to better garbage. So, we only let him run free weather. When Houston and I for a very few minutes and he can get back to our mile and a is still a working dog in quarter at least twice a day. it harness and there is no will be wonderful. 1 love all of monkey business. Get out his you folks very much. Visit harness and he is all business. with most of you next week. His eyes are full of mischief when he is in the house and wants you to play with his toy. ENGAGEMENTS Lundy - Crumback Andrea Dawne Lundy and Scott Crumback. both of Grand Rapids, will be joined in marriage on April 27. 1996 The bride-to-be is the daughter of David and Bridget Lundy of Manitou Beach and Harold and Mary Sylvester of Warren. She graduated from the University of Michigan and with her juris doctorate from Wayne State University. Her fiance is the son of Ken and Mary Lou Crumback of Caledonia. He is a graduate of Western Michigan University. Cihak - Beute Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Cihak of Montague and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Beute of Mid­ dleville, are very pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Erin Lee and Brian Arthur. Erin is a 1993 graduate of White Lake Christian School. Brian is a 1992 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. Both are Senior Music Education Majors at Cornerstone College in Grand Rapids. Wedding vows will be ex­ changed July 20, 1996. Lydy - King Mr. and Mrs. Larry Lydy of Middleville and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth King, of Mid­ dleville. are pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of their children Tammy Sue and Scott Kenneth. Tammy Lydy and Scott King, both graduates of Thor­ napple Kellogg High School, will be united in matrimony on May 18. 1996. Are you a caring, responsible person who is looking for a part-time or full-time job? Caledonia Community Education’s Kids Korner ...is looking for some special people to join our team. Inter­ ested candidates should be 18 years of age and should contact Sherri at 891-0266 or stop by the Community Ed’s office at 330 Johnson in Caledonia. Caledonia graduate gets MSU grant Holli Bowman, a 1991 graduate of Caledonia High School, recently was awarded the 1996 College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) Outstan­ ding Leadership Award at the annual CANR Honor's Banquet Bowman, a senior at Michigan State University, will graduate in May with a bachelor of science degree in food industry management. She is the daughter of Mike and Candy Bowman of Alto. Her award comes after many leadership positions in CANR clubs, as well as university wide organizations. These included a seat on the Dawne Bell is MSU Residence Hall Associa­ and chairwoman for Rotary Student tion agriculture literacy in the Leadership through Education of the Month for Agriculture's Future (LEAF) Club her freshman year. Her sophomore year she continued to serve as the LEAF Club agriculture literacy chair, as well as Michigan FFA State Treasurer and philanthropy chair for Sigma Alpha Profes­ sional Agriculture Sorority Her junior year she served as secretary of Sigma Alpha, was treasurer of LEAF Club and she got involved with the National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA). In the fall of 1994, Bowman was chosen to travel to Ireland for the CANR’s first-ever stu­ dent exchange program. She spent three months at Univer­ sity College, Dublin in Dawne Bell Dublin, Ireland. “This was an experience Junior Dawne Bell, daughter of the Rev. Monte like none other,” she said. and Mrs. Kim Bell of Mid­ “One I will definitely never dleville, was selected as the forget. Every student should “Rotary Student of the Month” for February at Thor­ napple Kellogg High School. She has many ac­ complishments, including: • First, the quality of her writing won her the local VFW essay contest out of 90 participating students. • Second, she carried an overall 3.9 grade point average and is involved in tutoring other students through her membership in the National Honor Society. • Third, because of her character and integrity shown on the basketball court, Bell has served as an exemplary role model for other players, according to school officials. Holli Bowman have an opportunity to live and study abroad." Following her return to Michigan State in December 1994, she was elected presi­ dent of Sigma Alpha. The following fall, she was elected to serve as LEAF Treasurer once again, student senate representative for the Food Marketing Association and program coordinator for NAMA She was also chosen as a teaching assistant for two classes in her major. “Just being nominated was exciting — especially because the other eight nominees were of such a high caliber. 1 still can't believe they read my name." she said. The CANR honors banquet was held Thursday . Feb. 29, and beside the College's Leadership Award, Bowman also received the LEAF Club Outstanding Undergraduate Achievement Award and the International Deli-DairyBakery Association Scholarship. Her award comes with a $500 cash award as well as the opportunity to speak at com­ mencement exercises May 4. GOD ! With Us J Praise and Worship Musical" x Sunday, March 24th 6:00 p.m. $ at the va Gaines U.B. Church a Comer of Kalamazoo Ave. and 92nd. St. •• Caledonia - (698-8252) ‘God With Us’ musical set for March 24 The Gaines United Brethren Church Music Department will present the musical “God With Us" Sunday, March 24, at 6 p.m. “God With Us” is a praise and worship musical designed for the audience to participle in song. The ensemble Re­ joice. from the church, will present the musical. The church choir also will be featured. The church is located on the corner of Kalamazoo Ave. and 92nd Street in the Caledonia area A free-will offering will be taken. Looking for a PRINTER? Call... 945-9554 J IN CONCERT # Sunday, March 24, 1996 6:00 P m- ? * Peace Reformed Church 9 V v M-37 & Parmalee Road Middleville, Ml ? 3 �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/March 19, 1996 Page fifth-graders learn to work hands-on with wood by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Artist Peg McKeown show­ ed Char McKee’s Page Elementary fifth-graders there are more uses for wood than they thought while helping them with a hands-on art project. McKeown had students br­ ing in pieces of wood and put them together to make designs. “I learned that there is so much you can do with wood that 1 never thought about before,” said student Holly Smith. She added that before they started their projects. McKeown showed students pictures of sculptures done by artist Lousie Nevelson. the ar­ tist the project is based on, and chose which one they wanted to re-create. Many of her works are painted black. Smith said the students were instructed to bring in pieces of wood that were older and odd shaped, plan a design, then put the pieces together. “We basically piled on some wood,” she said. “When we finished, it looked better than we thought it would.” McKeown’s nephew. Patrick McKeown, said some of the wood was donated from a lumber yard as well. McKeown also brought wood and a peg board to hang the finished pieces on. The class put screws in the holes in the board after measuring the distance between each one. and hung the finished pieces on them. After the pieces were hung, they were painted black. Stu­ dent Jena Jones said the class voted on whether or not it wanted to paint the pieces because there were so many of them Smith added that they were hard to paint because every nook and cranny had to be covered. Patrick said that Nevelson orginally got the idea for this piece from designs that went through her mind when she had to put some of her sculpture in crates to make room in her small apartment. “She basically put a bunch of sculptures together.” she said. Also, she lived near a lumber yard, which gave her easy access to wood, which she found many ways to use. Smith said the project was challenging because they were not allowed to use anything but wood and glue to put the pieces together. School Board member Nan­ cy Goodin said each grade level has two art talks per year. Page tries to have a grade level assembly before each talk to introduce the topic. The week after the assembly, she said, trained art docents come in to show reproductions and prints of the type of work introduced at the assembly and give an art talk. Sometimes people bring Page elementary fifth grade students created a hands-on art project with the help of artist Peg McKeown. Students in the process of creating the project are (from left) Abraham Hoffman, Kyle Fletke, Melodie Hickel, Artist Peg McKeown, Jena Jones, and Kara Hutchins. in actual work samples from their homes to add variety to the type of works shown. A week after the talk, the class participates in a hands on art activity. Goodin said they try to vary this from classroom to classroom so a variety of art is produced. “We have been fortunate to have artists like Peg McKeown volunteer her time to work with our students,” she said. “Because of artists like Peg, students have turned out quality work for this age level.” Each elementary PTO has budgeted money for the hands-on art projects follow­ ing the art talks. The next fifth-grade project will be on portraits. There will be two fifth-grade assemblies at 9:10 a.m. and 10 a m. at Page Wednesday, April 17. Rep Geiger has press conference at TK high Students started the project by designing individual pieces of wood that were later hung on the wall and painted. W Contempo Salon 891-1093 Complete family hair services by our friendly staff of trained professionals-. 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After a brief personal in­ troduction, Geiger answered questions asked by students in TK’s law. government and journalism classes. The student’s questions ranged from his personal life to his policital ambitions and stance on the issues. Geiger defended Govenor John Engler’s decision to refuse to comply with federal auto emmissions testing standards. “The fault for West Michigan’s air pollution lies with cities across the lake like Chicago and Milwaukee,” he said. He also opposes to a bill that would make it easier to get a concealed weapons per­ mit because of a clause in it that would make is possible for a convicted felon to carry a handgun. He said he orginally was a supporter of former Ten­ nessee Governor Lamar Alex­ ander in the Republican presidential nomination race, but is now willing to give Senator Dole his full support. The finished project is displayed on a wall in the hallway at Page. -NOTICERegular meetings of the Thornapple Township Board will be held on the second Mondav of each month, 7:00 p.m. at the Township Offices, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333. Regular meetings of the Thornapple Township Planning Commission will be held on the third Monday of each month, at 7:30 p.m. at the Township Offices, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333. Donna Kenyon, Thornapple Township Clerk 118 I TK Middle School bands rated highly The Thomapple Kellogg Middle School seventh- and eighth-grade bands traveled to Lakewood High School March 2 for the District 10 Band and Orchestra Festival. The seventh-grade band was the first group to perform and they received a first divi­ sion rating from all three of the concert judges and the sightreading judge. The eighth-grade band performed their concert at 10:20 in Class C and received first division ratings from two of the three concert judges and a first divi­ sion from the sightreading judge. Janice Hummell to the staff! Janice is available for all your nail needs • • • • Acrylics • Tips • Silkwraps Paraffin Wax Treatments Nail Art • Manicures Pedicures i _sfteav pleasure TtHAIR DESIGNERS 122 E. Main St., Middleville Next to Phil’s Pizza Call 795-7719 . - For Your Appointment - > �The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml/Morch 19, 1996/Poge 7 Kettle Lake goes ‘hog-wild’ during reading month project been uncomfortable, his by Barbara Gall unusual behavior meant his Staff Writer Some people wallow in students had surpassed their self-pity when they lose. reading goal. In his annual challenge to Kettle Lake Principal Jeff Worman, however, just his students during Reading wallowed in gooey, sloppy Month, he said that this year, if they read 17,000 mud. 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Assoc. Broker pager 380-5400 Patty KovaL Assoc. Broker 792-9974 (616) 795-7933 or 1-800-943-9999 4611 N. Middleville Rd. Middleville, MI 49333 reading), he would dress up as a pig and "wallow" in mud. If they read 19,000 segments, he would kiss a real Pig All in keeping, of course, with this year's Reading Incentive theme of "going hog-wild" about reading. Needless to say, the students loved this opportunity to play a "dirty" trick. They read 22,717 segments. Friday, Worman paid up. Dressed in pink sweats with piggy ears and a plastic snout, he waded into a pool oozing with mud donated by Harder Warner Landscaping and water from the Kettle Lake kitchen. Once he "wallowed," he met the star of the moment, a four-week old Yorkshire pig dubbed "Juanita" (since she couldn't be called Wilbur, after the protagonist in the classic Charlotte's Web). With students gathered round, Juanita's little snout was presented to Worman, who dutifully tried to plant a smooch on her head. Each time, however, she responded with a shriek. "I don't think she likes me," Worman said sorrowfully. He stayed in his muddy seat of honor throughout the school’s lunch periods, and he and Juanita certainly hogged the spotlight. Asked for a quoie about The Kiss, Worman was not at a loss for words. "It had a piquant aroma and flavor," he said thoughtfully. "Definitely a slobber special." Nearly all the Kettle Lake readers met their individual reading goals this year, and so they also got to enjoy a Friday ovemighter at the school. Pizza, videos, a motivational speaker and some "piggy challenges" were scheduled. Worman has established a tradition of allowing the students to think up ridiculous challenges for him as a reward for their extra reading. In the past, he has appeared in such roles as "Jaws," a ballerina and Cinderella. Playing a porker, however, definitely adds a new dimension to his repertoire. Oink. the mask is Kettle Lake Principal Jett Worman, who had to dress as a pig after the students surpassed their reading goal. Alyssa Wozniak is a happy reader since she was able to oubid her classmates and take home this giant stuffed pig. Third grader teacher Pat Packer delivers the big pig to Alyssa. It was among many stuffed animals celebrities donated to the auction. introducing TINA 1 Nail Specialist Tina’s introductory special: Acrylic Gels or Silk Wraps... *26.95 Hot Oil Manicure... *9.95 Delux Pedicure w/Paraffin Dip... *24.95 Tanning Specials Tanning Tan 31 days for only.......... *34.00 (31 days in a row) 4 delux Wolfe Systems Beds Supre Extreme ...................... *17.00 August Gold .......................... *10.00 on Sunday Specials end April 30, 1996 t BI BABYLON HAIR & TANNING SALON . Full Service Salon: 114 River Street, Middleville 795-6005 • hair • color • perms foiling • facials • tanning • nails • waxing • piercing pg Open 7 Days A Week M-F 9:30 - 8; Sat. 9:30 - 4; Sun. Noon - 4 �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/March 19, 1996 Township Planner offers clarification on zoning issues Planning and zoning is a ‘hand-in-glove’ relationship "The planners and the board bv Barbara Gail cannot turn away someone be­ Staff Writer As the formerly rural town­ cause of who he or she is, be­ ships in Kent and Barry cause that becomes a question County succumb to the push of the person's civil rights. of growth and development, We all have a right to buy, resentment can be a by-prod­ sell or develop our property, as long as it’s done within the uct. Residents resent losing the law.” She referred to a recent "rural environment” they sought, and those whose fami­ board meeting, for instance, lies have lived here for genera­ when residents questioned the tions resent seeing the famil­ right of Supervisor Tom iar woods and fields and farms Garbow, who is a realtor, to turned into housing and com­ seek a rezoning for a housing development he wishes to mercial developments. They resent the traffic, hav­ build. Anderson said that the board ing to build new schools and they hate to see the wildlife cannot deny Garbow just be­ cause he is the supervisor, or habitat disappear. And they might just lash because a group of citizens do out at their township officials not want the project to be for not saying "no" to devel­ built. "Garbow's project must be opment. And that's not quite fair, considered the same way as says Caledonia's new any other. He must meet the Township Planner, Linda requirements of the law, and if he does, then we have no Anderson. "I don't think people here grounds to turn him away. In arc aware of how many devel­ his case, his proposal com­ opments are turned away,” she plied with the master plan and said. "But if developers bring the proposed zoning district." The commission, she said, in a plan that complies with the terms of the master plan must evaluate rezoning appli­ and the zoning ordinance, the cations from the legal and township cannot arbitrarily technical perspectives, not from personal feelings about turn them down. TFamily footweaPj ihink . gf- A**,Vals sPriNG • Sandals, Suede & Canvas Casuals I 9355 CHERRY VALLEY (M-37) CALEDONIA VILLAGE CENTRE Country Service 891-9139 Hometown Values WT S OPEN M.F 10-6; T.W.T 10-8; Sat. 9-3 J Zomerlei Construction Co. Custom Homes Remodeling Additions Call Jack 795-7458 Middleville Licensed & lnsured/25+ Years Experience the developer or the project. "It's not a matter of being afraid of a lawsuit, as some­ one suggested at that meeting. It's a matter of practicing sound planning practice. We can't throw out a project be­ cause a lot of people don't want it. That would be arbi­ trary. and like it or not. the courts do overturn arbitrary decisions. "The township must have a sound, valid reason, based on planning, to turn down a pro­ posal. That's why we develop a master plan, which is legally recognized and must meet certain legal require­ ments. "But in following the law, the Planning Commission of­ ten has to make some unpop­ ular decisions, and that's why commissioners in a growing area like this, often have a tough job." She said there is a distinct difference between the town­ ship's land use plan, and the zoning ordinance. "They are separate but inter­ dependent, because you have to have a plan to make zoning decisions. The plan, however, depends on the zoning ordi­ nance for implementation." (See chart.) In her brief tenure as the township’s new planner, Anderson said she has noticed some misunderstandings about the different functions of the Planning Commission and those of the Township Board. • The Planning Commission is an advisory body appointed by the Township Board to study all the legal and technical issues of requested land uses, includ­ ing housing, commercial and industrial developments. • The Planning Commission's role is to rec­ ommend board action on land use requests. The commission conducts public hearings, site plan reviews and it does have final say in most special use permits. Variances are granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals. • The township's land use plan is developed and adopted by the Planning Commission Spring Bazaar Caledonia Community Education will be hosting its third annual Spring Bazaar. It will be held at the Caledonia High School on March 23, 1996. The time is 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Come join us for lunch and enjoy the day. There will be a raffle for a handmade quilt and two other prizes. Differences Between the Township Master Plan and Zoning Ordinance MASTER PLAN ZONING ORDINANCE Enabled under the Township Planning Act, PA 168 of 1959. (MCL 125.321) This Act details the procedure for establishing a Planning Commission as well as the minimum requirements for developing a Muster Plan. Enabled under the Township Rural Zoning Act, PA 184 of 1943. (MCL 125.271) This Act authorizes the regulation of lands to meet the needs of the state s citizens forfood, housing, recreation, employment, services and other factors related to public health, safety and welfare.) Designed in a broad and somewhat general context to provide response to changing conditions. Provides the Township with long range direction for development as well as a basis for the Zoning Ordinance. Rigid, with clearly defined boundaries and regulations, requires formal amendment for even minor alteration. Relies on the Zoning Ordinance for implementation. Relies on the Plan for direction and basis of decision-making. Provides a background on the community, addresses issues, goals and establishes a priority for potential actions Deals only with physical development and administrative rules of implementation Recognizes and assesses need for and locations of a variety of land uses, including housing types and densities, commercial and industrial uses Provides specific development requirements and locations for land uses in the township Classifies land areas as general categories (A single land use category may apply to a number ofdifferent zoning districts) Designates land areas as zoning districts Developed and adopted by the Planning Commission (who also have the authority to hold public hearings reluted to the Plan) Drafted by the Planning Commission, but adopted by the Township Board (following public hearings and recommendation from Planning ('ommission) Review of document (by Planning Commission) recommended every five years, with minor adjustments occurring as physical conditions change in Township. Amendments adopted (by Township Hoard) only in accordance with Master Plan and only after review and recommendation by Planning Commission This chart shows the differences between a master land use development plan and the zoning ordinance, which is a law. They each play an important, but separate function in planning and controlling the direction of growth in a municipality. (Chart courtesy of Caledonia Township Planner.) and then adopted by the board. The commission uses the plan to guide its recommendations on land use. • Except for unusual cir­ cumstances, only the Planning Commission holds a public hearing on a rezoning question. "All land use decision must be based on state statutes and sound planning principles," Anderson said "That's not worrying about law suits; that's obeying the law. "It's the duty of the Planning Commission to look at all these issues in making its recommendations. The Township Board should not make 'political' decisions either. It must make its deci­ sions after considering those same technical aspects the Planning Commission did." She explained that rezoning actually means changing a law (the zoning ordinance), and that is why the Township Board has the final say in re­ zoning. "The Township Board is the legislative body elected by the people, and that is why it has the final say in rezoning. It is the legislative aspect of gov­ ernment that makes and re­ vises laws." She said that enforcement of zoning ordinances, however, is the function of the town­ ship's zoning administrator, which could be the building inspector, the township plan­ ner or, as in Caledonia's case, the supervisor. Caledonia's township planner is the assis­ tant zoning administrator. Neither the Planning Commission nor the Township Board is assigned the enforcement function. "If someone has an en­ forcement issue, he or she can call the office, and the com­ plaint will be given to Tom (Garbow) or myself or both of us to investigate." 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Getty, Broker Paul Getty Samantha Getty 795-7513 795-2594 795-2594 �The Sun ond News, Middleville, Ml/Morch 19, 1996/Poge 9 Elementary and Middle Wednesday . March 20 Pizzaburger on bun. golden com. pears, oatmeal cookie. Thursday. March 21 Break for lunch, french toast sticks, ham. potato wedges, orange juice. Friday. March 22 McFall and West. Tony’s Pizza; Page and Middle. Russo s Pizza, baked beans or sw. potatoes, blueberry cobbler. Monday. March 25 Burrito with cheese, steam­ ed broccoli, applesauce. Tuesday. March 26 Breaded pork patue. mash­ ed potatoes, peas. wh. wheat bread, pineapple tidbits. Note: El Alternate Menu — Mon.. Hot Dog; Tues.. Turkey/Bun; Wed.. Salad Bar; Thurs.. Ham and Cheese on Bun; Fri.. Fishwich. Sand­ wiches and salads at High School and Middle School. Breakfast Menu Ford introduced the Model TT truck in 1917. Frantti, Steele awarded ‘96 Kaechele Just in time for Wolverine Mutual to insure it Wednesday. March 20 French toast sticks, juice, milk. Thursday. March 21 Breakfast pizza, juice, milk. Friday. March 22 Bagel with eream cheese, juice, milk. Monday. March 25 Oatmeal, muffin, raisins, milk. Tuesday. March 26 Ham and egg on biscuit, juice, milk. olverine Mutual InxurarKV Company formed in 1917 to insure folks in Michigan and northern Indiana who bought a Model TT or am of those newfangled trucks and aukwm'biles changing the roads of our country W From those first days. Wotvenne Mutual has constantly examined esery insurance pnafoct and sen Ke. changing them w ith the times to meet your expanding needs Today. Wohehnc Mutual** AM Best "A" Excellent rating encompasses millions in home, boat and motorcycle insurance — as well as auto — he over 45.000 policyholders Caledonia juniors Matt Frantti and Sarah Steele were chosen this year as the recipients of the Kaechele Award, a memorial to the late CHS coach and athletic director, Carl Kaechele. The award provides a boy and a girl basketball player funds to help pay the cost of a summer basketball camp. Frantti and Steele received the award at the last home basketball game of the season. Matt is the son of Don and Gail Frantti, and Sarah is the daughter of Jack and Anne Steele. They are pictured with Tom Kaechele, who presented the awards. Wolverine Mutual Insurance Company sour Wulveniw Mutual 4|>snM J.L Schwartz Insurance Agency "Our p.dicy U Serwrv" <97 Arlington St (M-3h MitMlavitW Ml 49333 Rezoning follows a process Caledonia Township Planner Linda Anderson outlined the steps in a "straight rezoning" process, in which the township reviews the property to see if it is suitable for the uses allowed in that zoning district. STEP ONE. Developer and planner hold a pre-application meeting to discuss the proposal and the planner reviews the request for compliance with the master land use plan. STEP TWO: If the proposal fits the land use, the developer Stop and see Your Choice is Clear Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY Caledonia Vision Center 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) (616) 891-2020 makes formal application for rezoning. STEP THREE: Planning Commission receives the application and sets a public hearing date. It is required to hold at least one hearing. The hearing notice is published in a local newspaper and neighbors of the parcel receive written notification. STEP FOUR: Public hearing is held. After hearing comment, the commission decides whether it will recommend approval or denial of the project. This, along with minutes of the hearing and any correspondence relating the to proposal, is sent to the Township Board. STEP FIVE: Township Board must hold both a first and a second reading of the proposed rezoning before taking final action. The board does not hold a public hearing. If it disagrees with the commission's recommendation, the board must send the request back to the commission for further consideration. The commission then reviews the rezoning proposal. It can discuss, research and even hold another hearing, but it must send a recommendation back to the board. STEP SIX: The board must approve or deny the request. If it still disagrees with the Planning Commission’s recommendation, it can hold its own hearing before making a final decision. P I Dental Care ...for the family. • • • • Emergency Care • Evenings by Appointment Affordable Rates • New Patients Welcome We Do Your Insurance Paperwork Appointments Available Mon thru Fri. \ Ronald B. Stegehuis 891-1240 9505 Cherry Valley Rd (M-37) Caledonia — Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 Don't miss this great chance to celebrate our 11 Oth Anniversary with our 110 WEEK C.D. 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Bray, French, Mosey, Stag ray, and VondenBerg, Absent Rutherford Guests: Cheryl Myers, Chris Mugridge, William Nesbitt, Ron Sunning, Todd Ernst, and Mandy Hobel from the Sun and News Minutes of the February 13, 1996 meeting were approved as read with the correction of paragraph 7. Motion should read in regards to connection fees of high pressure district to allow a two year reprieve on any high pressure district hookup charges. Agendo approved as presented. Council and Todd Ernst from Earth Tech reviewed the Monthly Operating Report in regards to the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Bray moved that Council adopt the Resolution to accept the bid of Dykstra Partnership in the amount of $31,330.00 for pur­ chase of a ten acre parcel own ed by the Village on State Road. Support by Stogray. Roll Coll: Bray aye, French aye, Mosey aye. Stogray aye, VondenBerg aye and Myers aye. Motion carried. Discussion held in regards to Water and Sewer connection fees, this matter sent to Public 1. Works Committee for recommendation French moved that Council ap prove the amended Contractor Agreement between the Village of Middleville and Ray mor Com­ pany to Morne, Michigan for the drilling of o 12 inch test drill at the western well field site of the village. Also to include a $50.00 penalty per day for each and every day including Sundays and holidays, that the contractor shall be in default of completion and authorize the President to sign the contract. Support by Stogray. Ayes all. Carried. Discussion held in regards to property annexation, letter read from Greg Reeder business owner of Greg's Get-it-n-Go explaning his disapproval of being annexed into the Village. Discussion held Bray moved that Council adopt the resolution to petition for annexation of the following proposed properties, pending attorney's approval. Support by French. Roll Coll: Bray aye, French aye. Mosey, aye. Stogray aye, VondenBerg aye and Myers aye. Motion carried. French moved that Council: approve revised Charge Order #5 in the amount of $5,263.00 for 1. removal of dry sludge from the north lagoon, 2. addition of a 12 inch diameter x 40 feet long CMP culvert, 3. relocation of CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA March 20,1996 Minutes 7:OO P.M. 2. Bills 3. Building Inspector Report 4. Treasurer’s Report 5. Jasonville Farms Water 6. Deputy Denny Schneider sample piping at effluent sampler and 4. adjustment of contract allowance for door hardware and stair kick plate. Support by Bray. Ayes all. Carried. French moved that Council ap­ prove payment of $2,000.00 to Erhordt Construction for Pay Estimate No. 18 which includes $4,000.00 to be retained. Sup­ port by Bray. Ayes all. Carried. French moved the printed in­ voices for February 27. 1996 be paid in the amount of $22,593.44. Support by VondenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Mosey moved that Council add a full time position to the Department of Public Works ef­ fective April 1. 1996 with Russ Blough to handle interviewing and choosing candidate with final oversite before hiring by Personal Committee and recom­ mendation to full Council Sup­ port by Bray. Ayes all. Carried. Jason Cherry Village Planner presented to Council bids for booster station at ski hill. Discussion held. Bray moved that Council approve the bid in the amount of $21,650.00 from Prein and Newhof for engineer­ ing and construct on supervision of the Village's southeast booster station. Support by Stagray. Ayes all. Carried. Stogray moved that Council approve the bid in the amount of $13,590 00 from William and Works for engineering and con­ struction supervision of the Villages northeast sewer lift station. Support by Bray. Ayes all. Carried. Bray moved that Council authorize Village Attorney Youngsma to attend the Michigan Association of Municipal Attorney's Sixth An­ nual Institute seminar. April 30, Moy land 2, 1996 at Franken­ muth, Michigan, at a cost of $225.00 for the registration fee. Support by Mosey. Ayes all. Carried. With no further business, Stogray moved for adjournment. Support by VondenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk (119) 7. Clarkland Estates - 2nd Reading 8. Spring Valley ■ 2nd Reading 8th grade spikers beat Jackson Park 9. Shagbark • 2nd Reading 10. Broadmoor Motors ■ 2nd Reading 11. Cemetery Maintenance Bids 12. Planning Commission Report 13. Sound System Bids 14. Heating & Cooling Maintenance Bids 15. Street Lights 16. Any Other Business that May Come Before The Board (104) Middleville's eighth grade volleyball team defeated Jackson Park 10-15, 16-14, 18-16. Leading the team in serving was Laura McKinley, Payshence Erb, Amanda Bowyer and Kelly Bremer. Melissa Triplett and Nikki Moore led the team in defense. CALEDONIA CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Caledonia Township Planning Commission will conduct a Public hearing on April 1, 1996, at 730 PM at the Township Hall, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, 49316. The Public Hearing will be held to receive public comment concerning the following zoning application: A Special Use request by James and Barbara Ertl, 7181 McCords, SE, Alto, MI to construct a 725 square foot residential storage building on their property, located at the above address in the R-l Zoning District. Copies of the above-mentioned application are available for public review at the township office between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Thursday and from 9:00 AM until noon on Fridays. Comments related to these applications may be submitted either in writing or in person at either the Township Hall or at the meeting. Please direct written comments to the attention of the planner The public is invited and encouraged to attend all Planning Commission meetings. If any citizen has physical limitations which may limit access to or participation in this meeting, please contact the township offices at (616) 891-0070, at least 24 hours prior to the meeting time. (120) Yankee Springs Twp. hires new zoning administrator zoning enforcement part time by Mandy Habel Yankee Springs Township in Prairieville for almost two has hired Jim Spikerman to be years and before that spent 35 its first zoning administrator years working in fire inspection. and enforcement officer. Supervisor Jack London The board recently approv­ said he and the others will ed the addition of the position, in which he will start on April work to get him settled but there was some question on 1. Spikerman will receive $12 how much time should be per hour, not to exceed given to guiding him. Clerk Harvey Vanderbee $7,000 per year. His main duties will be to enforce or­ said Spikerman will need time to learn the township’s or­ dinances and to prepare a land dinances. but because he has use map for the township. He has been working with Caledonia Twp. Historical Commission plans open houses at Barber School The Caledonia Township Historical Commission is planning several open houses at the historic Barber School, located next to the Fire Bam on Maple Street. The one-room schoolhouse, believed to be the first in the township, will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 and also on Saturday, June 15. The commission will open the school during the Caledonia Independence Day celebration, which this year will be held Saturday, July 6. The school will be open to the public from noon to 4 p.m. on that holiday. Then in August, the school will be open from 10 a m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, as part of the Caledonia Auto Show and Village Garage Sales. Another open house is planned from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, and a special open house for making scarecrows and painting pumpkins will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19. The Historical Commission is appointed by the Township Board to oversee historical documents, buildings and locations in the township. Meetings, which are held at 9 a.m. on the third Tuesday of the month, are open to the public and held at the Township Offices, 250 Men’s softball league to start up soon The men's slow pitch softball league in Middleville will be starting up son. Games are played on Mondays or Tuesdays. There will be a coaches meeting March 25 at 7 p.m. at the Swamp Fox. For more information, call (616) 623-3654 or (616) 7954183 after 5 p.m. CREOIT PROBLEM SPECIALISTS We Refinance • • • • • • Existing */or*goges Lend Contract Balloon Payments Due Past Due Taxes Divorce Settlements Cash Out Pental Properties ALTERNATIVE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS 1-800-544-2626 1-517-645-0094 Maple. Anyone with questions about the commission or the Barber School should call 891-1268. prior experience, he should not require more than one month of supervision. Jack Finkbeiner said one month is not epough because the township needs to make sure everything in handling ordinances is clear so there is no confusion later. The board eventually voted to give him one month of supervision. Finkbeiner vexed "no” because he felt he should have more than that. In other business last week. London encouraged board and community members to write local legislators in Lansing to oppose their proposal to remove the Barry County Road Commission and give its responsibilities to the Barry County Board of Commissioners. London said he feels that the Road Commission should continue with its duties. Synopsis of Minutes Thornapple Township March 11 1996 Regular meeting called at 7:50 p.m. following budget hearing. Board members present - 5. Others - 6. Motion passed unanimously approving printed minutes of regular and special board meetings. Printed bills in the amount of $35,497.99 were approved by roll coll vote. Motion passed unanimously approving subject of March 21st special meeting. Motion passed unoimously ap­ proving renewal of VFIS policy with loss of time being increased to $250./per week. Motion passed unanimously approving Farmland Agreement application for Bruinsma Farms, Inc. Motion passed unoimously ap­ proving write off of ambulance accounts. Motion passed unanimously approving Supervisor and Clerk to sign lease agreement with Stewart London. Motion passed unanimously approving committee to meet with Stewart London to address concerns regarding security and to present revised lease agree­ ment at 3-21-96 meeting Motion passed unanimously authorizing Supervisor to sign release forms to Clary, Nantz. Motion passed unanimously tabling request from George DeYoung regarding sewer hook ups. Motion passed unanimously approving Fire/Ambulance Ad ministrator's personnel recommendations. Motion passed unanimously to withhold offer of employment to full time applicant pending physical examination and review by worker's compensa tion carrier. Motion passed unanimously to table proposed TAPP member­ ship increase until December. Motion passed unanimously added an ALS base rate of $425.00 beginning with the im piementation of ALS service Motion passed unanimously opposing legislation that would dissolve Road Commissions. Motions passed unanimously approving payment to Hastings City Bank and internal transfer of funds. (H7) CALEDONIA CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Caledonia Township Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing on April 1, 1996, at 7:30 pm at the Township Hall, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, 49316. This Public Hearing will be held to receive public comment concerning the following zoning application: A Special Use request by James and Barbara Ertl, 7181 McCords, SE, Aho, Ml. to construct a 725 square foot resi­ dential storage building on their property, located at the above address in the R-1 Zoning District. Copies of the above-mentioned application are available for public review at the township office between the hours 9:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday and from 9:00 am until noon on Fridays. Comments related to these applications may be submitted either in writing or in person at either the Township Hall or at the meeting. Please direct written comments to the attention of the Planner. The public is invited and encouraged to attend all Planning Commission meetings. If any citizen has physical limita­ tions which may limit access to or participation in this meet­ ing, please contact the township offices at (616)891-0070, at least 24 hours prior to the meeting time 103 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/March 19, 1996/Page 11 Middleville Lions plan chicken dinner March 24, moving to new location YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, March 21,1996 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd. to conduct the following business: 1. ZOC 95-12-12, Parcel ID. No. 008026-00; A request by Gary Middleton to rezone the parcel of land at 611 Bowens Mill Rd. occupied by Middleville tool and Die from the “C-Commercial" Zone to the ’*1-1, Light Industrial” Zone, and change the Master Plan. This action is being taken because the wrong Parcel ID. No was listed in the advertisement for the February 15, 1996 Planning Commission meeting. 2. ZOC 96-0301, A request by the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission to rezone the following properties from their present zones to the Resort and Recreation Zoning District. And change the Master Plan. Section 5 Parcel ID. No. 005-012-00; YMCA. Camp Manitou-Lin. 200-016-00; YMCA, Camp Manitou-Lin. S. of 1295 N. Briggs Rd. Always well-attended, the Lion's chicken dinner is being held at the Middle Villa Inn this year. Lion Bill Hardy brings another pan of chicken for the hungry crowd at an earlier Lions chicken dinner. This year's is set for Sunday, March 24. J-Ad Graphics News Service The familiar delicious chicken dinners the Middleville Lions are famous for is set for Sunday, March 24 from noon to 3 p.m. The crispy-fried chicken will be the same, as will the "trimmings," but the location has been changed to the Middle Villa Inn, lower level. Just take the first driveway to the Villa and circle around back by the ponds to find plenty of parking. For those who are in a hurry, all of the dinners can be fixed be "to go." Wives and other supporters of the Lions are providing baked goods for a bake sale, with goodies that can be purchased for later. The chicken dinner is the Lions' annual fund raiser, with proceeds going to programs that benefit kids, parks and the community, as well as "Welcome Home for the Blind" in Grand Rapids and other Lions projects. YANKEE SPRING TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Section 7 Parcel ID. No. 007-002-00; Yankee Springs Golf Course. 007-005-00; Yankee Springs Golf Course. 12300 Bowens Mill Rd. Section 8 Parcel ID. No. 008-020-50; Historic Bowens Mill. 11691 Bowens Mill Rd. Section 17 Parcel ID. No. 017-005-00, Engelwood Trailer Park. 100 S. Payne Lake Rd. Section 19 Parcel ID. No. 019-30000; Mini-Golf Course 12541 Chief Noonday Rd. 01900600; Mini Golf Course. & Driving Range. (N. 200 ft. Except, the west 300 ft.). Located on S. side of Chief Noonday just west of Payne Lake Rd. Section 20 Parcel ID. No. 02001300, Mini-Golf Course & Driving Range. S. side of Chief Noonday at Payne Lake Rd. Section 23 Parcel ID. No. 02300900; Sharp Park (Trailer Campgrounds). 8551 Deer Lake Rd. Section 25 Parcel ID. No. 025-003-00; Flying Horseshoe Riding Ranch. S. of 2342 S. Yankee Springs Rd. Section 29 Parcel ID. No. 02901300; Parkside Park (Trailer Campgrounds) 2430 S. Briggs Rd. 21501300; 21501400; 21501500; 21501700; 21501800; 21501900; 21502000; 21502100; . 21502200; 21502300; TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Please take notice that the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Thursday April 18, 1996 commencing at 7:30 pm at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd. to conduct the following business. 1. PLT 96-01-01; Parcel ID. No. 019-007-00, a request by William Weick for pre­ liminary approval of phase one, lots 1 thru 16, of “Pleasant Valley Estates” located on the North side of Valley Drive from approx. 162 feet West of Archwood Dnve to approx. 311 feet East of Patterson Rd. 2. Such other business as may properly come before the Planning Commission. Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspec­ tion at the office of the Township Clerk. 284 N. Bnggs Rd. during regular Township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public hearing. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public hearing. Please take further notice that the Township Planning Commission reserves the right at or after the public hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ordinance. Please take further notice that the Township will provide to individuals with disabilities, nec­ essary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate m the dis­ cussion of the above proposals Yankee Springs Planning Commission Judy Becker. Secretary 116 Lot 14 - Streeters Resort. Lots 15, 16 & 22 - Streeters Resort. Lots 17 & 18 - Streeters Resort. Lot 19 - Streeters Resort. Lots 20, 21 & 1/4 of Lot 29 • Streeters Resort Lot 23 & 1/4 of Lot 29 - Streeters Resort Lot 24, W. 1/2 of Lot 25, S. 10 ft. Lot 31 Adjacent to Lot 24 & 1/4 of Lot 29 - Streeters Resort. Lot 26, E. 1/2 of Lot 25, W. 1/2 Lot 27, also that part of S. 10 ft. of Lot 31 adjacent to W. 1/2 of Lot 27, & 1/4 of Lot 29 - Streeters Resort. Lots 28, 30, E. 1/2 of Lot 27, that part of the S. 10 ft. of Lot 31 adjacent to Lots 28 & 30 - Streeters Resort. Lot 31 except S. 10 ft., also Lot 32 except N. 371 ft. of the west 203 ft. Also except that part lying NELY of line described as commencing at SE corner of lot *‘EE” then N 25 degs. 27’ W 364.35 ft. to a point on the N. line - Streeters Resort. 2514 S. Briggs Rd. Section 30 Parcel ID. No. 0304)27-00; Shady Shores Resort. 2965 Patterson Rd. Section 31 Parcel ID. No. 205-001-10; 205-001-20; 205-001-30; 205-001-40; 205-001-50; John Rough Resort. John Rough Resort. John Rough Resort. John Rough Resort. John Rough Resort. Located between Patterson Rd & Sandy Beach Rd. W of 3057 Sandy Beach :3. Other such business as may properly come before the Planning Commission. : Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for : inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 284 N. Briggs Rd. during regular Township ; business hours and will also be available at the time of the Public Hearing. Written letters iof comment will be accepted until the start of the Public Hearing. : Please take further notice that the Township Planning Commission reserves the right at ior after the Public Hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the i Ordinance. Please take further notice that the Township will provide to individuals with j disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 ■ days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same. I All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the I discussion of the above proposals Yankee Springs Planning Commission Judy Becker, Secretary (115) �Page 12/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/Morch 19, 1996 CMP = basics + application Caledonia School program puts math in real-life context by Barbara Gall Staff Writer For many, terms like "quadratic equation" and "inte­ gers" stir up only faint rustlings in our long-term memory. And how many of us ever understood how to apply the math principles we memorized so painfully? Hoping to help its students understand both fundamentals and application, Caledonia Middle School has adopted the Connected Math Program, which was funded by the National Science Foundation and based at Michigan State University. The primary writers of the program were public school teachers and college mathe­ matics educators who work with future math teachers. The program is called "con­ nected" math because it helps sixth-, seventh- and eighth­ graders see the connections between math concepts, between math and other sub­ jects. and the connections be­ tween math concepts and their application to the world out­ side school. "The old way was based on memorization only, followed by textbook drills where the students would solve 30 'naked number' problems that were not related to anything," said teacher Mary Bouck, who helped write the Connected Math program. "We know now that this approach is too limiting. We've found from years of research that some kids just cannot learn well this way.” As a result, the number of students continuing in math was falling roughly by half each year, she said. In a world where math and science are valued in the workplace, this statistic was alarming, and led the National Science Foundation to fund CMP and several other new math pro­ grams. "We became aware of CMP about a year ago," said middle school math teacher Jan Polavin. "We knew our math program soon would be out­ dated because the standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the Michigan standards were being revised." "1 looked at a number of programs, but when I would sit down with the book and the national standards, they just didn't match up. We wouldn't be suggesting this program if it didn't meet the new standards. "Connected Math does, the others don't." Reform in mathematics ed­ ucation has been driven by complaints from business that even the best high school and college math students often HELP WANTED Local floor coveting retail store is accepting applications for the position of Estimator /Installation Coordinator. Interested person must possess excellent math skills and be able to work well with the public. Experience in all phases of floor covering preferred. This full time position includes some Saturday hours and offers a competitive salary plus benefits. Send handwritten resume to: Ad #453 c/o Hastings Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 don't know how to apply their knowledge to real-world situa­ tions. said Kathy Burgis. pro­ ject manager for the Connected Math Program. "Even before the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics began evaluating its standards, there were com­ plaints from business that students didn't have the appli­ cation skills to function in the work place." Burgis said. "The need for math educa­ tion has changed. It used to be that only the elite students went on to algebra in high school, but now higher math skills are needed even for ev­ eryday jobs. "It's not okay any more for only a few students to know higher math." Connected Math, she said, received its funding in 1991 and was field tested nationwide in a cross section of the nation's middle schools. While it was piloted, CMP was revised and improved with the help of the classroom teachers using it. Caledonia Middle School adopted CMP two years after its initial in­ troduction. thus benefitting from the experience other schools had with the program. Polavin said she believes CMP helps kids learn math better. In addition, it meets the new math standards, and is in line with the state's Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP) test. "The way the questions are written on the MEAP is the way they're written in CMP," Polavin said. "CMP is based on student discovery of the so­ lution^) to a problem. This approach led to our improved MEAP scores this year." Polavin said the kids like learning math by solving an interesting problem, and the teachers feel good about the program since it is written and piloted and tested by college staff. "We know our students are learning the math they'll need to know for the future, and they’ll know how to apply their knowledge," Polavin said. Bouck agreed. "In real life, we don't get a page of 'naked numbers' to work with. In the real world, problems have a context, and OFFICE NURSES PENNOCK HOSPITAL FAMILY PRACTICE OFFICES Part Time and On Call Pennock Hospital is seeking Part Time and On-Call Office Nurses to work in our family practice physician offices in Delton, Gun Lake and Wayland. The qualified candidate will be an RN or LPN. Excellent interpersonal skills are required, flexibility is a must, and prior doctor’s office experience is preferred. Please submit application/resume to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn: Human Resources 1009 West Green Street Hastings, MI 49058 (616) 948-3112 In Connected Math, students may do initial problem solving alone or with a partner. that’s what our curriculum provides." In CMP. students still must "do" math, but also they also must figure out what kind of math must be used to solve the problem, she said. "The students must learn their math, just as they did be­ fore, but the focus is not just on the answer, but on why their solution is reasonable. There is often more than one way to solve a problem, so they must be able to explain their choice. "They learn to attack the problem in the same way we would in the real world, and this makes math realistic and meaningful, and helps the stu­ dents remember math strate­ gies better because they have learned them in pontext." "We feel this will be a bet­ ter math program for our kids," said CMS Principal Clark Volz. "The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics has set goals based on our need to be world competitive. This means our students must be able to apply their math skills. "I see our students becom­ ing far more rounded by un­ derstanding the interrelatedness of math disciplines. In Connected Math, the students also will do more speaking and writing about math, and this makes them have to think about the concepts. Writing is important to the program for that reason. "I believe this program actually will cause us to raise the expectations for our students and for our teachers, and I think the students will be better prepared to continue with math ip high school." Burgis agreed that CMP will help middle school stu­ dents move smoothly into high school math classes because it introduces them to many disciplines, including number, geometry, measurement. algebra, statistics and probability. "I believe that programs like CMP and high school Core Math (also funded by the National Science Foundation) also enable students to be much better suited for college math." Burgis said. The writers of Connected Math emphasize that math "basics" are just as vital in this program as in "tra­ ditional" math. It was the method that needed to be changed. E.O.E. Continued next page — Investigation 3: Cooking with fractions This is a sample of the kind of problem used in the Connected Math Program for middle school. Dividing a pan of brownies into equal portions certainly is a real-life problem, and it also requires students understand fractions. The questions ensure the students are able to explain why they chose a particular solution to the problem. They also will be asked to write about the math involved. (Problem from "Bits and Pieces, Part I" draft unit of the Connected Math Program.) Another way to think about fractions is as parts of regions. If you eat two slices from a pizza that has been divided into eight equal-size pieces, what part of the pizza have you eaten ? Of, if you make a batch of brownies in a square pan, what part have you eaten if you eat two of the total number of equal sized brownies in the batch? It answer the second questions you need to know the total number of brownies in the batch. Problem 3.1. Depending on how you cut a pan of brownies, you can make 30 small. 20 medium, or 15 large brownies from one batch. You can use a square to make a model of a brownie pan. Use the squares on Lab­ sheet 3.1 as models for the pans of brownies. Show how you would cut to get each of the following. (a) One of the pans to get 15 equal-sized large brownies. (b) One of the pans to get 20 equal sized medium brownies. (c) One of the pans to get 30 equal sized small brownies. Question 1. What fraction of the whole pan is a small brownie? a medium brownie? a large brownie? Explain. 2. a) Look back at each of the pans of brownies that you drew. Is there more than one way to cut a pan of brownies into small brownies? If so, show other ways. If not, explain why it cannot be done. b) Is there more than one way to cut a pan into medium sized brownies? If so, show other ways. If not, explain why it cannot be done. c) Is there more than one way to cut a pan into large brownies? If so, show other ways. If not, explain why it cannot be done. PART-TIME JOBS Consumer Survey Takers 20 OPENINGS • WEEKDAYS • WEEKEND DAYS • EVENINGS PLUS 1 WEEKEND DAY Phone residences to ask surveys. Good phone skills - friendly but professional, clear voice, good pronunciation of a variety of words is all you need. No selling at all. $6.00 hr at Business located near Eastbrook Mall. Apply 9-llam or l-3:30pm, Mon.-Thurs. Bring 2 pieces of ID 507 - 36th St. SE Grand Rapids PEOPLEMARK* rtun»r» Employer Between Eastern and Division Ave> (616) 245-6161 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/March 19, 1996/Poge 13 NEW MATH PROGRAM, continued from Page 12 "The fallacy is that every­ thing we did before was so wonderful," said Bouck. "But actually, we have a so­ ciety today that struggles with math. We have parents com­ ing to us now and asking us to teach them this program. They not only want to know what their children are learn­ ing, but they also want to be able to use mathematics to solve problems in their own lives." Bouck agreed with Volz that Connected Math actually re­ quires more of both students and teachers than does the tra­ ditional math Students can t just whip through a page or two of the "naked number" problems, and teachers are required to use more skill and planning to guide the students as they learn the strategies needed to solve the problems correctly. "Were actually asking our teachers to rethink what it is to learn mathematics," she said. "It’s a whole new way of teaching when you open up the class to allow the ques­ tions and discussions we want in CMP "Teachers no longer just dictate. They ask the students to explain their solutions be­ fore stepping in to guide the discussion to the right conclu- IK School NEWS By Dr. Mary Ellen Correa Assist. Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction non.” Bouck emphasized, too. that students still are evaluated through homework, quizzes and tests, and they also must prepare written explanations of their work. While students can do classwork with a partner, they are evaluated individually. "The students are held ac­ countable. just as always, but in CMP. we’re not looking just at the words they put down, but at the mathematics they show they know. They must be able to explain the mathematical questions in the problems, and that is a heavy agenda." Assessment of CMP itself is still relatively limited be­ cause the program is only a few years old. and the first sixth-grade students to study math this way are just now entering high school, Burgis said. However, the designers of the program have measured knowledge of "the basics" by giving CMP students the Iowa Basic Skills Test and comparing their scores with a control group learning math the traditional way. Knowledge of the basics was about the same for both groups, Burgis said, so stu­ dents in CMP are learning the fundamental skills. In open-ended questions, however, where the students had to apply their knowledge of math rules to real-life prob­ lems, the CMP students con­ sistently have outscored stu­ dents in the traditional math program. Michigan schools using CMP have seen their MEAP math scores consistently im­ prove. but Bouck said she hes­ itates to use MEAP tests for comparison in any subject area. ’That’s not what the MEAP was designed for, and MEAP scores depend on more than just the school’s curriculum," she said. "It’s important to remember that students' fam­ ily and economic background play a big role in their MEAP test scores. "We do believe, however, that as teachers and students get more experience with the program, and as teachers find ways to maximize this kind of teaching, the student out­ comes will only get better and better.” CMS sixth-grade teachers say the program works. They point out that Connected Math adapts well to students of varying abilities, and it does indeed teach them how to apply what they learn. The teachers said they like the writing component of the program because "you can't waffle when you have to write it down. When they have to explain what they know, it’s pretty clear whether they have learned the math or not." At CMS. the sixth-graders review their basic arithmetic skills before getting started in Connected Math, said teacher Buzz Leatherman. "We spend some time at the beginning of the year finding out who is prepared and who needs some help, and then we make the adaptations for those who are not prepared." "We can’t promise that Connected Math will turn ev­ ery student around." Bouck said. "but it does help students understand that there is much more to mathematics than just computation. They can remember math strategies better when they learn them in context. "When they see that know­ ing math will help them in their lives and their jobs, they have a reason to learn." Let us Help You .. .The Healthy Way FITNESS I— I C > •—* "-W-" > * • — I 4695 N MIDDLEVILLE RO •(616)795 4319 Technology update underway The recent millage that was passed for textbooks and technology is being used to provide rich educational oppor­ tunities for students. This is an update on our progress. We ordered 115 Macintosh computers with software bundles, the day after the Board of Education approved the purchase, and we were fortunate in that they arrived in two days These computers are being installed in labs, in the schools. • McFall has 30 computers in the lab with five printers, which have been used with students since the week of Feb. 19. Students arc using software such as “Bugs in a Box” and lov­ ing it. Teachers are receiving instruction from the principal and the lab manager on Wednesday afternoons. • West has 30 computers in the lab with five printers. Students have started using the lab. Teachers are receiving in­ structions from Jim Hallberg and the lab manager on Wednes­ day afternoons. • Page computer lab has 30 computers with five printers that have been installed in the library. The students will be us­ ing them soon. • The Middle School has ten computers which have been set-up in the following areas: five in the library to train com­ puter teachers and the lab manager, four to the technology classroom, and one to alternative education. Thirty computers will be set-up in the new computer lab. • We will meet soon with the high School representatives to determine their needs and to decide on the equipment to be ordered. The "Smile” project is connected to provide access to the Internet. Old equipment that is useful has been placed in teachers’ classrooms. Cabling of the schools and networking the labs has been delayed while we train the lab managers and prepare the cable bid to include a phone system. We want to make sure that our infrastructure is adequate for district needs before we put it in place. All schools have reassigned paraprofessionals as computer lab managers. The computer lab managers are Marianne Fritcher at McFall, Cindy Brooks at West. Mary Vandal at Page. Teri Timmer at the Middle School and Angie Ruger at the high school We are appreciative of the commitment and enthusiasm demonstrated by these lab managers. They are learning quickly and helping in the in-service training of teachers Once the labs are in place we will offer voluntary training sessions for both the staff and parents. Community Ed will pro­ bably offer some courses in computer skills. Community sup­ port for education is very strong in TK. as evidenced in this combined effort to bring the schools up to date. Last Week’s Article: In last week’s TK News by Jay Cason, a misprint occurred. 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Miscellaneous Help Wanted CHS receives letter of recognition from Senator £$ A CHS students pose with members of Senator Spencer Abraham's staff in front of the Senator’s mobile office. In the front, from the left, are Jason Robbins, student intern; Eric Rogers, junior class vice president; Anne Whisner, Student Congress president; Mindi Smith, junior class president; Nick Boncher, Networking class; Pete Palma, freshman class president and Andrea Boneveld, student intern. In the back are staff member Shawn Neville; Brian Davis, Networking class; Brett Long, FFA president; Steve Schmidt, National Honor Society president; Sheri Vredevoogd, senior class president; Billie Wimmer, the Senator’s deputy chief of staff for Michigan and Tom Nank of the Senator’s staff. Billie Wimmer, Senator Abraham's deputy chief of staff for Michigan, reads a letter of congratulation from the Senator to CHS for winning national Blue Ribbon BAHAMA CRUISE! 5 days/4 nights, Underbooked! Must Sell! $279/Couple. 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Also, special thanks to the emergency ambulance team for their care, patience and understanding. Thank you to the ladies of Freeport United Brethren Church and Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church for the luncheon and Reverend Jerry Drummond for the comforting words and service. Special thanks to Beeler Funeral Home. Carl Lenz Don & Pat Lenz & Families Jerry & Kathie Lenz & Family Larry & Laura Lenz & Family Helen & Stanley Galbreath & Families Phyllis & Mike Kelly & Families Correction— An article in the March 5 issue of the Sun & News titled “Local government units back Rails to Trails project.'‘ incorrectly stated that the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission pass­ ed a resolution to support the Village of Middleville’s plans to purchase 5.05 linear miles of abandoned railroad proper­ ty. The article should have said. “The Barry County Parks Commission supports the concept of development of* the North County Scenic trail through the county and also supports the concept of bicycle-pedestrian trail development in other areas of the county.” The commission passed a motion but not a resolution. �Th« Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/March 19, 1996/Page 15 Authors, athletes, professionals contribute ‘Celebrity Auction’ rewards Caledonia Elementary readers assortment of items: jewelry, by Barbara Gall homemade cookies, baseball Staff Writer Celebrities helped Caledonia caps from businesses, music Elementary third graders stars and sports figures; gift celebrate Reading Month with certificates from area donations to the students' businesses; movie passes; stuffed animals; autographed annual "Celebrity Auction." The 75 students in third photos of stars and athletes; grade piled into the gym lots of books and a special Friday to reap the rewards of library tote bag from "Deuce," reading. Paper plates the Caledonia Library's cat-insubstituted for bidders' residence. Haack, who first thought up numbers and the gym got positively breezy when a the auction incentive, said that the kids were especially popular item was put on the excited about receiving pens "block." With third grade teachers from former President George Sandi Haack, Pat Packer and Bush, an autographed football Sue Siler helping auctioneer from the Green Bay Packers Al Steeby, the bidding went and an autographed basketball quickly. This year, the kids from the Grand Rapids could try for a wide Mackers. The new Grand Rapids Griffins hockey team sent some logo items. Local athletes also received celebrity letters, and the Caledonia High School basketball team sent a poster, while former CHS point guard Jodi VanderVelde donated an autographed basketball. Parents from each class helped keep track of how much the students are spending and they label the items for the students to take home. The kids don't part with any cash, however. Instead, they Caledonia FFA advisor and CHS teacher Al Steeby handled the auctioneering at the Caledonia Elementary Celebrity Auction. Here, he auctions off a football autographed by the Green Bay Packers. Some Caledonia Elementary teachers and parents helped celebrate Reading Month by dressing up Friday as book characters. Posing in costume are "Ms. Frizzle* (Sheryl Kim), 'the wolf from Wolf's Chicken Stew (Hilde Dilley) and every reader's favorite pooch, Clifford (Shelly Twiss). They were promoting a reading contest between the students and their parents. So far, the kids are way ahead! From Our Readers TK visual arts program ‘worthwhile’ To the editor: Last fall I was approached by the Thornapple Kellogg/Page Elementary Parent Teacher Organization, Nancy Goodin and Deb McKeown in particular, to volunteer my time doing art projects with the Page Elementary school children. One thing led to another, but first you should have some background. I am a Mid­ dleville graduate and an Aquinas graduate with a degree in fine arts. Profes­ sionally. I enjoy building abstract sculpture and have shown in several galleries and won a few awards. So much for my credentials. More importantly, I ap­ preciate the Page PTO and the Page Elementary faculty and staff for all their support, en­ thusiasm and good work in allowing me and other area ar­ tists to bring the visual arts to their school. 1 am most im­ pressed with the arts program the Page PTO has developed with minimal funding and a great deal of support from several local artists My involvement began last fall with an art talk about abstract sculpture to the Page Elementary fourth-graders. The children’s enthusiasm was heart-warming and con­ tagious — an experience that proved to be eye-opening as well as fun for them and for me. The fall art talk was followed by a major papiermache project witfi a circus theme for Kim Chausow’s class and a found art project for Dave Hyde’s class. This semester I am working with two fifth-grade classes. Due to time constraints, I am unable to present the entire fifth grade with an art talk. However, over the course of the last couple of weeks I have worked with Char McKee’s class. First, I presented a short history of Louise Nevelson — an American (Russian bom) abstract, constructionist sculptor. This was followed by an unforgettable afternoon of constructing Nevelson-like sculptures from found, wooden objects. These were then painted black and mounted together on a wall in the Page Elementary school across from the library. The collaborative piece is im­ pressive and I am certain the children are rightfully proud of themselves. Still in the planning stages is a mask-making project for Kim VanElst’s class this com­ ing April. For me. these projects are important because 1 have always been very disturbed by the lack of funding and sup­ port for the visual arts in our public schools. There is a strong connection betw een the visual arts, problem solving and creative thinking — all of which are fundamental in this techno-competitive world. Yours truly. Peg McKeown Paper plate 'bid cards' fan the air as a popular item comes up for bidding in Cal El third graders Celebrity Auction held Friday. Students earned their bidding "dollars" by reading books and writing letters to celebrities. earn points for the amount they read ( one point for each 25 pages) and also for writing letters to celebrities asking for a photo, a t-shirt, a poster or some memorabilia that could be auctioned. They send personal thank-you letters to those who respond. The points for reading and writing are totaled up and become the "money" the students use to bid on their favorite celebrity donations. "They really get excited about this." Haack said. "I think there are always a few students who come to the auction and wish they had read a little more. It's a fun way to encourage them to read, and it also is an interesting way for them to practice their letter writing, too." | Obituaries I Laurin Estelle----CALEDONIA - Laurin grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mr. Estelle, 83, a long time resident of Caledonia, went to be with Estelle were held Wednesday, his Lord Sunday, March 10, March 13, 1996. 1996. Mr. Estelle and his wife Connie lived for over 30 years on Kraft Avenue farming and enjoying the Caledonia community. He was an active member of the Caledonia Christian Reformed Church where he served on the council, and was involved over the years in the churches continued building expansions. He served as the churches custodian until his health failed in 1992. His wife Connie is now residing at Breton Manor Nursing Center in Kentwood. Mr. Estelle was preceded in death by son-in-law, Wayne De Haan. He is survived by wife of 62 years, Cornelia; his children, Don and Ardis Estelle of Kent­ wood, Evelyn De Haan of Byron Center, Ken and Donna Estelle of Wayland, Joan Dy kstra of Dorr, Bob and Barb Miedema of Caledonia; 25 grandchildren; 38 great Third grader Ryan Stephan outbid his classmates to win this poster of the CHS varsity basketball team. It was one of many gifts donated to the Celebrity Auction that provided a fun incentive for reading. o Excuse we won’t take ’em �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/Morch 19. 1996 Call for Classifieds Phone 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 Hr. a day 7 days a week For Sun & News Action-Ads! 891-9287 Antiques BECKY’S MAINSTREET Used books, antiques and crafts. We have a paperback flop, harle­ quins included. Large selection of hardcovers from the 1800’s to 1996, reasonable prices, new Victorian reproduction section. Monday-Thursday 10-5p, Friday U-7p, Saturday 10-4p. 101 E. Main, Middleville, 795-8800. Major credit cards accepted. 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No coupon needed. No pop with free delivery. AM of our pizzas include oir Special Sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese 15 Minutes Take Out or Eat in or Fast Free Delivery Within 5 Miles NO FREE POP with SPECIALS • Ask about our Special of the Day • PARK IN REAR � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/706/SunandNews_1996-03-26.pdf 2d4e68f8475850c0e71ef4698ceaaca3 PDF Text Text ■I TheSui - 12/30/99 Hastings _ ic library F I 121 Church Hastings, Hl • - & j------- • —---------------------------------------------------- Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 125th Year XL JO I No. 13 March 26. 1996 Ballot offers two proposed ‘packages Caledonia Schools to seek OK for building and renovations by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia School District voters can choose to approve Package A or Package B or all of the above in the June 10 annual school election. The Board of Education, faced with an ever-increasing school population, agreed last week to ask voters for an es­ timated $21.5 million to build two new facilities and reno­ vate others. The bond request is divided into two options, though approval of both actually would allow the most efficient use of taxpayers' money. Caledonia Schools' Busi­ ness Manager Judi Dean esti­ mates the millage rate for the entire $21 million package to be 1.64 mills, and it might even be lower than that, she said. The first proposal, esti­ mated to require 1.13 mills, includes a new elementary school, completion of planned renovations to the 1962 wing of the high school and an up­ grade of the district's technol­ ogy program. Estimated costs for this proposal total $14.35 million. The second proposal, esti­ mated to cost $7.1 million, includes a new bus garage, completion of planned renova­ tions to Caledonia Elementary and upgrading the football/track complex to improve drainage, lighting, the track surface and to eliminate sev­ eral safety issues. This pro­ posal would require a .56 mill rate. These figures, Dean said, are based on a bond repayment term of 27 years and nine months, at 6 percent interest. The school board's decision to seek funding for these projects was based on recommendations from the district's Facilities Steering Committee. which was authorized by the board last year to study all facilities and H The bond request is divided into two proposals, though approval of both actually would allow the most efficient use of taxpayers’ 55 money. recommend to the board a strategic plan for building and improvements. The 35-member committee, made up of parents, business people, residents, teachers, school support staff and repre­ sentatives of civic groups and local government, met for the first time in September and put in about 50 hours studying the actual needs of all Caledonia's school operations and facilities. Over the last five months, the group learned about new Dole big winner in local primaries by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia Township Re­ publican voters last week endorsed Bob Dole's candidacy by a margin of more than two-to-one over the next highest vote getter, Pat Buchanan. Middleville area voters also went for Dole by varying margins, some in less spectacular fashion. Dole received 354 votes to Buchanan's 174 in Michigan's Presidential primary election in Caledonia Township March 19. Alan Keyes was third in Caledonia with 65 votes and Steve Forbes, who has dropped out of the race, gar­ nered 26 votes. Less than 10 votes each were received by Robert Doman. Lamar Alexander. Phil Gramm and Richard Lugar, all of whom, like Forbes, have taken their hats out of the contest for the GOP nomination. Twenty-six voters supported the Democratic candidate, even though no one from that party was on the ballot. Twenty-six voters were listed "uncommitted." and there were three write-in votes. Slightly more than 14 percent of the township's registered voters turned out. with 683 showing up to vote in what has narrowed to a two-man contest between Dole and Buchanan. Dole won 170 to 103 in Thomapple Township. 66 to 49 in Irving Township and 133 to 49 in Yankee Springs Township. The overall turnout in Barry County was around 10 percent. State Bank celebrates new ‘branch’ opening Anthony Reed cuts the ribbon to officially open the new 'Scotty1 branch of the State Bank of Caledonia at Caledonia Elementary. Reed is the student manager of the new branch, where thrifty Scotties can learn to save by depositing money in their own savings accounts on bank days. Student officers handle the transactions under the supervision of State Bank staff. See inside for story and photos. housing projects planned for Caledonia and held discussions with the chairman of the Township Planning Commis­ sion, the head bus mechanic and the director of special edu­ cation. It studied the work of the district's Technology Com­ mittee and the Athletic Facili­ ties Committee and met with representatives of both. It finally conducted both mail and telephone surveys of residents and met with three separate "focus" groups to learn which building and renovation projects the community might support. The community surveys showed strongest support for a new elementary. A new swimming pool and a new administration building were the proposals that drew the least support. Using its research and the survey results, the committee made up a final list of the most urgent needs, as perceived both by the com­ munity and the committee members. From this list, six projects were recommended unanimously for inclusion on the June 10 ballot. The committee also recommended, however, that while all these projects were needed, the ballot should offer the community choices. Ken Rieth, who co-chaired the Facilities Committee with Dr. Ken Grant, told the board Tuesday that the committee made its recommendations with three themes in mind: • Growth — Finding a way to accommodate responsibly the growing school population. • Value — Taking advan­ tage of the present low cost of capital. • Trust — Building trust be­ tween the community and the schools by including as many residents as possible in deci­ sions. and by using tax dollars for building and maintenance responsibly "We’ve asked everyone who wanted to participate to partic­ ipate," Rieth said, adding that he thought this study had in­ volved the greatest commu- . nity input that he could re­ member. He also said that the com­ mittee felt completion of these six projects would get the schools' facilities "in or­ der" before burgeoning devel­ opment might create a need for more buildings. The board accepted the committee s report and unan­ imously agreed to put the rec­ ommended building packages before the voters. Thornapple-Kellogg Schools to seek bond millage in June by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education decided last week to ask for a bond millage in the June 10 annual school election after hearing results of a community-wide survey. The board will ask for $26 million over 26 years to add on to and renovate the elementary schools and high school and build a new middle school. The old middle school gym would be saved and connected to McFall Elementary, and the science wing would be us­ ed for other things. Kathy Feaster, from School Public Relations Consultant Services of Williamston, which conducted the survey, recommenosd the board postpone the bond election un­ til September to provide more time to educate the public on certain issues. “You are almost there, but not quite.” she told the board. Making sure the public has * a thorough understanding of the issues, she said, is especiall> important because historically 15 percent of peo­ ple will vote “no” on any tax issue and the amount is edging toward 20 percent since passage of Proposal A. She added that in order to educate the people, the board will have to do more than just provide information through the media and school newsletters. Video taping sessions and getting people together in each others’ homes to talk about the In order to educate the people, the board will have to do more than just provide information through the media and school newsletters. — Kathy Feaster issues are examples of other ways to deal with the situation. The district, she said, also needs to find an easier way to explain the issues. Visual aids such as charts can be helpful. “You need more campaign- ing to get out to the people,” she said. “You have not done enough to prepare the public.” President Dan Parker asked if some people might have an attachment to the present mid­ dle school, causing them to resist the idea of change. Feaster said this may be the situation for a small percen­ tage of people, but the amount could be enough to sway a decision. Another reason to postpone the bond election, she said, is because it is in the district’s best interests to get it passed the first time. “Records show you draw more no’ voters each time you have an election on the same issue,” she said. “It is better to educate the public and do it right the first time.” The district now has bet­ ween 37 and 47 percent solid “yes” votes and 18 to 28 per­ cent “no” votes. The rest are See Bond millage, P. 2 In This Issue.. TK’s school bond election decision preceded by survey Caledonia Easter Egg Hunt set March 30 Consultant tells TK teachers how to improve’ Caledonia Twp. OKs Clarkland Estates rezoning �Page 2/Th® Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/March 26. 1996 BOND MILLAGE, continued from frontpage undecided and there are some weak _ -— Issues $udh new gyfns fat West and McRrfl etetRngra and buildflig new^tr^'iockcr rooms are among the biggest that need to be'expfafrift **^ FeastcJ said -/he.* di^fict needs toTtlClilify i“yab« voters and try its best to get them to the polls. The main thing to worry about at this point are those voters who are undecided, she said. Many of these voters are likely to vote “no" and some had already decided, but did not want to tell anyone. Unless the district is able to convince them that the project is worthwhile, they will vote “no.” She added that historically only 50 percent of “yes FT voters actually show up to vote. “If you need 5.000 yes" votes, you have to identify 10.000 people in order to pass an issue." she said. By contrast, usually all “no” voters show up at the polls. Superintendant Jay Cason said that the district and the people who will support the issue need to be absolutely convinced. Citizens Committee Co­ Cha ir Doug Ybema said about 30 to 35 people have commit­ ted to a steering committee that will help register people to vote. Several people on the com­ mittee asked around the com­ munity and found that option two. to add on to and renovate 5^ v r Baskets, Candy, Grass,Toys, Decorations, 18” Easter Tree, M Egg Coloring Kits, Stuffable Balloons, M Gift Bags, Stuffed Toys, Paper Party Goods, Towels & More! 7 'F - Rainbow’s End Yarn, Craft and Variety Closet (Comicnmcnl Shop) rfXk?'Kid’s ;/ C*Wonu VdUff Cmlrr • (616) Wl-1106 J. JI -V 9343 Cherry Valley Aw. (M-37) • CaWonu. Ml W16 fiycv z--; MILLER MEANS... Hastings Office 149 West State Street (616) 945-5182 Jean Chase, CRS, GRI.............................. 367-4451 Dianne Feldpausch.. .948-9913 Audrey Burdick, gri.945-2451 Cindy Scotti’ Scott...948-4228 Ron Lewis..................945-5103 Roy Carlson............... 795-3611 Jon Johnson................ 948-4699 Bill Slagstad............... 948-9842 Larry Allerding, ASSOC BROKER SALES MGR . CRS, GRI 945-9103 A Miller REAL ESTATE the elementary schools and high school and build a new middle school seemed to be the most popular choice among the people who are in favor of the bond issue. He added that the commit­ tee felt that the issue of the swimming pool be dropped because many people are against it being enlarged. The auditorium issue was never addressed Architect Tom Mathison from Tower. Pinkster and Titus said the district would only lose three months of con­ struction if the election was posponed until September. It would be finished in the spr­ ing of 1998 instead of at the end of 1997. Patriea Johns said that there probably would be very little difference between a June and a September election because many people go on vacation during the summer months leaving people unavailable to be educated about the issues. She added that people will already be voting in June because there will be a school board election. She also wondered if there would be an extra cost to hold a special election in September. Feaster said the initial cam­ paign would take about three to four weeks, which could be done at the beginning of the school year if the election was held at the end of September. She added that people might feel rushed if the election was in June, which would cause them to vote “no. " The issue would be harder to pass the second time around. Ybema said his committee was concerned about it falling apart during the summer and is already committed to holding the election in June. ...S OLD! Middleville Office 317 Arlington, M-37 (616) 795-3305 Kay Stolsonburg, ASSOC BROKER,GRI....795-7272 ‘Since 1940 Karen Brown.............. 795-9331 Cathy Williamson CRS. gri........................ 795-9090 Debbie Erway............ 623-8357 Gene Poll _______ ASSOC BROKER. GRI....795-9521 E. Mis S Mike Humphrevs, Broker, CRS, GRI 2. MIDDLEVILLE. By early spring you could be enjoying the wrap-around deck of your own 3 bedroom home. This home features an open floor plan and has a pork across the street. Immediate possession is possi­ ble. Why rent? Low interest rotes and easy closing costs make home ownership \^affordoble. Coll Kay Stolsonburg $64 900^ 4. VACANT LOT. This building lot outs.de of town has been perked and offered with easy land contract terms. There is already a 2 cor garage on the property Call Kay Stolsonburg $19 900. TK’s Debra Warren honored as teacher of the month McFall first grade teacher Debra Warren is honored by the Thornapple Kellogg School Board for being teacher of the month. staff members about who they honor made her feel special. thought had done outstanding “The kids, parents, and work during that time period staff have been wonderful Warren has been teaching at over the past six years.” she McFall for six years and. Rich said. Parents of her students also said, is highly respected by parents. were notified of the honor. "She never talks above a Warren received a certificate whisper, but somehow gets and $50 to purchase school the kids to listen." he said. supplies. Warren said recieving the by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thomapple Kellogg Board of Eduction last week honored McFall Elementary first-grade teacher Debra Warren as teacher of the month. McFall Principal Bill Rich said to determine the honor, he got opinions from fellow Barnaby Scholarship deadline nears The deadline for applica­ tions for the Amy Lou Bar­ naby Scholarship is Monday, April 1. The Amy Lou Barnaby Scholarship was established in memory of an outstanding young lady who was admired by her peers and the faculty at Caledonia High School. School officials said she set lofty goals and struggled to accomplish them; touching many lives in the process. Amy is remembered as a special person who, through her kindness, warmth and courage, earned the respect, love, and admiration of all. Amy Barnaby graduated from Caledonia High School in June 1988 and died in the fall of that year. The scholarship was established by Amy's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Merle Barnaby, in conjunction with Caledonia High School. The scholarship may provide a maximum of $1,000 a year to C.H.S. graduates as determined by a selection committee. The scholarship may be renewed at the discretion of the Board of Trustees. Th winner or winners of the scholarship are announced at graduation. A plaque hangs in the high school with the names of the recipients engraved on it. In order to qualify for the scholarship, a student must have: 1. A grade point average of a 2.0 or better, 2. Demonstrated all-around ability through participation in various school and non-school activities. 3. Good moral character and firmness of purpose displayed through behavior, 4. Financial need (a primary factor to be considered), 5. Filed a written applica­ tion no later than April I of the senior year of high school. A selection committee will interview the final candidates in person after all applicants have been screened by a high school staff committee. Ap­ plications may be picked up at the Caledonia High School Student Services office. Spring break library hours announced The Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library will be open its regular hours during spring break: March 29 — 8 a.m. Io 4 p.m.; April 1 — 8 a m. to 4 p.m.; April 2 — 8 a m. to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8:30 p.m.; April 3 — 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; April 4, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8:30 p.m.; and April 5 — 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. — 80 th Birthday — OPEN HOUSE tor Josie Nickels March 31, 1996 • 1-4 PM at American Legion Post 9548 Cherry Valley No gifts, please. 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Fn 6 a m Midnight Sat 7 am.-Midnight, Sun 9a m 10 pm. 795 8903 I JMOdriOO | �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/March 26. 1996/Page 3 TK School bond election decision preceded by survey by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education’s decision to have a $26 million bond election June 10 was made despite a recommendation from a survey that the schools wait until September. The proposal for 26 years will be to add on to and renovate the elementary schools and the high school and build a new middle school. Kathy Feaster of School Public Relations Consultant Services and a group of her employees drew up a pro­ bability survey sample from a list of registered voters in the district, with every voter assured an equal chance of be­ ing selected Of the 7,737 registered voters, 366 were chosen by systematic random sampling procedures. Survey results were divided into two major subgroups, those who have children in the TK district and those who have children in private or parochial schools, have pre­ school age children only, have school age children not enroll­ ed in local schools, or have no children of school age or younger. The second group was call­ ed “non-parents,” which made up 56 percent of the total sample. Voters first were asked if the district docs a g<xxl job of informing people about what happens in the schools. Near ly seven out of 10, 68 percent of people, believe their local public schools do a “good" job of this. 56 percent saying good and 12 percent saying excellent. Seventy-one per­ cent of these respondents were parents and 65 percent were non-parents. Another two out of 10, 24 percent, say the schools do a fair job of keeping people in­ formed while 4 percent say poor. Another 5 percent was unable to offer a rating. Respondents then were ask­ ed how the schools can do a better job of getting informa­ tion to the public. Twenty three percent said more detailed information in the newspaper; 17 percent said send more letters, flyers and bulletins; 14 percent said expand the newsletter and 11 percent said publish the district newsletter more often. Two of 10, or 22 percent, said the district does a good enough job now, and 20 per­ cent was unable to offer any suggestions. Other suggestions were to send more information home with students, have more open houses, mail information in­ stead of sending it home with students, and more com­ munication from teachers. The leading source of school information in the TK district is the Sun & News, cited by 53 percent of voters, while 42 percent get most of their information from the district newsletter “The Key.’* Other sources of informa­ tion are from children and other students (19 percent), word of mouth from non­ school related persons and flyers and letters in the mail. When asked to rate the school systen in the same way students are graded, more than six of ten, 65 percent of voters, gave TK schools an A or B report card grade. Twelve percent gave A’s and 53 percent B’s. Twenty-three percent gave the system a C, 2 percent D. 2 percent E and 9 percent were unable to rate. Feaster said voters in the TK district grade their public schools significantly higher. (65 percent), than by citizens nationwide, (41 percent), as reported by the 1995 Gallup Poll, and higher than by Michigan citizens in the 1995 Michigan Education Poll, which was 50 percent. When asked if the quality of education has been getting better in the past few years, staying the same, or getting worse. 30 to 38 percent of public school parents and 24 percent of non-parents say that the quality of education has improved in the past few years while 4 percent say it has improved in some ways but declined in others. Thirty-four percent said the quality of education has re­ mained the same while 9 per­ cent said it is getting worse. Another 24 percent. 37 per­ cent of which are non-parents. were unable to make a judgement. Fewer local voters believe the quality of education has declined than voters statewide, 24 percent to 9 percent. Twelve percent of respondents said TK can im­ prove the quality of its schools by emphasizing the basics, another 12 percent said better teachers. 10 percent said more computers, and 10 percent said change some of the district’s policies and procedures. Other suggestions on how to improve the quality of educa­ tion were to raise academic standards, more-better tex- Janice Hummell to the staff! Janice is available for all your nail needs — y • Acrylics • Tips • Silkwraps • Paraffin Wax Treatments • Nail Art • Manicures • Pedicures Available Evenings 6 Saturdays All Your Hair Care & Tanning Needs leasnve - HAIR DESIGNERS 0PFN6DAYS A Wevk Ewrungs Always l AwwWde 122 E. Main St., Middleville Next to Phil’s Pizza Call 795-7719 - For Your Appointment - Voters in the TK district grade their public schools significantly higher (65 percent) than by citizens nationwide (41 percent), as reported by the 1995 Gallup Poll, and higher than by Michigan citizens in the 1995 Michigan Education Poll, which was 50 percent. — Kathy Feaster (books, more classroom space, eliminate teacher tenure and more individual at­ tention to students Voters then were asked to recognize strengths and weaknesses of the district. When asked what they liked most, 33 percent said good classroom teachers, 18 per­ cent said the school system is small and has a friendly at­ mosphere. 12 percent said good curriculum, and 11 per­ cent said individual attention given to students. Public school parents recognized more strengths in the schools than non-parents. It was also found that the strengths mentioned far outweigh the weaknesses. Other strengths mentioned were schools close to home, good administrators, good quality of education, student achievement level is high, and good communication with parents and community. When listing weaknesses of the district. 13 percent said some of the district's policies and procedures need improve­ ment. 12 percent said the poor quality of some of the teachers. Thirty-seven percent could not think of any weaknesses and 14 percent said there are none. Public school parents men­ tioned more weaknesses than non-parents. 79 percent to 50 percent, and 36 percent of non-parents were unable to think of a weakness. Other weaknesses mentions were, poor money manage­ ment. lack of basics, lack of discipline, some programs and the transportation system. Voters were asked if they approve of the current grade level configuration of the school system at the elemen­ tary school level. Seventy-one percent said they approve of the current grade level struc­ ture while 14 percent disap­ prove and 15 percent are undecided. Fourteen percent of those who disapproved said they would prefer grades K-5 to be in the same building. In rating the district’s finan­ cial management. 50 percent believe that TK schools do a good to excellent job of money management with 42 percent saying good and 8 percent saying excellent. Twenty percent said the district has fair spending prac­ tices and 6 percent said their spending practices are poor. Voters also said they felt the district should spend more money on education, technology, building maintenance, more teachers, sports and other extra­ curricular activities, textbooks and building renovations Things they fell the district should spend less money on are. teachers’ salaries, “frills.” administrators, buildings and sports and other extra -curricular activities. Residents perceptions of the district’s building and facility needs also were sought They were asked if they had been in any of the TK school buildings during the school day within the last two or three years. Fifty-five percent. (81 per­ cent of the parents and 35 per­ cent of the non-parents). said they had. Fifty-nine percent. 70 per­ cent of whom are parents and 49 percent non-parents. recognized that there is a shortage of classroom space in the TK schools. Fifteen per­ cent believed there is adequate classroom space available. Six out of ten who recogniz­ ed the overcrowding said it exists at the middle school and at the high school. Prior to conducting the poll. Feaster said, the school district sent out letters to residents outlining the two building options being con­ sidered to help solve the school’s building and facility needs. Fifty-one percent said they read this letter prior to being polled, 27 percent said they did not read it. Voters then were asked their perception of importance of some of the building renovations and additions be­ ing considered by the district. Eighty-seven percent of all respondents said they felt that it was very important to up­ date the buildings to meet to­ day’s fire and safety codes, 10 percent saw this as somewhat important. 1 percent not too important. 1 percent not at all important, and 1 percent undecided. Seventy-five percent said it is very important to upgrade the wiring for instructional technology use. Sixty-one percent felt it is very important to make the school buildings barrier free for handicapped persons. 29 percent said somew hat impor­ tant. 7 percent said not too im­ portant. and 3 percent were undecided. A suprising 37 percent of people were undecided on whether or not a new girl’s locker room should be built leading Feaster to tell the district that it needs to educate the public a little more on that issue. Also rating low of impor­ tance were to build new gyms at McFall and West. Only 23 percent felt it was very impor­ tant to build one at McFall and only 19 percent felt it was very important to build one at West. The district is looking at two different options to meet those needs. One option would be to renovate or add on to all of the existing buildings. This would require a bond issue for about $14 million, which would be about 2.1 additional mills for 13 years. This would cost the owner of a home worth $100,000 about $105 more a year. Voters were asked if they would vote for or against such an issue if it were on a ballot. Fifty-five percent. 59 per­ cent of which were public school parents, and 52 percent non-parents said they would vote for this issue. Thirty per­ cent said they would vote against it. 14 percent were undecided. and one percent declined to respond to the question. Voters were then asked if they might change their minds about their present decisions between now and the bond election. Forty-two percent showed solid support of this issue. 48 percent parents and 38 percent non-parents. Twenty-one percent showed solid opposition to the issue The reasons voters stated for voting against such an issue were taxes are high enough already, the middle school is too old to repair or renovate, too much waste waste in school spending, no need to add on to or renovate the schools, lack of informa­ tion on proposal and have no children in school. Another option would be to renovate and add on to Page. West and the high school, and build a new middle school on See TK survey, Page 6 The Caledonia Class of '96 Wishes to Thank The Sun & News, Barb Gall and all the Helpful Parents ...for a very successful "Formally Yours" dress sale. AUTO LOANS Reasonable Rates Fast Service ________ , 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA , 3205 68th ST. S.E.I 303 ARLINGTON DUTTON MIDDLEVILLE H??* 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 v2>AL^DONIAM<)n fri £fijFDIG UNOCR ————— PREMIER CLUB COMING EVENTS April 2-1:00 p.m. - Myrtle Beach pre-trip meeting. April 9 - 9:00 AM - Movie - “Apollo 13” �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/March 26. 1996 Neigh bors with... NORMA I am writing the news of Tuesday, the 19th 1 didn’t get too much news, but visited with a lot of you I did get a hold of. Someone said the snowstorm went to the east and south of us and that the east coast was to get six in­ ches. I’m glad that it wasn’t dumped on us. I have finally been able to go for my regular 1 '4 mile walk around the hay field early in the morning. Yesterday. Houston almost pulled off my arm. because he has been on the retractable leash too long. I made him slow down. Today, when we VELDERMAN went out. he was much better It was good to exercise early outdoors in the harness Letha Buckingham said that Sunday when she and Fred were going to church, they saw a robin in Evelyn Geukes’ front yard. Bea Miller said that she saw a meadow lark. Cay saw a couple of sand hill cranes slowly cruising over our area. Spring certainly is here. There was a nasty cold wind from the northeast. ‘The wind from the east is no good for man or beast." saying sure applies. Maybe, we are in for something not too plea­ sant. But after all we live in Michigan Last Saturday night so­ meone either fell asleep or had been dnnkmg. because when Cay went to get our paper Sunday morning, the mailbox. Reminder box. and the Press box. were scattered all over the road and yard. She picked up all the pieces. I bet the per­ son had some terrible marks on his vehicle because the mailbox was on a big post. I hope the person made it home safely. Virginia Root had a very nice time Sunday. The family got together in Otsego for the March family birthdays, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Klump. It was such a nice day that Chris and Rex had took the secenic route going over. Russ Bender said that daughter Mary came down. They attended some kind of reading conference and stop­ ped to see Dad. Joan is com­ ing over tonight (Tuesday), so he’s seeing some of his family this week. Dorothy Fisher said that she was just putting away her groceries. Clark is about the same. Isn’t he fortunate to have a daughter to care for him? Dorothy said that she is glad to have the opportunity to help him. Florence Fiala was just go­ ing to the senior citizens' potluck, so she said a quick hello and goodbye. Judy Thompson had a baby shower for Andy and Angel’s new baby, whose name is Macy. She said that Fritz Steiner had his 86th birthday . I guess this is all the news I have. Our son Pat came for the weekend and he helped me finish up and clarify the Par­ malee book. We hope to have people see exactly what it contains Well, have a very good week, folks. Visit with you next week. it displayed in the church this next Sunday. so that all of you folks can see if you are in­ terested in buying one. Rev. Lynn said he could not see any reason why we couldn't let Thornapple Kellogg Library Advisory Board seats open The Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library is accepting applica­ tions for three positions on the Library Advisory Board. Candidates must be legal residents of the Thomapple Kellogg School District or contractual areas and be at least 18 years of age. All terms are for two years. The Library Advisory Board is appointed by and reports to the Board of Educa­ tion. Primary responsibilities of board members include policy making, planning, budgeting, public relations and attending board meetings. Regular meetings are held at 5:30 p m. in the library on the first Wednesday of May and the last Wednesday of Oc­ tober. Special meetings also may be called. Applications are available at the library. Contact Judy Kain in the library or at 795-3394 for more information. Ap­ plications are due April 19. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY Serving a Living Lord 9:30 am 10:45 am 6:00 pm Family Night 6:30 pm 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School.......................................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service.......... Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer. ...... 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs..................... ...... 6:45 p.m. WELCOME TO 1----------------- Gaines United Brethren Church Kalarnazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia, Michigan a Telephone 698-8252 _______________________ Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children’s Church will be provided during both services. "Set tn example ..In speech, in Me. in love, in faith and in purity.” 1 Timothy 4 12 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor (!» CAL EDONI A LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School............................... 9:30am Sun. Morning Worship......... 10:30 am Evening Service..............................6:00pm Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired).................8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.............................. 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service................................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday.................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday............................ 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday................................7:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pasta SHARON BARNSDALE, Dir. of Christian Ed & Music 4 church with a caring heart for our community and the world. 708 West Main Street Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Mike Alles, Youth Leader Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass.............................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass........................ 9:00 a.m & 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service........... 10:00 a m. Sunday School............................. 11:15a.m. Evening Worship Service.............6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Church Office: (616)891-1512 Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor ______________ M-37 at 100th SL______________ WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •891-8661 The Church where everybody is somebody... ...and Jesus Christ ts lord" Sunday School........................................... 930 a.m. Sunday Morning Worsmp........................ 10:30 am. Sunday Evening Worship...........................600 p.m. Wed Midweek Prayer A Bible Study....... 700 p m Bev Dobson. °a0or 795-3667 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School............................... 9:30a.m. Choir Practice 9:30a.m. Worship Service..................10:30 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue (just south of 68th Street) Sunday Worship - 9:30 am )oei KruggeL Pastor Vernon Barnett. Youth Director Church Office - 698-8001 6:00 p.m. Caraway St. (Children’s Ministry Wednesday "Family Night” 6:15 Dinner Choirs for Children and Adults Jr & Sr High School Youth Group Adult Bible Studies St.Kraft Paul Lutheran Ave. & 84th St., Mi. Caledonia, (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. " Rom. 12:10 8:00 a.m...........................Blended Service 9:05 a.m...........................Educational Hour 10:15 a.m................. Contemporary Service 11:15 a.m........................ Traditional Service (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Robert Gerke • Office: 891-8688 • Church: 891-9878 GUN LAKE UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun luike) CHURCHES Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Freeport—Middleville—Parmalee Freeport Morning Worship.......... 9:30 a.m Freeport Sunday Schoo!............ 11 00 a m Parmalee Morning Worship......... 9:30 a m Middleville Sunday School........... 9 30 a m Middleville Morning Worship......11:00 a m. Rev. Lynn Wagner 795-3798 Rev. Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 Church Office Phone - 795-9266 Wl|c ODlrl Wimr ^rtliodiet (flhurch Redeemer Covenant Church Sunday School 9:45 Cadets and Cavmettea MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Sunday Worship. . . . 9:30 A M. & 6:00 P.M. Sunday School.......................10:45-11:50 A.M. M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 891-8028 V CHRtSTIAXIUHIRMEVCIILRCII (Child & Adult) ( During the School Year) Peace Reformed Church Barrier Free 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School............... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship............11:00 a.m. Evening Worship.............. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — H == COMMUNITY Barner Free Programs for All Ages Sunday Worships 9:00 am & 10 30 am Wednesday Family Night” 6 00 pm /asptn^. Potent, Idnmt. joyful CHURCH The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints . a 8146 68th St near Whitneyville Ave Church Sch<x>l, *• Sunday........................ 9.45 am. Morning Worship...11:00a.m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p m. Wed Fellowship...... 7:30 p m tin homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/March 26. 1996/Paga 5 Caledonia Easter Egg Hunt planned for March 30 Caledonia area children will again have the fun of cracking open the plastic shells of the Easter eggs they find at this year's Easter Egg Hunt March 30 at Lakeside Park. Hunting the eggs is the fun part of the event, but the reward is found inside, where candy treats are hidden, (file photo) trying to continue the tradi­ All young friends of the niversary. The egg hunt is being tion they started. Easter Bunny should bring Children should show up their baskets to the Caledonia sponsored by Sam's Joint for the hunt dressed for the Lakeside Park at 11 a m. Sat­ Alaska, since the Caledonia urday. March 30, for the an­ Jaycees disbanded last year. weather, and each child needs nual community Easter Egg The Jaycees were the original to bring a basket or bag for sponsors of the Easter Egg collecting those candy-filled Hunt. eggs. More than 4,(XM) eggs will Hunt In case of threatening "It's been such a fun event be hidden at the park, and WZZM’s Bozo the Clown for the kids and their parents weather, the egg hunt will be will be on hand to encourage that we hated to see it disap­ held Sasturday, April 6. Anyone with questions the children and add to the fun. pear," said Deb Poriiatowski should call Poniatowski at Kids and parents can help of the Sam's Joint staff. "The Jaycees had done a 698-1833 after 4:30 p.m. at Bozo celebrate, too, because this year marks his 30th an­ great job with it, and we are Sam's Joint. Caledonia Library sets April plans March 30 is the last day to bring in booklets for the “Let it Snow” reading club at the Caledonia Community Branch Library. Adults who have read at least 15 books by that date will receive a mug and may attend a special program at the Gerald R Ford museum Thursday. April 18. Saturday is also the deadline to bring in entries for the ’take your best shot of Caledonia” photography con­ test. This contest has four divisions, and entry blanks are available at the library. During April, the traveling photography display “Kent County Scrapbook” will be at the library. Also on display will be the photos from the local contest. April is poetry month and will be celebrated with book displays, the art of Ruth Block, and on April 10 at 7 p.m., Clem Block will present his poetry. Patrons can explore the world of Jane Austen by join­ ing the library 's book discus­ sion group as it examines >BAKE SALE Friday, March 29, 1996 Caledonia State Bank Main Branch 9:00-5:00 Featuring: Homemade Rolls, Breads and Cookies Sponsored by: New Life Christian Church Proceeds go to Help International for relief projects. “Emma” on April 10 at 1 p.m. This is the last book to be discussed this year. Those who would like to be notified when the book discussion group will begin meeting in the fall may leave their name and telephone number at the library. The last program in April will be an exploration of the new world of publishing with local writer Rick Clements, including a peek at cyber publishing. The Caledonia library is located at 240 Emmons St. in Caledonia. Call 891-1502 for more information. Kleiman-Olinger exchange vows Kathy (Datema) Kleiman and Randy Olinger were mar­ ried on Aug. 19. 1995 before a small group of family and friends in an outdoor ceremony at the residence of the bride's father in Caledonia. MI. The Rev. Robert Gherke presiding. Parents of the bride are Philip and Gen Datema of Caledonia. Mother of the groom is Isabelle Olinger, also of Caledonia. Betsy VanKalker was the maid of honor, while Karen Reed served as the bride's personal attendant. Russ Reed was the groom's best man. A reception was held at Saskatoon Golf Club, with special music provided by Randy Johnson. Following a northern honeymoon trip, the couple have taken residence in Grand Ledge. MI. Caledonia’s kindergarten enrollment starting now Parents of children who will be 5 years old on or before Dec. 1 and who live in the Caledonia School district should enroll their children for kindergarten next year. District coordinators Diane DeYoung and Linda Baker are in charge of registration, and they can be reached at Caledonia Elementary School, 891-8181. Parents have the choice of enrolling children in either all­ day, altemate-day kindergarten or half-day kindergarten. Preferences will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis. Detailed information about the kindergarten program and other issues will be discussed with parents during a special meeting beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, April 19, in the Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center. Anyone with questions should contact either DeYoung or Baker. In Loving Memory of RUSTY CRUMBACK On his birthday March 28th 1963-1990 Sadly missed by his Mom & Dad, Brothers & Sisters and daughter Ashley C^rx. Carnivals Cruise & Walt Disnev World Vacations Two history textbooks can be perused The Thornapple-Kellogg High School social studies department will adopt a new textbook for United Stales History. The two textbooks under consideration are: (first choice) "American Odyssey: The United States in the 20th Century.” author Gary B Nash, publisher Glencoe McGraw-Hill. Copyright 1997; (second choice) “American History: The Modern Era Since 1865.” author Donald Ritchie. publisher Glencoe McGraw Hill, Copyright 1997 These books will be available m the high school library for perusal by the public. 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Middleville, Ml/March 26, 1996 Consultant tells teachers how TK can ‘improve’ by Mandy Habel Staff Writer John Champlin, consultant for the Thomapple Kellogg School District, conducted a quality schools in-service last week that discussed how the district can be improved. Champlin said it is impor­ tant that teachers get students to learn and have a handle on what is important for them to learn. The concept of why something happened is much more important than when it happened For example, he said, when students are learn­ ing history, they can always go back and look up dates, but need to understand why things happened and what could be done in the future to keep them from happening again. He added that students need to see value in what they are learning. It would be ideal if teachers issued guides for each unit in a course that tell students what they will need to learn and why it is important. “Teachers have been afraid that this would make it too easy for students because they will know exactly what to study." he said “But if they learn what is important, then that is what counts. " Researchers are always looking for the best teaching methods and for what is most important to teach, he said. However, there are only a few journals published that have information worth look­ ing at. He said that “Educa­ tional Leadership." and “Education Researcher.” are good publications to read. Teachers need to look for new ideas but do not need to spend hours constantly look­ ing through books to get more information or ideas. “The job of the district is to sort through materials and new knowledge." he said. “Teachers need to be recep­ tive of it . " Another issue to discuss, he said, is how to build profes­ sional respect for each other. “Teaching school often times is like swimming with piranha." he said. He said that working with student teacher relations will not completely eliminate the piranha, but may help everyone work together. Since teachers are trained to educate, they don't need to think they fail at anything they do. he said If teachers know what they want to do and what skills are needed to do it. they should be TK SURVEY, continued from Page 3------------------property the district owns next to the high school. Then the gym at the old middle school could be used by McFall Elementary students instead of building a new gym there, and the science wing could be used for classroom space and the two story part of the building could be tom down. To do this would require a bond issue for about $26 million, about 2.1 additional mills for 26 years. This would cost the owner of a $100,000 home about $105 more a year. Voters were asked if they would vote for or against this issue if it were put on the ballot now. Fifty percent, 55 of parents and 47 percent of non-parents said they would vote for it. Thirty-four percent. 30 of parents and 38 percent of non­ parents. said they would vote against it. Fifteen percent said they were undecided. Voters who read the letter prior to the poll were more supportive than those who did not read it. When asked if they might change their minds between now and the election. 42 per­ cent said they would give solid support, and 23 percent gave solid opposition. Reasons for opposition Al l < )BICS 3 Kinds - •A* ' All Times - to fit your schedul^ 4695 N MIDDLEVILLE RD • (616) 795-4319 Introduces ZVEDA Prescription for Body & Hair Try our Stress Relieving Treatment & Experience A/EDA For Yourself! 134 E. Main, Caledonia Salon Hours: > Mon.-Thurs. 9-9 \ J Fri. 9-5; Sat. 9-2 XlF 7 891-1591 Y were similar to those of the first option. When asked to choose a preferred option. 48 percent chose building a new middle school and adding on to and rennovating the other buildings. 32 percent chose option one. to renovate and add on to all buildings. Nine percent chose neither one. If the district were to remodel and enlarge the swimming pool, it would cost about $2 million. To pay for this, the length of the levy of the bond issue could be ex­ tended for two more years so option one would be 2.1 mills for 15 years and option two would be 2.1 mills for 28 years. Voters were asked if they would vote for this issue if it were on the ballot. The majority of voters, 55 percent, say they would vote against extending the length of either of the bond issues in order to remodel and enlarge the high school swimming pool. Thirty-two percent said they would vote for this issue. Twelve percent were undecid­ ed and one percent declined to respond. The last question that was asked was: Are there any other options that should be looked at to solve the district’s building and facility needs? Seventy-seven percent said that either there are no other options that should be looked at or they can’t think of any other options. Options suggested were: make the buildings large enough to accommodate future growth, build a new high school, don't tear down middle school, keep it for other uses, and make sure there is enough money to maintain what is built. Feaster said the results of the survey showed that the district is close to achieving its goal but is not quite there “You have some educating to do on certain issues." she said. Educating the public, she said, is extremely important. She recommended that the district keep plugging away, but felt that it would not be possible to educate enough people to have the issue pass in June. Because the citizens com­ mittee has been preparing for June, the board felt that the date should not be changed. Consultont John Champlain spoke to Thornapple Kellogg teachers Monday on how TK can be a quality district. able to succeed at whatever they try. “I like the term certified." he said. Good teachers also should have an idea of how to deal with empowerment. Champlain said that em­ powerment comes from two different sources, first, em­ powerment opportunities of­ fered by the district to be an active and responsible deci­ sion maker, and one who employs profound knowledge as a fundamental decision screen. The second source is self­ empowerment. An individual, he said, is empowered by committing to act through ones’ own values and beliefs. Champlain said the journey to self-empowerment demands that each person take responsibility for themselves and not blame others. Making a commitment to live out what the inner self says is right and having per­ sonal passion about who you are, what you value, and what you want, also are important. Integrity, forgiveness of oneself when falling short of expectations and continuous learning, he said, are other important factors. Empowerment, he said, is established through knowledge in being able to do the things that get the results you want. “You are empowered when you can act on that knowledge without fear and be accoun­ table for your behavior," he said. Learning, training, using knowledge and accepting responsibility are an impor­ tant part of this process as well, he added. One issue of concern is that schools have forgotten how to teach reading and what it means to teach it well. He said there is a new concept called whole language that takes people away from the basics. “I have nothing against whole language but we have forgotten the basics." he said. Teacher Barb Barr pointed out that though Champlain is emphasizing everyone taking responsibility, sometimes the responsibility does not come from the teachers but from the state. Whatever decision the state makes can affect w hether teachers can do some of the things they want to do. Champlain said that everyone in the district needs to get together, take the knowledge, and use it. Some teachers think they are self employed and teach their kids in their own world, he said. These people forget they are part of a district which requires working together to make sure students are equipped for the real world. The question, he said, is where do I get power? The answer is that the need ought to drive you. “The problem with schools is that people accept a level of medocrity instead of striving to be more that.” he said. “People can gain power by bonding with others who are going through the same things." Success, persistance and personal integrity all bring power. “You are surrounded with power in the places that you work," he said. Teachers in the TK district came up with a list of beliefs they have about teaching and learning. They agreed that: — All students can learn. — In order to be effective the curriculum must be align­ ed K-12. — Instruction must be bas­ ed on research and on best knowledge. — A risk-free environment must be provided for students and staff. — Satisfying students educational needs is first priority. — Increased performance results from high expectations of students, staff and parents. — In order for excellence in education to occur, there must be involvement and dialogue among educators. parents, students and community. Champlain said there are certain behaviors which should be seen in a quality district and others that should not be seen. A quality district will have people who research and con­ stantly seek to be Challenged, have inservices to discuss teaching methods, get together in formal and infor­ mal groups, be self starters, responsible for own growth, and be willing to participate m self-evaluation. A quality district will not see actions based on opinions, self-employed teachers, not being accountable for actions, doing whatever they want and loss of instructional time Members of a quality district, he said, also will con­ tribute to the district’s pur pose, collaborate and cooperate, take charge, and function from curriculum objectives. Teachers should not use the same material year after year, not value growth, deny that problems exist, and use out­ dated methods. Champlain said good teachers will have integrity Teachers who have integrity can discern what is right and what is wrong, act on what has been discerned, even at personal cost, and openly state that they are acting on their understanding of right from wrong. "To live with integrity, it is necessary to get involved, to fight openly for what one believes to be right and giMxi even when there is risk to ones self," he said Champlain said that when working on improving the quality of a district, it is necessary to track the progress. “Many programs fail because the focus is on ac­ tivities instead of results," he said. Long-term objectives can be achieved through short term goals, each which can be a major contributor to the larger outcome. Some of the short-term goals include engaging in change, defining and clarify­ ing beliefs, creating and sus­ taining trust, leadership, and living through expectations. In addition, being part of a team, maintaining a personal growth log, and become skill ed at providing and receiving feedback. Champlain said that if these things are considered, the district will continue to grow Zomerlei Construction Co. Call Jack 795-7458 Middleville Licensed & lnsured/25* Years Experience �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/Morch 26. 1996/Poge 7 America and Me essay contest winners named Three Thornapple Kellogg Middle School eighth-graders have been named local win­ ners in the 27th annual America & Me Essay Con­ test, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance. Amber Harthy earned first place at her school and her essay will advance to the state level competition, from which the top ten essays in Michigan will be selected. Jennelle Batdorff placed se­ cond and Enca Carter third for TK. All three received award certificates for their achievements. The top ten statewide win­ ners. who will be announced in May. will receive plaques Farm Bureau Insurance agent Larry Neil (left) presented awards to TK Middle School's top three finishers of the 27th annual America & Me Essay Contest. The winners were Amber Harthy, first place, Jennelle Batdorff, second place, and Erica Carter, third place. Neil also presented teacher Brian Willshire with an overall school plaque that Worthy's name was placed on for winning at TK. Amber Harthy, Jennelle Batdorff, and Erica Carter look on as he receives the plaque. and U.S. savings bonds valued from $500 to $1,000. In addition, the top ten essay winners will be honored at a banquet in Lansing, meet with Michigan's top governmental leaders and be the featured guests at a Lansing Lugnuts minor league baseball game dedicated in their honor. A team of finalist judges that includes top governmen­ tal leaders will determine the top statewide winners. Several thousand eighth­ grade students from almost 400 Michigan schools par ticipated in the 1995-96 America & Me Essay Con­ test, which was conducted with the help of Farm Bureau Insurance Agents across the state. The topic of the 1995-96 contest was “Why I Am Pro­ ud to be Part of My Community. ’' As the school's first-place winner. Amber Harthy’s name will be engraved on a plaque for permanent display in the school. TK Middle School’s par ticipation in the contest was sponsored by Farm Bureau In surance agent Larry Neil of Hastings Former TK graduate joins naval exercise near Taiwan by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg High School 1994 graduate Scott Matzen is headed to China and Taiwan aboard the U.S.S. Nimitz in an effort to stabilize relations between the two countries. On the nuclear powered air­ craft carrier, Matzen works in the engineering division as an electricians’s mate. He was stationed on the Pudget Sound in Washington and in November of 1995 was assigned to the Nimitz. Matzen’s mother, Suzanne Golnek. said he took a sixmonth deployment before go­ ing aboard and was in Hong Kong for Christmas and in Singapore for the New Year. After leaving Singapore he was in the Persian Gulf for ‘‘Operation Southern Watch,’’ patroling the no-fly zone Golnek said that last week Monday she tuned in CNN and found (Hit that the Nimitz. along with six battleships, was ordered to go to China and Taiwan. She has not heard from her son for awhile and usually does only when he comes into port. She said she gets many of her updates from the news. Spouses and other family members have access to a tollfree number and a tape that both give updated information on where they are and what is happening. The first presidential elec­ tion in Taiwan’s history is soon approaching, on March 23. One side desires Taiwan’s independance from China and the other seeks eventual reunification of Taiwan and integral part of China. Golnek said forces on the HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE THAT WORKS FOR YOU When you analyze various homeowners insurance policies, you'll see that a Pioneer State Mutual Homeowners Insurance Policy works for you in many ways by providing: Scott Matzen Nimitz will be there to stabilize the situation. “No one expects combat to happen, but they must always be ready just in case,” she said. The Chief of Operations has assured families that the Nimitz forces being called is no need to worry. “The Navy and Marine Corps are the first groups call­ ed when a situation occurs because of their mobility,” he said. The battle group will leave in a few days after completing turnover requirements and go to an area near Taiwan close to March 23. The chief also said that this change should not extend deployment which is to be no more than 180 days. They are scheduled to return to Bremerton May 27 and are not expected to return to the Persian Gulf. They also are not sure whether their port schedule will change or whether they will go to Australia. These things will be determined later. Matzen has been in the Navy for almost a year having started basic training on March 22, 1995. he is to be stationed in Washington for the duration of his service in the Navy, which is a total of four years. The Nimitz is his first duty station. Golnek said she is not sure what the outlook for the situa­ tion is. “I don’t think that the U.S. wants to start military action with China because we have good trade and peace relations with them,” she said. “But it doesn’t stop you from worrying.” She added that she and the rest of the family have been very proud of Matzen and his choice to join the Navy. So many kids have nothing to do with their lives if they decide not to go to college, she said. “When he chose to go, it was an inspiration,” she said. “He is able to go and see things I can only think about.” Matzen’s great grandfather. Amos Palmer, was a World War II veteran in the Navy. Matzen took his basic training at Great Lakes Naval Training Center in Chicago, the same place Palmer trained, Golnek said she remembers New Customers: $9.00 *35.00 - HAIR CUT - • renters condo owners coverage • fair pnees • e ftiaenx and apuiable claims sentce Protect your home and persona! belongings with an insurance policy from Pioneer State Mutual Ask for it by name Stauffer & wiggers INSURANCE AGENCY 9365 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37) Caledonia Village Centre 891-9294 Cail us fora quote for all of your insurance needs: Auto • Life • Investment Happy 60s Club meets April 8 The Caledorua Happy 60s Club will hold its next meet­ ing at noon Monday. April 8, at the Caledonia Schools’ Community Education Build­ ing. The club usually meets on the first Monday of the month, but the Apnl meeting has been pushed back one week because the schools will be closed for spring vacation during the first week of April. Members and guests should bang a $1 gift for bingo, their own table sen ice and a dish to share for a potluck lunch. Anvone with a question should call 698-6335. Hair Studio 9964 Cherry Valley (M-37), Caledonia Open: Mon.-Thurs. 9-8; Fri. 9-6; Sat. 9-3 BEFORE WEDDING BELLS RING See us for QUALITY INVITATIONS RECEPTION ITEMS ATTENDANTS GIFTS by Carlson Craft THE REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings 945-9554 - PERM - FIRST I/HRRESSICN • comprekensne cmerage (u«h mom extra options) • senior anjens, fire alarm credit, etc. Palmer talking periodically about the Navy and about how he guarded the Germans. “We think of him (Matzen) constantly.” she said. The Nimitz group also an­ ticipates visiting Pearl Harbor on a port visit at a later date. This is where they would resupply the ship. “Scott seems to be upbeat and happy with his choice, though he is a little homesick sometimes,” Golnek said. She said the only thing they can do now is to sit, wait and see what happens. “When he took an oath, he knew there may be a possibili­ ty of military action someday and still may in his next three years in the Navy,” she said. 891-0312 �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/March 26. 1996 Rainforest animals visit West Elementary School last week Students and teachers alike enjoyed looking at Wally the alligator Living Science progrom manager Chris Tanner, last week, showed West Elementary students animals that live in rain forests. Pictured is Tanner with a toucan. by Mandy (label Staff Writer Toucans, genets, pythons and other rain forest animals visited West Elementary students last week in a presen­ tation given by the Living Science Foundation. Program Manager Chris Tanner told students there arc many different rain forests in the world. Some examples are the Amazon, the Congo and the Indonesian Tanner asked students to point out rain forests on the map One belongs to the United States and is surround­ ed by the ocean, he said. It is located in Hawaii. Rain forests usually are hot and humid, he said. Anyone walking in one should wear long pants, a long sleeved shirt and a hat for protection from bugs. Rain forests have five layers. The most important layer is the river because it has to carry the rain water out of the area. An average rain forest receives 250 inches of rain a year. The Amazon river receives 450 inches, he said. Michigan has an average rainfall of 26 inches a year, he said. Imagine getting five times that, like the rain forests do! The difference between The forest floor is known as the recycling layer. This area alligators and crocodiles is contains dead leaves, trees that crocodiles live in salt and ocher leftover items. He water and alligators live in said the area is so hot and fresh water. Since rain forest humid that everything on the water is fresh you will not see crocodiles living there, he forest floor dies. The next layer, called the said. Wally’s jaw is U-shaped understory, contains tree trunks that are as tall as 25 while crocodiles jaws are Vshaped. Wally closes off his story buildings, he said. The canopy is known as the throat with his lounge so food umbrella layer because it will stay in his mouth and keeps the sunlight out of the water will not get stuck in his throat. forests, making them dark. Jackson is a genet that The emergent layer is known as the emergency comes from the African rain layer, in which the trees raise forest. Tanner said he is 7 branches to get the sun’s years old and looks like a small kitten. However, genets attention. Tanner then showed the that live in the rain forests are class the types of animals that very vicious especially when live in the different layers of they get older. Jackson is the cousin of the cat or mongoose rain forests. Wally, a small alligator, family. Genets sleep during comes from the river layer. the day and prowl at night in Wally, he said, is four years the understory and canopy old and will probably live to layers catching snakes. Tanner said the spots on his be at least 35. He will grow to back may serve as camouflage be 12 feet long. Wally has a rough body and to keep away the people that can be touched anywhere but may hunt this animal to make fur coats. the nose. Tanner said. Jasmine is a grown genet Wally is from a different family than caymans and who has claws and loves to crocodiles are. He said that climb things. Tanner said wild grown caymans are found in the Amazon River, so swimming genets are temperamental and look like squirrels. is not recommended. Guiness is a 10 year old ATTEHTIOH! Tickets for TK seniors’ annual party go on sale TKHS Parents, Teachers, Staff and Friends! The 1996 yearbook class is offering fhe opportunity for you to put a message of congratulations in the yearbook for a student or anyone in the high school!! For s20 you may write a message of 30 words or less or for an additional s5 you may include a picture. If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please send the message to: TKHS Journalism at 3385 Bender Road, Middleville, Ml 49333. We would like to thank you for your support and are looking forward to hearing from you! If you have any questions, please call 795-3394 tiblliblubl wwue! liblJis'lil male rainbow build toucan that would live in the understory and canopy layer of the Amazon Rainforest. Tanner said toucans squawk to warn other animals to stay away. The squawks of a toucan can be heard from two miles away. They can live to be 45 to 50 years old. Toucans, he said, like to eat fruits and other soft things and have extremely good eyesight. They see four primary colors while humans only see three. People have no way of knowing what the fourth primary color is because they can not see it. he said. Because toucans see this extra color, they are not able to see at night because they have cones in their eyes but no rods. Tree frogs also are found in the canopy layer of the rain forest and usually crawl on tree trunks, but not on the ground. Tanner said they do not sit on lily pads. Lilly, an Argentine horn frog, is the type that would be found in the river living on Queen Victoria lily pads that grow to be four feet across. Tanner said this kind of frog eats other frogs and mice. Anyone who wants to touch this kind of frog should do so with wet hands because dry hands will cause their skin to rip. The area under their skin is poisonous. Argentine horn frogs may lay up to 1,000 eggs per year. Tree frogs only lay 10 a year. Female horn frogs do not jump, but male ones do, he said. Tickets are on sale for the Thomapple Kellogg Senior party that will take place May 26. The party is an ‘allnighter’ and though the loca­ tion and theme is still a secret (it adds to the fun), it will be a night to remember, a commit­ tee spokesperson said Tickets are $25 and can be purchased through Betsy Butler, c/o Page Elementary , or at her home address 825 Bassett Lake Road, Mid­ dleville. All checks should be made payable to T.K. Senior Party, *96. Anyone still holding tickets from the steak fry that was held March 2 needs to get the remaining tickets to Marla Bierens. The next senior parents meeting will be Tuesday. April 9, in the high school cafeteria at 7 p.m. The group will share the schedule for the graduation party. All in­ terested parents are invited. JB Harrison Insurance Agency, Inc. RENTING? Are your belongings 868-0050 or 800-217-0712 fully covered? Judy Harrison Call for a Quote Today! Love consists in thithat two solitudes pro- grert each other. —Rainer Maria Rilke Genet s are animals that are found in the canopy layer of the rain forest. Mel, a carpet python from the Indoneasian rain forest, is four years old and six feet long. Tanner said he will grow to be 10 to 12 feet long. Carpet pythons, he said, usually hang on things and virtually never touch the ground. These snakes do not bite, but like to squeeze. Tanner said the main misconception people have about snakes is that they are slimy, but they really are dry and scaley. Constrictors differ from ground snakes in that they are not poisonous, while ground snakes are, he said. Carpet pythons smell with their mouths and eat rats and mice among other things. It is very expensive to feed a snake. Carpet pythons, he said, like to coil around people’s necks because they get body heat from them. Any loud noises or quick movements can cause a carpet python to strike. Male snakes have claws, but females do not. They also have an average of three to seven hearts. Tanner said the animals he showed the students are two or three generations from the wild and could not survive if they w£re taken back to the rain forests. �The Sun ond News, Middleville, Ml/Morch 26, 1996/Page 9 Corstange, Sobczak lead ‘top ten’ seniors CHS honors scholars at annual Academic Awards Night portant to “ordinary people" by Barbara Gall for many reasons. It’s impor­ Staff Writer The staff of Caledonia High tant for getting a job, for be­ School announced last week ing happy, and for becoming that Dan Corstange and Katie successful, for reaching that Sobczak will be the valedicto­ personal goal or dream. He congratulated the stu­ rian and salutatorian of this dents to be honored, and then year’s graduating class. Announcement of the "top Principal Tonya Porter and the ten” seniors capped the class sponsors presented the school's annual academic awards English teacher Lots Lamb awards presentation held Mon­ day, March 18. Corstange and gave the closing remarks, Sobczak have earned the high­ telling the audience that not est grade point averages in too many years ago, this kind their class, based on seven of recognition had been given only to the top ten seniors and semesters of work. Close behind them were their parents. It wasn't until Stephanie VandenBerg, Jill 1987, she said, that the school Bonner, Rachel Comegys, established an awards event Sarah Parbel. David Pell. that recognized all the school's Brett Long. Katie Lap pin and scholars. Congratulating the students Amanda Jacobs The awards program honors and their families, she said, "There is an inner competition all the students who maintain at least a 3.5 GPA. Fifty-two that drives students to do well freshmen, 54 sophomores, 48 enough to be here tonight.” Earlier in the evening, the juniors and 54 seniors were individually recognized this students and their families en­ year and awarded certificates, joyed hors d’oeuvres in the academic letters or pins, de­ Commons, with music pro­ vided by a CHS string ensempending on their class. CHS math teacher Daryl Bronkema gave a short talk before the awards were handed out, and he told the students that it is their everyday deci­ sions and actions that really define such abstract concepts as respect, integrity and perscverence. Education, he said, is im- 1 A The academic lop ten' seniors of the Class of 1996 pose together after last week's Academic Honors Night at the high school. From the left are Katie Lappin. Stephanie VandenBerg, Katie Sobczak, Dan ble. Caledonia Vision Center Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) (616) 891-2020 Corstange, Amanda Jacobs, David Pell, Sarah Parbel, Brett Long and Rachel Comegys. Not pictured is Jill Bonner. Loggers planning to attend the free Logger Education to Advance Professionalism (LEAP) workshops can pick from two of eight dates to at­ tend daylong sessions that will improve their forestland management knowledge. Sponsored by Michigan State University, the workshops will be offered April 15. 16, 17 and 18 in both the Lower and the Upper Peninsula and April 22. 23, 24 and 25. Each session will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Par­ ticipanting loggers will be ex­ pected to attend two workshops and a daylong field day. The sites for the workshops are yet to be selected. The field days will be May 15 and 16 in the Lower Peninsula and May 23 and 24 in the Upper Peninsula. This is the third year for the program, which is conducted by the Michigan State Univer­ sity Department of Forestry. More than 350 professional loggers and managers of timber harvesting operations have gone through LEAP training. Evaluations indicate that they continue to improve their knowledge of forest management several months after the workshops. Registration forms for the workshops can be obtained from county MSU Extension offices, the Natural Resources (NRCS). industrial foresters or Lantagne — call (517) 355-0094. - RN - TenderCare Hastings now has part-time positions available for afternoon and evening shifts. For immediate consideration, apply in person or call Mary Ann Rice, R.N., D.O.N. TenderCare Hastings 240 E. North St. • 616-945-9564 E.O.E. Improv Nights are planned at Pagano’s Break-a-Leg Productions will be host for “Improv Night at Pagano's” every Tuesday through March and April, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.. featuring the Free Fall Players in a strictly improvisational program. 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Sot 9om-3pm Improvisation is unscripted performing where the actors are given a starting idea and allowed to create their presen­ tation “on the spot. ” Patrons ages 13 and older are welcome to join the Free Fall Players onstage to try their hand at the craft of im­ prov. Different improvisa­ tional situations and exercises are planned weekly to provide a unique and changing pro­ gram at Pagano’s Restaurant. 9948 Cherry Valley (M-37) in Caledonia. There is no charge for ad­ mission, but a $5 per person minimum dinner check is requested Break-a-Leg Productions is a non-profit community­ theatre organization founded by local community theater veterans in July 1995 to broaden and enhance the variety of performing arts op­ portunities for local artists in southeast Kent County. Break-a-Leg maintains a rosier of amateur performers that includes actors, singers, dancers and musicians. For more information on “Improv Night at Pagano’s” or Break-a-Leg. call Carol Meehan at 698 3119 GREENRIDGE Realty, Inc. 1160 W. Main St., Lowell, Ml 49331 Office: (616) 897-9239 Home (616) 891-9830 Diane Hunt-Moore Realtor Associate You Can Have “Moore” for your money. Give me a call for your real estate needs. �Page 10/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml March 26 1996 Desserts a specialty at new Caledonia restaurant Fischer’s Grille locates in Glen Valley Retail building which will include the "usu­ by Barbara Gall als,” plus several specialties, Staff Writer Kurt and Lee Fischer had such as fajita chicken, a Pop­ never been to Caledonia until eye omelet and cinnamon they got lost one day and swirl French toast. A Traverse City native. ended up at the intersection of Kurt has been working in 108th Street and M-37. restaurants since he was 14. "It was fate.” said Lee. "I started at the bottom, Whether it was fate or luck, their attempt to take the back washing dishes and bussing roads home from Wayland re­ tables." he said. "But I've al­ sulted in the Fischers' fulfill­ ways liked working in restau­ ing their dream of opening rants. I like being around the people, and I like a job that’s their own restaurant. Fischer's Grille, which different every day." His interest led him to opened Feb. 26, is now ready to celebrate its official "grand Michigan State University and its hotel and restaurant man­ opening” next week and add breakfast to its culinary offer­ agement program. After grad­ uation, he took a job with the ings. Located in the Glen Valley Cooker Bar and Grill fran­ Retail Center on M-37 in chise, which operates 40 Caledonia, the Fischers intend restaurants in Michigan. Ohio to have their restaurant pro­ and Tennessee He opened four successful vide good, affordable meals restaurants for Cooker before that appeal to all ages. "We think we offer a menu leaving to work as a district that has something for every­ manager for the Checkers one, from families to work­ restaurants. "I soon discovered I didn't ing professionals," Kurt said. All the food is "made from want to work in fast food," he scratch," and Fischer said his said, and after a year supervis­ house specialties include ribs, ing the Checkers stores in pot roast and fresh fish daily. West Michigan, he went to Another popular entree with work at Damon's in Grand guests is the hot roast beef Rapids. "But the whole time, he sandwich. Hand-breaded moz­ zarella cheese sticks is one of kept saying 'I want to open the appetizers guests enjoy, my own restaurant, " said Lee, and the homemade desserts, a former Bloomfield Hills res­ including Kurt's special ice ident who met and married cream pie, also have scored a Kurt while both worked for Cooker. She attended Aquinas hit. With the April 1 "grand College and Oakland Univer­ opening," the Fischers will sity, majoring in communica­ add a full breakfast menu. tions. Some of the staff of Caledonia's Fischer's Grille pause for this photo. Ready to serve the guests is Katie Tyner, left, while Nicole Knapp displays the restaurant's special ice cream pie, Bruce Higgins By the summer of 1995, they were driving around the area looking for the right place for their place. "We wanted a community where you didn't have to battle 28th Street, a community we could add value to," Kurt said. That's when they discovered Caledonia, where First Real Estate just happened to be looking for a restaurant to an­ chor one end of its new com­ mercial building. Looking fora PRINTER? Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY - We have it ALL! FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH PRINT SHOP Full Color • Signs Copying • Laminating Addressing ...and MORE! • Complete Binding <si6) 945-5078 / fax: (616> 945-5192 Or Call VI Ldll J Ask for one of our printing specialists "We expressed to them our interest in opening an afford­ able family restaurant that could appeal to all kinds of people, and we signed the lease Dec. 6," Kurt said. He and Lee did a lot of the work on the restaurant them­ shows off a cobb salad, Christopher Kramer supports a platter of ribs and Lee Fischer exhibits the homemade cheesecake. Kurt Fischer, right, and his wife, Lee, own and operate the new restaurant. selves, with the help of their families. They also chose their 26 employees, all of whom live in the area. "We hired them more on their personalities and their at­ titudes than their experience," Kurt said. "We're a team, and Petitions ready for area school board positions Those interested in running for a seat on the Caledonia or Thornapple Kellogg school boards should pick up a nom­ inating petition at the Caledo­ nia Community Schools cen­ tral office at 203 E. Main or at the superintendent's office at TK. Both districts will have their annual school elections June 10. Both TK and the Caledonia district residents will choose two board members to serve four-year terms. To be eligible, the candidate must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, a resident of Michigan at least 45 days be­ fore the election and a resident of the school district at least 30 days before the election. The candidate also must re­ turn a nominating petition bearing the names of at least 20 voters registered in the lo­ cal school district. Petitions must be returned to the central office by 4 p.m. Monday, April 8. Not seeking re-election this year in Caledonia are Board President Sharon Oatley and Trustee Fred Boncher, who have served on the board for eight and 12 years, respec­ tively. In the Thornapple Kellogg district, the four-year terms of Nancy Goodin and Vice Presi­ dent Gary VanElst are expir­ ing. we want them to enjoy their jobs and the guests, and we want our guests to enjoy them. They're all hard work­ ers, but they're fun people to work with." Kurt and Lee said they have been very pleased with the re­ sponse to their business, and they think they found an ideal location for their first restau­ rant. "Caledonia is really grow­ ing, but it still seems to have that friendly, small-town feel ing," Kurt said. "We think wc have something to offer the community, and we want to help make it a good place to live." Quick “No-Problem” Claims Service. When you have an insurance claim, you won't have to wait long to receive your claim check rf you're insured by Auto-Owners Ask us about quick, “no-problem" claims service which pays tor your loss m a School Lunch Menus Thornapple Kellogg Elementarv and Middle School Lunch Menu Wednesday, March 27 Wombat stew (baked rotini), gum nuts (green beans), dingo delights (veggie sticks), Billy Bong mud (Mmm chocolate). Thursday, March 28 Chicken nuggets, peas, bak­ ing powder biscuit, peaches. Friday, March 29 No school. Note: EL Alternate Menu — Mon., Hot Dog; lues., Turkey/Bun; Wed., Salad Bar; Thurs., Ham and Cheese on Bun; Fri., Fishwich. Sand­ wiches and salads at High School and Middle School. Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday, March 27 Pancake on a stick, juice, milk. Thursday, March 28 Waffles, cherry sauce, milk. J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency "Our Policy is Service" 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 ^ulo-Outnm Infumnct l A, IIuvvm �The Sun ond News. Middleville Ml/Morch 26, 1996/Poge 11 Phillips serves time when kids surpass reading goal Dutton Elementary students ‘read’ jail sentence to their principal by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Dutton Elementary principal Jerry Phillips is definitely a repeat offender. Again this year, he was in the lock-up after his students surpassed his challenge to read more than 1,600 books in two weeks. If they read that many, he would spend the day in a hallway jail reading stories to students all day long. To sweeten the pie. he said that if they read more than 1.800 books, he would climb on the roof and shower them with candy as they arrived for school. You'd think the guy would leant. Dutton students surpassed the 1,800 mark, and Friday. Phillips paid up It was a cold day to be on the roof, but when the buses pulled up to the school, the principal was waiting, and candy was properly showered down. "I was almost glad to get locked up in here, it was so cold up there." said Phillips later from his cell. There, dressed in prison stripes, he greeted classes of students who plopped down around the school slammer to listen to him read stories. Students passing by would wave, giggle or toss out a greeting to the prisoner. "It's worth the embarrassment." Phillips said. "We love to see kids read." Students at Dutton have some other fun events tc enjoy if they fulfill theii reading goals. The older students get to go swimming at the East Kentwood High School pool and the younger classes go bowling. Dutton Elementary Principal Jerry Phillips 'served time' in the school 'jail Friday, after his students surpassed their reading goal for Reading Month. In the morning, he had to shower candy on the students from the roof, and then he was locked up in the hallway slammer, where he read stories to students all day. Microclimates knowledge aids garden success Students of the Month These young people were selected os "Students of the Month" for February at Thornapple Kellogg High School: (front row, from left) Rebecca Singleton, Amber Williams, David Williamson, (second row) Shannon Pagano, Robin McMurray, Carly Mulder; (third row) Judy Powers, Kris Utley, Sara Wright; (fourth row) Deidre Mikula, Kim Bedford, Ashleigh DeVormer, Laura Reed; (fifth row) Steve Shear, Ron Haynes, Sage Lucas, and Jason Preslar. Unavailable for picture were Jodi Schumaker and Cory Schut. Tfr* raster egg hw Whenever you avoid plan­ ting frost-susceptible plants in a low spot in your yard, you are acknowledging the impor­ tance of microclimates in gardening. A microclimate is a varition of temperature, humidity or wind velocity due to dif­ ferences in elevation, direc­ tion of slope, soil, vegetation or some other factor, explains Glenn Dudderar. Extension wildlife biologist at Michigan State University. An area may be prone to late spring and early fall frosts, warm up sooner or dry out slower in the spring, or be the last place in the yard where the soil freezes in winter. Birds shelter in dense evergreens or in tents or tall grass and snow at the base of a hedge are taking advantage of microclimates to survive. These areas are warmer and drier because they are pro­ tected against harsh winds, rain and snow, and so animals that shelter there don’t have to expend as much energy keep­ ing warm as those exposed to the elements. “Gardeners choosing to plant fruit trees on high ground where they’ll be less likely to suffer damage from late spring frosts are using the principle of microclimates to increase their chances of suc­ cess in growing fruit,” he observes “Likewise, when you choose not to plant broadleafed evergreens in places where they’ll be exposed to bright winter sun and drying wind, you’re recognizing their need for a more pro- ¥ 4 ¥ f4 f?4 J I ple when you're putting up bird feeders. ‘‘Birds will come more often to feeders and get more benefit from the food they eat if the feeders are protected $ee Microclimates. P 13 Right now, Hastings City Bank is offering auto loans on late model cars at the remarkably low rate of 8.75% APR. What’s more...you won’t have to pay any loan fees! Ask your dealer for Hastings City Bank financing or visit your local branch. ¥ 4 > cP K v l£> tected planting site — a microclimate, in other words.” You can also use the princi­ for your Either way, act soon. A great rate (and no fees!) like this won’t last forever. k<&rtcd ¥ ^Hidings (iitr tBunk WZZM CALEDONIA LAKESIDE, PARK | ¥ * f4 £ Celebrating 110 Years of Community Service Member FDIC MARCH 30,1996 i 11:00 A.M. until NOON f4 £ f4 ■ SfiV VW® RAIN OR SHINE * GASE ”*E*TE>*X> iPtATHEK PCTNTTCS BE POSTPONED UKHL UTlRX. AP«S. C United Way Readwti those who need help To^kmguseU* Hastings Middleville Bellevue Nashville Caledonia Wayland �Poge I2/Th« Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/March 26, 1996 State Bank of Caledonia opens new branch Thrifty ‘Scotties’ can invest at new school bank by Barbara Gail Staff Writer Balloons, speeches and an official ribbon-cutting marked the grand opening Friday of the Caledonia Elementary "Scotty Branch" of the State Bank of Caledonia. After the ceremonies, new account-holders picked up Teller Jillian Fitzsimmons writes up a deposit during the grand opening of the Scotty branch of the State Bank of Caledonia. their special savings pass­ books (with a Scotty dog on the cover, of course) and. if they wished, made their first savings deposit. The bank al­ ready had deposited $1 in each account. Student tellers and branch managers were on hand to serve the 88 new account holders. Student security guards ushered depositers to the "bank" and kept a close eye on the complimentary Tootsie Pops being given out. From now on, the bank will open once or perhaps twice a month, depending on what works best, but future bank days will be strictly business, without all the hoopla. A State Bank repre­ sentative always will be pre­ sent on bank day, however, to help with problems and to take the deposits back to the bank where they will be veri­ fied. Students who signed up for a joint account with their par­ ents will be able to deposit any amount they wish on bank day. Money cannot be withdrawn at the school branch, however. Students will have to go to one of the State Bank offices with their passbooks to take money out of their accounts. Both the bank and the school hope this will be a learning experience for the students. Cal El Principal Gordie Nickels said he had CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE of ADOPTION of ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT and SUMMARY Of the REGULATORY EFFECT THEREOF Notice is hereby given that on March 20, 1996, the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia, amended the Zoning Ordinance of the Township, specifically Section 4.2, The Zoning Map, to rezone property to be commonly known as Shagbark Condominiums Planned Unit Development (PUD), located at 5225 76th Street, Caledonia, Ml. from the R-R Rural Residential Zoning District to the PUD Zoning District. This amendment is intended to include all of the provisions of the Final Development Plan for the project as well as all terms and conditions included therein. The following is a summary of the text of this amendment. Section 1. Provides the legal geographic description of the lands affected by this amendment. Specifically: The West 330 feet of the South Vz of the Southeast 1A; the East 330 feet of the West 660 feet of the South V? of the Southeast 1A; and the East 330 feet of the West 990 feet of the South % of the Southeast 1A, all in Section 7, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan; and, also, construction easements over the following-described lands: The East 20.0 feet of the South 20.0 feet of that part of the West 330 feet of the south Vz of the Southeast ’A of Section 7 lying North of the 7th Street right-of-way; and the West 20.0 feet of the South 20.0 feet of that part of the East 330 feet of the West 660 feet of the South Vz of the Southeast ’A of Section 7 lying North of the 76th Street right-of-way; all in Town 5 North, Range 10 West, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. The Cal El bank has its own security guards who usher students to the school bank and help keep a watchful eye on operations. From the left are Kent Sinclair. P.J. Delnay and Greg Jousma. heard abcut school banks be­ fore. and had been interested in one for his school. "But there's so much to do to make it happen. Then the bank came to us with the idea of setting up a branch in our school. What a gift!" The idea came from State Bank Executive Vice President Darlene Billet, who asked Caledonia Branch Manager Diane Gilbert and Middleville Assistant Branch Manager Robin Jewett to help get the project under way. "We hope to see the kids learn to save and also learn about the relationship between the bank and the school and how a bank actually operates," Gilbert said. Nickels explained that the school bank provides a part­ nership with a community business, one that really does support the school system. "Not only that, but it al­ lows students to apply class­ room skills to real-life situa­ tions, something we all do. And finally, this encourages the kids to save, to invest. We adults know that something can always happen when you need that extra money. Now we can try to encourage the students to put aside some of their money. I see this as a great incentive." Nickels said that 81 fourthand fifth-graders applied for 10 bank positions, using a real application form. "They could understand the importance of spelling and writing when they participated in that process," Nickels said. "There were so many, for so few jobs. They could see that three tellers and three security every little thing was impor­ guards were chosen. Two tant to help get the position." more students were chosen as All 81 also were inter­ alternates. The bank then taught the viewed, and from those, a manager, assistant manager. Continued next page — Tellers at the Scotty branch bank have been trained by State Bank representatives. Ashley Wegner (standing), Kaycee Van Dyke and Jillian Fitzsimmons get some helpful hints from Diane Gilbert, branch manager of the Caledonia office of the State Bank of Caledonia. Section 2. This Section provides reference to the Final Development Plan which was adopted as part of this amendment and identifies the development as that of condominium units and residential accessory buildings. It further references compliance with the Michigan Condominium Act and the Township Zoning Ordinance. Additional subsections of Section 2 provide regulations for the following: Lot Areas; Site Access: Streets and Drives: Sanitary Sewer Service and Water Supply; Surface Water Drainage; Clubhouse Building; Utilities; Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control; Garbage and Refuse Disposal; Landscaping: Outdoor Lighting; Signage; Fire Protection and Phases of Development. Remaining Subsections confirm that the amendment is in compliance with adopted Ordinances and is enforceable through those Ordinances. This amending ordinance shall become effective upon publication of this summary. Copies of the complete text of this amendment, as well as the entire Township Zoning Ordinance, are available for public review or purchase at the township office, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, oetween the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Thursday and from 9:00 AM until noon on Fridays. State Bank of Caledonia branch managers helped Caledonia Elementary students open their own bank branch Friday. From the left are Robin Jewett, assistant manager of the Middleville branch; Diane Gilbert, branch manager of the Caledonia office: Mary Grucz, Dutton branch manager and Darlene Billett, executive vice president of the State Bank of Caledonia. �The Son and News. Middleville. Ml/Morch 26. 1996/Poge 13 From previous page — student "officers" their respon­ sibilities, and it printed up special passbooks and deposit slips for the Scotty branch. The student officers spent most of one day at the main office of the State Bank to leam their jobs and to tour the bank and meet officials. They even visited the board room, tried out the executive chairs and asked Jots of questions ("Do we get a break?" "Do you have a pop machine?"). Jewett talked to the young "officials" about confidential­ ity, and about how you be­ have and dress when you're on the job. "It’s a serious job, but you do it with a smile," she told them. The managers and tellers learned how to fill out deposit slips and use the adding ma­ chines, and the security guards learned about their jobs of tak­ ing students to and from the bank and helping with "crowd control." Friday, the well-dressed young bank officers were put to the test, with four State Bank staff members on hand Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus Michigan has own term limits In continuing the theme of my columns on the Michigan Constitution, I want to touch on an issue that is a fairly recent addition. So far, we've looked at constitutionally mandated issues such as the flat tax, a balanced budget, not I want to talk about another issue that Washington is trying to tackle, but Michigan is implementing — term limits. I think term limits are a positive step toward infusing “new blood'' into elected office. A term limit system ensures that there is always an influx of fresh ideas and unique perspectives injected into a government body. It also allows more of our citizens to have the opportunity to represent the people of Michigan. Under an elective body, like Congress, which doesn't subscribe to a system of term limits, there is very little tur­ nover. The truth is, it’s difficult to unseat an incumbent con­ gressman. In fact, during the ten years preceding the landmark elections of 1994. the percentage of incumbent federal and state legislators across the country who were re-elected to of­ fice was 99.3 percent. If you were to ask the average person on the street if he or she would consider running for office with those kind of odds against them, chances are they would probably say no. Without term limits, it isn’t logical for the average person to try to unseat an entrenched incumbent because of the financial cost and the relatively low chance of winning. Some citizens may feel as though they don’t make a dif­ ference. Do you realize that, according to the Heritage Foun­ dation of Washington D.C., only 28.6 percent of registered voters regularly vote in Congressional elections? All other in­ dustrialized democracies have a much higher level of voter participation. It’s not because Americans are undemocratic, unfortunately, it may be because they don’t think their vote makes a difference. The Michigan Constitution contains wording that guarantees term limits. Our Constitution mandates that no one can be elected to office in the House of Representatives more than three times and no one can be elected to office in the State Senate more than twice. This amendment was approved by the citizens of Michigan in 1992. With term limits in our Constitution, we’ve turned the Michigan government to one that is "of the people and for the people." the way our forefathers had intended. In fact, our first President. George Washington, declined to run for a third term, despite the urging of those around him. He knew that in order for our type of democracy to work, the government must be injected with fresh, new ideas. A good government is a limited government. Many people are working to enact this same limitation on our leaders in Washington. The debate on Capital Hill is in the early stages, but it's an issue that cuts across party lines. By voting for term limits, they w ill be making changes in the way that Washington does busines by restoring Congress to the citizen’s legislature that our Founding Fathers had intended. They will be following the lead that has been made by states like Michigan which are already implementing constitutional term limits. Personal—Efficient Tax Service TAX MGT. & MORE INC. Steve Antecki M.S.A. 616-891-0464 Serving West Michigan From Our Readers Tyler had lots of friends and telephoning his family Just a quick note to the peo because it still means a lot to pie of the community, for all them. This was a difficult and kind the wonderful things they have done for Tyler of scary time, and the com­ munity sure rallied around Baltrusaitis and his family. I grew up in this communi­ this family with all their sup­ ty. but have lived out of state port. It's a wonderful thing to see. and I hope, to be involved for almost 20 years. I was pleasantly surprised at in. They helped to once again how eager everyone was to restore our faith in people, in help in any way they could, a true community. 1 can't see especially ail of the kids who enough about how impressed 1 knew Ty in school. They am by all the kids They are showed very loving hearts all very special I appreciate every thing they with ail their fund-raisers, phone calls, visits, and did. from the smallest thought every thing else that they did I or prayer to the largest only hope that the adults gesture. It all has helped around realize how special all everyone make it through a their efforts are and how pretty rough time Marilyn Welsh much they meant to Ty and his Miles City. Mont. family. Please don't stop visiting To the editor: Anthony Reed, right, was hired as branch manager and Andrea Lotterman as assistant manager. Both had to formally apply for the jobs and were interviewed as well. would like to do this, too," he to help out. Ail went smoothly, and the said. "If they like the idea, new bank branch received they could start their branches more than 20 deposits, despite next year. "The bank has thought it all the competition from the out so well and done such a book fair in the library. Nickels said the branch great job with the kids that I hopefully will continue past think it's going to work very well." this year. The new student bank offi­ "We'll be ironing the bugs cers said they had fun, and that out, and later this year we while salaries were low, inter­ hope to invite Kettle Lake and Dutton over to see if they est was high. MICROCLIMATES, from Page 11 Twp. supervisor does his job ‘well’ fulfilled every requirement for that type of development There are many citizens of Because of his position he Caledonia Township who feel went beyond what would not Supervisor Tom Garbow has have been required of others been judged unfair, recently. Mary Feeback The few people who are Alto against Clarklane Estates (a condo site development at 6329 Whitneyville Road) have Looking for a made negative statements toward Garbow because of his PRINTER? position. He has done his job well as township supervisor Call... and is respected by many. 945-9554 In the issue of Clarkland Estates, he has more than To the editor: against prevailing winds," Add an insulating layer of Dudderar points out. “In an snow that persists all winter, area of prevailing westerly and you have a microclimate winds, this means putting that’s much more hospitable feeders on the east side of a than other parts of the building or other structure. landscape." Nearby shrubs for shelter from the weather and a place to hide when predators are at­ CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA tracted by the concentration of COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN birds at the feeder will make the feeders even more NOTICE of ADOPTION of ZONING attractive." If tracks in the snow in­ ORDINANCE AMENDMENT and SUMMARY dicate that some areas of your of the REGULATORY EFFECT THEREOF land are more popular with Notice is hereby given that on March 20, 1996, the Township Board of the wildlife than others, it shouldn’t be too hard to figure Charter Township of Caledonia, amended the Zoning Ordinance of the out why, Dudderar suggest. Township, specifically Section 4.2, The Zoning Map, to rezone property to be Look for a combination of commonly known as Spring Valley Estates Planned Unit Development (PUD), microclimate — something located in the 6200 block of 84th Street, Caledonia, Ml. from the Agricultural that moderates the effet of the Zoning District to the PUD Zoning District. This amendment is intended to weather — and proximity to include all of the provisions of the Final Development Plan for the project as food sources. well as all terms and conditions included therein. The following is a summary "Some gardeners are amaz­ ed in the spring to find that of the text of this amendment. moles were active in their Section 1. Provides the legal geographic description of the lands affected by gardens all winter," he this amendment. Specifically: observes. “But think about it: That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, if the soil is high in organic matter or heavily mulched, described as beginning at a point on the North line of said Northeast 1/4 which the heat given off as decom­ is N86 degrees 35’15”E 780.00 feet from the North 1/4 corner of Section 20; position means the soil will be thence N86 degrees 35’15”E 1133.00 feet along said North line; thence S29 slow to freeze. Insects and degrees 30’00”E 622.04 feet along the centerline of Broadmoor Avenue; earthworms will be active thence Southeasterly 108.28 feet along said centerline on a 3906.64 foot radius there long after your lawn is curve to the right, the chord of which bears S28 degrees 42’21 "E 108.28 feet; frozen, and moles will take thence S 86 degrees 35’15”W 282.64 feet; thence S01 degrees 10’00”E 266.93 advantage of this food source. feet; thence S86 degrees 35’15”W489.61 feet; thence S03 degrees 27’39”E 400.00 feet, thence S86 degrees 32’21”W 492.29 feet along the South line of the North 1/2 of said Northeast 1/4; thence N01 degrees 56’00”W 955.00 feet; thence Northwesterly 160 feet, more or less, to a point which is S03 degrees who are much their 25’00”E 225.00 feet and N86 degrees 35’15”E 125.00 feet from the point of own enemie* that they beginning; thence S86 degrees 35’15”W 125.00 feet; thence N03 degrees 25 00”W 225.00 feet to the place of beginning. Section 2. This Section provides reference to the Final Development Plan because they ha\e fore­ which was adopted as part of this amendment and identifies the development seen it. to good luck as that of 37 detached single-family homes located on public streets. It further they <1hI not expert. defines the phasing of the project as the development of 19 lots in the first —Prince dr Ligne phase of 18 lots in the second. Additional subsections of Section 2 provide regulations for the following: Lot Areas; Site Access; Streets and Drives; Sanitary Sewer Service and Water Supply; Surface Water Drainage; Utilities; Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control; Garbage and Refuse Disposal; Landscaping; Outdoor Lighting; Signage and Fire Protection. Subscribe TODAY! Receive all the news for the Barry County area in the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 The Hastings Banner Remaining Subsections confirm that the amendment is in compliance with adopted Ordinances and is enforceable through those Ordinances. This Ordinance shall become effective upon publication of this summary. Copies of the complete text of this amendment, as well as the entire Township Zoning Ordinance, are available for public review or purchase at the township office, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Thursday and from 9:00 AM until noon on Fridays. (122) �Page 14/The Sun and New», Middleville, Ml/March 26. 1996 Sul. ma > Ot Re gui r n e uting Minutes for the CALEDONIA VILLAGE COUNCIL March 18, 1996 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Village Council was called to order by the President Pro Tern. Soules at 7:00 p.m. The election was certified by retiring Clerk Jacqueline Cherry and officers were sworn in. The minutes of the lost meeting and the financial report were ac­ cepted as printed. Bills of the month were approved for payment. Rick Wymo, Manager of WCAL gave a brief review of what our franchise fee does. Motion by Er­ skine, seconded by Berencsi to transfer franchise fee $1,692.86 to WCAL. Carried. Imperial Municipal Services reported three building, five elec­ trical. one mechanical, three plumbing permits were issued. VonLiere reported that bid opening for Mople Street project will be AAorch 19. 1996 at 2:00 p.m. Village Manager Bob Stockman reported on the new state law re­ quiring the Village to institute a drug free program for commer­ cial drivers of vehicles over 10.000 lbs. Motion by Robertson seconded by Erskine to have AAML handle program Carried Van­ dalism is a problem at the water plant. The installation of a fence has been suggested by the Kent County Sheriff s Deportment. Bob is exploring options. Planning Commission is working on developing a hiking/biking trail in the Village. Help will be need­ ed by interested Village residents. Mapping of the Village was also discussed. Rodgers reported that 5.5 million gallons were pumped in January, and 5.5 million gallons were also pumped in February Motion by Berencsi. seconded by Erskine for Rodgers and a representative of the Village to attend Kent County Rood Com- SYNOPSIS • YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING AAorch 14. 1996 Meeting called to order at 7:35 p.m. by George London, Super­ visor. All members present ex­ cept Herold absent with notice. Minutes of February 8. 1996 ap proved Acknowledgement of visitors. Financial Report dated February 29. 1996 General Fund is $249,839.10 approved. Water & Sewer report presented. Kent Schaffer explained his labor por tion of the report. James Spyker man was appointed Zoning Administrtor storting April 1. 1996 to cover residential property on­ ly. Additional duties of the Plan Commission Chairman (Ken Worsham) was tabled until next month. Recommendation by the Plan Commission to rezone Marion Frye property from Resort and Recreation" to "Rural Residential". Motion ap­ proved. Approved bid to install gutters on the Township Holl. No other bids were received. Ap­ proved proposal from Spectrum Landscaping for lawn maintenance. Discussion for in­ formational purposes only regarding time payments for Connection fees for sewer hook­ ups to GLASA. Payables presented by Vander Bee ap­ proved. Clerk’s Report presented. AAotion to adjourn at 9:00 p.m. Harvey E. Vander Bee Clerk (123) mission Auction AAorch 26, 1996 and not to bid over $12 000.00 for a much needed snow plow truck Carried. Bill Hyatt gave information on the 6th Annual Cor Show to be held August 24. 1996, with a rain date of September 7. 1996. Village garage sales will also be held at this time. AAotion by Erskine, seconded by Kidder to approve Little Caesar s application for a restaurant license. Carried AAotion by Kidder seconded by Erskine to transfer $30,000.00 to the water fund from general fund. Carried. Council named the Clerk, Treasurer, and President Pro Tern as authorized signatures for sign­ ing checks. AAotion by Kidder seconded by Robertson to appoint Erskine as Street Administrator. Carried. AAotion by Kidder, seconded by Robertson to keep committee ap­ pointments the some as last year. Substituting Whalen for Cherry. Motion by Erskine seconded by Berencsi to rent 10 acres of Village Property to Wayne Rodgers at the same rate as last year. Carried. Resolution to establish a Public Water System wat discussed. Jim White recommended that no ac­ tion be taken until more things con be defined. Council will have a special meeting to talk about the water system after the week of April 15. 1996 Kidder reported that Mayor Ex­ change Day will be May 20, 1996 at Burr Oak, and May 22, 1996 here Fourth of July Celebration will be July 6, 1996 this year. Thank You to longtime Village Clerk Jackie Cherry by all Village Council Members and those present. Meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Vicky Whalen Village Clerk (117) CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE Of ADOPTION of ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT and SUMMARY OF THE REGULATORY EFFECT THEREOF Notice is hereby given that on March 20, 1996, the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia amended the Zoning Ordinance of the Township, specifically Section 4.2, The Zoning Map, to rezone property commonly known as Broadmoor Motors, Inc., 6890 Broad­ moor Avenue, SE, Caledonia, Ml. from the C-2 Zoning District to the PUD Zoning District. This amendment is intended to Include all of the provisions of the Final Development Plan for the project as well as all terms and conditions included therein. The following is a summary of the text of this amendment: Section 1. Provides the legal geographic description of the lands affected by this amendment. Specifically: Part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, commencing 427.0 feet Southeasterly along the centerline of M-37 and 360.45 feet East parallel with the North Section line from the intersection of the North section line and the centerline of said highway; thence Southwesterly 311.25 feet to a point on the centerline of said highway which is 609.0 feet Southeasterly along said centerline from the North section line; thence Southeasterly along said centerline 218.0 feet; thence East parallel with the North section line 404.0 feet; thence North perpendicular to the North section line 345.36 feet to a line bearing East parallel with the North section line 245.36 feet to the point of beginning, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. Section 2. Subsections 1) and 2) refer to the Final Development Plan which was adopted as part of this amendment and identifies a 60’x100’ storage building and additional required parking spaces as an additional permitted use. Other subsections provide requirements related to the following: Lot Area; Building; Site Access; Streets and Drives; Sanitary Sewer Service and Water Supply; Surface Water Drainage Utilities; Outdoor Lighting; Garbage and Refuse Disposal; Signage and Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control. Section 3. This Section confirms that the amendment is in compliance with adopted Ordinances and all intentions therein. Section 4. Provides that the amendment is enforceable as part of the Ordinance. Section 5. References the Zoning Ordinance Section related to the construction schedule. Section 6. Provides that this amending ordinance shall become effective upon publication of this summary. Copies of the complete text of this amendment, as well as the entire Township Zoning Ordinance, are available for public review or purchase at the township office. 250 Maple Street. Caledonia, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Thursday and from 9:00 AM until noon on Fridays. 020) • CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP • March 20, 1996 The regular meeting of the Township Board was called to order at 7 00 p.m. by Supervisor Gorbov* Present: Garbow Snyder. DeVries. Dielemon. Gould, Jousma. Williams. Also Present: Engineer Randy Wilcox. Kent County Deputy Denny Schneider, Brock Howard from the Michigan Dept of Public Health and several citizens. MINUTES: Reviewed. Approv­ ed as printed. BILLS: Reviewed. Moved Snyder, second Jousma to pay bilis as printed. Ayes: DeVries. Gould, Williams, Jousma Dielemon. Snyder, Garbow. AAo­ tion Carried. BUILDING INSPECTION REPORT: Reviewed TREASURERS REPORT: Review ed. AAoved Williams, second Snyder to accept treasurers report as printed. Ayes: Gould, Williams. Jousma, Dielemon, Snyder, Garbow, DeVries, Gould. AAotion Carried. KENT COUNTY SHERIFF: Depu ty Denny Schneider introduced himself and stated that he would be in the Township Offices one day a week for a few hours for anyone with concerns or ques­ tions. The day will be decided at a later date. JASONVILLE FARMS WATER Engineer for Jasonville Forms, Don DeVries reviewed the plans for a water system. Brock Howard from Mich. Dept, of Public Health explained that the Township could either choose to own the system or would have to decline to own the system by resolution. CLARKLAND ESTATES: 2nd reading. AAoved Snyder second Dieleman to request Trustee Gould to chair the meeting for this reading. Ayes: Williams, Jousma, Dieleman, Snyder, DeVries, Gould. Abstain: Gar­ bow. Motion Carried. Trustee Gould stated that he would take public input for 1/2 hour. Moved Williams, second Snyder to pro­ ceed without further input from the citizens. Ayes: DeVries, Williams. Nays: Jousma, Dieleman, Snyder, Gould. Mo­ tion Denied. Presentation from Garbow, and attorney Peter Bosch. Public comment was held. Moved Jousma, second Williams to amend the Zoning Ordinance to approve Or­ dinance #96-IZ-Clarkland Estates. Ayes: Dieleman, Snyder, DeVries, Gould, Williams, Jousma. Abstain: Gar­ bow. Motion Carried. Recess at 8:23 p.m. Reconvene at 8:33 p.m. SPRING VALLEY ESTATES: 2nd Reading. Moved DeVries, se­ cond Williams to amend the Zon­ ing Ordinance to approve Or­ dinance <96-2Z-Spring Volley Estates. Ayes: Snyder Garbow DeVries. Gould. Williams. Jousma, Dieleman. Motion Carried. SHAGBARK: 2nd reading. Moved Dieleman. second Jousma to amend the Zoning Or­ dinance to approve Ordinance » 9 6 - 3Z-Shagbark Con­ dominiums. Ayes: DeVries. Gould, Williams. Jousma. Dieleman Snyder Garbow Mo­ tion Carried BROADMOOR MOTORS 2nd reading. Moved Jousma second Dieleman to amend the Zoning Ordinance to approve Brood­ moor Motors P.U.D. Ayes DeVries. Gould. Williams. Jousma, Dieleman. Snyder, Gar­ bow. AAotion Carried. LAWN MAINTENANCE BIDS AAoved Jousma, second Snyder to award the bid to Bykerk for a total cost of $17,350.00. Ayes: Gould, Williams. Jousma. Dieleman, Snyder, Garbow. DeVries. AAotion Carried. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: Given by Trustee Williams. SOUND SYSTEM BIDS: AAoved Jousma, second Snyder to award the bid to Buist for the sound system for the meeting room. Ayes: Gould. Williams, Jousma, Dieleman, Snyder. Garbow. DeVries. Motion Carried. HEATING AND COOLING BIDS: Moved Jousma. second DeVries to award bid for the heating and cooling maintenance of the Library, Fire Dept, and Township buildings to Pleune. Moved Jousma second DeVries to amend the motion to include that ony repairs over $200.00 has to be submitted in writing unless an emergency. Ayes Williams. Jousma, Dieleman, Snyder. Garbow. DeVries. Gould. AAotion Carried. Ayes for motion: Jousma. Dieleman. Snyder Garbow. DeVries. Gould. Williams. AAo­ tion Carried STREET LIGHTS Moved Snyder second Williams to place a street light at the intersection of 84th and Snow Ave. Ayes Jousma. Dieleman. Snyder Gar­ bow. DeVries. Gould. Williams Motion Carried. The street light request at Piney Woods and 84th St. falls under a private drive and it was decided lost year that we would not put in street lights on private drives. OTHER BUSINESS Moved Jousma. second Dieleman to award contract to Diversco for the Campou Kettle Lake Sewer lift station and use CDBG Funds for this contract for the amount of $48,850 00 Ayes Dielemon. Snyder. Garbow. DeVries, Gould. Williams, Jousma. AAo­ tion Carried. AAoved Jousma, se­ cond Snyder to allow up to four Board members to attend a seminar on April 24, 1996. Ayes Snyder, Garbow, DeVries. Gould. Williams, Jousma. Dieleman. Motion Carried. Moved Jousma, second DeVries to odjourn at 9:55 p.m Ayes: Garbow. DeVries. Gvuld. William, Jousma. Dieleman. Snyder. AAotion Carried. Respectfully submitted. Patricia Snyder. Clerk Corrections — An article in the March 5 issue of the Sun & News titled "Local government units back Rails to Trails project.” incorrectly stated that the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission pass­ ed a resolution to support the Village of Middleville’s plans to purchase 5.05 linear miles of abandoned railroad proper­ ty. The article should have said. "The Barry County Parks Commission supports the concept of development of the North County Scenic trail through the county and also supports the concept of bicycle-pedestrian trail development in other areas of the county . " The commission passed a motion but not a resolution. Jason Goodin is the Caledonia High School student interning with Senator Spencer Abraham. He was incorrectly identified in a cutline in last week's Sun and News. Apologies to Jason. BINGO American Legion Post #305 9548 Cherry Valley. Caledonia • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 PM YANKEE SPRING TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Please take notice that the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Thursday April 18, 1996 commencing at 7:30 pm at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd. to conduct the following business. 1. FLT 96-01-01; Parcel ID. No. 019-007-00, a request by William Wetck for pre­ liminary approval of phase one, lots 1 thru 16, of “Pleasant Valley Estates" located on the North side of Valley Drive from approx. 162 feet West of Archwood Drive to approx. 311 feet East of Patterson Rd 2. Such other business as may properly come before the Planning Commission. Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspec­ tion at the office of the Township Clerk, 284 N. Briggs Rd. during regular Township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public hearing. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public hearing. Please take further notice that the Township Planning Commission reserves the right at or after the public hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ordinance Please take further notice that the Township will provide to individuals with disabilities, nec­ essary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate m the dis­ cussion of the above proposals Yankee Springs Planning Commission Judy Becker, Secretary 116 �The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml/Morch 26, 1996/Poge 15 Reducing lot size a sticking point for residents Caledonia Twp. approves Clarkland Estates rezoning by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Despite protest from a group of citizens, the Caledonia Township Board Wednesday voted unanimously to approve rezoning a 23-acre Whitneyville Road parcel from rural residential to the RI single-family district. The action followed the board's required "second reading" of the rezoning ordinance. A first reading was held in February The rezoning earlier had been recommended for approval by the Township Planning Commission, because it complies with the township's master land use plan, which designates the area for low density residential development. The rezoning request has been controversial, however, partly because the change would allow lot sizes to be reduced from a two-acre minimum to a 40,000 square­ foot minimum, provided the development is served by sanitary sewer. The developers intend to provide sewer to the parcel by connecting to the expanded Campau Lake sewer system Without sewer, lots in an R-1 district must meet the two-acre requirement. The lots in the proposed Clarkland Estates actually will exceed the R-1 requirement, averaging 1.13 acres. Some residents also object to Township Supervisor Tom Garbow's involvement with the proposed development. He is the managing partner of Coldwater Panners, the firm that requested the rezoning to construct the 18-home development In a prepared statement, Garbow Wednesday told the board and a large audience that he expected his request to be reviewed as any other would be, "no better, no worse." He said he is "doing his best to stay within or exceed what the rules will allow,” and reiterated that the proposed rezoning is consistent with the township's land use plan. He noted that the Planning Commission recommended The issue is growth, but growth is inevitable, because ‘everyone wants their piece of paradise...’ — Peter Bosch approval unanimously. Peter Bosch, attorney for Coldwater Partners, also spoke, asking the board to follow the land use plan put in place by the Planning Commission. He said the proposed development would not overburden the schools, the roads or the sewer system, as some have suggested. He said the issue is growth, but growth is inevitable, because "everyone wants their piece of paradise..." Although the official public hearing was held by the Planning Commission, Middleville, former manager agreement on work confusing by Mandy Halx l Staff Writer There is some confusion about former Middleville Village Manager Evcril Man shum’s role with the village now that he works for the City of Hastings. Manshum entered into a contract agreement with the village shortly after leaving his position Jan. 13, to work on its finances and prepare for his successor for one year. However, there recently was some confusion as to when his contract stated. Manshum approached the CREO/r PROBLEM SPEC/AL/STS We Refinance • • • • • • Existing Mortgages Land Contracts Balloon Payments Due Past Due Taxes Divorce Settlements Cash Out Rental Properties ALTERNATIVE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS 1-800-544-2626 1-517-645-0094 U I don’t think anyone was trying to pull anything. There was just confusion over when things started. 5’ — John French council March 12, inquiring about his monthly payments of $550 and mentioned that he had not received some of them yet. He explained that he had worked for 12 hours at a time on a couple of occasions and had completed financial statements for January and February. Financial statements for the end of 1995 could not be completed until the end of January because of the holidays and the nature of accounting. He added that he was not being paid monthly as per the that the new treatment plant for Shagbark Condominiums, has adequate capacity to a 146-unit project to be include Clarkland Estates, and located on 76th Street, that further hookups to the between Kraft and Patterson system are necessary if user Avenues. • Held a second reading and costs are to be kept at the approved the PUD ordinance present level. Gould was the last to speak, for Broadmoor Motors, located* and said he didn’t necessarily at M-37 and 68th Street • Awarded to Bykerk agree with Garbow's having a Landscape Maintenance "right” to rezone this way. "For me, it's whether it is Contractors this year's reasonable to do so. and I contract to maintain the grounds around the township believe it is." The rezoning was approved office, cemeteries and fire Trustee Steve Gould, who 6-0. with all board members barn. Bykerk was the low chaired the meeting during the present. Garbow could not bidder at $17,350. discussion of the Clarkland vote because of his interest in • Agreed to put a street light rezoning, allowed limited the request. at Snow Avenue and 84th public comment. In other business, the Street, but decided not to put Questions and comments township: one at the entrance of the were much the same as at • Held a second reading and Piney Woods development. i* previous meetings, with some then approved the residential keeping with township policy residents concerned about the planned unit development not to pay for lighting a new sewer plant’s capacity, (PUD) ordinance for the private road. others stating their objection proposed Spring Valley to the smaller lot sizes and Estates, to be located on the still others concerned about southwest comer of the MGarbow's interest in the 37/84th Street intersection. project. • Held a second reading and Rusty Dannison said that approved the PUD ordinance the township would be "demolishing" the rural residential concept if it Thornapple allowed the rezoning, and accused Garbow of not being BUILDING SERVICES, Inc honest when he said he did not • Kitchens have a "vested interest" in the • Bathrooms Campau Lake system when • Additions that expansion was being • and Other Interior planned. Remodeling In its own discussion, the 795-2039 or board spoke to several of the 891-1869 concerns raised by the LICENSED & INSURED citizens, noting, for instance. contract agreement. New President Jim French said there was basically just some confusion on when his contract started and when payments should be made. Manshum finished the 1995 financial statements in January, he said, and sent a bill for his monthly payment. After the village sent the pay­ ment, it found out that the contract did not officially start until the end of February. Manshum then billed them for the next section of work leading into March but the village was not sure what to do next. “The confusion was about when payments really started and when the contract started,” French said. “Were we paying him too early or too late?" He added that things appear to be straightened out and the terms of the contract clarified better. “1 don’t think anyone was trying to pull anything." he said. “There was just confu­ sion over when things started." CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN VILLAGE Of MIDDLEVILLE PUBLIC NOTICE I SPRING CLEAN-UP WEEK! • May 6-10,1996 • I § 3 "0 C 0 0 NOTICE of ADOPTION of ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT and SUMMARY of the REGULATORY EFFECT THEREOF YARD WASTE PICK UP SCHEDULE CONSISTING OF BRUSH, TREE LIMBS, BAGGED LEAVES, BAGGED GRASS, AND BAGGED TWIGS Yard waste will be picked up every 2nd and 4th Monday, starting April 8th and ending November 4th. Brush and Tree limbs must be neatly piled al curbside! Grass and leaves must be put in clear plastic bags. Opaque bags will not be picked up. All items must be at curbside by 7:00 a.m. the day of pick up. LEAF VACUUMING November 4th LEAVES WILL NOT BE VACUUMED IF THEY INCLUDE STUMPS, WEEDS, VINES, FLOWERS, WIRE, BRUSH, TREE LIMBS, ROCKS, STONES, OR OTHER FOREIGN MATERIALS!!!* NOTE 1. Yard waste may not be placed at curbside earlier than 3 days prior to scheduled pick up. 2. All items to be picked up must be at curbside no later than 7:00 a m. each scheduled day of pick up. If items are not picked up by Village crews by the end of the scheduled day of pick up, the crew will return the following day(s) until each resident has been served Once the crew has passed a residence, they will not return until the next scheduled pick up day. If yard waste is placed at the curb after the Village crew has passed your residence, please remove the waste from the curbside until the next scheduled pick up. The East 2/3 of the South 60 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 2. Town 5 North, Range 10 West, except the South 297 feet of the East 440 feet thereof, and also except the North 330 feet thereof, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. Copies of the complete text of this amendment, as well as the entire Township Zoning Ordinance, are available for public review or purchase at the township office, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, between the hours of 9 00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Thursday and from 9:00 AM until noon on Fridays. (119) Refuse or debris to be picked up may not include the following: • Petroleum and petroleum based products • Dismantled buildings (including roofing materials) • Motor vehicles, boats, snowmobiles, or parts thereof • Yard waste (grass, leaves, tree stumps/limbs, brush this material may be put out during regular yard waste pick up times as listed below, NOT during special Spring Clean-up.) All items to be picked up must be at curbside no later than 7:00 a.m. on the 6th of May. Pick-up will continue during normal working hours until each residence is served October 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th Notice is hereby that on March 20, 1996. the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia, amended the Zoning Ordinance of the Township, specifically Section 4.2, The Zoning Map, to rezone property to be known commonly as Clarkland Estates, Whitneyville Avenue, north of 66th Street, from the R-R Zoning District to the R-1 Zoning District. The legal geographic description of the lands affected by this amendment is as follows: This amending ordinance shall become effective upon publication of this summary. The Department of Public Works of the Village of Middleville will provide the following services to citizens who reside within the boundaries of the Village I 3 Residents are responsible for clean up of any debris remaining in the street and/or at curbside once the crew has passed each residence. For further information regarding waste pick up, please call the Village of Middleville office at 795-3385 ■■ CLIP and SAVE! I I 0 Q 3 0. �Pog« I6/Th« Sun ond News, Middleville. Ml/Morch 26, 1996 Scots freestyle wrestling club hosts tournament The Caledonia Freestyle Club hosted a tournament on Saturday, March 17, with over 500 wrestlers conten­ ding. The Caledonia Freestyle Club had approximately 47 wrestlers participate in Groups 0 through Groups IV. In Group 0. from Caledonia, earning his first Gold medal was Michael Schaibly, with Martin Workman earning a silver and Layton Grinage earning a fourth place medal. In Group I, strong con­ Pet of the Week "Lady," a one year-old female cocker mix, is waiting patiently for a new home. She is just one of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter especially needs bedding and kitty litter. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is currently located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings. It is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Cats and kittens can be adopted for $6. The adoption fee for dogs and puppies is $10. (There may be additional costs for adult dogs for a rabies shot and license.) Also, you must sign a contract stating you will have the animal spayed or neutered within 30 days or by the time it is six months old. There is no fee for bringing an animal to the shelter. For more infor­ mation, call 948-4885. HELP WANTED Local floor covering retail store is accepting applications for the position of Estimator /Installation Coordinator. Intciested person must ixisscss excellent math skills and be able to work well with the public. Experience in all phases of floor covering preferred. This full time position includes some Saturday hours and offers a competitive salary plus benefits. Send handwritten resume to; Ad #453 c/o Hastings Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 tenders from Caledonia were Justin Maxim. Alex Ohlrich. Tyler McCoy and Alex Johnson all earning first place medals. Second place medals, in Group I. were awarded to Josh Collier. Bryce Vanderheide. Clayton Berridge. Tyler Cook and Bradley Gates, with Brandon Grinage taking a third place and Tyler Ohlrich taking a fourth place medal. In Group II. Matt Kilmartin took a gold medal while Bran­ don Cance and Jimmy Haisma both came away with silver medals. Other strong con­ tenders in Group II. taking fourth place, were Jordan Trudeau and William Ohlrich. Group III was dominated by Jake Klapmust. Brandon Schalk and Michael Tomanek. who each won gold medals. Other strong wrestlers were Chris Rybicki taking a silver medal, with Ryan Dykhouse earning a bronze. Fourth place medals were awarded to Tyler Sherwood. Rory Root and Zeb Nyhuis. In Group IV. strong wrestlers were Ryan Haywood and Chris Smith earning a gold, with Todd Maines. Seth Temple, and Lucas Zoet all coming away with a silver medal. Taking fourth place was Shawn Skin­ ner. Nicholas Love was in­ jured in round two. not being able to finish the tournament. Book talk! A book fair at Caledonia Elementary attracted the interest of many students, as Reading Month activities continue. Here, fifth-graders Rachel Zylstra, left, and Allison Clark discuss one of the selections. Courts stay warm for 7th grade spikers A third place pool finish in the OK Blue Conference tournament was accomplished by Middleville's seventh grade volleyball team recently. The team traveled to Spring Lake on Tuesday and played well in a loss. On Thursday, Comstock Park and Byron Center were the opponents with the Middleville splitting its team between the two locations. Both of the teams won with solid serving and hustle. Co-ed volleyball champs! The Thornapple Volleyball Club were the co-ed volleyball winners this season in Middleville. Members of the team include Mark Putpaff, Mike Duits, Doug Fairchild, Brian Putpaff, Stephanie Howell, Michelle Duits and Kathy Sherman. Tammy Connor and Sheila Morway are missing from the photo. Serving our Country Troy A. Barlow Air Force Airman 1st Class Troy A. Barlow has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base. San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and customs and received special training in human relations. in addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate's degree through the Communi­ ty College of the Air Force. Barlow is the son of Roger F. and Bridget A. Barlow of He is a 1993 graduate of 556 Hacker Drive. Caledonia. Caledonia High School. SPENCER'S TIRES 945-2909 520 East Railroad St., Hastings 795-3369 221 W. Main Street, Middleville SPENCER'S TOWINC & RECOVERY Middleville 8th grade spikers take third at league meet Middleville's eighth grade 15-10, 15-8 and Comstock volleyball team went 3-for-3 Park 15-1, 15-5 and 15-9. and took third place at the OK They split with Jackson Park Blue Conference tournament. and Coopersville, defeated The Middleville spikers Byron Center and lost to defeated Spring Lake 7-15, 15- Godwin in the semifinals. 3, 15-6, Byron Center 15-17, FREE Admission FREE Autographs FREE Parking COIN, STAMP COMIC & CARD SHOW Sports • Non Sports • POGS - Supplies - Memorabilia FRIDAY - SATURDAY - SUNDAY MARCH 29-30-31 Q DETROIT TIGER STARS APPEARING Saturday 1 pm - 3 pm Willie Horton Sunday 1 pm - 3 pm Gates Brown LANSING MALL Saginaw Highway (M-43) in Lansing CLIFFORD COOKE PROMOTIONS • OUR 16TH YEAR • 517-799-3870 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/March 26. 1996/Page 17 Nine Scot athletes named to All-League positions HANOl-E WITH Named to all-league teams during the winter sports season for Caledonia were (front row, from left) Jeff Born, Jenny Van Dyke; (back row) Rachel Comegys, Alisha Adrianse and Aaron Sprague. Not pictured are Brian Rea, Katie Benham, T.J. Grant and Matt Dodge. Nine Caledonia athletes have earned all-league honors for their achievements during the winter sports season. Brian Rea and Jeff Born from the basketball team, Rachel Comegys and Alisha Adrianse from the volleyball team, wrestler Aaron Sprague and Jenny Van Dyke. Katie Benham, T.J. Grant and Matt Dodge of the Scots' ski team all were recognized in their respective sports. Rea and Born are two seniors who comprised 57 percent of the team’s offense this year. Rea averaged 17.6 points, second in the O-K Gold, 4.2 assists and 4.0 rebounds from his guard position. He will attend Quincy University next fall on a basketball scholarship. Bom, a 6-6 forward-center, had a 15.5 scoring norm along with a 5.7 rebounding average. Bom plans to attend Michigan State University in the tall. Comegys was not only voted the team's Most Valuable Player, but she also was third in the league for service ace and served as a vocal leader on and off the court. The senior hitter tied for 16th in the O-K Gold for digs with a 1.93 norm and tied for 11th in kill average with 1.49 per game. For her efforts, Comegys earned all­ league first team honors. Adrianse, a senior, was third in the league for sets per game and was the O-K Gold's best blocking setter, while being just 5-4. Sprague had an overall record of 57-3 and placed fifth in the State at the Class B individual championships. In his weight class (135 pounds) Sprague was second in the league and still has one more season to go. Four members of the Caledonia ski team grabbed Greater Grand Rapids league accolades. 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Naomi June Kurr________________________ .........._ _____ HASTINGS - Naomi June Kurr, age 84, of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 1996 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Kurr was born on June 4, 1911 in Marshall, the daughter of Howard and Ida (Katz) Sutherland. She was raised in the Marshall area and attended country schools there. She was married to Daniel Kurr and he preceded her in death in 1978. She moved to the Hastings area in 1934 from Calhoun County where she lived until moving to Baldwin in the early 1960’s, returning to Hastings in 1979. She was also preceded in death by son, Frederick Morgan; daughter Margaret Kurr; granddaughter, Brenda Kurr; great grandson, Michael Benedict; and two brothers. 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Subs • LOSOgno Spaghetti • Burritos • Chips & Cheese ★ FREE 2 Liters of Pepsi ★ ...with any pick up pizza order No coupon needed No free pop with free delivery AH of our pizzas include ot r Special Sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese 15 Minutes Take Out or Eat in or Fast Free Delivery Within 5 Miles NO FREE POP with SPECIALS • Ask about our Special of the Day • PARK IN REAR � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/706/SunandNews_1996-04-02.pdf 697f3c22fc53134d2e619a4b943ab30f PDF Text Text in Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 14 April 2, 1996 Middleville, Michigan 49333 125th Year Snowmobile club offers to maintain local bike trail Retiring Caledonia Village Clerk Jackie Cherry swears in Village Council officials elected March 11. From the left are Trustees Judy Kidder, Dan Erskine, Bill Robertson and Janice Soules, Clerk Vicky Whalen ar|d Treasurer Steve Antecki. New clerk takes office Caledonia Village Council reorganizes for 1996 bv Barbara Gall Staff Writer Retiring Village Clerk Jackie Cherry adminstered the oath of office to elected and re­ elected council officers at their March 18 meeting. It was her last official act. Newly-elected Vicky Whalen will take over the clerk’s duties as Cherry ends several decades of service on the Village Council. She will be helping Whalen, however, as she learns the duties of the office. Also taking the oath of of­ fice were re-elected incumbent Council Treasurer Steve An­ tecki and Trustees Judy Kid­ der, Janice Soules, Dan Ersk­ ine and Bill Robertson. The council agreed to re-ap­ point Erskine as street admin­ istrator and to maintain its present standing committees, with the exception of the Home Rule Village Study Committee, which will be disbanded. Whalen will replace Cherry on the committees she served. In its first official action since receiving a loan and grant package from the Rural Economic Community De­ velopment program to extend a public water system into the village, the council approved a resolution to establish such a system. The RECD has awarded a $448,000 grant and a $3,397 million loan to the village. Village Manager Robert Stockman reported that the village will participate through the Michigan Munic­ ipal League with a state-re­ quired drug testing program for holders of a commercial drivers license (CDL). He also said that because of vandalism at the new water tower, a chain link fence may have to be constructed there, with the cost possibly to be included in the pending grant for the public water system. Stockman said he would like to ask for volunteers to serve on a committee to plan some "hiking and biking" through and about the village. The council also: • Will share Mayor's Ex­ change this year with Burr Oak, which is near Sturgis. The Caledonia officials will travel there on May 20, and the Burr Oak council will come to Caledonia on May 22. • Heard a report from Kidder that the village once again has received "Tree City" status. She said that for Arbor Day this year, a tree possibly will be planted at the new middle school. • Learned that the July Fourth celebration will be held this year on Saturday, July 6. The July Fourth Committee welcomes anyone interested in helping plan the holiday. Caledonia kids scramble for eggs in annual hunt WZZM’s Bozo the Clown and some of his fnends down around for the camera after the Caledonia Easter Egg Hunt Saturday. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer About 1,000 kids and parents charged the woods and fields of Caledonia’s Lakeside Park Saturday, searching for the 6,000 candy-filled eggs that were hidden there. Egged on by the Easter Bunny, WZZM’s Bozo the Clown and Colonel Beau, the singing dog from Sam’s Joint Alaska, the children found every egg within about five minutes. Then came the fun of breaking open the brightlycolored plastic eggs to get to the hidden candy. Some of the eggs had coupons inside, entitling the finder to a gfit from a local business. The event was organized this year by the staff of Sam's Joint Alaska. Deb Poniatowski of the Sam's Joint staff said that the thousands of eggs had been See Hunt, P. 8 by .Mandy Habel Staff Writer Members of the Wayland Snowmobile Club and the West Michigan Snowmobile Council last week asked the Middleville Village Council tot permission to use the bike trail for which it would pro­ vide maintenance in return. Representative Bill Kenyon said the groups can help im­ prove the trail by maintaining and cleaning it and upgrading ondges. Ihe group, he said, has liability insurance that would be used for protection. The group used an area north of town after getting permission from property ow ners to lease the land from them in the winter. Village Planner Jason Cherry said the land recently was sold to private owners, who will not allow the club to lease. The club wants permission i<> use the bike trail that the \ illage is trying to buy as part o» iheir route so club members can stay out of the way of other residents while riding. I he Department of Natural Resources helps the group from time to time and its (nances come from snowmobile registration fees. Representative Wes Lomax said the group would lease the trail and pay the village a cer­ tain amount each month ($50 for each quarter mile) to use and provide trail upkeep. ‘Our first concern is safe­ ty.” he said. Councilman William Mosey said he was under the impression that the trail was for the use of non-motorized vehicles only. He added that the idea sounded good, but council has an obligation to make rules and not change them sudden­ ly . because that would not be fair to people in the community. President Jim French agreed. He also maintained that if snowmobiles were allowed in the winter, people would start asking to allow dirt bikes in the summer. Kenyon said the group would put up gates and talk to property owners to get their approval before making any uccisions. Mosey said that he would be willing to agree to it if it was ail right with the property owners. Ihe group proposed that they would use the area north from M-37 to the railroad right of way across Main Street, then join the original trail. Bill said these changes would eliminate traffic from the bridge. Village Planner Jason Cherry said he attended several meetings in which he represented the village to ask for support of the trail. Irving Township passed a resolution allowing the trail to open as long as it receives a plan for it beforehand. Cherry said he has mixed feelings about the club’s re­ quest On one hand, he wants the club to be able to use the urea On the other hand, the village is just getting back on line to obtain the $15.(MM) grant from the Michigan Department of Transportation that it lost a couple of months ago. However, he noted the deci­ sion is up to council and he will remain neutral. Cherry recently received a letter from Paul McAllister at the MDOT, stating that the state will give the village the $15.(XX) grant to purchase all but 800 feet of the 5.05 linear miles of property. The 8(X) feet is located in Rutland Township, the government unit that is still opposed to the community having access to the trail. He said he wants to get the giant first before considering the request. "It has been a long road,” he said. ”1 don’t want people to feel threatened by more changes.” James Rutherford said he telt that the village made pro­ mises to the community in the past about no motorized vehicles and should stick with them permanently. Mosey said he would like to sec pr<x>f that the property owners agree to it. Then he may consider accepting the idea. The council is opposed to See Trail, P. 2 In This Issue... • TK teacher, student nominated for contest • Fourth year integrated math OK’d at CHS • Five Scot soccer players win honors • TK, Caledonia spring sport seasons to start �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/April 2. 1996 TK senior, teacher nominated for Tandy competition ! gr a;r' fry hv Mandj Manriv Habel High d and chemistry teacher Timothy Penfield were nominated to participate in the Tandy Technology Scholars program to compete for a hundred $1,000 scholarships and a hundred $2,500 cash prizes. The Tandy Technology Scholars program has been giving awards to teachers and graduating seniors at American high schools for the past seven years. Currently, 16,094 public and private secondary schools, almost 77 percent of the high schools in the United States, have been certified to participate in this scholarship program. Each certified school may nominate a senior who is outstanding in mathematics, science or computer science. These students receive a certificate recognizing them as a Tandy Technology Scholar In addition, they are eligible to compete for the one hundred $1,000 scholarships awarded annually. This year, one-half of all schools in the country participated in this area of the program Each certified school also may nominate a teacher in mathematics, science or com­ puter science. These teachers receive a certificate of recognition and are eligible to compete for the one hundred $2,500 cash awards presented annually. The TK science depart­ ment, coordinated by Kevin Briggs, nominated Leah Dodd to be the student represen- MILLER MEANS... Hastings Office 149 West State Street (616) 945-5182 Jean Chase, CRS. ORI.............................. 945-0235 Dianne b'eldpausch...948-9913 Audrey Burdick, gri.945-2451 Cindy ‘Scotti’ Scott...948-4228 Ron Lewis................ 945-5103 Roy Carlson..............795-3611 Jon Johnson............... 948-4699 Bill Slagstad.............. 948-9842 Larry Allerding. ASSOC BROKER SALES MGR . CRS. GRI. .945-9103 considering majoring majoring inin tative. Lettersnfofrecommenrecommen­ considering dation were written by Briggs sociology , but said she may that also included comments change her mind. Penfield said he is not sure by Donna van-der-Hoff, said why he was nominated, but Penfield. He added that Dodd was thinks it may have something nominated for her academic to do with being nominated last year by the Thomapple achievement. “She is the valedictorian of Kellogg Education Associa­ her class and has taken every tion for Kent County Science science class the school has to Teacher of the Year. He even­ tually won the award. offer,” he said. “This nomination may have Dodd has a 4.12 grade point average and is a dedicated been an offshoot of that.” he said. student. He was nominated by Prin­ Penfield said she could not fit advanced placement cipal Henry Dugan and was chemistry into her schedule at required to write an essay. His essay was about incor­ the beginning of the year so she made arrangements to sit porating technology into the classroom by using computers in on some class sessions “She is very hard working in a laboratory. He said there is a program and conscientious,” he said. Besides getting teacher called Computer Based Laboratory that uses pressure recommendations. Dodd was sensors, probes, ph meters required to write an essay. Hers was on the future of and light sensors. He now has hardware and software for technology Dodd said her subject these programs, but has not focused on virtual reality as it used them in the classroom yet. Dodd has been helping relates to mental health issues. The essay discussed how the him get the programs use of virtual reality can aid together “My goal next year is to people who would otherwise be outcasts in society in mak­ have more hardware and soft­ ware to better meet the ing friends with desirable students' needs." he said. traits. He added that these com­ Along with these materials, she also was required to send puter programs are not unique but they are something he her transcripts Dodd said she is honored to would like to have in his have been chosen to represent classroom to help his students learn as much as they can. TK Penfield said he was pleased “It was nice to know that I have the support of my to be chosen to represent TK. "1 was flattered to be science and math teachers nominated by Mr. Dugan, but behind me.” she said. Dodd this fall will attend the there are also many other fine University of Michigan, teachers in this building who where she will be enrolled in would be deserving as well,” the honors program. She is he said. Miller REAL ESTATE ...S OLD! Middleville Office 317 Arlington, M-37 (616) 795-3305 Kay Stolsonburg, ASSOC BROKER. GRI... .795-7272 UJIII IIIIID ttncc 1940 □. 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He He has has taught taughtatat TK TK for for seven years and before that taught at Bangor High School for one year, he teaches both chemistry and advanced placement chemistry , and is a graduate of Michigan State University. Besides selecting outstan­ ding individual seniors and teachers, Tandy also recognizes the academic top 2 percent of graduating seniors. Students in the top 2 percent of their class are eligible to receive certificates recognizachievements. There are no cash awards in this category . This year the Tandy Technology Scholars program will honor 26,809 seniors. States with the largest percen­ tage of schools participating are Florida, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada. Rhode Island, South Carolina and Texas. The states with the highest percentage of certified schools are Arizona, Delaware, Hawaii. Idaho. Indiana. Iowa, Nebraska, Texas and Wyoming. The students and teachers who received scholarships and award money represent 37 states. Trail, from P. 1 the idea at the moment but may be willing to reconsider if the club can convince proper­ ty owners to agree to let them use it. In other business last week, council voted to adopt an or­ dinance to change the sewer connection fees for multiple­ family residential units to $l .456 for each apartment. A new ordinance already in ef­ fect states that the rate will in­ crease at a rate of 4 percent per year. Until this point, the first unit in a mutiple-family com­ plex paid the same amount as a single-family home and the other units paid a percentage of the hook-up fee. The council also voted to adopt an ordinance to make the water connection fee $700 for each residential unit. This rate also will increase 4 per­ cent each year as of Jan. 1, 1996. The council voted to pur­ chase a Cybernet computer for $3,077.46. The computer will be used to make sewer mapping easier. It also voted to purchase an impeller for its leafback for S699.45 and approximately $50 for shipping. New council members President Jim French and trustees Bill Nesbitt, James Rutherford, Floyd Bray and Bill Mosey were sworn in and officially will take office in their new positions as of April 1. Clerk Cheryl Hooper an­ nounced that she would not take an oath of office and that this would be her last meeting. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. Teacher Timothy Penfield and Student Leah Dodd were nominated to represent TK High School and were in the running for money and scholarships from the Tandy Technology Scholars program. Freeport Elevator has annual ‘Day’ Freeport Elevator had its annual “Agricultural Ap­ preciation Day” Friday, March 22. to thank its customers for letting them serve them this past year. Customers were given a hog roast and one day only specials were offered in all departments. Carhartts were 20 percent off, Great Lakes seed com was on special, firearms were 10 percent off and there was a Purina truckload horse feed sale. Everything else in the store was at least 15 percent off and experts were available to answer questions on feed, seed, fertilizers and chemicals. Many door prizes were given away, such as a 12 gauge shotgun, several large mag-lite flashlights, an Igloo cooler, a bag of Great Lakes seed com, a gun case, a shotgun cleaning kit, four dif­ ferent bird feeders, Carhartt hats, Great Lakes hats and WEIGHT TRAINING Looking for Tone & Definition? FITNESS 4695 N MIDDLEVILLE RD • <616) 7954319 Janice HummelL to the staff! Janice is available for all your nail needs — • Acrylics • Tips • Silkwraps • Paraffin Wax Treatments • Nail Art • Manicures • Pedicures Available Evenings & Saturdays All Your Hair Care & Tanning Needs -sfteav pleasure ^HAIR DESIGNERS BINGO American Legion Post »305 9548 Cherry Valley. Caledonia • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 PM Purina Mills hats Chris Wenger of Alto won the first place 12 gauge shotgun. Freeport Elevator every year cleans out a large portion of its showroom and puts in tables and chairs to seat about 50 people at a time. The guests enjoyed the hog. which was roasted by Bart Dailey and Duane Fox of C&P Roasting. Marion Price and Al Decker helped serve the meal. Owner Jim Decker said they figure they had about 200 people attend the event. The open house is held at the same time every year and coincides with the anniversary date of when Decker bought the business around 13 years ago. During the day the newest member of the Freeport Elevator, team Corwin Tischer, was introduced. Tischer will be the outside salesperson. 122 E. Main St.. Middleville ora. v oays^K . **!* \ Next ,0 Ptlil’s P,zza Call 795-7719 Your Appoinlmentj-^^*^^ �The Sun and News Middleville Ml April 2, 1996z?a<J® 3 Weicks’ employees show importance of family values an application then started work Michele is saving the money she earns working for the Weicks to attend Kalamazoo Valley Communi­ ty College sometime m the future, possibly to prepare for a career in nursing. Michele said she became in terested in nursing through conversations she has had with her aunt, who is a nurse, and with Joan, whose daughter is a nurse. She started at the store as a bagger, has worked with bot­ tles at the service center, and in the meat room. She moved to the cash register right before she turned 18. Joan said she is especially helpful on Sunday, in which she works from 8 a m. to 4 p.m. Michele added that every Sunday morning Bill greets her by asking her if her eyes are open yet. Aaron started working at the Gun Lake Amoco when it was still known as Joe’s Grocery. He was just starting college and had inquired about a job. knowing that his sisters enjoyed working there. Bill called back, asking if he wanted a job which he ac­ cepted. Joan said he knew the Shoemaker family and knew that if he was Shoemaker, he would probably do a good job. Aaron has an associate’s degree in accounting and is working on his bachelor's degree in business manage­ ment at Davenport College in Kalamazoo. He said working for the Weicks has helped him gain experience in his chosen field. He occasionally works with Leighton United Methodist church, beginning at 7:30. , customers and the store The 8:30 worship service Church in Caledonia is plan­ manager teaches him about ning a series of activities for will include an Easter drama.. how businesses operate. Sunday school will follow at iai he feels his Easter Sunday. He auucu added U that The day will start with a 9:45 and the II a.m. worship w™ experta^e‘"thire" ta more sunrise service at 6:30 a.m. service also will include the causcd him to outgoing. that will be highlighted by holiday drama Leighton United Methodist “You get to know a lot of junior high youngsters' re-en­ actment of the first sunrise is located at 4180 Second St., people working there,” he Caledonia. said. service, al Hooker Cemetery It was working for the For more information, call in Wayland. This will be fol­ Weicks that triggered his in­ lowed by breakfast at the 891-8208. by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Bill and Joan Weick. owners of Weick’s Food Town and the Gun Lake Amoco, consider the Shoemaker kids their second family. Aaron. 23, Tammy. 21. and Michele Shoemaker. 19. the children of Pat and Dennis Shoemaker, all live in the same household and all work for the Weicks. Joan said it is a very unique situation Tammy has been working for them since she was 15 years old and has been an employee of theirs through most of her high school career and all of her college career Tammy said that she did not even have to fill out an ap­ plication when she started to work for the Weicks Bill was tallking to her mother one day and happened to mention that Weick’s Food Town was ex­ panding and they needed more help Though the Weicks have since purchased the Gun Lake Amoco, which used to be Joe's Grocery. Tammy still works only al Weick’s Food Town. She started as a service center clerk and since has worked in every area of the store, including the bakery and the deli Since she turned 18. her duties have focused more on running the cash register. Tammy has been attending Western Michigan University and will graduate this summer with a degree in criminal justice. She said she chose to study criminal justice because the courses offered were different than any she had at Martin High School. After gradua lion, she plans to continue working at the store until she finds a job as a probation officer. Working at Weick’s Food Town, she said, has helped her develop her personality and become more outgoing because of all the people she has had to deal with She was quiet when she started She said she now talks easi­ ly to the customers who visit on a regular basis. Michele was the next Shoemaker to start working for the Weicks. while she was in high school. She said she has worked at both Weick’s Food Town and the Gun Lake Amoco and still divides her time between the two stores. She first received her job pretty much the same way Tammy did. Bill was talking to their mother one day and again mentioned that they could use more help, so one day she visited and filled out Leighton church plans activities for Easter Three members of the Shoemaker family work for Bill and Joan Weick at Weick s Food Town, and the Gun Loke Amoco. Pictured (from Left) are Tammy, Aaron, and Michele Shoemaker. terest in pursuing a career in business management. He has worked in many areas since he started, but like Tammy and Michele now basically just runs the cash register. Aaron will graduate in the spring of 1997 and will con­ tinue to work for the Weicks until a job offer in his field comes along. Joan said that being in an area where it is easy to meet the people who live around you is what led all three to work for them. The Weicks knew their family and knew they would do a good job. "We figured that since Tammy was such a good worker, that the others also would be good workers,” she said. She added that she and Bill feel a closeness to the three of them, almost as if they are family. "They have been very dependable and have shown great leadership, especially on the days when it is hard to find available employees." she said. The Shoemakers live at 122nd Avenue in Shelbyville which is located across the fields from Weick’s Food Town, probably less than two miles away. They have lived there all of their lives and have stayed together with their family throughout college. They are all graduates of Martin High School and each said they consider their jobs at the stores as the backbone that helps them with the means to achieve their goals. “They (the Weicks) are good people to work for ” Tammy said. Joan said she remembers the days when all three Shoemaker kids used to go in­ to the store to visit back in 1976. when Weick’s Food Town first opened. Before that, they had another store called Brooks Grocery Store, which was. eventually sold to the United Bank before Weick’s Food Town emerged. The Gun Lake Amoco opened in March of 1995 before which it was referred to as Joe’s Grocery. Joan said she enjoys having the Shoemakers around and feels that whatever they do with their futures will bring them success. "Whatever these three do in life, they will be successful because they are willing to work,’’ she said. Introducing... 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Directory Map Total amount is due by April 11 Cali Jan for more infor­ mation or a flyer 891-7131 �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml April 2 1996 Well, folks, this has been a very mixed-up week, as 1 get older, I find that I lose track of what day is today and forget the various things I planned to accomplish that day. This week has been such a frustrating one — not one thing occurred as I had plann­ ed The folks that were to help me could not come because their plans fell through for various reasons. I want to get all of my history sorted and listed so that the Barry County Historical Society, who is get­ ting my 20 years work, can place it in a locked file to keep it available for any history buff to use. Then we had an unexpected snowfall, which gave a me a startling experience on my walk around the field. It was the first time since I had received Houston, that I became very anxious that I could not complete the walk The snow was so deep and with the ice on the ground. 1 literally plowed every footstep, sliding on the ice. I made it around the field with poor Houston pulling hard every step. I think that he was thankful to get back home because he kept bending his nose down to check w here the track was. So. folks. I did not call any of you and did a lot of housework instead Then I collapsed into my favorite rocking chair and ’lazyed'* the day away, listening to the wonderful tapes that the Thor­ napple Library got for me. They got a bunch of old Zane Grey books that I have not read in years. It helped to ease my frustrating feelings. The folks at our library are so wonderful, getting anything you ask for We are so fortunate in having such people. If they do not have a book there they hunt the whole library system, trying to get it. Life is still very rich and wonderful and I am grateful for all my blessings. Getting on in years just adds to the pressure that I must save all my history research. Johnny greet Johnny and me and ask­ ed where Houston was. We were sitting at a larger round table and Houston was under it to keep his harness out of the way. Thanks folks for coming out in such a warm, caring amount to help the Lions Club make it a success. k Have a good week enjoy ing spring. Wasn’t that wonder­ ful. winter days on Monday and Tuesday ? Wednesday was spring day w ith most of the snow melting by five o'clock. It was in doubt that spring ws really here. Have a good week and I'll visit with you next week. COOPERATIVE PReschoOL Located at the corner of Cherry Volley (M-37) and 100th St. in Caledonia. I LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Ji ALASKA FIRST BAPTIST BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY laughs at me and my worry ­ ing. He says that I put too much importance on it. Most people couldn’t care less that it is saved. It is only a few folks who are interested, but they 're very important to me. The history buffs will ap­ preciate having such material available. So. folks, please have pa­ tience. this fuss of mine will pass and things will get back on track next week. Love you all very much, my community family . You save my sanity in your interest in my column, which keeps me going when 1 hit the low spots. Wasn’t the Lions Club chicken dinner at the Middle Villa well attended. They do so much for our local com­ munity. I am particularly grateful to them for Houston. Lots of people stopped to 9:30 ,10:45 6:00 Family Night 6:30 am am pm pm 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor WELCOME TO Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue _____________________ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and. Children's Church will be provided during both services. •Set an exampleln speech, in Me, in love, in faith and in purity." 1 Timothy 4:12 Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor CALEDONIA I Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)...........8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.............................. 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service................................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday. .6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........ .7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday............ .7:00p.m. RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor SHARON 8ARNSDALE, Dir ol Christian Ed. & Musk MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED A church with a caring heart for our community and the world. 708 West Main Street Sunday Worship. . . . 9:30 A.M. & 6:00 P.M. Sunday School...................... 10:45-11:50 A.M. (Child & Adult) ( During the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Mike Alles, Youth Leader Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling Saturday Evening Mass................................5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass..........................9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Church Office: (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100m St WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St.*891-8661 'The Church where everybody is somebody.. .and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School.....................................9 30 a m. Sunday Morning Worship..................... 1030 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship........................6 00 p.m. Wed Midweek Prayer B Bibie Study...... 700 p.m. 9ev WWam Dotson. ‘boot Morning Worship Service. Sunday School.................. Evening Worship Service.. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School.................. 9:30 a.m. Choir Practice 9:30a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue (just south of 68th Street) Sunday Worship - 9:30 am Joel Kruggei Pastor Vernon Barnett. Youth Director Church Office - 69&-800I M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville 795-3667 Wednesday “Family Night" 6:15 Dinner Sunday School 9:45 6:00 p.m. Caraway St. (Children’s Ministry Choirs for Children and Adults Jr & Sr. High School Youth Group Cadets and Cavinettes Adult Bible Studies St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi. (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love." Rom. 12:10 8:00 a m...........................Blended Service 9:05 a.m...........................Educational Hour 10:15 a m..................Contemporary Service 11:15 a.m........................ Traditional Service (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Robert Gerke • Office: 891-8688 • Church. 891-9878 GUN LAKE UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun l^ke) CHURCHES Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Freeport—Middleville—Parmalee Freeport Morning Worship.............9 30 a m. Freeport Sunday School...............1 TOO a m. Parmelee Morning Worship 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School............ 9 30 a m Middleville Morning Worship...... 1 TOO a m Rev Lynn Wagner 795-3798 Rev. Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 H Barrier Free Programs for AU Ages Sunday Wonhip* 9 00 am St 10 30 am ——==^. COMMUNITY Wednesday Family Night" 6:00 pm taping f'-johw fdnwtt foyfij Church Office Phone — 795-9266 ®l|c (Did 3Iimr Redeemer Covenant Church .10:00 a.m. .11:15 am. ..6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor Peace Reformed Church Barrier Free Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 891-8028 W CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Phone 891-9259 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 J 3 Sunday School................................. 9:30am LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School.......................................................9:45a.m. Sun. Morning Worship......... 10:30 am Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service..................................... 6:00p.m. Evening Service............................... 6:00pm Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs............................................... 6:45p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Gaines United Brethren Church Kalama/ixi Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan a Telephone 698-8252 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH (Ulptrch 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School................10:00 a.m. Morning Worship............11:00 a.m. Evening Worship.............. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........ 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St near Whitneyville Ave. ,fSKCHlfo, Church School, SundaY.9:45 a m. i?G sYsu? M«™ng Worship... 1100 a m ® Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. Wed. Fellowship...... 7:30 p.m (m homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml April 2. 1996 Page 5 Caledonia School Board approves 4th year of integrated math program by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia School Board March 19 approved 5-2 adding to the high school curriculum the fourth and most advanced class of an "integrated" high school math program called "Core Plus." Voting "no" were Trustees Dan Clark and Bob Bergy Clark voted "no" even though he is a member of the board's Education Committee that recommended adding the class. He said he was con­ cerned that board procedure was not being followed be­ cause curriculum materials for the class had not been avail­ able to the public for 30 days before the vote. Bergy voted "no" after stat­ ing during board discussion that he would like to wait be­ fore approving the class. Discussion on whether to add the Math IV class began when resident Butch Mursch told the board that engineers who had seen the Math J. II and 111 course materials told him they didn’t think the pro­ gram provided (he background his son would need to become an engineer. He said he hoped the board would re-evaluate the fourth course before ap­ proving it. Board Trustee Steve Donker said (hat the Education Com­ mittee meeting about the pro­ gram had been a good one. at­ tended by those both for and against what the school now calls "integrated math." He felt that by the end of the meeting, those attending were in agreement that this pro­ gram offers a good math background for most students. Other courses were offered, he said, for those interested in fields such as engineering. The school already offers the first three integrated math courses, which replace the tra­ ditional math courses in alge­ bra, geometry and advanced algebra. However, the high school will continue to offer trigonometry and calculus for those students planning to at­ tend college, said Caledonia Superintendent of Schools Doug Busman after the board meeting. Students also can take col­ lege-level classes for high school credit either through interactive television at CHS or by enrolling in an accred­ ited college class while they are still in high school. CHS has a "dual enrollment" pol­ icy, which allows students to cam both high school and col­ lege credit for such classes. This year, the high school offered Integrated Math I, II and III, an algebra/trigonometry class and calculus. Students this year also took ITV classes for Smooth negotiations lead to employee pacts hv Mandv Habel ‘ Staff Writer New contracts for the Thor­ napple Kellogg Education Association and the Thornap­ ple Kellogg Non-Instructional Association have been ratified after a few minor revisions. Superintendant Jay Cason said the TKEA met with representatives of the district to draw up the contract and make a few changes. Teachers will get a 2 per­ cent raise for the 1996-97 schixil year and will agree to give up 15 minutes of plann­ ing time per day. w'hich adds up to 46 extra instructional hours for the school year. A beginning teacher with a bachelor s degree now will receive an annual salary of $28,807 A teacher with 25 years of experience or more with a master's degree, a masters degree plus 30 extra Hours, or two or more master s degrees will receive $59,054 Both parties have agreed to add two days to the school calendar since instructional hours will be increasing anyway. Cason said. This will bring the total anxHint of school days to 187 Vi. The first day for the next academic year will be Aug. 22 for teachers and Aug. 27 for students. Also, the middle school enrichment class will increase from 25 to 27 students. The TKEA signed an agree­ ment to form a task force to solve elementary school plan­ ning time issues. Cason said the planning situation is dif­ ferent at this level because these students have library time and recess and do not have six straight classroom periods per day like the mid­ dle school and high school students do. The TKN1A also had new contracts drawn up with no changes except for a 2 percent raise. The salary figures have not been worked out yet. Cason said it was a pleasure to work with the organiza­ tion's leadership groups this year, they were easy to work with and fair. TKEA representative Dwane Thatcher said the association understood that the decisions that were made were in the best interest of the students. He added that the 2 percent raise was fair and was worth having the extra instructional time for He said the group ap­ preciated working with Cason credit and some received credit for classes taken at Grand Rapids Community College. Board Trustee Fred Boncher said that since the integrated math program has been estab­ lished. more CHS students are continuing with math. In other business, the board held a second reading and then approved a revised policy for use of school district facili­ ties. The policy also estab­ lishes fees for resident and non-resident use of those facil­ ities. A second reading also was held on a revision to the dis­ trict’s professional staff tenure policy to bring it in line with stale law. The board approved the revision. These revised policies are available at the district's cen­ tral administration office, 203 E. Main. SADD leaves reminder before vacation Members of the Caledonia High School chapter of Students Against Drunk Driving tape red ribbons on student lockers just before spring vacation is to begin. The ribbons are supposed to be tied on to cars as a reminder not to drink and drive. April also is Alcohol Awareness Month. Hard at work are SADD members Christine Gillard (left), Lori Baker and Kristen Benedict. Community Easter Service hosted by Peace Reformed Church at the Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center Easter Sunday, April 7, 1996 The service will be held at 10:00 AM; nursery will be available featuring: • The Adult Choir • Love-Light Choir • Children’s Choir We are extending a special invitation to all of our friends in the Caledonia/Middleville area to join us for a joyful time of celebration! Zomerlei Construction Co. Custom Homes Remodeling Additions C<*11 795-7458 Middleville Licet»«e<l & lnsured/25* Years Experience Peace Reformed Church 891-8119 �Poge 6/The Sun ond News. Middleville, Ml'April 2. 1996 Peace Child Care Center features “community helpers” Everyone who was at this morning session at Peace Day Care Center had a chance to climb nto a real police cruiser. Sgt. Bill Johnson explains all of the lights and sirens. Police officers sometimes use handcuffs in their jobs, so Sgt. Bill Johnson of the Barry County Sheriffs Department gives the youngsters a demonstration. He uses a bullet proof vest, pepper gas, and a gun on his job, too. J B HARRISON Insurance Agency, Inc. CALL FOR A QUOTE TODAY! Homes Boats Autos Life Health Business/Office Equipment Liability Equine Workmans' Compensation Farmowners Children from Peace Child Care Center in Middleville have asked people in the community who help other people to visit the children and tell them about their jobs. They have had firemen, doctors, dentists and others as visitors. The latest guest was Sgt. Bill Johnson from the Barry County Sheriff's Department. Johnson shows the interested children his belt and everything on it. — TK Library Additions 6090 Alden Nash, Alto • 868-0050 1-800-217-0712 Fiction: The Enemy Within by Larry Bond; The Cat Who Said Cheese by Lilian Jackson Braun; Riding Shotgun by Rita Mae Brown; A Cry in the Night by Mary Higgins Clark; Remember Me by Mary Hig­ gins Clark; Richter 10 by Ar­ thur Charles Clarke; The Cove by Catherine Coulter; The Two Georges by Richard Dreyfuss; Courage Under Fire by Patrick Sheane Dun­ can; House of Smoke by J.F. Freedman; Jaded by Nick Gaitano; Real Life: My best Friend Died by Alan Gelb; Nathan’s Run by John Gilstrap; Trail of Secrets by Eileen Goudge; Flesh Wounds by Stephen Greenleaf; House of Fire by Dennis Hamill; Going Nowhere Fast by Gar Haywood; Guilty as Sin by Tami Hoag; Privileged Con­ versation by Evan Hunter; Dancing in the Dark by Stuart M. Kaminsky; Murder for “DID YOU HEAR?” LITTLE CAESARS® IS ONLY WEEKS AWAY FROM OPENING AT 9175 CHERRY VALLEY AVE. (M-37) CALEDONIA 891-1340 jg) Little Caesars Pizza Love; Primary Colors: A Novel of Politics; Montana Sky by Nora Roberts; McNally’s Puzzle by Lawrence Sanders; The Low End of Nowhere by Michael Stone; The Dark R<x>m by Minette Walters. Non Fiction: Accent on Living Buyer’s Guide; Consusmer Guide. Car; Fat Free 2 by Doris Cross; Helen Frankenthaler Prints by Ruth Fine; Rush Limbaugh is a Big Fat Idiot and Other Observations by Al Franken; The Road Ahead by Bill Gates; Polish Your Fur­ niture with Panty Hose by Joey Green; The Consumer Bible by Mark J Green; Home Plaas to Build; Miss Manners on Painfully Proper Weddings by Judith Martin; The Encyclopedia of Snakes by Christopher Mattison; Michigan Authors; Mobil Travel Guide: California and the West; Mobil Travel Guide: Frequent Traveler’s Guide to Major Cities; Mobil Travel Guide: Great Lakes; Mobil Travel Guide: MidAtlantic; Mobil Travel Guide Northeast; Mobil Travel Guide: Northwest and Great Plains; Travel Guide; Southeast; Mobil Travel Guide: Southwest and South Central; Megatrends Asia by John Naisbitt; Ripkin: Cal on Cal by Cal Ripkin; How Could You Do That? by Laura Schlessinger Small Home See Library, P. 7 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/April 2. 1996 Page 7 Middleville clerk won’t serve term by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Middleville Village Clerk Cheryl hooper announced last Tuesday that she will not serve the term she was elected to and did take the oath of office. Hooper ended up running in the election because at the time she made the decision not to run, it was too late to take her name off the ballot She said she was unhappy with the pay cut in her posi­ tion from $4,400 to $2,000 per year. She maintains that the cut in pay was unfair because she was doing the same amount of work as before and has 12 years of experience. “I don’t really want to leave, but I didn't feel they (the council members) were being fair about it.” she said. The village voted Jan. 23 to lower the wages of the village Library, from P. 6 Plans; The Truck, Van and 4x4 Book; Woodall's Cam­ pground Directory. Children: Between A Rock and a Hard Place by Alden R. Carter; The Dragon and the Unicom by Lynne Cherry; Absolutely Normal Chaos by Sharon Creech; The Library Dragon by Carmen Agra Deedy; My Mama Had A Dancing Heart by Libba Moore Gray; Dinotopia: The World Beneath by James Gurney; Answer My Prayer by Sid Hite; Art Dog by Thacher Hurd; The Outcast of Redwall by Brian Jacques; Hoop Stars by Sydelle Kramer; Little Critter ABC’s; Little Critter Colors; Little Critter Numbers; Little Critter Shapes; Pigs Ahoy by David M McPhail; My Wish for Tomorrow; Kate Skates by Jane O’Connor; Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake by Barbara Park; Brian’s Winter by Gary Paulsen; Pappa Gatto by Ruth Sanderson; Nate the Great and the Tardy Tortoise by Mar­ jories Weinman Sharmat; Help! I’m Trapped in Obe­ dience School by Todd Strasser; Bad Hare Day by R.L. Stine; Deep Trouble by R.L. Stine. Childrens’ Books On Tape: Tough to Tackle by Matt Christopher; Ralph S. Mouse by Beverly Cleary; Phonics 2 (sound recording) by Kim Milzo Thompson; Jumanji (sound recording) by Chris Allsburg. clerk and village treasurer while agreeing to raise the salaries of the president, and the trustees Personnel and Finance Committee Chairman William Mosey said the committee recommended the decrease in the treasurer's salary because fewer work hours have been required for the position with the addition of the new com­ puter system. The clerk s salary was lowered because the position had been requir­ ing more out of house work than in. Hooper said she will miss serving on the council. Village Attorney Jeff Youngsma said he is resear­ ching what method for ap­ pointing a new clerk should be used. The charter says that the clerk can be appointed by the council. The clerk would hold office until the next election, however, there may be special circumstances in which a special election may be necessary Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus Cheryl Hooper Quality education priority TK-Fest will be April 27 by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg Schools will hold TK-Fest from 11 a m. to 4 p.m. Satur­ day. April 27, at the high school to show the community what the students have ac­ complished this year. The school will be filled with students' displays and with student entertainment Some of the things presented include displays from the Oydessy of the Mind teams, a third-grade music class, and the high school honors choir. Displays done by the middle and elementary schools will be in the gym and hallways, high school displays will be shown in the classrooms. The library will be open through the day and the week­ ly reading celebration will be held in the morning for the public to observe. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will be a chicken barbecue prepared by volunteers and food service employees. The meal will cost $2 if purchased ahead of time at one of the school offices, and $3 at the door. After spring break, they will sell T-shirts that have a TK-Fest logo on them that was created by Melody Allore. a student in Barb Barr’s art class. The swimming pool also will be open in half hour in­ crements for two hours. This will give the community a chance to enjoy the pool and see what the facilities are like. Community Education Director Chris Boysen said that parents and other residents will be free to walk around, look at the displays, and watch the entertainment. She added that staff members will participate and will arrange to showcase their “There have been good student's achievement over displays in the past.” she the school year Boysen said this will be the said. “This is a very low cost, third festival. It started in very entertaining way to 1991 and the second one was spend a Saturday . " held in 1993. School Lunch Menus Thornapple Kellogg Elementary and Middle School Lunch Menu Wednesday, April 3 No School. Spring Vacation. Thursday, April 4 No School. Spring Vacation. Friday, April 5 No School. Spring Vacation. Monday, April 8 Chicken pattie on a bun, green beans, pineapple. Tuesday, April 9 Meat and cheese subs, tor­ tilla pieces, baked beans, applesauce. Note: El. Alternate Menu — Mon.. Hot Dog; Tues.. Turkey/Bun; Wed.. Salad Bar; Thurs.. Ham and Cheese on Bun; Fri., Fishwich. Sand­ wiches and salads at High School and Middle School. Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday, April 3 No School. Spring Vacation. Thursday, April 4 No School. Spring Vacation. Friday, April 5 No School. Spring Vacation. Monday, April 8 Bagel with cream cheese, juice, milk. Tuesday, April 9 Breakfast Burrito, juice, milk. I can’t emphasize enough the importance of education tor the children of Michigan. As 1 have said in some of my past columns,the Senate is con tinuously taking steps to improve education in our state and prepare our students for the high-tech, global work force ot tomorrow. Last week, the Senate again demonstrated its com mitment to improve education tor Michigan students. In marathon sessions, the Senate successfully passed three impor tant funding bills that deal with funding for K-12 education. as well as Michigan’s universities and community colleges. Senate Bill 850 funds the higher education budget for fiscal year 1997. This bill re affirms the Senate's long commitment to higher education by increasing total funding by 5.1 percent over fiscal year 1996. the largest yearly increase since the 1980s. Grand Valley State University received one of the highest increases this year, receiving a 15 percent hike over last year’s funding. This increase, in turn, will help keep tui­ tion increases down, making college more affordable for Michigan's families. And, in our global, high-tech world which demands greater knowledge and skill, nothing could be more important for our children. Under this bill, the state will spend $1.499 billion on higher education. For the first time, this budget establishes a per student minimum funding floor of $4,150. Graduate and various technology programs also received signifient funding amounts. To support minority engineering training programs, the budget authorizes $4 million in funding for Focus Hope's engineering programs. Another budget bill passed last week. SB 846. will provide funding for Michigan’s community college. Overall, com munity college funding will be increased by 5 percent. Under SB 846, $262 million will be appropriated for community col­ lege education. Grand Rapids Community College has been appropriated an increase of 3.24 percent over last year’s funding. A third budget bill passed last week, Senate Bill 851, funds the K-12 budget for fiscal year 1997. This bill will increase the amount the state pays for K-12 education by 5.9 percent over last year. School districts now will have greater flexibility to provide adult education and at-risk programs by combining resources totaling $295 million. Schools also will receive one­ time technology grants totaling $32.5 million to ensure they will be able to meet the technology needs of the future. Under SB 851, the state will spend a total of $8.65 billion on K-12 education. The children of today will be the leaders of tomorrow We must do all that we can to prepare them for their futures. The higher education budget for fiscal year 1997 is just another ex­ ample of the Senate and the Governor’s commitment to ag­ gressively advancing education in Michigan. By keeping tuition increases to a minimum, this budget is a big win for all Michigan families. CHEESEBROUCH WOOD MILL Main Street”, Freeport, Ml 616-765-5143 • Old wood farm tools for decoration $ craft • Longlasting lawn - garden rakes Durable canvas sling lawn-deck chairs Heavy duty folding clothes dry ing racks SINCE 1872 OTL from 12:00 - 3: We will Re-Open at 3: TOURS SSS'""6” • Every Saturday 11 A.M. • Groups by appointment Retail store hours; Tuesday-Friday 10AM - 5PM Saturday 1AM - 5PM DURABLE, ELECANT GOODS FROM EARLY AMERICA S BEST ^jostingsi (Titv Unlink Safe and sound since 1886 �Poge 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml April 2. 1996 And they're off! Children ages 5 and under, along with their parents, sprint across a field at Lakeside Park where thousands of colored eggs just wait to be gathered up by little hands. Hunts were held in other parts of the park for older children. A review of “My One and Only^ The Easter Bunny was on hand to talk to the children and provide some additional goodies from her big basket. TK production was musical magic By Robin IXean Schleh Hunt, from P. 1 ----------------------------------------Middleville was the site of next year, we may have to the feel-good musical show of hide more eggs, maybe the year. ‘‘My One and On­ 10,000, and spread ’em out ly" was a delight! over more of the park. We The mixture of a little Ger­ don’t want kids to go home shwin. a little soft show and disappointed.” the talented cast from Thornapple-Kellogg High Schtxil proved to be entertain­ ing and enjoyable. Mike Leedy, as Texas aviator Billy “Buck” Chandler, was dashing and romantic, wooing his girl and his new propeller with equal charm. Megan Oliver, the ob­ ject of Billy's affection was Edythe Herbert, easily won out with her solid perfor­ mance as the Aquacade star with a past. Both impressed the audience with their strong voices and nimble feet. Graduating seniors, they will be missed in future productions. Scott Evans gave another hilarious performance this year as Prince Nikki, the Rus­ sian director of the Aquacade and secret agent. With his distinctive accent, twitching beard and menacing glare he charmed the audience with his mischieveousness. Of course he finds true love, too. falling That pretty Easter egg is just out of reach, but this for Mickey the mechanic, determined youngster takes careful steps to reach the brashly portrayed by Rachel prize and the candy hidden inside. Wade. When she reveals packed with candy by Shirley Timmer’s fifth-grade class at Caledonia Elementary. ’They did a great job, too; it was like an assembly line," she said. "But it looks like Your Dollar-Discount & Variety Store 100 Count Aspirins Daytime Cold .350 Medicine .750 Adults Chewable Aspirin .750 (While Supplies Last) herself to be a federal agent who has been trailing him for months, love is inevitble, pro­ mpting a sweet duet of "Fun­ ny Face." Mr. Magix. suavely per­ formed by Jacob Blough, pro­ vided advice to the lovelorn Billy and shared a rousing duet of the show's signature song. "My One and Only.” Adding to the fun were the lovely singing-and-dancing Fish (Lindsay Bremer, Rachel Buist. Katie Polhcmus and Jackie Zoerner). the har­ monious stylings of the New Rhythm Girls (Chrissie Hyp- nar. Keri Jeurink. Heather Welsh and Krissy Williams) and the Ritz Quartet (Scott Ploeg. Jerry Postma. Steve Shear and Paul Wade), and the "spiritual" Rev. J.D. Montgomery, portrayed by Dwight Wade. The beauty queens (Tami Bruin. Anne Marie Hart. Cindy Hiler. Brooke Holzhauscn and Tina Trudell) were especially enchanting. Ably direced by Marta Blough, the show benefitted from wonderful musical ac companimenl by Forrest Freestyle wrestlers active in Caledonia Forty one wrestlers from the Caledonia Freestyle Wrestling Club traveled to Lakewood and Forest Hills to compete in the developmental program on March 23. Group 0 was led by gold medalist Michael Schaibly. Taking third place were Layton Grinage and Martin Workman. In Group I, Clayton Berridge, Brandon Grinage, Tyler McCoy, Alex Ohlrich all came away with gold medals. Silver medalists were Alex Johnson, Justin Maxim, Tyler Ohlrich and Bryce Vanderheide. Josh Collier and Adam Schaibly earned bronze medals. Group II was led by firstplace winners Jimmy Haisma and Matt Tomanek with Jake Klapmust, Rory Root and Brandon Schalk all coming away with silver medals. Earning the only medal in Group IV was Chris Smith who took a second place. In the cadet group, B.J. Tomanek earned a first place with Dustin McFarlan taking a second place. Other participants were Tyler Cook, Bradley Gates, Charlie Polmanteer, Michael Gless, Robert LaFountain, * 891-1118 Barry Expo Center Barry County Fairgrounds Sat., April 13 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. Lunch Available FREE PARKING FREE ADMISSION 10% credit on transfer or ren*-»a£ KKing V'oh trine policy And get NO curt barge on Harley [knidams Broad form collision — fat not yourfault, ue uaii* the deductible Downtown Caledonia Preferred rater f,r operator*, ean <Jd or elder Additional mature tperaM credit £ 'S*7' KMomnic annual rerteual Stop by and check out our Easter Supplies Mike Mesecar, Meagan O'Brien. Nicole Polmanteer. Chris Gates, lan Hilgendorf, Corey Kilmartin, Zeb Nyhuis, Tyler Sherwood and Seth Temple. CRAFT SHOW Protect your wheels 137 E. Main St. Evans, makeup by Dawn Buist and Melanie Wade, and lighting by Ron Overbeek and his crew. Colorful cutouts and props, provided by the TKHS Industrial Arts class and their teacher. Barb Barr, added visual excitement. Contributions by vocal assistant Melanie Wade and choreography by Megan Oliver rounded out the show nicely. Overall. "My One and On ly" was a terrific show, easily one of TK's best! (.And everything in between.) J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency Our Policy is Service • 497 Arlington St. (M-37) 795-3302 Of 891-8208 • Middleville. Ml 49333 ■2 �The Sun and News, Middleville M: 7 1*^96 Page 9 Local Realtor® wins CRS designation The National Association of Realtors has awarded Kay Stolsonburg the CRS (CerSpecialist) professional designation, which is held by fewer than 4 percent of realtors nationally. Certified Residential Specialist is the highest designation awarded to sales associates in the residental sales field. Stolsonburg works from Miller Real Estate's Middleville office. The CRS designation pro­ gram involves a combination of requirements, including closing a minimum number of real estate transactions, earn­ ing the GRI (Graduate. Realtors Institute) profes­ sional designation and suc­ cessfully completing a series of advance real estate marketing courses offered by the Realtors National Marketing Institute. Five members of Miller Real Estate now hold the CRS designation: Stolsonburg. Jean Chase. Larry Allerding. Cathy Williamson and Mike Humphreys. Stolsonburg at­ tended the classes through Miller Real Estate's profes­ sional advancement program. Stolsonburg and her hus­ band, Larry, a manager with Ameritech. have lived at Payne Lake for the past 27 Earning scholar-athlete recognition from the Michigan High School State Soccer Coaches Association, these five Caledonia soccer players have been named to the state all-academic team. Seated (top, from the left) are Dan Corstange and Steve Schmidt. Kneeling is T.J. Grant, and next to him are Eric Rogers and Mark Boncher. years and have four children. A former teacher, she holds a bachelor of science degree from Grand Valley State University and has been a suc­ cessful realtor for the past 10 years. Besides being a member of Miller Real Estate's board of directors, she holds an associate broker’s license, and specializes in residential and investment property. Stolsonburg has also play ed a key role in the organization and development of the Greater Grand Rapids Area •Regional Multiple Listing Service.'' Miller Real Estate, founded Kay Stolsonburg in 1940 with offices in Hastings and Middleville, is Barry County's oldest real estate firm. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 ONE ONLY! NEW 1995 S>XO PICKUP CLOSE-OUT Five Scots named to all-academic soccer by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Michigan High School State Soccer Coaches Associa­ tion named five Caledonia High School varsity soccer players to the state all-aca­ demic team. Chosen for the honor were seniors Mark Boncher, Dan Corstange, T.J. Grant, Eric Rogers and Steve Schmidt. Varsity coach Brian Broekhuizen said that to be el­ igible the athlete must be on the varsity squad, have at least a 3.5 grade point average and make "significant" contribu­ tions both academically and athletically. Schmidt, a co-captam, earned all-state honors this year in addition to all-confer­ ence and all-region recogni­ tion. He played three years on the varsity as a forward. Boncher. the other co-captain. also was a three-year var­ sity player for the Scots. A GET EASY CASH with eilra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for every thing from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or slop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings.______ GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. midfielder. he earned all-con­ ference, all-regional and all­ state honorable mention this year. Corstange, who is the vale­ dictorian of his class, has played two years on the var­ sity as sweeper and received all-conference honorable men­ tion recognition. Rogers earned all-conference honors as a forward after three years on the varsity, and Grant The played the defensive wing slot for two years, helping the team both as a starter and as a backup. Broekhuizen said the state academic recognition was a well-deserved honor for each, and that all five exemplify the true scholar-athlete. "They have contributed leadership as well as skill to our teams, and I am going to miss coaching them," he said. 4.3 V-6, LS package, tilt & cruise, plus more. tax. title, plates BILL SEIF ___________ (gteuicx.GeG HASTINGS South M-37 in Hastings Phone 945-2425 1-800-235-2425 SMm Hour*: Mon & Wed 8 am-ftptn, lues Fhurs. Fn 8 am-6 pm, Sal 8 30 am-1 pm Service Moura: Mon , Tues. Thurs , Fn 7 30 am-5 pm. Wed 7 30 am-8 pm Caledonia Community Education’s Preschool will be taking registration for the Fall of 1996 starting on April 8. We are offering the following classes: For children who will be five by January 15: For children who will be four by October 15: Young 5’s 4’s three da> Pr°gram Mon/Wed/Fri AM Mon/Wed/Fri AM Three day programs are $275.00 for each of the two semesters. For children turning four by Oct. 15 wishing a two day program we have the following choices: Mon/Wed PM Tues/Thurs AM Tues/Thurs PM (2 classes*) * one class to be held in the Kettle Lake area depending on room availability For children turning three by August 1 we have the following choices: Mon/Wed AM Mon/Wed PM Tues/Thurs AM AH two day programs are $200.00 for each of the two semesters. There is a S25.00 one time registration fee for all classes. All classes will be held at the Community Education building unless noted. Please call the Caledonia Community Educations office at 891-8117 for registration or more information. �Page 10/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml April 2, 1996 Residents invited to share concerns, suggestions Kent County deputy sets regular hours at Caledonia Twp. office Effective next week. Kent County Sheriffs Deputy Denny Schneider will be available to meet informally with Caledonia area residents from 10 a m. to noon Thurs­ days at the Caledonia Town­ ship office. 250 Main Street. Schneider said he is estab­ lishing the "office hours” as part of the county's commu­ nity policing program, which seeks to improve communica­ tion between the police and the communities they serve. "I'm hoping people will stop in to share their con­ cerns, their complaints, their questions, suggestions, or just stop in to say hi.' have a cup of coffee and talk.” Schneider said. "I'm ready to help with more than just police prob­ lems.’ If someone is worried about a neighbor not getting medical assistance or con­ cerned that an elderly person down the street isn't staying warm or getting proper food, these arc problems I can help with, too. "The whole idea behind the community policing program is to help our villages and neighborhoods improve their quality of life. We want to work with the residents to help solve the problems and to do that, we need to get to know people better. Even if they don't have a problem. I hope the residents will stop in and visit when they can.” The community policing program was initiated last fall, when Kent County Sheriff James R. Dugan obtained a grant from the federal gov­ ernment to partially fund the program for three years. The county each year picks up a greater share of the funding, assuming the entire cost by the fourth year. Four officers presently are assigned to the program, two of whom work out of the Dut­ ton sub-station to serve the southern townships of Cale­ donia, Gaines and Bryon. Community policing is "non-traditional" police work that gets the officers out of the patrol cars and back to meeting people informally, one-on-one. on the neighbor­ hood streets and in businesses. The officers also work infor­ mally with students at school. Schneider, for instance, regu­ larly plays basketball with students at Caledonia Middle School. "Improving the relation­ ships between residents and the police means we re going to solve more problems and end up with safer, better places to live." said Schneider. He can be reached at the Dutton sub-station (554-9111) or at the township office dur­ ing his Thursday hours (8910070.) 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Sat. 9 am-3 pm GENERAL TRAILER RV SUPERCENTER Est. 1956 SPRING SPECIAL -WHILE SUPPLIES LAST— Payshence Erb (left) and Lyndsey VanAman, are members of the Hastings Junior Pro team that will compete in the Junior Pro Nationals this week. by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg students Payshence Erb and Lyndsey VanAman have been invited to play in a Junior Pro basketball league out of Hastings, which will play at the Junior Pro Nationals April 4-6 in Knoxville. Tenn. Heidi VanAman said the Junior Pro team placed first in the regional playoffs and third in the state playoffs, despite several injuries and illnesses. Both girls have played on the AAU team in the past, with whom they traveled to New Orleans and Oklahoma City. She added that they were in­ vited to play on the Junior Pro team by other members when two spots opened up. Besides Middleville, the 1996 DUTCHMEN team also consists of players from Hastings, Lakewood and Battle Creek. The Junior Pro Nationals will have participants representing teams from In­ diana, Ohio, Tennessee, Ken­ tucky and Michigan. VanAman said they are not sure how many teams will take part, but they do know that they will play a team from Evansville, Ind., first. Any team that loses its first game will automatically be eliminated and needs to win three consecutive games to make the finals. VanAman said the team’s record for the season was 27-4 and they are expected to do well at the national level. Erb and VanAman said they have enjoyed playing on the team and have met a lot of new friends. Middleville blood drive nets 60 pints 30’ 2— Bedroom Air, awning, Ig. frig., stereo, TV ant. $10,985 Plus: tax, plate, title, freight prep General Trailer Middleville had its latest blood drive Monday. March 25. and achieved its goal of 60 donors, despite the bad weather. Several gallon pm winners were recognized. Karen Allen and Karyle Borck each earned one-gallon pins, and Charles Krammin received his ninegallon pm. The First Baptist Church donated space for the drive. Pastoor’s donated juice and Kay Brinks supplied cookies Carl and Duane Brinks and Jack Zomerlie of the Mid­ dleville Christian Reformed Church helped set up and clean up. as well as Dorothy Brinks. David Rick and Jenny Veen. There also was help from nurses and volunteers. The date for the next blood drive has not been set yet. RV SUPERCENTER 7303 S. Division • Grand Rapids (616) 281-1888 bring from paycheck to paycheck! LOANS BY PHONE SAME DAY APPROVAL! (jrtUxE im|TS744M Sutewtt I4W-9M-2221 AAA Mohtgagi & Financial Cour. From Our Readers Neighbors shock trailer resident neighbors. And I’ve always To the editor: I was shocked when I read tried to do the same. Whatever happened to the story in the Feb. 13 Sun & News I couldn't believe that when a neighbor was hurting people I thought cared about the others pitched in and my well being could be so helped? It’s sad when people no longer have compassion cruel. There were lots of times the and care about others. I'm not mad about all this. neighbors did things, such as dumping trash in my yard, But I am hurt. That was my home, my life, a part of me! driving in my yard. etc. 1 never caused any trouble I’ll never forget all the good for them. I always tried to people on Garbo* Road. I ap­ mind my own business and preciate all their love and car­ ing shown to me over the just let people live. When our neighbors’ house years. What went on at the house burned, we were there to offer was not my fault, and mostly our help I’ve always thought that not true Anne Reigler did a lot of neighbors help each other, not work on that little house and stab me in the back. made it into a cozy little I have lived there all my life! But. I guess we really home. And because of our good neighbors, she also lost don’t know people, do we? I’ve always known that her home. I believe we should be using some of the neighbors didn’t like my trailer. But I thought our tax money to help our they understood I was living township, not to put people within my means. It was my (Hit in the street and that was understanding that my trailer exactly what was done to me People were not living in was "grandfathered” in. After so many years nothing the travel trailers. Anne's dad. Owen Reigler. had just happened. I never thought my returned from Alaska. He had neighbors, whom I cared bought in the other trailers to about, would be so cruel. I felt sell. I told him he had to a real loss in having to leave remove them because of the zoning and I didn’t need any that neighborhood, where 1 thought people truly cared problems. Owen was there visiting for a few weeks about me. We never called the police Surely they weren't living like when some neighbors had gypsies! One thing that gives me loud parties. We always tried to be right and hoped that comfort is to know one day they will answer for what they others would do the same. My trailer was there before do to others. As for me, I will some people bought their survive and continue to show love and kindness. And one homes. If they had a problem day the Lord will bless me for they should have bought my kindness! elsewhere, not try to cause problems for existing trailers. Betty Jean Farrell My dad was always a good Middleville man and he helped all the Summary of Regular Meeting Minutes MIDDLEVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL OFFICIAL VILLAGE COUNCIL MINUTES March 12, 1996 President Pro Tem Bray called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Bray, French, Mosey, Rutherford and VandenBerg. Absent: President Myers and Stagray. Guests: Linda French, Chris Mugridge. Dixie and EveriI Manshum, William Nesbitt, Mandy Hobel from the Sun and News, and Rod Kenyon. Minutes of the February 27, 1996 meeting were approved as read. Agenda approved as presened. Jason Cherry Village Planner presented a letter to Council in regards to Traffic Safety on High and Main Streets. Discussion held. Tabled till new elected Council takes office. Update on the Sewer and Water Ordinances, still in committee. Jason Cherry updated Council on the surveyors results of the property located on Irving Road No legal changes were mode Discussion held in regards to on invoke submitted by Everil Manshum French moved the printed in­ vokes for March 12. 1996 be paid in the amount of $20,843.21. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried Council and Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the February Police Activity Report Village Attorney Youngsma introduced new associate Rob Longstreet to the Council. Discussion held in regards to whom the Street Administrator will be. Council agrees to Everil Manshum oct as Street Ad ministrator till the new manager is hired. Jason Cherry presented to Council a schedule for Spring Clean-up week for May 6-10, 1996 this year, grass and brush pick up from April 8 through November 4, 1996; and leaf pick up on four days in October and one day in November. 1996 These dates, as well as the con­ ditions for pick up, are outlined in a notice that will be publish­ ed. VandenBerg moved that Council approve the hiring of Vic s Appliance Repair and Vondyken Disposal to perform these services and that Spring Clean up be scheduled from May 6 through 10, 1996. Support by French. Ayes all. Carried. Discussion held in regards to grant for Industrial Park, this matter turned over to Property Committee Jason Cherry updated Council on an apartment complex. Discussion held. Mosey updated Council in regards to the search for Village Manager French moved that Council ap­ prove the Michigan Association of Mayors 1996 membership registration of $50 00. Support by VandenBerg Ayes all. Carried Letter read from the Regional Officers for Region II of the Michigan Municipal League have announced that the Annual Regional Meeting for all municipal officials in Region II will be held on Thursday. April 25. 1996. The host city will be Middleville Clerk announced the Village Election results and will swear in the new officers at the next meeting. Rod Kenyon approached Council in regards to Council's feelings toward new business coming to Middleville With no further business, Rutherford moved for adjourn­ ment. Support by VandenBerg Ayes all. Carried. Meeting ad journed at 8:03 p.m. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (104) �The Sun ond News Middleville. Ml April 2. 1996 Page 11 ‘Bucks for Reading’ rewards CMS bookworms by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia Middle School sixth-graders had a great time last week draining the "funds” from some special bank ac­ counts. In three concurrent "Bucks for Reading" auctions, the students got to bid on items up for sale to those who were the richest in "dollars" earned from reading books. The program was part of the middle school activities for Reading Month. CMS teacher Joanne Del­ mar explained that a student had to use at least 15 minutes of leisure time to earn "$1" for his/her "checking account.” If the Ixx>k were on the sixth-grade approved book list, the student earned an extra $2. Parents signed the reading record, affirming their child had done the outside reading. "They wrote some funny comments, too," Delmar said. "They wanted us to know their student really had done the reading, and others com­ mented that they were happy to sec their child excited about reading." Using the reading record books, the teachers made "de­ posits" of reading dollars into each student's account throughout the month of March. The students had to keep track of how much was in their own accounts, "so they were learning something about banking and saving." On the day of the auction, each student brought his/her checkbook to the sale and a team of moms was on hand at each auction to act as the bankers. If a student won the bid, he or she had to go to a banker, write a "check" for the item purchased and then verify the balance in the account with the banker. Bids go high on a popular item during this auction, being called by CMS teacher Mike Pintek. The students could bid on a wide variety of prizes, purchased especially for the auctions. Miscellaneous CMS parent and professional auctioneer Tim Zandbergen calls out the bids during one of the sixth­ grade auctions last week. Up for auction were items purchased through funds raised by the sixth grade, or donated by parents. "We decided we didn't want to pester the business com­ munity, so we bought our own prizes from money we raised ourselves." Delmar said. "We asked the kids what kinds of things they would like to bid on, and then we teachers went shopping. It was like Christmas shopping for 100 children" Auctioned off were sweat­ shirts. jewelry, sports equip­ ment and gear, art supplies, games, sluffed animals, posters, candy and snacks and videos. Professional auctioneer Tim Zandbergen, who has a sixth­ grade daughter at CMS, do­ nated his services to one of the auctions. After it was over, he demonstrated for the kids the chant he'd use at a real auction. "I kinda slowed down a lit­ tle for this," he said with a Michael Barnaby writes a 'check' after he was the highest bidder on an item in the CMS Bucks for Reading’ auction. He earned his bank roll by reading books during the month of March. ^^^^****>*>*>**<**-**^ :VCR Repair: 4 4 4 4 4 4 VCR Cleaning • FREE Estimates J • Fast Service 4 4 • Convenient Hours $15 4 Star Video 114 Mapte St. Delton. Ml. 616-623-5777 4695 M-37 MkkflevHle, Ml 616-795-2225 NEW LOCATION 616-891-1313 G<en Valley Retail Center tnru tnursoav 11 am to 9 pm; >aturcay 11 am to 10 pm 4 4 4 4 4 ^^^^.^^XAF***** ****** smile as the kids packed up their "earnings" at the end of the event. "But it was fun, and I think the auction is a great idea. It makes the kids think of read­ ing as something enjoyable." Correction Kindergarten information meeting set for April 15 Note: The kindergarten enrollment notice in last week's Sun and News was incorrect. The article should have read as follows: Parents of children who will be 5 years old on or before Dec. 1 and who live in the Caledonia School district should enroll their children for kindergarten next year. District coordinators Diane DeYoung and Linda Baker are in charge of registration, and they can be reached at Caledonia Elementary School, 891-8181. Parents will be enrolling their children in the district's all-day-altemate-day kindergarten. Detailed information about this program and other issues will be discussed with parents during a special meeting beginning at 7 p.m. Monday, April 15 in the Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center. Anyone with questions should contact either DeYoung or Baker. Gold Wing riders to meet Monday, April 8 The Gold Wing Road Riders Association Michigan Chapter L-2 will hold its mon­ th!) meeting Monday. April 8. at the Cherry Valley Cafe. The cafe is located on M-37. just south of the traffic signal in Caledonia, on the east side of the road. The group uill eat from 6 until 7pm and the meeting will be from 7 until 8 p.m. For more information, call Ben Raterink at (616) 281-5161. | Obituaries Bradley Steven Timm--------WAYLAND - Bradley Hazel Musser; many aunts, Steven Timm, age six months, uncles and cousins. darling son of Eric D. and Funeral and committal Christina A. (Musser) Timm, services were held Wednes­ passed away unexpectedly day, March 27, 1996 at the Monday, March 25, 1996 at Beeler Funeral Chapel with Butterworth Hospital. Reverend Keith Dragt Surviving besides his officiating. parents is a brother, Jordan Lee Interment was in Mt. Hope Timm; grandparents, Sue Cemetery in Middleville. (Mel) Hunter of Middleville, Memorial contributions Gordon Timm of Hastings, may be made to SIDS. Phil and Luella Musser of Big Arrangements were made Rapids; great grandparents, by Beeler Funeral Home of Edith Miller, Gladys Timm, Middleville. 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Those who couldn't put the cash on the dash, however, had to cool their heels in a State Bank of Caledonia jail cell, where they were allowed all the phone calls it took to raise their bail The occasion was all in fun, of course, as the American Heart Association held its annual "Cardiac Arrest" fund raiser, in which local residents agree to be jailbirds and call on family, friends and associates to raise their $200 bail. All the money collected goes toward AHA research and education programs to raise awareness of heart disease, and also seek ways to fight the nation's number one killer. A Kent County Sheriffs deputy gladly went out to apprehend the "criminals," who were accused of such crimes as not exercising, working under stress and eating fatly foods. Al the bank, Caledonia High School Visions and Volunteers students fingerprinted the suspects, handed them prison stripes, took their mug shots and Nick Boncher reaches for a donation as 'panhandler* John Loftus hits him up for a donation to his bail. Loftus finally raised enough cash to gain his freedom. escorted them to the slammer. Advantage Health of Caledonia offered free blood pressure checks, not only to the "crooks," but to anyone al the bank. Janet Carbonneau, American Heart Association special events specialist, said the local Cardiac Arrest brought in $7,000 this year, down from last year's $ 13,000 success. "But we’re very pleased." she said. "We only had half as many 'jailbirds' this year because we picked a bad time. Many people we asked to participate were willing, but already had plans to be out of town this week. We'll keep that in mind for next year. "Those who participated, however, did a fabulous job, and most of them brought in more than their $200 bail. I think everyone had fun, and both the Caledonia and Middleville communities have been great." Gary Biermacher of Bradford-White was the top fund raiser this year, bringing in $883. His reward is a gourmet dinner, cooked in his home. Rusty Kermeen of Gavin Chevrolet brought in $650 to earn a homemade dessert delivered to his home each month for the next year, and Deputy Harry Kooistra of the GREENRIDGE ADVANTAGES INCLUDE: SMART LINE in the slammer at the State Bank of Caledonia, Rev. Bryan Schneider-Thomas of the Bowne Center United Methodist Church and Dr. Robin Vaughn make their calls to try to raise bail. Vaughn was locked up for wearing 'loud' slacks, and the pastor got extra time when he tried to eat a sandwich smuggled to him. Joyce Hawkins, who tried to smuggle food to her 'jailed' pastor, was booked for ‘aiding and abetting' the prisoner. Kent County Sheriffs Dutton sub-station received the AHA "Quick and Easy" cookbook for bringing in $540. 'Hands behind your back, lady,' chuckles Deputy Denny Schneider as he 'arrests' Caledonia Schools business manager Judi Dean. She was jailed for her 'crimes against the heart," which included not getting enough exercise. Home sellers listing with Greenridgc Realty are automatically added to Smart Line This means your home is instantly available to all potential home buyers 24 hours a day. so people short on time can still learn about your home Cheryl Johnston 281-2100 Call 1 -800870-7085 for ACTION ADS! Bob Myers 949-8900 THE INTERNET Buyers and sellers alike can go on-line and find the home of their dreams through "www greenridgc com" Complete with photos, descriptions and financial infor­ mation. Greenridge takes real estate world wide TV HOME SHOW Buyers get a visual tour of your home, pointing out features that make y our home unique in the market MULTIPLE LISTING SERV ICES Listings are entered into local MLS with exposure to all area realtors and their cus­ tomers Greenridgc is a full sen ice mem­ ber of Grand Rapids. Holland and North Ottawa Boards of Realtors Gordon Lewis 281-2100 ZOfTices:X INTER OFFICE NETWORKING Greenridgc agents sell 45% of Greenndge’s listings Professionals pro­ moting properties to other professionals in a producti\e company ADVERTISING Cathy Anastor 942-8900 Greenridgc Realty purchases the from page of the Real Estate Section in Sundax's (irand Raptth Pre\s Kent County Sheriff's Deputy Denny Schneider cuffs Caledonia Township Clerk Pat Snyder at the township office, so he can take her in. She was 'arrested* as part of the American Heart Association's Cardiac Arrest fund raiser. ' Cascade Holland Kentwood Lake Eastbrook Lowell North k Spring Lake ) West y Call one of Greenridge's Caledonia Residents above to explain these sen ices. Stop and see Your Choice is Clear School officials in cahoots with the judge? TK Schools Business Manager Alice Jansma tries to butter up 'Judge' Christopher Murphy before her 'sentencing' during the AHA 'Cardiac Arrest.' Murphy s better known as the vice president/controller of the State Bank of Caledonia Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY Caledonia Vision Center 9809 Cherry Valley (M 37) (616) 891-2020 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml'April 2, 1996/Page 13 Dutton Christian puts radio station on stage for musical by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The show does go on, but only after the staff of Radio Station K-I-D-S comes up with a way to keep the audi­ ence tuned in and the sponsors buying time. That's the gist of the musi­ cal that Dutton Christian sev­ enth- and eighth-graders pre­ sented last Tuesday at the Caledonia High School Per­ forming Arts Center When the owner of the radio station, Mrs. Venerable (Jessica Koning), threatens to close it because listeners do not like the station's music, the staff must react quickly. They solve the problem by airing live auditions of local groups (portrayed by the cast), representing a wide range of music, from opera to country. The listeners love the idea, the sponsors buy time to ad­ vertise and the station stays in business, much to the relief of station manager Cary Bottom­ line (Richard Rozeboom), program manager Fred E. Dudd (Dan Sneller) and receptionist Marilyn Manikin Putting some Latin rhythm into the radio station’s musical format are these Mexican musicians. From the left are Enrico (Erik VanLaan), Pancho (Ryan Selvius) and Jose (Ian Fleischmann). (Angie Ouwinga) and all the station crew. The musical comedy, which was written by Carolyn Meyer and Kel Pickens, was directed by Dutton Christian music teachers Jean DeVries and Mary Hoekstra. Assisting them were Diana Burgess and Michael Brouwers, and Katie Bolthuis was the choreogra­ pher. Rachel Miedema provided the "fiddle” music, and Hoek­ stra the piano accompaniment. Besides the 23-member cast. more than 50 students also participated in the chorus. How 'bout some down-home country singin? Ready to oblige are Tulsa Trudy (Sarah Troost), Longhorn Lil (Kathy Sikma), Texas Slim (Steven Jansen) and Wild Willie (Nate Damstra). Kelly Huizing as The Musical Man trundles her cart of instruments across the stage. The radio station's sales staff hopes advertisers are calling to buy air time. From the left are Candy Pitcher (Stephanie Folkringa), Lotta Spiel (Stephanie Yonker) and sales manager Manny Quota (Kent McKenzie). Spring has Sprung! yylstra DOOR, INC. "Where the customer comes first" Receptionist Marilyn Manikin (Angie Ouwinga) poses coyly with her bosses, station owner Mrs Venerable (Jessica Koning), station manager Mr. Bottomline (Richard Rozeboom) and program manager Fred E. Dudd (Dan Sneller). CARACE DOORS AND OPENERS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • Sales • Service • Installation Member of the Grand Rapids Homebuilders Association 698-7242 sJa0UyER-a ________7350 Broadmoors, Caledonia The station crew would lose their jobs if Radio K-l-DS went off the air. Jeni Van Wyngarden (left) portrays weather reporter Suanne Sultry, Julie Wigger appears as dee jay Dinah Mite and Kris Holstege as head dee jay Jimmy Staxwax. Next to 'Jimmy' is Reuben Sportel as Mike the Engineer, while sportscaster Leroy Punt (Dan VanderWoude) and reporter Mickey Lenose (Brad Folkringa) round out the staff. Confused about life insurance? 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It also could teachers' classroom technol­ choose to award all or only a portion of the grant request. ogy needs.” Each teacher who applied, Mann said it was his idea to have teachers "write" grants to however, received a letter from fund projects or software the awards committee late in they’d like to have in their February , with an evaluation classrooms. The Technology of his or her application and Committee liked the idea, and the action the committee had decided to take. so did the teachers. About 15 teachers applied The maximum grant was $500 for each teacher or class­ for the Caledonia technology grants this year, though a few projects didn't meet the criteria and were not funded. "I think that happened just because the teachers were new to the grant-writing process," Mann said. Those receiving grants are expected to share their projects with their colleagues, Mann said, and he also hopes the experience provided teachers a chance to learn how to write a By Dr. Mary Ellen Correa grant application. Jon Cole (left), Tony Beers and Molly Cramer display the software purchased for Assist. Superintendent "Many of them have never for Curriculum and applied for a grant before, and their classroom from a technology grant awarded to their teacher, Pat Packer. Her Instruction with all the belt-tightening grant was one of 10 given to district teachers who applied for some of the going on, grants have become technology funds budgeted for technology training and piloting new projects. an important source of funds for school programs," he said. will enable students to create $500 grant for software and make the grant writing an an­ He hopes that teachers will better graphs. laser discs that will help stu­ nual project. In the future, The TK Language Arts Curriculum Committee and the apply what they learned from • American Studies teaching dents incorporate video discs however, he would like to Board Curriculum Committee recently endorsed a three-day this first experience to seek team (CHS) — $500 grant to into their presentations in all give the teachers the summer' training seminar in readin skills for TK teachers and supplementary grants from buy CD-ROM-based software, subject areas. to put together their applica­ paraprofessionals in grades K-8 other sources. mostly reference material, to Mann said he would like to tions, and then award the This seminar will be presented by Dr. Ethna Reid and Dr. The new equipment speci­ enchance the class curriculum. grants in the fall. Madeline Ritchie from the Exemplary Center for Reading In­ fied in the successful applica­ • Barb Daniels (CHS) — struction (ECRI) June 11, 12 and 13. Approximately 60 staff tions now has been received, members have volunteered to give up some vacation time to and is in (he classrooms, participate in this training. Mann said. TK received a grant from the National Diffusion Network in Teachers receiving Caledo­ the amount of $5,000 to offset half of the costs of this session. nia technology grants this Some of the instructional stategies which will be learned in­ clude word recognition, letter names and sounds, new words year are: through phonic and sight methods, penmanship, writing — • Cheryl Davis (Kettle spelling and proofing skills, comprehension skills, study skills, Lake) $500 grant for video developing an effective management system, and record equipment to teach students keeping. how to create a visual portfo­ After the training session, participants will be certified to use lio and then make copies to ECRI techniques to improve reading and writing skills of share, with parents, for exam­ students. ple. According to ECRI. the only criterion for success is student • The team of Roxanne achievement. That’s why participants at any of its seminars Hoeksema, Artel Scheid and focus on teaching skills. Linda Carlson (Dutton) Teachers arc taught in one-, two, three- and five-day — $150 grant to purchase seminars (eight hours a day) 1) what the reading and language language arts software to help skills arc and how to teach them, 2) how to teach students to teach students basic skills schedule their time meaningfully and keep accurate records, 3) tested by the Michigan Educa­ how to use critical teaching behaviors that change teachers' tional Assessment Program perceptions of their roles and student expectations. 4) how to (MEAP). teach reading/writing/study skills in all the content subjects, 5) how to stimulate a desire to read. 6) how to select and present • Colleen Kalajainen (Kettle prose, poetry and drama so students can write with similar Lake) — $450 grant to pur­ quality. 7) how to involve students in experiences that serve as chase software and extra disk springboards for further personal reading and study, and 8) drive storage so students can what effective instruction is. create and publish original To implement ail of ECRI’s language arts program, teachers music compositions. She also may enroll in an many as 15 days of seminars. Significant will puchase software for achievement data are achieved by students of ECRI teachers. teaching basic music skills. The goal of this project will be to equip TK teachers with • Mary Palmer (Kettle Lake) proven skills and strategies designed to develop proficient Bringing Caledonia elementary students some 'magical' news about nutrition, — $295 grant to buy software readers and writers. and hardware to teach nutrition Bruce the Moose' and his friend Bill Wood from Harrison, Maine, told and to hook up the computer kindergarteners through second graders about Bruce's Rainbow: blue for milk, green for fruits and vegetables, yellow for breads and cereals and red for meats to a television screen. • Garnet Conard (Kettle and fish, the foods that build 'mooscles.' In a show that had the youngsters' full Lake) — $500 grant to pur­ attention, Bill and Bruce called on students to help with a magic show that related chase CD-ROM for her read­ to eating the right kinds of foods. The visit from the mighty moose and his comical ing program. These focus on friend was sponsored by the Caledonia Schools Food Services. reading comprehension and involve higher level thinking GET EASY CASH with extra and problem-solving skills. household goods and tools. • Pat Packer (Caledonia El) Advertise with classifieds in The — $250 grant to purchase Reminder and Hastings Banner. software that will allow stu­ Phone 945-9554. dents to add graphics to their writing. The grant also will fund a special camera that will allow students to include pho­ tos in their w nting. In the interest of providing a • Paul Greeney (CHS) — safe and healthy environment, $360 grant to buy software to help teachers create better tests smoking is prohibited for everyone that will, in turn, help stu­ dents do better in standardized on Pennock Hospital property. testing • Daryl Bronkema (CHS) — $250 grant to buy a graphing calculator and software that bv Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia teachers interested in improving their classroom technology resources had a chance earlier this year to write a "grant" application for some of the school district's technology funds. These dollars had been ear­ marked for teacher training and for piloting new projects, ex­ plained Andrew Mann, coordi­ nator of the Caledonia Schools technology services. "The money was pan of the district's technology budget." TK School NEWS Reading improvements in TK “Bruce the Moose” teaches nutrition for ‘mooscle’-building Call 1-800-8707085 for ACTION ADS! 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Middleville, Ml April 2, 1996 ___________ _______ ^,ljjjji jL^ii m I New Scots coach hopes to add improvement <Ze4^‘ Fuller, John Grinstead, Aaron Feeback; (back row) Jim Abbott, Bryan Jones, Phil Licari, Scott Erickson, Don O’Donovan and Coach Mike Fine. Caledonia’s varsity baseball team includes (front row, from left) Ryan Overmyer, Don Stevens, Nick F reeman, Scott Pennock, James Hunter; (middle row) Charles Bockstanz, Kyle Kietzman, Tim Soper, Chris Coach Mike Fine is not the only new member on the Caledonia varsity baseball team. Fine's first team with the Scots will include 11 juniors and only five seniors. "We expect leadership from all five of our seniors, they will run the show.” Fine said. Donnie Stevens and Charles Bockstanz are two of those seniors. Stevens is an outfielder who is expected to be the team's leadoff hitter. Bockstanz is a right-handed pitcher and a catcher. He. according to Fine, has a live "This team is extremely bat and a very good throwing hard working and do not want arm. to be cheated." Fine said. Another player who should Forest Hills Northern and help with leadership and on Unity Christian are chosen as the mound is Jim Abbott. the team's to beat m the OK Abbott is a hard-throwing Gold pitcher and a part-time The coach has set forth shortstop. goals for the program Caledonia won a district including off-season workouts championship in 1995. but and an improved schedule. In will need to play hard if they four years time he would like are able to match that feat. to see an up-grade in the Fine eventually wants to win overall program. an OK Gold championship, Godwin is Caledonia's first something the Scots haven’t home opponent on April 9. done since 1979. Strong arms should carry Trojans to wins Experience and pitching appear to be the buzz words for Coach Tim Pennfield's Trojans this spring. And the Trojans have a lot qf both of those words, making the expectations bright for 1996. Pennfield has eight starters returning in Dwight Wade, Mike Mrozinski, Jared Novak, Kevin Doyle, Jason Gearhart, Justin DeBoode, Don Noffke and Marty Bender. Novack, Doyle and Bender all will see time on the mound during the course of the season. Novak and Bender are seniors, while Doyle is a junior. Doyle, according to Pennfield is the team's hardest thrower and Bender is considered a control pitcher. Besides pitching, Novak will play thirdbase and Doyle will line up as a shortstop. Senior catcher Dwight Wade is regarded as a college prospect and is playing his fourth season on varsity. Mrozinski. a three-year performer, plays secondbase and Gearhart is a defensive gem at firstbase. DeBoode will lead off and play Centerfield. Noffke is a versatile player who can play leftfield, catcher or firstbase. "We have a wealth of experience which will allow us to win the one-run ball games," Pennfield said. State runnerup Spring Lake, Calvin Christian and Hamilton are all considered contenders in the OK Blue. Pennfield also feels that his team had made some improvement. "I'm pleased with the development of the kids;" Pennfield said. "They are a great group and are working hard." Middleville opens up at Belding on April 10. Contempo Salon 9864 Cherry Valley (M- 37) HkV Caledonia 891-1093 Middleville's varsity baseball team includes (first row, from left) Dan Kenyon, Ryan Ritsema, Kevin Doyle, Justin DeBoode, Dave Betwinski, Coach Tim Pennfield; (second row) Jared Novak, Andre LeBoeuf, Dwight Wade, Scott Evans, Chris Pierce, Coach Yuskis; (third row) Joe Norman, Dominick Ronchetti, Dan Noffke, Mike Mrozinski, Tom Piccione and Coach Stehlik. 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Middleville’s softball squad might suffer from a identity crisis early on in the season. Coach Duane Petrosky, though, is hoping his Trojans will learn how to achieve by the end of the campaign. "It will be a learning season, but I think we will do well.’’ Petrosky said. "To win conference is a goal were shooting for and we will have to play well to achieve that goal." Petrosky’s two senior performers are Traci Campbell and Michelle Merlaw. Campbell was an all­ conference pitcher in 1995. Merlaw is a solid hitting outfielder. "Our pitching should be a strength and defense will also be a key." Petrosky said. Sage Lucas and Tammy Bruin also return to the Trojans' starting lineup. Lucas made all-conference and all­ district at tlrslbase List season, while Bruin is a good allaround player at tlurdbase. Jennie Doyle. Becky Worth and Autumn Crofoot should also contribute. Doyle. who played shortstop in 1995. is slated as the team’s starting catcher Worth will see action at either secondbase or shortstop. Crofoot. along with Merlaw. will cover ground in the outfield. Petrosky expects Wyoming Rogers and Hamilton to be two of the best team's in the OK Blue this spring. Middleville opens the year on April 10 with a doubleheader at Belding. Softball Scots look to rebuild lineup Caledonia’s girls golf team includes (front row, from left) Rachel O'Connor. Jenny Miller, Jenn Myers, Stephanie VandenBerg; (back row) Laura Brown, Jessica VanTil, Sarah Ward and Coach Diane Doot. Scots take shot at OK Rainbow play Caledonia's varsity girls golf team feels lucky to have several returning two- and three-year veterans. Returning players with varsity match experience are seniors Stephanie VandenBerg and Sarah Ward. Juniors with great promise include Jennifer Myers and Jessica VanTil. Rachel O’Connor. Jenny Miller and Laura Brown also have varsity experience, while Jenelle Forward. Lisa Kuieck. Danielle Foot, Tiffany DeLange, Sunshine Fowler, Barbara Hohlman and Megan Milzarski also will be competing for starting positions either on the varsity team or the junior varsity squad. This season, Caledonia will be golfing in the reorganized OK Rainbow league which includes Belding. Comstock Park. Forest Hills Northern and Kenowa. The league’s first Caledonia’s varsity softball team includes (front row, from left) Sherry Bailey, Lisa Constant, Renee Simoneau; (middle row) Kristi Schmidt, Mindi Smith, Holly Pelletier, Christine Gillard, Kristy DeBoer; (back row) Molly Gorton, Allison Schneider, Coach jamboree will be at the Grand John Pelletier, Heidi Hanna and Jennie Besterman. Rapids Country Club. Caledonia has two big She also was second on the who have played a lot," Caledonia will host a Pelletier said. "We should team in RBI with 32. jamboree on April 29 at reasons to be optimistic about The team's other captain is have great team speed and a Broadmoor Country Club. this year's varsity softball junior Heidi Hanna. She good lineup.” The season starts on April 10 team. Other key team members 1. Pitcher Christine Gillard. played part of the season on against Lowell. varsity last year and is are Sherry Bailey, Renee 2. Secondbaseman Lisa Caledonia Coach Diane Simoneau, Holly Pelletier, expected to start in rightfield. Doot says that the league is Constant. Coach John Pelletier said Kristy DeBoer and Jennie Gillard set a school mark "always comprised of a strong that the team's strength is its Besteman field of contenders for State with a 21-7 .-ecord in 1995. speed. Pelletier mentions Caledonia was 27-9 in 1995 ranking” and that this year "is Her mound work included a Molly Gorton, Mindi Smith, and captured a district title. He no exception and holds much 1.60 ERA and 156 strikeouts. Allison Schneider and Knsti expects Forest Hills Northern promise for the same caliber The junior is playing her third Schmidt as players with quick and his Scots to be favorites year on varsity. of teams." again this spring. Constant, a senior captain, feet. The Scots start the season "Were very young made all-region last season and had hit for a .300 clip. obviously with two seniors April 9 at Godwin. DeVries Insurance Agency Stauffer & Wiggers 131 East Main St Caledonia 891-Bl 25 INSURANCE AGENCY Caledonia Village Centre 891-9294 State Bank of Caledonia State Farm Insurance Caledonia 891 8113 Middleville Dutton 795-3361 698-6337 at the light in Middleville Lon Le Fanty 795-7925 Bruce's Frame & Alignment 415 Seconostreet, Middleville 616-795-9596 Geukes Meal Market 500 N. High Middleville 795-3767 Sun & News 1952 N. Broadway Hastings 616-795-3345 J-Ad Graphics Reminder 945 9554 Sun & News 795-3345 �Page I8/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml April 2, 1996 Defending state champs prepare for challenges It's hard to improve upon a State championship, but Caledonia girls track coach Joe Zomcrlei figures that having fun is a good place to start. The Scots won the Class B girls track title in 1995 and have many talented athletes from that squad back this year. Still. Zomcrlei is very cautious when talking about how far this team can actually go"We're a decent team, but it’s a whole new team and it's all relative." Zomcrlei said. "If we do the best we can the winning and losing will take care of itself. We plan on having fun." Well, the fun along with a few wins maybe. Seniors back this season include Kelly Veiling, Mandy Jacobs. Sheri Vrcdcvoogd, Sarah Parbell, Heather Polmanteer and Katie Sobczak. Veiling runs sprints, high jumps and competes in relay races. Parboil runs the half mile, mile, two mile relay and the one mile relay. Vredevoogd is a hurdler and competes in sprint relays, Polmanteer throws the shot put and the discus. Jacobs is z distance runner and Sobczak i‘ a distance runner who has no run track since her freshmar campaign. The Scots track team als< has many members from thi fails State championship cros country squad: Keri Bloem Shannon Hoseman. Betl Parbel. Barb Warner an< Audrey Warner to name a few. Caledonia along with Soutf Christian, Unity Christian Cedar Springs and Spart; should be strong in the OK Gold this season. Bu Zomerlei isn’t real concemec about matching last season’s awards that included an 8-2 league mark, a regional championship and a State title. "It will be an awfully tough team to beat,” Zomerlei said of his team. Calvin Christian will be Caledonia's first track opponent on April 9 at Caledonia. Caledonia's girls track team includes (front row, from left) Mandy Jacobs, Sheri Vredevoogd, Kelly Vetting, Katie Sobczak, Sarah Parbel, Heather Polmanteer; (second row) Amanda Minor, Beth Parbel, Andrea Shomier, Kully Mulder, Kelley Mesecar, Barb Warner, Audrey Warner, Katie Benham, Shannon Houseman, Keri Bloem, Jill Hoffman, Amanda Sevensma; (third row) Coach Joe Zomerlei, Greta Klein, Diana Minor, Kaelynn Hatrick, Allison Smith, Jennifer Sprague. Sarah Grow, Coach Dave Hodgkinson; (fourth row) Dayna Polmanteer, Stacy DeBlaay, Katie Ullcry, Nicole VanderMolen, Anne Westen, Erin Mesecar, Jennifer Blauwkamp, Brooke Wierenga and Jodi Breen. Trojans want to improve in league standings Middleville's boys track team includes (first row, from left) Jason VanElst, Brian Syswerda, Hugh Jess, Brad Enders, Thad Otto, Shawn Dak, Tom Syswerda, Nathan DeBoer; (second row) Dendel Craven, Don Mello, Matt Eaton, Aaron Wiese, Keith Nelson, Miso / ** T Glaven, D.J. Beckeung; (third row) Isaac Bainbridge, Eric Wieringa, Kevin Ellis, Brad Blashkiw, Will Schroon, Markus Millhouse, Adam Smith; (fourth row) Matt Send, Jason Cowham, Brian Bergakker, Jason Siebesma, Kevin Schultz, Ryan Hasselink, Rich Burtts and Brad Clark. CALEDONIA t.k. Athletic Boosters SPORTSMAN’S CLUB • MEETING • April 8th - 7:00 p.m. Come support your athletes! a key to the team’s success. Hamilton and Coopersville are picked as the league favorites. Middleville was fourth a season ago and would like to improve on that in 1996 Make Dad Iron! W at the HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA Last season, according to Coach Matt Funk, was a rebuilding year for his Middleville boys track team. In 1996, Funk is looking for improvement — both for the team and for its individuals. "Our goal is to finish higher up than what we have," Funk said. "Our strength is in distance as well as field events." Senior Jason VanElst is a favorite to win conference in the shot put and senior Keith Nelson should also be in contention for league honors in the high jump. Middleville’s mile relay squad that includes Thad Otto, Shawn Davis and Tim Syswerda also should push for OK Blue honors. Other key members of this year's team are senior Brad Enders and freshman Ryan Heslink. Both athletes run the mile and the two mile. Funk also mentions assistant coach John Dussia as BREAKFAST Dad won’t mind ironing at some of Michigan’s finest golf courses. Give him a gift of free greens fees instead of a tie. EGGS • TOAST • PANCAKES MEAT • COFFEE • ORANGE JUICE 10CTH st. COLDWATER h *0*0 ctvewouse I The Golf Privilege Card’ For Father's Day (800) LUNG-USA Sit., Apr. 14 • 9 am-12 Nooa Adults ‘4.5e/Under 12 3.P0 Bring the Family and Friends' t AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION• of Michigan �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml April 2. 1996/Page 19 a Talented group back for TK girls track Middleville's girls track team includes (first row, from left) Shannon Pagano, Stephanie Potter, Samantha Sherman, Keri Koehn, Coach Tamara Benjamin; (second row) Jenna Shook, Laura Reed, Lindsay Bremer, Lindsey Robertson, Lindsey Thornton, Kelli Jo Brice, Melody Allore, Holly Pitt; (third row) Jessi Davis, Josephine Prince, Stacey Bergakker, Jodi Schumaker, Kerri Kempema, Stacey Meyering, Erin Deschoff and Angie McQueen. Middleville’s girls track team appears to have all of the areas covered and hopes that it will take them straight to the top of the OK Blue Conference standings this spring. Coach Tammy Benjamin says that her squad is talented in many areas and has a good group of senior athletes. "We're looking to be up in the top two (in conference) this year." Benjamin said. "We have a pretty good group of sprinters." Jessi Davis, a sophomore, qualified in the 800 for State in 1995, junior Jenna Shook qualified in the shot put and junior Laura Reed qualified in the 100. So the post-season experience factor is not a problem. Other talented Trojans include senior Samantha Sherman, senior Jessica VanAman. senior Ken Coehen and senior Stephanie Potter. Sherman runs the 400. VanAman is one of the team's top middle distance runners. Coehen is Middleville's No I hurdler and Potter is a talented distance runner. Middleville placed fourth in the OK Blue a season ago. but did take the league's 400 title. Three of the four members from that team are back. Calvin Christian won the conference crown in 1995. but Benjamin also mentions Spring Lake and Coopersville as team’s in title contention. The season officially starts April 11 with (he TK Co-ed event to be held at Byron Center. Middleville will not have a home meet this season due to the condition of its track. Boys’ track squad looks to repeat Caledonia's boys track team includes (front row, from left) Aaron Haight, Nick Hansen, Todd Striplin, Chris Allen, Matt Bushman, Jason Oldfield, Matt Bowen, Keith Smith, Jeff Foster; (middle row) Josh Daniel, Mitch Jordan, Kyle Velting, Steve Benham, Jay Broddock, Seth Erskine, John Feenstra, Keith Haight, Nick Moose, Saudi Gomez; (back row) Aaron Casey, Zach Hollinshead, Chris Sheldon, Eric Dygraaf, Scott Leatherman, Peter Palma, Ryan Fisher, Eric Stanley, Michael Moose, David Friedman, David Roosien, Brian Reiffer, Brett Zylstra, Dustin McFarlan, Florian Zschoge, David VandenBerg, David Friedrich, Andrew Schupp, Charles Smith, Joseph Johnson, Scott Busfield, Dale Wicks, Ryan Ogle, Phillip VanLaan, Chad Wangerin, Robbie Lillie, Christopher Gave, Brian Marsman, Coach Stuffen, Coach Oldfield and Coach John Soderman. Caledonia’s boys track team went 7-0 in dual meets and won the OK Gold championship last spring. Now. Scots' fans and the teams coach are wondering what the team will do for an encore. "We expect to be competitive and we have a lot of our younger guys back," 37-year coach John Soderman said. "We should be pretty strong in anything that deals with running." It's the field events that concerns Soderman the most. Expected to help in the field events are Seth Erskine. Steve Benham and Isauro Gomez. Erskine is a junior discus thrower, Benham is a sophomore pole vaulter and Gomez is a junior shot puter. In the running events, expect a number of athletes to score points. Included in that group arc junior Jeff Foster, junior Dave VandenBerg. junior Matt Bowen, senior Chris Allen, senior Matt Bushman and senior Todd Striplin. Foster was a champion in the OK Gold last season in the 100. He also runs a tough 200 for the Scots. Sophomore Rob Lillie, junior Dave Friedrich and sophomore Scott Leatherman are other quality runners. Soderman sees South Christian, Unity Christian, Cedar Springs and Sparta as good team in the league this spring. Now. he hopes that his young squad can also be included and possibly challenge for another league title. The boys team opens its season April 9 at home versus Calvin Christian. Trojan swingers want to improve overall play Middleville's varsity golf team includes (first row. from left) Suzanne Matzen, Leslie Haight, Ren e Ellinger, Jessica Wiersum, Letitia Tagg. Sarah Hams; (second row) Kan Aubic, Enca Walker, Mansa Miklustcak. Brooke Mulder, Mandy Denick; (third row) Sarah Bishop. Tanya Richer. Ann-Mane Hart, Rachel Wade and Michelle Scaturro. First-year coach Mark Verlinde will count on leadership and low scores from his lone returning senior, Ren e Ellinger. "Were young, definitely young and Ren e will have to be our leader," Verlinde said. "A lol of the girls are newer and some are semi-quality." Junior Erica Walker, junior Sarah Bishop and sophomore Jessica Wiersum are other Middleville players with previous experience on the varsity level. Competing in the OK Rainbow conference in 1995, the Trojans ended up fourth. This year, though, the OK Blue will have its own conference format for golf and Wyoming Rogers is the favorite. "I just want the team to improse as much as we can in the season," Verlinde said. The first match for the Trojans is April 10 with Spring Lake. T.K. Community Education still has openings in the following: Swimming Lessons We will be offering swim lessons on Saturdays, April 20-June 8 Level I • 11:00-11:40 AM Level II • 10:15-10:55 AM Level III • 9:30-10:10 AM Cost: $20 00 per person Lifeguard Classes Lifeguarding Today • Apr. 15-May 20 Waterfront Lifeguard • May 20 & 22 Head Lifeguard • June 3 & 5 All classes are held Mon. & Wed 6-9:30 PM Coif Lessons Learn the game of golf through instruction from our seasoned veteran instructor Jim Sprague When: May 7-May 28 Days: Tuesday or Thursdays (All on May 7) Time: 6:30-8:30 PM Where. H.S. Room 304 Cost: $35.00 plus Green Fees/Driving Range Cake Decorating A beginner cake decorating class will be offered Days: Wednesdays, April 17-May 8 Time: 6:30-9:00 PM Cost: $25 00 plus supply fee contact Community Education at 795-3397 for further information �Page 20/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml April 2. 1996 Scots must rebuild tennis team in ’96 Hoping for solid upper middle Caledonia's varsity tennis team includes (front row, from left) Mark Hoffman, Steve Otto, Eric Rogers, Kyle Oatley, Mark Boncher; (middle row) Brian Davis, Jason Workman, Jesse Fiegel, Andy Wilkinson, Jeff Austhof, Joel Fortuna; (back row) Elmo Zenobio, Chris Snoap, Matt Frantti, Rich Garnaat, Rustin Manning. The team's coach is Thomas Crisman. Caledonia’s Chris Snoap is without a doubt one of the best tennis players tn this arc. Snoap, a junior, is an All­ State candidate and Scot Coach Tom Crisman expects many wins out of his star. And those wins will be needed as Jason Crisman, who went 23-1 in 1995, is now at Western Michigan University. Eric Rogers is likely to play No. 2 for Caledonia. Rogers, like Snoap, is an all­ conference contender. Caledonia finished second to Forest Hills Northern in the OK Gold last season, its only dual match defeat. Northern along with Kenowa Hills and possibly South Christian are expected to be strong again in 1996. Caledonia will need strong play out of its newcomers to play a factor in the conference race. "We're hoping with so many freshmen to be a solid upper middle (team),” Crisman said. "We don't have the juice to contend at the top." Two freshmen Kyle Oatley and Joel Fortuna should play at No. 3 and No. 4 singles. At doubles, senior Mark Boncher and junior Rich Garnaat arc penciled in to play Nn I and senior Matt Frantti and freshman Jesse Flegel could play at No. 2. Improvement expected in Trojan netters Having coached tennis at Middleville High School for 27 years, Larry Seger has seen it all. And this year he is looking for improvement after battling through one of four losing campaigns in 1995. Three seniors and six more talented players should help the team Io achieve that goal. The three seniors are Brett Bremer, Rob Kiel and Brad Bedford. Bremer, a real hustler, played No. I singles last season. Kiel and Bedford, both hard workers, will also play key roles. Kiel could play No. 3 singles and Bedford could play No. 2 or on a doubles team. Freshman Nate LaVoie gained a lot of experience playing in the off-season and is expected to contribute as a first-year performer. Fellow freshmen Garrett Weatherhead and Brian Seger will also see time on the courts. The junior class includes Mike Steine, Ryan Olthouse and Steve Dood. Oldhouse and Dood are expected to play No. I doubles. "1 don't know what kind of a team we re going to have, it's an unusual mix," Seger said. "I'm looking at a lot of unknowns, we could be fortunate to be .500.” Middleville's varsity tennis team includes (front row, One thing is for certain. State power Spring Lake from left) Nate LaVoie, Brad Bedford, Rob Kiel, Sam should have an upper hand in Alexander. Brett Bremer, Taylor Pierce; (back row) Mike VanderSloot, Nathan Venton, Aryon Bosma, the conference race. Brian Seger, Josh Sturm, Nate Schmitz, Coach Larry Seger, Ryan Olthouse, Mike Stein, Steve Dood and Ben Meekhof. Who <'an Solve This Problem? 4"x+8=I6 Get a Tax Break.. -zu. Donate Your Vehicle! Itghi now. in some school districts. dun! grader? irv learning how* u» suiw this rquanun And in some school districts. sixth gr.idn> are learning Hui lliere auv still mhik »huv! distmls wheo x-nh«*s will receive a diptana wiiboui eWr having tu tax the qurstan. Insist on higher academic standards tn your school district Call (800) 678-LUNG Help fight the #3 killer.., lung disease 4= AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. �The Sun ond News, Middleville Ml/April 2. 1996 ?age2i Soccer Scots look towards potential Caledonia's varsity girls soccer team includes (front row, from left) Kate Brillowsky, Faith Blauwkamp, Bianca Arrigo, Jayme Cramer, Traci Koetje, Amy Schlafley, Sarah Engelbert; (middle row) Angela Rider, Jennifer DeVormer, Shannon Sheehan, Samantha Choryan, Elizabeth Fortuna, Melissa Stewart; (back row) Coach Jeff Merritt, Anne Whisner, Stephanie Grant, Emify Culbertson, Shannon Walter, Megan Mulligan and Kara Palma. Potential is hard to figure out when you're looking at a starting lineup that could include three sophomores and one freshman. That’s the case for Caledonia soccer coach Jeff Merritt as he attempts to evaluate his talent this spring. Gone are seven players from last year's district championship team that eventually lost a heartbreaker to Holland Christian at regionals. But. Merritt does have plenty of returning talent, including four solid seniors: Jayme Cramer. Kara Palma. Anne Whisner and Shannon Sheehan. Cramer will be the team's goalkeeper, Palma plays stopper, Whisner is a centerstriker and Sheehan is a center-midfielder. Palma and Whisner are also the team’s co-captains. Whisner is Caledonia's top returning scorer, but much will depend upon her overall health. Other returning standouts include Sam Choryan. Jenny DeVormer and Shannon Walters. Merritt expects Forest Hills Northern and Unity Christian to be solid team's in the OK Gold. As far as his team goes. Merritt really isn't sure what to expect. "It's hard to tell how gocxl we could be.” Merritt said. "It will depend on a lot of things." Senior leadership, how tho team responds to the new coach and game pressure included. Caledonia will host Middleville on April 10 to welcome in the new season. Middleville soccer team looking to jell in ’96 Middleville Coach Steve Evans says that his soccer team's strength is its front line. And that is uplifting, considering that the Trojans also have strong defense and a promising goalkeeper as well. What is a problem is numbers, as Middleville suits up just 14 for soccer. "Our seniors have to step up, they have the ability," Evans said. "We still have most of our players returning from our front line." Senior forwards Katie Polhetnus and Rachel DeVormer are two of Evans' front line returnees. Both ranked at the top of the team's scoring list a season ago. Three other seniors back are sweeper Ruth Canton, fullback Kelly Holwerda and stopper Courtney DeHaan. Hudsonville Unity Christian and Calvin Christian are considered to be two of the best team's in the OK Blue. "We arc hoping to be in the top half of the standings," Evans said. "We'll use our senior experience as an advantage." Another advantage is having sophomore Tracy Schondelmayer come out for soccer this spring. Schondelmayer is penciled in as the team's No. 1 goalkeeper "She is doing a good job; it a test under fire," Evans said. So. if the Trojans can make it through the season injuryfree. expect to see some improvement. Rival Caledonia is the team's first test on April 10. Middleville's varsity girls soccer team includes (front row, from left) Katie Polhemus, Chanda Wenger, Tracy Schondelmayer, Rachel DeVormer, Cindy Hiler, Coach Steve Evans; (back row) Liz Panza, Courtney DeHaan, Ruth Caton, Anna Grosskopf, Coreen Barber and Jamie Robbins. Missing are Kelly Holwerda and Renata Santos. You have your reasons. 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Stephanie Glass and Joshua Haywood, cousins of the groom, served as flower girt and ring bearer Ushers were Peter, Steven, and Paul Cipponeri. and James Robertson, brothers of the bride Serving as master and mistress of ceremonies were Jack and Marilyn Finkbeiner. cousins of the bride. Jennifer Johnson, future sister-in-law of the groom attended the guest book. William Haywood, uncle of the groom, and Paul Cipponeri. brother of the bride, read the scriptures during the ceremony. Cindy Bender, vocalist. Joseph Bender, saxaphomst. and Marty Shaw, organist, all friends of the family, performed at the wedding. The reception was held at the Middle Villa Inn. The copule honeymooned in Orlando. Fla., and now reside in Hastings. Renee is atten­ ding Grand Rapids Communi­ ty College, and Luke is atten­ ding Michigan State Universi­ ty and are partners in the family owned business. Sand Creek Dairy LLC. Curtis-Dooley Pape-Elkins Heather Lynn Pape and Brian Wayne Elkins are pleas­ ed to announce their engagement. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Delton Kellogg High School She is the daughter of Rick and Deb Pape of Plainwell. The future groom is a graduate of Martin High School. He is the son of Ken­ ny and Sandy Elkins of Gun Lake. A June 1st wedding is planned. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Curtis and Mr. and Mrs. William Dooley Jr. are pleased to an nounce the engagement of their children Katie Ellen and William Christopher. A June 15, 1996 wedding is planned. Katie is a 1994 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and William is a 1992 graduate of Lake wood High School. NEED SOME EXTRA CASH? Got Something to Sell? Phone 1-800-870-7085 For Sun and News ACTION-ADS! VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE PUBLIC NOTICE The Department of Public Works of the Village of Middleville will provide the following services to citizens who reside within the boundaries of the Village: SPRING CLEAN-UP WEEK! • May 6-10,1996 • Jayme Cramer, a member of the CHS National Honor Society, leads the new members she ‘bagged’ last week through the school halls before taking them to the commons for cake. The ‘bagging’ event is the way the NHS recognizes those stu­ dents now eligible for membership. They will be initiated April 10. Refuse or debris to be picked up may not include the following: Petroleum and petroleum based products Dismantled buildings (including roofing materials) Motor vehicles, boats, snowmobiles, or parts thereof Yard waste (grass, leaves, tree stumps/limbs, brush ■ this material may be put out during regular yard waste pick up times as listed below, NOT during special Spring Clean up.) National Honor Society ‘bags’ new members Honor students ‘get the sack by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Newly chosen members of the Caledonia High School National Honor Society had to "brown-bag it" Tuesday, but their sacks weren’t for lunch. In an annual ceremony, 55 NHS initiates-to-be learned they had qualified for member­ ship when they were called out of class by current mem­ bers and masked with deco­ rated brown paper shopping bags. You’re not getting it all! Call 1-800-870-7085 for more information on how you. too, can receive your complete coverage of Middleville and Caledonia, Yankee Springs and Free port..FREE! Each NHS member soon had a line of new members with sacks over their heads. They were led through the school halls before ending up in the high school commons for congratulations, pictures and cake. NHS advisor Lois Lamb said the 48 sophomores, three seniors and four juniors will be initiated at 1:30 p m. Wednesday, Apnl 10, in the Performing Arts Center. To be eligible for member­ ship in the NHS. a student must have at least a 3.5 grade point average Good atten­ dance coupled with few unex­ cused tardies also is impor­ tant, Lamb said. She told the new members-to-be that they will be expected to continue their good scholarship and ex­ emplary records to maintain NHS status. The Caledonia chapter of NHS provides mentoring and tutoring services to other stu­ dents and raises funds to fight cystic fibrosis. It also con­ tributes to the American Heart Association and the Santa Claus Giris. All items to be picked up must be at curbside no later than 7:00 a.m. on the 6th of May. Pick-up will continue during normal working hours until each residence is served YARD WASTE PICK UP SCHEDULE CONSISTING OF BRUSH, TREE LIMBS, BAGGED LEAVES, BAGGED GRASS AND BAGGED TWIGS ■0 c 0 0 Yard waste will be picked up every 2nd and 4th Monday, starling April 8th and ending November 4th. Brush and Tree limbs must be neatly piled at curbside* Grass and leaves must be put in clear plastic bags. Opaque bags will not be picked up. All items must be at curbside by 7:00 a.m. the day of pick up. LEAF VACUUMING October 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th I November 4th LEAVES WILL NOT BE VACUUMED IF THEY INCLUDE STUMPS, WEEDS, VINES, FLOWERS, WIRE, BRUSH, TREE LIMBS, ROCKS, STONES, OR OTHER FOREIGN MATERIALS!!!! I I 0 •o Q □ a < I I NOTE 1. Yard waste may not be placed at curbside earlier than 3 days prior to scheduled pick up. I I 2. All items to be picked up must be at curbside no later than 7:00 a m each scheduled day of pick up. If items are not picked up by Village crews by the end of the scheduled day of pick up, the crew will return the following day(s) until each resident has been served Once the crew has passed a residence, they will not return until the next scheduled pick up day. If yard waste is placed at the curb after the Village crew has passed your residence, please remove the waste from the curbside until the next scheduled pick up. 3. Residents are responsible for clean up of any debris remaining in the street and/or at curbside once the crew has passed each residence. For further information regarding waste pick up, please call the Village of Middleville office at 795-3385 — CLIP and SAVE! I �Page 24 /The Sun and News Middleville, Ml/April 2, 1996 Call for Classifieds Phone 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 Hr. a day 7 days a week For Sun & News Action-Ads! In Memoriam Business Services IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Florence A. Doombos who left us two yean ago on April 11. Many a lonely heartache, Often a silent tear; But always beautiful memories, Of one we loved so dear. Your memory to us is a keepsake, With which we shall never part; Though God has you in His keeping, We still have you in our hearts. Sadly missed by, Her family & friends BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment For Sale Automotive 1986 CHEVY VAN Conversion 350 engine with overdrive, good condition. 1967 Chevy Caprice 396 engine, good condition. 792-2940 _________________ PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE 1994, loaded, anti-lock brakes, heads-up display, vehicle infor­ mation center, 45,000 miles, $12,900 OBO. 616 698 8398 Pets AKC COCKER SPANIEL PUPPIES FOR SALE have had 1st shots. Call after 3 p.m., 616-367-4733 BERNIE & COMPANY TREE SERVICE: Tree remov­ al & trimming &. stump grinding. 795-7823__________________ BONANZA DRYWALL Hanging and finishing special­ ist. Insured and guaranteed work. Call Journeyman Brian Slade, 374-4338.____________ GLEN’S LANDSCAPING. “WE’RE EASY TO GET A I \w\ WITH.” TREATED TIES AND BOULDER RETAINING WALLS, TOP SOIL, ROAD GRAVEL AND SAND, HAULING & LEVEL­ ING. COMPLETE LAND­ SCAPING SERVICE. TREES, PLANTINGS, SEED, SOD & SHREDDED BARK INSTALLED. 31 YEARS IN BUSINESS. CALL NOW FOR FREE ESTIMATE. 891-1843__________________ GYMNASTICS IN MOTION offering pre-school through advanced classes, all ages. Also boys and girls USGF competi­ tion teams. For information call Cathy, 795-7620. HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ♦Home and income propcrty*Debt consolidationburned down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation. NOW HIRING SUMMER HELP. Sunny Jim’s Pizza at Gun Lake. Apply in person, FriSun, 4pm-9pm_____________ PRO-INSTALLER of almost anything you buy. From coun­ tertops to locks, appliances to plumbing repairs. Handyman. 616-795-7654______________ TUTOR: READING, ANY SUBJECT, motivational, free interview. 891-1633 Recreation PLASTIC INJECTION MOLD $6.00 Per Hour to start. Immediate 3rd shift openings. Excellent hire-in potential after 90 days. Trainees or exper­ ienced. Cail Remedy Intelligent Staffing at 949-3100 for interview.__________________ Garage Sale SPRING BREAK GARAGE SALE: Bring the kids and grab a bargain. Girls and boys quality clothing. Little Tikes, Fisher Price toys, video games, furni­ ture, household items and much more. 1 day only. Thursday April 4th. 8:00am-6:00pm. 4821 Quiggle (just cast of Whitney ville, off 52nd Sl). REPORTER - J-AD GRAPHICS IN HASTINGS is looking for a full-time reporter to cover police and court proceedings and do some feature writing for five weekly publica­ tions. Photography skills help­ ful, solid writing skills a must. Some experience in covering public safety issues helpful. Send resume, writing clips and, if applicable, some samples of photos taken to David T. Young, editor, J-Ad Graphics, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 SWIMMING POOLS Home­ owners Wanted!!! KAYAK POOLS is seeking demo home­ sites to display its new mainte­ nance free KAYAK POOL. Save thousands of $$$ with this unique opportunity. CALL NOW!!! 1-800-9-KA YAK-9. National Ads BEVERAGE DELIVERY DRIVER - To $500/wk Major Company! Great Benefits! train­ ing provided, local route. Start Now! 616-949-2424 Jobline Fee._______________________ •♦FIREFIGHTER JOBS” Entry level, M/F positions, $1138-$14.29/hr. Paid train­ ing and benefits. Applicants call 1-219-736-4741, ext. A4317, 9am-9pm, 7 days MAILROOM/PRELOADER - To $10/hr. Major parcel service! Training provided! (2) shifts! Start Now! 616-949-2424 Jobiine Fee. MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST/ CLERICAL To $12/hr plus great benefits! General office duties, entry level! Start Now! 616-949-2424 Jobiine Fee. MIDDLEVILLE’S FINEST For Sale BEAUTIFUL DAYBED white enamel and porcelain accents, includes trundle bed underneath with mattress. 1 week old, cost $675 new, asking $250. 1-517-699-4148_____________ Help Wanted MUSIC TEACHER: School instruments, individual lessons. 891-1633__________________ TELEPHONE JACKS & WIRING. Installed and main­ tained prewires, New Construc­ tion Residential, 1&2 line busi­ ness. 28 years of experience. Reasonable rates. 616-891-3512 Antiques BECKY’S MAINSTREET Used books, antiques and crafts. Wc have a paperback swap, harlequins included. Large selection of hardcovers from the 1800’s to 1996, reasonable prices, new Victorian reproduc­ tion section. Monday-Thursday 10-5p, Friday 11 -7p, Saturday 10-4 p. 101 E. Main, Middleville, 795-8800. Major credit cards accepted. Booth space available. GROUND HELP WANTED FOR TREE Trimming and Removal Service. Must be hardworking, good pay. 616-795-7575 _______________ MIDDLEVILLE FLORAL & GIFT has great Easter corsages, lilies, tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths to make your Easter special. 795-3131___________ TAX AND ACCOUNTING services for individuals and small to medium size businesses available at reasonable rates. First 1 hour consultation FREE. Call Deem, Huizing & Schmidt, CPA’s at 616-975-3810 for appointment Real Estate MIDDLEVILLE. 2 wooded lots near Barlow Lake. Beautiful building sites. 2.3 or 1.5 acres. 795-3675 BEAUTIFUL QUEEN SIZE SEALY POSTURPEDIC firm mattress set with frame, 1 month old. Cost S850.00. Must sell! $250.00. 1-517-699-2251 BEDROOM OUTFIT, BEAU­ TIFUL OAK FINISH (built very solid) includes two night stands, headboard, dresser, chest & Queen size mattress set. ”3 months old". Cost $1,250, asking $300. 1-517-699-4148 SERTA KING SIZE MATTRESS SET "Luxury Firm” includes deluxe frame 2 months old cost over $1,300 new, sacrifice, $300. 1-517-676-6414 NEW VILLA SPECIAL CHICKEN TO GO! We marinate it, use our special breading and pressure cook it to seal in all the flavor. ...delicious! Farm BUFFALO MEAT Heart smart. 1-800-823-2800. SADDLE AND TACK AUCTION April 6, 6:30pm, American Legion, 1125 E. Columbia, Battle Creek. Sale presented by Troyer Saddlery Inc., 219-768-7135; R. & L. Tack, 616-865-6277 _________ *3.95 *7.95 4 Piece Miscellaneous 8 Piece BAHAMA CRUISE! 5 days/4 nights, Underbooked! Must Sell! $279/Couple. Limited Tickets. 1-800-935-9999 cxL 0495. Monday-Saturday, 9am-10pm, EST. 12 Piece 16 Piece *11.95 *15.50 FREE - Village potato wedgies with each order, when you mention this ad. CALL TO ORDER: 795-3640 or 891-1287 FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybird Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Large mouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS’ FISH FARM, INC., 08988 35th St., Gobles, MI 49055. Phone: (616) 628-2056, days; (616) 624-6215, evenings. Middle Villa Inn On M-37 in Middleville OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK A i 0 117 West Main, Middleville Phone 795-7911 — 27th Annual — (ALL YOU CAN EAT) Carved ham, baked chicken, fried shrimp, sweet & mashed potatoes, bread stuffing, green bean almondine, corn & peas, fresh baked bread, plus our gourmet table, (beverage & dessert extra) Good Only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday and Saturday) Specials not valid with any other offers or Free Delivery FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA MIDDLEVILLE S2.OO OFF | I < The “Easter Bunny” I J 9 Take Out Only • One (1) Per Coupon Try Our SUt>S • UtSOgnO Spaghetti • Burritos • Chips & Cheese ★ FREE 2 Liters of Pepsi ★ ...with any pick up pizza order. No coupon needed No free pop with free delivery. AH of our pizzas include OLr Special Sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese ’w, Jfj ZcJ yz 15 Minutes Take Out or Eat in or Fast Free Delivery Within 5 Miles NO FREE POP with SPECIALS • Ask about our Special of the Day • PARK IN REAR ...will be here with treats for kids of all ages! Reservations Accepted Call 795-3640 or 891-1287 on M-37 N. of Middleville -i i i i With J Toppings tach only NO COUPON NEEDED *11.99 . „ or 2 LARGE 14" PIZZAS for$14.99 ^ EXPIRES 5-Z% f “COUPON o s 2 SPAGHETTI DINNERS $6" i i I I I 1 r -"ooupon’-’y i I i i I I 0 i i * i Includes Garlic Bread 0 i I i Not valid in conjunction with any other coupons i Good kx pick i Faro'* PUza • Caledonia 2 GIANT LASAGNA or 2 GIANT WET BURRITO or COMBO EXPIRES 5-2-96 $"799 / i i i TcoUdni 0 0 I Hol valid in conjunction with any other coupons. $ Faro’s Plata • Caledonia Ph. 891 9287 PICK UP ONLY — READY IN 15 MINUTES Till Children 5 coupon 2 MEDIUM 12" PIZZAS HEBE’S WHAT OUB CI/STOMEM SAT ABOUT FABO’t B1ZZA 5° /MR# Monday-1 u«*day Wadnaaday For Only... Regular Menu Also Available r—coupon--- ) ANY 14", 16 or ir* X IT PIZZA NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL Plus one Free z Liter of Pop Buy One Sub at Regular Price Get the 2nd Sub SERVING 11:30 AM to 5 PM Adults $105t Children under 10 s4’5 Children under 3 are FREE! UNBELIEVABLE SPECIAL ] L BUY ONE PIZZA AT REGULAR 1 E PRICE, CET SECOND ONE 1 FOR 1/2 PRICE r • Sunday, April 7th • Save up to 70% On Second Pizza NO COUPONS • NO FREE POP NO FREE DELIVERY I s EASTER BUFFET SPECIAL TWO PIZZAS for ONE SPECIAL PRICE! z 891-9287 Middle Villa Inn Sun.-Thurs. 3:30 to 10:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 3:30 to 12:30 a.m. WelheOuOwn ioeoolSoucesand LuJ 100% Real Cheese NEW HOURS Mon -Thur* Ham - 10 30pm Fit. 8 Sat. 1 lam - Midnight 9790 Cherry Valley, M-37, Caledonia O � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/706/SunandNews_1996-04-09.pdf dc0ff76ee778b97437dd099c692f8ed0 PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 15/April 9. 1996 Middleville, Michigan 49333 125th Year Middleville may survey residents by Mandy Ha be I Staff Writer The Middleville Planning Commission is considering sending out a local survey to determine how residents feel about the community and what they would like to see change or remain the same. The commission last week looked over a survey that was prepared and sent out by Thornapple Township six years ago to see if any of the questions on it relate to to­ day's village situation. Responses from people who lived in the village were tabulated separately from those outside the village, so there were some questions found on this survey that could relate to the village. Village Planner Jason Cherry said during that time the population of Middleville was recorded to be 1,966 and the population of the township was 4,700, based on the 1970 census. He added that a new village survey could be anonymous. Some of the questions from the old survey that are still relevant could be used again. It would be interesting to see if there is a change in the responses, he said. There was some discussion on whether age and income should be included in the survey. Linda French sug­ gested that age would be rele­ vant to see how people in dif­ ferent age groups feel about the same issues. Katherine Encinas sug­ gested that a line graph be presented after information was collected to display answers and the percentage of people in different age groups that gave certain responses. She added that it would be a good idea to put a contact number for someone in the village on materials sent to residents so they could call if they had questions or wanted to check on the validity of the survey. Cherry said the old survey can be used as a guide in which some of the questions could be taken from, but only ones that are relevant. He added that one of the most important questions that should be asked is if residents are willing to extend sewer in­ to the township without re­ quiring annexation. The village's current policy is to provide service only to places that are annexed into the village, with the exception of a few that are near near the village line that pay double rates for services Some questions about government and taxes also should be included, he said. The most important question in that area would be what people think the village’s priorities should be in spen­ ding taxes. Another potential survey topic could be if residents think future commercial development should be kept out of residential areas Cherry said the zoning or­ dinance now allows for older homes on M-37 to be con­ verted into businesses over time with a special use permit. Such homes need to fit a par­ ticular criteria, which is done to slow down the amount of development there is at one time Cherry suggested that each member of the commission read over the old survey and make a list of questions from it that would be beneficial to a new survey. The lists will be collected and made into one master list. He added that reading the questions may trigger new ideas that could be added. There was discussion about sending a survey out in September when school is starting and people are back from vacations. Another suggestion was to offer a raffle, where one per­ son whose survey was drawn would win something. Cherry said these sugges­ tions would be expressed to Village Council members, who ultimately would make the final decision. Michael Lytle said he did not like the idea of offering a raffle and instead said they should stress the importance of answers to the survey ques­ tions that could be for Mid­ dleville's future. Cherry said that stastitally a 10 percent response rate is good because many people who receive surveys throw them away. French said they should make it as easy as possible for people to return them. The commission will look over questions from the old survey and discuss the situa­ tion further at a later date. Caledonia Twp. planners to hold public hearings by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Three rezoning applications, two for residential develop­ ments, will be open to public comment at the May 6 meet­ ing of the Caledonia Town­ ship Planning Commission. The proposed Copper Ridge Estates is a 29-lot develop­ ment on the north side of 84th Street, opposite Riebel De­ velopments Jasonville Farms. Copper Ridge developers are seeking a planned unit devel­ opment (PUD) rezoning. Blackstone Estates, a 99-lot development proposed for an area on the north side of 68th Street between McCords and Snow Avenues, is the other residential project up for pub­ lic comment. Blackstone de­ velopers also seek PUD re­ zoning. The third hearing will con- See Planners. Page 2 Caledonia K of C sells Tootsie Rolls for kids The Caledonia Knights of Columbus joined in the K of C's annual fund raiser for mentally handicapped children by selling Tootsie Rolls in exchange for donations to the cause. The Knights were out raising money the weekend of March 29-30. Proceeds will go to special education and other similar programs for children. Looking for contributions from State Bank of Caledonia clients are Jim Schoaf (left), Matt Albaugh and his dad, Larry, all of Middleville. New Middleville trustee has police background by Mandy Habel Staff Writer William Nesbitt, owner of Nesbitt’s Market and a former reserve police officer, is the newest trustee on the Mid­ dleville Village Council as a result of last month’s election. He said he became in­ terested in serving on the council after he bought his store and heard that some of the village residents were upset with some things that were happening He felt that if he could help in some way that he would like to. “I have always been in­ terested in politics,’’ he said “I was a police officer, so now I will be exchanging one avenue for another. " Nesbitt has been on the Wilbam Nesbitt reserve force for two years and said that being a member of the department has kept See New trustee. Page 2 In This Issue... DARE programs get community support The DARE program, which helps steer kids away from drugs, always enjoys the support of the communities where the resistance program is taught. In the Middleville and Freeport area, several businesses came together to support the 18-week program which is always taught by a uniformed police officer. Shown here are in front of Page Elementary in Middleville are (left to right) Joseph Booher. Middleville police officer; Jim Decker, owner of Freeport Elevator, Mike Bremer, personnel manager of Bradford White Corp. ; Don Bender, owner of Bender Body Shop; Chuck Edkins, president of Baby Bliss. Inc.; and Bill Johnson, Barry County Sheriffs Deputs Standing m front is Steven Johnson, who is currently enrolled m the Middleville DARE program. Because of theses sponsors and others, both Middleville and Hastings DARE programs rrceised $400 from sponsors to help combat drug abuse in area children. • Bender Road is tribute to longtime Middleville family • Schaumburg Youth Choir to perform in Caledonia today • Nominating petitions for Caledonia Township elections available • Middleville athletes receive ‘All-County’ awards �Page 2/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/April 9. 1996 : NEW TRUSTEE ’ from front page — * him aware of community j Issues I Other members of the -4opartmbnt encodraged him to pursue serving on the council. He said that when Jim Oliver resigned, they encouraged him, but he decided not to pursue it then because he was not sure if it was the right time for him His desire to show that the village supports businesses in town was one reason he felt now was the time to serve. “There are some who feel the village has bad feelings about businesses, but I have found that the village has been helpful to me in helping my business expand,” he said. “I understand that an anti­ business aura has come over the town and will help fight to change that . ” The 5.05 linear miles of abandoned railroad property that the village has been trying to purchase is another issue Nesbitt hopes to help the council work through. He said he has been involv­ ed with cleaning it, has work­ ed with trail proponent Craig Patterson, and understands how he feels about bringing the trail to life. He added that the Wayland Snowmobile Club had a good idea in trading rent and maintenance for use of the trail, but like other council members believes that the community was promised no motorized vehicles on the trail. Enticing new businesses to move into the industrial park is another issue he has thought about as worth pursuing. “This is something I would feel comfortable doing, should the council choose to go that route.” he said. He believes that other im­ provements. such as new business signs near the village limit sign between Middleville and Hastings, could be made. “We have spent money making the downtown look nice, now let’s improve the entrance area.” he said. He said that another plus about being on the coucil is that in his line of work he is able to get free time during the day, if needed, to meet with people in the community who have concerns which he can take to the rest of the body. “I think the council is there to make sure the best interests of the community are met and to actively seek its support.” he said. He added that it also is im­ portant that a council work at taking care of problems right away and not waiting until people are upset about something. Nesbit was appointed to the Public Safety Committee and to the Zoning Committee He said he will meet with Marilyn FOOT CARE KENT PODIATRY • Ingrown Nails • Diabetic Care • Hammertoes • Calluses * Heel Pain • Orthotics • Warts BDr. Terrence J. Emiley Call. 612 Main Street in Caledonia 891-9133 for an Appointment Vandenberg to discuss ideas he has for involving the com­ munity m safety issues. He added that felt both of these committees would help in getting the interest of businesses. Nesbitt maintained that he still has things to learn about these two committees and is ready to do that. The fellow council members will be a big help as well as people in the community. “I become more educated as I talk with people that come into the market." he said. Nesbitt owns Nesbitts Market on Grand Rapids Street, which opened in January of 1995. This is his second year in business and has completed a 50 percent renovation of the building. He took a leave of absence from the police force in January of this year, pending the election results and has decided to leave now that he is on the council. His reason for leaving the force, he said, is because he wanted to be on the public safety committee and felt it would be a conflict of interest to'^boch. we have one of the best police departments in the area for a community this size.” he said. “As we (the village) grow, the police department will need to grow and I did not want to bow out of voting on those issues.” As president of the police reserve unit, he said, he has seen a good reserve force with a lot of growth. He said he got the reserve unit involved in with the bike trail. During the Michigander Bike Ride, some of the of­ ficers rode bicycles down the trail which got a good response from the communi­ ty. Even though he is no longer with the department, he said he will continue to help police in any way that he can. Nesbitt said he is excited about his new position and hopes he can make a dif­ ference. The council is here to serve the community, which is its first priority. Bill Sanders to return to CMU for parent clinic PLANNERS, continued from front page cem a request from Sam's Joint Alaska, 7449 68th St., to rezone several lots behind the restaurant so it can expand its drain field and also its parking. At its meeting last week, the commission approved a special use permit to allow Jim and Barbara Ertl an acces­ sory building on their 3.6-acre property at 7181 McCords. The special use is needed because the R-l single-family residential zoning district in which they live allows only a maximum 525-square-foot ac­ cessory building. The Ertls want to build a larger building so they can store their boat and yard equipment. The commission approved the request, which will allow the Ertls a maximum 864square-foot building. Com­ missioners noted that the ar­ chitecture of the proposed building is consistent with the Ertls' home. Other homes in the area have similar accessory buildings. There was no public com­ ment during a hearing on the request, but two letters were received. One neighbor had no problem with the building. The other letter, which op­ posed the request, was sent by a person who lives out of town and owns property near the Ertls. Special use permits are un­ der the jurisdiction of the Planning Commission, and do not require final approval by the Township Board. The only other business last week was a discussion on the maintenance of vacant proper­ ties in the township. The April 15 commission meeting will be a work ses­ sion, with the members elect­ ing officers for the year. Plan­ ner Linda Anderson said one of the projects the commis­ sion will discuss is the water system proposed for Ja­ sonville Farms. No official action is anticipated. Planning Commission meetings are held on the first and third Mondays of the month. They begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Village/Township Hall, 250 Maple. FASHION EYEWEAR Bill Sanders will be the keynote speaker for the Caledonia Middle School Parent Reproductive Health Workshop. His presentation April 23 will highlight his second visit to CMS. Nationally recognized moti­ vational speaker Bill Sanders of Portage will be the featured guest at Caledonia Middle School's Parent Reproductive Health Workshop to be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Monday, April 23. Titled "Everything you ever wanted to know about your middle schooler but were afraid to ask," the adults-only program is an effort to help parents teach their middle school-aged children about such tough issues as drugs, peer pressure, sex and sexually transmitted diseases. The evening will begin with information on drug awareness, followed by a half hour presentation on sexually transmitted diseases. At 7:30, Sanders will speak to parents about building relationships and communicating with mid­ dle school children. The evening is planned so that parents can gain the re­ productive health information plus the communication in­ sights they might need to teach their children about these topics. Sanders appeared at CMS last fall, speaking to an audi­ ence of both students and par­ ents. He has written 14 books about working with young people and answers thousands of letters from them each year. CMS staff said his presenta­ tion was one of the best received in the school's recent history. Parents of CMS students will receive additional infor­ mation about the program this week, and the staff hopes for a good turnout. Anyone with questions should call CMS at 891-8649 Revisions made to Middleville softball program— The brochure published for the Middleville Softball pro­ gram has been changed. The teams will be divided as follows: Minor T’s, kindergarten, Monday; Major T’s, first and second grade, Monday and Tuesday; Diamonds, third and fourth grade, Monday, Tues­ day and Wednesday; Jr. Slug­ gers, fifth and sixth grade, Tuesday and Wednesday; Sluggers, seventh and eighth grade. Monday through Thursday. BAIT NOW AVAILABLE • Crawlers • Redworms • Leafworms • Waxworms Greg's Get It-N-Go GREG S HOURS Mon. - Thun. 6 a m -11 p m, Fri. 6 a m-Midnight. Sat 7 am Midnight. Sun. 9 a.m-10 pm. Stop and see Your Choice is Clear Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY Caledoflia Vision Getter ^ Imports & Microbeers Always In Stock "ICE CREAM STOP Is OPE" Mon.-Sat. 11:30 am to 9 pm & Sun. I-9 pm ^795-8903 9809 Cherry Valley (M 37) (616) 891-2626 509 Arlington (M-37) Middleville �The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml/April 9. 1996/Page 3 Bender Road is a tribute to longtime Middleville family by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Towns with a lot of history sometimes have roads named after families. Long-time residents Walter and Lois Bender say that Middleville is no different. Bender Road, on which the current Thornapple Kellogg High School is located, was named after the Bender family. Walter said his family used to own a farm on the Road that he moved to in 1917 and lived in with his parents and five brothers. The five Bender brothers all attended the Prairie School, which was I M miles from the farm. They walked to school every day. When the Benders first moved to the farm the road was not named and none of the residents had electricity. Lois speculates that the road was named with the onset of electricity. In order for residents living on the road to receive electricity. Con­ sumers Power had to have a mailing address to send the bills to. Walter said he is not exactly sure when or how the road came to be known as Bender Road, but feels that it is an honor to have it named after his family. In their early years living on the road, neighbors got together to shovel gravel and put it on the road Walter said neighbors also plowed snow before county road trucks existed. Walter left his family and moved to Hopkins, then mar­ ried Lois His oldest brother. Forrest, was the last Bender to live on the original farm and CRAFT SHOW Barry Expo Center Barry County Fairgrounds Sat., April 13 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. > Lunch Available FREE PARKING FREE ADMISSION was the one to eventually sell it to Howard Dewendt in the 1930s. Dewendt is now Walter and Lois’ oil man. Dewendt later sold the farm to Mart and Cindy Wenger, who still live there. The original farm was right next to land that now contains the bus garage. Page Elemen­ tary School and The mappie Kellogg High School The current high school football field. Walter said, usetTto be a cornfield as well as the land where the bus garage and Page Elementary are now The bus garage was named after his brother. Elmer Michael, who died last fall at 89. Walter's youngest brother was in the last high school class to graduate from the old country school. He added that he has seen many people come and go over the years and has ex­ perienced so many changes that it is hard to keep track of them all. Another brother. Russel Bender, owned 80 acres of land across from the high school, which is now where School Board President Dan Parker lives. Before TK was built, there was an old high school near where the current middle school is. The back end of that school also was Russel’s property. Walter said that during the time the road was first named and residents were going to get electricity for the first time, people had to guarantee that they would use a certain Road was named after that family. road sign one day. At the time the road was named, they were already living at their current residence on Norris Road, where they have a farm they have lived on since mov­ ing back to Middleville. Walter said no one has ever amount of electricity each month to make it worthwhile for Consumers Power to in­ stall it. A regular electric bill was less than $4 a month. Before 1917. he said, ladies' clubs occasionally named roads, but things changed after that. Neither Walter nor Lois remember when they first found out about the road and speculated that they just saw a asked him if the road was named after his family and figures that it has been Bender Road for such a long time that it is just taken for granted Lois agreed that it was an honor to have a road named after the family — ALTO FIREMEN — PANCAKE SUPPER Saturday, April 20*5 Correction— pm-8 pm at Alto Fire A story in the April 2 issue of the Sun & News titled "Middleville clerk won’t serve term” stated that Cheryl Hooper annouced she will not serve the term she was elected to. It should have reported that she did not take the oath of office. Station Eggs, Sausage, Pancakes & Pure Maple Syrup The Caledonia Village Council article in last week's Sun and News omitted the name of Council President Glen Klaver. who also was re­ elected to office this year. AII-YOU" Can-Eat Donation at the Door YOUR HOME & FARM FENCING CENTER! 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It was a day of opposites — snow in the morning, gone by an hour later. I am not com­ plaining, just glad that spring is really here. I am so fortunate. Chris Schad is helping me by editing my rough plans for the Par malee book. She certainly has helpful suggestions So I will not be ready for quite a while. Now for the news that I did manage to get. I called all of you folks, but there’s not a great deal of news. Russ Bender discovered that he had a raccoon in his garage. So a man set a trap so he could remove him. It will be Mary Noah's bir­ thday this week and they are having the baptism of one of the grandson’s baby So Mary, daughter Mary Frances. Melvin and Kay and a lot of the family will be there and then have a family meal afterward. Florence Fiala said that she went to her greatgranddaughter's birthday Wednesday at Florences daughter's home. Janet and I guess this is it for now. I am sorry that the last part is so mumpy. but the phone would ring and another of our family “The Hurried Family” seminar set for April 26 Dr. Tim Kimmel will pre­ sent “The Hurried Family." a day and a half seminar Fri­ day. April 26. from 7 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday. April 27. from 9 a m. to 4 p.m. at South Christian High School Auditorium. 160-68th Street. Grand Rapids. The seminar is open to the public as part of the Cor­ nerstone United Methodist Church Family Forum Speaker Series. Kimmel, a national family spokesman, is author of many books, including "Little House on the Freeway" and "Raising Kids Who Turn Out Right. " He will share the ef­ fect hurried lifestyles have on families and offer ideas on how to counter these effects. Registrations postmarked by April 12 are $30 per person and $55 per couple. After Apri 12. registration is $35 per person and $65 per couple. To register, call Generation Ministries at 1-800-467-4596 or Cornerstone United Methodist Church at 698-3170. would say they are coming this weekend. We are also go­ ing to Pete and Esther’s 50th surprise supper in Holland. We will hae to do some rear­ ranging or juggling. Have a wonderful Easter. Love you all very much. TURKEY DINNER Saturday, April 13th • 5:00-7:30 PM • ADULTS s6.00 CHILDREN Ages 6-12 s3.00 FREE 5 & Under Sponsored by: BOWNE CENTER . UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located comer of 84th Street and Alden Nash (M 50) LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord 9:30 am Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY 10:45 am 6:00 pm Family Night 6 30 pm 7240 68th Street. SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School............................................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service........................... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer. .6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs. WELCOME TO Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia, Michigan a Telephone: 098-8252 Pastor Scott Taylor Pastor Mark Beers Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children’s Church will be provided during both services. M 'Set an example In speech, in Ute, in kwe. in faith and in purity ' 1 Timothy 4:12 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor CALEDONIA W CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH A church with a caring heart for our community and the world. Sunday Worship. . . . 9:30 A M. & 6:00 P.M. Sunday School...................... 10:45-II :50 A.M. (Child & Adult) ( During the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Mike Alles, Youth leader Al Tiemeyer, Community Calling Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass................................ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass......................... 9:00 a.m. & 11 00 a.m. Church Office: (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100th St. WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH fl 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •891-8661 LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED *W 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School..................................... 9:30am Sun. Morning Worship.......... 10:30 am Evening Service...................................6:00pm Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)......... 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.............................. 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service................................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday. ,6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........ ,7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday............ .7:00 p.m. Peace Reformed Church Barrier Free M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 Sunday School 9:45 6:00 p.m. Caraway St. (Children ! Minutry RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor 891-8028 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service. Sunday School.................. Evening Worship Service.. 10:00 a m. .11:15a.m. ..6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia. Mi. (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love." Rom. 12:10 8:00 a.m..............................Blended Senrice 9:05 a m..............................Educational Hour 10:15 a.m....................Contemporary Service 11:15 a.m.......................... Traditional Service (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Robert Gerke • Office 891-8683 • Church. 891-9878 GUN LAKE UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at (Jun Lake) CHURCHES Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795 7903 Freeport-Middleville— Parmalee Freeport Morning Worship............ 9 30 a m Freeport Sunday School.............. 11 00 a m. Sunday School.............................................. 9:30am. Parmalee Morning Worship........... 9 30 a m Sunday Morning Worship............................. 10.30a.m. MidOleville Sunday School............ 9 30 a m Sunday Evening Worship............................... 600p.m. Middleville Morning Worship...... 11 00 a m Rev. Lynn Wagner 795-3798 Wed Midweek Prayer & Bible Study...... 700 p.m Rev Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 9ev tMeam Dotson. Ax& Church Office Phone - 795-9266 a and Jesus Christ is Lord" (Ulje 00 Id ®imr CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School........................... 9:30a.m. Choir Practice 9:30 a m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Redeemer Covenant Church 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue just soutn of o3tn Street Sunday Worship - 9 30 am Joel Kjuggd. Pastor - ---------Vernon Barnett. Youth Director ZZZZ Church Office - 698-8001 Choirs for Children and Adults Jr. & Sr High School Youth Group Cadets and Cavinette* Adult Bible Studies St. Paul Lutheran 'The Church where everybody is somebody. w Wednesday “Family Night" 6:IS IJinner (Slpirch 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School................10:00 a m. Morning Worship............11:00 a m. Evening Worship...............6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........ 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 - Barrier Free Programs for All Ages Sunday Worships 9:00 am & 10:30 am —= IE Wednesday Family Night'' 6:00 pm COMMUNITY CHURCH The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave ,Church School, ............ 9:45 » m s? P.Morning Worship ,. 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m Wed. Fellowship...... 7:30 p.m. (in homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/April 9. 1996 Poge 5 Schaumburg Youth Choir to perform in Caledonia today The internationally famous Schaumburg Youth Choir of Buckeburg, Germany, will perform today (Tuesday, April 9) at 2 p.m. in the Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center. The concert is open to the public, and admission is free. The choir previously has toured the United States a number of times, and it has performed throughout Europe, Russia and Japan. It has sung in radio and television con­ certs. Formerly known as the Obernkirchen Children's Choir, it reorganized as the Schamburg Youth Choir in 1980. Under the direction of Jochen Muhlbach, about 100 young people from ages 6 to 20 make up the entire choir, and its repertoire includes German and international folk songs, madrigals, religious then visited Schaumburg in and then visit Caledonia Ele­ 1994. The church was thrilled mentary afterward. McDougal to have the young people here said. "At our church, we have re­ for Easter, she said. The choir's visit to Caledo­ ally enjoyed the relationship nia came about after McDou­ with these young people." she gal learned the Caledonia El­ said. "Some of them, when they ementary PTO's Cultural Arts Committee was looking for program ideas. She suggested to the committee that the Schaumburg Choir might be able to perform in Caledonia before its return trip to Ger­ many. and the concert was ar­ ranged. It will be the choir’s last performance in this U.S. tour. The visitors will have a tour of Caledonia High School before their concert works and spirituals. The choir attempts to sing all works in the original ar­ rangements and in the respec­ tive original language as much as possible. Caledonia Elementary teacher Jan McDougal ex­ plained that 43 members of the choir make up this touring group, which performed in Los Angeles. San Francisco and Iowa before traveling to Grandville to sing in three concerts at the Grace Bible Church over the Easter week­ end. McDougal said her church was host for the Schaumburg Choir when it toured the U.S. in 1992. and the Grace Choir graduate from high school, have asked to come to the U.S. to visit Washington D C.. Disney World and Grandville. Now. we hope they'll want to visit Washing­ ton. Disney, Grandville and Caledonia." MIKE’S Pet of the Week offered "George,” a domestic short haired cat, is waiting patiently for a new home. He is just one of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter especially needs bedding and kitty litter. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is currently located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings. It is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Cats and kittens can be adopted for $6. The adoption fee for dogs and puppies is $10. (There may be addi­ tional costs for adult dogs for a rabies shot and license.) Also, you must sign a contract stating you will have the animal spayed or neutered within 30 days or by the time it is six months old. There is no fee for bringing an animal to the shelter. For more infor­ mation, call 948-4885. REGARDLESS OF AGE We Offer A Variety of Health Insurance Plans • • • • • aitoWe To Better Serve You, We’re Moving To A Larger Facility Effective April 1st, Our New Address will be: 115 W. Main St. Caledonia (In Downtown Caledonia) Phone 616-891-6950 Owner: Mike Benedict Major Medical Plans Short Term Major Medical Plan Hospital Indemnity Preferred Provider Option (PPO) Hospital Only NOT AVAILABLE IN ALL STATES CHECK WITH YOUR AGENT — Through American Community Mutual Insurance Company Ixji more information contact: STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Caledonia Village Cerire, 9365 Cherry Valley Ave Caledonia 8919294 i �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/April 9, 1996 New ‘Watch1 organization separate from Dutton Mill group Dutton Neighborhood Watch sets April 11 meeting CALEDONIA SCHOOLS NEW LISTING Well maintained brick ranch on I acre. Family room w/FP, sun room w/3 sets sliders, appliances, full basement, plus Home Warranty. Don't miss this one! Listed by Mark. (PC *00598) NE KENT COUNTY • VACANT LAND Two great building sites each 6 7 acres. Beautiful wooded land. Listed by Mark. (PC *00578, 00588) WATCH CUTLERVILLE • Just completed beautiful great room w/12' ceiling 8 fireplace, 2 story, fn3 bedrooms. 3 baths Attached garage, daylir^, qV^uOws down, in area of new homes. Built by Gerrit i^.iouse builder. GUN LAKE Sit bock and enjoy the lake in your completely remodeled home. Cathedral ceilings, ceramic tile, skylight to let the sunshine in and all neutral colors. Call now to get inside & see this home. Listed by Patty. (PC *00548) CUTLERVILLE New 1.5 story home w/cothedral ceilings. Three bedrooms. 2 baths MFU. Daylight windows in family room, neutral colors plus large lot. Listed by Gerrit. (PC *00508) HASTINGS AREA - Great secluded, wooded building site on 2 acres, with frontage on Cedar Creek. Call now for details Listed by Judy. (PC *00618) HASTINGS AREA ■ Nice corner lot on paved rood with 3 acres Picture your home on this rolling building site looking out towards your woods. Listed by Judy. (PC *00608) HASTINGS Immaculate 4 bedroom, two-story, formal dining, open stairway, original woodwork. Large back yard, garage, also Home Warranty provided. Priced in the $60's. Listed by Judy. (PC *00518) Pick up the phone and dial (616) 942-HOME (4663) Crtenridge Realty's SMARTLINE is available 24 hours a day. Access Information on Greenridge Listing •Search by PC» ‘Specific Neighborhoods »Homes in an Price Ranges •Open Houses *Lots. Farms. Acreage »Mortgage Information •Areas ol Town •Condominiums GREENRIDGE REALTY'S smartline 942-HOME (4663) (616) 795-7933 or 1-800-943-9999 4611 N. Middleville Rd. Middleville, MI 49333 Some of the residents interested in forming a Neighborhood Watch group in the Dutton community pose with Kent County Sheriff's Deputies Denny Schneider (left) and Jack Stewart. On hand for this picture were Marilyn Van Ort (left), Geri Patterson, Gloria Crumback, Paula Sonke, Cal Crumback. Curt Kinney, Nancy Kinney, Marilyn Corson and Ed Corson. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Dutton village area soon will have its own Neighborhood Watch organi­ zation to improve safety and eliminate opportunities for crime. The new group will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m., Thursday. April 11, at the Dutton fire bam. All those in­ terested in learning about the group should try to attend. This Neighborhood Watch will be separate from the one already established at the Dut­ ton Mill mobile home park, said Marilyn VanOort, who founded that program four years ago. However, she is helping start the new Watch for a "neighborhood" stretching from Hanna Lake Road to where 68th Street narrows to two lanes and from 68th Street south to the intersec­ tion of Hammond and Dutton Avenues. "I got a call one day from a known car is spotted or some­ one suspicious is seen loiter­ ing around the school or a neighbor's home. The top of the phone tree is the contact with the police, who will respond to their con­ cerns. Members of Neighborhood Watch usually post the famil­ iar "eye" sign in a window of their homes, a warning to would-be evil-doers that peo­ ple are watching. "We can’t be everywhere, but when you have ’eyes' throughout the community, we can better serve our peo­ ple," said Deputy Denny Schneider, who works out of the Kent County Sheriffs Dutton sub-station. The Dutton group has other ideas besides keeping an eye out for their neighbors' protec­ tion. The founders of the new Watch also hope to convince Gaines Township of the need for more sidewalks and street lights in the area. Besides the meeting Thurs­ young lady who wanted to know how to start a Neigh­ borhood Watch for the rest of the Dutton village area," VanOort said. "She said we've got to do something about the problems in Dutton." Since that phone call, a group of Dutton residents has gotten together to plan a Dut­ ton Neighborhood Watch, which, like other Watch groups, will work closely with the local police. The Dutton Watch, like the one in the mobile home park and the one in Caledonia, will work with the deputies stationed at the Kent County Sheriffs sub-station in Dutton. One of the goals of a Neighborhood Watch is to bring community residents together so they know each other, and will be able to rec­ ognize something out of the ordinary in the neighborhood. The Watch also establishes a phone network, so that neigh­ bors know how to spread the word if, for instance, an un­ BEST VALUE COUPON NOW OPEN • i with cheese and 1 topping $ *1 *1 98 X X • $<>99 | | I CARRYOUT PLUS TAX VaM for a taaM tnt at participating location. 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One Medium Pizza with 1 topping with cheese and 1 topping $/299 O CARRYOUT PLUS TAX Or«aaai Rmm4 er kids Little Caesars Little Caesars 55® Little Caesars Pizza Call 1-800870-7085 for ACTION ADS! �The Sun ond News. Middleville Ml 'April 9. 1996 Page 7 Nominating petitions for Caledonia Twp. elections available by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia Township resi­ dents interested in running for township offices should pick up nominating petitions from the clerk's office. Petitions must be returned by 4 p.m. Tuesday. May 14, for the candidate's name to ap­ pear on the Aug. 6 primary ballot. To be eligible to run for township office, the candidate needs to be a registered voter in (he township and obtain the required number of signatures on a nominating petition. In Caledonia Township, candi­ dates must have at least 27 signatures and no more than 109. In Caledonia Township, all seven Republican board mem­ bers are up for re-election to a fouf-ycar term. Of these. Trustees John Dicleman and Jim Williams said last week they were undecided about seeking another term on the board, but neither has ruled out the possibility. Trustee Steve Gould could not be reached last week. Long active on the Town­ ship Planning Commission, Dicleman was appointed to the Township Board in 1991 to fill the unexpired term of the late Jack Johnson. Williams also served on the Planning Commission before he was appointed to the board to fill the unexpired term of Chip DeVries, who resigned in 1994. Gould served for many years on the Township Planning Commission, and was chair­ man of that panel before he was appointed to the Town­ ship Board in 1991 to fill the vacancy left when Tom Fis­ cher stepped down. Gould then was elected to a four-year term in 1992. The other board members have indicated they will run for re-election. Supervisor Tom Garbow was appointed to his post when Jerry Good resigned in 1993. He then was elected in 1994 to fill the remainder of Good's term. Clerk Pat Snyder was ap­ pointed to the office when Sharon Buer resigned in 1990. leaving her term unfulfilled. Snyder then ran for clerk in 1992. and will seek her second elected term this year Treasurer Ruth DeVries, elected to office in 1992, also will be seeking her second term. Trustee Gordon Jousma was elected to the board for a twoyear term when Caledonia be­ came a charter township in 1990. and the number of trustees was expanded from two to four. He then ran suc­ cessfully for a four-year term in 1992 and will be seeking his third term this year. The Caledonia Township supervisor is paid a yearly wage of $20,500. and the clerk and treasurer each receive $20,000. Trustees are paid $70 per meeting attended. In a fast-growing township like Caledonia, the jobs of supervisor, clerk and treasurer become very time consuming, and potential candidates for these offices should be aware that each requires anywhere from 30-to 40 hours a week. DeVries and Snyder agreed that computer and accounting skills also have become nec­ essary requirements for the clerk and treasurer positions. In their most visible roles, they, along with the trustees, arc voting members of the Township Board and are ex­ pected to attend and participate in all regular and special board meetings. They also may be either official or ex-officio members of township com­ mittees and commissions. In Caledonia Township, both the clerk and the treasurer have office hours from 9 a m. to 4 p.m. 3 1/2 days a week. They often must put in extra lime, however, during elec­ tions or during tax collection periods, and may easily put in more than 40 hours a week, depending on the number of meetings they must attend, or how busy the office is. The Caledonia Township supervisor puts in anywhere from 30 to 35 hours a week, again depending on the num­ ber of meetings he/she must attend. For example, public sewer and water negotiations have required many extra hours of Caledonia's supervi­ sors in the past few years. Some of those hours do merit fice at 891-0070 for more in­ and expenditures of all funds sions or committees. extra compensation, however, Anyone with questions formation. and sign payments authorized according io a recent decision Nominating petitions can by the township board. The about any of the Caledonia by the Caledonia Township treasurer oversees the deposit Township Board offices be obtained at the office, 250 Board. According to state law, the of township funds into ap­ should call the township of­ Maple. supervisor is responsible for proved depositories and/or in­ the efficient administration of vestments. and must keep an all departments of the town­ accurate account of these. Township trustees have no ship government. The super­ visor presides over all town­ specific duties or responsibili­ ship meetings, and is invested ties delegated them by state with full authority to decide law. However, they are elected the order of the meetings, who to study or investigate town­ may speak and who is out of ship issues.and attend regular EGGS • TOAST • PANCAKES and special board meetings to order. MEAT • COFFEE • ORANGE JUICE The supervisor is responsi­ participate in decisions about ble for the preparation of a the management of township San., Apr. 14 • 9 am-12 Noon yearly budget, is the chief as­ funds and other issues requir­ «)*dter Adults '4.50/Under 12 ‘3.00 sessing officer of the town­ ing approval of the Township ciuBHOuse I Bring the Family and Friends! ship and. with the clerk, is re­ Board Trustees also may be asked sponsible for the township as­ sessment role. The supervisor to serve on special commis­ transacts all legal business, must see that all official pa­ FZZZZ/Z/////Z////Z////ZZZZZZZZ/ZZ pers are kept safe and recom­ mends Planning Commission appointments, with the ap­ proval of the board. The supervisor is the chief enforcement officer of town­ ship ordinances (including those governing sand pits), is the personnel director of all township employees, super­ vises public improvements, is in charge of township prop­ CALEDONIA SPORTSMAN’S CLUB BREAKFAST IRES-R-US erty and must supervise the operation of township utili­ ties. The clerk has custody of all records, books and papers of the township, files and retains all certificates of oaths and keeps track of all township fund accounts, their revenues and expenditures. The clerk is responsible for publishing minutes or a synopsis of the minutes of township meetings and is in charge of voter regis­ tration and all elections held in the township. According to law, the clerk also must publish new town­ ship ordinances and keep the township ordinance book up to date. In Caledonia, the clerk also oversees the records and the maintenance of the town­ ship cemeteries. 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She is survived by her mother, Diane Lynn Wiersma; father, Paul T. Abbott; sisters and brother, Kimberly Abbott, Brandy Abbott, Timothy Abbott; grandparents, Michael & Dorothy Ritter; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held on Monday, April 1, 1996 at the Stroo Funeral Home with Pastor Mari Lillie officiating. Interment was in Dutton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation or the Kelly Abbott Scholarship Fund. Arrangements were made by Stroo Funeral Home, Inc. of Grand Rapids. Car/ E. Lenz MIDDLEVILLE - Carl E. Lenz, age 84, passed away Thursday, April 4, 1996 at Thornapple Manor, Hastings. Mr. Lenz was born on October 7, 1911, at Hastings, the son of John and Elizabeth (Johnson) Lenz. He was married to Alma E. Lester on August 29, 1936 at Angola, Indiana. Lived on the family farm until 1983. He was employed as a farmer until 1961 and operated Lenz Mobile Farm Service from 1961 to 1976. He was a member of the Freeport United Brethren Church. Carl loved fishing, listening to Tiger games, gardening and woodworking. He was a loving and caring father, grandfather and great grandfather, doing kind deeds for his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alma E. Lenz; son, Robert Lenz; and grandson, John Lenz. He is survived by two daughters, Helen (Stanley) Galbreath of Lowell, Phyllis (Michael) Kelly of Hastings; three sons, Donald (Pat) Lenz of Hastings, Jerry (Kathie) Lenz of Hastings, Larry (Laura) Lenz of Freeport; twelve grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one sister, Clara Malcolm of Hastings; one brother, George Lenz of Atlanta; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, April 8, 1996 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Jerry L Drummond officiating. Interment was in Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Freeport United Brethren Church. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home of Middleville. School Lunch Menus Thomapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu 'VCR Repair ** 4 4 VCR Cleaning 4 * * * ** H5 • FREE Estimates • Fast Service • Convenient Hours * 4 4 Star Video 114 Maple St. Delton, Ml. 4695 M-37 Middleville, Ml 616-623-5777 616-795-2225 Thomapple Kellogg Elementary and Middle School Lunch Menu Wednesday, April 10 Soup/crackers, tuna sand­ NEW LOCATION 9175 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia, Ml. 616-891-1313 Glen Valley Retail Center Hours: Sunday thru thursday 11 am to 5 9 pm; Friday & Saturday 11 am to 10 pm * 4 Wednesday, April 10 Pancakes/syrup. juice, milk. Thursday, April 11 Oatmeal, cinnamon toast, raisins, milk. Friday, April 12 English muffin, cheese, juice, milk. Monday. April 15 Breakfast pizza, juice, milk Tuesday, April 16 Bagel with cream cheese, juice, milk. wich, veggie sticks, cherry cobbler. Thursday, April 11 Roast turkey with mashed potatoes, peas, biscuit, peaches. Friday , April 12 Tony’s pizza, cole slaw, pears. Monday, April 15 Breaded pork pattie, baby carrots and golden com, w. wheat braed, pineapple tidbits. Tuesday, April 16 Spaghetti with meat sauce, bread stick, tossed salad, orange sherpet. Note: El. Alternate Menu — Mon., Hot Dog; Tues., Turkey/Bun; Wed., Salad Bar; Thurs., Ham and Cheese on Bun; Fri., Fishwich. Sand­ wiches and salads at High School and Middle School. 4 4 Scott Jackson _3peedy's Seamless Gutters TK NEWS Board listens to school patrons— By Jay S. Cason, Superintendent As most patrons of the Thomapple Kellogg School District know by now, the Board of Education recently commissioned a survey of registered voters in the district. This survey was designed to seek voter’s opinions and attitudes about our schools and the district's building and facility needs. Based on survey results; based on responses from approx­ imately 150 patrons, who provided input at forums and in focus groups; based on input from staff, and based on their own perceptions, the Thomapple Kellogg B<xird of Education decided on the recently described school facilities project. The main features of the project are the construction of a new mid­ dle school, renovation and major additions to T.K. High School and additions to the three elementary schools in the district. On June 10. the voters will be asked to approve a bond issue that will raise $26 million to pay for the project. During the past two weeks, three patrons of the district 4ave asked board members or other school district officials why the board didn't listen to the consultant who conducted the survey The Board of Education did listen closely. It then considered the results of the entire survey, which consisted of 41 pages of information. There was only one area of consequence, where the board chose not to follow the consultant’s advice, namely, when the bond issue should be placed on the ballot. Not if it should be placed on the ballot, but when. The date for the bond election was not discussed in the survey. The board chose June 10. instead of a date in September for at least three very sound reasons. They are: 1) June 10. is when the annual school election is held and a “special election” date would not be necessary. 2) The longer the election is delayed, the more crowded our schools become, and the more expensive the project becomes due to inflation. 3) A large group of Thomapple Kellogg parents and patrons strongly encouraged the board to move on this issue as quickly as possible. As stated earlier, the board listened and followed the advice of the people surveyed in most, if not all of the important issues. The following questions and responses are examples from the survey: Which of these options do you prefer? • To renovate and add on to all of the current buildings at a cost of about $14 million. • To renovate and add on to the elementary schools and high school and then build a new middle school, at a cost of $26 million. Forty-eight percent of those surveyed preferred the middle school option as compared to 32 percent perferring to add on to all schools. The board endorsed the middle school option. Another question on the survey pertained to a desire, by some people, to enlarge the prxil at TK High School Sixty per­ cent of the respondents indicated that they would not support this project. Once again, the board listened to the survey. The pool will not be enlarged, which would have cost more than it originally cost to build the pool. However, the pool will be mtaintained. A responsible board will not simply hire a consultant for a project and then simply rubber stamp the consultant’s recom­ mendations. A responsible board will consider the consultant’s recommendations. It will also consider the viewpoints of the local patrons as expressed through forums and other face-toface interactions. Then, each individual member of the board can vote based on what he or she believes to be in the best in­ terest of the district. Copies of the survey are available at the administration office. 4 installation On Site a Cutter Repair 4 Free Estimates a Homeowners & Contractors * Many colors to Choose from CALL TODAY 616795-2004 500 Arlington (M-37) ■ Middleville, Ml 49333 Gaines Twp. Fire Department hosts its annual breakfast The annual pancake breakfast hosted by the Gaines Township Fire Department for the community is set for Saturday, April 20 Breakfast will be served at the fire bam on 68th Street from 6 to 10 a.m. On the menu will be scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, juice and coffee. The breakfast is prepared and served by the fire fighters, their families and friends of the department. Funds raised by the breakfast go to purchasing equipment or to a community need. Touch of Country Affordable Solid Oak Furniture Lamps - Dried Floral - Pictures 9175 Cherry Valley (M-37) 96 W. Main Caledonia, Ml 49316 Lowell, Ml 49331 (616) 891-0647 (616) 897-0329 Hours Mon.-Fri. 10-7; Sat 104 Hours: Tues Wed Thurs. 105:30, Fri. 10-7; Sat 104 SPENCER'S TIRES 945-2909 520 East Railroad St., Hastings 795-3369 221 W. Main Street, Middleville SPENCER'S TOWINC & RECOVERY �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/April 9, 1996 Page 9 Students of the Month announced Thornapple Kellogg Middle School recently honored its February Students of the Month. The sixth grade students were first row (from left) Jennifer Bowman, Brooke Buxton, Lindsay Dobson, and Becky Harvey. Second row, Sarah Minor, Angela Saylor, Justine VanDommelen, Daniel VanVeghel, and Jennifer Wasikowski. Absent from photo were Ashley Crisher, David Devormer, Andy Johnson, Melissa Neeson, and Rebecca Warner. The eighth grade students of the month were (from left) Susan Beckering, Drew Kennedy, Ryan Martin, Christine McKee. Robert Rybiski, Alexander Sevald, and Lyndsey Vanaman. Absent from photo were Brian Mello, Lisa Prichard, Aaron Smith, Darla Sttutzman, Matthew Thompson, and Hannah Yeazel. Lakefront Home OPEN SUN. 1-5 Yankee Springs Recreation Area 160' lakefront. 3 bedroom/2 bath, skylights, fireplace Newly redec­ orated. Screen porch, walk-out Open floor plan. »142,5OO The seventh grade students of the month were (from left), Joseph Azzarella, Erin Holmes, Luke Larson, and Jerry Wyant. Absent from photo were David Count, Lindsey Deboode, Joseph Dutcher, Samantha Grochowski, Samantha Pagano, Erin Palmer, Michael Syswerda, Tim Suwyn, and Ashley Tobias. NEED SOME EXTRA CASH? Got Something to SELL? Phone 1-800-870-7085 f For Sun & News ACTION ADS! & o ° It’s Time! Spring is here and we can help.,. 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Call us today! •Consult your tax accountant TATE 1A Ml/ Caledonia Rent All 9600 Cherry VaOey Ave (M-37) Caledonia • 616-891-0050 616-795-2239 * * * kJ 627 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA •Substantial penalty lor early withdrawal 3205 68th ST. S.E. 303 ARLINGTON DUTTON MIDDLEVILLE CAInK,891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 LEDOlNl A locations open att do 1 Mon.-Fri. and till Noon Sa. _ __ lender PREMIER CLUB COMING EVENTS April 16 — 1:00 p.m. Euchre Card Party in Premier Club Room April 21-26 —Showtime at Myrtle Beach �Page 10/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/April 9. 1996 Shell Station is fixture in community Gas station is the ‘hub’ of Middleville people in and out of the com­ munity and exposes them to many situations Hickok said the station employees are there to pro­ vide help to people who find themselves in difficult situations. Many people go in to ask for directions and are given guidance on things like hotel rooms and towing services. "We always tell them, you’re not lost, the rest of the world is.” she said She added that the station will supply jumper cables for people who have dead car bat­ teries and provide them with coffee and a warm place to Manager Vera Hickok wait for services. The station is open 24 hours runs the station and a day seven days a week. 365 balances the books. days a year, providing not on­ ly gas and food, but communi­ by Mandy Habel ty service as well. Hickok Staff Writer said. The Middleville Shell Sta­ Being located on the prime tion is more than just a place comer in the village next to to get gas. it’s a popular fix­ M-37. station employees have ture in the community. seen many accidents and fre­ Manager Vera Hickok and quently find themselves call­ employee Randy Willyard ing 911 to help those who are said (hat working at the station injured. allows them to meet many Willyard said the first thing they do when they hear a crash is check to see if anyone is injured then call for assistance, if necessary . Sometimes they experience close calls, she added, while discussing the time she saw a man slip on the ice in the brisk winter weather and almost fall. The employees sometimes get involved with protecting and teaching valuable lessons to the community. Hickok said she caught a kid shoplifting last week, at­ tempting to steal a 25-cent granola bar When this hap­ pens she holds them at the store until the police come and take it from there. "Kids will take anything from a 10-cent item to a 99-cent item." she said. The employees, she said, usually see the kids shoplifting because most of these workers are trained to have eyes in the back of their heads. This is more difficult to do during the school rush in the mornings and afternoons before and after school. wh**n there will be at least 30-40 kids in the store at one time, all within 15 minutes. The station is located right by the schools, w hich makes it easier for students to pick up a snack before or after school. Besides Middleville residents, the station tends to get travelers briefly stopping by­ Willyard said a boy from Australia stopped by last year. He was riding a bicycle across the country and told many in­ teresting stories about his experiences. He spent some nights camp­ ing out on the road and had been taken in by people who passed him. He was eventual­ ly heading for New York. Bike riders are usually wat­ ched carefully by the employees because there have been occasions where one has gotten hit. Hickok said. Hickok is the manager of the station and is available to provide services from early in the morning until sometime in the afternoon. As manager, she is respon­ sible for counting the money. Caledonia wrestlers take home medals k COOPERATIVE PReschoOL Located al the corner of Cherry Volley (Hg.37) and KXWh St in Caledonia. Maintenance Free Brick Ranch in Middleville Beautifully decorated, 3 bed­ room, 11/2 bath home with fenced yard. Call for more details. ’83,900 Deborah Peevy ' ' 1-800-505-6299 Or 795-2355 Wcontempo Salon ACRYLIC NAIL SPECIAL: &LL |mu $I5°° CREATIVE NAILS With Connie or Tamie — Thru April 20 — Cail 891-1093 for Your Appointment Complete family hair services by our tnendfy staff of trained professionals... Facials • Pedicures • Manicures • Acrylic Nails • Deluxe 41 Bulb Tanning Beds • Ear Piercing • Waxtng • Sr. Citizens. Men s Haircuts Mon. & Wed. $8 00 Located in Cherry Valley Ran M37 » Caledonia. just north of 100ft An. - WALK INS WELCOME Mon Thurs 9 am-9 pm. Hi 9 am-6 pm. Sat 9 am-3 pm The Caledonia Freestyle Wrestling Club sent 41 wrestlers to area tournaments on March 30. Competing at Kenowa Hills and Lowell, the Caledonia team met with a variety of competitors and came away with 38 medals. In Group 0 (6 and under) Layton Grinagc and Michael Schaibly both took a Silver medal. Group I (8 and under) Clayton Berridge, Alex Johnson. Alex Ohlrich and Andrew Schaibly led the group with Gold medals. Taking second place were Tyler- Ohlrich and Charlie Polmanteer. Third place medals were awarded to Josh Collier, Tyler McCoy and Ryan Sutter. In Group II (ages 9 and 10) Brandon Cance and Jordan Trudeau led their group with first place medals with Matt Kilmartin taking a second. A third place medal was awarded to William Ohlrich with Jimmy Haisma and Robert LaFountain taking a fourth. Group III (ages 11 and 12) gold medalists were Michael Tomanek and Brandon Schalk. Second place medals were awarded to Corey Kilmartin. Jake Klapmust. Rory Root and Tyler Sherwood. Taking third was Chris Rybicki and a fourth place going to Zeb Nyhuis. Group IV (ages 13 and 14) was led by Chris Smith taking a Gold medal. Silver medals were awarded to Ryan Haywood. Todd Maines, Seth Temple and Adam Smith. In the Cadet Junior and Open Group (ages 15 and up) first place was awarded to B J. Tomanek. Casey Kinney, Dustin McFarlan, Pete Schaibly and Joe Grinage all took second places. Two third place medals were awarded to Mike Root and a fourth place went to Steve Benham. Other participants were Martin Workman. Brandon Grinage, Meagan O'Brien and Nicole Polmanteer. COR REACTION Some information in the April 2 Sun and News story on Caledonia Freestyle Wrestling appeared incorrect. Here are those corrections. •Group II was led by first place winners Jimmy Haisma and Matt Kilmartin with Jordan Trudeau taking a second place medal. Third place medals were awarded to Brandon Cance and William Ohlrich. •In Group III gold medals were awarded to Ryan Dykhouse and Michael Tomanek with Jake Klapmust, Rory Root and Brandon Schalk all coming away with Silver medals. Gold Wing Riders to meet April 8 The Gold Wing Road Riders Association Michigan Chapter L-2 will hold its mon thly meeting Monday. April 8. at the Cherry Valley Cafe. The cafe is located on M-37, just south of the traffic signal in Caledonia, on the east side of the road. The group will eat from 6 until 7 p.m. and the meeting will be from 7 until 8 p.m. For more information, call Ben Raterink at (616) 281-5161 Zomerlei Construction Co. Custom Homes Remodeling Additions Call Jack 795-7458 Middleville Licensed A lnsured/2 5* Years Experience Middleville Shell Station employee Randy Willyard beautifies the building to make it appealing for customers organizing employees and watching over things every now and then. Willyard’s shift varies from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. to other times, depending on when she is needed. Charlotte Phillip’s friendly face can usually be seen in the mornings and Darlene Bedell usually works from 2 to 10 p.m. Veanice Thiel is another face residents may see two days in the morning and two days in the afternoon. Avis Geren works late nights, and Kim Lyons is the cooler vender who keeps the shelves stocked. Hickok said she keeps everyone on the same shift schedule each week to avoid confusion and so they will get to know their regular customers. The employees often will help elderly and handicapped people get gas if they need it and try to calm people down in emergency situations. Hickok said a couple came into the station one night and said their windshield had been destroyed by a 40-ounce bottle of beer that had been thrown at them. She supplied them with coffee and a warm place to wait for the sheriff. Any time the community has events, she said, the sta­ tion will provide cold and hot drinks. She added that they are sponsoring a girls’ softball team starting this coming summer and have participated in collecting money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Customers were asked if they would be willing to donate and shamrocks representing those who made contributions were pinned on the wall. The Middleville station raised about S35O and the whole company, consisting of 38 stations, raised approx­ imately $18,000. Another project the station is involved in is the American Diabetes Association fund raiser, in which participating Middleville residents will ride for pledges. This year’s will be held on Sunday. June 2. and will be the third year the station has participated in the program Any time the schools sell something the station also supports them as well. Hickok said they now are helping with the senior class party. They have offered coffee to people from the village and the county who have plowed the snow, and to members of the pqlice and fire department People who stop while on a long trip are encouraged to rest and are offered coffee. The station sells anywhere from $500 to $700 worth of food in a 24-hour period, Hickok said, which shows how much the community relies on the products they sell and the convenience. Single bottles of pop also arc popular, grossing from $300 to $500 in a 24 hour period above and beyond the food sales. Like any other community business, the station has its share of regulars, some who come in at the same tunc every day. Hickok said there are two lunch crowds. One comes in at exactly 12:05 p.m. every day and the other comes in at 11:30 a m Charlie Johnson visits the station every day, sometimes more than once. She said the one thing sta­ tion employees cannot control is the price of gas. "The supply has been short so the price was raised,” she said. “However, we are in line with the national average.” The station is owned by Walters-Dimmick Petrolium Corporation. They recently bought the Cappons store which is the name the com­ munity is most familiar with. Thornapple BUILDING SERVICES, Inc • • • • Kitchens Bathrooms Additions and Other Interior Remodeling 795-2039 or 891-1869 LICENSED & INSURED �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml April 9, 1996/Poge 11 CHS cheerleading squad takes 11th at nationals by Barbara Gall Staff Writer They only got one chance. For just three minutes. But the Caledonia High School competition cheerlead­ ing squad made the best of it. In its very first year of competition, the 15-membcr team last month earned 11 th place out of the 400 schools competing in the medium var­ sity show cheer division of the United Spirit Associa­ tion's national contests in Anaheim March 15-17. "That's a lot of teams to beat," said coach Tammy VanVIeet. She said the Caledonia squad finished only one-half point behind the IOth place team and two and one/half points behind the sixth place team. Senior squad member Kim Stegcnga said that the top three teams at the competition get to perform a second time for final placement, so the CHS team was both excited and chagrined when it came in so close, at 11th. "We were happy to do so well our very first year, but it would have been great to be in the lop ten and get a trophy," she said. VanVIeet had nothing but praise for the team, and said it scored so well because the girls' overall performance "re­ ally clicked." "They didn't drop their pyramids, they were together on their dance steps, they just did a great job." she said. "All their hard work really paid off for them, and they should be proud. They did well against some stiff competition. "I saw some mounts and gymnastics that even I had never seen before," said Van Vlcet, a former college cheer­ leader and coach and and USA instructor. As a varsity coach at CHS, she had started a competition squad as an expansion of the cheerleading program. The squad qualified for national competition last summer, but then VanVIeet's husband was transferred to California earlier this year, and she found her­ self coaching her team long distance. She credited the girls and their parents with keeping the squad together. Parent Mary Merritt said that the parents formed a close group, and while VanVIeet made all the arrangements for the team to come to Los An­ geles for the nationals, the parents and cheerleaders to­ gether raised the $13,000 to pay for both the tnp and the uniforms they would need Ten mothers accompanied the team to Los Angeles, but they paid their own way. "It was hard work to get out there, but once we made it, we had such a good time," Merritt said. "It was a nice time to­ gether for the moms and daughters, and we were the 'crowd' when our kids did their cheer. We made a lot of noise, too. "I can't say enough good things about this trip. The problems were minimal, ev­ eryone got along and it was just a great experience." Stegcnga said that while practicing and watching other squads perform took up a lot of time, the Caledonia contin­ gent did take in Universal Studios and Disneyland and spent some time at the beach. She said they learned a lot watching squads from other parts of the country. "We saw these squads that have their own budget, that practice year-round, and they arc just excellent." she said. "We brought back ideas for our stunts and routines for next year." Stegcnga said that she thinks one reason for the Caledonia team's success its very first year was its ability to get along so well. "We had ninth- through I2th-graders on the team, but we worked together and got along together despite the dif­ ferent ages and skill levels," she said. "Everyone tried hard, too.When we started out, only a couple of us could do the back handsprings, for in­ stance, but by the end of the year, 13 of the 15 could do them. "That's the kind of effort everybody made." VanVIeet agreed. "We did well even though one of our alternates. Nicole Olczak. had to fill in at the last minute when one of our team was hurt and the doctor decided the day before we per­ formed that she couldn't par­ ticipate. "That’s the quality we have here. This is a young team, too, with only two seniors leaving. They are in great shape for next year." Stegenga, one of the se­ niors. said she hopes to see the competition squad con­ tinue. Also a member of the varsity cheerleading squad at CHS. she said the big differ­ ence between the two is the level of competition. "A squad that does the side­ line cheering at basketball games can only compete up to the state level," she explained. "When a school has a compe­ tition squad, cheerleaders have a chance to prove themselves all the way to the national level. It involves more, too, because it combines cheer with dance and gymnastics." Stegenga said they hope CHS will actively search for a coach to replace VanVIeet. Merritt, whose daughter is a junior member of the squad, hopes so, too. "I’m really looking forward to next year." she said. "When Tammy had to leave, we missed having that person at the top, in charge of every­ thing. But since the girls have done so well, we hope people will watch them and realize that cheerleading is, indeed, a sport." The Caledonia High School competition cheer squad is sponsoring a paper drive on April 18-20 at the CHS baseball field parking lot near Kraft Avenue. Proceeds will go toward paying off the costs of participating in the United Spirit Association national championships held in California, March 15-17. The competition team placed 11 th in their division at the nationals. A trailer will be parked in the lot, and residents are asked to contribute just paper. Plastics and magazines cannot be accepted, said parent Mary Merritt, who is helping coordinate the drive. "We really appreciate the support the community has shown the girls in helping them get to nationals." she said. "It’s meant a lot knowing so many people were behind them." Anyone who has papers to donate, but who cannot deliver them to the high school should call 698-1025 or the CHS athletic office, 8910211. 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Supporting them, from the left, are Jenny Van Dyke, Jill Carter (hidden), Nikki Barlow, Carrie Yonker, Nellie DeWitt, Kim Stegenga, Sherry Bourzac, Jodi Breen (hidden) and Alisha Durkee. Kneeling, from the left, are Jennifer Holdredge, Nicole Olczak and Shauna Rea, and seated in front are Rachel Rogers and Angie Stolt. multipoltcy discounts Cail your local AutoOwners agent today for all the details Crafts Antiques Dealers of Fine Antiques CaTS Buy - Sell - Trade Swap Meet 17 car & truck classes from 1900-1976 ~ . G,,lcct,Wc* Quality Crafters and Artisans Percent of proceeds go to local Lion s Club's. Plan now to include COLLECTORS EXPO IN YOUR SUMMER PLANS OF GREAT THINGS TO DO!! A fun Weekend for the Whole Family! Mail your paid contract by April 15th and deduct 10% from your contract total! Mail your paid contract by May 1st and deduct 5% off your contract total!! If you’ve already mailed your contract, we will refund you the 10%! J.L. Schwartz Insurancy Agency ‘"Our Policy is Service " 497 Arlington St (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 For more show and dealer information send to: Collectors Expo Phnnc Contact P.O.Box 188 Middleville, Ml 49333 DunnaSta^ay 7p"‘'9p*" (616) 7953202 Name Add ress____________________________________________________ _ City/State/Zip________________________________________________ Phone_________________________________ _ I am interested in: □ Antique Booth □ Crafts □ Car Show _________ ____ □ Other �Page I2/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/April 9, 1996 Middleville athletes receive ‘All-County’ recognition Seven Middleville athletes from the varsity basketball and volleyball teams have earned All-Barry County recognition by J-Ad Graphics Inc. Greg Kotrba and Jerry Postma were named first-team basketbail players and Brian Brewer received honorable mention status. On the Trojan volleyball team, Traci Campbell and Tracy Schondelmayer were selected to the first team and Erin VanderSloot and Katie Weaver were chosen for the second team. Greg Kotrba. a senior guard, had a points per game norm of 14 along with marks of 4 rebounds and 2.8 assists. Post ma, a senior forward, also scored 14 points per game and shot 57 percent from the floor. He also collected 6 caroms per contest. Brewer, a senior center, scored 10.6 a game and rebounded 5.8 per contest. Campbell, a senior hitter, not only served as the team s captain, but played like one. She smacked 382 kills for an attack percentage of 26 percent and led the squad in both serving (96 percent) and aces (75). Schondelmayer teamed with Campbell to provide the Trojans with a powerful 1-2 punch. The junior hitler had 326 kills (27 percent attack percentage), 69 aces and 334 digs. Weaver broke Middleville's school record with 784 assists and also tied the Trojan mark for most assists in a um Continued on Page 1 New Customers: $9.00 - HAIR CUT - *35.00 Middleville had two players make first team All-Barry County basketball, Greg Kotrba and Jerry Postma. The team included (from left) Lakewood’s Blake Elsie, Kotrba, Lakewood's Matt Goodemoot, Postma and Hastings' Fred Jiles. Brian Brewer also earned All-Barry County recognition with (from left) Delton's Troy McCarty, Karl Norton, Brewer, Lakewood's Jason Elenbaas and Hastings' Kyle Pohja. - PERM - FIRST IMPRESSION fa/r Uudic 9964 Cherry Valley (M-37), Caledonia Open Mon Thum 9 8. Fri 9-6; Sat. 9-3 q oV 1 “IM 1Z Janice Hummel to the staff! Janice is available for all your nail needs — • Acrylics • Tips • Silkwraps • Paraffin Wax Treatments • Nail Art • Manicures • Pedicures Available Evenings & Saturdays All Your Hair Care & Tanning Needs leasnve HAIR DESIGNERS OPEN 6 DAYS A Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville Next to Phil’s Pizza Call 795-7719 - For Your Appointment - Cafedonia cTtaueC (Located in the Caledonia Village Centre) Summer Air Sale Ticket by 12 of April, '96* Complete Travel by 9 of September, '96* Don’t Make ’em because o Excuse I Buckle-up! tlS ♦(in selected cities, restrictions apply.) (616) 891-0090 1-800-647-0090 9367 Cherry Valley (M-37) — Caledonia we won’t take ’em �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/April 9. 1996/Poge 13 COMING AUCTIONS —AUCTIONEERS---- KENDALL TOBIAS Hostings 945-5016 ' ★ LARGE ESTATE ALL DAY SALE I SATURDAY APRIL 13 AT 9:30 LOCATION: From Hastings take M-37 North to 60th ; 'street, turn East to Kraft, then North to 5791 Kraft. 1 mile south of air-i {port. [SHOP TOOLS: Big Joe Hi-Lo; Crown pellet truck; Hammond', 'Polisher; Rite Speed Buffer; Large blower; Large shop fan; Buffs:’ •Tool tables; Stools. TOOLS: Lawn vac; all kings of wrenches & toote;i |20 bicycles; large amount of garden toots; much more. ANTIQUES;! ’Old high chair; old soap box derby cart; oak desk; antique boatj •motors; 3 cast iron bathtubs. Nontake tea set; lots of old tools;; ■ HOUSEHOLD: Real nee 3 pc. bedroom suite, complete; king size; J water bed; twin beds; recliners; drop leaf table; BD central vacuum; 1 J Steelcase desk; dressers; smaB kitchen appliances. MUCH MORE.} {Vehicles; 10x20 2 story shed; old bam to be torn down. Estate of} 'John & Mary Schipper. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Middleville had two members on the All-Barry County volleyball team this winter. The team includes (from left) Middleville’s Tracy Schondelmayer and Traci Campbell along with Lakewood’s Jennifer Mitchell, Joni Daniels, Angela Rufner, Addi Radcliff and Jamie Schrock. The Thornapple Township Planning Commission on Monday, April 15, 1996, at 7:30 pm Will conduct a public hearing to consider an ordi­ nance to amend the Township Zoning Ordinance. Chapters 7, 8, and 15, by adding Section 7.03Q, Commercial Repairs and Maintenance; by adding Section 8.030, Commercial Repairs and Maintenance; by adding Section 15.06D, (and relet­ ter current items D through AA) Commercial Repairs and Maintenance. Persons wishing to be heard on this proposed amendment may do so at this public hearing. Written comments may also be submitted to the Planning Commission. A copy of the proposed amendment is available from the Township Hall. The hearing will be conducted at the Thornapple Township Hall, 200 E. Main St.. Middleville, Michigan. Wesley VanRhee, Secretary Thornapple Township Planning Commission Two Trojans made the second team (from left) Erin VanderSloot and Katie Weaver joined by Delton's All-County continued from Page 12 tournament with 113. The junior also was a solid server with an overall mark of 90 percent. Jean Finney and Sam Lantinga and Hastings' Jenae Bailey, Jodi Songer and Janette Jennings. VanderSloot topped Middleville and the OK Blue Conference in digs with 352. The senior is regarded by the CALEDONIA CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Caledonia Township Planning Commission will conduct Public Hearings on May 6, 1996, at 7:30 pm at the Township Hall, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, 49316. The subject of the Public Heanngs will be the following proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia. 1. A request to rezone from the R-2 Zoning District to the C-1 District the property commonly known as Sam's Joint In Alaska, 7449 68th Street. Section 10, Caledonia. Ml The permanent parcel numbers for the property are 41-23-10-126-010; 41-23-10-126-006; 41-23-10-126-014, 4123-10-126-011: and 41-23-10-126-013. A lengthy legal description for the property is available at the township office. 2. A request to rezone from the R-R Zoning District to the PUD Zoning District the property to be commonly known as Blackstone Estates. Section 1. 68th Street, east of McCords Avenue. Caledonia Township. Kent County, Ml. The permanent parcel number for the parcels involved In the rezoning are as follows: 41-23-01-326-002; 41-23-01-400-030; 41-234)1-400-004; 41-23-01400-015; 41-23-01-400-014; 41-23-01-400-016; and 41-23-01-400-001 A lengthy legal description for the property Is available at the township office 3 A request to rezone from the R-R Zoning District to the PUD District the following described property to be commonly known as Copper Ridge Estates in the 6800 block of 84th Street SE, Caledonia, Ml: All that part of the South 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of Section 16, T5N.R10W. Caledonia Township. Kent County, Michigan. Except the South 1160 ft. of the West 450 ft thereof and the South 660 ft. of the East 660 ft. of the West 1980 ft. theft of. Also known as part of permanent parcel number 41-23-16-300-018 Copies of these proposed amendments are avaiabie for pubtoc review al the township office between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday and from 900 am until noon on Fndair The public ts invited and encouraged to attend ths meeting. If any citizen has physical limitations which may limit access to or participation tn this meeting, please contact the township offices a! (616) 891-0070, at least 24 hour prior to the meeting time 117 Middleville coaching staff as "the core of our defense" and played both right side hitter and blocker during the season. NOTICE: Thornapple Township will provide reason­ able auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, meeting, or election, upon (7) days notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk by writing or calling: Thornapple Township Clerk, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333. Telephone: (616) 795-7202. 118 YANKEE SPRING TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Please take notice that the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Thursday April 18, 1996 commencing at 7:30 pm at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd. to conduct the following business. 1. PLT 96-01-01; Parcel ID. No. 019-007-00, a request by William Weick for pre­ liminary approval of phase one, lots 1 thru 16, of “Pleasant Valley Estates” located on the North side of Valley Drive from approx. 162 feet West of Archwood Drive to approx. 311 feet East of Patterson Rd. 2. Such other business as may properly come before the Planning Commission Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspec­ tion at the office of the Township Clerk, 284 N. Bnggs Rd. during regular Township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public hearing Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public hearing. Please take further notice that the Township Planning Commission reserves the right at or after the public hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ordinance. Please take further notice that the Township will provide to individuals with disabilities, nec­ essary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same. All persons are mvrtpd to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the dis­ cussion of the above proposals Yankee Springs Planning Commission Judy Becker, Secretary 116 �Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/April 9, 1996 Caledonia High School Marching Band enjoys ‘Capital’ time in Washington D.C. March 22-24 A staff member from Congressman Vem Ehlers* Washington office presents the Caledonia High School band with a flag that had been flown over the Capitol. Ehlers sent his apologies to the band that he was unable to meet them himself. Cooking Cornw-^.Winning Duck Soup Recipe (NAPS)—This hearty and satisfying soup is a crowd-pleaser, according to Maureen Freeborg of Green Bay, Wisconsin, who took one of the top honors in the Maple Leaf Farms 1995 National Duck Recipe Contest with her Just “Ducky” Soup. Freeborg recom­ mends serving this rich, amber-colored soup with crusty, whole grain bread, tossed green salad, and Fume Blanc wine. Nutritional Comparisons Based on a 3-ounce serving cooked boneless, skin­ less breast meat Duckling Saturated Fat In Grams 1 Total Fat In grams 2 Total Calories 110 Turkey Chicken <1 <1 116 <1 3 141 Sourer. Food Industry News, USDA Food Composition Publications and Scientific literature as compiled in Pennington, J A. Bowes and Church’s Food Values of Portions Commonly Used, 16th ed , 1994. ® JUST “DUCKY” SOUP 3-1/2 4 1 3 1 2 1 1 2 3 1 1 6 6 1 2 quarts water boneless duckling breasts or (4-5 pound) frozen duckling, thawed stalks celery, chopped large yellow onion, peeled and chopped tablespoons fennel seeds, crushed tablespoon thyme tablespoon each salt and pepper tablespoons chicken bouillon large yams or sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced small jar diced pimento medium red potatoes, quartered large carrots, peeled and sliced 16 ounce can Mexican-style corn, drained cups long grain wild rice, uncooked by Barbara Gall Staff Writer A wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Sol­ dier and two performances highlighted the more serious side of the Caledonia High School Marching Band's trip to the nation's capital March 22-24. On the lighter, but still ed­ ucational side of the trip were visits to historic sites, includ­ ing Gettysburg. Ford's The­ ater. the White House, the Na­ tional Zoo, Arlington Na­ tional Cemetery, the National Archives, Embassy Row, and the Smithsonian Insitute. An evening tour of the city's monuments and memo­ rials. which are all illumi­ nated. and meals at places like Union Station and Planet Hol­ lywood also were packed into the busy itinerary. The trip was planned after the band was invited by the U.S. Old Soldiers' Home in Washington to perform for the veterans. Band director Thomas Peck said that he knew some administrators at the Home and had asked them about performance possibilities in the D.C. area. Peck said that not only did the band recieve an invitation to perform at the Soldiers Home, but also learned that there are many performance opportunities in the city. "Wc had lots of places we could have played, but we just didn't have the time,” Peck said. With band members and their families raising all their own funds, the trip did not cost the school district anything. The students each were responsible for their own expenses, and their efforts to make money included selling candy, nuts, cookie dough and coupon books and participat­ ing in an auction. Of the 94-member band, 66 participated in the Washington trip. They left Caledonia at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21, ac­ companied by 22 chaperones and Peck. About 15 selections made up their performance repertoire, including movie themes, marches, classical pieces and some rock *n roll thrown in for fun. Besides performing at the Old Soldiers Home Saturday afternoon, March 23, the band also presented a concert the day before on the steps of the Capitol. A third scheduled concert had to be cancelled be­ cause there was not adequate The CHS Marching Band performs on the steps of the Capitol during its three-day visit to Washington. D.C. The band also performed at the U.S. Soldiers Home in Washington. (Photos courtesy Sue Wisniewski) space for the band. The only real disappoint­ ment of the trip was that Third District Congressman Vem Ehlers of Grand Rapids was unable to meet the band when it performed at the Capi­ tol. One of Ehler's staff mem­ bers, however, met the band to offer the Congressman's re­ grets and present the band with a flag that had been flown over the Capitol. Sue Wisniewski, one of the band parents who accompanied the students to Washington, said she thought the band had performed well in both their concerts, and that the kids were impressed with the cere­ mony surrounding the chang­ ing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. "It was an honor for us to get to present a wreath there," she said. "1 think wc all were impressed with the beauty of Arlington, and the idea that it's the resting place for so many." Peck agreed. "Wc had talked a little about the tomb, and the ceremony with which it is guarded. But I think the students really were awed by the discipline of the guards. Visitng there Continued on Page T. CHS Players’ set production for April 25-26 1. In 8-quart stock pot over high heat add 2 quarts water, duckling breasts or whole duckling, 1 stalk sliced celery, onion, fennel seeds, thyme, salt and pepper; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; sim­ mer 1 hour. Skim fat from surface. 2. Transfer duckling breasts or whole duckling to cutting board, remove skin and cut into bite­ size chunks; return meat to soup mixture and heat to a boil. Reduce heat to low and stir in 1-1/2 quarts water, bouillon, yams, red bell pepper and pimento; simmer 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. 3. Add potatoes, carrots, 2 stalks sliced celery, com and wild rice; cover and simmer 1 hour. Makes 14-20 servings. Refrigerate or freeze any unused portion. Notes: To further reduce fat content, refrigerate soup for at least 5 hours after step 1 to solidify fat for easy removal; and. rinse duckling breasts or whole duckling under cold running water prior to cutting. For more exciting menu ideas, call 1-800-D-UC-K-L-I-N-G and ask for the consumer recipe brochure. Look What'g Been Hiding Under The Orange Sauce, or write to Maple Leaf Farms, Consumer Recipes, P.O. Box 308, Milford, IN 46542. Some of the cast of the CHS production of The Saga of the Prospector's Daughter take time during rehearsal for this photo. Deb Poniatowski (left) is by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia High School thespians are busy rehearsing a good old-fashioned melo­ drama to be presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. April 25, and Friday. April 26, in the Cale­ donia High School Perform­ ing Arts Center. Playwright Pat Cook's "Saga of the Prospector’s Daughter" (or "She Was Only a Miner's Minor") is set in a gold rush town populated by folks "guaranteed” to set the audience a-laughm'. This spoof of the classic western is complete with a lovely heroine about to lose her home to a downright nasty directing the comic melodrama, which will be presented April 25 and 26. villain unless the perfect gen­ tleman of a hero can save the day. But the plot is compli­ cated by an “oddball" group of characters as it winds its way through one ridiculous situa­ tion after another. Deb Poniatowski is direct­ ing, and characters will be portrayed by Andrew Moore, Melissa Otto, Pete Cotton, Eric Buhman, Jason Buys, Daisy Baldwin, Dan Price, Joel Freeman, Lysa Ferguson, Sandi Swain.st on, Karen Wortley, Laura Price, Aaron Buys, Eric Benedict and Sherry Bourzac. Admission will be $4 for adults, $3 for students. �The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml/April 9. 1996/Poge 15 B & K Pool League ends another season with banquet KARAC Shown here are Maureen Ketchum, previous director of the Barry County Child Abuse Council, and Barbara Wright, current director. The B-K Pool League held its banquet on March 6 at the Swamp Fox Lounge in Middleville. Sponsors on this pool league are the Blarney Stone, Kow Patties, Olde Towne Tavern. Shamrock and the Swap Fox Lounge. Winning first place was Swamp Fox II and Olde Town Tavern I won second place. The pool league also sponsors charity tournaments during the league year. These charity tournaments provided $1,590 which was divided between Barry County Community Hospice and the Barry County Child Abuse Council. Providing donations for the banquet and charity tournaments were Shamrock, Richie's. O.U.G.'s Pizza, Subway, L&Js, Decker’s Freeport Elevator, King's Music Center, Boomtown, Bill’s Country Tavern, Caledonia Auto Parts. Mike's Automotive, Roxy’s Sun Spa, Cheryl Simmons. Jonesey, Deb Czinder, Lori Lydy, Old Town Tavern, Carrie Konieczny, Rita Wilson, Verdie Sinclair. Hastings Bowl, Martha Kane, The Hair Port, Sandy Madsen. E.W. Bliss, J.D.. Becky Bell, Sue Haigh, Barb Kimmel, Donna Skinner. The Tic Toe, Tammy Turnes, Bennett Cove Industries and Distributing. li Swamp Fox II took first place. Pictured are (front row, from left) Martha Kane, Lois Potter; (back row) Loretta Worth, Jeri VanderTuin, Heather Eggers, Amy Weaver and Sherry Stout. Jonesey, Kristi McIntyre, Verna Brown; (back row) Rita Wilson, Brenda Johnson, Janet Decker and Betty McIntyre. MUS Kay Rowley, from the Barry County Hospice, speaks to the crowd. BAND TOUR, . I IB 3 continued from 14 — definitely was one of the most impressive experiences we had. "Personally, however, I have to say that 1 was most proud of our kids at the Soldiers Home performance. "They were just wonderful with those folks after the concert. Our community and our school couldn't have asked for better ambassadors." The band left W'ashinglon at 7 p.m. Sunday. March 24, ar­ riving in Caledonia early the next morning. "I think we all were ex­ hausted," said Wisniewski, who said her only wisn was that the weather would have been a little wanner. "We really were busy, but it was a wonderful trip." Peck said he hopes to have the band continue to perform in new places. "We can’t take a trip like this ever)- year, but I hope to alternate shorter trips with long ones, so that we can go to a place like Washington every other year. I think it's a special experience for our kids to perform in places like the nation’s capital." 2 BL. .. Best on the mats at TK Middle School The Thornapple-Kellogg Middle School wrestling team ended its season on March 23 taking first place OU Support at the conference tournament. The 45-member team ended with a 12-4 winning mark and everyone contributed to the success. BEFORE "WEDDING BELLS RING See us for QUALITY INVITATIONS RECEPTION ITEMS ATTENDANTS GIFTS / / by Carlson Craft AVOIDING A TICKET IS A SNAP El THE REMINDER 1952 N. 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Faro s PLua • Caledonia Ph. 891 9287 PICK UP ONLY — READY IN 15 MINUTES WeUseOuOw MM S WHAT QUO CUTTOMfK SAT ABOUT FABO't BUZA kszy tefcw fare»•» Real Cheese NEW HOURS Moa.-Tbur». 11am - 10:30pm H. A Sat Ham - Midnight � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/706/SunandNews_1996-04-16.pdf 5319b5e9164da36774a4c565e1d1b243 PDF Text Text .4 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 16/April 16. 1996 Middleville, Michigan 49333 125th Year Thornapple Kellogg announces 1996 ‘Top 10’ students Rene Ellinger Henry Dugan, principal of Thornapplc Kellogg High School, has announced the top students of the Class of 1996. Dugan said he is extremely pleased “with the high academic standards set by these young women and men and their total involvement in all phases of school life, academic and co-curricular.” The following arc the students and a sketch of each: Leah Dodd, daughter of Eldon and Kristine Dodd, 1495 Yankee Springs Road, Middleville, leads TK’s 1996 Top Ten. She has a 4.1205 grade point average, with ma­ jors in English, science, math, and social science. She has minors in accounting and Spanish. A three-year member of the National Honor Society, she also was a member of the Quiz Bowl for four years. She served as the class treasurer in her ninth and tenth grade years. She was on the junior varsity golf team those years as we’I. She was on the junior Adelaide Davis varsity tennis team and Odyssey of the Mind team as a sophomore. As an llth-grader. Dail participated in Science Olyi piad. She has served h i school for two years as a sti dent representative on bo i the Renaissance Committee and the Technology Commit­ tee. For her 11th- and 12thgrade years Future Problem Problem Solving was impor­ tant. During her llth-year year, the Future Problem Solving team placed seventh in state competition and she placed fifth individually in the state. She. for three years, has been a Student of the Month, and was a Rotary nominee and in her junior year. Dodd has taken part in a Women in Engineering workshop at Michigan Technological University and a Michigan Board of Education s Summer Institute at Adrian College on archeology. The Basuch and Lomb Honorary Science Award was bestowed upon Traci Campbell Michelle Meriau Courtney DeHaan Leah Dodd Michelle Butler Curt Brinks Tara Beuschel Kelly Nicholson her at the end of her junior year. Outside of school, her ac­ tivities include being a junior church assistant at her church. She has held this position for three years. Dodd will attend the University of Michigan in the fall Although her exact plans are yet unknown, she is lean­ ing toward a major in sociology or pre law. Kelly Nicholson, daughter of Tim and Margaret Nicholson, 246 Cressey St., Freeport, has a 4.0608 grade point average. She has majors in math, science. English and music, and minors in accoun­ ting, Spanish, computer ap plications, and social science. Nicholson is a four-year marching/symphonic band member, as well as a threeyear National Honor Society member. She participated in Science Olympiad for two years. She is a member of the youth group at the First Bap­ tist Church of Middleville. Fall will find her at Calvin College. She plans to major in secondary education. Curt Brinks, son of Dennis and Peggy Brinks, 4550 Pat terson Road, Middleville, has a 3.9956 grade point average. See Top 10 Page 2 Brett Long will begin studies at academy this fall CHS senior receives West Point Academy appointment Sue and Steve Long pose proudly with their son Brett, who has received an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer It's a drean. that was bom in second grade, and came true 10 years later with a phone call to Caledonia High School. U.S. Congressman Vem Ehlers’ office was on the line, asking if senior Brett Long could call back. When he did, Ehlers’ staff assistant told Long he had received an ap­ pointment to the U.S. Mili­ tary Academy at West Point. "I figured that's what it was," Brett said later. "And it's so early in the year, I did­ n't think they were calling to tell me ’no." But was he nervous making that call, even though he guessed w hat he might hear? "Yeah. I was very nervous." he admitted with a gnn "He had me fooled," said his mother. Sue. "He came home that day, didn't say a word. When I asked him about what happened at school, he just kinda off-handedly said he got the call and he'd received the appointment. "I was the one who couldn't believe it. He's worked for this for so long, and now, for it to happen, well, I was just thrilled.” "We’re very, very proud,” said Brett’s dad, Steve. The phone call from Ehlers’ office culminated a long pro cess for Brett, who first got interested in the military in the second grade. "I read a book on military history, about World War II, and that did it,” he said.”! just started reading all the books I could about military history See Appointment, Page 5 In This Issue... • TK problem solving team headed to state competition • GRASP program can help students over summer months • More than 60 apply for Middleville manager’s job • Caledonia Council OKs Maple St. extension �Poge 2/Th* Sun and New*. Middleville, Ml/April 16, 1996 TOP 10 STUDENTS NAMED, continued from frontpage He has njajors in English, science, mitht sbfcibl fckrtde. music a nJ S^n^.r.mdia minor in afUniniinp — • A three-year National Honor Society member. Brinks has participated in the Quiz Bowl for four years, ser­ ving as team captain during his Ihh- and I2th-grade years He is also a three-year band member. Athletically, he played jayvee soccer and baseball for two years each, golf one year, and varsity soc­ cer in the 12th grade Brinks is an active member in the youth group at Leighton United Methodist Church, and has sung in the “LoveLight” youth choir. He spent spring break this year on a youth group mission trip to Child Haven Orphanage in Mexico. He plans to attend Hope College to study dual majors in business administration and accounting. Michael and Leslie Beuschel are the parents of Tara Beuschel. 4396 Second Street. Caledonia. She has a 3.9604 grade point average and majors in English, science. Spanish, math and social science. Minors in computers and accounting complete her academic schedule. A three year member of the National Honor Society. Beuschel has also participated on the Quiz Bowl for three years. She has served her school by being a represen­ tative on the District Renaissance Committee. She also was a member of the jayvee softball team in her freshman and sophomore years She keeps busy with her youth group She also works at Drake’s Landing and in child care. Western Michigan Univer­ sity has captured her interest. She hopes to become an elementary teacher. Michelle Butler, daughter of Dave and Betsy Buller. 825 the NHS during her senior Bassett Lake Road. Mid­ year. Jack and Christine Camp­ dleville. has majors in math. English, music, science and bell are the parents of Traci social studies. She also has a Campbell. 8521 108th St.. minor in business as well as a Middleville. She has majors in math. English, and science, 3.9127 grade point average Four years in mar- and a 3 8738 grade point average. She also has minors ching/symphomc band and four years of jazz band attest in accounting, computers, to her musical interests A social science and Spanish. Campbell is a four-year three-year member of the Na­ tional Honor Society, she member of the varsity tennis served as its secretary in her team, and has served as its co­ senior year. She has par­ caplain She has earned the ticipated on the Quiz Bowl Most Valuable Player Award team for four years. She has for two years, and earned an served on the Student Coun­ All-Conference selection for cil. SADD Club, year- two years. During her 11thbook/newspaper. writers and I2th-grade years, she club. Science Olympiad. played varsity volleyball, ser­ Swim Club, a musical, two ving as co-captain. and winn­ plays and various committees. ing All-Conference honors. Four years of varsity softTwo years of golf round out ball rounded out her athletic her high school career. Butler works at Felpausch career. She won the MVP Food Center in Hastings, and Award, All-Conference, and one summer played in the All-County recognition in this sport. A three-year National Hastings City Band She plans to attend Central Honor Society member, she Michigan University. Her ma­ has also served on the Disability Awareness Comjor is undecided. Adelaide Devine, daughter of Arthur and Debra Devine. 9490 Mullen, Delton, has a 3.9116 grade point average. She has majors in mathematics. English, by Barbara Gall science, music and social science, and minors in ac­ Staff Writer counting and computers. Caledonia High School se­ Tennis has been an interest nior Sheri Vredevoogd is mak­ of hers for four years. She ing what her family describes won All-Conference and All­ as a "fantastic" recovery from County honors for her senior an early morning automobile year. During her senior year accident April 4 near her she was a soloist in the mar­ ching band and has been a home. Vredevoogd was transferred marching/symphonic band Thursday from Butterworth member for four years. Hospital to Mary Free Bed Devine has served on the Student Council all four years Hospital, where she is com­ of her high school career, and pleting her recovery from an has been a Senior Advisory extensive skull fracture suf­ member her senior year. A fered in the accident. 12th-grade member of the Her mother, Judi VredeCultural Diversity Commit­ tee, she also has been a twoyear National Honor Society member. She was treasurer of — ALTO FIREMEN — PANCAKE SUPPER Saturday, April 20 • 5 PM-8 PM at Alto Fire Station Eggs, Sausage, Pancakes & Pure Maple Syrup AII*YOUCan-Eat Donation at the Door mittee. and been a choir member Outside of school hours. Campbell has been a YMCA volunteer. Future plans for Campbell include Western Michigan University and a major in oc­ cupational therapy. David and Joy DeHaan are parents of Courtney DeHaan, 7300Garbow Road. Middleville. She has a 3 8619 grade point average, with ma­ jors in English, science, math, social science and music. DeHaan has represented her class on the Student Council every year and has been the vice president of that organization her senior year She has played four years of varsity tennis and four years of soccer. A three-year member of the National Honor Society, she is also a member of the SADD organization, and was in the school musical this year. Four years in the jazz band and the marching/symphonic band showed her musical in­ terest. She served the mar- ching band as field com­ mander her 11th grade year and was the senior drum ma­ jor in her senior year. DeHaan will attend Calvin College or Aquinas College next year. She will major in elementary education and minor in music. Michelle Merlau. daughter of Lawrence and Randi Merlau. 5656 Lindsey Road, Delton, has an excellent 3.8617 grade point average She has majors in English, math, science. Spanish and social science, and minors in accounting and computers. Merlau is a three-year member of the National Honor Society , as well as a three-year member of the Quiz Bowl. She participated for two years in the American Computer Science League competition. Freshman volleyball and three years of softball complete her high school career. Merlau plans to study com­ puter science or industrial engineering at either General Motors Institute or Western Michigan University. Thomas Ellinger and Roberta Wieringa are the parents of Rene Ellinger. 7885 Irving Road. Mid­ dleville. She has a 3.85 grade point average with majors in science, math. English, social studies and music. A four-year marching sym­ phonic band member, she is also a three-year member ot the National Honor Society. Four years of volleyball, three years of golf, two years of basketball, and one year of softball, round out her high school career. Ellinger has been a 4-H member for eight years, and has served on the 4-H Ad­ visory Council. She has been the teen sheep superintend™?! as well as serving her local club as president, vice preai­ dent. secretary and treasurer. Fall will find her at Michigan State University, where she plans to study medicine and animal science CHS senior recovering from spring break accident <i I saw the car she was in. I saw where she was, and there’s nothing to say but that Someone just had to have protected that little girl ,, that night. — Judi Vredevoogd voogd, said doctors and nurses are very pleased with Sheri's progress, and she was moved Four candidates to seek two open seats on school board Four newcomers to the of­ fice will vie for two four-year terms on the Caledonia School Board in the June 10 school election. Incumbents Fred Boncher and Sharon Oatley both have decided not to seek re-election. Running this year are: • Greg Comegys, 7707 92nd St., Caledonia, a senior aerospace engineer at Smith Industries. • John R. DeVries, 5820 100th St., Caledonia, a com­ mercial loan officer at the State Bank of Caledonia. • Bob Lillie. 404 Emmons St., Caledonia, a senior mer­ chandiser at JCPenney. • Dr. Robin Vaughan, 7920 Fitzsimmons Court, Alto, a family dentist in Caledonia. The candidates' nominating petitions all have been verified by the school district's central office, and all candidates’ names will appear on the bal­ lot. Candidates had until Thursday, April 11, to with­ draw. Profiles of all four candi­ dates will appear in the Sun and News' election issue. Help needed to plan TK’s Class of ‘51 reunion Planning is going to get underway for the 45th high school reunion of the Thomapple Kellogg Class of 1951. Volunteers are needed to help locate people, plan the event and provide ideas. Anyone who was a member of the class for any length of time will be welcomed al the event. A meeting of those willing to help in the planning will be held at Helen Wenger's on Bender Road on Wednesday, May 1 at 7 p.m. For more information, call 795-9294. to Mary Free Bed much earlier than her medical team had first anticipated. Vredevoogd was alone in her car, returning home from Lansing, when she apparently dozed off at the wheel shortly before 2 a.m. Her red Nissan drifted off 100th Street and hit a tree on the passenger side, according to the Kent County Sheriffs Department. She was transported by Aero-Med to Butterworth, where she was treated for her closed head injury and some minor cuts. Judi Vredevoogd said that no alcohol was found in her daughter s blood stream. How­ ever, the accident remains un­ der investigation, said Sgt. Tom Hillen, Kent County Sheriffs Department Traffic Investigator. "This is not unusual in ac­ cidents like these where the driver has been seriously in­ jured," he said Wednesday Her mother attributes Sher­ i's excellent progress to the conditioning she has done as an athlete, and also to ’’some higher power." "I saw the car she was in," Judi Vredevoogd said 1 saw where she was. and there's nothing to say but that Someone just had to have pro­ tected that little girl that night." Vredevixigd said that the day after the accident, calls were coming in from around the country as classmates and friends, also on spring break, expressed their concern and sent their prayers for her re­ covery. She said that her daughter really enjoys getting cards and notes, which can be sent ci­ ther to Mary Free Bed Hospi­ tal, 235 Wealthy, Grand Rapids, or to the Vredevoogd home. Sheri's friends who want to visit her, however, should call the Vredevixigd home first to. learn the best time to come to the hospital, said Judi Vrede­ voogd. "I can’t adequately express how much we appreciate all the prayers and the concern that has been shown," she said. "It has meant so much to us and to Sheri .” �The Sun and News Middleville Ml/April 16 1096/Poge 3 Snowmobile Club’s request to use trail denied by council by Mandv Habel CHS singers tapped for honors choir Seven students in the Caledonia vocal music program were chosen to sing in the Honors Choir that performed at the Southwestern Michigan Vocal Festival held at Western Michigan University, March 14. In the front, from the left, are Alison Gould, Christina Spica, Michelle VandenHout and Rich Garnaat. Behind them, from the left, are Jill Bonner, Tim Burri and Pete Cotton. Gould, Burn and Cotton also were chosen as soloists with the choir. Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council last week voted to deny the Wayland Snowmobile Club's request to use the 5.05 linear miles of abandoned railroad property the village may purchase. Club members want to operate their motorized vehicles on the trail and had offered to maintain the trail in exchange. The village received a letter from Thomapple Township expressing concern about the situation, and eventually decided it would be best to follow through with original promises that were made to property owners and suppor­ ting government bodies. Wayland Snowmobile Club representative Bill Kenyon recently approached the coun­ cil to ask for permission to use the trail and said the group would provide maintenance in return. He added that the group had liability insurance that would be used for protection and would approach property owners for permission before making any decisions. The group proposed that they would use the area north from M-37 to the railroad right of way across main street, then join the original trail. Kenyon said these changes would eliminate traf­ fic from the bridge. They used to use an area north of town after getting permission from property owners to lease the land from them in the winter Village Planner Jason Cherry said the land was recently sold to private owners who will not allow the club to lease Kenyon said the club wants permission to use the bike trail as part of its route so club members can stay out of the way of other residents while riding. James Rutherford said he wondered if it would be best just to deny the request now to eliminate any misunderstandings. William Mosey agreed that denying the request now would save the club from do­ ing any extra legwork, though making an official decision right then could be premature Jan Siebesma. who spoke on behalf of the County Parks and Recreation Commission, said the news of the club's re­ quest has triggered some phone calls from residents She said she wanted the village to state its position on the situation more clearly since the commission sup ported the concept of the trail and many residents were con­ cerned about how it would be used Cherry said he would send letters to all supporting government bodies reinerating there position anil the decision to deny use of motorized vehicles. The village now owns the trail property, now that the deed is completed. New Customers ,9III> Hair Cut s35“° Pern. eirst IMRRESSICN f7<j/r Studio < 9964 Cherry Valley (M-37), Caledonia Open: Mon. 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He is a graduate of Kentwood High School. Renee L. Popma will become the bride of Terry A. Thompson Jr. on April 20, 1996. They are the children of Robert and Donna Popma of Grand Rapids and Terry and Nancy Thompson of Alto. The bride-to-be is a graduate of West Catholic High School and the future groom is a graduate of Caledonia High School. Both are graduates are grand Rapids Community College. Leighton Church planning garage sale April 20 Leighton United Methodist Church. 4180 2nd St.. Caledonia, will have a garage sale from 8 a m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The event is sponsored by Boat insurance written by a boatowner junior high youth group and the Women's Bible Study. Proceeds from this sale will go toward playground con­ struction at the new church building. This is a summer service project for the church's junior high youth group. For more information, call 891-8028. Wolverine Mutual s president needed insurance for his boat. 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Just to move all the boxes of history is good exercise and what a sense of accomplish­ ment it will give me to smell the nice smell of the cleaning supplies. Why am I telling you folks this is so you know I haven’t forgotten you. Alice and Bernard Wieringa are now home from their stay­ ing in warmer climates They’re glad to be home and are settling in for spring, sum­ mer and fall. They had a wonderful winter. Twila Elwood is having a wonderful time. She is an en­ thusiastic Tigers' fan and so I might as well not call her. She now has cable and follows the team every where they play Edith Miller said that one of her family lost a six-month old baby with crib death. I have never lost a child and cannot know what detestation such a blow would feel like. 1 can on­ ly send my love to all concerned. Florence Fiala said the Literary Club met at Virginia Root’s home. They have com­ pleted all their history and are going to see how best they can save it. Betty Newman has done a tremendous job getting all together Quite a history for a club to be active for 100 years. Just reading the names would give any person a good picture of the families living in our area. Thanks to these folks for sharing their 100 years of pictures of our community Bea and Glen Miller had all their children home for Easter. What a wonderful family time! Beth Veriinde said that all their family got together at the home of son Jim and his family. Lois Bremer said that all her family got together at Dave and Sue Enders. Mary Hayward said that Maureen and Jack Robinson took their whole family out to the Mid Villa for an Easter dinner. They all went to church first and then over to with them into Grand Rapids while they did some shopping and helped me with mine. It was good to get away from home to see so many busy people and new businesses that I had not seen. Johnny said to have Houston stay home and he would take care of him. Ted bought a different the Mid Villa Our family all got ahold of us at Easter. Ted and his girlfriend came down for a day and then went on to Lans­ ing for her family. Ted and Doreen live near Charlevoix. They still have a lot of snow and were so delighted when they got here. They took me car and since Houston sheds so badly, we didn’t take him. Doreen helped me and I took my cane to help me. It was such a wonderful gift from them and such wonderful freedom for me. Well. I guess that is all for this week. Love you all very much. Little Lambs Preschool to hold open house April 20 Little Lambs Parent Coooperative Preschool, located in the lower level of Caledonia Christian Reformed Church at the cor­ ner of M-37 and 100th Street, will hold its. annual open house for prospective members Saturday. April 20. from 10 a m. until noon. Little Lambs Preschool is a parent cooperative; it is owned and operated by its members, the parents or guardians of the students. Therefore, there are many opportunities for parental in­ volvement in their children’s preschool experience. Parents work as teacher's aides several times each semester and a group of parent volunteers are responsible for administer­ ing the preschool. This allows Little Lambs to offer a preschool program at a low cost. Little Lambs offers a developmentally-based cur­ riculum in a Christian at­ mosphere and has classes for 3-year-old students and pre­ kindergarteners Each class is taught by a certified, ex­ perienced teacher and teacher’s aide. The teachers See Open house. Page 5 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School....................................................... 9:30a.m. Morning Worship................................................10:45a.m. Evening Praise................................. .......... 6:00 p.m. Sunday School.............................................. 9:45 a.m. WEDNESDAY.................. Family Night 6:30 p.m Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia Sunday Evening Service............................ 6:00 p.m. 2 miles east of M-Jz Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45 p.m. Pastor. Rev. Brian F. Harrison Word of Life Clubs.......................................6:45 p.m. Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass....................... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service.............. 10:00 a.m. Sunday School................................... 11:15a.m. Evening Worship Service................6:00 p.m. Come os you ore. Informal - Fundamental Something focevery age YOU ARE INVITED Call 765-305% or 948-3617 'Set an example tn speech >n Mie, tn lore, m fartn and m purity 1 Timothy 4:12 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH If V CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road tat Gun Lake) ^CALEDONIA Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Church School Choir Practice Worship Service 9:30 a m. 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office - 891-8669 Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor Children's Classes....... 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — Peace Reformed Church M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday W orship Services 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 Sundav School *45 Sunday W ontap 9 :00 am& 10:Wan 6:00 p.m. Caraway St. Wednesday Tandy Ntgta ’ 600 p m LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School........ Sunday Morning Worship Evening Service 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 6:00p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder. Pastor 868-6306 795-3667 Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Barner Free The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave. <. \bifi Church School, Q Sunday........................ 9:45 a m. sr-yraS Mornin«Worsh'P 11 <M)« m ® Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. Wed. Fellowship..... 7:30 p.m (in homes or church) call £fje (Bib Eime ^etfjobiskt Cfjurclj 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School............... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship............11:00 a.m. Evening Worship.............. 6:00 p.m. Barrier Free Programs for All Ages Church Office: (616) 891 1512 M-37 at 100th St. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST oMl-oUZo 708 West Main Street Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11 00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children’s Church uiU be provided during bock services I I RAY TOWNSEND. Poster SHARON BARNSDALL Dir at Christen Ed 6 Music Meeting at Freeport Community Center Sunday........................... 10:00 a.m. Wednesday..................... 7:00 p.m. Pastor Mark Beers (Child & Adult) (Dunng the School Year) Rev. R. Scott (.rerneai, Pastor Mike Alles. > outh Leader Al Tierney er. Community Calling Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted forbearing impaired)..... &30a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.............................. 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service.................................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday.................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p.m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Gaines Unital Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan Telephone 698-8252 i Sunday Worship...... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday School...................10:45-11:50 a m. Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue FREEPORT BIBLE STUDY WELCOME TO A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Wednesday "Family Sight" 6:15 Ihnner Choirs for Children and Adults Jr. & Sr. High School Youth Group Cadets and Cavtneues Adult BiNe Studies Redeemer Covenant Church 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue Just south of 68th Street Sunday Worship - 9 30 am .. . ■ • ■ ■■■' Jod Kru£gei. Paste* - - - - Vernon Barnett. Youth Director ZZZZ Church Office -698^-8001 Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi. (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love." Rom 12:10 8:00 a.m................................. Blended Service 9:05 a.m.............................. Educational Hour 10:15 a.m................... Contemporary Service 11:15 a.m........................... Traditional Service (All Services have a Nursery available) Ren Robert Gerke*Office: 891-8688‘Church: 891-9878 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Freeport—Middleville—Parmalee Freeport Morning Worship.............. 9 30 a m Freeport Sunday School.................11 00 a m Parmalee Morning Worship............ 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School.............. 9 30 a m Middleville Morning Worship....... 11 00 a m Rev. Lynn Wagner 795-3798 Rev Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891-8661 The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School........................................... 9 30 a m. Sunday Morning Worship.......................10 30a m Sunday Evening Worship.........................6 00 p m Wee Midweek Prayer A Bible Study 7 00 p.m Rev WUHarr Dobson. Pastor �Th* Sun ond News Middleville. M4/April 16. 1996/Poge 5 APPOINTMENT, continued from front page that we had in the school li­ brary, and then the public li­ brary. In the fourth grade, I said this would be my career. "Then in seventh grade, I learned about all the generals who were West Point gradu­ ates, so I decided I wanted to go there, and I started finding out what you had to do to get in." "We used to kid him a lot." recalled Sue Long. "He was such a little guy, but so de­ termined, and always reading those books. He really has been working toward this for a long, long time." The Longs will travel to New York in a few weeks to visit the academy, where Brett can shadow a cadet for 30 hours to get a real look at West Point life. His own goal is to major cither in military history or military science and then to become a commander in the U.S. infantry. He hopes to be a colonel or even a gen­ oral someday. Graduating from West Point to him is the first step in that career However, getting admitted to the U.S. Military Academy is a lot more complicated than the typical college application procedure, Brett said. It starts by writing a U.S. Senator or Congressman for the military "package," and Brett received one from both Ehlers and Senator Spencer Abraham. The applicant then fills out a prc-candidatc questionnaire, takes the military dental and eye exams and then a physical aptitude exam, which includes pull-ups, the standing long jump, basketball throw and a 300-yard shuttle run. OPEN HOUSE from Page 4 — will be at the open house to answer any questions and give tours of the preschool. Families of all area preschool-age children (must be 3 by Dec. 1, 1996) are invited to drop in Satur­ day to see the preschool. Visits to the preschool at other times can be arranged. For more information call 891-1670. Letters of recommendation must be submitted, along with transcripts, essays and teacher evaluations. Then comes an interview with the West Point representative for the area, followed by another interview with the Congress­ man or Senators military ad­ visory committee of 10 toll people. This committee then makes its recommendations for nom­ inees to the senator or repre­ sentative. “We get about 30 applicants each year for all three military academies," said Nancy Ostapowicz, staff assistant for Ehlers' Grand Rapids office. "It’s a little intimidating for these kids to face such a large interview committee, and we do put 'em on the hot seat. We look for well-rounded ap­ plicants who will be able to survive both the physical and the academic rigors of West Point. "We also look for things like motivation. We want to nominate students who will accept an appointment, stay at the academy, graduate and be­ come officers." Ostapowicz said that each member of Congress can submit up to 10 nominations, and at least one of these must receive an appointment. "The academies have the fi­ nal say on which candidates they want to appoint," she said. Long received nominations from both Ehlers and Abra­ ham. "The hard thing about all this is that at any step along the way. you can be cut," Brett said, pointing out that about 10,000 begin the long process, but only 1,200 get into the academy each year. "I really am amazed that this really has happened," he said. "It is a dream come true." There is nothing magical, however, about the work Long did to prepare his candi­ dacy. He took all the CHS’ math and science courses and advanced placement history, earning a 4.02 grade point av­ erage. 'You’ve got to take all the hard classes." he said. "They don't like to see the slack-off classes on your record. And you need to know how to use a computer." He also scored well on the ACT test and has been active in church and extracurricular activities. He is president this year of the Caledonia FFA, is a member of the Caledonia Sons of the American Legion, is a member of the CHS Stu­ dent Congress, played football and attended Boys State. Long's teachers see in him the same qualities the nominating committee wanted. "Brett has so many leader­ ship qualities," said Caledonia FFA advisor Al Steeby. “In FFA. we talk all the lime about setting goals, and that's^, exactly what he did. and he has achieved that goal. He did" this in FFA, too. Brett is very focused, with lots of abilities. He'll go as far as he wants to go-" a "Very deserving, a very hard worker," agreed Stan Spencer, who had Long for advanced placement history. "He’s a good student, he's a wellrounded person and he knew what he wanted." "I can’t think of a better human being to represent our community." praised Long's former football coach and middle school teacher. "Buzz" •' Jjmpiession Byron Ceatcr Qnshan School 04} Thornapple Kellogg Elementary and Middle School Lunch Menu Wednesday, April 17 Break for lunch, french toast sticks, ham, potatoes, fruit juice. Thursday . April 18 Hot roast beef sandwich, mashed potatoes, green beans, applesauce. Friday. April 19 Tony's pizza, baked beans. blueberry cobbler. Monday, April 22 Breakfast Menu Burrito with cheese, steam­ Wednesday , April 17 ed broccoli, pears. Pancakes/syrup, juice, Tuesday, April 23 milk. Baked potato with ham and Thursday , April 18 cheese or chili topping, soft Pancake on a stick, juice, pretzel, fruit juice, oatmeal milk. cookie. Friday, April 19 Note: El. Alternate Menu Cereal, tortilla jam roll up. — Mon . Hot Dog; Tues.. juice, milk. Turkey/Bun; Wed.. Salad Monday, April 22 Bar; Thurs., Ham and Cheese Scrambled egg. juice, toast, on Bun. Fri.. Fishwich. Sand­ milk. wiches and salads at High Tuesday , April 23 School and Middle School. Cinnamon roll, juice, milk. Parent Network plans programs locally Geared to parents of elemen­ tary children, an April 23 pro­ gram offered by the Caledonia Parent Network will feature the Kent Intermediate School District's Kathy Cole, who is the Parent Network facilitator. She will talk about ways parents can help their young­ sters do better in school. The program will be held at 7 p.m. at Kettle Lake Elemen­ tary, and is open to the pub- SATURDAY, MAY 4 FOOD • FUN • PRIZES Rental Specials • Hot Tool Buys Tool Demonstrations OMOttnlMOhw Schools help Dvtkn Onslua Sdxxii parents fulfill Preachool. Elementary, Middle School, their God given KfJio^swlie (hnuiM School responsibility. 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Each state has its own in­ dividual competition in which its top competitors have the chance to compete internationally She added that Michigan traditionally has one of the hardest competitions since the program originated at the University of Michigan. A problem solving team is formed at the beginning of each school year and is in­ troduced to the six-step pro­ cedure before attempting to solve simple problems. LaBin and teammate Leah Dodd said the steps start with a basic idea and build in chronological order. The first step is to learn how to brainstorm problems and write them out in a special for­ mat. After learning this pro­ cess. the underlying problem must be identified and possi­ ble solutions to the problem must be considered. Brainstorming and writing possible solutions to step two is the third item considered, after which five criteria must be chosen. The team will mathematically judge its solutions. The next step is to grid the criteria and come up with 10 solutions then rate them ordinally awarding 10 points to the top solution. The last step is to choose the best solution by tying in bits of other solutions and elaborating on them. Dodd said the team was re- £ Clean Sweep Sale ...on Selected Yarns, Frames, Books & More! Now through Saturday, April 20! Kid’s Closet- ,C"£T We have PROM DRESSES! 5 RAINBOW S END Yarn, Craft. & Variety • •/» Off Card Shop • Custom Framing • Alteration* • Sawing Mach Ina Repair la th. Caledoata Villas Centra Iby MW on M 37) 891-1106 • Mon Fri 9-8. Sal 9 5.30 quired to complete two prac­ tice booklets and one qualifing booklet to qualify for the state competition. Qualifying booklets are sent to state headquarters and evaluated by representatives. The headquarters notifies the teams that entered as to whether or not they qualify for the state contest. LaBin said the problems presented in the practice booklets are different than problems in the qualifying booklet and the state booklet. Subjects the team dealt with in the practice booklets are weapons control and mental health. The qualifing booklet dealt with the 21st century marketplace. She added that the problems given in the practice booklet include scenarios, a sample situation about a page in length that gives hints about the type of problems to look for relating to the subject. At the state level, teams are given one word and a list of reference materials they can use to research the subject. Teams. LaBin said, have to guess what area of the subject will be focused on. which means reasearching all possi­ ble angles of the subject. This is the hardest part. One subject team members did in the past dealt with homeless youth. LaBin said the team had to think in terms of problems that occur for the homeless and for society because of the homeless. 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TV HOME SHOW Buyers get a visual tour of your home, pointing out features that make your home unique in the market Char Bivins 949-8900 MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICES Listings are entered into local MLS with exposure to all area realtors and their cus­ tomers Grecnndge is a full sen ice mem­ ber of Grand Rapids. Holland and North Ottawa Boards of Realtors Gordon Lewis 281-2100 /Offices INTER OFFICE NETWORKING Greenridge agents sell 45% of Greenndge’s listings Professionals pro­ moting properties to other professionals in a productive company ADVERTISING Cathj Anastor 942-8900 Grecnndge Realty purchases the front page of the Real Estate Seaion in Sundax s ' Cascade Holland Kentwood Lake Eastbrook Lowell North k Spring Lake / V Uest / (irand Rapids Press Call one of Greenridge's Caledonia Residents above to explain these services. Thornapple Kellogg High School's problem solving team will compete at the state competition in Ann Arbor on April 20. Team members are bottom row (from left) Anne-Marie Hart, and Alicia Lee. Second row, Abby LaBin, Nate Brady, and Leah Dodd. They also determined that the homeless cost society ex­ tra money. The main solution they came up with was to have government programs that can help them get on their feet. LaBin said teams also get extra points if they are given an original problem or come up with an original solution. Judges receive guidelines for what problems are common and which ones are unusual. Solutions need to be humane, practical and written in a specific format otherwise teams are open to be as creative as possible. Team members are allowed to have a thesaraus, a dic­ tionary and a staple remover, but are not allowed to refer to any notes taken from research. In the state competition, teams must come up with 20 problems and 20 solutions of which 10 solutions are chosen. The teams’ topic for the state competition is cybernetics, which Dodd said she thinks has to do with anything that can mimic the human nervous or control system. One of the directions the team is going with is the use of it as a means to replace human organs that do not function properly. They also may consider use of com­ puters as well. LaBin saio it is possible to spend months researching and thinking of every possible angle, then go into competi­ tion and receive a question that involves an angle no one has ever thought of before. This is where team members need to rely on their ability to think quickly and pull from the research that was done. LaBin. who is a veteran of the problem solving team, having competed and gone to the state competition twice, will not be able to go to the stale competition this year though she was part of the team that led the group there. She will be busy with foren­ sics that day. Freshman Alicia Lee will go to the competition in her place. LaBin said a problem solv­ ing team should consist of four strong personalities who are not afraid to disagree with one another and offer alter­ native opinions and solutions. Being able to handle the stress of making quick deci­ sions in a short period of time also is important for a team member LaBin said she asked Dodd because she knew that she was a quick thinker and a good writer. Other team members also chosen for similar characteristics are Nate Brady and Anne-Marie Hart. She added that other places in the state have teams entered at the elementary and middle school levels, as well as high school. The problem solving program has three divisions the novice division which 13 for elementary schools, the in­ termediate division for middle school students, and the senior division for high school students. Last year TK’s problem solving team placed seventh in the state out of around 35 teams that competed. luiBin said there probably will be about the same amount of teams this year. Dutton Firefighters to hold pancake breakfast April 20 The annual pancake breakfast hosted by the Dutton/Gaines Township Fire Department is set for April 20. Serving starts at 6 a.m for early risers and will continue until 10 a.m. to accommodate those who can sleep in on a Saturday. Served at the fire barn on 68th Street, the menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, juice and plenty of coffee. The breakfast is prepared and served by the fire fighters, their families and friends of the department. Funds raised will go to purchasing equipment for the department, or to address a community need. Last year's breakfast went toward the completion of the Mobile Rescue and Command Unit. Now in service, the unit is equipped with first responder gear and equipment as well as providing a place for the men to take a break or heat up a bowl of soup. The annual breakfast is the major fund raiser of the department and is traditionally we 11-supported by the community. BAIT NOW AVAILABLE • Crawlers • Redworms • Leafworms • Waxworms Greg*.s Get It-N-Go GREG'S HOURS Mon - Thun 6 a m -11 p m Fri 6am Midnight. Sat 7 a m.-Midnight; Sun 9 a m-10 pm ^Imports & Microbeers Always In Stock "ICE cream stop Is OPEN Mon -Sat. 11:30 am to 9 pm & Sun. 1 -9 pm \p795-89O3 509 Arlington (M-37) Middleville �The Sun ond News. Middleville, Ml/April 16. 1996/Poge 7 GRASP program can help students over summer months by Mandy Habel Sta# Writer Thornapple Kellogg students who want to keep the material they learned this past school year fresh in their minds could benefit from a 10-week correspondence pro­ gram offered this summer The Grand Rapids Academic Summer Program (GRASP) consists of cor­ respondence courses in math and reading for first- through eighth-graders TK is one of many districts all over the country that par­ ticipates in the program, which enrolls an average of 25,000 students per summer. TK started participating in 1994. The program involves participating districts in Michigan. Illinois, Min­ nesota. Wisconsin. New Jersey, Masschusetts. In­ diana, Califorina and Arizona. Director William Oosse said participating students receive packets that are mail­ ed to their homes. A session consists of 10 lessons per sub­ ject and students complete one lesson per week. Each lesson takes one to two hours to complete. GRASP offers two courses, a reading course and a math course students can do at home with the assistance of their parents. Oosse said there arc two ways of getting involved with GRASP. Students who arc in participating districts may sign up through their com­ munity education office. Those who miss the deadline or attend school in non-participating districts may sign up independently through the Grand Rapids office. Oosse said that some districts don’t get involved Your Choice is Clear... because of time limitations, however, this should not keep interested students from participating. GRASP was started 22 years ago by math and reading teachers in the curriculum department of the Grand Rapids Public School System. Learning material was wri­ tten in-house and the goal was to give underachieving students a chance to review material they learned the previous year and keep it fresh in their minds. Oosse said. The program started with 100 students and grew by word of mouth. Oosse said that another reason the school system thought GRASP would be beneficial is because as the MEAP tests were designed, it felt this was a good way to keep students up to date on those materials. The contents of the lessons offered by GRASP, he said, can be found in the regular school program. Material from the MEAP tests, and textbook publishers was used as a guide in developing the lessons. Lessons are meant to help students review what they have learned the previous year. Oosse said. The pro­ gram is not set up to teach new material not yet learned in class. He said the reason is because it can be difficult for parents to teach students new material because not all are trained to introduce new con­ cepts and students can get confused GRASP participants are in­ home. The students par­ ticipation is completely fund­ ed by parents and the schools do not push them to finish the work. Oosse said one result of the program that was not an­ ticipated when it first started is the parent-child interaction that seems to take place for many participants. Parents and children learn how to work together, which helps the students grow socially. He added that participating districts have indicated their students have benefitted great­ ly from GRASP because they return to school in the fall with the previous year's materia) fresher in their minds. The results of the program are not measured by increase of scores, but rather by a lower decrease in loss of review material. The Grand Rapids office studies have shown that students who succesfully com­ plete the program have a lower percentage of loss over the summer then they would have without the review. Oosse said parents have mentioned that their children had trouble in one grade, but are not having the same pro­ blems at the next level due to the work they did over the summer. “The goal of our program is to maintain freshness over ther summer.” he said. "The program can make kids feel better about what they do. ” GRASP also has found that most participating districts continue to take part each summer. Many of the districts involved have been for an average of 10 years, he said. They also have found that students who sign up in­ dividually seem to continue the program as well Oossee said the ones most likely not to return are the ones who did not complete all of the lessons the previous year. Students are provided in­ centives to complete all lessons. Those completing 80 percent of the lessons can receive a certificate and those who complete all of them can receive a frisbee. Oosse said participating districts can elect to allow or not allow their students to receive these awards. Increases in the program have come not only from returning participants, but also from new ones who find out about it through word of mouth, or through their district. Since GRASP is a public school program, he said, the office does not advertise much except occasionally through participating districts newsletters and a local newspaper in one of those areas. However, there is much interest in the program, he said. Students in the TK school district may enroll through the district if they do so by Wednesday. April 17. The cost is $20 for one subject and $34 for both subjects They also can enroll independently by calling the GRASP office at (616) 771-2548 The cost to register independently is $32 for one subject and $51 for both subjects. 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Middleville, Ml/April 16, 1996 Caledonia seventh-graders go ‘classic’ in Greek Festival by Barbara Gall Staff Writer You didn’t have to run a marathon or cross the River Styx, but you could have watched the Greek hero Odysseus (Ulysses) as he journeyed home from Troy, and you just might have encountered a god or goddess who had strayed from Mt. Olympus. All these adventures, plus a Greek banquet were enjoyed by parents and friends of Caledonia Middle School seventh graders, who Thursday transformed the circular hall of the school into a series of dioramas depicting Homer's great epic. The Odyssey. In the foyer, the 12 major Olympian gods and goddesses mounted pedestals, parents could enjoy a classic era "fashion show," and the students did not forget the Olympics or drama, one of the great cultural legacies from the ancient Greeks. There also was music, some "classical" crafts, a display of student projects and even a zoo. Most of the Greek ’Olympians’ pose here as they condescend to visit the mortal confines of Caledonia Middle School. In the role of Ares (left, with spear) is Jack Fitzsimmons, the god Dionysus (with wine glass) is portrayed by Tyler Constange Also dressed as Ares is David Banno. Other ’immortals’ are Zeus (Brandon England), Hera (teacher Henny Stauffer), Athena (Carrie Rozell), Poseidon (Chris Algera) and Demeter (Katie Strauss). Kneeling are Artemis (Jennifer Avery), Hermes (Marc Palma), Hephaestus (Curt Rozell) and Apollo (Bob Moore) Missing are Brennecke Hormel as Hera and Teresa Romeyn, who portrayed Aphrodite. Nathan McMurray, 8, explains his sister’s display about ancient Greek gods and goddesses to his mom and grandparents. Nathan was standing in for Jessica McMurray, who was busy at the time portraying Ulysses in one of the skits created by CMS seventh graders for their Greek Festival. The evening wound up three months of work by the seventh graders, who all were in costume for the event. They said they enjoyed learning about ancient Greece this way, but the project "sure was a lot of hard work." Seventh grade teachers Dan Lazarus and Henny Stauffer coordinated the Greek Festival, which involved not only the students, but also parents and other members of the seventh-grade teaching team. FOR RENT 2O’x3O’ CANOPY Graduation Open Houses • Weddings • Reunions $7C . Includes set-up 1 A DAY and tear down. Boy Scout Troop #105 A trumpet fanfare called guests to special events and to dinner. Performing near the ‘Trojan Horse' are Jim Fitzsimmons (left) and Chris Killeen. 795-7372 Boat Raffle Tickets Still on Sale! A 15’ Bayliner Bow Rider Boat, 50 horsepower outboard motor, trailer, cover and more. You may sec the boat at Pastoor’s on April 20th and Lon Lefanty State Farm on April 27th. Tickets available at the establishments on these days. Tickets available through May 2 at Greenrich Realty Thomapple under Midvilla, with Lorraine Bedford. One ticket for S5.00, three for SI0.00. All proceeds benefit the T.K. Senior Party. Ulysses (Matt Boyd) threatens the sorceress Circe (Melanie Smith) during one of the many adventures he encountered in his journey home from the Trojan War. CMS seventh graders enacted all his adventures in dioramas set up in the hall circling the school library. NEED SOME EXTRA CASH? Got Something to Sell? Phone 1-800-870-7085 For Sun and News ACTION-ADS! These ‘wrestlers* remind guests to the CMS Greek Festival that the Olympic Games originated in ancient Greece. Matt Born (left) and Jim Fitzsimmons stand guard as Steven Masse and Josh Baltrusaitis grapple. �The Sun ond News Middleville, Ml/April 16. 1996/Poge 9 CHS dedicates memorial showcase for volunteer coach Denny Graham bv Barbara Gall Staff Writer It was a day Denny Graham would have loved. The air was warm, but the sun ducked behind a cloud now and then, keeping the air from heating up too much. A perfect day for a track meet, and a perfect day for the Caledonia High School boys* and girls' track teams to join the Graham family before Thursday's conference opener to dedicate a showcase in memory of the late volunteer coach. Graham, who died of cancer two years ago, had spent hours helping coach CHS track athletes, particularly those throwing the discus and the shot. His family wanted memorial funds donated at his death used to "showcase" Caledonia track athletes Graham's wife. Kathy, his daughters and his son all were on hand Thursday for the short ceremony preceding the meet with Cedar Springs. Tributes were offered by CHS track coaches Joe Zomerlei and John Soderman. and Soderman presented the family with a plaque, recognizing all the time Graham had donated to help kids. The new showcase will hang in the school next to the existing track display, said Jeanne Glowicki, director of CHS athletics and activities. Nine area students recognized at U-M Nine area students were rec­ ognized for their academic achievements at the Univer­ sity of Michigan's annual Honors Convocation March 24. The students, their home­ towns, college of study and type of honor were: • Danielle Kay Dipcrt of Hastings, College bf Litera­ ture, Science and the Arts, class honor. • Joseph Edwin Meppelink of Hastings. College of Archi­ tecture and Urban Planning, Angell Scholar • Anthony Yung Snow of Hastings, School of Business Administration, AngelE Scholar. • Roman Christopher Bloch of Nashville, College of Lit­ erature, Science and the Ans, Angell Scholar. • Matthew James Slander of Middleville, College of Engi­ neering, Class Honor. • Leah Jayne Hoekwater of Caledonia, College of Litera­ ture, Science and the Arts. Class Honor. • Amy Noel Olthouse of Caledonia, College of Litera­ ture, Science and the Arts, Class Honor. • Tommaso F. BcrsanBegey of Delton, College of Engineering, Class of Honor. • Jill Christine Blakemore of Lake Odessa, College of Literature, Science and the Arts. Class Honor. An Angell Scholar is a U of M student who has maintained an all-A record for two or more terms as an undergradu­ ate and class honor is for a student achieves at least half A’s and half B's for two terms during the academic year. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 Family members of the late Denny Graham pose for a moment in front of the showcase they are dedicating to CHS in Graham's memory. Kathy Graham (center) holds a plaque presented by the school in recognition of the time Graham had volunteered to the CHS track program. With Kathy (from the left) are Kim DeJong. Dawn Graham Hukill, Lois Graham Dalrymple, Kim Graham and Kirk Graham. The dedication was held preceding Thursday's track, meet. Barry YMCA to offer summer camp corner Beginning today. YMCA Camp Algonquin will be of­ fering an informational sec­ tion to the weekly “Y” News called Camp Comer. In this section, we will hope to keep you abreast of all the new and exciting activities, programs, and people involv­ ed with camp. This week, we would like to highlight our Adventure Day Camp and our International Staff. Two sessions of Adventure Camp will be offered this year, though they are filling very quickly, during the weeks of August 5-9 and August 12-16. Each day, campers will be picked up and dropped off at the Hastings Central Elementary School and transported to Camp Algonquin. Two days will be spent at camp participating in crafts, shooting sports, athletics, boating and special events. Swimming will be a part of every day’s program agenda. Campers will also spend two days traveling to local attractions such as the Grand Rapids Zoo, Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, and A.J.’s Water Park. There will be an optional overnight stay on Thursday. Adventure Day Camp runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.. with the campers br­ inging their own lunch. The cost for this session is $125. For more information on this session, as well as other ses­ sions offered, call the YMCA at 945-4574. Camp Algonquin has of­ fered an International Awareness program since 1989. Each year, we hire one or two counselors from a dif­ ferent country to help teach campers and staff about dif­ ferent cultures This program has become a huge success This year 1 am very excited to announce that we will be hir­ ing five international counselors’ We will have one male from Spain, one male from Estonia, one male from Latvia, one female from Spam, and one female from Russia' Fast Camp Fact: As you may know, this year marks our 50th anniversary at Algonquin. Since 1946, over 16,000 campers and 300 staff members have passed through our gates. That equates to almost 2.5 times the size of Hastings! Let us Help You .. .The Healthy Way FITNESS, __________________ 4695 N MIOOLE VIIIf RD ■ (618) W5 <319__________________ People Make The Difference. Kate Deruiter Loan Officer At Heartwell Mortgage our people are professionals trained to assist you in arranging the right financing option. Choose Carefully... Choose. TH HEARTWELL MORTGAGE CORPORATION * MBA MEMBER MEMBER Mortgage Banfce'S Association o» America 1580 E. Beltline Grand Rapids, Ml (616) 942-9722 (800) 968-9722 ext. 257 �Page 10/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/April 16, 1996 Jan McDougal (center), a teacher at Caledonia Elementary, was instrumental in bringing the Schaumburg choir to Cal El. Her church in Grandville has hosted the choir before, and it was her idea to see if the choir could make a trip to Caledonia before leaving for home. With McDougal are Jochen Muhlbach, choir director, and choir members Martin Losse, Silke Vergin, Marion Franke and Helen Rohrbach. The four students stayed with McDougal's family during their visit to the area. Caledonia Elementary Principal Gordon Nickels, Cal El Cultural Arts Committee chairwoman Deb DeWit and Jochen Muhlbach exchange remembrances after the Schaumburg Youth Choir concert in Caledonia. Caledonia Elementary welcomes Schaumburg Youth Choir The students of Caledonia Elementary enjoyed the chance to hear one of the most famous youth choirs in the world as the Schaumburg Youth Choir performed in Caledonia as the last stop of its U.S. tour this year. The choir presented a half hour performance in the CHS Performing Arts Center, singing a variety of music ranging from madrigals to spirituals. They closed their program with a song that enjoyed great popularity in this country, "The Happy Wanderer." The choir is directed by Jochen Muhlbach. NEED SOME EXTRA CASH? Got Something to SELL? ___ Phone 1-800-870-7085 For Sun & News ACTION ADS! ° Members of the Caledonia Elementary Cultural Arts Committee prepared a table full of goodies for the choir members to enjoy after their concert. FOR CLASSIFIED ACTION o. ADS 795-3345 Diane Hunt-Moore Realtor Associate You Can Have “Moore” for your money. Give me a call for your real estate needs. Waterfront Weeds a Q■ Are Problem? a. ZSWeedRoller H&H Feed and Supply (616) 945-3277 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/April 16. 1996 Page 11 More than 60 apply for Middleville Village manager’s job By Mandy Habel Staff Writer A special committee has received 67 resumes applying for the Middleville Village Manager position. The post became vacant in January when Ev Manshum left to become direction of finance and city cleric for the City of Hastings. Village Trustee William Mosey said eight are solid leads and some applicants are managers at other cities or villages. The committee will meet again this week to decide w hat step to take next. In other business last week, the Village Council: — Voted to keep Paul Spellman as its village engineer and consultant for $37 per hour and a $1 retain­ ing fee. Spellman's year had expired, requiring an official village decision. Mosey said it would be beneficial to keep him. especially since there will be a new manager coming on board soon. Rutherford agreed and said Yankee Springs OKs sewer installment plan by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Yankee Springs Township Board last week voted to adopt a sewer or­ dinance that would allow for installment payments for sewer connection A payment of the connec­ tion fee would be due upon application for connection to the system and the first install­ ment would be paid upon con­ nection. New connection in­ stallments arc not to exceed five years. New construction connec­ tion fees are $3,100 if paid in full. If made in payments, the cost would be $1,000 per single family home paid at the time a building permit is ob­ tained and the rest of the balance paid in full upon connection An application for connec­ tion will consist of a written agreement to terms of pay­ ment that will be signed by the necessary parties. No such agreement can be made unless the applicant has no unpaid charges elsewhere. The township also reported that the county soon will vote on restoring millage levies to override the Headlee Amend­ ment. Townships will have a stake in the process, as their rates could be restored to one mill. The Headlee provision re­ quires government to reduce millage rates whenever pro­ perty values rise faster than the rate of inflation. Supervisor George London said that before Proposal A. 15 mills were given to the county for operation. Eight of them went to the school system, which left the rest for county operations. Because of a Headlee rollback, the amount of mills available to the county had been reduced to 5.001. The county will vote to add .8699 mills to its current amount br­ inging the amount back up to 5.87 mills, which is what it had before. London added that in the past every township had been allocated one mill. Because of the amendment, the township now only receives .62 of a mill taking a 38 percent loss. If the county votes in favor of this request, the county will go back to receiving 5.87 mills and all the townships in the county will receive one mill, each getting back what was lost. He said that all the township supervisors in the county were in favor. Affordable, Experienced Dental Care For All Your Family Needs Call Today If our state-of-the-art family dentistry and quality care can t persuade you to see us, maybe this can: $27 DENTAL EXAM, INCLUDING X-RAYS ($75 VALUE) • Complete exam to check lor onttes. loose HWngs or crowns 4 check gums • Gum hne check tor penodontal disease • Report of findings • Treatment options • Oral cancer screening • Necessary x-rays • Private consultation arth Or Bekt NEW PATIENTS WELCOME WAYNE H. BELD d.d.s.p.c. 9958 Cherry Valley Ave. in Caledonia ------ 891-0004 ------ the village could not have made it without him this past year Village Planner Jason Cherry said Spellman knows exactly who to call and how the system works. He said he learns something new from him every day. Spellman will stay on and continue to work with management and operations of the village. Some of his duties will go to the new village manager and he may take part in helping the new manager settle in. — Decided to continue to pay the village clerk and the village treasurer one-twelfth of their annual salaries each month, as it has in the past. Council heard Village President Jim French read a resolution that stated that the village clerk and treasurer would receive a certain amount of money per year, yet in the past, they have been paid on a monthly basis. This caused some confusion on how they should be paid. Mosey said the village should continue to pay them the same way that it had in the past in order to avoid more confusion. The rest of the council agreed. Received a request from Police Chief Louis Shoemaker for permission to send three officers to a legal update seminar at Kellogg Communi­ ty College in which they would be updated on changes that have occurred in the law in the past year. The seminar is May 9 and will last all day. Schumaker and his part-time officer will cover the village while the others are gone. He also asked to send the community officer to a police bicycle patrol school for one week. The school will be held in Bay City and the total cost for attendance is $145. This officer can use what he learn­ ed to train the other officers. This school would help prepare the officers to police the trail. Zomerlei Construction Co. Call Jack 795*7458 Middleville Licensed & Insured/25* Years Experience �Page 12/The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml 'April 16. 1996 Parent, student, staff surveys show support for CHS Interim by Barbara Gall Staff Writer it may not be perfect, but it’s too good to throw out. That seems to be the overall opinion of parents, students and Caledonia High School staff who completed surveys about this year’s Interim pro­ gram. The survey results mean the school will plan to offer In­ terim again next year, said CHS Assistant Principal Bob Szymoniak He said that 140 parent sur­ veys were mailed back to the school, about an 18 percent return, and about 500 students completed a survey. The staff also spent three hours dis­ cussing the program the day after it was over, and then completed its own survey. 'To me, the parents arc say­ ing in their survey that In­ terim is important, but they feel (here is room for im­ provement, as docs the school staff." he said. "The students overwhelmingly said Interim is somewhat (important)' or very important’ to their cduca- tion." Syzmoniak said that be cause the value of the Interim program has been questioned this year, one of the high school parents not only sug­ gested a parent survey be de­ veloped for Interim, but also created one that could be given to both parents and students. The CHS staff developed its own survey, which showed most still committed to the program, but ready to hash out several issues, such as ex­ pense to students, categorizing classes, developing a mission statement for the program. perhaps changing the time of year Interim is offered and de­ ciding whether students should be allowed to repeat an In­ terim class. The staff agrees on keeping the program to four days, and believes standards for the classes need to be developed. Szymoniak said in evaluat­ ing the parent and student sur­ veys, he looked especially closely at the responses to four of the'questions; ’ • Were parents (or students) 4 4 4 4 VCR Repair 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 $15 4 Star Video VCR Cleaning FREE Estimates Fast Service Convenient Hours 114 Maple St. Delton, Ml. 616-623-5777 4695 M-37 Middleville, Ml 616-795-2225 NEW LOCATION 9175 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia. 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Other questions on the par­ ent and student surveys asked for opinion on parent in­ volvement in the student's choice of Interim classes, the U To me, the parents are saying...that Interim is important, but they feel there is room for improvement, as does ,, the school staff. — Bob Szymoniak value of various areas of em­ phasis and cost Both parents and students were asked how they would improve Interim. Some of the results include: • 87 percent of parents felt very or somewhat knowledge­ able about Interim. • 88 percent of parents were very or somewhat satisfied with their student's Interim class choice. • 64 percent of parents were very or somewhat satisfied with their student's learning or growth during Interim. • 62 percent of parents be­ lieve Interim is very or somewhat important to their student's education. The students in their survey showed very positive re­ sponses to those same four questions. More than 400 stu­ dents, for instance, said that they were at least somewhat knowledgeable about the pro­ gram; about 400 said they w-ere "somewhat" or "very sat­ isfied" with their choices and almost 400 of them said they thought Interim was of value to their educations. The parent surveys showed that for them, cost was at least a minimal factor in their student's choice of Interim class. The survey also showed that a high number of parents were "very pleased" with the personal growth, socialization and recreation offered by In­ terim. Fewer than half, however, were "very pleased" with the aspects of career exploration and academics the program of­ fered, and nearly half were "very dissatisfied” with these areas of emphasis. Not surprisingly, parents also said they would like to see more choices offered stu­ dents in the areas of life skills, careers, academics and volunteerism. Students-also gave high marks to the socialization, recreation and personal growth Interim offered, and more than half also rated the academics of the program highly. They favored keeping the same number or offering more choices in all areas, but espe­ cially sports, hobbies and ca­ reers. The idea of changing In­ terim registration to early in the school year was approved by 85 percent of parents and more than half of the students. Earlier registration could al­ low students or groups of stu­ dents time to earn money for an Interim class that entailed a fee. Parent comments generally were positive or offered con­ structive criticism. Those par­ ents who said they favored eliminating the program, however, called it "a waste of time," or time that should be spent in the classroom. Some parents criticized offering CHS math teacher Jenny Diekievers helps a student taking the ACT preparation class offered during the 1996 Interim. (File photo) classes that were neither aca­ demic nor career-related, and some regarded the four-day In­ terim as a vacation or a time for students to "goof off." The cost of some of the classes was one of the biggest criticisms. Several parents said it wasn't fair to have some classes so expensive that not all students could afford them. Several parents also said they were against fund-raising because so much of it already is going on. A number of parents pointed out that students on a sports team could not partici­ pate in any of the out-of-town classes, and asked if there was a way around this problem. Positive comments praised the program as being creative, for providing new kinds pf learning opportunities, for providing experiences the stu­ dents might not otherwise have had and for providing opportunities similar to sev­ eral interim programs at the college level. Several commented that it was a good experience for students and staff to work together outside the classroom. Some parents simply asked the school not to abandon the program. S uggestions for u Parents said they would like to see more choices offered students in the areas of life skills, careers, academics, and volunteerism. ★ OPEN HOUSE ★ CENERAT TRAILER | j RV CENTER improvement included more parent involvement, making sure each class provided some educational value, providing more academic classes or lim­ iting Interim offerings to only career-related or academic classes. Student comments were not compiled, since so many completed the survey. Szymoniak said that the re­ sults from all the surveys will be presented in a report to the school board’s Education and Communication Committees Later this month, the report will be presented to the CHS department heads, along with an analysis of the data. "At this meeting, the de­ partment heads will consider the survey results, develop a plan and put together a pro­ posal for the staff that has the support of the Education Committee," Szymoniak said "The staff then will work on Interim this August during its summer 'advance' meet­ ings, with the survey results in front of them. I believe we can fine tunc Interim so we keep the best of it and try to eliminate the weaknesses of the program." Tkxnk OVER 700 UNITS IN STOCK ALL RVs ON SALEH WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! STARCRAFT AND DUTCHMEN TENT CAMPERS 11 travel trailers by STARCRAFT. DUTCHMEN. AERO LITE. SUN LINE SRAMPER AS tOW AS s2595 & ■ s10,985 MIDWEST’S *1 DEALER! Support FIFTH WHEELS BY DUTCHMEN STARCRAFT. AFRO LITE SKAMPER & SIGNATURE starting at s10,995 ANTENNA s29,995 W AR POWER AXTENNA LG FRIG 3 3LRNER RANGE AO HTTCH MC3O WINNEBAGO, DUTCHMEN FOUR WINDS 22 30 281-1888 BY WINNEBAGO. ITASCA. HURRICANE. FOUR WINDS STARTING AT s38,595 W AR AWMNC MCR0. POWER TV 0UT5M SHOWER STEP HTTCH I GENERATOR •er PAS* TMtU ST0RA6F United Wtoy 7303 S. DIVISION Reaching those who need help. Touching us all.* �The Sun ond News, Middleville, Ml/April 16. 1996/Fage 13 Caledonia Council OKs Maple St. Extension bid by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Work should begin May 1 to extend Caledonia's Maple Street to Kinsey Avenue, after last week’s Village Council approval of a construction bid for the project. Bogard Inc. of Grand Rapids submitted the lowest of four bids on the work, estimating a $49,204.50 cost. However, this is about $3,700 more than the $45,500 in county block grant funds approved for the project. Consulting engineer Lou VanLiere of Earth Tech told the council that the funding problem could be solved by passing a motion to have the county cover the shortfall, with the $3,700 to be deducted Freesytle wrestlers fare well at meet Thirty wrestlers from the Caledonia Freestyle Wrestling Club traveled to Coopersville to compete in a tournament on April 6. In Group 0, Layton Grinage and Michael Schaibly both took home gold medals. Group I was led by Clayton Bcrridgc, Bradley Gates, Alex Johnson and Alex Ohlrich all came away with gold medals. Brandon Grinage was the group's silver medalist and Josh Collier and Andrew Schaibly took bronze medals. In Group II, strong contenders were Brandon Cance, Matt Kilmartin and Call 1-800-8707085 for ACTION ADS! Jordan Trudeau, who all received gold medals. Robert LaFountain got a silver medal and William Ohlrich received a bronze. Other participants were Meagan O’Brien and Nicole Polmanteer. In Group III, Michael Tomanek came away with his fourth gold medal and Brandon Schalk also got a gold. Silver medalists were Corey Kilmartin and Jake Klapmust. Earning bronze medals were Zebulum Nyhuis and Tyler Sherwood. Taking a fourth in the group was Rory Root. Other participants were Chris Gates and Ian Hilgendorf. Leading Group IV with gold medals were Chris Smith and Seth Temple. Strong silver medalists were Todd Maines and Adam Smith. Participating in the Ionia Cadet, Junior and Open Groups were Chris Collier, who came away with a silver medal. Other participants were Mike Root, Mark Pypcr, B.J. Tomanek and Pete WouldHave. from the village's block grant fund allotment for next year. The council's other alterna­ tive would be to pay the extra cost from village funds. Council unanimously agreed to have the county cover the shortfall and tap into next year's block grant funds so it could accept the Bogard bid. This action now will be reviewed by the County Block Grant Fund authority. The council also agreed to pay 50 percent of a one-year maintenance contract recom­ mended by the Township Board for the grounds around the village/township hall. The village agreed to pay 35 per­ cent of a separate contract rec­ ommended by the township for maintaining the office/hall building's heating and cooling systems. The village’s share of the landscaping work will cost it less than $1,000 for complete care of the grounds. The HVAC contract will cost the village about $315, said Village Manager Robert Stockman. However, council did not agree to the township’s request to pay for part of a new sound system, which recently was installed for improving televi­ sion broadcasts from the hall. Council members said neither they nor the Caledonia Schools' television production coordinator were consulted about the new system before it was installed. Council also rejected a re­ quest to buy five acres of vil­ lage property bordering M-37 on the north side of the vil­ lage. The request came from a group wishing to build a church on the site, but the council said it has never con­ sidered selling this property, which borders the lagoons serving the waste water treat­ ment plant. In other business last week, council: • Supported a proposal from a group of Caledonia school parents who wish to sponsor a "bona fide" celebration of the high school's national "Blue Ribbon School" award. The celebration would include a "block party" in downtown Caledonia, with music, food booths and line dancing. The party would be monitored by the Kent County Sheriffs De­ partment, and would be in­ sured. The organizers will re­ port back to the council at its May meeting. • Agreed to review the vil­ lage's agreement with the township about paying 20 percent of the cost to have a sheriffs deputy patrol just Caledonia Township 16 hours a day, seven days a week. Township residents, including those in the village, pay a special two-mill levy to fund the fire department and the ex­ tra police protection. • Voted to support the con­ cept of the Thornapple Trail, which is a linear pedestrian and biking park being devel­ oped along the old Penn Cen­ tral Railroad bed. Sponsors of the park hope eventually to extend it from Kentwood to the Barry County Fairgrounds. The Kentwood portion of the trail already is in use. Stockman said the Kent County Caledonia Village firefighters and village staff practice on a dummy as they learn how to rescue someone from a manhole during 'confined space' training offered by the village. The training would apply not only to manholes but also to such dangerous situations as burning buildings or any area where there is a shortage of oxygen or where toxic gases might be present. (Photo courtesy Caledonia Village) Parks Department is willing to help coordinate the project, provided local governments support the idea. • Heard a report from the Village Planning Commis­ sion that the Great Lakes Car Wash on M-37 would like to add a drive-through service in the bay closest to the high­ way. The owner has applied for an amendment to his planned unit development or­ dinance. • Heard a report from Stockman about the March 30 "confined space training" pro­ gram attended by himself, the village’s DPW (Department of Public Works) employees and a number of Caledonia fire­ fighters. EVOLUTIONARY CYCLE Come On In and Celebrate With Us!! EVOLUTIONARY CYCLE Downtown Middleville 124 EAST MAIN 795-4925 ■ MO®® off i *25®® in ACCESSORIES ; I TUNE-UP With any Mongoose or Fuji Purchase WITH COUPON • EXPIRES 4/30/96 ] AND COUPON • EXPIRES 4/30/96 (^^WOLUTKJNflRY CYCLE____ [__________________ _____________________________ �Poge 14/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/April 16. 1996 Summo > of Regular meeting Minutes for the CALEDONIA VILLAGE COUNCIL April 8, 1996 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Village Council was called to order by the President Pro-Tern, Soules at 7:00 p.m. The minutes of the last meeting and the financial report were accepted as printed. Bills of the month were approved for payment. The Sheriff agreement with the township will be reviewed. Imperial Municipal Services reported five building, four electrical, seven mechanical and two plumbing permits were issued for March. Representatives, Carol and Terry Meehan, of the Blue Rib­ bon Celebration presented plans for a neighborhood block party to be held Moy 31. 1996 in Looking for a PRINTER? Call... 945-9554 the downtown area. Insurance will be handled by organizing committee. Motion by Robert­ son. seconded by Kidder to ap­ prove block party. Motion carried. Stockman reported on ' con­ fined space training program A letter has been sent to RECD to see if fencing at water plant con be included in the Water Ex­ pansion Project. He also discussed the need for various parts of the Emmons Street Drain to be brushed. Cost of this will be presented to council at the next meeting VonLiere presented a report on the Maple Street Extension Project. Low bid was $49,204.50, by Bogard Inc., high bid was $55,165.00 by Youngstrom. CDBG has approv­ ed $45,500 00 for the project Village Manager, Stockman will submit a request to CDBG to use part of the 96-97 funding to cover the shortfall. VonLiere recommended to council that contract be awarded to Bogard Inc. Estimated construction to begin Moy 1st. Motion by Erksine, seconded by Kidder to award contract to Bogard and use part of 96-97 Block Grant Funding for the shortfall. The Barry County Board of Commissioners is requesting applica­ tions from individuals not employed by or officially connected with any county or local unit of government to serve on the County Advisory Tax Limitation Committee. For further information, and to apply, contact the County Administrator’s office, 220 W. State St. Hastings, Ml 49058 or call (616) 948-4891. The deadline for applications is 4-18-96 at 4:30 p.m. Corried Motion by Erskine, seconded by Robertson for Rodgers to pur chose eight new tires in the amount of $1603 00 for the Villoge Snow Plow truck. Mo­ tion corried. Lab Training Course is next week Motion by Erskine, seconded by Robertson to approve two maintenance contracts one for ground maintenance and one for HVAC. HVAC will be split 65 35 with the township ap­ prox. cost to the Villoge will be $315.00, Ground Maintenance will be split 50 50, approx, cost to be $625 These will be reviewed after one year. Mo­ tion carried. A Resolution for support of the concept of a public bike/pedestrian trail passing through the Villoge on the abandoned railrood track was presented to council. Motion by Audy seconded by Kidder to support the concept of Thornap­ ple Trail. Ayes: Soules, Audy. Kidder. Berencsi. Kidder, Robertson. Nays: Erskine. Mo­ tion corried. Other items discussed were: Presbyterian Church submitted a letter indicating their interest in purchasing Village property in the NE corner. Council has no interest in selling the property at this time. Village will send a letter to lender in reference to 227 South St. Jeff Kusmierz in­ quired about potential water system meetings. Council in­ formed him that public meetings will be posted. Kidder reported on Mayor Exchange Day with Burr Oak (Moy 20. 22). Minor changes have been made to the Fourth of July Committee. Soules removed. Janes Heiss odded. Harold Covner added to the Tree Program Committee. Planning Commission received Mr. McKinney's plans for expan­ sion at the car wash. He will present a site plan. Sission and Stockman are working on zon­ ing ordinance revisions. Meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Vicky Whalen Village Clerk (117) VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ORDINANCE NO. 9608A AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 25 OF THE MID­ DLEVILLE VILLAGE CODE OF 1980 REGARDING SEWER CONNECTION FEES THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ORDAINS: Section 1, Section 27.53(2)(a) of Chapter 25 of the Middleville Village Code of 1980 (as amended) is hereby amended to read as follows: “Section 27.53(2)(a). Multi-family Facilities. The connection fee for a multi-family facilities, meaning apartment buildings and/or complexes with more than four (4) apartments, shall be $1,400 for each apartment or mobile home. This charge is for 1995, this fee shall increase at a rate of four (4%) percent per year for each year thereafter. Wrongful death claimed in suit against Middleville Village by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Robert Burr filed a lawsuit in Barry County Circut Court March 27 under the Michigan Wrongful Death Act against the Village of Middleville for the Jan. 14 death of Maijorie Belanger. The suit states that on June 16 of last year, Belanger. 65. was walking to her car that was parked in a handicapped spot on Main Street in Middleville. On her way to the car, she stepped into a depression in the sidewalk next to the car. fell and suffered life­ threatening injuries, “totally crippling and disabling her." the suits contends. It adds that the hole was more than two inches deep, rough and jagged and contain­ ed loose gravel which made it Middleville looking for village clerk The Middleville Village Council last week officially declared the office of village clerk vacant after Cheryl Hooper decided not to take the oath of office. President Jim French said that after some discussion on how to fill the vacancy, the council decided to advertise the opening in the newspaper. The Personnel Committee would collect the applications, find out about the interested canididates, and try to fill the position by the first week in May. Health Tips That Can Save Your Life (NAPS)—Heart disease re-mains the number one cause of death in the United States, claiming a life every 34 seconds. Prevention is the key. Texas Heart Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to the study and treatment of cardiovascular disease, offers some tips for hearthealthy living: * Eat Less Fat. * Exercise Regularly. * Quit Smoking. * Lose Weight. * Lower Your Blood Pressure. If you have questions about taking care of your heart, call the Texas Heart Institute’s free Heart Information Service at 800292-2221. difficult to see. The suit holds that the hole existed at least 30 days before the accident, and in fact four months before it. The hole "constituted a dangerous and defective con­ dition upon a roadway." the suit said. The village had a legal duty' and obligation to keep Main Street at all kx a lions of the street in reasonable repair and in a condition reasonably safe and fit for public travel, ac­ cording to the suit. Burr maintains that the fall caused a comminute inter­ trochanteric fracture in the left hip (end of femur shattered in several pieces); total disability (bedridden from the time of fall to time of death); severe and excruciating pain and suf­ fering; emotional distress and anxiety; fright, shock and mortification; loss and denial of social pleasure and death. The village has not been served with papers yet and has little knowledge of the cir­ cumstances at this time, ac­ cording to Village Attorney Jeff Youngsma. Burrs attorney was not available for comment. Burr was appointed ex­ ecutor of Belanger's estate on Feb 20. [From Our Readers Others contributed to show’s success! To the editor: In a recent review of the TKHS musical. "My One and Only." there were a few members of the cast and crew that were not recognized for their contributions to the show’s production and great success. I would like to give them that recognition, along with my appreciation. Ben Osborne had to wear a great many hats in his roles as the porter, the conductor, the Legionnaire, the barber and the cop. Krista DeMaag, too, filled many roles as the manicurist, the bartender and waitress and the girlfriend. Ethan Buist lent his voice to the production as a radio an­ nouncer and newscaster. Each of these fine actors ad­ ded charm and excitement with their skills on and off the stage. I would particularly like to recognize the hard work and co-ordinating talents of the student director. Maria Parker. She fulfilled tier multi-faceted duties, helped pull the show together and kept it rolling. Marta Blough Middleville PUBLIC NOTICE Vacancy: Village Clerk, Village of Middleville The Clerk is primarily responsible for the keeping of the public records of the Village, in charge of official transactions, and responsible for voter reg­ istration and elections. This is an elected position, but due to the resigna­ tion of the former Clerk, can now be an appointed position. The term of office is until March, 1997. Interested persons may send a resume and cover letter by April 30, 1996 to: James French, Village President, 100 E. Main Street, P.O. Box 69, Middleville Michigan. INTERESTED PERSONS MUST BE A RESIDENT OF THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Middleville is an equal opportunity employer. 118 VTexas Heart Institute Section 2- If any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance shall be held invalid, the same shall not affect any other part of this Ordinance. CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA April 17,1996 • 7:00 p.m. Section 3, All ordinances, resolutions or parts thereof, insofar as the same may be in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed. 1. Minutes Section4, This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication . 2. Bills AYES: 7 NAYS; 0 ABSENT 0 t, Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk for the Village of Middleville, hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Middleville on the 27th day of February, 1996. Cheryl Hooper, Clerk 119 3. Building Inspector Report For a complete guide to maintaining a healthy heart, pick up a copy of Texas Heart Institute Heart Owner’s Handbook pub­ lished by John Wiley & Sons < available at your local bookstore or by calling 800225-59451. It indudes a self­ test to help you pinpoint your personal risk factors and helps you put together a step-by-step program tai­ lored to your unique heart profile 4. Treasurer's Report 5. Gypsy Moth 6. Audit 7. Hazard Materials Agreement 8. Parks & Recreation Resolution 9. Rails to Trails Resolution 10. Roads 11. Planning Commission Report 12. Cemeteries 13. Any Other Business That May Come Before The Board. (121) �The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml/April 16, 1996/Poge 15 Vicky Whalen on the job as new Caledonia Village clerk by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Vicky Whalen has been al­ most a month on the job as Caledonia Village's new clerk, and she says she has "big shoes to rill" as successor to longtime Clerk Jackie Cherry, who retired this year. "Jackie has been doing this work for years, and she knows the issues and their back­ ground so well,” said Whalen, who was elected as a write-in candidate in the March 10 vil­ lage election. She said she came forward when no one filed for the clerk's office after Cherry an­ nounced she would not seek re-election. ”1 felt there was time now (for me) to get involved with the community and help out,” she said. Whalen won the position with 30 of the 32 write-in votes cast for clerk. A resident of the village since 1989, she was bom on the east side of the state near Ann Arbor, but spent her ju­ nior high and high school years in Escanaba. She earned a bachelor's de­ gree in business administra­ tion from Ferris State Univer­ sity, where she met her hus­ band, Dan, a geological engi­ neer and a partner in the Grand Rapids engineering firm of Williams and Works. He also was appointed recently to the Village Planning Commis­ sion. After graduation, the Whalens lived in Pennsylva­ nia for four years before re­ turning to Michigan and set­ tling in Caledonia at 429 Emmons. In Pennsylvania, she worked in commercial real estate. Here, she works full­ time as a manufacturer’s sales representative for Stellingworth-Whalen of Grand Rapids. "We decided we wanted to raise our family in Michigan; we moved back, decided this Caledonia’s boys track team starts season off ‘hot’! Caledonia’s boys track team "opened the OK Gold season said that Allen "had a strong started its 1996 spring season with a nice victory." He also performance." on good feet with an 87-49 win over Cedar Springs. The Scots, now 2-0, won 12 events and had a couple of double winners. Jeff Foster won both the 100 and the 200 for Caledonia. Foster ran the 100 in 11.9 and the 200 in 24.4. Matt Bushman recorded a leap of 16-7 to win the high jump and also took first place in the 300 in 43.7. Bushman and Foster also j earned two individual wins in Caledonia’s 102-34 win over J Calvin Christian last Tuesday. In the shot put Chad Wangerin had a throw of 43-1 and in the discus Seth Erskine won with a toss of 109-0. Steve Benham won the poll fault with a 10-6 effort. Andrew Schupp, Todd Striplin, Dave Friedrich and Dave VandenBerg won the 3200 in 8:52.8. Keith Smith, Chris Allen, Nick Hansen and Jeff Foster Vicky Whalen is the new Caledonia Village clerk. took the 800 in 1:37.9 and village would be a wonderful struct an extension of the pub­ Steve Benham, Keith Smith, place to live, and it is," she lic water system that presently Jason Oldfield and Jeff Foster serves Glen Valley Estates and won the 400 in 47.3. said. Allen also placed first in the The Whalens enjoy skiing, the new middle school. But the water system isn't 400 dash in 53.7, while mountain biking and garden­ ing. They are involved with the only village issue, and Foster crossed the finish line their children's activities at Whalen said she is busy learn­ first in the 200 with a 24.4 Caledonia’s Dave Friedrich (front) takes the handoff school, and both girls are in ing all aspects of her new job. time. Kyle Veiling, Nick Hansen, from Andy Schupp in the 3200 M relay during the "As clerk. I hope to help gymnastics. Scots’ track meet with Calvin Christian Tuesday. Vicky said she can handle the village continue to run Matt Bushman and Chris the clerk's position along with smoothly and to prosper," she Allen closed the event with a 3:45.5 triumph in the 1600. her other job and her family said. Caledonia Coach John activities because the village Soderman said that his team has hired a manager and an administrative assistant for the office. "I couldn't do both jobs and be a mom without the staff Receive all the news for here," she said. Whalen said she sees the the Barry County area in proposed water system as the the Hastings Banner. biggest issue facing the vil­ Co//.. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 25 OF THE lage right now. The village has received a grant and loan MIDDLEVILLE VILLAGE CODE OF 1980 REGARDING package from the U.S. Rural WATER CONNECTION FEES Economic and Community Development program to con­ Subscribe TODAY! VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ORDINANCE NO. 9603B .945-9554 The Hastings Banner THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ORDAINS: YANKEE SPRING TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Please take notice that the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Thursday April 18, 1996 commencing at 7:30 pm at the Yankee Springs Township Hall. 284 N. Briggs Rd. to conduct the following business. 1. PLT 96-01-01; Parcel ID. No. 019-007-00. a request by William Week for pre­ liminary approval of phase one, lots 1 thru 16. of “Pleasant Valley Estates" located on the North side of Valley Drive from approx. 162 feet West of Archwood Dnve to approx. 311 feet East of Patterson Rd. 2. Such other business as may property come before the Planning Commission. Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspec­ tion at the office of the Township Clerk. 284 N. Bnggs Rd. during regular Township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public hearing Written tetters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public hearing. Please take further notice that the Township Planning Commission reserves the right at or after the public hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ordinance. Please take further notice that the Townshte will provide to individuals with disabilities, nec­ essary. reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same. All persons are mvitpd to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate n the dis­ cussion of the above proposals. Yankee Springs Planning Commission Judy Becker, Secretary 116 Section 1. Section 26.53(1 )(a) of Chapter 25 of the Middleville Village Code of 1980 (as amended) is hereby amended to read as follows: “Section 26.53(1 )(a). Multi-family facilities. The connection fee for a multi-family facility shall be $700.00 for each “Residential Unit.” This charge is for 1995; it shall increase at a rate of four (4%) percent per year thereafter. For purposes of this section, multi-family facilities shall mean mobile home parks and apartment buildings and/or complexes with more than four (4) apartments. With respect to mobile home parks, each site or pad shall constitute a residential unit." Section 2. If any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance shall be held invalid, the same shall not affect any other part of this Ordinance. Section 3, All ordinances, resolutions or parts thereof, insofar as the same may be in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed Section 4, This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication AYES: NAYS: ABSENT; 7 0 0 I, Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk for the Village of Middleville, hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Middleville on the 27th day of February, 1996. Cheryl Hooper, Clerk 120 �Poge 16/Th# Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/April 16, 1996 Middleville’s varsity soccer team drops two close ones Caledonia’s Anne Whisner (14) moves in on Middleville goalkeeper Tracy Schondelmayer in last Wednesday’s soccer matchup. Middleville's Liz Panza (7) kicks one down field in the game versus Caledonia. Fantastic finsh Caledonia's Dave Friedrich heads toward the finish line in last Tuesda/s meet with Calvin Christian. The Scots won the meet and also defeated Cedar Springs last week. up anti the The way Middleville's varsity soccer fans can take pride in the team's stingy defense. Now, the Trojans just need to get a bit more punch out of its offense. Coach Steve Evans' varsity squad lost 1-0 to Caledonia last Wednesday and 2-0 to Hastings the following day. "We're just having trouble generating our offense; we're just not getting the ball up to our forwards," Evans said. "That's going to improve." Evans said that his players must serve the bail better to the forwards if they hope to taste victory. The defense, led by goalkeeper Tracy Schondelmayer. kept the Trojans close in the first two games. Schondelmayer showed her sticktoitiveness by making sparkling saves in both games. Liz Fortuna scored the game-winner for Caledonia at 21:45 of the first game Amber Mikolajczk tallied a first half goal and Sarah Mepham added a second half score in the battle with Hastings. Middleville hosted Unity Christian on Monday. The Trojans next game is Wednesday versus Wayland way down are on** and th** same. —Heraclitus I in migration is the sincerest form of flat­ tery. —Jack Paar HOMEOWNERS!^ living from paycheck to paycheck! ^JMfz LOANS BY PHONE The years teach us much which the days never knew. SAME DAY APPROVAL! Grand fapdr(61*| W7-6430 AAA —Emerson Suewide 1400-9**2221 Mqktgagi & Financial Cour. Set Sail on the Spectacular New “Fun Ship” FASCINATION! Introducing Carnival s newest and most exciting ‘Fun Ship"— FASCINATION! Only this spectacular SuperLiner offers you the glam­ our of' public rooms styled after Hollywood classics. Enjoy duty-free shopping, fine dining and the Nautica Spa-. FASCINATION departs San Juan on 7 day cruises to five exciting pons-of-call in the southern Caribbean. Only on Carnival, a leader in quality cruise vacations! Special [ Pricing Available Selected Sailing , ...from *1365* (Includes air.) J Premier Travel W7105 Kraft Avenue S.E <ai M-37), Caledonia (616) 554-0311 Monday Friday 8J0-6XD Saturday 1000 2 00 B Carnival THE MOST POPt’LVR CRUSE LINE IS THE WORLD*. Rcg&*rrrd n Panama ♦Rates are per person, double occupancy. plus port charges and government fees uxe> Savings are per cabin Restrictions apply Lakewood sets school records at Middleville Relays last weekend Lakewood's track squad shattered a few school records at the Middleville Relays last Thursday. As a team the Vikings placed fifth with 49 points. Otsego won the meet with 87 points, Middleville was second with 81 and Maple Valley finished fourth with 50 points. Brian Geiger, Cindy Vanderboon, John Bauer and Bethany Raffler set a school record in the 3200 relay with a third-place time of 10:07.5. Marsha Garmon, Mike Catt, Bethany Raffler and Shane Richardson also set a school record in the 400 relay with a second-place 50.2. Joanna Catt, Shane Richardson, Marsha Garmon and Eric Laff had a school record with a 1:48.8 finish in the sprint relay. Jami Schrock, John Daniels, Audrey Love and Brian Kretovic in the field event relay with a time of 4:20.1. Addi Radcliff and Drew JV soccer squad drops opening game 4-0 Caledonia's junior varsity soccer team started its season with a good game, but still lost 4-0 to West Michigan Christian on March 28. The Scots' defense and midfield players performed well along with Tawnee Moore, who was starting her first game in goal. Copus combined for 78-3 to take second «irt the shot. Radcliff also teamed with Dann Moesta to finish second in the discus. Lakewood scored a first place with Patrick Doyle, Marsha Garmon, Shane Richardson and Jami Schrock in the 800 relay. The four registered a time of 1:45.3. Bethany Raffler, Jason Raffler, Erica Scofield and Derrick Rickerd finished second in the shuttle-hurdle relay with a finish of 1:07.6. Lakewood will run at Okemos today. No-hitter thrown by jayvee Scot pitcher Caledonia's junior varsity baseball team beat Ottawa Hills 21-0 and Middleville 5-3 in games last week. Justin Smith threw a nohitter versus Ottawa Hills with nine strikeouts and just two walks. Todd Bloemers went 3-for-5 in that game with 2 triples and 3 RBI, Chris O’Brien was 2-for-3 with a double and 3 RBI and B.J. Tomanek was 2for-2 with I RBI O'Brien picked up the win versus Middleville and Joel Hofstra led the hitting department with 2 RBI and a 2-for-3 outing. �Trie Sun and News. Mtddlev.ll*; ^ April 16. 1996/Pag* 17 Lady Scots open track year with impressive beginning If last Thursday’s girls track meet with Cedar Springs was any indication, Caledonia’s 1996 squad certainly has the talent to go far or short. The Scots, the defending Class B State champions, defeated the Rcdhawks 107-21 winning all but one event Amanda Minor, who led the team in scoring in a 99-29 win over Calvin Christian won the shot put (34-4 1/4) and the discus (96-6). Kelly Veiling captured a victory in the high jump (4-6) and Erin Mesecar leaped highest in the long jump (14-11). Barb Warner. Ken Bloem. Jill Hoffman and Shannon Houseman won the 3200 in 9:51.8 and Erin Mesecar. Trojan hitters record big stats in openers Jared Novak. Dwight W’ade a few other Middleville baseball players have racked Kelly Mulder. Barb Warner up some big numbers in the and ken Bloem won the 1600 team's opening three games Novak is 4-for-8 with 5 in 4:24.6. Erin Mesecar. Kelly i RBI. He had two hits in a tough 7-6 loss to Caledonia Veiling. Kelly Mulder and Kelley Mesecar won the 800 last Thursday. Wade is 4-for-10 with 3 in 1:54.3 and Erin Mesecar. j Kaelynn Hatrick. Kelly RBI. Veiling and Kelley Mesecar placed first in the 400 relay in 53.4. Kelley Mesecar was also a The varsity softball team at double winner in individual events with a 13.5 in the 100 | Caledonia beat Godwin last Tuesday 7-5 and Middleville dash and a 28.5 in the 200. Allison Smith won the 100 last Thursday 2-0. The Scots came from hurdles in 18.0. Keri Bloem was first in the 1600 at 5:28, behind to beat Godwin, Kelly Mulder won the 400 in scoring 2 runs in the sixth 1:05.4. Audrey Warner was inning and three runs in the first in the 800 in 2:31.4 and seventh inning. Lisa Constant paced the Shannon Houseman crossed the finish line first in the Scots with 2 hits and 2 RBI. 3200 with a time of 1:51.4. Heidi Hanna doubled, while Caledonia Coach Joe Molly Gorton and Kristy Zomerlei said his team ’’ran DeBoer each tripled, extremely well.” The Scots Christine Gillard picked up went to 2-0 on the season victory, striking out 8 and with the victory. scattering 4 hits. Overall, the Trojans are 1-2 following a 10-9, 6-18 split with Belding and the one-run defeat to Caledonia. Joe Norman received credit for the pitching win versus Belding. Norman went five innings and gave up four earned runs. Jason Gearhart and Mike Mrozinski each had 2-run doubles in the victory Scott Evans blasted a 2-run homerun in the nightcap. Marty Bender pitched six solid innings vcrsiB Caledonia with five strikeouts. Kevin Doyle, along with Novak, had two hits against the Scots. “Winning a constant’ for Caledonia softball Gillard went the distance batters and walked 2. Constant had an RBI in the and allowed 2 hits to pick up the pitching win versus first inning and a run-scoring double in the sixth inning. Middleville. She struck out 8 Arrigo, DeGroot factors in 2-0 win Middleville beat Caledonia goal for Caledonia, while 2-0 in junior varsity soccer Sarah DeGroot’s crosses led to Scot scoring chances. last Wednesday. Megan Arrigo was strong in Plenty of scoring in Middleville win Middleville defeated Thursday. Caledonia 18-17 in junior A 3-run triple proved to be varsity softball action last a factor in the outcome. Guess what Johnny’s bringing for Siow and Tell today. Kelly Mulder (in back) prepares to pass the baton off to teammate Kelly Velting against Calvin Christian last Tuesday. Jayvee Trojans post two soccer shutouts Middleville's junior varsity soccer team defeated Caledonia 2-0 last Tuesday and Hastings 2-0 last Thursday to start its season on the right feet. With eight minutes left in the first half of the game with Caledonia, Gwen Jeurink dribbled the ball through the Scots defense and scored the game's first goal. Later. Sarah Lucas added another off a direct penalty shot. Middleville's defense was led by Julie Giar. Ashleigh DeVoermer. Annie Deschoff, and Anya Prichard. Goalkeeper Barb Truer recorded the Trojan shutout. Gwen Jeurink sent a pass to striker Ashley Gentry and Gentry scored early in the game with Hastings. Gentry scored her second from Truer in the second half for the final score. The Trojans received great midfield play from Kristen Overbeek, Dawn Medaris, Truer, Jenny Laansma, Amanda Dykstra and Jeannette Scheerhorn. Sarah Lucas recorded her first shutout of the year versus Hastings. Scots fall to Lowell in girls golf opener Caledonia's girls golf team suffered through some first match jitters Wednesday, falling to Lowell 209-245. Sarah Ward came to life halfway through the match to highlight Caledonia's performance. There are NO EXCUSES Even’ dav, thousands of kids bring guns to school. Find out how to help get guns out of the hands of children. M1-800WE-PREVENTS^,, for not wearing your safety belt! Not one more lost life. Not one more grieving family. Not one more CRIME �Poge I8/Th« Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml/April 16. 1996 Middleville Trojan discus team takes second place Scots' attacker Sam Choryan (16) battles for the ball with a Middleville opponent. Fortuna’s goal lifts Caledonia Scots soccer team past foe Liz Fortuna probably misses many of her cross­ country teammates who are on the Caledonia girls track team, but the Scots* soccer squad is certainly glad to have her board. The freshman mid-ficldcr scored the game-winning goal in a l-O win over Middleville at home last Wednesday. Fortuna blew past two Middleville defenders to tally the goal at 21:45. "She gave up a lot to play soccer (but) she is a very good soccer player," Caledonia Coach Jeff Merritt said. "Rarely do we bring up freshmen, but Liz is an exceptional athlete." Goalkeeper Jayme Cramer stopped some potent Middleville scoring chances to post the victory. "In the first half, we played tentatively, but in the second half we picked up the intensity," Merritt said. "Middleville is our rival and I think that the girls were a little nervous and were back peddling a lot in the first half." Middleville's Stacey Bergakker releases a throw in the shot put event at Saturday's Hastings Relays. Jenna Shook and Shannon Pagano finished second in the girls discus event to highlight Middleville's participation in Saturday's Hastings Relays. Shook and Pagano combined for a 167 feet, 4 inch performance to finish in second. Battle Creek Lakeview won the event with a mark of 171 feet and 3 1/2 inches. Middleville's girls were ninth out of 13 teams with 17 points, while the Trojan boys scored one point. Lakeview's girls won the title with 68 points and St. Joseph finished first in the boys standings with 75 points. Trojan trackster Shawn Davis heads toward the finish line in Saturday's track and field event. Three wins to start Caledonia baseball season for hot Scots Jennifer DeVormer (9) heads downfield for Caledonia's varsity soccer team. Snoap undefeated; Caledonia Scots place second at meet ATTENTION ALLT.K. SENIORS Tickets are now on sale for the May 26th Graduation Party! Only $25.00 for a full, fun night. Contact: Mrs. Betsy Butler 825 Bassett Lake Rd., Middleville, 49333. Make checks out to T.K. Senior Party ‘96. Tickets also on sale during lunchtime a few days each week. Caledonia finished second overall and Chris Snoap won three times to up his season record to 6-0 Saturday at the Caledonia Invitational. Snoap, playing at No 1 singles, defeated opponents from Catholic Central, Fruitport and Big Rapids to remain perfect in the spring season. The Scots scored 13 points for second place. Catholic Central had 21 points, Fruitport 12 and Big Rapids 4 points. The Scots' No. 1 doubles team of Eric Rogers and Ron Gamaat won their flight with three victories. "The team continues to show improvement,’’ Caledonia Tom Cnsman said "We substituted and played 15 players. With high wind and temperatures in the 40s, I felt everyone gave an excellent effort.’ Caledonia received offense game-winner and Scott innings on the mound for the and defense in a 11-8 win over Pennock had five solid Scots. Godwin last Tuesday. Jim Abbott and Tim Soper each went 2-for-2 with a double and a RBI in the Scots' victory. Don O'Donovan picked up the pitching win, going five innings with two strikeouts and three walks. Chuck Bockstanz recorded the save by going one inning, striking out one and walking one. Following the Godwin win, the Scots took two one-run decisions against Ottawa Hills and Middleville. Caledonia beat Ottawa Hills 4-3 and Middleville 7-6. Jim Abbott went seven innings and struck out nine versus Ottawa Hills. John Grinstead and Brian Jones each had two singles, while Ryan Overmyer made three put outs. Ottawa Hills entered the game ranked in the area. Phil Licari went 2-for-4 with 2 RBI and a game­ winning hit in the contest with Middleville. 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PIZZA • PAN PgZA_- SUBS CAREGIVER/TEACHER apply 891-2345.____________ j � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/706/SunandNews_1996-04-23.pdf 6b44ab85b6ddbd193f301071d412212f PDF Text Text F?-STiN Thornapple Kellogg Schools may drop auto shop program by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Due to increasing enroll­ ment at Thornapple Kellogg High School, the Board of Education has been debating whether to drop the auto shop program and use the space for other classes. Superintendent Jay Cason said the discussion of this possibility was generated by the high school's need for space and the fact that enroll ment in auto shop classes has not been adequate for years. The board told Cason to look into what it would cost to remodel the industrial arts areas and change the pro­ gram. and to convert the auto shop into two classrooms that could be used for required classes or others with high enrollment. Tower, Pinkster and Titus gave an estimated cost of $300,000 to make these changes which. Cason said, is not affordable now. but would be covered if the bond issue passed. The district is still faced with having to purchase por table classrooms, as the school already has science classes meeting in the home economics room. Two good used portable classrooms would cost from $60.(MX) to $80,000. Cason said he is not sure if used ones would be readily accessible to schools, considering the number of schools in the area facing increases in enrollment. He added that he is not prepared to make a decision about this now and suggested that the decision be tabled un- a portable as it would to heat a wing of the building. The fact, he said, is that the district is growing. Another fact is that Page Elementary also will need something for growing enrollment within the next four years. The biggest expense of the project would be the cost of converting the auto shop into two classrooms and the total project would cost more than it would to purchase portables. Cason said he has not had much time to investigate the possibilities because discus­ sion of the situation only came up about three weeks ago. Board member Wendy Romph asked if it was possi­ ble to do the project in pieces and check to see what the Anderson said that until the enrollment will be at the high referendum decides the issue, school next year. the R-1 zoning still stands and Cason said he knows the the developers can proceed growth figures but what will with the project "at their own be difficult to specify is where risk." kids will end up and what She said that any homes electives they will sign up for. built between now and the It has been determined that election would be allowed, i around 140 students will probably as non-conforming I graduate from TK this year uses, even if the voters over­ ' and be replaced by around 2(X) turn the rezoning. incoming students in the tall. "Until then, the township Study halls have been eliminated for next year so the would have to issue building diistrict will be able to meet permits as long as the town­ the state mandated amount of ship regulations arc met," she required instructional hours. said. ‘ That is 200 more kids that If the rezoning is overruled, will be in class next year in­ she said the developers might stead of study hall.” he said. have to go to court to, find out The district will need por­ just what they can do regardtables. It is just a question of ing the property. She said that I how many. there is some legal precedent A couple of residents were for allowing a developer in opposed to the possible dropp­ such circumstances to proceed ing of the auto shop program. with the project, depending on Rod Kenyon, a 1951 whether there has been a subgraduate of TK, said he has stantia! investment already put been involved with the auto I mechanics class for a long into the the development. develooment. into "But it is a risk, she em- I time and has been in business ph^zetT "The court could go in Middleville for more than I 30 years ettherway He had an auto parts business, and helped set up til the May meeting. He also suggested that Prin­ cipal Henry Dugan answer questions at that meeting that deal with what changes would be made to the industrial arts program. Dugan said he felt that the district probably would need three portables. Cason said three would probably cost around $100,000. Cason maintained that por­ tables are only temporary fix­ tures. which is their only asset. It costs just as much to heat Caledonia Twp. rezoning vote will be Aug. 6 acre lot size required in the ru­ rezoning issue was discussed. The board and the commis­ ral residential district. In the R-l zone, lots served by pub­ sion both said that the project lic sewer must be at least meets or exceeds every legal 40,000 square feet in area. requirement, including average Without sewer, the two-acre lot size, and that the rezoning requirement would still pre­ adheres to the township's land use plan map. which desig­ vail. Coldwater Partners plans to nates the Clarkland area for fu­ bring sewer to the projqcl by ture low density residential connecting Clarkland Estates development. The Planning w the ...w Carnpau ____ Commission unanimously to Lake___ sewer district, which is being ex- recommended the board appanded following construction prove the rczoning. of a new wastewater treatment After the required first and plant. second readings of the rezonResidcnts, however, also ing ordinance, the board unanhave been critical of Town- imously approved the rezonship Supervisor Tom Garbow, ing at its March 20 meeting, The citizens who do not who is a realtor and a managing partner in Coldwater Part­ want the rezoning had 30 days ’ Some residents claimed to turn in petitions with ners. .—J- .- , J enough signatures to require his role in the project creates a w *• conflict of interest with his the township hold a referen.... on v.. the rezoning. ___ sunervisory position, but the dum M^higan Attorney General's f " -■ ..... Snyder said Friday that the Township Board now must Tresolutio'n'to prepare a nunt to oe caiitu viarKionu tPlanner all fiagree ____ -that _____________________ ~~v_i for an Aug. Ano 6 A Garbow ballot proposal Estates. 1 „ referendum on the Clarkland S rc^^ei^is did not vote on the project. dents who wish to keep the nor did he cto other of the mx tequired. Township development under the two- township meetings when the Townsh.p Planner Linda L.nda by Barbara Gall Staff Writer A group of Caledonia Township citizens Wednesday delivered to the township of­ fice petitions bearing 267 valid signatures of residents who want a referendum held on a recent rezoning decision. Township Clerk Pal Snyder said the petitions were turned in well ahead of the April 20 deadline, and that the petition­ ers had more than met the re­ quired 218 signatures neces­ sary to put their question on the Aug. 6 primary election ballot. Up for a township-wide vote will be whether a 23-acrc Whitneyville Avenue parcel should be rezoned from rural residential to the R-l single family district. With the re­ zoning. developing firm This possibility was generated by the high school’s need for space and the fact that enrollment in auto shop classes has not been adequate for years. TK's program in 1973 He said that many of to­ day’s business people in Mid dleville have taken the auto shop classes and have gone on to good jobs using the skills they learned in the program “There is more to the auto shop department than people think.” he said He said after graduating in 1951. he wanted to leave Mid dleville. but after some years of traveling realized that Mid dleville is a good place to come back to He asked the board to reconsider its consideration for closing the program down. He said he realized that the computer age is here, but many jobs in Middleville re­ quire skills in welding, in­ dustrial arts and auto repair. “There arc not many open ings for computer specialists in Middleville.” he said Middleville, he said, does not have enough trained auto repair people in the area and people will have to start going to Grand Rapids to get their cars repaired. He added that he was one of Middleville students and staff achievements acknowledged The Thornoppie Kellogg High School wrestling team and its coaches also received recognition as well as the four Oydessy of the Mind teams that placed first in regional competition in February. by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thomappie Kellogg Board of Education last week honored students and staff for their achievements. The wrestling team was honored for its hard work in winning the state champion­ ship and Coach Tom Lehman was honored for being chosen as coach of the year President Dan Parker said the team made this year special for everyone. He siad he realizes how much team ef­ fort and goal setting it takes and appreciates their hard work regardless of whether they won or not. Cason thanked Middleville Tool & Die. the booster club, and the Rotary Club, who helped purchase the sign and banner. Coaches and team members received certificates. Several new signs mentioning that Middleville is home of the state wrestling champions will be placed by some of the en­ trances to the village, and a special banner will be hung in the gym. Four Odyssey of the Mmd teams that look first place at the regional championships also were honored with cer- See Students and Staff honored. Page 2 1 In This Issue... • National Honor Society welcomes 55 Caledonia students • Middleville Lions plan “White Cane” fundraiser • TK Alternative Ed students working “on the hill” • Caledonia Twp. considers 80 acres for gypsy moth spraying �r ,»pr>’ CS 'rcu> »M VJWctrV r,^>. enl Poge 2/Th« Sun ond New*. Middleville, Ml/April 23. 1996 STUDENTS AND STAFF HONORED, continued from front page the first students to take courses at the Kent Skills Coffer. Run Overvi. he said, has betn teaching the auto mechanics classes for a while now and is one of the greatest teachers he has ever had He said he knows other people that have taken Overvi’s class who now work in factories in Middleville and have pretty good jobs There also are people who have taken industrial arts and welding classes who also now work in Middleville Overvi, he said, has brought people in from local industries to speak to his classes. The speakers have made an impact on many students. Kenyon said he would like to see the board take a survey of how many students who took the auto shop classes went on to work at good, pro­ sperous jobs in Middleville “We are educating Mid­ dleville people, let’s keep them in Middleville. " he said. President Dan Parker said Kenyon’s point was well taken, but the board does not have any answers at the moment "The board will do what is best for the students in the long run.” he said. Jim Bums said that if the auto shop program was eliminated, students interested in that area of study would have to take more physics classes to make up for the loss. Burns said people who study auto mechanics usually do not go to dead-end jobs He took power mechanics and hydraulics and now works in molding at Cascade Engineering. He took most of the classes in the program and still had time to take all the regular classes. 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GRI..945-9103 found after graduation that he was not interested in pursuing a career in it He added that keeping the classes should not affect the amount of computer training that students get “Kids will get computer training anyway and will end up smarter." he said. “There are good jobs out there that re­ quire the skills that kids would not be able to learn if there is no auto shop program. " Bums did not have to go to the Kent Skills Center to get extra classes. He said he would have lost time, had that been necessary. Cason reiterated that no decision has been made yet, but low enrollment was the cause of taking it into consideration. He added that the industrial arts program would not be eliminated, just modified and remodeled. Parker said they would make the best decision they could based on what they know Mart Wenger said he also took some of Overvi’s classes and would like to see a hor­ ticulture program added. However, this would not be practical if enrollment is low. 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She is the best Realtor we have ever worked with.” — Brian and Lori Buchanan • Koren is a member of our Middleville staff ond resides on Cobb Lake. FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE, GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES PLEASE SEE OUR ADS ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER. IN THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS AND IN THE HOMES DIGEST OF GRAND RAPIDS MAGAZINE. School Board President Don Porker presented Judy Hendrickson with o certificate honoring her as teacher of the month at last week's school board meeting. tificales by the board. They were a Page Elemen­ tary School team, coached by Jerri Otto and Deb McKeown; a middle school team coached by Marsha Holst; another middle school team coached by Nancy Goodin; and a high school team coached by Bon­ nie Lucas. Superintendant Jay Cason thanked and honored the coaches of the other teams TK had and expressed apprecia­ tion to the judges who spent one day training and one day judging. One of the Odyssey of the Mind teams that was not a regional champion made a video that was entered in a contest, where it placed third in the state. Cason said he felt that this also was an honor. High School science teacher Judy Hendrickson was honored as teacher of the month. She has been with the district for 29 years and will retire at the end of this year. Principal Henry Dugan said Hendrickson has been involv­ ed with the students and is a very creative and innovative person. She was the leading force behind the science cur­ riculum, served as president for the Thomapple Kellogg Educatiion Association, and has been a driving force in recognizing students at the school. Hendrickson, he said, came up with the idea for having a Hall of Fame in which pic­ tures of the top 10 students are posted each year along with some from previous years. She also has served as co­ chairwoman for the Rennasance program, which recognized 375 students so far this year. Dugan said that he firmly believes that students should be honored not only for high academic achievement, but also for making vast im­ provements as well. Bus Driver Teresa Skillthrow was honored for going the extra mile for the students. Cason said that during a re­ cent sluffed animal day at McFall, she figured out. without knowing for sure, that one of the students forgot a stuffed animal and had extras available. He added that this may just be a small thing, but it is im­ portant to kids that age to be a part of a group. Cason said it is great to see TK students achieving things because it show s that they are willing to work hard and. as a result deserve to be recognized. In this day and age, he said, young people tend to be critized for not knowing basic Bus driver Theresa Skillthrow received a certificate of recognition for going the extra mile to help the students. things. A newspaper article written last fail stated that many students had little or no knowledge of American history and no idea what our country looks like on a map. From what he has seen, Cason said, students seem to know a lot more today than they used to. In the 1940s, 45 percent of high school students graduated and only about 15 percent went on to college. “They knew less than to­ day’s elementary students,” he said. “Hearing facts like these," he said, “make us feel proud when our students achieve because it shows that they have plently of knowledge and deserve to be recognized.” We Protect Your Boat On Land As Well As Water. 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Middleville Ml April 23. 1996/Page 3 Lois Lamb oversees tier last induction ceremony National Honor Society welcomes 55 Caledonia students by Barbara Gall Staff Writer It was a special moment for the Caledonia High School chapter of the National Honor Society, as 55 new members were inducted in an afternoon ceremony April 10. It was a special moment also for faculty advisor Lois Sarah Parbel, vice president of the CHS National Honor Society, talks about scholarship at this year's induction of new members. Lamb, because it was the last NHS induction she would oversee. Lamb, who helped found the CHS chapter in 1963. will retire from teach­ ing this year, and will hand over the NHS advisory role to fellow English teacher Ruth Grinstead. Members of the Honor So­ ciety honored her with flowers and a thank you for all her work with NHS. Before her farewell, how­ ever, senior Honor Society members Sarah Parbel, Steve Schmidt. Mark Boncher and Joel Craven spoke on the four criteria for NHS membership: scholarship, leadership, char­ acter and service. Kara Palma. Jaime Paffhausen and Traci Koetje then presented the new members their certificates and pins. This year's NHS officers also were recognized for their service, as Lamb presented each with a certificate and a droll comment. Schmidt served as president, with Par­ bel, Aaron Priskorn and Boncher serving as vice president, treasurer and secretary, respectively. Music for the occasion was presented by the CHS Choralaires vocal ensemble, and CHS Principal Tonya The 1995-96 officers of the Caledonia NHS present a tribute of flowers to long-time advisor Lois Lamb, who is retiring from teaching this year. Lamb helped found the chapter in 1963, and NHS President Steve Porter led new and old Honor Society members in the NHS pledge. This year. 48 sophomores, four juniors and three seniors were eligible for membership. A student must have a good attendance record and at least a 3.5 grade point average through three semesters to be initiated as a sophomore. Ju­ niors become eligible if they have a 3.5 GPA after five semesters, and seniors not al­ ready in NHS are eligible if they have achieved a 3.5 GPA after seven semesters. The NHS at Caledonia pro­ vides tutoring and mentoring services to other students and also raises funds for several charities. Schmidt displays the charter. From the left are Aaron Priskorn, treasurer; Sarah Parbel, vice president; Lamb; Schmidt and Mark Boncher, secretary. Lamb said she is always proud to point out that Honor Society members are not only good students, but also active in music, drama, school sports and organizations such as Student Congress. Students Against Drunk Driving and TRUST. Many also partici­ pate in church and community activities, she said. "Over the years, they have been a delight," Lamb later said of them "They are a credit to their families and Io our school, and I will miss working with them very much." Affordable Solid Oak Furniture Lamps - Dried Floral - Pictures 9175 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia, Ml 49316 (616) 891-0647 96 W. Main Lowell, Ml 49331 (616) 897-0329 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10-7; Hours. Tues Wed Thurs. 10-5:30; Fri. 10-7; Sat 104 Sat. 10-4 Junior Jennifer Myers receives her membership certificate and pin from Kara Palma (left), Sarah Parbel, Traci Koetje and Jaime Paffhausen. 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Freeman, who is the prin­ cipal at Sherwood Park and director of the Spectrum Center, will define creativity, discuss ways to reorganize creativity in a child, define the creative process and how it can be harmed, and talk about how creativity can be en­ couraged at home. The coffee is free of charge and open to all interested com­ munity members Child care will be provided by the PTO BINGO American Legion Post *305 9548 Cherry Valley Caledonia • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 PM Don't Spend Another Month Paying Too Much On Your Mortgage. If you originally got your mortgage when interest rates were through the roof, it's high tme you did something about it Right now. you can dramatically cut your monthly mortgage payments by refinancing with us. no matter where you got your original mortgage Qtate IAKIIZ 627 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA —...... loan. And wtiatcvcr costs you may incur writ almost nvanabiy pay for lhemscMs m a very short period of time. 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Evolu­ tionary Cycle also will offer discounts on bike products Middleville Boy Scout Troop 105 will help Evolutionary Cycle prepare residents bicycles for the Tour De Cure which will ocuur on June 2. and supplies. Representatives will be available to answer questions about the tour and the Mid dlevtllc Boy Scout Troop I05 also will be in attendance. The troop will have two riding teams participating in the ride. Anyone with questions can call Sue Wyant at 795-3884. Residents are encouraged to get their bicycles prepared for the tour. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord Sunday School............................................. 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship...................................... 10:45 a m. Evening Praise............................................. 6:00 p.m WEDNESDAY.................. Family Night 6:30 p.m. 7240 68th Street. SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs................................................6:45p.m. LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted forbearing impaired)............ 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.............................. 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service.................................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday....................6:30 p.m Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p.m. RAV TOWNSEND Pastor SHARON BARNSDALL Dir al Chnstan Ed 0 Muse oVL-oUZO FREEPORT BIBLE STUDY MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints Meeting at Freeport Community Center 708 West Main Street 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave. Rev. Ray Bruck Sunday....................................10:00 a.m. Administrative Pastor Wednesday......................... 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship Service.......... Sunday School.............................. Evening Worship Service........... Come as you are Informal - Fundamental Something for every age Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass...................... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Call 765-3057 or 948-3617 YOU ARE INVITED 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 (Missouri Synod) 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11 00 am — Coflee Fellowship 11 00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children’s Church utU be provided during both services. Evening Worship................... 6:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor 8:00 a.m.............................. Blended Service 9:05 am........................... Educational Hour 10:15 a.m................. Contemporary Service 11.15 a m......................... Traditional Service (All Services have a Nursery available) — 868-6437 — Rev. Robert Gerke'Office 891-8688»Church: 891-9878 Peace Reformed Church UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Bamer Free Programs for All Ages Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes......... 7:00 p.m. Barner Free M-37 between Caledonia & Middle*die Sundas Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00. 6:00 900 Mike Alles. Youth l eader Al Tiemeter. Community Calling 10 30 am Wednesday Family Night" 6:00 pm COMMUNITY >yful LAKESIDE CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY CHURCH 9:30a.m. 10:30 a.m. 6:00p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Choirs for Children and Adults Jr. & Sr High School Youth Group Cadets and Calmette* Adult Bible Studies (just south of 68th Street Sunday Worship Rev Lynn Wagner 795-3798 Rev Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 Church Office Phone - 795 9266 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891-8661 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue 9 30 am |oe1 Kruggei Pas’or ---ZZZ Z Freeport-Middleville-Parma lee Freeport Morning Worship..............930 a m Freeport Sunday School.................11 00 a m. Parmatee Morning Worship........... 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School............ 9 30 a.m Middleville Morning Worship....... 1100 a m WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Redeemer Covenant Church CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Evening Service Wednesday ’Famih Night” 6:15 Dinner Sunday School *45 6:00 p.m. Caraway Si. (Child & Adult) (Dunng the School Year) Rr». R. Scott Greeanay. Pastor 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi. “Be devoted to one another tn brotherly love " Rom 12 10 [Sunday Worship...... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday School...................10:45-11:50 a m. 9:30 am. 9:30 a.m. 10:30 am. St. Paul Lutheran Morning Worship................ 11:00 a.m. GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH ' CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Church School Choir Practice Worship Service 698-6027 Sunday School..................... 10:00 a.m. i CALEDONIA Church Office. (616) 891 1512 M 37 at 100th St Pastor Robert Loesch Pastor Scott Taylor Pastor Mark Beers Reaching People With Christ ma m punty " 1 Fanothy 4:12 "A church with a canng heart for our community and the world 795-3667 (91b £ime J^etfjobigt (Cfjurcfj Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan Telephone 698-8252 *ris Church School, Sunday........................ 9:45 a.m Morning Worship... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. Wed Fellowship...... 7:30 p.m (in homes or church) call Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor WELCOME TO 10:00 am. ,11:15a.m. ..6:00 p.m. Vernon Barnet?. Youth Director Church Office - 698-8001 ‘The Church where everybody is somebody . and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School......................................... 9 30 a.m Sunday Morning Worship....................... 10 30 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship......................... 6:00 p.m Wed Midweek Prayer & Bible Study 7 00 p m Rev William Dobson Pastor �Middleville Lions plans “White Cane” fundraiser April 26-27 The Middleville Lions Club will have its annual White Cane fund-raiser the weekend of April *26-27. Club members will e at both banks in Middleville. Pastoor’s, Cappon’s and Crystal Flash. The use of a “cane” for the visually impaired dates back to biblican times, where the shepherd’s staff was used as an aid for solitary travel Throughout history there is mention of the use of a cane, staff, or stick for the safe travel of the visually impaired It was not until after World War I that the cane, as we know it today, was promoted for use by the visually im­ paired. This cane is the crook support cane that many of the visually impaired use today. This concept spread to Europe and then to North America. The first special White Cane Ordinance was passed in December of 1930 in Peoria. III., giving blood pedestrians protection and the right-ofway while carrying a white cane At its 1931 convention in Toronto, Canada. Lions Inter­ national promoted the white cane as a protective device for the blind. In 1935, a reporter named Jack Little of the Detroit News noticed an article on the white cane in a small Ohio newspaper. As a member of the Uptown Lions Club, he mentioned it to his fellow Lions Club members. Donald Schuur. an attorney and member of that club, became active in promoting the white cane in Michigan as a visible symbol for the blind. He wrote a city ordinance for Detroit, which was passed on Feb. 25. 1936. recognizing the white cane. To promote the new ordinance, a demonstration was held at Ci­ ty Hall and the visually im­ paired were given white canes. The following year. Lion Donald Schuur wrote the pro­ vision of a bill and had it pro­ posed in the State Legislature. The proposal gave the carrier of the white cane protection while traveling on the streets of Michigan. This bill was signed into law by Gov. Frank Murphy in March 1937. The first white cane pro clamation by the governor of Michigan also was issued that same year. During World War II. a number of blinded veterans received rehabilitation at Valley Forge Veterans Hospital in Pennsylvania, and Hines Hospital in Illinois. Dr. Richard Hoover developed the “long cane” method of cane travel, this cane was longer in length than the small, crook support cane and primarily was used as an aid in mobility — that is. the independent safe travel of the blinded veteran. It was an extension of the per­ Green Lake Church to mark 40 years Green Lake Calvary Church. 592 145th St.. will celebrate 40 years of serving the Lord and the community by “Looking to the Future With a Glance at the Past." in special services Sunday. Services will be held April 28 from 9:45 a m. and 6 p.m.. which will include CHS orchestra ‘Pops’ concert set tonight The Caledonia High School orchestra will present its an­ nual "Pops" concert at 7:30 p.m. this evening (April 23) in the CHS Commons. The program will feature the music of Andrew Lloyd Weber, composer of the music for such well-known stage plays as Joseph and the Amaz- ing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ, Superstar, The Phantom of the Opera and Cats. Other light classics also will be featured, said Peter DeLille, Caledonia Schools orchestra director. Refreshments also will be served throughout the pro­ gram. special music by former members as well as hearing from past pastors by means of tape recordings. A slide presentation will be shown during the evening service, followed by a fellowship buffet. Friends and former members are invited to attend the services and meet the pre­ sent pastor. Dr. Dan Farnol and associate pastor. Mark Lillie. son’s arm. which detected ob­ jects below the waist. Orienta­ tion and mobility instruction for use of the long cane has been formalized and is taught in rehabilitation centers and schools for the blind. Since the passage of the first white cne law in 1937. several revisions have been made. One notable addition was the use of a dog guide. Another change eliminaed the necessi­ ty of raising the white cane al an intersection prior to cross­ ing. A more recent change re­ quires instruction in the white cane law for driver’s educa­ tion classes. Following passage of the first white cane law. the district governors of the Lions of Michigan decided to develop the white cane pro gram on a state-wide basis. They appointed a White Cane Committee to promote use of the white cane and educate the public about the law. Literatuie was placed in schools, police departments, churches, etc. Radio stations, newspapers, ministers and school superintendents en­ dorsed the program and cooperated with the Lions of the state. Eventually, the com­ mittee developed items for sale to clubs as fund raisers during White Cane Week The miniature white cane has become a symbol of the efforts of Lions Clubs to in crease the public's awareness of their responsibility to pro­ tect the visually impaired. Super Sale!! One Year Membership *115.00 O„ly — Ends April 27 — No payment plans Singer to join banquet at Leighton Methodist Church Lynnelle Pierce will appear in concert at 6:30 p.m. Fri­ day, May 3, at the Leighton United Methodist Church Mother-Daughter banquet. Pierce is known in the area as a performer and singer. All ladies are welcome. The church is located at 4180 Sec­ ond St.. Caledonia. For more information, call 891-8028. Ottos to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Correction— Robert ond RoseMarie Otto will be celebrating 50 years of marriage and memories on April 28, 1996. They have three children: John and Joni Otto, Gary and Becky Otto and Lynn Otto, ond six grandchildren. An open house is being planned in their honor, Saturday, May 18, 1996, at their home in Middleville from 4-7 p.m. A story in the April 16, issue of the Sun & News honoring the top ten students at Thornapple Kellogg High School for 1996 incorrectly identified one of the students as Adelaide Davis in a cutline. The student's name is Adelaide Devine. FITNESS r- ■ ■ • ■ ..................... -1 4695 N MIDDLE VILLE RD • (616) 795 4319______________ FOOT CARE KENT PODIATRY • Ingrown Nails • Diabetic Care • Hammertoes • Calluses • Heel Pain • Orthotics • Warts Dr. Terrence J. Emiley Call 612 Main Street in Caledonia 891-9133 for an Appointment National Anxiety Screening Day Wednesday, May 1, 1996 Excessive Worrying Muscle Tension • Nervousness Irritability Obsessions/compulsions • Panic Attacks Sleeplessness • Racing Heart Problems Concentrating • Restlessness If you experience any of these symptoms, you may be one of the 28 million Americans who suffer from an anxiety disorder each year. Free confidential help is now available on a walk-in basis. On National Anxiety Disorders Screening Day, come to one of the locations listed below to fill out a written self-test, receive free educational materials, and talk one-on-one with a mental health professional. Screening Sites and Hours Pine Rest Hastings Clinic Pine Rest Caledonia Clinic 450 Meadow Run Drive 9090 S. Rodgers Court 616/945-4200 616/891-8770 or 9:00 a.m-1:00 p.m. 1-800-678-1279 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. JB HARRISON ■■ PT NF Christian 8H-2174712 P.O. Box 175 Alto. Ml 49302 Judy Harrison President Mental Health Kt DI Services Restoring lives, Renewing spirits �r~ *rv»A ;<V Hr / »T Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml April 23. 1996 Artist gives Page students tips about painting by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Artist Ruth Gee spoke to Page Elementary students last week about painting portraits by using oils. Gee is a portrait artist who grew up in South America, where she lived with her parents until she was in the 11 th grade She said she paints in the afternoon and evenings because that is when she does her best work. She has been known occasionally to paint all night She also has written a children’s book and now is trying to get illustrations. Gee works mostly with oils and concentrates on portrait art Portrait art. she said, can mean painting just people's faces or their entire bodies. When deciding to do a por­ trait of someone, she said, the first thing she does is to listen to what other people say about the charastics of the person so she can incorporate that into her paintings. One of the most important parts of the portrait is the ex­ pression on a person’s face. She said that most people have blacks in their eyes which are usually placed halfway down the face Children’s heads are one third the size of their bodies and adult’s heads are one seventh the size of their bodies. If she is doing a portrait of an entire body, she will sketch it on paper and measure the individual to get their body Portrait artist Ruth Gee spoke to Page Elementary students last Wednesday about painting portraits. proportions. She uses onion skin paper to draw on. To be a good artist, she said, people have to have thorough knowledge of where body joints are located on the human body. Artists must be specific about bone structure because men’s bones hang differently from women’s. Knowing how a person’s bones hang is important when painting a portrait of a per­ son’s entire body. Once artists understand the person’s bone structure, they must find out how people move to distinguish their per­ sonalities, she said. Mother’s Day is May 12th GIFT or MOM - Why Not Treat Yourself? ,fHteav nleasuve X^HAIR DESIGNERS 122 E- Maln st- Middleville Next to Phil’s Pizza °Tw^AYS A Evenm^s Aiw«ys AvaifaNt Call 795-7719 - For Your Appointment - Some people, she said, bend more than others when they move around and people bend different bones when they move. Gee added that she studies people s necks to see if they bend them towards or backwards. People s ears usually match their personalities as well. Ears, she said, are usually even with people’s eyes. Everyone has a dominant eye that the ocher eye focuses with. Dominance can change. When painting a portrait, she said, it is not realistic to show people’s eyes both focusing straight ahead because eye dominance affects where peo­ ple's eyes are focused and af­ fects facial expressions. Gee takes many photos of prospective models and allows them to choose which ones they like the best so she knows which angle to paint them at. She said they usually choose one side over the other. She added that she uses paintings to express ideas and has many models of all dif­ ferent ages who work with her. She works the best with models who will move a cer­ tain way when she tells them to. She said the ones who move quickly are the easiest to work with. It is easier to paint people a second time, she said, because she already has an understan­ ding of how their bone struc­ ture works. Gee likes to take pictures of people in emotional situations so she can study their body language. She also studies the places people want to hang the pictures after they have been TK High School 1:00 High School Jazz Band, Directed by Tom Nash 1:30 Kindergarten Vocals 2:00 Skits by Page Students, Directed by Phyl Miner 2:45 Third Grade Vocal Music, Directed by Jack Lapp 3:15 Individual/Small Group presentations 3:30 Third Grade Vocal Music, Directed by Jack Lapp Page students will present speeches: When I Grow Up between each event. 9:30-12:00 Celebrate Reading Program in Public Library 11:30-2:00 Lunch served in cafe 1:30 - 330 Pool open. Please sign up in pool area 9:00 - 4:00 Public Library open 11:00 - 4.-00 Student Displays painted to get an idea of what size and colors the painting should be. She added that lighting also is important when painting a person or object. For her it is easier to paint an object when the light is shining on the front of it. She forces herself to paint objects in lightings she is not as comfortable with, she said, because it challenges her to improve as an artist. If people can see all people or objects in a painting at the same time, she said, then the artist has done something wrong. People would have to choose which person or object to look at first. The best thing to do is set up the painting so that some peo­ ple or objects are emphasized more than others and people will look at one thing at a time. A way to do this is to put more lighting on one object or make it darker than the others. Gee said it is important to paint on good material so paintings will last a long time. She uses a Fredrick’s Portrait canvass and paints white jessel over it before painting the person or object to make it Gee displayed some portraits she has painted in­ cluding one of two of her friends when they got married. smoother. She uses a variety of dif­ ferent brushes and after finishing a painting, will smooth out the background area to get rid of the brush stroke prints. She has clipped some of the bristels out of one of her brushes to paint grass and trees and uses a stubble brush to dab paint on an area to soften it. Fan brushes, she said, are used to paint hair. “You should use the big­ gest brush you can for the pur­ pose you are using it for.’’ she said. She uses a Script Sable brush and said that a gcxxl brush will have a point, If the point is gone, a brush is no longer good because paint will glob together instead of being smooth. Hair cannot be painted suc­ cessfully with any other type of brush except a Script brush, she said. Gee said she uses a knife with turpentine on it that she brushes off with sprinkles to paint sand. Her models, she said, do things to each other to trigger reactions that she can put in her paintings. She always sketches people or objects on paper first before painting them to check the angle. If the angle is wrong, it is hard to correct, which leads to a waste of paint and canvass. Gee started painting with oils when she was a junior in high school. She said she always enjoyed drawing and used to draw on everything when she was a kid. She said she did her children’s book with water colors but likes working with oils better because they are more permanent. Her favorite painting is usually the one she is current ly working on. ‘ABC Kids’ to hold open house Saturday The ABC KIDS' day care and preschool staff will hold an open house at the school from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Satur­ day, April 27. The school is located at 9750 Cherry Valley (M-37) in Caledonia. Parents interested in either program are invited to tour the school's 3,200-square-foot fa­ cility and two fenced play­ grounds and meet its experi­ enced staff. Refreshments will be pro­ vided. ABC KIDS opened in Au­ gust 1995 and now is taking registrations for its summer day care program for schoolaged children. Parents also can enroll children in either of two preschool classes for this fall. REMINDER ACTIONADS Really Work... Sell Cars, Homes. Pets. Anything! Call 945-9554 One class is for the 2 1/2- to 3-year-old age group and the other serves 4- and 5-yearolds. The school also offers a child care program for infants through 12-year-olds. ABC KIDS is open from 6:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Anyone who cannot attend the open house, but who would like information about the school's programs, should call 891-KIDS. Stop and see Your Choice is Clear... Caledonia Vision Center Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 9609 Cherry Valley (M-37) (616) 891-2020 Clean Sweep Sale ...on Selected Yarns, Frames, Books & More! Now through Saturday, April 27! Shop) We have PROM DRESSES! RAINBOW’S END Yarn, Craft* & Variety • */» OH Card Shop • Custom Framing 891-1106 «Mofl Fri 98 Sat 9-5 3b ... .0 *"• t>’ �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/April 23. 1996/Page 7 Break-A-Leg Productions presents female version of 'The Odd Couple’ Playwright Neil Simon's popular story of two divorcees with opposite life styles will be presented with a feminine twist, as Break-A-Leg Productions presents Simon's lesser known female version of "The Odd Couple” on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4 at the Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center. Curtain time for both performances is 7:30 p.m. Carole Fletcher-Rahn plays the part of the disorganized and sloppy Olive Madison, while Carol Meehan takes the role of Florence Unger, who is happiest when pushing the vacuum cleaner with one hand and wielding the dust mop with the other. Their friends, who join them in a weekly game of Trivial Pursuits, are portrayed by Kim Fletcher, Michelle Kowalski. Liz Mast and Margo Bartlett Walker. Director is Larry Ferguson, assisted by Kira Block. As Olive and Florence both start their lives over and try to regain some self-esteem, they find their well-intentioned friends offering plenty of advice. Also trying to distract Olive and Florence from their troubles are the Spanish brothers who live upstairs, played by Scott Couson and Mark Hopkins. A hot game of Trivial Pursuits provides a lively evening for Sylvie (Margo Walker) on the left, Olive Madison (Carol Fletcher-Rahn), Mickey (Michelle Kowalski) and Florence Unger (Carol Meehan), all characters in Neil Simon's female version of The Odd Couple.’ NOW OPEN • Beautiful Flowers • Bargains by the Yardful! In our Gigantic 2 ACRE Greenhouse! You'll be amazed— 100's of varieties of: • • • • Annuals Perennials Geraniums Vegetables • • • • Potted Plants Hanging Baskets Jackson Perkins Roses And So Much More AU under one roof • You've got to see if to beleive if! Eass tn find Just 15 nun. South on MJ7 t Broadmoor I from 23th St. 2 miles South of Caledonia Chemi GREENHOUSE jhk« Fn.9m4p« Sa ’ pat 795-8811 1-800-256-4035 S«s Tickets for the production can be purchased at the door or in advance by calling 6983119. Admission is $5 for adults, and $3 for senior citizens and students. Beginning this week, however, special discount coupons will be distributed to patrons of Sam's Joint East in Alaska and Pagano's Restaurant in Caledonia. The coupon will entitle the holder to the lower admission charge. Break-A-Leg Productions is a nonprofit community theater organization that coordinates performing arts opportunites for amateur performers in the Caledonia/Kentwood area. For more information on this production or on Break-ALeg. call 698-3119. Sometimes the 'odd couple s' personalities clash, literally. Here, friends keep Olive (with cap) and Florence (in apron) from inflicting bodily harm to each other. Restraining them are Sylvie (left), Mickey (center) and Renee (Kim Fletcher). Olive thinks about an effective way to get Florence to 'hang loose' and not drive her crazy with cooking and cleaning. Copper Ridge Estates hearing is postponed The Caledonia Township Planning Commission decided last week to postpone a scheduled May 6 public hear­ ing on a proposed residential development on 84th Street. Township Planner Linda Anderson said that the com­ mission is delaying the pub­ lic hearing until June so that soils on the 58-acre parcel can be tested. The outcome of those tests will determine the lot configuration for the pro­ ject. she said. "The commission’s Site Plan Review Committee wanted to have all the infor­ mation it needs before a pub­ lic hearing is held,” she said. Developers of Copper Ridge Estates have applied for planned unit development (PUD) rezonmg to build a 29lot development on the north­ east side of the 84th Street/Cherry Valley Avenue intersection. 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Stevens said the goal is to have these things completed by May 31 so they can have a barbecue, which parents and people they work with can be invited to. Stevens said the class has been raking a lot of leaves and getting dirty. Even teacher John Considine has been help­ ing. as well as younger nieces and nephews of some of the students. Considine said that one pur­ pose of this project is to help students receive an educa­ tional experience that supports the five learning goals the class has set for the year. One goal is to encourage by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thornapplc Kellogg alternative education class is cleaning up an area of land it eventually hopes to call home. Class members have been cleaning and hauling garbage off a hill located outside of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, where its classroom is located. Student Elizabeth Stevens said the class hopes to get rid of all the garbage, put picnic tables in the area and plant flowers around the land adja­ cent to the church. The goal is to turn it into a recreation area. She added that students also would like to build stairs leading up and down the hill so it is easier for them to % Family footweaR GOLF SHOES BY DEXTER 30% OFF Converse cross-trainers. Now in Deck shoes by Hush Puppies & Dexter 616-891-9139 Mon & Fri 10 6 ____ _ ... 9355 Chtrrv Valey Country Service and Hometown Values students to find new and creative ways to learn necessary things they can receive class credit for. Stevens said this project not only gives students a chance to expend energy, but also teaches them about science and the value of teamwork. The second goal is to build realistic trust between teachers and students. When students and staff work together, they get to know one another and learn to care about each other’s feelings. Through research projects, technology, verbal presenta­ tions and teacher aide, students can learn many things. Anything people do enables them to learn valuable information that they can take with them and use in other situations. Another goal is to build by learning more about technology. Stevens said an email message was sent to another teacher to tell him to come and see what the class was working on. The last goal is to display any work the class does and get feedback about it from visitors. Stevens said that pictures have been taken of the students cleaning the hill. H Carnival tor NEWEST SHIP in thi? wnRLnv The SuperLiner Inspiration Beginning Sunday, April 28, 1996, 7 day cruises from San Juan to the southern Caribbean. Be among the first to cruse to the exotic ports of San Juan, St Thomas, Sl Maarten, Dominica. Barbados and Martinique n the fantastic new Inspiration Your Carnival Ouse indudas Al Ths and More • Put Casaw • Fabulous internabonai Cosme • Dozens ot Actoobes Complimentary 24 Hour Room Service Lavish Enteramment Pampermg *Fun Ship' Service Premier Travel 7 IOS Kraft Avenue S t (at M-37). Caledonia (616) 554-0311 Do « Ml or noewvg at ar Froa for $S59.5O/per May 5 - June 23 perSOl’crsiM eely (except May 19) ^0 Carnival > which will be displayed on the classroom wall. The class also has dug plat­ forms on the hill to make it easier to stand or sit in the area. Stevens said they have been thinking about putting chairs in. TK high school biology teacher David Stein will visit the class and talk to them about the environment around the area and how it affects people and the river at the bot­ tom of the hill. The class, Stevens said, has made a time line to determine what the land used to be. what it is now and what students want it to be in the future. In the past, she said, the area was basically a dumping ground for people to throw old appliances out when they no longer need them. When students went there to clean, they found old desks, heaters and other old appliances. She said the area is still a lit­ tle bit of a dumping ground, but has improved a lot. Fewer people throw their garbage there now. The students said they would like to see the land become a nice recreation area where they can sit and do some of their school work when the weather is nice. Stevens said they have en­ joyed fixing the place up and like to go out and enjoy the fresh air every now and then. "It is nice to get away from the stuffy room for a while,” she said. She added that the work they have been doing has not been a waste of time because they have learned many valuable skills, such as how to work as a team and what factors can affect the environment. The class has a half hour reading session each day, which they like to do outside when the weather is nice. Stevens said the recreation area would allow them to en­ joy the outdoors while they learn. DIVORCE Michael J. McPhillips Attorney At Law Students have had fun sliding down the hill and already seem to call the area home. Stevens said they like being there so much that one day they worked right through their luch hour and stayed late that day. She added that they like to enjoy the fresh air and the area provides a good environ­ ment to appreciate nature and learn at the same time. The class works closely together and feels a bond. Stevens said they feel like they are a family. They work together but sometimes fight like brothers and sisters She said that once the hill is completed, they can come back next fall and see what they accomplished. "When we sec the hill next year, it will bring hack memories and keep us together." she said. Some of the students, she said, may even enjoy spen ding some of their free time there as well. Middleville Child Care providers to meet The Middleville Child Care Providers recently held their monthly meeting and agreed they would like to see more licensed providers attend meetings. In the last two months, the group has covered several topics, one to better educate parents that much of what pro­ viders are paid goes back into the child’s care. Crafts, food, toy upkeep, insurances, teaching materials are just a small portion of what income providers put into their business,” said provider Vicki Rick. Another Topic was picking battles. We want to make it as easy as possible for new and thinking of licensing pro­ viders, as well as those of us who have been around for a while, to come to our meetings," Rick said. Starting next month, on the second Thursday of the month, meetings will be held at the T K Kitchen, just north of town on M 37 The meeting will start at 6:30. Call Rick for more informa tion, at 795-9461. Meeting topic will be “helping ourselves and parents deal with the rushed mornings and evenings.” Also bring some Father’s Day ideas to share. The meetings last about an hour to an hour and a half. Announcing... The 1996 Night of Musical Praise” Sunday, April 28 Peace Reformed Church 6950 Cherry Valley Middleville, MI Two identical performances at 5:00 and 7:00 PM Let’s JJust Praise the Lord” Musical Messengers: ssengerv The A duh Choir lastrumentai Ensemble Love-Light Choir Praise Team Children’s Choir Trumpet Trio . DeCrwle Wingeier Families The choc* s yours. •NautcaSpaSM Re<anng/un-F«ed Deys Monday - Friday 8 30 - 6:00 Saturday 10:00 - 2:00 The students Tony Miller, Eliizabeth Stevens, Sarah Scott, Autumn England, Maria Tucker, Mandy Belson, Tom Stevens, and Chad Howell enjoy a few moments in the sunshine after cleaning the area. PHONE: 616-945-3512 No charge for first half hour consultation Practicing in Hastings and Surrounding Counties for 15 Years Heartsong Aduh Choir directed by Paul Storm Love Light Choir directed by Diona Oudbier Children's Choir directed by Linda Wicrs Nursers Provided �Th* Sun ond News Middleville Ml April 23 1996Poge 9 McFall Elementary first grade presents ‘talent show’ by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Shelley Erb’s McFall Elementary first grade class performed a talent show last Thursday titled “Proud To Be An Ameriican’* which was themed around pride and fighting for our country The students sang ten dif­ ferent songs from Lee Green­ wood's tape, danced, and played instruments. The kids accompanied the tape and wore many different costumes including American flag hats and T-shirts, army fatigues, navy uniforms, and and shirts with USA on them. Representatives from the service also were there stan­ ding at attention while holding the American flag during the performance Some of the kids played various different instruments including triangles, symbols, bells, shirks. trumpets, tam­ bourines. guitars, and drums. Students took turns leading the group while they sang the songs which included America. God Bless the USA, America the Beautiful, the Star Spangled Banner, among others Gestures were incorporated into some of the songs and some of the students danced in a song called Dixie. Erb said that many of the outcomes the students learned over the past school year were included in the show. Shelley Erb s McFall Elementary first grade class performed a talent show lost week themed "Proud To be an American." Students sang and danced to Lee Greenwood's patroitic tape. Caledonia Community Players offer scholarship The show featured a statue of liberty that was made by Erb's class and Barb Baar's high school art class. Refreshments were served afterwards. Erb added that the perfor­ mance would be videotaped and sent to Greenwood and the President of the United States Included in the presentation was a statue of liberty that was made by the students with the assistance of Barb Baar's high school art class. Members of the PTO also gave donations and some of the members assisted in mak­ ing the statue and a banner with the United States on it that hung on the wall during the performance. Parents of the class members contributed the refreshments. Non-resident tuition for alternative ed program in Caledonia is $1 by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia School Board Tuesday voted unanimously to set a $1 tuition charge for non-resident students attending the district's alternative educa­ tion program. Housed in the Community Education Building, the Cale­ donia alternative ed program grew up under the umbrella of the former LCTK consortium, which was dissolved in 1993- Looking for Extra Cash? - Call - 945-9554 Sell anything FASTI 94 school year. The district then tried to charter the alter­ native ed program, but was denied by the state. Looking for another way to keep the program intact, Cale­ donia school officials decided to fund the program under adult education. This would allow students outside the Caledonia district to attend the program, but with per-pupil state aid covering the district’s costs of educating them. This year, 51 students are enrolled in the Caledonia's ninth-12th grade alternative education program, 19 of them non-residents. Caledonia Superintendent of Schools Doug Busman said that each of these out-of-district stu­ dents has received a waiver from his/her home district, permitting the Caledonia Schools to collect that stu­ dent’s per-pupil state aid. School officials learned, however, that beginning in 1995-96, alternative education must be funded under the K-12 funding source, rather than under adult education. The funding change means that for the district to keep this year's state aid for the program, it must charge tuition to the non-resident alternative ed stu­ dents. Business Manager Judi Dean recommended to the School Board Finance Com­ mittee that a token $1 be charged to these students, with the "tuition" rale to be evalu­ ated annually, based on avail­ ability of state funds. "The goal of the (alternative education) program is to get kids to stay in school,” said Busman, in explaining the tu­ ition recommendation. The May 1 deadline is fast approaching for Caledonia High School seniors to apply for a $500 scholarship being offered by the Caledonia Community Players. Application forms are available at the CHS Student Services office, and the completed applications should be returned there as well. The recipient of the award will be announced at graduation. This scholarship is open to any senior planning to attend an accredited college or junior college and who has participated in either school plays or community theater during his/her four years in high school. Financial need is not a ■ consideration for winning this award. The Caledonia Community Players offers the scholarship as one way of thanking the community for its support over the last four years. Anyone with questions should call Sherry at the Community Education office. 891-8117. Roofing • Affordable/Insured • Drywall • Flatwork • Gutter Dave (616) 945-5789 Brad (616) 785-3868 921 S. Washington — Hastings, Mich. Invites You to Our Saturday, May 4tli FOOD • FUN • PRIZES BALLOONS - FREE GIFTS - DRAWING RENTAL SPECIALS •DRYWALL SANDER or DRYWALL LIFT 1-DAY RENTAL @ 4-HOUR RATE NEW 1996 CHEVY PICK-UP EXT. 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Mrs. Miller was bom on February 18, 1916 at Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Hugh & Evelyn (Sauers) Siemoneit. She was raised in the Chica­ go, Illinois area and attended schools there. She was married to George Miller on July 25, 1934 in Chicago. She moved to Hast­ ings in 1933 from Middleville where she had resided for many years. She was employed at Hast­ ings Manufacturing Company for 19 years retiring from there. She and her husband had previously owned and oper­ ated the former Texaco Service Station and later the former Sinclair Service Station in Middleville for several years. Mrs. Miller was an avid outdoorsperson, enjoyed espe­ cially camping, fishing, gardening and bird watching. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George Miller on December 7, 1992; and by two sisters. Mrs. Miller is survived by daughter & husband, Donna & Don Meyering of Comstock Park, daughter & fiance, Karen Mugridge & Phillip Arnold, Sr. of Delton, daughter, Evelyn Troyer of Hastings; twelve grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Frances Streeter of Gun Lake; special friend, Bobbie Bachelder of Hastings. Respecting her wishes there will be no Funeral Services. Family will receive visitors on Tuesday, April 30, 1996 from 6.00-8:00 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Burial will be at Maplewood Cemetery in Hopkins Town­ ship, Allegan County. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association or American Lung Association. Middleville residents Bonnie Uunais, Nick Endsley, and Kyle Endsley spoke Io Shelley Erb s McFall first grade class about the Civic War and showed students the Gerald G. Steinfort Matteson, Illinois; two step­ sons, Frank (Laura) Leasure of Lowell, Scott (Jocelyn) Leasure of Walker; ten grandchildren, five great­ grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services were held Monday, April 22, 1996 at the First Baptist Church of Middleville. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, April 23, 1996 at Sl Paul’s Anglican Catholic Church, Grand Rapids. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Middleville - Building Fund or St. Paul’s Anglican Catholic Church - Building Fund in Grand Rapids. Funeral arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. (llene) Bush of Middleville, CALEDONIA - Mrs. Edna Orville (Edna) Bush of Cale­ M. Bush, age 92, passed away Sunday, April 14, 1996 at donia; nine grandchildren; Lowell Medical Care Center. sixteen great grandchildren; Surviving are her husband, two great great grandchildren. Funeral and Committal Forrest R. Bush of 76 years; one daughter, Betty (Russell) Services were held Wednes­ day, April 17,1996 at the Beel­ Taylor of Alto; two sons, Fred er Funeral Chapel with Reverend G. Timmerman officiating. Interment was at Lakeside Cemetery in Caledonia. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. LOWELL - Gerald G. Stein­ fort, age 75, formerly of Middleville, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 1996 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Steinfort is survived by his wife, Dorothy L. (Leasure) Steinfort; one daughter, Joan (Terry) Cheeseman of Lowell; one son, James R. (Ann) Stein­ fort of Grand Rapids; one sister, Lucille Grimberg of EdnaM. Bush VERMONTVILLE clothes and uniforms people wore during that time. bv Mandv Habel Staff Writer Middleville residents Bob­ bie Dundis, Nick Endsley and Kyle Endsley displayed to McFall Elementary firstgrade students last week the Civil War costumes they wear with their re-enactment group. Students were able to look at the costumes and ask ques­ tions about how people sur­ vived during the war. Dundis told students that men would wear core badges in which they stored acorns to eat in case they were separated from the rest of the men. They needed to be prepared to be able to survive until they got back together with their group. When soldiers were with their groups, they ate cor­ nmeal. mush and sometimes bacon and ham if they had a lot of supplies. After the war got under way. she said, soldiers would run out of shoes and uniforms and would resort to taking clothes off the men who died in the battles. Soldiers also carried valise cannons on their backs and would store sewing kits, socks, gloves, needles and patches in a kit that was called a housewife. These items would be available in case there was an emergency. Dundis said they would fix ripped uniforms and patch any injuries that occurred from the battles. Infantry soldiers walked on foot and carried muskets and black powder. The men had to be prepared to shoot at the enemy at all times. Teacher Shelley Erb added that the Civil War sometimes turned families against each other because sometimes brothers were forced to fight on opposite sides. That does not happen any more. No women fought in those days. They usually stayed at home praying that their families would return alive and healthy. One million people were either hurt or killed in the war and 50,000 men died in Get­ UJm. R. Getty Realty MAPLE SYRUP Friday, April 26 thru Sunday, April 28th Friday, April 26th, 1996 6:30 P.M. 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Nick, anti Kyle Endsley, first became involv ed with the re-enactment group when they were recruited during a visit to Charlton Park last year ■‘We always had an interest in history, so we thought it would be good to get involv ed.” she said The group, she said, will re­ enact one of the Civil War battles at Charlton Park in June and will re-enact other battles when they travel this summer. They will visit Kentucky. Jackson. Big Rapids, and other smaller towns. A dif­ ferent battle will be performed at each place. OBITS, continued COMPLETE REAL ESTATEtnd BUILDING StfcviCE Kevin W. Clinton 117 E MArtt ST./MIDDLEViLLfiv4MCH«3AN 49333 WYOMING - Kevin W. Clinton, age 43, passed away Friday, April 19, 1996 at Hospice Care Center in Grand Rapids. He was born on September 4, 1952 at Hastings, the son of Robert C. and Barbara J. (Taylor) Clinton. He was raised in Freeport and Middleville and attended Thomapple Kellogg Schools, graduating in 1970. He was employed at Scott Group of Grand Rapids. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert C. Clinton. Mr. Clinton is survived by his son and daughter, Mike and Holly Clirton of Middleville; mother, Barbara J. Clinton of Middleville; brother, Robert (Debbie) Clinton of Lowell; sister, Annette (Kerry) Walters of Middleville, niece Dina Clinton; nephews Robert and David Clinton; very good friend, Judy and her son Dylan; several aunts, uncles and cousins Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 23, 1996 at 2:00 p.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Bruce Stewart officiating. Interment will be in Freeport Cemetery, Freeport. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice. 9776 GREEN LK. 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Dahlgren said it would also help the students learn bow they should behave in school. "The suspension room takes students away, but does not change their behavior." he said. He added that the office keeps a log of all office refer­ rals and has found that some students are only sent to the office once, but others are sent over the over again. The repeat offenders would be candidates for the respon­ sibility room. The concept, he said, is bas­ ed on a work written by William Glasser. Schools in East Detroit and Sturgis have been using responsibility rooms and have found them to be successful. People from these schools may be available to train TK staff. The board said the system could be implemented next year. No new staff will be added to the elementary schools now and one of the new staff posi­ tions will be that of a science teacher to replace Judy Hen­ drickson. who will be retiiring at the end of the year. The other two new positions are yet to be determined. In other business last week, the board voted to recommend tenure for Page Elementary School teacher Shawn Davis and for kindergarten teacher Diane Sevald. Superintendant Jay Cason said the law as of 1993 states that teachers are required to perform four years of satisfac­ tory service to be allowed tenure unless they were already tenured in another district. Prior to 1993, the law said that a non-tenured teacher had to perform two years of satisfactory service and a teacher already tenured in another district would need to •'!)mpKssioti South Suburban Christian Schools B>u<i Cerna Oman Sdwoi tMOBpaCcWAww Cwkmlk Qrismn Sdnol brtlMiw DviMOnstuaSdnd CM Hm L* CJniii* Sdkd Mtac Omuiud Sited 12U IM6 Aww WtOnsuMlbgbSdwi leOttaSwa for Christ learn how Christian Schools help parents fulfill their God given responsibility. All of the area Christian Schools invite you to visit their open house. Open cVouse at each of the Christian Schools: Preschool. Elementary. Middle School. and High School. Tuesday, April 23 10-2 pm 6-8pm Wednesday. Apnl 24 10-2 pm perform one year of satisfac­ tory service Page principal David Bukala said Davis serves on the court team, contributes regularly at staff meetings and is committed to the students. Sevald also has been involv­ ed in many activities as well. The school board's cur­ riculum committee met and discussed modifying technology courses, and adop­ ting a new history textbook for the high school. The possibility of making changes to the reproductive health program also were discussed. Assistant Superintendant of Curriculum and Instruction Mary Ellen Correa said the committee would like to see the high school program improved and a middle school program added She added that teacher Kevin Briggs said they would need different text and soft­ ware to prepare students for the college boards. The board voted to purchase software for Briggs’ advanced placement computer science class. Cason recommended John Holloworth for the science teacher position that will be vacated by Judy Hendrickson due to retirement. Holloworth won an award for the top 50 science teachers, won the teacher of the year award and has a wealth of experience in using computers to teach science. After seven weeks of the Saturday morning Celebrate Reading program, records show that 21 kids have been to every session. 11 have been to all but the first session and 16 others only missed one of the other sessions, for a total of 50 kids with almost perfect attendance. April 21-27 is Talent Development Week, spon­ sored by the Michigan Educa­ tion Association. April 27 is the TK Fest in which there will be displays and entertain­ ment at the high school, and Michigan Teacher Day will be May 7. Sale Prices Good thru April 27, 1996 or While Supplies Last Deluxe No. T1 Rural Mailbox Reinforced rib design with embossed side and door panels for name and number. 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Sale Price: Middleville Schools has two incumbents running unopposed The annual school board election for the Thomapple Kellogg School District will be on June 10. Current Vice President Gary VanElst and Trustee Nancy Goodin both will be running to reclaim their seats and will be unopposed. Also on the ballot will be a bond issue for $26 million over 26 years to add on to and renovate the elementary schools and high school and build a new middle school. The improvements have been deemed necessary due to the increase of enrollment that is expected over the next five to ten years. 54.97 £ 5 Caledonia Hardware 9960 CHERRY VALLEY ROAD on M-37 just north of 100th Street OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 to 8; Saturday 8 to 5 891-9255 • IMH • IMH * IMH • IMH * IMH • IMH • IMH • IMH * IMH • IMH • IMH * IMH * IMH • IMH • IMH • IMH IMH • IMH by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Because of growing enroll­ ment in the Thornapple Kellogg School District, the board of education has decid­ ed to add three new positions to the high school staff and change some of the middle school counselor's duties. Superintendent Jay Cason said that because of the in­ creasing state mandated in­ structional time, the district has decided to eliminate study hall which will add 200 more students to classrooms at a time throughout the day. Partial funding from the Kent Intermediate School District for special education, and the increase in the founda­ tion grant due to the increase in enrollment for next year can pay for the increase, he said One change that will occur in the middle school will be to add a counselor to a “ respon­ sibility room" at the middle school. Principal Gordon Dahlgren said middle school students who misbehave now have to go to the high school and sit in a suspension room which can waste time and be confusing. It also keeps students away from classes that they may not be causing trouble in. After researching and speaking with other educators, he said he has discovered a new concept called a "responsibility room," in which students would go to the room and talk to a counselor to develop a plan to change their behavior. Students would return to class as soon as a plan is developed and a counselor or instructor would be available in the room every period of the school day. The newcounselor would spend half the day in the responsibility room and the other half attending to other duties. Having this room at the middle school, he said, would HWI * HWI * HWI • HWI * HWI • HWI * HWI IMH * IMH Growth forces Middleville School to make staff changes HWI * HWI • HWI • HWI • HWI * HWI • HWI �Poge 12/Th« Sun ond News, MkfcH«vi!l« Ml/April 23, 1996 Hastings City Bank celebrates 110 years of local service Vice President Neil Gardner spoke briefly about the bonk's history before the meal. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Project: Network Cabling Systems Owner: Thornapple-Kellogg Public Schools Thomapple Kellogg Public Schools invites qualified bidders to submit bid proposals for the installation of vokx/data cabling systems at the following building locations: Thornapple-Kellogg High School, Elementary, Middle Thornapple-Kellogg West Elementary, and Page School, McFall Elementary. Bid proposals are requested and will be received poor to: 3:00 p.m. Ixtcal Time Thursday, May 16, 19% Bids are to be submitted to the Owner at: Thornapple-Kellogg Administration Office 3385 Bender Road Middleville, MI 49333 Bids will be opened and read aloud on the same day at 3:15 p.m. at the Thornapple-Kellogg Administration Office. For more information, contact Mary Ellen Correa, (616) 623-9278. Bid security is required to be submitted with all proposals. Checks or money orders as bid security will be allowed only for bids for less than $50,000.00. Bids greater than $50,000.00 require a bid bond. Securities are to be made out to Thornapple-Kellogg Public Schools. bv Stands Habel ’ Staff Writer The Hastings City Bank celebrated its 110th year in business at a dinner Wednes­ day at the Middle Villa Restaurant . Before the meal. Executive Vice President Neil Gardner spoke about the bank s past, present and future. In 1886. when the bank was founded. Grover Cleveland was president, the U.S. in­ cluded 29 states and the Statue of Liberty was brought to America. Though much has changed since then, be said, much has remained the same Avon was sold door to door and you could bank at Hastings City Bank. After an invocation, led by James Veldman. guests en­ joyed the meal. When the meal wa over. President and CEO Robert Picking shared some of the company's accomplishments from 1995 and discussed the future. He said that 1995 was a good year for the bank and its parent company. ACB Finan­ cial Corporation. The bank was a record holder in earn­ ings at $503,000, which was an 11.6 percent increase from before. There also was a record in assets, which added up to $145,982,000 and sometimes higher. The total of deposits came to about $127 million, which he said are dollars the bank can work with in helping the community because it is money that people put into the institution. At the end of 1995, the total amount of money collected in loans was $94,945,000. This money, he said, stays in the local communities that the bank serves for consumers and homeowners. By the end of March there was more than $14 million in capital account ownership that employees have. Earnings increased to $3.09 per share, increasing growth by 11.6 percent. THE YANKEE SPRING TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVED THE FOLLOWING PARCEL REZONING AT ITS REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 11, 1996, UPON REQUEST OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION. Request # ZOC 96-03-01 From their present zones to the “Resort & Recreation" Zone: Section 5 Parcel ID. NOS. 005-012-00 & 005-016-00, Belonging to the YMCA. (Located on Briggs Rd. S. of 1295 N. Briggs Rd.) Section 7 Parcel ID. NO. 007-005-00. Yankee Springs Golf Course (Located on Bowens Mill Rd. at Payne Lake Rd.) Section 8 Parcel ID. NO 008 020-50, Histone Bowens Mill (Located on Bnggs Rd. S. of Bowens Mill Rd.) Section 17 Parcel ID. NO 017-005-00. Engelwood Camp Grounds (Located on Payne Lake Rd. S of the Gravel Pit) Section 23 Parcel ID NO. 023-009-00. Sharp Park (Trailer Camp Grounds) (Located on Turner Lake) Section 25 Parcel ID NO 025-003-00. Flying Horseshoe Rnjing Ranch (Located on Yankee Springs Rd. No of Gun Lake Rd.) Section 29 Parcel ID NO 215-023-00. Lot 31 Except tne S. 10 ft.. also lot 32 except the N 371 ft. of the west 203 ft also except the part lying nety of a hne desenpea as commencing at the SE comer of tot "EE” then N. 25 degrees 2T W 364 35 ft lo a point on the N. line (Streeters Resort. 2514 Briggs Rd.) 121 Picking said one of the mam reasons the bank had a good year is because of growih of its loan portfolio. "Loans are the bread and butter of our institution.” he said. The institution also is bor­ rowing money from the Federal Home Loan Bank at a fixed interest rate, and loaning it to people so they can buy homes at fixed rates A new board of directors was elected and stock is being sold at $32.75 per share. He said they like to keep stock dividends at a level in which people can buy without having to mortgage their homes. Hastings City Bank was founded on Oct. 26. 1886. with $50,000 in capital. The amount has grown to $14 million today. Employees, stockholders, customers and depositers are all responsible for the bank’s success. Picking showed slides con­ sisting of graphs that indicate the amount of growth the bank has experienced in capital, loans, deposits and overall growth from 1886 to the present. The bank has had $135 million in deposits, as of the end of March and trust assets at the end of 1995 were $37,247,000. “I have been pleased with the growth that you and the community have contributed to.” he said. He said the next 10 years will be a very significant time for the company because of the changes that are taking place. The increase in technology, telebanking. PC banking and debit cards. He added that he apppreciated the interest the employees have taken in the company and closed with a quote by John F. Kennedy stating. ”the United States has to move very fast to even stand still. ” After Picking spoke, guests were entertained by Baroque Again, a string quartet from Grand Rapids They played works by Antonio Vivaldi. Gustav Holst. Scott Joplin and David Stone. TK students place in forensic invitational High honors went to Thor­ napple Kellogg High School students Abby LaBin and Jen­ nifer Matison for their achievements earned at the O-K League Forensic Invitational. LaBin earned a first rating in extemporaneous speaking and Matison placed second in dramatic interpretation. The purpose of extem­ poraneous speaking is to en­ courage an interest in current issues. The student is ex­ pected to base remarks on fac­ tual material and then inter­ pret these facts in the light of personal experience and thinking. To be successful, the contestant must try to offer a unique approach to the solu­ tions of the problem. During the speech, the speaker may only use notes made during the one-half hour preparation time given preceding the time of speaking. Dramatic interpretation is the presentation of a single serious or humorous selection from a published play written for either live theatre or the electronic media. The contes­ tant memorizes the selection and may move about the plat­ form to suggest the actions of the character(s). Abby LaBin (left) and Jennifer Matison. Both LaBin and Matison have led the team in earned points during this forensic season. HOMEOWNER?! living from paycheck to paycheck! GrandRapids |61 *| 957-4430 Statewide 1-BOO-96S-2221 AAA MORTGAGE& Fin ano al COR?. CALEDONIA CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the (Saledonia Township Planning (Commission will conduct a Public Hearing on May 6. 1996, at 7:30 pm at the Township Hall, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, 49316. This Public Hearing will be held to receive public comment concerning the following zoning application: A request lo expand a non-conforming use, specifically Sam’s Joint tn Alaska, to allow for expansion of the drain field and parking. The property is located at 7449 68th Street, Section 10, Caledonia, MI. the permanent parcel numbers for the prop­ erty are 41-23-10-1264)10; 41-23-10-1264)06; 41-23-10-1264)14; 41-23-10-126011; and 41-23-10-1264)13. A lengthy legal description for the property is available at the township office. Copies of the above-mentioned application are available for public review at the township office between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday and from 9:00 am until noon on Fridays. Comments related to these applications may be submitted either in writing or in per­ son at either the Township Hall or at the meeting. Please direct written comments to the attention of the Planner. The public is invited and encouraged to attend all Planning Commission meetings. If any citizen has physical limitations which may limit access to or participation in the meeting, please contact the township offices at (616)891-0070, at least 24 hours prior to the meeting time. 120 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/April 23. 1996/Poge 13 Matinee performances to be offered Thursdays Caleonia High School Players present comic melodrama April 25*26 Roger W. Horning and Paul A. Dow form the U.S. Navy, Clarence W. Hunter from the U.S. Army, and Roy I. Hunter from the Michigan Air Natiional Guard spoke to Shelley Erb's first grade class in March to teach them about having pride in their country. Military officers visit McFall Elelentary first grade class by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Roger W. Harning and Paul A Dow from the U.S. Navy, Clarence W. Hunter from the U.S. Army, and Roy I. Hunter from the Michigan Air National Guard last month spoke to Shelley Erb’s first graders at McFall Elementary Hunter, who is now retired, told students that peace and freedom are two of their top priorities. “Our job is to keep peace and keep you youngsters free,” he said He also shared a certificate of appreciation signed by the President of the United States, which Erb read to the class. All of the officers em­ phasized the importance of education, technology and staying drug free. “To be all that you can be.” is what the officers PUBLIC NOTICE Vacancy: Village Clerk, Village of Middleville The Clerk is primarily responsible for the keeping of the public records of the Village, in charge of official transactions, and responsible for voter reg­ istration and elections. This is an elected position, but due to the resigna­ tion of the former Clerk, can now be an appointed position. The term of office is until March, 1997. Interested persons may send a resume and cover letter by April 30, 1996 to: James French, Village President. 100 E. Main Street, P.O. Box 69, Middleville Michigan. INTERESTED PERSONS MUST BE A RESIDENT OF THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Middleville is an equal opportunity employer. 118 stressed. The students then were shown a short video about what is involved in being in the service. It stressed being disciplined, having integrity and striving for excellence. Erb said that when asked if they would like to serve the country, most of the students said yes Erb said she asked the of­ ficers to visit because her class will put on a talent show in which the theme relates to being proud to be an American. The students have been working all year on songs bas­ ed on Lee Greenwood’s “American Patriot” tape. The students also will play instruments, and perform dance routines that will go with their songs. The class built a six-foot statue of liberty with the help of some of the high school art students and have painted a large American flag that will be used for the background. Chris Willette and Monica VanDyke helped with that project. Erb said that many of the first-grade outcomes have been incorporated in this year­ long project. She added that she was for­ tunate enough to be able to visit Greenwood’s new theater in Tennessee over spring break. The talent show was per­ formed Thursday. April 18. at the high school auditorium. If you I'ke to see stories where a true-blue kind of a fella saves a putty gal from the evil Joins’ of of a down­ right nasty villain, then you will want to attend one of this week's performances of "The Saga of the Prospector’s Daughter" (or. "She Was Only a Miner’s Minor"). The play is the latest offer­ ing by the Caledonia High School Players, and those who attend will find them­ selves involved in the doins’. The curtain goes up at the CHS Perfoming Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. April 25, and Friday, April 26. A matinee performance also is being offered at 1 p.m. on the 25th. "We hope this way, anyone who prefers coming out for a play in the afternoon will be able to attend," said Director Deb Poniatowski. "There will be plenty of parking and the students will be out of school by the time the play is over. We hope this idea is a big success." Ticket prices for the mati­ nee also are less expensive, with admission $2 for the af­ ternoon performance. Adult admission for the evening per­ formances is $4, with students charged $3 and children under 12, $2. A "family plan" is also available, with $15 ad­ mitting the whole clan. Complete with the stock characters of any Western melodrama, the cast also in­ cludes some other characters who contribute to the spoof and are responsible for all the ridiculous situations that make up the plot. The names of the characters arc a dead giveaway to who arc the good guys and bad guys and who are the funny guys in this play. Gabby will be played by Andrew Moore. Constance Purdy by Melissa Otto, Wiley Schlink by Pete Cotton, Monroe Mannerly by Eric Bultman. Indian by Jason Buys, and Sheriff Hilda by Daisy Baldwin. Dan Price will portray J. See Melodrama, Page 16 PRE-SEASON BEST PRICES YOU'LL SEE THIS YEAR ON JET SKI LIFTS • PONTOON LIFTS • DOCK SECTIONS * AND MORE! Optional Leg Kits BRACING, I POST BUMPERS, DOCK BENCHES, LADDERS & MORE... ALL ON SALEH ■ ------ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MIDDLEVILLE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS 1. The request by Patncia Yonkers for a variance from the setback requirements for signs in the C-2. Highway Commercial zone for the property at 428 Arlington Street. The ordinance requires that all signs m the district be placed 25 feet from the nght-of-way along M-37. In this case, because of the location of the existing building on the site, and the curvature of the highway, it is not possible to place a sign on the subject property where it can be seen by motorists driving by and still meet the set back requirements of the ordnance 2. The request of Middleville United Methodist Church for variances regarding the front and side setback requirements of the C-1, Central Business District zone.Thts item was tabled at the last meeting of the BZA WHERE THE HEARING WILL BE HELD. At the the Middleville Village Hall. 100 E Man St. Middleville Ml 49333 TREATED WOOD DOCK Our Own 3x10 wdh 5*4* Dectang-Reg $115 00 SALE $89 ALL ALUMINUM DOCK 3x10- - Reg $390 00 SALE ’295 DOCK Ireeled Oecxmg. 3x10 Reg 1205 SALE*1 59 Saie Price DoesNol Gun Lake WHEN On Tuesday. March 30, 1996 at 7:00 p.m Materials pertaining to these proposals can be viewed at the Middleville Village Hall at 100 E. Main Street. Middleville. 49333 Written comments can be sent to the above address, or can be relayed via telephone to the Village at 616-795-3385 or Fax at 616795-8889. Monday through Friday. 8:00 am to 5.00 pm 122 Best rental center 672-5526 • 672-5097 • 795-9708 81 - 124TH AVENUE • SHELBYVILLE. Ml • 49344 » Open Mon-Fri 88; Sat 8-5 VISA �Poge 14/The Sun ond News, Middleville, MlApril 23 1996 Board will seek residents’ approval Caledonia Twp. considers 80 acres for gypsy moth spraying locally by Barbara Gall . Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board agreed Wednesday to add two 40-acre blocks to Kent County s gypsy moth sup­ pression program, provided a majority of residents in those areas support the action. The township will pay the cost this year to aerially spray the infested areas with a bacte­ ria that does not harm hu­ mans, but attacks the gypsy moth larvae. The townships funding of the suppression program would be carried out with the understanding that in the future, the township would be repaid, perhaps through a special assessment. Residents in developments that neighbor the infested ar­ eas also will be contacted to see if they wish to participate, even though a significant in­ festation has not yet been ob­ served in those neighbor­ hoods. Cost to the township for participating this year will be about $16.5O/acre, or $1,320 for all 80 acres where signifi­ cant infestation has been found. If more gysy moth egg masses had been found in the area, the cost to spray for the pests would be $!2.5O/acre. The egg mass count was conducted by a surveyor from the Kent County Gypsy Moth program in response to calls and letters from residents in the Listening Valley and Pine Edge developments. The count, which determines the degree of infestation, also de­ termines whether the "block" qualifes for a lower fee to par­ ticipate in the program. The surveyor found an aver­ age 282 egg masses/acre in a 40-acre block in the west end of the Listening Valley devel­ opment, which lies between Alaska and Buttrick Avenues, north of 68th Street. The same per-acre count was found in a block on the north end of that development. In an area << We’ll come up with the money if we can get the spraying done this year. I’ll canvas the neighborhood to get signatures in support of participating in the gypsy moth control ,, program. — Sue West infestation," she said of the wooded Listening Valley area. She said that she dreaded the thought of total defoliation of the many mature oaks in her neighborhood. "We’ll come up with the money if we can get the spraying done this year." she Caledonia township is considering spraying portions of Listening Valley, where significant infestations of the gypsy moth have been documented. Residents must support the idea, however, before the township participates. Neighboring developments are not yet infested, but possibly could be included in the suppression program if residents are concerned. between those two blocks, and in both Pine Edge and Thornapple Dales, no egg masses were found. To qualify for the lower peracre cost, the area to be sprayed must have at least 302 egg masses/40-acrc block, a standard set by the Michigan Department of Agriculture. According to a letter sent to the township from Lisa Vasquez, the county coordina­ tor for the gypsy moth pro­ gram, the lower egg mass count does not mean the area should not be sprayed. ..."it only means that there is a Scott Jackson peedy's Seamless Gutters installation on Site * Cutter Repair * Free Estimates * Homeowners & Contractors * Many colors to Choose from CALL TODAY 616795-2004 500 Arlington (M-37) ■ Middleville, Ml 49333 lower infestation level that will become larger if the area is not sprayed or managed." The Township Board noted that both 40-acre blocks had an infestation level very, dose to qualifying for the lower per-acre price. However, board members were reluctant to participate in the program un­ less most residents in the in­ fested areas were in favor. Sue West, who lives in Lis­ tening Valley, told the board that last summer her family was pulling 50 to 100 gypsy moth larvae off just a single -tree each night. She said her neighbors also had problems with the larvae, and said she was willing to pay the cost herself, if the township wouldn't. "We're going to have a real Mwm: Thornapple Kellogg Elementary and Middle School Lunch Menu Wednesday, April 24 Turkey fajita on soft shell, refried beans, pineapple. Thursday, April 25 Comstack, chili/cheese. lettuce/chips, breadstick, applesauce. Friday, April 26 Tony’s pizza. Russo’s at Page and Middle, cole slaw, peaches. Monday, April 29 Hamburger on bun. pickle slices, oven fries, pears. Tuesday, April 30 Goulash, goiden corn, whole uheat bread, fruit juice. Note: El Alternate Menu — Mon . Hot Dog; Tues.. Turkey'Bun; Wed.. Salad Bar. Thurs . Ham and Cheese on Bun; Fri.. Fishwich. Sand­ wiches and salads at High School and Middle School. Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday , April 24 French toast sticks, juice, milk. Thursday, April 25 Breakfast pizza, juice, milk. Friday , April 26 Bagel with cream cheese, juice, milk. Monday, April 29 Oatmeal, muffin, raisins, milk. Tuesday, April 30 Ham & egg on biscuit, juice, milk. told the board. She volun­ teered to canvass her neigh­ borhood to get signatures in support of participating in the gypsy moth control program. According to information distributed by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Michigan State University, gypsy moth outbreaks can last two to four years or longer. These outbreaks eventually "collapse" of natural causes, such as disease or predators, but in the meantime, the moth's larvae literally defoli­ ate trees and shrubs in the area, weakening them to the point that they might never recover. Most palatable to the gypsy moth larvae are oaks, poplars, birch, willow, crabapple, cer­ tain maples and plum, al­ though the voracious caterpil­ lars will eat whatever is avail­ able. Some tree species, such as hickory, are more resistant to damage, and others, such as honey locusts, sycamores and walnuts, are generally avoided by the gypsy moth larvae un­ less no other species is avail­ able. However, while most healthy leaf-bearing (deciduous) trees can withstand one or even two defoliations, evergreens cannot grow new needles and usually die after being attacked by the caterpil­ lars. Besides losing their trees, residents of an infested area find life becomes uncomfort­ able because of the caterpil­ lar's gooey, slippery drop­ pings. called frass, which can literally "rain" from the trees and prevent homeowners from enjoying their yards and decks and gardens. Controlling the pest can by done by spraying the bacteria which attacks the early stage of the moth's life cycle. Un­ fortunately. this technique also kills other moth and but­ terfly larvae, but it docs not harm other insects such as bees, nor is it dangerous to humans. Homeowners can help control the population by destroying egg masses in the fall and winter, by trapping caterpillars with "sticky bands" wrapped around trees and by spraying young cater pillars out of the trees with a garden hose. Residents also can pick the larvae right off the tree and destroy them by dropping them Into soapy Wa­ ter. Homeowners also should bo sure that their shrubs and trees receive ample nourishment and water, so they are healthy enough to withstand an out­ break of gypsy moths The MDA advises homeowners to have their soils tested to find out what nutrients are needed in their particular neighbor­ hood. Anyone with questions about gypsy moth suppres­ sion should contact the county program office at 616-8877225. Information about the gypsy moth also is available at municipal offices and the county extension office. Zomerlei Construction Co. Call Jack 795-7458 Middleville We’re buckling down on buckling up! 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An increase from two to four trustees on the township board will be accomplished by the election. All of the positions are for four years. Township offices are decided in a partisan election, either Democratic, Republican or Independent. To run for any office, nominating petitions should be picked up at the township hall. They must be returned to the hall before 4 p.m. on May 14 with the correct number of signatures. Democrats must have not less than 6 or more than 25 names on their petitions, and Republicans, no less than 13 or more than 53. Also required is a campaign finance "Statement of Organization" filed with the clerk. If you expect to spend $1,000 or less on your campaign, you will automatically qualify for a reporting waiver. To be eligible to run, one must be a resident of the township for at least 30 days and eligible to vote in the township. The supervisor's position is as chief administrative officer of the township, running meetings, signing legal documents and conducting legal business, being responsible for assessment tax rolls, taking complaints and answering questions. The supervisor also submits the annual budget. Donald Boysen, the current supervisor, said one has to remember that a supervisor is just one member of the board. His authority is limited to that provided by statute or delegated by the board. The clerk's duties include record keeping, and is also an ex-officio clerk of the Synopsis of Minute* Thornapple Township April 8. 1996 Regular meeting called at 7:00 p.m. Board Members Present - 4. Others — 7. Trustee Getty entered meeting at 7:10 p.m. Motion passed unanimously approving agenda with addition Minutes of the regular ond special meeting approved os corrected by unanimous vote. Printed bills in the amount of $134,362.61 approved by roll call vote. Motion passed unanimously authorizing Supervisor to sign YMCA contract in the amount of $1 500 Preliminary site plan of Golden Bluffs *2 approved by unanimous vote. Motion passed unanimously opproving Township General Appropriation Resolution. Motion passed unanimously authorizing placing one defib unit in Yankee Springs and the donation of the other to Freeport First Responders. Motion passed unanimously approving purchase of new tires and alignment for 853-2. Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Donna Kenyon. Clerk (119) township's civil service commission for police and fire departments if one is established. A township clerk is expected to maintain accurate records and an organized filing system of township contracts, resolutions, ordinances and other special proceedings or activities that can be readily produced on request. Kenyon said the position is becoming more and more time consuming, with more duties than time allotted to do them. "You can juggle your time, but there's an ever-increasing workload," she said. Also, the variety of duties is also increasing for the person in the clerk's position, she said. The township treasurer is charged with receiving and taking charge of all funds belonging to the township or which are required by law to be paid into the township treasury. The treasurer also must pay out and account for the funds according to the law or the board's decision. The township treasurer has to keep an accurate accounting for each township fund so they can accurately report on such funds. A true and accurate of receipts and expenditures must be kept by the treasurer in a book provided by the • CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP • township, using uniform principles of accounting set by the state treasurer. Shirley Eaton, the treasurer now. said she's learned a lot in her position, and called it "people oriented." "You have to like people and realize that you have a responsibility to meet, and you spend as long as it takes to do it." Trustees are individuals placed in a position of public trust with fiduciary responsibility to manage the affairs of the township for the best interests of the public. They attend board meetings, and participate in decisions and deliberations. Trustees should be given the opportunity to investigate and study important decisions before voting. All those now serving in the supervisor, clerk and treasurer's position agree the jobs they hold have a lot of variety, are rewarding, sometimes frustrating, and take considerable time. "It isn't just a once a month meeting." said Boysen, "but it is truly grass roots government." Thomapple'Township is a general law township. For more information, call 795-7202. CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD April 17. 1996 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 7.02 p.m. Present: Garbow Snyder DeVries Dieleman Gould. Jousma. Williams. Also Present: Several citizens MINUTES Approved as printed. BILLS: Discussion on Buist Elec­ tric for the Public Address System Moved Jousma second DeVries to pay the bills as printed. Ayes: DeVries. Gould Williams. Jousma, Dielemon. Snyder. Garbow. Motion Carried. BUILDING INSPECTION REPORT: Reviewed TREASURERS REPORT: Review ed Moved Snyder, second Gould to approve the treasurers report os presented. Ayes: Gould, Williams. Jousma. Dieleman, Snyder, Garbow, DeVries. Motion Carried. GYPSY MOTH: Discussion. Would like a petition with signature to show that the residents in the areas to be sprayed ore not opposed to the spraying. Moved Gould, second Williams to spray if there is signatures at the cost to the Township for the small areas. If this should increase in future years, we would need to look in­ to a special assessment. Ayes: Williams, Jousma, Dieleman, Snyder, Garbow, DeVries, Gould. Motion Carried. AUDIT: Monica Schmidt reviewed the 1995 audit. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL AGREEMENT: Moved Jousma. second Dielemon to sign agree­ ment with the City of Wyoming to sub contract for the Haz Mat ond pay the one time fee of $2 500.00 for fifteen years. Ayes Jousma. Dieleman. Snyder. Garbow DeVries Gould. Williams. Motion Car­ ried First reading on Haz Mat Ordinance *96 I. PARKS AND RECREATION RESOLUTION Moved Williams second DeVries to accept the resoluton of the Porks and Recreation Ayes Dieleman Snyder. Garbow. DeVries Gould. Williams Jousma. Mo­ tion Carried RAILS TO TRAILS RESOLUTION Planner Anderson reviewed the resolution. Moved Snyder se­ cond Gould to approve the resolution for the Roils to Trails. Ayes Snyder Garbow DeVries Gould. Williams, Jousma Dieleman. Motion Carried. ROADS Discussion was held on graveling 92nd East on M-37. Alaska Ave., 68th St. South to Burrstone, and paving of Compau Lake Dr., to Ellis St. and Court. Supervisor Garbow will get costs for paving ond we can then look at the budget and costs to see if we con get these projects done. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: Given by Dieleman. CEMETERIES Moved Jousma. second DeVries to hire Andy Snyder to bring the cemeteries up to date at a rate of $15.00 per hour. Ayes: Garbow. DeVries. Gould, Williams. Jousma, Dieleman. Abstain: Snyder. Mo­ tion Carried. OTHER BUSINESS: Moved Snyder, second Williams, to pur­ chase software update for SAMS for the Assessor. Ayes DeVries. Gould Williams Jousma Dieleman Snyder, Garbow. Mo tion Carried There will be a public hearing on designation of 60th St. from Buttnick Ave. to Alaska Ave os a Natural Beau ty Road The hearing is schedul­ ed for Tuesday . May 14 1996 at 11 00 o.m. at the Cascade Historical Museum 2839 Thor­ napple River Dr Moved Jousma second Williams to appoint Betty White to the Historical Commis­ sion to replace Ken Gockler. Ayes Gould. Williams Jousema Dieleman Snyder Garbow DeVries. Motion Car ried Request from the Historical Commission for $200.00 The Board would like to know what the Historical Commission has been doing to raise funds and Treasurer DeVries would like to talk to Dorothy Merriman on a no charge savings account. Discussion on C-Tec Franchise Fees and getting a high school student in to do the taping of the meetings Moved Jousma se cond Williams to pay the C-Tec franchise lee and to hire a stu­ dent at $5 00 per hour to tope meetings, with a bonus of $5 00 per hour after six months if the job is done to our satisfaction Ayes Williams. Jousma Dieleman. Snyder, Garbow DeVries. Gould. Motion carried Moved Snyder, second Jousma to adjourn at 8 50 p.m Ayes: Jousma. Dieleman Snyder, Garbow. DeVries Gould. Williams Motion Carried. Respectfully! submitted Patricia Snyder, Clerk (123) Middle Villa Lanes DON’T BE LEFT OUT. MIDDLE VILLA LANES SUPER SPRING LEAGUES SHORT SEASON CATCH THE FEVER WITH WHITE CAPS BASEBALL AND BOWLING AT THE MIDDLE VILLA 1996-97 FALL LEAGUE OPENINGS Men's Leagues - 5 men per tees* Monday - Industrial (Match Play League) - 6:30 pm Team and Individual Opening* Tuesday - Wolverine (Straight Season) Team and Individual Openings 6:30 pm JUNIOR/ADULT OR YOUTH LEAGUES Only 9 Weeks Long Thursday - Classic JUNIOR/ADULT LEAGUES Women's Leagues Daytime Tuesday - Middleville Ladies - (no* unctionrd) - 12:30 pm 1 Adult and 1 Junior Per Team SUNDAYS at 1:30 - Starts APRIL 21ST TUESDAYS at 6:30PM Starts - APRIL 16TH 6:30 pm Team (4 per team) and Individual Opening* YOUTH LEAGUE SATURDAYS at 11:30 am PEE WEE BUMPER BOWL Ages 3-6 1 Game of Bowling. Snack, Drink. Shoe Rental. Recorded Averages KIDS STUFF Ail School Age Youth 2 Games of Bowling. Snack, Drink. Shoe Rental, Recorded Averages Both leagues have a pre-bowl and 3 day post bowl rule Ail of the Above Leagues wiD Receive TICKET VOUCHERS tor a WHITE CAPS GAME. If they bowl all ntne weeks. ADULT - SPRING LEAGUES VIVA LAS VEGAS (Split Season) Team and Individual Opening* Friday - Early Risers - (sanctioned) - 9:30 Team (4 per team) and Individual Opening* am Evening 5 women per team Tuesday - Bowlerettes - 6:30 pm Team and Individual Opening* Wednesday - Villa Lassies - 6:30 pm Team and Individual Opening* □□□ DRAWING WILL BE HELD FOR A TRIP FOR 2 TO LAS VEGAS SHORT SEASON ONLY - 8-WEEKS LONG COMBINATION TEAMS All Men. All Women or -'ixed WEDNESDAY !•' 00 am STARTS APRIL 24th THURSDAY 7 00 pm STARTS MAY 2nd SUNDAYS at 4 00 pm or 7:00 pm STARTS MAY 5th Based on 25 Teams These leagues also have a pre-bowl and 3 day post bowl rule Middle Villa Lanes on M-37 in Middleville MONTH OF MAY WEDNESDAY EVENING FROM 5-9 PM RENT A LANE '5.SO per hour per lane FANTASTIC FRIDAYS OPEN BOWLING $1.25 a game 1 pm to IS pm FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 891-1287 or 795-3640 �M •9*’** .CT foqA )V txn>nn?^F Page 16/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/April 23. 1996 NCA to consider school for more regorous standard CHS accreditation renewed by North Central by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The North Central Associa­ tion announced it has renewed Caledonia High School’s ac­ creditation through the 199596 academic year The action was taken at the NCA’S annual meeting March 27 in Chicago. The largest of the regional accrediting agencies in the country, the NCA also has granted CHS the honor of "candidacy” status in its more tion it has received since rigorous "Outcomes Accredita­ Tonya Porter. tion" program, in which the "Under this outcomes ac­ 1981. the staff now is work­ school commits itself to a creditation. the agency is ing through the eight-phase plan of continuous effort that looking at what our students process it must complete to "concentrates on the im­ actually can do; it’s measuring gain the higher recognition. provement of student perfor­ the outcome of an education at The school is not granted can­ didacy status until it has com­ mance in selected areas." our school." "This is more than just how The NCA Outcomes Ac­ pleted four of these phases. many books you have in your creditation program also helps The CHS staff already has de­ library, or whether all the the school measure and docu­ veloped a student profile and a teachers on the staff are certi­ ment the effectiveness of its mission statement and chosen fied or those other extemar improvement efforts, she said. target areas for improvement. kinds of criteria a school must In May. a team of business The NCA says that while meet for the traditional accred­ Caledonia continues to main­ leaders and educators from itation," said CHS Prinicpal tain the "traditional" accredita- outside the district will visit the school to review its progress and make sugges­ tions. Top fundraisers honored by TK Middle School PTO CHS teacher Barb Daniels, who with fellow staff member Karen Rubin, heads the im­ provement effort, said that the four improvement areas cho­ sen by the staff are: • Student responsibility (attendance, tardiness, disci­ pline). • Increased rigoi and rele­ vancy in the curriculum. • Student understanding and ability in communications and << Under this outcomes accreditation, the agency is looking at what our students actually can do; it’s measuring the outcome of an education at ,, our school. — Tonya Porter, CHS Principal personal marketing (i.e. de­ veloping portfolios, preparing exhibitions). • Involvement with the North Central Accreditation process. Daniels said that the staff actually is in the second year of its three- to five-year im­ provement plan. According to the NCA, this plan must have time lines and responsibilities for implementation. Once the plan is implemented, the school will document student success, and at this point could be eligible for the NCA’s Outcomes Accredita­ tion. The North Central Associa­ tion is a voluntary coalition of more than 7,000 schools and 1.000 colleges and univer sities in the 19-statc region of the central United States. NCA works with schools to improve the quality of educa­ tion "through a continuous process of accreditation and evaluation." It now accredits 959 Michigan schools. Anyone with questions about the CHS improvement efforts may call Daniels or Rubin at the high school. 891-8129. Informational meeting planned to discuss Rainforest Workshop Thornapple Kellogg Middle Students enjoyed a special lunch at the Hastings McDonalds last Wednesday to honor the top sellers in a PTO Easter sale fundraiser. Several Thornapple Kellogg Middle School students were honored last week for being the lop salespeople who par­ ticipated in a fund-raiser spon­ sored by the PTO. Students sold a variety of different Easter products to Thornapple BUILDINC SERVICES, Inc. • • • • Kitchens Bathrooms Additions and Other Interior Remodeling 795-2039 or 891-1869 LICENSED & INSURED raise money for a fund that the PTO maintains to be used for school improvements. Thirteen of the top salespeople were treated to a limo ride to McDonald's in Hastings, where they had a special lunch. There were four winners from each grade and a grand prize winner. Rachel Sears, who sold 82 items. Counselor Bernie Weller chaperoned the event at which they also celebrated his birth­ day with a cake. Limousine drive William T. Sleet said the kids behaved very well on the trip. Complete Auto and Truck COLLISION SERVICE ED ’S BODY SHOP 110 Johnson Street at Kinsley one block off Main St. in Downtown Caledonia (G1G) RAI-OIGO VV IU/ I V IJV Fax (616) 891-0446 Ottice Open Mon-Fn LS. Otte Hours by Appt. We went to be your "PRO” Shop, working with the PROS since 1969. Ed Pewtoskl With plans nearly set for this year's expedition, an in­ formational meeting for next year's Children s Rainforest Workshop already has been scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, April 29, at the Caledonia Middle School cafeteria. This year, the students and adults participating once again will be traveling to the Amazon rainforest in Peru, where they will learn first-hand about the ecology and the cul­ ture of this endangered area. Next year, however, the Children's Rainforest Work­ shop is offering a new experi­ ence with the opportunity to visit and study the rainforest environment in Costa Rica. MELODRAMA from Page 13 Barnaby Custard, Joel Free­ man is Freddie, Lysa Fergu­ son is Catastrophe Kate and Sandi Swainston is Mary Carnation. Karen Wortley will be seen in the role of Elmira Plankton, Laura Price as Miss Clydesdale, Aaron Buys as Judge Blind, Eric Benedict as the Piano Player and Sherry Bourzac as the Waitress. A number of "extras" also will grace the stage. "There are lots of laughs, and you never know just what's going to happen," Poniatowski said. "This play has been fun for ail of us, and the audience gets to be in­ volved, too. We hope people will come out and have a good time." "This will be different from our past visits to Peru because we will be able to see different kinds of rainforests in Costa Rica," said Caledonia resident Dorothy Wolf, who has orga­ nized the program in this area. "We'll also get to visit an active volcano and snorkel a Caribbean coral reef. The '97 workshop will continue the cultural aspects of the pro­ gram, visiting schools and families in the area, just as we've done in Peru." Wolf said the program is geared to middle school-aged students, but high school and college students and adults also are encouraged to partici­ pate. College credit can be earned. The Children's Rainforest Workshop program originated in Zeeland in 1992, when 39 seventh-graders traveled to the Amazon Basin in Peru to learn first hand about this area, relatively unexplored, but so vital to the environ­ mental health of the planet. Wolf explained that the program involves learning from reknowned scientists, an­ thropologists and native guides to gain an understand­ ing of the importance of the rainforests, which in some ar­ eas are being clear cut for farming. "There will also be oppor­ tunities for intercultural ex­ changes with local people, leading to a greater apprecia­ tion for mankind's inlcrdepen dence on the rainforest," she said. The Rainforest Workshop is a year-long committment for the participants, however, and consists of three components. learning about the rainforest during the months preceding the visit, the actual !2-day experience in the rainforest and, upon returning, educating others about the importance of this habitat . Scholarships are available to attend the workshop, which will cost about $2,350 for the visit to Costa Rica. "That indues everything except the passport, immu­ nizations and personal items," Wolf said. "We provide fund raising opportunities besides the scholarships, too. So far, we haven’t had to turn anyone away because of funding prob­ lems." Wolf said with the Costa Rican trip now added to the workshop program, she hopes to alternate it with the trip to the Amazon. Anyone with questions about the program or the up­ coming meeting should call Wolf at 698-0193. Time’s Running Out! The Next T.K. Senior Parents' Meetings are: April 30, May 7, May 23 • 7 PM 945-2909 520 East Railroad St., Hastings 795-3369 221 W. Main Street, Middleville SPENCER S TOWINC & RECOVERY — High School Cafeteria — All committee heads must be at the April 30th meeting. This is where the final plans for the 1996 senior graduation party will come together. Mark your calendars! �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/April 23 ,996/Poge 17 Caledonia picks Holland firm to design new school facilities by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Pendihg passage of the June 10 bond proposals, the Cale­ donia Board of Education last week hired G.M.B. ArchitectsEngineers of Holland to de­ sign new facilities and renova­ tions if they are approved by voters. The board chose G.M.B., which designed the district's new middle school, because of the firm's performance on that project, said Caledonia Super­ intendent of Schools Doug Busman. "We are pleased with the work Harm Perdock of G.M.B. did at the middle school, and we believe we re­ ceived good value for our money," Busman said. "When the board decided on a June bond request, (Business Man­ ager) Judi Dean talked to the board about continuing Har­ m’s services if voters approve these projects, and if his price was competitive with or lower than other firms doing school projects in the state. The (School Board) Finance Committee agreed that his fee would have to be 5 percent or below to meet that criteria." G.M.B. received a 5.5 per­ cent fee for its work on the middle school, but agreed to a 4.75 percent fee for all new work approved by Caledonia voters in June. Slightly higher percentage fees would be required for remodeling work because of the "increased degree of work associated with these projects," Perdock stated in a letter to Dean. Busman said that with so much construction now going on in the state, the board did not believe it could get a bet­ ter offer. "Besides the low fee, we would be working with a firm we know, and which has a good track record with us. Harm (Perdock) also has con­ sulted with our district on other work and with several of our citizen advisory commit­ tees, such as the Athletics Fa­ cilities Committee and the District Facilities Steering Committee." Busman said if the bond proposals are approved, he wants to form another school/parent/community committee that would work with Perdock in designing these new buildings. Perdock worked closely with such a committee in designing the new middle school. Busman noted that citizen advisory committees in recent years have worked closely with school and board officials on a number of projects be­ sides the middle school. Such committees worked on a dis­ trict-wide budget-cutting pro­ posal, a strategic plan for dis­ trict athletic facilities and rec­ ommendations for June’s bond proposal. "I believe this is the best way to ensure we are spending our funds wisely and at the same time, providing the fa­ cilities that our parents, resi­ dents and teachers want for our children," he said. The millage projects rec­ ommended by the Facilities Committee and put on the ballot by the School Board are divided into two separate op­ tions. Residents can choose to approve either or both of them. The first includes a new el­ ementary school, renovations to the 1962 wing of the high school and an upgrade of the district’s technology program. Estimated cost of this pro­ posal is $14.35 million, or about 1.13 mills. The second proposal asks for a new bus garage and maintenance facility, comple­ tion of planned renovations to Caledonia Elementary and up­ grading the football-track complex to improve drainage, lighting and safety conditions. Resurfacing the track also would be included. Estimated cost for this proposal is $7.1 million or .56 mills. 11 Besides the low fee, we would be working with a firm we know, and which has a good track ,, record with us. — Doug Busman Approval of both options would total about $21.5 mil­ lion or 1.64 mills, and is the most economical way for dis­ trict residents to get all six projects completed, according to figures provided by Dean. In other business last week, the School Board approved a $70,192 bid from the Trane Company of Grand Rapids to supply HVAC equipment for the 1962 north wing of the high school. Caledonia Schools Director of Auxiliary Services Rich Overmire said that this work would have to be done, whether or not the June 10 bond proposal for remodeling at the high school is ap­ proved. "This project actually is part of the 1992 bond issue, in which money was set aside for some remodeling and up­ dating of the 1962 high school building," he said. "What the board approved Tuesday was replacing the 1962 heat units in the north wing with new units. This is a project that must be done, because the old units have served their time." Overmire said that other work funded from the 1992 bond will be completed this summer, providing the north wing with new lockers, floor­ ing, bathroom facilities, fresh paint for walls and new light­ ing. Bids for this work were to have been opened Thursday. "We'll get as much done as we can with the money we have," Overmire said. "What we actually can do depends on the bids we get." The board last week also re­ sponded to a request last The president of Chicago­ is the new title of the in-home fabric dolls, lace, pictures, lace ami wallpaper !>ordcrs based Rickshaw Collections, shopping experience. "The product line we have The company also Madolyn Johnson, came to it's 25th now will put the heart back West Michigan recently to celebrated into the home.” said Assistant unveil the 1996 catalog, and anniversary. In the State of tell of the company's name Michigan for six years, there Manager Vickie Rick of are now 42 representatives Middleville. change. For more information, call To better reflect the new throughout the state. 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Kelly Veiling and Kelley Mesecar won the 800 in 1.56.1. Shannon Houseman won the 1600 in 5:38.8. Kelly Mulder took the 400 in 1:04.6, Barb Warner was victorious with a 32.9 in the 800, Katie Benham won the 300 hurdles in 53.7 and Beth Parbel scored a first in the 3200 with a lime of 12:10.7. Caledonia’s 400 squad of Kaelynn Hattrick. Erin Mesecar. Kelley Mesecar and Kelly Veiling won the 400 relay in 55.5 and Erin Mesecar, Barb Warner. Kelly Mulder and Shannon Houseman won the 1600 in 4:26.5. JV soccer squad gets tie with Sparta, 1-1 Sarah and Beth Parbel take a lap around the track after finishing a relay race last week for Caledonia's girls track team. Trojans soccer goes 1-1 for the week Strong defense highlighted Middleville's varsity soccer games last week. Middleville defeated Wayland 2-1 last Wednesday and lost to Unity Christian 10 in overtime the day following. Katie Polhemus and Jamie Thank You fortouching a life. Robbins sparked Middleville with first-half goals against Wayland. In the contest with Unity Christian, a score nine minutes into overtime proved to be the difference. The Trojans (1-2 in the OK Blue and 1-3 overall) played at home versus Spring Lake on Monday. Correction — A story in the April 16, issue of the Sun & New titled “Snowmobile Club’s request to use trail deniied by coun­ cil.” incorrectly stated that the village may purchase the 5.05 linear miles of abandon­ ed railroad property. It should have stated that the village has purchased the 5.05 miles of abandoned railroad property. for your ivkol<k<Krt<<J Support I.K. BOAT RAFFLE ALL T.K. BOAT RAFFLE TICKETS MUST BE IN AT THE NEXT SENIOR PARENTS MEETING ON APRIL 30, 7:00 AT THE HIGH SCHOOL. RAFFLE TO TAKE PLACE ON MAY 5TH Caledonia’s junior varsity soccer team lost to Jension 20 on April 12 and 5-1 to East Grand Rapids on April 13. Kerry casey, off a comer kick, scored Caledonia’s goal in the East Grand Rapids contest. Jessica VanDyke scored Caledonia’s lone goal in a 1-1 tie with Sparta on April 17. VanDyke's tally came from the ride side with a solid shot. JV Trojans shutout Wayland in soccer Middleville's junior varsity soccer team played a strong game with the midfield controlling the ball in a 2-0 win over Wayland last Wednesday. Sarah Lucas sent a long shot over the Wayland goalkeeper at the 14-minute mark to put the Trojans up 10. In the second half, Lucas sent a pass over to striker Ashley Gentry for the team’s second goal. The midfield play of Kristen Overbeek, Alison Carter, Beth Raber, Laura Dodd, Alesse Nichols, Cara Moore, Jamie Roemer and Kelly Bush helped seal the win for the Trojans. TO THE EDITOR Fly flag on Loyalty Day To the editor: The Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Ladies Auxiliary of Thomapple Post No. 7548 encourage the public to fly their U.S. flags with pride and loyalty. In commemoration of Loyalty Day May 1, we would like to remind them to replace all flags that are tom and tattered According to the federal flag code adopted by the 94th Congress July 7, 1976. "... when it is such condition that it is bo longer a fitting emblem for display, it should be destroyed in a dignified way...*’ Contact a VFW Post or American Legion Hall regar ding proper disposal procedures. ” Middleville's doubles team of Steve Dood and Ryan Olthouse helped the team to finish in second place. Middleville takes 2nd at Lakewood Tourney The Lake wood Iditarod tennis tournament was held on April 13 with Byron Center winning the team title. Byron Center finished with 27 points, second place Middleville had 26 poinbts, Corunna ended up third with 16 points and Lakewood scored 10 points. Middleville had three firstplace finishes. Nate LaVoie won the No. I singles with a 10-1 victory in the finals. Brett Bremer took the No. 2 flight with a 10-2 score and Garrett Weatherhead was first at No.3 winning 10- 7 in the finals. Lakewood's No. I doubles team of Paul Sc hoe maker and Brian Stra/isar lost both of its matches in three sets, falling to Middleville’s squad 6-3 in the third set. Caledonia grapplers warm up the mats The Caledonia Freestyle Wrestling Club traveled to Belding on April 13 to compete in a developmental tournament. In Group 0 — Michael Schaibly took a gold medal with Layton Grinage earning a silver medal. Leading Group I were Clayton Berridge, Brandon Grinage, Alex Johnson, Tyler McCoy and Alex Ohlrich, who all won gold medals. Silver medals went to Bradley Gates, Justin Maxim and Tyler Ohlrich. Bronze medals were awarded to Josh Collier. Charlie Polmanteer and Andrew Schaibly. Leaging Group II were Brandon Cance and Matt Kilmartin with gold medals. Silver medals went to Jim Haisma and Jordan Trudeau. Other participants were Meagan O'Brien and William Ohlrich. Group III was led by Corey Kilmartin, earning his first gold medal, and first-place finisher Jake Klapmust. Michael Tomanek took home a silver medal with Rory Root and Brandon Schalk earning fourth place honors. Other participants were Ryan Dykhousc. Christopher Gates and Zebulum Nyhuis. In Group IV, Seth Temple and Lucas Zoet earned gold medals with Todd Maines. Adam Smith and Chris Smith getting silver medals. In the Cadet, Juniors and Open groups, gold medalists were B.J. Tomanek and Pete Schaibly. Earning silver medals were Mike Root and a bronze medal was awarded to Chris Brower. Osgerby fans 12 in Caledonia’s recent victory Caledonia's junior varsity back versus Allegan. The team rebounded to softball team lost twice on April 13, falling to Hamilton defeat East Grand Rapids 1819-15 and Allegan 11-6. 10 on April 17. Erin Osgerby had eight Erin Osgerby struck out 12 strikeouts against Hamilton East Grand Rapids batters to and Beth Peariberg had a aid Caledonia's cause. The offensive charge was homerun. Doubles by Mandi Huldin and Tricia Connor led by Tricia Connor, Mandi helped Caledonia to come Huldin and Mel VanEnk. Van Enk also had 4 stolen bases. Caledonia then defeated Catholic Central 21-17 on April 18. Mandi Huldi, who formerly played at Catholic Central, played a solid game for the Scots behind the plate. Caledonia's fifth inning was the difference in the outcome. Caledonia goes to 4-0 in boys track season Caledonia's boys track team VanLaan, Andy Schupp, Todd made it 4-0 with an 83-54 Striplin and dave Friedrich decision over Belding last crossed the finish line first in Thurdsday. 9:14.3. Malt Bushman won twice, Chad Wangerin won the shot put for lheb Scots with a once in the high hurdles throw of 46-5 3/4. (16.9) and twice in the 300In the 3200 relay, Phillip meter hurdles (43.1). The 800-meter team of Keith Smith, Chris Allen, Nick Hansen and Jeff Foster prevailed in 1:39.1. Rob Lillie took the 1600 in 4:57.5, VanLaan won the 800 in 2:18.4, Foster had the best time with a 24.6 in the 200 and Friedrich won the 3200 in 10:43.8. Pets FOR SALE: AKC Registered Springer Spaniel pups, have had shots. 616-891-1763 Real Estate HOMES AS LOW AS $4,000! Government lax repo’s and bankruptcies. Low or no down payment. Call 1-800-522-2730 exL 1126. Recreation SWIMMING POOLS Home owners Wanted!!! KAYAK POOLS is seeking demo home­ sites to display its new mainte­ nance free KAYAK POOL. Save thousands of $$$ with this unique opportunity. CALL NOW!?! 1-800-9-KAYAK-9. Trojan tracksters receive second at TK Relays The oldest relays in the Stale, the T-K Co-ed Relays, were held on April 11 and the Trojans ended up second out of eight teams. Otsego won the meet with 87 points and Middleville scored 81. Maple Valley was fourth with 50 points and Lakewood finished fifth with 49 points. Middleville won the 6400 Relay with Jessi Davis, Ryan Hesselink, Stephanie Potter and Brad Enders. Lindsey Robertson. Brian Syswerda, Laura Reed and Matt Send placed first in the 400 Relay. Don Mello, Angie McQueen, Dan Kojmyer and Erin Deschoff also crossed the finish line first in the Special Relay. Jason VanElst and Jenna Shook combined for a victory in the discus and the shotput events. �■W. .ft IhqAXiM ,W, bnu ru; od The Sun and News Middleville. MIApril 23. 1996/Poge 19 Saxons win dramatic game to take tourney for fifth time For the fifth time in six years Hastings' baseball team has won its own varsity tournament. This time the Saxons did it with a thrilling 5-4 victory over Lakewood in Saturday’s championship game The Vikings left runners on second and third base thanks to some crafty pitching by Andrew Courtright. Courtright struck out just 3 batters in the game, but 2 of those came in the final inning. The sophomore hurler walked just 2 batters in the final contest. Joe Rodriguez' fly ball that scored Josh Storm proved to not help themselves in the field, making 4 errors. be the game-winning run. Middleville also played Hastings had just 2 hits in the battle with Lakewood, but Delton and won that game 8obviously made the most out 4. Freshman Tim Stevens was of what they had. Another key the winning pitcher. Wade had was Nick Thornton’s 3 stolen 3 hits and 2 RBI and Jason Gearhart collected 2 base raps bases for the Saxons. To make it to the and 2 RBI Scott Haas had 3 hits and 1 championship, Hastings edged RBI and Geoff Lindberg had out Middleville 13-8. Rodriguez, Storm and Chris an RBI to lead the Delton Stafford each collected 2 hits squad. Delton also lost to in that game. Jon Lawrence received credit for the pitching Lakewood earlier in the day 72. Chris Farwell led the win. Dwight Wade had 2 of Panther hitters with 2 hits Middleville's 5 hits against versus the Vikings. Hastings. The Trojans also did Girls track team at TK starts OK Blue season The Middleville girls track team moved to 2-0 in the OK Blue by defeating Byron Center 76 1/2 to 51 1/2 last week. The Trojans won all four relays to help pull out the victory. Middleville's 3200 team of Stephanie Potter. Melody Allure, Holly Pitt and Lindsey Thornton won in 12.49. The 800 team of Jenna Shook, Samantha Sherman, Lindsey Robertson and Laura Reed won in 2:00.3. Angie McQueen, Kerri Kempema, Robertson and Reed won in 55.6. And the 1600 team of Jessica VanAman, Sherman. Robertson and Jessi Davis won in 4:51. Taking individual firsts for Middleville were Keri Koehn in the 100 hurdles (17.8), Laura Reed in the 100 dash (12.79), Jessi Davis in the 1600 (5:48) and the 800 (2:39), Jessica VanAman in the 400 (1:08) and Jenna Shook in the discus (101-3 1/2) and the shot put (33-4 3/4). In a 77-62 win over Spring Lake, Middleville again won VanEnk lifts varsity softball over Allegan It didn’t take long for Mel VanEnk to shine. VanEnk, who recently was brought up to the Caledonia varsity team, had 2 homeruns and 3 RBI in a 10-0 victory over Allegan on April 13. Also having big days at the plate were Mindy Smith (2for-4) and Renee Simoneau (2 hits). On the mound, Christine Gillard tossed a 1hilter for the Scots. In the Scots second game, the host Hawkeyes defeated them 10-0. Caledonia played East Grand Rapids last Wednesday and won 7-2. Heidi Hanna, Kristi Schmidt and Holly Pelletier all had RBI for the victorious Scots. Catholic Central beat Caledonia 5-0 last Thursday as the Scots made too many mistakes, according to Coach John Pelletier. But the team rebounded to beat Ottawa Hills 7-3 on Friday as Molly Gordon had 2 hits including a double. Three win two each for Trojan boys’ team Shawn Davis, Jason VanElst and Matt Send were all double winners for Middleville's boys track team against Byron Center on April 18. Davis won the 400 (54.8) and the 200 (23.9). VanElst captured wins in the discus (134-7) and the shot pul (51-4). And Send took first places in the long jump (18-8) and the 100 dash (11.5). Other individual winners for Middleville were Isaac Bainbridge in the 110 hurdles (18.01). Brad Enders in the 1600 (5.03), Kokmeyer in the 300 hurdles (46.2) and Dendel Craven in the 3200(12.08). The Trojans also captured victories in the 3200 relay (9.47). the 800 relay (1:39.2), the 400 relay (49.2) and the 1600 relay (3:505). Scots post 8-4 win against EGR hitters Caledonia's junior varsity baseball team won twice on April 13. defeating Allendale 10-0 and Allegan 7-5. Dominick Whipple recorded the shutout versus Allendale with four strikeouts and no walks. Joel Hofstra notched the win against Allegan and Justin Smith went 2-for-2 with a triple. On April 17. Caledonia ousted East Grand Rapids 8-4 Justin Smith went 5 innings and allowed just 1 run pitching for the Scots and Todd Bloemers went the final two innings, sinking out 2 batters. Joel Hofstra went 3-for-4 with 4 RBI and Chris O’Bnen was l-for-3 w ith a double and I RBI. four relays to outdistance the competition. Jessica VanAman. Lindsey Thornton. Stephanie Potter and Jessi Davis had a 11:04.2 in the 3200. Jenna Shook, Samantha Sherman. Lindsey Robertson and Laura Reed had a 1:58.8 in the 800. Shook, Robertson, Kern Kempema and Reed had a 55.5 in the 400 and VanAman, Robertson. Sherman and Davis registered a time of 4:42.7 in the 1600. Davis won the 1600 in 5:46 and Laura Reed won the 200 in 30.4. Other Middleville firsts were gained by Jenna Shook in the shot pul (32-5) and the discus (1000), Reed in the 100 (13.9) and Davis in the 800 (2.39). Scots blank South Christian in soccer Caledonia registered a shutout and were shutout in two games last week. Anne Whisner tallied the lone goal on April 12 in a 1-0 Caledonia triumph versus Jension. On April 13, East Grand Rapids scored two late goals to win 2-0 over the Scots. Whisner again stepped to the forefront on April 17 with 3 goals in a 5-0 blanking of South Christian. Kate Brillowski and sam Choryan each added 1 goal for the Scots. The defense registered its third shutout of the season. Middleville's Dwight Wade (21) rounds first base after collecting a hit at Saturday's Hastings Invitational. Novak a hitting machine for Trojan baseball team Middleville dropped a disappointing 8-7 contest to Wayland on April 16 as the Wildcats tallied three times in the seventh inning to get the baseball win. For Middleville, it was the third consecutive game that they had taken a lead into the seventh inning only to come out short of triumph. Justin DeBoode had 2 hits and 4 stolen bases to lead the Trojans. On April 18, the Trojans battled back to earn a split with Comstock Park. Comstock Park won the first game 6-4, but Middleville pulled out a 9-6 win in the second contest. DeBoode had 2 hits and continued to tear up the base paths once again for the Trojans. Jared Novak went 3for-3 to top the Middleville hitters. Novak continued to shine in Game 2. The senior went 2for-5 and is now hitting 632 (!2-for-l9) on the season Novak has 11 RBI. 5 doubles and a slugging percentage of .842. Kevin Doyle went 4 innings, faced 16 batters and allowed just 1 hit to receive credit for the pitching win Vikings come back to win Hastings Invitational 5-3 Lakewood’s softball team tallied for three runs in the seventh inning Saturday to come-from-behind and defeat Middleville 5-3 in the Hastings Invitational championship. For the victorious Vikings, Jodi Justice, Jennifer Mitchell and Angie Mouser each had 2 hits. Pearl Ward had a 2-base rap also for the Lakewood team. Kristin Heinze was credited with the pitching win, scattering 4 Middleville hits. Lakewood opened the day with a 13-9 triumph over Delton. Missy Beard had 3 hits and Angie McDiarmid, Sarah Vipond and Mitchell added 2 each for the Vikings. Jamie Clum was the winning pitcher. Lois Marlow and Crystal Miller each had 2 hits for Delton in the contest with Lakewcxxl. Middleville beat Hastings 11-2 in the other first-round matchup. Traci Campbell went 2-for-3, Michelle Merlau was 2-for-5 and Sage Lucas was 2-for-5 for the Middleville team. Campbell also was the winning pitcher striking out 11. In the second game with Lakewood, Campbell fanned 8 more hitters. Rachel Young went 2-for-2 to lead the Saxon offense. In the consolation game, Delton defeated Hastings 13-3, limiting the Saxons to 6 hits. Delton's bats were booming in that game as Ronda French had 2 hits and a double, Jessica Morgan had 2 hits and a double, Marlow had 2 hits, Jill Campbell smacked a triple and Heather Haas had a double. Young's 2-base rap highlighted the Hastings offense. JV swingers square off with Wayland Caledonia's girls junior varsity golf team scored a 188 to win a match versus Wayland on April 11. Scoring for the Scots were Laura Brown with a 61, Sarah Ward with a 62, Lisa Kuieck with a 65, Tiffany DeLange with a 72 and Katie Lappin with an 82. Softball frosh score 24 times in triumph Both teams displayed aggressive and intense play, but Caledonia’s freshman softball team was still able to defeat Cedar Springs 24-21 on April 16. Middleville pitcher Traci Campbell aims one at home plate as a Hastings' hitter anxiously waits in softball action from Saturday. �Poge 20/Th« Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/April 23 1996 ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET: Sunday, April 28. Featuring 300 exhibitors, displaying over one million anti­ ques. First show of 1996. Show rain or shine. 7:30am to 4:30pm. Located at the fairgrounds right in Allegan, MI. S3 admission. Antiques BECKY’S MAINSTREET Used books, antiques and crafts. We have a paperback swap, Harlequins included. Large selection of hardcovers from the 1800% to 1996, reasonable prices, new Victorian reproduc­ tion section. Monday-Thursday 10-5p, Friday 11 -7p, Saturday 10-4p. 101 E. Main, Middleville, 795-8800. Major credit cards accepted. Booth space available. Call for Classifieds Phone 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 Business Services 24 Hr. a day 7 days a week For Sun & News Action-Ads! BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment. PRO-INSTALLER of almost anything you buy. From coun­ tertops to locks, appliances to plumbing repairs. Handyman. 616-795-7654 GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. 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Call Sandy or Rod at 616-868-6336. For Sale 3 PIECE BLACK VINYL living room outfit includes sofa, love scat & chair, 3 weeks old, sacrifice $275. 1-517-699-4148 BEAUTIFUL QUEEN SIZE SEALY LUXURY FIRM mattress set with heavy duty frame, 1 month old. Cost $850.00. Must sell! $250.00. 1-517-699-2251 _____________ IN MEMORY In loving memory of our dear friend, mother, grandmother and wife, Carole Ann Pawloski, who went to be with her Lord, April 25, 1995. We think of you so often the things you said and did, you never really left us, you’ve just gone on ahead. It’s lonely here without you, we miss you every day, for life is not the same for us, since you’ve been called away. Sadly missed. Your family Lawn & Garden BRAD’S LAWN SERVICE. Hastings, Middleville, Gun Lake. Weekly service, careful, dependable, inexpensive. 795-3566 Miscellaneous WRITERS! Get published, fiction/non-fiction. New Video shows you how. $39 95. Call TLP. 616-374-0061. M.C J Visa/ COD. Ax National Ads $529 WEEKLY! 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Baby to adult clothing, toys, household, much more. April 27, 9:00-5:00. 8525 84th, Cale­ donia, just east of Whilncyville Road. _ Knott’s Greenhouses M-3’ Broach ar>: In Memoriam CUSTOMER CANCELLA­ TION FORCES SALE of 3 new Arch Style Steel Bldgs. 25x38, 30x42. Free shipping. Free storage. Financing avail­ able. Huge savings. Call imme­ diately 1-800-222-6335. BEAUTIFUL WHITE DAYBED includes trundle bed underneath with mattress (1 week old). Cost $675 new, asking $250. 1-517-699-4148 CAMPAU LAKE. 8927 66lh St. between Whitneyvillc and McCord. 4/25-27th, 9am-5pm, 3 family big sale. Many clothes, toys, and misc. at cheap prices. Broccoli Cauliflower Cabbage Brussels Sprouts Open: 9 am to 8 pm. Mon.-Fri. 9 a m to 5 p m Sat.; Closed Sun. CALEDONIA, BROAD­ VIEW COUNTRY APART­ MENTS 2 bedroom units in country setting. $525 per month, no pets. Call John 616-538-6337 SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIV­ ERS needed for Caledonia Community Schools. If inter­ ested, please contact Joyce Lass, 891-0224. 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M of our pizzas include Of Special Sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese 15 Minutes Take Out or Eat in or Fast Free Delivery Within 5 Miles NO FREE POP with SPECIALS • Ask about our Special of the Day • PARK IN REAR � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/706/SunandNews_1996-04-30.pdf 50373e6c328b91c863d8176f00a616d8 PDF Text Text The.iS 4905ff J News® F if Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 125 th Yeor TK schools on information super highway technology by Mandv Habel Staff Writer The Thomapple Kellogg School District Technology Committee has announced that the “Smile" program now enables the district to get on the information super highway. The district has one machine connected to the In­ ternet and the potential is great, said committee chair­ man Kevin Briggs. An 800 telephone number is available to staff members, who also will receive copies of the agreement and code of conduct that need to be sent back to Briggs when completed. Another program now available is Education Cen­ tral, which is a text based pro­ gram for educational research through Central Michigan University. Cabling and phone line in­ stallment will be completed this summer. The committee is looking at its options of phone line packages to deter­ mine which type is best to purchase. Middle school cabling estimates will be done, but in­ sulation will be postponed un­ til the bond election is over. The McFall Elementary School lab is currently runn ing and may need the help of headphones due to the audio interaction with the software being used. The West Elementary School lab also is servicing students. Staff members are H Once the program is under way, it may be easier to justify the time constraint problems that could possibily result in future purchases. — Kevin Briggs participating with their classes and attending training sessions Wednesday morning. Page Elementary just set up labs in the library last Friday. Lab lime will be in the morn­ ing and library lime will be in the afternoon. The middle school is setting up another lab. Five com­ puters are set up in the library for staff training. Once middle school staff members have received train­ ing. Briggs said, they will be able to house machines in their classrooms until the lab is in place The high school's technology needs do not in­ volve computers but items such as robotic devices. CAD cams and laser disks. Orders for computers will go out soon and training will follow installation. Briggs said the committee still feels that technology will become a tool for delivering curriculum rather than an end in itself. There is a lime concern in the middle school, he said. It may be possible to use the Ap­ ple lab for keyboarding and the Mac lab for the rest of the applications, but the labs must be in use every period of the day if all students are to have equal exposure. Briggs said that once the program is under way, it may be easier to justify the time constraint problems that couuld possibly result in future purchases. No. 18 April 30, 1996 u *<• New law will protect township financially Caledonia Township considering hazardous materials ordinance by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board held a first reading April 17 of a new ordinance that outlines how the township will seek repayment for ex­ penses from an incident in­ volving hazardous materials, such as combustible chemi­ cals or flammable gases. The board also approved a 15-year contract with the City of Wyoming's hazardous ma­ terials unit to handle such sit­ uations. Wyoming will bill the township for any services provided, and the township, in turn, will charge the party(ies) responsible for the release of any hazardous materials. Board members noted the cost of equipping a hazardous materials unit, and agreed that sub-contracting the work with Wyoming was a better way for the township to go at this time. The contract will cost Caledonia $2,500 "up front," but it would cost the town­ ship much more to equip its fire department for such an emergency. Any party charged by the township with causing an emergency involving haz­ ardous materials will have 15 days in which to appeal such charges. The board then would hold a public hearing to con­ sider the appeal, with the ap­ pealing party bearing the bur­ den of proof. A final decision would be issued after the hear­ ing. The board will hold the sec­ ond reading of this ordinance at its May 15 meeting, and will take action on it at that time. Also to be presented in May will be a plan with costs for improving some of the roads in the township. At the April meeting, several residents from the Campau Lake area told the board that roads on the east side of the lake were not properly reconstructed af­ ter the original sewer was put in, and drainage problems have resulted. Resident Norma Sprite said she and others have to put up with dirt and gravel washing on to their properties every time it rains. John Noble presented a peti­ tion from residents in that area, asking that the township to upgrade and blacktop Cam pau Lake Drive, Ellis and El­ lis Court. They would also like to see Maurie abandoned. The board agreed that before making a decision it would like to get costs for all sug gested road projects and put together a plan to present at the May meeting. The board also: • Approved a resolution es­ tablishing a 12-member Township Parks and Recre­ ation Advisory Committee that will look into acquiring and maintaining township recreational programs, plan for future parks and look into grants to help the township fund such projects. One mem­ ber of this committee will be a member of the Planning Commission and another a member of the Township Board. Members will be ap­ pointed to three-year terms and receive no compensation. • Approved a resolution to support the Kent County Parks Department in develop­ ing a regional Rails-to-Trails project along the abandoned Penn Central right of way The resolution also stales that the township is willing to participate in its planning. The county needs local resolu­ tions of support in order to See Ordinance, Page 2 TIES ambulance services get Advanced Life Support status by Jean Gallup Staff Writer April 1, 1996 marks the day the Thomapple Township Emergency Services ambulance service was licensed as an Advanced Lite Support service by the State of Michigan. With the new designation comes more responsibility for the service, as well as the chance to offer more sophisticated medical services to the public, said TTES administrator Bob Woodard. Medical training starts at the "First Responder" level, goes to basic emergency medical technician, (EMT) then EMT specialist, each requiring more involved training, he said. Once a person has reached the EMT specialist level, the additional training to become certified as a paramedic takes another year. To keep the designations they have achieved, a paramedic must earn at least 45 credits in ongoing u There are a lot of things we can do as paramedics that we couldn’t in the past. We want to get the word out. — Bob Woodard TTES Administrator education every three years, an EMTs, both basic and specialist, must have 30 credits and a First Responder needs 15 credits in ongoing education. "We hold two meetings a month to provide medical ongoing education requirements,' Woodard said. The ambulance service itself is inspected once a year, and its license renewed every three years, he added. "As an Advanced Life See Life support, Page 2 In This Issue... • Middleville seeking grant to fix budget • Facts for kids and parents offered with drug awareness program Members of the Thomapple Township Ambulance Service are (front, from left) Carol Wertman, Lesa Yarger. Ross DeMaagd, Ken Debn, Mike Cravero, Edie King, Colleen Smelker, Kathy Newman, (second row) Jack Longstreet. Ken Fisk, Rod Prester, Al Rider, Brian Tyner, Don Clinton, Tony Ciluffo, Dave Middleton and Jon Smelker. Unavailable for the photo were Phil Clinton, Bruce Roskam. Larry Smke, Amy Stewart, Jamie Stewart, Tammy Zylstra and Thomapple Township Emergency Services Administrator, Bob Woodard. • TK announce 47 students added to National Honor Society • Caledonia Elementary chefs ‘rise’ to new creative levels �Pag« 2/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/April 30 1996 Page students learn about Vets for ‘Career Day’ p’ - '■ ’ by Mandy Habel j ’ - Staff Writer ••-Rage. Elementary School students learned about the many career options available to them last week from people throughout the west Michigan. Career Day included guests such airline pilots, private in­ vestigators. veterinarians, truck drivers and firemen, as well as representatives from many other professions. Veterinarian Charline Wilson told students that the field involves a lot more than just taking care of animals. She showed a video that ex­ plained that veterinarians in the Army care and treat miilitary animals and serve the public health of the military Educational and travel ex­ periences also are available in the field and research is an im­ portant part as well. Vets from all over the world advise people on surgical techniques, work with laboratory animals and do research to investigate new ways to prevent health problems The also play an important part in helping control the spread of rabies by making sure that animals comply with vaccination requirements and and return lost pets that are wearing vaccination tags. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 * 4 All animal bites are record­ ed so the condition of the per­ son bitten and the animal can be checked. The typical small animal hospital consists of a recep­ tionist and a variety of doctors available to take care of peo­ ple’s pets. First-timers are met by a receptionist and are given a card to fill out. in which they highlight die pet’s medical history The pet has lab work and a routine exam done and every new client receives an infor­ mation packet that provides information about diseases, symptoms to look for and how some can be prevented. Larger small animal hospitals can receive an average of 65 patients per day. half of which are routine and the rest followup and diagnostic. Most of these hospitals try to schedule surgery in the morning so animals can go home in the afternoon. In dealing with larger animals, general and medical history will be taken at a dif­ ferent type of hospital. The owner must provide informa­ tion about for what purpose the animal will be used. Vets find problem areas by checking for nerve blocks This is the same as asking a person where it hurts Today, vets can look at the VCR Repair VCR Cleaning M5 * FREE Estimates Fast Service 4 Convenient Hours 4 4 4 Star Video 114 Maple St. Delton, Ml. 4695 M-37 Middleville, Ml 616-623-5777 616-795-2225 NEW LOCATION 9175 Cbarry Valley (M-37) Calado na. Ml 616-891-1313 Glen Valley Retail Center Hours: Sunday thru thursday 11 am__ Friday & Saturday 11 am to 10 pm * 4 4 inside ot animal's joints without opening them up. Some hospitals in Wiscon­ sin have practices with several setermarians that try to see the same clients and maintain personal contact with them. Some of them make sick calls to people's homes. Cattle and swine vets sene clients, maintain records, and help producers. They get most of their emergency calls in the spring and look through entire operations for problems. Some vets provide govern­ ment services and help all kinds of animals and sometimes people They also handle basic and applied medical research and work with programs such as AIDS and disease prevention. Government vets have some involvement with the military and test drugs, and track diseases that can be transfer­ red from animals to people. Research has been done on the role of viruses and cancer, and agencies now are working on controlling diseases that already exist in the United States. The government also regulates federal animal welfare and researches the ef­ fects on livestock using a combined knowledge of medicine and economics. It plays a role in protecting human health by inspecting meat products. Vets who work at zoos and aquariuums help maintain animals that eventuually may become extinct and record the cause of death of all the animals housed at the facility. Some of these vets maintain that zoo animals are wild animals who are able to hide iillnesses and injuriies which makes them difficult to diagnose. Vets at universities do research to help advance the profession and select vets of the future by getting to know the applicants and their backgrounds. Professors are teaching veterinary students to apply knowledge while solving problems. in their first and second years, students learn what is In the Naw, you will: •Move Up and Out in the World •Get Equal Access to Success Veteronorian Charline Wilson also spoke at career day telliing students about her profession. normal. In their third year, they learn how to diagnose problems, and in their fourth year they use what they learn­ ed by working in internships. After the video. Wilson allowed students to ask ques­ tions about the profession. She told them that being a veterinarian requires four years of undergraduate school, plus four years of veterinary school. After that there are always chances to continue eduucation which is beneficial. Vets make an average of $37,000 to $50,000 per year, though some can make more than $100,000 per year, depending on the nature of their jobs. Wilson said that experts are predicting that by the year 2010, 60 percent of vets will be women. The reason is that women are more willing to work without compensation while studying for a long time. Wilson is a small animal vet who has recently obtained an interest in pulistic medicine involving the workings of the LIFE SUPPORT, Support service, we have people trained at the paramedic level. One rides in each ambulance, backed up by a basic EMT or specialist," Woodard said. While the additional training was taking place, the service was in the process of buying equipment for the advanced procedures, with the full support of the community, Thornapple Township and Pennock Hospital, Woodard said. "With the training and the equipment on an ambulance now, we have everything an ER has for treatment of cardiac arrest," said Jack Longstreet, the first full-time paramedic for TTES Longstreet’s job, as full time, is "first out" paramedic. He also teaches classes, as well as maintain equipment. Cardiology and drug therapy are two of the areas where the paramedics are trained to work. "We can intubate (insert a breathing tube into the throat), do needle Join an Exciting Team! NAVY For more information, call 1-800-USA-NAVY. World Wide Web: http://www.navyjobs.com continued from front page decompression (insert a thin needle into the chest cavity to drain air or blood) and we can use drugs in many situations. With drugs we can control allergic reactions, seizures, overdoses, high blood pressure and low blood sugar. It can be used as an anti coagulate, and to give sedation," Longstreet continued. "With drugs or electricity, we can speed up or slow down the cardiac rhythm, depending on what's needed," he said. The TTES provides ambulance service to residents in Thornapplc, Irving and Yankee Springs townships. Those who live in the service area can contract with the township ambulance for service. The TTES has a fire department and provides fire protection to the same townships. Woodard, who is one of a paramedics, said there arc now a dozen people with paramedic status on the ORDINANCE, apply for grants and easements to fund the project. • Agreed to hire Andy Sny­ der to map the older sections of Lakeside and Alaska ceme­ teries. He will be paid $15 an hour for the work, which will include righting tilted and fallen headstones. Clerk Pat Snyder, who abstained in the spine. She said she Ux>k souk chiropractic classes that taught her how to help im­ prove spines on animals. She showed the class diagrams that show what a spine looks like. Some people combine chiropractic and vetemanan skills to help animals iin that way. She also checks animals for heartworm by giving them blood tests and provides them with the necessary medication. squad. "That's a good level, and works really well for us," he said, but anyone on the ambulance service who wants to take more training to get to the next level is encouraged to do it, he said. "There are a lol of things we can do as paramedics that we couldn't in the past," Woodard said, "we want to get the word out." A lingering problem for the emergency service is calls from those needing help that are placed to them instead of 911. If you have an emergency and need TTES, don't delay the response by calling them directly, Woodard said. Any emergency help dispatched in Barry County must go through 911, and a call has to be placed there before any help can be dispatched "If they call us, wc just have to call 911, losing time," he said. For more information, call 795-7243 continued from front page vote, said that many burial records for the cemeteries are not available. • Appointed Betty White to the Township Historical Commission to replace Ken Gackler, who resigned because he no longer lives in the area. • Agreed to pay $4,720 the township received from C-Tec Cable Systems to the local access channel operated out of the high school television studio. The money is the township’s share of the com­ pany's franchise fee, and will be used to buy equipment for the channel. �The Sun ond News. Middleville, Ml April 30. 1996. Poge 3 f Obituaries^ Middleville Village seeking grant to fix local bridge Charles W. (Chuck) Beadle MIDDLEVILLE - Charles W. (Chuck) Beadle, age 57, passed away Sunday, April 21, 1996 at Butterworth Hospital. He was bom on May 12, 1938 at St Clair County, the son of Allen W. and Lillian M. (Ward-Cummings) Beadle. He was raised in Cedar Springs, Sparta, and Grand Rapids. He attended Central High School in Grand Rapids and received a diploma from Godwin Heights High School. He served in the United States Air Force in the late fifties and early sixties. He was married to Mary K. Frost on January 24, 1987 at Middleville United Methodist Church. He was employed as a sales­ man before poor health forced an early retirement. He was an active member of the Grand Rapids and Interna­ tional Ostomy Associations where he served in various positions including past General Secretary of the Inter­ national Association and most recently as Treasurer of the Local Association. Although limited by health problems, Chuck loved to travel and he took much pride in making his home a comfort­ able haven for family and friends. Other interests included collecting and watch­ ing videos and puzzles. Family and friends will lovingly and fondly remember and associate Chuck with cats, Fords, joke telling, the color pink, candy and food - especially spicy food. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary K. Beadle; brother Arthur A. Beadle. Mr. Beadle is survived by two brothers. Bob (Patricia) Beadle of Wyoming, Don (Norma) Beadle of Gibsonton, Florida; one special nephew, Jim Beadle of Holland; two sisters-in-law, Jacqueline Frost of Port Orange, Florida, Patricia (Sun) Hostetler of Caledonia; one brother-in-law, Tom (Marlene) Frost of Middleville; one special niece, Amber Frost of Middleville; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; grandmother, Cornelia Ward of Zeeland; children, Charles Jr., Darcy, Jill, and Nicole; one grandson, Jordan. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 24, 1996 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Will Clegg officiating. Interment was in Irving Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Ferguson Blodgett Foundation for research in digestive diseases, the Grand Rapids Astomy Association or any favorite charity. Robert Lee Wilson CALEDONIA - Robert Lee his father and mother; Wilson, age 66, of Caledonia, brothers, John, Vernon, and went to be with his Lord on Les; sisters, Myrtle HoogeWednesday, April 24, 1996. boom, Pauline Wilsor, Gladys He was a member of R.C. Schuelke; brother-in-law, Bob Hathaway Lodge #387 of Moore. Mr. Wilson is survived by Caledonia and owner of Wilson’s Orchard in his wife, Ilene Wilson; child­ ren, Robin (Dave) VanHeyCaledonia. He was preceded in death by ningen, Debbie (Carl) Tiemeyer, Juanita (Chuck) Gingrich, Lori (Scott) Crossman, Mindy (Joe) Johnson; step-children, GUN LAKE - Paul Van Rhonda Dickerson, Kelly Duine passed away peacefully Livingston, Stephen Livings­ Thursday, April 18, 1996 in ton; ten grandchildren; Rosirito, Mexico. brothers and sisters, Roger Paul was a long time resi­ dent of the Gun Lake area. A local entrepreneur and CALEDONIA - Merle R. Merchant Sea Captain. Shook, age 80, passed away Paul is survived by a daught­ er, Lori Lintz of Wayland; two Sunday, April 21, 1996 at his residence. granddaughters, Heather Mr. Shook was a life Altoft of San Diego, and Ashley Lintz of Wayland; two member and Past Master of R.C. Hatheway Lodge #387 F sons, Bill of Naples, Florida, & AM of Caledonia and a life and Don of Ann Arbor. member and Past Patron of Caledonia Chapter #97 OES, and a member of Caledonia FREEPORT - Lile D. AstleLodge #251 IOOF. ford, age 84, of Freeport, He was a former Clerk of the passed away Sunday, April 28, Village of Caledonia and 1996 at the Luther Home. served several years as a He was born on April 18, Justice of the Peace. 1912 at Phoenix, Nebraska, the He is survived by his wife of son of Walter E. and Jessie 60 years, Ruth M. Shook; two (Bellinger) Astleford. daughters, Merlene K. (John) He was raised in Eau Claire, DeVries and Carol M. (Robert) Wisconsin and Mecosta and Diefenbaker; four grandchil­ attended Cement Block School dren, John R. “Chip” (Debra) in Mecosta. DeVries, Robin (Christopher) He was married to Regina L. Murphy, Jeffrey Merle (Nicki) Brown on September 14, 1936 DeVries all of Caledonia, and at Big Rapids. He was a Welder and was a farmer most of his life. He enjoyed gardening, growing ALTO - Edward C. Nash, fruit trees, welding and age 74, of Alto, passed away inventing. He was preceded in death by Thursday, April 25, 1996 at a sister, Ople Murdock of Cali­ home. He was born on September fornia; one great grandson, 13, 1921 at Crystal Falls, the Matthew Denniston. son erf Lorenzo James and Mr. Astleford is survived by his wife, Regina L. Astleford; Ethel (Kingman) Nash. He was raised in Crystal two sons, Bert A. (Thieannia) Astleford of Linton, Indiana, Falls and attended Crystal Falls High School. Daniel D. (Catherine) AstleHe was married to Lois ford of Jackson; one daughter, M. Louise Denniston of Kent­ Kathryn Thompson on Febru­ wood; eleven grandchildren; ary 14, 1942 at Napoleon, fifteen great grandchildren; Ohio. He was employed at one brother, Claude Astleford of North Carolina; several Middleville Engineering, Electro Chemical of Middle­ nieces and nephews. Visiution will be held Tues­ ville and Holiday Inn. He was a Veteran of World day, April 30, 1996 from 7:00 War II, serving with the United io 9:00 p.m. Slates Army Air Force. Ed was Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, May 1, 1996 an outdoors enthusiast, at 11:00 a m. at the Beeler enjoyed fishing, ice fishing, duck hunting, deer hunting, Funeral Chapel Interment will be in Ml. and golfing. He was a loving, Hope Cemetery, Middleville. caring husband, father, grand­ father, great grandfather, doing Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s kind deeds for his family and Association or Luther Home. friends. Most of all he enjoyed Paul VanDuine (Marilyn) Wilson, Virginia Moore, Lewis (Alice) Wilson, June (Carl) Kerr, Marilyn (Pat) Sullivan; sisters in-law, Winnie Wilson, Charlene Wilson, Louise Wilson. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be held at Cascade Christian Church, 2829 Thornapple River Drive, Thursday, May 2, 1996 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Contributions may be made to the Kentwood Job’s Daught­ ers Bethel #67, 4200 Saladin Drive, Kentwood, MI 49546. Merle R. Shook Lile D. Astleford by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council has filed an applica­ tion with the Michigan Department of Transportation for a Critical Bridge Fund grant. Village Planner Jason Cherry said an engineering company looked at the village bridge and estimated that it has a life span of a decade left in it. Estimated repair costs would be $880,000 now and would be approximately $1 million by the time its life span has expired. The Critical Bridge Fund would cover 90 percent of repair costs when the time came, which would make the project more affordable. In other busiiness last week, the council discussed the possibility of repairing or get­ ting new signs for the entrance areas to the village. Trustee James Rutherford said most of the present signs are rusty and could probably use improvement. He added that the City of Marshall has really nice signs that council members can see pictures of to get some ideas on what they might want to do with the ones in the village. Individual groups, he said, may be interested in chipping in for the service organization signs and the village can chip in for its signs. Rutherford especially liked the hand-carved signs that Miller Real Estate has. Todd Ernst from the wastewater treatment plant said the plant’s sign also is hand carved and nice looking President Jim French said this sounds like a good project to consider working on and would discuss it further with the rest of the council. Rutherford also mentioned that the bike rack issue should be taken up again before sum­ mer comes Right now. he said, kids are parking their bikes on the sidewalks downtown because there is no other place to put them, which gets in the way of some local businesses. The village should consider getting a bike rack for the downtown area to give everyone more room, he said. French said he thought they had a rack that they could put out and they would look into it. Ernst submitted the wastewater treatment plant's monthly report for March. He said he met with some of the staff and village officials to express concern for the operating rates of the sand filtration beds. He said two of them are working rapidly and two are not and shouuld be gotten back up to speed somehow The treatment plant staff is waiting to see about possible repairs. Cherry said that with Ernst's assistance, the wastewater treatment plant is doing well and he is confident they will see a resolution to anv problems there may have been. This month is also the one year anniversary of the plant and time for a renewal of Ear thtech's contract. Ernst asked for a 3 percent increase in the annual contract budget. French said he received the letter Ernst sent the village on this issue and would ask the Village Finance Committee to look the situation over and make a recommendation. French reminded everyone that spring cleanup will occur Sunday through Monday. May 6-10. During this time, anything except demolition material from buildings, boats, paint brushes, leaves and grass will be accepted when placed at the curb He also suggested that they put in a notice in the paper reiterating the local garage sale sign regulations, now that suummer is coming. Local births announced— BOY. Joe and Arlene Yarrington of Newaygo, formerly of Caledonia would like to an­ nounce the birth of their grandson. Jameson Andrew, son of Jim and Heather Yarrington of Newaygo. Jim is also from Caledonia. Jameson was born April 3 (grandpa and grandma's 43rd anniversary). 8 lbs. 9 ozs. at Gerber Hospital. Fremont. He was welcomed home by sister Amanda and brothers Daniel and Bryan and Aunt Susan. Todd A. (Ann) Diefenbaker of Jenison; eight great grandchil­ dren; brother, Jay L. (Eileen) Shook; sister-in-law, Virginia Shook of Caledonia; brother, Sam (Olive) Finkbeiner of Florida; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 24, 1996 at Caledonia United Methodist Church with Reverend Robert Hundley officiating. Interment was in Caledonia Lakeside Cemetery under the auspices of R.C. Hatheway Lodge #387 F & AM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contri­ butions be considered to Cale­ donia United Methodist Church or Hospice of West Michigan. Arrangements were made by Caledonia Funeral Home of Caledonia. Edward C. Nash------------------- :--------reading the Bible and attending Church services. He was preceded in death by a brother, William Nash. Mr. Nash is survived by his wife, Lois K. Nash; two sons, Charles E. (Sharon) Nash of California, James A. (Ana) Nash of Branch; two daught­ ers, Barbara (Jim) Bosma of Traverse City, Ruth (Thomas) Dudley of Minnesota, nine grandchildren; ten great grand­ children; one brother, Robert Nash of Green Valley, Arizo­ na; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 27,1996 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Jeffrey Lee and Reverend Frederick Stucki officiating. Interment was in Bowne Center Cemetery, Alto. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Christ Life Ministry. The Sign Says It All Low Rates Fast Approval Home Equity Line First Mortgage Fixed Rate Adjustable Rate Commercial •Second Mortgage •Construction Loan Mortgage •5% and 10% Down Home Mortgages State Bank of Caledonia Offices in Caledonia, Dutton & Middleville 627 MAIN STREET CALEDONIA 3205 68TH ST S E DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE Ph. 891*8113 Ph. 698*6337 Ph. 795*3361 �Page 4/The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml April 30. 1996 w.7/1. NORMA VELDERMAN Good morning everyone. My leader dog roommate. Becky Cherry, had some wonderful experiences with the prayer chain. She found a new doctor who was a vascular specialist and had just graduated. He called to tell her he was her doctor 24 hours a day and she was to call him for any reason, no matter how (rival and he meant any time After being shoved from one doctor to another, she wasn't getting relief. It was a wonderful lift to her spirits. Then on the same day. she was told that she had qualified for complete payment of all her hospital costs and any other bills. From now on she would be able to have daily care and physical help at home. 1 wanted you folks that took part in the prayer chain to know that she received it all through God's help and your sincere loving. Isn't it wonderful what complete help we get when we put ourselves in His hands? I know that as a small girl I asked my mom what was wrong I had prayed to God for help and hadn't received any answer. She gently replied. “Did you get quiet Norma, and say thank you for hearing my prayer or did you tell God to do this and then this?" That really hit home It was just what I had done I still have a tendency to get impa­ tient. Mom s answer was just to say "Thanks Father." and leave it in his hands. Becky's wonderful results and hap­ piness bangs it back in my mind Sunday morning at Par­ malee Church was just a wonderful experience, with the Rev. Lynn's sermon and then communion with a very full church. Coffee and goodies were afterward. Jo and Mane Wilbur pick me up every Sunday. What a wonderful and generous cou­ ple they are. I miss Parmalee Church when I can t get there. My week goes so much better. I can face any problem Ann Olgabee and Chris Schad had wonderful sugges­ tions and did proof reading on the Parmalee book. We rt working on the village from the very beginning — way back to the patents from the government in 1834 up to 1956. It will be a very big book. Loretta Clark, who moved to live with her son. Phillip, is having quite a rough time now. Please say a prayer for her. She is going to get a wheelchair so she can get around better and so she can go back to church. I didn’t get to call only about half of you folks. I blew a fuse for a couple of hours and then had to wait until Cay came home to fix my goofs. Here is Lib Palmer s news. Fred and Shirley Palmer from Oswego. Fla., came to visit her a few days. Then Lib s girls. Bernice Liebanaugh and Bernice Wood from Lex­ ington. Ky. came later on in the week to visit for a few days. They came to Parmalee Church Sunday They tried to get all of their other classmates also, but some could not come. Virginia Irene Johnson was there also Walt Bender mentioned that they forgot to mention their only sister Florence in a former news article. Russell Bender said that the volunteers out at Thomapple Manor were honored at the Hastings Methodist Church. Russ also said that grand- daughter Sherrie and he always go out together for one meal a week. Eltha Nichols is now a great, great, great grand mother thru her daughter's great-granddaughter. In talk­ ing with Eltha. she told me that some of our old teachers at TK are now living in Mon­ tana. I will try to w rite to them because Dave and Lee are special people to me. I guess this is it for this week. Love all of you folks. Have a wonderful week. Paper drive set in Caledonia A paper drive, benefitting Caledonia School of Dance, will be held at the D & W parking lot May 3-5. Residents are asked to bring newspapers (bundled or in paper bags), junk mail, cereal boxes, school and computer paper, and phone books. to the truck, provided by Ampro Industries Inc No magazines or other slick paper can he accepted For more information or to arrange to have paper picked up. call Bonnie Slayton at 795-2152. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Sunday School....................................................... 9:30a.m. Morning Worship...................................... 10:45 a m. Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Evening Praise....................................................... 6:00p.m. WEDNESDAY.................. Family Night 6:30 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev. Brian F Harrison Youth Pastor. Darrel L. Schrock CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service...................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs 6:45p.m. FREEPORT BIBLE STUDY Meeting at Freeport Community Center Sunday.......................... 10:00 a.m. Wednesday.................. 7:00 p.m. Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............ 8:30 a.m. & 11a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.............................. 9:45 a m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service.................................... 6:30 p.m Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7 00 p.m Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p.m RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor SHARON 8ARNSDALE, Dir of Chnstan Ed 6 Muse Saturday Evening Mass............................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass....................... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Call 765-3057 or 948-3617 WELCOME TO Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamvoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan Telephone 698 8252 cl ___________ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour .Wners and Children's Church will be provided during both services The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 708 West Main Street 8146 68th St near Whitneyville Ave. muKti/a Morning Worship Service. Sunday School................... Evening Worship Service.. 10:00 O.m .1115 am ..6:00 p.m. ® Church School, Sunday........................ 9 45 a m Morning Worship... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p m Wed. Fellowship...... 7:30 p.m YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor (in homes or church) call 795-3667 Eime Cljurcfj 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School............... 10:00 a m. Morning Worship........... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship.............. 6:00 p.m. €ljc Pastor Mark Beers PasTor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ llnl[ QA1 QHOfl OYl-oUZO MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Come as you are Informal - Fundamental Something for every age Phone 891-9259 11 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi. (Missouri Synod) "Be denoted to one another tn brotherly loot " Rom 12:10 Royle Bailard, Pastor 8:00 a.m........................... Blended Service 9:05 a.m........................... Educational Hour 10:15 a.m................. Contemporary Service 11.15 a m......................... Traditional Service (All Services have a Nursery available) — 868-6437 — Rev. Robert CcrkfOffice: 891-8688»Church 891-9878 Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes....... 7:00 p.m. 1 Timothy 412 ® GUN LAKE CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH COMMUNITY 12200 Chief Noonday Road (al Gun Lake) CALEDONIA A church with a caring heart for our Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 community and the world Barner free Programs for All Ages i Sunday Worship...... 9:30 a m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday School.................. 10:45-11:50 a m. (Child & Adult) (Dunng the School Year) Ret. R. Scott Green* ay. Pastor Mike Alles. Youth Leader Al Tierney er. C ommunity Calling Church Office: (616) 891 1512 M-37 at 100th St CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School Choir Practice Worship Service a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 9:30 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 900 am A 1030 am Wednesdav Fund* Night" 6 00pm COMMUNITY btsjvmg Passtrze Hcieranf foyful LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School .... Sunday Morning Worship Evening Service 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder. Pastor 868-6306 Peace Reformed Church UNITED METHODIST Barner Free M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sundav Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00. 6:00 Wednesday "Famih Sight” 6:15 ihnner 9:45 Choirs for Children and Adults Jr & Sr High School Youth Group Cadets and Cavineoes Adult Bible Studies Redeemer Covenant Church 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue (just south of 68th Street) Sunday Worship - 9:30 am |oel Kruggei. Pastor Vernon Barnett. Youth Director Church Office - 698-8001 CHURCHES Freeport-Middleville-Parmalee Freeport Morning Worship.............. 9 30 a m Freeport Sunday School.............. 1 TOO a m Parmalee Morning Worship........... 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School............ 9 30 a m Middleville Morning Worship 1 TOO a m Rev Lynn Wagner 795-3798 Rev. Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 Church Office Prone - 795 9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •891-8661 "The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School..................................... 9 30 a.m Sunday Morning Worship..................... 10:30 am Sunday Evening Worship....................... 6 00 p m Wed Midwee* Proye< 8t Bible Study 7 00 pm Rev William Dobson. Pastor �The Sun ond News Middleville. MP April 30 1996'Poge 5 TK ‘School Readiness’ makes applications available L9VC Members of the "School Readiness"' class celebrate Valentines Day. The Thomapple Kellogg School Readiness program has been a huge success, ac­ cording to teacher Sallie Wiennga. Funded with a grant from the state of Michigan, the pro­ gram is available to T.K. preschoolers who turn 4 before Dec. 1. Those who want to see if their children qualify for this free program can call the Community Education office at 795-3397 to receive an application. The program meets four afternoons a week and is hous­ ed in the McFall Elementary building. Applications and enrollments are being ac­ cepted now and space is limited. If interested, call or come to the Community Education of­ fice at the high school from 9 to 3 p.m Monday through Friday Technology is a part of the pre-school, as children learn letters and numbers on a computer. TK 6th grade band to hold concert May 6 The Thornapple Kellogg Middle School sixth-grade band will present its spring concert on Monday. May 6. at 7 p.m. in the middle school boys’ gym The public is invited at no charge. Sorting and matching are pre-math skills practiced at pre-school. Caledonia to observe National Day of Prayer Westons to celebrate 25 years Ruben and Carol Weston will be celebrating 25 years of marriage on May 1, 1996. They have two children, Ruben and Tammy Weston, and Angela Williams, and four grandchildren: Minika, Richard, and Ray Weston, and James Williams. Contractors! Do you need a raise? We’ve just lowered our Liability rates for Contractors with 10 or less full-time employees! J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency Our Policy is Service* 497 Arlington St (M-37), Middleville. Ml 49333 CALL: 795-3302 or 891-8208 Since ij wp Hastings Mutual Insurance Company "Honor God" is the theme for the 1996 National Day of Prayer, which this year falls on Thursday. May 2. In Caledonia, parents and students can join a short prayer services to be held at each of the district's elemen­ tary schools at 9 a.m. The community also is invited to attend a 12:20 p.m. gathering at the flagpole in front of the Caledonia/Village office build­ ing, 250 Maple. Several area pastors will lead the service and invite those attending to join in prayer for the well-being of their nation, state, local offi­ cials. their schools and their families. In case of bad weather, the service will be held inside. 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(at M 37), Caledonia (616) 554-0311 H Carnival THL MOST POPt l AR CRUSE LIXF. IX TH1. WORLD?. •Based on double occupancy Restriction, apply ,M r u �Page 6/The Sun ond News Middleville Ml April 30. 1996 Facts for kids,parents highlight CMS drug awareness programs bv Barbara Gall Staff Writer Just the facts, ma'am. That’s exactly what students and parents got during Cale­ donia Middle School s drug awareness programs last week Organized by the school s eighth-grade teaching team, the scries of drug awareness programs included discussions in the school's FOCUS groups, eighth-graders’ partic­ ipation in programs with Pro­ ject Rehab and inviting a fed­ eral judge to talk about the le­ gal ramifications of substance abuse. Kent County Sheriffs deputies also presented pro­ grams about the effects of drugs and alcohol on adoles­ cents. The program wound up Thursday with the parent side of the education equation, as three speakers talked to an "adults only" crowd of about 200 who came to a workshop called "All You Wanted to Know about Your Middle Schooler But Were Afraid to Ask." "Parents will make their own decisions about how to educate their kids, so this seemed to be the best way to go: give the parents the facts and then let them teach their children in accordance with their values," said Rosemary Cox, of the CMS Student Support Center. Kris Henderson of Project Rehab in Grand Rapids and Teresa Hoyle of the Michigan Abstinence Partnership primed the audience for keynote Stop and see Your Choice is Clear Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY Caledonia Vision Center 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) (616) 891-2020 speaker Bill Sanders of Portage, who talked to CMS parents and students last fall. A well-known motivational speaker. Sanders was invited back to add yet another dimension to a program planned to help parents educate their children about such difficult topics as sex. substance abuse and peer pressure. Henderson started things by encouraging parents to raise what she called "resilient" children, those strong enough to withstand the peer pressure to drink and take drugs. Pro­ viding their children clear be­ havior guidelines and religious beliefs that give meaning to life and giving kids responsi­ bilities within the family are some of the ways parents can help their kids become resilient, she said. She told them how to look for symptoms of drug abuse in their kids, and who to call if their children do begin to abuse drugs and alcohol. She urged parents to be role models for their children by not turning to alcohol or other drugs to have a good time or to unwind after work. She also urged them to communicate with their chil­ dren, to make the rules of the house clear and to talk to them about what is expected of them. She told parents to gel to know their children's friends, and to find out whether a parent is home when a party is in progress. In her part of the program, Hoyle did not spare parents the frightening facts about the HIV virus and AIDS, but she also separated myth from truth. Some of the facts: • AIDS still is incurable. • AIDS is today the leading cause of death for those be­ tween ages 25 and 44. • There arc 7,000 cases of AIDS in Michigan alone. • By the year 2000, it is es­ timated that there will be 30 million to 40 million cases of AIDS world wide. • The HIV virus which may lead to AIDS is transmitted by blood, semen or vaginal/cervical secretions only. Hoyle said that contracting the HIV virus can be pre­ vented by abstinence from all forms of sex before marriage and by remaining faithful to one's spouse after marriage. She said that intravenous drug users contract the virus from each other by sharing "dirty" needles. The threat of Contempo Salon A Full Service Family Salon and Tanning Studio Friendly, Affordable, Experienced Stylists • Facials • Acrylic Nails • 41 Bulb Tanning Beds • Childrens Hair Cutting Area * Walk-ins Always Welcome Located in Cherry Valley Plaza, M-37 in Caledonia Just north of 100th Avenue WALK-INS WELCOME • 0P& Mortar 9 89HO93 pir Fed* » *4 pac Sttwdw » *3 pa Kris Henderson, a prevention specialist from Project Rehab, provided Caledonia eighth graders accurate information about the effects of drugs and alcohol abuse. H Studies have found that ninth and tenth grades are the critical ages for kids, the ages when they make some big choices. That’s why it’s important to get the facts to kids before they reach ,, those ages. — Kris Henderson of Project Rehab contracting the virus through blood transfusions is now minimal, however, because the blood used in hospitals has been screened for the virus. Anyone can be confiden­ tially tested for HIV, she said. After the information pro­ vided by Henderson and Hoyle, Sanders faced an audi­ ence of parents discouraged, no doubt, about the dangers their children faced. Though he, too, started on a serious note ("You could call this River City, 'cause there’s trouble here, folks"), he also told a few stories that brought some tension-relieving laugh­ ter from the audience. Sanders' talk, however, complemented the information provided by Henderson and Hoyle as he centered on four points for parents: 1. Know what and who in­ fluence your children. 2. Know where your chil­ dren are. 3. Talk, talk, talk (to your kids). 4. Be real when talking to your children. "You cannot NOT model," he told parents, supporting what Henderson had said ear­ lier. He pointed out that their children are the first genera­ tion to be totally immersed in the media, and he talked about the influence movies, music, ads and MTV have on kids. "Much of this is pornogra­ phy." he said of the media kids watch and listen to. He challenged parents to take time for their children, to put off the extra classes or give up the golf league to let the children know they came first. Sanders, loo, stressed the need for parents to communi­ cate with their kids. “The number one cause of any failure...is lack of com­ munication... Tell your kids you make mistakes too... Talk about TV, the obscen­ ity... Expect, then inspect... Tell kids the truth... Tell them you're sorry... Build trust with your kids... Hug your kids." Parents left the school that night with packets of informa­ tion, Sanders' books and tapes and lots to think about. Their eighth-grade children, particularly, already had been learning facts about substance abuse from speakers and dis­ cussions. Prior to Thursday’s parent workshop, Henderson met twice with the eighth-graders, first to provide them factual information about drugs and alcohol, and then to provide them with some "tools" on how to say "no." She said in an interview af­ ter one of her classroom dis­ cussions that she finds teenagers are the least knowl­ edgeable about the dangers of marijuana, and so she streses to them that this drug really doesn't help them "think bet­ ter" as many believe. It is also the "gateway" drug that leads many young people to try other, even more addictive and dangerous drugs, she said. Even though alcohol is ad­ dictive, many adults as well as students do not regard it as a drug because it is so socially acceptable, she said. As a re­ sult. alcohol »s still the num­ ber one "drug of choice" in our society. "We’re finding, sadly enough, that younger and younger children need this in­ formation (about drugs)," Henderson said. "Studies have found that ninth and tenth grades are the critical ages for kids, the ages when they make some big choices. Thai's why it’s important to get the facts to kids before they reach those ages." Kent County Sheriff Deputies Jack Stewart and Denny Schneider reinforced the information Henderson provided by showing the eighth-graders a video about what can happen to a young person who becomes addicted to crack cocaine. They also demonstrated how much more potent alcohol is Kent County Deputies Jack Stewart (left) and Denny Schneider use a special demonstration to show students how much more potent alcohol can be for a young teenager than an adult. in the blood stream of a young teenager compared to an adult. They gave them the facts about some of the com­ monly used drugs and backed up Henderson’s information about the dangers of mari­ juana. They were explicit with students in explaining that a drug arrest stays on their record forever, and can ruin their chances to play sports and even more importantly, to get the job they want. U.S. District Judge Donald Passenger, who is a Caledonia native, told the kids during his visit what happens when a young person faces the legal system for possessing illegal drugs. Although the state mandates AIDS education for public school students, the Caledonia Middle School staff hopes that giving both parents and kids the facts will help the students avoid not only AIDS, but also the heartbreak that results from substance abuse. "Our hope is always that this (information) will make the kids stop and think," said Cox. CMS eighth graders look at sealed samples of illegal drugs confiscated by the Kent County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff's deputies showed the drugs to the students during one of the information sessions they presented. U Confused about life insurance? 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The programs involve on-line services and e-mail. The stuudents mail and receive information from include fine arts and accoun­ other schools across the slate and find out about what other ting and bookkeeping, some of which are used throughout students are leamimg. “They actually use it. not the district Considine said he would just play with it. ” the teacher like to train students to use said. They also are doing a com­ computers as a tool because mercial research exercise that they are making a big impact consists of assessing world­ on the world He added that in the future wide web sites for companies he would like to do more data and reporting back to them on collection and use it to analyze the quality of their products Considine said one part of things Students are learning to this course that be set up for hits students, includes only organize information through one 15-minute session on the researching CD-ROM pro­ chat line just so students get a ducts for the school system. full understandiing of how the Considine said they go system works. Students are through the products and supervised during this session evaluate them for quality to to make sure they use it in an see which ones are worth buy­ ing. bow user friendly they educational way. One student spent her are and how easy they are to 15-minute session finding out use. how the day's weather was in The class sends e-mail to high school science teacher other areas David Stein to get more infor­ Other things. Considine mation about a project they said, that are being studied through computer programs NEW BOOKS: Announced by Thornapple-Kellogg Library Fiction The Free Fall of Webster Cummings by Tom Bodctt; Marry Me by Pat B<x>th; First King of Shannara by Terry Brooks; Moonlight Becomes You by Mary Higgins Clark; Sunset Express by Robert Crais. Nortonous by Janet Dailey; Killer Pancake by Diane Mott Davidson; This Day All Gods Die by Stephen R. Donaldson; Longarm of the Saddle Rock Spook by Tabor Evans; First Cases; Outlaws by Tim Green; Before She Dies by Steven Havill; Shadow of the Moon by Douglas C. 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They can do library research and through the system are able to find out what books are available and whiich ones are not. Con­ sidine said they have access to magazine articles from which they get statistics they analyze. One of their recent projects involved history. Students compared events of the past to today's situations to see what has been learned over time. MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1580 E Belthne Grand Rapids. Ml (800) 968 9722 ext. 257 Practicing in Hastings and Surrounding Counties for 15 Years • -------------« AKT Swing ACHY BEEAKY HE Country Western J T Dance Lessons W C O U N Classes Start Tuesday, Apr. 30 6:30-7:30 Beginner Line 7:30-8:30 Beginner Couples R Y Old Barlow Lake Roller Rink B 0 Y 1769 Briggs Rd . 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The smell of frosting per­ meated the school halls as the students labored over their cre­ ations, turning plain box cakes into race tracks, teddy bears and kitties or jazzing up frosted tops with elaborate drawings and designs.’ Amaz­ ingly enough, only one mas­ terpiece suffered a near-fatal tumble to the flcx>r. Twelve moms helped teach-: ers Shelli Abel, Judy Trudeau and Lisa McBride oversee the baking and decorating, and at the students’ request, a compe­ tition was held after all the cakes were "done ” In each of the three thirdgrade classes, a panel of judges faced the awesome re­ sponsibility of choosing the "most creative." the "neatest,” the "funniest." the "most col­ orful," the cake with the "best theme" and the one that was simply the most scrumpdillicious looking." Winners got to choose a book from several layers of new paperbacks from Scholas­ tic Books. "But really, everyone's a winner, ’cause they all get to take home their cakes, show them off to their families and then eat ’em." said Trudeau. Students, moms, teachers and judges all agreed that both the chefs and their cakes rose magnificently to the occasion. Representing Mrs. Abel's class in the cake decorating competition are winners Corey McIntyre Displaying their winning cakes are Matt Leonard (standing, left), Aaron Jansma, Arnie Lazarski and Bernie Casett. In front, are Janine Wilson and Peter Sorenson. All the students are in Ms. Trudeau's class. (left), Jordan Sheely, Angela Gould. Brianna Hormel. Amy Jasaitis and Chris Robinson. Winners of the cake decorating contest in Mrs. McBride's class display their special cakes. In the back, from the left, are Brad Swartz, Rachel DeVries, Josephine Oblinger and Dale Hoeflinger. In the front are Andrea Lillie (left) and Julie Wicks. 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Ml April 30. 1996 Poge 9 TK schools may use ‘Heartbeeps’ assessment program by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Heartbeeps program con­ sultant Mary Robertson spoke to Thornapple Kellogg elementary teachers last Mon­ day about a skills assesment computer program called “Heartbeeps" the district may consider buying. She said this product, which is available for students from second to tenth grades, is designed to find out if students are learning the material being taught in the classroom The program is divided into three bundles — elementary , middle school and high sch<x>l The subjects available are reading, writing, math, science and social studies. Robertson said the company also is developing a spelling and phonics program and up­ dating the math program. Heartbeeps originated in Texas and has an in-state and out-of-state package Robertson added that the program is designed automatically to save material recorded into the computer after someone logs on. This guarantees that records will not be erased accidently by students. Students can have an in­ dividuals records opened that record all they accumulate while using the program. This program, she said, ac­ tually consists of sets of stan­ dardized tests that students take after they have learned this material in the classroom. It includes a pre test and a post-test. When getting into the pro gram, the first thing that will be shown is a list of objectives and subsets of those objec­ tives. Length of the passages and tests vary according to grade level and people can zero in on specific paragraphs. The tests, she said, will give a question and four choices of answers. If students get an answer wrong, the program will explain why it is wrong and will acknowledge correct answers in a similar fashion. If students pass the lesson the first time, they will receive 100 percent for the lesson. If they pass on the se­ cond time around, they will receive 80 percent. On the third try. the program will BINGO American Legion Post #305 9548 Cherry Valley. Caledonia • THURSDAY • Early Bird — 6:30 PM Heartbeeps Consultant Mary Robertson told Thor­ napple Kellogg Elementary School teachers about a new program of standardized testing the district may consiiider using. She said whether or not a student is ready to move up to the next level is entirely up to the teacher The computer program will not regulate this. Every lesson has a pre-test and a post-test, she said. Students are able to take the pre tests three times as men­ tioned before, but they only get one chance at the post­ tests Heartbeeps, she said, is dif­ ferent than a regular standar­ dized test in that it shows only one question at a time so students can only focus on one at a time. The program was created three years ago so teachers could pick what they want the students to work on, she give the correct answers, but students will not receive credit for the lesson and will have to repeat it after reviewing the material covered. Robertson said this program allows teachers to move students up or down in levels, depending on how well they know the material. The students won't really know the difference between the levels. All results arc added to the cumulative student record that can be printed out at any time. Teachers can print out class reports that show what levels students are at and what their scores are. This assesment gives teachers an idea of how effective their teaching methods are. Serving our Country II "N Shannon F. Pagano Shannon F. Pagano has joined the United States Army under the delayed enlistment program at the U.S. Army Recruiting Station. Wyoming. Mich. The delayed enlistment pro­ gram enables young men or women to delay enlistment in­ to the Army for up to one year before reporting to basic military training. The enlistment gives the new soldier the option to learn a new skill, travel and become eligible to receive as much as $30,000 toward a college education. After completion of basic training, soldiers receive advanced individual training in their career specialty. Pagano, a senior at Thor­ napple Kellogg High School. Middleville, will report for Fort McClellan. Ala., for military basic training on Aug 14. She is the daughter of Salvatore F. and Bonnie S. Pagano of 4010 Robertson Road. Middleville. NEW 1996 CHEVY PICK-UP EXT. CAB /kll Now! 3 Doors! added. The program can be saved on disk, hard drive or server and can’t be lost once students have logged on to the system. She stressed the importance of teaching students how to take standardized tests and ad­ ded that the program helps them learn this concept by for­ ming questions that force them to use high level think­ ing skills. "Even the brightest kids can mess up." she said. They also try to relate lessons to things students learn in the classroom so students can associate the two. After a school year is over, she said, students' records can be erased so they can start with a clean slate with new material the following year. There also is an option of keeping the records if another teacher will have most of the same students and would like to continue where the previous teacher left off. She said it also is important to teach students how to print out their own records so that responsibility does not always have to go to the teacher. These printouts can be put in­ to a portfolio. It also is a good idea to number the computers in the lab and try to have students use the same ones every time, so that it w ill be easier to find individual student records that might be saved on the hard drive. The program will work for both networked and stand­ alone systems and there is an option of getting a Heartbeeps manager that can organize the files. There are 10 questions in the pre-tests and five ques­ tions on each of the lessons. It is neccessary to successfully complete all 15 questions to meet the objective standards. If students don't meet the objectives, there is an option of having them move down a level and work their way back up. She said that tive questions on the post-test should be enough to determine whether or not students understand the concept. This program does not have a standardized test system set up for first-graders yet. though there is a beginning program for them to start on. Teachers, she said, are not able to add their own ques­ tions into the program, but the answers to the questions always reinforce why they are the answers. If students retake a lesson, they can have retake folders set up for them The only way students can get back into the system to retake a lesson is to add a new student record title retake. The retake has the same questions as the original test. "If students had trouble with the lesson, they probably will not remember the ques lions a month later." Robert son said. Teachers in the district have examined this product and will take a recommendation back to the administration and school board. AEKCBICS All Times - to fit your schedule^/ "^flTNESS fe_> • Caledonia Happy 60s set May meeting date The Caledonia Happy 60s Club will hold its May meet­ ing at noon on Monday. May 6, at the Caledonia Commu­ nity Education Building. All are welcome to attend the potluck lunch, which will be followed by bingo. 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Thornapple BUILDINC SERVICES, Inc • • • • Kitchens Bathrooms Additions and Other Interior Remodeling sage, and with that money and the help of local landscaping companies, they purchased a 12-foot maple tree, eight forsythia bushes and some eu­ onymus plants. They also planted some perennial flow­ ers and will begin a bed of an­ nuals. Kelly Mulry. who team teaches the class with Cheryl Davis, said that Harder & Warner Nursery' Inc. and Benting & Kamminga Landscape and Garden Center provided generous help with the selec­ tion and pacing of the plants. A Harder & Warner crew ar­ rived with the Red Sunset maple and dug the proper size hole for the new tree, which will provide some needed shade near the Boardwalk playground. As the new tree was care­ fully lowered into its new lo­ cation. a cheer went up from the fifth-graders and the rest of the Kettle Lake students who had come out to watch the ceremony. The young Earth Day advocates then got busy shoveling dirt around the tree's root ball and digging holes to plant the new forsythias under the Kettle Lake sign. The eu­ onymus now beautifies the school's "peace pole." located near the Boardwalk, and the students planted their flowers around the trees in front of the school. "It's been a great project," said Mulry, "and we are very grateful for all the landscapers have done for us. They went all out to help the kids pick out the right kinds of plants, and they have been so gener­ ous. It's great when the com­ munity supports the kids like this." Fifth graders dig into the soil around the Kettle Lake Elementary sign so they can beautify the area with new forsythia bushes. Their landscaping work was part of the class’ Earth Day celebration. 795-2039 or 891-1869 LICENSED & INSURED LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELEC­ TORS OF THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL BARRY, ALLEGAN, KENT, AND IONIA COUNTIES, MICHIGAN Members of Ms. Mulry's and Ms. Davis' fifth grade class pose proudly with the maple tree they bought with the proceeds from their Earth Day t-shirt sale. The new tree will shade the picnic area near the Boardwalk. Assembler 3 35 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Production Workers $7.40/hr Please Take Notice that the annual school election of the school district will be held on Monday. June 10, 19%. Full-time work!!! Temp to perm, possibility. 2nd • 3rd shift. THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 10, 1996 IS MONDAY. MAY 13, 1996 PER­ SONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MONDAY. MAY 13, 1996 ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION. To register, visit any Secretary of State branch office or your county. city or township clerk ’s office Persons planning to register with the respective county, city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks* offices arc open for registration. This Notice is given by order of the board of eduction David R. Smith Secretary, Board of Education IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR: • Experienced Ptastc Injection Molding Machine Operators • Experienced Assemblers • Experienced custodian For Clean Up In Pamt Dept. Operation. • Material Handlers with Hi-Lo Exper ence. Must have re^aWe transporta­ tion and possess both a good past work and attendance record. 2 pieces of ID required. TEMPFORCE, 3737 Lake Eastbrook Blvd. SE, 940-1111 OFFICE RECEPTIONIST/BILLING CLERK Part Time - Three Days per Week Pennock Hospital is seeking a parttime Office Receptionist/Billing Clerk immediately for family practice offices in Gun Lake Area. The ideal candidate will have prior Medical Office experience; excellent interpersonal skills and good typing and PC skills. Please submit resume/application to: Pennock Hospital Attn: Human Resources 1009 West Green Street Hastings, MI 49058 �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml April 30. 1996 Poge 11 Thornapple Kellogg High School honor roll announced 12th Grade High Honors (3.7 and above) — Scott Baumgartner. Martin Bender, Amie Bergakker. Tarah Beuschel. Brett Bremer. Curtis Brinks, Ethan Buist. Michelle Butler. Traci Campbell. Ruth Caton, Amanda D'Water. Courtney DeHaan. Adelaide Devine Lisa DeVries. Leah Dodd. Rene Ellinger. Teri Fitch. An­ na Grosskopf. Timothy Han­ nan. Korinne Hutchens. Christine Hypnar. Angela Keysor. Ken Koehn. Jennifer Mariage. Michelle Mcrlau.. Kelly Nicholson. Stephanie Potter. Samantha Sherman. Rebecca Singleton. Ryan Tasma. Jessica Vanaman. Racchelle Walker. Chanda Wenger Honor Roll (3.5 to 3.699) — Joel Appel. Bradley Bed­ ford. Steven Bicrens, Rebecca Bowyer, Amy Harvey. Bruce Higgins, Cynthia Hiler. Paul Jamison. Jill Kelley. Mike Leedy. Jared Novak. Elizabeth Panza. Maria Parker. Amber Sans. Alison Space. Brian Syswerda, Jason Van Elst. Amy Wicringa. Kelly Williams Honorable Mention (3.0 to 3.499) — Michael Anders. Joel Barnhill. Cheryl Blain. Brian Brewer. Catherine Brooks. Shawn Davis. Jen­ nifer Deschoff. Mandi Dewitt. Bradley Enders. Amber Eskew. Tracey Funnell. Jason Gearhart. Brian Hansford. Kelly Holwerda. Leisa Idema. Robert Kiel. Andrea Kokmeyer. Angela Kuhtic. Abigail Labin. Melissa Landman. Christopher Lange. Christopher Marble. Tiffiny Middleton. Dallas Monroe. Jseper Nielsen. Megan Oliver. Katie Polhemus. Sarah Poll. Jeremiah Postma. Aaron Rademaker. Ted Reid. James Robertson. Christopher Sat­ terfield. Trevor Schut. Dionna Sherman. Jeffrey VanHouten. Lisa VanPutten. Jennifer Webb, Julie Weidman. 11th Grade High Honors — Jolene Batdorff. Dawne Bell. Misty Blaine. Nathanael Brady, Aaron Brill. Justin DeBoode, Steven Dodd. Jeremy Doombos, Amber Frost. Brandi Hagerman. Andre Lebouef. David Liu. Curt Martin. Lucas Middleton. Robert Mosey. Laura Reed. Angela Rider. Ryan Ritsema. Tracy Schondelmayer. Joshua Steorts. Erica Walker. Kaye Weaver. Heather Welsh, Heather West. Jaclyn Zoe me r. Emily Zuidersma. Honor Roll — Melody Allore. Kimberly Bedford. Sarah Bishop. Tami Bruin. Kevin Doyle. Robert Evans. Christopher Gates. Jesse Hillman. Keri Jeurink. Monica Kuhtic. Dean Laansma. Heather Marble. Jennifer Matison. Raneane Poll. Megan Roon. Sara Wright. Honorable Mention — Matthew Appel. Naomi Bignall. Jacob Blough. Man­ dy Chavis. Joshua Cnossen. Michael Cramer. Nathan Deboer. Amber Dennison. Joshua England. Dawn Hansford. Erik Haveman. Pamela Jamison. Audrey Kiel. Sage Lucas. Andrew Mathias. Carrie Moma. Devin O'Dell. Michael Oaks. Christopher Pierce. April Pitt. Ashley Profitt. Katherine Rodgriguez. Tara Schwietzer, Amy Smith. Michael Stein. Angela Vanderwall. Monica Zomerlei Construction Co Amy Cravero graduates cum laude from Western Michigan University Amy R. Cravero graduated cum laude Saturday. April 20, with a bachelor of science degree in special education at Western Michigan University. Her major is elementary visually impaired, with a minor in integrated creative arts. Cravero, earned an academic scholarship under Thank You for touching a life. United Wtov • Touch a life. The United Way * the medallion program at WMU and was placed on the dean s list in seven semesters. Besides her academic achievements, she served as secretary and vice president of the Order of Omega Honor Society and vice president and president of Delta Gamma Sorority. She participated in the Explorer's Club in Kalamazoo, where she volunteered her lime working with visually impaired children. She worked with the Community Mental Health Department in Battle Creek, providing home schooling to an emotionally impaired stu­ dent and was a team member of the self enhancement'ser­ vices staff where she par­ ticipated in counseling at-risk students from WMU. She attended numerous workshops, including “Non­ violent Crisis Intervention'' and “The Teacher’s Role in Preparing Students for MEAP.” Michael Hull. Gwen Jeurink. Verkerke. Heather W'heeler. •Joshua Stauffer. Jeremy Strait. Joshua Sturm. Barbara Benjamin Jones. Ryan Johnna Yoder Truer. Enk Vernon. Noah Lenartz. Alice Matson. Mark 10th Grade (Robert) Wenger. Steven Neeson. Jodi Schumaker. High Honors — David Paul Wade. David Wiersma. Jessica W iersum. Beckering. Evelyn Bird. Williamson 9th Grade Lindsay Bremer. Krista Honorable Mention — High Honors — Jason Demaagd. Jennifer Doyle. Baragar. Kirsten Carver. Sabrina Abasse. Nicole AlterRonald Haynes. Sara mann. Matthew Alvarez. Jaimelyn debruin. Amber Hillman. Loretta Huntington Dutcher. Larissa Hannebohn. Shon Arnold. Quinn Baldry. Stacy Idema. Timothy Jennifer Herring. Ryan James Bedrick. Mark Johnson. Daniel Kokmeyer. Hesselink. Andrew Hillman. Jami Kooiman. Saxony Mary anna Hoeksma. Sarah Chamberlin. Sally Chris Matousek. Benjamin Hoffman. Sara Huff. Joshua tiansen. Nina Cowham. Ryan Meekhof. Keri Middleton. Ike. Bryan Jahnke. Erica Craven. Amy David. Marina Michael Pott. Elizabeth Dorsey. Dettmann. Susan ~ Johnston. Steensma. Rachel Wade. Nicole Jonker-Slayton. Ryan Drogowski Robert Walker. Lucas Robert Feenstra. Daniel Amie Koncsol. Rachel Weatherhead Krikke. Jennifer Laansma. Fmkbeincr. James Gema. Honor Roll — Bernadette Sime Miso Glavan. Mitchell Nathan Lavoie. Alicia Lee. Azzarella. Rachel Buist. Brian McKeown. Robin Henning. Lorry Hess. Lynda Sarah Cordts. Dendel Craven. McMurray. Taylor Pierce. Holes. Jeffrey Huebner. Scott Keasha Kotrba. Janine Scott Ploeg. Courtney Huntington. Jeremy Huyck. McWhinney. Holly Pitt. Rousselle, Lizbith Runals. Leah Kenmcott. Jeffrey KietzRebecca Rider. Lindsey Kevin Schultz. Jason man. David l^ipekes. Sean Robertson. Monique Schweitzer. Dewey Spicer. Lemon. Corey Lucas. Nicole Rodriguez. Chris Swanson. Jennifer Tobin. Melissa Van- Medaris, Melanic Meekhof. Jill Vandyke. Aaron Wiese. til. Nathan Venton. Jamie Carly Mulder. Amy Olczak. Kristine Williams. Wachtor. Garrett Judy Powers. Sarah Honorable Mention — Schilthroat. Adam Smith, Weatherhead. Shannon Zoet. Alison Aten. Coreen Barber. Honor Roll — Stacey Nathaniel Smith. Evan Space. Brian Bergakker. Trisha Aaron Steorts. Jeremy Bergakmker. Tabitha Curths. Beuschel, Lance Brinks, Hol­ Erin Deschoff, Ashleigh Vandeifer. Christopher ly Byars. Tammy Cargill. Devormer. Holly Devries, Wellman. Amie Welton. Amy Holly Clinton. Bridgit Cook. Ashley Gentry. Michael Wiersum. Gwen Williams. Mandy Denick. Andrew Hayes. Brooke Holzhausen. Cody Yoder. Deschoff. Amanda Dykstra. Nicholas Galloup. Sarah Har­ ris. Anne-Marie Hart. Will Holmes. Jeremiah Longstreet, Sarah Lucas. Angela McQueen. Dawn Medaris. Alex Mid­ dleton. Cara Moore. Chad Mugridge. Alesse Nichols. Jared Otto. Cheryl Postema. Jason Preslar. David Ramey. Kimberly Richards. Jaime Robbins, Spencer Romph. Michelle scaturro. Nathan Call Jack 795-7458 Middleville Schmitz. Chad Schondelmayer. Lisa Licensed A lnsured/25«, Years Experience Schreiner. Jason Siebesma. Custom Homes Remodeling Additions Gun Lake rental center Amy Cravero Cravero completed two semesters of internship experience at the ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School and the Kalamazoo Valley Intermediate School District, working with a teacher consuitant for visually impaired students throughout the district. 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He said he retired from the Michigan State Police force three years ago then started his own business, called Par­ rott Hoskins Investigations. Some Pls. he said, offer security guard services, others are hired by agencies and work with dogs. Hoskins works mostly for attorneys and law firms, for which he checks witnesses and re investigates accidents years after they happen if a lawsuit comes up His work includes re­ creating the scene of the acci­ dent. for which he may dig up photographs of the scene, and visit it to try to match the ac­ tual scene with the picture. He said he may do scale drawings of scenes as describ­ ed by witnesses which he will show in court later as a way to refresh theiir memories Occasionally, he will find situations in which people are accused for crimes they dud not commit. He will be hired to investigate to see if he can find proof of innocence Another thing he said he is able to do. if necessary, is to determine how fast a car was going by analyzing skid marks on the road “Tire marks can identify a car the way fingerprints can identify a person." he said. Hoskins works out of his home and is licensed by the stale. He said people muust have police or private in­ ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS vestigation experience in order to obtain this type of license. He asked the class to make suggestions on other things a private investigator would do. Some mentioned carrying tape recorders to check on situations. He hooked a video camera to a VCR in the classroom, which showed a reflection of the people m the classroom. He said he has in the past gone to restaurants and air­ ports with the camera hidden in his bag. The camera is hooked to a wire that is con­ nected to the office. Techniques like this, he said, are used to catch people stealing and doing other il­ legal things Other types of investiga­ tions include people who were hurt on the job and have recovered but are pretending to still be hurt in order to compensation. Some investigators, he said. Project: Data/Phone Cabling Network Integration Owner: Thomapple Kellogg Public Schools Thornapple Kellogg Public School invite qualified bidders to submit bid proposals for the integration of a wide-area data network connecting McFall Elementary, Page Elementary, West Elementary, Thornapple Kellogg Middle School. Thornapple Kellogg High School Bid proposals are requested and will be received prior to 3:00 p.m. Local Time Thursday, May 16, 1996 bids are to be submitted to the Owner at Thornapple Kellogg Administration Office 3885 Bender Rd. Middleville, Ml 49333 Bids will be opened and read aloud on the same day at 3:15 p.m. at the Thomapple Kellogg Administration Office. For more information, contact Dr. Mary Ellen Correa (616) 795-3313 There will be a site/project walk through on Tuesday, April, 30, 1996 at 10 a m. the meeting will begin in the high school office. Bid security is required to be submitted with all proposals. Checks or money orders as bid security will be allowed only for bids less than $50,000.00. Bids greater than $50,000.00 require a bid bond. Also, payment and performance bonds are required for all contracts greater than $50,000.00. Securities are to be made out to Thomapple Kellogg School. may follow these people around and see if they can differently. This type of work helps in­ surance agencies. Some Pis may help adopted people find lost relatives as well. He said he sometimes car­ ries a gun. depending on what he is doing, but has no police powers as far as arrest is concerned. He has an identification card that he carries around that he may show while conduucting an investigation. He has had an attempt on his life once but has never shot anyone. When he finished his presentation, he asked how many students were interested in doing police work in the future and about six or seven students responded. Caledonia grapplers develop before districts The Caledonia Freestyle Wrestling Club traveled to Portland and Sparta on April 20 to participate in the last developmental tournament before the districts. In Group I, Clayton Bcrridgc and Alex Johnson came away with first place medals. Justin Maxim. Tyler McCoy and Bryce VanderHeide all collected silver medals. Taking third places were Josh Collier and Tyler Ohlrich. A fourth place medal was awarded to Charlie Polmanteer. Group II was led by Brandon Cance and Jordan Trudeau, both taking first places. Silver medals were awarded to Jim Haisma, Matt Kilmartin and William Ohlrich. A bronze medal was awarded to Robert LaFountain with Nicole Polmanteer coming away with a fourth place win. In Group III, strong first place contender was Michael Tomanek. A silver medal was awarded to Jake Klapmust. TK bands, choirs to hold concert The Thornapple-Kellogg Music Department will pre­ sent two concerts Sunday. May 5, for the public. The high school general chorus and honors choir will perform in the high school auditorium at 2 p.m. Each choir will present a variety of selections with the general chorus performing a medley titled “Best Buddies." The honors choir will offer selec- VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE PUBLIC NOTICE Soon it will be time again for garage sales in Middleville. This is a popular and enjoyable pastime that the Village of Middleville is happy to support The community garage sale will be held on June 29. 1996 and. of course, many private and individual garage sales will be held whenever the weather permits. Responsible residents agree that everyone wants to be able to participate in garage sales in a safe and courteous manner. It is the job of the Village to make sure that safety and courtesy are observed. Please help your local government do this job. We strongly encourage all participants to observe parking regulations and the regulations governing the posting of signs. Those who choose to ignore traffic safety and sign posting laws may receive citations No signs may be posted on Village property or upon the street right-of-way within 30 feet of any intersection. Signs must be free-standing and not attached or affixed to street signs, utility poles, or other publicly owned structures. No portion of any sign may be higher than 30 inches above the ground. All signs must be removed immediately upon the conclusion of such sale All signs must have the name of the person placing, or causing to be placed, such signs, plus an address and a phone number Sidewalks may not be obstructed by furniture, boxes, goods, etc Cars may not be double parked for any period of time including loading and unloading We appreciate your cooperation in keeping Middleville a safer place to live. Good luck in finding that special treasure or great bargain Marilyn VandenBerg Acting Village Clerk During career day last week, private investigator Vance Hoskins tells Page Elementary students what it's like to be a private investigator d03) tions from ‘‘Sunset Boulevard’’ and a choreographed medley titled “Young Love." Following the choral con­ cert, refreshments will be served in the hallways bet­ ween one auditorium and gymnasium until the band concert begins at 3:30 p.m. in the high school gym. The freshman, cadet and symphonic bands each will perform three varied selections. Choral and band awards will be presented during the concerts by high school band/choir director Duane Thatcher. Taking third places were Zebulum Nyhuis and Brandon Schalk. Other strong participants were Ryan Dykehouse, Ian Hilgendorf, Corey Kilmartin, Rory Root and Tyler Sherwood. In Group IV, first place winners were Todd Maines and Chris Smith with Seth Temple earning a bronzc medal. In the cadets, juniors and open groups. Pete Schaibly earned a silver. Michael Root earned a bronze and Chris Brower came home with a fourth place medal. Scots’ 1600 relay team provides the winning margin Caledonia's 1600 relay team -saved the day for the Scots' boys track team on April 23. The foursome of Kyle Veiling, Matt Bushman, Nick Hansen and Chris Allen won the meet's final event, thus giving Caledonia a 73-64 victory. Their winning time was 3:47.9. Individual winners for the Scots were Chad Wangerin in the shot put (43-6 1/2), Matt Bowen in the long jump (192) and the 100 (11.7), Seth Erskine in the discus (114-3), Kyle Veiling in the 300 hurdles (43.0) /ind Jeff Foster in the 200 (24.0). Caledonia’s 800 (1:36.6) and 400 (47.0) relay teams also finished first. So. Christian 88 Caledonia 40 Matt Bushman was a double winner in the 100 (16-5) and 300 (43.1) hurdles. Matt Bowen won the long jump (19-7), Chris Allen took the 400 (54.6) and Andy Schupp won the 3200 (10:33.8). TK jayvee soccer team ties West Ottawa Middleville’s junior varsity soccer team tied with Holland West Ottawa 0-0 last Monday. Dawn Medaris, Anya Prichard, Julie Giar, Ashlcigh, DeVoermer, Kristen Overbeek, Annie De sc h< ifI and goalkeeper Barb Truer spearheaded the Trojans' efforts. VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE PUBLIC NOTICE The Department of Public works of the Village of Middleville will provide the following services to citizens who reside within the boundaries of the Village. SPRING CLEAN-UP WEEK! May 6-10,1996 Refuse or debris to be picked up may not include the following: • Petroleum and petroleum based products • Dismantled buildings (including roofing materials) • Motor vehicles, boats, snowmobiles, or parts thereof • Yard waste (grass, leaves, tree stumps/limbs, brush - this material may be put out during regular yard waste pick up times as listed below, NOT during special Spring Clean-up.) All items to be picked up must be at curbside no later than 7.00 a.m. on the 6th of May. Pick-up will continue during normal working hours until each residence is served. (i02> �The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml April 30. 1996 Page 13 Caledonia Legion Auxiliary names Poppy Poster winners ORDINANCE no. 96-1 An Ordinance to establish charges for Township emergency services responding to an incident involving hazardous matenais under Public Act 102 of 1990. as amended (Compiled Law 41 801a) and to provide methods for the collection of such charges. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA (“Township") ORDAINS: Section 1: Purpose, in oroer to protect the Township from extraordinary expenses result­ ing from the utilization of Township resources to respond to an incident involving haz­ ardous materials, the Township Board authorized the imposition of charges to recover rea­ sonable and actual costs incurred by the Township in responding to calls for assistance in connection with a hazardous materials incident or release (or potential release) or the events ansing from such a release or incident. Section 2: “Hazardous Materials” Defined, For purposes of this Ordinance. “Hazardous Materials” shall include, but are not limited to. a chemical that is combustible liquid, a flam­ mable gas. explosive, flammable, poison, an organic peroxide, an oxidizer, pyrophoric, unstable reactive, or water reactive. Section 3: "Hazardous Materials” Incident or Emergency. Any accident, emergency, occurrence, incident or activity where a release of Hazardous Materials occurs or might occur as those terms are defined herein. Section 4: “Release” Defined. Any spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, empty­ ing, discharging, injecting, leaching, dumping, or disposing into the environment. “Release" shall also include situations where any of the events in the preceding sentence appear reasonably imminent or where there is a high probability that a release will occur. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer With 67 entries to choose from, the Caledonia American Legion Auxiliary had a tougher time than ever this year in selecting just six win­ ners in its annual Poppy Poster contest. The posters, which call at­ tention to the Poppy Days sale in May, were submitted by members of the Caledonia High School and Middle School art classes. The ladies finally selected the poster created by CHS se­ nior Jill Bonner as the first place winner in Class IV (grades 10-12), with ninth­ grader Matt Dodge taking a first in Class III (grades 8-9). Their posters now will be judged against other local winners throughout Kent and Ottawa Counties for district honors. Steven Mursch took the second place award in Class III, and Rachel Kosters third. Both are ninth-graders. Josh Pearson, an eighth-grader, look honorable mention. Junior Jerrilynn McNees was the runner-up in Class IV, with sophomore Maggcc Thomas* poster winning third place. Receiving honorable mention were entries by Bar­ bara Holhman, Heidi Hanna and Emma Cryderman. The winners receive certifi­ cates and checks from the Auxiliary, and their posters, except for those of the firstplace winners, will be on dis­ play in the windows of the Caledonia School offices on Main Street. The rest of the Winners of the Caledonia American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Poster contest display their winning entries and prize ribbons and certificates. Maggee Thomas, left, took a third place in Class IV; Jerrilynn McNees, a second in Class IV; Jill Bonner, first place in Class IV. Matt Dodge’s poster took first place in Class III and Rachel Koster's poster won third place in Class III. The two first-place posters already have been sent on to district competition. Not pictured is Steven Mursch, whose poster won a second place in Class III. posters are hanging in the main hall of the Legion Club on M-37. and members of the community are urged to stop at the club and view them all. said Barbara Scott, chair­ woman of the Auxiliary Poppy Poster Committee. She pointed out that the contest requires students be creative within a strict set of rules. The poster, for instance, must include the words "American Legion Auxiliary" and the four-petaled red Flan­ ders poppy with its green and black center. Each poster is judged on originality, design and tech­ nique. "Every year. I’m just amazed at the talent our young people display." Scott said. "The posters are wonderful, and we had to get awfully picky in order to choose the winners. It s always hard, but it’s a pleasure to sec them all, too. We appreciate their en­ tries and the cooperation from our school art teachers." The Flanders poppy has be­ come the national symbol of the sacrifices made by Ameri­ can servicemen and women during our country's wars. Each spring, therefore, Legion and Legion Auxiliary mem­ bers sell red paper poppies as a tribute to the veterans. Funds raised in the sale pro­ vide financial assistance to them and their families. Jayvee soccer Scots play 3 over week A 0-0 tie was the score of a soccer game between Caledonia’s junior varsity and Grandville's junior varsity on April 22. The Scots defense was strong again, but the team just couldn’t get the ball into the net. according to the coaching staff. After a tough 2-0 loss to Forest Hills Northern on April 24, the JV Scots came back the next night and dropped a 4-9 decision to Holland Christian. NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING MIDDLEVILLE BOARD of ZONING APPEALS 1. The request by Patricia Yonkers for a variance from the setback requirements for signs in the C-2, Highway Commercial zone for the property at 428 Arlington Street The ordinance requires that all signs in the district be placed 25 feet from the right-of-way along M-37. In this case, because of the location of the existing building on the site, and the curvature of the highway, it is not possible to place a sign on the subject property where it can be seen by motorists driving by and still meet the setback requirements of the ordinance. 2. The request by Middleville United Methodist Church for variances regarding the front and side setback requirements of the C-1, Central Business District zone. This item was tabled at the last meeting of the BZA WHERE THE HEARING WILL BE HELD At the Middleville Village Hall. 100 E Main St.. Middleville, Ml 49333. WHEN On Tuesday. April 30. 1996 at 7:00 p.m. Materials pertaining to these proposals can be viewed at the Middleville Village Hall at 100 E. Main Street. Middleville, 49333. Written comments can be sent to the above address, or can be relayed via telephone to the Village at 616-795-3385 or FAX at 616-795-8889. Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. (104) Section 5: “Responsible Party” Defined, any individual, firm corporation, association, partnership, commercial entity, consortium, joint venture, government entity, or any other legal entity that is responsible for a release of a hazardous material, either actual or threat­ ened. or is an owner, tenant, occupant, or party in control of a property, vehicle, or item, onto which or from which hazardous materials release. Section 6; Recovery-Authorization and Procedure, The Township is hereby empow­ ered to recover from any responsible party whose acts cause the hazardous material emergency expenses incurred by the Township (listed below) due to a release or haz­ ardous materials incident. The Township shall determine the responsible party or parties for the emergency and shall notify it/them, by first-class mail, of the expenses for which it/they are liable. Section 7; Appeal Process, The party or parties alleged to be responsible may appeal the Township's decision to the Township Board The appeal shall be filed not more than fif­ teen (15) days from the date of mailing of the notice of liability. The Township Board shall hold a public hearing to consider any issues raised by the appeal. At this public hearing, the appealing party and the Township shall be entitled to present evidence in support of their respective positions. The appealing party shall bear the burden ol proof. The Township Board shall, after the hearing, issue a decision assessing responsibility and expenses. Section 8: Charges Imposed Upon Responsible Party. Where the Township becomes involved in a call for assistance in connection with a hazardous materials incident or a release, actual costs incurred by the Township in responding to such a call shall be imposed upon the responsible party or parties, including, but not limited to: A. Charges for each pumper required, in the opinion of the officer in command, to stand by at the hazardous materials incident. B. Charges for each water tender required, in the opinion of the officer in command, to be utilized in responding to the hazardous material incident. C. Charges for each additional fire department vehicle required, in the opinion of the officer in command, to be utilized in responding to the hazardous materials incident. D. All personnel-related costs incurred by the Township as a result of responding to the hazardous materials, incident. Such costs may include, but are not limited to, wages, salaries, and fringe benefits and insurance for full-time and part-time fire fighters, over time pay and related fringe benefit costs for hourly employees, and fire run fees paid to on-call fire fighters. Such personnel-related charges shall commence after the first hour that the fire department has responded to the hazardous materials incident and shall continue until all Township personnel have concluded hazardous materials incidentrelated responsibilities. E. Other expenses incurred by the Township in responding to the hazardous materials incident, including but not limited to, rental or purchase of machinery, equipment, labor, consultants, legal and engineering fees, medical and hospitalization costs, and the replacement costs related to disposable personal protective equipment, extinguishing agents, supplies, water purchased from municipal water systems and meals and refreshments for personnel while responding to the hazardous materials incident. F. Charges to the Township imposed by any local state, or federal government entities related to the hazardous materials incident. G. Costs incurred in accounting for all hazardous material incident-related expenditures, including billing and collection costs. Section 9: Billing Procedures- Following the conclusion of the hazardous materials inci­ dent, the Township Fire Chief (or his or her designee) shall submit a detailed listing of all known expenses to the Township Treasurer, who shall prepare an invoice to the respon­ sible party for payment. The Township Treasurer’s invoice shall demand full payment with­ in thirty (30) days of receipt of the bill. Any additional expenses that become known to the Township following the transmittal to the bill to the responsible party shall be billed in the same manner on a subsequent bill to the responsible party. For any amounts due that remain unpaid after thirty (30) days, the Township shall impose a late charge of one per­ cent (1%) per month, or fraction thereof. Section 10: Other Remedies. The Township may pursue any other remedy or may insti­ tute any appropriate action or proceeding, m a court of competent jurisdiction to collect charges imposed under this Ordinance. In addition to the above, the Township may, at its sole option and discretion, add any and all unreimbursed costs of cleanup and restoration as mentioned in this Ordinance too the tax roll (via a lien) of the affected property if one or more responsible parties own(s) the affected property, and to levy and collect such costs tn the same manner as provided for the levy and collection of real property taxes. The recovery of charges imposed under this Ordinance does not limit the liability of responsi­ ble parties under local ordinance or state or federal law, rule or regulation. Section 11: Severability. Should any provision or part of this Ordinance be declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this Ordinance, which shall remain m full force and effect. Section 12: Effective Date: This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after it (or a summary thereof) is printed m the newspaper. All ordinances or parts of ordinance in con­ flict with this Ordinance (including, but not limited to. Ordinance No. 96-1) are hereby repealed 100 �Page 14 The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml April 30. 1996 National Honor Society inducts 47 students at TK Schools Forty-seven Thornoppie Kellogg High School students were inducted into the National honor Society on April 17. Pictured ore first row (from left) Timothy Johnson, Luke Weotherheod, Jennifer Doyle, Lindsey Bremer, Holly Byars, Coreen Barber, Sarah Porks, second row, Jason Siebesma, Laurie Brinks, Bernadette Azzarella, Alison Aten, Trisha Bueschel, Saxony Matousek, Monique Rodriguez, and Sara Hillman, third row, Bridget Cook, Sarah Cordts, Rachel Buist, AnneMarie Hart, Rachel Wade, Evelyn Bird, Holly Pitt, and Tammy Cargill, fourth row, Alex Middleton, Dendel Craven, Eric Clover-Wodel, Mike Pott, Daniel Kokmeyer, Eric Vernon, Joshua Sturm, and Noah Wenger, fifth row, Benjamin Meekhof, Kristine Williams, Dawn Medaris, Jamie Kooiman, Jasnine McWhinney, Lindsey Robertson, Loretta Huntington, and Elizabeth Seibesma. I Forty-seven Thornapple Kellogg High School students were inducted into the Na­ tional Honor Society in a ceremony April 17. In order to be considered for membership, candidates must have at least a 3.4 grade point average after completing three semesters. Students are evaluated by the faculty and selected on the basis of their motivation, industry, concern for others, initiative, integrity, leadership and responsibility. The students inducted were: Seniors — Brett Bremer. Paul Jamison. Stephanie Pot­ ter and Ryan Tasma Juniors — Kimberly Bed­ ford. Aaron Brill. Andre LeBoeuf and Jennifer Matison. Sophomores — Alison Aten. Bernadette Azzarella. Coreen Barber. Trisha Bueschel. Evelyn Bird. Lind­ say Bremer. Lance Brinks. Rachel Buist. Holly Byars. Tamms Cargill. Eric CloverWadel. Bndgit Cook. Sarah Cordis. Dendel Craven. Jen­ nifer Doyle. Anne-Marie Hart. Sara Hillman. Loretta Huntington. Timothy Johnson. Daniel Kokmeyer. Jami Kooiman. Saxony Matousek. Janine McWhin­ ney. Dawn Medaris. Ben jaman Meekhof. Alex Mid­ dleton. Sarah Parks. Holly Pitt. Michael Pitt. Lindsey Robertson. Monique Rodriguez. Jason Siebesma. Joshua Sturm. Erik Vernon. Rachel Wade. Lucas Weatherhead. Noah Wenger and Kristine Williams. Active members of the society are. Seniors — Martin Bender. Arnie Bergakker. Tarah Beuschel. Curtis Brinks. Ethan Buist. Michelle Butler, Traci Campbell. Ruth Caton. Sean Crofoot. Courtney DeHaan. Jennifer Deschoff. Adelaide Devine. Leah Dodd. Rene Ellinger. Bradley Enders. Ten Fitch. Tracey Funnell. Korinne Hutchens. Christine Hypnar. Rob Kiel. Andrea Kokmeyer. Michelle Merlau. Kelly • Nicholson. Mana Parker. Jerry Posiema. Amber Sans, and Rebecca Singleton. Juniors — Melody Allore. Jolene Batdorff. Dawne Bell. Sarah Bishop. Misty Blain. Nathanael Brady. Mandi Chavis. Steve Dood. Jeremy Doornbos. Scott Evans. Monica Kuhtic. Dean Laansma. Dave Liu. Curt Martin. Luke Middleton. Car ne Moma. Bob Mosey, Raneane Poll. Laura Reed. Angela Rider. Katherine Rodriguez. Megan Rwn, Tracy Schondelmayer. Tara Schweiitzer. Monica Verkerke. Erica Walker, Katie Weaver. Heather Welsh. Heather West. Johnna Yoder. Jackie Zoe mer and Emily Zuidersma. From Our Readers TK shouldn’t drop auto shop program! To the editor: After reading the article on “Thornapple Kellogg Schools may drop auto shop program" in the April 23 issue of "The Sun and News," I was very disappointed with the Thornapplc Kellogg Board of Education. My son, Brian Hannan, who will enter ninth grade next year already has signed up for mechamcs/metals. He has thought of pursuing a career in mechanics, hut if this program is being con­ sidered of being dropped, then what choice of a future is the school system offering him? My oldest son, Mike, graduated in ’94 and took the auto mechanics class under Ron Overbeek’s instruction. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! A few months after gradua­ tion, Mr. Overbeek called our home, checking to see how Mike was doing and wanted to know what career Mike was pursuing. We feel that it was especial­ ly nice of Mr. Overbeek to be concerned about one of his former students. Mike is cur­ rently making plans of joining the Army to receiving training in auto mechanics, therefore the auto mechanics training that he had in high school will be a plus for him. If Thornapple Kellogg takes away auto shop, they are giv­ ing a few of our young men very few choices of training for a career. Jane Hannan Middleville YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY. MAY 14, 1996 COMMENCING AT 7:30 PM AT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP HALL 284 N. BRIGGS RD CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING; 1. ZBA 96-01-02 Parcel ID NO. 008-050-00, a request by Gary Middleton of Middleville tool & die. 611 Bowens Mill Rd. for a variance from the side yard and road frontage set aside requirements of the township zoning ordinance. The subject property is located at 526 Bluff Dr. 2. ZBA 96-04-03 Parcel ID. NO. 150-006-00, a request by Larry Kelly. 142 Lakeview Dr. for a variance from the side yard set back requirements of the zoning ordinance. 3. ZBA 96-04-04 Parcel ID. NO 120-004-00. a request by Jon Merchant. 11076 Hastings Pomt Rd. to construct a storage building on the property on the south side of the road from his house. 4 Such other matters as many properly come before the zoning board of appeals PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Zoning Ordinance w It be ava iable for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk. 284 N Briggs Rd., during regular Township business hours and will be available at the time of the public meeting Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the meeting PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township w provide to individuals with dis­ abilities. necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same All persons are mvited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate m the discussion of the above proposals. Yankee Springs Township Zoning Board of Appeals Charles Biggs Secretary 101 Induuctees holding candles are (from left) Brett Bremer, Paul Jamison, Stephaine Potter, Ryan Tasma. Ophthalmolodists lead campaign against ‘Glaucoma’ Glaucoma 2001, sponsored by the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, provides medical eye exams to in­ dividuals at risk for glaucoma. These exams are provided free of charge to people without medical insurance. Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness for African Americans, and the secondleading cause for all Americans. The American Academy of Ophthalmology urges ail Michigan residents who have a family history of glaucoma, are over age 50. are of African ancestry, or have not had a medical eye exam in the last two vears. to call I-SOO-391 EYES tor referral to a participating ophthalmologist. "We are talking about a disease that often has no symptoms An otherwise healthy individual can lose all vision to glaucoma if it goes undetected," said Dr. Kimberly J. Norris, a Hastings ophthalmologist who is participating in the pro­ gram But loss of sight is preventable if treatment is started early enough." Dr Norris is a board cer­ tified ophthalmologist More than two million peo­ ple have glaucoma, and half of those who have it. don’t know it Glaucoma occurs because of an imbalance bet­ ween production and outflow of the clear liquid in the eye. the aqueous humor. This im­ balance results in increased pressure in the eye, which damages the optic nerve and can lead to blindness if left un­ treated. Vision lost to glaucoma cannot be regained. Glaucoma 2001 is a public service project of the Founda­ tion of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the world’s largest association of medical eye doctors. The American Academy of Ophthalmology has 20,000 members. BARKERS AUTO SERVICE Remote Start Keyless Entry System INSTALLED Only *24995 Car Stereo Systems Brand names of ...Kenwood, Crunch, Fultron Pyle & more. Factory Air Conditioning Kits Installed ★ Complete Care Care ★ Come on down to Barkers ...where the price is right! MIDDLEVILLE 616-795-7100 OPEN: Monday thru Friday 8 to 5; Saturday 9 to 1 �The Sun and News Middleville, Ml April 30 1996 Page 15 Lady Scots continue their climb toward the top! As you know, the Thornapple Kellogg Schools have placed a $24,750,000 bond proposal on the June 10 ballot. The funds generated from passage of the bond issue will be used to con­ struct a new middle school and to remodel and add rooms to the other schools in the district. In this column during the next few weeks, I plan to describe the major additions that would occur in each of our schools, this week, I am covering West Elementary, with the assistance of Sharon Kalee, principal. In order to provide an appropriate physical environment for our second and thind grade students, the bond proposal in­ cludes the following renovations and additions to West Elementary: three classrooms, a computer lab, a gym and in­ creased parking. Renovations and additions were last done at West Elemen­ tary in 1965. At that time, a number of classrooms and the multi-purpose room were built. Today, more than 30 years later. West houses the district’s second- and third-graders Next year West will have 15 second- and third-grade classrooms and one special education room. These 16 classes will occupy all of the available classrooms; therefore, our music program will be held in the library. Of course, this will limit the available library time for students. More classrom space is needed for programs, such as music, as well as for in­ creasing numbers of students. The multi-purpose rixim at West is used as a cafeteria, serv­ ing breakfast and lunch. It is also used as a gym to provide physical education for the students. In order to serve lunch, the multi-purpose room must be used for nearly two hours each day. This includes time to set up tables, time to serve lunch to all students, and time to clean and mop the floor. Of course, physical education classes can not be held during lunch. With our increasing enrollment, it is difficult to provide the same quality physical education program to our students, while trying to maintain a timely lunch schedule. Another factor that has become of increasing concern is the safety of the tile flooring in the multi-purpose room. Over the past 30 years, the safety and liability concerns have greatly in­ creased The tile flooring is a slip hazard and does not provide any shock absorption when a child slips and falls during physical education class. The multi-purpose room is used for various activities such as assemblies and special programs. In order to have any special activities, physical education classes must be canceled. Again, this limits The time our children are in physical education. Increasing the parking area at West also is including in the bond proposal. The parking area today does not provide enough room for all of the staff. Parents and visitors coming to West frequently park along the driveway or along Main Street. Needless to say, this is not only inconvenient, but it also creates tremendous congestion between school buses and cars driven by parents. This situation is becoming increasingly dangerous. There will be another Community Forum to discuss the bond proposal Tueday. May 14, at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School cafeteria. We hope to see you there. waterfront weeds OAre • a Problem? A. The Crary WEEDROLLER! H&H Feed and Supply (616) 945-3277 Caledonia’s girls track team the discus. Jill Hoffman took first place at the Spana finished first in the high Tri-Level meet on April 20 jump. Kelles Mesecar won scoring big points in all three the 100. Keri Bloem the 1600 divisions. and Katie Benham in the The Scots finished with 425 hurdles. Caledonia’s 1600 and points. Second place Sparta 3200 relay team also had 2?I points. prevailed. Caledonia 10S 1/2 In the seventh and eighth Sparta 19 1/2 grade division. Martha Frannli Winning individual events won the shot put. Amy Busfield was first in the 55 for Caledonia were Amanda hurdles and Kara Hollern won Minor in the shot put (32-0), Jill Hofmann in the high the 3200. (4-6), Heather Brooke Wicrenga won the jump 1600. Jenny Sprague was first Polmanteer in the discus (91in the 200 and Caledonia's 5), Amanda Smith in the 100 3200 and 1600 relay team hurdles (178). Kelley Mesecar placed first in the ninth and tenth grade division. Caledonia’s juniors and seniors won its share of events as well. Amanda Minor Caledonia’s tennis team placed first in the shot put and scored a valuable 4-4 tie with South Christian in league action on April 24. Chris Snoap was the Scots from Page 16 lone winner in singles matches with a straight set 6Lawn & Garden 1, 6-1 triumph at No. 1. BRAD’S LAWN SERVICE. Hastings, Middleville, Gun Lake. Weekly service, careful, dependable, inexpensive. 795-3566 in the 100 (13.4). Keri Bloem in the 1600 (52.3), Kelly Mulder in the 400 (1:02.3). Brooke Wierenga in the 300 hurdles (52.0), Barb Warner in the 800 (2:27.4). Kelley Mesecar in the 200 (28.6) and Shannon Houseman in the 3200 (32.2). Caledonia's 3200 (1:09.8). 400 (54.7). 800 (1.54.3) and 1600 (4:23) relay teams also won Caledonia 8S So. Christian 40 Firsts were obtained by Amanda Minor in the shiX put (34-11). Heather Polmanteer in the discus (97-6). Kelley Mesecar in the 100 (13.3). Kcrie Bloem in the 1600 (5:32.2), Kelly Mulder in the 400 (1:053). Katie Benham in the 300 hurdles (52.6), Barb Warner in the 800 (2:25). Kelley Mesecar in the 200 (29.2V and Shannon Houseman in the 3200 (2:01.3) The 3200 (9:58.1). 800 (4:54.3). 400 (1:55.5) and 1600 (4:31.3) relay teams also prevailed. Caledonia trailed early in the meet, but battled back to remain undefeated (5-0) in OK Gold action. Scots, Snoap continue to win on the courts MORE CLASSFIEDS Lost & Found DOG NEAR HIGH SCHOOL call to identify 795-4355 LARGE REWARD!!!! 12 months old male neutered dobcrman, has cars done, black & tan, comes to “Fritz", wearing a red South Kent rabies tag. Lost in Caledonia area between 60th & 68lh Street. Call 891-3362 or 554-3771 (All American Fence). Miscellaneous FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybird Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largcmouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS’ FISH FARM, INC., 08988 35th St., Gobles, MI 49055. Phone: (616) 628-2056, days; (616) 624-6215, evenings._________ WRITERS! Gel published, fiction/non-fiction. New Video shows you how. $39.95. Call TLP. 616-374-0061. M.CWisa/ COD Snoap is now 12-0 .on the season. In doubles Rich Gamaat and Eric Rogers won at No. 1 (63. 64), Jesse Flegel and Matt Frantti won at No. ? ^6-1, 46, 6-4) and Andy Wilkinson and Jeff Austhof won at No. 3 Scot varsity soccer squad post fifth shutout for season The defense recorded its fifth shutout and Anne Whisner booted across three goals in a 4-0 Caledonia win in varsity soccer last Monday. Besides Whisner's soccer hat trick, Sam Choryan also scored for the Scots. Jayme Cramer, Shannon Sheehan, Kara Palma and Megan Mulligan also played strong games for the winning team. Anne Whisner. Sam Choryan and Liz Fortuna all tallied goals on April 24, as Caledonia defeated a good Northern team 3-1. But, a day later the Scots found themselves matched up against state power Holland Christian and fell by a 2-1 score. (6-3. 3-6, 6,-3). Rogers and Gamaat arc also on a current winning streak, according to Caledonia coach Tom Crisman. The Scots also defeated Cedar Springs 6-2 on April 23. Singles winners were Snoap at No. I (by default) and Kyle Oatley at No. 3 (7-5. 6-1). All four doubles teams prevailed: Rich Gamaat and Eric Rogers at No. 1 (6-0. 6-4), Jesse Flegel and Malt Frantti nt No 2 (6-1, 6-0). Andy Wilkinson and Jeff Austhof at No. 3 (62, 6-3) and Elmo Zcnobio and Jason Workman at No. 4 (6-1. 6-1). National Ads GROCERY DELIVERY DRIVER - To $800/wk + full benefits! Major Co.! Local route! Training provided! 616-949-2424, Jobline fee. PRODUCTION SUPERVI­ SOR (Bottling Co.) Entry level! To 541.50/wcek, non-degreed. Fortune 500 Co. Needed now! 616-949-2424. Jobline fee. Please stop in and say hello... Friday, May 3rd, 8-6 & Saturday, May 4th, 8-4 SUMMER SCHOOL AIDES To 11.75/hr non-degrecd, non­ certified! Entry level! Hiring now! 616-949-2424. Jobline fee. 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(M-37) OPEN: Monday thru Friday 8 to 6; Saturday 8 to 2 �Page I6/The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml April 30. 1996 Bailey’s 4-hitter key in 7-3 victory over Ottawa, Friday The varsity softball team defeated Ottawa last Friday 73. Sherry Bailey picked up the win for the Scots, with a 4hitter that included strikeouts. Molly Gorton went 2-for-4 with a double and Mindi Smith scored twice for the Scots. Scots' Kristy DeBoer prepares to make the play at first in Thursday's OK Gold contest with Cedar Springs. Lady Scot track team runs away with Caledonia Relays Caledonia's Keri Bloem ran on the winning 6400 and 1600 relay teams Saturday at the Caledonia Relays. Caledonia's girls track team did something very familiar Saturday at the Caledonia Relays. The Scots ran past the competition. Coach Joe Zomerlei's team won the seven-team field event, scoring 96 points. Their closest competitors, Ionia, tallied 60 points. Barry County schools participating in the Caledonia Relays were Lakewood with 26 points and Middleville with 20 points. The Lady Scots won 6 events, all of those coming in the racing categories. Caledonia’s boys finished third of eight schools with 44 points. Coopersville won the boys title, compiling 85 points. Middleville racked up 35 points, while Lakewood tallied 19 points. Shannon Houseman, Keri Bloem, Brooke Wierenga and Beth Parbel set a meet record in the 6400 wi»h a sparkling lime of 22:13.1. In the discus relay. Amanda Minor and Heather Polmanteer Caledonia's Dale Wicks makes a clean attempt in Saturday's high jump event. Caledonia pitcher Christine Gillard aims one toward the plate in a game with Cedar Springs last Thursday. teamed and crossed the finish line first in 13:03.1. Caledonia's sprint medlay squad also won as Jennifer Blauwkamp, Kelley Mesecar, Kelly Veiling and Kelly Mulder finished in 3:06.7. The Scots' 3200 and 1600 teams placed first as well. Barb Warner. Jill Hofmann, Sarah Parbel and Audrey Warner ran the 3200 race tn 10:16.4, while the 1600 squad won with Erin Mesecar, Kelly Mulder. Barb Warner and Keri Bloem. In the team's final win Caledonia had a 1:11.0 in the shuttle hurdles Allison Smith. Katie Benham. Nicole VanderMolcn and Jodi Breen participated for lhe Scots it that event. Phillip Vanl.aan. Todd Striplin, Andy Schupp and Dave Friedrich won the 3206 relay for Caledonia's boys team with a time of 8:56.9. Bockstanz fans 9 in pitching win over Byron Center Caledonia edged out Byron Center 4-3 on April 19 in varsity baseball action. Chuck Bockstanz pitched a solid seven innings for the Scots with 9 strikeouts and just 3 walks. Don Stevens went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and Brian Jones had a game-winning RBI also for the Caledonia team. The junior varsity team aLs<> slugged its way past Byroh Center, 24-13. 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Michigan 49333 125th Veor HASTINGS F J3LIC us.;.. Top students achieve in many areas at school 12: S CHINCH SI HASTINGS. M. 4sG58 18^3 Caledonia High School announces 1996 'Top Ten’ graduates Dan Corstange by Barbara (Tall Staff Writer Caledonia High School has announced the 10 seniors with (he lop grade point averages of their class, based on seven semesters of high school work. "These students not only achieved academically, but also in many other areas of school and community life,” raid CHS Principal Tonya Porter. "They have shown their potential as leaders, as athletes and as scholars, and we are proud to have them representing Caledonia High School.” Valedictorian Dan Corstange this year academically leads the graduating senior class after earning the highest grade point average over seven semesters. His honors include mem­ bership in the National Honor Society, a Letter of Commen­ dation from the National Merit Scholarship program and recognition from the state's Competitive Scholar­ ship program. He received the Builder's Square/Detroit Pis- David Pell tons Scholarship and is listed in Who's Who Among Ameri­ can High School Students. Corstange also participated twice in the Odyssey of the Mind problem-solving pro­ gram and served as an elementary bi-lingual aide and is a member of the Young Life group. Studying, however, has not occupied alk.hu. lime. He successfully combined his academics with athletics, music and part-time work. He played soccer for CHS for four years, earning all­ conference honorable mention and all-state all-academic honors his senior year. He has played indoor soccer for the past two years, and hopes to keep playing the sport in college. He also has been a student of Korean karate for the past three years, and holds the rank of 4th Gup. Besides his hours in sports, Corstange puts in lots of time practicing and playing saxo­ phone for the CHS marching band and jazz band, and earned a varsity letter. He also is the first chair solo clarinet for the Jill Bonner Sarah Parbel school's wind ensemble and concert band, and hopes to continue his music in college. He'll also take with him his guitar, having taught himself to play. Outside school, he worked for more than a year as a ser­ vice clerk at D & W, where he received an Outstanding Ser­ vice Award. He now is work­ ing as a "Hardlines" team member at Target. The son of Bruce and Maria Corstange of Caledonia, Dan Rachel Comegys Brett Long plans to attend Northwestern University this fall to begin studies in pre-law. He looks forward to one day becoming a judge, or perhaps a congress­ man. Katie Sobczak, salutatorian of the Class of 1996, also is a National Commended Scholar and a member of the CHS National Honor Society. She was named the Coca-Cola National Scholar and received the Michigan State Outstand­ ing Junior Award. Amanda Jacobs Katie Lappin Katie Sobczak Stephanie VandenBerg Perhaps the most memo­ rable honors she has received, however, came as a member and captain of the CHS slate champion cross country and track teams. She is a three­ time all-conference, all-area, all-state and all-state academic cross country athlete and an honorable mention All-Amer­ ican. She also was a finalist in the Footlocker National Cross Country Championship and a finalist for the MHSAA Scholar-Athlete Award. Besides sports, Sobczak has been active at school, serving as class representative to the Student Congress, tutoring sixth-graders through NHS, and working for such causes as Habitat for Humanity and world hunger and other chan table causes sponsored by the Congress and NHS. She also participated in Teen Institute and Odyssey of the Mind. She was voted "Most Likely to Succeed" and "Most Likely to Win an Olympic Gold Medal" by hci class­ mates. Outside school. Sobczak is busy with a part-time job as a service clerk at D & W, as a member of her church's youth group, with Young Life and as a ticket taker and a timer at school athletic events. Besides See Top Ten, Page 2 East Kentwood administrator named new TK principal by Mandy Habel Staff Writer East Kentwood Vice Prin­ cipal Ron Fales has been chosen to sene as the new principal of Thornapple Kellogg High School, replac­ ing Henry Dugan who will retire at the end of the year. Fales sa*d that what pro­ mpted him to look for a prin­ cipalship was the feeling that he was at the stage in his career where he was looking for responsibilities and challenges that were different from his current ones. Vice principals, he said, spend a lot of tune working with student discipline and though they try to make a positive change, still have negative issues to deal with. Fales said he wants to start dealing more wrth educational issues and have a more dramatic affect on the direc­ tion a building takes. Moving from one of the largest school districts in Michigan to one that is somewhat smaller can be an adjustment, but Fales said he purposely looked for employ; ment at smaller districts to have more personal com­ munication with students and staff. Before working at East Kentwood, he spent 13 years in the Zeeland School District, which is only slightly larger than TK, so the adjust­ ment will not be difficult. f find smaller buildings comfortable and decided to look for an opportunity in a school that size.*’ he said. He said that the advantage of a smaller district is that it is easier to get to know everyone better, which can make com municat ion better It is dif­ ficult to communicate with everyone in a building that is larger. He added that in smaller districts it is easier to self assess, identify what is work­ ing and what is not, and in­ stitute changes Usually, a disadvantage of a smaller district would be less opportunities in the cur­ riculum, but he said he is very pleased to see a wide range of course offerings at TK “Mr. Dugan and staff did a See, Administrator, P. 2 In This Issue... • Forum on proposed new TK Middle School is May 14 • Caledonia High School orchestra receives Top honors’ • Internet Awareness’ program offered at CHS to community • Pine Rest clinics reach out to local anxiety sufferers �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/May 7, 1996 TOP TEN STUDENTS NAMED, continued from front page running, she enjoys roller blading, reading and Bible |tudy. Right now, she is undecided about what school she will at­ tend this fall, but has acadcmic/athletic scholarship of­ fers from a number of schools, including the Univer­ sity of Michigan, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Stanford. Iowa, Baylor and San Diego State. Her career plans are to be­ come either a doctor or a chi­ ropractor and to continue studying Spanish so she can work with the growing His­ panic population in the U.S. and perhaps do mission work. She is the daughter of Tom and Jill Sobczak of Alto. (The following CHS Top Ten seniors are listed in al­ phabetical order.) Top Ten senior Jill Bon­ ner already is working as a free lance artist, which is her chosen career field. The daugh­ ter of Richard Bonner of Grand Rapids, she will further her art studies at Calvin College, where she will begin school this fall. She has won both local and national awards for her paint­ ing, drawing and sculpture, and has participated in vocal music as a member of the CHS Choralaires ensemble. She was honored with a place in the 1996 Southwestern Michigan Vocal Music Festi­ val honors choir. Bonner also is a member of the CHS National Honor So­ ciety, and through her church works in children’s ministries, such as A WAN A and inner city back yard Bible clubs When she is not working on her art or helping with the children's programs, she en­ joys playing the guitar, writ­ ing songs and writing poetry Beginning her pre-med stud­ ies at Hope College this fall will be Rachel Comegys, daughter of Gregory and Jen­ nifer Comegys of Caledonia. Her long-range career plans include either medical research or path logy. A three-year member of the National Honor Society, she is as talented an athlete as she is a student. She has played three years each on the varsity basketball and soccer teams and is a two-year player on the varsity volleyball team, earning MVP and all­ conference honors her senior year. She also played AAU volleyball the last three years, and AAU basketball for the last five years. 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In high school, she has been a member of the Na­ tional Honor Society and par­ ticipated for three years each in cross country and track. She also is active in her church youth group and is a member of Young Life. She said she enjoyed the hiking excursion through Colorado that Young Life sponsored last year, and is going on a canoe trip to Minnesota this summer, also through Young Life. The daughter of Tom and Mona Jacobs of Alto, she enjoys music and has studied piano for 10 years. Although Katie Lappin has been active in sports, the­ ater and music at CHS. she is thinking of biomedical engi­ neering as a possible career af­ ter completing her studies at Northwestern University. As a high school thespian, she played major roles in sev­ eral CHS productions, includ­ ing Grease!, Anything Goes and Cheaper by the Dozen. As an athlete. Lappin ...S OLD! Middleville Office 317 Arlington, M-37 (616) 795-3305 Kay Stolsonburg. ASSOC BROKER. 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Located on a shed For a private showing call Gene Poll serenity AGE 8 acre building site with 5 wooded acres located just 2 miles from the light in Middleville and 20 minutes to Grand Rapids. Buy now and build this summer! Call Cathy Williamson $32 000 on this quiet secluded lake frontage and is nestled in the wood*. Land contract terms available* For more infor­ mation call Deb Erway.................... $23 900. FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE, GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES PLEASE SEE OUR ADS ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER, IN THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS AND IN THE HOMES DIGEST OF GRAND RAPIDS MAGAZINE. Top Ten senior David which includes accomplish­ played golf, junior varsity and ments in academics and partic­ varsity tennis and was a Pell plans to study engineer­ member of the school s new ing at Michigan Technologi­ ipating in music, drama and ski team, earning a scholar­ cal University this fall, and is golf. She is a member of the Na­ athlete award from the Michi­ thinking about possibly spe­ gan High School Ski Coaches cializing in biomedical engi­ tional Honor Society, partici­ pated in the Odyssey of the neering. Association. The son of Dave and Cindy Mind program and was a Participating in the high school band, jazz band, or­ Pell of Alto, he is completing member of the varsity golf chestra and choir rounded out his high school years as a Na­ team for three years. She has her four years at CHS. She tional Honor Society member, played in the concert and was the band's drum major for the winner of the Society of marching bands for four years Plastic Engineers' Essay Con­ and in the orchestra for two two years. She also participated on an test and as a National Merit She also has taken part in Odyssey of the Mind team Scholarship Commended Stu­ CHS musicals. Active in both Young Life that won a regional champi­ dent. Pell has participated in Teen and her church's youth group. onship. For her church, she has Institute as a Teen Leader, and VendenBerg has participated in taken part in its orchestra, is the student coordinator of several work projects in theatrical productions and the school's Electrathon Chicago and Kentucky, and youth group and participated Team, which is building an she also has volunteered for in work camps that helped electric car. He participated for Habitat for Humanity. This summer, she will Habitat for Humanity. She three years in the CHS band also volunteered with the Kent and jazz band, and for two spend three weeks at a church years in the Odyssey of the program in California called Special Riding program. Summer Workshop in In her "leisure" time. Katie Mind program. Outside school, he is active Ministries. In her spare time, enjoys bike riding, hiking, swimming and going places in his church youth group and she enjoys golfing, camping works as a waiter at Cherry and biking with family and friends. The daughter of Tom and She is the daughter of Valley Cafe. In his leisure Patrick and Robin Lappin of time, he enjoys swimming, Camilla VandenBerg of Alto, Stephanie plans to major in water skiing and golf. Alto. Stephanie VandenBerg mathematics and computer The U.S. Military Academy at West Point is the destina­ also is completing a well- science at Taylor University tion of CHS senior Brett rounded high school career. in Upland, Ind. Long this fall. He hopes to train there to become a U.S. Army officer. ADMINISTRATOR, from trontIn high school. Long partic­ ipated in a variety of leader­ good job of developing such that included teachers, ad ship activities. He was tapped diverse curriculum." he said. ministrators, students and for membership in the Na­ Fales said his biggest support staff. The first set included eight tional Honor Society and was challenge will be to follow in candidates which was narrow Dugan ’s footsteps. a member of FFA for four "Not only has Mr. Dugan ed down to two in the second years, serving as president his been the only principal the round. senior year. He said that education He also played football for building has ever had, but a philosophy, leadership style, the Fighting Scots for three quality one." he said. "No discipline and curriculum years and was a Student matter what I do, there will be were the main topics discuss Congress class representative an adjustment." He added however that ed in the interviews. for three years. Long attended from what he has heard about After these two interviews, Boys' State and has been a the staff and knows about his he received a visitation to his member of the Sons of the style of administration, the ad­ school by a team that was led American Legion for three justment will be smooth. by Dugan. Dugan said that he spoke to years. Fales said he is very excited He works in the summers about what he has heard 13 people at East Kentwixxl. including students and staff abouut the students and staff for his father at Long Ma­ who said they like him sonry, and in his leisure time, at TK. "The professionalism and because he is willing to take a enjoys reading. He is the son of Steve and talents of the staff and the stand. They all agreed that he nature of the student body are is an excellent administrator Sue Long of Middleville. and some even said that he has Sarah Parbel is another other things that attracted me no weaknesses. senior who exemplifies the to TK besides the size," he After the visitation, he said, said. "This is a quality situa­ scholar-athlete. Like Sobczak, tion and 1 hope I can bring he spoke with Cason after she was a member of the cross something to add to the mix. which he was offered to the country state champion teams, Another challenge, he said, board for approval. and earned all-state honors the after getting to know students He added that TK was the past three seasons. and staff, is to get a feel for first district he actually She also was an all-state what is good about TK now entered the interview process runner on the CHS state and where everyone wants to with since deciding to make a change. Since he was only champion track team last year, see it go in the future. and is a five-time academic “Vision is something we looking around the West all-state honoree in both will need to work on as a team Michigan area, there were on sports. She has been named and find out together," he |y a couple of districts that seemed to fit what he has been all-conference seven times in said. He said he is going to make looking for at this time. cross country and track. He said he can’t discuss Parbel was captain of both sure that he does not go in and what changes he would make the 1995 state champion track make snap judgments about yet because it is important to team and the 1995 state what should change because get used to the new school, there might be a way of doing champion cross country team something that is different that staff, and students and see and is co-captain of this year’s his that may work very well how things arc running and if track team. She was a member It takes time to determine if they work before doing so. of the 3200-meter relay team something works or not. His wife, Karla, is a teacher that established the Class B Fales had a chance to speak at the Kent Skills Center in the state meet record. She is the to Superintendant Jay Cason New Manufactering 1995 Women in Sports Coali­ and Dugan briefly about the Academy. They have two tion winner. bond issue, but said it would sons Ryan and Kevin He has been given a twoThe 1995 CHS Homecom­ take some time to get a better ing Queen, Sarah has been handle on the situation before year contract, which will start busy in other activities making decisions on what to on July I, of this year. besides sports, serving as vice do should the issue not pass He said they *ouid basical­ president of the National Honor Society and ly have to look at how many participating in Young Life. extra students they have and how to run things efficiently She also holds a part-time job to make room for them in the at D & W short term while discussing Although her career plans what should happen in the An article in the April 30 are undecided, she does know long term. issue of the Sun & News about she will be attending Michi­ He added that this also is the Thomapple Kellogg High gan Stale University this fall, something that would be School National Honor Sock where she will continue run­ thought about after being on ty inductees did not include ning cross country and track. the job for a while, should it sophomore Elizabeth She is the daughter of Pete be an issue at all. Steensma Her name also was and Andi Parbel and Linda and Fales had two separate in­ misspelled in the caption Chris Bennett of Caledoniaterviews with a team of people beneath the photo Correction — �The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml Moy 7. 1996/Poge 3 Forum on proposed new TK Middle School is May 14 by Mandy Ha be I Staff Writer The Thornapplc Kellogg School District's June 10 bond election is prompting ques tions about how the proposed new middle school the district is asking for would be laid out. The architects’ plans for the school will be shown in a public forum at 7 p.m. Tues­ day. May 14. at the middle school cafeteria. Due to the current over­ crowded state of all the schools in the district and pro­ jected enrollment growth in the next five to ten years, the district will be asking for $26 million over 26 years to add on to and renovate the elementary schools and the high school, and build a new middle school Tower, Pinkster and Titus architect Mike VanSchelzen last week showed the school board preliminary plans for the layout of the new middle school so they will have things started, should the bond issue pass VanSchelzen said the goal is to go over ideas with board members and make them feel comfortable with the proposed ideas Preliminary drawings show that the new middle school would be a total of 120.000 square feet VanSchelzen said the figures stating the amount of square fixitagc and the amount of teaching stations all right if that did not work people are going to ask. he said, is if the roof on the new can affect voter totals. out. He added that as the Board Member Gary building will leak. They also have to keep in mind that VanSchelzen said that vir­ building develops, extra space VanElst said he thought that at may be needed as changes are one time they had discussed tually every district struggles the further away the building is made the possibility of building the with problems with their roof. from nearby existing sewer lines, From previous discussions, school behind Page Elemen­ Many have had experiences he said, some concerns have tary. allowing it to have ac­ regardless of the type of roof. the more expensive it will be to tap He added that his company been expressed about how to cess off Bender Road. better use the space around the into them. Supenntendant Jay Cason is continuing to do research on which type of roof is the best. cafeteria. He said he has made said they also have to keep in — Jay Cason, The best roofs seem to be some changes since then and mind that the further away the has made the building more building is from nearby ex­ the tar roofs from 25 years Superintendent compact. isting sewer lines, the more ago. though it takes a long Rotations can be made to expensive it will be to tap into time to install them, he said. One of the reasons that add cafeteria space adjacent to them the gym so it will still have a entrance, easy for guests who have the building close VanSchelzen said the first roofs fail is because snow that accuumulates on them melts, enough to the high school ten ­ place of entry. thing to do is plan a site don't visit on a daily basis to Another concern the board find. Many times people ap­ nis courts and football field analysis in which they look at causing water to drip The community will be able brought up dealt with the proach buildings and struggle He said traffic patterns will the site itself before visualiz­ to see these drawings for the have to be evaluated so buses ing a building on it. amount of lighting in the art to find the front door. first time at the May 14 com­ and cars don ’ t get in the way room Watching the way the sun He said the definition does President Dan Parker said not have to be elaborate and of each ocher. moves across it and looking at munity forum in the middle Having parking lots adja­ the condition of the soil will school cafeteria. he toured Kelloggsville Mid­ could be as simple as outlining The deadline to register to dle School and found that its the door with bricks. It also is cent to different parts of the be things to keep in mind. He art room did not have much beneficial to have the media building to provide conve­ said they will have a list of vole in the June 10. bond elec­ light. He wondered if a room center (library) in the center nience for those who par­ things they will look for in tion is May 13. Application forms will be available at of this kind should be placed of the building and the other ticipate in after-school evaluating the site. in an area in which it could sections around it. This would activities. Lehman said he has been Thomapple Township Hall. He said a combination of a Completed forms can be turn­ receive natural light. with the district for 25 years, allow the building to be used VanSchelzen said that the for a greater variety of sloped and flat roof can in which the school has had ed in at or mailed to the balance the building as well. Township Hall The mailing type of lighting the room functions. three different roofs. It also may be a good idea to would need is related to the One of the first questions address is on the form Boilers and chillers should type of curriculum the school be in places that are easily ser­ build a roadway to get follows. vicable and can provide hot students back and forth. The Good Selection of Current plans, he said, water from the boiler and cold land will be checked to see if there are any soil problems show the room to contain water from other areas. Calico Prints storage space and windows. He said it is best to have two and the school could be placed Aunt Grace's He added that it also would be or three of these per wing on a section with the best soil. VanSchelzen said that hav­ a good idea to place the art. because it is more efficient to Scrapbag music and choir rooms all push the air a shorter distance. ing the building on a hill can Children's Prints together because they all will He added that it is the most ef- affect the strengh of locks that have higher ceilings than the ficient method for are placed on the doors Swimwear Prints & other classrooms because of temperature control and air because of the amount of wind Solids that can blow the doors open. how they are used. quality for each room. Lace Trim 1$ He said he has not had a It also is important that the It would be beneficial to Special 3 Yds./ A chance to speak to Tom building have an identifiable Lehman yet about how to coordinate the use of the QUESTIONS? ASK USI athletic fields between the high school and the middle school, but said there is an ad­ Sewing Machine Repair vantage to building near ex­ 218 E. Statu St., Haathiya isting facilities. He added that it would be OPEN: Monday-1 hursday H am t The participation cost is $3 Middleville will have its an­ nual community garage sale per house for a single or Saturday, June 29, starting at multiple family household sale, $25 per organization for 9 a.m. Those interested in par­ a group sale with a rented ticipating must register and space, and $2 per church organization for fund-raisers. pay by Saturday. June 15. Organizer Keri Longhurst The sale must be held at the said a few changes have been church. Participants are reminded made this year that she hopes will have a positive effect on not to include the address in the ad because it will appear the sale. Some of the changes in­ automatically. Longhurst said that after clude balloons being issued to each registered participant for randomly polling some of last visual advertising the day of year’s participants, the June the sales. The balloons will be 29 date was selected with sent approximately one to two hopes of eliminatiing some of weeks before the sale. Maps the weather concerns. Other will be available at area mer­ factors that were taken into chants Friday evening and consideration were when school gets out and June and Saturday. July holidays. She added that a one-day sale received positive feed­ back last year because it enabled many working com­ munity members to participate in and attend sales. Participants are encouraged to run their sales more than If you own your own home, the equity in your home can be a very valuable source one day, if desired. However, of extra funds. To find out your line of credit, see us today: the community sale will only be advertised for one day. Once your line of credit is approved, you can use that money to add on, fix up, Costs can be mailed to Keri refurnish, landscape or do any remodeling project you want! 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You’ll soon have the money you need for all those little extras. ♦No Fee Home Equity Loan is based on the state equalized value of home. If an appraisal is needed - the customer will incur the cost. Qtate 627 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3205 68lh ST. S.E. 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE DUTTON ANK 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 8H-217-I712 P.O. Box 175 Alto. Ml 49302 Judy Harrison President ALEDONIAMon.-Fn. ^3^a“on’°rNn and till noon Sal 1 LENDER �Poge 4/The Sun ond News, Middleville, Ml Moy 7, 1996 with...NORMA I guess I am in a very nostalgic mood tonight. My mom used to say that when you spend too much time looking back, you can’t get on with your future. How right she was! When you have had a good learning life, you feel so rich. J don’t always feel so grateful because I am having to learn something that I don’t particularly want to learn. But like mom said, if you have a problem, ask why it has come to you and what you must learn from it. In so doing, you sec the reason why it came to you and by facing it. you have solved it. VELDERMAN When Houston and I went for our early morning walk the other day. I was glad that Houston was strong enough to keep us going forward against the wind It gives us both a good feeling of accomplish­ ment. When possible, we do it at least twice a day. I had a good visit with Eltha Nichols. She is reality quite a gal Alice Wieringa said that the Quilt Club will meet at Rober­ ta Wilcox's on Wednesday of this week. Dorothy Fisher and Clark Springer were enjoying a snack of popcorn and orange juice when I called. Life is about the same for Clark. On the 19th of May. there will be a sale by the youth group for camp and all their activities. It will be at 5 p.m. at the United Methodist Church Lois Bremer said that she went to the retreat at Weslyan Friday night and Saturday Becky Cherry, my Leader Dog roommate, still needs all our continued prayers. The lady is still taking Becky apd her dog Beauty out all day Becky is now walking around some in her hard and then even went a block by themselves. She is getting stronger little by little. She planned on going to her church for the first time. She asked you to continue your prayers, as it is going to be a slow progress, but with your help, she is on the road to bet­ ter health. God bless all you folks on the prayer chain, in­ warmer soon. The grass is now getting green and the weeds will soon be stanjed. cluding Leighton. Have a wonderful week. Maybe, we can get outdoors pretty soon. It should be Love all of you very. Thanks for listening to my ramblings. Internet ‘evenings’ planned in Caledonia in May internet Awareness Even­ ings." a chance to learn about the educational use of the In­ ternet and actually "surf the electronic super highway, are being planned for Caledonia schools. Information will be provid­ ed to help get people con­ nected from home using a local Internet Service Provider. These evenings are design­ ed to be for parents and other interested community members from 7 to 9 p.m. on May 2 (tonight) for elemen­ tary schools and community; Monday. May 6. for middle school and community; and Monday. May 13, for high school and community at Room 401. Multimedia Lab. high school. Instructors will be Mary Durkee, high school Internet coordinator and Andy Mann, director of technology. Registration is through the computer education office at 891-0218 Space is limited to 20 participants in each ses­ sion. Additional evenings will be scheduled if needed. Goals of the “evenings ” will be to; 1) Learn about w hat the in­ ternet is and how it is used by students. 2) Learn about the World Wide Web and e-mail. Learn to use the Netscape software to access the Web. 3) Learn to access and navigate through educational Web sites. Learn how to search for educational material on the Internet. 4) Learn about district In­ ternet acceptable use policies and software Caledonia has purchased to help protect users from accessing inap­ propriate material 5) For those, interested in accessing the Internet from home, a local Internet Service Provider will have material. Access can be as little as $15 a month. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord Sunday School............................................. 9 30 a.m. Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Morning Worship....... . ............................. 10:45 a.m. Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Evening Praise....................................................... 6:00p.m. WEDNESDAY.................. Family Night 6:30 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE Caledonia 2 miles east ol M-37 Pastor. Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service......................................6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs................................................ 6:45p.m. Sunday Mass....................... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SHARON BARNSDALL Dir of Chnshan Ed » Muse MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Meeting at Freeport Community Center Sunday.......................... 10:00 a.m. Wednesday.................. 7:00 p.m. 708 West Main Street Call 765-3057 or 948-3617 Gaines United Brethren Church Kalanuzixi Avenue al 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan Telephone: 698-K252 for Scott Taylor Pastor Mark Beers Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6.00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children’s Church will be provided during both services -itS) CALEDONIA CHBISim REFORMED CHURCH A church with a canng heart for our community and the world" GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noondav Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Programs for All Ages [Sunday Worship...... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday School...................10:45-11:50 a m. Morning Worship Service. Sunday School.................... Evening Worship Service.. Church Office: (616) 891 1512 M-37 at 100th St CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School 9.30 a.m. Choir Practice 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office - 891-8669 900 am & 10:30 am YOU ARE INVITED €ime jfletfjoiHSt Ctjurcf) 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School............... 10:00 a m. Morning Worship............11:00 a.m. Evening Worship.............. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes....... 7:00 p.m. 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave. zj. Church School. Sunday........................ 9:45 a m. Morning Worship... II 00 a m Evening Worship...... 6:00p.m. Wed. Fellowship...... 7:30 p.m Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi (Missouri Synod) “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love." Rom 12 10 8:00 a.m.................................. Blended Service 9:05 a m.................................. Educational Hour 10.15 a m......................Contemporary Service 11:15 a.m.............................. Traditional Service Royle Bailard, Pastor (All Services have a Nursery available) - 868-6437 - Rev. Robert Gerke*Office 891 -8688'Church. 891-9878 Peace Reformed Church UNITED METHODIST M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Barner Free Sundav VS orship Services 8:30 or 11:00. 6:00 Wedncsdav ‘Tamil) Night” 6:15 Dinner Sundav School *45 (CluMren'» Mtmsuy Ape* 4 W 5O> Grade) Wednesday Tamil) Night” 600 pm LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Chotn for Children and Adults Jr & Sr High School Youth Group Cadets and Cav incites Adult Bible Studies (just south of 68th Street) Sundav Worship - 9 30 am )oet K/uggeL Pastor | Vernon Barnett Youth Director ZZZZ Freeport Morning Worship..............9 30 a m. Freeport Sunday School................ 1 TOO a m Pormalee Morning Worship............ 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School..............9 30 a m Middleville Morning Worship....... 1 TOO a m. Rev. Lynn Wagner 795-3798 Rev Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St-891-8661 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue | CHURCHES Freeport-Middleville-Parmalee WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Redeemer Covenant Church CHRISTIAN REFORMED 620 4 Whitneyville Avenue Rev. Bernard Mulder Pastor 868-6306 The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints (in homes or church) call 795-3667 Qty COMMUNITY Sunday School.................................. 9:30a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Evening Service 6:00p.m. 10:00 a m. .11:15 a.m. ..6:00 p.m. Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 6:00 p.m. Tarawa) St. (Child & Adult) (Lhinng the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Gnetnray. Pastor Mike Alles. > outh Leader Al Tierney er. Community Calling ^98 oVl-oUZo FREEPORT BIBLE STUDY WELCOME TO Worship Service Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)..... 8:30 a.m. It 11a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.............................. 9:45 a m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service.................................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday.................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p.m Come as you are. Informal - Fundamental Something for every age Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass........................... 5:00 p.m. £ LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Church Office - 698-8001 "The Church where everybody is somebody .. .and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School.......................................... 9 30 a m Sunday Morning Worship....................... 10.30 o m. Sunday Evening Worship......................... 6 00 p.m Wed Midweek Prayer & Bible Study 7 00 p.m. Rev William Dobson. Pastor �The Sun ond News Middleville. Ml Moy 7, 1996 Poge 5 Caledonia High School orchestra receives ‘top honors’ Several Caledonia High School orchestra students earned top honors at the State Solo and Ensemble Festival March 23 at Kalamazoo Val­ ley Community College. To qualify for the state competition, the musician must earn a first division rat­ ing at the February district festival, said Caledonia Or­ chestra Director Pete DeLille. Junior Laura Lanser (violin) received a state first division rating for her piano solo and a second division rating for her violin solo. Freshman Kim Schmidtke earned a first divi­ sion rating for her violin solo, and she and Sunshine Fowler (cello) received a first division for their violin and cello duet. Freshman Jim Gray (violin) also received first division honors at the district level. Other orchestra students have won positions in area se­ lect orchestras. Sophomore Emma Cryderman (violin) and seniors Laura Schmidtke (cello), Aaron Priskorn (trumpet) and Lanser are par­ ticipating with the Grand Rapids Youth Symphony, a highly select group of student musicians from the West Michigan region. Fowler and Kim Schmidtke are playing in the St. Cecilia's Junior Sym­ phony Orchestra, which is open by audition to advanced orchestral musicians. Caledonia Middle School musicians also are participat­ ing successfully in competi­ tions. Earning first division ratings at the District 10 Solo and Ensemble Festival were seventh- and eighth-grade stu­ dents Shannon Wiers, Nick Lazarus, Kira Donnell. Amanda Overholt, Julie VanKalker and Jenny DeZeeuw. Also competing success­ fully were Amberly Bierlein. Jessica Hanna, Jessi Alexan­ der, Heather Hanna, Nessa Hofstra, Nathan Dannison, James Kraft, lan Stephenson and Jenny Jones. Also taking part were David Slater, Sarah Roosien, Lindsey TePastte, Gwen Sheehan, Gina Gotch. Naomi Stewart, Shantelle Cooley and Brittany Stanley. CHS orchestra members earning honors recently are (from the left) Kim Schmidtke, Laura Lanser, Sunshine Fowler, Jim Gray and Emma Cryderman. Not pictured are Aaron Priskorn and Laura Schmidtke. TK announces new science textbooks in school The Science Department at Thornapplc Kellogg High School will adopt new tex­ tbooks for chemistry, biology, physical science and botany classes. A supplementary book also is being considered for the zoology class. The books will be available in the high school library for perusal by the public during the week of May 6-10. The choices for the chemistry classes are: first, ‘Modern Chemistry,” by Tzimopoulos, Williams. Met­ calfe and Castka. published by Holt. Rhinehart and Winston; second, “Chemistry; Connec­ tions to our Changing World" by LcMay, Beall. Robblee and Brower, published by Prentice Hall. The choices for the Biology I class are: first. “Biology” by Essenfeld. Gontang and Moore, published by Addison — Wesley; second. “Biology: The Dynamics of Life” by Biggs. Kapicka and Lun­ dgren. published by Glencoe. The choices for the biology class are: first, “Biology: An Everyday Experience” by Kaskel, Hummer and Daniel, published by Glencoe; se- From Our Readers Blue Ribbon claim for CHS improper! This past winter, Caledonia High School was a recipient of the “National Blue Ribbon Award.” While this award is a positive reflection on our high school, some have felt that the attention being given to it is excessive. 1 am of that opi­ nion. yet I agree with the prin­ ciple of recognizing the positive and 1 am willing to assume that the degree of fame being given is appropriate. Where 1 have to take issue with the administration is in the way the Blue Ribbon award is being promoted. On the front page of the May issue of the CHS newsletter, the celebration announcement twice referred to the award as the “Blue Ribbon for academic excellence.” A look at the form used to apply for this award clearly shows that the Blue Ribbon cannot be defined as an award for academic excellence. The sec­ tion titles of the application are broad based and deal with the overall environment at CHS. One section, titled “In­ dicators of Success,” contains two questions on academic results, and those are quite general. The point? Two questions dealing with academic results, out of a total of 46 questions on the application (less than 5 percent) does not seem to equate into "academic ex­ cellence.” This definition of the award is especially in­ teresting when you consider that data in a recent GR Magazine article shows that our ACT scores do not rank that well in Kent County, let alone nationally. The Blue Ribbon is based on a large number of general criteria most of which are focused on a schools pro grams, procedures and policies, not academics. It is highly inappropriate to pro­ mote the percepton to the community that we are receiv­ ing recognition for academic U.S. Window & Siding Co 145-8400 1145 Burton S.W. excellence when we are not. Is the Blue Ribbon award positive? Absolutely. Is it worthy of celebration? Yes. But let’s not call it something that it is not. Jim Gordon Caledonia cond, “Biology: Visualizing Life” by Johnson, published by Holt. Rhinehart and Winston. The choices for physical science are: first. "Earth Science” by Snyder, Feather, and Hesser; “Physical Science” by Thompson. McLaughlin and Smith, published by Glencoe; se­ cond, “Science Insights; Ex­ ploring Earth and Space,” “Science Insights: Exploring Matter and Energy,” both written by DiSpezio, LinnerLueke, Lisowski, Skoog and Spark, published by AddisonWesley. The botany book is “The Botany Coloring Book” by Young, Harper and Row. The zoology supplement is “The Zoology Coloring Book” by Elson, Harper Col­ lins publishers. B Carnival Serving Our Country Fred P. Kiogima Marine Staff Sgt. Fred P. Kiogima, son of Norma Clark of Dutton, recently received the Navy and Manne Corps Achievement Medal. Kiogima was recognized for his outstanding achievement while serving as an engineer equipment chief with 6th Engineer Support Battalion. 4th Force Service Support Group. Marine Forces, Folsom. Pa. He was singled out for the award because of his initiative and contribution in helping the command fulfill its mission. With a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. Kiogima joins a select group of men and women who have demonstrated their outstan­ ding ability io excel in serving on the Navy-Marine Corps learn Kiogima serves w uh 9th Engineer Support Battalion. 3rd Force Service Support Group. Okinawa. Japan. 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For Carl Higley, who in the 1940s ran a barbershop on Main Street (next to the present school offices), sending weekly letters to "the boys" became his contribution to the U.S. effort during World War II. Though the idea to write weekly letters to the service­ men was discussed by a group of Caledonia businessmen, it was Carl who faithfully car­ ried out the plan and typed up the news every week. He later was joined in the letter-writ­ ing campaign by Alberta Haines, a Dutton school teacher. Their news was sup­ plemented even further by Eila McGowan, who did the local column for the paper. The Higley-Haines letters are full of news about the weather, Caledonia High School sports, weddings, acci­ dents, social events, deaths, town elections and reports of what was happening to other servicemen from Caledonia. First tapped out by Higley himself on a manual type­ writer and then mimeographed one by one (remember the old State for one year before hand crank mimeograph ma­ joining up. chines?), the early letters re­ He received these letters flect the writer himself. while he was overseas, but On May 18. 1943, for ex­ said that like most of the oth­ ers, didn't hang on to them. ample. he typed: "We didn't have any place to "Hiram Raab is very low. keep letters over there, really. He had two strokes and can And many of the men were not eat or talk. Don Fisher sold his milk route for constantly moving around. $2,000, which is not hay, to While we really liked getting Austie Stauffer. Jack Gardner them, we never 'collected' them," Hale said. also sold his house to some But Helen Rodgers Near did. people fn>m Grand Rapids and "She was and is a saver of is going to live in the Foster Geise house. Fay Stauffer’s things," chuckled Hale. Near kept copies of the husband is taking a trip so Fay is coming back home. original letters, and Hale said Dave French’s oldest daughter that when she gave up her sec­ married a Bradford from Mid­ retarial work, she packed the dleville. Jack Long blew into letters in a shirt box from town today from Jackson, and Roy Gackler's store, took boy. is he putting on the dog! them home and "put them That suit of Wenger’s with the away.” Not long ago. Hale said, her big tweed has nothing on Jack. He says he has to com­ sister-in-law, Lois Rodgers, asked to sec the letters, and pete with the Army men who get over to Jackson every Sat­ Hale saw them during a visit to Lois' family. urday night..." He told his brother. Ken. Helen Rodgers Near, who worked in the school office, that "something ought to be later took on the job of proof- done with those letters." Ken­ ing and typing and neth Hale, also a CHS gradu­ mimeographing the letters, ate and a veteran, agreed. So, the next time Carl came and some high school students addressed the envelopes to the to Caledonia, he asked Helen if he could take the letters servicemen. Some of the Higley-Hames- with him to Florida. There, he McGowan letters, dating from sorted them and put them in January 1942 to November sequence. "What a thing that was, to 1944, have been put together as a collection by former re-read all those letters. They Caledonia resident Carl Hale, even were on different sizes of who graduated from Caledonia paper." he said. He then sent copies of the in 1942 and attended Michigan Carl and Betty Hale, formerly of Caledonia, look through Letters From Home, a collection of letters to servicemen written by Carl Higley and Alberta Haines during World War II. Hale has sorted the letters and put them in sequence so they can be purchased. The activities of more than 800 area residents are mentioned in the collection of letters. letters to Ken. who lives in Indianapolis, but he felt pub­ lishing the letters was too big a job for him to handle. He did, however, put together two collections, one for Carl and one for the library. Undaunted, Carl found a commercial copier who would give him a low enough price that he could get copies made for his Caledonia friends for $9 each. "If we had any money left over, we were going to donate it to the Historical Society," he added. Hale got the book ready about a year ago, in time for the school reunion. It wasn't until after the book was printed, however, that Ken­ neth Hale finally got his computer to "cooperate" in creating an index for the book, so the index presently is sepa­ rate. Any person referred to in the letters is indexed by name, so the reader can easily locate the pages where that person is mentioned. Hale originally was going to print 100 copies of the col­ lection, but decided on 150 in­ stead. So far, he has sold about 100 of them. "There is so much of the history of wartime Caledonia here," he said. "I feel this isn't just a book for the people who lived then, but for their kids and grandkids." Carl Hale has not lived in Caledonia for many years, but he comes back often to visit. He is married to the former Betty Lynn of Dutton, and af­ ter coming home from the war, taught math for 37 years in Stanton, Tecumseh and Cheyboygan. He also taught math five years for the mili­ tary. Hale retired in 1985, and they now live in Lake Ann. But the collection of letters holds a lot of meaning for him, he said, because they de­ scribe the people he grew up with. "I just admire Helen Near so much for hanging on to the letters all these years," Hale said. "And as for Carl Higley, he was a real patriot. I think these letters are very special. This collection represents my ties to Caledonia." Anyone who would like a copy of the collection should call Phyllis Ferns at 891 8147 or Lois Rodgers at 8911371. Cost of the plastic­ bound collection and index is $9. Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce planning ‘96 Lights Festival A committee sponsored by the Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce has been meeting to plan the 1996 Area Christmas Light Contest. The latest meeting took place on April 16 and the next one is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at the Chamber office, 124th Avenue, in the Auto Stop building. The committee has decided to make changes this year to renew interest by residents and businesses. The first change was to do away with Caledonia graduate on dean’s list Cornerstone College has announced that Jenelle Douglas has been placed on the dean's list for the fall semester. She is a 1994 graduate of Caledonia High School and is the daughter of C. Malcolm and Hene Douglas in order to qualify for the Cornerstone dean's list, students must take a minimum of 12 course hours and must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4 0 scale. BINGO American Legion Post * 305 9548 Cheny VaUey. Caieoonia • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 PM the idea of a contest and replace it with the Gun Lake Area Festival of Lights. It is the wish of the committee to have all Gun Lake area homes and businesses participate. Winners will be voted on by the area residents. Registra­ tion is needed by all persons and businesses that will have a display. The reason all area residents and businesses need to register is to allow the com­ mittee to set up an area map and provide a grand tour by the Holly Trolley. It will also be possible for the area residents to take a more com­ plete tour using the area map with the displays located on the map. Tentative dates have been set up for registration, display, the Holly Trolley and judging by area residents, with the winners being an­ nounced before Christmas. HAIR STYLISTS NEEDED (Chair Rental Available) As Alwavs — New Customers: Haircuts y.OO/Perms '35.00 FIRST IHI I ISSK S lair Studio 9964 Cherry Valley (M-37), Caledonia Open Mon Thurs 9 8; Fri 9-6; Sat. 9-3 O z 1 ai i 1£ STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 �The Sun ond News Middleville, Ml May 7. 1996 Page 7 Premier Club returns from Myrtle Beach Florida trip Members of the Premier Club have just returned from a trip to Myrtle Beach. S.C. In September 1994. the State Bank of Caledonia created, a club for its 55 and better aged customers. The bank provides movies, card games, educational seminars, picnics and parties for this group. Opportunities are of­ fered for trips to theater, shopping, casinos, travel and even "mystery trips." Some are just for the day. others are for a few nights. On April 21. a group of 24 took its first long trip — to South Carolina. The club is under the direc­ tion of Jan Simpson, a long­ time resident of Caledonia, assisted by Connie Steeby and Donna Johnson. In the six-day trip to Myrtle Beach, the first day passed quickly aboard a VIP motor coach equipped with extra large leather seats, a galley kitchen, videos and audio players and a restroom. The group played bingo, cards and games. Flowers were blooming as they reached the hills of West Virginia We enjoyed the scenery and getting to know traveling companions The first evening ended at a hotel in Beckley. W. Va. The second day began with Your Independent Agent Goes All Out For You. Auto-Owners Insurance selects its agents the same way you do - carefully! 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An afternoon perfor­ mance of "Magic on Ice" was next. The evening was spent at the Dixie Stampede with dinner and a show. It was a night that included trick horseback riding, pig races and an electric light parade. The next day began with a morning at Barefoot Landing with more than 125 shops and restaurants built on board­ walks around a 20-acre freshwater lake. The after­ noon found them at the Gatlin Brothers show for two hours of music. After a dinner, they attended the Carolina Opry Show , one of the oldest on the beach, including comics, singers and dancers. The area is growing with many new theaters, shopping areas and hotels being added. On day 5. the group bid farewell to Myrtle Beach and the 80-degree weather to begin the journey home. The evening was spent in West Virginia and included a euchre tournament among the travelers. Homeward bound, they watched the temperature drop and the green grass and flowers fade away. Premier Club members gather around the bus before the trip. From Our Readers Bus drivers concerned about student safety To the editor: Youth Hunter Education challenge planned locally With the countdown to the Michigan Youth Hunter Education Challenge (YHEC) in full swing, youths statew ide are preparing to head to the Caledonia Sportsman’s Club May 18-19 to compete and test their skills in the state’s most comprehensive advanc­ ed hunter education program Providing experience in all methods of take and all types of game, the YHEC program was developed by the hunter services division of the Na­ tional Rifle Association to support youths in their quest to become skilled and educated in the field. Par­ ticipants will take part in eight events with top finishers determined by the highest ag­ gregate scores. Besides gaining experience with a rifle, shotgun, bow and muzzleloader, youths will take the "challenge” in wildlife identification and map-and-compass field exer­ cises and on a hunter safety trail, where they will test their ability to differentiate between shoot (safe, ethical) and don’t shoot (unsafe, unethical) situations. Contestants will end the day with a written hunter respon­ sibility exam which, in the case of tied aggregate scores, will serve as the tiebreaker. While most shooting-oriented events break ties with a "shootoff." this method is us­ ed to further emphasize the importance of ethics and responsibility "The YHEC program sets the standard in the south hun­ ting arena." said Richard L. DeChambeau. director of NRA Hunter Sen ices "This program will only continue to grow. We work to ensure youths gain the type of hands Zomerlei Construction Co. Custom Homes Remodeling Additions Call Jack 795-7458 Middleville Licensed & lnsured/25* Years Experience on experience necessary to be safe, well-trained hunters on opening day." Sponsored by the Michigan United Conservation Clubs, the YHEC is open to all Michigan hunter education course graduates. The state­ level event is the prerequisite for the NRA’s international Youth Hunter Education Challenge — the pinnacle of the NRA YHEC Program to be held in Raton, N.M., July 28-Aug. 2 — where top finishers from all state and Canadian provincial HYEC’s will meet to continue the challenge. For more information on the Michigan Youth Hunter Education Challenge, call Mark Stephens, Michigan State YHEC director at (517) 371-1041. For information on the NRA International YHEC or any other upcoming NRA hunting events, call the NRA Hunter Services Division, (703) 267-1500. or write: 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax. Va.. 22030. We write this concerning the safety of the students at Thomapple Kellogg Middle School. The school has a closed campus policy, which means that once the students are on school property they are not to leave again until the end of the school day. We have many students who ride the bus to school leaving school proper­ ty before school begins in the morning, and running down to the local convenience store to buy pop and candy. Also at the end of the school day, when students are leav­ ing school, those who walk are so anxious to get home, or go to the local convenience store, that safety is not a priority at that time. After the buses pick up students to transport them home, they have students running in front of and in between moving buses as they are leaving school property. The bus drivers and the staff at the bus garage have notified the school of this problem. There also have been drivers who have gone to school board meetings to present this problem that has been going on for some time now. The drivers feel as if their pleas have fallen on deaf ears. While transportating students to and from school, the drivers make the safety of the students a priority. We feel that the school system also needs to make this a matter of priority. We encourge the parents of our students to let the schools’ Board of Education know that they feel there needs to be something done about this problem. If you are concerned about the safety of the students, let your voice be heard. Gary Havens. Represented ng Thornapple Kellogg Drivers Association Subscribe TODAY! Receive all the news for the Barry County area in the Hastings Banner. Gi//...945-9554 The Hastings Banner Lakefront Home OPEN SUN. 1-5 1557 S. Yankee Springs Road 160’ lakefront, 3 bedroom/2 bath, skylights, fireplace. Newly redeco­ rated. Screen porch, walk-out. Open floor plan. For appointment call: *139,900 New Home Sales 6196 Pine Knoll Dr. - Lot 35 1420 sq ft . 3 bedroom, 2 bath, cathedral ceilings fireplace large deck area, main floor laundry. 2 stall garage daylight windows in basement, large corner lot natural gas. Middleville Schools $125,000 pos­ sible terms j 4 616-795-2239 |e|s|t|a|t|e|s| k 6122 Pine Knoll Dr. - Lot 38 1350 sq ft. 3 bedroom ranch, 2 bath, fireplace cathedral ceilings main floor laundry. Andersen Windows. 2 stall garage, deck 1/2 acre lot under­ ground utilities, natural gas. Middleville Schools 5118 000 possible terms Building sites available $15,000 to $22,000 A representative will be at the site Saurday from 10 am til 2 pm Jack Morren & Calvin Kooiker Days 616-891-8982 or eves: 616-891-8457/616-891-1693 �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/May 7. 1996 Kettle Lake fair highlights Michigan history by Barbara Gall Staff Writer From copper mines to cov­ ered bridges, farms to freighters, Kettle Lake's 76 fourth-graders each created a "snapshot" of life at some point in Michigan's history. At their Social Studies Fair April 26, the students had a chance to display their handi­ work and explain their re­ search. Fourth-grade teacher Mary Palmer explained that each student chose a project that related to some aspect of the slate's history or geography. These projects then were completed at home, with many becoming family ef­ forts, as parents helped their children with tools, lighting and other "technical" details. The fair itself was organized by Palmer and her fellow fourth-grade teachers Gayle Ott and Royle Bailard. She said (hat while the goal of the project was to help students grasp the richness of the state's history, the work they brought in far exceeded the three fourth-grade teachers' expectations. "These arc just fantastic," Palmer said, looking at the displays set up in the school cafeteria. "I guess we always underes­ timate our kids. The nice Jessica Diedrich explains her model of the Center Line Bridge in Ionia to Kettle Lake staff member Leigh Pipe. Perraults to celebrate 50th anniversary Richard and Minnie Perrault of Middleville will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Sun­ day, May 19th from 2 to 4 p.m. at the V.F.W. Hall in Middleville. Richard served in the Army in World War II where he met Minnie, a nurse in London. Minnie was a British War Bride who flew to Chicago where they married on Moy 11, 1946. They farmed for many years. Richard also was a security guard for 10 years. Their daughter, Beverly, nine children and 21 grand­ children invite you to come and help them celebrate. No gifts, please. thing, too, is that parents and kids often worked together on these, so there was a lot of family cooperation. But if you ask the students what their project is about, they can give the story." Those were not empty words. Each student had to explain his/her project to the rest of the fourth graders, and also had to be ready to answer questions posed by visitors to the fair. ENGAGEMENTS James - Nickels Kettle Lake fourth graders prepare to explain their Michigan history projects to their classmates. Each had to give a short explanation of what he or she had researched and created for the Social Studies Fair. Travis Olczak describes how a Michigan copper mine worked, using the cross section model he created. The other Kettle Lake class­ rooms all toured the special exhibit, and a number of par­ ents also came in with cameras and lots of compliments. The projects themselves included all kinds of historical places and buildings: Indian lodges, several models of the Mackinac Bridge, a model of the state capitol building, maps, churches, schools, lighthouses, a stagecoach, log cabins, a cross-section of a copper mine. Ft. Michilimackinac recreated with popsicle sticks, a B-24 bomber, a lumber camp, a "working" sawmill and a bird's eye view of the Straits of Mackinac, set up in a swimming pool and stocked with (gold)fish. "We refer to these things at one time or another throughout the year of Michigan history," said Ott. "Because of the fine work done for this fair by the students and their families, we all have some picture in our minds about these historic buildings and industries and places," said Palmer. Village Players meet May 19 The “Village Players of Middleville” will hold a general meeting at 4 p.m. Sunday. May 19, at Lincoln Meadows. BEFORE WEDDING BELLS RING See us for QUALITY INVITATIONS RECEPTION ITEMS / ATTENDANTS GIFTS by Carlson Craft THE REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings 945-9554 I All members are urged to attend and interested parties are welcomed. Some of the items on the agenda will in­ clude the summer production, ticket sales at the Barry' Coun­ ty Fair, the 'zintage Village project and Heritage Day The Village Players have just completed two projects that have added another dimension to their endeavors. They performed at a private birthday party in Rockford and for a convention at the Amway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids. Both were well received. Besides the summer pro­ duction. the Players also pre­ sent a dinner theater at the Middle Villa Inn and a Christmas production at various locations For more information, call 795-3652. Melinda Ann James and Michael Alan Nickels will be wed on June 1, 1996 in Hastings. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Larry and Sandy James of Hastings. She is a graduate of Hastings High School and Grand Valley State University. The future groom is the son of Alan and Carolyn Nickels of Caledonia. He is a graduate of Caledonia High School and Central Michigan University. VanDyke - Sinke exchange vows Shelley VanDyke and Mar­ tin Sinke of Wyoming, MI were united in marriage April 8, 1996 in Kentwood. Shelley is the daughter of Helen and Gordon Vant Hoff of Newaygo. She attended North view. Marty is the son of Larry and Carol Sinke of Mid dleville. He graduated from Thornapple Kellogg. Shelley and Marty arc mak ing their home in Wyoming. A reception honoring the couple will be held later this year. MAY SPECIAL! Find a Membership anywhere else at a lower price and I will match that price! 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CHS Internet Coordinator Mary Durkee and Andy Mann, director of technology for the Caledonia Schools will teach the program Those participating will receive information on how to connect their home computers to a local Internet service provider, and they also will get a chance to "surP the Caledonia neighborhood Watch to hold bike rodeo The Village of Caledonia Neighborhood Watch invites all kids ages 5 to 12 to attend its annual Bike Rodeo from 10 a m to noon Saturday. May 18. at the Caledonia United Methodist Church. Participants can test their skills on an obstacle course and register their bikes to pre­ vent theft. Prizes will be given to each participant. There will be a video, provided by the Rapid Wheelmen, titled “Bicycle Zone." and “Methany.” the safety dinosaur will be there. Two area bike shops. Evolutionary Cycle and Adventure Cycle, will be prov iding bicycle inspections and repairs. For more information, call Al Johnston at 891-1079. or Jane Heiss at 891-7651 electronic superhighway, using the high school computers. This is the third in a series of programs planned to help parents and community members learn about the Internet. Space is limited, so those who would like to attend need to register in advance by calling the Computer Education Office. 891-0218 Goals of the program are to teach what the Internet actually is and how it is used by students. Participants will learn about e-mail, accessing the World Wide Web and how to search for educational material on the Internet. Durkee and Mann also will A local Internet Service explain the school district's Internet "acceptable use" Provider will have material policies and discuss the available for those attending software the district has the program. purchased to protect users Anyone with questions from accessing inappropriate should call Mann's office. material. 891-0218 Contempo Salon is CELEBRATING! 7 IT’S OUR 7 Come in and help us celebrate! AMY Stylist MICK! Stylist Register all week to win one of 5 prizes: • Free Facial • Free Set of Acrylic Nails • Free Cut & Style • Free Brow Wax • Free 5 Visit Tanning Session (Drawing Sat., May 11) Buy Any Product ...Get a FREE Travel Size _ Professional Salon Products Featuring.. 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Middleville Ml May 7. 1996 ^ongrat u tot On the Grand Opening of the Glen Valley Retail Center • The Main Attraction • Sunsation & Tropical Boutique • Touch of Country • Little Ceasars Pizza • 4-Star Video • Fischer’s Grille 9175 Cherry Valley M-37, Caledonia, Michigan 49316 General Contractor A division of FIRST Real Estate, Inc. 4595 Broadmoor S.E., Suite 100, Grand Rapids, Ml 49512 (616) 698-5000 �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml May 7. 1996 Page 11 ** * ** * Celebration ♦ ♦ * ♦ * 4 * * 4 4 4 4 of the Glen Valley Retail Center 9175 Cherry Valley Ave (M-37) in Caledonia — Retailers are celebrating all week — ** * aister W R.C& Rort' r</// se. ^ir 1 '°^A e^ru. naN * of ** * n*i/ co/or s^e otcVt Cr ^0) S <reg , <f8) $ F^W6VsSU’’ 1 ★ ?Pe MOM * < gift certificates <► available In any $ amount for any JF service ♦ .<^Aotne Cert'V^aie xla\^ ?\\ev K*a'' wcuz tO^ ** ** * *** *+ ** ** we GW ♦ * * * Country 101.3 ^n/D^ ASpa $89 Will be doing a live remote Sat. May 11 from Noon-3pm with Moola - the Cash Cow drawing the winners names for retail giveaways and giving away lots of prizes... White Caps Tickets - Movie Passes - T-Shirts and C.D.'s *** ** ** p\C <o L''Pe; V. ♦ * * * * * ♦ °fte 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 'e"yv 6'nsci,ates'ot C*$y 5 ?ob * Register all week at tSSrtg. al - 5 locations for FREE prizes * * �Poge 12/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml 'May 7. 1996 Students show off at TK Festival McFall Elementary kindergarten students displayed art projects for the com­ munity to look at. Residents gathered at Thor­ napple Kellogg High School Saturday. April 27. to view student displays and perfor­ mances. eat and swim in the pool. Community Education Director Chris Boysen said the purpose of TK Fest as it was called, was to give students in the district a chance to showcase the work they have done throughout the school year. Entertainment was provided by the high school jazz band. Page Elementary students who performed skits, McFall kindergarten students who sang, third grade students who sang, and Page students who recited speeches titled “when I grow up.” between each event. The weekly Saturday celebrate reading program was conducted as usual in the morning and the library was open until 4 p.m T-shirts also were on sale. More photos on p. 13 Students also displayed creations they made with paper. CHS grad named to dean's list at Uof M Mike VandcrPloeg, a 1992 graduate of Caledonia High School, has been named to the fall term dean’s honor list of the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan. A student must maintain at least a 3.5 grade point average after a minimum 12 hours of credit to achieve this recognition. VanderPloeg is the son of Butch and Sheila Nordhof and the late Bernard VanderPloeg. Some of the books McFall students wrote were about clouds. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL HOLD A PUBUC HEARING ON TUESDAY. MAY 14, 1996 COMMENCING AT 7:30 PM AT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP HALL 284 N. BRIGGS RD. CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING: 1. ZBA 96-01-02 Parcel ID NO. 008-050-00, a request by Gary Middleton of Middleville tool & die, 611 Bowens Mill Rd. for a variance from the side yard and road frontage set aside requirements of the township zoning ordinance. The subject property is located at 526 Bluff Dr. 2. ZBA 96-04-03 Parcel ID. NO. 150-006-00, a request by Larry Kelly, 142 Lakeview Dr. for a variance from the side yard set back requirements of the zoning ordinance. 3. ZBA 96-04-04 Parcel ID. NO. 120-004-00, a request by Jon Merchant. 11076 Hastings Point Rd. to construct a storage building on the property on the south side of the road from his house. 4 Such other matters as many property come before the zoning board of appeals PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk. 284 N Bnggs Rd., during regular Township business hours and will be available at the time of the public meeting Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the meeting PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township will provide to individuals with dis­ abilities. necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required upon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to partcipa’e m the discussion of the above proposals. Yankee Springs Township Zoning Board of Appeals Charles Biggs Secretary TK NEWS By Jay S. Cason, Changes for Page If the bond issue is approved by the voters June 10. besides a new middle school being built, additions and remodeling of the other schools will occur. This week, with assistance from Page Elementary Principal David Bukala. I will outline the proposed additions to Page Elementary. Page construction will be limited to four classrooms, a computer lab. additional restrooms and roof repair. At the end of the 1993-94 school year, a room that had been used for music and to some degree for computers, had to be converted to a regular classroom to handle increasing enroll ment. The music teacher had to use the media center for part of the day to teach music. The media center now also houses the computer lab. This mix of library , computer lab and music creates great problems in attempting to provide a quality program in any one of these areas. Passage of the bond issue would enable the district to meet increased enrollments and to keep class sizes manageable. If we are not able to expand our building, the only way to handle continued growth in number of students is to create larger classes or to purchase portable classrooms. Increased class size means less help for each individual child. Purchasing portables takes money away from instruction and portables arc not a good long-term solution. Passage of the bond issue would enable the district to create badly needed classrooms. It would also make programming for technology, music and library available for students for a greater period of time and in more appropriate facilities. A rumor appears to be circulating lately about the bond issue. It has been reported that the Thornapple Kellogg Schtxd District plans to use funds generated by the bond issue tor salaries, supplies and other operating expenses That is ab soluteIy not true! The district had to get the approval of Richard Kelly, manager of the school bond loan program of the Michigan Department of Treasury before we could even place the issue on the ballot. The bond proposal itself contains this wording (bond proceeds will not be used for maintenance costs, teacher, administrator, or employee salaries, or other operating expense). Auditors will continue to audit and make sure the funds are used appropriately. The last community forum on the bond issue/school con­ struction project will be held Tuesday, May 14, at 7 p.m. in the middle school cafeteria. Preliminary architectural drawings of each of the school additions, as well as a new middle school will be on display. Community input is solicited. LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELEC­ TORS OF THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL BARRY, ALLEGAN, KENT, AND IONIA COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the annual school election of the school district will be held on Monday June 10, 1996. THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION CALLED IO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 10, 1996 IS MONDAY, MAY 13, 1996 PER­ SONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MONDAY, MAY 13, 1996 ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION To register, visit any Secretary of State branch office or your county, city or township clerk's office. Persons planning to register with the respective county, city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks* offices are open for registration. This Notice is given by order of the board of eduction. 101 David R. Smith Secretary, Board of Education �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 7, 1996/Page 13 Kettle Lake Young Authors Day celebrates writing and reading A visit from Grand Rapids author Crystal Bowman highlighted this year's Young Authors Day at Kettle Lake. Bowman, the author of a book of poetry called Cracks in the Sidewalk, told the students how she came to write her book. Using the overhead projector, she also read some of the poems, which were illustrated by an East Grand Rapids teenager. Kettle Lake students not only hear from successful authors, but also share their own writings with other students during Young Authors Day. These first graders brought their favorite books to share with Kettle Lake Principal Jeff Worman. Everybody got comfortable for what obviously was an enjoyable 'read.' From the left are Tara Brown, Katie Maul, Worman, Ben Steele and Taelor Purcelli. TK FESTIVAL, continued from Page 12 St. Paul Lutheran confirms 10 area youths St. Paul Lutheran Church, 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, has announced that 10 young people will be confirmed May 19. The young people are Kirk Bums, son of Karl and Bonnie Bums of Middleville; Lucas Gless, son of Ed and Sally Gless of Caledonia; Dan Lan­ caster, son of Bob and Terri Lancaster of Middleville; Jessica Merchant, daughter of Bill and Deb Merchant of Wayland; Dan Parker, son of Daniel and Linda Parker of Middleville; Susanne Peck, daughter of Rick and Diana ’ * <. Peck of Caledonia; Josh Pel tinger, son of Connie Miller of Alto; Jake Simpson, son of Mark and Mary Simpson of Hastings; Ian and James Stephenson, sons of Mark and Norma Stephenson of Caledonia; and Blake Wilson, son of Doug and Jill Wilson of Middleville Questioning by the elders of the congregation was May 5 Confirmation is a pari of the Lutheran Church ministry that follows two years intensive study of Scripture, church history, doctrine and worship It includes a rite in which the public declaration of a pro­ mise to be faithful to Jesus Christ and the teachings of the Lutheran Church play a cen­ tral role. % American Youth Soccer a Organization » a nonprofit corporation dedicated to youth soccer ^»DED X»* everyone plays AYSO REGISTRATION MIDDLEVILLE AYSO SOCCERFEST AND REGISTERATION DAY is May 18, 1996, from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm at the Thomapple Kellogg High School Football Field. All children with a birth date between 8/1/90 and 7/31/82 are eligible to play both fall and spring seasons. Birth certificates must be presented at time of sign up. CALEDONIA CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Notice is hereby given that the Caledonia Township Planning Commission win conduct a Pubic Hearing on June 3, 1996. at 7:30 pm at the Township Hal!, 250 Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan, 49316. The subject ot the Public Hearing will be the following proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia. A request to rezone trom the R-R Zoning District to the R-3 Zoning District the property com­ monly known at 7373 Kraft Avenue. Section 7. Caledonia Township, Kent County, Ml. And described as the south 430 ot the north east 1/4 of the south east 1/4 of section 7. T5N. R10W, The permanent parcel number for the parcel is 41-23-07-400-006 Copies ot this proposed amendment are available for pubic review at the townsho office between the hours of 9.-00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday and from 9:00 am unti noon on Fridays The public is invited and encouraged to attend this meeting if any citizen has physical Mnttabons which may limit access to or participation m this meeting, please contact the township offices at (616) 8910070, at least 24 hour prior to the meeting time 102 Registration fee is $25, which includes a full uniform (shirt, shorts and socks), after June 15 a $5 late fee will be charged. �Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml Moy 7, 1996 Thornapple Kellogg announces Students of the Month The eighth grade students of the month are, first row (from left), Kyle Aspinall, Eric Bender, Nicolas Hutchens, Zackery Keysor, second row, Jeremy Klinge, Melissa Triplett, Julie Weaver, and Brett Ybema. The seventh grade students of the month are first row (from left), Kurtis Cockroft, Deborah Dasconio, Lana Goodin, Garrett Jonker-Slayton, second row, Daniel Landcaster, Amber Morgan, Michael Mugridge, Samantha Vandersloot, and Joshua Young. Thornapple Kellogg Middle School has announced its students of the month for the month of March. The sixth grade students of the month are first row (from left), Renee Biggs, Kevin Kennedy, Dominic Panza, Shanna Sanderson, Lucas Shuck, second row, Jill Smith, Matthew Timmer, Jasmine Vandentorn, Brian Vanderwerp, Amber Vandis, and Amanda Willemstein. HOMEOWNERS!^ living from paycheck to paycheck! TK Middle School sixth grade student Jeremy Chavis also was selected as stu­ dent of the month. LOANS BY PHONE SAME DAY APPROVAL! TK Middle School seventh grade student GrandRapds. |AH| W744J0 S«rwide 14M-9U222I AAA MORTCACt & Financial Cour Holly Jenkins also was selected as stu­ dent of the month. 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Baked goods should be dropped off at the salon be­ tween 9 and 10 a.m. Besides providing a place for the sale, the Contempo Salon will donate to the party fund 50 cents from the price of any beauty product pur­ chased at the store during the sale. The baked goods will be sold outside the salon, but in case of bad weather, the sale will be held inside Anyone with questions can call 868-6331. SPENCER'S TIRES 945-2909 520 East Railroad St., Hastings 795-3369 221 W. 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Some include excessive worrying, feeling keyed up or restless, phobias, anxiety at­ tacks. obsessions or compul­ sions. muscle tension, unex­ plained heart palpitations, un­ comfortableness in social situations, problems with con­ centration and sleeplessness. Different kinds of anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorders, panic disorder, phobias, obsessivccompuulsive disorder and post tramatic stress disorder. Anxiety disorders are strong emotional feelings, of fear, worry, tension and depression that <Kuur so often that they interrupt people’s daily lives. These feelings often are related to the biological makeup and life ex­ periences of the individual. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is more than the normal anxiety people ex­ perience from day to day. It is chronic worry and tension, even though nothing seems to provoke it. People with this disorder are always anticipating disaster, often worrying ex­ cessively about health, money, family, work or just getting through the day People with GAD can’t seem to shake their concerns even though they realize that their anxiety is more intense than what they are worrying about warrants. Sometimes their worries are accompanied by physical symptoms such as trembling, twitching, muscle tension, headaches, sweating and hot flashes. Panic disorder is what peo­ ple experience when they have feelings of terror that strike suddenly and repeatedly with no warning. They cannot predict when an attack will ocuur and many develop in­ tense anxiety between episodes worry ing about when the next one will strike. This disorder strikes at least 1.6 percent of the population Phobias occur in different forms. A specific phobia is a fear of a particular object or situation, and a social phobia is a fear of being embarrased in a social setting. Agoraphobia is a fear of be­ ing in any situation that may be perceived as provoking a panic attack. Many people experience specific phobias of airplanes, tunnels, water, among many other things. Specific phobias strike more than one in 10 people Social phobias are intense fears of being humiliated in social situations. People af­ fected by this think that other people are very competent in public and that they are not. Small mistakes will seem much more exaggerated then they really are. Some pro­ blems are more specific, like talking to a boss or making speeches in public. Obsessive-compulsive disorder is characterized by anxious thoughts or rituals one feels he or she can't con­ trol. Some people with this disorder are obsessed with germs or dirt and wash their hands over and over again Some are preoccupied with order and symmetry and spend a great deal of time put­ ting things in a certain order. Post-traumatic stress disorder is a condition that af­ fects people who have ex­ perienced terrifying events such as accidents, wars or rape and abuse. The disorder can occur at any age. including childhood and can be accompanied by depression, substance abuse or anxiety. Licensed psychologist Tim Zwart, who works at the Caledonia clinic, said anxiety disorders are a common pro­ blem among people today. “Sometimes people are sur­ prised that what they ex­ perience has a name.” he said. He said that the first step in treating people with anxiety disorders is to provide patients with reassurance that they are not going to die and that many of their worries are unrealistic. Patients are offered sionally mimic panic was raised also may have feeling of fear, lack of power brochures immediatly after something to do with it as disorders Some people may and helplessness. Though the seeking treatment that can go to doctors and find that well educate them about the dif­ two conditions are separate, there is nothing physically The way people think, feel, they can exist in one person at ferent type of disorders, the wrong with them because the interpret and perceive things symptoms and bow they can the same time. symptoms are there as a result Eighty-five to 90 percent of also plays a part, he said. be treated. Changes in family life or of panic. Helping people talk about people, he said, can ex­ “Many people come in on circumstances can cause peo perience relief of most symp­ their lives and how they are referral from physicans.” he pie to panic because the brain toms through treatment. feeling, he said, usually helps said. ”Because of the physical chemistry begins to change, He added that it is possible because a lot of anxiety is manifestation of symptoms, causing them not to manage for the panic to reoccur a few caused by stress sometimes physicians need to be on the the stress very well. years later at which time, peo­ related to events in people's lookout for these conditions Zwart said that not all anx ple will get more reassurance lives. The anxiety disorders and usually are. iety patients benefit from and therapy . A reocurrance usually occur when people's Brain biology in people can medication. It is helpful tor could be caused by new stress reaches the breaking be imbalanced and thinking panic disorder because it can stresses that come up in peo­ point. relieve the episodes and help unrealistically can trigger ple’s lives. At this point, he said, it more anxiety. Either of these people get their footing, Depression and anxiety helps for people to identify can trigger other symptoms, though therapy is really the have a tendency to run in those stresses. he said key families the way cancer, heart Through therapy, patients He added that some disease or diabetes may. learn coping skills and See Pine Rest, Page 16 physical conditions occa­ How and where a person strategies to best handle their stress. Zwart said that relaxa­ tion training can help people with general anxiety disorders as well as meditation, change in lifestyle, diet and exercise habits. For panic disorders, deep breathing helps people deal with the panic before it gets too serious. Distraction techniques that help patients focus on other things to try to forget about 205/75R14 . . . 155/80R13 their panic also are used, he said. 165/80R13 .. Phobic conditions can cause 1W05/75R15 people to avoid those objects 175/80R13 or situations they fear. 215/75R15 . . . Zwart said a process called 185/80R13 systematic desensitizaion gradually exposes people to 225/75R15 .. . 185/75R14 the objects they fear until they realiize that they will not be 235/75R15 . . . 195/75R14 . .. hurt by them They start by visualizing the object and experiencing feel­ ings about the object they later 175/70R13 try to apply to the real world. For example. Zwart said, 185/70R13 people who are afraid of fly­ ing will be jQld to visualize 185/70R14 getting on a plane, then will be taken to the airport. At the 195/70R14 airport, they will just look 205/70R14 around and try to get comfor­ table before they look at a plane. Eventually they will get to the point where they will be ready to face flying. Zwart said the purpose of this exer­ cise is to make people face their fears and realize that be­ ing in contact with these ob­ jects does not mean l catastrophe. Zwart said people suffering from anxiety tend to blow things out of proportion and worry excessively. Helping people challenge tneir catastrophic thinking and Our professional technicians will inspect your replace it with more realistic entire brake system and use quality NAPA Call for thinking is one method of brake shoes and therapy dealing with the Your pads — backed by 4 process. Certified Appt. ‘Developiing self talk that Technician helps control anxiety makes •Certain models extra Our On Duty people realize that professionals will advise catastrophic thinking makes you if additional service is them worse.” he said. needed on your brake system. He said that most people respond to treatment, but not everyone is always susceptible to certain kinds of treatments. “Not every technique works for everyone, which is why there are choices.” he said. Zwart said he has dealt with mans people who have some type of anxiety disorder. Panic and general are the most common ty pes He added that for people who have dealt with certain symptoms for at least six mon­ ths and the symptoms in­ terfere with their daily lives, treatment is recommended. Anxiety disorders typically coexist with depression and some of the treatments are the same for both conditions. Zwart said the two condi­ OPEN Monday-Thursday 8 to 6; • Flat Repair* • Valve Stem tions differ in that depression Friday 8 to 5; Saturday 8 to 2; Tioru. 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Ml, May 7. 1996 Caledonia holds National Day of Prayer services last week Numerous individuals met at the Caledonia Township Hall last Thursday to observe the National Day of Prayer, an annual event to encourage individuals to join together to pray for America. Reverend Bernard Mulder, of Lakeside Community Church, right, and Reverend Brian Harrison, of Alaska Baptist Church, bow together in prayer during the group sessions held in the Caledonia Township Hall. by Sharon B. Miller Staff Writer The National Day of Prayer was observed last Thursday in Caledonia schools as students gathered around their respec­ tive flag poles, and by about 40 residents who met at the Township Hall in Caledonia at 2:20 p m. There were about 120 stu­ dents present at the commem­ orative service at Kettle Lake. Brief services also were held at Dutton Elementary and at Caledonia Elementary, said organizer Cindy Pell, a mem­ ber of the Alaska Baptist Church. The event, held in the Cale­ donia Township Hall in Cale­ donia. opened with group singing. The Rev. Brian Har­ rison, pastor of the Alaska Baptist Church, opened in prayer. Those in attendance were invited to break into small groups to spend time in prayer for national and state leaders. Then the Rev. Bernard Mul­ der. pastor of the Lakeside Community Church, led in prayer, asking specific direc­ tion for families and schools. Pell spoke briefly, closing the service and saying "Please continue to pray. It is our right, it is our stronghold and it shows our obedience to God!" The National Day of Prayer is held the first Thursday of May each year with the intent of gathering people across the nation together to exercise each citizen's right of prayer. On May 5. 1988. President Ronald Reagan signed a bill changing the National Day of PINE REST, from Page 15 Panic attacks, he said, can that trigger compulsive be as short as five minutes or behaviors used to deal with as long as 30 minutes to an them. Thornapple These behaviors can be hour. Zwart said he descriibes BUILDING SERVICES, Inc these attacks as the adrenaline anything from counting tiles only doing things a certain rush people get at the moment • Kitchens amount of times because do­ something scary happens. • Bathrooms OCD. he said, is brain bas­ ing so will insure that nothing • Additions ed and people with this condi­ bad will happen. • and Other Interior Post tramatic stress disorder tion also can benefit from Remodeling develops in people who have medication. had tramatic experiences. It is an anxiety based condi­ 795-2039 or tion in which people develop Zwart said the onset can be 891-1869 obssessions with the fear of immediate or delayed. 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Kelly Bush. Beth Raber. "Seek His Face." Alison Carter, Cara Moore. Laura Dodd and Kristen Overbeck controlled the ball to help keep the Trojans on offense for most of the game. GENERAL TRAILER RV SUPERCENTER Est. 1956 Smooth Fiberglass Exterior All Aluminum Frame Weighs Only 2430 lbs. 1996 21’ Bunk House Air, awning, microwave, TV antenna, spare tire $9,995 Plus: tax, plate & title GENERAL TRAILER RV SUPERCENTER 7303 S. Division 281-1888 �The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml May 7. 1996/Poge 17 Scots hit, but can’t score enough in two Sparta softball defeats Scots' catcher Holly Pelletier prepares to make a throw down to second in a game with Sparta last week. Caledonia's Heidi Hanna had a triple in a game with Belding last week. Both Caledonia and Sparta entered May 3 softball doublcheader with perfect records in the OK Gold Conference. But, it was Sparta that took home two wins with a 14-12, 7-3 sweep at Caledonia High. In Game 1, Heidi Hanna highlighted Caledonia's 19-hit attack with the team's only extra base hit. a double. The two teams combined for 36 hits in the opener. In Game 2, Caledonia received doubles from Mindi Smith and Hanna, but still came up 4-runs short. Once again the Scots out-hit their opponents (10-7) but a 4-run Sparta first inning put them behind at the start. Pitcher Bnanne Kotzhka received credit for both pitching wins for the Sparta team Christine Gillard dropped her overall record to 8-5 with the two losses. Caledonia is now 3-2 in the league, while Sparta is 6-0. Caledonia 8 FHN 3 Trailing 3-0 in the first inning, the varsity Scots rallied to score a come back win on April 29. Caledonia now 6-1 after 91-45 win Caledonia upped its dual 8. Jeff Foster the 200 in 24.3, record to 6-1 on May 2 with a 91-45 win over Kcnowa Hills. Chris Allen the 400 in 54.2, Mike Friedman the pole vault The Scots won 13 events and two individuals scored 2 at 10-6, Saudi Gomez the discus at 116-6, Dale Wicks wins. Matt Bushman won the the high jump at 5-8, Chad high hurdles in 16.3 and Wangerin the shot put at 41scored a second first in the 3. The Caledonia 400, 800 and intermediate hurdles with a 1600 relay teams also placed 42.6 finish. Matt Bowen won the 100 in first. 11.7 and the long jump at 19- Houseman’s mark highlight at meet Shannon Houseman Minor won the shot put (35recorded a 5:19.3 in the 1600 1), Erin Mesecar the long run to highlight Caledonia's jump (15-1), Kelley Mesecar girls track teams performance the 100 (30.1), Brooke on May 2. Wierenga the 300 hurdles The Scots ousted Kenowa (51.8), Jennifer Blauwkamp Hills 98-30 in the meet to the 400 (1:06.3) and Beth remain in first place in the Parbel the 3200(11:59.2). OK Gold standings. The team's also took three Besides Houseman ’’great" relays: the 800 (1:53.6), the performance in the 1600 and a 400 (54.3)* and the 1600 23.4 win in the 800, Amanda (4:19.4). Hitting was not a problem for Coach Pelletier's crew as many players contributed to the 5-run victory. Lisa Constant went 3-for-4 with an RBI, Mindi Smith was 3-for-2 with 2 RBI, Molly Gorton had a double and an RBI, Holly Pelletier 2 RBI, Christine Gillard was 2for-4 with an RBI and Allison Schneider added a key bunt to the Scots' offense. Constant is currently the team's top hitter with a .486 batting average. Smith is No. 2 on the hitting charts with a .350 batting average. Caledonia 5-6 Belding 1-4 Caledonia opened league play on May 1 with a doubleheader sweep. Pitcher Christine Gillard picked up both victories and hitter Lisa Constant once again contributed a key hit. The Scots rallied for 4 runs in the first inning with a 2RBI hit by Constant and 5 Belding walks. Coach Jon Pelletier complimented his team's defense, which included a sparkling catch by Kristi Schmidt in Centerfield. Gillard did the job defensively with 8 put outs and also provided an RBI single to the cause. In Game 2, Constant, Mindi Smith, and Holly Pelletier all contributed clutch RBI hits for the Scots. Pelletier finished the game with 2 hits. Belding led in the game 4-1, but Caledonia came back to earn the sweep. Smith had a double, Heidi Hanna a triple and Holly Pelletier had the game-winning RBI. JV Trojans soccer team wins twice; tie once Middleville’s junior varsity soccer team went 2-0-1 last week, including a shutout over rival Caledonia. The Trojans (5-1-2 played the Falcons of East Kentwood on April 29 and fell behind 20 after the first half. At the 13 minute mark of the second half, the Trojans finally struck when Ashley Gentry sent a pass to fellow striker Gwen Jeurink and Jeurink scored to make it 2-1 East Kentwood. Cara Moore tied up the contest with 30 seconds left in the match when she sent a 25yard crossing shot over the East Kentwood keeper. Moore, Alesse Nichols, Scots soccer team 4-1 over Wildcats Anne Whisner once again was a scoring machine, tallying three goals, in Caledonia's 4-1 soccer victory over Wayland on May 3 at Caledonia High. Whisner scored the Scots first two goals in the first half and Sam Choryan added a third as the Scots bolted out to a 31 advantage. In the second half, Whisner booted across her third score to close out the contest. Liz Fortuna assisted on Whisner's second goal, while Whisner assisted on Choryan’s score. Sarah Engelbert and Jayme Cramer both saw time in the Caledonia goal, making 5 saves. Bernadette Azzarella, Kristen Overbeek and Jeanette Scheerhorn all played exceptional games for the Trojans along with keeper Sarah Lucas. A real defensive battle occured on April 29, but Middleville was able to rally for a 1-0 win over Forest Hills Northern. Neither team was able to score in the first half much to the work of Middleville's midfielders and fullbacks. Included in that group arc Jenny Laansma, Jamie Roemer, Amanda Dykstra, Jeanette Scheerhorn and Ashley Gentry. With five minutes to play in the game. Gentry received the ball at midfield and dribbled through the defense to push across the game-wmning goal. Still, the Huskies nearly scored with a minute left in the contest, but Sarah Lucas was able to dive on a ball and save the goal and decision for the Middleville team. The week ended with a 2-0 blanking of Caledonia on May 1. The first goal came when Ashley Gentry sent a pass to Jenny Laansma four minutes in to give Middleville a 10 See JV TROJANS, P 16 JV baseball team splits with Belding Caledonia's junior varsity baseball squad lost to Belding in the first game 11-9 on May I, but ended up winning the second contest 15-0. Joel Hofstra went l-for-2 with a double, Chris O'Brien 2-for-3 with a double, Steve Uyl 2-for-2 with 2 RBI and Ryan James 2-for-2 with an RBI in Game I. Justin Smith received credit for the pitching win in Game 2, allowing no earned runs and fanning 11 Belding hitters. Smith also did not allow a walk. <cv Roofing • Affordable/lnsured • Drywall • Flatwork • Gutter Dave (616) 945-5789 Brad (616) 785-3868 921 S. Washington — Hastings, Mich. 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Tuesday, May 14 Pork patty, mashed potatoes, green beans, breadstick, peaches Note: El Alternate Menu — Mon . Hot Dog; Tues.. Turkey/Bun; Wed . Salad Bar; Thurs.. Ham and Cheese on Bun; Fri.. Fishwich. Sand­ wiches and salads at High School and Middle School. Thomapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday, May 8 Ham and egg on a biscuit. juice, milk. Thursday. May 9 Pancake on a stick, juice, milk. Friday. May 10 Cereal, tortilla jam rollup, juice, milk. Monday. May 13 Scrambled egg. juice, toast, milk. Tuesday. May 14 French toast sticks, juice, milk. Golfers still can register to play Dutton Christian annual golf classic scheduled for Saturday, May 18 The Annual Dutton Christian Golf Classic will begin at 8 a m.. Saturday. May 18 with a shotgun start at the Briarwood Golf Club. 2900 92nd Street. Caledonia. Registrations are still open for the event, which will be a two-person scramble. Teams can be either all-male, all­ School voter registration deadline is Monday May 13 The deadline to register to vote in the June 10 school board and bond election is Monday. May 13. Forms can be picked up and collected at Thomapple Township Hall. A community forum will be held at 7 p.m.. Tuesday, May 14. in the Middle School Cafeteria. This will be the first time that draw ings of the preliminary plans for the pro­ spective new middle school will be shown to the community. National Ads Real Esta(e $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many jobs available. Easy! No experience necessary. Flexible hours. Call for free information, American Publishers, 1-800-426-3026, ext. 1400 (24 Hrs.) ANTRIM COUNTY: 10.02 Beautifully Wooded Acres with driveway and campsite. Ideal hunting and camping base. Short walk to State land. $15,500, $500 down, $195/mo., 11% land contract. Northern Land Company, 1-800-968-3118 DEMOLITION TRAINEETo $10/Hr. ♦ Great Benefits! Lots of Overtime! Will Train. Needed Now! 616-949-2424 JobLinc Fee._______________ HOMES AS LOW AS $4,000! Government tax repo’s and bankruptcies. Low or no down payment Call 1-800-522-2730 ext. 1126. EMERGENCY DISPATCHER To $9.60/Hr. Start Entry Level! NonCertified! Needed Now! 616-949-2424 JobLinc Fee. GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. POSTAL JOBS. $12.68/Hr. to start, plus benefits. Carriers, sorters, clerks, computer trai­ nees. For an application and exam, call 1-219-791-1191, ext. P4317_____________________ STREET MAINTENANCETo $14/Hr. + Great benefits! Training Provided! Year Round. Start Now! 616-949-2424 JobLine Fee. Homestyle Evening Buffets Mon. thru Sat. 5:00-8:00 p.m. Mondays: Broasted Chicken, pizza, potato wedges, salad bar. mashed potatoes & gravy, and vegetable. Plus Pasta. Includes pop & coffee.................................... $5.95 Tuesdays: Broasted Chicken, pizza, potato wedges, salad bar, mashed potatoes & gravy, and vegetable. Plus Cook's Choice. Includes pop & coffee . .$5.95 Wednesdays: Broasted Chicken, pizza, potato wedges, salad bar, mashed potatoes & gravy, and vegetable. Plus Mexican Bar. Includes pop & coffee $5.95 Thursdays: Broasted Chicken, pizza, potato wedges, salad bar, mashed potatoes & gravy, and vegetable. Plus Roast Pork. Includes pop & coffee . $6.95 Fridays: Broasted Chicken, pizza, potato wedges, salad bar, mashed potatoes & gravy, and vegetable Plus Fish. Includes pop & coffee . . $6.95 Saturdays: Broasted Chicken, pizza, potato wedges, salad bar. mashed potatoes & gravy, and vegetable. Plus Ham and Roast Beef Includes pop & coffee . . $6.95 Special Mother’s Day Buffet (On Dine-ln Only.) 11:30 a.m. • 2:00 p.m. Pop & Coffee induded with all buffets! BBQ ribs, pizza, genuine broasted chicken, salad bar. and dessert pizzas . . $6.95 Includes broasted potato wedges, mashed potatoes & gravy, vegetable & garhe bread. Kids Buflet prices available with purchase of any adult buffet. Includes pop 0-2 Free; 3-5 $1 99; 6-8 $2.99. 9-10 $3.99; 11-12 $4.99 NO FREE REFILLS ON MILK. JOIN OUR NOON LUNCH CLUB Noon Buffet 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Monday through Saturday) (Dine-ln Only.) Pop & Coffee induded with all buffets! Pizza, genuine broasted chicken and salad bar (Indudes breasted potato wedges, mashed potatoes & gravy and vegetable)....................................................... $5.50 Senior Citizen s 10% Discount All The Time Formerly Pizza Ranch 120 SOUTH MAIN • WAYLAND • 792-0030 H Thank You CARD OF THANKS The family of Kevin Clinton would like to express our deep­ est appreciation to our family and friends for their kindness shown to us during this difficult time of Kevin’s illness & pass­ ing. For the prayers that arc so important, the flowers, food, gifts, & cards. Also, to the Middleville Baptist Church ladies for the luncheon. Thank you to Pastor Stewart’s comfort­ ing words. Your kindness will always be remembered. Barbara Bob, Deb, & family Ann & Kerry Walters CARD OF THANKS The family of Merle Shook would like to express their sincere and heartfelt thanks and deep appreciation to everyone who in any way provided us with comfort and caring support during his years of illness and finally his passing. We are grate­ ful beyond words for all of the cards, prayers, calls, words of concern and other expressions of sympathy received. A special thank you to those who provided food and other necessities at just the appropriate moments. Our hearts were touched by the comforting words of Reverend Bob Hundley, and the outpour­ ing of support from Merle’s Masonic brothers, the Caledonia United Methodist Church family and the loving labors of the United Methodist Women. We wish to acknowledge with grate fulness the guidance and services of Mr Dale Hoffman and the staff of the Caledonia Funeral Home. We would also like to thank everyone at Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids who helped provide much needed support and loving kindness during Merle’s last few days. And, at last, we will never be able to express the feelings in our hearts for the tender, compassionate and loving care extended by Dr. Theodore Bee Is and his caring and dedicated staff. Our love, thanks and devo­ tion to everyone. God bless you all! Ruth M. Shook and family female or coed. Sponsored by the Dutton Christian School Circle, the fund-raising golf tourney is in its seventh year, with all proceeds going to the Dutton Christian Schools. Cost is $50/person or $45 for teachers and students. The fee includes 18 holes of golf, cart and lunch. Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place golfers, and special events will include prizes for "closest to the pin." "longest drive." "hole-in-one" and "longest putt." Door prizes also will be given out. said Ruth Cook of the tournament committee. "We're hoping to see a good turnout. We think the day is going to be fun for everyone." she said. Anyone who wishes to register should call 891-9468. 891-8947 or call the Dutton Christian Middle School at 698-8660. — SUMMARY OF MINUTES — VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA along with a history of the pro ject. A Resolution to Establish a Public Water System in the Village of Caledonia, to Pur chose. Acquire and Construct Improvements Thereto and to Publish Notice of Intent to Issue Revenue Bonds to Pay a Portion of the Cost was introduced to Council. Motion by Kidder, sup ported by Robertson to adopt above resolution. Motion car­ ried. Ayes Kidder. Robertson Soules. Nays: Audy Several guests had comments and asked questions. Motion by Kidder, seconded by Robertson to adjourn meeting 10:15 p.m. Vicky Whalen Village Clerk (103) April 29, 1996 Present Audy, Kidder. Robertson. Soules. Whalen. Absent: Klaver. Erskine. Berencsi. Antecki. Others: White. Newhof. Traciak. Stockman. Tuinstra. Ryan, Beaudoin and several other guests. The special meeting of the Caledonia Village Council was called to order by President ProTern Soules at 7:10 p.m. John Ryan, of J.W. Ryan Underwriting of Kalamazoo presented a proposal for in­ surance coverage for the Village. Sharon Beaudoin of DeVries Insurance also presented a proposal for in­ surance coverage. Audy and Stockman will review each pro­ posal and make a recommenda­ tion to Council at the next coun­ cil meeting. Motion by Kidder, seconded by Audy to contract Sani Sweep” for street sweeping in the Village, with Glen Valley streets and additional Main Street sweeping os needed. Mo­ tion carried. Tom Newhof, Jim White, and Tom Traciak gave a presentation to council on Phase I and propos ed Phase II part of the water pro ject. 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We Use Oj Own Special Sauces and ! 00% Peoi Cheese NEW HOURS. Mon -Thun Ham - 10:30pm Ftl. & Sat Ham - Midnight Sun. 4pm - 10:30pm 2 I a a �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml Moy 7. 1996 Page 19 Caledonia’s bats alive in last week’s Sparta baseball sweep A ihree-run homerun by Chuck Bockstanz in Game 2 helped Caledonia capture a doubleheader sweep of Sparta on May 3. The Scots won the first game .5-2 and took the nightcap 7-6. Jim Abbott had a double and a triple to lead Caledonia’s 6-hit attack in Game 1. The key to the game was Caledonia's fourth inning where they tallied 4 of its 5 runs. Scott Pennock was the winning pitcher, collecting 4 strikeouts. Bockstanz* 3-run dinger came in the first inning of Game 2 and gave the Scots a cushion that they would not give up. Don O’Donovan not only was the winning pitcher, but he also added a 2-base rap Donovan (3-0) struck out 3 Sparta hitters. Tim Soper came on late in the game to pick up the save. Caledonia 4-6 Belding 2-3 Caledonia won two from Belding on May 1. Jim Abbott and Tim Soper each had a homerun and combined for 3 RBI to lead the offense in Game I. Abbott also was the winning pitcher. going 7 innings, sinking out 9 and walking just 1 Belding batter. Don Stevens went 2-for-4 with 4 stolen bases. Jim Abbott clubbed 2 homeruns for 3 RBI and Tim Soper also had a homerun in the 3-run win. Chuck Bockstanz went 7 innings, struck out 7 and walked I to gain the pitching win. Caledonia matmen fare well at recent districts The Caledonia Freestyle Wrestling Club traveled to Northview and Grandville on April 27 for districts. Of Caledonia's 29 wrestlers 23 will be going to regionals May 4 in Lowell. In Group 0. Layton Grinage led his group with a first place. In Group I Clayton Berridge, Justin Maxim and Alex Ohlrich all had first places. Silver medalists were Brandon Grinage. Tyler McCoy, Charlie Polmanteer and Bryce VanderHeide. A fourth place medal was earned by Josh Collier. In Group II. gold medalists were Brandon Cance. Jimmy Haisma and Matt Kilmartin. William Ohlrich received a silver and Jordan Trudeau got a bronze. Gold medal wrestlers in Group III were Jake Klapmust, Chris Rybicki, Brandon Schalk and Michael Tomanek. Rory Root and Tyler Sherwood each got bronze medals. In Group IV, Todd Maines, Chris Smith and Seth Temple all came away with gold medals. A bronze medal was earned by Lucas Zoet. Middleville beats Caledonia in junior varsity soccer, 2-0 Middleville won a 2-0 decision over rival Caledonia May 1 in junior varsity soccer action. Anne Olson played a strong game in the middle for the Scots and the team also passed well through the midfield. 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Open 7 Days a Week | 795-3640 or 891-1287 Chuck Bockstanz provided the big blow, a big 3-run homer, versus Sparta in Game 2 on May 3. Here Bockstanz is shown before his big hit and after the dinger, as his teammates congratulate him for his heroics. Tennis squad splits weekly match slate Caledonia’s tennis went 1-1 last week with a 5-3 loss to Kenowa Hills and 5-1 triumph over Sparta. Winners in the match with Kenowa Hills were Chris Snoap at No. 1 singles (6-1, 6-1), Rich Garnaat and Eric Rogers at No. 1 doubles (6-1, 6-2) and Elmo Zenobio and Jason Workman at No. 4 doubles (6-0, 6-3). Caledonia was hindered in that match by the illnesses of two of its singles players. With Sparta, the Scots rebounded to win a makeup match in easy fashion. Snoap won at No. 1 singles as did Joel Fortuna at No. 4 singles (6-2, 6-2). Snoap is now 17-0 for the season and 67-1 on his high school career. In doubles play, Rich Garnaat and Eric Rogers won at No. 1 (6-0, 6-1), Jesse Flegel and Matt Frantti prevailed at No. 2 (6-3, 6-3) and Elmo Zenobio and Jason Workman gained a victory al No. 4 (6-1,6-1). Scots score runs in sweep of Redskins Caledonia's junior varsity softball team scored 34 runs and held Belding to 3 in taking a doubleheader on May 1. The Scots won the first game 11-1 and the second by a 23-2 score. Erin Osgerby struck out 10 batters m 5 innings in the second win. A leadoff homerun by Mel VanEnk ignited the Scots' offense. Osgerby also was a hit at the plate with a 2-run triple. MIDDLEVILLE’S FINEST 117 West Main, Middleville Phone 795-7911 Sun.-Thurs. 3:30 to 10:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 3:30 to 12:30 a.m. TWO PIZZAS For ONE SPECIAL PRICE! 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BB B Whether business is fast or slow, you have to get your share of whatever business there is. In times of uncertainty, consumers are careful and somewhat reluctant to spend. They want to be sure before they buy; they want information. You must compete for every customer’s dollar with every other retailer in town, no matter what he sells. People have only so many dollars to spend; if they don’t spend them for what you sell, they’ll spend them for something else. “Slow” times ahead? Perhaps, but there are more Americans working now than ever before. More women are working, too, adding to the family income. People still need and want goods and services and will spend for them. There is plenty of business out there. Your competitors will be bidding for their share - and yours, loo - if you let them. You can’t do much about most factors in the marketplace rent, labor costs, price of merchandise or what the competition will do - but one thing you do control is your own promotion. Remember that advertising is not just the cost of doing business. Il’s a proven sales tool that returns many times over your invest­ ment in store traffic and sales. Once you build up a business, keep it going with a moderate, consistent advertising program. If you cut your advertising and lose your hold on the public’s awareness, you’ll find it’s much harder to build again. Your advertising is part of your sales force. Ads help to presell the customer and help you close the sale faster. What saves you time, saves you money. Q Remember, one out of five Americans moves every year. So there’s a steady flow of customers out of your market, and a corresponding influx of new folks who don’t kr.o v you at all. Tell them about yourself. Here’s a very hard fact: over any given period, a company that advertises below the industry average has sales that are below the industry average! ^^Advertising is “news.” Most shoppers look for this kind of news. 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This estimate includes summarized sales data as reported by growers with $100,000 or more in sales plus a calculated wholesale value of sales for operations with sales from $10,000 to $99,999. Crop category breakdowns for Michigan operations with over $100,000 in sales and the percent change from 1994 were as follows: • First, bedding/garden plants with $131 million in sales, up 12 percent. • Second, flowering potted plants with $26.2 million in sales, up 7 percent. • Third, cut flowers with $10.2 million in sales, down 6 percent. • Fourth, foliage for indoor or patio use with $3.8 million in sales, up 5 percent. Michigan leads the nation in value of sales for five floriculture crops. They are: • Potted Geraniums (seed) with 18.8 million pots sold, valued at $13.7 million. • Potted Geraniums (cut­ tings) with 5.7 million pots sold, valued at $9.4 million. • Potted Easter Lilies with Serving our Country Veronica D. Greiner Veronica D. Greiner, daughter of Danell F. Griffith of Dutton and Daniel A. Greiner of Middleville, enlisted in the United States Air Force delayed enlistment program, according to TSgt Ronald Holcomb, the Air Force recruiter in Wyoming, Mich. Greiner is a 1993 graduate of Caledonia High School and is scheduled for enlistment in the Regular Air Force on Aug. 14. Upon graduation from the Air Force’s six-week basic training course near San Antonio, Texas, she is scheduled to receive technical training as a health services management apprentice and to be assigned to an Air Force duty station. Tony R. McCowen Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Tony R. McCowen, son of Jim N. McCowen of 6468 Mill Run, Caledonia, recently reported for duty aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Shiloh, homeported in San Diego. McCowers new assign­ ment is an example of how Navy and Marine Corps men and women are assigned to ships, squadrons and shore commands around the world. Whether serving in the Per­ sian Gulf Near Iraq or in the Adriatic Sea near Bosnia, peo­ ple like McCowen are working to improve their knowledge and skill as part of the most highl) technical naval force in history . The 1984 graduate of Kenowa Hills High School of Walker, Mich., joined the Navy in January 1985. 1.4 million pods sold, valued at $4.6 million. • Geranium Hanging Baskets with 411.000 baskets sold, valued at $2.6 million. • Impatiens Hanging Baskets with 349.000 baskets sold, valued at $1.9 million. Other notable Michigan crops that ranked second in value of sales nationally were: • Bedding Impatiens with 21. million flats sold, valued at $12.7 million. • Bedding Petunias with 1.3 million flats sold, valued at $7.4 million. • Cut Gladioli with nearly 34 million spikes sold, valued at $5.4 million. • Bedding Geraniums with 469.000 flats sold, valued at $3.7 million. • New Guinea Impatiens Hanging Baskets with 410.000 baskets sold, valued at $2.6 million. • Bedding New Guinea Im­ patiens with 102.000 flats sold, valued at $961,000. • Cut Sweetheart Roses with 1.5 million blooms sold, valued at $741,000. Total greenhouse cover for all operations in the state rose 3 percent to 32.1 million square feet. This include both rigid and film plastic greenhouses as well as glass greenhouses. Only California and Florida have more total greenhouse cover. Nationally, the value of floriculture crops continued to increase in 1995 but at a slower pace. The total value of all crops at wholesale for all growers over $10.(XX) of sales is estimated at $3.27 billion for 1995. compared to $3.25 billion in 1994 Area in product Min for the 36 states totaled 843 million square feet of covered area and 27.155 acres of open ground in 1995 The largest valued products were bedding and garden plants, which increased 3 per cent in 1995. At $1.32 billion, this category contributed 44 percent of the total w holesale value of production for opera­ tions over $100,000 in size A commercial grower is defined as someone who has $10,000 or more in gross sales. Growers with gross sales of $100,000 or more provided data for cut flowers, potted flowering plants, bed ding plants and cut cultivated greens. Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus Worker’s comp bill welcome Last week, the Senate passed a bill that will strengthen one of the most important safety nets to the people of our state — Michigan’s worker compensation system. Unfortunately, there are people in this state who abuse this system through fraudulent injury claims. This bill. Senate Bill 895, would subject a person convicted of making a fraudulent worker’s comp claim to up to four years in prison and a fine of $50,000. Worker’s comp fraud has become rampant in our state, costing taxpayers millions of dollars through false pretenses. People filing false claims are taking money out of the pockets of all law-abiding businesses and individuals All of us as hard working Michigan citizens should be enraged by this because it’s our money that’s being stolen. Worker’s compensation was established as a safety net for workers injured on the job. A debilitating injury tliat keeps so­ meone off the job can have devastating financial implications, especially for a worker who is the sole means of support for his or her family. Worker’s comp allows an injured worker to receive an income while he or she recovers from the injury. But too many unscrupulous people defraud the system by claiming injury so they could be paid to sit at home and watch television all day. We recently saw evidence of this when a company that investigates worker’s comp fraud allowed members of the Senate and the press to view a videotape that showed persons who were off from work due to “injuries” do­ ing some very strenuous labor on their own One man with alleged back problems was shingling a roof; a woman with back, neck and shoulder injuries was videotaped pushing an automobile! This tape was disturbing, because these people were accepting a pay check financed by all of us. There is only so much funding available for worker’s com­ pensation claims. Those who rob it with fraudulent claims are taking money from those with legitimate injuries. Moreover, fraud (estimated at anywhere between $75 million and $300 million), adds to the cost of doing business in Michigan. This has cost jobs for Michigan workers. Under this bill, a person filing a claim could be asked to pro­ duce corroborating medical records. If he or she fails to pro­ duce the records, their claim may be dismissed. An injured employee would be required to report all wages, salary, business earnings and benefits from any source during his or her time of disability. In addition, the bill would prohibit workers who injure themselves due to intoxication or the use of an illegal substance from collecting compensation. The worker’s compensation system provides a valuable ser­ vice for people who suffer legitimate on-the-job injuries. We must provide it from the scam artists out there who are ripping off the system. This legislation will accomplish that. �Looking fora PRINTER? 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Large selection of hardcovers from the 1800’s to 1996, reasonable prices, new Victorian reproduc­ tion section. Monday-Thursday 10-5p, Friday ll-7p, Saturday 10-4p. 101 E. Mam, Middleville, 795-8800. Major credit cards accepted. Booth space available. Business Services HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ’Home and income property’Debt consolidation •Turned down? problem credit? Wc can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Financial Corporation. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation. BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment. BERNIE & COMPANY TREE SERVICE: Tree rcmov al & trimming & stump grinding. 795 7823 PRO-INSTALLER of almost anything you buy. From coun­ tertops to locks, appliances to plumbing repairs. Handyman. 616-795-7654 ( M I DONI \ CHILDCARE CENTER now enrolling for school age summer program. Call Renee at 698-6658 GYMNASTICS IN MOTION offering pre-school through advanced classes, all ages. 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Call Sheila at 616-795-7649 For Sale BEAUTIFUL BLUE 3 PIECE living room outfit includes sofa, love scat & chair, 2 months old, sacrifice $250. 1-517-699-4148 BEDROOM OUTFIT beauti­ BUFFALO MEAT Heart smart. 1-8OO-823-28OO. ful oak finish, 6 pieces, includ­ ing queen size mattress, set 1 month old, cost $1,250 new, will sell all for $300. 1-517-699-4148 VCR Repair 4 DAYBED WITH TRUNDLE BED UNDERNEATH includes mattress. Beautiful white finish and very ornate. 2 weeks old! cost $675., sacrifice $225. 1-517-699-2251_____________ * ** VCR FREE Estimates * Cleaning Fast Service * $15 Convenient Hours ** ** 4 Star Video * * 4 114 Maple St. Delton, Ml. 616-623-5777 4695 M-37 Middb '/•He. Ml 616-795-2225 NEW LOCATION 9175 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledo na. Ml 616-891-1313 Glen Valley Retail Center Hours Sunday thru thursday 11 am to 9 pm; Friday & Saturday 11 am to 10 pm ♦ * * *4 44 4 FOR SALE: John Deere garden tractor 17 horse power hydrosta­ tic, 48” mower, like new. 554-7094 SEALY POSTLRPEDIC LUXURY FIRM queen size mattress set, 4 months old, cost $800 new! must sell, $200 or $2 10 with f r a me . 1-517-699-2251_____________ S E R T A KING SIZE MATTRESS SET with frame, 2 months old, cost $1,250 new, sacrifice $250. 1-517-676-6414 Your 24 Hour Classified Placement and Information Line FROM A VOICE COMMUNICATION SERVICE OF J AD GRAPHICS INC. PROM DRESSES FOR SALE AT RAINBOW’S END KIDS CLOSET CONSIGNMENT SHOP. Also, custom framing, alterations, spring & summer toys, 1/2 off card shop, arts & crafts, calicos, sewing & craft patterns and lots more! Rain­ bow’s End, Caledonia Village Centre. (M-37) 891-1106. Open Mon-Sat. 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Rototiller, Decon's Bench, lots of household items, Shop-Vac and adult clothing.__________ MAY 9TH & 10TH, 8 6, 6651 76th St., Caledonia. Lowrey organ, football cards, bunkbeds, sewing machine, Comodore computer and much more. MOVING SALE Saturday, May 11,9a-4p, wc can’t move it all! Dressers, tables, q-waterbed, clothes: boys 12-14, men’s & ladies. 125 Honda dirt bike parts, soap box derby cars, many misc. items. 312 Russell Street, Middleville. Help Wanted DRIVER/LABORER CDL license, septic installations, dump truck driver, good pay and benefits for aggressive young man. Call Dutton, 616-698-6202. ACCOUNTANT - CPA firm has full time position available for staff accountant inn area of write-up and tax services. Require candidate with four year accounting degree, suong PC skills and more than one year experience. Background in preparation of tax returns and financial statements helpful. 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If inter­ ested, please contact Joyce Lass, 891-0224. In Memoriam IN MEMORIAM In memory of Robert Parr III, who was killed by a drunk driver May 7, 1995. Il’s been one year since you went away, our hearts arc broken every day. Wc ask the question “Why did you have to be taken?’ but only the lord knows and for this he is not forsaken. Wc must beiieve and trust in his ways, and, because of this, wc carry on for you and God in all our days. We Love You, Don, Rena & Kids Mom A Grandma Dad & Sandy James Beastie Boy Jobs Wanted WILL DO BABYSITTING IN MY HOME Middleville, child­ ren ages 4 to 6. Call 616-795-3022 Lawn & Garden BRAD’S LAWN SERVICE. Hastings, Middleville, Gun Lake. Weekly service, careful, dependable, inexpensive. 795-3566 Lost & Found LARGE REWARD!’!! 12 months old male neutered dobcrman, has cars done, black A tan, comes to “Fritz”, wearing a red South Kent rabies tag. Lost in Caledonia area between 60th A 68th Street. Call 891-3362 or 554-3771 (All American Fence). 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Michigan 49333_____________________________________No. 20 Moy >4. 1996 Thornapple-Kellogg Schools to drop auto shop class by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thornapplc Kellogg Board of Education, last week voted to enhance the current technology program at TK. eliminate the auto shop pro­ gram. and use the resulting space for temporary classrooms Superintendant Jay Cason said that about a month ago the board started to discuss the possibility of renovating the auto shop or remodeling and buying portable classrooms to handle the increasing enrollment. Principal Henry Dugan said that around March, he ap­ proached the board with ideas for remodeling the auto shop and showed them cost figures. He added that the fact that they were considering the possibility of eliminating the program is no reflection on Ron Overbrook's teaching ability, just of the low enroll­ ment and high cost of the pro­ gram. and the school's need for additional classrooms. The school's vision for the whole industrial arts technology program is to prepare for the 21st century The fact that they were considering the possibility of eliminating the program is no reflection on Ron Overbrook’s teaching ability, just of the low enrollment and high cost of the program, and the school’s need for additional classrooms. — Principal Henry Dugan Citizens’ concerns about wetlands to be reviewed Caledonia planners table Blackstone Estates PUD by Barbara Call Staff Writer After an hour and a half public hearing last week, the Caledonia Township Planning Commission agreed to table a request to rezone 164.5 acres in the northwest comer of the township from rural residen­ tial to planned unit develop­ ment The rczoning would allow construction of 99 single-fam­ ily homes in what will be called Blackstone Estates, bounded roughly by Snow and McCords Avenues and 60th and 68th Streets. The homes would be built in three phases, with the first consist­ ing of 34 homes. Lots 35-70 would be built in the second phase, and the rest in Phase III, which probably would be started about one year after Phase II. The development will be serviced by sanitary sewer, in­ dividual private wells and un­ derground utility cables. Though the Planning Commission already granted preliminary approval to Blackstone, commissioners agreed after the public hearing they wanted to be sure both residents' and their own ques­ tions about the project had been answered before giving final development plan ap­ proval and recommending the township approve the PUD ordinance. While the question of sewer capacity was brought up by some residents, others attend­ ing the hearing expressed con­ cerns about how the develop­ ment would affect the wet­ lands that run through the ir­ regularly-shaped parcel Questions also were asked about potential erosion, wildlife protection and whether the state Department of Natural Resources is over­ seeing the project Commission Chairman Dick Dunn told the large audi­ ence that Blackstone Estates originally was proposed more than two years ago, when it received preliminary approval. Since then, however, the lands to be included in the develop­ ment have changed, and there­ fore, the PUD approval pro­ cess must start all over. He noted that in the first public hearing on the project, there had been little concern ex­ pressed by the public. Rick Pulaski, engineer for Blackstone Estates explained that the development will be connected to the newly ex­ panded Campau-Kettle Lakes sewer district. Approval of the PUD, with the sanitary sewer connection, would permit lot areas to be decreased from two acres to 40,000 square feet, the developers. That density fits with the township's mas­ ter land use plan for the area. The average lot size pro­ See PUD, Page 18 M-37-84th St. light to be operational soon by Barbara Gall Pending weather conditions, the long-awaited traffic light at M-37 and 84th Street soon will be alleviating traffic tieups at that busy intersection. Lisa Tomsich, assistant traffic and safety engineer for the Michigan Department of Transportation, said Thursday that the light should be opera­ tional within a few weeks after turn lanes for all four comers are completed by the MDOT and Kent County. She said that left-turn, right­ turn and through-lanes will be created at the intersection for both M-37 and 84th Street. The new lanes will minimize long waits behind drivers who need to make a left-hand turn into the often heavy traffic, and will be especially helpful for drivers who want to make a right turn. Tomsich said the new signal is already up and will be changed from the flashing mode to a green-yellow-red sequence as soon as the road improvements can be finished. The weather, however, could be a real factor in how soon the signal actually is operational, she added. Once programmed, the signal will change from red to green during the day and evening, from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. During the night, the signal will flash yellow on M-37 and red on 84th Street. by expanding existing technicai facilities. The three proposals discuss­ ed were to enhance the current technology program at TK. to discontinue offering basic auto and advanced auto shop classes as part of the cur­ riculum. and to renovate the current auto shop area into two classrooms. This would mean renovating the existing machine-metals classroom in­ to a principles of technology center and incorporating the machine-metals program into the principles of technology program. Dugan said the rationale for doing this is that it would help provide a more conducive learning and teaching environment. The new structure would allow students to go through the total problem solving ac­ tivities to which they will be exposed in the principles of technology class. Dugan said. He added that by improving the learning environment, students will be better prepared for the future in the field of technology. The new structure also would allow use of existing technology room as a classroom for other academic­ subjects. The technology room, he said, does not con­ tain enough space to accom­ modate the improvements needed to be made in the cur­ rent principles of technology classes. Continuing to upgrade and operate the current machine metals program will be very costly for the district. Much of the current equipment needs to be repaired or replaced to provide students with a top-ofthe line program Money, he said, would be better spent on updating and expanding the existing technology program and facility. Incorporating the machine-metals program into the principles of technology class would allow students to receive a more in depth understanding in both physical and bio-related technology The biggest reason to close the auto shop program is that it has been faced with declin ing enrollment over the last few years. Many students have chosen to go to the Kent Career-Technical Center auto program instead. TK's advanced auto pro gram is offered as a one hour block while the Kent Career Technical Center offers three hours. Many students feel that this extended time allows them to participate in a more in-depth learning experience than they can get at TK. The technical center also is able to provide students with more modern equipment, which will help them be more competitive in the job market. If TK decides not to offer automotive classes at the high school, the existing structure could be renovated into classrooms. The classrooms would help alleviate the shortage of classroom space. Using this space as a permanent classroom would keep the district from having to invest in portables Dugan said he and a couple of staff members put together a list of pros and cons for clos­ ing the auto shop program and renovating the shop If the shop was renovated, there would be four new classrooms available for students which would eliminate the need to purchase portable classrooms. 1 he renovations would enable the district to avoid having to invest in repairing old equipment in the machine - See Auto shop Page 9 In This Issue... Road improvement is underway at the intersection of M-37 and 84th Street so that a traffic signal can beinstalled at the busy comer. Sand trucks combine with vehicles from a booming housing market to create long traffic tie-ups at the intersection, especially dunng rush hours. Right- and left-hand turn lanes are being added at all four comers before the signal becomes operational. • Middleville mothers still battle with child care hassles • Middleville planners continue considering local survey • Public hearing is June 3 for Copper Ridge PUD • Planning Commission appoints 3 new members �Poge 2/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml Moy 14, 1996 Wierenga, Brown awarded club scholarships Caledonia Women’s Club honors CHS senior girls at annual coffee bv Barbara (Jail . Staff Writer The Caledonia Women’s Club last week announced that CHS seniors Jenelle Wierenga and Becky Brown would be awarded the club’s memorial scholarships for this year. The girls received the awards Friday during the club’s traditional coffee for Caledonia High School senior girls and their mothers. Wierenga was named recipi­ ent of the Dorothy Gackler Memorial Scholarship and Brown received the Eva Finkbeiner Memorial Scholarship. Each is worth $500. "What a difficult job!" said Amy Finkbeiner. of the club’s Scholarship Committee. She told the guests that all eight applicants for the schol­ arships were well qualified and each would have been an out­ standing choice. "We were so impressed," she said. Club President Gerry Fairbrother also complimented the girls. "I’ve never seen a group of girls so well prepared and so ready to go out into the world." she said. Brown plans to attend Central Michigan University to major in elementary educa­ tion. Wierenga said she is un­ decided about a career, but will begin studies at Michigan The Women’s Club as always prepared a lovely table decorated with spring flowers and laden with coffee-time treats. The seniors and their guests only had a difficult time choosing what to put on their plates. W1 Entertainment for this year’s Women's Club Coffee for CHS senior girls was provided by Break-A-Leg Productions members John Connally and Carol Meehan. They provided a dramatic reading of excerpts from Love Letters by A.R. Gurney. Amy Finkbeiner (center) announced the recipients of two $500 scholarships offered by the Caledonia Women’s Club this year. She is pictured here with the winners and their mothers. Jenelle Wierenga was the Genevra Schantz (left) presides over the coffee pot as senior girls and their moms and guests select goodies from the buffet table. BEFORE WEDDING BELLS RING. QUALITY INVITATIONS RECEPTION ITEMS ATTENDANTS GIFTS State this fall. Holding a tea or coffee for the CHS senior girls has long been an annual tradition for the club, which was founded in 1917 as a group of local women who supported the woman's right to vote. In recounting a little of the club's history. Fairbrother said the story goes that the ladies told their husbands they wouldn't cook or clean their homes until that amendment was passed "The amendment was ap­ proved," she added. Her audi­ ence responded with laughter and some knowing smiles. In 1923, the Caledonia group joined the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, and Fairbrother said that the combined "clout" of the clubs helped bring about the county library system and even road improvements. The seniors, their mothers, grandmothers and guests then enjoyed a dramatic reading presented by Carol Meehan and John Connally from Break-A-Leg Productions. They read excerpts from A.R. Gurney's Love Letters, which traces the relationship of two friends through their lifetime correspondence. The women s club, a social organization that is dedicated both to self- and community improvement, always wel- winner of the Dorothy Gackler Memorial Scholarship. She and her mother, Jane Wierenga, are on the left. On the right is Becky Brown, recipient of the Eva Finkbeiner Memorial Scholarship. Her proud mother is Char Brown. traveling to hear speakers or visit places of interest. For in­ formation about the club, call 891-8880. comes new members. The Caledonia club raises funds for its scholarship program and enjoys meeting together and TK language department art books now on display The Thornapple Kellogg High School Language Department will adopt new textbooks for ninth- and tenth grade classes and for speech and journalism classes. The new textbooks under consideration are as follows: Number one choices are “Elements of Writing,” Holt, Rinehart. Winston, Inc., 1993; “Adventures in Reading and Appreciation.” Holt, Rinehart. Winston, Protect your wheels Inc., 1996. The number two choices arc "The Writer's Choice,” Glencoe/McGraw Hill, 1996; “Literature Gold and Platinum,” Prentice Hall. 1996. Speech texts are also Holt, Rinehart, and Winston for first choice, and Glencoe for second choice. 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Changes in the American family structure reflect more women desiring careers, the increasing divorce rates and simple economic necessity. But it is difficult to support a family on less than two in­ comes, which leaves no one at home to take care of the children. Most working parents, who must find adequate and affor­ dable day care, face three obstacles. The first is availability. Space in reliable day care centers is limited and many have long waiting lists The second is affordability. Quality day care is not cheap. It costs an average of $3,000 per year-per child for ade­ quate day care. The third is accessibility. Most parents benefit from a facility that is close to home. Licensed child care pro­ vider Jane Hannan runs a day care center at her home to help Middleville dual-income families. She has been runn­ ing the center for the past 11 years and cares for an average of l<> to 12 kids .1 day The majority of the mothers of the children she watches, she said work full time Some parents prefer to send their children to licensed child care providers who operate out of their homes because of the homey at­ mosphere and others like the school-type structure of places like Kindercare. Hannan said she was a working mother before she started day care and remembered that it tended to be expensive and required a lot of rushing around She started when her third child came along Hannan said it has been a good experience for the family Dividing time between the children and work, she said, can be challenging. “Some of the kids are here nine to 10 hours a day.” she said. “It is stressful for the parents because they want to spend time with their children but need to work. ” She added that some parents prefer to work part time because it gives them more time with their children while still bringing in income for the family. Sometimes, she said, job sharing can make things easier for some people, but it does not work in every situation. The article suggested alter native arrangements for work­ ing parents that were stated in Susan Dynerman’s “The Best Jobs In America.” One mentioned was a 50 percent solution that consists of having a work day that ends at 2:20 p.m. which would be convienent for parents with children attending school full time. The 80 percent solution gives one parent a four-day work week. The article said a parent using this plan could take Friday off to run errands and do chores leaving time on the weekend for the family. The 99.9 percent solution involves night care and later evening care for parents in the fast career track. Dynerman agrees with Han­ nan that the 100 percent solu­ tion would be job sharing, which still remains rare. Telecommuting, which in­ volves working at home via technology is another possibility. Hannan said she sees a lot more working mothers today Dynerman agrees with Hannan that the 100 percent solution would be job sharing, which still remains rare. Telecommuting, which involves working at home via technology, is another possibility. than she did 20 years ago. She added that years ago when she was a working mother, it was much easier to find nonworking friends who would be willing to watch the kids for less or no cost. Today, licensed day care is much more popular, she said, because virtually everyone works. “Sometimes you can’t even get Grandma to watch the kids because even she works.” she said. She added that day care also is much more expensive today than it was before. It can be more cost efficient to find licensed people who run day cares in their homes Hannan said she thinks that Mime mothers who send their children to day care probably would rather stay home with their children but find that dif­ ficult to do. She added that some also just want their kids to be kids for awhile and not be in a situation that is too structured. Hannan has a theme every month called craft time that the kids enjoy and wants to occasionally be able to let them tour the fire department. However, constant activities like that on a daily basis could be too much. Most mothers who stay home with their children have more time to spend with them but Hannan’s situation was unique. Though she is with her child all day long, she said she also has to watch other children which means she can not give her child 100 percent of the attention. It is more common today to see licensed providers run day cares out of their homes then it was 20 years ago. she said. There is more demand with the onset of the dual-family income. Resident Vicki Rick has a group in Middleville in which other providers in the area, such as Hannan, get together, share ideas and set up a refer­ ral network Hannan said that should she not have room to take a child, she can refer the family to another provider in the area. Problems in juggling career and family also include what to do if a child is ill. Illness, if severe enough, usually re­ quires one of the parents to leave work and take care of him or her. Hannan said she will take children if they just have a slight fever, but will not if it is more serious then that. She said most parents are good about getting their kids if they come down with something while in her care. The role of the father has changed a lot through the years. Hannan said. Fathers are taking a more active parenting role. Hannan has experienced fathers coming to pick up their children after work, taking turns watching the kids when they get sick, and become ac­ tively involved in their lives. She added that it also is common for fathers to come to her house for an initial in­ terview and ask questions about the facility. Middleville resident JoAne Raach has a 17-year-old daughter and has worked full­ time throughout her life. She said working and rais­ ing a child is always difficult, no matter what the circir­ cumstances. but her situation was a little easier to handle than others. Raach was lucky to have her mother around and available to watch her daughter, saving her the money she wouuld otherwise have had to spend on child care. “Grandma is the only one 1 let babysit my daughter.” she said. She said that even then day care centers were expensive and she did not want to deal with them. “The downfall of work ing.” she said, “was that I did not have as much time to spend with her as I would have liked.” One thing that made things easier to work with was that she worked first shift and got out of work at 3:30 p.m. Her dauughter got out of schtxil at 2:30. She said that now that her daughter is 17. she has a job of her own and a busy life. They are lucky if they see each other three hours a week. Roach’s personal situation would not be much different it she were raising young children today, she said, because her mother would still be accessible. From talking to other work­ ing mothers, she said, she has found that babysitters and day care today are very expensive. “Unless you get a really good job. I don’t know how you can afford it. ” she said. Raach currently works at Star Video in Middleville JoAnne VanPutten. a cafeteria worker for the Thor nappie Kellogg School District, said her now 8-year old son was in day care until he started preschool. Since he has started school, she said, he goes to her older daughter’s after school and she picks him up when she gets off work. She said she did not work while she was raising her first and second children, who are now grown up. bu. has been while raising her third and fourth children. The reason she chose to work while raising the latter two. she said, is because things are more expensive these days. Handling day care she said, was not too difficuult because of living in a smaller town “Living in a smaller area makes it easier to know and trust more people. ” she said Besides working in the school s cafeterias. VanPutten also is a crossing guard. Cherry Valley area Girl Scout Day Camp planned for June 17-20 The Cherry Valley Neighborhood Girl Scouts will have their annual Sum­ mer Day Camp program June 17-20 for Girl Scouts between the ages of 5 and 12. The daily sessions will be held at Lakeside Park in downtown Caledonia from 9 a m. to 3 p.m. The shelter has been reserved for activities, but they plan to hold most events outside so the girls can enjoy the natural surroundings of the park. The program will be held, rain or shine. Area Girl Scout leaders have applications for registra­ tion. The cost of $30 includes a T-shirt, a lunch program for three days and lots of games, crafts and outdoor skill projects. Registration is due by May 30. 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Cal us now for al the information you'll need to find out just how much it's worth to you to refinance with us. 3205 68th ST. S.E. 303 ARLINGTON DUTTON MIDDLEVILLE 'jAfANK 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 ALEDONIA^" 3^"and 0"’till^" Mon.-Fri. Noon Sat i»<> w. ’< FDIG I 1^1 w LENDER Premier Club Coming Events • May 14-1 pm Euchre Card Party Sign up now! • June 18-20 - Mississippi Riverboat Trip • July 9 - Mystery Trip • July 15 - Golf at Saskatoon • August 1 - “Cruise & Country” Trip - Starring Vicki Lawrence ------------ �Page 4/The Sun ond News. Middleville, AAl/AAoy 14, 1996 With NORMA VELDERMAN Hi, everyone. My husband told me about how my daffys in the front circular bed had really multiplied. Last year I had just a few singular blooms Now they have many blooms in the same spot. So applying fish emulsion has helped them to multiply We picked up our daughter. Jana Peden, from Victoria. British Columbia It is called Canada's Florida. And we are having fairly good weather. At the same time, my nephew from D.C., Karl and Mary Veit, dropped in on us. Then Ted and his friend came down to fix a meal for the family. Fortunately, neither stayed the night and so we didn't have to rustle up mattresses. It was nice to have as many of our family get together because we hadn’t seen Karl and Mary for a good long time, not since they had gotten married Now I hope to get my sister. Lyda. here to help me identify all our old family pictures that I cannot see to file and label. Karl said that he would help talk her into coming by herself because traveling long distances by car is no longer possible since she broke her hip last year in Florida. Hope that she will be willing to come and help. I am still sorting all my history materials, as well as working on finishing Parma lee I had to apologize to Nellie and Curt Solomon I woke up in the middle of the night and realized that I had left out their number since I have had to collect my news list. Nellie said that a whole back. Curt had to go back for more surgery. But now they are just enjoying the coming of spr­ ing. I think that all of us are hungry for spring to come. I met Ward and Betty in Dr. Brown’s office this week. Bet­ ty is coming along nicely after her knee surgery , slowly but improving. She said that they now are try ing to talk patients into doing both knees if they need it. It is quite an opera­ tion. quite painful and a slow recovery Russ Bender said he was going to get together with his hospital roommate this last Wednesday. Bill and Neva Kenyon went to visit Neva's sister Saturday and came back Sunday. Lorraine and Dave Otto are now back from Florida. Dave had some surgery and now is happy to be busy planting com. Most farmers are hap­ pier in the field than sitting around the house I know Johnny gets so restless and wishes that he was out work­ ing in the field. Bernard Weiringa said that he has planted quite a lot of com this year. I think that it was for his nephews, and I thought he avoid the heavy traffic. Got ahold of May Bower­ man She is now home from Florida. She had a nice visit. She is losing a lot of her fami­ ly and that is always hard. Pamtalee Church men are having a breakfast for all the mothers this coming Sunday. Isn’t that a nice thing? We are to be there at 8 a m. I am looking forward to this. Visit with you folks next week. said it was 300 acres. Can’t find it in the news as to exact figures. Florence Fiala said she and Fran Maichele went on a bus tour to Battle Creek to see the early flowers that Battle Creek had planted downtown. Then the group ate at the old railroad station restaurant It was a quick trip, but they had a good time It was a Senior Group of Caledonia They made a quick trip to sort of Blessing of the Animals set May 19 The Bowne Center United celebrate the joy. influence Methodist Church will have a and productivity that animals Blessing of the Animals Day bring in our lives. There will be plenty of outdoor space, of­ Sunday. May 19. at 2 p.m. In the tradition of St. Fran­ ficials say. so bring both cis of Assisi and the blessing human and beast. Four-legged of the farm animals, including animals must be on a tether, pets and fields on rogation but don't forget the fish and day. those attending can birds. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord Sunday School.......................................... 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship..................................... 10:45 a m. Evening Praise........................................... 6 00 p.m. WEDNESDAY.................. Family Night 6 30 p m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass...................... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School.............................................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service............................ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs.......................................6:45 p.m. FREEPORT BIBLE STUDY LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)..... 8:30a.m & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.............................. 9:45 a m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service.................................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday................... 6:30 p.m Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND Pastor QfnQ SHARON BARNSDALE. Dir at Chnshan Ed 4 Music 091-OUZO MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 708 West Main Street 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave Meeting at Freeport Community Center Sunday............................ 10:00 a.m. Wednesday.................... 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship Service............. 10:00 a m. Sunday School................................ 1115 a m. Evening Worship Service.................6:00 p.m. Come as you are Informal - Fundamental Something for every age YOU ARE INVITED Call 765-3057 or 948-3617 WELCOME TO Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11 00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children's Church uill be provided during both sen ices "Set an example in speech tn Ke, m tore. in inth and in purity " 1 Timothy 4:12 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) ^CALEDONIA "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Burner Free Programs for All Ages [Sunday Worship...... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday School................... 10:45-11:50 a m. Mike Aites, > outh I eider Al Tiemeytr, Community t ailing I I Church Office: (616) 891 1512 M-37 at 100th St. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School Choir Practice. Worship Service 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:30 am. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes....... 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — Peace Reformed Church M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11.*00. 6:00 (Cluldrm Mumtry Age* 4 io 5di Grades 9 00 am A 10:30 am 600 p.m COMMUNITY CB-auHCte Poster Joyful LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School 9 30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship...... 10:30 a.m. Evening Service .6:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Wednesday “Family Sight” 6:15 Dinner Sunday School *45 6:00 p.m. Canway St. (Child & Adult) (Dunng the School Year) Jie». K. Scoft Greenway. Pastor ' 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School................ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship............ 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship............... 6:00 p.m. Barner Free Church School, Sunday.9:45 a m. Morning Worship... 11(Ml a m Evening Worship ... 6 (X) p.m. Wed. Fellowship...... 7:30 p.m (in homes or church) call 795-3667 ZCime J^letljobist (Cfjurcfj Pastor Mark Beers y5 TV Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor (i»ines Inited Brethren Chureh Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan Telephone: 698-8252 <£, Choirs for Children and Adults Jr A Sr High School Youth Group Cadets and CavmcQes Adult BiNc Studies Redeemer Covenant Church 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue (just south of 68th Street) Sunday Worship - 9:30 am Joel Kruggel, Pastor Vernon Barnett. Youth Director CtMMch Office - 698-8001 Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia. Ml. (Missouri Synod) “Be devoted to me another m brotherly love." Rom 12:10 8:00 a.m............................................ BlendedService 9:05 am.............................Educational Hour 10:15 a m................................ContemporaryService 11:15 a m...................................... TraditionalService (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Robert Gerke'Office 891-8688»Church 891-9878 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Freeport-Middleville-Parmalee Freeport Morning Worship............ 9:30 a m Freeport Sunday School 11 00 am Parmelee Morning Worship.......... 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School.......... 9:30 a m. Middleville Morning Worship 11.00 am. Rev Lynn Wagner 795-3798 Rev. Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 Church Office Prone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitney*^He Ave at 84th St •891-8661 'The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School...................................... 9 30 am Sunday Morning Worship..................... tO 30 a m Sunday Evening Worship....................... 6 00 p.m Wed Midweek ^ayer & Bible Study 7 00 p m. ffev Miiam Dobson. Pastor �The Sun ond News Middleville. Ml Moy 14. 1996/Poge 5 Bowne Historical Society plans old-time Celebration Days This is how the old Ladies Aid Hall at Bowne Center looked before the Bowne Township Historical undertook restoring the old building, once the home of many a community supper. The comer of 84th Street and Alden Nash once again will be a hub of community activity Saturday as the Bowne Center Celebration Days get under way from 10 a m. to 4 p.m. In the shadow of several historic buildings, pioneer crafts will be set up. such as quilting, weaving and candle making. Outdoor cooking demonstrations also are planned. Adding to the historic flavor will be a Civil War re-enact­ ment group and a steam en­ gine display. Kids can take part in an oldfashioned spelling bee in the Middleville woman is WMU orientation leader Katie J. Berg of Middleville is one of 34 students serving as an orienation student leader this summer during Western Michigan University’ orienta­ tion program. Each leader is in charge of a small group of students during the 10 three-day sessions bet­ ween June 9 and July 19. The student leaders will help freshmen and their parents become acquainted with WMU’s campus by giving tours, assisting students in registering for fall semester classes and facilitating student development and social activities. Berg is a junior, majoring in elementary education and in­ tegrated creative arts. She is the daughter of Larry Berg of P.O. Box 177. Irons, and Mary Cisler of Middleville. More than 65 applications were received for the posi­ tions and 34 were hired in February to be part of the team. They were selected on the basis of group and per­ sonal interviews, references, academic standing, cur­ riculum. work experience and campus involvement in stu­ dent organizations. ‘The competition to be an orientation leader is keen.” said Donna L. St. John, orien­ tation coordinator. “To be selected signifies one of the highest honors the university can bestow on one of its students." Prior to the start of the pro­ gram, the leaders enroll in a four-week training class that covers academics, activities, housing, student develop­ ment. group building, diversi­ ty and general university in­ formation. During the orienta­ tion sessions, they will be focusing on this year’s theme. “Your Journey Begins,” by preparing freshmen for the many journeys they may choose to take during their college adventure at WMU. “Orientation student leaders play a key role in the orientation process because they are with the freshmen throughout the entire thee-day program.” St. John said. “During the fall semester, the leaders will meet again with their freshmen to see how they are adapting to the university community.” About 3,100 freshmen and more than 2.000 parents are expected to attend orientation at WMU this summer. Today, the old hall is restored, and is used as a historical museum. It will be open during the upcoming Bowne Center Celebration Days. Pictured in front of the hall shortly after its restoration is Bowne Township Historical Society President Linda Sinclair. Bowne Center School, and the store the one-room Bowne restored Ladies Aid Hall, now a museum, once again will be Center schoolhouse on the southeast comer of 84th Street filled with the aromas of good cooking when lunch is served and Alden Nash. Members there. An ice cream social also also hope to move an original homestead and Alto's first fire will be part of the old-time fun. Those who purchase the lucky tickets in the Celebration Days raffle will take home prizes such as a color television, bicycle, portable CD player or an elec­ tronic keyboard. Raffle tickets Middleville's AYSO can be purchased both at the Soccerfest and registration is celebration and in advance by May 18 from 8:30 a.m.-3 calling 868-6805, or by stop­ p.m. at the Middleville High ping at the Bowne Township School football field. A offices. 6059 Linfield. Alto. concession stand, donated by Office hours are from 9 a.m. Dodie's Concessions, will be to 5 p.m. Wednesdays and open all day. All proceeds are Fridays. used to help fund the local The Bowne Township AYSO program. Historical Society, which is All children with a birth sponsoring the Celebration date August 1, 1990 and July Days, was founded several 31, 1982 are eligible to play years ago, with the successful both fall and spring seasons. restoration of the Ladies Aid A birth certificate must be Hall its first project. presented at the time of sign The society now is working up. to raise enough funds to reRegistration fee is $25 which includes a full uniform (shirt, socks and shorts). After June 15 a $5 late fee will be charged. Any late registrants will be put on a waiting list. This year the Board of Directors are commissioner Kim DeVormer (795-7787), registrar Chris Jelsema (7959012), assistant commissioner Robert VanSpronson, treasurer Dave Lund, chief Mark R. Overbeek of Mid­ coach Greg Reeder, chief dleville received an associate referee Steve Evans, safety of arts degree from Reformed director Phillip Clinton, field Bible College. Grand Rapids, coordinator Sonya Clinton, in ceremonies held Friday. sponsor coordinator Deb McKeown. equipment May 3. His study concentration was manager Rick Wieringa and in theology at the university Division 7 director Bill level. Steffens. All board members. The graduation marked the end of the academic year at the 57-year-old college's cam­ pus on the East Beitline in Grand Rapids The private college has accreditation from North Central Association as well as from the Accrediting Association of Bible Colleges. As part of the May 3 ceremonies. RBC awarded degrees for the four-year pro­ gram (bachelor of religious education), and the two-year programs (associate of religious education and the associate of arts). The oneyear graduate programs were also recognized bam to the comer to join the four historic buildings already located there. To fund these projects, the organization holds bake sales and raffles and sponsors its annual Celebration Days. The society always welcomes new members. Anyone interested should call the township office at 868-6846. Middleville’s AYSO Soccerfest and registration planned May 18 Middleville man earns Reformed Bible College degree coaches and referees arc volunteers and without their assistance the AYSO in Middleville could not exist. Anyone interested in becoming a coach or referee should contact a board member or stop by the registration booth at Soccerfest. Many local buisinesses sponsor and/or support the AYSO. The AYSO philosophy on soccer is to encourage the growth of soccer, although everyone in sporting competition should have the desire to win, this desire should not be pursued to the detriment of sportsmanship, fair play and participation. The soccer promoted by the AYSO is a balance of fun, development and competition. Each child is guaranteed to play at least 50 percent of each game, regardless of his or her level of skill or aptitude. The AYSO has 25 teams, with over 350 soccer players participating. This was an increase of 100 over the previous year. With the interest growing in soccer, the Middleville regional AYSO is looking to lease or charter some land for added soccer fields. Any parties that can help are asked to call Kim DeVormer al 795-7787. Looking for a PRINTER? Cull... 945-9554 �Poge 6/The Sun ond News, Middleville, MIMoy 14. 1996 TK grad realizes academic dream almost 30 years later by Mands Habel Staff Writer Carolyn Buer discovered four years ago that it’s never too late to follow dreams and now is just a test away from becoming a registered nurse. After graduating from Thornapple Kellogg High School in 1964. Buer. who now lives in Caledonia, at­ tended Grand Rapids Com­ munity College for one year, but marriage and family made her decide to drop out about 30 years ago. Last weekend she graduated at the top of the class at GRCC and gave the com­ mencement address. “I always had the thought in the back of my mind that I would someday go back." she said. She spent 28 years raising a family, working part-time as a bus driver for the Caledonia School District (for 10 years) and engaging in hobbies such as knitting and crocheting Buer said she drove the special education bus, on which she was accompanied by Pricilla Kern, an aide, for four hours a day. She said that gave her a chance to talk about her dream of returning to college and someday becoming a nurse Buer occasionally was con­ cerned that she was too old to return to school and that it would be too difficult to schedule. Kern, who was younger than Buer. (old her she was not too old and that there were more people in her situation than she thought. When she met with an ad­ visor in 1992. Buer found that most credits she earned at GRCC in 1964 would still count toward a degree, which made her decide to return She said she took proficien­ cy tests in math and English, then was able to get on the waiting list to get into the school of nursing While waiting, she took the rest of her required classes and others that were not re­ quired but would give her a better understanding of the field. Starting in the summer of 1992. she took three classes a semester going in the evenings and on weekends, then took a leave of absence from the school district when she was admitted into the nursing school because it required spending days at a hospital. Besides evening and weekend classes. Buer also took telecourses, which are shown over cable television. Because the cable was only accessible in the Grand Rapids area, she had to rent tapes. The tapes contained class lec tures that she listened to and collected information for tests I’m your ncigliborhood State Farm Agent. You can trust me with all your insurance needs. Like a good neighbor, State Fann is there. <i My family has been so supportive and proud. They have been there to encourage me every step of the way which has made this experience ?? a real joy. — Carolyn Buer Students can either take tests at their scheduled times with the instructor, or can go to the testing center and take them on their own time. When the course is com­ peted. students receive letters from the professor, indicating their letter grade. “You can’t take all your courses that way. but it is a good way to take some.” she said. Buer said she likes GRCC because people who have busy lives can still take classes. “They offer classes at nights, on weekends, even on Sundays." she said. “They really meet the needs of the community. ’ ’ It took her four years to complete the program. “When we finish, we are well prepared for the state boards." she said. The state boards are taken after completing the program. She said GRCC has a 100 per­ cent pass rate among students. Buer earned an overall grade point average of 4 0 and had the highest average and the most honor points in her graduating class. “It is a difficult program,” she said. ‘‘All of my classmates are proud of me.” Buer was invited to a ban­ quet in which students in the top 5 percent of the graduuating class were in­ ducted into the Delta Phi Alpha Honor Society. She received the Arthur An­ drews Award, which started in 1962 in recognition of GRCC’s first president, for havmg earned the most honor points in her class. She was invited to speak at the banquet and became the first student ever to do so. She said her speech got such rave reviews that she was asked to be the first student ever to speak at a GRCC commence­ Seventh Annual “Charity (joCf Classic " Sponsored by Caledonia AMBUCS Friday, August 16, 1996 At Saskatoon Golf Club Tee times beginning at 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Includes: ment ceremony. In her speech, she discuussed the things about GRCC that make it convenient for people in her situation to take classes and still maintain the other aspects of their lives. Class schedules are flexi­ ble. (Caledonia High School even offers occasional courses), and every instructor she has had has been personable, caring, knowledgeable and accessi­ ble. The cost of GRCC also is reasonable and programs are good. Each Delta Phi Alpha Honor Society inductee was asked to take as a guest one professor who made the big­ gest difference in their lives. Buer took her management professor. Jane Beld. who like Buer. is a Caledonia resident Beld, she said, was helpful and a real student advocate who builds organization and leadership among students. She also spoke at a pinning ceremony in which all people who earned associates degrees in nursing received pins. She said this speech focused more on nursing and how she learn­ ed about the meaning of commitment. She said the grading scale for nursing classes is a lot more strict than courses in other programs. Ninty-four percent is an A, but 80 percent is failing. “They are committed to turning out good nurses,” she said. “I think they feel that average is not good enough when human life is on the line.” Buer said her next step is to take the state board exam, then join the work force or at­ tend a four-year college to get a bachelor s degree. She said she wants to take the exam as soon as she can but will probably not start looking for employment until the fall. She will spend the summer working with her husband in his business, Buer Concessions, traveling to dif­ ferent fairs. She said right now she would prefer to go out into the work force first then maybe get her bachelor’s degree part time later. A bachelor’s degree, she said, would make little dif­ ference in pay. but would allow her to obtain a manage­ ment position in the future. She added that she probably would choose this option even if she was a traditional student. “Right now 1 just want to find a job that 1 like and work Carolyn Buer at it for 15 years.” she said. She said there were many sacrifices along the way and she was not able to spend as much time with her family. “However, the rewards are great.” she said. “What you gave up. you get back. ” Her family, she said, also has been very supportive. Her children, now adults, saw a different aspect of their mother, one who got a stan­ ding ovation at the Delta Phi Alpha Banquet. “My family has been so supportive and proud." she said “They have been there to encourage me every step of the way which has made this experience a real joy.” Buer said she loves to learn and probably will start on a bachelor’s degree when things calm down. “I got this trait from my dad. who learned until the day he died.” she said. “I think I view life the same way.” She said that when she first attended GRCC in 1964. she just took basic classes and thought she would either become a nurse or a teacher and started exit with classes that could fit into any program. As time went by, after she left college, she said she started to realize that nursing is what she wanted. ”1 admire nursing and find the human body miraculous.” she said. “The body heals itself, though we can aid that healing.” “I also wanted to learn more about the human btxly and see what a miracle this creation is.” she said. Buer said she did not expect to end up first in her class She was just concentrating on doing well. She spoke at GRCC's com mencement Friday. May 10. and said she is looking for ward to a whole new aspect of her future. Child Care Providers continue to meet The Middleville Child Care Providers held their May meeting Thursday at the T-K Kitchen. Attending were Jane Hannan, Sharon Main. Stacey Doren, Kathy Butgereit, Diane Kidder. Lisa Joger and Vickie Rick. The group shared ideas about helping themselves and parents of the children in their care have an easier time mor­ nings and evenings. By laying things out the night before and waking a half hour earlier in the morning, most could start the day to a calmer beginning. At night, coming home from child care and work, just relax. Pushing the dinner hour back a little will help the at-home pressures. Many parents feel the stress of coming and going, yet they need to remember their child will grow up quickly. So, remember the quiet ride in the car to work, use the time to relax, listen to music, or just use the silence. And by doing a little extra laying out the night before, it will save runn ing in the morning The group also talked about different ideas for Father’s Day. The group is making a list of providers who need their first aid and CPR train ing this year, so they could make up a local one-day class. Call Rick at 795 9461 to sign up. The next meeting will be held June 13 at the T-K kit­ chen at 6:30 p.m. HAIR STYLISTS NEEDED (Chair Rental Available) As Alwavs — New Customers: Haircuts *9.00/Penns *35.00 FIRST IMPRESSION I air Studio 9964 Cherry Vallei (M-37), Caledonia Open Mon Thun. 9-8. Fn 9 6 . Sat 9 3 i All 3 OZ 1 “Uj 1 Z Lakefront Home OPEN SUN. 1-5 hole Foursome Scramble & String 1557 S. Yankee Springs Road Cart • Steak Dinner * Awards Ceremony 160’ lakefront, 3 bedroom/2 bath, skylights, fireplace. Newly redeco­ rated. Screen porch, walk-out. Open floor plan. For appointment call: Contact Name: Julie L. Darr (616) 891-9591 *139,900 616-795-2239 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Moy 14. 1996/Poge 7 Gun Lake Women’s Club awards four area scholarships and Joy DeHaan, who has been very active in school ac­ tivities. She has been a member of the Student Coun­ cil for four years and the var­ sity soccer and tennis teams for four years. She also has been involved in the music program at TK and has spent four years in jazz band, marching band, and played a part in this year's spring musical DeHaan has a 3.9 grade point average and plans to at­ tend Calvin College in the fall, where she will prepare to become an elementary school teacher. Stacey Hammond was the recipient from Delton Kellogg High School She has a 3.9 grade point average and works on a farm near Delton, feeding and milking calves. by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The .Gun Lake Area Women’s Club last week awarded four $500 scholar­ ships to Middleville. Delton. Wayland and Martin high school seniors. The students were selected based on leadership, involve­ ment in activities, awards they have received, part-time jobs, need and written and verbal communication skills. Each student was required to write an essay in which they discussed their goals for the future. Students must have at least a 3.5 grade point average to be considered for the scholarships. The recipient from Thor­ napple Kellogg High School in Middleville was Courtney DeHaan, daughter of David She has been involved with varsity track and cross coun­ try for the past four years, worked on the prom commit­ tee. and is a member of the National Honor Society She also has been involved in the Panther Community Service Club, in which she did yard work for senior citizens and has tutored for two years Hammond will attend Michigan State University in the fall, where she will major in mechanical engineering. Other recipients were Kimberly Hendrick from Wayland Union High School and Kristin Fraaza from Mar­ tin High School. The four recipiants and their parents were invited to a luncheon at the Bay Pointe Restaurant last week to meet the scholarship committee. Fund-raiser planned for Kelly Abbott Memorial Saturday, May 18 Caledonia students were shocked when they returned from spring break this year and learned one of their class­ mates, junior Kelly Abbott, had died that week in a North Carolina hospital. She had been on her way to what was supposed to be a fun vacation with her mothei and some friends. Kelly's seemingly sudden illness, which left her para­ lyzed by the time the party reached North Carolina, now is believed to have been Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a disease which attacks the neu­ rological system and can be fatal. In Kelly's case, the disease apparently reached her respira­ tory system, and she died in her sleep several days after be­ ing admitted to the hospital in North Carolina. The Caledonia High School competitive cheer squad this weekend will remember their friend by raising funds for the Kelly Abbott Memorial Fund. They plan to sponsor a car wash from 9 a m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 18 at the Caledonia D & W. The girls are asking a $3 do­ nation per vehicle, with all proceeds going to Kelly's fund. The money raised from this event will be used to help the Abbott family defray med­ ical expenses. Anyone who would like to help and get a vehicle cleaned at the same time should plan to be at D & W's Saturday. Tickets also can be purchased in advance from Kaaren DeWitt (891-8784), or from any competitive cheer squad member. Those who might simply like to donate to the fund also should call DeWitt. "This is something that the cheer squad is sponsoring, but the kids working there are not just the cheerleaders." DeWitt said. "They will be Kelly's friends, classmates, any of the kids who want to help and to remember Kelly. It's a way for them literally to put their sadness to work, to do something positive in this very tragic situation." | Obituaries I The Gun Lake Area Women's Club awarded four $500 scholarships to area high school seniors who have been achieved high grades and have been active in their school’s and commuunities. The recipients are (from left), Kristen Fraaza: Martin High School, Martin, Courtney DeHaan: Thornapple Kellogg High School. Mid­ dleville, Stacey Hammond: Delton Kellogg High School, Dalton, and Kimberly Hendrick: Wayland Union High School, Wayland. Loans For Home Improvements Built To Your Specifications. Loralei Renee (Cullers) Seeber Stop and see Your Choice is Clear Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY Caledonia Vision Center 9809 Cherry Valley (M 37) (616) 891-2020 HASTINGS - Mrs. Loralei Renee (Cullers) Seeber, age 35, passed away Sunday, May 5, 1996 at Pennock Hospital. She was bom on February 8, 1961 at Anchorage, Alaska, the daughter of Robert and Virginia (Nicoli) Cullers. She was raised in Alaska and Middleville, and attended Middleville Schools, graduat­ ing in 1979. She was married to Gregory F. Seeber on April 13, 1996 at Hidden Valley Estates. She was employed at E.W. Bliss Company for over seven years, leaving for a short time while she had her youngest daughter, Brandee. Loralei was a homemaker, an avid reader, enjoyed volley­ ball and bowling. She touched the hearts of all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Cullers. Loralei is survived by her husband, Gregory F. Seeber; -sTteav leasfive two daughters, Casandra Beard and Brandee Beard both of Hastings; mother, Virginia Cullers of Alaska; sisters, Karen, Bobby, and Rosie all of Alaska; grandmother, Jose­ phine Cullers of Hastings; Uncle & Aunt George and Donna Cullers of Hastings; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends. 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Ml/May 14. 1996 Caledonia, Dutton Fire Depts, see latest in fire fighting by Jean Gallup Staff Writer What well may be the future in fire fighting equipment was demonstrated in Caledonia, at an event co-sponsored by the Caledonia and Dutton fire departments. A fire in a house was extinguished in 10 seconds with nc water damage, no scalding steam, and all by one firefighter. The firefighters and the public watched as a Canadian company. Raven Firefighting Systems, set and extinguished four fires in a house on 100th Street May 4. The house was later completely burned as a training exercise by the two departments. " "We really haven't had many changes in fire fighting over the years. This has tremendous potential," said Dutton s Fire Chief. Howard Wenger The system works with chemicals propelled by air, which interrupts a fire's chemical reaction, immediately cools the fire, using no pumps. The firefighter on the hose has complete control, with everything at his fingertips, he said. Fighting fire without water has several advantages. Wenger said. "Sometimes the water damage exceeds the fire damage, and water also drives the fire throughout the house," he said. "Since there is no water, there is no steam, allowing firefighters immediate access to a building, he added. "You use it just the opposite of water. It's not put This vehicle carrying the Raven Firefighting System is small enough to reach a house at the end of a twisting, narrow road. Caledonia High orchestra to present ‘Collage’ concert The public is invited to attend the Caledonia High School orchestra's annual "collage" concert at 7:30 NEED SOMETHING PRINTED? Color, Black and White... Lots or just a few. Call... J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 TODAY p.m., Tuesday, May 21 in the CHS Performing Arts Center. Admission is free. After the elementary and middle school orchestras' performances, the high school orchestra will present a 45minute "collage," featuring varied musical styles and ensembles. Included in the program will be "Phantom of the Opera," "Fiddler on the Roof," the "William Tell Overture" and the Light Cavalry Overture. The Caledonia School orchestras are directed by Peter DeLille. MASSAGE THERAPY The firefighter with the hose will put out the flames showing in this abandoned house in less than 10 on the fire, but on the ceiling above the hottest part of the fire." The delivery system is operated by two people, and would be invaluable as the first firefighting equipment vehicle at the scene of a fire in a place difficult to reach, such as a house at the end of a long, winding or narrow driveway. The unit carrying all of the supplies is just seven feet long and seven and one-half feet high, making is as maneuverable as a large car, Wenger said. The first unit could make significant progress while the back up units make their way to the scene. State laws are met using the two firefighters because they can fight the fire from the outside of the building. The system delivering chemicals instead of water is fairly new, designed by a space engineer and has been tested for more than two years. Wenger talked to a fire chief in Colorado who took part in the initial testing, and now has a seconds. Dutton Fire Chief Howard Wenger and another firefighter watch. unit in use. "He's used it on open fires in a high wind, and it works there, too," he said. The system carries a 90 second supply of chemicals, which should put out five house fires, Wenger said. In the Saturday demonstration, fires were set four times. The first fire was extinguished in 10 seconds, and the second in 6, he said. After the days work, the unit had 20 percent of its supply left. Another plus that Wenger noticed was the lack of a "burned" smell in the house and on his clothes. With the new system, it may be that if there is a fire, the firefighters can put it out without any waler damage or lingering smoke odor, and without driving the lire through the rest of the building. 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Mrcftfen TK students honored by Kent Center Complete *famity :Hair Cart • ‘Tanning • \ails • Clothing 9 J65 Cherry Valley * Cakdonia 8919257 AAM.TWmv 6W AM UPVLS* 4 AM I PM Scott Baumgartner (left) and Eric Haveman, stu­ dents at Thornapple Kellogg High School, were honored as “ Students of the Month" at the Kent Career/Technical Center in the areas of auto technol­ ogy and residential construction. For more Information contact: STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Caledonia Village Centre, 9365 Cherry Valley Ave, Caledonia 891-9294 �The Sun ond News Middleville Ml/Moy *4. 1996ZPoge 9 AUTO SHOP, from front page- metals program. Students would still be able to take auto shop classes at the Kent Technology Center, where they would be able to work with state of the art equipment. Restructuring also would allow for development of a science lab and classroom. There would be a lower utility-maintenance cost for the district and the instructor would need to have a dual cer­ tification for autos and woods. The cons for eliminating the auto shop program and renovating the shop are cost, community concerns and time taken away from students who go to Kent Skills Center. The total cost to renovate the shop would be higher than the cost of three portable classrooms. Also there has been some concern in the community about not offering auto shop locally. Students who want to take auto shop classes at the Kent Skills Center would need to leave the building for instruc­ tion. which could cause them to miss ouut on school assembly* and other things that can happen in a school day Teacher Andy Kopf. who will be responsible for runn ing the principles of technology program, said he wants to enhance the machine­ metals shop Kopf spoke to administrators at nearby com­ munity colleges, who said they were not necessarily looking for experts, but in­ dividuals who are willing to learn and arc able to unders­ tand the process of technology and learn it easily. He added that he would like to see the principles of technology class be incor­ porated into the metal shop so students can get hands-on ex­ perience and background knowledge of technology. Students in his principles of technology class, he said. J earn mechanics and hydraulics but are not able to do much machining lately because it is not possible to do both that and desk-type work at the same time due to the size of the room. “Kids have to sign up for another class to get that (machining)." he said. Kopf is looking for a 46- by 39-foot room with a dividing wall. One part is an office set­ ting and the other would be the machine shop. He and the students could have access to both rooms. The existing welding area can stay where it is. He said he wants students to be able to problem solve, draw, produce, design and machine. “They won’t be experts, but will have a basic background." he said. Other schools, such as Byron Center and Lowell, have programs like the one being proposed and can serve as models. Cuff said. Superintendant Jay Cason said the total program could serve 100 students if every class was full He added that the wood shop, drafting and technolog) programs are currently strong. Most high schools have eliminated everything, but the woods, metals and technology programs and others have disbanded entirely. “I think the programs have a good potential," he said. Kopf said the students who have had metals classes but not the principles of technology class have had hands-on experience but not the background knowledge Those who took the principles of technology class but not the metals class have the knowledge but not the handson experience. “Combining the two classes would give the students both backgrounds." he said. Kopf said the possibility of team teaching with science and math teachers was discuussed since some of the things learned in these classes relate to the two subjects. However, this is something that is difficult to schedule Cason said this idea could and has worked well for other districts in the past. He said he knew of a teacher that had an industrial arts major and a math minor who teamed with a science teacher. Students were able to get credits for both industrial arts and science. Kopf said he wants the shop to look more like an office than a shop. Cason said a pro­ ject similar to the one propos cd was done at Grand Haven and cost around $100,000. He added that this is something they would want to pursue this summer if the decision was made to do it. The possibilities of these proposals were divided fur­ ther into five different scenerios. The first consists of having a new technology room, renovating the auto shop, and eliminating the auto shop classes. No additional classroom space would be needed. The second would include a new technology room, no auto shop renovations and no auto shop classes. One portable classroom would be needed. Sceneno three would con­ sist of adding a new technology room, not renovating the auto shop, and continuing to offer auto shop classes. Two portable classrooms would be needed. The fourth would include a new technology room, no auto shop renovations, and running the auto shop classes with a classroom in the shop area. One portable classroom would be needed. Scenerio five proposes no changes and purchasing three portable classrooms. Cason said a new double­ sized portable classroom would cost $65,000 and a single-sized one would cost $30,000. This, he said, means the district will have to spend at least $100,000 whether renovations are made to the shop or not. There are a couple of op­ tions that can be used to pay for whatever the district decides to do. Cason said it might be possible to dip into the unreserved fund balance or take a loan of about $50,000 for three years and pay it off little by little. He added that the technology millage expense u ill be gone soon and the cost of this situation could replace it. creating no change in the amount of expenses the district has Kim Selleck said they may have to pay a premium to have construction workers come in during the summer, but added that he would prefer that the district put money into something permanent Dugan said it may be possi­ ble to find someone local who would be willing to work weekends. There are eight students enrolled in the advanced auto shop class in a one-hour time block. There are 18 or 19 students enrolled in the basic auto shop class Next year. 18 students will attend the basic auto shop class and eight will attend the advanced class. Cason said that it wouuld be necessary to find someone who is certified to teach both wood and auto shop because Overbeek currently teaches wood shop classes as well as auto shop He will be retiring at the end of this school year He added that it is difficult to find someone who is highly skilled to teach auto shop. The wood shop classes, he said, are growing and will have seven class periods next year Tom Fletke said one of the reasons it is growing is that TK went to a seven-penod day which requires students to have an extra class. Another reason is because study halls have been eliminated starting next year due to the state man­ dated increase in instructional hours. This also requires students to choose an extra class and they are more apt to choose electives than required or academic courses. President Dan Parker asked if it could be possible to get an agreement going with a local business in which students go there for a period of the day to learn about auto mechanics. This way students could be exposed to real life situations. He added that this could be a way for interested students to take auto shop and still have time to fit all their other classes in because they do not have to travel as far to get them Fletke said that every three years an advisory committee comes in to evaluate the pro­ gram and how it relates to the real world. As far as teaching perfor­ mance was concerned, he said. Overbeek got high ratings. 4.5s out of possible 5.0s. However, the class also was rated on the basis of how it related to the real world. Bas­ ed on the lack of up-to-date equipment, this section was rated only 2.5s out of 5.0s. This, he said, was not based on Overbeek’s teaching, which they said was very good, but on the capabilities students have based on the equipment available. He said that this is not a slap on the district, just a matter of where it needed to spend its money. Parker said that even if tak­ ing the course at a local business was not possible, maybe students could have the class in school and go to observe. He added that he heard the problem with going to Kent Skills Center was the amount of time it took up in the school day. He also heard that people in auto mechanics need to have a good background in electronics and there is a lot of skill involved. Another topic of discuussion among the board was that students should be taught basic skills dealing with the automobile, such as changing a tire and knowing where windshield wiper fluid goes It also was determined that it also could be possible to in­ corporate those skills in the driver's education classes. The district still w ill need a generalist to replace Overbeek that may have some background in auto mechanics just in case. As it was. 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"Pravda" means "truth” in Russian, said Meehan, but in her play, Pravda also is the name of a tavern in Alaska in the year 1957. a time when McCarthy-ism was "running rampant in America," and nobody trusted anybody Enter the mysterious Natasha Karpinsky, who shows up at the Pravda in the middle of a blizzard. She says she is French, but her accent is Russian, and she carries a black valise. Who is she? Why is she at the Pravda? Eventually the mystery is solved, but only after the plot leads the characters, and the audience, through one comic event after another. Deb Poniatowski will portray the "sultry" Natasha, and Jim Chiodo will appear as Vladimir, the tavern owner His tomboy daughter. Butch, will be played by Becci Foreman and John Amos will handle the role of bush pilot Skip Harrison, once a World War II aviator. Jeff Worman will appear as a wild-eyed character "left over" from the Gold Rush days. Fred Boncher is directing the play, assisted by Shelly Langkamp. Those attending the dinner theater can order from Sam’s special theater menu, with entrees starting around $9. recommended for all of the performances, with tickets purchased at the door for S4. Reservations can by made by calling Sam's at 698-1833. Tickets are selling briskly, and those who want to see the show are urged to call soon. Those unable to attend one of the May performances can catch Pravda when it is performed in June as part of the grand opening celebration for the new Sam's Joint in Plainwell. For more information, call the Plainwell restaurant at 616-685-8235. TK Middle School bands to play May 20 The Thomapple Kellogg Middle School seventh- and eighth-grade bands will pre­ sent their annual spring con­ cert in the middle school gym Monday. May 20, at 7 p.m. The concert is free to the public. Thornapple Kellogg Elementary and Middle School Lunch Menu A tender moment? Or is someone deceiving someone else? Deb Poniatowski portrays the mysterious Natasha, and John Amos the former flyboy Skip Harrison in the Break-A-Leg production Pravda. Wednesday, May 15 Spaghetti with meat sauce, tossed salad, french bread, pineapple. Thursday, May 16 Hot ham and cheese on a bun. tomato soup, fresh veg­ gies w/dip, chocolate chip cookie. Friday, May 17 Tony’s Pizza, cole slaw, hard pretzels, orange juice. Monday, May 20 Burrito with cheese, broc­ coli, rice, pineapple. Jeff Worman portrays the character 'Oracle.' a former gold prospector well known among his friends for his 'visions.' I hursdav. Min 16 Tuesday, May 21 Chinese Bar. egg roll. Vita Chicken nuggets, green pup, milk. beans, muffin, apple. Friday. May 17 Note: El. Alternate Menu Itza Pizza, fr fries. Vita — Mon.. Hot Dog; Tues.. Turkey/Bun; Wed., Salad pup, milk. Potato bar. Monday , May 20 Bar; fhurs., Ham and Cheese Double Cheeseburger, fr. on Bun; Fri., Fishwich. Sand­ wiches and salads at High fries, Vita pup. milk Tuesday , May 21 School and Middle School. French Dip Sandwich, fr. fries. Vita pup, milk. Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu Caledonia Community High/Middle Schools Wednesday, May 15 Lunch Menu Breakfast pizza, juice, milk. Wednesday, May 15 Friday, May 17 Chicken nuggets, mashed Cinnamon roll, juice, milk. potatoes w/gravy, fruit Monday, May 20 choice, roll, milk. Ham and egg on biscuit, Thursday, May 16 juice, milk. Soft taco, fr. fries, or gr. Tuesday, May 21 beans, fruit choice, milk. Waffles, cherry sauce, Friday, May 17 milk. Chicken patty w/bun, peas Caledonia Community or fr. fries, fruit choice, milk High/Middle Schools Monday, May 20 Meal Deal Menu Hamburger w/bun. fr. fries, fruit choice, milk. Wednesday, May 15 Tuesday, May 21 Hot turkey sub. fr. fries. Pizza, fr. fries, fruit choice, Vita pup. milk. milk. Jacob Blough is Rotary’s Student of the Month Junior Jacob Blough, von of Bernard Blough and Marta Blough of Freeport, was selected as the "Rotary Stu dent of the Month" for April at I hornapple Kellogg High School. Blough has distinguished himself in many areas, in­ cluding student band director, equipment manager for band and choir, first chair tuba, section leader for the basses in choir, cast member of plays and musicals, and dedication to all activities and groups to which he belongs. The characters portrayed in Pravda pose for a portrait.' Clockwise, from the left, are Butch' (Becci Foreman), Vladimir (Jim Chiodo), 'Oracle* (Jeff Worman), Skip Hamson (John Amos) and Natasha (Deb Poniatowski. Jacob Blough �Th« Sun and News. Middleville. Ml May 14. 1996 Page 11 TK NEWS By Jay S. Cason, Superintendent Many reasons for new middle school The major component of the June 10 school board project is the construction of a new middle school The decision to construct a new middle school was made by the Board of Education after several other options were con­ sidered This decision was supported by a clear majority of the patrons of the school district at two community forums and by the survey conducted by the Board of Education. Thirty-two percent of respondents preferred to renovate all buildings while 48 percent preferred to build a new middle school and renovate the rest. Approximately 3 percent suggested building a new high school and the remaining respondents were undecided. Gordon Dahlgren. Thomapple Kellogg Middle School Prin­ cipal. assisted me in writing this article. It is intended to give the community a brief insight as to the need for a new middle school The TK Middle School staff believes that a new middle school building will greatly improve our ability to serve our students. This belief is based in part on concerns about our cur­ rent building, which has served our students and community well for many years, but has a number of disadvantages. Many of these disadvantages are simply a result of our enrollment growth over the last few years. The enrollment at the middle school in 1989-90 was approximately 450 students. Today, we have 625 students with a projected enrollment of about 700 in the near future This growth has resulted in overcrowded halls and stair­ ways. inadequate locker space in the hallways and in our locker rooms, inadequate bathroom facilities for our enroll­ ment, inadequate space in our media center and our offices, and a lack of storage space. Because of the age and design of our building, handicap access is also a problem and the mechanics of the building, particularly the heating and ventiliation, arc not efficient Finally, the grounds at our current building do not allow for sufficient outdoor physical education and the athletic areas for our students. Our location and traffic flow also present dangerous situations for both cars and pedestrians. As we look forward to the possibility of a new middle school building, we see a number of benefits for our students. Much research has been conducted over the last 15 to 20 years on the charactistics and needs of middle school age students. Prior to this move to study the needs of middle level students, middle schools (or junior highs as they were called at that time) were structured largely like small high schools. However, from research we have learned a great deal about the most effective methods of instruction for middle school students. This research caused many middle schools (including TK) to group their students and teachers into teams and build at least a por­ tion of instruction around units designed to emphasize the con­ nections between subject areas. This approach to instruction, however, also has an impact on the design of the building. In part, this is why many area school districts have chosen to build new middle school buildings when they have needed to expand. Moving the middle school into an old high school building, for example, generally will not accommodate this type of pro­ gram very well. A key advantage we see in a new middle school building is that it will provide our staff with a building designed to accom­ modate the instructional techniques we know are most effective with middle school students It also will allow us to more effec­ tively incorporate technology into our curriculum. We also know that middle school students learn best when they are actively involved in learning activities. One way for this to happen is through lab activities in science. The science skills our students must acquire demand that they have access to lab facilities. Currently, only two of our six science rooms are designed to allow for lab activities. A new building would provide us with the science lab facilities we need. Finally, the plans for a new middle school building address a number of practical considerations. These plans will allow us adequate room for the continued trend in enrollment growth The plans will provide a facility that is mechanically efficient and has hallways that are wide enough to handle the increased enrollment. The proposed new facility would also meet new codes such as the need for handicapped accessibilit) Finally, the new facility would provide for a much safer flow of traffic for both cars and pedestrians We encourage you to stop by the middle school an) school day between 7:45 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. for a first-hand look at our building in action. We believe this is the best opportunity for you to fully understand the issues that are discussed m this article. If you do wish to tour our building, please check in with the main office first. HOMEOWNERS! Irving from paycheck to paycheck.' LOANS BY PHONE SAME DAY APPROVAL! GrancLwa |*1lifS744J9 Sarntt 14OMU22. AAA 4 Finajvqiac CQ«r_ At Dutton Elementary, parents sent all kinds of good things for the staff to enjoy at lunch. Parents Earlina Velting and Sue Lobbezoo (center) serve staff members Kelly Jensen (left). Pat Vanlterson and Jo VanderLaan (right). Staff Appreciation Days at Caledonia Schools CHS staff enjoyed a breakfast, prepared in appreciation of all they do. Visiting a moment over the good food (complete with candlelight) are Sharon Weaver (left), Diana Snyder, Chris Koryto, Mary Hill and Dave Wesorick. Staff at other schools also enjoyed treats, letters and thank you's. MAY SPECIAL! Find a Membership anywhere else at a lower price and I will match that price! 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Middleville, Ml 'Moy 14, 1996 Middleville planners continue considering local survey bv Mandv Habel ' Staff Writer The Middleville Planning Commission is continuing to consider a survey of residents that would give it an idea on how people feel about the village and potential growth. Chairman Eldon Newmeyer said the commission had its master plan done eight years ago and feels it’s time to up­ date it after getting imput from the community. He added that the plan, which is put together by the commission as opposed to the Village Council, can be used as a guide to determine if a rczoning request is feasible. Updating the master plan can help the commission make better decisions. The commission eventually would like to go to the com­ munity and get opinions on what direction the village should take One issue the commission discussed was the sewer system. Village planner Jason Cherry said sewer extensions are only allowed for businesses or homes within the village limits. Those not within the limits need to be annexed in in order to receive the extension. He added that the village sewer system was over capacity a few years ago and now has a maximum capacity of 5.000 residential units. If the village chose to dou- Planning Commission appoints 3 new members by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council recently appointed three new members. Roselle Havens. Cathy Williamson and Lynn Steward, to its Plan­ ning Commission. Roselle Havens is a retired teacher and new to the Mid­ dleville area. She moved to Middleville because her son bought the River Valley Mini Storage Company and she wanted to be nearby to help him. She said she became in­ terned in being involved in government through her hus­ band. who served on the I Atwell Planning Commission at one time. Fellow member Linda French encouraged her to get involved. Cathy Williamson is a former member of the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission. Barry County Board of Commissioners and an employee at Miller Real Estate in Middleville. She said that Village Coun cil President Jim French asked if she would be interested in serving. Lynn Steward is a retired truck driver who worked at Simpson Industries. The new members will replace Karlye Borck and Catherine Encinas. ble the system to 10.000. he said, it would have to go to a regional sewer plant. The commission has been examining a survey that was sent out by the Thomapple Township Hanning Commis­ sion in 1989 to get an idea of the type of questions it could aks residents. Newmeyer said he thinks the best format for a possible survey would be multiple choice to make it as easy as possible for residents to respond. He added that a 10 percent response is a medium response and 30 percent is pretty good. Cherry said the 1989 survey received a 30 percent response. Ray Koeplinger suggested that the questions be formed in a way that would indicate trends. Cherry said some of the questions on the 1989 survey could apply to the cur­ rent village situation but some may be obsolete or do not app­ ly to the village. New Commissioner Cathy Williamson asked if more an­ nexations would be pursued by the village. Cherry said the township has an ordinance that states that everything from the northern village boundary to the Caledonia line is allowed to be issued a special use permit for com­ mercial use under certain conditions. He added that that area near the Caledonia line had been set aside for agricultural use and there are some concerns about sewer and water in that area “The only place the village can grow is into the Looking fora PRINTER? Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY - We have it ALL! FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH PRINT SHOP Full Color • Signs Copying • Laminating Addressing ...and MORE! • Complete Binding (616) 945-5078 / fax: (616) or call 945-9554 945-5192 printing specialists township.” he said. Newmeyer said the previous Village Council before the elections was plan­ ning to annex different areas into the village a little at a time. It recently combined four properties into one an­ nexation because there was not too much opposition. Cherry said in order for property to be annexed into the village, there needs to be proof that the annexation would somehow benefit the property owner. A second round of annexa­ tions were voted on by the village and the proposal will be submitted to the county this month. This area, he said, seems to be one of interest to people as far as residential use is concerned. “Fifty percent of all residential building permits last year were issued in Thor­ napple Township." he said. The village water situation, he said, is in pretty good shape as far as the amount available. "We currently have enough water capacity to serve 20.000 people." he said. The four wells are able to produce 100.000 to 200.000 gallons of good quality water per day. He said the village has the volume, but getting the water around is the issue. It would cost millions of dollars to loop the system around the village The ideal situation, he said, would be to have a large pipe circling around town, which could provide more pressure. The village is doing all right, but does not have the millions it would cost for this type of system. The village now has two eight-inch lines crossing the river. Cherry said 12-inch ones probably would be better. Other issues the commis­ sion is thinking about involve what public money should be used for and how growth should be subsidized. Nicki Miller said they should focus on showing the positive aspects of what the village chooses to do by focusing on sharing ideas on how to make the village better. She added that if they send out a survey, it should be for­ matted in a way in which the village can gain opinions on what residents would like to see happen in the village. She said she would like to see more sewer and water, but does not want taxes to go up. and they need to find out what other residents think about these type of issues. Roselle Havens said they should ask residents if they feel that Middleville should provide certain things or if they prefer to go to Hastings or Middleville to get them Miller said results of the survey should give the council some direction on what people want to see and where. George Hathaway said they should identify what they want to know about the residents to determine what questions they should ask. Williamson said shopping convenience might be an issue worth asking about They could find out how people feel about having to grt into Grand Rapids to shop and if they would prefer to be able to do it in Middleville Linda French said they should encourage commercial development and Miller agreed “If we want to grow residentially. it (the growth) should be balanced out com­ mercially." Miller said. She added that commercial development brings in money and she would like to see growth there, though she would like to see the sewer and water situation corrected more than anything at this point. Cherry said they can not develop just to develop because doing it prematurely wastes money. The commission will kx>k over past questions asked on the 1989 survey, and try to think of others that may be good to consider No official decision has been made yet about if or when the survey would be sent out. Middleville Council Minutes April 9, 1996 President French called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present were the following Council Members: Mosey, Nesbitt, Bray, Rutherford, Stag ray, French, and VandenBerg. Absent were the following: None. Guests: Rick Wilson, Kent Shafer, Mandy Habel, Jan Siebesma, Linda French, Rod Ke­ nyon, and Maria Fuller. President French appointed Marilyn VandenBerg to be the Acting Clerk for the month of April, 1996. Minutes of March 26, 1996, were read and approved with the correction of Paragraph 23 which should read "by Dave Dykstra." Agenda approved as presented. Letter received from Max Minor that he is resigning from the Zoning Board of Appeals. A resolution was read declar­ ing a vacancy in the Village Clerk's Office. Motion by Bray, supported by Mosey to advertise in the local paper (Sun and News) until April 30, 1996. Ayes all. Carried. A resolution was read regar­ ding Consumer Power Warranty Deed. Motion by Bray, sup­ ported by Stagray to approve this resolution. Ayes all. Carried. OLD BUSINESS Report from VandenBerg on the new 800 number for Silent Observer. Discussion held on the Roils to Trails. Motion by Rutherford, supported by Mosey that the Village decline the offer from the Wayland Snowmobile Club Ayes 4. Noys 1, Abstain 1. Jon Siebesma from the County Porks Commission, also stated that their Commission supported no motorized vehicles on the trail. NEW BUSINESS Motion by Stogray to approve the printed invokes for April 9, 1996 be paid in the amount of $24,948.91 Supported by Mosey Ayes all. Carried. Motion by Bray to purchase a Jet Rodder from the Jock Dohney Supply Company for $26,240 00. Supported by Stogray Ayes all. Carried Report from Village Engineer. Paul Spelmon on the N E ser­ vice area for sewer in Sections 23 and 24 as defined in the topographical maps. Discussion held. Motion by Bray to adopt this area as defined on maps. Support by Rutherford. Ayes all. Carried. Report from the Property Committee. No action taken. Report from the Personnel Committee on a new Village Manager. No decision made Motion by Rutherford, sup­ ported by Bray, to retain Paul Spelman s contract for one year at a cost of $37.00 per hour. Ayes all. Carried. Question on Treasurer and Clerk's payment. Motion by Mosey, supported by Stogray to continue the pay by the month as in the past. Ayes all. Carried Motion by Mosey, supported by Bray, to hire Kent Shafer as a full time employee with the Department of Public Works. Ayes all. Carried. Chief Shoemaker and Council reviewed the March 1996 Police Activity Report. Chief Shoemaker also requested to send three officers for training in Legal Updates at a cost of $55.00 per officer on May 9, 1996. Also, to send one officer to infrared training. Chief Shoemaker also requested to send one officer for Bicycle Patrol School for one week, at a cost of $145.00. Motion by Mosey, supported by Nesbitt to send these officers for training. Ayes all. Carried. Update from Attorney Jeff Youngsma on the Rail to Trails. • Jason Cherry Discussion on Ordinance publication. Also, a discussion on a survey for the Village Discussion on Committee meetings. Someone to take notes and print up for the rest of the Council members. • Public Comments; Rodney Kenyon and Council hod a discussion on downtown businesses. With no further business, Rutherford moved for adjournment. Support by Stogray. Ayes all. Carried Meeting adjourned at 8 09 p.m Marilyn VandenBerg Acting Clerk, Village of Middleville (102) of & Roofing • Affordable/lnsured • Drywall • Flatwork • Gutter Dave (616) 945-5789 Brad (616) 785-3868 921 S. Washington — Hastings, Mich �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/May 14. 1996/Poge 13 Planning Commission tables special use request New parking lot plans stalled at Sam’s Joint in Alaska cles. which is under township requirements for a restuarant with a capacity of 210. The new lot would add 30 parking spaces, bringing Sam's into compliance with township parking requirements. Township Planner Linda Anderson said. Before the public he an ng on the request was opened, how­ ever, Planning Commissioner Roger Keating reported that the commission's Site Plan Review Committee had dis­ cussed the proposed lot and had questions about its buffer­ ing, lighting and parking con­ figuration. The residents who spoke at the hearing echoed the com­ mittee's questions. They also were concerned about stormwater runoff, since the lot is on a downward slope, and one asked if Sam's Joint is going to lake better care of the grounds around the restu­ arant, including its parking ar­ eas. Kirk Wyman, who repre­ sented the restaurant, told the commission and the audience that his client would like to leave the lot gravel, and plans to save the existing trees on the property lines as much as possible. No access to Orlee Street is planned, he said, so cars would not be cutting through the parking lots to the residen­ tial area, and the lighting by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission last week tabled further discussion on whether to approve a spe­ cial use permit requested by Sam’s Joint East in Alaska, 7449 68th St. The permit would allow the restaurant an additional park­ ing lot on Orlec Street, a resi­ dential neighborhood just north of 68th Street A new drain field for the restaurant already is being put in. and as a required health and maintenance need, docs not come under township consid­ eration. even though it, too. is located on a lot neighboring private homes. The Kent County Health Department has jurisdiction over septic systems The parking lot. however, does come under township au­ thority, and requires a special use permit, since it would be an extension of a "non-con­ forming" commercial land use in a residential area. Sam's Joint Alaska is located in a building that originally was home to the Alaska Baptist Church. When a new church was built, the building be­ came the Bavarian Inn until Sam Bravata bought it to be­ come one of his Sam’s Joint chain of restaurants. The restaurant now has a lot that accommodates 80 vchi- Public hearing is June 3 for Copper Ridge PUD The Caledonia Township Planning Commission last week set a June 3 public hear­ ing for rezoning 58 acres of land on the northcast comer of 84th Street and Cherry Valley. Presently zoned rural resi­ dential, the owner wishes to rezone the land planned unit development (PUD) to build a 29-lot residential project called Copper Ridge Estates. Doug Stalsonburg, engineer for the project, said that lots planned for the development range in area from one acre to 2.7 acres. All will be served by sanitary sewer. He said Copper Ridge is planned to be built in two phases, but the owner does not have enough sewer units for the entire pro­ ject. After some discussion of the site plan, the Planning Commission granted prelimi­ nary approval for Copper Ridge, with the condition that construction would occur only as sewer sewer units became available to the developer. The hearing will be held at the Caledonia Township Hall, 250 Maple Street. Planning Commission meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. Anyone with questions about the project should call the township planner at 8910070 or stop at the township office to see the plan. Charter Township Of Caledonia P O Box 296 Caledonia, Michigan 49316-0296 *At tx Growmq Edge of Kent County* CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA MAY 15, 1996 -7:00 P.M. 1. Minutes 2 Bills 3. Building Inspector Report 4. Treasurers Report 5. Haz/Mat Ordinance - 2nd Reading 6. Clarkland Referendum Resolution 7. Planning Commission Re-Appointment 8. Township Utilities Administrator 9. Planning Commission Report 10. Roads 11. Any Other Business That May Come Before The Board 101 planned for the new lot would not shine on or m neighbor­ ing homes. Neighboring residents, however, said they want to see berms created and trees planted around the lot to screen it from their homes. They also want the owner to fix the ex­ isting fence and keep the grass mowed. One neighbor said he already does the mowing on both sides of the fence, which, he added, is falling down. Harlan Kingma, who lives next door to the proposed new parking area, said he just doesn't want a parking lot next to his home. He said he doesn’t think the restaurant re­ ally needs the lot except dur­ ing the two months of the year when Sam’s runs its big specials. "Give him the dram field, but not the (parking) lot," Kingma said. In response to several ques­ tions about surface water runoff. Wyman said that pos­ sibly a retention basin could be added to protect residents from "sheet" water flow from the lot. After the public hearing, commissioners agreed to table the special use request until questions about the parking lot were resolved. Commissioner Jim Newhof said that in his mind there are two main issues: "The plan is not complete, for one thing. And second, there is the question of whether there's a need for (the parking lot.) I see it as just encouraging more specials, more business. I don't see it as a need in this setting. It would be different if this were located in a commercial area, or along the highway." Dunn said that he was con­ cerned about how the appli­ cant planned to keep cars off the drain field. He also ques­ tioned how the applicant would controll runoff, espe­ cially since it might affect a nearby stream that flows through the area to the Thomapple River. Noting that the applicant had not come either to the Site Plan Review Committee's meeting or to the hearing, Dunn added that he thought it important that the applicant show up to an­ swer residents' questions. He said there must be ways to "lessen the impact (of the new lot) on the neighborhood and also improve the property visually." The commission agreed with Anderson's recommenda­ tion that the applicant prepare a landscaping plan for the proposed lot that also will ad­ dress the issues of berming and screening, fighting, sig­ nage. drainage and potential access to Orlee Street. Poppy Days set for May 17 Poppy Day will be Friday. May 17. tn Middleville “They gave then will you give now7' avked a spokesperson from the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Buy and wear a Buddy Poppy The Buddy Poppy sale will be conducted by V.F.W. Post No. 7548 and us ladies auxiliary TK Students of the Month announced The following young people were selected as "Students of the Month" for April at Thornapple Kellogg High School: (first row, from left) Torah Beuschel. Tanya Tagg, Erica Walker, Lisa Schreiner, Mike Hull; (second row) Jennifer Deschoff, Naomi Bignail, Rachel Wade, Melody Allore: (third row) Amber Frost Heather Welsh, Michelle Scaturro, Jennifer Huber; (fourth row) Heather West, Paul Barrett, April Pitt, Julie Weidman; (fifth row) Nick Gallup, Chad Brinks. Brod Enders, Joel Appel, Mike Oaks and Nate Brady. (Unavailable for picture ore Mitch Henning and Tom Piccione.) Marchers sought for Middleville’s annual Memorial Day parade May 27 This rifle salute to all veterans who fought in the service of their county was given at the conclusion of an earlier Memorial Day parade. Clubs, groups, organizations and individuals are being encouraged to march in the traditional Memorial Day down Main Street in Middleville on Monday, May 27. The parade, as usual sponsored by the members of Middleville VFW Post 7548, will step off from the area of the former bus garage site at the Thorrapple Kellogg Middle School at 10:15 a.m. Led by the Thornapple Kellogg marching band, the marchers will make their way through the village to Mt. Hope Cemetery to salute all of the fallen comrades from all wars who gave their lives in the service of their country A rifle salute and flowers will be placed al the veteran's memorial to honor the ultimate sacrifice of those who served For more information or to sign up for the parade, call 945-9107. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MIDDLEVILLE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS The request by Richard A. Mead for a variance from the side yard setback requirements of the R2, Medium Density Single Family District at his property at 305 Fremont Street. Mr. Mead desires to place a storage shed on the western property line of his lot and incorporate it into a new privacy fence he is building. Under the requirements of the Zoning ordinance, he may place the shed no closer than seven (7) feet from the side lot line. WHERE THE HEARING WILL BE HELD At the Middleville Village hall, 100 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml. 49333. WHEN On Monday, May 20, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. Materials pertaining to these proposals can be viewed at the Middleville Village Hall at 100 E. Main Street, Middleville, 49333. Written com­ ments can be sent to the above address, or can be relayed via telephone to the Village at 616-7953385 or FAX at 616-795-8889, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 100 �Page 14/The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml May 14, 1996 I From Our Readers Accountability? What about credibility? To the editor: It must be a campaign year! While national elections are yet to dominate our television, radios and e-mail addresses, local elections are in full sw­ ing. And particularly so in Caledonia. How can I tell? It’s easy. Just try to wade through the proliferation of vague statements, accusatory in­ nuendoes and meaningless overtones. To date. I give the medal of honor in this category to Chip DeVries. I am just plain tired of inap­ propriate. inflammatory statements such as that which was prepared by his election committee. Let me explain. I received a copy of his signed, undated, open letter titled "Conservative Leader­ ship for Caledonia." In this letter’s second paragraph, he made the following state­ ment.. "We have seen a lack of accountability during the past year. The voters asked for change in last June’s elec­ tion. The School Board has not delivered Various citizens have asked to have many of the programs, especially interim, reviewed and necessary adjustments made. The School Board has not delivered Where is the accountability?" At the No. 2l. I995. board meeting. Deb DeWit express­ ed various concerns about the Interim program These con­ cerns were noted and sent to NEED SOMETHING PRINTED? Color, Block and White... Lots or just a few. Call... J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 TODAY the Educational Committee (board members Gless. Donker and Clark, chair) for review and action suggestion. In a subsequent committee meeting. Erie Longman ex­ pressed additional concerns pertinent to the Interim program. To fully address these con­ cerns. the Education Commit tee approved a rather detailed survey of all high school students, parents and staff regarding Interim. The survey showed an overwhelming sup­ port for the program from all segments. Also, the survey revealed areas which can be improved The committee developed and set into action a plan to improve the Interim program based on the results of the survey. Following proper and adequate procedures. Bob Szymoniak read the formal follow-up to these present at the December board meeting (In addition. The Sun and News offered an excellent ar­ ticle on this survey and its results in its April 16 issue.) The School Board did deliver Furthermore. I believe this type of response would meet any rational ex‘‘accountability.’’ The same paragraph in DeVries’ letter went on to state.. "Parents and profes­ sionals recommended that the fourth year math program for the high school be tabled until the textbooks arrived. The School Board approved the program anyway! The board violated its own policy by ap­ proving a course without hav­ ing the textbook available for your review 30 days prior to considering the issue. Where is the accountability?" First and foremost, the board does not have a “policy" that requires the public to have an opportunity to review course materials for at least 30 days prior to board approval. The statement is just plain incorrect! Furthermore, the words ‘Parents and profes­ sionals...." make it sound that most, if not all. of the people attending the board meeting were opposed to the approval of the math pro­ gram. I have asked at least three people wbo were at that meeting; all said they could not remember more than two who questioned the board action Lastly, the board acted with prudence on the basis that I. the program developers are highly respected mathematics professionals. 2. the program developers had a history of delivering on time. 3. the pro­ gram developers had a history of supplying top quality materials, and 4. substantial training time for staff and teachers would have been lost had the program not been ap­ proved (in effect, the fourthyear math program would not have been available to seniors who had already completed the first three years of the program). Such judgment appears logical and wise. I applaud the five board members who made the decision to approve the program I do not believe accoun­ tability on the part of our board is an issue By making such insupportable, brash statements. Mr DeVries raise the question of credibility. His! John T. Price Caledonia Let’s show our pride and support for schools and Dear f i neighbors: Our community pride is be­ ing called on once again. Our town is growing, and as a result, our schools are busting at the seams. As a result, our kindergarteners and firstgraders have to bundle up and walk across traffic to use the middle school gym, our mid­ dle schoolers have virtually no space outdoors to bum off some teenage energy at lunch hour, and our high school needs roof repairs, track repairs and more classrooms This problem is getting worse each year and the kids need and deserve our help and support. Our community has a tradi­ tion of great pride. Though we are a small rural community, we have always provided our kids with above average teachers, opportunities, and facilities. We have made sure that our kids could compete I’d like to comment on a re­ cent letter circulated by school board candidate John DeVries. In his campaign letter, DeVries makes several com- is Here and ll'e Con Help... NEW 6" Chipper NEW TD7G Dozer Saws Painting Equipment Sanders and Grinders Wall paper Steamer Concrete Tools Hand Tools Hammer Drills Pressure Washers Carpet Tools Construction Equipment Heaters - Oil Fired Compressors Automotive Tools Nailers j jl • Welding Supplies Generators and Welders ’ I • Trailers and Moving Movi Equipment ~ • Leaf Blowers Pumps • Party Goods • Bobcat • Tractor Loader Backhole • Tractor & Loader • Excavator Dump Trailer Caledonia Rent All 9800 Cherry Valley Ave (M-37) Caieaor -a • 6 <6-891-0050 ty it is his belief that every boy and girl born in the country is entitled to the same educa­ tional advantages as if he were living in a city...” I was bom and raised in Middleville and I am fiercely proud of our communits. That is why my wife and 1 chose to move to Middleville to raise our three children. We could have mewed to Rockford. Forest Hills or East Grand Rapids but we do not need a palace for a school. But. we do expect the basics. In the past few sears Hastings. Wayland. Byron Center and Caledonia have all passed bond issues to expand their schools. Our kids deserve the same support Let's show our community pride once again and please, vote "yes" June 10. It’s the best investment we can ever make. Mike Schippcr Middleville School Board candidate’s agenda showing Dear editor: I’d like to share my point of view on a recent flyer distributed to people in our community by school board candidate John “Chip" DeVries. In his letter to voters, DeVries repeatedly denounces our school board for not meeting his expectations. For example, DeVries claims that voters asked for a change in last year’s election and that the board has not delivered. The fact is, two new members were elected to a board of seven. Does the election of two new members Candidate’s intent to control, not cooperate Dear editor: with anyone. We have provid­ ed an excellent foundation of the basics in education, we have outstanding athletic teams, we have a superb band program just to mention a few of our schools many strengths. Now the schools and the kids need our help and support again The current middle school was built in 1932 and has pro­ vided great service to Mid­ dleville for the past 64 years. The school has done everything and more that W.K. Kellogg envisioned when he donated much of the money for the schools construction. W.K Kellogg made the following offer. "Mr. Kellogg desires to assist some rural county to have an oustanding. ideal system of rural education giving rural children the very best school advantages. Because this county is a typical rural coun- ments that should raise a red flag for every voter in our school district. DeVries states that he wants to be elected to the Caledonia School Board so he can establish a “majori­ ty” voting block on the board. He apparently wants more than a voice on the board, he wants to have the only vote. It is clear that DeVries’ in­ tent is to control, not cooperate. He has stated that he will work with two existing members of the board, but pointedly excludes three other current board members from his thinking process. Is that the point of view we want our board members to have? Does it create a cooperative spirit on our board? Does it bring our com­ munity together for the good of our children? I think you know the answer. If the situation weren’t so serious, it would be laughable. That’s because DeVries staled in an earlier letter to the community that ihc current school board has too much control. Yet now he is campaigning to establish a “majority” voting block in order to exert even more con­ trol over the educational system in Caledonia. I’m all for giving different people a voice on our Board of Education But when one group tries to do what DeVries is suggesting, it’s time for all of us to stand up and say “no." For the sake of our children and our com­ munity. I hope Caledonia voters sav no to Devries June 10. Char Bivens Grand Rapids (Caledonia School District) immediately negate the perspective of the other five? 1 don’t think that’s what voters had in mind. Similarly, DeVries claims that ‘‘various citizens asked to have many programs review­ ed and adjustments made." and that the board did not deliver. In truth, the board did respond by reviewing the pro­ grams in question and they did make adjustments But even if they hadn’t, do we want the board making changes simply because a few people arc looking for change? Certainly the board has a responsibility to listen to the views of the community. At the same time, members of the board would be remiss if they arbitrarily made changes simply to appease a vocal minority. As a parent. I’m concerned that DeVries does not really want to make our com­ munity's "views and ideas come first." as he states in his letter. Rather, it is clear that he wants his own ideas to come first and anyone who disagrees with him is in die wrong. I am offended by the halftruths he has used to vilify hard working members of our community who serve on our Board of Education I hope voters will take note of his less than honest approach to com­ municating with us and res­ pond accordingly at the polls in June. Leonard and Jane O’Brien Caledonia Election is about power, not children To the editor: Finally, the voters of Caledonia have been told the truth. Though we have a seven­ member board, in his cam­ paign letter. Chip DeVries states that he and Greg Comegys, if elected, will “work hard with Mr. Bergy and Mr. Clark.” They intend to work from within to destroy the balance and effectiveness of the school board, which will result in the undermining and erosion of our school system. Attacking what you don’t understand is easy; becoming informed and involved is harder. Unfortunately, nowhere do we see what kinds of construe - live changes this new four member board would imple­ ment, and nowhere do we hear any mention of, or con­ cern for, the educational needs of all children. I can only conclude that this election is not about educa lion, but is about power and control. Wouldn’t we prefer to elect thoughtful, caring and informed advocates for children and effective change who will work together to set policies for our schools? Now, before it is too late, we know what the true agenda is. Now we are informed voters. 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Taking second place in the Wildcat league of the Youth Bowling league at the Middle Villa Lanes are (from left) Jessica Stortz, Samantha Grochowalski and Alicia Harper. Taking second in the Thunderbowlers league are Renee' Biggs and Christina Wiersum. More Classic Kids league winners are the second place winners, (from left) Nicholas Schwab, Derek Thurman, Ryan King and Brandon Tobias. * 40CQ, TK Schools commencement set for May 26 Commencement for seniors at Thomapple Kellogg High School will be held Sunday. May 26. at 3 p.m. at the high school athletic field. Ruth Caton, class president, will give the class address. Daniel Parker. David Smith and Martin Wenger, members of the Board of Education, will present the 144 graduates with their diplomas. Music will be provided by the Thomapple Kellogg High School Band, directed by Duane Thatcher. In the Young Adult league at the Middle Villa Lanes, (from left) Amanda Freeman, Katie Freeman and Carrie Rozell are named league champions. Immunization clinic set for McFall May 23 There will be an immuniza­ tion clinic for any child who needs to have shots updated at McFall Elementary School in Middleville Thursday. May 23. from 2 to 3 30 p.m. No appointme nt is necessary as this will be run on a first-come, first-served bails Parents must have their child's immunization on records with them For more information, call McFall Elementary at 795-3637. Looking for a Keri Johnson (left) and Becky Lobbezoo take second place in the Young Adult league in the Middle Villa Lanes Youth Bowling league. PRINTER? Call... 945-9554 The Thunderbowlers league champions are (from left) Tim Suwyn and Nicholas Cash. The Classic Kids league champions are (from left) Jennifer Loose, Amanda Golden, Crystal Washburn and Jenae Golden. They're all part of the Youth League at the Middle Villa Lanes in Middlev ille. . American Youth Soccer \ Organization * a nonprofit corporation dedicated to youth soccer everyone plays AYSO REGISTRATION MIDDLEVILLE AYSO SOCCERFEST AND REGISTERATION DAY is May 18, 1996, from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm at the Thornapple Kellogg High School Football Field. All children with a birth date between 8/1/90 and 7/31/82 are eligible to play both fall and spring seasons. Birth certificates must be presented at time of sign up. Registration fee is $25, which includes a full uniform (shirt, shorts and socks), after June 15 a $5 late fee will be charged. EVERYONE PLAYS BALANCED TEAMS OPEN REGISTRATION POSITIVE COACHING �Poge 16/The Sun and New*. Middleville. Ml Moy 14, 1996 Kenowa Hills knocks out Scots 11 hits in 15-4 win Caledonia's Andy Wilkinson returns a lofting shot and teammate Jeff Austhot admires the attempt in a match with Otsego at the Middleville Invitational on May 4. The Scots played the tournament without their No. 1 standout Chris Snoap, but still finished second with 22 points. Caledonia's Allison Schneider makes a swing at a Sparta pitch in a recent varsity softball game. Caledonia's varsity softball learn managed just three hits in a 15-4 loss to Kenowa Hills on May 10 at home. The Scots tallied three runs in the bottom of the third and one more in the fifth. Of the team's three hits, only one went for extra bases: a double by Heidi Hanna Kenowa Hills' big inning came in the sixth when they scored nine times. The 13 place for Caledonia Freestyle Wrestling Club in regionals Knights pounded out 11 hits for the game. On Monday the Scots played South Christian and another home game with Caledonia’s Freestyle Wayland is scheduled for Wrestling Club sent 23 Wednesday. wrestlers to compete at the regional tournament held at Lowell High School on May 4. Caledonia had 13 wrestlers place with 9 qualifying for Amanda Minor won both State. In a very strong Group I. the shot put (34-6.5) and the discus (105-4). Other winners Clayton Berridge and Alex were Allison Smith in the Ohlrich led their group with high hurdles (17.4), Kelley first place wins. Justin Mesecar in the 100 (10.3), Maxim followed with a third Sarah Parbell in the 1600 (5:40.3), Barb Warner in the 800 (2:25.5), Shannon Houseman in the 3200 (11:18.5), the 800 relay team The 1996 Michigan Youth (10:14.4) and the 1600 relay Hunter Education Challenge team (5:14.4). will take place on May 18-19. The victory gave the Scots Caledonia’s Sportsman Club a conference championship (8- will sponsor the event that 0) and left them undefeated for will serve as the MYHC State the season (9-0). Championship. Competitions will be held in eight events: Rifle, Undefeated Lady Scots post two victories Caledonia's girls track team found themselves in its closest meet of the season, but still won over Unity Christian on May 7. The Scots finished with 78 points, while their opponents tallied 50 points. Caledonia's record is 8-0 overall and 7-0 in the OK Gold Conference. Placing first for the Scots were Amanda Minor in the shot put (34-1 1/2) and the discus (105-10), Sarah Parbel in the 1600 (5:27.1), Jennifer Blauwkamp in the 400 (1:06.6), Barb Warner in the 800 (2:24.8) and Shannon Houseman in the 3200 (11:16.6). Minor's effort in the discus and Houseman's time in the 3200 were personal bests. Caledonia also won relay races in the 400, the 800 (1:50.6) and the 1600 (4:25.5). Wayland On May 9, the Caledonia girls won over Wayland 9038. place and Josh Collier earned a fourth place. Group II was led by Matt Kilmartin with a second place finish. Jimmy Haisma followed with a third place and Brandon Cance scored a fourth place. Strong contenders in Group III were Michael Tomanck with a silver medal and Jake Klapmust and Chris Rybicki with fourth place medals. Group IV was led by Chris Smith earning a gold medal. Todd Maines earned a silver medal and Ryan Haywood scored a third place. Other Caledonia participants were Layton Grinage. Brandon Grinage, Tyler McCoy. Charlie Polmantecr, Jordan Trudeau. William Ohlrich. Rory Root. Brandon Schalk. Seth Temple and Lucas Zoct. Sportsman Club to hold event May 18-19 shotgun, wildlife, safety trail, orienting, muzzleloader, archery and a hunter responsibility exam. Participants will be divided into three age groups: 12-14, 15-18, 19-20. The top 35 will advance to a national event. Lynn Seese, of the MUCC, said that they hope to have 115 participants and currently 88 are confirmed. For information and application forms contact the MUCC office in Lansing at (800) 777-6720. Caledonia boys beat U.C., fall to Wayland Five steps separated boys track team was able to Wayland and Caledonia in a score enough points to beat Unity Christian 69-68 on dual meet on May 9. And the Wildcats won the May 7. Winners for the Scots were final event but roughly five Chad Wangerin in the shot steps to win 70-67. For the 7-2 Scots, Matt put (39-5), Matt Bowen in the Bushman won the high hurdles (16.1) and the intermediate hurdles (42.3), Jeff Foster the 200 (23.8), Rob Lillie the 1600 (4:47.1), Andy Schupp the 3200 (10:19.2) and David Friedman the pole vault (11-0). West Ottawa defeated Caledonia's 400 relay team Middleville's junior varsity also prevailed soccer team on May 9 by a 1 Unity Christian 0 score. With first, second and third Sarah Lucas had an places tn the high hurdles and outstanding game in goal for the 3200 run. Caledonia's Middleville and the defense of Ashleigh DeVoermer. Alesse Nichols. Annie Deschoff and Looking for a Julie Giar did their jobs as well. On May 6. the soccer squad Call... beat Wayland 1-0. The game­ long jump (18-4 1/2), Matt Bushman in the high hurdles (16-4) and the intermediate hurdles (33-7), Jeff Foster in the 200 (23.9) and Dave Friedrich in the 3200 (10:17.9). Jayvee Trojans blank Wayland in soccer PRINTER? 945-9554 winning goal came when Dawn Medaris sent a throw in to Gwen Jeurink who booted it past the Wayland goalkeeper. Julie DeVine. Bernadette Azzarella, Ashley Gentry. Jenny Laansma and Jeurink all helped to apply offensive pressure. Sarah Lucas notched her fourth shutout of the season for the Trojans Varsity soccer scores win over Spring Lake Caledonia’s varsity soccer team defeated Spring Lake on May 8 by a 4-0 score. The Scots played at Calvin Christian on Monday and will host Forest Hills Northern on Wednesday. Reach over 30,000 area homes with a Reminder ACTION-AD Call 945-9554 24 Hours a Day 7 Pays A Week Subscribe Today! Get all the news of the county. 945-9554 • Historical • Sports . , • Government /iHu • Ann Landers More! Hastings IBANNER �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 14, 1996/Poge 17 CMS thanks business, education for help with ‘Options’ vided by a seventh-grade or­ chestra ensemble. Now in its third year, the Caledonia Middle School last week said "thank you" to Options program offers stu­ area business people and edu­ dents who are uninspired with cators who shared their time school a chance to explore an and talents with a group of interest of their own for part CMS students participating of the school day The stu­ this year in the school's dents attend some CMS classes, then go to a work Options program The community mentors, site, where they learn about the students and their parents the operation of that business. A community mentor at the were invited to a sit-down dinner in their honor, with site works with each student, along with a team consisting food prepared by the Caledonia Schools Food Services staff of the student s parents, a Members of the CMS staff teacher, the school pnmcpal. a counselor and the coordinator served the honorees Background music was pro­ of the program. Individual by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Some of the local business people and educators who have participated in the CMS Options Program this year posed at a dinner held in their honor at the school. From the left are Dan Debakey. CMS teacher; Meredith Terrell, Caledonia Community Education; Steve Bradley, CMS teacher, Ed Pawloski. Ed's Body Shop; Charlene McCorriston, Caledonia Community Education and Bruce Kamminga. Specialty Marine. The Options dinner party enjoyed background music played by an ensemble from the seventh-grade orchestra. From the left are Julie Van Kalker, Nathan Dannison, Andy Rogers, Kira Donnell and Amanda Overholt. Subscribe Today! Get all the news of the county. - CALL - 945-9554 Don't miss another week! • • • • Sports Historical Government Ann Landers . , r\na Mote! H^wgsBaNNER goals are established for each student, and progress is as­ sessed every two weeks. The program, said the staff so far has been successful providing students a success­ ful work experience and incen­ tive to do better at school. The dinner last week was held to thank the community resource people who played such an important role in the students' lives, said CMS counselors. So far. Options has served about 20 students. This year, students worked at Ed s Body Shop in Caledonia. Specialty Manne in Dutton and at Kids Komer and the Adult Basic Education program in Caledonia Community Education. In the past. Twin Pines Dairy Farm. Village Stylist, Dutton Auto Body, The 68th Street Grill and Creel's Automotive also have participated "Without the investment and dedication of these busi­ nesses, this program could not have happened." said Caledonia Community As School Coordinator Joellyn Potgeter. "We are grateful for them every day." Looking for Extra Cash? -c*u945-9554 Setf anything FASTI She s a doctor today because HER ROLE MODELS WEREN'T MODELS. She’s delivered babies in rural South Carolina, performed surgery while on the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana ami treated tropical diseases in The Gambia in West Mrlca Dr Nicole l^ing is a role model for girls today thanks to the role models she had growing up—parents and a grandmother who were education advocates Show your daughter how achieving in math and sc ience in school can open doors lor her in the future Call 1-800-WCC-4-GIRLS. Or visit us on the Internet at httpVAaww.academic org. EXPKT THE 8BT ENN A GUL THAT'S WHAT YOU'LL GET. �Poge I8/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Moy 14. 1996 PUD, continued from front pageposed for Blackstone is just under one acre, with the largest lots more than 140,000 square feet in area. Changes made in the origi­ nal plan include a new site for the entrance drive, said Pulaski. Because the commis­ sion was concerned about the rolling terrain near the origi­ nal location for the drive, Blackstone developers pur­ chased a piece of property for the driveway where site dis­ tance no longer will be a problem, he said. The developers will, as promised, pave Snow Avenue from 60th Street south to the entrance drive, and, in addi­ tion, donate to the township five acres of land near the new sequencing batch reactor (SBR) wastewater treatment plant. The land can be used as the township sees fit. During the public hearing that followed the opening ex­ planations, residents got an­ swers to some, but not all of their questions. Rcagrding the concern about whether the new CarnpauKcttlc Lakes sewer system could handle such a large de­ velopment. township officials said that since Blackstone had been proposed before the new sewer system was laid out. it had been figured into the ca­ pacity for the new sewer plant. The developers have said from the start they wanted Io connect to the sewer sys­ tem In response to neighbor Sherwood Hall's concern that a planned cul-de-sac within the development would cause ero­ sion on to his property. Pulaski said the plan must meet all county soil erosion and sedimentation require­ ments. even if that meant eliminating a building site. Dunn suggested that Hall meet with the developers, adding that settling this prob­ lem could be a condition of approval for the PUD. Hall said he also was wor­ ried that 99 homes with pri­ vate wells would deplete his own water supply, and he was the first to say that he was concerned about the future of the wetlands and wildlife in the area. "I’ve hunted this area and trapped this area and I’m fa­ miliar with the whole area.” he said. Pointing out what he described as swamp land, he said that some of the proposed lots were very wet and muddy Blackstone representatives said that large areas of the swampland have been set aside as "common areas." where no building will take place. They also said that they cannot in­ fringe on wetland areas, and the actual sites for future homes were based on a study done by a wetlands consultant. The developers will preserve as many trees and as much vegetation as possible, but he agreed with Hall that several of the proposed lots might be "questionable" building sites. The commissioners ex­ plained to residents that though building sites had been planned by a specialist hired by the developers, the site plan had to go to the DNR for approval since wetlands were on the property. Residents asked if the creek I I JKr with coupon | I ■ Picked Up — Call for Delivery Prices ■ I I Phone: 616-868-6006 I Coupon expires 5/21/96. ® I sod 99* H& L MFG. Caledonia area woman joins Sky Broncos Flying group would be safe for wild animals if a sewer system was dis­ charging into it. and neighbor Larry Cibulka said that the smell from the sewer plant Jennifer Richard of was terrible. "Are people being sold a Caledonia is a member of Western Michigan Univer­ bill of goods who might have sity’s precision flying team, problems with (the sewer sys­ the Sky Broncos, who cap­ tem) later on?" be asked. tured both a second place Dunn said that the smell finish and the designation as came from the failed drain next year s host team at the field for the original Campau April 30-May 4 National In­ Lake sewer, which is being tercollegiate Flying Associa­ replaced by the new SBR now tion s championship competi­ being constructed. He said that tion in Daytona Beach. Fla. The Sky Broncos placed se­ the DNR has the say on any cond to the team from the discharge from the SBR, University of North Dakota, which is supposed to dis­ the defending national charge effluent that is contam­ champions. inant free. This marks the fifth con­ Cibulka said he still fears secutive year the WMU fliers that building homes with have placed in the top three at swamp land in their back the 26-team national meet. yards will affect the waterfall ; Coming in third and fourth, and the wetlands, and he added respectively, behind the Sky that he also didn't like the idea Broncos were the host team of the township possibly us­ from Embry-Riddle ing the five donated acres as Aeronautical University and the site of a satellite fire sta­ the U.S. Air Force Academy tion. team. Richard. 4526 E. Shore Dunn responded that resi­ Drive, is the daughter of Mary dents in that part of the town­ T. and Ric E. Richard. A ship have long desired a fire station in the area because the junior majoring in aviation science/mechanic option, she township fire bam is located placed eighth in the preflight several miles away in the vil­ event. lage of Caledonia. The Sky Broncos also learn­ Other residents said they ed during the Daytona Beach were unhappy about losing award ceremony that they will more of the countryside to de­ act as hosts to next year’s na­ velopment. The impact of tional championship. The continued development on the event will take place in late Caledonia Schools was dis­ April or early May at the W .K cussed. and more questions Kellogg Airport in Battle were asked about the new Creek, which soon will sewer system. Dunn said that become the home of WMU’s the development simply can­ School of Aviation Sciences. not be approved if sewer ca­ Renovation of existing pacity is not available facilities is now under way After the public hearing was and new building construction at the airport is about to begin. closed, commissioners agreed that residents had asked good questions, and unanimously voted to table a decision on the PUD proposal until they could review the issues and Pets the PUD ordinance. GREYHOUND AWARE­ Township Planner Linda NESS & ADOPTION PROG­ Anderson said that it may take RAM, Saturday, May 18th, llam-3pm at The Pct Place, time to get questions answered 9345 Cherry Valley, Caledonia, by the DNR, so the commis­ MI. Please join us in becoming sion did not set a specific date aware of the plight of a very for returning to the Blackstone special breed of dog. Adoption project. applications and information will be available along with many dogs for you to meet. For more information call 616-776-0306 A manufacturer of automotive wiring harnesses are seeking qualified hands on personnel experienced in the automotive industry for the following positions. QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Liaison to customer. Managing inspection staff. Quality systems & procedures. An understanding of ISO/QSO 9000 and or an engineering background a plus. COST ESTIM ATOR Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Generating detailed cost estimates on product & tooling. B.O.M./Router generation and maintenance. Interfacing with customer and vendor. An engineering background a plus. In exchange for a competitive wage with benefits that include medical insurance, 401K plan with profit sharing & quarterly bonuses based on company profits. (Bonuses are not guaranteed.) If you are interested and have what it takes to be a team player, leader and moti­ vator within an organization who has served the automotive industry' for more than 25 years. SEND RESUME TO: H&L MFG. CO. 122 Main Street, Caledonia, MI 49316 The project is due for comple­ tion in mid-1997. “We are ecstatic and very, very proud of the ac­ complishments of our team and coach.” says Joseph H Dunlap, director of WMU’s School of Aviation Sciences. “Their hard work paid off in this extremely close competi­ tion. The students compete in nine events and at the end of the eighth event, they were tied with UND for first place. Dunlap says he’s also pleas­ ed at the selection of WMU as host to next year's national event and predicts it will be a good opportunity to introduce the new facility to West Michigan and the inter­ collegiate flying community. “This will give us a chance to showcase our new home.” he notes. The last time the Sky Broncos acted as the host team was in 1983. the same year the team last won the national championship. Sky Bronco coach Mark A. Serbenski says the 14-mcmber team's overall consistency as well as outstanding perfor­ mances by individual team members led to this year’s success. “We came in just nine points behind the winning team.” he notes. “That’s ex tremely close in this kind of national competition. Winn­ ing the championship basical­ ENFORCEMENT WAVES Belts • Alcohol • Belts XA % CT VA I 2k Zomerlei Construction Co. Custom Homes Remodeling Additions HOMES AS LOW AS $4,000! Government tax repo’s and bankruptcies. Low or no down payment. Call 1-800-522-2730 exL 1126. Thank You O MAY5-SEPT. 15,1996 Real Estate CARD OF THANKS A big heartfelt “Thanks” to all the great friends I’ve made during the last few weeks since my surgery and convalescence. Many "Thanks” to Dr. Merriman & Dr. Barnett for their great skills and care. "Thanks” to the nurses & aides on the 2nd floor, and the Physical Therapy Department for all their hard work. What caring people we have al Pennock Hospital. Thank you to the staff, physi­ cal therapists, and nurses and aides on D-wing al Tendercare. What truly dedicated people. Most of all. Love for my fami­ ly, friends, neighbors, Rev. Lynn Wagner, and my Church family, for all the prayers, visits, food, cards & gifts. Prayer does work! And the best for last Thank you to my littlest Guar­ dian Angel, John Ryan North­ rop, who so faithfully stayed by Grammie al the time of my acci­ dent And God Bless Steve Dclcotto and his family for hear­ ing our calls, and coming to help us. God Bless you all Elaine Northrop ly came down to the results of one of the four flight events, the message drop, which re­ quires a pilot to drop an item onto a target. That one is sometimes just a matter of luck and which way the wind is blowing. ” Nearly 80 college teams from around the country com­ pete at regional events each fall to earn a berth at the spr­ ing national meet. The Sky Broncos, who have not missed qualifying for the national event in more than 25 years, are hosts to this October s NIFA Region III competition as well as the spring national event. In both regional and na tional competitions, teams compete in four flight events short field landings, poweroff landings, navigation and the message drop Competi tion ground events include air­ craft recognition, computer accuracy and pre-flight checks to find mechanical flaws rigg­ ed by examiners. A simulated navigation event and a simulated flight, or ground trainer, event also are part of the competition. WMU’s School of Aviation Sciences offers the state's on­ ly public four-year bachelor's degree program in aviation, with about 550 students pursu ing one of four aviation degree options. Call Jack 795-7458 Middleville Licensed & Insured/2 5* Years Experience JOBS! JOBS! JOBS • • • • • Assemble Car Parts Plastic Injection Stamping Press Operators Stack Metal Parts Hi-Lo/Warehouse Many new workers needed at companies located near the Kent Co. Airport and on South end of Grand Rapids. All positions are long term with excellent hire in potential Apply 9-llam or l-3:30pm, Mon.-Thurs. Bring 2 pieces of ID PEO^MARJ^ 507 - 36th St. SE Grand Rapids Between Eastern and Division Airs. (616) 245-6161 �The Sun ond News. Middleville MPMoy 14. 1996/Poge 19 Antiques Child Care BECKY’S MAINSTREET Used books, antiques and crafts. We have a paperback swap, Harlequins included. Large selection of hardcovers from the 1 SOO’s to 1996, reasonable prices, .new Victorian reproduc­ tion section. 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POSTAGE Hartingt.MI 4905S Pennit No. 7 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 21/Moy 21. 1996 Middleville, Michigan 49333 125th Year TK forum outlines schools’ plans for new facilities by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg Schools officials last week held a community forum to outline reasons for the June 10 bond election and show diagrams of plans for addi­ tions and renovations. Plans for the proposed new middle school also were shown to residents for the first time. TK will ask for $26 million over 26 years in the annual sch<K)l election to add to and renovate the elementary schools and the high school, and build a new middle school. Superintendant Jay Cason said the district has grown by 403 students since January 1990, at an average growth rate of 2 percent per year and higher than that in some years. The projected growth within the next four years is 202 more students, which, Cason said, is 600 more than the district had in 1990. One of the main reasons the district is asking for the bond. he said, is that all its schools, with the exception of Page Elementary , are 25 years old or older. West Michigan is a growing area and schools in Grand Haven. Jenison. East Grand Rapids. Byron Center. Wayland, and Hastings also have had similar bond re­ quests as a result. Cason said the district has been preparing to consider changes since 1993 when it established a citizens' com­ mittee to review facilities and determine their individual needs. Tower Pinkster and Titus conducted a feasibility study in 1994, and in the fall of 1995. the committee met with the school board to discuss the needs. The result of this meeting was the decision to consider three options — to add to and renovate all existing buildings, to add to and renovate elementary schools and the high school, and to add on to the elementary schools, move middle school students to the existing high school and build a new high Council will begin new search Caledonia Village Manager resigns post bv Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council last week accepted with regret" the verbal resignation tendered by Village Manager Robert Stockman, who left the post alter only eight months in office. Judy Kidder of the council’s Labor Committee reported to the council that the committee had met with Stockman for a six-month job evaluation. The committee was not aware that he was unhappy with the position when the meeting was planned, she said. But after the meeting got underway, he said he was resigning His last day with the village was Thursday, May 9. Kidder said after the council meeting that she was sorry Stockman had not wanted to stay on as manager, and she did not know why he chose to resign. "Perhaps the Labor Committee and the council did not offer him the support he should have had," she said. "Or perhaps we were not clear enough in our job description, but it was a shock when he said he was leaving. "This is the first manager we have had in this village, and we’re new at working with this structure in our office. We’ll just have to begin again, and hope we can do a better job next time." Kidder said the Labor Committee will meet soon to prepare a recommendation to the council on finding a new manager. "I believe we must have a manager with all that is happening in the village,” she said. Besides experiencing residential growth, the village now owns and operates a new wastewater treatment plant that serves the village and part of the township. It also owns and operates the public water system that presently serves Glen Valley Estates and the new' middle school, but is planned to eventually serve the rest of the village as well. Overseeing all these facilities plus handling the day-to-day operations of the village require the services of a full-time manager, Kidder said. school. Citizens committee meetings and community forums caused the options to be narrowed to two. adding to and renovating the elementary schools and high school and build a new middle school, and adding to and renovating all existing buildings. The results of a community survey done in February showed that the option of building a new middle school and adding to and renovating the other schools was the most preferred option. Cason said that some people in the community feel that the old middle school should be preserved, but there are a few problems with that. First, he said, the school has mechanical problems that are costly to solve. There also isn't enough room for students in the present middle school. The interior halls arc not able to be expanded, which leaves them overcrowded bet­ ween classes and causes potential hazards. When the school was first built, he said, there was not as much traffic in the intersec­ tion. Because of growth over recent years, the site the school is located on is dangerous for 600 students. He added that if the bond issue passes, the school will not be demolished overnight There is a possibility of allow­ ing some local groups to lake over the building for their own needs. They have time to figure this situation out See TK plans. Page 2 Middleville parade set for Monday morning kick-off Middleville will hold its an­ nual Memorial Day Parade again this year and clubs, groups, organizations, and in­ dividuals are encouraged to participate in this traditional march down Main Street Monday, May 27. at 1015 a.m. The parade is sponsored by members of the Middleville VFW Post No. 7548 and will step off from the area of the former bus garage site at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School. Led by the TK High School marching band, the marchers will make their way through the village to Mt Hope Cemetary to salute all of the fallen comrades from all the wars who gave their lives in the service of their country. A rifle salute and flowers will be placed at the veteran’s memorial to honor the ultimate sacrifice of those who served. For more information or to sign up for the parade, call 945-9107. Caledonia Legion plans activities for Memorial Day ‘96 Beginning at 9 a.m., the on 68th Street. Caledonia American Legion The next service is sched­ Post No. 305 will hold its Legion Honor Guard, accom­ traditional Memorial Day ob­ panied by Caledonia band uled for 9:45 a.m. at Blaine servances Monday. May 27, members, will honor their Cemetery, followed by 10:30 with services scheduled at five fallen comrades with obser­ a.m. services at the Dutton vances at the Alaska cemetery cemetery on Hanna Lake Av­ area cemeteries. enue and 11:15 a.m. services at Holy Comers cemetery on Kraft Avenue. State Senator Richard Posthumus and local pastors will participate in each ser­ vice, said Legion member Dave Stauffer, who is coordi­ nating the day’s events. At noon, the annual Memo­ rial Day Main Street parade will step out from the Cale­ donia Community Education Building parking lot. Mem­ bers of the Legion, the Legion Auxiliary, Sons of the Ameri­ can Legion and the Caledonia High School and Middle School bands will participate. Stauffer said that anyone from the community who would like to participate also is welcome. The parade will end at the Lakeside Cemetery Memorial, where the last ser­ vice of the day will be held. Stauffer said that the Boy Scouts of Caledonia Troop 202 again will place American flags at the graves of veterans. Anyone who knows of a vet­ eran’s grave not so honored in the past should call him at 891 -8644 so that a flag can be placed there. "We’re always proud of the community support we re­ ceive at our Memorial Day services," Stauffer said. "We look forward to having our friends and neighbors join us again this year in honoring our servicemen and women " 1 In This Issue... • Caledonia village citizens object as public water system nears reality • Weich to become president of state women’s group • Caledonia Twp. adopts resolution for Clarkland Estates referendum • Thornapple Township to allow ‘home business’ permits On Monday, May 27, members of the Caledonia American Legion Post 305 will honor their comrades during traditional Memorial Day services at five area cemeteries. (File photo) �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/May 21, 1996 TK PLANS FOR NEW FACILITIES, • Some people in the com(nunity think that the bond Issue money will be used for operations. Cason" said the bond money will not and cannot be used for operations. The state approves any items that are requested by the district and requires that money proposed for specific items must be used for those items. Other residents feel that a new high school should be built, as opposed to a new middle school. He said choosing an option has been a difficult decision for the board. He had to look into how much each option would cost and see which one would be the most efficient. After contacting superinten­ dants at other districts that have held bond issues for these different things, Cason found that it would cost at least $130,000 to $150,000 extra for operations to run a new high school than to run a new middle school. Moving middle school students into the current high school would not be an effi­ cient idea, he said, because MILLER MEANS... Hastings Office 149 West State Street (616) 945-5182 Jean Chase, CRS. gri............................945-0235 Dianne Fcldpausch. 948-9913 Audrey Burdick, GRI.945-2451 Cindy Scotti’ Scott. 948-4228 Ron lewis.................... 945-5103 Roy Carlson.................795-3611 Jon Johnson. 948-4699 Bill Slagstad....... 948-9842 Larry Allerding. ASSCX- BROKER SALES MGR . CRS. GRI. .945-9103 high schools generally contain and use facilities that middle schools do not such as auto shops, swimming pools and large fieldhouses. High schools are larger and require more space than middle schools. Before Proposal A, he said, districts were able to build more than they needed because they had the option of going back to the local people and ask for more money to avoid making cuts in programs. Proposal A eliminates that option, which means that the only thing the district could do now if it overbuilds is cut programs. Proposal A, he said, does allow districts up to three years to ask for an enhance­ ment millage for something specific and TK’s time for that is coming to an end. The only other way to get more revenue is the addition of extra students to the district. If the issue passes, he said, taxes would go up by 2.1 mills for a couple of years until the current 2.75 enhancement Miller i1 continued from front page The middle school concept calls for team teaching and specialized curriculum, which includes providing an identifiable location for each grade level. It is hard to do that in the current middle school because of the architecture of the 5j building. — Tom Mathison millage is paid off. After that, taxes will actually be a little lower than they are now. Cason said a new high school would cost $34 million, which is more than the district is able to ask for because the debt would go over the maximum of 7 mills. He added that he has spoken to lawyers and other profes­ sionals who have told him that the district would be hard pressed to pay for a new high school and favored the district’s decision to build a new middle school instead. "We feel that this plan is one that meets the needs of the ...S OLD! 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Tom Mathison from Tower Pinkster and Titus showed residents the plans the district has for the schools. He said that every school will get something. McFall Elementary and the middle school share a small site and some of the middle school could be demolished and some kept for McFall students and other programs to use. The district has discussed keeping the middle school gym and connecting it to McFall instead of building a new one. The current science wing of the middle school could be us­ ed for community and adult education so the people in­ volved in these programs no longer would have to use leas­ ed space from other areas of the community. This, he said, would diffuse population problems that oc­ cur on site with the traffic. They can separate the bus traffic from that of the staff and visitors to make things safer. He added that the district also would like to take some historic pieces from the cur­ rent middle school and move them over to the new building so they can be built in for con­ tinuity. They would keep the best pieces. A link would be built bet­ ween old middle school and McFall to serve McFall’s needs. If a link was not built. McFall then would just get a new gym and new offices. Cason said McFall is the only building now that does not have a significant over­ crowding problem. West Elementary would get an add itional th ree classrooms, one computer lab at the north end of the building, and gym space on the east end. Storage space and office space for special education teachers and counselors also would be added. Mathison said that one pro­ blem that West Elementary faces is the lack of parking and room for the buses. They would expand the parking lot and bus drop-off area. There would still only be one en­ trance, but it would be larger. Page Elementary would get four new classrooms, one computer lab and storage space for the gym. Mathison said they would add on to wings that originally were designed to allow addi­ tions when they were built. Cason said that all of the fourth-grade classrooms next year will have 31 students. "Even rooms that are built to be used for other things are being used as classrooms. ” he said. He added that if growth is unusually large over the sum­ mer. the district may have to district. Mathison said they are still discussing if it would be possible for middle school students to use some of the high school athletic facilities. The high school, he said, will be the most complicated building to renovate because some interior remodeling will be required. The school will get 1C new classrooms and four computer labs, which will be located at each end of the existing wings. There will be addi tional counseling rooms and special education rooms, and the cafeteria will be expanded. He added that they know that some new kitchen equip­ ment will be needed and are still trying to decide whether it will be necessary to expand the kitchen. Girls’ locker rooms will be added and did not exist before because rooms of this type were only designed for boys 25 years ago. The media center will be expanded and the art room will move to the space that is now the auto shop. The metals classroom also will be redesigned. Mathison said there also is money in the bond request to repair the track facility, and the swimming pool will not be expanded at this time. The reason, he said, is because the district is limited to $25 million and the board chose to spend money in other areas after collecting input from the community. Though the pool will not be expanded, he said, some of the current equipment used to heat the pool will be replaced to make it more energy efficient. The high school auditorium, he said, also could benefit from some remodling. But plans to do that are not included in this project. Part of the auditorium now is used for classroom space, which will not be needed once new classrooms are added. The administration building will get 800 square feet added and the heating and cooling will be upgraded. Mathison said that if the bond issue passes, the first part of the project will be out for bid in February to start in the spring of 1997 and to finish by the fall of 1997. The high school and middle school, he said, will take a lit­ tle longer. The bids will be out by the spring of 1997 and start in June. The middle consider purchasing portables. The high school and Page are the most crucial schools at this time because of the over­ crowding situation. Mathison said no work would be done on the parking lot at Page because the present one seems to be sufficient The new middle school will have three parts — the academic part, the media center part, and the activity part. Mathison said the academic section will have three classroom wings and each of the three grades will have its own wing and the entire sec­ tion will have its own entrance. The second section will contain the media center and a separate entrance that parents and other visitors could use. The third section is the ac­ tivity section, which is where the gym, the art and music rooms, and the auto shop would be located. Mathison said the purpose is to separate the noisy side of the building from the quiet side. The building, he said, also would be equipped with movable walls to open up a room in case there is an assembly that the entire school needs to attend. Each wing in the building would have that capability and changes in the plan can be made if necessary. The reason that each class would have its own wing, he said, is because studies have shown that middle school students benefit from a dif­ ferent learning environment than that of high school students. “The middle school con­ cept calls for team teaching and specialized curriculum, which includes providing an identifiable location for each grade level,” he said. "It is hard to do that in the current middle school because of the architecture of the building. ” He added that some districts are building buildings for just fifth- and sixth- or just sixth­ graders because the sixth grade year is a critical transi­ tion year for students. Cason said the middle school was being designed to be easy to add on to. "As long as West Michigan continues to grow, adding on to buildings is a fact of life,” he said. The middle school also will be equipped with a competi­ tion basketball court and bleachers that can hold 750 students. It will be built on 20 of the 80 acres near the high school that is owned by the Continued next page — Touch of Country Affordable Solid Oak Furniture Lamps - Dried Floral - Pictures 9175 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia, Ml 49316 (616)891-0647 96 W Main Lowell, Ml 49331 (616)897-0329 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10-7, Sat 104 Hours: Tues.-Wed. ThufS. 1^5:30, Fri. 10-7; Sat. 104 -sfteav Icmnwpc HAIR DESIGNERS HAIR • NAILS • TANNING 122 E. Main Si.. Middleville NeU Io I’hil’s Pizza Call 795-7719 —for Your Appointment — �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/Moy 21, 1996/Page 3 Possible referendum would dry up funds for project Caledonia Village citizens object as public water system nears reality bv Barbara Gall * Staff Writer Caledonia Village residents who oppose an estimated $3.8 million village public water system can file petitions ask­ ing for a referendum on fi­ nancing the project. The petitions must be signed by at least 10 percent of the registered voters in the village and submitted within 45 days. If called for, this election would decide whether council should issue revenue bonds to help repay the government loan that largely finances the proposed water system. If res­ idents vote not to issue bonds, the water project essentially would be shut off. Earlier this year, the village received a $448,000 grant and a $3,397 million low-interest loan from the Rural Economic and Community Development Service (formerly known as the Farmers Home Adminis­ tration) to expand the water system that presently serves Glen Valley Estates and the Caledonia Middle School. The sale of the revenue bonds, along with user assessments, would be used to repay the government loan. The Caledonia Village Council last week approved resolutions that detail the next steps in the water project pro­ cess. which includes a public hearing and provides the refer­ endum option. Jeff Kusmierz, 209 Terrace, did not wait for the hearing, however, to voice his opposi­ tion to providing public water to village residents. In the days before the May 13 coun­ cil meeting, he circulated fly­ ers encouraging other residents also to object. As he video­ taped last week's council meeting, he told the council that he did not think it had ad­ equately informed village resi­ dents about the project. He objected to the cost of the new utility, saying it would negate the salary in­ crease he had just received at work, and he noted that resi­ dents soon would be asked for additional millage to build a new elementary school. He said that the water system is being put in to serve less than 14 percent of the residents, and on his flyer he claimed that high nitrate levels in vil­ lage wells is a problem that residents can resolve easily without a new waler system. Village officials, for their part, maintain that the water project has been openly under discussion for several years and believe there has been a number of opportunities for residents to ask questions and voice their opinions about the utility. While the total project is estimated to cost more than $3 million, actual assessment costs for laying pipe and hooking up have not yet been hammered out. nor have any construction bids been re­ ceived. Council Trustee Dan Ersk­ ine reminded the audience that a survey had been sent out several years ago, asking vil­ lage residents how they felt about putting in public water. Only 22 residents replied, and the responses were evenly split for and against. He said that no one had ever tried to hide the fact that the new util­ ity would cost money. He said council has been discussing a public waler sys­ tem at its meetings since it received the results of water samples taken from village wells in 1989. Few residents, however, attend Village Council meetings. Former Village Clerk a special assessment district fund public water. "It's difficult to locate the for the water system. In an­ i t It’s difficult to locate the kind kind of money it takes to put other 5-1 vote, council ap­ in a water system," he said, proved a resolution to defray of money it takes to put . J5 referring to the government the cost of a water system by in a water system. grant and loan the council had issuing revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed $2 mil­ applied for and received. — Attorney Jim Brown Brown explained that coun­ lion. Council President Glen cil approval of the resolutions Klaver was not present. Trustee Charles Audy voted he had prepared would be nec­ (Referring to the government grant and loan essary both to set the public "no" on both resolutions. He the council had applied for and received.) hearing and to allow the refer­ said later that he would have endum if residents chose to preferred holding a general election (excluding Glen Val­ petition for one. Council first approved 5-1 a ley, w hich already is served by Jackie Cherry said in a phone to cover construction costs. "We sent out the survey in resolution to set a public hear­ public water) on whether to interview after the meeting extend the system to the rest that while the council had our newsletter, asking whether ing on Monday, June 3, to of the village. been talking for a long time residents favored putting in a take comment on establishing about the possible future need water system." Cherry said. for a public water system in "That newsletter went to every the village, the discussion got household in the village, so I serious after council received would estimate it went to the results of the 1989 testing about 400 homes and apart­ (Chair Rental Available) showing high nitrate levels in ments," she said. "It was pretty discouraging to get Is Alwavs — New Customers: Haircuts *0.00 Perms Lb.00 a number of village wells. Then Jerry Baker of First fewer than 25 responses from Real Estate approached the the residents." Attorney Jim Brown, who council about a waler system he wished to construct for his was at the meeting to explain Glen Valley project on M-37. the water project resolutions He told the council that the before the council, agreed that 9964 Cherry Valley (M-37), Caledonia qq « 1T Caledonia Schools wanted to it had been working a long Open Mon.-Thurs. *9-8: Fh 9-6. Sal 9-3 O' 1 I£ time trying to find ways to join with him in the project so the soon-to-be constructed middle school could connect to the utility. He asked the Village Council if it might be interested in becoming a third partner, since some village wells did not have good water. Sharing the cost of the wells and the water tower meant the village would be prepared to complete the "loop" through the rest of the village if and when it could find the funding HAIR STYLISTS NEEDED FIRST TK PLANS, continued from Page 2 school would take 18 months Mathison added that and would be finished by the teachers, administrators, and parents all will be allowed to beginning of 1998. Work on the high school provide opinions on how they would be done in several want specific areas designed. pieces. The high school may take less than 18 months to remodel, but the interior of a school is always easier to do during the summer where the students are not there. These two projects would take until Looking for the fall of 1997 at the earliest Extra Cash? to the first part of 1999 at the -Calllatest. A construction period can 945-9554 take from 18 months to two Sell anything FASTI years. EARLY DEADLINES The Sign Says It All •Low Rates • Fast Approval Home Equity Line First Mortgage Second Mortgage •Fixed Rate •Adjustable Rate •Commercial Mortgage • Interest Only Mortgage because of the holiday 627 E. MAIN ST. CALEDONIA -for- 891-8113 TheSun and News 3205 68th ST S E DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 698-6337 795-3361 AU 3 Locations FTIRPLE VRLtTE-Y news® L-^riews All DISPLAY AD COPY Deadline is 5 p.m. Thursday CLASSIFIED Deadline is 4 p.m. Friday ALEDONIAgS Ft Noon on Saturday LENDER We will be Closed Memorial Day to Honor Our Veterans �Poge 4/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/May 21, 1996 . NORM A VELDERMAN with.. Hi everyone. We had a wonderful Mothers Day, Sunday at Par­ malee Church. All the men got our breakfasts. We had pancakes and sausage and pancakes or scrambled eggs. I haven’t eaten so much for breakfast in a long time George Crapsey sure took care of me. 1 am so fortunate in having him for a friend who looks after me. But the rest of the men were wonderful, too. And what a special warm gift they gave women. I sat across from Cal Plum­ mer. and he was so funny. He quietly said to me that he didn’t want a sausage and so. as they put a fresh warm plate of them by me. he reached over and took one He sort of apologized that Houston look­ ed so hungry and handed one to him. Then Cal got up to go work, and I had to grab Houston’s leash, or he would have gone after Cal. Houston is such a walking stomach. My batteries always get charged for the week after go­ ing there to church. They are such a warm, caring people, and always welcome you with warmth and caring. Did you folks see Mildred Masuiver? Her son had sent her a lovely white orchid and she had on a new dress as well. Did she ever look nice! Rev. Lynn does such a nice job. He never preaches at us. He talks to us as a caring friend, in every day language, as a friend. Sort of like a gen­ tle nudge from one friend to another. I had a wonderful Mother’s Day. All the children called, and 1 had such a nice visit with each. Beats having them come home and having to have a big meal with them. We can just enjoy each other and hear all about them and their families. I am content with how they are all handling their lives, growing each day from solv­ ing what comes up in their lives. Nellie and Curt Solomon are enjoying life. Curt had to go back into the hospital a while back, but he is now home and enjoying the begin­ ning signs of spring. Their grandson was visiting. Lois Bender said that all their children were home for Mother’s Day. Saw Ward and Betty Bender at Dr. Brown’s office. Betty had to see him to check on her knee surgery. She said something interesting, that now they are suggesting the patient have both knees done at the same time. Because they have found that when they on­ ly have one done at a time and will have to eventually have to have the other done. They have such pain and adjustment that they tend to put the other one off. So do both at the same time and get it over. It seems to be a good suggestion. Then Lois was asking me if I wasn't spelling Parmalee wrong. She thought that it was Parmelee, then 1 thought a minuate and recalled quite a long time ago. The country roads were just numbered. So the Extension was taking on a Thomapple project to name the roads and Arvell Howell asked about the spelling. They said that it should be called with an e. But then they dug back into the history and found that the village was named for Erastus Parmalee. So that was what the Exten­ sion group put on the sign. Thanks Lois, for bringing it up. Florence Fiala said she was helping Lib Palmer pass out surplus food Wednesdiay at the VFW hall on Wednesday. Dorothy Fisher said that her daughter is moving to the mobile home park in Ed and Mary Jackson’s old farm. 1 had a real good visit with Dan Bartlett. Covered so many things and enjoyed talk­ ing with him. Had a good visit with Letha Buckingham, talking all about our Prairie Good Neighbor meetings and all the good times. I feel my mom would be very unhappy with me. She always used to say if you live in the past, you neglect the lessons you should be solving at present. I goofed. Mae Bowerman had just gotten into bed and I got her up. I felt so silly. But we visited for a little. Have a good week all of you folks. Will try to get all of you then. Looking for a PRINTER? Call... 945-9554 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville A Living Church Serving a Living Lord Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Sunday School....................................................... 9:30a.m. Morning Worship...................................... 10:45 a m. Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)..... 8:30 a.m. & 11a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.............................. 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service.................................... 6:30 p.m. Evening Praise........................................................6:00p.m. Pioneer Club Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. WEDNESDAY.................. Family Night 6:30 p.m. (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday.................... 6:30 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday............................7:00 p.m 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia Sunday Evening Service...................................... 6:00p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p.m. 2 miles east of M-37 Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6:45 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor Qni QfnQ Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Word of Life Clubs................................................ 6:45p.m. SHARON 8ARNSDALE Dir of Christian Ed & Music OV i “OUZO Youth Pastor. Darrel L. Schrock CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor FREEPORT BIBLE STUDY Sunday................................ 10:00 a.m. Wednesday....................... 7:00 p.m. Phone 891-9259 Come as you are. Informal - Fundamental Something for every age. Call 765-3057 or 948-3617 150 131st Ave. Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Saturday Evening Masses: 6:00 p.m. (May - August or September) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. WELCOME TO Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia, Michigan Telephone: 698-8252 Pastor Mark Beers Morning Worship Service.......... Sunday School.............................. Evening Worship Service........... __________ Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday Schoo! 10:45 am to 11 00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children's Church will be provided during both services. GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH W CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) CALEDONIA "A church with a caring heart for our Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 community and the world’’ &arTier Free Programs tor All Ages [Sunday Worship..... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday School................. 10:45-11:50 a.m. Sunday Worship 9 00 am & 10 30 am (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) Jfe». R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Mike AHes. Youth leader Al Tierney er. Community Calling Church Office: (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100th St. Wednesday "Family Night" 6 00 p m COMMUNITY CHURCH insnnng Posrtnv Reirrwti Joyful LAKESIDE CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY CHURCH 9:30 a.m. 9.30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School ....................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship... 10:30a.m. Evening Service......... 6:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder. Pastor 8o8-6306 795-3667 £inu JrHetbolnfift (tfjurcfj €ljc Pastor Scott Taylor” 10:00 a m. .11:15 a.m. ..6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship.............. 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship................. 6:00 p.m. The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave. Church School, 0. Sunday........................ 9:45 a m. Morning Worship... 11:00 a.m. jig Evening Worship...... 6:00p.m. Wed. Fellowship...... 7:30 p.m (in homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another tn brotherly love ” Rom. 12:10 Royle Bailard, Pastor 8:00 a.m............................ Blended Service 9:05 a.m............................ Educational Hour 10:15 a m.................. Contemporary Service 11:15 a m......................... Traditional Service (All Services have a Nursery available) — 868-6437 — Rev. Robert Gerke»Office; 891-8688»Church: 891-9878 Peace Reformed Church UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes.........7:00 p.m. "Set an example .In speech in We, in tore, in faith and tn purity'' 1 Timothy 4:12 792-2889 Church School Choir Practice Worship Service 708 West Main Street Meeting at Freeport Community Center Saturday Evening Mass............................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass.................... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL & METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Barner Free M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Senices 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 Wednesday "Family Night” 6:15 Dinner Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Caraway St. Choirs for Children and Adults Jr. & Sr High School Youth Group Cadets and Cav metres Adull Bible Studies Redeemer Covenant Church 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue (just south of 68th Street, Sunday Worship - 930 am Joet Kruggei. Pastor — Vernon Barnett. Youth Director Z Z Z Z Church Office - 698-8001 Freeport-Middleville-Parmalee Freeport Morning Worship 9 30 a m Freeport Sunday School................ 11 00 am Parmalee Morning Worship............ 9 30 a.m Middleville Sunday School..............9 30 a m. Middleville Morning Worship....... 11 00 a m Rev Lynn Wagner 795-3798 Rev. Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 Church Office Phone - 795 9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. *891 8661 "The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunaav School.......................................... 9 30 a.m Sunday Morning Worship....................... 10 30 a m Sunday Evening Worship......................... 6 00 pm. Wed Midweek Prayer A Bible Study 700pm. Rev William Dobson. Pastor Assistant Pastor Karl Bashlor �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/May 21. 1996/Page 5 Kollar ■ Shellenbarger exchange vows Middleville. Parents of the groom are Larry Shellen­ barger of Grand Rapids and Kathleen Plank of Hastings Maid of honor was Jessica Ortega, cousin of the bnde. Bridesmaids were Angela Williams, friend of the bride Kelly K. Kollar and Brad C. Shellenbarger were joined in marriage on Feb. 24. 1996 al Thornapple Valley Church. The ceremony was performed by Carla Smith. Parents of the bride are Roger and Suellen Kollar of Caledonia High School graduate Steven E. Douglas graduated with high honors Sunday. May 19. from Lawrence Technological Uni­ versity. He received his bachelor of science degree in architecture and has been accepted into the Graduate School of Architec­ ture at the University of Michigan, where he will be­ gin studies this fall. As an undergraduate. Dou­ glas has specialized in com­ puter graphics and three-di­ mensional modeling, historic preservation and civil engi­ neering, with a structural de­ sign focus. During his five years at LTU, he was a dean's list stu­ dent each year and was tapped for membership both in the school's honor society. Northrup-Heim wed and groom, Kammie and Karrie Kollar, twin sisters of the bride. Best man was Ron Finkbeiner. friend of the groom. Jerry Plank Jr., step-brother of the groom, Sean Kelley, cousin of the groom. Ushers were Brett Sloan and Mark Burmania. cousins of the bride. Michelle R. Heim, daughter of the groom. Dave Northrop, of Dennis and Dawn Heim of brother of the groom. Chuck Cedar Springs and Craig W. Lund, friend of the groom and Northrop, son of Ryal and Matt Wiesenhofer, cousin of Elaine Northrup of Mid­ the groom. Ushers were Ray dleville, were united in mar­ Mello and John Kaechele. riage in a beautiful fall wed­ friends of the groom. Master and mistress of ding at the Middleville United ceremonies were Bruce and Methodist Church. Standing up for the bride Deb Coenen and Bonnie and was Lynette Fitzpatrick. Steve Marion, sisters of the Brenda Gross and Kerry groom. Following a northern Stage!. friends of the bride and Tracy Heim, sister of the Michigan honeymoon, the couple are now at home in bride. Standing up for the groom Wayland. was Mike Fliearman, friend We Salute Our Veterans for Serving Our Country ******* • Planted Um Liners • Geraniums — Variety of Sizes & Colors • Hanging Gardens in Moss Baskets • Potted Plants • Annuals • Hanging Baskets • Perennials • Jackson & Perkins Roses • Geraniums • And So Much More • Vegetables ...wos of varieties' .4// under one roof — You've got to see it to believe it! Easy to find Just 15 min. South on M-37 (Broadmoor) from 28th St. 2 miles South of Caledonia /ClTz/Zey GREENHOUSE Cherry Regular Hours Moa.-Fn. 9 mi 8 pm Sai. 9 mi - 5 pm; closed Sun 795-8811 1-800-256-4035 Caledonia man receives Lawrence Tech honors Ringbearer was Jerry Plank III, nephew of the groom. Flowergirl was Deven Plank, niece of the groom. Because of racing season fast approaching, the honey­ moon was postponed until the first week of June when the newlyweds will take a trip to Cedar Point. | Obituaries | Betty June Dame KENTWOOD - Betty June Dame, age 55 of Kentwood, passed away Thursday, May 16, 1996. She was bom on January 8, 1941 in Caledonia, the daught­ er of Charles and Myrtle Finkbeiner. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Myrtle Finkbeiner; sister Velma Loew. She is survived by her loving husband of thirty-four years, Raymond Dame; two daughters, Julie at home, Laur­ ie (Lewis) Simons, Jr. of Wyoming; her precious grand­ daughter Ashley Simons; her step-grandson Matthew Simons; sister. Harriet (Orlo) Roth of Carksville; brothers, Warren Finkbeiner, Rob (Amy) Finkbeiner both of Caledonia; sister-in-law, June Dame of Phoenix, Arizona; she leaves many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends whose lives she touched Funeral services were held Monday, May 20, 1996 at the Caledonia Funeral Home, Caledonia. Interment took place in Lakeside Cemetery. The family requests memor­ ial contributions to Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids or Visit­ ing Nurses. • 80 • 80 • 80 • 80 • 80 • 80 80 Happy 80th Birthday 80 Tuinstras to celebrate 50 years Bert and Rensena (Hamstra) Tuinstra of Wayland will be celebrating their golden wedding anniversary on June 6. Their children are Henry and Nancy Tuinstra, Gary and Cheryl Tuinstra, John and Marcia Tuinstra, Jim and Donna Tuinstra, Mark and Kathy Tuinstra, and Ron and Miriam VanVolkinburg. They have 21 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Up until 1987 the Tuinstras owned and operated Tuinstras Scrap and Salvage in Shelbyville. An open house is being planned in their honor on Saturday, June 1, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Calvary Church of Wayland, 304 S. Main Street. All family and friends are invited to come and celebrate with them. Caledonia student graduates from Dordt College of Iowa Lambda Iota Tau. and in the school's chapter of the na­ tional honor society of archi­ tectural students, Tau Sigma Delta. Currently an architectural intern with the .Facility Ser­ vices Division at Harper Hos­ pital in the Detroit Medical Center. Douglas possibly will pursue a post-professional master of science degree in ar­ chitectural engineering or a bachelor of science in civil engineering. The valedictorian of the CHS class of 1991. he re­ cently finished a three-dimen­ sional model for a new sanc­ tuary addition at the First Bap­ tist Church in Middleville Douglas is the son of C. Malcolm and Ilene Douglas of Caledonia. DON STAUFFER 80 80 80 4 80 g 80 Love. Your Family 80 80 • 80 • 80 • 80 • 80 • 80 • 80 • 80 • 80 • MAY SPECIAL! Find a Membership anywhere else at a lower price and I will match that price! (monthly & daily memberships excluded) (tty FITNESS |> FOR VOO -| 4695 N MiDDlEVILLE RD. * (616) 795-4319 Newton Trowbridge, son of William and Laura Trowbridge of Caledonia, graduated fro Dordt College in Sioux Center. Iowa, on Fri­ day. May 10. He received a bachelor of arts degree in the pre­ seminary program, with a ma­ jor in history . Trowbridge was one of 274 graduates who participated in the graduation ceremonies, which featured an address by the college's retiring presi­ dent. Dr. John B Huist. Dordt College, a Christian liberal arts college located in Sioux Center. Iowa, enrolls approximately 1.200 students in 40 academic programs leading to associate, bachelor’s and master’s decrees. > i.~ '■ ' > ' MEMORIAL DAV WEEKEND SERVICE You are welcome to join us as we worship our Lord Due to the Holiday Weekend we will be having only one Worship Service Sunday, May 26,1996 Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Ave. at 92nd Street Caledonia, Michigan 698-8252 Morning Worship 9:45 AM No Sunday School No Evening Gospel Hour �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/May 21. 1996 McFall Elementary kids hear about students’ trip to Peru Students were allowed to shoot pretend arrows to get on idea of what the peo­ ple who live in the rainforests do. Caledonia Middle School students Amy Kerry and Danielle Hendry spoke to McFall Elementary first grade students last week about their trip to the rain­ forests of Peru. by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Caledonia Middle School students Amy Kerry and Danielle Hendry last week I.>1.1 Shelley l-.'rbs McFall Elementary first-graders about their experiences while visiting the rain forests in Peru last summer. They showed students slides of people they met and sights they saw while on their twoweck trip and explained how the people live. Kerry said people who live in the rain forests of Peru have to rely on the environment for everything they need, which requires them to be resourceful. They wash their dishes and bathe in the river and have to paddle up the river for two hours to get to school because this is their only mode of transportation. Since they rely a lot on canoing to get around, she said, they have to make their own paddles in order to assure that they will have quality ones. They usually make them out of wood. They also live among some wild animals, but most just leave them alone if they are not bothered. Kerry said they like to make bridges out of small logs that they tie together, which tend to break and are hard to see when it’s dark outside. One of the groups they visited was the Yagua Indian tribe, who dressed in their rarely worn traditional clothing so the students could get an idea of what they used to wear. Residents of this communi­ ty, Kerry said, sleep in a com­ munity hut. The men sleep on the ground level to protect their families and the women and children sleep above them. They make their hammocks out of palm and hunt monkeys with long bull guns. Kerry said they liked the tupperware the students took them because it cannot be found in the rainforest. The residents build their own rafts with wood from trees in the rainforest that they cut down. Kerry said they will float down the river for seven days to get to the market. INTERNET-MICHIGAN, inc. We Are Up And Running World Wide Web!! Access Software • TOPMAN, Internet dialing program • NETSCAPE, World Wide Web Browser • WSIRC, Chat with people all over the where they take the raft apart and sell the pieces. Kerry said there were occasional difficulties in understanding the language. Hendry asked for fish for lunch and instead was given a live bird that they named Blue Jean. Blue Jean now lives at the headquarters. The students had a chance to walk through secondary forests, where all the trees have been cut down. Kerry said that one acre of trees in the rainforests is being cut down per second. People do this to help feed their families. She added that there are oc­ casional debates about who owns the land where these rainforests stand. Some tribes have lived on the land for years, but never actually bought it. As a result, she said, the government takes it or it is bought by oil and lumber companies. Large trees are cut down and never used. Some are burned twice to create energy for light and heat. Sometimes, she said, rain­ forests are cut down so people can raise cattle to obtain meat and milk. Some, Kerry said, are cut down to build roads that make it easier to get to the oil fields. A number of things people here are familiar with come from the rainforests, such as chocolate and rubber. Kerry said that rubber can be taken from trees and that doing so does not harm the rainforests. People use knives or other sharp objects to make small cuts into the trees so the rubber can drip out the way maple syrup drips out of maple trees. Many animals that lived in the rainforests have become extinct in the past which, she said, makes it important to preserve the ones that still exist. People all over the world can help preserve the rain­ forests by recycling paper. world • PEGASUS/EUDORA, E-mail world wide • WS-FTP, Get files off the Net • GOPHER, Searches the Net for you • TELNET/EWAN, Access BBS s and other computers • NETNEWS, Read articles from over 5000 news groups PERSONAL WEB PAGES AVAILABLE STOP INTO ALL YOU NEED TO START SURFING THE NET Unlimited access ...no hourly fees Local Access ...no more long distance charges and conserving energy by us­ ing less electricity. Kerry added that not only are animals that live in the rainforests in danger, but peo­ ple who do are as well because if the rainforests are cut down they have no food and no place to go. Kerry and Hendry brought items back from their trip. Kerry said things are not bought there, just traded. One thing they brought back was a blue morphin butterfly that was brown on one side to camouflage it from the trees. Kerry said that only male butterflies of this type have sides that are blue. Females are brown on both sides. Another item they brought back was a weaved rug made out of llama fur that showed a picture of a mountain view. They also bought a necklace at a market and a wooden dolphin called a pink river dolphin that the people there think can make magic. Kerry said they traded many items for other ones and ended up with many types of necklaces made out of dif­ ferent things such as por­ cupine quills and pirrhana teeth. They also used the teeth to sharpen their guns. The people in Peru, Kerry said, also make the roofs on their homes out of a woven material. These roofs can last up to ten years. The people in Peru also have their own special in­ struments that they play, such as the maracas and the pan pipes. Kerry said the guns that they use for hunting have darts that go with them that make out of bark from kapock trees. The real arrows they use contain poison, but the ones the students were showed were demonstration pieces that do not. They also pound bark out of trees until it gets soft, Kerry said. When it softens they soak it and make skirts out of it. Kerry and Hendry arc in­ volved in Children s Rain­ forests Workshops, for which they were required to study the rainforests for one year before they made their trip, then spend a year in advocacy when they returned. Their teacher. Dorothy W'olf, said advocacy consists of giving presentations about the rainforests to students at area schools, writing letters to government officials. or per­ forming public service duties such as grass planting. Students have their choice of which type of advocasy to pursue. She said that Kerry and Hendry also have been involv­ ed in recycling projects and have helped clean the bike trail. Wolf was responsible for teaching them about the rain­ forests and served as a chaperone on their trip. She said that since the stu dent’s return, they have been on Kentwood Television and will be on Channel 8 in Grand Rapids sometime soon. Stop and see ** Your Choice Is Clear... Caledonia Vision Center Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 9809 Cherry Valley (M 37) (616) 8912020 It’s our final meeting! Thank You lor touching a life. MAY 13rd 7:OO p.m. — for — 144 E. STATE STREET • HASTINGS For More Information or Call TH Senior Class Party (616) 948-9637 , Touch a lite The Un4ed Way We need everyone there! Meet in H.S. cafeteria. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/May 21. 1996/Poge 7 Weick to become president of state women’s group on July 1 by Mandy Habei Gun Lake area resident Joan Weick recently was elected president of the General Federation of Womens Clubs for the State of Michigan. She will start her two-year term or July 1. Weick. the founder of the GFWC Gun Lake chapter and a second generation club­ woman, started her work with the GFWC Hopkins Ladies Literary Club in 1980, follow­ ing in her mother s footsteps. She said when she moved to the Gun Lake area, she wanted to meet other ladies who lived near her and got a group of 12 together for the first meeting in her home in 1983. Some of the women were people she knew from the Hopkins and others were from Gun Lake. After the first two meetings, attendance doubled, attracting the interest of many area women. Weick said from meeting the women and learning where they were from, she found that only one person originally was from Gun Lake, which meant there were many women around who might have been new to the area and eager to meet people. She has been active in many levels of leadership in the organization, which includes serving as president for the Gun IJike chapter for three years. Allegan County presi­ dent. the Southwest District treasurer, vice president and president, and membership chairwoman at the state level. She said sIh has en|o\ed chairing style shows, blood drives and working with many other projects. Through her leadership posts, she said, she has been able to meet many intersting people, including Michigan Speaker of the House Paul Hillegonds and Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ronna Romney Weick also had a chance to meet first lady Michelle Engler when women's clubs from all over the state were invited to her home for coffee a few years ago on Legislation Day. GFWC is an international organization and the largest and oldest volunteer women’s group “Women are basically making a difference in their communities." she said. The GFWC has a new theme every two years and the current one is "Celebrating Women Past. Present, and Future. " Weick’s state theme is "Celebrating Michigan Women Past. Present and Future." The first thing she will do as president, she said, is attend this year's nationaal conven­ tion in Nashville. Tenn., where she will be insulted as sute president Other duties include atten­ ding the regular Gun Lake area club meetings, visiting seven districts in the sute to speak at district meetings, and go anyplace else in the sute where she is called on. She will preside at two state conventions, one in Traverse City in 1997 and another in Grand Rapids in 1998. Besides the convention in Nashville. Weick also will be responsible for attending two other national conventions, in Arizona and Pennsylvania. Four national board meetings will be attended by Weick over the next two years, two of which will be in Washington D.C. "There will be a lot of go­ ing in the next two years, but it will be fun." she said. The GFWC, she said, has different departments at all levels, including International Affairs, Home Life. Conser- vation. Public Affairs and Education. Michigan also has some statewide projects unique to the rest of the world. One such program, she said, is called Girlstown. which consists helping with a home for wayward girls, located on the east side of the state in Belleville. Another is donating money to Interlochen and offering a special partial scholarship for a student to attend the camp. The GFWC has its own building there and the state at­ tends a special day there each year. The Education Foundation consists of donations made by clubs in the state to offer scholarships to GFWC women, which they can use to take a seminar or learn a new trade that they can share with the rest of the club. HOBY is a Hugh O'Brien youth leadership training seminar for high school sophomores. The seminar is no charge to students and is sponsored by the GFWC and the Kiwanis Club. Weick said she loves being with people and enjoys work­ ing in GFWC. She has met women from all over the country and as state president on the national board will meet many more. 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Hastings • Middleville • Bellevue • Nashville • Caledonia • Wayland • Subject to credit approval MEMBER FDIC �Poge 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/May 21. 1996 Election is about kids and accountability From Our Readers I To the editor: Finally we have some new candidates who are willing to stick their necks out and try to take back the control the school board lost several “Algebra/Trigonometry.” a years ago when they gave it course not related to the Core away to the administrators! 1 read with interest the four Plus program. Furthermore, students completing Core Plus letters in the paper last week about our upcoming school 4 are allowed to take an optional macro titled board election. It is obvious “Calculus.” Students have that these parents have some the ability to arrange their valid points, such as working class programs to allow com­ together to solve all of the pletion of all four Core Plus district’s problems, and and the two optional macros believe me, we have many. prior to their senior year. This Perhaps Mr. DeVries was a enables such students to con­ little strong in his language, tinue their mathematics however, many of us believe education through dual enroll­ that this is exactly what our ment in math courses at school system finally needs. Our board over the past 12 several colleges and univer­ sities. And Caledonia Com­ years has been run by the ad­ munity Schools will pay for ministrators in this district, not the school board. Our these courses. Wow! How many more board answered “yes” to choices in math courses and almost every demand put upon programs does Comegys them by the administrators. It is finally time that the board need? A well written article that ran the schools, and listened provides more detailed infor­ to the parents. My children are out of mation on the Core Plus math program appears in the May school now. but we can 1996 issue of Educational remember when all of these Leadership. I suggest all new ideas were put into place parents read this article to over strong parental objec­ learn the facts about this pro­ tions because the principal gram. All who are going to wanted it that way. There was vote for our school system’s no accountability! I can only future should know how for­ believe that the parents who tunate we are to have an ad­ ministration that looks for methods to improve the educational process for our children and a board that is To the editor: sufficiently informed to vote Yes, it is an election year. “yes” on this progressive, To date, the only campaign revitalizing program. If Mr.Comegys would vote literature I have received for as a block with current board the Caledonia School Board members Clark and Bergy, as election has been from can­ suggested in a letter by Mr. didates Chip DeVries and Chip DeVries (board can­ Greg Comegys. Frankly, I am encouraged didate), to delay or prevent the continuation of the Core by candidates DeVries and Comegys, who have the Math program, 1 do not feel he represents my position as a courage to ask the tough ques­ tions about math and science parent and citizen of this curriculum, and discuss community. I prefer to have a board doubts surrounding the educa­ member who will objectively tional value of programs such review the results of this pro­ as Interim. The public has a gram and work as a member right to know this of a seven-person board to modify and improve its effectiveness. Earlina Velting Caledonia Candidate’s info on Core Math misleading To the editor: If Mr. Greg Comegys wants to serve me as a Caledonia School Board member, he will have to find others to vote for him. I will not I believe board members should lead by example — not in telling untruths, but by stating facts, clearly and com­ prehensively. The example I want my children to observe and follow would include making statements derived from careful research, indepth evaluation of the facts and logical decision deriva­ tion. Such is what Mr. Com­ egys was supposed to have learned as an engineering stu­ dent. In fact, such steps are the very essence of engineer­ ing programs. Mr. Comegys’ campaign platform titled “What Will I Do To Serve You’’ is littered with inaccurate misleading statements. Under the heading “Require Validation of New Curriculum” in his platform, Comegys states that a ”... GVSU Professor of Engineer­ ing identified several deficien­ cies’ (in the integrated Math 4 program, also referred to as Core Plus 4). The professor to which he refers is Shirley Fleischmann. According to an article in the April 11 edition of the Kentwood/Caledonia section of the Grand Rapids Press. Professor Fleischmann “reviewed the first and se­ cond parts of the program and concluded Core Plus math ‘will probably meet their (students) needs better than the old traditional ways.’” The article went on to say ‘And while she has concerns about the program, Fleischmann said they’ve been allayed by the high school’s plan to track gifted students in the Core Plus pro­ gram so they can take more advanced classes and to retain upper level traditional classes.” How much more misleading can a candidate get? Mr. Comegys' platform goes on to state “As a minimum, we need to provide our students with additional math choices, recognizing that no single math program can satisfy the needs of all students.” All students are required to complete the Core Plus 1 and Core Plus 2 macros (courses). Upon completion of the Core Plus 3 macro, students have the option of taking a macro titled Contempo Salon A Full Service Family Salon and Tanning Studio Friendly, Affordable, Experienced Stylists • • • • Facials • Acrylic Nails 41 Bulb Tanning Beds Children’s Hair Cutting Area Walk-ins Always Welcome .eO<ne Anna Grace Chiaramonte Born May 7, 1996 10 lbs., 7 ozs„ 2172" long Proud parents: Amy (Kious) and Jamie Chiaramonte Steetworkers do good job! OPEN Monday Thursday 9 am 9 pm Fnday 9arrv6 pm; Saturday 9 am<3 pm Special Savings on Carnival “Fun Ship’ Cruises. ALASKA! Rates from the competitive nature of the global economy. They know our children will require not only familiarity with the various disciplines in math and science, but a working competence as well. They stress the value of individual knowledge of fundamentals, as well as the ability to func­ tion in a group environment. Obviously, De Vries is strik­ ing a nerve by making educa­ tional and financial accoun­ tability a central campaign issue. This husband and fathr of three is working diligently to put the public back into public education. He and Comegys are encouraging voters to look into programs and curriculum that may have an adverse effect on our children and leave them un prepared for the increasing demands of a complex world. They are also encouraging our school board to respond to parents’ questions and concerns. Michael Williams Caledonia BINGO American Legion Post #305 9548 Cherry Valley. Caledonia • THURSDAY • PM per cabin JB HARRISON each* YOCR CARX1X \L CRl ISE H£ KDQt ARTERS 7105 Kraft (At M-37) Caledonia 616-554-0311 Moa.Fri 8:30-6. Saturday 10-2 Ad] Carnival r U To the editor: I would like to express our appreciation for the excellent job our street maintenance workers are doing in taking care of our leaf and yard waste problem. I know I speak for many others, who like myself, would find it impossible to manage the problems without their help. Edna Bechtel Middleville information. DeVries and Comegys point out that until recently Caledonia has conformed to the precedent of allowing the pubic a 30-day review period for new text books. They maintain it is irresponsible to approve curriculum, such as the integrated math program, which has not been validated by standard testing pro­ cedures, has no fourth-year textbooks and is therefore in­ complete. They hold that though the high school has tried to respond to parent con­ cerns surrounding the Interim program, many parents do not see evidence of significant change. How are parents to evaluate changes in a program if so­ meone does not ask questions? As an employer of people in engineering and related disciplines, 1 am impressed with the vision for higher education shown by DeVries and Comegys. They see the demands our high-tech world places on young people and Early Bird - 6:30 $EQQ0° Cj Premier Trave/ engineers can get it wrong the first time and then get to try it again? How many pilots get to do it over and over again until they get it right? Our students are not prepared for the math and sciences classes they will be taking in college. I believe that block classes are great for things such as art. music, shop. etc., where the students have adequate time to get into a project and not have to stop because of time constraints. 1 also think they work well for combination classes such as English and history However math and science are suffering as a result of this class configuration. Our future is in the minds of these young adults We owe it to them to give Chip DeV ries and Greg Comegys a chance to turn our school back around and stop using the students as guinea pigs. It is time the school board took back the control of the schools away from the few ad­ ministrators who were only looking for personal recogni­ tion and awards to further their careers. This form of progressive and outcome-based education is a failure nationwide, and in Caledonia Public Schools. Dee Hudson Caledonia Let’s put public back into public education Located in Cherry Valley Plaza, M-37 in Caledonia Just north of 100th Avenue WALK-INS WELCOME • 8914093 Save Up to s1800 wrote the letters to the editor last week do not have children in the high school. Interim is fine if it is offered on non-school time. Christmas break, spring break, summers would be ideal for this type of program However, not when it takes away valuable class time. There is such disparity of what is offered with Interim that only the children of the wealthy can afford to go ski­ ing in Colorado, to Mexico, or Toronto, or to the other travel destinations. Some of the students have to stay behind to take interim classes on T-shirt painting and bar­ rette making, as happened in 1992 This is fair? The re-structured high school program with “ ’ outcome-based education as its goal is a failure. The children must receive struc­ ture so that in the future in college they have the basics. A study of our graduates from 1992 to 1995 should be done to test how they fared against students in the same colleges with a structured education. I cannot fathom how some paents can believe that re­ testing until they get it right is the way it ought to be. How many times do you as a parent get to do your job right before you get fired? How many THE MOST POPVLXR CRUSE LINE IN THE WORUXs- •Rates cruise only based on double occupancy plus port charges and govenmem feesrtaxes Restncuons apply Insurance Agency, Inc. Buying a Home? We offer competitive rates and group discounts. Call for a Quote Today! 61646M950 6090 Alden Nash SE P.O. Box 175 8M-2174712 Alto, Ml 49302 Judy Harrison President �The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml/Moy 21, 1996/Poge 9 Academics important in Blue Ribbon Award Years have taken a toll on local schools! To the editor: After reading the letter by Jim Gordon in the May 7, Sun and News, I question its validity and his purpose. I have discussed these con­ cerns with Mr. Gordon. I believe that his purpose was political since he is serving as chairman of the committee to elect an individual to the school board. Mr. Gordon tells me that his purpose was not political, but that the award should not be called “for academic excellence” because the award is general in scope and academics play only a small part I have shared Mr. Gordon’s letter with Mr. James Morse, superintendent of East Grand Rapids Schools, which was also a National Blue Ribbon winner In contrast to Mr Gordon’s opinion that the Blue Ribbon Award was not based on academics. Mr. Morse knows that academics is an essential part of earning the award. In fact, to be a finalist in this process, which is conducted over many mon­ ths. a school is first rigorously examined for its academic­ programs. Dr. Morse referred to me to Jim Ogilvie. EGR Middle School Principal, who has performed several state and national Blue Ribbon inspec­ tions. According to Mr. Ogilvie, the inspection pro­ cess involves multiple steps and is extensive. After an in­ spection he typically generates a 40-plus page report. 50 per­ cent of which is based on academics. I have obtained a copy of a Blue Ribbon School Site Visit Report Form, which I believe is the “form” Mr. Gordon refers to in his letter. This form has seven different sec­ tions pertaining to CHS with a total of 47 questions. Twenty- Propaganda against schools simply ‘untrue’ To the editor: Let me get this straight. I live in a school district that has two national exemplarary schools, has a middle school that is in the top three in the county for MEAP scores, whose elementaries are also near the top in MEAP scores, where more high school students than ever are taking college entrance exams (with no lowering of the school average), where the absentee rate is in the low single digits, whose high school is con­ sidered one of the top in the state by educators and government officials, whose graduating seniors are being accepted at some of the top universities in the country (Vanderbilt, West Point. Stanford. Northwestern, We Protect Your Boat On Land As Well As Water. Sailing, cruising or fishing is usually confined to weekends for most boat owners In fact, most of the time, your boat isn’t even in the water it's in storage somewhere! Auto­ Owners Insurance covers your boat in the water and out, and every­ where in between - all year long! J.L. 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Yet 1 am seeing propaganda from school board candidates telling me we have no honors programs (untrue, we have a variety of honors classes), that we rely heavily on group lear­ ning (untrue, group learning is used as a tool by some educators in some classes just as it was 20, 30 and 40 years ago), where all classes are in­ tegrated (untrue, only 25 per­ cent are, the rest are very traditional) and that our math program was put in place ir­ responsibly (untrue, unless you are ready to accuse Holland Christian and West Bloomfield of being irrespon­ sible as well, since they have implemented the same program). 1 know the schools aren’t perfect. No institution of any kind is. But the picture is be­ ing misconstrued by someone and my guess is it’s not the current board, administration, teachers, students, parents and community members who have put in hours upon hours in building and improving our schools. Who are these campaign chairmen and campaign con­ sultants working on the DeVries and Comegys cam­ paigns? 1 don't recall ever reading or hearing their names mentioned in regards to committees, boosters or volunteers withinour schools. Voters, be wary of people who move into our district, disregard all the hard work and effort of the people who have come before them and toss their money around to gain power and control. Maybe they can control DeVries and Comegys. but I hope and pray they don’t con­ trol the rest of Caledonia Angela Snyder Caledonia six of these questions have to do with academics — that’s 57 percent of the questions. Fifty-seven vs. less than 5 percent (per Mr. Gordon) relating to academics is a big difference. Why? On careful rereading of the letter. Mr. Gordon is very specific in referring to two questions on “academic results" but then makes a misleading generalization that the award is * based on a large number of general criteria — not academics.” In fact, academics is a very significant factor in earning this award. 1 have tried to correct Mr. Gordon s misconception by providing him with the factual information I gathered. Although unsuccessful in set­ ting up a meeting with Mr. Gordon. Ogilvie and myself, I was able to arrange a telephone conversation bet­ ween Mr. Gordon and Mr. Ogilvie. Even after learning more about the process from a professional who is involved and the critical importance of academics, Mr. Gordon refuses to change his position. In summary. Mr. Gordon's conclusions are wrong. Academics is a crucial part of the award. The National Blue Ribbon Award is very significant. Everyone involved in the tradition of excellence in Caledonia Schools should be proud. Kenneth J. Grant Alto To the editor: Please vote on June 10 for “your" school bond issue. Your school board, teachers and administration have been working very hard to inform the public of the issues being faced by our school system to­ day and in the future. A group of citizens have formed especially in support of this issue. This is an exciting time for TK schools and we need you to be a part of it. We need your vote! Meetings over the past few months, lengthy ar­ ticles in the Sun and News, phone calls, and mailings to your homes have been directed to educating you so that you can make an inform­ ed decision when you do vote. This bond not only covers new construction and addition to the schools, but repairs and maintenance of existing facilities as well. If you have not been to the schools recently, I challenge you to take a look. For those of you raised in this school system, like me, compare the atmosphere and condition to what you remember The years have taken their toll. We need you-to vote “yes” on June 10. Lori L. Buchanan TK school district ‘Yes’ vote will move TK into the future! Dear editor: Almost four years ago when we started looking for a home in Barry County, we talked to representatives from three school districts. We were looking for a home we could afford in a school district that could give our daughter a quality education. We have been very happy with the home and the educa­ tion our daughter has received at McFall Elementary School. We support the upcoming vote that will improve the school district into the future. The new building will provide continued quality middle Looking for a PRINTER? Call... 945-9554 school education in this district and the additions to the other buildings will eliminate overcrowding and improve service to the children in the district. The district has been fiscal­ ly responsible, innovative, creative and concerned with the children in its care. 1 encourage all registered voters in the Thomapple Kellogg School District to vote "yes” for the future of our communities and our children. Patricia Jones Middleville STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 �Page 10/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/Mov 21. 1996 Aaron Priskorn receives his certificate and a gift from his faculty advisor Ruth Grinstead after successfully completing his presentation on music. CHS seniors 'show what they know’ during graduation exhibitions Jill Bonner, who plans to become a free lance artist, presents her senior portfolio surrounded by examples of her sculpture, drawings and paintings. Each student also must write a self-reflection paper that hopefully helps him or her analyze personal strengths and weaknesses and think about a future direction after high school. Each senior exhibition is evaluated by a panel consisting of the student's faculty advisor, an expert in the student's area of interest and another community member. Here, Deb Poniatowski, Mary Otto and CHS music teacher Carol Gess discuss senior Tim Burri's musical exhibition as he waits for their decision outside the room. Mark Boncher delivered a detailed discussion about water skiing for his exhibition. He used charts, videos and actual sports equipment for his presentation. Attention Business Owners (Remember Congratulations Student Advertisement in the 1996 Graduation issue of the: • Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Hastings Banner Call one of our sales representatives today at... (616) 945-9554 Don't miss this special opportunity to honor your graduate! Carrie Shurmack brought a ‘live’ visual aid for her discussion on animals. Her puppy, Brandy, obviously was excited at the prospect, too. Holly Hurst explains her senior portfolio, a required part of the senior exhibition. Student portfolios contain transcripts, a resume and the best work the student has done during high school. Holly’s interest area presentation was on Miguel Cervantes’ Don Quixote. Serving Our Country Michell M. Wellman Michell M. Wellman, daughter of Arlenave Staven of Middleville, and Jeff Wellman of Grand Rapids, entered the United States Air Force on May 1, according to TSgt. Steven Bauman, the Air Force recruiter in Grand Rapids. Upon graduation from the six-week basic military train­ ing at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, she will receive technical training as a cryp­ tologic linguist apprentice and be assigned to an Air Force duty station. Wellman, is a 1996 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School �The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml/May 21. 1996/Poge 11 TK seniors receive honors at annual awards ceremony by Mandy Habel 'Staff Writer Thomapple Kellogg High School seniors last week were honored in an awards assembly for achievements over the past four years. Students received scholar­ ships from universities and service organizations and special awards for ac­ complishments in academics, athletics, arts, technology and additional extra-curricular activities. The Service Award is given to the young person who has gone the extra mile in working with school activities. This year’s winner was Samantha Sherman. The Thomas Robert Hamilton Memorial Scholar­ ship is awarded to the outstan­ ding tennis player and scholar. This award was given to Tracy Campbell. The Knox Memorial Teaching Scholarship is given to the senior who possesses character, determination and commitment to becoming a teacher. This year’s winner was Courtney DeHaan. The Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation of­ fered for the first time this year the Jessica Coe Memorial Athletic Scholar­ ship awarded in the family of Jessica Coe in her memory. Members of the TAEF board inverviewed students and evaluated essays to determine who would recieve the award. This year’s winner was Cindy Potter. Senior jazz band and choir students were recognized for their efforts. The outstanding choir stu­ dent awards were given to students who achieved ex­ cellence in choir and worked hard. This year’s winners were Megan Oliver and Mike Leedy. The John Philip Sousa Band Award is given to outstanding band students. This year’s awards went to Courtney DeHaan and Micelle Butler. Flag captain Mandy DeWitt and senior drum majors Ruth TK youth raising money for China trip The family of Thomapple Kellogg Middle School stu­ dent Valerie Foster will have a garage sale from 8 a m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, May 23 and 24. at their home on 419 Arlington to raise money to fund part of her trip to China. Approximately 300 items have been donated by family, friends, TK schools and other people in the community. The items consist of a fur­ nace. furniture, some ap­ pliances. luggage, clothing, dishes and many other items. People are still welcome to donate items if they wish Foster is participating in the People to People Organization and is going on the trip to learn about the Chinese language, government and culture. She has been through five orientation seminars since January and has one more before she prepares to leave. She will return July 6. Foster said her preparation for the trip has been going well, and she has learned some new things about the Chinese culture and geography. One thing she said she has learned is that the Chinese people wear simple clothing and normally do not wear items that contain logos. She also has been required to complete several take-home worksheets and one test in which she had to answer ques­ tions about Chinese history, geography and culture. People to People par­ ticipants are encouraged to go to the community to get funds for their participation on the trip. Besides the upcoming garage sale, Foster and her family put together a bowl-athon in February at the Middle Villa Lanes and raised $1,700. She also has collected pop cans in which she raised $30 from the school and $51 from an individual family. Foster said she is excited about the trip. She expects that she will not like the food nor the bathroom facilities, but whole experience will be fun and tiring. She added that she is most excited about seeing the Great Wall of China and the plane ride because she enjoys flying. Another delegation of Peo­ ple to People from Missouri will be joining the group. Caden and Courtney DeHaan were thanked for their achievements. The Kent Career Technical Center offers an award to the senior who received A grades in three of the four marking periods for the year. This year's award went to Scott Bomgardner. The Drama Award, given to the outstanding drama stu­ dent. went to Mike Leedy. The United States Army Award is given to a student who is strong in body and mind. This year’s winners were Adelaide Devine and Sherry Cochran. The United States Marine Corp. Award went to Tracy Campbell. The American Society of Women Accountants CPA award goes to the student who has done outstanding work in accounting classes. This year's winner was Adelaide Devine. The Business and Services Technology awards were given to Adelaide Devine and Kelly Nicholson. The Social Studies award went to Kelly Nicholson for excellence on the exam. The Science award for allaround achievement in science went to Leah Dodd. Timothy Pennfield also earned a teaching excellence award. Ryan Tasma received the Chemistry award. Leah Dodd also received the English award. Tara Buschel and Kurt Brinks received the Spanish awards. Kurt Brinks. Tara Buschel and Adelaide Devine won the Math awards. The Journalism awards went to Michelle Butler, and Mike Leedy. The Industrial Arts awards went to Jason VanElst. Jim Rogers and Paul Reams. Retiring TK High School Principal Henry Dugan, science teacher Judy Hen­ drickson and auto shop and in­ dustrial arts teacher Ron Overbeek each said a few words after the ceremony . ~[jAMfc/oqi^EAlfj~ MAY HOLIDAY SALE!! 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Middleville, Ml/May 21, 1996 Caledonia Twp. adopts resolution for Summary of Regular meeting Minutes for the CALEDONIA VILLAGE COUNCIL Clarkland Estates referendum bv Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board Wednesday adopted a resolution establishing Tuesday, Aug. 6 for township voters to decide the fate of a Whitneyville Road housing development. The ballot proposal will ask whether to let stand the township board's decision to rezone a 23-acre parcel from rural residential to R-l single­ family residential. Residents opposed to the rezoning want to see the parcel developed with two-acre lots, as required in the rural residential district. The R-l district permits a minimum lot size of 40,(XX) square feet, when the lots are served by sanitary sewer. The developers of the proposed Clarkland Estates will connect their lots to the new Campau-Kettle Lakes sewer treatment plant now under construction. The rezoning request came under fire not only because of lot size, but also because Supervisor Tom Garbow is a member of the real estate firm developing Clarkland Estates. Some residents believe his role in the project constitutes a conflict of interest with his township position. State agencies, however, have all said that he has done nothing wrong. The Caledonia Township Planning Commission recommended approval for the rezoning because the Clarkland Estates fits the township's land use development plan and meets all township requirements. The developers note that connecting the parcel to the HOMEOWNERS!^ living from paycheck to paycheck.' LOANS BY PHONE SAME DAY APPROVAL! Grand Rapds |*1 *| 4574430 AAA Statewide 14W-9U222 f Mqrtgaqc & Financial Cqrp newly expanded sewer district also will help keep operating costs down for all residents using the Campau-Kettle sewer system. The Township Board approved the Clarkland Estates rezoning March 20, based on the commission's recommendation. However, a group of residents submitted petitions requesting a referendum on the board’s decision. Until the Aug. 6 election, however, the rezoning stands, and the developers can proceed with their project. Township Planner Linda Anderson said that if voters do overturn the township's decision, the developers might have to go to court to find out what they can do with their property. In other business, the board: • Re-appointed Roger Keating to the Township Planning Commission. • Approved after a second reading an ordinance that outlines how the township will seek repayment for expenses incurred during incidents involving hazardous materials such as combustible gases. NOTICE TO ELECTORS AND TAXPAYERS OF THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA OF THE VILLAGE’S INTENT TO ISSUE REVENUE BONDS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA intends to issue Revenue .Bonds in a maximum amount not to exceed $2,000,000. PURPOSE The Bonds shall be issued for the purpose of defraying part of the cost of the purchase, acquisition and construction of improvements to extend a public water system throughout the Village, including water supply, treatment, storage and distribution facilities, and related improvements in the Village. MAXIMUM AMOUNT AND TERMS OR REPAYMENT The Bonds of this issue shall be issued in one or more series in a maximum aggregate amount not to exceed $2,000,000, shall mature serially with interest on the unpaid balance at a rate not to exceed the maximum rate of interest allowed by law and shall be repaid over a term not to exceed the maximum term permitted by law. The Bonds shall be issued pur­ suant to Act 94 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1933, as amended. SOURCE OF PAYMENT The Principal of and Interest on the Bonds shall be payable soley from the net revenues derived from the operation of the Village of Caledonia Public Water System and shall not constitute a general obligation of the Village nor an indebtedness of the Village within any constitutional or statutory limitation. ESTIMATED PROJECT COST; FEDERAL GRANT The total estimated cost of the proposed water project is $3,845,000. The Village has received a commitment from the Rural Economic and Community Development Service (“RECD"), formerly known as the Farmers Home Administration, for a low interest loan in the amount of $3,397,000. which will be evidenced in part by the proposed revenue bonds, and a grant in the amount of $448,000. The portion of the RECD ban not evidenced by Village revenue bonds is expected to be evidenced by Village special assessment bonds. REFERENDUM THE BONDS WILL BE ISSUED WITHOUT A VOTE OF THE ELECTORS APPROVING THE BONDS. UNLESS WITHIN 45 DAYS FROM THE PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OF INTENT. A PETITION. SIGNED BY NOT LESS THAN 10% OF THE REGISTERED ELECTORS RESIDING WITHIN THE LIMITES OF THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA, SHALL HAVE BEEN FILED WITH THE VILLAGE CLERK REQUESTING A REFERENDUM UPON THE QUESTION OF THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS IF PETITIONS ARE SO FILED. THE BONDS SHALL NOT BE ISSUED UNTIL APPROVED BY THE VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THE ELECTORS OF THE VILLAGE QUALIFIED TO VOTE AND VOTING ON THE QUESTION OF ISSUING BONDS AT A GENERAL OR SPECIAL ELECTION. This Notice is published pursuant to the requirements of Section 33 of Act 94 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1933. as amended, and was approved by the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia on May 13. 1996 Vicky Whalen. Village Clerk Village of Caledonia 301 May 13. 1996 PRESENT Kidder. Erskine. Berencsi. Robertson, Soules, Audy Whalen. ABSENT: Klover. Antecki. OTHERS VonLiere. Rodgers Brown. Tuinstra and several other guests. The regular meeting of the Caledonia Village Council was colled to order by Soules. Presi­ dent Pro-Tern at 7:04 p.m. Motion by Kidder, seconded by Berencsi to approve the minutes of the lost regular meeting as printed. AAotion car­ ried. AAotion by Kidder, second­ ed by Audy to approve the minutes of the special meeting, 4/29/96 as printed. Motion carried. Motion by Kidder, seconded by Robertson, to accept the financial report os printed. AAo­ tion carried. Motion by Audy. seconded by Berencsi to approve payment of bills for the month. Motion carried. Imperial Municipal Services reported three building permits, three electrical, and five plumb­ ing permits for April. The new dump truck is work­ ing very well. We are com­ posting wood chips. Work on the hole on Emmons Street will be done. Motion by Kidder, second­ ed by Berencsi to approve $250.00 to be used to remove a walnut tree that was believed to have been hit by lightening. Van Liere reported that CDBG contracts should be signed this week. There will be a pre­ construction meeting next week. Protection and relocation of a fiber optic cable at the site will have to be dealt with. Preliminary estimates of this are $3,000-S3,500.00. Construction to begin approximately June 1. Motion by Erskine seconded by Kidder to adopt a Resolution to Request an Easement from the Township of Caledonia and to Dedicate Lands for Public Street Purposes. Motion carried. Erskine reported on planning commission approval of Seif and Sons site plan for expansion site plan. Motion by Erskine, second­ ed by Robertson to approve site plan. Motion carried. McKinney presented a site plan to council to add a automatic carwash. This addi­ tion will require a Public Hearing to amend the Caledonia Village Center PUD. The Public Hearing will be held during the regular Village Council meeting June 10, 1996. Council discussed with Mr. McKinney the necessary REU charges that will be imposed, if approved, prior to permits being issued. Council member Audy reported to Council on insurance costs. DeVries quoted $9587.00. John Ryan of Kalamazoo quoted $10,078.00. The coverage by Ryan's company is much broader with lower deductibles. Audy recommended to Council tht we wait until we receive MML s pro­ posal to make a decision on in­ surance coverage. A bid was received by Patches Blacktop for rood repair. AAotion by Erskine, seconded by Audy to accept the contract, with the repairs not to exceed $6580 00. AAotion carried. Mr. Meehan gave an update regarding the Blue Ribbon Celebration planned for May 31. The celebration will be moved one full block to the east to ease the parking situation for local businesses that ore open in the evening. A special event rider ' must be secured by the Blue Rib­ bon Celebration committee, for insurance purposes, so the Village is not liable, prior to per­ mits being issued. AAotion by Robertson, sup­ ported by Erskine, to adopt Special Assessment Resolution No. 1. Declaration of Intent to Make Public Improvements: Ten­ tative Designation of Special Assessment District; Notice of Public Hearing. The Village Council will hold a public hear­ ing on Monday. June 3, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. Yeas: Kidder. Erskine. Robertson, Soules, Berensci. Nays Audy Resolution declared adopted Motion by Berencsi, supported by Kidder to adopt a Resolution to Establish a Public Water System in the Village of Coledonia to Purchase. Acquire and Construct Improvements Thereto and to Publish Notice of Intent to Issue Revenue Bonds to Pay a Portion of the Cost. Yeas Kidder Erskine, Robertson. Soules. Berencsi. Nays; Audy Resolution declared adopted Jone Heiss reported that the Library Building Committee is looking at four different sites. These are very preliminary plans. We ore now a district library. Fourth of July committee will meet next week Tuesday Moy 21. 1996 at 7:00. Kidder reported that Stockman had his sixth month evaluation, at the evaluation Stockman resigned Motion by Kidder, seconded by Erskine to accept the resignation of Stockman, with regrets, effec tive May 9, 1996. Motion carried. After discussion regarding the police protection funding, there was a motion by Audy. seconded by Erskine that we cease fun­ ding, to the Township, for the Kent County Sheriff Department. Ayes: Kidder, Erskine Robert­ son. Soules, Berencsi. Audy. Nays: None. Motion carried. Kidder. Audy. and Klover will meet next week. Motion by Berencsi. seconded by Audy to adjourn meeting 9 30 p.m. Motion carried. Vicky Whalen Village Clerk (303) Summary of Regular Meeting Minutes MIDDLEVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL April 23. 1996 President French called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present were the following Mosey, Nesbitt, Bray, Ruther­ ford, Stagray, French, and Vanden Berg Absent were the following: None. Guests: Rick Wilson, Linda French, Mandy Habel, Todd Ern­ st, and Donna Stagray. Minutes of April 9, 1996, were read and approved with the following corrections: 1) Paul Spelman add, $1,00 retainer, 2) Several spelling errors. Agenda approved. Ayes all. Carried. Todd Ernst gave a report on the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Resolution read for an ap­ plication for Critical Bridge Funds. Bray moved, supported by Mosey to apply for this grant. Ayes all. Carried. OLD BUSINESS: Report on pla­ que for the pine tree, in the park, donated by Mrs. Greiner in memory of Mr. Greiner. Report on the sale of Village property. Discussion on annexation. NEW BUSINESS. Stagroy mov- ed to pay the printed invoices dated April 23. 1996, in the amount of $82,627.06. Supported by Rutherford. Ayes all. Carried. Discussion ol the signs at the gateway to the Village Discussion on the bicycle rack downtown. President French made the following appointments: Hous ing Commission. Rex Schad, term to end April 30, 2001; Zon­ ing Board of Appeals, Del Stambach, term to end April 30, 1999; Zoning Board of Appeals, Edna Bechtel, term to end April 30, 1999; Planning Commission. Roselle Havens, term to end April 30. 1999; Planning Com­ mission, Lynn Steward, term to end April 30, 1999, and Planning Commission. Cathy Williamson, term to end April 30, 1999. Motion by Bray, supported by Mosey for these appointments. Ayes all. Carried. Discussion on applications for the Clerk s position. Work session to be held at 6:00, May 14, 1996 Meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m. Marilyn Vanden Berg Acting Clerk, Village of Middleville (304) CALEDONIA CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Caledonia Township Planning Commission will conduct Public Hearings related to the following applications on June 6, 1996, at 7:30 pm at the Township Hall, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan 49316 1. A Special Use request by Fred VanHeulen, 8699 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto, Ml, to operate a major home occupation (vehicle painting and body work) on his prop­ erty, located at the above address in the RR Zoning District, (permanent parcel #41-23-23-151-003) 2. A Special Use request by David DeVries, 8576 76th Street, Alto, Ml, to construct a 1400 sq. ft. addition to a barn on his above-mentioned property. This property is located in the RR Zoning District, (permanent parcel $ 41-23-14-200-009) Copies of the above-mentioned applications are available for public review at the township office between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday and from 9:00 am until noon on Fridays. Comments related to these applications may be submitted either in writing or in person at either the Township Hall or at the meeting. Please direct written comments to the attention of the Planner. The public is invited and encouraged to attend all Planning Commission meetings. If any citizen has physical limitations which may limit access to or participation in this meetings, please contact the township offices at (616) 891-0070, at least 24 hours prior to the meeting time. 302 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/May 21, 1996 Page 13 • CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP • May 15, 1996 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 7:06 p.m. Present: Gorbow, Snyder, DeVries, Dieleman, Gould, Jousma, Williams. Also present Several citizens. MINUT6S: Approved as printed. BILLS Moved Jousma, second Snyder to pay bills os printed. Ayes All Motion carried. BUILDING AND TREASURERS REPORT Reviewed Moved Snyder, second Dielemon to ap­ prove the treasurers report as printed. Ayes: All. Motion Carried. HAZ/MAT ORDINANCE 2nd reading. Moved Williams, se­ cond DeVries to approve the Haz/Mot Ordinance *96-1 os reviewed. Ayes All. Motion Carried. CLARKLAND ESTATES THORNAPPLE BOARD THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Boardmember Schad, supported by Boardmember Eaton, moved the adoption of the following Ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 96*1 An Ordinance to: Add to Chapter 7: Section 7.03 Q, Commercial Repairs and Maintenance (as defined and limited in Section 15.06) Add to Chapter 8: Section 8.03 O, Commercial Repairs and Maintenance (as defined and limited in Section 15.06) Add to Chapter 15: Section 15.06 D, (and re-letter current Items D through AA) Commercial Repairs and Maintenance THE TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE ORDAINS: 1. Commercial repairs and maintenance (repairs or maintenance of any nature being conducted for monetary or other consideration on passenger vehi­ cles, household appliances or lawn and garden equipment owned by other than the resident of the premises where the activity is taking place) may be allowed as a special land use in A or AR districts if operated by the resident-owner of the premises in accordance with the tollowing standards a. All repairs and maintenance shall be performed within an enclosed building, on a conforming lot size which contains an existing principal dwelling. b. No more than one non-resident of the premises where the use is occurring shall be employed in repair and maintenance activities. c. No more than six (6) passenger vehicles or pieces of lawn and garden equipment in total shall be stored outside of an enclosed building at any time. No other outside storage, including sup­ plies, shall be allowed on the premises. d. The use may be identified by means of a single, non-illuminated nameplate or free standing sign, not exceeding four (4) square feet in area. No other signage may be permitted. Any sign shall also comply with provisions of Chapter 14. e. Public business hours may only be conducted on the premises between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, and 7:00 A M. and 12:00 noon on Saturday. No business may be conducted on Sundays. f. No equipment or process shall be used in any repair or maintenance activities which shall create noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors, electrical interferences detectable to normal senses off the premises, or other nuisances. g. All fluids and waste products shall be disposed of lawfully. h. If the special land use is granted by the Planning Commission, annual zoning permits must be received from the Zoning Administrator to ensure continued need and compliance. (Section 4.02 F6) I. A maximum of two thousand (2,000) square feet of operational and/or storage space within a building shall be allowed per site. j. Sites must be at least three (3) acres in size. k. Sites must abut a county primary road or state highway, and the building used for the special use must be located within 500 feet of such county primary road or state highway. l. Sites must be at least one thousand (1,000) feet from an area zoned R-R, rural residential district, or R, residential district, unless the site is shown on the land use plan as C, commercial district. m. The repair facility may not be located within a six hundred (600) feet radius of more than two (2) existing dwellings n. The owner/operator must live on the site of the operation. o. Public Access must be onto the county pnmary road or state highway unless the site is located on a state highway, in which case access may be onto a road other than a county primary road or state highway p. No sales permitted unrelated to maintenance or repair as part of the business activity. Effective Date: This Ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days after its publication. YEAS: Boysen, Schad, Getty. Eaton, Kenyon NAYS: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCE NO. 96-1 DECLARED ADOPTED Donald E. Boysen, Township Supervisor Donna Kenyon. Township Clerk Adopted May 13, 1996 Published: May 21, 1996 Effective: June 21, 1996 (306) REFERENDUM RESOLUTION Trustee Gould explained that the resolution is to approve the wording for the ballot ond to set the date of the election Moved Williams, second Gould to ap­ prove the resolution and set the date for the August 6. 1996 primary election. Ayes: Jousma. Dieleman. Snyder, DeVries. Gould. Williams. Abstain: Garbow. Motion Carried PLANNING COMMISSION RE­ APPOINTMENT Moved Snyder second Gould to reappoint Roger Keating to the Planning Commission. Ayes: All. Motion Carried. TOWNSHIP UTILITIES AD­ MINISTRATOR Tabled for the sub-committee of Gould, Williams, and Gorbow to review. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: Trustee Dieleman gave the report. ROADS: Discussion on pro­ jects for several roads in the Township. Moved Dieleman, se­ cond Williams to grovel ond pave around Campau Lake for a cost of $35,933.00, regrovel Alaska Ave. South of 68th St. to the block top for a cost not to ex­ ceed $18,000 00 and to patch gravel 92nd. East of M-37 for $1,800.00 and allow option for citizens that live on that road to pay the difference for the entire road to be graveled. Ayes: All. Motion Carried. OTHER BUSINESS Moved Jousma. second Snyder to pay our portion to patch the Township/Villoge lot and to hove the fire barn lot patched also. Ayes: All. Motion Carried. Moved Gorbow. second Dieleman to amend Fire Depart­ ment By-Laws os presented and add that the NFPA 1582 Stan­ dards be used for Physical Ex­ ams. Ayes: All. Motion Carried. Moved DeVries, second Jousma to allow Clerk Snyder to attend on Optech Users Group Meeting in Lansing on June 19 and 20, 1996 Ayes All. Motion Carried. Mayor Exchange Day will be held on May 22, 1996. All Township Board members are invited. Moved Gorbow, second DeVries to allow any Planning Commissioners or Township Board members who would like attend Growing Communities and Quality of Life. Ayes: All. Motion Carried. Rich Pierson reviewed an agreement for sewer connection for Mr. and Mrs. William Quillian. Moved DeVries, second Jousmo, to ac­ cept agreement for sewer con­ nection. Ayes: All. Motion Carried. Moved Snyder, second Jousma. to adjourn at 8:15 p.m. Ayes: All. Motion Carried. Respectfully submitted, Patricia Snyder, Clerk (307) Letters to Editor Student population outgrowing local schools To the community: On June 10 we will be fac­ ing possibly one of our most critical school bond votes that we have faced in the past 25 years. We have, quite simply, outgrown our existing facilities, and all of our students are feeling a crunch. Our children need safe and adequate space in which to learn. Currently, both of our secondary schools are operating beyond their capacities, and our elementary schools will be at or near capacity with next year’s enrollment We are a small, but con­ tinually growing, rural com­ munity . We have always been supportive and proud of our community. 1 hope you will continue to invest in the future of Mid­ dleville and vote yes on June *0 Tamara Benjamin Middle vttte VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WATER SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia. Kent County, Michigan, has resolved its intent to proceed on its own initiative to make certain public improvements in the Village consisting of the construction, improvement and main­ tenance of a public water system (the "Improvements"), pursuant to the Caledonia Village Code. The Village Council has tentatively determined that a portion of the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefitted by the Improvements and which together comprise the following proposed special assessment district: WATER SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 Water Special Assessment District No. 1 SHALL INCLUDE ALL lots of record and parcels of land located within the corporate boundaries of the Village of Caledonia. EXCEPT for the following. Parcel No. 41-23-20-200-004 (118.55A) (Site of Village of Caledonia Sewer Treatment WATER SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 for the VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA (Section 20 & 29 Town 5 North, Range 10 West) TAKE NOTICE that the Village council of the Village of Caledonia will hold a public hearing on Monday, the 3rd day of June, 1996 at 7:00 p.m., at the Village Hall located at 250 South Maple Street in said Village, to hear and consider any objections to the proposed Improvements, the proposed special assessment district, and all other matters relating to the Improvements. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on file with the Village Clerk for public examination. PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DIS­ TRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THZN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBUC HEARING. THE VILLAGE INTENDS TO PROCEED WITHOUT PETITIONS UNLESS WRITTEN OBJECTIONS ARE FILED AT OR BEFORE THE PUBLIC HEARING PROVIDED FOR HEREIN BY THE RECORD OWNERS OF LAND CONSTITUTING MORE THAN 20% OF THE TOTAL LAND AREA IN THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, IN WHICH CASE THE VILLAGE COUNCIL SHALL NOT PROCEED UNLESS A PETITION IN FAVOR OF THE IMPROVEMENTS IS FILED BY RECORD OWNERS OF LAND CONSTI­ TUTING MORE THAN 50% OF THE TOTAL LAND AREA IN THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AS FINALLY ESTABUSHED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITH­ IN THIRTY(30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL, BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING An appearance may be made by an owner of party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or. in the alterna­ tive. an appearance or protest can be filed with the Village by letter' poor to the hearing, in which case a personal appearance at the hearing is not required. The Notice was authonzed by the Village council of the Village of Caledonia. Dated May 13. 1996 Vicky Whalen, Clerk Village of Caledonia 300 �Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/May 21, 1996 Thornapple Twp to allow ‘home business’ permits by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thornapple Township Board voted Monday to adopt an ordinance amendment allowing special use permits for people to repair autos and home appliances in agricultural and agricultural residential districts. The action was taken after recommendation by the Township Planning Commission. Besides making the change, the commission had put together a list of stipulations it wanted to be followed by ‘home businesses" in this district and presented it to the board Some of the stipulations discussed were: — No more than one per­ son at a time can do repair work. — Repair work should be performed in an enclosed building. — No outside storage. — Public businesses hours should be Monday through Friday 7 a m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon, and none Sunday. — Sites can be three acres in size. — Repair facilities can not be located within 600 feel of more than two existing dwellings. Resident Ross DeMaagd said he realized the communi­ ty put a lot of effort into the amendment and though the stipulations seemed a bit ex­ cessive, he urged the board to approve it. Terrance Vickers wondered about another proposed stipulation, that a few businesses would pay an an­ nual inspection fee of $25. Zoning Administrator Jack Spencer said this would be an attempt to regulate things better Vickers said that people who don’t handle their pro­ perty and follow the rules pro­ bably should not have special use permits anyway. He suggested writing up a violation for someone if rules are not followed as an alter­ native to the $25 fee. He added that he would be willing to pay the fee if it was required for everyone. Planning Commission Member Regina Stein said the amendment is a recommenda­ tion from Planning Consultant Rand D. Bowman. She added that she was told that special use goes with the land, which would help businesses people People would be responsible for get­ ting zoning permits because there needs to be some kind of documentation. “You can’t just go on neighbors’ complaints." she said. "This (amendment) is a good insurance policy for both the township and the petition holder." She added that a physicial inspection of the property also should be required. Vickers said he was con­ cerned about restrictions on businesses hours. He said it helps to have a 24-hour ser­ vice in the case someone's refrigerator breaks down in the middle of the night. He added that during extra hours, businesses can sell items to people so they can make their own repairs. Planning Commission member Wes VanRhee said the panel put this plan together and considered the stipula­ tions to be a good middle ground. “This is restrictive for a reason, the intent was to keep it on a small scale,” he said. “This amendment allows peo­ ple to move when their business grows.” “We are trying to accom­ modate businesses because they provide services to this community.” Vickers said that what peo­ ple do in their homes should not be anyone else’s concern. VanRhee said that because neighbors are closer together now than they used to be, what people do is everybody’s concern. Business owners Local candidates file for 1996 elections before filing deadline The deadline for filing for the Aug. 6 primary election was 4 p.m. Tuesday. State representative and congressional incumbents all will have opponents in the November general election and one will have a primary challenger to get past in order to face a Democrat in the fall. The following is a rundown of several County Commis­ sion districts in this area with all incumbents as Republicans and all two-year terms. — District No. 2, incum­ bent Robert Wenger, who has been on the board since 1989, will not have any opposition from within his own party in the primary, but he will face Democrat John L. Loftus in a rematch of the race in November 1994. The district includes Thornapple Township and Precinct No. 2 of Irving Township. — District No. 3, incum­ bent Sandy James, seeking her third term will face a challenge in the primary from Judy Aladjem. The district in­ cludes Rutland Township, Hope Township and a small portion of Barry Township. — District No. 4, James Bailey, chairman of the board, is seeking his second term, but will be challenged in the primary by fellow Republicans Ward Weiler and Russell Yarger. The district includes Carlton Township. Hastings Township, Precinct No. 1 of Irving Township and a small part of Woodland Township. — District No. 6. incum­ bent Lew Newman seeking his third term, will face opposi­ tion from Republican Mark Englerth in the primary and Democrat Melvin Goebel will be in the general. The district includes Orangeville Township and Yankee Springs Township. In statewide races. State Rep. Terry Geiger, a Republican elected to his first term in 1994, will have op­ position in the November general election from Democrat Larry J. Raffler of Hastings. The three Republican Con­ gressmen who represent parts of Barry County all will seek re-election. Peter Hoekstra will seek his third term in the Second District, Vem Ehlers will run for a second term in the Third and Nick Smith will be trying for a third term in the seventh. Ehlers will face Democrat Betsy J. Flory in November in a rematch of the contest of two years ago. Hoekstra will be opposed by Democrat Dan Kruszynski of Ravenna and Smith will face opposition from a fellow Republican. Doug Meyers of Tecumseh in the August primary. The winner will meet Democrat Kim Tunnicliff of Albion in the general. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF EMERGENCY SERVICES FEE ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY OF THE REGULATORY EFFECT THEREOF ORDINANCE NO. 96-1 An Ordinance to establish charges for Township emergency services responding to an incident involving hazardous materials under PA 102 of 1990, as amended, and to provide methods for the collection of such charges. Notice is hereby given that on May 15, 1996, the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia, adopted an ordinance establishing fees for township emergency services response to incidents involving hazardous materials. In addition to establishing a fee schedule for certain emergency services, the Ordinance also defines the applica­ tions of the fees, appeals, billing and collection procedures. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days following the publication of this summary. Copies of the complete text of this amendment are available for public review or purchase at the township office, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Thursday and from 9:00 AM until noon on Fridays. Patricia Snyder, Caledonia Township Cleric 005) who wish to expand, will need to move to an industrial or commercial zone. Vickers added that if he is restricted to allow ing only one person to work at a time, he would be out of business. He said he does not want to ex­ pand or move his business because he is planning to retire in two years. VanRhee added that people also would be restricted to providing repairs and maintanence to passenger or non­ commercial vehicles. This amendment, he said, would be like any other special use permit, which peo­ ple could lose if there were any complaints. Board member Rex Schad said the Planning Commission was pretty much in favor of the changes and recommend­ ed it with a 6-2 vote. A similar issue was voted on in October 1994. and was not approved then. He added that from speak­ ing with the members he found that reasons for wanting this to pass included trying to accommodate people who are currently in violation, to keep status quo. and a change in philosophy. "It seems like all of those things were taken into con­ sideration." he said. Stein said this ordinance amendment would provide ac­ countability. which is critical because no one knows what will develop as time goes by. “This gives leeway and freedom and is the best effort the commission can provide, " she said. Board member Bill Getty said he is all for these businesses but feels the pro­ posed amendment would make it difficult to reject anyone. VanRhee said he does not think this would be a problem because businesses in this zone encompass less than 10 percent of roads and streets. Spencer said the primary roads are Cherry Valley. Green Lake. Parmalee from M-37 east, Bass Road. State Road and Irving Road. Stein added that if the or­ dinance does not work, they can always rescind it later. "This also helps people who want to have a business and are willing to do it the proper way." she said. The ordinance, she said, is not designed to restrict every single thing. The hours were set up to provide for the neighbors, but if an emergen cy comes up every now and then, something could pro­ bably be done because thex don’t want to put people out of business. Supervisor Don Boysen said he thinks this would work. Minor changes could be made to some of the stipulations, if necessary. Caledonia Village Council drops double taxation for local police protection by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia Village residents no longer will pay twice for township police protection. The Village Council last week voted unanimously to discontinue paying 20 percent of the cost to have a Kent County Sheriffs deputy patrol the township 16 hours each day. The action came at the recommendation of Council Trustee Charles Audy, who had looked into the funding situation. The council had agreed in 1994 to help with the funding for police protection when a township­ wide millage was being planned to fund the fire department and increase police protection in the area. The idea of the village paying an extra 20 percent was suggested so that the millage rate could be lowered, Audy said. "I felt coerced into voting for this idea," he said. He said that village residents essentially were paying double for the police protection since as township residents, they already pay the township emergency services millage. Audy said he thought this policy was "senseless" and should be discontinued. The council agreed, and the 6-0 decision to drop the extra funding is effective immediately. Council President Glen Klaver was absent. Four challengers to run for Caledonia Township trustee offices fice by the May 14 deadline, Thornapple Dales, Alto, a by Barbara Gall and Supervisor Tom Garbow, part-time student and substi­ Staff Writer The four Caledonia Town­ Clerk Pat Snyder and Trea­ tute bus driver for the Caledo­ ship Republican trustees, all surer Ruth DeVries will run nia Schools; Michael Dunn. seeking re-election this year, unopposed for re-election on 7373 Thornapple Dales, Alto, an attorney; Bonnie Keller, will vie in the Aug. 6 primary the Republican ticket. The incumbent trustees are 9402 100th, Alto, a house­ with Republican challengers hoping to win their first terms contractor John Dieleman, wife and hobby farmer, and 7866 Thomridge Lane; Steve John Potter, 8121 108th St., on the Township Board. No Democrats filed for of- Gould, 7777 Burrstone Drive, (in Caledonia Township), also an information services ad­ an attorney. ministrator for Auto Wares Profiles of township board Inc.; Gordon Jousma, 6625 candidates will appear in the Egan, a sand pit owner and Sun and News ' July 30 elec­ Jim Williams, 8970 68th tion issue. A referendum on a Street, Alto, purchasing direc­ rezoning for a Whitneyville Road housing development tor for Maghielse Tool Corp. The newcomers to the board also will be reviewed at that race are Patricia Cress, 7439 time. The Middleville Village Council will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 23, at the Village Hall to interview three finalists for Full Time the village manager's PENNOCK HOSPITAL is seeking a Full Time Registered position. Nurse for our newly created Home Health Care Department The post was vacated to provide direct skilled nursing care to patients/clients in earlier this year by Everil their homes. 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Please submit resume/application to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn: Nursing Department 1009 West Green Street Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-3115 �The Sun ond News Middleville Ml/May 21, 1996 Page 15 CHS honors parent, student and staff volunteers I Parents, students, teachers and community members who volunteered their time at CMS this year enjoy a lunch held in their honor in the school's library. ’96 CMS Principal Clark Volz poses with Ed Trutsch, who volunteered his time to teach an eighth-hour class in woodworking for middle school students. Well known in the area for his skill, Trutsch also displayed for the students some of his own handiwork. With him is his granddaughter, Amanda Trutsch, a sixth grader at CMS. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia Middle School Tuesday said "thank you" to the 2(X) volunteers who helped in all kinds of school activities this year. Ctxjrdinatcd by the Student Support Center staff, the volunteers gave their time for eighth-hour activities, as mentors, as aides, with fund raisers, plays, programs, tutoring, chauffeuring and in many other ways. With middle school orchestra students providing the background music, the honored guests enjoyed lunch in the library as the Caledonia Food Services staff and the Support Room staff served the food. CMS Principal Clark Volz IRES PLUS BRAKE SERVICE thanked those attending for their time and their caring. "Thanks, especially," he said, "for your gift of hope to some of our students who don't see a lot of hope in their lives." Each of the guests received a special marker pen bearing the slogan "It takes a village to raise a child." Quality and Expertise! Our professional technicians will inspect your entire brake system and use quality NAPA brake shoes and pads — backed by Certified “ Limited Lifetime Technician Warranties! ‘Certain models extra. Our On Duty Call for Your Appt. professionals will advise you if additional service is needed on your brake system. ■mV/AW/^.’AV.’.W.WASW.I Thornapple Kellogg Elementary and Middle School Lunch Menu Wednesday, May 22 K-5 Ravioli; Middle/H.S. Lasagna, peas, whole wheat bread, orange juice. Thursday, May 23 Italian dinner, spaghetti sauce with breadstick, com. pears. Friday, May 24 Pizza, Page and Middle Russo’s Pizza, peas and car­ rots, cherry cobbler. Monday, May 27 No School. Memorial Day. Tuesday, May 28 Breakfast for lunch, waffles with cherry sauce, ham, orange juice. Note: El. Alternate Menu — Mon., Hot Dog; Tues.. Turkey/Bun; Wed.. Salad Bar; Thurs.. Ham and Cheese on Bun; Fri.. Fishwich. Sand- wiches and salads at High School and Middle School. Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday, May 22 Cereal, muffin, juice, milk. Thursday , May 23 Pancake on a stick, juice, milk. Monday, May 27 No School. Memorial Day. Tuesday, May 28 Bagel with cream cheese, juice milk. Caledonia Community High/Middle Schools Meal Deal Menu Wednesday, May 22 Mexican milk. bar. Vita Pup. Thursday, May 23 Itza pizza, fr. fries. Vita Pup. milk, potato bar. JOBS! JOBS! JOBS • • • • • Assemble Car Parts Plastic Injection Stamping Press Operators Stack Metal Parts Hi-Lo/Warehouse Many new workers needed at companies located near the Kent Co. Airport and on South end of Grand Rapids All positions are long term with excellent hire in potential Friday, May 24 No School. Monday, May 27 No School. Tuesday, May 28 Chicken fajita, fr. fries. Vita Pup, milk. Caledonia Community High/Middle Schools Lunch Menu PEOPLEMARK’ *35.00^1 ’See us lot e»act services ptovded Certain mode's'parts ita Wednesday, May 22 Coney dogs. fr. fries or car­ rots, fruit choice, milk. Thursday, May 23 Nacho supreme, fr. fries or gr. beans, fruit choice, milk. Friday, May 24 No School. Monday, May 27 No School. Tuesday, May 28 Pizza, fr. fries, fruit choice, milk. 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Bring 2 pieces of ID For Improved Handling and Longer Tire Wear See Our Alignment I Professionals! ’k and up II OPEN Monday-Thursday 8 to 6; Friday 8 to 5; Saturday 8 to 2; Wednesday Evenings By Appointment Auto Center Service* FREE • Tire Rotations ' Flat Repairs • Valve Stem With All New �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml'Moy 21, 1996 Scots place fourth in league golf meet TK NEWS By Jay S. Cason, Superintendent Changsfor high school sought Caledonia's Jennv Miller nails a fairway shot as Middleville's Erica Walker and Hastings' Casey Anderson look on. ) Caledonia’s golf team finished fourth al the conference meet on May 13 and ended up fourth overall in the league. Jessica VanTil placed eighth overall at the league meet. At Briarwood The Scots met the Trojans of Middleville and the Saxons of Hastings at the Briarwood golf Club on May 10. Scots' Jenn Myers drives off the tee at No. 8 in the match with Hastings and Middleville at Briarwood on May 10. Hastings fired a 224, Middleville bagged a 259 and Caledonia scored a 261. For the host Scots, Jessica VanTil scored a 51, Jenny Miller a 63, Jenn Myers a 67 and Rachel O'Connor carded an 80. Hastings' Tammy Obreiter was the medalist with a 46. Middleville man critical after Friday accident Scott Jackson __Z>peedy's Seamless Gutters * installation On Site 6 Cutter Repair * Free Estimates 6 Homeowners & Contractors * Many colors to Choose from CALL TODAY Thornapple Township Emergency Services and West Michigan Air Care personnel wheel Jay Porteous to the waiting helicopter for transport to Butterworth Hospital. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A Middleville man is at Butterworth Hospital listed in critical condition after a Friday evening motorcycle accident. Jay Porteous, thought to be in his late twenties, was first treated at the scene of the crash on Irving Road near Loop Road by Thomapple Township Emergency Services paramedics, then air lifted to the Grand Rapids hospital by West Michigan Air Care helicopter, said TTES head. Robert W<xxiard. Troopers from the Michigan Stale Police Post in Hastings responded to the 7 p.m. accident. No more details were available at press time. The latest information on the State Police investigation of the accident and an update on Porteous' condition, will be in this week's issue of the Banner. South scores 4 to take JV softball win Leading 4-1 in the sixth inning, the junior varsity Scots saw South Christian score four more times and win in softball 5-4. South eventually won the game scoring its winning runs in the eighth inning. While the construction of a new middle school is the largest item in the proposed school board project, the several million dollars worth of additions and renovations to Thomapple Kellogg High School also would be a major project in and of itself. With assistance from Principal Hank Dugan, this column was written to highlight the high school portion of the project Major renovations and additions to the high school would in elude: eight additional classrooms, additional computer labs, expanding the media center, expanding the cafeteria, repairing the track, repairing/correcting roof, building two additional locker rooms, and special education rooms for student services. The two wings of the auditorium now are being used as classrooms, and the main auditorium also is used part of the day to house other programs. The additional eight classrooms will increase the capacity of the building by approximately 200 students. This will relieve the crowded conditions in the high school and allow the auditorium to be used for what it was originally designed As a result of our increased enrollment, the chorus room is being used as a regular classroom, and the computer lab is be ing used as a science classroom for two hours of the day Additional computer labs will make it passible for teachers to bring an entire class to a single site to use the advancements of technology. The present computer labs are only available for three periods of the day. During the remainder of the day. other classes are held in these rooms because there are no other classrooms available. The media center is very crowded. This facility serves as the high school media center and the public library. Additional space is needed to house material to keep up with the incrcas ing need for technology, and to handle increased use by both students and the public. The cafeteria presently seats 240 people. At this time, we do not have enough seats for all the students to eat in the cafeteria The overflow goes into the hallway and gymnasium during lunch. With the enrollment expected to rise 900 to KMX) students, the present seating capaicty is not sufficient. Thornapple Kellogg has not had a home track meet for the past four years. The only “home” track meet that has been held is the Co-Ed Relays. This Thornapple Kellogg “home” event has been held at Caledonia and Byron Center for the past four years. Our track needs major repairs and is not usable in its present condition. Two additional locker rooms are needed to help with the in­ creasing number of athletes participating in sports. When the school was built there were 11 teams for girls (varsity, J.V. and ninth grade teams included). Now there are 19 girls’ teams with, 309 girls involved this year. We also have three more teams for boys than we did then. This year, 327 boys have par­ ticipated on athletic teams. If you have any questions about the June 10 school bond election, please call the administration office at 795-3313. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Receive all the news for the Barry County area in the Hastings Banner. Call.. 945-9554 • The Hastings Banner Thomapple BUILDING SERVICES, Inc • • • • Kitchens Bathrooms Additions and Other Interior Remodeling 795-2039 or 891-1869 LICENSED & INSURED Zomerlei Construction Co. Roofing S 610-795-2004 • Affordable/lnsured • Drywall • Flatwork • Gutter 500 Arlington (M-37) ■ Middleville, Ml 49333 Dave (616) 945-5789 Brad (616) 785-3868 921 S. Washington — Hastings Mich Custom Homes Remodeling Additions Call Jack 795*7458 Middleville Licensed & Insure <1/254* Year* Experience �The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml/May 21, 1996/Poge 17 Caledonia block party set May 31 Kent County alternative schools holds annual Field Day activities On May 16 a field day was held for the area (Kent County) alternative high school students and this year's event took place at Caledonia's athletic field. Events included the long distance run, euchre, long jump, shot put, basketball, frisbee, the dash, softball throw, chess, tug-a-war and the box race. Points were rewarded for first, second and third places and winning teams were rewarded. Here, clockwise, members of the boys tug-a-war dig in to give the rope their best tugs, a member of the Horizon's team shows the thrill of victory, the girls display that tug-awar is not just a boys' sport and athletes dart to the finish in the box race. A good time was had by all, according to the faces of many of the area students. SPORTS No surprise here, Caledonia’s Lady Scots win OK Gold league meet The Lady Scots ran to the Matt Bushman was second in forefront of the OK Gold the 110 hurdles (16.1) and Conference at the league meet Dave Friedrich was second in on May 13-14. the 3200 (9:59.5). Caledonia scored 137 The junior varsity race was points, while second place run on May 16 and the Unity Christian tallied 96 Caledonia boys won with a points. score of 164 point. Second In the boys event, place Sparta had 87 1/2 Caledonia was seventh with points. 34 points and South Christian Winners for the Scots were won with 170 points. Winners for the Caledonia girls included Amanda Minor in the shot put (35-3) and the discus (109-8), Sarah Parbel in the 1600 (5:19.6), Barb Warner in the 800 (2:21.5), Kelley Mesecar in the 200 Caledonia scored the game­ (27.3) and Shannon winning run in the eighth Houseman in the 3200 inning on Friday to win an (11:10.4). Caledonia also won eight-inning Game 1 contest the 200 (9:32.7) relay. with Unity Christian. The Scots actually took the Chuck Bockstanz and Phil first three slots in the 1600 Lican each hit homeruns and with Parbel, Ken Bloem Tim Soper added a 2-base rap (5:19.8) and Houseman for the Scots in their 10-hit (5:22.2). Other second places effort. went to Kelley Mesecar in the Jim Abbott was the 100 (13.5) and Beth Parbel m winning pitcher, striking out he 3200 and the 1600 (4:12.0) 2 and walking 2 Unity relay squad For the Caledonia boys. Dale Wicks in the high jump (5-8), Chad Wangerin in the shot put (39-4), Eric Dygraaf in the 110 hurdles (16.8) and the high hurdles (45.9), Dustin McFarlan in the 400 (56.2), Scott Leatherman in the 800 (10:44), Brian Reiffer in the 100 (12.2) and the 800 (1:41.7), the 200 (48.9) and 1600 (3:56.7) relay teams. Varisty baseball earns split with Unity Christian Christian batters. In Game 2, however. Unity Christian came back to win 74. Tim Soper and Bryan Jones both had doubles for the Scots’ in a 7-hit Game 2 effort. The varsity Scots lost a 4-0 baseball decision to South Christian in action played on May 13. Unity beats Scots in softball action The varsity Scots managed just 6 hits in two games Friday in a doubleheader with Unity Christian. Caledonia lost the first game 8-1 and the second by a 12-1 score. Four Scots' errors and 4 Unity Christian runs in the fourth inning did not help Caledonia's cause in Game 1. In Game 2, the highlight for the Caledonia team was a triple by Allison Schneider. Unity Christian biggest inning in that game was a 5run fifth. Comeback attempt comes up short for junior varsity b aseball action Caledonia's junior varsity baseball battled back after trailing 5-0 to South Christian on May 13, but still fell 1-run short in a 5-4 defeat. Todd Bloemers went 3-for-4 to lead the Scots offense. Bloemers had a homerun, a double and 4 RBI. Justin Smith was the losing pitcher, allowing 4 earned runs and striking out 7 South Christian batters. Late score lifts JV soccer Scots Amanda Petz scored a late goal to lift Caledonia’s junior varsity soccer team past Lakewood 1 -0 on May 13. Tawnee Moore came up big in goal during the later part of the game and Amy Kerry also had a strong showing for the Scots. Caledonia will be "dancin’ in the street” Friday evening. May 31. from 6 to 10 p.m. in celebration of Caledonia High School winning the national Blue Ribbon Award as an ex­ emplary school. The event is being spon­ sored by private citizens and businesses, with an open in­ vitation to the community to join in the festivities on Main Street, between Church and Lake streets. "We’ve invited the various school organizations at Caledonia High School to set up exhibit booths and show the community what they're doing.” explained event coor­ dinators Terry and Carol Meehan. "We hope people in the community will take ad vantage of this opportunity to see first-hand how our children are being educated in Caledonia. But most of all, we hope this will be a fun night for everybody. We’re coun­ ting on one long line dance that runs the entire block.” Businesses and private citizens who would like to donate to the event are asked to send their checks payable to "Caledonia High School Blue Ribbon Celebration Commit tee” to the attention of Judi Dean. 203 East Main Street, Caledonia Ml The Meehans stress that this is not a school-sponsored event, but rather a community party in honor of the school's achivcment, thrown by private citizens and local businesses. Any funds left over after the event will be donated to the fireworks for the Caledonia Independence Day celebration. Plans for the evening will start with food booths, school exhibits, and entertainment by the high school music depart ment. Dancing starts at 7 p.m. with the big band sounds of the Caledonia High Schixil Jazz Band, followed by coun­ try western line dancing, music by the country western band “Solid Ground” and en­ ding with rhythm and blues from “Casey and the Ex­ citers” led by Caledonia's own Casey Troyer. The evening will also feature commendations to Caledonia from U.S. Con­ gressman Vern Ehlers, State Representative Walt DeLange and State Senator Dick Posthumus. While Caledonia is dancing in the streets, Caledonia High School Principal Tonya Porter will be in Washington, D.C. accepting the award on behalf of the school. The Meehans say communi­ ty support has been tremen­ dous, rekindling memories from Caledonia street dances of yesteryear, but they can always use more volunteers for the set-up and clean-up chores. For more information on the event, call Terry or Carol Meehan at 968-3119. o Excuse. l]Pt Buckle-up! dS �Page 18/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/Moy 21. 1996 Scots win 12th, show toughness in defeat With two goals from Anne Whisner. Caledonia's varsity soccer team was able to tie up i very solid Unity Christian earn on Friday night. But with 5:04 to play in the :ontest the game-winner muck past Scots' goalkeeper layme Cramer and gave the visiting team a 3-2 win. From the tone of Caledonia's Coach Jeff Merritt’s voice it was hard to figure who had won the wellplayed. back and fourth contest. "I couldn't be prouder, our team couldn't have played any harder." Merritt said. "Both teams played good soccer, they just came out ahead." Merritt explained Cramer as being a senior who has provided "good leadership" throughout the season. And for the senior captain Whisner "great leadership" were his words. The game was a pre-test for Caledonia as they prepare for pre-districts, which begin Monday. The Scots will open with Plainwell at Plainwell on Monday. The Scots recorded their Caledonia's Sam Choryan (16) gives it her best boot in a varsity soccer game at Caledonia High. Yankee Springs offers Jr. golf program A Junior Golf program for students enrolled in the fourth through eighth grades for the 1995-1996 school year will be available at the Yankee Springs Golf Course beginning Wednesday June 12. The program will continue on the following Wednesdays: June 19, July 10, July 24, July 31. There will be no Junior Golf on June 26 or July 3. Junior golf is a program that provides lessons and playing time for kids at a reasonable price. Group lessons, for experienced golfers, start at 8:30 a.m. and last until 8:55 a.m. Lessons for intermediate and beginner golfers start at 9 a.m. and last 45 minutes. Beginner golfers will also receive a second lesson at 9:45 a.m. lasting 15-20 minutes. Golfers will be finished between 11:30 a.m. and noon. Two qualified instructors will give the lessons and the golfers will be supervised while on the course. Golfers pay on a per session basis for each time they come to the course. The cost is $1 for Yankee Springs members and $3 for non-members. This program is open to the public and is available to both boys and girls. Golfers should bring their own clubs or share with a friend. Limited sets are available at the course. Renting pull carts is discouraged. Parents can call Yankee Springs to register at 7959047. Don Jansma at Yankee Springs is available to answer questions concerning the program. Players can also register with Jansma when they check into the clubhouse area to play. For those interested, leagues can be formed. For more information, call 945-9247 or 795-9047. Gymnast Zach Wieringa is thinking rings, as in his hopes to compete in the Junior Olympics. The Middleville native recently placed sixth in the State and will soon travel to East Lansing (Michigan State University) for a Junior Olympic qualifying event. If he does well there, then the Junior Olympics are next on his horizon: Aug. 7-10 in New Orleans. His training schedule has increased and he is now competing in a higher program, Level 4. Wieringa and his Kentwood Gymnastics avenged Snoap's only high school tennis defeat to Brink last season. Snoap is now 751 overall. The Scots again placed a surprising third at the regionals held in Allegan. The host school took first place with Plainwell and Hastings ending up in a tie for second place. Snoap won his third regional title and qualified to play in his first State tennis championship May 31 in Okemos. Rich Gamaat and Eric Rogers reached the regional finals as well before losing to a team from Allegan 6-4, 6-3. SPENCER'S TIRES 945-2909 520 East Railroad St., Hastings 12th victory of the season with a 5-1 win over a good Calvin Christian team on May 13. Anne Whisner and Liz Fortuna both scored 2 goals and Stephanie Grant added the other goal. The defense played very well, according to the coaching staff, with excellent games from Kara Palma and Jenny DeVormer. Local athlete training for Jr. Olympics Snoap off to State and is still undefeated Caledonia’s tennis team placed a surprising third at the OK Gold Conference meet on May 11. Chris Snoap highlighted the effort when he won his third OK Gold title without losing a set at No. 1 singles. Also, Rich Gamaat and Eric Rogers won the No. I doubles with a straight set victory over a team from South Christian. Matt Franlti and Jesse Flegel lost in the finals to Forest Hills Northern 5-7 in a third set tie-breaker. Snoap continued to shine in a match with Grand Rapids Christian, with a win over top ranked Jeff Brink 6-7, 6-1,62. Undefeated this year, this Anne Whisner (14) scored both of the Scots' goals in the game with Unity Christian last Fnday. coach, Toby Kamum, have worked hard on perfecting the more difficult maneuvers — such as a double back on the floor exercise. Kamum is an expert in this type of training as he was recently voted as the gymnastics Coach of Year in the State of Michigan. Two weeks from now. Wieringa will move from competing in the 7-9 age group to being in with the 8-9 year olds. He started in the sport al the age of 3 and has not slowed down since. Lady Scots next headed to June 1 State meet Caledonia's girls edged out Unity Christian by one point — 66-65 — to win the Class B track regional at Forest Hills Northern on Saturday. Results for the victorious Lady Scots were as follows: Shot put: 4. Amanda Minor, 35-7 1/2; Discus: 3. Minor, 107-10; 3200 relay: (Sarah Parbel, Barb Warner, Keri Bloem, Shannon Houseman) 9:37; 100: 6. Kelley Mesecar, 13.4; 800 Relay: 3. Caledonia: 1:49.7; 1600: Sarah Parbel, 5:21.4; 400 Relay: 5. 52.9; 800: Barb Warner, 2:24.1; 200: Kelley Mesecar, 27.1: 3200: Houseman, 11:36.9; 1600 Relay: 3. 4:09. Caledonia Coach Joe Zomerlei said that it was an exciting meet that came down to Caledonia's finish in the 3200. In order to place first, the Lady Scots had to get third or better in that race and they ended up third. The Caledonia boys placed 14th with 7 points. South Christian won the regional with 82 points. The finishes for the Scots were as follows: 200: 5. Jeff Foster, 23.8; High hurdles: 5. Matt Bushman, 16.3 and 6. Kyle Veiling, 16.8; 3200 Relay: 6. 8:36.4; 3200: 6. Andy Schupp, 10:26.2. The State meet will be held June I al Lowell. Caledonia Auto Parts... “FOR ALL YOUR CAR & TRUCK CARE NEEDS” Complete Line of Parts, Accessories and Clean-up Products 891-4085 795-3369 221 W. 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Moy 28. 1996 Middleville, Michigan 49333 125th Yeor Three new Middleville planning members ‘eager to serve’ by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Planning Commission recently ap­ pointed three new members, Lynn Steward, Cathy Williamson and Roselle Havens, who are eager to make a difference to the village Lynn Steward is a retired truck driver who worked at Simpson Industries for 23 years. He said he became interested in serving on the commission when member Ray Koeplinger informed him of the openings. “I wanted to know what is going on in the village and to be a part of the planning. ” he said. This is Steward's first time serving on a government body. He said he did not have much time while he was working and now that he is retired has a chance to do new things and help the community. He added that he is par­ ticularly interested in where residents' tax dollars are go­ ing and what and how much is being done for them. One thing, he said, he has noticed about the community in the past is that as soon as kids graduate from high school, they move out of town. “I would like to see the village plan for its youth and see what we can do to make kids feel they want to stay in Middleville.’’ he said. The village has begun this project by expanding and an­ nexing parcels into the village. He said he would also like to see more businesses and stores for young people to work at. A general increase in businesses and residential areas also would be nice, he added. Another thing he wants to see the village look into, he said, is to plan for a larger town and bring more life into Middleville. In order to do this, he said, the commission is considering putting together a survey to send to residents that would allow them to express their opinions of what they would like to see happen in the village. “Middleville could be the Assistant princial to succeed Tonya Porter Caledonia School Board chooses Szymoniak as CHS principal by Barbara Gall Staff Writer In a 5-2 vote last week, the Caledonia School Board chose Caledonia High School Assis­ tant Principal Robert Szymo­ niak as the school's next prin­ cipal. Trustees Bob Bergy and Dan Clark voted "no." Szymoniak will succeed Tonya Porter, who has accepted the principalship of the International School in Bangkok, Thailand. Szymoniak's appointment, effective in July, came after a search that narrowed the final candidates to Szymoniak. David Snyder of Freeport and Carol Stark of Mount Pleas ant. They were interviewed in Caledonia last week by school officials and interested com­ munity members. Board President Sharon Oatley issued a formal an­ nouncement after the vote, stating that she is very excited and pleased that the board has hired Szymoniak. "Some of the attributes that the board, staff and commu­ nity were looking for in a principal was an individual who is a leader, team player and a caring person who can communicate well with stu­ dents, staff and community. This individual must also have the vision to continue to lead us into the future. Bob Robert Szymoniak See New principal, P.17 Lynn Steward hub because Gun Lake and the fairgrounds are close by,” he said. It also would be nice to see more recreational oppor­ tunities in Middleville since the area is the center for many different things. This, he said, will take some planning and the consideration of the opi­ nions of the residents. People coming to town on business to work with people at Simpson Industires, Brad­ ford White, and other com­ panies, could benefit from be­ ing able to stay in local hotels, which is another thing Steward said he would like to see come to the village. People who visit currently have to stay in Grand Rapids because there is no available space in Middleville. “I would like Middleville to be the hub of this industry,” he said. “The larger the town grows the more people and in­ dustry will move in.” Steward said he also sees planning for the future as an important thing for the village to do. “What we plan now should be for 20 years from now,” he said. “If we are going to progress, we have to progress Cathy Williamson Roselle Havens for 20 years instead of now Upon expressing interest in serving on the commission, he said, he was sent a letter with a few questions inquiring about his ideas for what the village should be like. After sending them in he was asked to join the commission. He has received most of the materials he will need, in­ cluding a master plan of Mid dleville that the commission is working on updating. He said the commission also is going over a possible ques­ tionnaire it may send to residents to get their opinions on which direction the village should go. Steward said he is excited about serving on the commission. “I am looking foward to working with the commission and residents to see what we can do to better ourselves,” he said. Cathy Williamson is a relator at Miller Real Estate, where she has been working for the past 2*/i years and a former Barry County Commissioner. Williamson was a commis­ sioner for four years, from 1984 to 1988. and served on many boards including the Planning and Zoning Board, which, she said, is why her in­ terest lies in planning and zoning. Prior to working at Miller Real Estate. Williamson sold real estate for 15 years then became the excutive director of the Barry County United Way, where she worked from 1989 to 1994. She also has served as presi­ dent on the Barry County Board of Realators. She said she found out about the open positions from Jim French, who asked her if she was interested in putting her name in for consideration She said that one thing she would like to see in Mid dleville is more enforcement in zoning violations “We need to see if we can meet the needs of all people in zoning.” she said. She added that she thought her past training in planning and zoning would be helpful and wants to be involved in the community. She added that she feels that the planning commission is doing a gixxl job and is look­ ing forward to working with the other members. Roselle Havens, who is new to the village, moved there in Novemnber to be closer to her son’s business. River Valley Mini Storage, and other family members who live around the Gun Lake area. Havens is now retired. She taught in the Rockford School System for 28 years and Grand Valley State University for three. She heard about the open­ ings on the commission from member Linda French, who lives down the street from her. She said one of the reasons she was interested in getting involved is because she learn­ ed a lot about planning while her husband was on the Commission. She also feels that the Mid­ dleville is one of the biggest areas in West Michigan for growth and development. See Planners, P. 2 In This Issue. Caledonia Library Board identifies possible locations for new building Little Lamb Preschool holds graduation Bowne United Methodist Church celebrates ‘old time’ values Caledonia and Burr Oak hold ‘Exchange Day’ Caledonia and Burr Oak Village officers gather near Glen Wavers 1953 Buick for a photo as the group begins its 1996 Mayor's Exchange tour of Caledonia last week. More story on Page 5 Uses for TK Middle School to be explored �Poge 2/The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/May 28. 1996 Board members respond to campaign charges Caledonia School Board meeting reflects election tensions Math without displaying curricula materials for 30 days. He said there was no such policy, but simply a tradition for some years to put textbooks out in the board room if the public wished to see them. Core Math Four as yet does not have any written text, but teachers will be attending training sessions for the program this summer. Gless said he was offended by the charge that the board was not "accountable.” He said that since the 1991 FACTS Committee forums, which involved 60-70 parents, residents and staff, the board and school staff had been trying to implement the recommendations from that group. The district also has used citizen-educator advisory committees ever since, in budget cutting, in designing the new middle school, in setting up a long-range plan for athletic facilities and even CMS Principal Clark Volz accepts from Betsy in deciding recommendations for the upcoming bond issue Baltrusaitis the Tyler Baltrusaitis Memorial that will request. hang in the building. The names of the recipients of The board and the the Baltrusaitis Sports Camp Scholarships will be community have been engraved each year on the plaque. With Volz and accountable, he said. Baltrusaitis are the first winners, Alison Bailey and Election tensions also Jason Nagel. surfaced when parent Dan Adrianse and board members what he/she wishes. board meeting to present a Residents David Morrow sports camp memorial in Dan Clark and Bob Bergy discussed a candidate's and John Price also spoke, Tyler's name to CMS students campaign letter, which each expressing either concern Alison Bailey and Jason indicated the candidate would about the same letter discussed Nagel, the first award work in a block with trustees by Adrianse, or support for recipients. They will receive Clark and Bergy if he were CHS programs. scholarships to attend a sports elected. The two board camp of their choice. On the positive side, the members said they stood by She also presented CMS most touching, but also the their own campaign Principal Clark Volz, with the most heart-warming statements, but added they did plaque that will bear the presentation came from not know in advance their names of the winners. Baltrusaitis, whose son Tyler names were going to be used Baltrusaitis thanked the died earlier this year from in the letter. They supported community for all it had done brain cancer. She came to the the candidate's right to say for Tyler and the family during his illness. Eagle Scout Steven Mursch appeared before the board to publicly thank school staff who had helped him construct a nature trail at the new middle school for his Eagle community project. Board President Sharon Oatley in turn thanked Mursch for his involvement. In other presentations to the board. • CHS Principal Tonya Porter gave each board member a "Blue Ribbon" pin in honor of this week's ceremony in Washington D.C., when she and other school representatives will officially receive Caledonia High School's national Blue Ribbon award. • Three students from Caledonia's alternative high Caledonia School Board members Bemie Nagel (left) and Jim Gless express school program talked about their good wishes to CHS Prinicipal Tonya Porter, who is leaving Caledonia for a their experiences in the school new position in Thailand. Last week Porter attended her last Caledonia School to work program. They Board meeting. explained what they did on each work site, what they had learned and how the experience will help each make plans for starting at the future. 15 or more starting at Pink, bush Geraniums at • Members of the CHS band gave a report on its recent trip to Washington D.C. They all flats... narrated a video which mix & match highlighted some of their on all $*799 activities, and said the most Hanging Baskets impressive experience was getting to place a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. 3422 ~ 76th Sb*ef S E Caledonia. Ml 49316 • Resident and former board brtwet M 37 -Brcacnrxr KaaatMoo Aue. member John Finkbeiner told AQQ 2991 b Rms*-? for the board he felt it should O27O-OZ41 r. 7continue to lead the school Regular hours Mon.-Fri. 9 to 8p«n. Sat. 9 to 5 pm, doced Sunday district in its present direction He said his son had just scored bv Barbara Gall Staff Writer Last week’s Caledonia School Board meeting reflected both the warmth of the community and the tensions that presently are dividing much of it. The positive presentations from parent Betsy Baltrusaitis, Caledonia Alternative High School students, the high school band. Eagle Scout Steven Mursch and CHS Principal Tonya Porter were overshadowed by school election controversies that also surfaced at the meeting. Several school board members actually took the floor to respond to some criticisms that have been raised in the present campaign. Board members Steve Donker, Jim Gless and Bemie Nagel each took the floor to deny allegations made in campaign flyers being circulated in the community. Donker refuted charges by one candidate that the board took its directions from administrators. Donker said just the reverse is true, that the board sets goals and instructs the administrators to implement them. For example, he said, since the community indicated in a recent survey it felt the MEAP test was important, board members had instructed administrators to work harder on the skills required for this fest. As a result, the district's scores were the best they had been in years. Nagel spoke to a charge that the board had violated a "policy" when it approved recently a fourth year of Core CHS senior Joelle Busman, who served this year as student representative on the Caledonia School Board, poses with her dad, Superintendent Doug Busman, after last week's board meeting. Joelle received a Caledonia 'C for her work as a student liasion to the board. She urged the a 32 on the ACT, which will care. allow him to attend any community to work together with educators for the sake of college in the nation, and he credited the school and staff those children, "the country's future leaders." She received for his son's success. • Marilou Boncher read a an extended standing ovation tribute and thank you to from the board and audience. retiring board members Porter will begin a new job Sharon Oatley and Fred this summer as principal of the International School in Boncher, who have served eight and 12 years, Bangkok, Ihailand. In other business, the board: respectively, on the board. • Hired Robert Szymoniak The audience responded with a as the next CHS principal standing ovation. (See related story.) • Porter gave a tearful • Approved continuing the farewell speech near the end of the meeting, expressing her CHS Interim program for the appreciation for her 12 years next school year, with staff to in the district and her love for take action on issues raised in the students entrusted to her /I See Board, Page 17 Geraniums *8" SaveS400 4% Knott's Greenhouses Betsy Baltrusaitis presents to CMS Principal Clark Volz the memorial in her son Tyler's memory. The plaque, with names of the scholarship winners, will be hung in the school. �The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml/Moy 28. 1996/Page 3 Caledonia Library Board looks to locations for new building the Cherry Valley location is on bicycles to reach. • A location that is conve­ the heavy traffic on the high­ way. where kids on bicycles nient for the elderly and handi­ would not be safe. Fire sirens capped. Not recommended are loca­ would be a drawback for the tions. Maple Street site. • In a park, which could be Commission Chairman Dick Dunn asked if the library dangerous at night and subject should be located in the "pop­ to vandalism. • In a school, which could ulation center" of the town­ ship rather than in the village, be noisy and would close in the afternoons and evenings which lies at the south end of and on weekends. the township. • In office buildings, which "I think you'll need a ratio­ would be closed al night. nale for that," he said. • In town halls or civic cen­ Library Board members said continued from front page that the Village Centre loca­ ters. which arc not always water and sewer to take care tion (near the post office) and open. She said that the quality of tion to get background on the area. Heiss said that for any of "Some people in Mid­ of growth and development. the village location made life in Middleville needs to be commission and studying the the sites the committee is "Though it is expensive. I dleville may not expect what sense because people often protected, but since it is an master plan considering, cost and the fea­ She said she wants to have a is coming down the road with would like to see us study the came to the post office or older town, it has a little cat­ sibility of obtaining the site situation and see what we part in making sure that growth." she said. drove through the village tor ching up to do. are the biggest factors at this She added that she would have been doing about it." “It is important to have a residents are informed about school and sports events. commission that has a vision the plan that the commission like to see the development of she said. Librarian Jane Heiss said time. Being on the commission, commencal interests on M-37 Anyone with suggestions to maintain the small town is trying to update, so they can later that the criteria for locat­ about where a new library quality of life while providing decide how they feel about the so people do not have to go to she said, is an important con­ ing a library site recommend: Hastings or Grand Rapids to tribution because the job of its could be located should con­ services the community village's future. • A location on a major road members is to inform the peo­ All evidence of growth in buy things they need. tact Heiss during library hours needs." she said. in the community. ple of situations in the village “ We should improve this if or call her al the library. 891 The commission, she said, Middleville is there, she said. • A location near a shop­ the people in Middleville want and guide them. school system is growing The needs to find ways to manage ping center which would be 1502. She said she is looking for­ the growth and develop wisely and having a recreational that." she said. The Library Committee' open in the evenings and on People may indeed want ward to working with the to maintain the quality of life. facility in the area causes peo­ will continue its work and commission. Saturdays, which the library that, she said, if gas prices Havens is reading informa­ ple to want to move to that keep both village and town "I have always been an ac­ continue to go up the way they also would be open. tive person and want to con­ have been • A location that is safe for ship boards informed, she She said the commission is tinue to be.” she said. both pedestrians and children said. interested in what the residents want for the community “If people want the open kind of life the commission has to work with it." she said. “The purpose of the commis­ sion is to have a vision for the future and plan for it wisely." She said the open life is good to have, but one problem is that the property will be at­ By Jay S. Cason, tractive to many people. Superintendent Because of that, part of the open life would be lost anyway. Commerce tends to want to McFall’s plans important, too! go where most of the traffic is. she said, but excessive traf­ The portion of the Thornapple Kellogg bond election for fic can ruin the ambiance of a school facilities that has received the least publicity so far, is city especially in larger areas. the plan for McFall Elementary. “I would like to see Mid­ It is the smallest part of the facilities project, in terms of dleville avoid that," she said. cost. However, we believe that the proposed addition to “It would be nice if we could McFall is very important, as Principal Bill Rich and I will at­ provide growth and insist that tempt to clarify. we maintain the trees and the The new construction proposed for McFall primarily con­ small town feeling that people Whether your dream is to build a backyard sists of constructing a connecting corridor to the middle school moved here for.” pool, buy a new car or remodel your home, gym. Some additional storage and office space also would be If discussion of building created. Physical education classes now are held in the McFall new highways ever comes up, State Bank of Caledonia can help you cafeteria, which we do not feel is an appropriate facility for she said, whether or not to get the loan you need to make physical education due to the following reasons! pave over farmland should be A. Size of the facility — Simply stated, the cafeteria is too discussed. Water quality also Jj that special purchase. small to conduct a safe program. There is less than 1,300 is another factor the commis­ square feet of space available. That is approximateldy the size sion should study. of a modem science lab. “I would like to see the Turning a dream into reality couldn’t be easier.V B. Safety concerns for young children — The nature of the 5commission develop to 6-year-old is to be egocentric, meaning children at this age We offer competitive rates and approve most \. guidelines if they haven’t are quite focused on self. Children at this age have a develop­ already, that will ensure that loans in 24 hours. V ing concept of space and are not always aware of others that all development, commercial they must share space. It is therefore recommended by and residential, is provided You can also get extra protection with physical educators that young children be given more space with a healthy water supply." credit life and credit disability. than older students as they develop their sense of space and she said. those around them through physical education activities. While Havens said she feels that we might expect the opposite to be true, older children are the most pressing thing for the more aware of space and others in their space and are more commission to work on is the capable of being involved in activities in limited space without crashing into others. There are a number of games played by 303 Arlington the children in physical education that promote cardio-vascular 627 Main St. Caledonia fitness as the children run and dodge. Break lines are painted Newest citizens Ph. 698-6337 Ph. 891*8113 Ph. 795-3361 on the floor to remind the children to slow down as the) ap­ announced— proach a wall. (Walls are a developing concept in the young child as well!) Acceleration and deceleration lines are painted NEW BABY: Justin Daniel .ALEDONIA 3 Locations Open M Day ’ Mon thru Fn. and til Noon on Sat 10 feet from the wall. As we are left with only 20 feet for Hess, bom April 18, 1996. children to run, the majority of the cardio-vascular activities weighing 7 lbs., 6 ozs. to An­ cannot be offered to our young children. drew and Kymberly Kimmel If we can use the current middle school gym in the future, we Hess and big brother Zachary will be able to offer many of the needed cardio-vascular ac­ Grandparents are Gary and tivities which we currently cannot offer or need to severely Linda Kimmel of Lake Odessa restrict due to safety concerns. Researchers know that exercise and Dan Hess, Saugatuck. is good not only for the heart, it also juices up the brain, feeding it nutrients in the form of glucose and increasing nerve GIRL, Ashley Irene, bom connections — all of which make it easier for kids of all ages to May 6 to Mark and Amy PREMIER CLUB COMING EVENTS: learn. Numerous studies show that kids who exercise regularly Wilkinson in Killen. Texas. We have a great time with the Premier Club...think about joining us! She weighed 7 lbs . 13 ozs. do better in school! In the May 21 edition of the Sun and News, the staff writer and was 20 inches long. She JUNE 11 - 9:00 AM - Medical Seminar with Dr. Andrew Bone in the incorrectL reported that if the bond issues passes, the school has an older brother. Alex and tax rate would "go up by 2.1 mills for a couple of years until proud grandparents. Jeff and Club Room - Join us to learn about “Healthy Bones’’. the current 2.75 enhancement millage is paid off." Actually, Judy Wells and Mark and JUNE 18-20 - MISSISSIPPI RIVERBOAT TRIP (we have room for the enhancement millage was collected this year and will only lariene Wilkinson. be collected for one more year After next year, the actual just 6 more). millage rale for schools will be less than it is at present, even JUNE 25 - 1:00 PM - Euchre Card Party in the club room. including the bond issue. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Representatives of the Cale­ donia Library Board reported to the Township Planning Commission last week that they have located several pos­ sible sites for a new library building Now housed in the former United Bretheran Church on Emmons Street, the library has outgrown the space pro­ vided in that historic building, said Eric Longman, who is chairman of the Library Board. He said the Caledonia area needs a 7,000- to 10,000square-foot building to house its collections and today’s technology. The present facil­ ity provides only 2.336 square feet, not including the base­ ment, which is not handi­ capped accessible. Using criteria provided by professional library planners, the committee has located four possible sites for a new build­ ing. and asked the commis­ sion for comment on these places: • The com field owned by the village at M-37 and Cherry Valley. • The present library site, but adding the land just south of the library, if feasible. • A lot adjacent to the new post office. • A site on the village/township property on Maple Street, next to the fire bam. Longman said a drawback to PLANNERS TO SERVE, TK NEWS Make your dreams come true! Give us a call and make your dreams come true! �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/May 28, 1996 Well, the weather is still very unusual right now, but I am enjoying it all. The flowers are coming out, the leaves are starting, and spring is now here Life is good. Pat Miller said she is enjoy­ ing working outdoors early in the morning and later in early evening. Lois Stauffer said that she and Don were going to visit their son out east Alice Wieringa said that Ed Wiennga and Katie arc going with Alice and Bernard for a golf outing. They are going to Mackinac Island and on the way home will stop at Sugar Loaf Mountain for some more golfing. Ethel Gibson is going to Madison. Wise., for her granddaughter's wedding. Have a wonderful trip. Ethel. Bill Kenyon said they went up to the cabin and were lucky enough to get about one bushel of mushrooms. The Lorraine Otto family members are coming to visit from Pueblo. Ariz., to visit for a day. Edith Miller said that her family got together for a sur­ prise birthday. They took her out to dinner in Grand Rapids and then stopped on the way home to visit some more of the family. They also got all the family together on Mother's Day. Florence Fiala said that she is going to the Barry County Retired Teachers' meeting to be held in Dowling at the church on Wednesday Thurday Florence will attend the Meijers dinner Then she is planning to make up on miss­ ed golf, which was postponed because of ram on Monday and then they will play on Friday. Lib Palmer said that when she was teaching at Delton School she was the adviser for the Class of 1946. Now it was the class’ 50th anniversary and she. as their class adviser, was honored. She was pleased and surprised at being their guest of honor. They met for their banquet at the Middle Villa. We think we saw a beaver last week going up the creek. It was too big to be a muskrat. Johnny said that when we bought this place. Pete Peter­ son said he had to destroy a beaver's dam. During the cookie time at Parmalee Church, Charlie Dutcher, who lives on a creek near a lake, said that he saw a pair of otters. Charlie is quite a fisherman, and was very surprised to see them. I have never seen an otter. Jana, our oldest child, was here for two weeks. Did *e ever enjoy having her here for that long She took Houston out for many walks around the hay field. She loves to walk barefoot. She and Cay did a lot of jobs around the house, went shopping a couple of days, and saw a couple of movies. Jana was able to find some computer things she wanted. The two had such a good time. Cay took the same two weeks off to enjoy Jana s company. Jana lives in Vic­ toria. British Columbia. It is called the Florida of Canada." The Japanese cur­ rent goes around the island making it warmer than you would expect with it being north of the estate of Washington. She said that it was too warm here or too cold. Several days when she took Houston around the hay field it was in the 30's. Our son. Dave, will be home in about one week. He works for GM at their proving grounds in Arizona for six months and the other six mon­ ths in Michigan near White Lake. Well, that is it for now folks. Love you all very much. Visit with you next week MAY SPECIAL! Find a Membership anywhere else at a lower price and I will match that price! (monthly & daily memberships excluded)4^ 4695 N MIDDLEVILLE RD * (616) 795-4319 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Sunday School....................................................... 9:30a.m. Morning Worship................................................ 10:45a.m. Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Evening Praise....................................................... 6:00p.m. Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. WEDNESDAY.................. Family Night 6:30 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia Sunday Evening Service...................................... 6:00p.m. 2 miles cast of M-37 Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6:45 p.m. Pastor. Rev. Brian F. Harrison Word of Life Clubs................................................ 6:45p.m. Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints Meeting at Freeport Community Center 708 West Main Street 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave. Sunday................................... 10:00 a.m. Wednesday......................... 7:00 p.m. Come as you are. Informal - Fundamental Something for every age. SS. CYRIL & METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave. Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Saturday Evening Masses: 6:00 p.m. (May - August or September) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. Call 765-3057 or 948-3617 WELCOME TO Pastor Mark Beers Pastor )tt Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children’s Church will he provided during both services. GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISMAN REFORMED CHURCH 12200 Chiel Noondav Road tat Gun Lake) "A church with a caring heart for our Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 community and the world ' (Child & Adult) tDuring the School Year) Re». R. Scott Green* ay. Pastor Mike AMes. Youth l eader Al Tierney er. (immunity Calling H Church Office: (616) 891 1512 M-37 at 100th St COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. [Sunday School................. 10:45-11:50 a.m. Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 795-3667 £ime jTktljoliiSt Cfjurctj Sunday School......................10:00 a. m. Morning Worship................. 11:00 a.m. M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sundas Worship Ser'ices "Family Night” 6:15 Dinner Sunday Worship 6:00 p.m. Caraway St. (Children\ Mmiury Age* 4 to Mi Grade) Choirs for Children and Adults Jr & Sr Htgh School Family Ntght" CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School........................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship .10:30a.m. Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder. Pastor 8686306 Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi. (Missouri Synod) “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love." Rom. 12:10 Peace Reformed Church UNITED METHODIST Barner Free 9:45 LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH St. Paul Lutheran Rev. Robert Gerke'Office. 891-8688»Church: 891-9878 Sundav School tspi.mg Paafwr ttinoi Joyful 698-6027 — 868-6437 — Barner Free Programs for All Ages 6 00 p m (in homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch Royle Bailard, Pastor Children's Classes.......... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Wednesday lis •A? Church School. Sunday........................ 9:45 a m. Morning Worship... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship...... 6.00p.m. Wed. Fellowship...... 7:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m............................ Blended Service 9:05 a m............................Educational Hour 10:15 a.m................. Contemporary Service 11:15 a.m......................... Traditional Service (All Services have a Nursery available) Evening Worship.................... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ 8:30 or 11:00. 6:00 9:00 am & 10:30 am jj. ? 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 CALEDONIA Church School Choir Practice Worship Service YOU ARE INVITED £fje Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan Telephone 698-8252 ' Wl-1 10:00 a m. .11:15 a.m. ...6:00 p.m. Morning Worship Service.......... Sunday School.............................. Evening Worship Service........... ■Set an example.. In speech, m life, in love, tn faith ano tn purity ' 1 Timothy 4:12 792-2889 © Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted forbearing impaired)......8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.............................. 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service.................................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday.................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday............................7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday...............................7:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor flfnQ SHARON BARNSDALL Dir of Christen Ed iMuse Oyl-oUZO MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Phone 891-9259 Sunday Mass....................... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue FREEPORT BIBLE STUDY Administrative Pastor Saturday Evening Mass............................. 5:00 p.m. LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Youth Group Cadets and Ca.ineties Adult Bible Studies Redeemer Covenant Church 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue (just south of 68th Street) Sunday Worship - 9:30 am Joel Kruggei. Pastor Vernon Barnett. Youth Director Church Office - 698-8001 CHURCHES Freeport-Middleville-Parmalee Freeport Morning Worship............... 9 30 a m Freeport Sunday School............... 11 00 a m Parmalee Morning Worship.............9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School............. 9 30 a m Middleville Morning Worship 11 00 a m Rev. Lynn Wagner 795-3798 Rev. Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 Church Office Phone - 795 9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St *891 -8661 'The Church where everybody is somebody . .end Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School........................................ 9.30 am. Sunday Morning Worship....................... 10 30 a m. Sunday Evening Worship......................... 6 00 pm. Wed Midweek Prayer i Bible Study....... 7 00 p m. Rev William Dobson. Pasta Assistant Pastor Karl Bosnia �The Sun ond News. Middleville, Ml May 28. 1996/Page 5 Burr Oak visits Caledonia during Mayor Exchange Day Bill Robertson, Caledonia Village Trustee, left, and Caledonia P|an™n9 Commissioner Jane Heiss chat with Don Lancaster, an officer of Burr Oak Township. Caledonia Council President Glen Klaver explains the village/township hall building to Sharon Mynheier, Norma Adams and Pat Blosser during Mayor Exchange Day. 15. W Caledonia Schools Superintendent Doug Busman \Mited with Burr Oak Village officers as they arrived in Caledonia. He later gave them a tour of Caledonia High School, where the guests had lunch. • iAS 5 'pRINi .. - Letterheads h Business Cards Envelopes Brochures Wedding Invitations Brinkses to celebrate 40th anniversary MORE Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 or Bill Love or stop by at 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) Kollar - Shellenbarger wed Kelly K Kollar and Brad C. Shellenbarger were joined in marriage on Feb. 24, 1996 at Thomapple Valley Church. The ceremony was performed by Carla Smith. Parents of the bride are Roger and Suellen Kollar of Middleville. Parents of the groom are Larry Shellen­ barger of Grand Rapids and Kathleen Plank of Hastings. Maid of honor was Jessica Ortega, cousin of the bride. Bridesmaids were Angela Williams, friend of the bride and groom. Kammie and Karrie Kollar, twin sisters of the bride. Best man was Ron Fink beiner. friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Chris Shellenbarger. brother of the groom. Jerry Plank Jr., step­ brother of the groom. Sean Kelley, cousin of the groom. Ushers were Brett Sloan and Mark Burmama. cousins of the bride. Ringbearer was Jerry Plank Ill. nephew of the groom Flowergirl was Desen Plank, niece of the groom Because of racing season fast approaching, the honey­ moon was postponed until the first week of June when the newlyweds will take a trip to Cedar Point. Carl and Kay Brinks will be celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary on June 1, 1996. They have four children: Carl and Dorthy Reynhout, Darwin and Pamela Brinks, Carlton and Ronda Brinks and Pat and Carlien Chesbro; and 10 grandchildren. They will celebrate their anniversary with a family dinner in their honor. BEFORE WEDDING BELLS RING See us for QUALITY INVITATiONS RECEPTION ITEMS ATTENDANTS GIFTS by Carlson Craft THE REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings 945-9554 I , J f XL �Page 6/Th« Sun and N«ws, Middleville, Ml/May 28. 1996 Methodist celebrates Old Time i values with special day Saturday Bryan Schneider-Thomas, pastor of Bowne United Methodist Church, (left) is an experienced weaver, and shows (from left) Erin Mooney, Cara Mooney and Kathleen Mooney how to begin the process. The Mooney's are Civil War ladies that came to the "Old Time" festival Saturday. "Lucy" a black Angus from Orchard Hills Farm, gets a warm bottle of milk for lunch, Mabel Grochowalski does the honors. Chris Ballard, (front) and Sheri Sterkenburg examine some of the artifacts at the "Old Time" day at Bowne United Methodist Church. As Civil War ladies, they will appear at Charlton Park, Cross Roads Village in Flint, and a living history in Lowell and Jackson, Michigan. Tory Ruesink, 7, gets some information on the doll house that was cross stitched by Kendall Porritt. Porritt says Toryis 1/10 as old as he is. In days gone by, ice cream was often made in an ice cream maker with a hand crank. These volunteers (left to right) Kyle Wellfare, Ryan Birtles and Casey Irwin switch off when one gets tired of cranking. They've worked for 45 minutes to get one gallon of vanilla ice cream, and will need to go another 15 or so. One of the quilts on display during the quilt show at Bowne United Methodist Church's "Old Time" celebration was made in honor of Winifred Alexander, the only soldier from that area to die in World War I. He died in Ft. Custer in Battle Creek from influenza. �The Sun and News. Middleville. MI/AAay 28, 1996/Poge 7 West Elementary students join VFW coloring competition by Mandy Habel Staff Writer West Elementary School Students last week took part in a coloring contest that was sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Each student received a sheet that had a picture of children standing in front of the flag saying the Pledge of Alligence. Students colored their sheets and a winner was chosen from each of the par­ ticipating five classes as the grand prize winner for the class. These winners received gift certificates to The Scoop ice cream place. Of the five grand prize win­ ners, one overall winner was chosen whose colored picture best expressed the overall meaning of what the Pledge of Alligance means. This winner received a personal pan pizza from Phil’s Pizza. The grand prize winner was Robbi Blain the second place overall winner was Amber Schadcr. McFall student Michael Rhoby was third. Alexis Bass was fourth, and Jayne Kennicott was fifth. Winners of the VFW coloring contest received flogs, certificates, and gift cer­ tificates to The Scoop Ice Cream Shop. West Elementary student winners are (from left), Alexis Bass, Amber Schoder, and Robbi Blain. Absent from photo was Jayne Kennicott. Blain was the grand prize winner and also won a personal pan pizza from Phil's Pizza. Blain received the personal pan pizza along with the ice cream certificate. Each participating student received a small United States flag for being involved in the contest. Seventy-one students participated. NEW BOOKS: Announced by Thornapple-Kellogg Library Fiction: Her Own Rules by Barbara Taylor Bradford; Killer app by Barbara D' Amato; Talcs of Burning Ix>ve by Louise Erdrich; Grand Jury by Philip Friedman; The World at Night by Alan Furst; Hotel Paradise by Martha Grimes; I'he Runaway Jury by John Grisham; Roanoke by Angela Elwell Hunt; Novels and Stories by Zora Neale Hurston; Trying to Save Piggy Sneed by John Irving; The Ugly Duckling by Iris Johansen; The Flaming Cor­ sage by William Kennedy; The Two Dead Girls by Stephen King; Dawn’s Early Light by Elsie J. Larson; Dead Reckoning by Susan LaTour; Slocum and the Dirty Game by Jake Logan; Murder on the Links by John Logue; The Rosewood Casket by Sharyn McCrumb; The Last of the Savages by Jay McInerney; The Drums of Change by Janette Oke; The Tenth Insight by James Red field; High Walk by Ronald Clair Roat; Dark Horse by Willie Shoemaker; Rose by Manin Cruz Smith; An Un­ tamed Land by Lauraine Snelling; Malice by Danielle Steel. Non-Fiction: American Indian Voices; Kiplinger's Working for Yourself by Joseph Anthony; Smart Money by Aaron Boyde; Delicioso! by Penelope Casas; The Jenny Craig Cookbook by Jenny Craig; Culturgrams; The Warren Buffet Way by Robert G. Hagstrom; The Hunter in Conservation; Battered Women by Anna Kosof; Tough Choices by John Langone; Brain Builders! by Richared Leviton; Lifelines; Survival by Xavier Maniguet; Preparation for the GED; The Guide to Internet Job Sear­ ching by Margaret Riley; The Health Nutrient Bible by Lynn HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE THAT WORKS FOR YOU When you analyze various homeowners insurance policies, you'll see that a Pioneer State Mutual Homeowners Insurance Policy works for you in many ways by providing ctmpnhmsM coverage (wth many extra options) snuor citizens, jin alarm credit, etc. rentenr condo ounen axerage fair pnets e/fcient and Hums senia Protect your home and personal belongings with an insurance policy from Pioneer State Mutual. Ask for it by name Stauffer & wiggers INSURANCE AGENCY 9365 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37) Caledonia Village Centre 891-9294 Call us fora quote for all of your insurance needs: Auto • Life Health • Home Business Investment Sonberg; The American Almanac of Jobs and Salaries by John W. Wright. Childrens: 34 Boardbooks; Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Anderson by Hans Christian Anderson; Dragon Naps by Lynne Ber­ trand; Juggling Step-by-Step by Bobby Besmehn; The Raggly. Scraggly, No-Soap, No­ Scrub Girl by David Francis Birchman; Arthur’s TV Trou­ ble by Marc Tolon Brown; The Big Bazoohley by Peter Carey; Arnie and the Skateboard Gang by Nancy L. Carlson; Dinotopia: Wind­ chaser by Scott Ciencin; How I Was Adopted by Joanna Cole; Planet of the Dips by Bruce Coville; The Watsons go to Birmingham-1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis; Catherine, Called Birdy by Karen Cushman; The Mid­ wife’s Apprentice by Karen Cushman; Amber Brown Goes Fourth by Paula Danziger; Carl’s Birthday by Alexandra Day; Snowballs by Lois Ehlert; The New Kramer, or My Life as a Babysitter by James Howe. Moon of Two Dark Horses by Sally M. Keehn; Terror at the Zoo by Peg Kehret. Steve Young: Star Quarter­ back by Ron Knapp: Twist With A Burger. Jitter With A Bug by Linda Lowery; Watch Them Grow by Linda Martin; Listen for the Bus by Patricia McMahon; Dinah Forever by Claudia Mills; The Mystery of the Eagle Feather by Elspeth C. Murphy; The Last Noo-Noo by Jill Murphy; Ice by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor; The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman: Elephants Swim by Linda Capus Riley: Air by Ken Robbins; Dinotopia: Hatchling by Mitch Snyder; Crazy Weekend by Gary Soto; The Bomb by Theodore Taylor; The Mystery on the Train by Gertrude Chandler Warner; A Sip of Aesop by' Jane Yolen; Cat and Rai by Ed Young; When the Wind Stops by Charlotte Zolotow Winners' pictures will be displayed at the local VFW Hall. Yankee Springs arranges high school golf league The Yankee Springs Golf Course will be forming a high school golf league this summer. Any student presently enrolled in grades nine through 11 are eligible to play in this league. Students presently in eighth or 12th grades should not register to play in this league. League play will be on Wednesday afternoons starting at 12:30 p.m. on the following dates: June 12, June 19, July 10, July 17, July 24 and July 31. Play will be individual and the cost will be for green fees at the regular 9-hole rate per person's playing time. All area golfers are urged to participate. Players are not required to play every week. This is a great opportunity for players to have a group arranged for them to play summer golf. Players interested in playing in this league should register in advance by calling the Yankee Springs Golf Course at 795-9047. Don Jansma is the contact person at the course, so call by June 7. Any questions concerning the league can be directed to 7959047 or 945-9247. Michael Rhoby from McFall Elementary was the third place winner of the coloring contest. * VCR Repair ** • FREE Estimates • Fast Service VCR Cleaning • Convenient Hours $15 GAMES Sony Playstation 114 Maple St. Delton, Ml 616-623-5777 MOVIES VCR SERVICE Sega Genesis 4695 M-37 Middleville. Ml 616-795-2225 Super Nintendo 9175 M-37 Caledonia. 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Thurs, Fn 7:30 am-5 pm Wed 7 30 am-8 pm ** ** �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/May 28. 1996 Possible use for TK Middle School to be explored by Jean Gallup Staff Writer What will happen to the old Middleville School on Main Street in Middleville? The structure, once the only school building in the village and now serving as Thomapple Kellogg Middle School, is the subject of questions. With the possibility that it may be partially tom down and added to as part of a plan to make more room for Middleville's students, some in the community would like to see if there isn't a better use for (he original building. Can it be saved and used as a community center, living museum, senior citizen center, center for village art and stage productions and other projects tor the people of Middleville? That's the hope of members of the Thornapple Heritage Society, who have started an effort to see if those ideas and others for uses for the building are feasible. "We have all kinds of ideas," u We have an obligation as a historical society to try to save the old , school... — Maureen Robinson said Maureen Robinson, society member. "Now we need people to spearhead a feasibility study to see what can be done, how to find grant money, costs, regulations and so on." The group has had one meeting which Robinson said was well attended. Robert Brady, an engineer and consultant who has helped convert school buildings in other school districts into other uses, was at the meeting. "He spoke and said he’d done a study of the buildings in the school district. He said the middle school is in good II CongAatuCations. (Juaduate! nk QJoua community is veAy pAoud o^ you B and you* accomplishments. QVe wish 1 you continued success and happiness. | QVe caAc about you. SinceAeCy. | i^MothcAs Against ^DAunfe Qam ng | Barry County Chapter condition: it just needs some innovative ideas to bring it back to life." she said. A wide variety of options are available. Sharing the building with functions of the school, such as alternative education, or administration is one. Adding items the Society has in storage to make classrooms an authentic part of Middleville's history for today's students to visit and learn from as a living museum, is another, she said. Making a permanent home for the Village Players of Middleville and other groups to perform on stage or present art exhibits is another. The Society would like more ideas and input from Middleville residents. "There are a lot of alumni out there who went to that school," she said. "Maybe they'll have ideas.” "We have an obligation as a historical society to try to save the old school. If it does get tom down, al least we'll be able to say we tried. It was originally built with a grant from W.K. Kellogg, and really is an historic building." Those who wish to contact the Society can call 795-3912, or see Robinson at S&S Farm Market on M-37 north of Middleville. TK Middle School "Students of the Month’ Thornapple Kellogg Middle School has announced its students of the month for the months of April and May. The sixth grade students of the month are first row (from left), Stuart Aspinall, Daneen Briel, Mike Bush, Ashley Carter, Crystal Harr­ ington, second row, Lisa Moorhouse, Rachel Norton, Renae Otto, Heidi Porter, Leandro Postema, Matthew Rathka, Christopher Sayer, third row, Erin Scheerhorn, Kevin Schmitz, Justin Shaff, Kameron Sovern, Zeb Truer, Jill Weaver, Amy Whipple, Christina Wiersum, and Melissa Yeazel. Absent from photo were Randy Benedict, Nicholas Cash, Matt Dykstra, Jovanna Jones, and Sarah Munjoy. The seventh grade students of the month are first row, (from left), Danielle Altermann, Jennifer Haan, Michael Kooiman, Jennifer Meyer, Amanda Parks, se­ cond row, Katie Richter, Amanda Seaman, Seanna Vantil, Jennifer Verkerke, Jodi Walker, and Shelby Williams. Absent from photo were Stephen Czarnowski, Lucas Egolf, Jeff Forbes, Jennifer Giar, Rebecca Higgins, Jonathan Hodgson, Ran­ dy Merchant, Jessica Price, Jennifer Sherman, Cynthia Sines, Patrick Terry, Robert VanSpronsen, and Sarah Wiese. TO: THE RESIDENTS & TAXPAYERS OF CALEDONIA FROM: THE CITIZENS FOR CALEDONIA SCHOOLS RE: BOND PROPOSALS I & II Dear Fellow Citizen: As the school year draws to a close and we approach Election Day, we would like to take the opportunity to personally thank the large number of residents and taxpayers for your valuable input with respect to the building and facility needs of our growing school district. Wc further want to thank the many dedicated volunteers who contributed their time and talent which was necessary to evaluate ail the districts building and facility needs and to develop recommendations which are in-line with our community expectations. The results of your collaborative efforts arc incorporat­ ed in the Bond Proposals 1 & II which you are being asked to consider and vote upon on June 10, 1996. Based on your feedback, the Caledonia Community at large is well informed as to how our rapid growth is impacting our school system. Therefore, the recommendations contained in Bond Proposals 1 & II are vital in order to accommodate the growth of our community in a respon­ sible manner. We have placed extensive emphasis on providing you comprehensive information regarding how your tax dollars would be invested. Wc sincerely hope this information met your expectations and assists you in making a well informed decision on Election Day. If you have not yet seen this information, please look for the recently mailed issue of Take Five" or stop by any school office or the CCS Administration Building for a packet of information. Finally, wc want to thank all the volunteers who contributed their tunc toward the dis­ semination of information to the communiy and assisted in the voter participation process. Your efforts are critical toward the success to this ballot question and genuinely appreciated. Don’t forget to vote on June 10. 1996 and we appreciate your ongoing support. Respectfully yours. The Citizens for Caledonia Schools Ken Grant & Ken Ricth Committee Co-Chairs The eighth grade students of the month are first row (from left), William Drew, Adina Haman, Rachel Kuipers, Ben Lucas, Laura Newton, second row, Allyson Scott, Michael Smith, Tara Tasma, Chad Wachtor and Nicole Yachik. Absent from photo were Jason Brower, Bobby Buckley, Rachel Havens, Dana Pant, Jennifer Saylor, and Ben Schalk. Boat insurance written by a boatowner Wolverine Mutual's president needed insurance for his boat. So now you can get coverage most companies sell separately. • No age limit for must boats • Coverage for boats with s{>eeils up to 55 mph • 10*Vo credit for experience or training • 5% credit for adult operators • Coverage for boats costing up to $200,000 • $1500 worth of protection for portable equipment • One deductible covers your boat plus accessories. • 12 months of coverage for 4 months ofpremium Wolverine Mutual Insurance Company Home OfCKc: Dowagiac. Ml “Otar ftim u Sflwr Paul for to Tto Cituna for Coktou Sctoob Since 1917 J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency 497 Arlington St. (M-37) MukMevilte, Ml 49333 Call: 795 3302 or 891-8208 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml. May 28. 1996 Page 9 Elect John | R. DeVries! Caledonia School Board The COURAGE to ask questions... The STRENGTH to represent you. The ABILITY to do the job... LEADERSHIP built on SERVICE! Vote DeVries on June 10, 1996 Paid for by the Committee to Elect John R. DeVries ID 115 Meadowdale Dr. Caledonia MI 49316 �Page )O/The Sun and News, Middleville, MPMay 28. 1996 Student-made mural welcomes visitors to school Kettle Lake fifth-graders create special mosaic of local school life Art teacher Deb Trent poses next to the mural, which depicts all aspects of elementary school life. Students in all grade levels helped create and glaze the tiles. 100’s of Varieties Geranium* - Variety of Sizes & Colors Hanging Gardens in Moss Jackson & Perkins Roses Hanging Baskets • Potted Plants Annuals • Perennials Vegetables • And So Much More All under one roof ■ You've got to see if to believe it! Easy to find put 15 min. South on M-37 (Broadmoor) from 28th St. 2 miles South of Caledonia GREENHOUSE 795-8811 1-800-256-4035 Regular Hours: Mon -Fri. 9 am - 8 pm; Sat. 9 am - 5 pm; closed Sun. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Students, parents and guests entering Kettle Lake Elemen­ tary won't have to walk far to find out what elementary school life is all about. It's all depicted in a glowing tile mural made by the stu­ dents themselves, and now hanging where visitors will see it as they walk into the school. The Kettle Lake Student Council May 14 formally un­ veiled the mural to each grade level, with council member Melissa Baum giving the "dedication" speech. She explained in her talk that each tile was made by a student, with the youngest students creating the borders. The second-graders applied the shiny glaze, after the rest of the students decorated tiles that show students in all as- Do It The Easy Way with the right equipment vJ NEW 6” Chipper NEW TD7G Dozer Saws Painting Equipment Wallpaper Steamer Sanders and Grinders Concrete Tools Hand Tools Hammer Drills Pressure Washers Carpet Tools Construction Equipment Heaters - Oil Fired Compressors Automotive Tools Nailers Welding Supplies Generators and Welders Trailers and Moving Equipment Leaf Blowers Pumps Party Goods • Bobcat • Tractor Loader Backhole • Tractor & Loader • Excavator Dump Trailer Caledonia Rent All 900 Cherry Vatey Ave. (M-37) Caledonia • 616-891-0050 Open Mondoy-SaKiaoy 8 am to 5 30 pm. _ Kettle Lake Student Council members are proud of the two panels that make up the mural. Standing are Andrew Bell, Grant Webster and Ryan Geers. Seated, from the left, are Samantha Nemecek, Diane Shrewsbury and Mike Morgan. Chris Lehman is kneeling. Seated in front of one of the mural panels are Kettle Lake Student Council members Ryan Frisbie (back rowl, left), Kristi Woodcock, Heather Pierce, Megan Cargill and Bridget Ryan. In the front, from the left, are Tom Blanchard, Stefanie Maxim, Courtney Wolf and Melissa Baum. "It's special because the peels of school life: studying, frames for the mural, "cause playing sports, pledging alle­ we goofed up in our measur­ people (in the mural) are all different, just like real people. giance and "hanging out" with ing," Melissa said. friends. Principal Jeff Worman There are different races, there The fourth- and fifth-graders helped the students locate are kids who have to be in created the "special" tile "just the right place" to put wheelchairs, there are kids do­ ing different activities." blocks that form the bigger the mural. "I like the way the pink and pictures on the mosaic. They, In all, the students decorated along with the third-graders, 216 tiles, of which 76 make blue and yellow backgrounds decorated the block of tiles up the border, 87 are "people" of the different tiles make the with pictures of elementary tiles and 55 are special subject other colors stand out, too," school life: a school bus tiles. They raised money to said fellow student Diane pulling up to the school while buy the materials needed for Shrewbury. 'The mural shows that stu­ hot air balloons float over­ the mural from their Kettle dents are capable of doing head, the playground, a stu­ Lake cougar T-shirt sales. dent reading under a leafy tree. Melissa said that the mural things," she said. "You can tell it’s made by Single tiles are reminders of took about 50 hours to com­ school life, too: a cactus (for plete, and she thinks it's very students, but it’s really nice. I hope it stays up for a long Spanish class), a computer, a special. time." gym shoe, a test tube, an open text book, a globe, a spelling paper. The Kettle Lake staff played a small part in the work, as art teacher Deb Trent did all the outlining on the tiles and fired them. Teacher Barbara Kezlarian created the cougar logo used on one of the tiles, and custodian Ricco Mead, along with Randy Snyder, helped build four different �The Sun end News, Middleville, Ml'Moy 28, 1996/Poge 11 Caledonia grad to spend internship in Germany Caledonia 5th-graders get acquainted Rob Driscoll of Caledonia will be interning in Nuremburg. Germany, this summer with LGA. a company well, known in Europe for its chemical research. A 1991 graduate of Caledonia High School. Driscoll is a senior chemical engineering student at Michigan State University, and will receive his bachelor of science degree from MSU in December. Driscoll is the son of Richard and Cherie Driscoll, also of Caledonia. Dutton Elementary fifth graders are on the outside looking in this year. Next year, however, they'll be working in the middle school computer lab they're eyeing from the hallway. Acting as a guide for the incoming students is Joe Lillie, who showed a group of the Dutton students around the school they'll soon be attending. Fifth graders ham it up a little as Anne Schmidt (second from right) introduces them to CMS secretary Mary Duba. The kids know its important to be on the good side of the ladies in the office. Primary deadline near for township positions The deadline for those wishing to run for area township elected posts was May 15. People who filed will run in the Aug 6 primary election and the winners of that elec­ tion will appear on the November general election ballot. Thornapplc Township has seven candidates, all Republicans, seeking four four-year terms as trustees. One is former Middleville Village Council President Lon Meyers who left after 10 years in office. The others Curtis Campbell of Caledonia. Rex Schad of Middleville. Walter Eavey of Middleville. Ronald Buning of Middleville. William Getty of Middleville and Michael Getty of Middleville. Supervisor Donald Boysen of Middleville and Treasurer Shirley Eaton of Middleville are running unopposed. Clerk Donna Kenyon will not seek re-election. Yankee Springs Township will have a race for super­ visor. Incumbent George Lon­ don will run against Kenneth Warsham . Both are Republicans. Treasurer Robert Herold and Constable Charles Mizak both will run unopposed, as will trustees Mary Cook and Jack Finkbeiner. Clerk Harvey VanderBee will not seek re-election because he is moving out of the township. Janice Lippert is running unopposed to replace him. All Yankee Springs can­ didates are Republicans. All Rutland Township can­ didates will run unopposed. Supervisor Robert Edwards, Clerk Barbara Bedford. Treasurer Blanche M unjoy and trustees Finley Hansford, Sandra Hause. and Russell Palmer will all run unopposed. Trustee Jerry Bradley will not seek re-election and Marlin Walters will run unop­ posed in his place. All Rutland candidates are Democrats. Irving Township has all incumbants running unopposed. Milton Buehler is running for re-election unopposed for supervisor. Emily Harrison for Clerk, Norene Reigler for Treasurer, and James Har rison and Richard Raymond for trustee. Caledonia Happy 60s club to meet June 3 The Caledonia Happy 60s Club will meet at noon Mon­ day, June 3, for a potluck lunch at the Community Edu­ cation Building. Members and their guests should bring their own table service, a dish to share and a $1 gift for bingo All are welcome, and any­ one with a question about the club or the meeting should call 698-6335 for more infor­ mation. The Community Education Building is located at 330 Johnson. fs our future worth Michael Class of 2006 Steven Class of 2007 Please on June IO HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM ★ 7 AM - 8 PM A yes vote will raise the average homeowner’s school taxes less than 25* a day for only one year. Citizens for Excellence m Education. 6675 Riverside Lane. Middleville. Ml 49333. �Page 12/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/Moy 28 1996 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THURSDAY JUNE 20. 1996 COM­ MENCING AT 7:30 PM AT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP HALL. 284 N. BRIGGS RD. TO CONDUCT THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS. 1. ZOC 96-05-02, Parcel ID. No. 030-003-00. a request by Tina Scobey to rezone the property at 2819 Patterson Rd. from the “RL. low density residential” to the “C-2, Commercial” Zoning district and change the master plan. 2. ZOC 96-05-03, Parcel ID. No. 002-017-10; a request by the S.J. Vandenberg Company to rezone the parcel located between Yankee Springs Rd., the Middleville Rd. (M37), and Shaw Rd. from the “AgriculturaT the the “C-2, Commercial" Zoning district. 3. SEU 96-05-01, Parcel ID. No. 120-004-00; a request by Jon Merchant. 11076 Hastings Point Rd. for a special exception use permit to increase the coverage on his prop­ erty on the South side of the road from 30% to 50%, as allowed by the zoning ordinance in art. 12 4.5, for the purpose of building a storage building on the site. 4 ZOC 96-05-04, a request by the Planning Commission to rezone the properties located in section 5 as follows: LINDBERGH PARK PLAT FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “RLF, RESIDENTIAL LAKE FRONT" ZONING DISTRICT. LOTS 137 THRU 154; LOTS 176 THRU 188. (AMENDED PLAT OF LAKESIDE - PART OF LINDBERGH PLAT) LOTS 1 THRU 4 //tea School JluMch Thornapple Kellogg Elementan and Middle School Lunch Menu Wednesday, May 29 Comstack, chili, cheese, lettuce. corn chips. breadstick, fruit. Thursday. May 30 Pork patty, mashed potatoes, peas, whole wheat bread, fruit. Friday . May 31 Tony’s pizza, baked beans or sweet potatoes, fruit. Monday. June 3 Macaroni and cheese, vegetable, wheat bread, fruit, milk. Tuesday . June 4 Chili dog. tuna mac salad, veggies, dip. fruit, milk Wednesday. June 5 Cook’s choice. thursday, June 6 Cook’s choice. Note: El. Alternate Menu — Mon., Hot Dog; Tues.. Turkey/Bun; Wed.. Salad Bar; Thurs.. Ham and Cheese on Bun; Fri.. Fishwich. Sand­ wiches and salads at High School and Middle School. Caledonia Community High Middle Schools Meal Deal Menu Wednesday. May 29 Chinese bar. Vita Pup. milk. Thursday. May 30 Com beef on rye. french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Friday . May 31 Itza pizza, french fries. Vita Pup. milk. Potato bar. Caledonia Community High/Middle Schools Lunch Menu Wednesday. May 29 Soft taco, french fries, fruit choice, milk. Thursday. May 30 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes w/gravy. roll, fruit choice, milk. Friday. May 31 Cook's choice. MommA Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday. May 29 Pancakes, syrup, juice. milk. Thursday. May 30 Breakfast pizza, juice. milk. Tuesday. May 31 Ham and egg on biscuit, juice, milk Monday. June 3 French toast sticks, syrup. milk. Tuesday. June 4 Cereal, toritlla jam rollup. juice, milk. Wednesday. June 5 Cook’s choice Thursday. June 6 Cook’s choice. Fridas. June 7 Cook's choice. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Receive all the news for the Barry County area in the Hastings Banner. Call...945-9554 • The Hastings Banner FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “RL LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL" ZONING DISTRICT. ALL REMAINING LOTS LOCATED IN LINDBERGH PARK PLAT. BARLOW LAKE PLAT FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “RLF, RESIDENTIAL LAKE FRONT’ ZONING DISTRICT. LOTS 1 THRU 28. ROSELAND PAKE PLAT FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “RLF. RESIDENTIAL LAKE FRONT" ZONING DISTRICT. LOTS 1, 4, 5, 8, 9. 12, 13, 16, 17. 20, 21,24, 25, 28, 29, 32, 33, 35, 36, 39, 40, 43, 44, 47, 48, 51, 52, 56, 57, 61. FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “RL, LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL” ZONING DISTRICT. ALL REMAINING LOTS IN ROSELAND PARK PLAT. LAKESIDE SUBDIVISION FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT THE THE “RLF, RESIDENTIAL LAKE FRONT” ZONING DISTRICT. LOTS 1 THRU 4, 7, 8, 11, 12, 15, 15, 19, 20, 23, 24, 27, 28, 31, 32, 35, 36, 39, 40. FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “RL, LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL” ZONING DISTRICT. ALL REMAINING LOTS IN LAKESIDE SUBDIVISION. UNPLATTED PARCEL NUMBERS CALEDONIA CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Caledonia Township Planning Commission will conduct Public Hearings related to the following applications on June 3, 1996, at 7:30 pm at the Township Hall, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia. Michigan 49316 1. A Special Use request by Fred VanHeulen, 8699 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto, Ml. to operate a major home occupation (vehicle painting and body work) on his prop­ erty, located at the above address in the RR Zoning District, (permanent parcel #41-23-23-151-003). 2. A Special Use request by David DeVries, 8576 76th Street, Alto, Ml, to construct a 1400 sq. ft. addition to a barn on his above-mentioned property. This property is located in the RR Zoning District, (permanent parcel #41-23-14-200-009). Copies of the above-mentioned applications are available for public review at the township office between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday and from 9:00 am until noon on Fridays. Comments related to these applications may be submitted either in writing or in person at either the Township Hall or at the meeting. Please direct written comments to the attention of the plan­ ner. The public is invited and encouraged to attend all Planning Commission meetings. If any citizen has physical limitations which may limit access to or participation in this meeting, please contact the township offices at (616) 891-0070, at least 24 hours prior to the meeting time. 302 FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “RLF, RESIDENTIAL" ZONING DISTRICT. 005-001-00 005-001-20 005-001-40 005-001-05 005-001-25 005-001-45 005-001-10 005-001-30 005-001-15 005-001-35 FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “RR. RURAL RESIDENTIAL" ZONING DISTRICT. 005-002-00 005-006-10 005-008-00 005-200-00 FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TOT HE “AG. AGRICULTURALZONING DISTRICT. 005-005-00 005-006-00 FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “RL. LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL" ZONING DISTRICT 005-003-00 005-013-00 005-004-000 005-006-20 005-007-20 4 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION. Please take further notice that the township zoning ordnance will be available for nspec tion at The office of the Township Clerk. 284 N. Bnggs Rd. dunng regular township busi ness hours and will also be available at the time of the public hearing Written letters o comment will be accepted until the start of the public hearing. Please take further notice that the township planning commission reserves the right at o after the public hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ordnance Please take further notice that the township will provided to individuals with disabilities, nec essary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice tc the township clerk of the need for the same Ail persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the dis cussion of the above proposals. YANKEE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION JUDY BECKER SECRETARY L......................... ................................... NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING MIDDLEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION The Middleville Planning Commission will be holding a public hearing regarding a revision to the Middleville Sign Ordinance regarding multiple business signs in the C-2, Highway Commercial zone. Currently the zoning ordinance does not adequately deal with commercial buildings along M-37 containing more than one business, as far as signs are concerned. The ordinance does not have standards that will allow such businesses to have legible signs of sufficient size to indicate ail of the businesses at that location. The proposed ordinance changes will allow for larger signs than are currently allowed in such situations and will state some design guidelines to assure that such signs are easily seen and read by persons driving by on the highway. WHERE THE HEARING WILL BE HELD At the Middleville Village Hall, 100 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml. 49333. WHEN On Tuesday, June 4, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. Materials pertaining to these proposals can be viewed at the Middleville Village Hall at 100 E. Main Street, Middleville 49333. Written comments can be sent to the above address, or can be relayed via telephone to the Village at 616-795-3385 or FAX at 616-795-8889, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (306) �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/May 28. 1996 Pag Caledonia planners discuss future of two M-37 properties His several requests to re­ bv Barbara Gall zone the 34 acres have not Staff Writer met with the commission's "It ain’t over 'til it's over." As in recent land use de­ approval, however, nor did his request to amend the town­ bates in Caledonia Township. Last week, for instance, the ship's land use plan so he Township Planning Commis­ could develop commercial or sion spent most of its work light industrial uses on the session rehashing problems property. Sanitary sewer does surrounding the future uses of not extend south of 100th two properties located along Street at this time, and sewer M-37. Both have been on the is required for industrial devel­ commission agenda a number opment. Oppenhuizen said at last week's meeting that he of times. The first discussion centered would be willing to bring on property south of 100th sewer to the property if then Street, owned by Don Oppen- he would be allowed to de­ huizen. The land now is part velop it. The commissioners, how­ of a large agricultural block that stretches across the south ever, reiterated their preference end of the township. Oppen- to keep industrial uses to­ huizen says farming is not gether, mainly in the north feasible on his acreage because end of the township. Several the soil is not suitable, and commissioners said they were because the only access to his against extending the sewer south of 100th Street because land is from the highway. it would encourage more in­ tense development there. Synopsis of Minutes Planner Linda Anderson noted THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP that rezoning this property to May 13, 1996 light industrial would open it Regular meeting called at 7:00 p.m Board members present 5. up to any industrial use in Other* 16. that district. Motion passed unanimously to One of Oppenhui zen's re­ approve agenda a* amended. cent proposals was to develop Minute* ol the regular meeting of 4-8 96 approved a* corrected. part of his property for a park, Printed bill* in the amount of since his land adjoins the $23799.64 approved by roll call planned "Rails to Trails" lin­ vote. ear park along the old Penn Motion failed to approved revited perwnnel policy Central Railroad right of way. Motion passed unanimously to However, he also would want table resolution on personnel a change in zoning so he policy could develop the rest of the Motion passed unanimously approving 1996 rood work. property for commercial or Motion passed unanimously light industrial use. approving Commercial Repair* Any of Oppenhuizen's re­ and maintenance amendment to quested land uses for the the zoning ordinance. | Motion passed unanimously acreage would require an concurring with Fire/Ambulance amendment to either the land Administrators recommendation use map or its text. Town­ regarding additional probation ship Planner Linda Anderson for a TIES personnel. Motion passed unanimously, said that the commission approving Fire/Ambulance Ad­ should wait to make any such ministrators request for equip­ changes until it completes its ment purchase. review next year of the map Motion passed unanimously not to accept credit cards for and text. In the meantime, she payments of any kind. said, it is not appropriate to Meeting adjourned at 9:45 amend the plan for just one p.m. applicant. Donna Kenyon "We would need to take a Thornapple Township Clerk look at the trends in that whole area before amending the plan," she said, adding that state law requires that zoning be developed from the land use plan. Also back on the commis­ sion agenda was Riebel De­ velopment's Jasonville Farms, a multi-use project to be lo­ cated on the former Jousma farm at M-37 and Cherry Val­ ley, with the entrance drive to be located on Cherry Valley. However, the court settle­ ment that determined how the property would be developed also requires Riebel to put in a second access road leading out to 84th Street. According to the original settlement, this drive was to be constructed once 150 living units in any phase of the project were built. Developer David Riebel, however, now wants to build more units before having to put in the second road. The Planning Commission seemed willing last week to allow the company to con­ struct up to 200 units before building the second road. Of those units, up to 120 could be apartments and up to 34 units could be single-family homes. The remaining units could be condominiums. However. Anderson noted that any such changes would have to be reviewed and ap­ proved by the court, so the question of when the 84th Street drive would be con­ structed still remains unan­ swered. In other Planning Commis­ sion business last week, rep­ resentatives of the Caledonia Library Board reported to the commission that they have been looking for a possible location for building a new li­ brary. (See related story.) The commission also set a public hearing for Monday, July 1, to take comment on a revision of the township's sign ordinance. 3 VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WATER SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia. Kent County, Michigan, has resolved its intent to proceed on its own initiative to make certain public improvements in the Village consisting of the construction, improvement and main­ tenance of a public water system (the “Improvements"), pursuant to the Caledonia V illage Code. The Village Council has tentatively determined that a portion of the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefitted by the Improvements and which together comprise the following proposed special assessment district: WATER SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 Water Special Assessment District No. 1 SHALL INCLUDE ALL lots of record and parcels of land located within the corporate boundaries of the Village of Caledonia, EXCEPT for the following. Parcel No. 41-23-20-200-004 (118.55A) (Site of Village of Caledonia Sewer Treatment (304) YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO. THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the zoning board of appeals of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 4, 1996 commencing at 7:30 pm at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd. concerning the following: 1. ZBA 96-05-05 parcel ID. No. 019-009-10, a request by Jerry Schwartz, for a variance from the side yard and rear yard set aside requirements for the township zoning ordinance. The subject property is located north of 1905 Archwood Rd. WATER SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 for the VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA (Section 20 & 29 Town 5 North, Range 10 West) TAKE NOTICE that the Village council of the Village of Caledonia will hold a public hearing on Monday, the 3rd day of June, 1996 at 7:00 p.m., at the Village Hall located at 250 South Maple Street in said Village, to hear and consider any objections to the proposed Improvements, the proposed special assessment district, and all other matters relating to the Improvements. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on file with the Village Clerk for public examination. PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DIS­ TRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBUC HEARING. THE VILLAGE INTENDS TO PROCEED WITHOUT PETITIONS UNLESS WRITTEN OBJECTIONS ARE FILED AT OR BEFORE THE PUBLIC HEARING PROVIDED FOR HEREIN BY THE RECORD OWNERS OF LAND CONSTITUTING MORE THAN 20% OF THE TOTAL LAND AREA IN THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, IN WHICH CASE THE VILLAGE COUNCIL SHALL NOT PROCEED UNLESS A PETITION IN FAVOR OF THE IMPROVEMENTS IS FILED BY RECORD OWNERS OF LAND CONSTI­ TUTING MORE THAN 50% OF THE TOTAL LAND AREA IN THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AS FINALLY ESTABLISHED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL. 2. ZBA 96-05-06 parcel ID. No. 125-002-00, a request by Eugene Snoeyink, 38 Barlow Lake Dr. for a variance from the side yard set back requirements of the zoning ordinance. 3. Such other matters as may property come before the zoning board of appeals. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the township zoning ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the township clerk. 284 N. Briggs Rd., during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public meeting Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the meeting. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the township wiR provide to individuals with dis­ abilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the township clerk of the need for the same TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITH­ IN THIRTY(30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL, BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING. An appearance may be made by an owner of party in interest, or his or her agent, m person or, in the alterna­ tive, an appearance or protest can be filed with the Village by letter' prior to the hearing, in which case a personal appearance at the hearing is not required All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate n the dis­ cussion of the above proposals. The Notice was authorized by the Village council of the Village of Caledonia. Dated. May 13, 1996 Yankee Spnngs Township Zoning Board of Appeals Charles Biggs, Secretary Vicky Whalen, Clerk Village of Caledonia 305 “ �Poge 14/The Sun ond News, Middleville. Ml/Moy 28. 1996 Scots anxious for districts after winning six games Caledonia's varsity softball team is peaking at the perfect time. The Lady Scots won six games in seven tries last week and head into district play on an uplifting note. "It's nice to finish out (5-1); we're peaking at the right time — tournament time," Caledonia Coach Jon Pelletier said. Caledonia, the host of the No. 60 district, will first face Middleville in second round action. The Lady Scots finish the year at 14-13 and 6-8. First, Coach Pelletier's squad took its annual road trip to McBain on May 18 and won both ends of a doublehcader. The Lady Scots scored five in the first and won 10-3. Christine Gillard struck out in posting the pitching win and also contributed at the plate wilh 3 hits. Allison Schneider also had 3 hits and Mindi Smith and Mel VanEnk had 2 hits. In Game 2, Sherry Bailey fired a 4-hitter and had 6 strikeouts and 0 walks. Lisa Constant paced the Lady Scots with 3 hits and 4 RBI. Me! VanEnk 2 hits and Mindi Smith swiped 3 bases to raise her total to 15 on the season. Caledonia then completed its sweep of Forest Hills Northern on the year with a 17-9 triumph on May 20. Mindi Smith went 4-for-5 wilh 2 RBL Lisa Constant 4for-5 with 3 RBI. Heidi Hanna had 2 RBI. Christine Gillard 2 doubles and 2 RBI, Kristy DeBoer had 2 RBI and Sherry Bailey 2 RBI in the big victory. Gillard was the winning pitcher. In the team’s last regular season action in the OK Gold Conference the following day, Pelletier’s squad won 6-0 and 28-1 over Cedar Springs. In Game 1, the Lady Scots tallied 3 runs in a second inning that included a 2 RBI single by Christine Gillard. Kristy Schmidt smacked a triple, Mindi Smith a double and 2 RBI and Heidi Hanna Thornapple BUILDING SERVICES, Inc • • • • Kitchens Bathrooms Additions and Other Interior Remodeling 795-2039 or 891-1869 LICENSED & INSURED went 2-for-3 with a double. Caledonia then pushed across 12 runs in the first inning of Game 2 and went on to a 28-1 triumph. Cedar Springs had 5 errors in the game and walked 13 Caledonia batters. Allison Schneider and Holly Pelletier each had 4 hits and combined for 6 RBI. Mindi Smith went 2-for-4, Kristy Schmidt 2-for-3 and 2 RBI. Kristy DeBoer 2-for-4 and 2 RBI and Lisa Constant 2-for-3 and 2 RBI. The Lady Scots collected 20 hits in the nightcap, a season record. To close out the regular season, Caledonia split a pair with Northview on May 23, losing the first game 3-2 before coming back to take the second contest 8-1. Northview scored all 3 of its runs in the third inning to claim the win. In the finale, Caledonia scored 4 in the third inning and Heidi Hanna. Allison Schneider and Molly Gorton each had RBI in that inning. Other who contributed to the offense were Christine Gillard (double). Mindi Smith (2-for4. 2 RBI) and Lisa Constant (2-for-2, RBI). Sherry Bailey pitched a 5hitter to give Coach Pelletier his first win over Northview in 8 tries. •Lisa Constant and Mindi Smith both made first team all-conference. Smith hit .532 to finish 1 point behind the school record set by current Wayne State player Tara Marble. Constant finished the Hop Scots! Caledonia's Heidi Hanna (21) checks the plate and leads of first base in a recent varsity softball game at Caledonia. regular season with a .435 batting average. Heidi Hanna. who hit .330, and Holly Pelletier, who hit .380. both were honorable mention Jones and Smith help Scots knock off Kenowa Hills ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL BARRY, ALLEGAN, KENT AND IONIA COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD JUNE 10, 1996 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please take notice that the annual election of the school district will be held on Monday, June 10,1996. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 8 O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING. At the annual school election there will be elected two (2) members to the board of education of the district for full terms of four (4) years ending in 2000. THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCIES: NANCY A GOODIN GARY L. VAN ELST TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the following proposition will be submitted to the vote of the electors at the annual school election: BONDING PROPOSAL Shall Thornapple Kellogg School, Barry, AHegan, Kent and Ionia Counties, Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Twenty-four million seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($24,750,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefore, for the purpose of erecting, furnishing and equipping an addition or additions to, and/or partially remodeling, refurnishing and re-equipping existing school facilities; erecting, furnishing and equipping a new middle school; acquinng and installing educational technology systems; developing and improving outdoor physical education facilities, running track and sites (bond proceeds will not be used for maintenance costs, teacher, administrator, or employee salaries, or other operating expenses)9 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE BONDS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE ELECTORS AT THIS ELECTION. WILL BE GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BONDS PAYABLE FROM GENERAL AD VALOREM TAXES. Caledonia's hitters will open district play against Middleville after drawing a bye in the first round. Other teams in the Caledonia district are Wayland, Hastings and Lakewood. Brian Jones went 2-for-4 with 2 RBI and Justin Smith l-for-3 with a double and 2 RBI to lead the varsity baseball team to a 7-5 victory over Kenowa Hills on May 18. Smith was also the winning pitcher with 5 strikeouts and just 1 walk. Junior Varsity Caledonia's junior varsity baseball split a doubleheader with Unity Christian on May 17. The Scots lost the first game 11-1, but rallied for a 54 triumph in the second contest. Todd Bloemers went 2-for-3 in Game 1 with the RBI. In Game 2, Bloemers was the winning pitcher in a performance that included 5 strikeouts. Chris O'Brien went 4-for-5 with a double, Joel Hofstra 2-for-4 with an RBI and Steve Eyl went 3-for-4 with an RBI. The second game went 8 innings and an "outstanding" double play by Justin Smith helped to end the game. CALEDONIA CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Notice is hereby given that the Caledonia Township Planning Commission wiH conduct a Public Hearing on June 3, 1996, at 7:30 pm at the Township Hail, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, 49316. THE VOTING PLACES ARE AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Vexing Place: Thornapple Kellogg High School, Middleville. Michigan The first precinct consists of aH the territory of the School district, including Precinct 92 of Irving Township, except the Townships of Cartton, Bowne. Campbell and Preanct #1 of Irving Township. PRECINCT NO 2 Voting Place: Freeport Village Han. Freeport. Michigan The second preanct consists of the Township of Cartton, Bowne, Campbell and Preanct »1 of Irving Township. located within the School District. All school electors who are registered with the city of township clerk of the aty or townsnip n whch they reside are eligible to vote at this election. This Notice is given by order of the board of education. David R. Smith Secretary, Board of Education 301 The subject of the Pubic Hearing will be the following proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia. A request to rezone from the R-R Zoning District to the R-3 Zoning District the property com­ monly known at 7373 Kraft Avenue, Section 7, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Ml And described as the south 430' of the north east 1/4 of the south east 1/4 of section 7, T5N, R10W, The permanent parcel number for the parcel Is 41-23-07-400-006 Copies of this proposed amendment are available for public review at the township office between the hours of 9:00 am and 400 pm Monday through Thursday and from 9:00 am until noon on Fridays. The public is invited and encouraged to attend this meeting. If any citizen has physical limitations which may kmrt access to or participation in this meeting, please contact the township offices at (616) 8910070, at least 24 hour poor to the meeting time. 102 �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml/Moy 28. 1996/Poge 15 Little Lambs Pre-school celebrates graduation Little, Lambs’ students celebrated the end of the school year recently with a picnic at Lakeside Park in Caledonia. The prekindergarten classes also held an informal graduation ceremony al school. Graduates of the morning pre-kindergarten class are Samuel Curtis, Joey Reurink. Staci a Thompson. Courtney Killeen. Cody Madison, Megan Whitney. Emily Ord­ way. Amber Duryea. Nicholas Freeman. Staci Twiss, Maxwell Kiel. Ashleigh Roberts. Kevin Hast. Krista Janeschek. Ethan Benedict, Ian Shelton. Jen­ nifer Campfield and Jessica Burrows. The afternoon pre­ kindergarten class graduates are Colton Brouwers, Mackenzie Meyering, Donny Mousseau. Stephanie Johnson, Kody Buursma. Alice Bruinsma. Lauren Pitt, Taylor Pagano. Tyler Pagano. Meagan Thompson. Stephanie Fofton, Levi Reigler, Jacob Jenkins, Daniel Barofsky. Justin Greenway. Jessica Voss, Eric VanSledright, Caledonia woman wins local scholarship Krista Dawn Price, a junior elementary education major with a concentration in perfor­ mance arts at Cedarville Col­ lege. received the Alumni Scholarship Award for Educa­ tion during the recent Honors Day chapel service at the college. The daughter of Carl and Beverly Price of Caledonia. Krista is a 1993 graduate of Caledonia High School Located in Cedarville. Ohio. Cedarv ilie College is an accredited Baptist college of arts, sciences and professional programs. HAIR STYLISTS NEEDED (Chair Rental Available) Pre-school morning students hove fun with bubbles at Lakeside Park Paige Kaczanowski, Cameron Brocket and Nicholas Reigler. Little Lambs Preschool is a non-profit cooperative organization. The preschool employs two certified teachers. Jane Munn and Kel­ ly Donohue, and a full-time teacher’s aide. Sandy Kortenhoven. The members of the cooperative, the parents of each preschool student, own and administrate the preschool. Membership in the cooperative is a way for parents to be involved in their children’s first educational experience. Any families interested in joining the cooperative for the 1996-97 school year may call 891- 1 670 for more information. Is 4/rais — Ae* Customers: Haircuts Ht.DO Perms ‘.b.(W TIKST IHIIISMCN hair Studio 9964 Cherrv Valley (M-37), Caledonia Open: Mon Thurs. 9-8; Fn 9 6; Sat 9-3 nn 0117 i 0 V 1 "I" 1 ~ Middleville Women’s Club award announced Courtney DeHaan is the recipient of the Middleville Women’s Club scholarship award for 1996. DeHaan plans to study education at the elementary level, and has been accepted at Calvin College. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Students Against Drunk Driv­ ing (SADD), active in school music programs, and served on the student council. She also has been involved in many community activities, as well as working at parttime jobs. She is the daughter of David and Joy DeHaan. Courtney DeHaan Four firsts captured by Lady Scots track Caledonia's girls track team scored four first places at Tuesday's Champion of Champions meet at Rogers High School. Amanda Minor finished first in the shot pul with a throw of 36-01.75. The Lady Scots' team of Shannon Houseman. Barb Warner. Keri Bloem and Sarah Parbel won the 3200 relay with a sparkling time of 9:25. Barb Warner crossed the finish line first in the 800 at 2:21.60. And Shannon Houseman won the 3200 run with a time of 11:00.40. Caledonia's boys also participated al the event. The Scots best finish was a fifth place by Dave Friedrich in the 3200 run. Caledonia will compete at State on June 1 at Lowell High School. HOMEOWNERS! 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As individuals on a public board, we felt very strongly that it was in the interest of the entire community to do our best to work as a unified body. This was a lot of hard work as it meant several issues receiv­ ed exhaustive consideration, compromise and debate. While difficult, this process paid high dividends. We watched the fruits of our efforts as the quality and reputation of our schools rose steadily. Caledonia became and continues to be a symbol of progress, pride and quality throughout the state. Our schools attract visitors filled with curiosity as to what has made us so good. Our largest reward is the fact that our schools rose to prominence within the boun­ daries of the conservative moral values and financial parameters which have always been valued by the Caledonia community. This was not ac­ complished by any individual or small faction of individuals with personal or narrow in­ terests. It required careful study, compromise, coopera­ tion and risk for the members of the board. Each understood that it required a cooperative effort to service the will of the community. There is a good feeling about our schools. This did not come easy and was not always the case. We worry that there are citizens among us who could, "with the strike of a hand." send us back to the days and ways that we worked so hard and cooperatively to move beyond. If it is meant to be that there is to be change in our schools no matter what direction, we ask that such change stand up to the same thorough, patient, considerate process that brought it to the level of quali­ ty we now enjoy. We ask citizens to question the intentions of those who propose to tamper with pro­ gress. Change is as natural as life itself. The task of board leadership is to insure that the changes are carefully calculated and within the guidelines of our community values, not to attempt to retard change itself. We owe it to our future generations to continue to address change in a positively progressive manner. We ask that you carefully consider your selection of candidates in the June 10 elec­ tion. W'e urge you to be cautious of candidates propos­ ing quick, easy solutions to problems your board of education has struggled with for over 150 years! There is no such thing as an easy solu­ tion to a complex problem. Please vote for deliberate, cooperative, patient and positive leadership. Geraldine L. Fairbrother Raymond Hawkins Dorothy Merriman James P. Newell George E. Rodgers Bond passage crucial then and now! Dear editor: Nearly 30 years ago. I was asked to serve on a citizens/parcnt committee to review the need to construct a new high school to serve the projected enrollment increases. The property tax and bond issues seemed formidable to many of us, but the truth was (I) we needed a new high school and (2) education is a prudent (and thrifty) invest­ ment in our children and their future. It took vision and courage, but the millage pass ed and a new high school resulted. That high school has served the community remarkably ENFORCEMENT WAVE a SAFETY BELTS I c VA I o A tN MAY 5 - JUNE 9, 1996 well and has enabled a dedicated group of gifted teachers to educate and train community youth, many now making significant contribu­ tions to their communities. Education at ThomappleKellogg is a success story. Facing a new. and expand­ ed, bond issue, the residents served by the ThomappleKellogg Schools have a crucial choice. The issues seem as formidable as before, and, as before, a "yes” vote on the June 10 bond issue will generate results that will benefit the community enor­ mously. It will give a genera­ tion of new children the op­ portunities that a good educa­ tion, with adequate facilities, affords. Earl Schipper, Former resident Saugatuck In the Navy, you will: •Move Up and Out in the World •Get Equal Access to Success Lillie best candidate for school board Dear editor: As evidenced by recent let­ ters to this newspaper, the up­ coming school board election in Caledonia will have a signficant impact on our children and schools for many years to come. It is not an understatement to say that, depending on who is elected, the direction our schools take in the future could be altered dramatically. In this kind of environment, we believe it is important to elect board members who are willing to listen to opposing points of view, board members who w ill respond to the diversity in our communi­ ty by making an even greater effort to cooperate rather than by simply trying to control the board. We need board members who can work well together, but who aren't afraid to speak their mind. And we need board memers who have demonstrated the ability and desire to get in­ volved. make things happen, rather than simply criticize the efforts of others. For all these reasons, and more, we're voting for can­ didate Bob Lillie Given the division in our community today over cur­ riculum content, ad­ ministrative personnel and fiscal issues, it makes sense to elect a person like Lillie. There is no question in our minds he will always take the time to listen to someone with a perspective different than his own. And not only will he listen, he will truly try to see the issue from the other per­ son's point of view. We trust him to diligently gather the facts as they relate to a par­ ticular issue and then make a decision that will be in the best interests of all our children, not just a select few families. With all that’s being said about our schools, our ad­ min inistrtors. and our current board members, many voters, may be finding it difficult to assess the candidates. Our suggestion is to look for character. More than anything else, we need board members with integrity, honesty, and a caring attitude. Having talked with people in our community who've known Lillie for many years, we’ve gained a sense of the respect they have for his truthfulness, sincerity, and sense of fairness. We’re equally impressed with his willingness to give of himself over the last 20 years as an in­ volved school parent, little league coach. Sunday school teacher and village council member. The June IO school board election is a very critical one for Caledonia, and for our children We encourage voters Io elect a board member who will do his honest best to effectively represent the entire communi­ ty. always with the best in­ terests of our children in mind. In our opinion, the best person for the job is school board candidate Bob Lillie. David and Lisa Morrow Caledonia School board should be challenged locally To the editor: We resent the insinuation made in last week's forum that those involved in the cam­ paigns of Mr. Comegys or Mr. DeVries are people who have not been involved in volunteering or supporting our schools. This is an attempt to discredit these candidates by trying to make their sup­ porters appear out of touch. Nice try. We have attended PTA's at both the elementary and mid­ dle school, PAC. school board, board education com­ mittee meetings, and sat on the middle school improve­ ment team, interviewed pro­ spective elementary teachers, and mentored students in the middle school. We have coached basketball, baseball, soccer, football, and OM, and worked in the concession stand at middle school and varsity events and chaperoned field trips. We have judged an FFA competition, served at the teachers' luncheons, and been a room mother at every elementary grade level. We realize many parents have been as involved and many have done more, but to say we haven’t given and been supportive with our time is ab­ solutely wrong. We are supportive to Com­ egys and DeVries because we have been involved with them in bringing issues to the ad­ ministration and board that are of mutual concern. It total­ ly amazes me. that in a school that encourages "critical thinking,’’ diversity and tolerance, that those who come with a different opinion or perspective are viewed as negative and even treated with disdain. Was it negative to ask the administration to produce the data that shows that Core Plus math is superior to that which it replaced, and then ask, even after the data couldn’t be pro­ duced, if it would be possible to run a traditional track alongside the pilot, giving parents and students the op portunity to choose? Conceptually, many of these new programs sound good, but the fact of the mat ter is. there is no data yet to show that they are truly effective. We arc supportive of can didates who wc have seen challenge the use of Caledonia schools as a proving ground for the latest educational fads and programs Even though commuted./ well-meaning people put our curriculum together, it is im-, perative that we elect board members who will question it and demand that it be con­ tinually evaluated, even at the risk of not appearing positive. This is a part of the check and balance function of any effec­ tive board. That is how a good system becomes even better. Paul and Sheri Sheely Caledonia Our kids are our future, help by voting yes To the editor: On June 10, we will have an opportunity to make a wise in­ vestment in our community. By verting "yes,” we will help ensure that over 2,500 students in the Thornapple Kellogg school system will have a quality education. These current students and future students may be our own children, or nieces, nephews, cousins, grand­ children and neighbors Our community has always been very supportive of the kids who attend Thornapple Kellogg Schools. We need to continue the tradition. I applaud the administration and school board for listening to the community and choos­ ing the options that the com­ munity would like to see. I also like the fact that our school millage rate will in­ crease for only one year and then will decrease to a lower rate than we are actually pay­ ing now. With over 400 new students over the last six years and pro­ jections showing at least 200 more students by the year 2000; there is a definite need for additional facilities. These facilities will help the kids stay competitive as the class size will be at an appropriate level and the kids will be in an environment that will promote learning. If you think that the kids in the Thornapple School system are our future, please vote "yes” on June 10. Doug Ybema Middleville Caledonia Board members are community Join an Exciting Team! NAVY For more information, call 1-800-USA-NAVY. World Wide Web: http://www.navyjobs.com Dear editor: I’d like to comment on a re­ cent letter distributed by school board candidate John DeVries to people in the community. Mr. DeVries slates in his letter to the communits that owners of the school district should have the largest voice in the education system, not school board members, com­ mittees. or administrators. As a result, he is campaigning to return control of the schools to the community. The problem with Mr. DeVries’ logic is that the community has always had the largest voice — by voting to elect board members who represent the community and act in our best interest. To say that board members should not direct the educational pro­ cess does not make sense. Why then do we elect them and why does Mr DeVries wish to become one? Mr. DeVries seems to want his cake and eat it, too. He cannot in one breath say our board has too much control and then in the next ask voters to make him part of a controll­ ing "majority” on the board Does the board only have too much control when it’s collec live opinion opposses Mr. DeVries’ point of view? As voters, we deserve a lit­ tle more respect and a little more honesty. Randy Hoffman Caledonia Looking for a PRINTER? Call... 945-9554 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/May 28, 1996/Page 17 Lillie, Vaughn are best representatives To the editor: We have been a part of the Caledonia Community Schools since our oldest started kindergarten nine years ago. In that time we have been actively involved in numerous areas. We have coached, chaired millage campaigns and the FACTS Committee, helped organize the Parents Advisory Council, been active in PTO, mentored, had students shadow us on the job, been panel members at senior exhibitions, been members of school improvement teams, put up fences, spread tons of dirt on little league baseball fields, and helped put lights on the varsity soccer field And no. we don't have anyone in the high school yet (next year). We have enjoyed most every aspect of our in­ volvement. School personnel are always encouraging and helpful, the community is responsive and fun to work with and the students are always amazing in how well they handle themselves and demonstrate what they have learned within our schools. Because we show our sup­ port in so many ways, some say we are pawns of the schools, the board and the ad­ ministration. Nothing could Where is decency in our local school board election To the editor: Congratulations to Caledonia Community Schools Board of Education members Steve Donker, Jim Gless and Bernie Nagel for taking a stand for integrity, truth and respect at the May 21 board meeting. It’s great when people want to get involved and run for the board, but when their cam­ paigns involve character at­ tacks, unsupported accusa­ tions and distortion of facts, it's proper and necessary for the board to confront and res­ pond to the accusations. Mr. DeVries' and Mr. Comegys’ campaigns con­ tinue to drive the wedge into our community that was started last year. Ultimately, our kids suffer the most. What has happened to the decency that in the past characterized Caledonia Board of Education elections? What behavior is modeled for our children when board candidates in writing, call board members, administrators and teachers “irresponsible?'’How about a return to the basics of decency and respect? Thankfully, there are two condidates. Bob Lillie and Robin Vaughan who are tak­ ing a responsible, positive ap­ proach to this election. I believe our children and us as taxpayers, will be much better served by these two fine can­ didates. We need board members that want to work together to improve our school, who care about our kids and who will listen to and respectfully represent the community. We need Bob Lillie and Robin Vaughan. Gordon De Blaay Caledonia The Sun and News’ recent change in policy regarding sports coverage is appalling. Under the guise of develop­ ing a more comprehensive sports coverage in the Hastings Banner, the sports department at J-Ad Graphics recently decided to cover all Middleville varsity athletics in their Hastings newspaper af­ filiate rather than in the tradi­ tional Middleville newspaper. Readers still will find rele­ vant news topics in their local newspaper, but will have to seek sports-related informa­ tion from a different source. What proves to be even more Streak ends at 3 for Junior Varisty soccer oO * Roofing • Affordable/lnsured • Drywall • Flatwork • Gutter Dave (616) 945-5789 Brad (616) 785-3868 921 S. Washington — Hastings. Mich. CALEDONIA SPORTSMAN S CLUB STEAK FRY Steak • Salad Bar • Baked Potato • Garlic Toast • Beverage confusing is the statement that junior varsity and frosh athletics will still be offered through The Sun and News. 1 resent the lack of coverage given to our athletes and their respective programs. Further, 1 find the newspaper to be hypocritical since the byline of your newspaper reads, "Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas.’’ If anything this represents a lack of service to our community. I feel very strongly that The Sun and News has a respon­ sibility to cover all of Mid­ dleville’s stories. Timothy S. Penfield Middleville Apply 9-llam or l-3:30pm, Tues.-Thurs. Bring 2 pieces of ID E^wii Opportumo EmpUncr Saturday, June 8 100TH ST, colro1oter clubhouse | 6-9 Pm * Bring the family & friends! looking fora PRINTER? from Page 2 — recent surveys of parents, students and staff about the program. • Approved varsity skiing for the next school year. The sport was new to CHS last year. Retiring Board President Sharon Oatley ended the meeting by urging parents to be good role models for their children in this election process. She spoke of the rift that has grown in the community in the last two years, and urged the adults to be "above board" in the campaign. "(Caledonia) is a good place," she said, "and we don't want to lose that." Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY — We have it ALL! FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH PRINT SHOP Many new workers needed at companies located near the Kent Co. Airport and on South end of Grand Rapids All positions are long term with excellent hire in potential. PEOPLEM A R I\ 17. The coaching staff said that "everybody gave a great effort" but the work just wasn't enough to produce a victory. The JV soccer team’s 3game winning streak came to a close with a 8-0 defeat to the Unity Christian team on May Assemble Car Parts Plastic Injection Stamping Press Operators Stack Metal Parts Hi-Lo/Warehouse JHflHBI whom he described as out­ standing "I’ve learned so much, working with the kids, this staff and with Tonya (Porter)," he said. "Now my goal is to help Caledonia High School remain one of the best high schools in the country." the summer school program and served on both the School Accreditation Steering Com­ mittee and the School Im­ provement Team. He said he is honored to head CHS. and looks forward to continued work with the community and with the school's staff and students. SCHOOL BOARD JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! • • • • • possesses these and many other fine qualities as an indi­ vidual and administrator. "Some of the board mem­ bers had a few concerns about the appointment, but these concerns will be discussed with Bob and attempts made to see if they can be worked out Most importantly, he is very well thought of and re­ spected in the high school, and he has the support of staff and students." Terms of his contract will be decided at a later date, she said. Szymoniak joined CHS in October, 1992, coming from Holly High School, where he taught science and served as an administrative intern. At CHS. he filled the position left vacant when Mike Pintek decided to return to teaching. Szymoniak has been in charge of building supervi­ sion, attendance and disci­ pline, and also has organized school-wide activities such as interim and Teen Institute. He is originally from On­ away, and received his bache­ lor of science degree in biol­ ogy with a minor in chem­ istry from Northern Michigan University. In 1994, he com­ pleted a master’s degree in Ed­ ucational Leadership at East­ ern Michigan University. At Holly High School, he taught science, sponsored the Student Council, started a stu­ dent environmental club and for five years coached junior varsity football, basketball and baseball. He also headed Bob and Kathy Jackson Sun and News new sports policy change is appalling Dear editor: be further from the truth. We have probably argued, sometimes heatedly, with every administrator as well as a few school board members on a number of issues over the years Some issues we brought up have been resolved to everyone's satisfaction. Other issues are still out there sim­ mering And with some, the school was right after all. We have learned that change is a struggle for both sides; schools are sometimes too slow to react to parent concerns, and parents are slow to understand and trust where our educators are leading our children (into their future, folks). That sometimes can be a lethal combination. But what we have always believed, and hopefully have modeled for our children, is that we are a community where, despite our dif­ ferences, we continue to work together for a common goalto educate and support all of our children in the best way possible. Because of our ex­ perience and involvement we know this takes time, pa­ tience, integrity, understanding, honesty and compromise. We believe Robin Vaughan and Bob Lillie are the two candidates for Caledonia School Board that best repre­ sent those virtues. They also are the two candidates who understand that running a school system isn't about power and control but about children and community. We ask you to join us in voting for Bob Lillie and Robin Vaughan on Monday, June 10. NEW PRINCIPAL, continued from frontpage 507 '3601 st Grand Rapids &lawn Loslern aid Drebiou Ares. (b!6) 245"61bl • • • • Your Choice is Clear... Caledonia Vision Center Richard J. Choryan, O.D. 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Students learned about the duties performed by police, sheriff, firefighters, dentists, ambulance drivers and many other fields related to keeping people safe and healthy Pennock Hospital Head Dietitian Cindy Lancaster talked about the different food groups and which categories certain foods belong under Students were divided into two teams and played a game in which they had to identify food groups each food belongs to. Hastings City Police Depu­ ty Mike Leedy and officer Cliff Moms stressed the im­ portance of wearing a seat belt and showed students the ap­ paratus they use. Leedy said the Hastings department has 14 officers and six reserves. He showed students a bullet-proof vest he said is safety apparatus designed to stop bullets from going into the body. Officers also sometimes use ballistic helmets which are designed to stop bullets from entering the head. Officers only wear these in situations in which they have to deal with someone who is armed. A ballistic shield, he said, is something officers use to hide behind when they have to ap­ proach a house in which there is a potentionally dangerous situation. The shields have lights in front that are used to let other officers know where Paramedic Mike Glumm and specialist lone Chaffee from the Hastings Am­ bulance Service showed students an ambulance and the equipment it carries. Firefighter Jim Sheldon from the Hastings Fire Department showed students equipment that is used to fight fires. Hostings City Police Deputy Mike Leedy and office Cliff Morris, last Thursday, spoke to students from Middleville and other areas of Barry County about seat belt safety during Health Awareness Day at Fish Hatchery Park. Barry voumy oueim uive learn representative Srg. Bill Johnson taught students how to save sorr eone who is drowning. Cervical collars are used to they are if the area is dark. Leedy said it is very impor­ keep necks straight in the case of a head or neck injury. tant for people to wear their seat belts while driving and Towel rolls also are placed on riding in a car because they both sides of the head and tape are designed to save people is placed across the forehead from serious injuries and to keep the head and neck in place. because it is the law. Ambulances are equipped Students were encouraged to remind people who do not with cellular phones and wear them that they should radios which are used to talk because they can get tickets if to doctors and get information about what can be done to they don’t. Police cars are equipped keep patients alive if they are with overhead lights that are a long way from a hospital. Ambulance operators usual­ used to get the attention of people being pulled over, and ly drive the speed limit and go 10 miles over if the can alert people that there is an ac­ siren is on. indicating an cident at the scene. People should Sometimes, he said, of­ emergency ficers will turn the lights on pull over to the right hand side when they need to get of the road and let them somewhere quickly to let peo­ through in this case. When ambulance drivers ple know that they are in a come to red traffic lights dur­ hurry. The back windows of police ing emergencies, they need to cars contain arrow lights that stop and check the traffic. If let people know that they need the way is clear, they can go to move to the left or right before the light turns green. Students were given a tour lane because the other lane is of the ambulance and showed being blocked off. Leedy added that every the cot that people being taken police car has a plastic cover­ to the hospital lie in. The cot ing that can be used to is held in the ambulance with separate the front and back a latch. When the cot needs to seats. The shields are used in be taken out, it is unlatched case an unruly passenger is and the wheels are brought down. being transported. There also are places to sit The officers carry nine millimeter handguns in the and watch the patient during trunks of their cars, handcuffs the ride to the hospital. Jim Sheldon from the and old sea spray, which is like mace but has pepper in it. Hastings Fire Department showed students what Leedy said the mace does not hurt people but blinds firefighters carry to help save them temporarily to keep people and homes. The engine contains fire ex­ them from causing harm to tinguishers, air tanks and gear anyone. Representatives Ione Chaf­ firefighters need to wear fee and Mike Glumm from the while they are fighting fires. One of the main rules, he Hastings Ambulance Service showed things that an am­ said, is never go into a burn­ ing house alone if you are a bulance carries. They showed splints they firefighter. Firemen should have available for arms, legs enter a house with at least two and elbows, which are used to or three others. A bowling pin is used to keep people from moving them after an injury until they help maneuver some of the equipment, and the panel on are able to see a doctor. the engine controls the water that goes through hoses used to put out the fires. Water, he said, can shoot out of the hoses from as far away as 100 feet. They use an axis to open walls of homes to get to where the fire is. Orf Stevens and Ken Neil from the Sheriff Department Posse told students the safest way to handle horses. One representative said that people should never walk behind a horse because they could get kicked. People walking up to horses should check the animal’s cars If the horses ears are up it is best to stay away from them because this means that they are angry He said posse members arc strictly volunteer and everything they use such as the horses, radios and other equipment, is their own. They help lost children find their way to their families and provide 24 hour coverage during the Barry County Fair The posse, he said, does get a little money for the upkeep of their trailers, and to donate to area churches. For additional safety, the horses wear reflectors. Also available for the day was a children’s fire safety house was on display for students to go through to learn the quickest way to exit a house in the case of a fire. Sgt. Bill Johnson from the Barry County Sheriff Dive Team discussed efficient ways to help someone who is drowning. Children under 6, he said, are required to wear life jackets when they ride in boats. People over 6 arte strongly encouraged to as well. Everyone who rides jet skis is required to wear one. The dive team ndes around checking to make sure that people are wearing life jackets See Health Day, Page 19 The children’s smoke house was available for students to go through to learn the quickest way to exit a house in the case of a fire. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml May 28, 1996/Page 19 Antiques BECKY’S MAINSTREET Used books, antiques and crafts. Wc have a paperback swap, Harlequins included. Large selection of hardcovers from the 1800’s to 1996, reasonable prices, pew Victorian reproduc­ tion section. Monday-Thursday 10-5p, Friday 1 l-7p, Saturday 10-4p. 101 E. Main, Middleville, 795-8800. Major credit cards accepted. Booth space available. Business Services BERNIE & COMPANY TREE SERVICE: Tree remov­ al & trimming & stump grinding. 795-7823 GLEN’S LANDSCAPING. “WE’RE EASY TO GET A LAWN WITH.’’ TREATED TIES AND BOULDER RETAINING WALLS, TOP SOIL, ROAD GRAVEL AND SAND, HAULING & 1.1 Ml ING. COMPLETE LAND­ SCAPING SERVICE. 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When the dive team needs to go out for a rescue, he said, members wear dry suits that unzip completely so they are able to be fully clothed under them. Everything but their hands and faces are covered so they remain clean, protected and warm in the suits. The marine patrol members, he said, also need to use weight belts so they are able to go under water to help people in need. He wears a 40-pound belt. Members also have tanks MIDDLEVILLE’S FINEST 117 West Main, Middleville Phone 795-7911 Sun.-Thurs. 3:30 to 10:30 p.m. Frl. & sat. 3:30 to 12:30 a.m. TWO PIZZAS For ONE SPECIAL PRICE! Save up to 70% On Second Pizza NO COUPONS • NO FREE POP NO FREE DELIVERY Good Only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday and Saturday) Specials not valid with any other offers or Free Delivery r—coupon— I FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA *2.00 OFF MIDDLEVILLE NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL Take Out Only • One (1) Per Coupon J Try Our. 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Barbara Gall Based on ail this informa­ the initial qualifying test for Staff Writer tion, the 6.900 finalists were For her "exceptional aca­ the National Merit program. chosen, and became eligible Of those million students. demic ability and potential for for three kinds of Merit schol­ success in rigorous college 15.000, or about half of 1 arships: a $2,000 National studies.” South Christian se­ percent of all the nation’s Merit Scholarship, a corpo­ nior Annalise VanWyngarden high school seniors, scored rate-sponsored Merit Scholar­ of Caledonia has been honored well enough on the PSAT to ship award or a college-spon­ with a college-sponsored become semifinalists in the sored Merit Scholarship award from the National Merit National Merit program. The semifinalists then could awzod. Scholarship Corporation. For VanWyngarden. who She is one of only about qualify for the finalist level will complete her high school 6,900 high school seniors na­ by taking an additional test career as valedictorian of her tionwide to receive such a and documenting their high class, winning one of these scholarship this year, though school academic records. They had to supply prestigious scholarships was more than a million students also an unexpected honor, but it is entered the competition by information about their taking the PSAT (Preliminary activities and goals and obtain not the only indication of her Scholastic Aptitude Test) as the recommendation of their success. National Merit Scholar Annalise Van Wyngarden of Caledonia and a senior at South Christian High School, poses with her proud parents, Walt and Isla VanWyngarden. Store Inventory Savings Up to... LdCrqsse Pet Foods Boots Company Product Reps, will be here to answer any questions Sat., June 8 Horse Products | Work Boots Bird Feed & Feeders She also has received the istry after taking the class her Bausch & Lomb Award in junior year. "It was very interesting, and chemistry, recognition from the Society of Women Engi­ I was encouraged by my teacher, too. I like figuring neers, the Daughters of the American Revolution Good out how things go together." Peter Dykema was AnCitizen Award and a Michigan nalise's chemistry teacher, and Competitive Scholarship. She recently was selected by he said he is very happy that the Hope College chemistry one of his best pupils has department to receive its chosen to go into chemistry. "She's a young lady with Jaecker Chemistry Scholar­ great perception, great analyti­ ship. The daughter of Walt and cal skills," he said. "When Isla VanWyngarden of Cale­ you're teaching, you're always donia, Annalise will begin her watching your class, hoping college studies at Hope this to see that look of understand fall, where, not surprisingly, ing cross their faces. With she plans to major in chem­ some students, that look istry. Although undecided comes quickly, and Annalise about her career, she said she is one of those. "But she was into all the is thinking about going into facets of school, sports and chemical research. music, and she managed to do Annalise did not confine her achievements just to aca­ it all well. She picked Hope, 1 think, because it has an excel demics, however. At South, lect chemistry program, and she and her family helped form a girls' soccer club, I'm sure she'll more than be which now is a recognized up to it." Principal Larry Plaisier team sport there. A forward for the Lady Sailors, she is agreed. "Annalise is just a wellco-captain of the team this year. She also has coached for rounded young lady, obvi­ the American Youth Soccer ously excelled in academics, but also able, with all her Organization (AYSO). "I just really love soccer," successes, just to enjoy being a high school kid, Io enjoy she said. "I'm going to at least try out for the team at those experiences, and to par­ ticipate in more than just the Hope." She also has played clarinet scholarly side of school. I four years in South's march­ have no doubt that next year, ing and symphonic bands, is she'll step right up to the col­ active in Young Life and is a lege level, loo." Her father, Walt, said with a student leader in her church youth group. She has worked smile that he is hard-pressed for two years at Mr. Burger in these days to keep up with Kentwood, and while chem­ Annalise, the oldest of his istry is her major area of in­ three girls. A teacher at Dut terest, she likes to write, par- ton Christian Middle Sch<x>l, VanWyngarden gives his ticulary poetry. "I like to be involved, to be daughter all the credit for her busy," she explained of her achievements Her mother, Isla, agreed, active life. "I’m fairly organized and self-motivated, adding, "God gave her the tal­ so I manage to squeeze it all ent, but she is the one who has put those talents to in." work." Annalise said she decided to think seriously about chem­ Dental Care ...for the family. CALEDONIA FARMERS ELEVATOR ____ 146 E. MAIN ST. ■ 891-8108 SMS CALEDONIA - Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Emergency Care • Evenings by Appointment Affordable Rates • New Patients Welcome We Do Your Insurance Paperwork Appointments Available Mon thru Fri Ronald B. Stegehuis __ y tass™ 9505 Cherry Valley Rd (M-37) Caledonia � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/706/SunandNews_1996-06-04.pdf 8a1d026ce75638ffaacc4017532070a1 PDF Text Text bulk rate U.S. POSTAGE The5u. BraiiMiilnjilA i jlMt "i Netos PtraitNa? Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Bradford White seeks land in Middleville industrial park hy Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Village Coucil last week decided to table the issue of whether it should allow Bradford-White to purchase land in the in­ dustrial park Bradford White Represcn tativc Richard Milock said be had spoken with Village Plan ncr Jason Cherry about the possibility of purchasing parcels 5.6 and 7. This would enable the company to move tractors and trailers to that property and eventually its en­ tire trucking fleet The company, he said, now employs 750 people and is growing It would like to hire an additional 100 people within the next two years, but , is experiencing parking problems. Moving the trucking fleet to the industrial park would give the firm additional parking space on its site and allow hir­ ing of additional employees ' Eventually we will need more than the industrial ! park," he said. Milock said the company • has discussed costs with Dave i Dykstra and will do whatever the village requires on land­ scaping. The company is working on investing $3 million back into the facility. ' He added that another No. 23 June 4. 1996 Middleville, Michigan 49333 125th Year future possibility would be to obtain residential property, get a variance, and make it in­ to a parking lot. He said he is aw are of someone who wants to sell property at this time If properly such as this was purchased, he said, it could be swapped with UAW property Bill Mosey said the proper­ ty committee met to discuss this issue and agreed that sell­ ing Bradford White the pro­ perty would go against the spirit of what the industrial i i The village wants to do everything it can to help without compromising the goals tor the industrial park. Maybe the company could find some other options. park was originally intended for, which was to create jobs within the park that are in dustrial in nature “I don’t understand how a parking lot would do that." he said. He added that if there is a way to work around the situa­ tion, they could look into it. James Rutherford asked if it would be possible to move employees into the industrial park Cherry said that a few years ago. there was a discussion about tieing this type of situa­ tion into a development grant, it might be possible to use the rationale that creating the lot would help the company create more jobs because there would be more room for them. He is not sure if this would work or not Mosey said the village wants to do everything it can to help w ithout compromising the goals for the industrial park Maybe the company could find some other options Milock said they would be willing to do that to get things to work. Mosey suggested purchas­ ing parcels at the end of Eagle Drive instead of the ones the company orginally had in mind If they did that, there could be a possibility of obtaining a grant to improve the street. Milock said company of­ ficials have not looked at that property yet, but could possibly Mock off the street and make it one piece. Mosey asked if the com­ pany would be willing to pur­ chase all the land in the in- ! dustrial park. Milock said he was not sure if there would be enough room for everything there. He added that it would See Bradford White P. 3 2 firsts, fast times gained by Caledonia Lady Scot champs Caledonia’s Shannon Houseman and Barb Warner were two of four winning parts of Caledonia’s team. The Scots did not repeat as Class B champions at the track and field championships held at Lowell on Saturday, but they still went away with two championship performances, a personal best and an incredible 1996 season. Coach Joe Zomerlei’s squad, the winners of the Class B event a season ago. scored 23 points to tie Calvin Christian for fifth place. That, however, was just part of what the team accomplished during the course of the spring campaign "We had a w hale of a season and a great run — 9-0 in duals. OK Gold championship and a Regional championship." Zomerlei said One Scot individual championship was captured on Saturday with Shannon Houseman taking first in the 3200 Houseman’s time was 11-04.20, nearly six seconds in front of the second place finisher Came Gould from Powers. Ironically, it was Gould who Parbel placed second to a year ago. The Scots 3200 squad also look home a gold medal. See Lady Scots, P. 27 TK’s $26 million school bond vote set for Monday by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Voters in the Thornapple Kellogg School District Mon­ day will decide a $26 million bond issue over 26 years that includes a new middle school and additions and renovations to existing buildings. Two school board members also will be chosen Incum­ bent Gary VanElst and newcomer Nancy Goodin are running unopposed. Superintendent Jay Cason said the district has grown by 403 students since January 1990 at an average rate of 2 percent per year and higher in some years The projected growth within the next four years is 202 more students, which Cason said is 600 more than the district had in 1990. School officials say over­ crowding has been a problem in the district for quite a while Part of the high school auditorium is blocked off and being used for classroom space, while the middle school is using areas original- Nancy Goodin Gary VanElst existing buildings, will he exit ly designed as music rooms. Cason said people see that for bid in February to start in there is a room for everyone the spring of 1997 and to and don’t think there is a pro­ finish by the fall The middle school and high blem. but what they don’t sec is that students in some cases school will take a little longer don’t have access to proper The bids will be out by the spring of 1997 and construc­ facilities. Tower. Pinkster and Titus tion can start in June The architect Tom Mathison said middle school would take 18 that if the bond issue passes, months and would be comthe first part of the project, See TK Board, Page 2 renovating and adding on to Four candidates caught in "bitter" fight Caledonia School Board campaigns take spotlight in June 10 election by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Perhaps it can be blamed on "growth." Maybe it’s a "sign of the times." Whatever the reason, the school board election June 10 marks the end of perhaps the nastiest campaign season in many residents’ memories. Until last year, school board elections in Caledonia were one lime when residents could vote for non-partisan candi­ dates running on their own merits and who, at the most, recruited a few friends to help them put out some signs in yards and maybe talk up that candidate with their neighbors. In those very recent "good old days," a candidate who de­ cided to run for the board basi­ cally just had to get those yard signs made up, interview with the local paper., speak before a candidates' forum (that often was sparsely attended) and maybe send out some post­ cards introducing him/herself for a little "name recogni­ tion." But even as Caledonia schools earned state and na­ tional recognition, "polities" last year invaded the school board election in the form of an organized and well-funded group of people w ho success­ fully backed two candidates opposing the direction the Caledonia schools were going This year, the political at­ mosphere blossomed, as a backlash against the backlash organized around a "positive" attitude toward the schools. Whether candidates wanted to be associated with one of these "groups" or not, the school board campaign basi­ cally became a two-party elec­ tion. On one side, candidates Greg Comegys and Chip De­ Vries have said they have con­ cerns about new programs and schedules at Caledonia High School, particularly in science and math. Comegys said he would like to see new pro­ grams "validated" before they are adopted in Caledonia. De­ Vries has stated that he would like to see more "traditional" classes returned to the CHS curriculum. Candidates Bob Lillie and Robin Vaughan both say they approve of the direction the schools are going, but would like to work on improving the new programs, such as In­ terim and Core Math The debate has not been in­ tellectual. DeVries said in one of his campaign letter that the board has not been accountable, and Comegys said in his cam­ paign brochure that the hoard "has become misdirected" and promotes the plans and and programs of the school admin­ istration instead of the values and desires of the community. "Letters to the editor" in the Sun and News this year have been a vehicle for attacks on the high school philosophy and on awards the school has received. Parents who support the di­ rection the schools are mov­ ing have responded with let­ ters particularly criticizing DeVries' statement that vot- See Caledonia Schools 8 In This Issue... • Thomapple Kellogg principal goes out ‘in style’ • Caledonia vet reiussed WWII medals at Memorial Day service • Caledonia residents to decide two school building • remodeling proposals • Local graduates honored �Poge 2/The Sun odd News, Middleville. Ml/June 4, 1996 TK SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS, continued from frontal________ pleted by the’ beginning of 1998 Cason said that one of the main reasons the district is asking for the bond is because all' schools except Page Elementary are 25 years old or older. West Michigan is a growing area and schools in Grand Haven, Jenison. East Grand Rapids. Byron Center. Wayland and Hastings also have had similar bond re­ quests recently as a result Another reason the election is necessary, he said, is because the district may be forced to purchase portable classrooms, which are not as good a learning environment as a building Schools of the 21st century need to have different capabilities than those of the past, Cason said They have been compared to factories and need to change just as industry has. All the schools except Page were constructed prior to the awareness of necessities of education today Twenty-five years ago there were no rooms for special education and no girls’ sports. MILLER MEANS... Hasting* OMct 149 West Stair Street (616) 945-51X2 Jean Chase. cm GUI........................ 945-4)235 Dianne Fcldp»u*th 94X-99I3 ICndnk. (.WI 945-2451 Cindy Scotti'Scott. 94X422X Ron Lewis............... 945-5103 Rm CMbM 795-3611 Jon Johnson 94X-I699 I Hill SlagMad larry Allerding. The district now has several special education rooms in each school and needs girts' lockerrooms Fewer science labs were needed in the past because less science was required. Junior high schools were constructed just like small versions of high schools, which is not ap­ propriate today because mid­ dle school students today learn better in a mixture of flexible special arrangements Another important factor, the superintendent said, is that the current facilities were not equipped to meet the technology needs of today s students and students of future generations Cason said that TK students now have to compete with young people who are pro­ ducts of schools where keyboard skills have been taught at the elementary level for many years and where computer labs are networked with other buildings Cason said the district has been preparing to consider changes since 1993. when it established a citizens' com mittee to review facilities and Miller REAL ESTATE ...S OLD! 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He added that if the bond issue passes, the school will not be demolished overnight. There is a possibility of allow­ ing local groups to take over the building for their own needs. □. MLS S 795-9521 Mike Humphreys, Broker, ( RS, GRI MONDAY, JUNE 10TH OPEN 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM - 3165 LOOP ROAD 1. MIDDLEVILLE. A TRUE ONE-OF-A-KIND! The Thornapple River frontage and a 10 acre site, with 5 acres of woods, gives the home buyer who is looking for a great location, a perfect buy. The ranch home features a master bedroom with walls of glass to a 3-season room, and a wrap­ around covered porch. Stop by the Open House or call Cathy Williamson..$119,900. Dtroctions From Mtddlovillo turn f on Mom St (at fho light) to S on Irvmg Rd to loop Rd and than right to privoto road. Watch for our ugns I I 5 FREEPORT SMALL TOWN UVWC FOR UNDER $60,006! This 3 bedroom home with a large country kitchen has lots to offer Nice yard ♦or the k»ds to ploy in. A small, friendly town Call Scotti today' $58 000 FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE, GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES PLEASE SEE OUR ADS ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER. IN THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS AND IN THE HOMES DIGEST OF GRAND RAPIDS MAGAZINE. The bond issue money can­ not and will not be used for operations, he said. The state approves any items that are requested by the district and requires that money proposed for specific items must be used only for those items Cason said if this issue passes, taxes will only in­ crease for a short period, then decrease to become even lower than they are now because the technology millage will expire. Citizens now are paying 13.65 mills in school taxes for the 1995-96 school year If the bond passes, the district will qualify for the school bond loan program Taxes would go up slightly only for the 1996-97 school year because the debt retire­ ment will be raised by 2.1 mills, from 4.9 to 7 mills as part of the school bond loan fund. The total school tax for that year would be 15.75 mills. Cason said that after the 1996-97 school year, the 2.75 mills residents are paying for technology enhancement will be eliminated, lowering the total tax rate to to 13 mills, .65 mill lower than what they are paying now. The present 4.9 debt from a previous project will be paid off in the year 2002. After this is paid off. the amount for the new project will go from 2.1 back up to 7 mills. Cason said. Though the debt will stay at 7 mills, the overall school tax rate will be lower than it is now. If the bond issue passes, residents with homes worth $60,000 would be paying about $65.70 per year more than they do now. This amount is equal to 18 cents per day. Residents with homes worth $80,000 would pay roughly $87.60 more per year, which is equal to 24 cents per day. Residents with homes worth $100,000 would pay $105.85 more per year, which is equal to 29 cents per day. Cason said that some residents feel that a new high school should be built as op­ posed to a new middle school. Choosing an option, he said, has been a difficult deci­ sion for the board. He had to look into how much each op­ tion would cost and determine which one would be most efficient. After contacting superintendents at other districts that have held bond issues for new high schools, Cason found that it would cost at least $130,000 to $150,000 extra for operations to run a new high school than to run a new middle school. Moving middle school students into the current high school would not be an effi­ cient idea, he said, because high schools generally contain and use facilities that middle schools do not. such as auto shops, swimming pools and large fieldhouses High schools are larger and require more space than mid­ dle schools Before Proposal A. be said, districts were able to build more than they needed because they had the option of going back to the local people and asking for more money to avoid making cuts in programs. Proposal A eliminates that option, which means that the only thing the district could do now if it overbuilds is cut programs Proposal A does allow districts up to three years to .ask.. for . -an ■ enhancement millage for something specific and TK ’s time for that is com­ ing to an end. The only other way to get revenue is the addition of ex­ tra students to the district A new high school would cost $34 million, which is more than the district is able to ask for because the debt would go over the maximum of 7 mills. Mathison of Tower. Pinkster and Titus, has outlin­ ed the plans for the project and said that every school will get something. McFall Elementary and the middle school share a small site and some of the middle school could be demolished and some kept for McFall students and other programs to use. The district has discussed keeping the middle school gym and connecting it to McFall instead of building a new one for the school. The current science wing of the middle school could be us­ ed for community and adult education so the people in­ volved in these programs no longer have to used leased space in the community. West Elementary would get an additional three classrooms, one computer lab. gym space, storage space and office space for special education and counselors. The parking lot and the bus drop-off area also would be expanded. Page Elementary would get four new classrooms, one computer lab and storage space for the gym The new middle school would have three parts, the academic, media center and the activity part. The acadcemic section would have three separate wings so each grade can have its own wing and its own identity The high school will be the most complicated building to rennovate because some in­ terior remodeling will be required The school will get 10 new classrooms, four computer labs, counseling rooms, special education rooms and an expanded cafeteria The media center also will be expanded and girls’ locker­ rooms will be built. The swimming pool will not be expanded at this time and there are no plans in the pro ject to expand the auditorium The citizens' committee has been registering voters and in forming the community about the situation the district is facing. Cason said that if the bond issue does not pass, the district will have Io try for another election and in the meantime may have to con sider the possibility of split schedules and portable classrooms to deal with the overcrowding situation. Edmore Village Manager takes Middleville post by Mandy Hahel Staff Writer The Village of Middleville Tuesday announced its deci sion to hire David Arcking to fill its village manager position. The post was vacated by Everil Manchum, who now works for the City of Hastings, last January. Arcking, currently the manager of the Village of Ed­ more, will receive a $42,000 per year package for two years. Selection Committee chair­ man Bill Mosey said Arcking originally asked for a three year contract to give him more time to get a feel for things since he wanted to stay around for a long time. But eventually he agreed to a twoyear contract. Arcking has n<x officially decided it, he will take the position at this punt, saying that, he wanted to make sure he had a firm offer before notifying his employer. Mosey said he was impress­ ed by Arcking's ability to look at things realistically and noted the importance of needing someone who has a good amount of knowledge in water and sewer The other two finalists were Gary Carey, former village manager of New Haven, and Aaron Anthony, Allegan City Manager, who dropped (Hit at the last minute because of other opportunities. Finalists were interviewed by Village Council members Thursday, May 23. TK Athletic Boosters to meet June 3 The Thornapple Kellogg Athletic Boosters will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 3, in the high school cafeteria to plan activities for the fall. Volunteers are needed. Anyone with questions can call Marilyn Liu at 891 8998 Looking for a PRINTER? Call... 945-9554 VCR Repair VCR Cleonmg GAMES MOVIES VCR SERVICE Sony Playstation • Sega Genesis 114 Maple St Delton, Mi 616-623-5777 • Convenient Hours FREE Estimates Fast Service 4695 M-37 Middievine, Mt 616-795-2225 Super Nintendo 9175 M-37 Caledonia. Ml 616-891-1313 Hours. Sunday thru Trxxsday 11 am to 9 pm; Frday & Saturday 11 am to ’0 pm * * �Tho Sun and News. Middleville, Ml. June 4, 1996/Pogo 3 Thornapple Kellogg Principal goes out ‘in style’ last week Thornapple Kellogg Principal Henry Dugan was escorted to the high school in a red sports car for his retirement sendoff. by Mand> Habel Staff Writer Thomapple Kellogg High School students and staff waited patiently outside the building for Principal Henry Dugan to arrive for an official sendoff. Dugan, who will retire at the end of this school year after 25 years, was greeted with a fanfare played by the high school marching band as he rode up to the front door in the back of a red sports car. After visiting with students and staff, he was greeted by a limousine that would take him and his wife. Jan. wherever they chose. Vice Principal of East Kent­ wood High School Ron Fales will replace Dugan in July. Dugan and his wife Jan prepare to leave the school BRADFORD WHITE, continued from front page— be expensive to move materials. Cherry said in order for a company to be located in the industrial park, it needs to create 25 new jobs over three years. Mi lock said the company can not wait much longer and needs to find a solution as soon as possible “We are trying to create more jobs in Middleville.” he said. However, in order to do that, the first step is to in­ crease the number of parking spaces the company has available. Mosey >aid the committee has agonized over this situa­ tion because it realizes how important the company is to the community . “I don’t think we have ex­ plored all the possibilities.” he said. Village President Jim French suggested that the council meet with Milock to further discuss the possibility of purchasing the Eagle Drive parcels. Cherry said that the com­ pany needs to be aware that the state will look at how many jobs are created and check their finances as things move forward. Milock said he is aware of that. The situation was tabled un­ til the council can meet with the company. In other business last week, the council voted to support the Planning Commission in its efforts to send out a survey to residents that allows them to express opinions about Middleville. Chairman Eldon Newmeyer said the commission is up­ dating its master plan. The last time it was updated was in 1989. The commission, he said, wants to send out surveys to the village residents that will be patterned after a survey the township did a few years ago. The survey will help the commission collect informa non about how people feel about the growth of the village, and what they would like to see happen there. The surveys, he said, would cost SI.000 including printing costs. He wants the council’s permission to spend money on this venture. He added that it would be possible for the commission to have a work session to handle the mailings to take some of the load off of the secretary, clerk and Cherry. Cherry said the first section of the survey is already com­ pleted. He added that once the new manager comes on board, he may feel that the commis­ sion should have a planning session with the community. Since the commission has some new members, he said, it is eager to start this project. Council members are welcome and encouraged to make suggestions and everyone will work together Mosey said this project would be a good idea because it would give the commission a clearer idea of what its responsibilities are. The rest of the council also agreed to support the project. Todd Ernst reported that the wastewater treatment plant was doing well, though DOD levels have been up a little bit due to algae growih. which occurs because of temperature changes The growth is now down. He said they have been working on filtration bed number two and the staff has been exploring the different types of soils He recommends that the village hire an excavator who could bring a chisel plow and open the ground The decision on whether or not to do this is up to the village An excavator could have the job done in a day or less He san! that the third filter is in worse shape than the se­ cond one but the staff ha.> not had a chance to look at that one yet. Ernst will provide a written recommendation of what he thinks the village should do then let it decide Looking for Extra Cash? -Call945-9554 Sell anything FASTI From this day forward... in style. Caledonia School Board members to appear in forum tonight The Caledonia Education Association is sponsoring a "Meet the Candidates" forum tonight, June 4, from 7:008:30 p in. at the Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center. The forum will provide the community a chance to meet the four candidates running for the school board this year and hear their positions on various issues. Running for two open seats on the board are Greg Comegys, Chip DeVries, Bob CALEDONIA SPORTSMAN’S CLUB STEAK FRY B«L I MV Lillie and Robin Vaughan. Each candidate will be given an opportunity to talk about why he or she is running for the board, and then all four will answer questions submitted by the audience. The candidates and residents also are invited to stay after the forum to enjoy informal discussion. The forum will be videotaped for viewing on the Caledonia cable channel. Sink * Salad B«r • m Potato • Gariic Toast • Bmrage The universe i» true COLDWATER ROAD Saturday, June 8 6*9 pat • *7.59 Bring the family & friends! for all of u» and differ­ ent for each of um. —Mair el Proust you’ll need good financial advice. We offer that and a lot more! 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Box 175 • Alto, Ml 49302 Ph. 698-6337 Fn and ai Noon on 1 PREMIER CLUB MEDICAL SEMINAR June 11 - 9:00 AM - Join us to learn about “Healthy Bones.” Andrew Bone, M.D. will speak to our club members in the Premier Club Room. Dr. Bone recently opened his office in Caledonia. �Page 4/The Sun and Newi Middleville. Ml'June 4. 1996 We did get some frost Wednesday evening. I don't know how much, but Johnny said there was some People told me that there certainly were a large group of people at our Memorial Day parade. Johnny wondered where they came from It was certainly nice to have them come out I loved walking with Houston, but when they shot off the guns, he went to pieces. When it was all over he went on his way. He may he a black Retriever, but he is certainly gun shy. He did the same thing when our son Ted was here a few weeks ago He had purchased a revolver, and was testing it as to how it lined up. Houston was hiding in a comer under a chair When Ted was all done and ail the family were lined up to get some pictures for our visiting nephew. Houston would not come out from under my chair. I was too talkative when 1 got the news from you folks. I talked until 9:30 each night and still didn't get to all of you. Lots Bender said that the soybeans were up near them Our delayed growing season might be finally under way. I had a good visit with Russ Bender. When I talked with Ethel Gibson, she had gone to her granddaughter's (son Jim’s daughter) She said that Jim went with three other men to a con­ ference in Moscow. Bob Bender met them. They took pictures of his office and had a good visit with him. Ethel said that they came back and gave them to her She said that to her we Americans do not ap­ preciate the wonderful coun­ try we have. But as human nature goes, we love to com­ plain and run everything down instead of praising and look­ ing for the good Florence Fiala said that it rained on Monday, and so they were going to have to make up their golf game on Friday. I had a good visit with Lib Palmer. If my mom had been listening to me. she would have gently reminded me that folks who look backward too much never go forward. Ann Bartlett said that the Tour de Cure for dibetes. (which is similar to the Walk for Warmth) was to take place this Sunday. Eunice Brown said that her family, the Crowfoots, had a surprise party Bob Crowfoot, his wife Martha, and sister Ruth Womba took Eunice out for dinner and then went on a long nde. They went to her brother’s home where there was a big banner saying “Happy Birthday." She was overwhelmed, and what made her so happy was the wonder­ ful love they all gave her. There were even balloons and a big cake, made by her niece. Robin. Neva Kenyon said that they attended nephew Dan Ke­ nyon's graduation in Middleville Groundwater stewardship meeting set for June 4 The next meeting of the Barry County Groundwater Stewardship team will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday. June 4. in the Barry County Soil and Water Conservation District confer­ ence room. 1611 S. Hanover St.. Hastings. The future of the groundw a ter stewardship program will be discussed. Mick McGuire, groundw ater technician for the Soil and Waler Conservation District, said. “We need direction and input from per­ sons in our area to support people interested in reducing their risk of groundwater contamination associated with the use of pesticide or nitrogen fertilizers. "This program, funded through the Michigan Groundwater Stewardship pro­ gram. is intended for public and non-profit organizations. It is voluntary, locally driven and designed by our team to address the individual ground­ water needs and concerns of Barry County residents." 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(northwest of Gun Lake) Saturday Evening Masses: 6:00 p.m. (May - August or September) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. 792-2889 WELCOME TO Telephone tM 8252 Taylor Pastor Mark Beers Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11 00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12 00 — Second Worship Service 6 00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children s Church util be provided during both sen dees Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Programs for AU Ages 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891^669 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 708 West Main Street 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave 10:00 a m ,11:15a.m. ..6:00 p.m Morning Worship Service.......... Sunday School.............................. Evening Worship Service........... /Sh YOU ARE INVITED Church School. 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Alto, Michigan 49302 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH CIIRISIWiREEVRMEDCHlRCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (al Gun lake) I Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted forbearing impaired)..... 8:30 a.m. & 11a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.............................. 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service.................................... 6:30 p.m. £fje Gaine I ruled Brethren Church Kalamazi*' Avenue at 92nd Street lift CALEDONIA A church with a coring heart for our community and the world' Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Meeting at Freeport Community Center Phone 891-9259 Sunday Mass...................... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a m. LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Adult Bible Studies Parmalee Morning Worship............ 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School 9 30 a m Middleville Morning Worship 11 00 d m Rev Lynn Wagner 795-3798 Rev Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 Church Office Phone - 795 9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St *891-8661 CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Morning Worship-------- ------ 10 00 a.m. Evening Worship ......... 6 00 a.m. Rev. Bernard Muider Pastor 868-6306 'The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School....................................................... m Sunday Morning Worship........................10 30 a m Sunday Evening Worship.......................... 6 00 pm Wed Midweek Prayer & Bote Study....... 700 p m Pev Wdham Dobson. Pastor Assistant Pastor Korf Bashtor �The Sun ond News. Middlevill.. Ml/June 4. 1996/Poge 5 “Kiddie Kampus” students hold graduation ceremony The three classes return to the stage for the grand finale "It s a Small World. McFoll Elementary Kiddie Kampus students had a graduation ceremony on Tuesday, Moy 28, in which they performed for their fomillies and friends. Students in the Tuesday-Thursday morning class line up to receive their cer­ tificates ond pictures. Student Greg Schmidt receives his balloon from aide Families of 54 Kiddie Kam­ pus preschool graduates gathered in the Thomapple Kellogg High School Auditorium last Tuesday to demonstrate what they learned during the school year. Each of the three classes entertained the audience with spring songs and poems McFall Elementary School Principal Bill Rich spoke briefly about kindergarten and read “Once There Were Giants" by Martin Waddell. The audience also enjoyed a song performed by teacher Sallie Wienmga. The students received graduation certificates, pic­ tures and helium balloons for their hard work during the year. The program ended u ith all children returning to the stage to sing "It's a Smail World. ” Barbara Bender. Obituaries Howard R. Colburn MIDDLEVILLE - Howard R. Colburn, age 77, of Middle­ ville, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 1996 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. He was bom May 17, 1919 at Caledonia Township, the son of Edward and Minnie (McCaul) Colburn. He was raised in Caledonia and attended Caledonia School. He was married to June McNee on February 10, 1941. Mr. Colburn retired from Operating Engineers Local 324 after thirty years of service in Construction work. He was emnployed by Ron Atwood, Cedar Springs Saw Mill, buying timber. He was a Veteran of World War II and served in the United States Army. He was an outdoors enthu­ siast, enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, and especially mushroom hunting in the Spring of the year. He was a loving, caring husband, father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather doing kind deeds for his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, June (McNee) Colburn; two daughters, Barbara (Jerry) Elkins of Middleville, Patty Steffen of Middleville; five grandchildren; nine great­ grandchildren; four brothers, Glen (June) Colburn of Alto, Virginia A. (Colvin) Harrett HASTINGS - Virginia A (Colvin) Harrett, age 86, of Hastings passed away Thurs­ day, May 23, 1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was bom on July 2, 1909 at Freeport, the daughter of Warren and Nellie (Tewks­ bury) Kidder. She was raised in Freeport and attended Fillmore School. She was married to Leo Harrett on March 16, 1962 She was employed at Middleville Engineering. She was a member of Seventh Day Adventist Church of Hastings. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Loyd Colvin and Leo Harrett; four sisters, and four brothers. Mrs. Harrett is survived by daughter, Betty Garrow of Hastings; one son, Lloyd James Colvin of Hastings; four sisters, Lucy K archer of Free­ port, Letha Wilkins of Middle­ ville, Thelma (Clifford) Treat of Hastings, Wanetta (Glen) Jenson of Galesburg; four brothers, George T. Kidder of Freeport, Harry Kidder of Freeport, Kelley Kidder of Lowell, Herman (Frederica) Kidder of Florida; four grand­ children; many great grand­ children; great great grandchil­ dren; many nieces & nephews. Funeral and Committal Services were held Saturday, May 25, 1996 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Richard Taggart officiating. Interment was at Kalamo Cemetery in Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to a chanty of your choice or Seventh Day Adventist Church School Leo (Rose) Colburn of Middle­ ville, Claude (Dorothy) Colburn of Caledonia, Leon (Marion) Colburn of Hastings; one sister, Beatrice Taylor of Lowell; two sisters-in-law, Geraldine Colburn of Wayland, Ann Colburn of Florida; many nieces and nephews. Funeral and Committal Services were held Wednes­ day, May 29, 1996 at the Beel­ er Funeral Chapel with Reverend Stan Finkbeiner officiating. Interment took place at Ml Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Marquerite F. Getman HASTINGS - Marquerite F. Getman, age 73, of Hastings passed away Monday, May 27, 1996 ax her residence. Mrs. Getman is survived by her husband, Burr R. Getman; several nieces & nephews. At her request there will be no Funeral Services or visitation. Interment was at Bedford Cemetery in Bedford. Arrangements were made bv Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Looking for Extra Cash? -CaZ/945-9554 Sell anything FASTI TK Library planning summer reading clubs Summer Reading Clubs at Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library begin Monday, June 10. Children ages 3 through 14 are encourged to sign up to participate in all of the events. Registration continues through July 11 This year’s program. “Everyone a Winner — Read," is designed to build on the popularity of sports and the Olympics to encourage children to read and use the library. Story times, activities and other programs are Paul C. Carey GRAND RAPIDS - Paul C. Carey, age 91, passed away Saturday, June 1,1996 at Clark Retirement Community. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy F. Carey, daughter Mary P. Ward and granddaughter, Jodi Wustman. Mr. Carey is survived by a daughter, Donna (Jerry) Wust­ man of Santa Barbara, Califor­ nia; six grandchildren; four­ teen great grandchildren; sonin-law, Hugh E. Ward; Rosalie F. Carey; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, June 4, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. at the Leighton United Methodist Church with Reverend Ray Townsend officiating. Interment will be in Hooker Cemetery, Leighton Township. Memorial contributions may be made to Jodi House or Leighton United Methodist ■ ► ► ► ►► ► planned. All participants will receive Dwain Abramowski. author a personal reading log to read and director of the Michigan the library books they have Mountain Biking Association, read. will presnt a special program Club members may qualify for club members and their for various reading incentives families and fnends Tuesday, throughout the summer such June 18. from 7 to 7:45 p.m. as Maranda posters for sur­ A complete listing of addi prise visits, drawings for tional events is available at the prizes, a pool party, and pro­ library. gram completion awards Children may choose one of (Aug 6 and 7). Readers who four reading clubs to join: complete the program will Gold Medal Read-to-Mc. earn a ticket to the Gold Medal Readers. In­ “Goosebumps Party” with dependent Readers and Win­ more prize drawings spon ners and Middle School Team sored by the lakeland Library Read Cooperative Summer hours beginning June 10 are 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m Monday through Thurs day and 6 to 8:30 p.m Tues­ day and Thursday. Closing dates for network installation and cleaning will be Church - Building Fund. announced Arrangements were made The library is located inside by Beeler Funeral Home of the main doors of Thomapple Middleville. Kellogg High School at 3885 Bender Road, Middleville. Don't forget DAD! Make an appointment for him or give a gift certificate! leaswve HAIR DESIGNERS HAIR • NAILS • TANNINf OPEN * DAYS 122 E. Main St.. Middleville Next io Phils Pizza Call 795-7719 —for Your Appointment — Vacation Bible School < Join our expedition into the Kingdom of the Son—it s a safari adventure filled with Bible stories/ crafts/ games/ snacks/ songs and skits? you'll have a face-to-face encounter with the King as you discover the Lord's Prayer and leam to communicate with God through prayer. WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto, Michigan 49302 June 10th-14th. 1996 • 9 00 am 11 30 am For more information, call 891-8661 C CAJ3U6 Hruamujjl mi7 VOG5HI MM < �Poge 6/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/June 4. 1996 Caledonia vet reissued WWII medals in Memorial Day service by Barbara Gall Staff Water Caledonia veteran Al Finktfciner and his family came to last week's Memorial Day services at Lakeside Cemetery as always, to honor his fellow servicemen and women. De had no idea that at this year’s ceremony, his family and friends would be honoring him, in particular, that day. Finkbeiner. an infantryman during the conflict in the Philippines. had been awarded several medals for service and bravery, but they had been lost when he was sent home to recover from a bout with malaria. As the years passed and the medals didn’t arrive. Finkbeiner did not think he would ever sec them again, even though he knew his daughter. Nancy Oosterhouse. had made some phone calls to Washington trying to locate them. In his annual Memorial Day message at the cemetery last week. State Senator Richard Poslhumus had finished paying tribute to those who had fought to help achieve a free world, and to those Americans once again serving in a combat zone overseas. He again reminded those attending the service that many in our own community also had given their time, even their lives, in their country's service. Then, with a smile, he began to tell the story of a Caledonia man who at the age of 27 went to war 50 years ago, leaving behind his family and his four brothers on the farm he would one day own himself. Posthumus related how this soldier had fought bravely, and was even awarded a bronze star for his meritorious service in combat, before he was struck down by malaria. When he was sent home to recover, his belongings, including his medals, were supposed to be sent to him in the United Slates, but the soldier never received them. On this Memorial Day, however. Poslhumus called a surprised Finkbeiner from the crowd to present him once again with his war service medals: the Honorable Service Lapel Button (World War II), the Philippine Independence Ribbon. the Combat Infantryman Badge, the World War 11 Victory Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, the Good Conduct Medal and the Bronze Star for "meritorious achievement in ground combat against the armed enemy dunng World War II in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations." Two more medals still are on the way. The presentation marked the happy end of two years of effort by Oosterhouse. who got the idea of trying to find her dad’s long-missing medals when her own daughter was doing a report on the Civil War. "My dad is so humble; he's never asked for anything in his life, and this was something I wanted to do for him. because he is always doing so much for us." Oosterhouse said. Getting nowhere in the Washington bureaucracy after a year of phone calls, she finally called Posthumus, she said, after hearing him speak in Caledonia last Memorial Day. He, in turn. told Congressman Vcrn Ehlers about the her quest, but Ehlers' Washington staff at first had no more luck than Oosterhouse. "They told me they were sorry, but the search was dead in the water.”' she said. But three weeks later, she got another call. All the information had been found, and the medals would be sent to Oosterhouse within 30 days. "They arrived on my birthday (March 28)." she said. While her dad knew she was trying to locate his medals, Oosterhouse didn't (ell him they had arrived. She then called Posthumus and asked him if he would present the medals to her father on Memorial Day. The surprise was perfect, but Finkbeiner wasn’t left speechless. "I didn't know I'd been there that long," he said, smiling. looking at the display of honors. State Senator Dick Posthumus congratulates Caledonia World War II veteran Al Finkbeiner on Memorial Day after presenting him with army medals that had been lost when Finkbeiner came home from the Philippines ill with malaria. The awards were reissued, thanks to the effort of Finkbeiner's daughter Nancy Oosterhouse, left. His wife. Maxine, also was in on the surprise. The Caledonia American Legion Post 305 Honor Guard leads the annual Memorial Day parade, drawing appreciative applause from the several hundred residents lining Main Street. The Legion conducts services at five area cemeteries each Memorial Day. He said later that he began to recognize himself as Posthumus described the local soldier. "Everything he said, little by little, just kept getting closer and closer to me," he said. "Then, when he got to Continued next page - CHS Senior Aaron Pnskorn sounds the notes of •Taps' to end this year's Memorial Day event. 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ItWPa*. 7 Recycled grass clippings add to the health of your lawn When the grass is growing so quickly you can almost see it getting taller and it seems that you're out there mowing every other day (because you are), you might have nightmares about being buried in grass clippings Clippings can pile up. but you have several ways of dealing with them, and all of them boil down to recycling. The best way to manage clippings is to raise the mow­ ing height and return the clip­ pings to the turf, says Greg Lyman. Extension turf specialist at Michigan State University. The major ingredient in grass clippings is water, he notes. Clippings shrink significantly when they dry. and what's left decompses quickly, returning nutrients to the soil for plant uptake and Capitol Commentary use. “Consistently returning clippings can cut your overall fertilizer needs by up to one application per year," Lyman says Returning clippings to the turf also cuts the time and ef­ fort involved in mowing by eliminating clipping collection — removing, emptying and reattaching the mower bag. or raking and collecting clipp­ ings by hand. The key to returning clipp­ ings to the turf is mowing often enough that you don't have to remove more than one-third of the length of the grass blades at any one mow­ ing Raising the mower height allows the turf to grow longer between mowings without violating the one-third rule. Lyman notes. Mowing too short — scalping — or infre­ quently is hard on the grass plants. Lyman points out. and it creates piles of clippings on the lawn. Thick layers of clip­ pings are slow to dry out and Evergreen plants show signs of winter damage By Sen. Flick Posthumus Charter Schools offering choice! The month of June means summer break or graduation for the thousands of students in Michigan's public schools. Among those children looking forward to summer are the students who attend Michigan's growing number of public school academies, or charter schools. Just last week, some of these students, along with their teachers and parents, gathered in Lansing for the first Charter School Expo. The expo was en­ titled “Michigan's Charter Schools: Making a Difference for Children." At the expo, each of the charter schools was able to promote their creative and innovative methods of preparing our children for the future. This expo was the first of its kind in Michigan. I'm en­ couraged that it will lead to more innovative discussion about our public school system. As a father of four. I know the im­ portance of educating our children. As long as I’ve been in the Senate. I’ve stressed the need for a public school system in Michigan that meets the challenges of the coming years and offers parents, children and teachers more choice and control. Fortunately, many of my colleagues in the Legislature and Governor John Engler also believe in this model for educational excellence. Together, we’ve follow­ ed this vision by working hard to establish our current charter school program as a way of injecting both innovation and choice into our public school system. These academies arc giving parents more options for their children and giving teachers more opportunities to be creative. Working hand in hand, they’ve been given the freedom they need to explore new teaching methods to better prepare our children for the marketplace of tomorrow. In Michigan, with the boldest and most extensive charter schools in the nation, the possibilities for children, parents and teachers are endless. We have 44 charter schools operating across the state, enrolling more than 5,000 students. There are charter schools in 21 different counties, with eight of them right here in West Michigan But Michigan isn’t the only stale to implement charter schools. Right now. 20 states have some form of charter school legislation on their books, and 17 more are considering it. There arc 265 charter schools across the country. Though we’re not the only state to have charter schools, we’re considered one of the leaders on this front because of our bold approach to charter schools. As states all across the coun­ try follow our lead and develop their own version of charter schools, they’re looking to us for guidance. That’s what makes the mission of charter school parents, teachers and administration even more important. Not only are preparing our children for the future, but also they 're setting an example for the nation. Our long-term success as a nation begins in the classroom. B\ injecting innovation into the Michigan public school system, we’re guaranteeing a bright future for America ZYLSTRA DGOR, INC. • Where the customer comes first" Many pine trees and other evergreen (confier) trees and shrubs in the county are turn­ ing brown and off-color. Ac­ cording to experts at Michigan State University Extension (MSUE). this is result of winter damage from Michigan's prolonged winter “White Pine, especially.” states Russell Kidd. District Extension Forester with MSUE. “is show ing an exten­ sive amount of damage. White pine is very vulnerable to winter desiccation or drying because of its thinner, more delicately-textured foliage. However, other confier plants are showing signs of damage as well. " According to Kidd, conifer plants are injured when plants experience prolonged periods of windy conditions or warm, sunny days during the winter. Weather conditions such as these cause moisture to escape from conifer needles that simply cannot be replaced by their frozen roots. The end result is that the foliage drys out (desiccates) and turns brown, yellow or even purple in color in some cases. “Usually, injury is limited to the existing foliage, but in extreme cases, buds may also be damaged from extreme winter weather," explains Kidd. “Typically, conifer trees green up as the spring progresses and appear to over­ come the damage. But occa­ sionally it can be severe enough to kill buds or twigs. MEMORIAL DAY from Page 6 the malaria and losing the medals, well, that could only be me." Finkbeiner and his wife, Maxine, now live in Dutton, and the family farm on Cherry Valley now belongs to the Village of Caledonia. But Finkbeiner’s smile is still the same as that of the young soldier in the photograph that also was on Portions of plants above the snow line are especially af­ fected by this type of damage. " Trees experiencing serve re damage should be carefully monitored throughout the spring. "If trees are showing signs of bud damage or are not greening up as they should be. then a light watering and fer­ tilization is recommended. This is no doubt a stress on a tree and can lead to further problems if the tree ex­ periences additional stresses throughout the growing season. Therefore, plants need to be carefully observed and treated quickly if addi­ tional stress from insect disease or other pests becomes severe," Kidd added. For more information and tree and shrub maintenance, call the local Michigan State University Extension office. can smother the turf A Kentucky bluegrass or bluegrass-fescue lawn is or­ dinarily cut to a height of 2 to 4 inches. That means it should be mowed whenever it reaches 3 to 6 inches. During the spring growth peraxi. you may indeed be mowing every two or three days But the result will be a vigorous, dense turf that will be less susceptible to weed invasion and dry summer weather. Other grass clipping recycl­ ing possibilities include com­ posting and using clippings for mulch. Uncomposed clippings make a poor mulch for several reasons, he notes. Thick layers of decomposting clipp­ ings become smelly , and thin layers dry up and blow away. Wet clippings can mat down getting it all! Call 1-800-870-7085 for more information on how you. too, can receivt your complete coverage of Middleville and Caledonia, ^nkee Springs and Freeport...FREE! Looking for a PRINTER? Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY — We have it ALL! FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH PRINT SHOP display that day. And Finkbeiner said that after all these years, receiving the medals again in a special ceremony made him feel "just grand." "It makes a person feel very important." he said. 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I hope we don't lose this vision, and that we take advantage of this chance to make sure we have the capacity to serve our kids." • What improvements? — Lillie said he would first like to establish a half hour to Bob Lillie an hour preceding regular he is not comfortable with the board meetings for residents to disagreements he sees dividing come in and have informal, groups of Caledonia parents. open discussion with board As a school board member, he members on any issue believes he could help mend He also thinks the district this problem. would be improved by involv­ "When we are hearing good ing more parents in such ar­ things about our school sys­ eas as budgeting and allocat­ tem from people outside our ing school money wisely. community, and from state Lillie thinks it would help and national officials, my communications between question is, why are we so di­ school and community if the vided? I decided someone school staff kept available at should start listening to both their desks or offices a "hot sides at this time and try to folder,” containing a log of bring them back together concerns brought to them by again, because all these par­ residents. Questions put into ents really want to do the the "hot folder" would be re­ right thing for their kids.” sponded to in 48 hours, either • Relevant experience with an answer or with a reply — Lillie said with four indicating progress in answer­ children in Caledonia schools ing the question. over the last 19 years, he has "I think this idea would probably been involved at one force all of us to listen and re­ of the schools in some spond as quickly as possible," capacity at least once a week. he explained. He has served as a youth He would ask residents who sports coach for 14 years. He brought up questions the has participated in the 1991 board could not resolve to FACTS Committee, the Ath­ head committees appointed to letic Facilities Steering find solutions to these prob­ Committee and the lems. school/community budget • Curriculum K-12 — "I committee appointed by the support the direction our cur­ Bob Lillie school board to help trim the riculum is going. I have been • Residency: Lillie has budget after passage of Pro­ involved in change, and will lived 20 years in Caledonia. posal A. He has worked on continue to support change He and his wife, Anne, have the Teen Institute and served whenever it is needed." four children. Two sons in a number of PTO and class­ • Interdisciplinary classes — already have graduated from room activities. "I Support them because stu­ CHS. the third will be a He has served on and chaired dents then can relate one sub­ junior at the high school next his church's Pastor Parish ject with another. With the year and the youngest will be Council, which selects and right instruction, it is very a freshman. works with the pastor, and he beneficial." • Occupation: Senior headed the church’s Adminis­ • ’’Tracking" — ”1 don’t merchandiser at JC Penney in trative Board. He also was a believe this kind of program Grand Rapids. trustee for two years on the is good for kids, because • Why running? — Lillie Caledonia Village Council there are always different said he decided to run because Lillie said his retail experi­ maturity levels for kids, both physically and menially. Our students must have a chance to succeed all the way through the grades. Since we don’t have it in Caledonia, I wouldn't change. I believe Affordable Solid Oak Furniture we re doing it right." Lamps - Dried Floral • Pictures • School-to-work programs — "I wouldn't 96 W. Main 9175 Cherry Valley (M-37) change the programs here. We Caledonia, Ml 49316 Lowell, Ml 49331 have parents and teachers who (616)891-0647 (616) 897-0329 recognize that students need to Hours: Mon Fn 10-7; Hours Tues -Wed -Thufs. 10-5 30 learn outside the school Fn 10-7; Sat 104 Sat 104 building, as well as in the ing for him and Comegys will create a "majority" on the board because they will "work hard with Mr. (Bob) Bergy and Mr. (Dan) Clark." The rest of the board was not mentioned. At the May 21 school board meeting, three board members themselves challenged allega­ tions that the board took direc­ tion from administrators, was not accountable and violated board policy. All the claims and counter claims may be confusing. Who do you believe when there is so much passion on both sides? In hopes of helping resi­ dents make a better informed choice at next week's election, the Sun and News personally interviewed each candidate, following the same format with each. No questionnaires were used and each candidate s answers are represented here as adequately as space will per­ mit. They all were asked: • Why they are running for the Ixjard • What relevant experience he/she would bring to the board. • His/her position on the bond issue, also on this year's school ballot. • To describe how he/she would improve the Caledonia Schools. • To describe what he/she would do about curriculum K12, interdisciplinary classes, "tracking" students and school-to-work programs. • To describe an "account­ able’’ board member. • To describe the biggest challenge facing the schools and what he/she would do about it. • To answer the question, "why vole for me?" Touch of Country C juuuul TTTTTTTTTrTrrrrrrrTrTiTTTTTrrrrrrrrrrrTTTTrrrrrriTT^^ Large Variety of Flowering Annuals in flats - Mix 8c Match. GERANIUMS starting at $1” 15 or more starting at $125 Pink Bush Geraniums at $8" Save M00 on all Hanging Baskets a Knott's Greenhouses 3422 - 76di Street, S E Caledonia Ml 49316 698-8221 RrguUr hours: Mon -Fri. 9 to 8pm; Sm 9 to 5 pm, doted Sunday iiitiifitiiiiillllllliliiiiiiiiiitiiii i tititiiniiiiillttllH "Those years gave me expe­ classroom." • Being ’’accountable” rience with the local govern­ ment and the bodies that aid in — Lillie said the entire board is accountable to the parents the process of educating chil­ and community, but parents dren." he said. DeVries also lists a year also must be involved in the schools to be sure the board is serving on the CHS School Improvement Team as an im­ staying "accountable." "As a board member. I'd be portant experience for a board accountable by continuing to member. His work at the bank gave listen to parents and taxpay­ ers. as our board has been do­ him a pulse on the commu­ ing. But besides listening, nity. he said, and his new oc­ board members must respond cupation also will allow him to concerns in a timely man­ to keep in touch with resi­ dents. he said. ner." • Bond issue position • Biggest challenge — Lillie said he feels growth is — DeVries declined to say the greatest long-term whether or not he supported challenge for Caledonia, and the bond issue. He said only that he believed Caledonia the rapid boom in population needs the new elementary means the school district must school, and that building the have the foresight to "work school at this time makes through it." good economic sense to him. As a board member, he He had no comment on the would continue to call on par­ other options on the ballot. ents to help the schools meet • What improvements? this challenge. He believes — DeVries would improve resident involvement is vital the Caledonia schools by in successfully carrying out adding additional "traditional” the processes of surveying and analyzing needs, purchasing classes at the high school. He land, building the needed facil­ also favors a more traditional ities and hiring staff to work high school class schedule in in them. which students move each • Why you? — "My work hour from subject to subject, experience in retail has given as they used to do. me a lot of situations in In high school math, he which I have to lake care of would not require students to the customers' problems. As a go through Core Math before board member, I would give they would take traditional our parents the same kind of math classes. He said he service I would give my cus­ doesn't like the Core Math tomers at work. program because it appears to "I've been involved with the be a "shotgun" approach to schools for 19 years, and I’m learning math. going to continue to be in­ "Students must learn math volved in them for at least the part by part," he said. next four years. I’d like to put He also favors adding an my experience to work and be honors program for advanced involved as a board member." students at the middle and high school levels. This pro­ gram would reward top stu­ dents, as it would be geared around their abilities, much as sports programs reward their top athletes. "I would not eliminate the system we now have (at CHS), but I would like to see a 'meshing' of this program with a more traditional one," he said. When asked how this would be carried out, he said he was not a professional educator, and would put his faith in the people hired by the district to accomplish these goals. Comments on specific is­ sues: • Curriculum - DeVries said that overall he thought the curriculum K-12 was sat­ isfactory. However, the dis­ trict should take a look at en­ hancing the curriculum, such as with the honors program. • Interdisciplinary learning - While he likes the CHS freshman applications class (combining English 9 with computer applications), and believes that this kind of program fits some subjects. DeVries docs not think it works in all subject areas. "But I would not want to see it thrown out at the high school level." he said. • "Tracking” While he advocates an honors program at the secondary level, he said he knows kids change, and would not want to "pidgeonholc" them • School-to-work DeVries said that for upper­ classmen. this was a viable option, but not necessary al the lower high school levels He said such a program would be "premature" at the middle school level. • Being ’’accountable” — Such a board member would focus on the needs and wants of the community and be accessible so residents can deliver their desires for educa­ tion. An accountable board member would be able to work as a team with the rest of the board. Hc/sht also would be financially responsi­ ble. DeVries said, but added that he did not want to imply the current board is irrespon­ sible. • Biggest challenge — is preparing kids for the 21st century, DeVries said He would support giving students "every advantage" in technical training because it plays such a huge role in business right now. He said he is impressed with the Caledonia students' abilities in communication, and would want to continue helping students learn these skills as an important career requirement. • Why you? — "At a board member, I would be re­ sponsible to the voters and the taxpayers. I've been a resident of Caledonia all my life and I have a feeling for this com­ munity," DeVries said. Continued next page — 'Chip1 DeVries John "Chip” DeVries Residency: DeVries is a life-long Caledonia resident and 1977 graduate of Caledo­ nia High School. He and his wife. Deb, have three children, two attending Caledonia Ele­ mentary and one infant son. Occupation: Began Mon­ day. June 3, as insurance sales representative for the DeVries Agency in Caledonia. Previ­ ously, he worked for 16 years at Stale Bank of Caledonia, most recently as assistant vice president of commercial lend­ ing. • Why running? — DeVries said he chose to run for the school board because of his children. "We ve got a long-time relationship with the schools yet to go, and I think it’s important to be part of their educational experi­ ence." • Relevant qualifica­ tions — DeVries brings to the board his eight years serv­ ing on Caledonia Village and Township Boards and the Township Planning Commis­ sion. by Raid ...Air Conditioning Service performance test includes: • • • • • • • checking function of AC controls blower & motor compressor & clutch All this for only limit switches belts Plus Freon at freon lines Market Price. thorough leak test $20°° (This procedure complies with the Clean Air Act of 1990) SERVICING R12 & R134 Systems (616) 795-3100 4833 Cherry Valley Rd., Middleville -OPEN- _ 9-12 Saturday aWWB Other Hours by Appt. aJSUs �*■ wr. iw « -n* The Sun ond News, Middleville. Ml June 4, 1996/Poge 9 Continued next pageHe said he believes in the Caledonia administrators and feels he would be able to work with them for the betterment of the educational system in Caledonia. "The rumor going around that I would get rid of our pre­ sent administrators is abso­ lutely untrue." he said. "I think we have an excellent group of administrators, and I would look forward to work­ ing with them." Robin Vaughan Robin Vaughan • Residency — Vaughan has lived in Caledonia nine years. She and her husband. Craig . have one son, who is a student at Kettle Lake Ele­ mentary. • Occupation — Family dentist in Caledonia. • Why running? — Vaughan said she decided to run in response to growing concerns in the community about the schools. "I felt there was an attack on our schools going on that I Dan & Deb Adrianse Joe & Pat Aitchinson Ray & Lisa Alexander Carl & Paula Algera Jeff & Debbie Ampel Denny & Julie Atkinson Dennis & Debbie Bates Ron & Linda Baum Bryce & Charla Beckett Bruce & Crystal Bellgraph Louis & Shirley Bellgraph Berny & Suzanne Berends Gary & Shirley Besteman Mike & Char Bivins Jim & Sandy Bloem Gary & Gale Bloemers Brent Boncher Fred & Marilou Boncher Mark Boncher Linda Boot Jeff Born Bill & Debbie Born Al & Shirley Brewton Paul Brower Bob & Tammy Buehler Michael Bulkema Sue Bushman Mike & Alison Butcher Roger & Jan Buys Ken & Laurie Byms Barry & Karen Cargill Dan & Kathy Casey Deb Choryan David & Loralynne Clark Melodte Clausen Gary & Pam Colborn Chris & Kristen Cooper Jill Couretas Joel Craven Kurt & Darlene Craven Robert & Patti Cress Tom & Holly Crisman Mike & Pam Dahlberg Diane Datema Mike & Cheryl Davis Gord & Sue DeBlaay Michael & Tracey Denton Scot & Karen DeVolt Ken DeYoung Rtck & Mary DeZeeuw Bill & Lyneile Dodge Doug & Dana Donnell Mike A Nyann Dordan Jeff A Sue Duffield Doug & Mary Durkee Larry & Myra Dykgraaf Chad Dykgraaf Missy Dykgraaf Dick & Sue Ellinger Doug & Nancy Engelbert Jim & Kay Newell Jay & Barb Ertl Bud A Gerry Fairbrother Judy Ferguson John A Beth Finkbeiner Suzi Fitzsimmons Diane Fortuna Phil & Judy Fiance Curtis & Jenny Frazier wasn't sure was warranted. I started looking into these charges and became involved to the point that I decided to run." • Relevant experience — "Being an independent businesswoman has given me skills in financial, managerial and communications areas that I think would be valuable to a board member." Vaughan also has served on the Ethics Committee of the West Michigan Dental Asso­ ciation. and she annually sponsors a community youth baseball team, which, until this year, she coached as well. • Bond issue position — Vaughan said she supports both proposals on the ballot. • What improvements? — While she thinks the advanced students are provided adequate accelerated courses at the high school, she would like to see a gifted-talented program provided at the elementary and middle school levels. "1 would like to see us iden­ tify these students' strengths and then give them access to appropriate accelerated learn­ ing programs. For instance, in math, students could be using computer software, and for those gifted artistically, more advanced projects could be de­ veloped for the classroom." She said she also would like to continue to improve twoway communications between the school and community, and she thinks that she could help with managing the di­ minished financial situation for the Caledonia schools brought about with the pas­ sage of Proposal A. "Proposal A has changed the way school operations are funded, and so our schools are having to deal with a financial situation they have not faced for a long time, where costs are going up faster than rev­ enues." She said this situation does not mean improving financial management in the schools so much as it means becoming more cost conscious • Curriculum K-12 — Vaughan said she likes the curriculum offered in Caledo­ nia. She said she approves the high school math curriculum as long as students have choices beyond the Core Math program. However, while she likes the theory of the high school Interim program, she would want to make sure it is a learning experience for the students. • Interdisciplinary classes — Vaughan said she likes what she has seen of these classes in Caledonia, because they teach students how to integrate subject matter in solving problems, just as you have to do in real life • "Tracking" — "I would find this scary," she said. "Kids should be able to learn at their own rate, and not la­ beled by being kept in a cer­ tain program." • School-to-work — "I think these programs are critical for students because when they can pinpoint the area they're going to work in. their motivation to learn at school becomes so much greater. I think these programs help the students set goals." • Being "accountable — Vaughan said she thinks ac­ countable school board mem­ bers first are honest with themselves and the commu­ nity about everything, and they must accept responsibil­ ity for their duties on the board. "An accountable board member will evaluate pro­ grams and operations in order to find out if they are success­ ful. and then communicate this information to the com­ munity." she said. "Board members must then act on those results, and make changes in the programs where needed." • Biggest challenge — "The change from an out-of­ formula' district to the new stale funding of operations is our biggest challenge. The hard part for us will be to operate as efficiently as possible without cutting quality, to use funds wisely and to carefully monitor staff size and compensation. These are tough issues, but with reduced funding, they must be addressed." • Why you? — "I’m an independent person. I've not chosen to affiliate myself with a particular group, and I have no 'hidden agenda.' Running for the board is not an 'ego thing' for me. I just believe that I have been blessed with talents that I feel I can use to serve the community." (J reg Comegys • Residency: Comegys and his wife, Jennifer, have lived in the district since 1984. They have three children, two of whom graduated from Caledonia High School. Their youngest daughter is graduating from CHS this year. • Occupation: Senior aerospace engineer at Smiths Greg Comegys Industries. • Why running? — Comegys said he became interested in running when he did not get satisfactory answers from the board or school administrators to his questions about new science and math programs at the high school. He questions why CHS had to invent its own science program, and is concerned that the school has adopted an "incomplete" math program (Core Math). He said he does not feel there have been enough questions asked about accountability concern­ ing these programs. "I'm not concerned that we re trying something new." he said, "but that we're not validating (the new programs) before trying them." • Relevant experience — Comegys said his occupation as an engineer in a very technical industry would be an asset to the board, along with his appreciation for "good grounding" in math, science and writing skills. Elect Bob Lillie to Caledonia Community School Board of Education Steve & Laurie Freeman Larry & Michelle Frisbee Keith & Lynn Funk Mike Gall Roger & Chris Gamelin Kraig & Jill Geers Bill & Jane Geluso Dan Gless Dick & Cindy Gless Harold & Phyllis Gless Glenn & Kathy Good Jerry & Judy Good Vicki Grant T. J Grant Ruth Grinstead Deb Grow Michael Hall Dick A Jan Hansen Rick & Laura Hat rick Larry & Cindy Havard Ed & Becky Hekman Jim & Linda Hillen Mitch & Wendy DeLange Randy & Melony Hoffman Tom & Chris Hurst Bob A Kathy Jackson Denny & Carol Johnson David & Pat Johnson Mary Johnston Gary & Mary Juhhn Joe A Beth Junewtck Tom & Judy Kaecheie Paul & Karen Karohonok Scott A Lori Knapp Gary & Gina Komng Jim A Molly Larson Ken A Jan Leatherman Jeff A Mary Jo Leatherman Joe & Deann Lican George & Diana Lightfoot Sue Lobbezoo Phil & Pam Luetkemeyet Pat & Carol Manning Karia Marks Paul & Kelly Martin • Bob Lillie believes in cooperation. • Bob Lillie supports vigorous academics at all grade levels. • Bob Lillie believes in a strong athletic, music, and extra-curricular program. • Bob Lillie believes in preparing all kids for their futures. Be support Bob Lillie and encourage Caledonia voters to vote for him on June 10! Pa*d for to Use Committee to Elect Bob Lillie. M71 Kraft Avenue, Caledonia Mrs Dorothy Martin Dennis & Marilyn Maul Scott & Kathy McIntyre Rico Mead Jeff Merritt Richard & Diana Milock Bill & Ann Milzarski Matt Milzarski Doug & Sue Minder Dar & Mary Morgan Bob & Gayle Morgensen David & Lisa Morrow Ginny Muller Terry & Marge Mulvihill Bob A Candace Myers Nina Netzel Lenny A Jane O'Brien Dan & Carol O Malley Greg & Sharon Oat ley Jaimie Oat ley Jared Oatley Joe & Lisa Oganowski Pam Olczak Julie Ondersma Al & Sally Orr Denny & Mary Otto Melissa Otto Corky A Carol Overmyer Pete & Andi Parbel Mike & Cecelia Patterson Mr A Mrs Thomas Peck Phil A Karen Pennock Don & Kathy Perkins Bill A Tonya Porter Dave & Joellyn Potgeter John A Carolyn Price Jack A Lori Puncelli Rick A Brenda Radaz Larry A Marcia Rea Jeff A Lisa Reavis Comegys also befieVesjhis extensive background in com­ puters and his skills in analyt­ ical research are a plus for a board member in a time when computers play such an im­ portant role in the workplace and in education. Other experiences relevant to board work are his in­ volvement with the Caledonia Gifted and Talented Education Committee, his seven years of work with the Science Olympiad, and his work on the Industry Input Committee, which advised Grand Valley State University when it was setting its goals as a West Michigan Regional Science Center. • Bond issue position — He supports both proposals. "The committee did its homework, and if the (bond issue) passes, and 1 were a board member. I would insist that the money is spent as promised." Referring to the request for millage to update (he school district's technology, he added that he hoped everyone in the community would recognize that upgrading "technology" doesn't just mean buying more “hardware" (computers). He noted that it also means training for the teaching staff and being sure the district has the staff to maintain the equipment. "All these go to­ gether to make 'technology,' he said. (Note: Comegys also sup­ ports the addition of innova­ tive educational software, but software cannot be purchased with bond funds ) • What improvements? — Continued next page — David Reeg D.J. A Janet Regan Ken A Sharon Reurlnk Joe A Helena Rlsdon Bill A Sandy Robertson Fernando A Lorie Rodriguez Rob A Helena Rowland Pete A Anne Schaibley Bryan A Jan Schievlnk Denny A Mary Schneider Matthew A Diane Sevensma Joe A Margaret Sheahan Clare A Jayne Sherwood Steve A Julie Slelawa Pete A Sue Siler Marty A Beverly Snoap Tom A Angela Snyder Randy A Diana Snyder Tom A Jill Sobczak Ryan Sobczak Jan Soules Dorothy South Marlee Stouffer Dan A Karen Stephan Earl A Arv Stegeman Ken A Marion Stewart Myra Stewart Ray Stewart Tom A Sally Swift Dick A Mary Terpstra Al A Wilma Tierney er Scott A Amy Tompkins Jitn A Lori Trutsch Jim Uyt Mary Jo VanBuskirk Scott A Mary VanderVeen Jim A Kathy VanDyke Scott A Donna Velting Mark A Eariina Velting Ron A Karen Walter Charles Ward Jim A Karen Warner Sharon Weaver Mary Weiss Anne Whisner Eric A Pam Whitney Dennis A Jeanne Wiest John A Ellen Wilder Tom A Portia Wilkinson Michael A Dorothy Wolf Randy A Jan Workman Rick A Melanie Wyma Mr A Mrs James Zeeff NON RESIDENT SUPPORTERS Jens A Margie Bach Garry A Jeanne Durkee John A Chris Koryto �Page 10/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/June 4, 1996 Changes in store for this year’s community rummage sales Middleville will hold its an­ nual community-wide rum­ mage sales Saturday. June 29. beginning at 9 a m. “A few changes have been made this year that I hope will have a positive effect on the sale." said organizer Ken Longhurst. “We will be advertising in more surroun­ ding areas, as well as local papers, and balloons will be sent to each registered partici­ pant for visual advertising the day of the sale." After randomly polling some of last year’s par ticipants. the June 29 date was selected with hopes of eliminating some of the weather concerns. Other fac­ tors taken into consideration included school let out for summer vacation, as well as June and July holidays. The community-wide sale will be advertised as “one day SCHOOL BOARD, continued from Page 9 Comegys said he would im­ prove the school system by improving its accountability to the people. "(The board members) must be sensitive to their desires for the schools and convey their desires to the administrators, not the reverse," he said. He also would want valida­ tion for a pilot curriculum be­ fore implementing it by using standardized tests to prove whether the new programs re­ ally work. He would like to keep the old program in place to compare its results with the new one. His other goals for improvement include provid­ ing a challenging curriculum K-12, determining whether there is an "excessive" use of group learning at the high school and ensuring that any new program in any Held would still include "the ba­ sics." • Curriculum K-12 — Comegys said he first would want to discuss with the staff how to improve the curricu­ lum. However, he said he be­ lieves the present high schcxil day limits the number of courses students can take, and wonders if a fourth macro would help this problem. • Interdisciplinary learning — He has no problem with this as long as the goals and skills of each individual discipline are accomplished. • "Tracking” — Comegys believes there should be some tracking, especially for ad­ vanced students, but there must be flexibility for stu­ dents to change tracks all along the way. • School-to-work — "It's difficult for kids today to make career choices, and pro­ viding them with these kinds of experiences certainly could be beneficial in making those long-term choices." • Being "accountable" — Comegys said accountability means supporting board policy; asking the "hard questions" to ensure all aspects of a problem have been analyzed; expecting the persons who engineer changes to have done their homework and remem­ bering his/her responsibilities are to the community. • Biggest challenge — "I think the biggest problem facing school districts every­ where is whether we re going to allow federal and state gov­ ernments to take control of our local schools. They don't have our the best interests of our kids at heart, like we par­ ents do... To keep this from happening will take a deter­ mined effort from the school board, the community and the administration and staff, who must agree that the local schools belong to the com­ munity." • Why you? — Comegys said he thinks voters should choose him because he is a candidate running on his con­ victions on the issues. "Voters need to choose be­ tween candidates who are run­ ning because of their convic­ tions on the issues as opposed to candidates who decide to run and then look around for the issues. I believe in the Caledonia schools, but I be­ lieve they have weaknesses. I’ll work hard to make this a better school system." Scenes like this will be typical later this month in the upcoming annual Middleville Garage Sale days. only" again this year, as a one-day sale received great response from many members of the community who in the past were not able to par­ ticipate or attend the sales due to work or personal schedules. Sign-up forms can be ob­ tained at Village Hall. 4 Star Video. Lefanty’s Insurance and Pastoor’s. Participants are encouraged to get their forms in early, as the June 15 deadline is approaching. Cost this year for participa­ tion in the sale is $3 per house for single/multi family sale, $2 per church organization (when the sale is held at the church); $2 per group fund­ raiser (club name must be listed), and $25 per group sale with rented spaces. Participants will be allowed to “write their own ad" as they wish it to appear on the map this year, with a max­ imum of 25 words, not in­ cluding the sale address, as that will appear automatically. Sign-up forms and payments can be mailed to: Keri Longhurst. 946 Green­ wood St.. Middleville. Ml Also, due to tune restraints and previous article error, phone registration will be allowed June 10-15 by calling 795-4121. However, payment still must be received by June 15 wedding Announcements Let us help you announce that very* important day with an announcement from our complete line of Invitations, Reception Cards. Thank Yous and more Stop by our offic e and see one of our Wedding Specialists. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings 945-9554 Let's Make a Good School System Even Better • We must provide a challenging curriculum that meets the needs of all students . • We must keep proven courses in place until pilot courses are conclusively validated. • Parents & the community should be a vital & ongoing part of the decision making process. • An education that emphasizes the "basics" does not become obsolete, but provides the foundation for life-long learning. • We must be committed to fiscal accountability. • If elected, 1 am committed to asking tough questions, while working cooperatively toward making our school system even better! Elect GREG COMEGYS Caledonia School Board Paid for by the committee to elect Greg Comegys, 7707 92nd St, Caledonia, Ml 49316 �The Sun and News Middleville. ML June 4. 1996/Poge 11 Elect John R. DeVries To Caledonia School Board Pp* r'p* r'p* <p» kL* •qf* <\p* rj* rj* •yf* *j> The COURAGE to ask questions... The STRENGTH to represent you... The ABILITY to do the job... LEADERSHIP built on SERVICE! Vote DeVries on June 10, 1996 Paid for by the Committee to Elect John R. DeVries ID 115 Meadowdale Dr. Caledonia MI 49316 �Page I2/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/June 4. 1996 CHS seniors celebrate last day of school! Caledonia seniors mug for the camera as they enjoy ■ I o^uvrwi y^aio the closing moments of their high school years at a a parent-sponsored ice cream social Friday. "The ’L‘ Senior parents provided the makings for the traditional senior ice cream social, held on the seniors' last day of school. seniors will all be together at graduation practice Wednesday, June 5, and then for the last time on Thursday, June 6 at graduation itself. Who needs ice cream? Proving that seniors never change, senior guys skip the sundaes and demonstrate their synchronized Redi-Whip tm. Don’t Leave Your Mark on Your National Parks LW ■ Besides the ice cream social, senior parents also decorated the senior hall for their students last day of school. Moms Vicki Grant and Artel Scheid stand beside a giant diploma they hung in the school as part of the congratulatory decorations. ou d complain, too. if someone left trash in your backyard. Lots of animals call our national jurks home — from panthers to porcupines. from moose to mice, from coyotes to cardinals But people arc spoiling their habitats It s our job to protect them So that kids tor years to come can enjoy Americas best fickl trip .Visit cxir national parks, and y ou 11 find wild mountains. ancient canyons, and untamed rivers. Walk the same paths as the pioneers Experienc e learning that doesn t come from books Its our job to protect their homes tor today s kids and those yet to come Remember vs hen y ou visit our national parks the only mark you leave should be footprint* �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml June 4. 1996Pog* 13 Serving our country and the various factions in­ volved in the peace keeping process in the former Yugoslavia. NATO com­ manders selected Wigand s ship to show the leaders a display of the firepower it is prepared to use to enforce the Dayton peace agreement Wigand. aboard USS George Washington, traveled through the Suez Canal en route to the Persian Gulf to take over for another U.S. air­ craft carrier that was shifted to the Western Pacific Ocean to monitor the Chinese military exercises near Taiwan. While in the Persian Gulf, aircraft from Wigand *s ship continued to enforce the nofly zone over southern Iraq which has been in effect since the Persian Gulf War. Jeffrey P. Wigand Heidi Hofstra, on eight-grade student at Faith Reformed Christian School in Caledonia, won second prize in the Michigan Podiatric Medical Association s 1996 Foot Health Poster Contest. Pictured with Hofstra ore Dr. Marc Borovoy (left), MPMA immediate past president and Wayne Pionke, MPMA executive direc­ tor. Hofstra received several awards, including a $250 scholarship, and her poster "Don't Play Games With Your Feet," will be displayed at many health care events throughout the yeor. Navy Chief Petty Officer Jeffrey P. Wigand. whose wife. Joan, is the daughter of Seymour and Caroline Bouwens of 10785 Freeport Ave.. Freeport, is halfway through a six-month overseas deploy ment to the Adriatic Sea and Persian Gulf aboard the aircraft earner USS George Washington. Wigand is one of more than 5.000 sailors and Marines aboard the carrier who helped support the peace implemen­ tation forces in BosniaHerzegovina Soon after ar­ riving in the Adnatic Sea. Wigand and fellow shipmates hosted a meeting of top level military and government of­ ficials representing NATO Caledonia Farmers Elevator June 3rd thru the 8th the highlight of Foot Health Month in Michigan. This year, over 900 posters were submitted from students from over 80 different Michigan schools. The posters highlight proper foot care and healthy feet. Doctors of Podiatric Medicine use Foot Health Month to present a com­ prehensive consumer educa­ tion program that highlights benefits of proper foot care. The MPMA is the statewide organization of podiatrists, the physician specialists of the foot and ankle, dedicated to promoting the art and science of podiatric medicine and surgery. The MPMA works to improve the quality of foot care and focus attention on education, research and specialty areas of podiatry. Store Inventory Savings Up to... Thomapple Kellogg Middle School has announced its 35th annual awards assembly to be held Friday. June 7. at 8:15 am. The assembly will last about I Vi hours. Parents, friends and community members are invited to attend at the Thor­ napple Kellogg Middle School gymnasium Caledonia Vision Center Correction— Richard J. 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Hofstra’s award-winning poster titled “Don’t Play Games With Your Feet.” will be displayed across Michigan al various health care events throughout the year At a special awards ceremony held at the MPMA state office in Lansing, Hofstra received several awards, including a $250 educational scholarship from the MPMA. The annual poster contest is So far during the voyage. Wigand has traveled more than 12.000 miles and has spent 78 days at sea. Stopping briefly in France. May and the United Arab Emirates. Wigand and fellow shipmates had a chance to take a break Pet Foods V\ Horse Products Bird Feed & gt Feeders CALEDONIA FARMERS ELEVATOR , ; 146 E. 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Donno Stogroy Jock Kinemon and Mr Kmemon s new assistant Motion by Mosey to appoint Moria Fuller as the Village Clerk Supported by Stogroy Aye* oil. Carried. Moria Fuller was sworn into oHice ond begon duties im mediately Marilyn VondenBerg was thanked by Mr French and the Council for her time ond dedication to the Village while serving os both it* Clerk ond Councilwoman Minutes of April 16. 1996 were read ond approved with the following correction Roselle Havens term to end April 30 1999 Aye* oil. Corned Agenda approved Aye* all Carried. Jock Kmemon the Engineer Manager for the 8orry County Road Commission addressed the Council He requested the Council's written support of a proposal to purchase bu>ld on asphalt plant m Barry County Mr. Kinemon s deportment is re­ questing a one time one mill, to fund thH project Many issues were addressed including the question* of quality, efficiency, savings for the County's tax­ payers, ond other millages that ore upcoming. The Council will NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP consider oil o< the* issues when making their recommendation. Mr. Kinemon be^eves that a County run owned plant will be more economical ond wrff pro­ vide better quality for County road repair ond coratruction. The Council on Motion by Mosey voted to table this issue until the next meeting. Sup­ ported by Rutherford Ayes oil Carried. At the next meeting, the Village Planner is to hove prepared a written endorsement of this issue for the Council to vote on. Oid Business Jason Cherry. Village Planner, hod the following to report The company contracted to put up the plaque tn memorial of Mr Gremer was contacted and were urged to have the plaque up by Memorial Day Regarding the entrance sign, picture* will be mode available for the Council to view in the near future. The removal of the underground tank has been completed. Official closure will now take place However the DEQ could require continued ground testing New Business Notice is hereby given that a hearing on the Industrial Development District, requested by CNC Woodworking, Inc., 12223 Chief Noonday Road, Wayland, Ml 49348, as provided by Act 198 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1974, as amended, is to be held by the Township Board of the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County, on Thursday. June 13. 1996 at 7:30 pm at the Township Hall, 284 North Briggs Road. Middleville. Ml. Owners of the property and any other resident or taxpayer of Yankee Springs Township shall have the right to appear and be heard. Harvey VanderBee Township Clerk 306 Stogray moved to pay the printed invoices doted Moy 15, 1996, in the amount of $37 .532.13 Motion supported by Mosey Ayes all. Carried. During the lost meeting the question regarding the renewal of Earth Tech’s contract was sent to the Finance Committee Earth Tech is requesting o 3% in­ crease. Their original proposal however, suggested the Con­ sumers Price Index as a Guide. They hove agreed to a 2.8% in­ crease (the amount of the cur­ rent Consumer s Price Index). The Committee recommended renewing their contract. Motion by Mosey to renew thi* contract, supported by Rutherford Ayes all Carried During a Full-Council Work ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL BARRY, ALLEGAN, KENT AND IONIA COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD JUNE 10, 1996 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please take notice that the annual election of the school district wtll be held on Monday. June 10,1996. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 8 O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING. At the annual school election there will be elected two (2) members to the board of education of the district for full terms of four (4) years ending in 2000. THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCIES: NANCY A GOODIN GARY L VAN ELST TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the following proposition wil be submitted to the vote of the electors at the annual school election: BONDING PROPOSAL Shall Thornapple Kellogg School. Barry. Aliegan. Kent and loma Counties. Michigan, borrow the sum ol not to exceed Twenty-four million seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($24,750,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefore, for the purpose of erecting, furnishing and equipping an addition or additions to, and/or partially remodeling, refurnishing and re-equipping existing school fac*ties; erecting, furnishing and equipping a new middle school; acquiring and installing educational technology systems; developing and improving outdoor physical education facirties. running track and sites (bond proceeds wiH not be used for maintenance costs, teacher, administrator, or enpioyee selanes, or other operating expenses)? PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE BONDS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE ELECTORS AT THIS ELECTION. WILL BE GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BONDS PAYABLE FROM GENERAL AD VALOREM TAXES. Session preceding this meeting the Council on the recommen dation of the Start discussed liability issues with regard to Spring Street There is concern on the port of the Village tht the ditch on that Street has become o motor vehicle hazard. The ditch is growing due to underground streams ond drain run-off. There have already been two accidents into that ditch ond the fear is that os the ditch grows, more accidents will occur. Another factor brought into the discussion is that plans to rebuild part of Main Street will divert on even greater flow of drainage run-off to that ditch The cost of making the necessary repairs to the ditch would be excessive in com­ parison to the function the Street serves as a through way The Council decided the most ap propriate course of action would be to close Spring Street to through traffic Some type of barricade will be positioned at the intersection of Spring Street ond M-37. The road will remain open but will no longer be on ac­ cess rood to M-37. Motion by Bray to close Spring Street to through traffic on recommenda­ tion of the Village Staff. VondenBerg supported. Ayes all. Carried. A date has not yet been set to close the Street The Staff was asked to create a resolution to increase water connection rates to $1.000 per residential unit. This will be voted on at the next meeting. Motion by Broy. supported by Stogray for the Staff to also create a procedure for collecting sewer and water connection fees at the time a zoning permit is issued. With the increase of housing in the area, a uniform way of collecting these fees i* needed. Ayes all. Carried. Chief Shoemaker April Police Report The police department has been receiving complaints from residents regarding the amount of speeding traffic. His Depart­ ment is continuing to run radar to try to slow traffic down. There were twenty-eight speeding tickets given in April. that. Bradford-White has reported to the Village that they ore trying to eliminate these problems Bradford White has requested to purchase lots at the industrial pork. This issue was sent to the Property Committee. Council will hold a special meeting to review candidates for the position of Village Manager The meeting will be held on May 23 1996 at 7 00 The Personnel Committee has selected three candidates to br ing before the Council as a whole At this meeting, the Council may moke their selec­ tion for this position. Motion for the Special Meeting of Council was mode by Mosey and sup­ ported by Stagray. Ayes all. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Mario Fuller. Clerk Village of Middleville (310) Special Meeting Official Village Council Minute* VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE May 23 1996 President French called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m Present were the following: Mosey Nesbitt. Broy, Ruther ford, Stogray, French and VondenBerg Absent were the following: None. Guests: Mr. Ion Myers. Mr. Jim Oliver and Staff Members The purpose of this Special Meeting was to interview the candidates for the Village Manager's position and possible selection of the same Mosey. Chairman of the Per­ sonnel Committee, reported that as requested at the last regular meeting the Committee hod chosen three candidates to bring before the full Council These three were selected from a group of five that the Committee hod already interviewed. One of the three candidates chosen to meet with the lull Council. Aaron Anthony, was no longer interested in the position. The other two candidates were David Arking. the current Village Manager of Edmore ond Gary Carey former Village Manager of New Haven They were interviewed ot this meeting. Mosey explained about the other two candidates that were interviewed but not selected for tonight s meeting. He said that one was completely unqualified for the position and the other Scott Bonningo would have been acceptable, but hod no water sewer experience. Mr Bonningo s resume was provid­ ed to the Council Members in the event that they felt a need to see a third candidate. The Commit­ tee recommended that the Council moke their decision from the two candidates provid­ ed immediately following the interviews The format for the interviews allowed forty-five minutes ol questions of each candidate from the Council members Village Staff ond members of the audience After being ques tinned each candidate was allowed time to ask questions of the Council. The candidates were interviewed separately Ballots were counted as follows Five votes for Mr Arking and two votes for Mr Corey Bray then moved to unanimously accept Mr Arking os the new Manager supported by Mosey. Ayes all. Corned Discussion was held regarding the salary ond benefit s package to offer Mr Arking (Motion to hire Mr Arking ond to offer him $42,000.00 with the current benefit* package wo* made by French Supported by Mosey Aye* all Carried) Cor reeled fo read Motion by Mosey supported by Ruther ford, fo offer the position ol Village Manager to Mr David Arking lor $42,000 00 per year and the current beneiifs package. Aye* all. Carried Meeting adjourned at 9 31 p.m. Moria Fuller Clerk Village ol Middleville (312) Jeffrey Youngsnum — Village Legal Counsel There will be a Special Assess­ ment Ordinance for the Council to look at next meeting. This Special Assessment would allow the Village to do projects with the benefited property owners contributing to the cost. Jason Cherry — Village Planner A letter was sent to BradfordWhite regarding discharges of contaminants above what is allowed under the Village Sewer Ordinance. They will begin be­ ing billed by the Village as re­ quired under the Ordinance for NOTICE TO THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL ELECTORS An accuracy test on the Thornapple Kellogg School election tabulating equipment will be done June 6, 1996 at 12:00 noon at the School Administration Office, 3885 Bender Road. This test is on equipment to be used in the Annual School Election, June 10, 1996 and is open to the public. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the zoning board of appeals of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 4, 1996 commencing at 7:30 pm at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd. concerning the following; 1. ZBA 96-05-05 parcel ID. No. 110-001-00, a request by Jerry Schwartz, for a variance from the side yard and rear yard set aside requirements for the township zoning ordinance. The subject property is located north of 1905 Archwood Rd. 2. ZBA 96-05-06 parcel ID. No. 125-002-00, a request by Eugene Snoeyink, 38 Barlow Lake Dr. for a variance from the side yard set back requirements of the zoning ordinance. 3. Such other matters as may property come before the zoning board of appeals. THE VOTING PLACES ARE AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1. Voting Place. Thomappte Kellogg High School. M»ddteviBe. Michigan. The fast precinct consists of al the lemtory of the School district, including Precinct 92 ol Irving Township, except the ^ownsrvps of Carlton, Bowne, Campbell and Precnct #1 ot trvmg Township PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the township zoning ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the township clerk, 284 N Briggs. Rd., during regular township business hours and wtfl also be available at the time of the public meeting. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the meeting. PRECINCT NO 2 Voting Place: Freeport Vtiage Hal. Freeport. Mefagan The second preanct consists of toe Township of Canton, Bowne. Campbell and Precinct 81 of Irving Township, iocaiea werwn toe School Dcwnct PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the township will provide to individuals with dis­ abilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the township clerk ol the need for the same AB school electors who are registered with me city of township derk of the aty or townsrap n wnch they reside are eligible to vote at this election. All persons are mvrted to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the dis­ cussion of the above proposals. This Notice is given by order of the board of educator David R. Smith Secretary. Board of Education Yankee Springs Township Zoning Board of Appeals Charles Biggs. Secretary 301 305 �Th* Sun ond N*ws. M>ddl*ville. ML Jun* 4. 1996 Pag* 17 Student from Caledonia joins YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION West Point academic workshop BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN South Christian High School junior Eric L. Fleischmann of 9033 Foecke Drive, Caledonia, has been notified of his acceptance in the 1996 Invitational Academic Summer Workshop at the United States Military Academy at West Point. NYU. The U.S. Military Academy offers juniors a chance to ex­ perience a week as a cadet The Invitational Academic TK NEWS By Jay S. ( ason, Superintendent People are the strength of district During the last few weeks, most of the information contain­ ed in this column has pertained to the Thomapple Kellogg school bond issue for remodeling existing school facilities and the construction of a new middle school Many staff members and patrons have been involved in this imporUM project Many members of the community have been closely involved with <w schools during this project and such involvement is critical if our schools are to continue to improve and offer ipialdy program* There have been many success stories in our district this year One common denominator is virtually all of the successes has been the support and involvement of parents and other patrons At TK Fest, approximately 600 people viewed our students' work and watched them perform In our Saturday morning reading program, many parents worked with teachers to help kids improve their reading skills. At the state wrestling championship meet. even though Thomapple Kellogg was one of the smaller schools, T.K had more supporters in attendance than any other school. Most of our Odyssey of the Mind teams are coached cither entirely or partially by parent volunters. Every day parents volunteer to work in a variety of capacities in our schools. There are countless other examples in addition to the ones mentioned above. ■ The people (parents, students, teachers, community members) are the strength of our district. As we strive toward excellence, we must remember that excellence cannot be man­ dated. It cannot be imposed on any institution, nor can its par­ ticipants be coerced into pursuing it. Excellence emerges as a result of understandings, expecta­ tions and goals chosen and shared by a group of people. It is the commitments of the participants in the Thomapple Kellogg Schools which will continue to make this a great place to live and raise kids. Workshop is limited to only 475 outstanding students from all over the country for an ex­ perience that lets students ex­ perience college life at West Point The workshop offers a con­ centrated week of academic, athletic and social experience Students attend classes in mathematics, basic sciences, engineering, humanities and the social sciences. They also will work with the academy's modern computer and laboratory facilities Fleischmann will be escorted by Cadets, joining them during recreation periods at West Point athletic facilities and live in the cadet dormitories. His current course selctions are: Engineering Science Workshop. Warfighting Simulations of Desert Storm. Optics and Superconductivity. Digital Integrated Circuit Electronics and The West Point Highlands during the American Revolution. Fleischmann appears to be oa tew way lo extending his family 's record of having so­ meone m each generation serve ■ Amenca’s military and dvnag each of Americas wars since the 1700s His fiamrftathers were wounded at •aWngne and during the D Day kivmxwi His uncle serv­ ing dvnng Korea, his father served during the Vietnam era, and his cousin during Desert Storm. While not a family of generals and military decorations, they are a family who volunteer for duy. Eric is the son of Frederick Fleischmann and Dr. Shirley Fleischmann of Caledonia. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THURSDAY JUNE 20. 1996 COM­ MENCING AT 7:30 PM AT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP HALL. 284 N. BRIGGS RD. TO CONDUCT THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS. 1. ZOC 96-05-02. Parcel ID. No. 030-003-00. a request by Tina Scobey to rezone the property at 2819 Patterson Rd. from the “RL low density residentiar to the *C-2, Commerciar Zoning district and change the master plan. 2. ZOC 96-05-03. Parcel ID. No. 002-017-10; a request by the S.J Vandenberg Company to rezone the parcel located between Yankee Springs Rd. the Middleville Rd (M37). and Shaw Rd. from the ‘Agricultural" the the “C-2. Commercial" Zoning district 3. SEU 96-05-01, Parcel ID No. 120-004-00. a request by Jon Merchant. 11076 Hastings Point Rd. for a special exception use permit to increase the coverage on his prop­ erty on the South side of the road from 30% to 50%. as allowed by the zoning ordinance m art. 12.4.5, for the purpose of building a storage building on the site. 4. ZOC 96-05-04, a request by the Planning Commission to rezone the properties located in section 5 as follows: LINDBERGH PARK PLAT FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “RLF. RESIDENTIAL LAKE FRONT* ZONING DISTRICT. LOTS 137 THRU 154; LOTS 176 THRU 188 (AMENDED PLAT OF LAKESIDE - PART OF LINDBERGH PLAT) LOTS 1 THRU 4 FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE "RL. LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL" ZONING DISTRICT ALL REMAINING LOTS LOCATED IN LINDBERGH PARK PLAT. BARLOW LAKE PLAT FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “RLF. RESIDENTIAL LAKE FRONT" ZONING DISTRICT LOTS 1 THRU 28. ROSELAND PAKE PLAT FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE ‘RLF, RESIDENTIAL LAKE FRONT" ZONING DISTRICT. LOTS 1, 4, 5. 8, 9. 12. 13, 16. 17, 20, 21, 24. 25, 28. 29. 32. 33. 35. 36. 39. 40. 43. 44, 47. 48, 51, 52. 56. 57. 61. FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “RL. LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL” ZONING DISTRICT. ALL REMAINING LOTS IN ROSELAND PARK PLAT. LAKESIDE SUBDIVISION Looking for Extra Cash? -Call945-9554 Sell anything FASTI FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT THE THE “RLF. RESIDENTIAL LAKE FRONT" ZONING DISTRICT. LOTS 1 THRU 4. 7, 8. 11. 12. 15. 15, 19. 20. 23. 24. 27. 28. 31. 32. 35. 36. 39. 40. FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “RL. LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL” ZONING DISTRICT. ALL REMAINING LOTS IN LAKESIDE SUBDIVISION. CALEDONIA CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Notice is hereby given that the Caledonia Township Planning Commission will conduct Public Hearing on July 1. 1996. at 7:30 pm at the Township Hall, 250 Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan. 49316. The subject ol the Public Hearing will be proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance ot the Charter Township of Caledonia, specifically CHAPTER XIX, SIGNS IN ALL DISTRICTS and CHAPTER III. GENERAL PROVISIONS. UNPLATTED PARCEL NUMBERS FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “RLF. RESIDENTIAL" ZONING DISTRICT. 005-001-00 005-001-20 005-001-40 005-001-05 005-001-25 005-001-45 005-001-10 005-001-30 005-001-15 005-001-35 FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “RR. RURAL RESIDENTIAL” ZONING DISTRICT. 005-002-00 005-006-10 005-008-00 005-200-00 FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TOT HE “AG. AGRICULTURAL" ZONING DISTRICT. 005-005-00 005-006-00 The principal effects of the proposed amendments are as foHows. FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “RL. LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL" ZONING DISTRICT Chapter XIX proposes ti include a prohibition of portable signs end certan temporary signs and the addition of a section of definitions related to s^nage 005-003-00 005-013-00 Chapter HI would be amended to DELETE Section 3.5 (g). whch provides that certain more intense home occupations are allowed when penrutted by Special use n al zon­ ing districts. These home occupations indude such enterprises as wmang and machne shops and vehido pamtng operations Copies of the comptoto text ol these proposed amendments ate avmtabie tor public review at the townsho office between the hours of 9 00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday and bom 9 00 am until noon an Fridays The pubic is tweed ana encouraged to attend th«s meebng H any ctazen has physical Imitations wtoch may tans access to or partepaton m tas meadag. ptona contact the township offices et (616) B91-0070. at least 24 hour poor to toe atoetng ume. 313 005-004-000 005-006-20 005-007-20 4 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION. Please take further notice that the township zoning ordnance will be available for inspec­ tion at The office of the Township Clerk, 284 N Bnogs Rd during regular township busi­ ness hours and writ also be available at the time ofthe public hearing Written letters of comment wil be accepted until the start of the pubic heamg Please take further notice that the townstup ptamng commission reserves the right al or after fw pubic hearng to make changes m trie proposed amendments to the ordnance Ptoaee taka further notice twit the townsh<) wB provided to ndivtduais with disabilities, nec­ essary, reasonable aunkaty aids and services as may be required. upon 5 days notice to the townshc cterk of the need tor the same Afl persons are rwied to be present at the aforesaid time and piece to participate in the dis­ cussion of the above proposals YANKEE SPRINGS PANNING COMMISSION JUDY BECKER SECRETARY 909 �Poo® 18/Th» Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/June 4. 1996 All ages joined in learning new dances, country style. CHs Principal Tonya Porter and teachers Beth Nykamp and Judi Ferguson display the banner presented CHS in Washington D.C. for earning national Blue Ribbon status. Ellen Cassidy, of the Michigan Department of Education, was on hand to congratulate the school and community. Dancin’ in the streets Block party organizer Carol Meehan joins in some country line dancing in the streets, as the sun sets over the village skyline. Caledonia High School students helped entertain at Friday’s village block party , planned to celebrate the high school's being named a national Blue Ribbon School. Here, the vocal ensemble, the Choralaires, directed by Carol Gess, entertain at the stage in front of the Caledonia Schools Central Offices on Main Street. 'Solid Ground* offered some foot-tapping country music to the several hundred people who attended thejjlock party Friday night. B H BUHI | I With the sun setting and a perfect spnng evening to enjoy, Caledonia community members share some food and conversation dunng the Blue Ribbon Block Party honoring CHS Friday. Concessions were offered by school and booster groups as entertainment and dancing continued on Mam Street. It was dancm in the street for all ages, who joined instructor Colleen McDonald in some movin' and groovin' at the Blue Ribbon Block Party honoring Caledonia High School. The party also included entertainment from school choirs, the jazz band and country band Solid Ground. Refreshments were served, student work was on display and state iegislatprs Richard Posthumus and Walt DeLange offered their congratulations. Senator Vem Ehlers sent a video in which he, too, extended his congratulations to Caledonia on this honor. Big Al' Steeby winds up on the drums for some Wipe Out* action during a performance by the Electric Cowboys at the block party Friday. 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VFW members and residents gathered at Mt. Hope Cemetery on Memorial Day to honor those who served the country in various wars. by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Middleville residents gathered Memorial Day io en­ joy a parade full of VFW members, floats and marching bands, and to pay their respects to those who served their country in wars Middleville VFW Post No 754H presented its members and was accompanied by the Thornapplc Kellogg High School and Middle School marching bands During the parade, those participating stopped so VFW members could fire shots and toss a wreath in the Thomapple River in honor of the veterans. When the parade ended, participants and residents met at Mt Hope Cemetery. where VFW members and other residents payed their respects The members spoke of ‘realizing the truth of in­ spired words." and consoling those who remain. “We march on after comrades die." Commander John Loftus presented a wreath that he placed on the veterans’ memorial on behalf of the fallen comrades. Paul Drake placed a white flower on it as a symbol of purity and Comrade Mike HELP WANTED Lots of Factory Jobs are AVAILABLE! $6.00 - $8.00 hr. • • • • Assembly Plastic Injection Stack Metal Parts Machine Operators (drill press, grinders and/or tapers) APPLY 9-11 AM OR 1-3130 PM WEEKDAYS. BRING 2 PIECES OF I.D. 507 • 36th St. SE Grand Rapids opportwun Fmftoytr 2 Traffic Lights East of Division Ave. (616) 245-6161 There are other solutions to overcrowding problems While I agree that the Thornapple-Kellogg school system will soon be in dire need of additional space. 1 feel that the overcrowding is not as critical as the administration would like the public to believe. One of the points used to il­ lustrate the current over­ crowding problem is the size of next year’s fourth-grade class (31 or more students per class). It is true that there is not room at Page for all the fourth- and fifth-grade students. However, there are numerous options available to accommodate these students without cramming them into DO IT YOURSELF and SAVE! Bring in your ideas and we will help you design your barn. 10% off ANY POLE BARN PURCHASED — We Otter. Free Planning and Delivery — BISBIU LUMBER HARDWARE STORK ‘If It’s Lumber, Call Our Number' ALTO, MICHIGAN • PHONE 868-6026 HOURS Morday thru Fr Cay 7 30 >.r 5 p m Other organizations rode on floats accompanied by the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School marching band. Letter to the Editor To the editor: Great long term with excellent hire in potential, positions at South Grand Rapids Companies PEOPLEMARI^ Vickers placed a tribute of devotion on the memorial Junior Vice President of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Samantha Barton placed blue flowers on the memorial to symbolize the emblem of eter nity. which was followed by a chorus of “Amazing Grace." played on bagpipes. The firing squad fired shots in the sky. followed by "Taps. " played by a TK High School band member In rememberance of those who served in the Air Force, Mike Lee placed pink and red flowers on the memorial Airplanes also flew over the cemetery in recognition of this sacrifice. Saiu'da/ 8 00 a 12 -oon classrooms like sardines. Next year’s fourth grade is exceptionally large; there wasn't room for all of them at West, either. The solution to that was to have two secondgrade classes taught at McFall for the two years that group of students was at West. In my opinion, the first thing to go should be the com­ munity education preschools that are occupying classrooms at McFall. Preschool is a lux­ ury, not a state-mandated pro­ gram. The school system should not be offering preschool at the expense of the students it is required to serve. Some of the other grades We must do our part for schools To the editor: Monday. June 10, will be a chance to make a difference m our childrens lives. As adults, we want to guide our children in the right direc­ tion and give them the best. This community has always been a leader and has sup­ ported the education of our children The board, ad­ ministration, and all the peo­ ple involved with putting this project together has done a very good job. AH options were looked at and now it is up to us to do our part. Take the leadership role and vote “yes" for our children. Tom Ellinger Middleville have fewer students per class than the fourth grade. For ex­ ample, there are eight firstgrade classrooms this year, each with 23 to 24 students. If this grade were condensed in­ to seven classrooms, there would be 26 to 27 students in each class and an additional classroom available. The music teacher could teach in the students' regular classrooms instead of in a separate classroom resulting in another free classroom If these changes were im­ plemented and two secondgrade classrooms remained at McFall and two fourth grades were taught at West, no over­ crowded classrooms would be required. I am sure that none of these ideas come as a surprise to the administration, but their goal is to pass this bond issue. It is to their political advantage to sacrifice the quality of educa­ tion for these fourth-grade students so that they can be used as an example of the serious overcrowding pro­ blems at Thornapple-Kellogg schools. I am not advocating any of these ideas as long-term solu­ tions, but unless the ad­ ministration demonstrates more concern for the students than for the acquisition of some beautiful new buildings like our neighboring school systems have, we will vote “no!" John Bergs ma and jcan Bay Middleville Better environment yields better learning for kids To the editor: Many of us went to a school similar to TK. I’ve heard peo­ ple say “it was good enough for me. and so it’s good enough for my child." But the world has changed a lot in the last couple of decades. Things have gotten very competitive out there Our children will one day be com­ peting with children from Forest Hills, Rockford, Com­ stock Park, Caledonia, etc , m college and in the job market Granted, there are more to schools than the roof and walls that enclose them, but new schools help to attract and retain the best teachers and administration, which leads to improved curriculum. And, I don't think many people would disagree with the fact that the better the learning en­ vironment, the more our children will learn. Now is the time to make an investment in our children's future Voce "yes’* for the up­ coming millage. Ron Babitz Caledonia Looking for Extra Cash? -Call945-9554 Sell anything FASTI �The Sun and Newt MUddWvHU IM/Jvna 4. 19%/Pag* 21 TK Middle School scholars go golfing for achievement Students were also able to get other snacks or me course s snack bar. rzzzz/zz/////////z////zzzzzz///zz. Thornapple Kellogg middle School sixth grade students were treated to free golf games at Mountain Falls golf course last week as a reword for achieving high grades and improving their averages. This is one of the activities provided IRES PLUS through the district’s rennisance program. by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Thomapplc Kellogg Middle School students who earned Spots on the honor roll or had .in increase in grade point average for the last marking period were rewarded last week with an afternoon of miniature golf at Mountain Falls Putt Putt This is an activity of the Renaissance program in which students who achieve certain standards are reward­ ed for their efforts. The students were divided up into grades, each attending CLARENCE B. RODGERS is cleared of all debts, as of May 22,1996. Thornapple BUILDING SERVICES, Inc • • • • Kitchens Bathrooms Additions and Other Interior Remodeling 795-2039 or 091-1869 LICENSED & INSURED Scott Jackson peedy's Seamless Gutters installation on Site Cutter Repair Free Estimates Homeowners & Contractors Many colors to Choose from CALL TODAY the golf course on a different day. Students were provided with sack lunches from the cafeteria, which they ate in between games. They also were able to get snacks from the Mountain Falls snack bar. Picnic tables were available for students to enjoy a picnic like atmosphere The course allowed the students to golf for no charge, which they did while being ac­ companied by counseling secretary Karen Secord. Prin­ cipal Gordon Dahlgren and counselor Bernie Weller. Middle school honor students are recognized in three different categories, all A’s, honor roll, and improvement. To qualify for the straight A’s category, students must qualify for the all-A honor roll, have no referrals for ex­ cessive tardies, no unexcused absences and no significant disipline penalties. Honor roll candidates must qualify for the regular honor roll, have no referrals for ex­ cessive tardies, no unexcused absences, and no significant discipline penalties. To qualify for the improve­ ment category, students must have an increase in grade point average of two on an Il-point scale, must have no failing grades on their report card, no excessive tardies, no unexcused absences, and no significant discipline penalties. Students who qualify' in any of the three categories will be eligible to participate in a special activity after the com­ pletion of the marking period in which they qualify . 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The co-chairman of the Caledonia students and staff Caledonia Schools Facilities for generations Six building and remodel­ Steering Committee. Ken Riing projects, which are divided eth. said he and co-chairman Ken Grant have met with all four school board candidates to explain how the committee of residents and educators decided which school facilities to rec­ ommend for funding through a bond issue. Rieth said that all the board candidates expressed understanding of the needs ad­ dressed in the bond proposals, and all candidates agreed the needs were very real Rieth said he wants to em­ phasize that residents can ap­ prove both proposals. "Fve been surprised at hear­ ing people say they were hav­ ing a hard time choosing be­ tween the proposals.” he said. "We'd like to be sure voters understand they can approve both proposals; it’s not an either/or situation. The commit­ tee believes that all six op­ tions are equally important, but the choice was offered be­ cause residents indicated to us they would like a choice." Rieth also noted that if the proposals are approved, resi­ dents then can volunteer to serve on advisory committees to help plan and design the new construction and the re­ modeling projects. "It's another opportunity for This tiny 14-ft. by 8-ft. office is all the space there is residents to be involved with for all the administrative business at the bus garage. their schools," he said. Head mechanic Andy Snyder and Transportation While the ballot language is Route Supervisor Joyce Lass presently share this written in legally acceptable, space, where caulk keeps out cold breezes. The but not always easily under­ .office not only needs space, but a computer for stood terms, the proposals are storing routing records and inventory. These needs outlined here. would be addressed if Proposal II is passed. Proposal One: Not to exceed $13,610,000 (approximately one mill or $75/year for the owner of a $150,000 home) to: • Construct and equip a new 73,000-square-foot elementary school and develop its site to include playground and park­ ing areas. The school would be designed to house 450 stu­ dents, K-5, and include three special education offices. • Remodel and re-equip ex­ isting schools for updated and improved technology. • Remodel the media center, science and technology class­ rooms and regular classrooms in the 1962 wing of the high school. These improvements were not included in the 1992 bond issue, which provided some funding for that facility. Proposal Two Not to exceed $7,045,000 (approximately 0.5 mill or $38/year for the owner of a $150,000 home) to: • Construct and equip a new by Barbara Gall Staff Writer School board members may be in office for as long as 12, maybe 16 years. School buildings, on the other hand, may be in use for up to 70 years, maybe more. A little perspective to con­ sider in this year’s Caledonia Complete Auto and Truck COLLISION SERVICE ED’S BODY SHOP 110 Johnson Street at Kinsley one block off Main St. in Downtown Caledonia (616) 891-0150 We want to be your •'PRO’' Shop, working with the PROS since 1969. Ed Pewto ski This sketch shows how Caledonia Elementary would be remodeled if Proposal II passes next Monday. No new classrooms are being added, but the kitchen, cafeteria and gym areas would be re-located to larger areas to adequately serve the school's students and to bring these facilities to the same level as those at Dutton and Kettle Lake Elementaries. School must know where bond funds will go When a Michigan public school district applies to the state for permission to ask for building and remodeling millage, the district must be able to show how approved bond funds would be allocated. If voters approve the request, the school board must keep within the total cost as shown on the ballot. If construction costs are higher than anticipated, for instance, the board then must cut the project somewhere to keep within its funding. Here are the projected allocations for each of Caledonia’s June 10 proposals Proposal I • Not to exceed $13,610,000 (1 mill) • Construction (only) of new elementary building $7,159,460 • Remodeling at high school........................................................................................ 1,500,000 • New infrastructure to allow new technology at all existing buildings 1,900.000 • Furniture (for new elementary; for computers and furniture)......................... .3,356,300 • Fees (architectural, legal, bond attorney, construction manager, etc.) 1,256,978’ • Site development for new elementary (playgrounds, parking, etc.).......... 550,000 • Actual bond related costs................................................................................... 18 < *'3? I $14,356,499 ] Minus estimated earned interest over the life of the project 746,499 TOTAL: $13,610,000 I Proposal II • not to exceed $7,045,000 (0.5 mill) • Cal El remodeling.................................................................................................... $910,000 • Repairs to administration office............................................................................... 105,000 • Construction of new bus garage/maintenance facility........... 1,610,000 • Equipment for bus/maintenance facility.................................................................... 1,015,000 • Fees (legal, architectural, etc )................................................................................ 705,090’ • Bus garage site acquisition..................... WO 000 • High school athletic facilities . • Bond costs..................................................................................... 96,753 $7,418,843 Minus estimated revenues from earned interest.................. 373,843 TOTAL i reasons and to update lighting and sound systems. • Update for safety reasons the electrical, mechanical and heating systems at the central school offices on Mam Street. Caledonia Schools Business Manager Judi Dean said she has received questions about why additional funds are needed for the 1962 part of the high school, when some funds were allocated for that wing of Continued next page — STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Coll us for a quote for all of your insurance needs • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Vr»'ley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 i $7,045,000 I 'State application requires a separate line item for fees Otherwise, fees would be included with each protect s total cost combination bus garage/maintenance/storage fa­ cility approximately 23,000 square feet in area. Per stale law, funds also would be in­ cluded to buy the site, now held on a land contract by the school district. • Remodel portions of Caledonia Elementary to ac­ commodate Its enrollment and bring Cal El facilities to the same level as the other ele­ mentaries. (Enlarge kinder­ garten rooms, re-locale cafete­ ria to present gym and build new kitchen, re-locate gym to present music and computer areas, re-locate computers and music areas to remodeled for­ mer cafeteria. See diagram. > • Complete improvements to the footballArack complex for safety and maintenance . ; �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/ June 4. 1996/Page 23 From prevous page — the school in the 1992 bond issue. She explained that the 1992 bond included only enough money to address immediate need< in that facility, which was used as a middle school from 1989 until the new mid­ dle school opened last fall. "In 1992, the board asked only for the amount needed immediately for carpet, paint, new marker boards, things to improve the learning envi­ Caledonia Schools' bus mechanics earn top ratings for their maintenance of the 41-bus fleet, even though they cannot get the new larger buses inside the work bay. If the door is closed, they can’t work on both ends of the bus inside, and the lighting is poor. The mechanics cannot walk around a bus if the door is down, nor is it easy for them to pass tools back and forth. ronment," she said. "The board agreed to wait to see what other needs might be af­ ter the middle school students moved out. "We felt we were doing the best for the community by not asking for more funds than we absolutely knew we were going to spend at the time. We didn't want to tax our people and put the extra in the bank while we sorted out what else needed to be done." Rieth and Grant, along with the Caledonia Schools, have prepared a special bond issue information packet, which ex­ plains in detail all the projects and the research behind the proposals. These packets are available at all Caledonia school offices and at the central office at 203 E. Main Rieth said many al­ ready have been given to PTO groups and community groups such as the American Legion to distribute to their members. Anyone with questions about the bond proposals should call the Caledonia Schools office at 891-8185. One of the problems with the location of the kitchen and cafeteria at Cal El is that students must navigate a busy hallway with their lunch trays to get to the cafeteria Plans for the remodeling would locate the kitchen and cafeteria in the same area. The slope of the land the old bus garage is located on means that any storm water drains right into the work bays. The mechanics frequently are working under the buses in a pool of water. The garage also lacks a floor hoist, a preventive maintenance rack and up-to-date fuel storage and fueling systems. A larger parking lot is needed both for safety and security. CALEDONIA VOTERS!!! Please be aware of the following issues before you cast your vote on June 10th. The High School “Core Math”: curriculum is a field test pilot program. Our students are being used to evaluate the effectiveness of this material, yet it is the only math option for our 9th and I 10th grade students. It is wrong to offer only an experimental program in a core subject such as ■ math. >■ Our administration claims that we do not have “Outcomes Based Education” at Caledonia, yet we are members of the Coalition of Essential Schools which is a prominent OBE organization. > Regardless of the perception of academic excellence, Caledonia students ranked 17th out of 24 school systems in Kent County on ACT test scores in 1995. Please cast your vote for the candidates who have publicly demonstrated their concerns in addressing these issues. Vote Greg Comegys & John DeVries Paid for by citizens for Education Accountability (P.P. Box 131, Caledonia, Ml 49316) and has not been sponsored by either candidate’s election committee (307) �Page 24/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml June 4, 1996 Local schools have ‘Been There, Done That! From Our Readers We believe in Caledonia’s local schools To the editor: We believe Caledonia Community Schools are outstanding We believe Caledonia teachers and staff are excep­ tional. We thank each for moving education forward in Caledonia Schools of the ‘50s were mainly teacher-lecture while students listened, slept or daydreamed. One of the Coalition of Essential Schools' nine com­ mon principles that Caledonia schools employ is “Student As Worker ” This means the student has to be involved in their own learning. After recently visiting Caledonia High School. Dr Leslie Wessman. associate professor of educat ion at Hope College, stated. “I recall many conversations with our son when he was at CHS. He yearned for a school day that had some variety in it. that would provide him an opportunity to explore topics and assignments in more depth, and that would allow him to relate to his teachers through learning rather than through controlling behavior. It is critical that the students have a place where they are respected for the persons they arc and can be Caledonia teacher* are doing just that , learning together to be the best'” We believe our teachers, building principals and all staff put kids first We know this to be true because we have all spent many hours working with the teachers and staff in all the schools and know their dedication first hand They teach not only the basics and fundamental skills all kids need to learn, but also regularly include a variety of activities and learning oppor­ tunities that help motivate students to develop their fullest potential They care deeply for each child and respect them as per­ sons. We know this is one ele­ ment that motivates kids to learn.. . by knowing that the teacher, principal and superintendent care. We believe Caledonia schools more effectively meet students needs because classes have changed from an “assembly line” model (or traditional) where a teacher might teach six classes and see up to 180 students, to a “macro schedule” at the high school and team teaching at the middle school where a teacher might see 75-90 students. The purpose of this is to get to know each student and meet individual needs. HAIR STYLISTS NEEDED (Chair Rental Available) As Always — New Customers: Haircub “>.00 Perms FIRST A4RRESSICN I l-ialr studio 9964 Cherry Valley (M-37), Caledonia Open: Mon.Thurs. 9-8; Fri. 9 6; Sat. 9-3 qq-j 07 1 Contractors! Do you need a raise? We've just lowered our Liability rates for Contractors with 10 or less full-time employees! J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency Our Policy is Service 497 Arlington St. (M-37). Middleville, Ml 49333 CALL. 795-3302 or 891-8208 Since Hastings Mutual M Insurance Company Ei 945-2909 520 East Railroad St., Hastings Wre believe the Caledonia area is growing for a primary reason the quality of our schools Families do not choose to move into an in­ ferior school district. Families are choosing Caledonia. Because of all the new growth, we will be needing an additional elementary school to be built, a new bus garage, and more athletic facilities. We urge a “yes” vote on June 10 to continue to raise our property values as well as maintain our superior schools. We believe the June 10 school board election is crucial to the future of the education in Caledonia. We believe our district is at risk of losing many highly qualified teachers and administration who give so much of themselves to our children and our community. We appreciate the fact that Superintendent Doug Busman is on the right track as far as the future of our kids. We support our dedicated prin­ cipals who understand each child has a different learning style and that our schools are trying to accommodate the visual learner, the hands on learner, and the auditory learner by innovatively and creatively teaching in dif­ ferent ways at all levels. We believe school board candidates Bob Lillie and Robin Vaughan best reflect these beliefs It is critical we move our schools forward. Sharon Reurkk. Caledonia Middle School PTO Presi­ dent; Crystal Bellgraph. Ket­ tle Lake PTO President; Diana Lightfoot, Kettle Lake PTO President; Jan Buys. Former Kettle Lake PTO President; Pam Luetkemeyer. Former Kettle Lake PTO President; Jill Geers. Former Kettle Lake PTO President; Diana Milock, Former Cal. El. PTO President; Kathy Jackson. Former Cal. El. PTO President; Earlina Veiling, Former Dutton El. PTO President; Sue DeBlaay, Former Dutton El. PTO President; Sue Duffield. Former Dutton El. PTO President; Joanna Copeland, Dutton El. PTO President; Patty Pleva. Dutton El. PTO President; Sue Lobbezoo, Former Dutton El. PTO President; Suz Fitzsimmons. Former Cal. El. PTO Presi­ dent; Rose Kogge. Former Cal. El. PTO President; Cin­ dy Gless. Former Dutton El. PTO President; and Sharon Oatley. Former Kettle Lake PTO President To the editor: Concerning the upcoming school board election for Caledonia Community Schools; I would like to share my perspective as the mother of four Caledonia students, community member, past PTO (not PT A) president, soccer coach. Cub Scout leader, host mom to foreign exchange students and local business person. All too often the clamor and politkal rhetoric cloud impor­ tant issues, and shade the truth. This week I will have a daughter graduate from the high school, a son graduate from the middle school and another daughter graduate from Kettle Lake Elementary I am not an authority , but 1 speak as one who has been there and done that Since our family moved to Caledonia in the middle of my daughter's kindergarten year we have seen much change. Caledonia has moved from primarily a farming communi­ ty to a fast growing, upward moving, choice locality What we “discovered” some 12 years ago continues to grow through families from other communities choosing Caledonia to live and raise children. Caledonia is a choice location to live, primarily because of its school system. When we first moved here. Caledonia’s reputation wasn’t equal to neighboring communities. Today Caledonia represents one of the finest school system statewide and nationwide The Blue Ribbon award testifies to that How did this change hap­ pen? It was dedicated school boards, inspired and visionary administrations, committed and dedicated staff members, involved and informed parents working along with hungering and hard-working students and supportive community members. Now for the past two years I have seen a negative and divisive approach that threatens this positive move­ ment. This threatens our children, our community , and our standing in a greater outreach beyond this community. When I was approached by this group two years ago with their hidden agenda. I asked who were the members of this group. They kept their iden­ tities hidden Only now. their courage bolstered by the suc­ cess of last year's election when two of their members were elected, have they open ly begun to reveal their purpose. I quote one of their current candidates running for school board seat this year. Greg Comegys: "I think our school board has become misdirected, and sees its role as a promoter of the plans and programs of our administra­ tion. I am committed to rever­ sing that direction.” In Mr. Comegys own words, he in­ tends to reverse positive directions. He has a daughter graduating in the Top Ten of her class who intends to fur­ ther her studies at Hope Col­ lege in pre-medkine. His other two daughters have gone on to college and teaching. If Caledonia schools are so bad. then why have his children ex­ celled and had opportunities? He and his family have direct ly benefitted from quality education. Mr. Comegys blasts the current school board and ad­ ministration with false accusa­ tions. He insinuates their values are contrary to those of the community. Which school board member, doesn’t have a student at Caledonia? All of them do - now he does not. I am grateful to the school board for the opportunities my children have had. When my daughter Holly spoke with her advisor for the international business program at Brigham Young University. Hawaii campus, she shared the oppor­ tunities she has had at Caledonia Her advisor spoke very highly of Caledonia and praised the experiences Holly has had dunng her years here. Learning today isn't the same as when Mr. Comegys graduated in 1965. Much of the information our students are required to learn today wasn't known 31 years ago Information Kettle Lake students learn m science, literature computers is knowledge that used to be considered college level. The calculators used in Core Plus Math were not even conceptu rail zed in Mr. Comegys’ school days. What is this Jimmhgroup s agenda ' To make OUT schools nationally recogm/ ed? Done that To have our students not only get the basks, but be challenged’’ Done that CHS students not only get all the basks in all the disciplines, but arc able to select advance placement courses and Community Col lege level courses at CHS ami receive credit (that's how those TOP TEN students get greater than a 4.0 GPA). What more does this group want.’ Caledonia, we've been there, done that Do we want to return to yesteryear? If so, then by all means, vote for this subversive and divisive group. If not. then Bob Lillie and Robin Vaughan who stand for progress are those to vote for. I've been there, done that, and June 10, as for me and my house, we'll be voting Lillie and Vaughan. Chris Hurst Caledonia Taxpayers shouldn’t asked to dig deeper To the editor: Thomapple Kellogg is ask­ ing its taxpayers to build a new middle school. I’ve read many letters of support for the kids, but history tells me that taxpayers should stop and examine how our tax dollars have been used in the past. When the current high school was built, the roof leaked. It leaked year after year until this year, when it got so bad sch<X)l had to be closed and tax dollars spent to fix it. Our tax dollars built a swimming pool at the high school, but our kids can’t have a swim team because it isn’t the right size. Instead, our tax dollars are being spent year after year to bus the kids to the pool and everyone in the com­ munity has to pay to use it. The track that our track team uses has been allowed to deteriorate to a condition that now requires added money . What about all the money that has been put into the ex­ isting middle school already? It wasn’t that long ago that all the windows were replaced to save on heat dollars. A lot of the rooms were redone and. the offices were moved, at some cost to taxpayers. Now there's talk of tearing it down. How very sad. Auto shop has been tossed out the window. What about all the tools, equipment and technology we have invested there? And what about the kids who find that aspect of education important. It seems to me that school is not about education any more. Its turned into big business. Every employee gets a raise in money and benefits every single year with no accoun­ tability to the publk. The good and the bad are accoun­ Nikki Miller Middleville Lance Evert, CRS, GRI ■■ CONCEPT REAL ■ ■■ table only to their union (or so it seems). When schools want something, they cry poverty and use the kids and programs as hostages to convince tax­ payers to dig deeper into their pockets. With the problems facing education today, for example charter schools and voucher systems, the uncer­ tainty of our present system being the same even five years from now tells me to say “no” to more lax dollars Our children complete this aspect of their lives in 13 years but they’re going to be paying taxes for the rest of their lives. Let’s not tax them into poverty. estate Broker/Owner (616)942-1331 □ 795-3369 221 W. Main Street, Middleville SPENCER S TOWINC & RECOVERY THORNAPPLE RIVER - ACCESS. 3 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath. 2-story with center entry and daylight windows on lower level Parmalee area $154,900. For more infor­ mation dial 1-800-238-8777 #60571 or call Lance Evert .at CONDO CONCEPT REAL ESTATE, 942-1331. �The Sun ond News Middleville. Ml June 4, 1996 Poge 25 Caledonia is pioneer for ‘quality education’ To the editor: I am fully in support of the direction Caledonia Com­ munity Schools is taking in educating my children. As a professional in the business community. I am ex­ posed daily to people who are results of *'traditional educa­ tion" as we know it Many of these people have neither the ability to work in teams, nor the ability to use common sense or problem solving skills to enable them to deal wtih every day details of their work I find it hard to believe any parent with children today would find education equivalent to what we grew up with as acceptable for prepar mg our children to be this country's future work force. Four years ago. my hus­ band and I moved our children to the area from another district specifically because of the direction we saw Caledonia moving. We have two children who are com­ pleting their freshman year and one completing seventh grade. The change we have seen in our childrens' pro­ gress. and their enjoyment of school and learning in general have been immeasurable Our oldest daughter struggl cd all through grade school with the fact that she is an audio learner, and had educators either too busy or unwilling to teach her in a manner that insured she had a command of the skills she was supposed to be learning Since we moved to Caledonia, we have found that Action should be taken on Interim program 15 percent response for far: Dear Sun & News: non I use in my profession On May 9. Mr. Szymoniak parents of the approximately After reading recent letters clearly indicate that the direc­ 468 students who spent less submitted an update to the about Caledonia schools and tion Caledonia is taking has Board of Education. This pro­ than $50 who completed the seeing the Interim program been embraced by the vided an overview and questionnaire mentioned several times I reel business community and by 3. Parents of those m the presented identified issues to a need to respond. higher education such as more expensive options were be examined further. (It is in­ John Price mentioned the Texas A&M University and significantly more satisfied teresting to note that the only concerns I had with Interim the Arizona Slate University with the importance of In­ "issue" involving cost is a and the resulting parenvstuengineering program. Many terim . A random sample of 30 quest ion of whether it is ac­ dent questionnaire in March. other publications and books I questionnaires from each ceptable for staff to pay less As a result of my efforts I am. have read also state that it group found 66 percent of the than students for overnight perhaps, better informed on takes five-plus years to fully higher cost group being very trips.) These issues are to be this than most in the implement any kind of suc­ or somewhat satisfied on the "investigated" in August by community cessful Total Quality Manage­ importance of Intenm com­ the high school staff As such I wish to present ment program, whether it be Mr Price based his letter pared to 47 percent for the several points: in business or education.. lower cost group Those ex­ on his belief that the Board of 1.1 express my appreciation We will only now begin to Education and the schools pressing great dissatisfaction to Bob Szymoniak. assistant fully see the benefits of the in­ with the importance found 13 have been accountable and he principal, for his work on the credible vision Caledonia percent of the higher cost ver­ used Interim as chic example. information gathering. I Community schools had sus 33 percent of the lower ex­ In this case the schools have believe it successfully obtain­ several years ago! This is not pense. Apparently students worked with parents to get in­ ed the opinions of a large the time to back away from who went to Toronto. New formation, but we have not yet cross section of the that vision. York or Mexico benefited seen any actual changes to population. As with any quality more in the eyes of the parents respond to the concerns ex­ 2. While the overall return management program, the key than those participating in pressed by parents and from parents was 18 percent to -success is continuous im­ World War II simulation taxpayers. (a good rate of return for this provement. The key to con­ I personally do not feel games or learning about type of questionnaire) the tinuous improvement is peo­ skating. Does this surprise there is a need to response was heavily ple working together to make "investigate" further. At anyone? weighted by those involved in an existing program better. I 4. Cost is a major factor and some point information the more expensive Interim emphasize working together’ gathering should stop and frustration to many of those choices (Toronto. Mexico. I encourage the community who responded. It was a com­ recommendations or actions Scuba Diving, etc.). Approx­ to expend their energy in a mon theme on those offering should be taken Perhaps this imately 184 students were in­ positive way to make the ex­ will happen in August we written comments. volved in Interim options isting program better I With this background, con­ shall wait and see! costing $200 or more. believe we need to hold our sider the actions that have course, for the benefit of our i Twenty-six percent of these Eric Longman been taken by the schools thus parents completed the ques­ children specifically, and the Caledonia tionnaire. This compares to a benefit of our nation as a whole, since it is pioneers like us that will turn education in America around to something that really benefits our schools in the nation. The pro country. were more than ready To the editor: The students at CHS are gressive attitude at CHS must As graduating students of be maintained in order to pro Charla D. Beckett Caledonia High School, we given ownership of their lear­ perly prepare the next genera Grand Rapids have lived through four years ning. With a daily attendance rate of 96 to 98 percent and a tion of students for an uncer of progressive change. We tain world Therefore, we dropout rate of less than 1 per ­ have come to the conclusion whole-heartedly support Bob that CHS has prepared us not cent. it is clear that students Lillie and Dr. Robin Vaughn only to make a living, but a appreciate their education. Strong work ethic and accoun­ for the school board posts life. They will, with proper We believe Caledonia is tability are stressed and are needed to succeed in deliberation, promote an moving in the right direction, plan to track gifted students of interest are clear. educational policy which will In other communication and hope that it will continue Caledonia’s rigorous and rele­ simply confirms that the high propel Caledonia into the 21st to provide innovative oppor­ vant curriculum. Who says school now recognizes CPM’s (May 1996), Dr. Hirsch has that the curriculum is rigorous century and beyond. tunities for all students. inadequacies for students aim- acknowledged that the fourth We write this letter not for CHS has readied us for life and relevant? Brigham ing for mathematically year of CPM is not yet com­ ourselves, but for the sake of by giving us the skills and the Young. Duke, Michigan, rigorous professions, and now pleted, the third year of CPM our brothers, sisters, Notre Dame. Northwestern, is just completing pilot studies knowledge necessary to adapt agrees with Dr. San Diego, Stanford, Vander­ neighbors, and friends. They and must go through one or to an ever-changing world. Fleischmann’s analysis. will be the ones to really two additional revisions, and One of the most important bilt, and the U.S. Military Consider, then, how poorly abilities we have garnered is Academy at West Point, benefit. CPM will serve the student the first and second years of Dan Corstangc, Valedic­ among others that have ac ­ the capability to learn how to who goes through two or three CPM are just completing field torian; Shen Vredevoogd, learn. It sounds tired and cepted Caledonia students. years of CPM before deciding trials. Dr. Hirsch also Class President; Anne It should not be difficult for over-used, but it is one of the to pursue a profession in acknowledged that there are Whisner, Student Council most important skills we will the community to see why engineering, chemistry or no adequate normative test Caledonia has been named a President; Katie Sobczak, data, such as ACT/SAT ever possess. physics. Salutatorian; Steve Schmidt, As the United States shifts National Blue Ribbon Ex­ 1 have also read and studied scores, to compare the results National Honors Society from an industrial-based emplary School. People who the CPM article Veiling cited of CPM teaching to "tradi­ President and Joel Craven, make education their business society to a technologicallyand suggested that parents tional" methods. Networking Representative. based one, the ability to adapt say that CHS is one of the top Veiling may not appreciate read (published in the May and master new skills has issue of Educational Leader­ Comegys’ position regarding become of utmost importance ship). The article cannot be the math curriculum; but, Besides learning how to learn, considered objective. The given the above information. we have been offered many authors of the article (Arthur I'm sure the high school students would appreciate his classes in which we could ex­ Coxford and Christian plore specialized subjects. We Hirsch) are also the authors of position... if not now. then also able to take a variety of CPM. And the expert opinion after graduation when they parents. So no matter what community college classes in of Dr. David Smith noted in pursue their dreams in the real To the editor: “side" anyone is taking, it Caledonia due to our distance the article is made less signifi­ world I have had to force myself neither makes them good nor David Meyer learning classroom. cant by the knowledge that to read the various letters to bad, more caring or less car­ Holland By working in teams, we Dr. Smith is chi the advisory the editor over the past month ing, they just want what is have been given the oppor­ board for CPM. The conflicts It sickens me to see the name best for their children. tunity to work in real world calling and mudslinging. Wc all need to remember settings. By emphasizing Even former board that when the election is done probiems-soiving skills, we members have gotten involv­ and candidates have been en­ were forced to decide how ed; analyzing "both sides" dorsed, crucified, morally best to accomplish a given and deciding what is decent analyzed and then elected, task and when to apply fun­ tKMial opportunities available demands and technology and what is rxx. "We did it for the children.” damental skills. Students today have even to them than were available to It’s citizens fighting over How sad. Caledonia has taught us to more demands and competi­ me as a student who cares more, them or us form our own opinions and to Regardless of personal opi­ tion placed upon them for col Who are better people, them Pam Lucas effectively communicate our lege entrance and job oppor­ nion on candidates, I hope our or us. Who has more money, Alto ideas both written and vocal­ tunities whether skilled or community will rally together them or us. Who has done ly. By giving various oral m support of both bond pro­ trade. more for the school system, presentations throughout our posals We owe it to our Our schools have a respon them or us. four years, we found it io be ability to prepare all of our young people to provide them Wake up all of you and second nature to give a students for this everchanging W ith every opportunity of suc­ realize that this is all being 20minute speech in front of cess. regardless of social environment The choke is done because we all love our an audience to conclude our status or ability clear, we can be a community children and want what is best senior year The only victors in the up­ that leads through educational for them It has nothing to do Our writing skills progress­ excellence and continuous im­ coming election should be the with taking over the school ed with our vocal ability The provement or we can say "it young people of our com­ board, deciding on decency or class of 1996 piloted the new was good enough for me. it is munity Please join me in sup­ even being actively involved High Stakes Proficiency Test, good enough for my porting both tx»nd proposals in the school system. It has to which replacing the MEAP on June 10. children." do with children and what ts Caledonia has made wntmg a I personally, want my best for them top priority across all Pai Johnson children to have more educa And there is no one better disciplines, and since the test Caledonia able io decide that, than | stressed writing skills, we if she struggles, she has only to identify her struggle and her teachers have gone far beyond the call in helping her attain the knowledge she needs in a manner she can understand It ts not unusual for teachers to work with her before or after school The contrast to this was a system that required that learning by rote was the standard. Caledonia teachers have helped her help herself and are equipping her to be able to deal with her difficulties once she leaves the protection of organized education It is critical that we teach our children how to find the answers they need so that they can apply that knowledge when they are out in the * ‘cold cruel world." I appreciate the fact that our educators expect my children to be active participants in their education My freshman son recently identified through a job shadowing pro­ gram he participated in. that he wants to pursue a career as a commercial airline pilot. He acknowledges that he will need a background heavy m math and took it on himself to see his counselor and identify how he could arrange his schedule over the next three years to accomplish that Opportunities abound at Caledonia, but parents and students need to accept the responsibility for identifying and pursuing them. Three separate articles that appeared in February. April and May issues of a publica- Top seniors appreciate local education Core plus math evaluations conflicting To the editor: Having read Earlina Veiling’s letter published May 21, I observe that her attack on candidate Greg Comegy’s is long on rhetoric, but short on facts. 1 have read and studied Dr. Shirley Fleischmann's evalua­ tion of Core Plus Mathematics (CPM) In her conclusions she writes, "Overall the Core Plus Mathematics is more of a survey of mathematics than it is a careful study of mathematics which would lead to further study. The choice of data used and pro­ blems posed would certainly be interesting to high school students... it does, however serve the student who will end math in high school, and it will fail the student who hopes to major in engineering, mathematics, or the hard sciences." The fact that Dr Fleischmann's concerns may be allayed (lessened quan tatively) by the high school’s Mudslinging plagues local letters to the editor Children should be ‘election winners’ To the editor: Though the community' is clearly split on candidate sup­ port in the upcoming election, we all share a common con­ cern of wanting the very best educational opportunities tor our children and the children within our community We must move forward in unity with a pledge of con­ tinuous improvement to en­ sure we are meeting the needs of our students now and in the years to come Educat tonal requirements constantly change, evidenced by the training that corpora­ tions must undertake annually to keep their employees up to date with current business PHONE 945-9554 ANYTIME for Action-Ads �Foge 26/Th« Sun and N«ws. Middleville. Ml, June 4. 1^6 Caledonia advances to Otsego with distrist win, Saturday Coach Mike Fine and his baseball Scots should have a prettv good scouting report on OK Gold rival Wayland. On Saturday. Caledonia certainly knew how to beat the Wildcats, as they won the district championship by a convincing 5-0 score. The Scots tallied one in the first, three in the third and one more in the seventh to win the district crown. Next stop for Fine and his team: the Otsego regional. The opponent, the hot Bulldogs who won over Hamilton on Saturday 8-5. Caledonia had to defeat another rival. Middleville, to advance to the championship contest. Jim Abbott pitched Caledonia to the triumph over Wayland with a nine-strikeout performance. He virtually blanked the Wildcats, allowing just one walk in his seven innings of work. Abbott also contributed at the plate with a 3-base rap. And Tim Soper also had an extra base hit for the Scots with a double. The Scots made many sparkling plays in the field during Saturday's two district wins. Here, the Caledonia shortstop throws out a Wayland runner at first. (Photo by Perry Hardin) New experience for Scots tennis star The Caledonia baseball team won a Class B district title Saturday at home defeating rival Wayland in the championship game. Here a Scots' runner crosses home plate and is greeted there by happy teammates. (Photo by Perry Hardin) • VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE • NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING on TRUTH IN TAXATION The village council of the Village of Middleville will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, the 11th day of June, 1996, in the Village Hall, 100 East Main Street, Middleville, Michigan, to receive testi­ mony and discuss a proposed additional 1996 village operating millage rate. Caledonia junior Chris Snoap said. "It just shows Andover's Brad Adams 6-2, 63. Snoap has played a lot of how much the team means." The Scots’ star made it to Snoap's triumph over tennis and learned a lot about Adams was a special one since the semifinals in No. I the game in the process, but this weekend's Class B State singles before bowing out to the two are a doubles landem in many U.S.T.A. summer tennis championships in the eventual champion. On Friday, Snoap played events. Okemos presented him with a Marty Snoap, Chris' father three matches and captured new experience. Snoap, participating as an three convincing wins. First, and current varsity tennis coach at Lake wood, said that he beat Coldwater ’ s Brian individual, found out that State focuses around more Todd 6-1, 6-2, then after a six things went as planned on hour wail the Caledonia netter Friday. than just personal victories. "He (Chris) took care of "I think that it was a new blew past Holland Christian's things pretty good," Marty experience in my tennis Joe VanFassen 6-0, 6-1 and career; the atmosphere is a lot finally ended his day with See Tennis Star, P. 27 different at State," Chris triumph over Bloomfield Hills The Village levied 11.5615 mils in 1995. If taxes are not increased following the public hearing, pursuant to Act 5 of Public Acts 1982, the Village will only be able to levy 11.3533 mills in 1996. However, the village has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate. In order to maintain basic municipal services, the Village proposes to levy an additional 0.2082 mils ($0.2082 per $1,000.00 SEV) above the 11.3533 mil base tax rate, or a total operating rate of 11.5615 mils ($11,5615 per $1,000.00 SEV). This will provide an estimated 2.46% increase in Village operating revenues over such revenues generated by levies permitted without holding a hearing. The village council will take action on a proposed resolution to increase its millage rate at a special meeting immediately following the public hearing. Should the additional millage rate not be approved by the council, the Village would receive an increase in tax revenues over 1995 operating revenues of only 0.64%. Public comment on this proposed increase is welcome at the public hearing. May 28, 1996 Maria Fuller, Village Clerk State participants Scot athletes who qualified for State during the spring sports season are (front row) Katie Hatnck, Erin Mesecar, Kelley Mesecar; (middle row) Jenny Sprague. Beth Parbel, Barb Warner, Sarah Parbel, Keri Bloem, Chris Snoap; (back row) Shannon Houseman. Amanda Minor and Jessica VanTil. Snoap qualified in tennis. VanTH in golf, while the other Caledonia athletes all qualified in track and field. �The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml/June 4, 1996/Pcqe 27 Softball Scots bow out in championship Unearned runs can come back to hurt you, especially in the game of softball. Caledonia found that out the hard way, losing a 5-2 contest to Lakewood Saturday in the district finale at home. The Scots started the day with a 16-hit performance against rival Middleville. Coach Jon Pelletier's team won that game 10-4 But. the Lakewood contest was a different story with a totally different ending — helped out by unearned runs. ■mi Four of Lakewood’s five runs were unearned, a result of two Scot miscues in the first inning and three more miscues in the fifth inning. Heidi Hanna collected 2 doubles in the championship contest, while Allison Schneider added 2 hits to Caledonia's cause. In the 10-4 opening game victory. Mindi Smith, Lisa Constant. Allison Schneider and Christine Gillard all contributed in huge ways. Smith went 2-for-5 with a 2-run homer in the third. She finished the game with 4 RBI. Constant went 3-for-5 with 3 RBI. Schneider went one better than Constant with a 4-for-5 performance Add Gillard did some crafty work on the wound, sinking out 6 and not allowing a single walk. Coach Pelletier was pleased with how his team finished the season, a big push that made the team 16-15 on the season. "After going on a 10-game losing to come back and finish one (game) over .500 is very nice,” Pelletier said. Scots' pitcher Christine Gillard sends one to home plate in the district championships at Caledonia on Saturday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) TENNIS STAR from Page 26 Caledonia thirdbaseman Mindi Smith makes a catch in Saturday's district championship game with Lake wood. (Photo by Perry Harclin) Snoap said. "I was able to get a good night sleep and the matches (on Friday) went pretty quick," Chns Snoap said. "I was in gtxxi shape " The three wins put Snoap into Saturday's semifinals where he faced No. 2 ranked Ben Cox from Spring Lake. In the first set, Cox overpowered Snoap and won 6-1. In the second set. however, Snoap had 3-1 and 6-5 leads before Cox tied it up 6-6 to force a tiebreaker. Still, Snoap took a 6-5 advantage in the tiebreaker and was serving to win before the Spring Lake netter came back to make it 66. Cox went on to win 8-6. "The thing that separates Cox (and myself) are size and strength; the overall powerful game," Chris Snoap said. "He beat me on sheer talent." Cox defeated Three Rivers' Ryan Tomlinson 7-5, 4-6, 3-2 (retired) to take the No. 1 singles crown. Caledonia golfer plays at State championships LADY SCOTS, continued from frontpage winning the race in 9:25.40. just 6 seniors, but only a few the year healthy or made That team consisted of from that half dozen finished major impacts. Shannon Houseman. Barb Warner, Ken Bloem and Sarah Parbel. For Caledonia, it was the third consecutive year that they had won the 3200. Sarah Parbel captured a personal best with a determined effort in the 1600 run. Parbel placed sixth in that race with a 5:16.60 clocking. ’ Amanda Minor took pan in two individual events, ending - up 17th in the discus (97-2) and 12th in the shot put (3410.5). Minor. according to her coach, was not feeling 100 percent to start the day and that could have had an affect on her finishes Also contributing to the Scots effort was Jenny Sprague, who ended up 18th in the 800 in 2:29.24. | Zomerlei felt that this team was probably a better overall group than the 1995 Scots. "It was a better dual meet team; we weren't as good with the outstanding athletes,” Zomerlei said Caledonia returns most of Scots' sprinter Barb Warner is in full stride at this year's squad to what looks Saturdays Class B State track and field to a banner 1997 run. Zomerlei started the year with championships at Lowell High. AOW ** Jessica VanTil hits a long drive at the State Class B-C-D golf championships at MSU on Friday. Caledonia's Jessica VanTil was pleased to golf at Friday’s Class B-C-D golf championship, but is already making plans for a return visit in 1997 The Caledonia junior shot a 96 on the Forest Akres East Golf Course. VanTil's score, however, was not low enough to qualify her for day two of the M H.S A A. championship. A total of 67 golfers in the three classes participated from 19 different schools. Twelve schools took pan in the team competition with 10 advancing to the second day of play, held on the West course. Scots' girls golf coach, Diane Doot, is expecting even bigger accomplishments next spnng. With only one player. senior — Stephanie VandenBcrg — graduating, Doot believes the Scots can challenge for more OK honors a year from now. Freshman baseball ends year on a high note Caledonia's freshman and won 5-2. baseball team ended up 9-7 Jason Williams and Eric and learned the value of team Jones along with a steady work in the process. defensive outing from the What they learned was entire team held Hudsonville magnified in the final game of to 2 runs. Mike Gillard the year. The freshman Scots smashed a 2-run double into faced Hudsonville in that leftfield to help secure the contest and went 11 innings win. �Poge 28/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml /June 4. 1996 Antiques ANTIQUES, CRAFTS AND OLD CARS* Barry Expo Center, June 29 & 30th. ContactCollectors Expo, Box 188, Middleville, Ml 49333. 616-795-3202-evenings. BECKY’S MAINS! kill Used books, antiques and crafts. We have a paperback swap, Harlequins included. Large selection of hardcovers from the 1800’s to 1996, reasonable prices, new Victorian reproduc­ tion section. Monday-Thursday 10-5p, Friday 11 -7p, Saturday 10-4p. 101 E. Main, Middleville, 795-8800. 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Furniture, office equipment, clothing, small appliances, etc... 6627 Whitneyville Rd., Friday & Saturday, June 7th & 8th, 8am 5pm______________________ Help Wanted COOK,SHORT ORDER & BANQUET part-time or more, nights & some weekends, $550/hr. +, prefer over 18 or retiree, golf benefits. Call for interview, 616-698-0192 or apply at Briarwood Golf Club, 2900 92nd SL, Caledonia. Miscellaneous LOSE WEIGHT LIKE CRAZY! Announcing the fastest, easiest way to lose both pounds and inches permanently! Free samples. Phone: 616-945-5900 _____________ � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/706/SunandNews_1996-06-11.pdf a4ee39764fe1fe6eb6cbac9d953135bf PDF Text Text BULK RATE S. POSTAGE PAID <1^0058 Pw:n»t No. 7 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville. Michigan 49333 125th Year ™No. 24 June 11. 1996 . ........... . ■> - ■■■—' ■ —■ — —...... Middleville VFW celebrates its golden anniversary by Mandv Habel Staff Writer The Middleville VFW and Indies Auxilary Post No. 7548 celebrated its 50(h an­ niversary June 6 and hopes to continue supporting those who served their country in the military. Ladies Auxiliary President Gaytec Kelley said the aux­ iliary and men s VFW func­ tion independently, but occa­ sionally work on projects together The two groups, she said, do much more than just hold Veterans Day and Memorial Day ceremonies. "Many people are not aware of the services we pro­ vide for people." she said The VFW loans out cruches. canes, portapottics. and hospital beds free of charge to veterans in need Both groups keep abreast of legislative issues dealing with benefits and occasionally write letters to the govern­ ment about them to make sure that veterans get compensa­ tion they deserve. Kelley added that the ladies make small hand made quilts H We try to make sure veterans get the rights that they earned because some saw things that affect them for the rest ,, of their lives. — Gaylee Kelley Ladies Auxiliary President to be used as lap robes, which they give to a veteran's hospital in Grand Rapids along with clothes, slippers and other necessities. Both groups, she said, have chairmanships which cover subjects such as patriotism and legislation. Each state in the country sponsors a veterans home that takes in or­ phans. The homes used to contain schools, but now the children go to public schools instead The groups make sure they are up to date on veterans' rights for compensation and medical care, she said. "We try to make sure veterans get the rights that they earned because some saw things that affect them for the rest of their lives.” Kelley said Members also file petitions on issues that occur in the legislation such as how to treat the American flag and whether troops should be sent somewhere. The pledge of the Ladies Auxiliary, she said, is to teach patriotism and proper care and handling of the American flag The group usually tries to educate children about the flag The post puts together the Middleville Memorial Day Parade each year to honor those who have served our country. whenever possible. The post also sponsors a Voice of Democracy competi­ tion for TK High School students for which it donates prize money. Students write speeches on topics that differ each year that have something to do with patriotism or what America means to them. The winner of the competi­ tion goes to the district level The winner at the district level goes to the state contest and the winner of that goes to the See VFW 50th, Page 2 Written protests being verified CHS graduates 166 in June 6 ceremonies by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Mortarboards flew and the Caledonia gym rang with cheers Thursday night as the Class of '96 officially became alumni following graduation ceremonies at the Caledonia High School gym. The graduation exercises were earned out with all due "Pomp and Circumstance" with Valedictorian Dan Corstange and Class President Sheri Vredevoogd speaking on behalf of the seniors. Caledonia High School Principal Tonya Porter acknowledged the graduates' awards, scholarships and achievements and then announced special awards reserved for graduation night. The CHS math department chose Katherine Lappin as this year’s recipient of the Therrien Award, given to the outstanding math student in each senior class. Lappin also was chosen for this year's English Award for her ability in language and literature and for her creative use of language. Lysa Ferguson received the Millard Engle Award as this year's oustanding social studies student, an honor decided by the school’s social studies staff. Tim Burri and Melissa Otto were chosen to receive the Drama Award for their talent and their understanding of theater. The Drama Tech Award went to Sarah Berends and Lisa VanRyn for their work in the technical aspects of school theater productions. A new theater scholarship was presented this year by the Caledonia Community Players. To be eligible, the Caledonia water system could be down the drain by Barbara (Jail Staff Writer Plans could be halted for a public water system in the Village of Caledonia if resi­ dents against the project own enough of the land in the pro­ posed water special assess­ ment district. According to law, if protest­ ing residents own more than See CHS graduation, P. 3 20 percent of the area to be served by the water system, the project is stopped, unless residents owning 50 percent of the land petition the Village Council to continue it. Jeff Kusmierz. 209 Terrace, believes that he has collected enough protests to halt coun­ cil preparations to bring apubhc water system to the village. At a special village meeting on Monday, June 3, he sub­ mitted an envelope of these protests to the council after a public hearing on the water project. He said that the total property of those signing the letters represented 28 percent of the assessment district's area. Village Clerk Vicky Whalen has spent the last week going through the protests to check the area of land owned by each verified resident submitting a letter. She then must measure the to­ tal area of those properties against the total area of the proposed special assessment district for the system. The clerk hoped to have final figures available to the council at its meeting last night (Monday, June ID). If the project is halted by the protest, and if no residents petition to get it under way again, the village would no doubt lose the $448,(XX) fed eral grant and $3,397 million low-interest loan it received in March to construct the sys­ tem. The funding came from See Water system, P. 75 In This Issue... • Parbet, Schmidt named ‘top senior’ athletes at Caledonia • Middleville may change local sign ordinance • Caledonia planners recommend Kraft Ave. rezoning New CHS alumni' were happy to show off their hard-earned diplomas after Thursday evening's graduation ceremonies. Most members of the Class of 96 then celebrated at the all-night party sponsored by their parents. • Middleville names new village clerk �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml June 11 VFW 50th, nationals. Kelley said. The winner of the national competition gets college money The VFW also raises money .for its general fund each week by holding bingo games at the hall Kelley said the Ladies Aux­ ilary cannot exist without the VFW because they have to be voted in for approval. Though this is the case, each group has its own identity, even though the two groups occasionally do things together. The Ladies Auxiliary has a sub sale each year in August The money goes to the relief fund, which is used to help a veteran in the area with food, medical care and anything else he or she may need. Each year the groups also adopt a veteran's family and give gifts to another at Christmas time. "A lot of times everyday things make veteraas feel good because they appreciate (hat someone thought of them." she said. They also donate $300 each year to the Michigan home for Christmas gifts for veterans’ families. Kelley said that being a member of the VFW or Ladies Auxiliary gives veterans a chance to bond with others who had similar experiences. ‘ They may have fought in different places at different times, but understand what each has gone through," she said Future projects for the aux iliary include working on a cookbook for a fund-raiser that the group hopes to have available by Christmas time. They also may be selling 1996 continued from front page knives. Another possible future project is an art contest for high school students next year. The VFW men hase a food distribution center to give out food for those who need it and sell poppies to raise money for (he relief fund to help veterans. The Ladies Auxiliary has a cancer awareness program in which members of the organization can obtain cancer grants and insurance The auxiliary also helped donate money for the fire department to get a new defibulator All the auxiliaries in Michigan together donated over $15,000 to Butterworth Hospital for research to help improve radiation therapy so it does not cause as much pain to go through it. Kelley said this is especially for breast cancer. "We are trying to make people aware and encourage them to get mammograms." she said The auxiliary has a care kits program in which it gives out kits to veterans’ families that contain personal needs for their children in case they have to be taken to the hospital in the middle of the night. These items will help them feel more at home. Kelley said that anyone who wants to become a member of the VFW or the Ladies Aux­ iliary must have served m war time on foreign soil or be a granddaughter, daughter, mother, sister or stepdaughter of someone who has served in war time on foreign soil. She said they have a list of places and dates of service that would be acceptable. Lady veterans also are allowed to join the VFW7 in­ stead of the auxiliary if they wish Right now. she said, they are looking for new members, especially those involved in Desert Storm. Korea or Vietnam. Those wishing to become members must produce a copy of the DD2-I4 discharge papers of the person who served, which also will in­ dicate whether or not the per­ son has won any medals as well. She added that schools en­ courage veterans to visit and tell students their stories. TK had one VFW member visit in the past Groups pass out papers that discuss the value of voting to restore veterans' trust funds that were used for something else. They encourage people to vote in favor of Resolution H. which would prohibit lawmakers from using trust fund money to balance the slate's budget Kelly added that people don't realize how important one vote can be. In 1776. one vote gave America the English language instead of German. Also one vote brought Texas to the union and gave Adolph Hitler leadership of the Nazi Party. She said that the ladies en­ joy the hands-on work of help­ ing people and do things such as donating blood and helping people shop The VFW occasionally loans its hall to senior groups so they can have activities. Kelley said they want peo­ ple who have served their looking for a PRINTER? Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY — We have it ALL! FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH PRINT SHOP Full Color • Signs Copying • Laminating Addressing ...and MORE! Complete Binding (616) 945-5078 / FAX: (616) 945-5192 or can 945-9554 Ask for one of our printing specialists The Middleville VFW and Ladies Auxiliary Post 7548 is in competition for a Patriotic Americanism award for its 1995 Veteran s Day Ceremony. country to realize that they are respected and not forgotten “There are a lot of freedoms we have in this country that we take for granted." she said. Members are welcome to go to any VFW or Ladies Auxiliary meeting in the coun­ try. though they may not have the same voting rights at other posts. They also can go to any VFW Hall and have a sand­ wich and talk to members there "I have met many nice peo­ ple who are committed to helping others." she said Veterans have other benefits as well, she said. They are legally considered minorities and get the same affirmative action rights as other minorities because they served their country . Kelley said she had the memorable experience in August 1994 of being the first Ladies Auxiliary president to attend an overnight cruise on the USS Brisco from Rhode Island to Norfolk. Before that, women were not allowed on the ship. While on the ship, she slept in the women’s quarters and her husband slept in the men’s quarters and they ran from a fast approaching Hurricane Gordon. "It is a different way of life," she said. "A lonely one.” She said that sometime before their trip, the ship caught fire and 500 people were saved. The incident was broadcasted on CNN. Everyone on board got a humanitarian medal. Some veterans, she said, have a hard time adjusting to civilian life because things are very disciplined in the service and everything people do is regulated. It is difficult to go from that back to civilian life, where things are not as strict. "Most will succeed, but those who don’t tend to fall by the wayside." she said. The veterans affairs can help veterans find jobs and give them grants so they can Caledonia grad on Cornerstone list Cornerstone College has announced that Jenelle Douglas has been placed on the dean's list for the spring 1996 semester She is a 1994 graduate of Caledonia High School and is the daughter of C Malcom and Ilene Douglas of Caledonia In order to qualify for the Cornerstone dean’s list, students must take a minimum of 12 course hours and must achieve a grade point average of J 5 or highr on a 4.0 scale. pay bills and take care of emergencies The VFW and Ladies Aux­ iliary. she said, support the troops in Bosnia, but don’t feel they belong there. The groups petitioned against sen­ ding them, but do write them and send them care packages. "We still need to let them know that we believe in them," she said. Anyone is able to send mail to troops in Bosnia, she said. To send mail to anyone in the Army. Navy. Air Force and Marine land forces address letters to: Any Service Member, operation Joint Endeavor. APO AE 09397. Letters to Navy and Manne personnel aboard a ship should be addressed to: Any Service Member. Operation Joint Endeavor. FPO AE 09398. and letters to families in Germany should be ad dressed to: Any Family Member. Operation Joint Endeavor, APO AE 09399. Commander Tom Kelley of the VFW said the group also has a book, "A Soldier's Tale,” which gives a historical account of World War II from someone who ac­ tually served. He said there are still around 20,000 people missing from World War II Though there are memorials for those who served in Korea and Viet nam, there isn’t one for World War II vets. The main objective of the VFW. he said, is to keep veterans in people’s prayers. The VFW provides the hall for food donations and checks the ears of the hearing impaired. Since not many wars have been fought on U.S. soil since World War II. he said, membership is smaller now than it was before There are still 8(M).000 peo­ ple in the Army alone and some who still stand guard in Cuba and Korea in case something happens. "Without them putting forth the time and effort, we would be in bad shape." he said Kelley added that both groups appreciate the support they have been receiving from the community. There were many people at (he Memorial Day parade and services. He said he is especially grateful to service officer Jim Mickele. who was the leading force in putting together the parade and services. He said it is important to support the troop, not just while they are in the service, but also after they return Members are encouraged to write their congressman or the president, (hough the groups try to stay away from taking sides. "As an organization we try to be non political. but sometimes it is difficult." he said. It is tough, he said, to know what is really happening in Bosnia because people hear about things and then don’t see anything on the news or in the papers. The focus of the VFW next year, he said, is to get a younger generation involved. "I never want to sec a situa­ tion again like Vietnam when the troops were yelled at when they returned," he said. MASSAGE THERAPY Don't forget DAD! Make an appointment for him or give a gift certificate! leasriFe HAIR DESIGNERS HAIR • NAILS • TANNING orcs « days 122 E Main St.. Middleville Next to Phil’s Pizza Call 795-7719 —for Your Appointment — �The Sun ond News. Middleville Ml June 11. 1996 Poge 3 CHS graduates, from front page- ^ALEDOIM Dan Corstange, class valedictorian, presents his message and good wishes to his classmates. Class President Sheri Vredevoogd speaks on behalf of the graduating class. student must have been involved in either school or community theater. The first winners of these scholarships were Bercnds and Otto. The senior class chose Steve Schmidt as this year's recipient of the Ralph Keating Award, which recognizes personality and willingness always to help his class. By a vole of both the senior class and the CHS staff. Anne Whisner was named this year's recipient of the Alpha Beta Award, which honors the ■ ’tl ’ a Jill Bonner (center) performs one of her own compositions, ’The End of a Long Walk." accompanied by fellow graduates Jason Eakins (left); Elmo Zenobio, an exchange student from Brazil; Lysa Ferguson; Tim Bum and Christine Spica. student's scholarship, courtesy and cfxjperation. Other special awards and their recipients were: • The American Legion Post 305 scholarship Rebecca Brown • The Caledonia Education Association scholarship Sarah Parbel. lAltio I ,dyl CHS Principal Tonya the Porter greets graduates and their guests as she presides for the last time over a Caledonia graduation. Class officers Jeff Born and Sheri Vredevoogd lead the Processional as the graduating seniors file into the gym for Commencement ceremonies. • The Highland Chrysler Plymouth Jeep Eagle and Jay VanHouten Scholarships Nathan Cook. Kim Tate, Lisa Constant and Dave Pell. • The Amy Barnaby Memorial Scholarships - Kurt Pyper, Keri Reiffer and Nate School Board Trustee Dan Clark offers his congratulations as Tim Burri receives his diploma. Cook. fellow graduates Christina Porter presented the Class of 1996 to Superintendent Douglas Busman, and diplomas were awarded by senior class sponsors Ron and Mary Pyper and the Caledonia Board of Education. Music for the evening was provided by the high school band and the CHS Choralaires and by senior Jill Bonner, who performed one of her own compositions accompanied by Spica. Tim Burri, Jason Eakins. Lysa Ferguson and Elmo Zenobio. 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I shampooed him with soap and white vinegar. Poor Houston couldn't figure out what had happened that made us stay away from him. Then we hung all my clothes on the white fence He and I slept downstairs He slept on mgs and I kept him company and away from everyone We had a lot of washing and re-washing before we let him upstairs. Ail the time that I was calling you for news Tuesday . I could locate him by smelling. Cay help a lot by taking on a walk around the field. We still go for our early morning walk and have not seen or smelled any more black and white “kitties." Russ Bender said he attend­ ed Marty and Cindy Wenger's graduation party Sunday at their home I think Russ also attended a graduation party in Hastings for Randy Hughes, the son of Alice's niece Dorothy Fisher said that Clark Springer died Thurs­ day He kept his mental abilities all through his illness She said that he raised his arms, and sighed then went to sleep What a nice way to go for a very special person. Florence Fiala said she and her daughter. Janet, went to a graduation open house in Lowell. It was Jerry Finkbeiner s nephew Tim who graduated Katie Wiennga said that they have a new greatgrandson by Tom and San­ dra's daughter. Lome. It's a nine pound baby boy. Mit­ chell Ryan, who was bom May 25. Jerry Spencer and daughter went to St. Louis to visit her son and family of six children. It was Jerry's grandson's graduation from high school. Neva Kenyon just called to say they attended their grand­ son's graduation party , not their nephew s, as I had said. Visit with all of you folks, next week. Love you all very much. Letterheads 'PRIN Business Cards Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! Childcare group to meet June 14 in Middleville Call 945-9554 The Middleville Childcare Providers will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. June 14. at the Thomapple Kitchen. 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) or Bill Love or stop by at LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Sunday School.......................................................9:30a.m. Morning Worship................................................10:45a.m. Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Evening Prai*e....................................................... 6:00p.m. WEDNESDAY.................. Family Night 6 30 p m 7240 b8lh Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L. Schrock CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor Sunday School........................ 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00a.m. Sunday Evening Service.......... 6:45p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer Word of Lift Clubs..................... LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)........... 8:30 a.m. & 11a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.............................. 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service.................................... 6 30 p m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday. ,6 30pm. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........ Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p.m RAV TOWNSEND Pastor SHARON BAfiNSDALE. D» of Onstan Ed & Music MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED FREEPORT BIBLE STUDY Meeting at Freeport Community Center Sunday............................. 10:00 a.m. Wednesday..................... 7:00 p.m. 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service. Sunday School.................. Evening Worship Service.. Come as you are. Informal - Fundamental Something for every age Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............................ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass..................... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL & METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave. Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Saturday Evening Masses: 6:00 p.m. (May - August or September) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. 792-2889 CALEDONIA Call 765-3057 or 948-3617 WELCOME TO (iaines I micd Brethren Church KaUmvoo Avenue e 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan Telephone 6984252 —■ Pastor Mark Beers 10:00 a m ,11:15a.m. ..6 00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED .„ Pastor Jcott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10.45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11 00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11 00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Senice 6 00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children's Church udl be provided during both services. GUN LAKE Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795 7903 795-3667 Cljurcfo 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School................. 10:00 a m. Morning Worship............. 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship................ 6:00 p.m. Programs for All Ages 9<K)mbA 10:30 an Kraft Ave & 84th St., Caledonia. Ml. (Missouri Synod) "Be dewud to one another tn brotherly low " Rom IL 10 Peace Reformed Church UNITED METHODIST Barner Free M-37 between Caledonia* Middleville Nundas Worship Services Nunda. School *45 6:15 Dinner Choirs for Children and Adults Jr A Sr High School CHURCHES Freeporf-Middleville-Parmalee Freeport Morning Worship..............9 30 a m Freeport Sunday School............... 11 00 a.m Parmalee Morning Worship..........9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School......... 9 30am Mkxm ville Morning Worship...... 11 00 a m Rev Lynn Wagner 795-3798 Rev Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 LAKESIDE CALEDONIA COMMUNITY CHURCH UNITED METHODIST 9:30a.m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue 9:30a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 250 Vine Street Church Office - 891-8669 St. Paul Lutheran Rev Robert Gerke*Office 891 8688'Church 891-9878 Aduh Evening Worship Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 — 868-6437 — 6W pi Church Office: (616) 891 1512 M-37 at 100th St Church School Choir Practice Worship Service Church School, Sunday........................ 9:45 a.m Morning Worship...! 1:00a.m. Evening Worship..... 6:00 p.m Wed. Fellowship 7:30 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor Children s Classes........ 7:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Caraway St. (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) Rr». R Scutl (Irecnuay. Pastor Mike Alles. 1 outh leader 8146 68th Si.. near Whitneyville Ave. 8:00 a m............................ Blended Service 9:05 a m............................ Educational Hour 10:15 a m................. Contemporary Service 11:15 a m......................... Traditional Service (All Services have a Nursery available) Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Wednesday [Sunday Worship......9:30 a.m & 6.00 p.m. Sunday Schoo!................. 10:45-11:50 a m The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints (in homes or church) call Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor QZtjc <£>lb €imc CHURCH if W CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH COMMUNITY 12200 Chief Noonday R-wJ (at Gun Lake) "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world oVl-oUZo 6:00 a.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Studies Church Office Phone — 7959266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •891-8661 ‘The Church where everybody is somebody ...and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School...................................... 9.30 a m Sunday Morning WorsNp.....................10 30 o m. Sunday Everung Worship...................... 6 00 p m Wea Midweek Prayer & Bible Study 7 00pm Rev William Dobson Pastor Assistant Pastor Karl Bashlor �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml/June 11. 1996Poge 5 Obituaries Clarke L. Springer Sprague four generations Four generations all living in Middleville (left to right) James Monroe Sprague Sr.. Ross Arthur Sprague, Austin James Sprague, and James Monroe Sprague Jr. MIDDLEVILLE - Clarke L. Springer, age 89, of Middlevil­ le, went to be with his Lord Tuesday, June 4, 1996 at the home of his daughter and sonin-law, Dorothy and Elmer Fischer. Mr. Springer was bom on November 29, 1906 at Leight­ on Township, Allegan County, the son of Elam D. and Minnie (Norris) Springer. He was raised in Bowen Mills and attended Bowen Mills school. He was married to Angeline J. Misak on September 30, 1953 at Angola, Indiana. He was employed at Bowen Mills from age sixteen until 1942, then Hastings Manufac­ turing until 1950. He retired from Reynolds Metal in Grand Rapids after twenty years erf service. He was a loving, caring, devoted father, grandfather, children; thirty great­ great-grandfather and great- grandchildren; and seventeen great-grandfather, Clarke also great-great-grandchildren; had a sincere love for others step-children, Barbara (Gene) and was always willing to give Phillips of Athens, Robert of himself to help others in (Sue) Sensiba of Hastings. Lili (Rick) Stehr of Middleville. need. He was a member of the Steve (Brenda) Sensiba of Parmelee United Methodist Hastings; dear friends, Edith Church and he served his Lord Casey and family; twelve step­ grandchildren; two step-great­ faithfully. He enjoyed watching water grandchildren. Memorial service will be wheels and steam engine held Saturday, June 15,1996 at shows at Mills. 11:00a.m. at Parmelee United He was preceded in death by his wife, Angeline Springer; Methodist Church with sons, Welton Clarke Springer, Reverend Lynn Wagner Donald Springer, granddaugh­ officiating. Interment will be in Yankee ter, Barbara Rower, and greatgranddaughter, Brenda Kurr. Springs Cemetery. Yankee He is survived by two Springs Township. daughters, Dorothy (Elmer) Memorial contributions Fischer of Middleville, Marion may be made to the Pamelee Hermi nett of Niles; one son. United Methodist Church. Arrangements were by Lester (Nancy) Springer of Kalamazoo; fourteen grand­ Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Whitneyville church to honor pastor Dobson The Benedicts to celebrate 40th anniversary Charles and Evelyn (Herman) Benedict were mar­ ried June 9, 1956 at the Church of the Nazarene in Nashville, Ml. They have two children and five grandchildren. Their children are planning an open house at the home of Charles and Evelyn, located at 1302 S. Park St. in Hastings. Family and friends are invited to come celebrate this special day on Saturday, June 29, 1996 starting at 5:00 p.m. They have requested no gifts. REGARDLESS OF AGE We Offer A Variety of Health Insurance Plans • • • • • Major Medical Plans Short Term Major Medical Plan Hospital Indemnity Preferred Provider Option (PPO) Hospital Only NOT AVAIL ABLE IN ALL STATES CHECK WITH YOUK AGENT Through American Community Mutual Insurance Company Horn* Otf<» - L«W« For more inloim*(lon conl*<t STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Caledonia Village Centre. 9365 Cherry VaBey **e.. Caledonia 891-9294 __________________________ —------------------------------------------ The people of Whitneyville Bible Church arc planning a surprise celebration for their pastor, the Rev. William Dob­ son Saturday. June 15th. on the 20th anniversary of his ministry there. Dobson, after receiving “a call from God'* into a full­ time ministry, sold his home in Berlin-Center. Ohio, and moved his wife and five children to Michigan. Whitneyville Bible Church, located just south off the cor­ ner of Whitneyville Avenue and 84th Street, had no fulltime pastor at the time and allowed Rev. Dobson to live in the parsonage while he at­ tended school at the Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music in Grand Rapids. He also preached occasionally during that time. Dobson served in the armed forces with the 82nd Air­ borne. worked for many years with the Marathon Oil Co. and was also a real estate agent prior to coming to Whitneyville Bible Church. It was August of 1975 when Dobson first came up to attend school and on Sunday. June 20. 1976. he preached his first sermon as the full-time pastor of the church. In April of 1978. he was ordained into the ministry. Under his ministry, the church has grown steadily in memberships and also with two major building additions, plus a large paved parking lot. All are welcome to attend this 20th anniversary celebra­ tion and are encouraged to come and share in refreshments, special music and skits along with testimonies and singing. The program will begin at 4:30 pm Saturdas PHONE 945-9554 ANYTIME for Action-Ads Students, teachers, and parents each made pots following basic rules. Volunteer instructors enrich Page Elementary students’ educations by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Page Elementary fourth­ graders have been par­ ticipating in activities for a special program known as Michigan Celebration for the past month. The program consists of ac­ tivities that historically have been performed by Michigan residents, such as orienteer­ ing, yam weaving, archery, nature hikes, nature weaving and pottery The activities are taught by a mixture of teachers and volunteers from the community. Nancy Goodin taught the students about weaving and pottery. George London took them on a nature hike, Steve Hayes from Bob’s Gun and Tackle introduced them to ar­ chery, and Bob Evans showed them orienteering. The Parent Teacher Organization is sponsoring a trip to the VanAndel Museum in Grand Rapids. Several Page teachers said the program started with in­ dividual teachers who would organize the activities with student teachers The ac­ tivities were originally held at Long Lake Outdoor Center Later, the school decided that each teacher would be responsible for one activity and would get a volunteer to help with that activity. Teacher Kim Chausaw said that since May is Michigan Month, they try to spread the New Arrivals.... • X-Stitch, Craft and Needlework Books • Seasonal Banners • Windchimes • Wildlife Print T-Shirts • Duck Decoys • Picture Frames • Summer Toys & Games • Picnic Goods • Coolers • Fireworks • American Rags Rainbow ’s End Yarn, Craft and Variety Caledonia Village Centre • (616) 891-1106 9343 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37) • Caledonia, MI 49316 Open Mon -Fri. 9-8, Sat. 9-5 30 activities out throughout that month. The activities are a culmina­ tion of all the things the students study about Michigan throughout the year. Several teachers added tahl the pro­ gram could not happen without the help of the volunteer presenters and the taff Students last week learned how to make clay pots from Nancy Goodin. She said that the First thing you need to do when making a pot is pick up the clay and knead it the way you would kneed bread dough to make it soft. The next step is to pinch off See Instructors, P. 19 �Poge 6/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/June II. 1996 Words of wisdom collected from all ages Dutton Elementary class compiles ‘survival’ tips for elementary kids bv Barbara Gall • Staff Writer If you want to succeed in elementary school, you should: • Be nice to your teacher • Practice patience with teachers who don't catch on right away. • Ask for help if you need it, that’s what teachers are for. • Come home every day and have milk and cookies. (Teachers should do this too.) • Compliment cooks for big helpings! On the negative side, those who know the elementary ropes offer these suggestions: • Don’t forget your home­ work. • Don't disrupt people. • Don’t be a jerk. These words of advice are just a few of those compiled by Dutton Elementary stu­ dents in Karen McNees’ class, which put together a book en­ titled "Surviving Elementary School." McNees’ students inter­ viewed everyone in the school, from kindergarteners to staff, to get each person’s opinion on what any rookie elementary student needs to know. With community service their underlying goal, the stu­ dents began the project in mid-January. aided by Dutton counselor Kelly Crawford. They just celebrated the suc­ cessful publication of their book with an autograph ses­ sion. enhanced by pizza and cake. McNees said that putting the book of "advice" together was not only a service project, but also one that made her students apply some of their academic skills. "They had to interview all the students, edit the sugges­ tions they received and put them in sequence, design the cover and take the photos." she said. "They did every as­ pect of the project; they even did the binding. There was a committee for each of these jobs, so the kids had to learn to delegate the work in order to get each part of the book done." Reghan Knight holds up a copy of the class' completed book, while Patrick Spitzley displays the cake decorated as a copy of the book’s cover. The book is still available, but the cake disappeared, piece by piece, soon after this photo was taken. Dutton counselor Kelly Crawford (left) and teacher Karen McNees sign each other's books as the class celebrates completion of the project. The students got their own copies of their completed book at a book-signing party complete with pizza, punch and cake. The book contains advice' on ’Surviving Elementary School' with each student and teacher in the school offering words of wisdom. GERANIUMS starting at X 15 or more starting $1 25 at X “ Bush o Geraniums : at $6" : Save : $5.00 • on all : Hanging ’ Baskets Variety of Flowering Annuals in ■%; Flats Mix & 1 Al their book-signing party May 17, the students had fun re-reading all the suggestions their teachers and fellow stu­ dents had contributed. They said they were very pleased with how well the cover turned out, too. Their satisfaction is derived not only from completing a fun project, but also from knowing their book could help someone less fortunate. They printed 200 copies of their book so they could sell it for S2 each and donate the proceeds to the Inner City Christian Federation’s Family Haven, a homeless shelter in Grand Rapids. "The idea was to learn to give something back to the community," McNees said. Anyone interested should call Dutton Elementary as soon as possible (698-8982) to see if any copies are left. And whoever you are and whatever you do, don’t forget your socks! The 20 Dutton Elementary students in Karen McNees' class display the book the class authored. The students had a book-signing party so they could autograph each other's first edition copies. With the students are McNees (left) and counselor Kelly Crawford (right), who helped with the project. HOMEOWNERS! 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Warren Guiles, the festival chairman, said the show has come to be known as a really good one. "It has come to known for putting on good shows Irom people across the United States." Guiles said. Scheduling for the event is as follows: June 21 — A Friday concert including Just Friends. Mike Anderson and Rick Thum. At 5 p m. there will be a special work shop. June 22 — Work shops will be held from 9 a m.-6 p.m.. a close up concert will run during the day and a main concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. The main concert will include Olde Michigan Rufl Water String Band. Tull Glazcncr. Mike Berst and Magic Forest. June 23 — From 9:3011:30 a m. the Conkers and Glenn McClure will take part in a morning gospel concert There will also be work shops from 9:30-noon and open ground activities from noon-5 p.m. On June 21-22 gate passes will be $5 and concerts will cost $8. HAIR STYLISTS NEEDED (Chair Rental Available) As 4/»a>s - Arw Customers: Haircuts *».W Perms W.OO Dutton Elementary honors volunteers at luncheon The Dutton Elementary staff said ‘thank you' to some volunteers who spent hours in the classroom this school year, working one-on-one with students and grading papers and just providing an extra pair of hands to the teachers. The ladies said they loved being with the children, and said working in the schools was ranked as one of their very favorite volunteer activities. Volunteers and the teachers they worked with paused for this photo. Seated, from the left, are Sally Postma, Sharon Olthouse, Wilma Tiemeyer and June Huyser. Standing, from the left, are Donna Oosterhouse, Jo Van Laan, Principal Jerry Phillips. Kelly Jensen and Marge VanderLaan. Missing are volunteers Ruby House and Donna Hoevenaar. FIRST HIIISSICS I A f <i/r Studio 9964 Cherrv Valiev (M-37), Caledonia Open Mon Thur* 9 8. Fn 9 6. Sai » ' no i all ) Q/l - V? 1 ~ Cal Twp. Recreation planning open house The Caledonia Township Parks and Recreation Com­ mittee invites the public to an open house Monday. June 17, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the r^JECZ)S-|—y'l—S' lobby of the township hall. 250 S. Maple. Caledonia. Members of the committee will be available to informally share progress on the township recreation plan and hear peoples' thoughts and comments about future park and recreation needs in the township. Those who have any ques­ tions may contct any commit­ tee members or call the township hall during regular business hours. The committee members are Fred Fleischmann. Pam Shank. Dorothy Wolf. Doug Vandenberg. Virginia Sines. Rick Paalman. Carol Paalman. Carrie Murphy. Dick Dunn. Jim Williams. Ed Troutman and Jim Porritt. Stop and see Your Choice is Clear Richard J. Choryan, O.D. 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Stegehuis ft. 891-1240 ~ Celebrating 110 years of Community Senice. 9505 Cherry Valley Rd Hastings • Middleville • Bellevue • Nashville • Caledonia • Wayland EQUAL HOUSING LENDER • MEMBER FDIC J unh �Poge 8/The Sun and Newt, Middleville, Ml/June II, 1996 McFall, Page Elementary kids do spring plantings by Mandy Habel "Staff Writer McFall Elementary firstgraders and Page Elementary fourth-grade students last week planted perennials, an­ nuals and trees in front of both buildings as part of a service learning project they have been working on this year. One of the PTO presidents. Patricia Johns, said they wanted to plant things that would bloom in the spring so students could be around to enjoy them In the fall, students will plant bulbs where the annuals are now Johns and other volunteer parents Sandy Niemchick. Bill Karcher and Bev Scott all helped students with the planting. SAS Market and Buschwacker helped to pro­ vide materials for planting. Johns also is a Master Gardener and has been educating the two classes on trees, plants and flowers since the beginning of the year. She guided the students as they selected items to be planted at both schools, help­ ing them determine the types that would work the best in the type of soil available and the proper sizes of the trees. McFall Elementary first grade students and Page Elementary fourth grade students recently completed their service learning project which consisted of planting perennials to beautify the school. Students were allowed to plant some of their own. Denneys win TK boat raffle Parent volunteers do some heavy digging while students look on. Two area students get Hope College awards Rachel Comcgys of Caledonia and Curt Brinks of Middleville have been award­ ed the Endowed Scholarship Awards at Hope College. These scholarships are awarded to students who have demonstrated the ability to succeed and excel academical­ ly as indicated by both stan­ dardized test scores and high school grade point average These awards are worth $5,001) and are renewable on a yearly basis for four years at Hope. This year’s Natural Science, Social Science, Fine Arts and Humanities and Liberal Arts awards winners Koren and Lloyd Denney stand with daughter Amanda in front of the boat they won in the senior parents raffle. Rachel Comegys SPECIAL PTO MEETING *****PVBLIC IS WELCOME***** || The PTO is sponsoring a special meeting with g Superintendent Jay Cason and Mary Ellen® Correa to discuss initiatives in reading and g instructional strategies for the 1996-1997 0 school year. This meeting will take place at g McFall Library on Wednesday, June 12th at 7 B p.m. The public is invited. IIIHHH Brinks list an average GPA of 3.83. The average ACT composite is 28, and their SAT combined score is 1240. Comegys, daughter of Gregory and Jennifer Com­ egys, is a graduate of Caledonia High School. She won an award for natural science. Brinks, son of Dennis and Peggy Brinks, is a Thomapple Kellogg High School graduate His award was in social science ailllllllllHII TK Who: Summer School TK students, K-8 grades When: June 17-July 18, 1996 What: Skill building in Language Arts and Math Where: Page Elementary Cost: $50.00 per student by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Middleville residents Lloyd and Karen Denney are the winners of the boat that was raffled off recently by the Thomapple Kellogg Senior Parents Organization. Karen said she bought three tickets at Pastoors and the se­ cond one was the winner. She entered because she thought it would be nice to win a boat and because she thinks that helping the seniors with their party is a good cause. The Denneys already had a boat and the addition. Lloyd said is like having a his and hers combination Lloyd said the boat they already had is more of an in­ dividual boat which he usually goes out in by himself to fish. The one they won seems more like a family type boat. He said that now the whole family can go boating together Karen said they took their two daughters, first-grader Amanda and preschooler Rebecca out on the boat for the first time during Memorial Day weekend and though it was cold and rainy enjoyed the day. She said that no one in their family was present at the drawing, so they received a phone call later, notifing them of their luck. Within one hour of the rat fie, the boat was in their driveway. The boat included a tow rope, an inner tube and five life jackets. They were happy, Karen said, that they could get a boat and help the senior class. “It was a nice idea to raffle it off,” she said. JB HARRISON Insurance Specializing in Farmowners Insurance • Homes • Autos • Life • Health • Boats • Business/Office Equipment • Liability • Equine • Workmans' Compensation Judy Harrison President 616-868-0050 or 800-217-0712 6090 Alden Nash SE • P.O. Box 175 • Alto, MI 49302 �The Sun ond News Middleville, Ml/June 11 We need to pull together for local education From Our Readers | Various viewpoints good for the community conform to present popular Dear editor: opinion, but let's encourage Many, letters have been people to question current written to the editor express­ standards, curriculum or ing different viewpoints on the whatever is of concern No Caledonia school system. one group is infallible or om­ Some have expressed concern niscient. Questions hold one that the various opmioas ex­ accountable and are not a per­ hibit disunity and model a dif­ sonal attack If one perceives ferent type of “critical think­ questions as a personal threat ing” than the educators then perhaps they have been intended. misled by insecurity . There are various opinions, It has been mentioned that but that does not necessarily we as parents must be positive cause disunity The expres­ role models before our sion of opinions in the last few children in the midst of the years have not driven a wedge election process. Most likely in the community, but has we all would agree been a breath of fresh air. wholeheartedly with this Whether one agrees with the challenge; however, we may opinions or not is secondary to mean different things when the invigorating effect that the we say “positive.'' Being a exchange of viewpoints can positive role model is a wor­ have in any community thy goal if it means modeling I am personally thrilled to thinking minds and courage to read and hear all the dialogue speak what's on your mind. going on recently Coming Let’s model minds prepared from an outside community. I for action, that think, ques­ am accustomed to people ex­ tion. evaluate - even when it’s pressing their expectations or not popular to do so. Let's be comparing their school with a good role model by model­ other districts. Perhaps Caledonia has jsut now ex­ ing those group skills our childdren are trained to use in perienced the modem age. school, dealing with the dif­ where residents no longer ferences not trying to blindly accept whatever the discourage them. Let’s model school officials propose or in­ maturity. Matgurity that itiate. but rather question, listens, considers, questions, consider, evaluate and express pursues excellence through their own opinions. Many high expectations and allows wonderful districts have for differences while retaining operated and improved in one's own convictions. Let's such a climate he good role models by not Unity is necessary to work toward the same goal, yet bullying, bashing, labeling or uniformity is not Let's not stereotyping those who do speak their hearts: by not call­ confuse the two Total agree­ ment may indicate that not ing some positive and others enough people have spoken. negative. Disagreement is not to be For example, an article in avoided, but carefully the May 28 edition of the Sun and News reported on the considered. Unity does not break down school board meeting, referr­ because of disagreement. Uni­ ing to some business as ty allows for disagreement positive, which insinuated and diversity. Our wonderful other business as negative. country is the epitome of uni­ Just the facts please! Don’t ty despite diversity. patronize or prejudice the It is uniformity we must reader with personal judgment avoid. We do not all have the words as “positive’’ happen­ same viewpoints and if the ings. Let the reader decide if same opinions are expressed the facts are positive or time and again without negative. challenge then obviously an What is negative for one imbalance has occurred in­ may be positive for another dicating ingrowth and exclu­ and vice versa. While one feels disagreement is sion. When all the organiza­ tions are saying the same negative. I see it as positive. thing, then obviously most of Caledonia is a good place to them are no longer needed. It live and we won't lose that is through disagreements we because people express dif­ often come to better solutions. ferent opinions. Caledonia The collision of different will be a better place to live ideas and expectations can ac­ because finally many voices tually result in more refined, are speaking and this will be appropriate decisions. the catalyst for more improve­ Harmony is great, but not at ment. Let’s not criticize or try the expense of honesty and to silence differing opinions. freedom to express one’s opi­ None of us have all the nion Harmony may never be answers, not even the experts. possible in a diverse com­ Whether our expertise in­ munity and if it is. one must cludes education degrees or remember harmony is the rearing children or being an blending of different parts not involved member of the com­ the absence of difference munity. all of these experts that would be a solo. arc needed not just the hired Let's not expect everyone to ♦ VCR Repair VCR Cleaning FREE Estimates Fast Service • Convenient Hours s15 tv GAMES Sony Playstation * ♦ 114 Maple St. Delton. Ml 616-623-5777 MOVIES VCR SERVICE Sega Genesis 4695 M-37 M»Odtev»tte. Ml 616-795-2225 9175 M-37 Caledonia. Ml 616-891-1313 1996/Poge 9 or elected ones It takes dif­ ferent opinions to educate the community 's children Therefore. Caledonia, keep talking, questioning, challenging and seeking a bet­ ter way The dialogue and disagreement has energized the community and we're only better because of it. I. for one. sure like Caledonia much better today than when we moved here three years ago because it’s getting noisy! Now I can hear you better and it’s getting interesting! Vila Kay Daniel Caledonia To the editor: I have recently come across three articles I feel directly relate to future decisions our school board here in Caledonia will make regar­ ding curriculum. In the latest issue of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers News, two articles are filled with ideas on the types of workers business and manufacturing industries are looking for. both now and in the future In one piece. “Educators Must Produce ‘World Class’ Mfg. Pros.,” it states. “Developing knowledge of ‘a’ discipline is not as impor­ tant as gaining problem solv­ ing and integrating abilities.' Successful professionals working in the next century will need a base of diverse (integrated), disciplines. They w ill need a very strong base of skills and knowledge in science, applied technologies and mathematics, must be ex­ cellent communicators, ex­ perienced with teamwork, and have good consciousness of business principles (ethics). " A second article in the same publication. "Good Skills and Values,” says ’’The workplace is changing, ^e need people who can see beyond their narrow special­ ty We want people who can listen to each other and learn from each other, people who can respect and work together with people from a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds (differences). We want people who not only have good skills, but who have cox! values. " These skills will not only be required of our college graduate engineers and techni­ cians. but those students who decide to go into the work force directly out of high school. Also note that the recommendations reported in the SME News were compiled from presentations offered by 266 professionals from 29 countries around the world at an international conference in San Diego They are skills looked for by progressive thinking companies in the United States and employers in all industrahzed countries. This is a powerful statement in terms of validating what we See Letter, page 18 Seniors and Parents of the T-K Class of ‘96 Overnighter wish to thank all who contributed to its success... Sponsors of the 1996 Thornapple Kellogg Senior Party Al & Petes Sport Shop Amoco Caledonia Standard Dr. Thomas Anderson Aquinas College Babylon Hair & Tanning Salon Barkers Auto Service Barlow Cllp|x»r Barry County Lumber The Scoop E.W. Bliss Co. Bradford White Bosley Pharmacy Bruces Frame Alignment Buxton Builders Dr. Charles Caldwell Caledonia Auto Parts Caledonia Dance Center Caledonia Farmers Elev. 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Mid Villa Middleville Tool & Die Miller Real Estate - Middleville NAPA Auto Parts - Hastings Nesbitts Market Dr. Eldon Newmyer Old Style Mobile Home Otto Turkey Farm Pharmacy Care Phils Pizzeria Pizza Hut Plumbs - Hastings Ponderosa Riverbend Golf Course Riverbend Travel Pastoors Family Market Schwartz Insurance Agency . Sea Shanty Second Hand Corner Seif & Sons Shear Pleasure AJ’s Splash Water Park Slate Farm Insurance Mkkllevllle State Bank of Caledonia Steensma Plumbing Street Dreams Barry & Beverly Swanson Fridays - Grand Rapids Indian Valley Campground Denny Parker Yankee Springs Dental Snider Entertainment Main Attraction Wayland Chevrolet Movie Outpost Hastings Fitness Center Carris Nastrbc Computer Hobbie Shop Music Center Hastings Floral Thornapple Kellogg Education Association Thornapple Finance Center Thornapple Floral Thornapple Kitchen Thornapple Opth Assoc. Michael Flohr MD Thornapple Valley Comm Credit Union Timber Ridge Ski Lodge Union Bank - Freeport Branch Vandyken Disposal WBCH Woodland Truck Middleville Lions Club T.K. Teachers and Staff T.K. Janitors Lou Veenstra �Poge 10/The Sun and News. Middleville. MP June 11. 1996 Caledonia Marching Band performs at Tulip Festival Against a backdrop of Eighth Street buildings, banners and banks of tulips, the band performs in the Tulip Festival's Premier Band Show. The CHS marching band performs proudly as one of the bands invited to participate in Holland's Tulip Festival Parade, May 18. NEW: Precious Moments Quilt panel & co-ordinating fabric $5.79 yd. 30’s reproduction prints from $5.09 yd. & up. Selected lace trim 3 yds/$1.00 Flannel for quilting prints & solids... $3.50 yd. & up. OR N Monday ItHHSday H ani t> JO, Htafaty B am 7 jmh. Saturday !> am-5 JO by Barbara Gail Staff Writer Caledonia High School’s marching band did not tiptoe through any tulips during Holland's Tulip Festival May 18. rather, it stepped out quite proudly as one of the bands participating. Despite the warm and hu­ mid weather, the wool-clad Caledonia contingent made a great showing, said the proud parents who joined the crowds along Holland's Eighth Street. CHS Band Director Tom Peck said his musicians learned in March that they had been selected not only as one of the bands to march in the famous parade, but also as a "premier band" that performed GREENRIDGE PRESENTS: Newer home with 3 bed­ rooms* office, 2+ baths, 3 stall garage on an acre. 7880 CreeKwood $189,900. ( henI Johnston 281-2100 Farm home with 3 bed­ rooms plus office, 2 baths, 2 stall garage, barn on 2+ acres. 3u28 76th St. $164,900. 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This is the first time the CHS band has ever been cho­ sen a premier band, and only the second time it has per­ formed in the Tulip Festival parade, he said. "We felt really honored to be there, and we did very well, even though we were short some people because of track regionals being held that same day." Peck explained that the pa­ rade route for the festival is about 2.3 miles long, "and we marched it twice," the extra trip for the premier perfor­ mances. "Our kids held up well in the heat, but they were pretty hot and tired by the time we headed home. They did a great job." Peck said. Besides appearing at the Tulip Festival, the Fighting Scots Marching Band also per­ formed recently at the Caledo­ nia Memorial Day parade and several members took part in services held at local cemeter­ ies before the parade Other recent community appearances include the CHS Jazz Band’s entertaining at the Blue Ribbon Block l*arty May 31 to commemorate the high school’s national Blue Ribbon award, and the band's provid­ ing some of the music for CHS graduation ceremonies last week. Local elevator employee is graduate David Shellenbarger, Caledonia Farmers Elevator, recently graduated from Countymark Co-op’s Dairy Masters program. The program, which ended in May, provides advanced technical training in key areas of dairy nutrition and manage­ ment. Sessions were held at the Kellogg Battle Creek Sta­ tion, Michigan State Universi­ ty, and the Agricultural Technical Institute, the Ohio State University. Topics covered included balancing diets for top pro­ duction. DHIA records analysis and interpretation, optimizing economic returns, and on-farm trouble-shooting and problem solving. Dairy Masters is one of many courses Country mark Co-op has designed to help develop a highly trained technical sales force. Shellen­ barger and 13 other employees of the Countymark Co-Op System graduated from this year’s program. Caledonia Farmers Elevator is a member of the Coun­ trymark Co-op System, which consists of 140 member co­ ops in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. Countrymark Co-op is a major agricultural supply and gram marketing cooperative. It is owned and controlled by its member co-ops which arc. in turn, owned and controlled by their farmer patrons. Dr. Dwight Roseler, ruminant program manager, Countrymark Co-op, congratulates David Shellen borger, Caledonia Farmers Elevator, on his recent graduation from the Dairy Masters program Ford introduced the \V Model TTtruck in 1917. 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In track. Parbel contributed four years with three of those earning her all-conference Caledonia High School varsity coaches chose Steve Schmidt and Sarah Parbel as the 1966 Male and Female Athletes of the Year. Schmidt excelled in soccer and basketball, and Parbel in cross country and track. Both have been honor students, and both will continue their sports careers at Division I universities. Great Grilling Ideas (NAPS)- What’s new in grilling? Following the trend toward incrraaingly casual lifestyles, barbecuing has naturally become one of America’s favorite ways to entertain. Chefs are also tiecoming more creative about how and what they grill on America’s 2.6 million barbecues. Here are some trends reported by the Barbecue Industry Association: To be a great griller, all • Today’s sophisticated grilling goes beyond steaks you need is a good appetite and a few basic grilling tips. and burgers. 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Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Spread on grilled corn-on-thecob or other grilled vegetables or bread. Makes 1/2 cup. honors. The star runner made All-State two years in the 3200 relay and one year in the 1600. Parbel was the Fighting Scots’ No. 1 scorer with 158 points in 1995 and finished IOth in the school’s history with 447 points. She also was a part of three record-breaking performances in her junior year the 1600 relay (4:04.5). the 3200 relay (9:17.5) and the distance medley (12:38.6). In school. Parbel also excelled with a 4.14 g.p.a.. was a member of the National Honor Society and was named as this year's Homecoming Queen. Parbel plans to attend Michigan State University this fall with an athletic contributed for four years and scholarship. Schmidt's list of was a three-year varsity achievements is equally starter. He was named all­ conference honorable mention impressive. In basketball. Steve played as a junior and all-conference two years on varsity for the as a senior. All-Region, first Fighting Scots and always team All-State and All-State gave his 100 percent, Academic were other according to Coach Larry Rea. accomplishments Schmidt “Steve was constantly made in soccer., Schmidt had a g.p.a. of 3.7 harassing the ball handler and often ignited a spurt with a while at Caledonia High and steal or diving on the floor for was president of the National a loose ball and then Honor Society, was secretary converting a basket at the of the Student Council and other end to ignite a rally," was named Homecoming King by his classmates. He Rea said. Schmidt had 2.5 steals per plans to attend Western game and averaged 5 points a Michigan University in the fall and play soccer for the contest. In soccer. Schmidt Broncos 1997 SENIOR PORTRAITS 20”AotF TAKEN JUNE 15 - JULY 15 Plus... FREE* 11X14 PRINT LIMITED TO 25 SENIORS \ HCTORI AT\I Vqalleryi 1 Photography 891-9455 *Not good with other special offers •Must order Senior package offer 9809 Cherry Valley Rd., M-37 Caledonia, Ml �Page 12/The Survand News, Middleville, Ml/ June 11, 1996 Middleville Village may change its sign ordinance by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The. Middleville Planning Commission last week discussed the possibility of changing part of its sign or­ dinance to allow larger front signs for multiple business centers on M-37 in the C-2 district. Village Planner Jason Cherry said the idea of allow­ ing larger signs came about as a result of a strip center on M-37 that had a portable sign tacked to two four-by-fours, which did not really go along with regulations. The com­ mission had not been pleased with that. As a result, the commission decided that it needs to come up with standards allowing larger signs that the center could put more than one business name on He said that the current or­ dinance allows 64 square feet per one parcel and one business on M-37. The change in the ordinance would pro­ pose that centers with three businesses be allowed to have 128 square feet in their display area. I hope this would meet the needs of small strip centers." he said. This ordinance, he said, is designed to give motorists quick recognition and get them off the road and into the store Some of the structural re­ quirements for signs include the ability to withstand heavy winds, and no glass in them unless approved by a struc­ tural engineer The subject of lumination was another concern to the You’re not getting it all! Call 1-800-870-7085 for more information,on how you, too, can receiveMl your complete coverage of Middleville r and Caledonia. Yankee Springs and Free port...FREE! commission. Cherry said that any light source on a property can pro­ ject glare to other buildings or to the road In the general zoning ordinance, there are regulations that state there should be no lights that create glare that would distract drivers on the road. He added that he would check on what the standards are for lighting and report back to the council. Chairman Eldon Newmeyer said the businesses that this ordinance would be designed for are part of what is called a multiple business center, which has three separate businesses sharing the same building. They could all be part of one ownership. Cherry said in order to allow the center to have a 128 square foot display sign, the center must have at least 100 feet of major street frontage Those that do not. can only have up to 64 square feet of free standing per parcel. The centers must have a common arrangement for mamtanence to be considered a connected building. Newmeyer said the council recently agreed to allocate money to bring together all the ordinances and change the lack of compliance punish­ ment from criminal to civil ac­ tion. with the penalty of a $40 fine. Cherry said the township issues tickets. It they are not paid within a specific time, violators are given a larger fine. He added that changing the action from criminal to civil and fining $40 would allow them to bypass the court. He also suggested that the commission may eventually want to go with a bonding system in which people with businesses that follow this or­ dinance put up money, which they will get back as soon as they comply with the regulations. Newmeyer said the current rules allow multiple business centers a total of 150 square feet of signage. some for the display sign and the rest for other parts ot the building. Linda French said that if these businesses are allowed to use 128 square feet for their display sign, there would only be 22 feet left for the rest of the building. Newmeyer suggested that besides the 128 square feet for the display sign, that the businesses also be allowed 100 square feet each for the rest of their building. Cherry wondered how in­ tense an opaque sign could be and said he would call other cities and find (Hit what is typical as far as that kind of lighting is concerned. The commission agreed to table the decision of whether or not to make the change un­ til July. Middleville appoints new village clerk Maria Fuller has been appointed to fill the village clerk’s position vacated by Cheryl Hooper, who after election, did not take her oath of office. Fuller was appointed to fill the remainder of the two-year term to end April 1998 Fuller is a political science major with extensive ex­ perience in office manage­ ment and administrative skills. She said she is eager to serve the members of the community with the following as three of her mam goals for the first year: • To keep the community accurately and unbiasedly in­ formed regarding council happenings. • To put more of the tradi­ tional clerk duties back in the office, using a more centraliz­ ed approach to give better ac­ countability for timely and ac­ curate processing of important documents and cor­ respondence. It will also save the village money by el im­ itating unnecessary outside assistance and supervision, she said. • To maintain records that are accurate and easily ac­ cessible. The Village Council has begun the process to have the village ordinances codified. This is a time to im­ plement new procedures to keep the ordinances, motions, and minutes organized and up­ dated, she said. The new clerk initially has established Wednesdays, from 10 a m. to noon as office hours on a walk-in basis. If she finds that a greater amount of regular office hours is needed, they will be provided. During this time, she will be accessible for public com­ ments, questions, and voter registration If this time is not convenient, people are asked to contact Village Hall to set up an appointment The public is encouraged to come by and meet the new clerk and express any ideas or comments. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION FOR SPECIAL TOWNSHIP PROPOSAL TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following local proposition shall be sub­ mitted to the registered electors of the Charter Township of Caledonia on August 6, 1996, the same day as the State primary election: PROPOSAL #1: REFERENDUM ON CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDINANCE NO. 96-1Z Shall Charter Township of Caledonia Zoning Ordinance No. 96-1Z, which rezones the following lands from R-R Rural Residential District to the R-1 Low Density Single Family district, stand as amended. Description of lands involved: The East 2/3 of the South 60 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 2, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, except the South 297 feet of the East 440 feet thereof, and also except the North 330 feet thereof, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. Notice is hereby given that the last day to register to vote in said election is July 8, 1996. In addition to the regular hours of the Township office, the Township Clerk will be at the Township office, located at 250 Maple Street Caledonia, Michigan, until 5.00 p.m. on July 8, 1996, to accept registrations. Patricia Snyder, Clerk Charter Township of Caledonia 307 ‘Good-bye, good bye! have a great summer! The Kettle Lake Elementary staff and students wave farewell Friday as school buses leave the parking lot for the last time this school year. Cheers and tears especially marked the departure of the fifth-graders’, who have ended their elementary years. They will move on to the middle school next year. VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 2, 1996, at 7:00 pm, the Planning Commission of the Village of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the applica­ tion of Seif Chevrolet, for a special land use, so as to permit a com­ mercial sign exceeding the requirements of the C-2 Highway Business District, on the following described lands: The East 792 feet of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 except the North 330 feet and except the South 440 feet and except Meyer’s addition and except commencing 33 feet North and 33 feet East from the Northeast comer of Lot 1, Block 4 of said addition; thence East 330 feet; thence South 298.69 feet; thence West 339.98 feet; thence North 297 feet to beginning, section 29, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, Kent County, Michigan. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested special land use. Dated: June 7, 1996 Planning Commission of the Village of Caledonia 311 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml June 11. 1996 Page 13 Caledonia Twp. Planning Commission YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION recommends Kraft Ave. rezoning BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission last week recommended township approval for rezomng a 13acre rural residential parcel al 7373 Kraft Ave. to the R-3 multi-family residential zon­ ing district Property owner Jim Steketee, who submitted the re­ quest. has sanitary sewer units to sene the property, as re­ quired in the R-3 zoning ordi­ nance. If approved, the rezoning would allow Stcketee to con­ struct up to three living units per acre, a higher density than the RR requirement of two acres per living unit. The R-3 district allows single-family, duplex, apartment and condominium units. Any such project, how- ever, would have to come be­ fore the commission’s Site Plan Review Committee, said Township Planner Linda An­ derson. Mobile home parks also are allowed in R-3. but only with a special use permit. This property is contiguous with the mobile home park Steketee is developing on 76th Street, but the parameters of that park already have been set in the ordinance governing that park. Anderson said the rezoning would Hl with the township master plan, which designates the area for future high-density residential use. The HDR designation allows almost six units per acre. No one offered comment during the public hearing on the rczoning request, and Steketee already owns nearly - SUMMARY OF MINUTES - VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA Jun« 3. 1996 PRESENT Klavar, Kidder. Robert ton, Erskine. Sou let Berencti, Audy. Whalen, Anlecki Abtent: None Other* Present Trociok White, Newhol. Howard Tuinttra. Shoter. Grinder and many guest*. The Public Hearing tor the creation of Special A*»et»ment Dittritt *1 for the Village ot Caledonia proposed water system was colled to order by President Klaver ot 7:00 p.m. The public hearing was recessed at 7:05. Motion by Soules, sup­ ported by Audy to reconvene at 7:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Renter al Caledonia High School to accommodate the large turn out for the public hearing. Mo­ tion carried. An introduction and history of the water project was presented by Klaver. Richard Shafer of the Kent County Health Department spoke about the Water Quality Survey done in the Village in 1989 and the results of this survey. The Health Deportment recommends connection to the public water system based on the results of the survey done, particularly the nitrate levels which historically increase over time. Brock Howard of the Deport­ ment of Environmental Quality spoke about Act 399 Type I water supplies The DEQ ap­ plauded the Village for increos mg the capacity in the elevated storage tank and having the foresight of having the capacity built in to the tank for possible village expansion of public water Tom Newhof presented a groundwater model to show how groundwater and possible contaminant* flow through the soil* and soil particle* Exten­ sion from the pipe to the house would be the homeowner's responsibility. The ISO, an underwriter, estimates a 25-30% savings on homeowners insurance depending on business or residential. Jim White of Mika. Meyers, Beckett & Jones discussed the legal and financial aspects of the proposed water project. He also discussed the Revenue bonds and special assessments. There were many written ob­ jections to the Special Assess­ ment District #1 filed by citizens ot the public hearing. The Village will review the objec­ tions to determine land area percentages. Motion by Soules seconded by Erskine to adjourn the public hearing ot 9:45 p.m. Motion carried. Vicky Whalen Village Clerk (310) all the property within 300 feet of the parcel. Anderson noted that R-3 zoning for this property, which is near M-37, would fit with the kind of development going on in the surrounding area. She said Steketee did not present any plan for the property if it were rezoned, but a development plan is not required. With no comment from the public, the Planning Com­ mission recommended 6-0 that the Township Board aporove the rezoning. Commission Chairman Dick Dunn was not present at the meeting. In other action last week, the commission also granted, with conditions, a special use permit to Fred VanHeulen. 8699 Whitneyville. allowing him to operate a home busi­ ness involving vehicle body work and painting. The special use is required because his home is located in the rural residential district. During the public hearing held on the request, residents asked about such problems as traffic, waste materials and solvents, signage and hours of operation. Conditions set for the per­ mit address those concerns, as they limit deliveries to be­ tween 8 a m. and 6 p.m.; limit a sign to 12 square feet and require VanHeulen work with neighbors to resolve an address numbering problem. Anderson said that Van­ Heulen explained his insur­ ance will require inspection of his business because it in­ volves paint and solvents, and waste materials will be hauled from the site. There will be no engine work done at the business, which will employ no more than one person out­ side the family, she said. VanHeulen does not plan to expand the business. Finally, the commission unanimously approved a spe­ cial use permit allowing David DeVries, 8576 76th St., to construct a 1,400square-foot addition to a bam on this rural residential prop­ erty. There was no public comment. CALEDONIA CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THURSDAY JUNE 20, 1996 COM­ MENCING AT 7:30 PM AT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP HALL. 284 N. BRIGGS RD. TO CONDUCT THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS 1. ZOC 96-05-02. Parcel ID No. 030-003-00; a request by Tina Scobey to rezone the property at 2819 Patterson Rd. from the ‘RL low density residential" to the “C-2. Commerciar Zoning district and change the master plan. 2. ZOC 96-05-03, Parcel ID No. 002-017-10; a request by the S.J Vandenberg Company to rezone the parcel located between Yankee Springs Rd . the Middleville Rd (NA37), and Shaw Rd. from the “AgnculturaF the the ‘C-2. Commerciar Zoning district. 3 SEU 96-05-01, Parcel ID. No 120-004-00, a request by Jon Merchant. 11076 Hastings Point Rd. for a special exception use permit to increase the coverage on his prop­ erty on the South side of the road from 30% to 50%. as allowed by the zoning ordinance in art. 12.4.5, for the purpose of building a storage building on the site. 4. ZOC 96-05-04, a request by the Planning Commission to rezone the properties located in section 5 as follows: LINDBERGH PARK PLAT FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE ‘RLF, RESIDENTIAL LAKE FRONT" ZONING DISTRICT. LOTS 137 THRU 154; LOTS 176 THRU 188 (AMENDED PLAT OF LAKESIDE - PART OF LINDBERGH PLAT) LOTS 1 THRU 4 FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “RL, LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL" ZONING DISTRICT ALL REMAINING LOTS LOCATED IN LINDBERGH PARK PLAT. BARLOW LAKE PLAT FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE ‘RLE RESIDENTIAL LAKE FRONT" ZONING DISTRICT. LOTS 1 THRU 28. ROSELAND PAKE PLAT FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE ‘RLF, RESIDENTIAL LAKE FRONT’ ZONING DISTRICT LOTS 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 12, 13, 16, 17, 20, 21. 24. 25. 28, 29. 32. 33, 35. 36. 39. 40, 43, 44, 47, 48, 51, 52. 56, 57, 61. FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “RL. LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL” ZONING DISTRICT ALL REMAINING LOTS IN ROSELAND PARK PLAT. LAKESIDE SUBDIVISION FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT THE THE “RLF. RESIDENTIAL LAKE FRONT’ ZONING DISTRICT. LOTS 1 THRU 4. 7. 8. 11, 12. 15, 15. 19, 20, 23, 24, 27, 28, 31, 32, 35. 36, 39, 40. FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “RL, LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL” ZONING DISTRICT. ALL REMAINING LOTS IN LAKESIDE SUBDIVISION. UNPLATTED PARCEL NUMBERS FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “RLF. RESIDENTIAL" ZONING DISTRICT. 005-001-00 005-001-20 005-001-40 005-001-05 005-001-25 005-001-45 005-001-10 005-001-30 005-001-15 005-001-35 FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “RR, RURAL RESIDENTIAL” ZONING DISTRICT. 005-002-00 005-006-10 005-008-00 005-200-00 FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TOT HE “AG. AGRICULTURAL” ZONING DISTRICT. Notice is hereby given that the Caledonia Township Planning Commission will conduct Public Hearings on July 1, 1996, at 7:30 pm at the Township Hall, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia. Michigan, 49316. 005-005-00 The subject of the Public Hearing will be the following proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia: 005-003-00 005-013-00 005-006-00 FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “RL , LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL” ZONING DISTRICT 005-004-000 005-006 20 005-007-20 A request to rezone from the R-R Zoning District to the PUD District the property to be commonly known as Copper Ridge Estates in the 6800 block of 84th Street, SE, Caledonia. Ml. Also known as part of permanent parcel number 41-23-16-300018. A lengthy legal description is available from the Township Planner. 4 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION A copy of this proposed amendment is available tor public review at the Township office between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday and from 9:00 am until noon on Friday.s Piease take further notice that the township planning commission reserves the right at or after the public hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ordinance The public is invited and encourage to attend this meeting. If any citizen has phys­ ical limitations which may limit access to or participation in this meeting, please contact the township offices at (616) 891-0070, at least 24 hours poor to the meet­ ing time. 308 Please take further notice that the township zoning ordinance will be available for inspec­ tion at The office of the Township Clerk. 284 N. Briggs Rd during regular township busi­ ness hours and will also be available at the time of the public hearing Written loners of comment will be accepted until the start of the public hearing. Please take further notice that the township will provided to individuals with disabilities, nec­ essary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the township clerk of the need for the same All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the dis­ cussion of the above proposals YANKEE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION JUDY BECKER SECRETARY ............. , ........................... 303 �Poge 14 The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml June 11. 1996 Caledonia Elementary fourth graders celebrate ‘spring’ with ‘county fair'... Hefting bales of staw was required in one of the many farm-related contests held during the county fair. The winning team was the one that was quickest to unstack the straw, pass each bale down the line and build a new stack. Displaying some team effort are (from the left) Abe Mulvihill, Adam Odem, Ben Schupp, Rachel Zoet, Shelby King and Kendra McDonald. iter 3^4 ■'ft Katie Thompson and Andrea Lillie get acquainted with a fuzzy baby chick, one of several young animals brought to the Cal El county fair by parents for the students to see and pet. OFFICIAL NOTICE of THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING What's a county fair without a baked goods booth? Fourth-grade moms brought some of their best home-made goodies to be judged, just as they would be at a real fair. Displaying some of the culinary treasures are moms Maggie Ruple (left), Lisa Jansma and Kathv Drake. Cody Ruple, left, is hoping to be a judge, or at least an official taster. Monday, June 17, 1996 • 7:30 p.m. The Thomapple Township Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing to consider an ordinance to amend the Township Zoning Ordinance; Chapters 3, 4, 7. 8. 9, 10, 15, and 19. Section 3.2 has been changed to provide for Minor Home Occupations and Major Home Occupations; also to add section 4.21, 4.22, 7.02-F 8.02-F, 9.02-F 10.02D and 19.09; to change section 7.03-H, 8.03-G, 9.02-F, 9.03-C, 10.03-B, 19.03 and to re-number section 19.03 through 19.10. Section 4.23 has been added to provide for Emergency Housing Permit. Section 19.03 has been changed to summarize permits required; existing 19.03 becomes 19.04 Zoning Compliance Permits; existing 19.04 through 19.08 are re­ numbered accordingly. Persons wishing to be heard on this proposed amendment may do so at this pub­ lic hearing. Written comments may also be submitted to the secretary of the Planning Commission at the Township Hall. A copy of the proposed amendment is available at the Township Hall. The fourth graders provided some loving attention to this little black sheep, half of a set of twins. This little guy was rejected by his real mother, but the students tried to offer some comfort as Tonya Delnay provides some supervision. The hearing will be conducted at the Thomapple Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville. Michigan. Wesley VanRhee. Secretary Thomapple Township Planning Commission NOTICE: Thomapple Township will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and ser­ vices, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed mater­ ial being considered at the hearing, meeting, or election, upon (7) days notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk by writing or calling: Thomapple Township Clerk. 200 E. Main St., Middleville. Ml 49333. Telephone; (616) 795-7202. 309 Homemade ice cream is just one of the products Caledonia students turned out at their‘county fair’ day Careful measuring is a must’ �Th® Sun ond News Middleville, Ml/June 11, 1996/Poge 15 WATER SYSTEM, the Rural Economic and Community Development agency, an arm of the United States Department of Agricul­ ture. The Village Council applied for the funding because of un­ safe nitrate levels in about 11 percent of 224 village wells tested in 1989 by the Kent County Health Department. Another II percent have a significant level of nitrates, but do not exceed the Envi­ ronmental Protection Agen­ cy's standard for safe drinking water. Nitrates, which impede the ability of a person to absorb oxygen into the blood stream, pose a health concern to the elderly and especially to in­ fants. Many village wells also produce poor-tasting water and about 22 percent tested show high iron levels. The council hoped to extend into the village a public water system that presently services Glen Valley Estates and the new Caledonia Middle School. The council purchased capac­ ity in the water lower that serves that system with the idea that the village someday would need public water. So far, the schools and Glen Valley have paid for their share of the tower capacity and between them have footed the cost of the public wells, the water treatment plant and, of course, their own transmis­ sion mains While the school district of­ ficially has remained neutral on the water issue, it hoped to confit ued from front page schools must test continu­ ously for nitrate problems, which is expensive, and noted that while testing individual homes for nitrate levels is not expensive, it must be done continuously. Connection to a public water system also would lower fire insurance for some homeowners and businesses Village residents who spoke up at the public hearing por­ tion of the meeting mostly were opposed to the system, mainly because of the assessments they would have to pay. Though final figures are not yet determined, engineers es­ timate that the owner of a typ­ ical village lot would pay an estimated $5,500 over 40 years for pipe and connection fees. The assessment can be paid off early to save paying interest. The property owner also would have to pay an esti­ Engineer Tom Newhof of Prein and Newhof uses a model to explain to Caledonia Village residents how ground water contamination can spread. cost of its assessment if it had to act alone in extending the water line to the other public schools in the village, said Judi Dean. Caledonia Schools ing when the water line was business manager. extended to the village. "If the pipe is being ex­ If the project fizzles, the tended from the middle school school district would have to pay about $500,000 above the to serve the whole village, then the school district would not have to pay 100 percent of the cost of extending that line," she said. Kusmierz claims the public­ The Parks and Recreation Committee of HI water system is being perpetrated on the village Caledonia Township invites the public to an OPEN HOUSE when it is not needed. on Monday, June 17th, 1996 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the lobby The Kent County Health of the Township Hall, 250 S. Maple, Caledonia, Ml. Members Department, however, rec­ of the Committee will be available to informally share their ommends the village connect progress on the Township Recreation Plan and hear your to a public water system. thoughts and comments concerning future park and A representative of the recreation needs in the township. Health Department attending If you have any questions, please contact any the May 3 meeting, told of the Committee members listed below or call the village residents that nitrate township hall during regular business hours. levels only escalate with time, We look forward to seeing you on the 17th! and that digging deeper wells Fred Fleischmann Virginia Sines Dick Dunn to escape the nitrate problem Pam Shank Rick Paalman Jim Williams could lead to contaminating Dorothy Wolf Carol Paalman Ed Troutman previously unaffected aquifers Doug Vandenberg Carrie Murphy Jim Porritt with nitrates. He also said that the bring better quality water to the high school, Caledonia Elementary and the Community Education Build­ OPEN HOUSE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Notice is hereby given that the Caledonia Township Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a Public Hearing on June 20, 1996, at 7:30 pm at the Township Hall, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, 49316. The subject of the Public Hearing will be a variance request by Donald Jousma, 6610 Buttrick Avenue, Alto, Ml, to allow four (4) parcels to share one sixty (60) foot wide driveway. The permanent parcel number for the property is 41-23-02-300-043. mated $1,000 to extend the line to the home, plus a monthly operation and main­ tenance fee. Residents who are perma­ nently disabled or whose in­ come is low can apply to the state for deferred payments, which would be payable upon sale of the property or the death of the applicant. Although the council has been working for several years on getting water into the vil­ lage. Kusmierz said the coun­ cil proceeded on its own ini­ tiative. He says only develop­ ers benefit from public waler, but he said he did want to see the schools get the utility. He said the village should have had an election on whether to proceed with the system, and said that council ordinances concerning the wa­ ter system force residents to hook up. Though the ordi­ nances were approved at pub­ lic council meetings. Kus­ mierz said nobody knew about them. He wants the council to repeal those ordinances and "give power back to the peo­ ple." The council, however, has pointed out that only few resi­ dents ever come to council meetings, and only 10 resi­ dents attended an opinion­ gathering public meeting on the water proposal. Only 22 residents responded to a council mail-in survey about whether they favored the water project. Kusmierz said the residents lack of interest was an indication they did not want such a utility. The Health Department representative, however, told residents that the village has been listed by the stale Department of Environmental Quality as an "evironmcntally contaminated site" because of the nitrate levels in the drinking water. NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 1996-1997 BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 17. 1996 at 7:30 o’clock p.m., at H.S. Library - Middleville, Michigan, the Board of Education of Thomapple Kellogg School will hold a public hearing to consider the district’s proposed 1996-1997 budget. The Board may not adopt its proposed 1996-1997 budget until after the public hearing. A copy of the proposed 1996-1997 budget includ­ ing the proposed property tax millage rate is available for public inspection during normal business hours at Administration Building 3885 Bender Road, Middleville, Ml 49333. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.1 This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. David R. Smith, Secretary 305 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MIDDLEVILLE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS The request by James Parker of 807 Greenwood to be relieved from the front yard setback requirements of the R-1, Low-Density Single-family dis­ trict. REASON FOR THE REQUEST Mr. Parker desires to add additional living space to his home at the rear of the existing garage. In order to provide space at the rear of the garage for an entry hall and to add additional work space, the applicant must extend the front of the existing garage 6 feet into the required 30 foot setback from the street right-of-way. WHERE THE HEARING WILL BE HELD At the Middleville Village Hall, 100 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 Copies of the application are available for public review at the town­ ship office between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday and from 9:00 am until noon on Fridays. The public is invited and encouraged to attend this meeting. If any citizen has physical limitations which may limit access to or partici­ pation in this meeting, please contact the townsh;' offices at (616) 891-0070, at least 24 hours prior to the meeting jme. 304 WHEN On Tuesday, June 18, 1996 at 7:00 pm Materials pertaining to these proposals can be viewed at the Middleville Village Hall at 100 E Main Street, Middleville 49333. Written comments can be sent to the above address, or can be relayed via telephone to the Village at 616-795-3385 or FAX at 616-795-8889, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. 306 �Poge 16/Th« Sun and News. Middleville Ml/June II. 1996 Baseball Scots short on hits in regional loss to Bulldogs It was one of those days that the Caledonia baseball team would like to forget and unfortunately for the Scots it Caledonia's Phil Licari (16) gets back safely to first base, despite a quick throw from Otsego hurler Scott Wrobleski. (Photo by Perry Hardin) also was the first game of the regional playoffs. Up against the host Otsego Bulldogs. Coach Mike Fine’s team could not crack the hits and fell in the Saturday matchup 4-1. Caledonia had 2 hits for the whole game and eight total baserunners. Only one of the eight runners scored. Otsego pitcher Scott Wrobleski pitched a gem of a game to cam the victory. "We just couldn’t hit the curve ball; and we didn’t hit the bail well." Fine said. "He (Wrobleski) kept it low." And Wrobleski's offense tallied 4 times. 3 of those runs coming in the top of the fifth inning. The lone Scots run came in the bottom of the sixth inning. Don O'Donovan led off the inning with a double to cenlerfield and later scored via an errant throw by the Bulldogs' thirdbaseman. O'Donovan is one of five seniors that Fine will need to find replacements for. The other four seniors are Don Caledonia's Jim Abbott (15) retired all 7 Bulldogs he faced on Saturday and also had one of the Scots' 2 hits. (Photo by Perry Hardin) "Abbott gave us a chance at Stevens, Aaron Feeback, Jon Grinstead and Chuck the end and we just couldn't pick it up," Fine said. Bockstanz. "We’ve had very good senior "Sometimes it tough to rebound." leadership.” Fine said. Abbott also had the other Bockstanz started the game for Caledonia and took the Scots’ hit, a single early in the contest. For the season, loss. Jim Abbott relieved Abbott led the squad with a Bockstanz in the top of the .466 batting average. 26 RBI fifth inning and went on to and 5 homeruns. He and Tim retire all 7 batters that he Soper both were honored as all-conference performers in faced. the OK league Caledonia's action in the post-season should make them an even better team come the spring of 1997. "On paper, we look strong, but it really depends on what the kids do in the off-season." Fine said. The Scots were 20-10 for the overall year and finished third in the OK Gold Conference. Scots receive OK-Gold awards Don Stevens (2), at the plate, is one of Caledonia's top outgoing seniors who will be missed next spring. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Named to the OK Gold boys track and field team was Caledonia hurdler Matt Bushman. Honored on the OK Gold baseball team were pitcher Jim Abbott and designated hitter/thirdbaseman Tim Soper. Both were named honorable mention. Seventh Annual “Charity Cjotf Classic ” Sponsored by Caledonia AMBUCS Friday, August 16, 1996 At Saskatoon Golf Club Tee times beginning at 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Includes: IS hole Foursome Scramble & String Golf Cart • Steak Dinner • Awards Ceremony Contact Name: Julie L. Darr (616) 891-9591 Selected to the OK Gold softball team from the Scots are thirdbaseman Mmdi Smith, secondbaseman Lisa Constant, catcher Holly Pelletier and rightfielder Heidi Hanna. Smith and Constant were named to the all-league squad. Pelletier and Hanna were named honorable mention. �The Sun and News Middleville, Ml June 11, 1996. Page 17 Scots receive OK-Gold Awards Honored by the OK Gold for their tennis were No. 1 doubles player Eric Rogers, No. 1 singles player Chris Snoap and No. 1 doubles player Rich Gamaat. Barb Warner, Sarah Parbel, Keri Bloem, Kelley Mesecar and Shannon Houseman and Amanda Minor were chosen to the all-league track and field team 1 Wedding Announcements Let us help you announce that very important day w ith an announcement from our complete line of Im itations. Reception Cards, Thank Yous and more J»l Sh’p by cui (’rri. e and ( sec one of our Wedding Specialist*. 1952 X Broadway, Hastings 945-9554 Thornapple BUILDING SERVICES, Inc Named to the OK Rainbow soccer squad were stopper Kara Palma, forward Sam Choryan, sweeper Shannon Sheehan and center midforward Liz Fortuna. Not pictured, but also making the team was midfielder Anne Whisner. Jessica VanTil was named to the all-league golf team. • • • • Kitchens Bathrooms Additions and Other Interior Remodeling & 795-2039 or 891-1869 LICENSED & INSURED Do It The Easy Way with the right equipment • NEW 6” Chipper • NEW TD7G Dozer • Saws • Painting Equipment • Sanders and Grinders _________ • Wallpaper Steamer • Concrete Tools A. *' • Hand Took • Hammer Drills t • Pressure Washers • Carpet Tools - Construction • Heaters - Oil Fired Jg Equipment • Automotive Tools i • Compressors • Welding Supplies II * . ~ \ • Nailers •Trailers and Moving * Generators Equipment ffl F ' Welders • Pumps • Leaf Blowers . party Goods • Bobcat • Tractor Loader • Backhole • Tractor & Loader • Excavator • Dump Trailer Emergency education! A fascinated youngster checks out the identity of Dutton fireman Greg DeBlaay (right) who is dressed in the emergency gear he would be weanng at a fire. Caledonia fireman Chns Murphy (left) and DeBlaay came to Caledonia Elementary recently so the young students could see the equipment and understand that a friendly fireman really was behind that rather scary mask. Murphy said the emergency gear looks frightening to small children, who might need to be rescued from a burning building. Explaining the equipment ahead of time helps alleviate their fears in case of an emergency. �Page 18/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/June 11, 1996 It is time to change to shorter season corn hybrid? The number of days until the first killing frost is on the decline, and growers who haven’t started or haven’t completed com planting may want to opt for earlier matur­ ing hybrids. “Growers should consider carefully how they are going to be sure that a hybrid planted at this time is going to mature physiologically before we sec that first killing frost.” says Steve Poindexter. Michigan State University Ex­ tension agricultural agent in Saginaw County. He says that the decision to switch from a full-season hybrid to an earlier maturing one should be based on the growing degree-day (GDD) units that are likely to ac­ cumulate in a region in the re­ mainder of this growing season. Seasonal GDD totals decrease only slightly (ap proximately 60 to 90 GDD) for com planted during the ideal planning period of April 20 to May I or May 10. but they fall rapidly thereafter — by approximately 140 to 290 GDD for a June I planting following date vs. May 20 the rapid seasonal rise in temperatures in May. The point is that when a Michigan grower misses an early com planting date, the potential accumulated GDD lost by planting after early May becomes increasingly difficult to make up later in the growing season Growers will need to calculate how many GDD are likely to accumulate in their region and then correlate that with the GDD requirement of the various com hybnds. Poindexter says. Most seed corn companies have a specific CDD requirement for each variety, he adds. Com with a 110 to 12O-day relative maturity requires from 2700 to 2800 GDD Mid maturity com requires approximately 90 to 100 days to mature, or 2300 to 2500 GDD. while com with a 70 to 80-day maturity requires 1800 to 2000 GDD Growers should match that information against the data in the approximate prediction tables in Extension bulletin E-2471. ’Using Climatological Information for Com Hybrid Selection in MichiganIt is available through the county MSU Ex­ tension office. For example, for com planted in the Sandusky area on June I. there is a 50 per­ cent chance that the GDD ac­ cumulation by the first killing frost will be 2214; at Caro. 2139; at Allegan. 2260; and at Coldwater, 2241. The next step would be to determine the GDD ac­ cumulation to date by region Regional GDD accumulations arc reported each week by the MSU Crop Advisory Team in the CAT alert newsletter Each MSU Extension office has access to the alert. The May 16 edition of the alert reported that the GDD MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN Pennock Hospital, is seeking a full-time Medical Records Technician. Duties will include coding, (In/Out Patient, Emergency Department), and reporting from 3M system. The successful candidate must have certification at ART or be ART eligible and possess excellent interpersonal and written com­ munication skills. Completion of medical terminology, anato­ my and physiology, and coding/classes courses essential. Proficient in ICD-9-CM and CPT-4. Experience is preferred. Pennock Hospital offers a complete compensation package which includes competitive salary, an innovative “menu-style” Flexible Benefits Package; Paid Tune off System; tuition reim­ bursement for continuing education; personal lax-deferred sav­ ings plan to which Pennock Hospital will contribute as much as 5% of your salary; and much more. Please submit application/resume to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn: Human Resources 1009 West Green Street Hastings, Ml 49058 (616)948-3112 E.O.E. accumulation in Sandusky to date was 248; on that date in 1995. the GDD was 365 In Jackson, the GDD accumula­ tion was 389. on that date in 1995. it was 448. By using these comparisons to see how far the regional GDD is lagging behind a nor­ mal accumulation, growers can calculate which earlier maturing com hybnds they should plant, basing their decision on the GDD that are likely to accumulate for their region dunng the rest of this growing season. Pointers For Parents A Snack Primer < NAPS I—These tidbits on snacks should help many parents keep their hungry brood happy. • Always make sure there’s plenty of milk and a few packages of refriger­ ated cookie dough on hand. When the cry goes out for milk and cookies the kids can help bake fresh cook­ ies that are ready in just a few minutes. For less mess and more fun let your kids try Squeezable Shedd’s Spread Country Crock on popcorn. • Popcorn is a crackling good idea to fill up those hungry kids. It’s also fun to make. Don’t melt your own butter to top it. In­ stead, just let the kids squeeze on Squeezable Shedd’s Spread Country Crock. Country Crock pro­ ducts have less fat than butter and no cholesterol. • Kids love fruits and, while they may not al­ ways eat all of their spin­ ach, they’ll usually go for crunchy carrot and celery sticks. Fruits and vegeta­ bles are an easy snack and an important part of a balanced diet. In fact, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Guide Pyramid recommends two to four servings of fruit and three to five veg­ etable servings a day Just a little planning ahead can fill up a lot of hungry tummies. BEACON SUMMER JOB FAIR! Wednesday, June 12th, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at CEA presents funding to help Caledonia Schools with bond issue Mike Pintek, right, of the Caledonia Education Association presents a check for $800 to Ken Rieth (left) and Ken Grant, who co-chaired the Caledonia School Facilities Steering Committee. The CEA wanted to show its support of the June 10 bond issue request, and received a grant from the Political Action arm of the Ken! County Education Association to help finance the millage request. LETTERS, continued from Page 9 are teaching, or need to be teaching in our schools. In a recently published report by the National Association of Secondary School Principles. “Breaking Ranks: Changing an American Institution.” all the skills listed in the SME ar­ ticles were again expressed as critical needs and recommen­ dations for American high schools. These two large groups of individuals — business leaders and profes­ sional educators — are mak ing the same recommenda­ tions. As a community, we need to listen to them and en­ courage our administration and school board members to make well-thought out deci­ sions in the way we educate our children in order to facilitate an improved educa­ tional process. I am completing my 26th year as a professional educator in an adjoining school district. I have had the unique opportunity <o visit many west Michigan manufacturing environments and talk with individuals who own or manage these types of companies. Based on my per­ sonal experiences. I strongly believe that the Caledonia Board of Education, ad­ ministration and teachers are on the right track in attemp­ ting to build into our children relevant, applied skills and ac­ ceptable values so that when they graduate, they will have the opportunity to be suc­ cessful regardless of their pur­ suits. That, along with solid family traditions and the closeness of the schools and community. is one reason why our family moved into the MIDDLE VILLA INN 4611 Middlexille Road Middleville, Michigan For More Information Call (616) 698-7979 Free speech right abused To the editor: Career Opportunities with STEELCASE, INC. and many of Grand Rapids and Greater Grand Rapids Finest Companies. Executive Secretary Receptionist Bookkeeping Accounting Clerks Word Processors Data Entry Operators Customer Service Reps Admin. Assistants Travel Counselors Assembly Material Handlers Trim Press Operators Stamp Press Operators Die-Cast Operators Warehouse Staff Shipping/Receiving Hand Sander Wood Hi-Lo Drivers On June 3 the Village of Caledonia held a hearing on its water system. To be for or against a pro­ posal is everyone’s right. as is their right to speak Jeff Kusmierz abused that right with his ridicule of the council. He could have made his statement and presented his letters of protest easily in the suggested time limit of five minutes. Jim Datema Caledonia Caledonia School District two years ago. Our future American work force (our children) need to learn a new set of operating standards in order for the U.S. to be a global competitor. Those who are hiring our graduates understand this, and as these articles from SME bear out. It is the job of our school administrators and teachers, as professionals in education, to help a transition­ ing community, such as Caledonia, to understand th.se same important points. Education in the mid-90’s can never revert back to the way we were taught in the mid-’50s and ’60s. What American industry and business desires from our young people has signficantly altered. If we don’t change, our kids, and ultimately our country, will become the loser! For all of us, we simply cannot let this happen. 1 challenge all those educating the children of this outstanding school district, from the Board of Education to the classroom teacher, to again pull together under the umbrella of cooperative, positive and progressive leadership, void of personal or hidden agendas Accor­ dingly. we as adults need to do the same. Regardless of the outcome of the board election June 10, as a community we hold a common interest — we want the best for our children. Yet little can ever be accomplish ed if we continue to draw lines in the sand’ over pre election issues A dialog of communication between all parties needs to take place. 11 this can happen, not only will our children receive a better education at school, but more importantly, they will witness our modeling of wisdom at home — which has always been the best and most effec five form of education in any ■odrty Ron Baum Caledonia Assemblers 25 Production Workers $6.40/hr Full time workll Temp to perm possibility. 2nd & 3rd shift. IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR • Experienced Plastic Injection Molding Machine Operators • Experienced Assemblers • Experienced Custodian lor Clean Up in Paint Depl. Operation • Material Handlers with hi-lo experience. Must have reliable trans­ portation and possess both a good past work and atten­ dance record. 2 pieces of ID required TEMPFORCE. 3737 Lake Easlbrook BNd SE. 940-1111 LOTS of JOBS Companies in Grand Rapids' South End need: • Assemblers • Parts Stackers • Plastic Injection Operators • Drill Press and Taper Operators • Warehouse with Hi-Lo • Production Hi-Lo drivers • Survey Takers (over the phone) If you need work, we need you! Apply 9-llam or l-3:30pm, Mon.-Thurs. Bring 2 Pieces of ID 507 36th St, SE Grand Rapids Between Eastern & Division Aues (616) 245-6161 �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml June 11. 1996/Page 19 TK Middle School students honored at assembly L__ ?-- * Eighth grade students Amy Dykstra and Breyne Middleton received scholarship pins for achieving the highest grade point averages in the eighth grade class. Some language arts students were presented with dictionaries for achieving A averages throughout the school year. by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Tbomapplc Kellogg Middle School last week ended its school year by honoring students at an awards ceremony Students received cer­ tificates for perfect atten dance, academic achieve ment. participating on one of the Oydessy of the Mind teams and strong perfor­ mances on the Michigan Essential Skills Reading and Math tests. Two students were selected from each of the three grades to receive scholarship pins. The students have achieved the highest grade point averages in their class for this year. An 11 -point system was us­ ed to determine each honoree The top sixth-grade students Seventh grade students Danielle Hoskins and Abby Lavoie received scholarship pins for achieving the highest grade point averages in the seventh grade class. Sixth grade students Kevin Schmitz and Christine Dood received scholarship pins for achieving the highest grade point averages in their class. for the year are Kevin Schmitz and Christine Dood. The top seventh-grade students are Danielle Hoskins and Abby Lavoie, and the top eighthgraders are Amy Dykstra and Breyne Middleton. Students also were given certificates of achievement for perfect attendance. The sixth­ grade recipiant is Sean Lenartz, who had perfect at­ tendance for two years. The seventh-grade reci­ pients are Jason Doyle for one year of perfect attendance, Damielle Hoskins for one year, Kyle McKeown for one year, Katie Schultz for one year. Shannon Pierce for one year, Jason Holzhausen for two years and Michael Hart Thornapple Kellogg Middle School students.receix ed certificates last week for their achievements throughout the school year. Students who received a 3.5 grade point average or higher were congratulated by their teachers. for three years. Eighth-grade recipients are Amanda Bowyer for one year of perfect attendance, Nicole Craven for one year, Joe Johnson for one year Matthew Pullen for one year, Robert Ry biski for one year, Sara Schut for one year, Josh Mosey for one year, Julie Weaver for two years, Ryan Smith for four years, and Christine McKee for seven years. Throughout the ceremony, those in attendace were enter­ tained by the middle school choir. Students and their families were invited to a reception after the ceremony. INSTRUCTORS VOLUNTEER, continued from Page 5 a piece the size of your palm, flatten it and use it as a base or the bottom of the pot. Students were told to think about what shape they want their pots to be because this will determine how much clay should be in the base. The thickness of the base, she said, should be one half of an inch so the pot will stay together The rest of the clay should be used to make coils that need to be the thickness of a pencil. It does not matter how long or short they are. The next step, she said, is to place the coils on to the base to build the sides of the pot. The base should be wetted a little on the surface where the pieces of clay will connect with each other. She said the water should be used sparingly, otherwise the clay will get too soggy. After wetting the area, the coil then should be scored and sealed on to the base. This in­ cludes pressing around the area with a clay tool. The coils should be dampened to make sure the rows are tightened. The last step after the pot is made, she said is to decide whether it will remain coiled or smooched out. If the coils are smoothed, the best tool to smooth them with is the hands. Water can be used sparingly and other tools can be used to make decorations on the bottom or the sides. Once the students finished their pots, they took them back to their classroom so they could dry. Goodin said that making pottery ties in with the Michigan Celebration in that it is a native American craft. “This activity is an in­ troduction to pottery techni­ ques.” she said Subscribe Today! Get all the news of the county. 945-9554 Newest births announced- After the pots were finished, students took them bock to the clossroom to cool. Justin Mark Makarewicz. bom May 5, 1996 at 10:51 am. Sunday. May 5, 1996 weighing 8 lbs . 9 ozs. and 20Vi inches long Parents are Mark and Julie Makarewicz. 6110 100th St. Caledonia, Ml 49316. • • • • Sports Historical Government Ann Landers The Hastings . rwlCl More! Banner �Poge 20/The Sun and News. Middleville. Mi June 11. 1996 Antiques ANTIQUES, CRAFTS AND OLD CARS! Barry Expo Center, June 29 & 30th. Contact Collectors Expo, Box 188, Middleville, Mi 49333. 616-795-3202-evenings. BECKY’S MAINSTREET Used bopks, antiques and crafts. We have a paperback swap, Harlequins included. 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( 2 Medium ‘13.99 p... . 2 Large ‘15.99 a •Ihno..* > to 2 'oppogi F<x <4» '11.99*.,,., 2 Smail 2 Medium »13.99 I o o 2 O £ 0 J* "COUPON-1 T’COUPON’1 2 SPAGHETTI • DINNERS • Includes Garlic Bread • SA’*; Not valid in conjunction ® with any otner offe' I 2 GIANT LASAGNA or 2 GIANT WET BURRITO or COMBO 0 $7" Not valid in conyunctton with any Other oher i PUu • Caledonia Ph 891 9287 — PICK UP or FAST DELIVERY — 2 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/706/SunandNews_1996-06-18.pdf 2ae50bc062a9266bf15afbe56aede5c0 PDF Text Text <iAR» and NeiosH 12/30/99 Hastings Publ ic Library 121 Church Hastings, MI. *9058 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 25/June 18, 1996 Middleville, Michigan 49333 125th Year TK officials pleased with school bond issue support by Mandy Ha be I Staff Writer The hard work of staff, students and citizens in the Thornapple Kellogg School District paid off June 10 when the district was able to pass a $24.75 million bond issue over 26 years. The money approved will be used to build a new middle school and make additions and renovations to existing buildings. There were 1,074 “yes” v«xes and 787 "no” votes in the election, which TK of­ ficials said shows strong sup­ port for the district’s plan. Besides the bond issue was a separate election for school board candidates, which in­ cluded incumbents Nancy Goodin and Gary VanElst each running unopposed. Goodin received 1,197 votes and VanElst received 1,262. Superintendant Jay Cason said he was pleasantly surpris­ ed the bond issue passed by such a large margin of nearly 300 votes. He attributed this to Citizen’s Committee Cochairs Mike Schipper and Doug Ybema, who have lived in the community for most of their lives. h This means the community is supportive of the general direction of the board, which is to provide good facilities. ” —Jay Cason "They are respected Thor­ napple Kellogg graduates," he said. He added that he expected it Caledonia Village Council plans water meeting tonight by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council will hold a special public meeting at 7 p.m. tonight, June 18, to discuss its options regarding a public water system for the village. The meeting will be held at the Village/Township hall, 250 Maple St. Clerk Vicky Whalen said last week she should have a report ready for tonight on clude eventual loss of the fed­ whether the properties owned eral grant awarded the village by opponents of the project for the project. equal more than 20 percent of If village residents owning the proposed special water as­ 51 percent of the special water sessment district. If more than assessment district want to 20 percent is represented in have the water system ex­ letters of protest, then the pro­ tended to the village, they must petition the council to ject is halted. Village Attorney Jim White continue the process of con­ will be present to explain all structing and funding the util­ the ramifications of a success­ ity. ful protest, which would in­ to pass or not pass by a smaller margin and would have been shocked if it had failed by a large margin. “This means the communi­ ty is supportive of the general direction of the board, which is to provide good facilities,” he said. The district also is trying to modify and improve the cur­ riculum so students can com­ pete better in the real world. “At least 58 percent of the public generally agrees,” he said. Consultants will meet within the next week to ten days to discuss the game plan. Cason said they probably will start with the portions of the project most easily done now, such as expanding the parking lot at West Elemen­ tary, and making sure addi­ tions to Page Elementary are completed by the 1997-98 school year. The district also will try to have part of the academic area for the high school and the track completed by the 1997-98 school year as well. •The track is not the highest priority; just a part of the project that is easy to do right away." he said. Some of the money will be used to fix the rest of the roof of the high school. Cason said that he was aware that regardless of the outcome, the district would have some kind of work to do, whether it be to start the pro­ ject or to campaign for another bond election. "The work we will be do- ing is more enjoyable." he said. He said that though the issue passed, the district will not receive the tax money un­ til December, so they will spend time making building plans. There will be opportunities for community opinions dur­ ing the building process and people are encouraged to look at the plans and make suggestions. Overall, he said, he is over­ whelmed over the amount of support the district has receiv­ ed for the project. "Fifty-two percent to 42 percent." he said. "In a presidential election.this would be a landslide. " Middleville boy struck by pickup last week A six-year-old boy attempt­ ing to cross a four-lane high­ way in Middleville was struck by a pick-up truck and severely injured last week Monday, Middleville police report. Police Chief Louis Shoe­ maker said Aaron Decker of Arlington Street in Mid­ dleville apparently darted out in front of a truck being driven by Michael S. McKin­ ney of Battle Creek. McKin ney was northbound on M-37 near Thornton Street when the accident occurred at 6:28 p.m. "According to witnesses the driver did not have a chance to stop," Shoemaker said. No ticket was issued. Relatives of the boy said he See Youth hit, P. 2 ‘Silent partner’ of Fischer’s Grille picketed by employees Local restaurant owner takes the heat in Caledonia by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Twenty-one of the 22 Fis­ cher’s Grille employees walked out of the Caledonia restaurant Thursday to set up a picket line along M-37. Their beef was not with restaurant operators Kurt and Lee Fischer, however, but with the Fischers’ "silent partner," Chuck Edkins of Baby Bliss Inc. in Mid­ dleville. The employees, mostly col­ lege-age young people, claim that taxes and Social Security are not being deducted from their pay checks, nor do they get any kind of check stub as a personal record. Bruce Higgins of Mid­ dleville, who acted as the em­ ployee spokesman, said that the Fischers became aware of some "unethical" financial situations at the restaurant and took a "few days' leave." Their employees followed on Thursday, Higgins said, all but one, who has a family to support and couldn’t afford to walk off his job. The restaurant stayed open for a while under Edkins' su­ pervision but finally closed Thursday afternoon. Friday, it was open to customers from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and was to have been open for lunch on Saturday. Edkins laughed when ques­ tioned about the employees' picketing. "That is really kinda sad," he said. "I own the restaurant 100 percent, but all this is about a disagreement between the Fischers and me. They want to buy me out, so they gave these 16- and 17-yearolds a bunch of signs and told them to go out there and picket to try to put some pressure on me to sell." When asked why he did not deduct his employees' taxes from their pay checks, he said they would all get a W-2 form at the end of the year. The W- 2's, he said, would indicate their taxes and Social Security. "(Fischer) is just trying to force me to sell with these silly allegations," he said. "And that charge of sexual ha­ rassment is just plain untrue.” Neither the employees nor the Fischers had mentioned sexual harassment, but Edkins said Kurt Fischer's brother, Mark, had made such an allegation while acting as a See Restaurant, P. 2 Employees of Fischer's Grille in Caledonia hold up picket signs last week protesting the way owner Chuck Edkins is running the restaurant. Nearly all the employees walked off the job to demonstrate in support of restaurant managers Kurt and Lee Fischer. In This Issue... • Caledonia voters approve building and remodeling proposals. • Caledonia planning July 4th celebration. • New Middleville club not ‘political novice’. • Middleville continues contract talks with village manager. �Page 2/The Sun ond News. Middleville, Ml/June 18, 1996 Old-time school days come alive with visit to Barber Schoolhouse Caledonia Elementary third graders got a taste of what it would have been like to be a third grader in Caledonia a few decades ago when they visited the historic one-room Barber School. Former elementary teacher Eva Engle, now a member of the Caledonia Historical Commission, shows Mrs. Packer's class the kids of books students used to leam from when their grandparents were young. MILLER MEANS... Hastings Office 149 West State Street (616) 945-5182 Jean Chase, crs. gri 945-0235 Bill Slagstad. 948-9842 Dianne rcldpausch. 948-9913 Audrey Burdick, gri. 945-2451 Cindy “Scotti’ Scott. .948-4228 Ron Ixwis 945-5103 Roy Carlson............... 795-3611 Jon Johnson. 948-4699 Dave Bclson............... 948-9482 Larry Allcrding. ASSOC BROKER. SALES MGR CRS. GRI Miller REAL ESTATE SOLD! Middleville Office 317 Arlington. M-37 (616) 795-3305 Kav Stolsonburg ASSOC BROKER. GRJ.. 795-7272 Karen Brown............. 795-9331 Cathy Williamson CRS.GRi.............................. 795-9090 *Sncc 1940 Debbie Erway........... 623-3357 Mike Humphreys. Broker. CRS, <JRI 945-9103 1. NEW LISTING, MIDDLEVILLE! This attractive bi level home features 3 bedrooms, 1’/» baths, a family room, 2-car garage attached and a fenced in back yard. Don’t miss seeing this one! Call Karen Brown for a private showing.................... $79,900. 3. GREAT FOR HUNTING AND FISHING! Picture yourself owning this country home. This 3 bedroom home is nestled on approxi­ mately 16 wooded acres with a private pond. Features include a cozy family room with a woodburner and a main floor laundry. You'll enjoy using the above ground pool and the 22x40 pole barn. Delton Schools. Call Kay Stolsonburg ...................................................... $95,000. 2. PAYNE LAKE. Have your boat conven­ iently docked in front of your home on this all sports lake. This immaculate 4-years-old home features central air, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a 2'/» car heated garage. Thornapple Kellogg Schools. Call Deb Erway today and enjoy this summer Except for their sweat shirts and baseball jackets, Mrs. Haack's class could be mistaken for one of the groups of students who once attended the Barber School and posed on the steps for a school picture. Eva Engle, a member of the Caledonia Township Historical Commission, really did teach for a while in a one-room school, and plays the role of the teacher for this photo. The students had just visited the school, now preserved as a museum. RESTAURANT, continued from front page — 4. MIDDLEVILLE, A TRUE ONE-OF-A-KIND! The Thornoppie River frontage and a 10 acre site, with 5 acres of woods, gives the home buyer who is looking for a great location, a perfect buy. The ranch home features a master bedroom with bath, a spacious great room with walls of glass to a 3-season room, and a wrap-around covered porch. Call Cathy Williamson .................................................... $119,900. negotiator between the two parties. Higgins said the employees side with the Fischers, who, he said, did not want to be part of something that wasn’t operated properly. "We are with the Fischers," he said. "We’re not going to work under a fraud." The young people said the walkout and picket line was their idea and that the Fischers had nothing to do with it. They said they decided to picket because they wanted the community to know about Edkins and because they wanted to show support for the Fischers. "This man is a big busi- YOUTH HIT 7. NEW LISTING IN RUTLAND TOWNSHIP! Thi?\ approximately 2.96 acre parcel con be found in a beautiful area that has privacy and lots of wildlife. Subject to perk. Coll k Dionne Feldpausch........................ $24,500 ) que, rolling acreage just minutes from Middleville. Much potential for develop­ ment or your dream home! Coll Koren Brown.......................................... $139,900. FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE, GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES PLEASE SEE OUR ADS ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER, IN THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS AND IN THE HOMES DIGEST OF GRAND RAPIDS MAGAZINE. from front page — was walking to a nearby play­ ground with his older sisters when the accident occurred. Decker was taken by heli­ copter to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, where he was first listed in critical condition. On Wednesday his condition was listed as serious. According to a hospital spokesperson, Decker suffered a closed head injury and a pelvic fracture. nessman in Middleville and Caledonia, and people need to know about this," one of them said. "We hope that Kurt and Lee can buy out Edkins." Mark Fischer said that Edkins might have "breached some agreements" and that there is a disagreement between Edkins and the Fischers about how the business is to be run. Edkins said Friday he is "pretty much done negotiating with the Fischers" but he has no idea whether he’ll sell to them. "It depends on whether they give me a worthwhile offer,’ he said. Up in the Air About Weight Lpss? Let us Help You .. .The Healthy Way FITNESS �The Sun ond News, Middleville, Ml/June 18, 1996/Poge 3 Lillie, Vaughan elected to school board Caledonia voters approve building, remodeling proposals bv* Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia schools re­ ceived a clear message to "carry on” from district voters last week. Residents approved $20.7 million to fund two building and remodeling proposals that will both help serve the fast­ growing Caledonia student population and update existing facilities. The board, staff and admin­ istration got another boost when voters chose two candi­ dates who generally support the direction the Caledonia schools are taking in curricu­ lum and programming. Bob Lillie and Robin Vaughan will be sworn in tonight, June 18, to serve four-year terms on the board. They each garnered more than 1,800 votes to defeat Greg Comegys and John "Chip" DeVries, who received 1,110 and 1,055 votes, respectively. (Sec chart.) Comegys and DeVries in their campaigns were critical of new programs implemented particularly at the high school, such as the STAR science program and the Core Math program. These "inte­ grated" programs have replaced some of the traditional sepa­ rate science and math classes for underclassmen. Incumbent board members Fred Bonchcr, who is com­ pleting eight years on the board, and Sharon Oatley, who has 12 years of board ex­ perience, both decided not to seek re-election this year. Approval of the bond re­ quests was not as decisive as the board election, but each proposal passed by a comfort­ able margin. Proposal I was a $13.6 million request to build a new elementary school, complete remodeling in the old wing of the high school and update technology in all issues from parents in this community who all really care about their kids. I’m looking forward to working with the board to resolve these issues. I know we probably can't reach this goal 100 percent, but I dedicate myself to getting as close to that goal as we can." He said the approval of the bond proposals is another ex­ ample of the way Caledonia supports its kids. "The foresight this commu­ nity has shown regarding the growth that is coming is to be commended. Now, we have to continue showing this kind of foresight, so we don't fall be­ Robin Vaughan school buildings. Estimated to add one mill to the school tax levy, Proposal I was ap­ proved! ,573-1,401. Proposal II asked for $7,045 million (a half mill) to fund a new bus garage/storage/maintenance fa­ cility, improve and update some of the district's athletic facilities and complete needed repairs at the century-old cen­ tral administration office. Voters approved this request 1,604-1,369. Caledonia Superintendent of Schools Doug Busman said he found it hard to express just how grateful he felt after this show of support from the community. "The passage of these bond proposals says to me that when the community is well informed, it will respond to the needs of our kids and our district," he said. "The community’s willing­ ness to support these propos­ als will allow us to be in good shape for the next group of students moving through our schools. The remodeling projects will allow us to make full use of our existing facili­ ties, while the new buildings will address the growth that our present buildings would be unable to handle." Busman credited the work of the district's Facilities Steer­ ing Committee with the suc­ cess of the bond proposals. "This committee began working last September to study all the district's facilities from the perspective of what Bob Lillie we would need for students five years from now. That process also included survey­ ing the community and finally recommending bond proposals to address those needs. "The committee worked to keep the community informed on its findings and did all it could to communicate why the bond proposals were so needed. When our parents and residents received that infor­ mation, they responded." Both Lillie and Vaughan said they were very happy the bond proposals had passed, agreeing that the new and up­ dated facilities will help the Caledonia schools continue to move forward. Vaughan, who received 1,831 votes, said she was very happy to be elected and looks forward to working with the rest of the board and the community in providing Caledonia students the best education possible. "Now that the election is over, we can get down to wor­ rying about education rather than politics," she said. "I think the way this entire elec­ tion has turned out is going to make it easier for us to edu­ cate our children." Lillie, the top vote getter with 1,894, said he, too, is ready to work with the rest of the board in meeting the chal­ lenges facing the district. Chief among these, he said, is drawing the community back together. "I've been listening to many Book sale set July 6 at Caledonia Library Stop and see Your Choice is Clear... Caledonia Vision Center Richard <1. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) (616) 8912020 A visit to the Caledonia Library book sale July 6 may help visitors find good reading at a reasonable cost. Paperback and hard cover books await the reader. Paper­ backs are 25 cents each and hard cover books cost one dollar or less. The really bargain minded can visit the bag sale and take borne a grocery sack of books for just $2 FOOT CARE KENT PODIATRY • Ingrown Nails • Diabetic Care • Hammertoes • Calluses • Heel Pain • Orthotics • Warts Dr. Terrence J. Emiley Call 612 Main Street in Caledonia 891-9133 for an Appointment The book sale will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the bag sale from 3 to 4 p.m. Anyone who purchases one of the library canvas bags for $6 tht day can fill it for free. Those who already own a Caledonia Library canvas bag can fill it any time dunng the sale for the bag sale price of $2 a bag. The book sale needs help from volunteers. Anyone who has time to help sort books July 5 can sign up to help during the sale the following day. Also needed are people who can cleanup July 9 after the sale Call the Caledonia Library at 891-1502 to sign up Book sorting will take place July 5 between 10 a m. and 6 p.m. the booksale is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 6. Volunteers are needed to uork two-hour shifts during the sale. hind." School district officials said this year's election drew one of the highest percentages of registered voters in recent years. In all, 3,045 residents, or about 33 percent of the 9,225 registered, voted in this year's election, including 230 absentees. In 1991, also a millage year, about 26 percent of those registered voted, and in 1985, about 31 percent voted. Caledonia School Election June 10, 1996 PCT. 1 PCT. 2 PCT. 3 TOTAL De Vries Comegys........... Lillie.................. Vaughan............ 572 594 801 745 188 225 572 568 295 291 521 518 1055 1110 1894 1831 PROPOSITION I: Yes..................... No..................... 698 661 464 334 411 406 1573 1401 PROPOSITION II: Yes..................... 716 649 No..................... 458 336 430 384 1604 1369 Total Number Voted 812 841 3045 1392 (Totals include 230 absentee voters) Caledonia School election results show school board candidates Bob Lillie and Robin Vaughan won in all three precincts. While the vote on Proposal I was very close in the Third Precinct, it was approved by more than 100 votes in the Second Precinct. Proposition II was approved in all three precincts. The Sign Says It All • Fixed Rate • Low Rates •Adjustable Rate • Fast Approval •Commercial Mortgage •Home Equity Line •Construction Loan • First Mortgage Mortgage •Second Mortgage •5% and 10% Down Home Mortgages 627 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST. S.E. 303 ARLINGTON DUTTON MIDDLEVILLE IgANK 891.8113 698-6337 795-3361 < J>ALEDONIA^ 3^'1"7,X nn\t FIW Mon.-Fri. and till Noon Sal’'' ll^lw LENDER — ------- PREMIER CLUB COMING EVENTS: June 25: Euchre Card Party The Mystery Trip is sold out. We have obtained a 2nd bus for Cruise & Country so call to sign up now. Seats are going fast for Geritol Follies on September 12...Have fun, Travel with us! �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/June 18, 1996 Neigh bors with. NORMA VELDERMAN Well folks. I guess that I goofed again. I lost the news that you folks gave me and am starting at the beginning of the telephone list again. So if I bug you two days in a row to get the lost news, please forgive me. Russ Bender said that daughter Mary Alice and her daughter, Kim, came to spend the night with him Wednesday Ethel Gibson said that Wednesday she and a group of friends got together at Margaret Johnston’s home in Hastings to spend a wonderful day visiting. Today Ethel is going out to dinner with Ward and Betty Bender. Alice Wieringa said that she was busy just cleaning house. Neva Kenyon said she had a good time volunteering at Charlton Park. It was a group of sixth-graders from Grand Rapids. They made soup and churned butter. Bea Miller said that she loves to watch the pair of swans and their babies on the mill pond. Char Finkbeiner said she is at the cottage and is enjoying being there Mary Hayward said she is working in the garden. Her three different kinds of lettuce just love this kind of weather. My leader dog Houston still is not socially acceptable after his meeting with the wild black and white kitty. It will probably take another week because of his heavy coat. This is one year that we have enough moisture, even on our blow sand. The hybrid Iris that Edna Bechtel shared with me are just beautiful. We planted them by the wall flower bed. I am trying to keep the seed heads off so the strength stays in the leaves for next year’s bloom. Even the wild meadow flox are beautiful. Well I’ll try again next week to get all you folks. Keep dry til then. Middleville student graduates from Western Michigan U ply to a point system, which is used to rank the fraternity' by chapters. Last year the Ep­ silon Gamma chapter was first in its region and third in the nation. Cisler said she wanted this position to take it upon herself to reach a new goal for the fraternity, first in region and nation. Cisler was one of more than 2.400 students who graduated from the three ceremonies performed April 20. While she was working on her degree, she was employed at First of America Bank in Kalamazoo for about two years. After graduating. Cisler flew to Seattle. Wash, to at­ tend the wedding of a friend Mary Cisler. daughter of Robert Sr. and Man Lou Cisler of Middleville, graduated from Western Michigan University Satur­ day. April 20. She received a bachelor's of business administration degree, with her primary area of study being accounting, and a minor in finance. Cisler was also a member of the Epsilon Gamma chapter of Phi Chi Theta, a co-ed profes­ sional business fraternity. She held the efficiency rating pro­ gram officer position, as well as being co-chair of the regional conference commit­ tee and on screening board. For the ERP position, she compiled information taken from all the committees to ap­ Mary Cisler whom she had met on her one wcek stay at Washington D C. for National Close-up in April 1991. Cisler is seeking a career in the accounting field and is thinking of taking the CPA ex­ am in November. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord Sunday School................................................... 9:30a.m. Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Morning Worship................................... 10:45 a m. Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Evening Praise................................................... 6:00p.m. WEDNESDAY................ Family Night 6:30 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor, Darrel L Schrock CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass......................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass..................... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL & METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave, Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Saturday Evening Masses: 6:00 p.m. (May - August or September) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School....................................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service.......... Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer .6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs................... Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)..... 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages............................9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service................................. 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday.................. 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday......................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday............................7:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor SHARON 8ARNSDALE. Dtt of Christian Ed 8 Music MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Meeting at Freeport Community Center 708 West Main Street Sunday................................ 10:00 a.m. Wednesday....................... 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship Service. Sunday School.................... Evening Worship Service.. Come as you are. Informal - Fundamental Something for every age Call 765-3057 or 948-3617 YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor Pastor Mark Beers 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 It Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children’s Church util be provided during both services. Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Barner Free Programs for All Ages Sunday Worship....... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday School..................... 10:45-11:50 a.m. (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) Re». R. Scott Greenway. Pastor Mike Alles. Youth l eader Al Tierney er. Community Calling CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST .9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office - 891-8669 Sunday Worship 9:00 am A 10 30 am Wednesday Family Night 6:00 pm COMMUNITY fepmng Poster JUnwtf Joyful LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Morning Worship. Evening Worship 795-3667 Cfjurcf) Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia, Michigan Telephone 698-8252 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH MF CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (a: Gun Lake) Church Office: (616) 891 1512 M-37 at 100th St. 10:00 a.m. .11:15 a.m. ..6:00 p.m. WELCOME TO CALEDONIA "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world OVl-oUZo FREEPORT BIBLE STUDY Sunday School................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship.............. 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship................. 6:00 p.m. 10:00 am. . 6:00 a.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave. Church School, Sunday...................... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship......6:00 p.m. Wed. Fellowship......7:30 p.m. (in homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi. (Missouri Synod) “Be devoted to one another tn brotherly love " Rom. 12:10 Royle Bailard, Pastor 8:00 a.m.............................. Blended Service 9:05 a.m........................... Educational Hour 10:15 a.m................. Contemporary Service 11:15 a.m......................... Traditional Service (All Services have a Nursery available) — 868-6437 — Rev. Robert Gerke'Office. 891-86M» Church: 891-9878 Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........ 7:00 p.m. ■Set an example In speech, in Me, in kwe, in faith and in punty ________________________________________ 1 Timothy 4:12 792-2889 Church School Choir Practice.... Worship Service LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Peace Reformed Church UNITED METHODIST Barrier Free M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00. 6:00 Sunday School 9:45 6:00 p.m. Caraway St. Wednesday "Family Night” 6:15 Dinner Choirs for Children and Adults Jr. A Sr. High School Youth Group Cadets and Cavineues .Adult Bible Studies CHURCHES Freeport-Middleville-Parmalee Freeport Morning Worship...............9 30 a m. Freeport Sunday School............... 11 00 a m. Parmalee Morning Worship............ 9 30 a.m. Middleville Sunddy School............. 930 am. Middleville Morning Worship....... 11 00 a m Rev. Lynn Wagner 795-3798 Rev Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 Church Office Phone - 795 9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St.*891 -8661 ‘The Church where everybody is somebody... . ..and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School........................................... 9 30 a m. Sunday Morning Worship...................... 10 30 a m. Sunday Evening Worship..........................6 00 p.m. Wed Midweek Prayer & BtOte Study 7:00 p.m. Rev WiUiam Dobson. Pastor Assistant Pastor Karl Bashlor �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/June 18, 1996/Poge 5 Bruntons to perform at First Baptist Church June 23 The musical ministry of Bob and Becky Brunton will be featured in a concert of sacred music at First Baptist Church, Middleville, 5075 N. Middleville Road, at 6 p.m. Sunday. June 23. The husband and wife vocal duet team from Eaton Rapids, has been touring since 1979, covering almost every state in the U.S., as well as out of the country. Their albums are heard from West Africa to Korea and from Canada to Equador. The Brunton's concert will include familiar songs as well as some of their compositions. A program is planned for all musical tastes. The couple was married in 1963 and involved in educa­ tional careers for years in the Lansing area. Becky was a music teacher for the Michigan School for the Blind and Bob was director of payroll for Michigan State University. In 1979 they resigned their positions to begin their full-time musical ministry. Their concerts feature the use of live piano, synthesizer, violin and taped accompaniments. Their concert is open to the public. | Most people unaware of new water system Bob and Becky Brunton Steward - Gabrielse to wed Darla Joy Stewart and Gary John Gabrielse will be united in marriage on Jan. 25, 1997 at the First Baptist Church in Middleville. The bride-to-be, daughter of Rev. Bruce and Marcene Stewart is a graduate of Thor­ napple Kellogg High School and Ross Medical Education Center. She is currently employed at Dr. Samuel Grossman’s office, a pediatri­ cian in Kentwood. The future groom, son of Mrs. Janice and the late Den­ nis Gabrielse is a graduate of Grand Rapids Christian High School and Davenport Col­ lege. He is currently employed at Allparts Inc. in Grand Rapids. Scotts celebrating 40 years Friends of Harry ("Scotty") and Patricia Scott are invited to attend a celebration being held in honor of the couple's 40th wedding anniversary Saturday, June 22. from 11 a m. to 3 p.m. at St. Ambrose Church Hall, 11252 Florio Road, Delton. Scotty and Pat were married on Jan. 21, 1956, in Chicago. They have resided in the Yankee Springs area since 1960. The party is being hosted by their children — Terri and Larry Etter of Hastings, Rosie and Rob Cook of Houston, Bill and Barb Scott of Kingsley, Dave and Teri Scott of Plainwell, Kathy and Tom Maurer of Hastings and Mike Scott of Middleville. Great (dig Thank you!!! To everyone who supported my candidacy for the Caledonia School Board with your time, money, votes & encouragement. Greg Comegys From Our Readers To the editor: As lifetime residents and landowners in the village of Caledonia, we would like to point out a few things that no one has said about this propos­ ed water issue. First, the people of the village have never been pro­ perly informed or aren’t aware of how far this water system has progressed. Maybe it’s our fault (the peo­ ple) for not paying more arten­ tion. Most of us have adequate wells, so really we don’t want a water system, so we assum­ ed that was the end of it. In 1992. they sent out a survey asking about the peo­ ple’s interest in a central water system. Few replied. That to us would imply that no one was interested. This water system will be a great hardship on many peo­ ple: the retierd, young families with children, everyone, not to mention the destruction of streets, trees, sidewalks, driveways, etc. Especially since most of us don’t need or want this system. The village water is not contaminated to the point they would like us to believe. If it was. we would all be sick or dead. The water that they want to give us is no better than what most of us already have. It is still coming from a well. We have no guarantee that they will give us better water, only that it will come at a very high price to us all. It s hearsay that'' some of the kids in the middle school say the water smells to bad they don’t drink it.” They tell us we can't sell our homes because of our wells. Yet in the last five years, more homes have been sold in the village then at any time I can remembr. If the water is so bad. how did they pass a water test and these homes get sold? Many new wells have also been driven and they all seem to come up to standard. Two years ago. we fought to save our village because we all like the small town at­ mosphere. 1 feel that a project involving the amount of money of this water system should have been brought up to a vote That is why we sav­ ed our village, so we could have a way in what goes on. We were involved in getting the protests out to the people. Everyone we talked to had no idea what was going on. Some thought we were piping water from Kentwood. Not so. Others thought even if the water went past their homes, they did not have to hook up. Not so. Ordinance 95.3 of the village says ' anyone who does not hook up after one year will be forced to pay ma­ jor penalty.” There will be a special meeting at the town hall tonight. June 18. at 7 p.m. Everyone should attend to let them know how we feel. Don’t let them do this to us. Janet Kilmartin and Joyce Lass Where was public on local water issue? To the editor: As a member of the Caledonia Village Council. 1 have one question for the village residents regarding the water issue: Where were you when we needed you? The council sent out a water questionnaire - very few responses. The council held a special meeting - few in the audience. The water issue has been a regular item on the monthly agenda - very few in attendance at the regular mon­ thly meetings. Barb Gall reported on these meetings in The Sun & News. Do you see what I mean? Little or no reaction. The council chose the option of proceeding with water for village residents without put­ ting it on the ballot. Now we have one person in the village who just realized he had to pay for water, and he’s getting everybody on his bandwagon! There have been countless committee meetings and hours spent on this issue so that we could provide the residents with water at the least possible cost. With our $448,000 grant and loan from RECD, we may never have another opportuni­ ty to bring water to the village Establishing a special assess­ ment district gives the residents several options on paying for this water - there s one that will fit every pocket book. At the special meeting on June 3, several of you heard from the experts, who. I believe, did an excellent job of bringing you up to date on this issue and the need for water in the village. Please give us your support by attending the next public V meeting on Tuesday, June 18, at 7 p.m. at the Village Hall. Judy Kidder Caledonia Looking for a PRINTER? Call... 945-9554 'Wedding Announcements Let us help you announce that very important F day with an announcement from our complete $ line of Invitations, Reception Cards, Thank Yous and more. jL Stop by our office and see one of our Wedding Specialists. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings 945-9554 Two area students on Cornerstone list IMMEDIATE OPENING! 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Jacobs �Poge 6/Th« Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/June 18, 1996 Prototype built by student team Electric car competing in races by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The idea of an electrically powered car is not new. Even Walt Disney's Grandma Duck chugged around the comics in her Til electric." But while a battery-operated vehicle would eliminate the need for petroleum fuel and would end the "noise pollution" caused by those dual exhausts, the electric car has yet to make its debut as practical, and powerful, transportation. But the concept is still being worked on. and building an electric car often is a project for college and high school engineering students. At Caledonia High School, a team of students has joined that club, building a prototype they raced twice this year, once at Coopersville, where it competed against nine other cars, and again on June 8. when it raced against 18 other student-designed cars at the Berlin Raceway in Marne. Graduating senior Dave Pell, who has headed the Caledonia School Superintendent Doug Busman is tucked into the driver's seat of the car and dons the helmet in preparation for a personal test run. He dubbed the experience 'awesome.' Freeport officers hurt in accident Two Freeport police officers were injured in a car accident during a chase in the village Saturday night. Michigan State Police at the Hastings post said driver Matt Wilson was treated at Pennock Hospital and released and passenger Tom Stockwell was still at Pennock with a dislocated shoulder and some bruising around the heart. The officers had been chas­ ing a vehicle they attempted to stop for speeding Saturday night, heading south on Fighter Road. It was about a half mile south of Sisson Road that the police car hit a tree. The officers were trans­ ported to Pennock by Lansing Mercy Ambulance, Hastings Detachment. The vehicle that had been pursued fled the scene. The only information about that vehicle that police confirmed was that it was driven by a y oung while male. Michigan Stale Police are continuing the investigation. "Electrathon car” design team at CHS. said their car operates off a 24-volt DC motor and runs on two marine batteries. The vehicle, which seats only one, weighs about 130 pounds with batteries. He said a lot of people have helped work on the car, but he is the only one who has made it a "full-time" educational project, and he used the car as his senior exhibition. Pell said he worked on the car during the school's third macro (block class) and often stayed after school with it as well. Other members of the team worked on it after school, too, and some spent time on it during spring break and during the school's interim. Since they were not building the car from a kit, they had to raise money for the parts. The motor alone cost about $1,000, and in all, they put close to $2,500 into building the car. The funding, said the team, came from helpful community businesses and individuals. The project is extra-curricular, they said, and the school did not put any money into the project. "We had to begin by researching what we needed," Pell said. "We had a rules packet and the specs, but after that, we had to resource it all. Thai’s why we're so happy with our accomplishment." Metals teacher Charles Lothschutz, who has advised the team, said that the Internet led the students to sources that helped them acquire what they needed, for instance the supplier of the motor and controller. "We also got advice from the sources we found through the Internet," Lothschutz said. But finding the sources was only the first step, because then the team had to work its J Ke /Aion. inc’ parents and from the sponsors who have been so generous," he said. < < We can look at this model now, "I’ll be gone next year, but I and really be proud, I think, sure plan to keep in close because we did it. We have a touch with 'the family’ here," car that runs, that can compete, he added with a grin. The soon-to-be freshman at and we have the experience now Michigan Tech said that to build something even better. building the car has been a It’s great! ,j plus for him because it fits so well with his career plans in —Dave Pell engineering. "It's been frustrating at times, but really a challenge I way through all the problems originally they planned to think we've all enjoyed." he of building and designing a car build a four-wheel vehicle, but said. "We can look at this that would run efficiently, but decided on the three-wheel car model now. and really be still fit "the rules." because it would offer less proud, I think, because we did "We learned a lot from our resistance to the pavement. it. We have a car that runs, first race at Coopersville in The students said this car is that can compete, and we have April," Pell said. "We didn't their prototype, their test car, the experience now to build even have it painted yet, and and they will build a new car something even better. Il's we found out lots of things next year. Only Pell is great!" we needed to change and graduating from the team. Next year, they said, the adjust." "We could never have goal will be to build a car that gotten this far without all the can top 30 miles per hour. After that race, he said the help we received from our Soundlessly team lightened the car, redesigned the body, painted it (purple, of course), disassembled the wheels and cleaned the bearings and decided on a new lubricant. When asked about the threewheel design, Pell said Nineteen area students on dean’s list at GVSU Nineteen area students were named to the dean's list for the winter semester at Grand Valley State University. To earn placement on the list, students were required to earn at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours of graded work. The students were Kimberly A. Anderson. Barbara A. Deminick, Scott G DeVries, Joy L. Gerrligs. Mark R. Harcek, Amanda A. Haschke, Joshua L. Kooiman, Jason A. Kopenkoskey. Nicole J. Nicholas, Richard A. Petchauer, Suzanne A. Racle, Contempo Salon — Members of the CHS team that designed and built the school's electric car are (from the left) Nate Smith, Brian Troost, Eric Staley, Steve Allen, Nick Hansen, Dan Decker, Dave Pell, Gary Boyer, Sam Vilardi, Ross Dudley and teacher Charles Lothschutz. presents nlovworoMs or Make an appointment today with our hair color specialists for a new look for the S 891-1093 ' summer. Located tn Cherry Valley Plaza A full service hair, nails and M-37 in Caledonia just north of 100th Ave skin studio. WALK-INS WELCOME Serving Men, Women and Mondoy-Thurscxxy 9 om-9 pm. Children at reasonableprices. Piggy 9 yr 5 p— Scraggy 9 a— 3 Rachael B. Smith and Christopher K. VanRyn, all of Caledonia; and Kimberlie D. Bailey, Tiffanie L. Carnago, Stephen P. McCrumb, Deanna L. Reed, Jessica L. Robinson and Dawn L. Weeks, all of Mid­ dleville. Middleville man graduates with honors from WMU Donald Jeffrey Geukes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Geukes, 10340 Green Lake Road, Middleville, graduated magna cum laude, with a bachelor of business administratiqn from Western Michigan University Satur­ day. April 20. To graduate magna cum laude, a student must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.7 or above on a 4.0 scale. While at Western, Geukes was enrolled in the business administration curriculum with majors in finance and econmics. He is a member of Phi Eta Sigma fratnerity and Beta Gamma Sigma, the national scholastic business honor society. Dave Pell puts the CHS electric car through its paces on the school driveway. The car was to have been raced Saturday in its second appearance on a track. VCR Repair VCR Cleaning FREE Estimates Fast Service • Convenient Hours 4 * $15 * GAMES MOVIES VCR SERVICE Sony Playstation • Sega Genesis 114 Maple St. Delton, Ml 616-623-5777 4695 M-37 Middleville, Ml 616-795-2225 Super Nintendo 9175 M-37 Caledonia. Ml 616-891-1313 Hours: Sunday thru am to 9 pm; _ _ Thursday ____ , 11 _ Friday 4 Saturday 11 am to W pm * ♦ * �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml/Jvne 18. 1996/Page 7 CMS 7th-graders end school year ‘feeding’ and reading by Barbara Gall Staff Writer With spring slow to arrive this year, the Caledonia Middle School seventh graders in Luannc Lewis’ and Duane Petrosky's classes undertook to provide some extra nutrition for area birds. They started before Christmas by using their knowledge of math to bisect the angle of lawn between the seventh and eighth-grade wings, and then set up posts along that imaginary line for holding bird feeders. In their language arts class, they composed letters to local businesses asking for donations of both bird feeders and the right seed to put in them. Then they researched local birds, learning what kind of food each prefers. They wrote reports and made feeders of their own from milk jugs. The final step of the project was to visit the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary in Battle Creek. "We even made edible ornaments for the birds at Christmas," said Kyle Koslowski. He said he especially enjoyed visiting the bird sanctuary where the students saw lots of geese and ducks, which would eat right from the visitors' hands. Back at CMS, the feeders Seventh grader Jessica Riebel shares one of her favorite stories with a young listener at Kids Komer. are attracting a number of feathered guests, including finches, cardinals, nuthatches, titmice, mourning doves, red­ winged blackbirds, cowbirds, sparrows, bluejays and a grosbeak. The students said"Wally" the squirrel also enjoys the feeders, even though he was never invited. They declared the unit on birds a lot of fun, and Lewis said she hopes the students will use their new information to develop a hobby of bird feeding and watching in their own yards. Her class didn't just treat the birds, this spring, however. Lewis’ seventh-graders took part of an afternoon to visit the Caledonia Kids’ Komer day care center, where each of the older students read one of his or her childhood favorites to one or two of the youngsters. The day care students loved getting to hear one of the "big kids" read to them, and the big kids enjoyed the rapt audience. Rebecca Monger, left, holds an orange sack containing suet for the birds, while Josh Pettinga, Kyle Lozlowski and Kari Ullery check the level of feed in a two-liter bottle transformed into a thistle feeder. As part of their study of birds, the seventh graders also made milk-jug feeders like the ones hanging in the background. If you look like your passport photo, you’re too ill to travel. —Will Konunen HOMEOWNERS! living from paycheck to paycheck! Grand Rapids 1-616-957-4430 Statewide 1-800^68-2221 AAA MORTCAOK fli FINANCIAL CORPSpRATIQN SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 1996 Two Kids Korner youngsters give Tim O'Brien their undivided attention as he reads what clearly is a good story. SURPRISE RETIREMENT OPEN HOUSE FOR Area Girl Scouts have bridging event ROYLE BAILARD!! The Cherry Valley Girl Scouts from the Caledonia, Middleville and Freeport areas had their latest event Friday, May 31. It was the first annual Neighborhood Bridging Ceremony. This event was held at the Caledonia Middle School with more than 60 Girl Scouts and their families attending. Girl Scouts have age level troops who learn skills and participate in activities geared toward their interests and abilities. The first level of Girl Scouts are Daisy, which are girls in kindergarten. Two Troops completed the re­ quired activities to move to the next level of Giri Scouts;, Brownies. Those girls were in troops led by Gayle Kraft and Danielle Wilcox. At the Brownie level, girls in grades one through three work on badges called “Try Its.” Their leaders introduce them to Girl Scouts through meetings, field trips and ac­ tivities. in which they try to learn new skills. These skills are in the five worlds of Girl Scouting - the World of the Arts, the World of WellBeing, the World of People, the World of Out-of-Doors. and the World of Today and Tomorrow. These girls must complete more requirements to earn their “wings” to advance to the next level of Giri Scouts Juniors. Seven troops of Brownies crossed the bridge to Juniors. Their leaders are Carol Bailey. Karen Cargill. Lisa Sinclair. Sherry Hornby. Jan Store. Carol Conrad and Brenda Riva. The Junior Giri Scouts are in grades four and six. They begin working on badges in which they have an interest and begin planning their own meetings and events. These girls are learning more about leadership through their ac­ tivities. Girls work in­ dependently. as well as in a troop, to earn badges, com­ munity service hours and leadership pins. Their requirements to bridge to the next level of Girl Scouts, Cadettes. involve more planning of activities and carrying out their plans. One troop bridged to Cadet­ tes this year. This troop is led by Gayle Kraft. Two troops assisted in the bridging event. They wtre Dana Donnell's Cadette Troop, who was responsible for refreshments, and Sharon Gould's Junior Troop, who acted as greeters for the event. Sharon Gould also served as master of ceremonies ‘ * We are proud of these Girl Scouts for participating in these programs made available by volunteers who receive training from our council - Michigan Trail Girl Scouts.” said Neighborhood Co-Manager Karen Cargill. Day Camp will be June 17 20 at Lakeside Park in Caledonia between 9 a m. and 3 p.m. each day. Mr. B's family would like to invite all of his friends, former students and parents to join in celebrating his retirement after 28 years of teach­ ing 6th, 5th, and 4th grades in Caledonia Community Schools. PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD... BUT REMEMBER, WE ARE TRYING TO SURPRISE HIM Date: Sunday, June 23, 1996 Time: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Place: The Old Time Methodist Church Fellowship Hall 5590 Whitneyvllle Avenue Alto, Ml 49302 - No Gifts Necessary - �Page 8/The Sun and New*. Middleville, Ml/June 18, 1996 Caledonia to celebrate annual Independence Day July 6 by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Everyone loves a parade! Just put on some red, white and blue, hook up the wagon and join in the fun! Your Independent Agent Goes All Out For Ybu. Auto Owners Insurance selects its agents the same way you do carefully1 That's why you can always count on quality protection and service from your Auto Owners agent Because out agents also rep resent other fme companies, they wl take the time to tailor the best protection tor your needs The Caledonia blacksmith shop, located next to the library on Emmons Street, will be open for business again this year. ^4uto-Owncrs Insurance 7kt No MfaenfapA J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency "Our Policy is Service” 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 Lift-A-Thon upgrades TK weight room The "Trojan Iron Works" held a Lift-A-Thon during the week of May 26, raising over $2,000 to help refurbish and improve the weight room at the high school in Middleville. Athletes asked family and friends to pledge money per pounds lifted in their choice of CHEVROLET 0FF-R0AD NATIONALS & SWAP-MEET June 22, 23 1-96 Speedway Lake Odessa, Ml ★ RAIN OR SHINE * Swap-Meet 10:00am Races Noon Sat. & Sun Off-Road Racing featuring: Truck*, Buggte*, ATVs, Pitot* ♦ Kids under 8 FREE with eduit three out of four different lift types — the box squat, bench press, incline press and dead lift. The total contribution was then calculated the athletes recorded official weight totals. Many people and businesses gave a flat sum donation for the weight room renovation. The athletes and coaches wish to thank everyone who participated, especially the school's boosters whose donation helped to get the renovation started. Also, Jim Sutherland, at Custom Weight Rooms in Hastings, was thanked for supplying the new equipment. Caledonia's July Fourth Committee once again has planned a hometown celebra­ tion that will include some­ thing for just about everyone. This year, the local parade and park activities will be held Saturday. July 6, so all family members can take part in the fun. The celebration will get off to a rousing start with an 11 a.m. parade down Main Street. Special guests in the parade this year will be Miss Greater Grand Rapids and the 12 final­ ists vying to succeed her. Leading the parade will be the local "celebrities" nomi­ nated and elected by their fel­ low Caledonia residents. "Celebrity" nominations and votes will be taken at the Caledonia Library until July 1 for a male and a female adult, .a teenager, a child between 6 r and 10 years of age and a child j between 3 and 5 years old. I Area residents are invited to think of a creative entry and join "the celebrities" in the parade Those planning to par­ ticipate should meet at Holy Family Church parking lot at 9:30 a.m. All participants are encouraged to decorate their floats, bikes, horses and cos­ tumes with a patriotic theme. Once the parade is over, the games will begin at Lakeside Park. A new "glue-in" event is planned for this year along with such traditional fun as a hole-in-one golf contest, water games sponsored by the fire department, frog and turtle races, the annual softball game between Caledonia and Middleville Little League coaches and the always popular tractor pull. All these will get under way soon after the noon opening ceremonies. The Highland games once again will be held for those mighty Scots who want to test their muscles in the caber toss, the stone put, the ham­ mer throw or the sheaf toss. Hungry holiday picnickers can enjoy chicken dinners, kielbasa, hot dogs, ox roast sandwiches, ice cream, cotton candy, pop and other "camy" food, all being offered by local civic and church groups. Music, theater and dance also will be a part of the fun. The Caledonia Community Band will re-form for the oc­ casion, and Voices of Freedom again will provide a patriotic salute in the opening cere- Local students on Reformed Bible list Reformed Bible College Academic Dean Dr Harold L Bruxvoort ha> announced that Amanda Osborne and Mark Overbeek, both of Mid­ dleville, earned grade point a verges above 3.87 (on the 4.0 scale) for the recently completed academic year. This qualifies them for the dean’s list at the Grand Rapids-based college, an honor reserved for full-time students who excel in their studies ♦ Dynamite Swimsuit Contest ♦ Factory Truck Race Team* ♦ ESPN TV Coverage ♦ Prize Drawing* ♦On site camping Information & Advanced Tickets CALL (517) 627-4044 CHEVY TMJCXS MACOMBER WELDING SERVICE INC. 3255 68th SE Dutton • 698-0819 * Welding & Repair * • Custom Fabrication * * Arc * Mig • Tig Welding * * No job to small * monies. "Solid Ground” will pro­ vide some country listening in the park, and "McB Bluegrass Band" will be on stage later in the evening. The Caledonia Community Players will present their summer production twice during the day, at 1:30 and again at 3:30 p.m. They will perform this year at the park shelter house instead of the high school. Tickets are $2, with half the proceeds going to help fund the fireworks. Tickets can be purchased at the Caledonia Library and at the door, and until July 1 at the Caledonia Community Education office. The younger set will get involved as the Caledonia Dance Center performs at center stage at 1:30 p.m. and children’s games will be set up under the park's shady trees. Besides the activities at the park, the historic Barber School on Maple Street and the blacksmith shop on Emmons Street will be open to the public. Providing the finishing blast to the day. the Caledonia firemen will set off the annual fireworks display at dusk. As a special thank you to those who have contributed to the celebration each year, the July Fourth Committee is providing a special VIP view­ ing section where these long­ time sponsors and their guests can enjoy the fireworks and re­ freshments. "It’s a small thank you to those who have been so gen­ erous over the years." said Jane Heiss of the July Fourth Committee. Heiss also said that volun­ teers are always welcome to help on the big day. For instance, Carol Meehan, who is organizing the Highland Games, said she needs people to help measure and record the competitors' efforts. Anyone interested in volun­ teering some time or who needs more information about the events of the day should call Heiss at the library (891 1502) or call Judy Kidder at 891-8525. The hammer throw is just one of the Highland games in which the lads can test their strength and skill. 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Displaying their completed work are bottom row (from left), Kaleigh DePew, Sherrie Meyer, Amber Wellington, Harper Castelein, top row, Clay Veen, Justin Sisson, Kristin Seaman, and Katie Dorland. In the Service Navy Seaman Recruit Mat­ thew R. Neely, son of Daniel J. and Laura A. Neely of 5007 92nd St. SE. Caledonia, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command. Great Lakes, III. During the eight-week pro­ gram. 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Neely joins 55.000 men and women who will enter the Navy this year from all over the country. Men and women train together from their first day in the Navy just as they do aboard ships and at shore commands around the world. To reinforce the team con­ cept. Neely and other recruits, also were trained in preven­ ting sexual harassment and en­ suring equal opportunity. Even as the naval service gets smaller over the next few years, highly motivated young people like Neely are still fin­ ding an opportunity to im­ prose their knowledge and education as they become part of the most highly technical naval force in history. This year alone the Navy will have more than 57,000 job open­ ings and opportunities, most of which include guaranteed training. He is a 1995 graduate of Caledonia High School. Printed bills in the amount of $44,885.58 were approved by roll call vote. Motion passed unanimously adopting revised Township per sonnel policy. Motion passed unanimously approving appointment to Plan­ ning Commission. Motion passed unanimously approving sewer connection to Lots 1 and 2, Noffke's South Lake Shore Plat as one parcel. Motion passed unanimously approving full status to proba­ tionary fireman. Meeting adjourned at 9 05 p.m. Donna Kenyon Thornapple Township Clerk (309) �Page I2/The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/June 18, 1996 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP New Middleville Village Clerk not a ‘political novice’ PLANNING COMMISSION by Mandy Habel BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Staff Writer Middleville resident Maria appointed NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING asFullerthewasnewrecently village clerk TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTEREST PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Thursday July 18, 1996 commencing at 7:30 pm at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd to conduct the foltowing business: 1 ZOC 96-05-05, PARCEL ID. NO. 017-005-00; a request by Jim O’Shea to rezone the property at 100 S Payne Lake Rd. from the "RC, Resort & Recreation* to the *RR. Rural Residential" Zoning dis­ trict and change the master plan 2. ZOC 96-06-06, a request by the Planning Commission to rezone the properties located in section 8 as follows: ARHANA CREST PLAT A. From their present zoning district the *RLF, Residential Lake Front* Zoning District Lots 1 thru 22 & private parks A thru D B. From their present zoning district to the "RL, Low Density Residential’ Zoning district ALL REMAINING LOTS BRIGGS PLAT A. From their present zoning district to the RLF, Residential Lake Front* Zoning district A» lots except the parts of all of the tots located between Bartow Lake Dr. and Bluff Dr. and Lots 1 & 40. B. From their present zoning district to the *RL, Low Density Residential" Zoning district. The parts of all lots located between Barlow Lake Dr. and Bluff Dr. and lots 1 & 40. LAKE SIDE PARK PLAT A. From their present zoning district to the *RLF, Residential Lake Front* Zoning district. Lots 1 Thru 22 PIERSON S ADDITION TO LAKE SIDE PARK PLAT A. From their present zoning district to the *RL, Low Density Residential* Zoning District. Lots 1 thru 16 UNPLATTED PARCEL NUMBERS A. From their present zoning district to the *AG, Agriculture* Zoning District. 008-004-00 008-020-50 008-041-00 008-006-20 008-036-50 008-300-00 008-006-40 008-036-60 008-013-00 008-036-70 B. From their present zoning district to the 'RLF, Residential* Zoning District 008-005-00 008-006-00 008-010-00 008-011-00 008-012-00 008-015-00 008-016-00 008-017-00 008-023-50 008-024-00 008-027-00 008-027-10 008-036-00 008-036-30 008-036-40 008-042-00 008-400-00 The unplatted parcels combined with Briggs Plat Parcels 055-040-00 055-041-00 055-042-00 055-043-00 055-044-00 C. From their present zoning district to the *RL, Low Density Residential* Zoning District. 008-001-00 008-003-00 008-018-00 008-019-00 008-020-10 008-021-00 008-022-00 008-028-00*8' 008-031-00 008-033-00 008-034-00 008-039-00 008-040-00 008-043-00 008-044-20 008-050-00 008-053-00 008-200-10 008-200-20 008-200-30 The unplatted parcels combined with Briggs plat parcels 055-021-10 055-024-00 055-025-00 055-025-01 055-025-10 055-027-00 D. From their present zoning district to the *RR, Rural Residential* Zoning District 008-006-30 008-007-00 008-008-00 008-008-10 008-013-10 008-014-00 008-020-00 008-025-00 008-025-10 008-025-20 008-028-00* A* 008-029-00 008-030-00 008-036-15 008-036-55 008-037-00 008-045-00 008-046-00 008-047-00 008-047-03 008-048-00 008-049-00 008-051-00 008-052-00 008-054-00 008-056-00 008-200-01 008-200-00 The unplatted parcels combined with Bnggs plat parcels 055-026-00 055-027-10 E. From it’s present zoning district to the *C-1, Commercial" Zoning District 006-032-00 (Yankee Springs Township Hail) F. From it's present zoning district to the *C-3, Commercial* Zoning District 008-026-00 (Middleville Tool & Die) 4 Such other business as may property come before the planning commission PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township zoning ordnance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 284 N. Bnggs Rd. during regular Township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public hearing. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Piannng Commission reserves the nght at or after the public hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ordnance PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township wril provide to mdMduais with dtsaMtties. nec­ essary, reasonable auxilary aids and services as may be requred, up 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate m the discussion of the above proposals. YANKEE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION JUDY BECKER SECRETARY 304 replacing Cheryl Hooper who vacated the position im­ mediately after the village election in March. Fuller said she was in­ terested in pursuing the posi­ tion because she has always enjoyed politics. A paralegal, she has an associate’s degree and has been working toward a bachelor’s degree in political science. She first became interested in the field while working at an internship at the West Virginia Legislature and con­ tinues to have the interest. Serving on the council, she said, is a good way to meet people, get involved and give something back to the community. It also works well with her schedule for taking care of her 4-year-old daughter Caroline and five-month-old daughter Victoria. She said her new position is very different than her intern­ ship because there are many differences between state and local government. The main thing that she learned from her internship that would apply to her cur­ rent position, she said, is hav­ ing the ability to listen to peo­ ple and be accountable to them. Her knowledge and ex­ perience in doing basic office work also helps. Fuller has worked in many office situations in Washington D.C. and North Carolina. She now does office work for Vamum, Riddering, Schmitt and Howlett as a legal secretary. She is relatively new to the area, having lived in the village since October. Before that she moved from North Carolina to Whitehall in October 1994 because she married her husband, Bryan, who was in the military and now is a state police trooper in Hastings. Fuller said she likes the area because it is similar to the rural area in West Virginia that she grew up in. She added that the colder weather has been an adjust­ ment. but that Michigan is a beautiful state. Her goals for her first year in office include keeping the public informed in an unbias­ ed manner, put traditional clerk duties back in the office to make correspondance more efficient, and to maintain easi­ ly accessible records. In putting some clerk duties back into the office, she has established office hours, which will be on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon so peo­ ple can come in if they have any questions. Right now, she said, she plans to listen to the public to determine what they would like to see for the village. “It is good that I am new to »he village because I have an objective view,” she said. Though this is the case, she added that she wiii need to learn more about the village and its residents. “The office staff has been very helpful.” she said. One of Fuller’s main pro­ jects as clerk will be to write and draft the ordinances deal­ ing with basic issues, which will save attorneys from extra work and the village extra money , After she makes changes, she will send the ordinances to Middleville Village Clerk Maria Fuller the attorneys to review. She also will pull out old or­ dinances and see what changes could be made. She said she has a good feel for what she needs to do with the ordinances, but will need to get together with Township Clerk Shirley Eaton to learn more about the voter registra­ tion process. Though she is still trying to get a feel for the village, she said it would be nice to see the downtown become a nice at­ traction through expansion. It would be nice, she said, to be able to do more shopping locally instead of having to drive to Hastings or Grand Rapids. “I wonder if others feel the same way, especially the peo­ ple at Bradford-White who go back and forth on Grand Rapids Street.” she said. She added that she is aware that Crystal Flash is thinking of expanding and thinks that other businesses could also consider expanding in the future. Fuller said she and her hus­ band and children moved to Middleville because they like the school system and enjoy what the community has to offer. She enjoys having a per­ sonal family physician and be­ ing on a first-name basis with many of the residents. She said she is looking for­ ward to serving her term, which goes until April of 1998. “I like to serve people and want to contribute and be a good role model for my daughters.” she said. Yankee Springs company’s abatement request denied by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Yankee Springs Township Board last week voted to deny C & C Wood­ working’s request to be placed into an industrial district and to receive a tax abatement. The company, which builds cabinets, used to operate in Grand Rapids until it split up and moved. Township Treasurer Robert Herold said that the people running the place don’t appear to be concerned about the pro­ perty or its condition, leaving him wondering if they are ac­ tually in business. “Maybe they should not have an industrial park there if it is run like that, much less a tax abatement,” he said. Trustee Mary Cook said she has no problem with en­ couraging businesses to grow, but each individual business' situation is different. She added that the township is 60 percent state land and not really an industrial township, though a little bit of industry would do no harm. “I am not convinced this is something I want to do, ” she said. Superivsor George London said that if they were to be in a designated industrial district, it would be limited to their building. Clerk Harvey VanderBee agreed with Cook. He said the township should not en­ courage this, especially not the tax abatement, because if this business is given one, others will want one too. “We should not have tax abatements in Yankee Spr­ ings,” he said. The only way the business legally could get a tax abate­ ment is if it was in an in­ dustrial district. Herold said the board should have given more con­ sideration to the business' original zoning request before passing it. Passing it en­ courages them to come back and ask for things like this. “If we take more time, we won't get into this situation, though there is nothing wrong with people coming in and asking about it,” he said. In ocher business last week, the board decided to table making a decision on whether to grant Sam’s Joint, now O’Neal’s, a entertainment and dance permit due to lack of information. VanderBee said the business is planning to build a two-story addition so it can have more room for a band and a dance floor, but it takes a while to get these things See Request denied, P13 �The Sun ond News, Middleville, Ml/June 18, 1996 Poge 13 Thornapple Twp. community police officer introduced by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Tony Stine from the Barry County Sheriffs Department last week introduced himself to the Thomapple Township Board as the new community police officer to handle Thor­ napple and several other townships. He said that this community policing program is not new, but something he would like people to know more about. Community officers in­ teract with the police and lan­ downers and offer to people services that are more civil than criminal and more proac­ tive than reactive. He said that some of the things he would handle in­ clude dealing with potholes in the road or the quality of the mail service. Since two officers are handling 16 townships, he said, there is not enough per­ sonnel to patrol in the after­ noon very often. Seventy per­ cent of the patrols are in the later evening hours, though he can sometimes make them more flexible if certain situa­ tions occur. He added that he is here to provide services to the board and citizens of the township and is interested in adding neighborhood and crime watches. Board members and citizens can feel free to call him for reports of thefts and malicious destruction of property and any type of situation in which the police department is unable to help at a specific time. He will visit the board every second month and can be reached by anyone in the com munity from 4 p.m. to mid­ night at 948-4801 In ocher business last week, the board decided to look into providing a newsletter for people in the community. Supervisor Don Boysen said it would be a good idea to put some type of letter out to constitutients prior to the Aug. 6 primary. He said the reason there have been thoughts about this is because the board has found that many residents have ques­ tions about government issues The letter, he said, could be a four-page brochure that could be mailed out to residential property owners, and could discuss the upcom­ ing election and list who is running. Questions about zoning, fire and ambulance procedures, and policies for the use of the township hall also could be answered, which would be helpful to residents, he said. The estimated cost would be $600-$700. Shirley Eaton said it might be a good idea to send a half a page of information to new residents that contains local phone numbers for the police and fire departments and other places. She added that it would be a good idea because they can tell people about services they may not have been aware of before. Boysen said that people would probably appreciate that type of information and would look into working on this project some more. Middleville still negotiating contract for new village manager by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council last week negotiated further with prospective village manager David Arcking on some details regarding his contract. Village Trustee Bill Mosey said that Village Attorney Jeff Youngsma sent Arcking the contract, which he responded to with a counter proposal. The counter proposal, he said, was very well written and thought out, but did con­ tain a couple of things that they would need to discuss. The first thing was his re­ quest to have 10 percent of his salary put into a retirement plan. Mosey said the village usually offers 3 percent and that 10 is a little more than what they are used to. Mosey said though the village felt that 10 percent compensation was too high, 5 percent would not be out of line. Councilman Floyd Bray asked why they would change the procedure now and Mosey replied that people in higher positions should get more compensation. rhe other item was about the village providing for Arcking's moving and reloca­ tion, which Bray said the village has never done before. Attorney Rob Longstreet, who was standing in for Youngsma, had another suggestion. He said that the section of the contract stating that any decision to terminate the manager should involve at least five out of seven members should be changed to a majority of the members. Arcking said he felt that it should not be impossible to fire a village manager, but that it should not be easy either. The manager should have some extra protection, he maintained. Mosey said he agreed and felt that any decision like that should be made by a full council. Arcking said he was not prepared to make a final deci­ sion about the contract at that time and felt that Bray should have a chance to become more comfortable with the everything. He also suggested that council have a special meeting to go over everything and that he would be more than willing to take part in it. Arcking said he came to the meeting in good faith and wanted everyone to be able to feel comfortable discussing issues. They will attempt to com­ plete everything next week. Arcking, who is currently the Edmore Village Manager, was chosen last week to replace Everil Manshum, who now works for the City of Hastings. Arcking was offered a $42,000 per year package for two years. CALEDONIA CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Caledonia Township Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing related to the following Special Use Permit application on July 1, 1996, at 7:30 pm at the Township Hall, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, 49316. A request by Lorraine McConnell to operate a kennel in the RR Zoning District, in accordance with Ordinance Section 6.3(d), at 7489 Whitneyville Avenue, Alto, Ml 49302. The permanent parcel number for the property is 41-23-11-300-028. A legal description is available at the township hall. Copies of the above-mentioned application are available for public review at the township office between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday and from 9:00 am until noon on Fridays. Comments related to these applications may be submitted either in writing or in person at either the Township Hall or at the meeting. Please direct written comments to the attention of the Planner. The public is invited and encouraged to attend all Planning Commission meetings. If any citizen has physical limitation which may limit access to or participation in this meeting, please contact the township offices at (616) 891-0070, at least 24 hours prior to the meeting time. 305 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THURSDAY JUNE 20. 1996 COM­ MENCING AT 7:30 PM AT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP HALL. 284 N. BRIGGS RD. TO CONDUCT THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS. 1. ZOC 96-05-02, Parcel ID. No. 030-003-00; a request by Tina Scobey to rezone the property at 2819 Patterson Rd. from the “RL low density residentiar to the “C-2, Commerciar Zoning district and change the master plan. 2. ZOC 96-05-03. Parcel ID. No. 002-017-10; a request by the S.J. Vandenberg Company to rezone the parcel located between Yankee Springs Rd , the Middleville Rd. (M37), and Shaw Rd. from the “Agriculturaf the the “C-2, Commerciar Zoning district. 3. SEU 96-05-01, Parcel ID. No. 120-004-00; a request by Jon Merchant. 11076 Hastings Point Rd. for a special exception use permit to increase the coverage on his prop­ erty on the South side of the road from 30% to 50%. as allowed by the zoning ordinance in art. 12.4.5, for the purpose of building a storage building on the site. 4. ZOC 96-05-04, a request by the Planning Commission to rezone the properties located in section 5 as follows: LINDBERGH PARK PLAT FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “RLF, RESIDENTIAL LAKE FRONT ZONING DISTRICT. LOTS 137 THRU 154; LOTS 176 THRU 188. (AMENDED PLAT OF LAKESIDE - PART OF LINDBERGH PLAT) LOTS 1 THRU 4 FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “RL. LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL" ZONING DISTRICT. ALL REMAINING LOTS LOCATED IN LINDBERGH PARK PLAT. BARLOW LAKE PLAT FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE "RLF, RESIDENTIAL LAKE FRONT’ ZONING DISTRICT. LOTS 1 THRU 28. ROSELAND PAKE PLAT FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “RLF. RESIDENTIAL LAKE FRONT’ ZONING DISTRICT. LOTS 1, 4, 5, 8, 9. 12, 13, 16, 17, 20, 21, 24, 25, 28, 29, 32, 33, 35, 36, 39. 40. 43, 44, 47, 48, 51, 52, 56, 57, 61. FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “RL, LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL" ZONING DISTRICT. ALL REMAINING LOTS IN ROSELAND PARK PLAT. LAKESIDE SUBDIVISION FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT THE THE “RLF, RESIDENTIAL LAKE FRONT” ZONING DISTRICT. LOTS 1 THRU 4, 7, 8, 11, 12, 15, 15, 19, 20, 23. 24. 27, 28, 31. 32. 35, 36, 39. 40. FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “RL. LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL” ZONING DISTRICT ALL REMAINING LOTS IN LAKESIDE SUBDIVISION. UNPLATTED PARCEL NUMBERS FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “RLF. RESIDENTIAL" ZONING DISTRICT. 005-001-00 005-001-20 005-001-40 005-001-05 005-001-25 005-001-45 005-001-10 005-001-30 005-001-15 005-001-35 FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “RR. RURAL RESIDENTIAL” ZONING DISTRICT. 005-002-00 005-006-10 005-008-00 005-200-00 FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TOT HE “AG. AGRICULTURALZONING DISTRICT. 005-005-00 005-006-00 FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “RL. LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL" ZONING DISTRICT. 005-003-00 005-013-00 005-004-000 005-006-20 005-007-20 4. SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION. Please take further notice that the township zoning ordinance will be available for inspec­ tion at The office of the Township Clerk, 284 N. Brings Rd during regular township busi­ ness hours and will also be available at the time of the public hearing. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public hearing. Please take further notice that the township planning commission reserves the right at or after the public hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ordinance. Please take further notice that the township will provided to individuals with disabilities, nec­ essary. reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the township clerk of the need for the same. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the dis­ cussion of the above proposals. YANKEE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION JUDY BECKER SECRETARY 303 �Pag® 14/Th® Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/June 18, 1996 Connector to provide fire dept, access to south end of township Maple Steet extension construction to be under way in July by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Engineer Lou VanLiere from Earth Tech Engineering and Planning told the Caledo­ nia Village Council last week that construction plans for the Maple Street extension are moving forward. He said that the contracts have been awarded and a pre­ construction meeting has been scheduled with the contractors and Kent County Block Grant Funding representatives. The cost of the project, which will link Maple Street to Kinsey Avenue, will be covered by the village's share of county block grant funds, and will provide the Caledonia Fire Department a muchneeded access to M-37 and the south end of the township. Presently, the firefighters must drive through the village to get to the highway. VanLiere said that one glitch in the extension project is an optic cable buried in the old railroad right of way. which the new road will cross. He said the village must pro­ tect and relocate that cable at an estimated cost of $3,150. However, that figure could be lowered, he said, and there is a possibility that the block grant funding will cover this new expense. He also told council that the startup of the project might be delayed until after the July 4 holiday because of the heavy workload. He estimates com­ pleting the road will take only two to three weeks, once con­ struction gets underway. The council then heard a re­ port from Kari Lohela of Wilcox Associates, who ex­ plained the Department of En­ vironmental Quality’s re­ sponse to the village's request to increase the capacity of its wastewater treatment plant from 500,000 to one million gallons per day. Lohela said the DEQ is ask­ ing why the village wants to increase the plant's capacity when it is not yet being used to the fullest extent under its existing permit. Lohela has explained to the DEQ that all the existing capacity has been sold, and there are developers and property owners on the waiting list for more sewer units. The DEQ also is concerned about the amount of sodium and cholride in the effluent, but Lohela believes this salty compound is a result of the many village water softeners in use. The DEQ, however, wants to know how the vil­ lage will keep this salt out of the effluent, he said. Lohela said the agency stands ready to help the vil­ lage, and is considering ex­ panding the village’s treatment plant capacity to 750,000 gpd at first. Then, if all goes well, the capacity could be further expanded in a few years to thel million gpd capacity. The village needs to work on resolving these major and minor technical problems at the plant, and the DEQ will want a long-range plan for taking care of the sodium chloride problem, Lohela said. He told the council and au­ dience that a public water sys­ tem that treats the water for hardness as well as iron and bacteria would probably solve the salt problem at the treat­ ment plant. During the public comment portion of the meeting, resi­ dent Jeff Kusmierz questioned the council for about 20 min­ utes. asking about the status of the water project protest and whether the council plans to repeal the ordinances that allow it to establish special assessment district for a public water system. He also wanted to know about the revenue bond refer­ endum and said he expects the council to supply him with the legal language for such a referendum. He wants to know why vil­ lage wells are contaminated with nitrates, and reiterated statements he made at the June 3 public hearing about the council’s need to hold elec­ tions on major projects (such as a water system). He de­ scribed the council's actions concerning this water project as "sleight of hand." He repeated his claim that the council has not adequately informed the public about this project. He also said that he is not against the water system, but objects to having to pay an assessment for it. He VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE Ordinance No. 960611 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 25, SECTION 26.53 OF THE MIDDLEVILLE VILLAGE CODE OF 1980 REGARDING WATER CONNECTION FEES THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ORDAINS: 1. Section 26.53 FEES, RATES AND CHARGES, Paragraph (1) Connection Fee, be amended to read as follows: 1. Connection Fee. The connection fee for all sizes of ser­ vices connection to the water of the Village of Middleville shall be $1,000. Further increases or decreases will be established by Resolution of the Village Council. 2. Section 26.53 (1) (a). Multi-family Facilities, be amended to read as fol­ lows: Section 26.53 (1)(a). Multi-family Facilities. The connection fee for a multi-family facility shall be $1,000 for each "Residential unit. Further increases or decreases will be established by Resolution of the Village council. For purposes of this Section, multi-family facilities shall mean mobile home parks and apartment buildings and/or complexes with more than four (4) apartments. With respect to mobile home parks, each site or pad shall con­ stitute a residential unit. 3. If any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance shall be held invalid, the same shall not affect any other part of this Ordinance. 4. All ordinances, resolutions or parts thereof, insofar as the same may be in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed. 5. This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 2 We, James French and Maria Fuller, Village President and Village Clerk for the Village of Middleville, heieby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Middleville on the 11th day of June, 1996. James French, President Maria Fuller, Clerk 312 to $7,500. based on two to three hours of work per day. In the absence of a manager, the clerk now is working full time. • Agreed to raise the wage of the village office assistant 50 cents an hour (to $8.50/hour), to be reviewed in six months. • Set a special meeting on Tuesday. June 18. to discuss the public water system. (See related article.) • Agreed to allow the 1996 mended by the Village Plan­ village tax rate to be rolled ning Commission after the car back to 8.953 mills. (See re­ wash owner agreed to all con­ lated story.) ditions of the site plan review • Gave permission to Eagle • Approved donating $500 Scout candidate Rusty Man­ for the Independence Day cele­ ning to pursue his proposed bration to be held July 6. community project idea of re­ • Agreed to return the vil­ doing the village "welcome" lage clerk’s salary to its 1995 sign on Main Street. Manning wage of SI4.074/year until a will report to the council if new village manager is hired. his project idea also is ap­ With a manager on board, the proved by the Boy Scout f clerk's salary had been reduced Council i i The agency stands ready to help the village, and is considering expanding the village’s treatment plant capacity to 750,000 gpd at first. Then, if all goes well, the capacity could be furtherexpanded in a few years to the 1 million gpd capacity. 5 5 —Kari Lohela claimed that there are other ways to bring water to the vil­ lage. but did not explain what the other ways are. In other business, the coun­ cil: • Voted 5-1 to approve an amendment to the Village Centre planned unit develop­ ment (PUD) to allow the Great Lakes Car Wash to in­ stall an automated car wash bay. The project was recom- Rollback over 4 years saves taxpayers $18,159 Caledonia Village Council agrees on lower 1996 local millage rate bv Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council voted unanimously last week to allow the village millage rate to roll back again this year. While the action costs the village $4,259 in total tax revenues, residents enjoy a slight benefit with the lowered tax rate. • According to state law, whenever the state equalized valuation (SEV) of a munici­ pality increases faster than the rate of inflation, the tax rate of that municipality must be rolled back to equalize the REQUEST DENIED taxpayer's burden. For the village or city or township to retain the previ­ ous year's millage rate, it must hold a Truth in Taxation hearing, which is not required if the local government is go­ ing to allow the rollback, as Caledonia Village is doing. The village's SEV has been going up about $1 or $2 mil­ lion a year since 1992, when the SEV totaled $14,728,700. Village Attorney Jim Brown reported to the council last week that the 1996 village SEV has been figured at $20,774,030, up from the 1995 SEV of $18,275,810. Because of the increase in SEV, therefore, the tax rate will be adjusted downward. Last year's rate was 9.158 mills, but with the adjust­ ment. the 1996 rate will be 8.953 mills. Since 1992. the last year the village levied all 10 voted mills, the council has allowed the rollback each year. This means the tax rate annually has gone down, with each year's rate figured from the rolled-back rate of the year be­ fore. Because of the yearly roll­ backs, village residents have retained a total of $18,159 since 1992, and the millage rate has decreased from 10 to 8.953 mills. Under the diminished tax rate, the village will collect $185,990 in tax revenues in 1996, up from the 1995 col­ lection of $167,370. from Page 12 approved. London said he thought it would be a good idea for the board to see architectural drawings of the proposed ad­ ditions before giving the state permission to consider giving them a permit and Cook wanted to have face-to-face meetings with them to get a better idea of why they want it. Herold said that since the state would be asking the questions, he did not see a problem with giving them permission. The state can not proceed without permission from the township. The board decided to table the request until it can speak with a representative from the business who can explain what type of entertainment will take place. Subscribe TODAY! Receive all the news for the Barry County area in the Hastings Banner. Ca//...945-9554 The Hastings Banner CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA JUNE 19, 1996 7:00 P.M. 1. Minutes 2. Bills 3. Building Inspector Report 4. Treasurers Report 5. CDBG Fund Agreement 6. Maple Street Extension Resolution 7. Gutters 8. Township Utilities Administrator 9. Ordinance 96-5Z - 1st reading Steketee 10. Planning Commission Report 11. Planners Review 12. Annexation of School Property 13. Caledonia 4th of July Donation 14. Any Other Business That May Come Before The Board. 310 �The Sun ond News, Middleville. Ml/June 18. 1996/Poge 15 Middleville Village Council OKs current millage rate by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council has voted not to let the property tax rate rollback from 11.5615 to 11.353 mills, keeping it at its current rate. Millage rate rollbacks are necessary, under the Headlee Amendment, when local pro­ perty values rise to enable col­ lection of more revenue. Local municipalities, however, can waive the re­ quirement with a Truth in tax­ ation hearing. Village officials said main­ taining the rate will allow the village to maintain basic municipal services and will give the village a 2.46 percent increase in revenue. Treasurer Ed Schellinger said that now that this is taken care of. it is time to inform citizens that it is tax time. Village Employee Chris Mugridge said the township has helped print bills in the past and has been in contact with clerk Shirley Eaton about it. Any language can be Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus Legislative session was productive When Senate Republicans established our legislative priorities for the year, it was an ambitious list. By December, the Michigan Legislature had completed one of the most active sessions in recent memory. At the completion of session for the summer Friday, another record was set . In the first six months of 1996 alone, we passed more bills than we did in all of 1995. And while quantity isn’t the benchmark by which we should judge the legislative year, I believe that these bills also contain quality public policy. Streets were made safer. Families were made stronger. Taxes were made simpler. We passed all budgt bills with a minimum of fuss, in the pro­ cess making sure tht our institutes of higher education were ful­ ly funded. While we saw a slight increase in the corrections budget, it was the smallest increase in that budget in many years, chiefly because we’ve instituted tougher sentencing guidelines, and have made more economical use of our existing correctional facilities. We also passed a comprehensive package of legislation that totally changes how Michigan deals with juvenile violent of­ fenders. We’re telling violent juvenile offenders, if you com­ mit an adult crime, you’ll do adult time. This packge of bills lowered the age at which we can try juveniles as adults and in­ stituted new provisions for getting parents more involved in the supervision, treatment and followup of their children. We also passed measures that would make it a felony to “walk away” from a juvenile detention center. In the same spirit, we paved the way for the creation of a boot camp to house juvenile offenders. Increased involvement by parents is critical to our continued efforts to strengthen families in Michigan. In that spirit, we revamped the cumbersome Friend of the Court system by mak- changed if necessary. Schellinger also was con­ cerned about how the tax col­ lection would be handled Since he had a reduction in salary due to a decrease in responsibilities, he suggested office staff handle the pro­ cessing and he would handle the auditing He added that he would be happy to prepare and mail the billings if the staff can handle it from there. “This has to be resolved before we hand out taxes.’’ he said. Trustee Bill Mosey said this is in agreement with the com­ mittee’s thinking. Mugridge said this could be done, but the office is not equipped with the proper pro­ gram. The work could be done through the cash receipt program. Schellinger recommended that doing it manually would make it easier to get them done by July 1. In other business last week, the village voted to neither ing it easier and less emotionally traumatic to use. We upheld the moral integrity of our families by banning same-sex mar­ riages. We passed measures that protect those who are unable to protect themselves by banning the barbaric procedure known as partial birth abortion. We also instituted stricter child support enforcement against deadbeat parents. We recognized Michigan's cumbersome court system by providing more equitable funding and establishing a specialized Family Court that will hear all mat­ ters related to divorce, child custoy, paternity and family sup­ port. adoption and other family related issues. Taxes were made simpler with the passage of the ‘No File/No Form” income tax proposal. The proposal will allow taxpayers who choose a ‘‘No File” option with their W-4 forms to deduct their personal exemptions of $2,400 and pay an income tax rate of 4.4 percent. They may also claim home heating and prescription drug credits. Up to 25 percent of Michigan taxpayers would be eligible to exercise this option. We passed a measure providing tax credits to businesses who offer apprenticeship programs for students. In this way, students will be more “job-ready" upon graduation, and employers will enhance the prospective employee pool from which they can choose. We passed strong measures to protect employers and employees from worker’s compensation fraud by increasing the penalties for such actions and protecting those who are ligitimately injured while on the job. We passed a measure protecting Michigan's thousands of fishing enthusiasts from harassment from anti-fishing zealots. All in all, it was one of the most productive half-years in Michigan legislative history. Though there is still much that re­ mains to be done. I’m looking forward to building on the solid foundation we’ve laid so far in 1996. support nor reject the Barry County Road Commission's proposal for one mill for one year to buy an asphalt plant. “The voters of the county will determine the matter.” said Village President Jim French. Voters will have a chance to decide at the Aug. 6 primary Council also voted to amend changes to the water connec­ tion fees from $700 to $1,000 per residential unit. The changes will take place after publication. Mosey said that Dave Dykstra met with BradfordWhite to discuss the the com­ pany purchasing lots 8-13 of the industrial park to add addi­ tional parking. Village Planner Jason Cherry said Dykstra sent a let­ ter stating that he may be in­ terested in purchasing the land in the industrial park for $190,000 at $19,000. down and 10 years of payment at 6 percent interest. Dykstra made an agreement with Bradford-White that if he purchases the land, the com­ pany can put its parking lot on lots 8 and 13. He added that there could be a chance of getting a grant to improve Eagle Drive, which is where these lots are located. They will meet with the state Jobs Commission later. Council also voted to allocate $200 to purchase a new weed trimmer and has received a new jet rodder. Trustee Floyd Bray said the bathrooms at Spring Park have not been opened yet. due to vandalism. Mugridge said they have only had one request to use them and that they are mostly used in July and August when the park is reserved for reunions. They are usually reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. The council's Parks and Recreation Committee will look into the situation. Thornapple BUILDINC SERVICES, Inc • • • • Kitchens Bathrooms Additions and Other Interior Remodeling 795-2039 or 891-1869 LICENSED & INSURED VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA Middleville man on KVCC’s list Brian Tyner of Middleville has been named to the academic honors list for the 1996 spring semester at Kalamazoo Valley Communi­ ty College. Students who complete all academic work for which they are registered during the semester with a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale are eligible. CALEDONIA VILLAGE COUNCIL COUNTY OF KENT, CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Caledonia Village Council will hold a SPECIAL MEETING on June 18, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. at the Caledonia Village and Township Hall. 250 S. Maple Street. Caledonia, Michigan The purpose of the SPECIAL MEETING is to discuss the Special Assessment letters of protest regarding proposed Phase II of the public water system; and whatever else that might come before the Council needing immediate attention. Proposed minutes of the Special Meeting of the Caledonia Village Council will be available at The office of the Village Clerk, 250 S. Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan eight business days after the Special Meeting, and approved minutes will be available at the same address five days after the meeting at which such minutes are approved. COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AND SUMMARY OF THE REGULATORY EFFECT THEREOF PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 10. 1996, the Village council of the Village of Caledonia adopted an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Caledonia. The principal provisions of the amending ordinance can be summarized as follows: 1. The amending ordinance amends the Village Zoning ordinance and the Final Development Plan of Caledonia Village Centre Planned Unit Development so as to permit the construction and use of building addition to the Great Lake Car Wash, and related improvements in the existing car wash use, on the following described portion of the lands in the planned unit development: That part of the NE/4 of Section 29, T5N, R10W, described as commencing at a point on the East line of said section, which is 733.3 feet North of the East 1/4 corner thereof, thence South 89®34’17" West 229.84 feet, more or less, to the centerline of the Emmons Lake Drain, thence Northwesterly along said centerline 280 feet, more or less, thence North 39®8‘ East 10 feet, more or less, to a point, thence North 39®8’ East 166.38 feet, thence North 72® East 48.16 feet, thence East 230 feet, thence South 365.19 feet along the East line of said section to the point of the begin­ ning, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. 2. 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Angela Flockhart, Stephanie Algera, Jennifer Cavanaugh, Brian Davis, Julia Faist, Adam Gless, Heather Knapp, Jacob Silcox, Meghan Arrigo, Jason Workman, Matthew Craven, Emily Friedrich, Ryan James, Steve Otto, Jason Roh, Jenny Scheidel, John Shomler, Nichole Sorscn, Archie Warner. Jaclyn Yonker, Renee Cromer, Lindsay Luctkcmeyer, Crystal Mcycrink, Mitchell McRoy, Erin Mesccar, Rusty Chapin, Kelly Pratt. Laura Price, David Roosien, Mike Vanderlaan, Gregory Varney, Tiffany Cochran. Leesa Hull, Darcy Stouffer, Steven Mursch, Dan Myszak. Honorable Mention (3.0-3.49) — Tammi Troost, Jennifer Deboer, Angela Noordhoek, Alyson Kopenski, Brian Reiffer, Mike Victor, Sarah Wisniewski, Kelli Devries, Eric Meadows, Donald Black, Ariana Cox, Jesse Flegel, Bryan Kraft, Chris O’Brien. Ann Olson. Aman­ da Olszewski Erin Osgerby, Jeremy Pettenger. Rachel Rogers. Jessica VanDyke, Mark Hofmann. Rachel Kosters, Amelia Kerry, Betty Jo Meyer, Brant Tosi, Jamie Shomler, Justin Morgensen. Tammy Spica, Erica Zichterman. Kerri Casey. Heather Werkema, Janelie Yahne, Jennifer Dewit, Jacob Fox, Sondra Gerke, Jason Lodzinski. Dougls Murphy, Brett Zylstra. 10th Honor Roll — Joel Freeman. Paul Cornils, Melanie Hanson. Samantha Choryan, Matthew Schafer, Jennifer Sprague. Brian Tomanek, John Simmons, Kaelynn Hatrick, Daniel Zeeff, Eric Bultman, Sarah Grow. Sarah Bashlor, Nicholas Boncher, Sarah Born Joshua Daniel, Alison Gould, Sinie Kariaba, Amanda Spica, Magdalene Thomas. Laura Wisniewski. Emma Cryderman, Mary Palbykin, Ryan Fisher. Lillian Hawkins. Rob Lillie, Steven Uyl, Christine Welton, Joseph White. Kerri Kozlowski. Beth Paarlberg, Allison Smith. Greta Klein. Tonya Buehler, Jennie Elliott. Nicole Knapp. Andrew Wilkinson. Adam Sobczak. Eric Delmer, Sarah Syrek, Philip Ander­ son, Ryan Goodwin, Shan­ non Jones, Scott Leatherman, Kathryn Meehan, Megan Milzarski, Stacie Ranalli, Malaina Vanderwal, Amanda Finkbeiner, Thomas Hurst, Steve TK NEWS By Jay S. Cason, Superintendent Two citizens made difference On behalf of the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education. I thank the community for its overw helming endorsement of the board’s school facilities project. As you have almost certainly learned by now. the bond pro­ posal was supported by almost 58 percent of the voting public The approximately $26 million generated by this project w ill enable the district to provide quality learning environments for our students for many years. While such facilities themselves do not guarantee a quality education for the students, they do help create an environment where quality is far more likely to occur. The two people most responsible for convincing a majority of the voting public to support the bond issue are Mike Schipper and Doug Ybema. Both of these young men were raised in the school district and graduated from Thomapple Kellogg High School. They were successful products of our school system and have chosen to live here and raise their children here For the past several months. Schipper and Ybema have spent hundreds of hours helping get the w ord to the public about the need for this project. Almost all of this lime and energy was spent in the late afternoons and early evenings, after having spent a full day at work. In my opinion, we owe them a huge amount of gratitude. Generations of children will benefit from their commitment to this project. Finally, our work is not done. It has just started During the next three years, we w ill continue to solicit community input as we built the new middle school, and make other decisions con­ cerning this project. Benham. Joel Hofstra Ana Strassburger. Sarah Engelbert. Michael Moose. Rachel Pifer. John Wierenga. Eric Dykgraff. Lucas Debrie. Shannon Walter. Ryan Ogle. Sara Simoneau. Rhonda Kristoff. Honorable Mention — Jeffrey Austhof. Kristen Benedict, Brandon Funk. John Green, Rachel Hampel. Dustin McFarlan, Jennifer Meines, Jenny Miller, Rebecca Vanderlaan, Jamie Rau. Melissa Berends. Eric Saigon, Renee Mejeur, Nicole Barlow, Jeremy Colegrove. Steven Furtwangler. Brian Hammer. Kevin Manning. Kyle Veiling, Dennis Wagner, Joshua Postma, John Sheeiy, CJ Maines, Mark Pyper, Jason Richard. Laurie Rodgers. Allison Worman, Nate Smith, Amanda Nyhuis, Michelle Homrich, Todd Bloemers, Tricia Connor, Sarah DeGroot. 11th Grade Honor Roll — Michelle Vandenhout, Joshua Fink­ beiner, Joelle Busman, Megan Mulligan, Kristi Schmidt, Laura Lanser, David Friedrich, Chris Snoap, Timothy Soper, Aaron Buer, Katie Moody, Candace Olszewski, Richard Garnaat. Karen Wortley. Sarah Steele. Joel Weston. Seth Erskine. Mat- thew Frantti. Heidi Hanna. Jill Hof­ mann, Shannon Houseman. Beth Parbel. Jennifer Myers, Holly Wicks, Kurtis Kaechele. Keri Bloem, Kris­ ty DeBoer. Molly Gorton. Kellie Huizinga. Jennifer VanDyke, Lori Baker, Daniel Price, Holly Pelletier. Jamie Young, Gary Boyer, Ben Jacobs, Jessica VanTil, Bryan Jones. Traci Koetje, Nicole Peterson. David Good, Donna Meekhof. Ryan Overmyer, Shirley Soest, Sandra Swainston, Joshua Lieske. Keith Smith. Melinda Smith. Honorable Mention — Wayne Paffhausen. Brian Troost, Mark Lyons. Lori Oland. Katie Benham. Peter Cotton. Joshua Fox. Sarah Gerst, Josh Haywood. Jen­ nifer Reimann. Allison Schneider, Jennifer Devormer. Scott Erickson. Joshua Donker, Danielle Foote, Andrea Shomler. Stacy Snyder. Justin Riek, Tammy Young. Aaron Haight. Katie Rienstra, Melissa Stewart. David Vandenberg. Rustin Manning. Joseph DeGroot. Philip Licari. Jamie Sluis, Adam Ayriss. Jenny Bivins. Laura Brown. Melissa Carmer, Jenelle Forward. Christopher Fuller. Nick Jacques. Karen Pavlovic. Donald Pennock. Amy Schlafley. 12th Grade Honor Roll — Aaron Priskorn. Stephanie Vandenberg. Lysa Ferguson. Renee Simoneau. Dan Corstange. Rachel Comegys, Eric Rogers. Jason Buys. Katie Sobczak. Brett Long. Timothy Bum. Joel Craven, David Pell. Chris France. Sherry Bourzac. Jonci Warner, Katie Lap­ pin. Jill Bonner, Faith Blauwkamp. Bryan Dezeeuw, Barbara See Honor roll, P. 20 T/f/^/f//////////J////£ffif/////f IRES PLUS BRAKE SERVICE Quality and Expertise! Our professional technicians will inspect your entire brake system and use quality NAPA brake shoes and pads — backed by Certified Limited Lifetime Technician Warranties! On Duty Call for Your Appt. *Certain models extra. Our professionals will advise you if additional service Is needed on your brake system. Obits EUGENE E. ECKER MIDDLEVILLE - Eugene E. Ecker, age 73, of Middlevil­ le, passed into eternity June 9, 1996. He served in the Navy during World War II and work­ ed for 34 years for Channel 3 television in Kalamazoo. 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Contact Van Port Fleet if you can’t make try outs at: 247-1597 �The Sun and News Middleville, Ml/June 18, 1996/Poge 19 should be shipped on June 13. He suggested the possibility of having a dedication service on the 29th, the day of the Garage Sole, when there will be a great number of people in town. Regarding the offer to David Arking for the position of Village Manager He desired to have a formal contract in front of him prior to making any type of com­ mitment. Mosey believed they should be able to come to an agreement with no problems. creases, but the tax rate does regarding his request, on behalf not. of Bradford White to purchase Motion by Rutherford, sup­ Lots 5 6 and 7 in the Industrial ported by Mosey, that a Public Pork. They would like to pur­ Hearing be held at the Village chase the lots to construct park­ Hall on Tuesday. June 11. 1996 ing lots. It is their intention to at 7:00 p.m.. for the purpose of move their entire truck fleet and raising the property tax millage garage facility into that area. rate in the Village of Middleville Mr. Milock explained that they Minutes of the Special Meeting done. Rutherford also question­ Moy 28, 1996 from 11.3533 mils to 11.5615. ore out of parking space They ed why the condition of the field os corrected Ayes all. Corned President French called the Ayes all. Carried. hope to hire approximately 100 was not discovered at the time The Agenda was approved meeting to order at 7 00 p.m. new employees within the next of development. Mr. Emst ex­ with the following additions Presept were the following: • Old Business two years but would first have to Further discussion on the plained that originally, the beds French, Mosey. Nesbitt. Ruther­ Regarding the closure of Spr­ have parking for them. The Pro­ were determined to be good closure of Spring Street and the ford. Stogroy. and Vanden Berg ing Street: Some safety concerns perty Committee recommended choices because a majority of matter of Ordinance Absent were the following hod been mentioned previously that the Motion to sell the pro­ the holes bored to sample the Codification. by Chief Shoemaker The issue Bray perty be denied os it did not composition of the beds, con­ Motion by Rutherford, sup Guests Todd Ernst, Dick was sent to the Public Safety meet with the spirit in which the ported by Vanden Berg to accept tained good sand. After a year, Milock. Eldon Newmyer. Mandy Committee for their approval Industrial Park was intended. however, only two of the four the Agenda os corrected Ayes Mabel (Sun and News), ten Rzapbefore any further action is Council expressed their concern are percolating effectively. He oil. Carried. ciinski, Lindo French, and Donna taken. Committee to report bock and willingness to assist Brad­ supported his recommendation Stogroy to Council at the next meeting. ford White, but because the lots for excavation by explaining • Public Comments Reserved Motion by Mosey, supported The Zoning and Ordinance are prime lots (facing Grand that os Rutherford suggested Time by Vonden Berg to accept the Committee mode a recommen­ Rapids Street), and other continued excavation would be Mr. Todd Ernst addressed the Minutes of May 14, 1996. os dation that the Village contract legalities regarding State fun­ on unreasonable maintenance Council to update them on the read. Ayes all. Carried. with American Legal Publishing ding regulations they could not Wastewater Treatment Plant. condition, but that the Village Minutes of the Special to codify the ordinances. Motion see how selling the lots to Brad­ Spring maintenance has been should proceed with the excava­ Meeting of Moy 23. 1996 were by Rutherford, supported by ford White would be in the tion once and see how long it underway. Generally, things ore read and approved with the Stagray to contract with Villages’ best interest. Through lasts. If excavation does not going quite well. There is following corrections. The American Legal Publishing with some subsequent discussion, work there may be no economic however, a problem with the paragraph reading "Motion to however, it seemed that there x the stipulation that a complete way to save the bed. Also, the No. 2 Treatment Bed. He hire Mr Arking and to offer him project dollar amount be may be other alternatives not No. 3 Bed is in even worse condi ­ reported that due to a mixture of S42.000.00 with the current discussed with the Council prior yet explored by Bradford White cloy and hard pocked sand, the tion. He explained that the benefits package was mode by to making any formol contracts that may be advantageous to Village is in a measured field is not percolating correctly. French Supported by Mosey. with American Legal Publishing. both parties. The matter was His recommendation is that the discharge non-compliance but Ayes all. Carried.” Russ Blough Director of Public tabled until the next meeting so that the State has granted a Village hire an excavator to Should read Works, discussed the reasoning that Mr Milock and the Property waiver because of water quality break-up the soil. "Motion by Mosey, supported behind drilling a new well. The Committee could discuss these to allow the Village to fix the Councilman Rutherford ques by Rutherford, to offer the posi­ issue will be addressed at length matters in depth. honed Mr. Ernst regarding the beds. One additional, functional tion of Village Manager to Mr in Committee prior to a formol Dr. Eldon Newmyer, represen­ hiring of on excavator to break­ bed is needed to be in com­ David Arking for $42,000.00 per reporting to the Council. ting the Village Planning and pliance. An official report from up soil as this seemed like a very year and the current benefits Jason Cherry, Village Planner. Zoning Commission, requested Mr. Ernst is forthcoming expensive maintenance pro ­ package. Ayes all. Carried.' informed the Council that the that the Council support their Mr. Dick Milock from Bradford blem. He questioned how many Motion by Vonden Berg, sup memorial plaque for Mr. plans to send out survey ques­ White approached the Council times this might have to be ported by Mosey, to approve the Greiner did not make it here in tionnaires to Village residents. time for Memorial Day but that it The purpose of the question­ naires would be to find out how residents feel about the Village: Summary Regular meeting Minutes for the what kind of changes they feel need to be mode, whether growth is wonted, if growth how much, where, etc. This informa­ tion would be used to update the Master Plan. This project would to reduce this by $700. Construc ­ outcome of the objections to the Regular Meeting likely cost under $1,000. tion may be delayed until July, special assessment district and June 10. 1996 Motion by Mosey, supported which should take 2-3 weeks to the possible options with regard PRESENT Kidder. Erskine. by Stogroy to support the efforts complete. to the water project. Robertson, Soules. Berencsi, The Planning Commission held of the Village Planning and Zon­ Rustin Manning of Eagle Scout Audy, Whalen. Antecki. ing Commission in their survey a public hearing on June 4th Troop 202 presented council with ABSENT Klaver. and encourage them to go for­ regard the PUD amendment for his plans to redo the "Welcome" OTHERS Brown. VonLiere, ward with it and report back to Great Lakes Car Wash Motion sign on Main Street Motion by Lohela. Rodgers, Tulnstra and the Council as soon as possible. by Erskine, seconded by Kidder Kidder seconded by Berencsi to several guests Ayes all. Carried. to amend the Village PUD Or­ accept Manning's proposal for The regular meeting of the The Council also thanked the dinance in reference to the Car the new sign. Carried. Caledonia Village Council was Commission for the flowers Wash. Motion carried. Ayes: Imperial Municipal Services colled to order by President Prounder the trees and all their Kidder Erskine. Robertson. reported 3 building. 6 electrical. Tem Soules at 7:00 p.m. work to accomplish this. Soules, Audy. Nays: Berencsi. 6 mechanical and 5 plumbing Motion by Berencsi, seconded There were no communica­ Attorney Brown discussed the permits for the month. by Erskine to approve the tions or petitions for the Clerk to Villages options regarding Truth Rodgers reported 7.4 million minutes of the regular meeting in Taxation. Currently the mill report. gallons pumped for May. Two (May 13, 1996) printed. Motion A Resolution to change the rate is 9.158. Motion by Audy water meters were installed, carried. Motion by Audy, water connection charges to supported by Robertson to adopt three water/sewer inspections. seconded by Erskine to approve $1,000 was brought to the table a resolution establishing Village DEQ visited last week. the minutes of the Public Hear­ for approval. Motion by Vanden Ad Valorem property tax rate Lohela of Wilcox reported on ing (June 3, 1996) as printed. Berg, supported by Stagray, to for 1996-97 of 8.953 mill. Ayes: the application to increase Motion carried. approve the Resolution. Ayes all. Nays: none. capacity from at the sewer plant Antecki reported problems Motion by Erskine, seconded all. Carried. to 1 million per day. The DEQ balancing in the General fund. Resolution to support the has done their review of the ap­ by Kidder to authorize the All Clerks books balance. Mo­ Barry County Road Commission's Township to accept the bid fro plication. There are concerns tion by Kidder seconded by Er­ request to collect a one time, Ray Residential for gutters for with the sodium and chloride skine to accept the treasurers one mil tax levy for one year for the Villoge/Township hall in the levels at the plant. Lohela report. Correction to be made the building of an asphalt plant amount of $977. The township reported that the DEQ will pro­ and reported to Council at next was brought to table for a vote. will vote on this at their next bably recommend 750,000 meeting. Motion carried. The issue was tabled until the meeting. gallons per day for the plant Motion by Kidder seconded by next meeting so that the Resolu­ Erskine reported review of the which would free up additional Robertson to transfer $8,000.00 tion could be re-written to pro­ storm sewer problem. Audy capacity. The DEQ would like from the General fund to the vide for a vote of neutrality. would like Council to work on more attention paid to the Water fund. Motion carried. Mo­ A proposed ordinance regar­ some of the maintenance issues sodium and chloride problem. tion by Kidder seconded by ding special assessments was in the Village i.e.: sidewalks, Overall operation should im­ Berencsi to approve payment of tabled until the next meeting as sewer/storm water problems. prove as flow increases. He ex­ bills for the month. Motion it hod not been to the Zoning Kidder reported 4th of July pects a letter soon from the DEQ carried. and Ordinance Committee for Celebration flyers are out. Mo­ requesting long range plans to Mr. Jeff Kusmierz requested review. tion by Kidder supported by keep the plant in compliance. that Council repeal Ordinance Resolution regarding increas­ Robertson for the Caledonia VonLiere reported that the 92 2 and 95-3. Many comments ing property taxes pursuant to Village to contribute $500.00 to final contracts for the Maple were made in regard to the pro­ truth in taxation was brought for the 4th of July Celebration. Mo­ Street Expansion were signed by posed water system. Mr. a vote. Jeff Youngsma, Village tion carried. the County last week. Fiber Op­ Kusmierz and the guests were Counsel, explained that due to A "Thank You is in order to tic coble in the old railroad rightinformed that there will be a 1982 Public Act 5. this Resolution the Meehans for the organiza ­ of-way will require relocation special meeting of the Caledonia along with a Public Hearing, was tion of the "Blue Ribbon Celebra­ and protection. Estimated cost of Village Council Tuesday. June necessary to keep the current tion." The celebration was a $3.150. which Board may be able 18, 1996 at 7:00 to discuss the tax rate of 11.5615 mils that was great success. Mayors Exchange levied in 1995, for 1996. This Act Day went very well this year requires municipalities to hold a with Burr Oak The Labor Com­ public hearing prior to raising mittee recommended to Council taxes to take advantage of to return the Clerks salary bock revenues generated by infla­ Wamar Products, a leader In the Plasltc Injection Molding to the 1995-96 rote ($14,074.00). tionary increases in property Industry, Is expanding and has openings for the following posi­ Motion by Kidder seconded by assessments. The revenue intion, on all shifts. Erskine. Ayes all Motion car­ ried Mot ton by Kidder seconded by Erskine to give Tuinstro a .50 This position requires a minimum of 2 years experience in trou­ cent on hour raise. Carried. ble shooting molding problems, analyzing tooling problems, abil­ Benefits will be reviewed of the ity to work wen with people in a team atmosphere and experi­ three Village employees. Labor ence working with robotics Is a plus Committee will continue to work toword a Vtlloge Manager. Village Zoning Board of Ap­ This position requires a person with 2 years experience setting peals gave approval to Ed s Body up molds. This position has the potential to advance to a Shop for the enclosure of the Process Technician position. MIDDLEVILLE Official Village Council Minutes • New Business Stagray moved to pay the printed invoices dated Moy 28 1996 in the amount of $16,153.63 Motion supported by Vonden Berg Ayes all. Carried Motion by Mosey on behalf of the Personnel Committee sup­ ported by Stogroy to formally adopt a Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy pending approval by the Village attorney. This policy has been followed for some time, but not formally adopted Federal Regulations require this for CDL licenses. Ayes all Carried. Jason Cherry. Village Planner once again wanted to thank the Planning and Zoning Commis­ sion for the downtown beautification efforts President French hod several positive com­ ments about how nice the town looked the morning of the Memorial Day Parade. Meeting adjourned at 8 45 p.m. Maria Fuller. Clerk Village of Middleville (311) of CALEDONIA VILLAGE COUNCIL NEED SOME EXTRA CASH? Got Something to Sell? Phone 1-800-870-7085 For Sun and News ACTION-ADS’ LOTS of JOBS Companies in Grand Rapids South End need: • Assemblers • Parts Stackers • Plastic Injection Operators • Warehouse with Hi-Lo • Production Hi-Lo drivers • Survey Takers (Over the phone) • Stitcher/Taper Operator • Printer/Slotter Operator • Machine Maintenance If you need work, we need you! Apply 9-llam or l-3:30pm, Mon.-Thurs. 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Ml 49316 Berencsi reported on the Library Advisory Committee and the Future Library Committee A building inspection was per­ formed It found that it would be to costly to rewrite rhe existing building. There are also no fire alarms Motion by Robertson second­ ed by Berencsi to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 p.m. Vicky Whalen Village Clerk (307) PENNOCK HOSPITAL has an opening for a part-time Secretary in our Lab Department. Qualifications include typing and computer skills, excellent phone and communication skills, good organizational skills and the ability to work with frequent interruptions. Medical Terminology knowledge is necessary and prior experience in a medical setting is preferred. Please submit resume/application to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL Aim: Human Rcuxmcc* 1009 Wcu Green Street. Hasting*. 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' Residents who want water can still petition Village Council Protest shuts off Caledonia Village's new water project by Barbara Gall Staff Writer If any property owners in ’’old" Caledonia Village want a new water system, they should speak up right away. More accurately, they should sign a letter or a peti­ tion stating they wish the Vil­ lage Council to go forward with plans to extend the Glen Valley water system to the whole village Signed requests from property owners should be turned in to the village clerk by the end of the next council meeting, Monday, July 8. The petitions are necessary because the village water pro­ ject now is at a standstill. A successful campaign against establishing a special assess­ ment district for water has at least temporarily cut off one of the intended sources of rev­ enue for repaying a federal loan to construct the water system. For the water system to move forward as planned, the council would have to receive petitions from owners of 315 acres within the proposed 629.5-acre special assessment district, which includes all homes in the village except those in Glen Valley. Resi­ dents there already are con­ nected to public water. Village Clerk Vicky Whalen reported at a special council meeting Tuesday that those who signed protest peti­ tions own about 25 percent of the land in the special assess­ ment district. Property owners of more than 20 percent of the property in the district had to sign protest letters to halt the assessment process. However, the village ordi­ nance also states that the pro­ ject could be continued despite the protest if property holders owning at least 51 percent of the land petition the council to go ahead with the water system. Whalen said she has re­ ceived calls from several resi­ dents who thought signing the petition simply would bring the question of a water system to a general vote. They told her they did not realize their signatures would halt the en­ tire process. Attorney Jim White said that those who originally signed protest letters now can sign a petition letter in favor of the project, if they wish. Time is of the essence to the Village Council, which stands to lose a federal $448,000 grant and a low-in­ terest loan for $3,397 million if it does not move forward on the project. The funding was awarded to the village for the construction of its water sys­ tem. White said that if the vil­ lage takes no action soon, the grant and loan could revert to the state for redistribution. Federal officials presented the funding package to the council in March, and the council, therefore, moved for­ ward with the project, plan­ ning to repay the government loan through special assess­ ments and revenue bonds Village ofdinance, however, provides residents who object to the special assessment a chance to submit protest let­ ters to the council, as they did at the June 3 public hearing. At last week's meeting. White explained the options before the council in light of the protest: • Council could stick to its present process and see if enough property owners peti­ tion in favor of the water sys­ New Middleville manager and village agree to two-year pact by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council and new Village Manager David Arcking have agreed to a two-year contract, two weeks after he was of­ fered the position. Arcking. who replaces Ev Manshum. who left to take a job at Hastings earlier this year, will start July 22. His starting salary will be $42,00 a year. The council’s personnel committee chairman, William Mosey said the committee went over the changes in the contract with Village Attorney Jeff Youngsma and his assis- tant, Rob Longstreet, who all felt that the contract was reasonable. Council members then were able to ask questions or ex­ press concerns about items in the contract. President Jim French discussed a specific setup Arcking wanted, dealing with the chain of command that employees would follow, which would serve as a reminder that he was asked to be manager and should be the only one to act as manager. “Council members are welcome to help direct the staff, but we can’t have seven managers,” he said. tem. • The council could look into alternative ways of fund­ ing the water system. Instead of dividing federal loan re­ payments between special as­ sessment revenues ami revenue bonds, council could ask resi­ dents to support issuing enough revenue bonds to pay off the whole loan. If at least 51 percent of the registered voters in the village approved this proposal, the water sys­ tem would go forward. Such an election would be held Sept. 24 or put on the November primary ballot. • The council could rescind the special assessment ordi­ nance and finance the waler system by contracting with the County Department of Public Works, just as it did the new wastewater treatment plant. The village then would repay the county from special assessments and rates. Neither the right of referendum nor an election process applies in this situation. • The council could lake no action al all, and the project would not proceed. Though some residents have asked the council to rescind its Special Assessment Ordinance and the Village Water Ordi­ nance, White said it would be ill advised for council to do so because Glen Valley residents are connected to public water and pay assessment fees. Though the Caledonia Schools has remained neutral in the residents' debate, the district is a big player in the water project. It holds slightly more than 184 acres of village property, and it would be dif­ ficult to override the protest without the schools’ support. On the other hand, if the school board chose not to be bound by a special assess­ ment, the area within the spe­ cial assessment district would be decreased significantly by deleting the school acreage. He added that the council would be able to ask questions dealing with business or other employees in an open forum, but problems with specific employees should go to the manager or a committee first. Jim Rutherford said that if something came up at a meeting that was a problem, the public would have a right to know. Mosey said he felt this would not be the right time to bring up employee problems because the people involved might not have all the facts. He added that it would be all right to ask questions about an employee’s performance in an open meeting, but specific problems should be taken to the manager first. Trustee Floyd Bray asked if this meant that they could not criticize the manager in an open forum and Rutherford suggested that the no criticiz­ ing in public rule may also ap­ ply to Arcking. Arc king said that if the council ever had any criticisms about him. he would like to hear them and would have the right to choose to discuss these things in a closed session if he wanted to. He added that chain of com­ mand rules are necessary if he is to be an effective manager and the council agreed. Rutherford said he understood the need for a The situation puts the chain of command, but cen­ soring criticism would schools in an awkward spot. deprive the public of The district wants to provide information. the high school, Caledonia Arcking said that there are Elementary, the Community certain problems that could Education Buildings and its possibly be worked out at a central office with belter lastmeeting, but major criticisms See Manager, Page 12 See Water report, P. 2 In This Issue... Gaines UB Church to present patriotic concert Members of the Gaines United Brethren Church music department invite the community to attend a patriotic salute at 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 30 at Lakeside Park in Caledonia. The program will feature a musical, ‘To Be An American,' showcasing many familiar patriotic songs and a few new ones as well. A salute to the U.S. Armed Forces also will be presented, with free ice cream and cake for all following the performance. In case of rain, the program will be held at the church, located at the comer of Kalamazoo and 92nd Street. Getting in the patriotic spint are choir members Gail Tevelde (front, left), Lynne Gadzinski, Ron Herlein, John Myers, Scott Taylor (back row, left) Mike Vick, Mary Weaver and Shem Martin. Yankee Springs offers ‘Fishing in the Parks’ Caledonia Schools approve $20.2 million’ general fund budget Sports coverage is back in local newspaper Thomapple Twp. takes a look at water situation �Page 2/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/June 25, 1996 WATER PROJECT, ing, tested water. By itself, however, it can't afford.to ex­ tend Water tines from the middttrscfaool to the village. On the other hand, as a pub­ licly funded institution, the district does not want to play a deciding role in the residents* dispute. Council did not take official action Tuesday, agreeing to consider its options and wait to see if residents petition for a water system. Though some residents say they are angry because they didn't get to vote on the water project, the cost of the system seems to be the biggest objection. When federal funding actu­ ally came through for the vil­ lage this year, the village wa­ ter committee began working out an estimated cost for resi­ dents to bring water into their homes. Exact figures are not yet available for each parcel, but the committee estimates each property will be assessed about $5,500, payable over 40 years. At 6 percent interest, the property owner would pay an estimated $467 50 the first continued from frontpage-------------------- year, with payments decreas­ ing each year. Property own­ ers also could pay the entire assessment outright, thus avoiding interests costs. Each owner, however, would be responsible for run­ ning the pipe to his/her home and would pay monthly oper­ ating and maintenance fees. However, if the village were ordered by the health depart­ ment or other agency to hook up to public water, and the federal funding was not avail­ able. assessments would jump to an estimated $6,325 per parcel, payable over probably 20 years instead of 40. White said. Deferred payments are avail­ able to the disabled and to se­ nior citizens living on a low income. Though resident Jeff Kusmierz claims the council did not adequately inform the people of its intentions, plans to bring public water to Cale­ donia Village have been under discussion at council meetings since 1989. That year. Kent County Health Department tests of more than 200 village wells I do not believe there is a severe enough problem in the village to warrant a public water system. Those who do have water problems can resolve them individually without reaching into their neighbor’s wallets. — Jeff Kusmierz showed 11 percent of them contained unacceptable nitrate levels. Nitrates are toxic, especially to the elderly and to infants, because they impede the body's ability to absorb oxy­ gen. Another 11 percent of the wells tested contained signficant, but not dangerous levels of nitrates, and other well samples showed appreciable amounts of iron and other un­ pleasant. but non-toxic ele­ ments. Because of the well water problems, the village bought enough capacity in Glen Val­ ley's water storage tower so that someday the village could be served by public water, and the Village Council started looking for grants and loans to fund a public water system for the village. The Caledonia Community Schools also joined in the project, and the water system now serves the new middle school as well as Glen Valley. By their own admission, however, seemingly few vil­ lage residents paid much atten­ tion to the council’s actions regarding a water system. Res­ idents did not respond to a council mail-in survey about water, nor did they come to an information meeting about putting in a water system. The community overall p.o. box ias • lass n Broadway HASTINGS. MICHIGAN A^T (616) 9A5-955A • [6161 SAS FAX (616| 9A5-519S ' “~~~~~~~'------------------ --------------------- Reminder, Hastings Banner News, Lakewood News and Maple Valley News June 25,1996 To Our Readers: decision to combinZ 863500 Sprin& We made a «*>■* «,o of ■" “”'y information of sports activities shannl k . efforf tO boost the ALL communities of Barry County It J °n<? area IS doing with expand the knowledge and annrJJ, °“r lntention to raise and county-wide basis. PPreciation of high school sports on a “xr •»* well-intentioned requests to En X°h t0 nu™rous. with their own community publicationA °Wn SpOrts coverage it's decision and will RETURN to separated Graphics has reconsidered community beginning with the school year CTthe fII]6”86 Thank you for your interests and continued readership. Sincerely, From all of us at J-Ad Graphics seemed uninterested in water problems, but the council was looking at a recommendation from the Kent County Health Department that it hook up to public water because of the ni­ trate problem. The nitrates also landed the village on the Department of Environmental Quality (formerly the Depart­ ment of Natural Resources )'s list of contaminated sites. Though the most common complaint about the water project is its cost, residents also object to the mandatory hookup to the system, whether or not the homeowner has a good well. Kusmierz has stated several times that he does not believe there is a severe enough problem in the village to warrant a public water system. He said that those who do have water problems can resolve them individually without reaching into their neighbors' wallets. Those who favor building a water system, including the Kent County Health Depart­ ment. maintain that water problems do not go away, and that nitrates and other contam­ inants only escalate over time. The schools must test for bac­ teria and nitrates continually. With many wells in the vil­ lage aging, and’ with higher standards for private wells ex­ pected in the next few years, advocates of the proposed wa­ ter project say it makes more sense to put their money into a public system. They also say hooking up to public wa­ ter also adds to the value ot their property and lowers some fire insurance premiums. | Obituaries | Richard W. Knauss, Sr. MIDDLEVILLE - Richard W. Knauss, Sr., age 62, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 1996 at Cadillac Mercy Hospital, Cadillac. Mr. Knauss was born on January 21, 1934 at Kalama­ zoo, the son of Douglas and Lois (Schmidt) Knauss. He was raised in Gull Lake and attended Yorkville and W. K. Kellogg Schools. He was married to Shirley Boerema on June 13, 1953 at Sand Lake. Mr. Knauss was employed at Van Waters & Rogers of Dutton as a Semi Truck driver* retiring January 30, 1996 He was preceded in death by* his parents, Douglas and Lois Knauss. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; two daughters, Marcia (Ron) Welton of Ontonagon, Linda (Daniel) Frasier of Hastings; two sons, Richard (Diana) Knauss, Jr. of Middle­ ville, Mark (Penny) Knauss of Lake Ann; foster daughter, Tammy (Kevin) Painter of LaVergne, Tennessee; nine grandchildren; three sisters, two brothers; sister-in law; brothers-in-law; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, June 14, 1996 at the Beeler Funeral Home of Middleville with the Pastor William D. Dobson officiating. Interment took place in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to American Metabolic Institute (Cancer Research) Bonita, California. Suvilla C. Walker FREEPORT - Suvilla C. Walker, age 86, of Freeport, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 1996 at the home of her granddaughter near Clarksville. She was bom on November 8, 1909 at Mille Lacs Lake, Minnesota, the daughter of Evart and Edith (Kariger) Corwin. She was raised in Minnesota and in Cadillac where she attended school. She moved to the Freeport area in 1972 from Grand Rapids where she had resided for several years. She was employed at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids in the Laundry Department for twenty-five years. She was preceded in death 6 by her parents; brothers, George, James and Lewis Corwin; sisters, Virginia Jacobson and Iva Brandt. She is survived by three daughters, Betty Fighter of Freeport, Deborah Slovinski of Hastings and Lois Hallstedt of Rockford; eight grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren, and one sister, Marcella Reeves of Grand Rapids. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 20, 1996 at Wren Funeral Home, Hastings, with Reverend Walter Winebrenner officiating. Interment was at Maple Hill Cemetery in Cadillac. Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Hospice of Ionia or Barry Community Hospice. Get a Tax Break.. Donate Your Vehicle! Call (800) 678-LUNG Help fight the #3 killer... lung disease i AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/June 25. 1996/Page 3 Page 4th-graders design two Michigan quilts by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Helen Jahnke's Page Elementary fourth grade class decorated their quilt with the VanAndel Historical Mueseum in Grand Rapids. j From Our Readers The work for TK has only just begun To the editor: Middleville is to be com­ mended for the resounding bond issue victory. It’s the kids who over the next 20 or 30 years will benefit from the "yes” vote I have bragged for years about our town and the con vincing victory supported all that I have been saying. We have a wonderful community that will always do what is needed to support our children. I am truly excited about what this means for our kids and for our community, and I hope that you are too. Wat­ ching all of the building that will take place over the next three years will be exciting Let Bradford White company into the industrial park The industrial park has been created to increase jobs in the In regards to the efforts of village and by making that Bradford-White to purchase property available to BWC, it property in the industrial would help to expand their park, it seems to me that it capacity for hiring more would be beneficial to the workers. community to allow them to Since the beginning of the move their trucking fleet industrial park, there has not there. been much developing going In light of the fact that BWC on there. is the largest industry in the Better for Middleville, bet­ village, as well as the largest ter for Bradford-White. employer in Barry County. I Let them into the industrial would think that it would be park. wise to assist them in their ef­ Jeff Aley forts to expand. 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Community forums will be scheduled, at which our input will be sought. This will be our chance to "speak or forever hold our peace.” It truly does take an entire village to raise a child. We, as a community, need to con­ tinue to support and push our kids and our teachers to be the best that they can be. Buildings and technology are necessary, but they cannot learn, only the kids can do that. We need to expect great things from our kids and from our schools. As I was once taught, never rest until the good is better and the better is best. Mike Schipper Middleville TUnk You... Stauffer & wiggers INSURANCE AGENCY 9365 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37) p Caledonia Village Centre ’ 891-9294 Kim Chousow's Page Elementary fourth grade class displays their quilt of the Michigan Capital Building in Lansing. • Caledonia Class of *81 • ★ Reunion ★ Saturday, June 29 Holiday Inn Crown Plaza 6:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. s25 single or s40 per couple Last chance to sign up. 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CALEDONIA Ca// us tor a quote for all of your insurance needs: • • • • Page Elementary fourth­ graders recently used infor­ mation they learned about their studies of Michigan throughout the year to design and construct two quilts, one of the VanAndel Muesum in Grand Rapids and the other of the Michigan Capitol Building in Lansing. Teachers Kim Chausow and Helen Jahnke said that with the guidance and assistance of parent volunteers Nancy Goodin and Beth McAllister, the classes completed the quilts over several weeks last month. They added that a step by step procedure was used to complete the projects. First, students created a Michigan ABC book as a class, in which each student contributed one page. Next, they planned the quilt, then decided which symbols or points of interest to use and where to place them. They then sewed nine patch squares and created points of interest for those squares After that, the central focal point was chosen. Chausow’s class chose the Michigan Capitol Building, and Jahnke's class chose the VanAndel Museum. These were the places the classes visited on a field trip. Next they completed stu­ dent name squares, then Goodin and McAllister put the quilts together while students tied off comers and quilted center focal points. The parent volunteers then finished the quilt construction. The quilts will hang in the foyer of Page Elementary. Auto • Life Health • Home Business Investment Reaching those who need help Totchm$ us all * ANK 891-8113 {VALEDONIA 3205 68th ST S.E. rXJTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 698-6337 795-3361 AS J Locations Open AS Day Monday thru Friday and 'til Noon on Saturday lcnocr �Page 4/Th« Sun and News, Middleville. Ml June 25. 1996 Neigh bors will... Caledonia Methodist welcomes new pastor Ed -and Katie Wierenga were treated to a dinner for two at Bay Pointe. Then they were given a dozen red roses. A couple of days later their daughter, Deb, took them to see the Grand Rapids baseball team play, the White Caps This was in celebration of their 55th wedding anniversary. Congratulations, you two. We also send our love to both of you praine folks. Johnny is in Blodgett having tests done to see if the cardiac specialist, Dr. Rosenblum, can pin point the best treat­ Dr. Norman C. Kohns, is the new pastor of Caledonia United Methodist Church as ment for his latest incident. In of June 30. Dr. Kohns has been in had to call 911 when he black­ ed out and fell to the floor. ministry with the United Bless 911 when they respond­ Methodist Church for 29 ed to my call. They kept me years. After graduating from on the phone and were here the University of Michigan in 1966, he attended seminary at within minutes. Hopefully, the doctor will Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist Universi­ know in the next few days if medicine, pacemaker or a ty in Dallas. While there, he fibulator would be best for served student appointments Johnny. Please keep him in at Merit. Texas, and LaRue. your prayers, folks. It does Texas. For the next 16 years he make a big difference. I’ll visit with all of you served pastorates at United Methodist churches in Munis­ hopefully next week. Love ing. Grand Rapids and you all. Kalamazoo. During those years, he did graduate work in counseling, receiving a master appointment by the bishop as a pastoral counselor at the Samaritan Center in South Bend. Ind., and most recently at Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo, where he developed their pastoral care department. of theology from Calvin Seminary. The 1985. he returned to school full time to work on a bachelor of ministry in pastoral counseling. After graduating with a D.Min. in 1988. he served under special NORMA VELDERMAN Kohns and his wife. Carole, have four children. Benjamin. 28. lives in East Lansing. Jonathan. 26. and his wife. Penny, live in Lowell. Mass. James. 20. lives in Bloom­ ington. Ind., and Sara. 18. lives in South Bend. Terry Williams honored at GVSU sales support engineering. While attending Grand Valley, Williams was in­ ducted into the Delta Mu Delta business honor society . He is the son of Darlene Vanderwood. of Middleville. Terry Williams of Grand Rapids has been honored as “outstanding student*’ in his major at Grand Valley State University. Williams, who received a master's in business ad­ ministration (MBA) this spr­ ing. plans to pursue a career working with marketing and Terry Willioms &LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord Sunday School....................................................... 9:30a.m. Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Morning Worship................................................10:45a.m. Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Evening Praise........................................................6:00p.m. WEDNESDAY.................. Family Night 6:30 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE -- Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev Brum F. Harrison Music Coordinator, Jeffrey C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............................5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass...................... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL & METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave. Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Saturday Evening Masses: 6:00 p.m. (May - August or September) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service......................................6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs............................................... 6:45p.m. FREEPORT BIBLE STUDY .^CALEDONIA £ W CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world Sunday................................ 10:00 a.m. Wednesday....................... 7:00 p.m. Call 765-3057 or 948-3617 WELCOME TO Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan Telephone 698-8252 10:30 a.m. Rev Norman Kohns — 616-891-8167 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service. Sunday School................. Evening Worship Service.. Pastor Mark Beers ; . °J|i ~ T ' ,ff= Pastorscott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11 00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children’s Church will be pnxtded during both services GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (M Gun Lake) Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship.............. 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........ 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — Peace Reformed Church Barrier Free Programs for All Ages M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services Wednesday ’ Famdv Ntght” COMMUNITY CHURCH Wednesday Sunday School “Family Sight" 9:45 6:15 Dinner 640 p.m. Caraway St. 10:30 am The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave. Church School, Sunday........................ 9:45 a m. Morning Worship... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m Wed. Fellowship...... 7:30 p.m (in homes or church) call 795-3667 €ime iHettjolrisT Cfjurcfj 8:30 or 11H». 6:M 9 00 am & 10:00 a m. .11:15 a.m. ..6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED £fje -’ gji o91 -OUZo Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 6 00 p.m. Worship Service SHARON BARNSDALL Dir of Onstan Ed & Muse Come os you ore. Informal ■ Fundamental Something for every age (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) Re». R. Scott Greenway. Pastor Mike Alles, Youth leader CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............ 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.............................. 9:45 a m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service.................................... 6:30 p.m Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday............................ 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday............................... 7:00 p.m. Meeting at Freeport Community Center Sunday Worship......9:30 a m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday School................. 10:45-11:50 a.m. Church Office. (616) 891 1512 M-37 at 100th St. Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED "Set an example In speech m life, in lo*e, m faith and tn purity 1 Timothy 4:12 792-2889 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Chous for Children and Adults Jr. & Sr High School Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml. (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another m brotherly love." Rom. 12:10 8:00 a m................................Blended Service & 9:05 a m.............................Educational Hour E 10:15 a.m................... Contemporary Service g 11:15 a.m.......................... Traditional Service n (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Robert Gerke'Offxe. 891-8688»Church: 891-9878 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Freeport—Middleville-Parmalee Freeport Morning Worship............ 9 30 a m. Freeport Sunday School.............. 11 00 a m Parmalee Morning Worship.......... 9:30 a m. Middleville Sunday School........... 9 30 a m Middleville Morning Worship...... 11 00 a m Cadets and Cavineties Rev Lynn Wagner 795-3798 Rev. Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 Adult Btble Studies Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Youth Group LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. •891-8661 Morning Worship................... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship.................... 6.00 a.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder Pastor 868-6306 'The Church where eyerybody is somebody ..and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School........................................... 9 30 a m Sunday Morning Worship........................ 10 30 a m Sunday Evening Worship........................... 6 00 p m Wea Midweek Prayer & Bible Study....... 7 00pm Rev William Dobson. Pastor Assistant Pastor Karl Bashlor �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/June 25. 1996/Poge 5 Nick Otto receives Page Elementary Principal’s Award by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Outgoing Page Elementary fifth-grader Nick Otto recent­ ly was chosen to receive the “Principal’s Award.” for his outstanding contributions to the quality of school life. Otto’s mother, Jerri, said that each year Page Principal David Bukala chooses an outgoing fifth-grader for the award, which is associated with the Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principal’s Association (MEMSPA). No one. not even parents and teachers, knows about the award until it is presented on the last day of school. Jerri Otto said she believes that he was chosen because he exemplified the kind of stu­ dent they like to have at Page “He studies hard, follows the rules, respects his teachers and is a good friend,” she said. Bukala said he chose Nick because his overall attitude is very healthy. “He has one of the healthiest attitudes I have seen at the school," he said. He added that Nick has always been very cooperative and willing to help and has never had discipline problems. The principal also said he was impressed with his citizenship. “He has always been an outstanding citizen and 1 think he will always be an (Hitstan­ ding citizen.” he said. Nick is involved in baseball Who-o-o-’s ready for SCHOOL? This barred owl, that's whooo. A Kettle Lake parent found the bird dead, but in seemingly perfect condition, so he offered to have this symbol of wisdom stuffed and mounted for the school. Taxidermist Robert Fox, of Fox Den Taxidermy, (left) said the owl lacked only a few feathers, and decided to show him in flight with talons extended. Fox said that before he could prepare the owl. the Environmental Protection Agency had to examine it to make sure it hadn’t been shot. Raptorial birds such as owls and hawks are protected species. Accepting the gift is Kettle Lake Principal Jeff Worman. New Senior A wards are ‘thank you' to community Nick Otto and was on one of the Odyssey of the Mind teams coached by his mother that went to the state competition. He said he also is learning to play golf. Otto’s favorite subjects are physicial education and science, and he enjoys using the school library. He also enjoys using com­ puters and makes signs, ban- ENGAGEMENTS Beuschel - Miller to wed James and Peggy Beuschel of 4502 Patterson Rd.. Mid­ dleville are pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter Jamie Lee to Daniel John Miller, son of Robert and Doreen Miller, of 282 1 Lawrence Rd . . Hastings. Jamie is a 1991 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. Middleville, and at­ tended both Grand Rapids Community College and Lake Michigan College, and is cur­ rently employed at Zondervan Publishing House in Grand Rapids. Dan is a 1983 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed as plant manager of Louis Padnos Iron and Metal Co. in Hastings. A Nov. 23, 1996 wedding is being planned. ners and cards for his family’s farm. He especially has fun with a special computer program in which he can use imaginary dollars to build cities and plays games. While school was in session he had a chance to go to a computer lab every Friday morning. Nick's aspirations are to become a major league baseball player and to open a cafe in Seattle where he can sell turkey sandwiches. He was excited when he found out he won the award. “1 was shocked at first and really surprised,” he said. He added that though he was shocked at first, he felt good about receiving the award and was proud that Bukala chose him. Otto will attend Thomapple Kellogg Middle School in the fall and said he is a little ner­ vous and excited about going to a bigger school and meeting new people. Caledonia Players award scholarships Tom Kaechele of the Caledonia Community Players displays the plaque that will bear the names of the CCP scholarship winners. The group established the scholarship program this year, with CHS graduating seniors Sarah Berends, left, and Melissa Otto, right, each winning the first $500 awards for their theater participation. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Community Players theater group this year awarded the first scholarships in its new program to honor seniors who have participated in community and/or high school theater. Graduating seniors Sarah Berends and Melissa Otto were chosen as the first recipients. Each will receive a $500 scholarship. The criteria of theater involvement does not refer Business Insurance just to acting, but also to technical or musical theater participation, said CCP member Tom Kaechele. Financial need also is a consideration, he said. "Both Sarah and Melissa have taken part in high school and community theater productions," he said. "Sarah has worked in technical theater and Melissa in performance. "Our idea is that we would give the scholarships to students we hope will continue to support and take part in theater in the future." The Caledonia Community Players decided that establishing the scholarship was a way not only to promote the arts, but also to express the group's appreciation to the community for its support, he said. Winners of the scholarship will have their names engraved on a special plaque that will hang in the high school with the awards for other senior honors. this JB HARRISON Let us make your wedding day one that you will treasure forever We feature a complete line of elegant Carlson Craft invitations and accessories — including Thank You’s, Reception items. Gifts anc much more. Stop in today!! Insurance Agency, Inc. 6090 Alden Nash St • Aho 616-868-OO5O 800-20-0712 Fax 616-868-0060 Have you examined your insurance needs and costs lately? Call us for a quote today! The Reminder < 1952 N. Broadway Hastings 945-9554 The Youth Theatre Guild of the Thornapple Arts Council presents... Jack and The Beanstalk — and — The Fisherman and His Wife Tuesday, July 9 • 7 PM maple valley high school Wednesday, July IO • 7 PM delton-kellcgg h.s Thursday, July 11 • 7 PM thornapple Kellogg h.s Students 50* / Adults H 00 �Poge 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml June 25. 1996 Yankee Springs area offers ‘Fishing in the Parks” by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Trout, bluegill and many other fine friends in the water are making fishing the activity of choice for many who visit Yankee Springs Recreation Area. Adventure Ranger Mike Olm says one reason is “Fishing in the Parks,” one of many programs the cam­ pground has to offer. Olm said the theme used to be “Take a friend fishing,” but was changed because they want to encourage everybody to participate. The program is held in 10 different parks all over the state. It's a fishing clinic at Yankee Springs every Tues­ day at 6:30 p.m. The clinic, Olm said, teaches interested beginning fisherman everything from casting and baiting, to setting hooks and handling the fish once they are caught People of all ages are welcome to attend and do not have to be overnight campers. People have the choice of whether to keep and eat the fish or let them go. People use closed reels with a sinker and a bobber and the worms are provided by the park The park also can provide 10 to 15 fishing poles, but people are encouraged to br­ ing their own to get the most enjoyment possible out of fishing. The rangers also are available to help people use poles they are not familiar with. The clinic does not have an age restriction, but children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent. This rule varies from park to park and is at the discretion of the adventure ranger. Little Megan was thrilled when she caught the smallest fish in the under seven division at one of last year's fishing derbies. »♦»»»»♦**»»»»»»»»»»»» V * J In Memory of Lucky J * Faithful companion, V J the shadow on our walks. * * V * J V J May you rest in peace, free of pain at last. y * Your loving family, Fred & Donna Winters Frances Rogers and Candy * * V * V ********************* Boat insurance written by a boatowner Clinics, he said, start with demonstrations on how to tie knots to keep the hook on the line. The most popular and easiest knot to to learn and use is a palamar knot. The demonstrator then ex­ plains rod and reel safety and how to hold them so they do not get tangled. Casting techniques and techniques of sinking hooks are practiced in the grass before the fisherman move to the water. After these techniques are taught, people are able to cast and hook up their own lines and are allowed to fish for a half an hour to an hour. He said they see a lot of people catch fish during this time. They like to hold the clinics in an area where there are a lot of little fish, which makes it easier for them to be successful. The average size fish that is caught is three to five inches long. People over 17 are required to have a fishing licence. Any parents helping their children do not need a licence unless they are planning to fish themselves Olm said some people have caught fish as long as seven inches and as small as three inches The fish range from bluegill to bass, perch and pumpkin seed. “Fishing in the Parks” is a joint venture between the parks and the Fishery and Wildlife Department at Michigan State University. Olm said graduate students from there and people from the Department of Natural Resources used to have a pro­ gram set up in which people traveled to different parks to fish. Now the program is station­ ed in the parks that have the funds to operate it. Occa­ sionally, someone from MSU attends and monitors clinics. Their goal, Olm said, is to get non users to enjoy the resources and to make people who have never fished before more comfortable and confi­ dent that they can catch fish. The parks, he said, promote it as a family-oriented activity. He added that they want people to realize that this is state land that anyone can use. The clinic is free, but peo­ ple have to pay either $4 per day or $20 annually to enter the park. After that, most of the park’s resources are free, he said. People, he said, seem to realh take to the program. “I notice that some people who attend the first time without their own poles, return with their own poles.’’ he said. 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St itaMertie Ml <9333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 People from all over enjoy the fishing derbies held every Thursday morning ot 9:30 a.m. Some people fish while others show the rangers their catches. the area are encouraged to come and help the people at­ tending the clinic. “The clinic is not a com­ petition class,” he said. “We just want people to learn how to handle it properly.” Another program the park has is the fishing derby, which is available for those who have already learned the basics of fishing and want to compete. Olm said this program is unique to Yankee Springs and is sponsored by the camp ground host. “Not all parks have this program,” he said. Prizes are awarded for the biggest and smallest fishes in two different age groups, 7 and over, and under 7. There is no instruction before the derby only an an­ nouncement of the rules. The park does not supply fishing poles for this activity. Children who are eight and under must be accompanied by a parent and those who are 17 or over must have a fishing liscence. Derbies are held every week at 9:30 a.m. on Thursdays. Another state-w ide program that the recrea’ion area has to offer is the “adventure program.” This program is a joint ven­ ture between the Kalamazoo Nature Center and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Olm said this is the fourth year of the program’s ex­ istence and Yankee Springs was the only park involved during the first year. The program escalated from one to 12 parks the second year, all of which were in the southern part of the Lower Peninsula of the state By the time the third year came around, he said, the pro­ gram got so popular that it grew to include 43 parks in the state, including some in the Upper Peninsula. This program, he said, in­ cludes a variety of activities designed for people of all ages and is family oriented. Some of these activities consist of camp fires, hikes, insect hunts and games that teach people about the en­ vironment around them. In one activity, people walk around the wood blindfolded and have to learn to gel around by using their other senses. Another program they have often throughout the summer is a camp fire at night, in which people can sit around, roast marshmallows, tell stories and sing songs. This, he said, is geared for everyone but especially for people who live in town and do not get to enjoy a camp fire very often. People also are welcome to participate in the astronomy discussions that take place around the camp fire as well. Another special program is a night hike in which people hike in the dark at a peak hour without flashlights. This, Olm said, helps peo­ ple gain perception and see that the dark can be enjoyable instead of scary. He added that the areas they hike around are not dangerous. "These programs are not just geared for children,” he Continued next page- -sfteav leasHue HAIR DESIGNERS HAIR • NAILS • TANNING OPEN t DAYS 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil s Pizza) Call 795-7719 -for Your Appt. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/June 25. 1996/Poge 7 Caledonia School Board approves $20.2 million general fund budget bv Barbara Gall ' Staff Writer Caledonia Schools Business Manager Judi Dean said that preparing this year's school budget was once again "like shooting at a moving target,’* as reports from the state changed from week to week. However, the final budget presented to the school board last week estimates a general fund budget of $20.2 million, a 3 percent increase over last year. The cafeteria budget is set for $670,000 and the athletic budget at $380,000. Each of these also are up slightly from last year. In 1995-96, the cafe­ teria budget was $605,313 and the athletic budget was $363,354. No comment was made in the budget hearing, and the board unanimously approved all three. Dean said she prepared the general budget figures using the following assumptions: • The state’s foundation grant to Caledonia will be $6,657 per pupil next year. • Caledonia's "blended" stu­ dent count (an average of last year's February enrollment and this year’s fall enrollment) will be 2,803. • Employee insurance rates will increase 3 percent. • The employee retirement rate will be 15.15 percent. • Wages will increase as in­ dicated in contract agreements. • Seven new staff members will be hired. Dean said that good news for the district is an increase in the Caledonia's per-pupil foundation grant from the state. Last year, the schools received $6,502 per pupil; next year it is supposed to re­ ceive $6,657 per pupil. This 2 percent increase, however, does not quite keep up with the present inflation rate of 2.9 percent, she said. More good news for district taxpayers is that the schools' debt retirement millage has decreased .44 mills from last year, when residents paid 4.56 mills to repay debts for past school building and remodel­ ing programs. "We told the voters that the new millage approved this year would increase their taxes by about 1.5 mills, but actu­ ally that increase will only amount to about 1.06 mills," Dean said. "This happened be­ cause of the rising SEV (state equalized valuation) in this school district. "Much of the increase in our SEV is due to growth, so all the new development does help pay for the new school building and remodeling pro­ jects," she said. Though the bonds have not yet been sold for the new ele­ mentary school, the new bus garage and other projects ap­ proved by voters June 10, Dean estimates the total debt retirement millage to be 5.62 mills for the next year. She said that cost contain­ ment and reductions for the next school year include: • Freezing all building and department budgets at the 1994-95 levels. • Reducing capital outlay by $111,000. • Reducing to zero the "en­ ergy remodeling" line item. (Savings of $39,000). • Removing from the bud­ get any high school renova­ tion funding. (Savings of $35,000). Dean said that personnel changes also netted the district a savings of $115,000. With the new budget, the district should maintain an es­ timated fund balance of $2.3 million, meeting the auditors’ recommendation for a fund balance of 10 to 15 percent of the budget or about two months' operating expenses. "The fund balance is our 'set-aside' for emergencies." Dean explained. While $2 million may sound like a lot. it can be eaten up quickly by unex­ pected expenses, she said For example, several years ago, the district had to spend $300,000 to remove a buried fuel oil tank and contaminated FISHING, 10% 1996-97 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES 62% i C INSTRUCTION ■ PUPIL ■ INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF I □ BUSINESS S MAINTENANCE B TRANSPORTATION 88 CAPITAL OUTLAY This pie chart shows how the Caledonia Community Schools estimates its expenditures will be distributed. Sixty-two percent of all expenditures will be used for soil near the bus garage. Last year, the district had to spend $225,000 for a new roof on the Community Education building. "Having a good fund bal­ ance means we don't have to dig into pupil services when there are emergencies like these." Dean said. Copies of the entire budget are available at the Caledonia Schools administrative office at 203 Main St. (891-8185). continued from P. 6 said. “Everyone learns touring different parts of Michigan. something from them." Most of the adventure pro­ Not only are people of all grams, he said, run from ages encouraged to par­ Tuesday to Saturday and ones ticipate. but also those who are not staying overnight at with many Sunday visitors will run from Wednesday to the campgrounds. Olm added that each pro­ Sunday. Olm said he wants the pro­ gram brings a touch of entertainment and useful grams to show people that learning can be fun, but also education. “The programs are design­ requires that anyone in atten­ ed for entertainment with en­ dance under age 8 must be ac­ vironmental backgrounds.” companied by an adult. One special thing about the he said. Sometimes adventure program that is common to all rangers can help people plan the participating parks in the their vacations by letting them state is the theme of the month know which other parks program, which is held at around the state have these every park at 2 p.m. every programs in case the\ are Wednesdav afternoons. Though the theme program is run every week, the theme changes monthly. The theme for June is “Forest Frenzy,'" for July it’s “Wetland COMPLETE REAL ESTATE and BUILDING SERVICE Wonders" and for August, “Amazing Animals." 117 E. MAIN ST. I MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 Olm said that even though the themes are the same for three or four weeks, most adventure rangers try to make them a little different each week in case the same people attend more than one week. The way the theme pro­ grams are handled is up to the adventure ranger at the park. “Each program shows the 9776 GREEN LK. RD., MIDDLEVILLE individual creativity of the adventure ranger," he said. T-shirt painting session planned at Caledonia Library Kids of all ages are invited to join a t-shirt painting class scheduled for 10:30 a m. on Thursday, July 11 at the Caledonia Library, 240 Emmons. The participants must bring their own t-shirts, but the library staff will provide all the paints and stencils needed to create the child’s own "walking" work of art. Children aged 5 years and under must be accompanied by an adult. Anyone with questions should contact the library at 891-1502. C GENERAL ADMINISTRATION ■ SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION ® TRANSFERS instruction. Maintenance costs take up the next largest share of the 'pie' with 10 percent. Caledonia Auto Parts FOR ALL YOUR CAR & TRUCK CARE NEEDS" Complete Line of Parts, Accessories and Clean-up Products 891-4085 Zliffo Value 'MooferCordJ VISA 9818 Cherry Valley Ave., (M-37) Your “Hometown” Auto Parts Store OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 to 6; Saturday 8 to 2 H Carnival WESTERM CRRIRRRRR lUm. R. 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Ml/June 25 1996 Showcase Riders 4-H presents annual English-Western Horse Show June 15 Entries from around the state as well as local riders took advantage of a warm Saturday June 15 to compete in both English and Western classes offered by the local Showcase Riders 4-H Club at the Lowell Fairgrounds. ’Showcase Riders Presents’ is an annual EWHA Approved open horse show, with prizes donated by sponsors and local businesses. The various classes in which the riders could compete were sponsored by individuals, families and local businesses. Collectors' Expo Featuring Vintage Cars & Trucks • Crafts • Antiques June 29 & 30.1996 Sat. 8 a.m.*6 pjn.; Sun. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Barry Expo Center Hastings, Michigan Melissa Van Laan completes her preparations for her next class as she gets settled on her horse, Prince, and slips on her riding gloves. Mom Carol VanLaan provides the final inspection. (20 minutes north of Kalamazoo. ¥« mi. west of Hastings on M-37) ‘2 00 Adults; Under 10 FREE with Parent FREE Spectator Parking limited Camping Facilities on Expo Grounds Vintage Cars & Trucks 1900 to 1976 in 17 classes Swap Meet • Buy-Sell-Trode Crafts Antiques Quality Crafts Artisans Antique & Collectible Dealers Percent of proceeds go to local Lions Clubs For show/dealer info., contact: Collectors' Expo, Donna Stagray 7 p.m.-9 p.m. (616) 795-3202 Ifl The 'voice' of last week's horse show was Ned Newhof of Caledonia. He was assisted in the press box by his wife, Rinda. ‘Middle Veer Camp’ planned for July 840 Thomapple Kellogg High School will hold its first an­ nual football camp or “Mid­ dle Veer Camp,” from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, July 8-10, on the high school playing field. from the CHS Parents of the Class of ’96 Thank you to everyone who contributed in making this senior year a great success. We acknowledge with great appreciation those individuals and businesses who donated money and/or merchandise to the all-night party. A-1 Radiator AJ's Water Park Amway Apol's Landscaping Bun Basket Caledonia American Legion Caledonia Auto Caledonia Chiropractic Center Caledonia Dance Center Caledonia Estates Caledonia Funeral Home Caledonia Rent-all Carleton Equipment Contempo Country Town Floral D&W Duthler Leasing, Inc. Dutton General Store Ed's Body Shop Eric Neering Evelyn Zielinski Geuke's Meats Gordon Food Service Grand Eagle Snacks H 8k L Manufacturing Harder-Warner Harmony House Hastings City Bank Jack Looks Theaters JCPenney Laura Shoemaker Long Masonry Meijer's Middle Villa Inn National Amusements (Showcase) Old Kent Bank Olga's Kitchen Oliver-VanDyk Insurance Quik Stop - Dutton Richard Blanch Richard Choryan Roger's Department Store Sam's Club Seif Chevrolet Service Master Snider Communications State Bank of Caledonia State Spring Stauffer-Wiggers insurance Steketee Turf VanLaan Concrete Construction Victorian Gallery Weaver Construction. Whitecaps ZylstraDoor There will be a guest _ speaker to be am mounted, and some instructional films, all of which is intended to stress all phases of football. This camp is open to anyone, not just team members, and parents are welcome to attend as well. The camp will be staffed by high school coaches and former players and was designed by Jack Prince. Participating students will receive T-shirts and refreshments. Caledonia man on Lawrence U dean’s list Steven E. Douglas of Caledonia has been named to the dean’s honor roll for the spring semester at Lawrence Technological University. To be named to the honor roll a student must maintain at least a 3.5 grade point average for the term and be a full-time student. Douglas is seeking a bachelor of science degree in architecture. Darcy Stouffer brings her horse in line as the judge finishes his deliberations during the June 15 open horse show sponsored by the Showcase Riders 4-H Club. Happy 60s plan picnic for July 1 The Caledonia Happy 60s Club will hold its next meeting at noon on Monday, July 1 at the Caledonia Lakeside Park shelter Each person should bring a dish to share at the potluck lunch along with table service and a $1 gift for bingo. Ail are welcome. Anyone with questions should call 698-6335. Looking for a PRINTER? Call... 945-9554 Brooke Berends puts her horse througn ms paces during the Showcase Riders’ annual horse show at the Lowell Fairgrounds. �The Sun and News Middleville, Ml'June 25. 1996'Page 9 Area Girl Scouts receive awards at day camp in Caledonia The Cherry Volley Neighborhood Girl Scout Coddett troop mode o shelter out of rocks, leaves, logs, and sticks to earn survival patches. exercise was to teach the girls by Mandy Habel how to use the environment to Staff Writer help them survive should they Cherry Valley ever be in a situation where Neighborhood Girl Scouts they are lost in the woods or fought the rain and mos­ anywhere else and can not quitoes last week while par­ find shelter. ticipating in day camp ac­ Karen Cargill's Junior tivities at Lakeside Park. group, which includes girls Caledonia. who are in the fourth to sixth First- though seventh-grade grades, worked on earning students from the Middleville badges. and Caledonia areas gathered each day from Monday through Thursday to earn new awards and participate in many activities and projects. The Junior group earns badges, the Brownies earn try-its, and the Cadet group The new Youth Theatre cams interest patches Guild of the Thomapple Arts Gayle Kraft, who led the Council of Barry County Cadet group of sixth-graders or older, said her group work­ £will present "Jack and the Beanstalk" and "The ed on obtaining interest pat­ Fisherman and His Wife" at ches for survival. In order to earn this patch. 7 p.m. Thursday, July 11 at Cadets built a shelter using Thomapple Kellogg High only resources from the land, School. such as rocks, sticks, leaves Admission is 50-cents for and logs. students and $1 for adults. The group found a pole Thirty-three students from from a fence that they used as around the county recently a saw to cut other pieces of completed a two-week the­ wood. atre workshop under instruc­ Kraft said the purpose of the tors Mel Hund, Mary Martha Melendy, Norma Acker and Bob Dickinson. This week, many of those budding actors and actresses will begin play practice in preparation for the theatre productions. Under the direc­ tion of Todd Willard and Peggy Hemmerling. the stu­ dents will practice the plays. She said the badges they worked on related to prints and graphics, first aid and out­ door fun. An ambulance service visited the groups and did demonstrations and showed safety videos to help the girls with first aid badges. Art pro­ jects were done to earn them prints and graphics patches, Youth Theatre Guild to hold plays at TK next month build the sets and get ready to take the plays on the road. Performances of the two plays also will be held in three other communities: Tuesday, July 9 at Maple Valley High School and Wednesday, July 10 at Delton Kellogg High School. The plays will begin at 7 p.m. in each community. In Hastings, the plays will be performed Friday, July 12 as part of the Arts Council's Arts Alive celebration at Fish Hatchery Park. 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The 1992 graduate of Caledonia High School joined the Navy in April 1993. TK High School summer hours set The Thomapple Kellogg High School office will be open this summer Monday through Fnday. from 7:15 a m. to noon and 1 to 3:45 p.m. The office will be closed for vacation from July 8 through July 19 Looking for a PRINTER? Call... 945-9554 The girl scouts celebrated their sunniest day at camp by participating In a three legged race. and games were played to earn them outdoor fun badges. The Brownies. Kraft said, earn try-its because they basically just have to try and experience different things to earn their awards. One of their try-its during the camp, she said, was called “Listening to the Past” The group went over to a nearby cemetery and found the graves of three young children. After research, they found that all three died on the same day in the same fire. Other things the groups did were find animal footprints, observe animals, hike and make up new songs. One song they made was about Girl Scouts to the tune of “Home on the Range." Kraft said they also painted pictures and did many other arts and crafts. Hiking and trips to the ice cream store also were things they enjoyed. Cargill said they spent most of the week fighting the rain and mosquitoes and ended up doing many indoor activities. Though they did many in­ door activities, she said, they did learn about outdoor cook­ ing. which the Brownies did for the first time. The volunteer adults were helped by girls who will at­ tend eighth grade in the fall. These girls are working to receive silver awards, which is the highest honor a Cadet Girl Scout can win The theme for the camp was an Olympic one and the girls received medals for different activities they participated in. The girls also made flags from different countries as well Some of the games they played included three-legged races in which they tied balloons around their ankles and determined who could get from one end of the park to the other the fastest. This is the second year that the camp was held at lakeside Park, where it was moved to when the Girl Scouts started to be run by the neighborhtxxls instead of the council. Old Fashioned Fair^ Over The Fourth LAKE ODESSA FAIR SCHEDULE JULY 2nd - JULY 7th, 1996 TUESDAY, JULY 2 1:00 PM — Dog Show 5:00 PM — Midway Madness (5-10 p.m.) 7:30 PM — Antique Tractor Pull WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 10:00 AM — Parade (free parking until 3:00 p.m.) 10:00 AM — Midway Opens (cash in discount coupons) 10:30 AM — Youth Horse Show (Horse Arena - parking lot) 1:00 PM — Harness Racing 2-4 PM — Reception for Grand Marshal 3:00 PM — Judging Crafts 5:00 PM — Midway Madness (5-10 p.m.) 7:30 PM — Lt. Wt. Horse Pull (State Championship) THURSDAY, JULY 4 12:00 PM — Midway Opens (Midway Madness 12-5 p.m.) 1.00 PM — Harness Racing 1:00 PM — Puff Tractor Pull 7:30 PM — Figure Eight Demolition Derby FRIDAY, JULY 5 9:00 AM — Dairy Cattle Judging 10:00 PM — Youth Tractor Driving Contest 12:00 PM — Midway Opens (Midway Madness 5-10 p.m.) 1:00 PM — Beef and Sheep Judging 1:00 PM — Harness Racing 7:00 PM — Speed N Action Show SATURDAY, JULY 6 10:00 AM — Draft Horse Show (Horse Arena) 12:00 PM — Midway Opens (Midway Madness 12-5 p.m.) 1:00 PM — Harness Racing 7:30 PM — Strictly New Country SUNDAY, JULY 7 12:00 PM — Midway Opens (Midway Madness 12-5 p.m.) 1:00 PM — Children’s Games 1:00 PM — Harness Racing 3:00 PM — Ladies Program 7:30 PM — Demo Derby 10:00 PM — Fireworks (time approximate) �Page 10/Th« Sun ond News. Middleville Mi June 25. 1996 Former CHS principal takes on new duties in Thailand Tonya Porter to leave Caledonia Schools after 12 years by Barbara Gall Staff Writer When the Caledonia School Board appointed Tonya Porter principal of Caledonia Elementary 12 years ago, she was enjoying the fulfillment of one of her career goal, to be a school principal. Now, after leading Caledonia Elementary and then Caledonia High School to national blue ribbon awards, she will be leaving July 15 for truly a whole new world — as principal of the International School in Bangkok, Thailand "In my career, there always has come a time when something has led me to a new job that brought me opportunities I didn’t expect," she said "I really didn’t expect to leave Caledonia. I planned to retire here. But I believe this job in Bangkok is one of those once-in-a-lifetime moments. If I don't seize it, I might always regret it later." Porter's career in education began in the Northview Public Schools, where she worked as a special education teacher for six years following her graduation from Michigan State with a degree in elementary and special education. From the Northview position, she moved on to be Region One Special Education Program Coordinator for five years, a position in which she planned and supervised programs and services for emotionally impaired children in seven school districts. At this point, she said, she decided to try for a principal's job, and though she didn't get the first one. she was referred to an opening for a principal at Caledonia Elementary, and was hired for the job in 1984. "I was proud to be there, and so proud to work with that staff I learned a great deal from them, but when the (Caledonia) high school principal's job came along four years later and was offered to me, it was again the right time in my life to make a move. "At the high school. I’ve had the opportunity to work with a staff that T truly believe is superior to most high u At the high school, I’ve had the opportunity to work with a staff that I truly believe is superior to most high school staffs in the country. — Tonya Porter Former CHS principal school staffs in the country. The way these teachers work together, their commitment to students, well, there's just something very special about the staff here." Porter said after she became principal at CHS in 1988, she had no intention of looking for another job. nor was she interested in moving up the administrative ladder to a superintendency. "I’ve really liked being a high school principal." she said. "I've been recruited by other districts, and I have been in some good schools," she said, "but after any of those During her tenure as principal of Caledonia Elementary, the school was named a National Exemplary School. The late U.S. Senator Paul Henry (left) and State Representative Walt DeLange posed with Porter at a reception given in honor of area schools winning national honors. The community helped CHS celebrate its National Blue Ribbon Award at a May 31 'block party' on Main Street. There, Porter and teachers Beth Nykamp and Judi Ferguson displayed the banner presented to the school in recognition of the award. discussions. I would find myself comparing that school to Caledonia and wondering why I would want to leave." She said she realized that only an international offer could possibly tempt her away from CHS. Even then, however, she turned down an interview for just such a school in Taiwan. But when she got a call about an opening for a principal's position at the International School in Bangkok, she decided to go ahead with the interview process. "I knew if I didn't, I would always wonder, and maybe be angry with myself for not taking the chance," she said. "I interviewed first over the phone, and then they narrowed the field first to 12, and then to three of us, who each were brought to Bangkok for a week." Porter said she took a clue from the CHS senior portfolio requirement and prepared one for herself, using a lot of the ideas she had seen the students use in theirs. "I would like our students to know that I learned a lot about myself in the process of putting together my portfolio, and it helped me organize my thoughts." she said. "I'm sure my portfolio made a great impression in Bangkok because it was passed around to everyone the whole week I was there." Porter said that when the school actually offered her the position, she just couldn't refuse. "Taking this job is my opportunity to be all those things we have tried to prepare our kids to be," she said. "I'm taking a risk, but this is a chance for me to learn so much. "We tell our students that we all must be lifelong learners, that sometimes we must be risk-takers in order to move forward in our lives, and that we need to prepare ourselves to meet these opportunities and challenges. "How could I tell kids they must do all these things and not do them myself. So, I decided to go to Thailand." When her decision was announced to the students, she said the kids learned a geography lesson very quickly, because many did not have a clear idea of Thailand's location nor its culture. "During my interview week there, I was amazed at how much my husband and I learned about the country when it suddenly became very important to us. Learning so much in a short time taught me a lot about student learning, because they.too, want to learn something when it becomes important to them." Porter and her husband. Bill, will be living in a threebedroom townhouse that is provided by the school in a block of townhouses for school administrators. Most of her duties in the school will be the same as here, and the school serves grades 9-12, just like most American high schools. Porter said her new school is not all that different from CHS, except that the student body is multinational, with many students the sons and daughters of either the diplomatic or the international corporate communities. The students in the international schools even play interscholastic sports, but instead of traveling to a nearby town to compete, they travel on the weekends to international schools in other countries. Porter said. The school already has in place an interim program similar to Caledonia's, and like parents here, she said, the parents there are mos: concerned that their children will be prepared for living in the 21st century. "What CHS is doing is ti’c kind of learning they want for their kids, such as learning how to develop portfolios, the integration of subjects, realworld application of knowledge and personalization of education. Continued next page- The CHS staff had great fun planning a surprise 40th birthday party for Porter that included not only a cake, but also an airplane circling over the community pulling a 'Happy birthday, Tonya' banner. Tonya Porter always went all-out for the Homecoming Spirit Week dress-up days. One year, when the Homecoming theme was 'Disney,' she arrived as Snow White, with the office staff dressed as the Seven Dwarves. �From previous page — "They already have block time, and there is trust between students and faculty, but they want to strengthen the student/teacher relationships " She said she felt her understanding of the use of technology in education was a "positive" she was bringing to her new school, along with the concept of "service learning," that CHS has implemented primarily in the Visions and Volunteers class. She said the parents there are concerned that their school-aged children can't get much work experience, and many have lived very privileged lives. The parents, therefore, are concerned that their children learn they have to give something back to their communities through volunteering. Porter said her background in special education also was of interest to the Bangkok officials because they want to mainstream their "English as a Second Language" students into regular classrooms, rather than keep them in a separate program. She said they liked the way CHS support teachers team teach with classroom teachers to help students with special needs move into regular programs. While many aspects of international school life are similar to ours, Thailand's government and culture are quite different, Porter said. The country is a constitutional monarchy, and the king is still much revered. The Thai people, she said, are very polite and kind, but in the city, they face many of the same problems we'd face in a, U.S. city, such as poor air quality and traffic congestion. AIDS is a huge health concern there, she said. While she is looking forward to learning about a very different culture, she also looks back on an event-filled career in Caledonia that has changed the "culture" of the high school, particularly. She said she believes some of the most significant "milestones" include: • Establishing portfolios as a part of the students' education, so they have evidence of what they've learned and experienced. • Requiring senior graduation exhibitions, to Th® Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/June 25. ir»6 Page H hallways every day, talking to going to miss them, and it's relaxed with us and likes to us. and I think she really liked hard to think I won't be at hear what's up. But we respect getting to know us." their high school her. and she gives back that CHS graduate Steve respect to the students. graduations." Schmidt put it differently. Professionally, she said, she "She is a friend to us. too. "When I first got to high is grateful for all she has and her goal is to make a school four years ago, I pretty learned from her students and difference to as many people much took all the programs from her staffs at Cal El and as she can and in as many and the way it was for CHS. ways as she can. granted," said the 1996 "These have been years of a "I will always remember a lot of growth for me; I think quote she likes: The job of a graduate. "You never thought about at both schools, the staff and I leader is to create more how it got that way. But then learned a lot together, but the leaders.’ I think this is what you realize, it couldn't have bottom line always has been Mrs. Porter was trying to do been done without her area can continue with 'what's best for kids.' for us, help us learn to be "rm proud of the education "I have felt such pride, for leaders. specialized classes or even that I got there, and I feel instance, watching the seniors "She truly believes in prepared to go on to anything. college classes. But she also is proud of complete their exhibitions. always giving everyone a So I'm glad Mrs. Porter Their portfolios and their chance, and she believes other changes. decided to lead the school in Porter noted the presentations were so well everyone can learn. That's was the direction it’s going, and achievements of the CHS done, and gave them, I very important for me to see. it’s a credit to her that she networking class, which believe, a sense of confidence because I want to be a teacher, could accomplish what she meets voluntarily, but has about themselves and their too." has done." "I think she was a great presented programs at area, futures. All of them will be in "Never have I seen a high state, national and my thoughts, even on the leader and put this idea out school principal better able to there of this new way to go," combine the ability to care international conferences on other side of the world." CHS students who have said graduate Joel Craven. school improvement. personally for each student "They are helping schools worked with Porter over their "But while she was a leader, with the ability to lead the across the country become four years in high school said she was a worker, too, the high school as an they respect her for what she same as everyone else. She organization." said Caledonia better.” she said. The annual "Day at CHS' has accomplished, and worked hand-in-hand with the Superintendent of Schools not only brings other appreciate her interest in the staff and they had their say in Doug Busman. "Not only educators to see what is students. what they were doing. does Mrs. Porter talk the talk* Kelly Veiling, a 1996 happening in Caledonia, but "I think she had a great of school improvement, she also makes the Caledonia staff graduate who wants to be an relationship with her teachers has demonstrated in Caledonia think a lot about what they elementary teacher herself, and with the students, too that she also walks the walk ' are doing when they answer said Porter has been both a She was always available for Caledonia Community leader and a friend. their guests' questions. students and she was in the Schools will miss her." "In going to other schools, Porter said she is proud of the way the students and staff the principals are so much take care of the building, so more the authority figure, the that people who visit the person you go to see when SPORTSMAN’S CLUB school have a hard time you're in trouble, but believing it is already seven otherwise they're always in the office with the door years old. And last, but not least, the closed. Steak • Salad Bar • Baked "Here, it's so much state and national Blue Potato • Garlic Toast • Beverage Ribbon/Exemplary School different. (Porter’s) door is Saturday, July 6 awards given to both the high open and she always has some school and the elementary good advice. She is out in the COLDWATER 6-9 pm • ‘7.50 ROAD school were wonderful tributes halls, talking to students and CLUBHOUSE~1 Bring the family & friends! to Caledonia students, staff teachers all the time, she is members and the community, she said. "It's just been an awesome journey," she said of her dozen years in Caledonia. "There are too many things and too many people to talk about, too many wonderful kids who have never ceased to amaze us. There's no way to describe it all, and I feel very humbled but very thrilled when I look back." While the new job opens up a whole new world and the chance to travel. Porter said it won't be easy to leave Caledonia. "I feel a part of this community, and it's difficult to leave," she said. "I've known many of the students since kindergarten because of my four years at Cal El, and I know their families, too. I'm ii These have been years of a lot of growth for me; I think at both schools, the staff and I learned a lot together, but the bottom line always has been ‘what’s best for , kids.’ themselves. By analyzing their personal strengths and weaknesses through the portfolio process, they become better able to reach their potential. • Moving to block classes, allowing students to study a topic in depth and requiring the student to produce more. The longer classes are implemented to help students retain knowledge better, and move them away from the idea of learning "just for the test." • Devoting more time to staff development. Asking staff to participate in more decision-making has resulted in better education for students, Porter said. The staff has more opportunities to attend conferences and seminars and then apply what they have learned to their own teaching. This means teachers are developing programs that meet students' needs, rather than molding students to fit programs. Porter said that in many schools, not much attention is paid to staff developement. At CHS. she said, the teachers are not content to say, "I've always done it this way," but instead search for the best programs to offer their students. • Making technology a part of the curriculum in all subjects to enhance what the students are able to learn. Using technology, she said, also adds more "rigor" to all disciplines. • Making the curriculum more relevant, she believes, also has made it more rigorous overall. For example, in math class, students used to learn just to be successful in math. Now, Porter said, they also are required to see the relationship of math to their other studies and to the real world. While all students learn the fundamentals, those who are not strong in a subject can help students feel confident in take just the core classes, while those who excel in that CALEDONIA STEAK FRY looking fora PRINTER? Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY — Ute have it ALL! FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH PRINT SHOP Full Color • Signs Copying • Laminating Addressing ...and MORE! • Complete Binding (616) CHS joined the Coalition of Essential Schools as part of its improvement effort. Here, Porter talks to Coalition advisor Michael Goldman when he paid a visit to CHS during its early restructuring efforts. 945-5078 I FAX: (616) 945-5192 Or call 945-9554 printing specialists �Poge 12/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml June 25 1996 • CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP • June 19. 1996 The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Tom Garbow at 7:05 p.m. Present in addi­ tion to Garbow were Ruth DeVries, Jim Williams, John Dieleman, Gordon Jousma and Steve Gould. Patricia Snyder was absent. The minutes of the May 15th meeting were approved os presented. BILLS: Moved by Williams, supported by Dielemon, to pay bills as printed. All Ayes Motion carried. BUILDING AND TRESURER S REPORTS Motion by Jousma, supported by Gould, to accept the Treasurer's Report as presented All ayes Motion carried. BLACKSTONE ESTATES 1st READING Supervisor Garbow gave a brief history of the pro­ ject and asked staff to explain Final Development Plan. Williams asked about Planning Commission response to citizen's concerns heard at the May 6th public hearing. Staff responded Garbow then allow­ ed twenty (20) minutes for public comment. CBDG FUND AGREEMENT Moved by Williams, supported by Jousma, to sign the "Amend­ ment to Cooperative Agree­ ment," as required by HUD, to partner with Kent County in the 1997 CBDG Program. All ayes. Motion carried. MAPLE STREET EXTENSION RESOLUTION Motion by Dieleman. supported by Jousma, to support the resolu­ tion, as written GUTTERS AAotion by Williams, supported by Jousma, to award the project to Ray s Residential, Inc., provided that they will in­ clude a ten (10) year materials warranty and a three (3) year service warranty. If this is not acceptable to Ray's, the project will be awarded to Burlington Co. Siding. All ayes. Motion passed. Supervisor Garbow would also request that professional licenses lor the contractor be ob­ tained by the township. TOWNSHIP UTILITIES AD­ MINISTRATOR Williams spoke in support of the addition of this position. He feels the addition of this position could reduce the cost of other professional con­ tract services to the township Gould stated that he hod no question about the professional capabilities of the candidate, but hod some concerns regarding the decision to hire another employee instead of continuing to contract services. After some additional discussion, it was decided to delay any decision in the matter until the July meeting. ORDINANCE 96 5Z — 1st READING (STEKETEE): No comments. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: Dieleman gave on up­ date on recent Planning Com­ mission actions and activities. Supervisor Garbow announc­ ed that John Dieleman hod ask­ ed to be relieved of his position on the Planning Commission due to time constraints associated with his employment. He will be replaced by Jim Williams. Members of the Board thanked Dieleman for his years of service and expressed appreciation to Williams for his willingness to HOMEOWNERS! living from paycheck to paycheck! Grand Rapids. 1-616-957-4430 Statewide 1-800-968-2221 serve There wos a motion by Jousma. supported by Garbow. to appoint Williams to the Plann­ ing Commission. Ayes all. Mo­ tion passed. PLANNER REVIEW There was a motion by Gould, supported by Williams, to increase the Township Planner s salary by $3 000 (from $33 000 to $36 000) effective July 1. 1996. All ayes. AAotion passed. ANNEXATION OF SCHOOL PROPERTY AAotion by Gould supported by DeVries to allow the annexation and thereby cor­ rect a past mapping error. All ayes. AAotion carried. CALEDONIA 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION: Motion by Jousma, supported by Dieleman, to contribute $500 to the Village of Caledonia 4th of July celebration. All ayes. AAo­ tion passed. OTHER BUSINESS: Gould ex pressed concerns about the im­ provements completed on Alaska Avenue. He would like to see the condition of that rood monitored for the next few mon­ ths. He also gave a summary of an upcoming Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. Jousma stated that he would like to host a meeting for con­ tractors this fall. It was decided that Garbow, Jousma and Dieleman will serve as an organizing committee for this meeting. PUBLIC COAAMENTS: AAarshall Pedersen hod concerns about il­ legal dumping along Keiser; length of the grass on Keiser and the speed limits along Whitneyville Avenue. Garbow said he will bring these matters to the attention of the road commission at an upcoming meeting. Motion by Jousma supported by Dieleman, to adjourn at 8:55 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried. Submitted by Linda Anderson (Acting Secretary in the absence of Pat Snyder, Township Clerk) (315) AAA Mowtgagk a Financial Corporation CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION FOR SPECIAL TOWNSHIP PROPOSAL NEW MANAGER, continued from frontpageor rudness would not be allowed. Bray said that censoring meetings is against their first amendment rights of free speech. Longstreet said this is more of a policy question than a first amendment issue. French said he can’t remember any past public discussions dealing with pro­ blems of specific employees. Arcking said that he was just putting into words what the council already does. French said the council does not normally behave that way. and that problems usually go to committees first. Trustee Marilyn Vandenberg said problems should be taken to the manager first anyway. Arcking said the contract contains a “separatability” clause in it regarding the first amendment. Rutherford said that he hoped that Arcking did not think that they were getting off on the wrong foot, but that the council wants to make sure there is a contract that both parties can completely agree on. Arcking said he understood and that he was glad the coun­ cil was spending time on it. Rutherford asked about the section in the contract dealing with professional develop­ ment. He wondered what seminars Arcking would go to. Arcking said he usually goes to four a year, including the Michigan Municipal League and the Interstate Municipal City Managers League, sayig it’s important to attend annual and semian­ nual workshops to learn new things. He added that if he ever wanted to attend one, he would approach council for permission first. French said that whenever someone wishes to attend a seminar, it usually is brought before the council first so the activity can be approved. The council does this because there was once a situation where someone attended a seminar without asking the council, then expected the council to pay for it later. Longstreet took up a section that stated that in the event the manager resigns in response to a formal or informal sug­ gestion. certain things would be done. He asked what was meant by a formal or informal suggestion. Arcking said he knew of a manager in the past who was disliked personally by a minority of the council members. These members had no complaints about the job he was doing, but just did not like him. These members occasional­ ly would suggest casually that he resign. This is the reason he set up this section. Mosey said situations like that should be formal and have a majority of the members agree. Longstreet said he felt this was too vague. Arcking said the statement would encompass everything from a formal letter to a casual request. Mosey said council members come and go. but he hopes managers stay for a long time. He said he hopes no one would quit because of one council member. Vandenberg asked about a clause in the contract on pay after termination. Arcking said the manager would get pay for three mon­ ths after termination or until the manager gets an alter­ native health plan. He said that if relief came before the three months were up, the council would not have to pay the last month. Arcking originally had wanted 10 percent of his salary set aside for a retire­ ment fund but the council usually offers 3 percent. The council eventually agreed on 8 percent. Trustee Bill Nesbit asked if the police department would see this as a problem, since their negotiations were com­ ing up soon. Mosey said the chief does not have a contract at this time and Arcking’s position is a different classification of employee. French said they agreed to the 8 percent because many people are concerned about having money set aside for retirement these days. Mosey said there is an economic advantage for Arck­ ing to do it this way. “If we want to keep good people, we need to do this,” he said. Rutherford said giving him a retirement fund that is higher than they have given any manager before could set a precedent, but maybe it is about time the amount is increased. Bray said the council recently set up a policy that would apply to all personnel which should be used for Arcking. Mosey said this is a dif­ ferent classification of employment, and that they have to take care of good employees He added that m a corporate situation, the chairman of the board gets more benefits than a person on the line Bray said you can't com­ pare a big business to one with only eight employees. French said they came up with a package that is similar to that offered by other villages. Rutherford said he could live with the perk changes and agreed on everything else in the contract. French said the personnel committee agreed on everything except for a few minor things as well. “Arcking’s contract was very thorough and profes­ sional, which is what the village needs,” Mosey said. Nesbitt asked about the manager's authority to inspect village books and invoices; He said he was not against it, but that some police files are sensitive. Arcking said he does not make a habit of looking at police files and usually lets the police do the law enforce­ ment. The only reason he would need to look at police files is if the attorney or village was being sued. The village then approved the contract. Arcking said he hopes to serve the community well TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA: CALEDONIA CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following local proposition shall be sub­ mitted to the registered electors of the Charter Township of Caledonia on August 6, 1996, the same day as the State primary election: PROPOSAL #1: REFERENDUM ON CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDINANCE NO. 96-1Z Shall Charter Township of Caledonia Zoning Ordinance No. 96-1Z, which rezones the following lands from R-R Rural Residential District to the R-1 Low Density Single Family district, stand as amended. Notice is hereby given that the Caledonia Township Planning Commission will conduct Public Hearing on July 1. 1996, at 7:30 pm at the Township Hall. 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, 49316. Description of lands involved: The principal effects of the proposed amendments are as follows: The East 2/3 of the South 60 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 2. Town 5 North, Range 10 West, except the South 297 feet of the East 440 feet thereof, and also except the North 330 feet thereof, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. Chapter XIX proposes ti include a prohibition of portable signs and certain temporary signs and the addition of a section of definitions related to signage. Notice is hereby given that the last day to register to vote in said election is July 8. 1996. In addition to the regular hours of the Township office, the Township Clerk will be at the Township office, located at 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, until 5:00 p.m. on July 8, 1996, to accept registrations. Patricia Snyder, Clerk Charter Township of Caledonia 307 The subject of the Public Hearing will be proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia, specifically CHAPTER XIX, SIGNS IN ALL DISTRICTS and CHAPTER III. GENERAL PROVISIONS. Chapter III would be amended to DELETE Section 3.5 (g), which provides that certain more intense home occupations are allowed when permitted by Special use in all zon­ ing districts. These home occupations include such enterprises as welding and machine shops and vehicle painting operations. Copies ol the complete text of these proposed amendments are available for public review at the township office between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday and from 9 00 am until noon on Fridays. The public is invited and encouraged to attend this meeting. If any citizen has physical limitations which may limit access to or participation in this meeting, please contact the township offices at (616) 891-0070, at least 24 hour prior to the meeting time. 313 �The Sun ond News. Middleville, ML June 25, 1996 Page 13 Thornapple Township continues to look at water situation by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Thomappie Township Plan­ ning Commission members last week discussed the cur­ rent water situation after speaking with representatives from the village. Wellhead Protection Com­ mittee Chairwoman Regina Stein said the committee has received records from the health department on where the water was tested for possi­ ble nitrates and the depart­ ment soon will contact the township about doing some follow-up testing. She said a grant may be available that could keep them from having to pay for retesting. Village engineering consul­ tant Paul Spellman said the village will not drill a second well, as it originally intended. Instead, it plans to blend the water with water from other wells and does not anticipate nitrate problems. “They will have enough to run the system on the west side of the village,” Stein said. Water from the east side of the village does not mix well with water from the west side, she said, but there should be enough for the west side to function safely. Water will be blended only in periods of peak demand This plan should keep the village in good shape for five to eight years and they do not plan to go for wellhead pro­ tection now. In the case that things don't go as planned, she said, they will have plans prepared to drill a second well. They will get booster pumps to provide pressure for water that needs to go uphill and for the schools The village, she said, is do­ ing the best it can with the resources it has. Drilling a new well would be extremely expensive. There is no pressure now from the state for them to go into wellhead protection. She added that Spellman feels that the village should work with Caledonia and Wyoming in the future to get water. • Spellman is a man that has vision and experience.” Stein said. “He can help us. " The plan at this time is for the schools to use village water with booster pumps and now that the millage has pass­ ed. engineers will address that issue. The village is still waiting for approval from the health department. Summary of Minutes for Caledonia Village Council Special Meeting June 18. 1996 Present: Kidder. Erskine. Robertson, Soules, Berencsi, Audy Whalen Antecki. Absent: Klover. Others: White. Tuinstro. ond several other guests. The special meeting of the Caledonia Village Council was colled to order by President Pro­ tean Soules at 7:07 p m Jim White of Mika Meyers Beckett ond Jones reported that written objections received by Council at the Public Hearing June 3. 1996 were greater than ORDINANCE NO. 96-6Z AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: SECTION 1 The Zoning Ordinance of the Charier Township of Caledonia is hereby amended by the amendment of Section 4.2 thereof, the Zoning Map, to rezone the following described lands from RR Rural Residential District to the Planned Unit Development District in accordance with the Final Development Plan of the project to be known as Blackstone and subject to all terms and conditions of this amendment: Part of Section 1, T5N, R10W, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at the S 1/4 of said Section, thence north 1319 feet along the N-S 1/4 line of said Section; thence West 673 feet along the South line of the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of said Section; thence North 264 feet, thence East 245 feet more or less to the centerline of Campau Lake Outlet Creek, thence Northerly 587 feet more or less along the centerline of said creek; thence West 960 feet more or less, thence North 365 feet along centerline of McCords Avenue, thence East 528 feet; thence North 165 feet, thence East 2115 feet along the E-W 1/4 line of said Section; thence North 658 feet along the West line of the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of said Section, thence East 1315 feet along the North line of the S 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of the NE fractional 1/4 of said Section, thence South 2 feet along the East line of said Section; thence West 262 feet, thence South 666 feet; thence East 262 feet, thence South 1309 feet along the East line of said Section; thence West 771 feet along the South line of the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of said Section, thence South 1319 feet; thence West 544 50 feet along the South line of said Section; thence North 673 feet, thence West 267 feet thence South 43 feet, thence West 349 feet, thence south 389 feet, thence West 116 feet; thence South 241 feet, thence West 580 feet along the South line of said Section to the point of beginning. In the case of conflicts or discrepancies between any part of the Final Development Plan and the terms of this ordinance, this ordinance shall control. SECTION 2. The rezonlng of the above-described lands to the Planned Unit Development District, in accordance with the Final Development Plan of Blackstone ("the Development") is expressly subject to all of the following terms and conditions: 1 Land Uses. The Development shall be constructed and used only for detached single family dwellings and residential accessory uses The lots and other elements of the Development are to be established in compliance with the State Subdivision Control Act of 1967 and the Caledonia Township Zoning Ordinance. 2 Lot Areas; Site Access; Dwellings; Phasing. (a) The boundaries of the Development and all of the lots therein shall be as shown on the preliminary development plan ("the Plan”). Each lot in the Development shall have the location, area and width shown In the Plan. There shall be use and occupancy restrictions pertaining to the lots in the Development, to be set forth in a separate document, to be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Commission and Township Board. (b) Access to the Development shall be from 68th Street and Snow Avenue as shown on the Plan. (c) Each dwelling on each lot shall be constructed within the building envelope area shown within each lot on the Plan Dwellings shall have at least the minimum floor area specified in the R-R District. There shall be not more than 95 single family dwellings in the Development, as shown in the Plan. (d) The Development shall be constructed in phases as follows: Phase I - Lots 1-30 (47.7 acres) located from 68th Street northerly; Phase II - Lots 31-66 (72.2 acres); Phase III • Lots 67-95 (44.6 acres) No occupancy permits shall be issued for Phases I, II and III until the street or streets providing access have been fully and properly completed. In addition, no occupancy permit for any dwelling in Phase III shall be issued until Snow Avenue has been fully and properly paved from 60th Street south to the entrance to the Development off Snow Avenue 5 Streets. The streets in the Development shall be public streets and shall comply with the private street requirements of the Kent County Road Commission. 6 Sanitary Sewer Service and Water Supply (a) The Development shall be served by a public sanitary sewer system by means of the Campau Lake Sanitary Sewer System The Applicant shall pay all required special assessments and satisfy all other obligations and requirements imposed by the Township Board concerning the sanitary sewer service to the Development by means of the Campau Lake Sewer System or other public sewer system (b) The location of the pumping station and force main on the property shall be in a location identified by the Township Engineer (c) The Development shall be served by private water wells located on each of the *ots in the Development, subject to approval by the Kent County Health Department 7 Surface Water Drainage. The drainage of surface water shall be accomplished by designated drainage areas, culverts, and other adequate means The collection and discharge of surface waters shall be accomplished so as to have no significant adverse effect upon adjacent or nearby lands or surface waters, nor any significant adverse effect upon the stream and wetlands within the Development The Applicant shall prepare and submit to the Township a surface water drainage plan, the approval of which is a condition of this amendment 8 Utilities. Natural gas service, electncal service and telephone service to the Development shall be by means of underground facilities 9 Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control In the construction and use of the Development the Applicant shall comply in all respects with any required soil erosion and sedimentation control permit. A copy thereof shall be submitted to the Township 10 Garbage and Refuse Disposal Garbage and refuse disposal will be accomplished by private contract in compliance with any Township requirements An trash garbage and refuse snail be xept in a garage or other fully enclosed area except for short periods of time reasonably necessary to permit the removal thereof by garbage and retuse haulers 11 Wetlands: (a) Portions of the lands within the Development are wetlands ponds streams or other eaters associated with or in the vicinity of Campau Lake The Development shall be designed, laid out. constructed and used in such a manner as o have no significant adverse effect upon these wetlands or other waters. (b) The Applicant shall comply with ail applicable requirements of the State Department of Environmental Quality concerning the wetlands and other waters within the Development, including Erosion control and related matters (c) Soil erosion protection and stabilization techniques and procedures shall be provided continu­ ously dunng ail phases of building construction Such techniques may include sift fences, soil erosion blankets and other measures sufficient to stabdize sods dunng construction activities and to prevent or avoid damage to the wetlands and other waters within the Development providing of suH»cient erosion control measures and specific requirements relating thereto may De included as conditions in any building permits issued for construction within tne Development 12 Creek and Bridge (a) As noted in the Plan there is a stream extending in approximately an east west direction through an area over which one of the streets m the Development is proposed to De constructed Because of the width and significance of the creek, which is an outlet creek for Campau Lake a podge snail be constructed over the creek so as to provide passage over the cree* without disturbance thereo* the required "20% of the oreo. For the Villoge to continue with the lond special assessment district signatures of property owners of more than '50% of the lond area" stating that they are in favor of the special assessment district/water system would have to be signed. Council decided that these petitions/letters would have to be turned in before the end of next council meeting (July 8. 1996). White recommended that Coun­ cil keep Ordinance 92-2 (Special Assessment Ordinance). Repeal of this Ordinance is not ad visable, even if not utilized for this water project, insofar as special assessments were levied ond ore currently outstanding with regard to the sewer im­ provements in Glen Valley Estates. White also recommended that Council keep the existing or­ dinance 95-3 (Water Ordinance). This ordinance was adopted by the Villoge Council to regulate the existing Phase I of the System, where by the Villoge currently has water customers. White presented to Council many "legal options" in regards to funding of the proposed water system. There was also discus­ sion of timing considerations. There were many questions/comments from other guests at the special meeting Motion by Audy seconded by Erskine to sign the Amendment to Cooperative Agreement ' to continue to participate in Kent County CDBG program. Carried Motion by Erskine seconded by Audy to adjourn the Special meeting at 9:30 p.m. Vicky Whalen Village Clerk (314) (b) The bridge to be constructed over the creek shall be subject to approval of the Planning Commission and the township engineer A detailed plan for construction of the bridge shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for its review and approval A permit for the construction and use of the bridge over the creek shall be obtained from the State Department of Environmental Quality The span area of the bridge shall be adequate to permit the unimpeded passage of a maximum likely volume of water, as determined by the Township engineers The maximum design load of the bridge shall be as required by the Township engineers Such load shall be sufficient for the safe passage of Township fire protection vehicles as well as all other vehicles The bridge shall be designed and constructed so as to comply with the Township Building Code, In addition to other applicable laws and regulations (c) The Applicant shall submit more detailed plans for all proposed development and construction In the vicinity of the creek, the pond, the wetlands and other waters In the Development. Including If required by the Planning Commission, more detailed plans concerning grading, erosion protection, any proposed filling of the wetlands, and any other activity which may have an adverse effect upon the quality, volume and flow of the natural waters within the Development 13. General Common Areas The Applicant will prepare and submit to the Planning Commission for its review and approval more detailed plans concerning the use and development of the general common areas as shown on the Final Development Plan. Including any recreation areas and other common uses, prior to any dwelling unit construction. 14. Lands for Public Uses. (a) The drain field comprising a portion of the current Campau Lake Sewer System is located near or adjacent to the Development, off McCords Avenue It Is expected that the drain field or some other sewage disposal facility will need to be improved and expanded in order to provide adequate and long-term sanitary sewer service for lands in the area, including the Development Additional lands adjacent to the current drain field area will need to be obtained by the Township for this important public use (b) The Applicant has agreed to convey to the Township without financial consideration a parcel of land of approximately five acres located adjacent to the present drain field area and fronting on McCords Avenue. The providing of such lands by the Applicant upon such terms, and the acceptance thereof by the Township is a condition of this resolution, in order that adequate public sanitary sewer service can be provided to the Development. The exact description and area of the lands thus to be provided by the Applicant shall be as determined by the Township engineer, in relation to the area needed for adequate expansion of the current Campau Lake Sewer System. Any such lands thus acquired by the Township may be used for any public purpose, whether for sewage treatment and disposal purposes or for other public purposes. In accepting the terms of this amendment, the Applicant confirms his voluntary offer to convey such lands to the Township upon the terms stated herein. 15. Improvement of Snow Avenue. The Applicant has agreed to pay the Township portion (55%) of the total cost to improve Snow Avenue, at solely the Applicant’s own expense, such Improvement to consist of the paving of that part of Snow Avenue extending from 60th Street on the north, southerly to and including the entrance of the Development off Snow Avenue. Such paving and other improvements to such portion of Snow Avenue shall be in accordance with all applicable standards and specifications of the Kent County Road Commission for public road construction. There shall be no expense to the Township in connection with such road improvement, unless the Township Board shall approve the same. In accepting the terms of this amendment, the Applicant confirms his voluntary offer to contribute to the cost of the paving and improvement of this portion of Snow Avenue, at solely his own expense, by the payment or reimbursement of the Township portion of such road improvement exper.se Such improvement of the described portion of Snow Avenue shall not be a condition for the development of Phase I or Phase II of the Development, but as noted above In this amendment, no certificate of occupancy for any dwelling in Phase III of the Development shall be issued until the above-stated improvement of Snow Avenue shall have been completed 16 Landscaping. The Applicant shall prepare and submit to the township a landscape plan for the Development, including any landscaping and other features proposed for the entrances to the Development prior to construction of any residential unit. 17. Outdoor Lighting. The Development shall be served by a system of outdoor street lighting fixtures The applicant will prepare and submit to the Township a plan showing the outdoor lighting system All of the lighting fixtures shall be oriented so as to minimize excessive glare and reflection of light onto adjacent lands. 18 Signage. There may be an identification sign for the Development, to be located at the entrances to the development on 68th Street and Snow Avenue. The size and other features of the sign shall comply with the terms of the zoning ordinance for residential developments Each of the streets within the Development shall be identified by sign and stop signs shall be installed. All street identification and traffic signs shall comply with county standards regarding height, size and materials Any additional signage in the Development shall comply with the sign provisions for the R-R Rural Residential District 19. Fire Protection. (a) The design, layout and construction of the Development shall be reviewed as to matters of public safety and emergency access by the Township Fire Chief The recommendations, if any, of the Fire Chief shall be complied with by the developer. ? (b) The applicant shall install a dry hydrant, for fire protection purposes, near the existing pond located approxmately between Lot 69 and Lot 70, on the east side of the mam north-south road extending from 68th Street. The plans and specifications for the dry hydrant shall be subject to the approval of the Township Fire Chief 20 Other Matters (a) All other aspects of the Development not covered by this resolution shall comply with the requirements of the R-R Rural Residential District. B) Before commencing any construction in the Development, the Applicant shall deposit with the Township an executed performance bond or letter of credit, in form and with content satisfactory to the Township, in an amount to be subsequently determined by the Township Board, conditioned upon the Applicant s timely and faithful performance of all of the requirements of this amendment, any PUD ordinance for this Development and other Township ordinances From time to time as construction of aspects of the Development is satisfactorily completed, the Township may release or discharge portions of the amount secured by the peformance bond or letter of credit 21 Determination The Township Board hereby determines that the Plan complies with the provisions of the Township Zoning Ordinance and promotes its intent and purposes The Township Board further finds that the Development, upon construction and use in full compliance wtth all of the terms and provisions of this Ordinance and the Township Zoning Ordinance will be compatible with adjacent uses of lands, the natural environment and the public services and facilities affected by the Development The Township Board further determines that the Development will be consistent with the public health, safety and general welfare of the residents and properties of the Township The conditions set forth herein with regard to the Development are determined to be those conditions which are necessary to ensure that public services and facilities affected by the Development will be capable of accommodat­ ing increased public service demands caused by the Development to protect the natural environment and to conserve natural resources and energy, to ensure compatibility with adjacent land uses to promote the use of land in a socially and economically desirable manner 22 Enforcement The Township may enforce the provisions of this Ordinance and applicable provisions of the Township Zoning Ordinance (including Section 23.5 thereof), Building Code and other ordinances laws and regulations to the extent in any manner provided by law Any violation of the conditions of this ordinance shall be a violation of the Zoning Ordinance and subject to the same penalties provided therein 23 Effective Date/Publication. Tnis Ordinance shall become effective upon its publication or publication of Its summary in a local newspaper of general circulation (316) �Poge 14/The Sun and News, Middleville, MP June 25 1996 Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus People Know best in fighting poverty... During the Great Depression. many Americans found themselves Jobless and in poverty. During this great time of need, families, communities and clarities joined together and helped eachother weather the storm. Some 30 years later, in an effort to achieve the same result using big government and bureaucracy. President Lyndon Johnson began to build what he called “The Great Society." By replacing the genuine compassion of family, friends and local charitable organizations with taxpayer funded programs, we in essence took money that would have been invested or donated locally and mandated that it go to Washington for governmental programs. Families, churches and community groups, were forced to surrender their work to bureaucratic experts. Fathers were replaced by welfare checks, private charities were replaced by government spending and religious volunteers were dismissed as “amateurs.” In most cases, these governmental programs were much less cost effective and a smaller portion of each dollar went to help those in need. Families were paying more in taxes, the poor weren't any better off, and the only thing that was profiting was big government. Since 1965, when President Johnson’s war on poverty began, we’ve spent $5.4 trillion on these pro­ grams and the poverty rate is higher today than it was when they began Today, we know that the programs of the Great Society have failed, but our moral duties to the poor remain. This failure has taught us that the true way to help the poor is through the car­ ing of families, neighborhoods, charities and churches. These value shaping institutions have the tools to reclaim lives through individual responsibility, love and spiritual renewal. The people of America care about the poor and want to help. We should ensure that our charitable giving is truly being spent in a way that can best help those in need. Truly compas­ sionate organizations and charities are the real answer to the question of poverty , not big government. The Michigan Senate has been committed to the fact that the taxpayer can better spend his or her dollar, rather than trusting bureaucratic government and its agencies to do it for them. To follow this philosophy. we’ve put money back in the pockets of Michigan's taxpayers by cutting taxes 21 times n the last 5 years. Because of this, the people of Michigan have more money to invest in their communities, in their families and in the chantable organization of their choice. There’s a proposal in Washington to do the same thing, but with a bit of a twist. It’s called the Comprehensive Charity Reform Act. sponsored by Senator Dan Coats. It’s a proposal that Bob Dole has endorsed and one he’s presenting to the peo­ ple as he speaks to families across the country This idea gives taxpayers a choice of where they’d like to spend their charitable dollars. It’ll provide a tax credit that allows people to take $500 ($1000 for married persons) of what they own in taxes and give ti directly to charities in their com­ munity' that are helping the poor. The charities, in order to be eligible, must spend at least 70 percent of their total expenses on programs that fight poverty. The goal is to give taxpayers the option of putting their money in the hands of organizations that they know are reclaiming lives, making a difference, and achieving success. As Bob Dole described it, “It would present Americans with a stark choice: give your money to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, or give it to the Habitat for Humani­ ty; give it to the Department of Health and Human Services; or to Mother Teresa and the Sisters of Charity; to big government or Big Brothers and Big Sisters.” As taxpayers of west Michigan, we know best how to spend our hard earned money. A proposal like this will give us the freedom to decide where we spend our money. It'll allow us to choose which charities and organizations to support so that we can battle poverty in our community and win. In praise of our schools Now is the time of year when the school halls and classrooms are much quieter than usual. We don't see as many yellow school buses on the road and school kids concentrate less on homework and more on enjoying the summer. It’s also a good time to reflect on the schools in our area As I’ve written many times in my columns, ensuring a high quality education for the families of our state is oneof my most important priorities as a legislator. Our future success depends on our ability to prepare the students of this stale for the years ahead. Providing a quality education is key to the success of the future, and it's a challenge we mount every day. It's our most important investment for tomorrow Our local schools are up to that challenge. Every day. dedicated teachers spend hours preparing, teaching and evaluating our next generation of leaders. I’m proud to have sent my four children to public school. Although there's always room for improvement, it's a system that's working for thousands of students. In the Legislature, we're working to allow public schools to continue their excellence in preparing our students for the days ahead. One major help to public schools was Proposal A. With your approval. Proposal A amended the constitution by chang ing the way we fund our schools. In doing so. we established a guaranteed Basic Foundation Allowance for each and every student. These allowances are guaranteed per pupil dollars that each school district can count on to fund their public schools. See Schools, Page 16 Caledonia CBI class honors community mentors The students and teachers of the Caledonia Schools Community Based Instruction class recently held an open house to express their appreciation to all the business people and school employees who have provided pre-vocational training for the class. Pictured with the plaques given them by the students are Joellyn Potgeter (front, left) from Caledonia High School; Elaine Fitzsimmons and Cindy Gless, Caledonia Preschool and Brigette Neil, Caledonia ORDINANCE NO. 96-5Z An ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Towns­ hip of Caledonia is hereby amended by the amendment of Section 4.2 thereof, the Zoning Map, to rezone the following described lands from RR Rural-Residential District to the R-3 District subject to all terms and conditions of this amend­ ment: Middle School. In the middle row, from the left, are Marlene Purdy, Caledonia Rent-All; Karilyn Kooiman, Caledonia Schools Auxiliary Services; Wendy Harrington, D&W; Stacey Kelly and Lester Jahnke, MiJack Products, Inc. In the back row are Ron House, Hulst Cleaners; Terri Cooley and Brian Deering, D&W; Butch Zoet, CMS and Dave Bosscher, Mi-Jack Products. CALEDONIA CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Notice is hereby given that the Caledonia Township Planning Commission will conduct Public Hearings on July 1, 1996, at 7:30 pm at the Township Hall, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, 49316. The subject of the Public Hearing will be the following proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia: A request to rezone from the R-R Zoning District to the PUD District the property to be commonly known as Copper Ridge Estates in the 6800 block of 84th Street, SE, Caledonia, Ml. Also known as part of permanent parcel number 41-23-16-300018. A lengthy legal description is available from the Township Planner. 7373 Kraft Avenue, Section 7, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Ml. Described as the south 430’ of the north east 1/4 of the south east 1/4 of Section 7, T5N, R10W. The permanent parcel number for the parcel is 41-23-07-400-006. A copy of this proposed amendment is available for public review at the Township office between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday and from 9:00 am until noon on Friday s SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective upon its publication or publication of its summary in a local newspaper of general circulation. oi?) The public is invited and encourage to attend this meeting. If any citizen has phys­ ical limitations which may limit access to or participation in this meeting, please contact the township offices at (616) 891 -0070, at least 24 hours prior to the meet­ ing time. 308 �The Sun ond News. Middleville. Mb June 25. 1996/Poge 15 Caledonia Community Ed awards 17 diplomas YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTEREST PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Thursday July 18, 1996 commencing at 7:30 pm at the Yankee Springs Township HaM. 284 N. Briggs Rd to conduct the following business: 1. ZOC 96-05-05, PARCEL ID. NO. 017-005-00; a request by Jim O’Shea to rezone the property at 100 S. Payne Lake Rd. from the *RC, Resort & Recreation" to the "RR. Rural Residential* Zoning dis­ trict and change the master plan. 2. ZOC 96-06-06, a request by the Planning Commission to rezone the properties located in section 8 as follows: ARHANA CREST PLAT A. From their present zoning district the *RLF, Residential Lake Front* Zoning District. Community Education graduates pose before their Commencement ceremonies May 28. In the front row, from the left, are Jennifer Stapish, Amber Rettig, Shannon Sorenson, Marianne Smith, Doris Hoppa, Holly Jarboe and Heidi Bencker. In the back row, from the left, are Andrew VanderLaan, Paul DeFouw, Stephanie Jarboe, Joseph Engle, Andrew DeWitt, Carrie Foster and Lonnie Beggs. Not pictured are Aaron Osborn and Carrie Jamba. (Photo courtesy Caledonia Community Education) Caledonia Community Education held its Commencement exercises for 17 graduates Tuesday, May 28 at the Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center. Guest speaker was Patrick Quinn, president and chief executive officer of Spartan Stores, Inc. Other guests were Caledonia Community Schools Deputy Superintendent Craig Schmidt and Caledonia Community Education Supervisor Sara Colburn. The graduates and guests enjoyed a video presentation, courtesy of Rick Wyma and the Caledonia High School television production studio, and following the presentation of the diplomas, refreshments were served in the cafeteria. Non-Fiction The Sibling Society by Robert Bly; College Not Re­ quired by Leonard Corwen; The Learning Revolution by Gordon Dryden; The Gentle Art of Communication With Kids by Suzette Haden Elgin; Civil Service Arithmetic and Vocabulary by Barbara Erdsneker; Fodor’s Great American Vacations; Garden­ ing With Perennials. I Am Who 1 Am by Kathlyn Gay; Free (and Almost Free) Adventures for Teenagers by Gail L. Grand; Five Equa­ tions That Changed the World by Michael Guillen; Distant Drums, Different Drummers by Barbara D. Ingersol; The New Decorator's Handbook by Jocasta Innes. Kiplinger’s 12 Steps to a Worry-Free Retirement by Daniel M. Kehrer; Montessori Today by Paula Polk Lillard; Living the Dream by Hakeem Olajuw on; Adolescents and ADD by' Patricia O. Quinn; An Il­ lustrated Encyclopedia of Aquarium Fish by Gina Sand­ ford; Great Hotels and Motels at Half Price Across America by Neil Saunders. Seven Experiments That Could Change the World by Rupert Sheldrake. Specialty Occupational Outlook; Wherever Home Begins; The Ultimate Classic Car Book by Quentin Wilson. Children Skiing by Donna Bailey; A Winning Edge by Bonnie Blair; Jasmine Trots Ahead by Bonnie Bryant; How to Han­ dle Bullies, Teasers and Other Meanies by Kate CohenPosey; Mummies Don’t Catch Softball by Debbie Dadey; Wizards Don’t Need Com­ puters by Debbie Dadey. James and the Giant Peach by Ronald Dahl; The Letters Are Lost! by Lisa Campbell Ernst; How Monkeys Make Chocolate by Adrian Forsyth; Experiments With Balloons by Robert Gardner; Ex­ periments with Bubbles by Robert Gardner; Jackie Joyner-Kersee by Margaret Goldstein; Olympics’ by Bar­ bara G. Hennessy. The Magic Moonberry Jump Ropes by Dakan Hru; Girls and Women Inventing by Frances A. Karnes; Charles Barkley by Ron Knapp; Sports Great Steffi Graf by Ron Knapp; Night of the Fireflies by Beverly Lewis; My Friend Harry by Kim Lewis; The Mystery of the Haunted Lighthouse by Elizabeth Murphy; Bill Nye the Science Guy’s Consider the Following by Bill Nye; Collecting Comic Books by Thomas S. Owens; Mountan Biker by Edward Packard. Amos Goes Bananas by Gary Paulsen. The Moonglow Rolla-Rama; Sports Great Anfernee Hardaway by George Rekela; What Rot! by Elizabeth Ring; Gram Hill by John Rolfe; Movie Magic by Elaine Scott; The Beast From the East by R.L. Stine; Elfsong by Ann Warren Turner, The Mystery at the Fair by Gertrude Chandler Warner; The Mystery of the Lost Mine by Gertrude Chandler Warner In-Line Skater’s Start-Up by Doug W'erner; The Flying Dragon Room by Audrey Wood; Night Visitors by Ed Young. 22 Boardbooks for Toddlers Books on Tape The Zero Hour by Joseph Finder; Montana Sky by Nora Videos The Anstocats. Jumanji; Summer on the Farm Morrell; Brendan Prairie by Dan O’Brien; The Last Pum­ pkin Paper by Bob Oeste; The Lethal Partner by Jake Page; Chance by Robert B. Parker; Blood Lines by Ruth Rendell; The Scarlett Thread by Fran­ cine Rivers; Sudden Prey by John Sandford; The Visiting Physician by Susan Richards Shreve; Blood Will Tell by Dana Stabenow; Ultimate Sports; In the Beauty of the Lilies by John Updike; Cap­ tiva by Randy Wayne White; Serious Intent by Margaret Yorke. ALL REMAINING LOTS BRIGGS PLAT A. From their present zoning district to the RLF, Residential Lake From* Zoning district AH lots except the parts of all of the lots located between Barlow Lake Dr. and Bluff Dr. and Lots 1 & 40. B. From their present zoning district to the *RL, Low Density Residential* Zoning district. The parts of all lots located between Bartow Lake Dr. and Bluff Dr. and lots 1 A 40. LAKE SIDE PARK PLAT A. From their present zoning district to the ‘RLF, Residential Lake Front* Zoning district. Newest books available at TK School Library Fiction Thrown-Away Child by Thomas Larry Adcock; Claudia's Shadow by Charlotte Vale Allen; The Fourth Estate by Jeffery Ar­ cher; Firestorm by Nevada Barr; Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor by Stephanie Barron; Cycle of Violence by Colin Bateman. Danger Zones by Sally Beauman; Biggie and the Poisoned Politician by Nancy Bell; The Passion of Dellie O’Barr by Cindy Bonner; Remember Me, Irene by Jan Burke; Catering to Nobody by Diane Mott Davidson; The Last Suppers by Diane Mott Davidson; The Woman Who Walked Into Doors by Roddy Doyle; People of the Plains by Ken Englade. Stress by Loren D. Estleman; The Zero Hour by Joseph Finder; Special Vic­ tims by Nick Gaitano; The Treachery of Time by Anna Gilbert; Hawk Moon by Ed Gorman; Wildside by Steven Gould; White Flame by James Grady; Mary Wolf by Cynthia D. Grant; Shares by Albert William Gray; White Smoke by Andrew M. Greeley. Infernal Affairs by Jane Heller; Closely Akin to Murder by Joan Hess; Sandra Nichols Found Dead by George V. Higgins; Drink with the Devil by Jack Hig­ gins; A Crown of Swords by Robert Jordan; The Pumpkin Rollers by Elmer Kelton; Re­ quiem for Moses by William X. Kienzle. Coffey’s Hands by Stephen King; The Mouse of the Mile by Stephen King; File Under: Arson by Sarah Lacey. A Live Coal in the Sea by Madeleine L’Engle; Requiem for a Glass Heart by David L. Lindsey; But I Love You Anyway by Sara Lewis; Anything Considered by Peter Mayle; Tularosa by Michael McGarrity; How Stella Got Her Groove Back by Terry McMillan; The Deep End of the Ocean by Jacquelyn Mitchard; Lost Laysen by Margaret Mitchell Extreme Denial b^ David Lots 1 thru 22 & private parks A thru D B. From their present zoning district to the "RL. Low Density Residential* Zoning district Lots 1 Thru 22 PIERSON S ADDITION TO LAKE SIDE PARK PLAT A. From their present zoning district to the *RL, Low Density Residential* Zoning District. Lots 1 thru 16 UNPLATTED PARCEL NUMBERS A. From their present zoning district to the *AG, Agriculture" Zoning District. 008-004-00 008-020-50 008-041-00 008-006-20 008-036-50 008-300-00 008-006-40 008-036-60 008-013-00 008-036-70 B. From their present zoning district to the *RLF, Residential" Zoning District 008-011-00 008-010-00 008-006-00 008-005-00 008-016-00 008-017-00 008-015-00 008-012-00 008-027-10 008-027-00 008-024-00 008-023-50 008-042-00 008-036-40 008-036-30 008-036-00 008-400-00 The unplatted parcels combined with Briggs Plat Parcels 055-043-00 055-042-00 055-041-00 055-040-00 055-044-00 C. From their present zoning district to the *RL, Low Density Residential* Zoning District. 008-018-00 008-019-00 008-003-00 008-001-00 008-028-00"B" 008-022-00 008-021-00 008-020-10 008-034-00 008-039-00 008-033-00 008-031-00 008-050-00 008-044-20 008-043-00 008-040-00 008-200-30 008-200-20 008-200-10 008-053-00 The unplatted parcels combined with Briggs plat parcels 055-025-01 055-025-00 055-024-00 055-021-10 055-027-00 055-025-10 D. From their present zoning district to the *RR, Rural Residential" Zoning District 008-008-00 008-008-10 008-007-00 008-006-30 008-020-00 008-025-00 008-014-00 008-013-10 008-028-00"A" 008-029-00 008-025-20 008-025-10 008-036-55 008-037-00 008-036-15 008-030-00 008-047-00 008-047-03 008-046-00 008-045-00 008-051-00 008-052-00 008 048-00 008-049-00 008-200-00 008-200-01 008-056-00 008-054-00 The unplatted parcels combined with Bnggs plat parcels 055-026-00 055-027-10 E. From its present zoning district to the "C-1, CommerctaT Zoning District 008-032-00 (Yankee Springs Township Hall) F. From it's present zoning district to the "C-3, Commercial" Zoning District 008-026-00 (Middleville Tool & Die) 4. Such other business as may property come before the planning commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township zoning ordnance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 284 N Briggs Rd during regular Township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public hearing. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the pubic heanng. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Planning Commission reserves the right at or after the public heanng to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ordinance. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township will provide to individuals with disabilities, nec­ essary. reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be requxed, up 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same. AH persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals YANKEE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION JUDY BECKER SECRETARY 304 �Page 16/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/June 25. 1996 Sports back in local J-Ad publications We’ve listened and we care. J-Ad Graphics has decided, after listening to our readers' input, to put the sports articles back into the Lakewood News. Maple Valley News and the Sun and News publications. For the past two months. JAd Graphics had experimented by putting all of the Barry County varsity sports stories in the Hastings Banner. The move was initiated to help pay for the ever-growing costs of newsprint. But. our readers have spoken and we've decided that it is best to give the smaller newspapers back their sports news. An expanded look at all of Barry County sports will still be included in the Hastings Banner, providing a more indepth look into athletic happenings in Hastings, Delton, Lakewood. Maple Valley and Middleville. Sports, though, are back in the small newspapers and we thank you for you're input and your concern. SCHOOLS, continued from Page 14 You might also remember last fall, when we revamped the Michigan School Code. That was another victory for our local schools. By changing the state’s School Code, we removed layers of burdesome regulations and years of bureaucratic redtape. In doing so, we transferred control of a student's quality education from the state and returned it to parents and the local community, where it belongs. Families now have much more say in what's being taught to their children in the classroom. Because we have returned more of the control to the local school boards, it’s easier than ever for parents, administrators and teachers to work together. We also have restored more freedom for districts to incor­ porate innovations to improve the quality education they pro­ vide. There are many great teachers out there with exciting new ideas about how to teach. Thanks to recent reforms, their hands arc no longer tied and now they can start to implement some of their ideas. Now they have the opportunity to make decisions for their local district, based on the needs and in­ terests of their students and families. This year we again showed our commitment to our children's education by increasing the Basic Foundation Allowance, state wide to $5,308. That’s an increase of $155 for every student. This sets the per-student allocation for Caledonia schools at $6,657, and Lowell schools at $5,291 for , next year. We’ve also established schools of choice within intermediate school districts. Now families have the freedom to decide M which school, within their intermediate school district, is besi suited for their studefttS needs This is a step forward as we * strive to give our children the best possible education Even though schoril is the last thing on the minds of some of s our young people this time of year, it's a good time to look * back reflect on the job that our schools are doing. Preparing our children for the challenges of tomorrow is a crucial job and the Michigan Legislature has continued its commitment to i helping our schools do just that. To know how to grow old h the master work of wis­ dom, and one of the most difficult chapters in the great art of living. —Frederic Amid CHS senior scholar-athletes receive league recognition Honored by the O-K Conference as ScholarAthletes were CHS senior athletes who maintained at least a 3.5 grade point average during high school and earned at least one varsity letter. The awards were presented at the CHS Senior Athlete Breakfast, held May 29. Some of the athletes are displaying the plaques each received for his or her athletic/academic accomplishments. Garage sale to help local AAU eagers A garage sale to raise funds for the Western Lakers 13 and under girls basketball team will take place June 28-29 at the home of Dan and Shelley Erb on 129 Grand Rapids St. in Middleville. The funds will be used to help pay for the team's trip to the National AAU Girls Basketball Championship at Cocoa Beach. Fla. from July 12-20. This is the third consecutive time the Lakers have qualified to play in the National AAU Championship. To earn a berth in the tournament. the lodfcl team had to place in their region to move on to the State Championship. This year at State the squad finished in third with the only loss to the winning Michigan Cobras' team. The leakers had defeated the Cobras earlier in the season at a Friendship Tournament at Eastern Michigan University. The Lakers are off to the AAU Championships in Cocoa Beach. Fla. on July 12*20. (Photo, provided) Two years ago, as 11 year olds, the Lakers went to the National Tournament in New Orleans and a year ago they traveled to Oklahoma City. To get ready for this year's Nationals, the Lakers will go to a regional tournament in Minneapolis on June 21-23. The team includes girls from Barry County, including Payshence Erb of Middleville and Jessica Crowley of Hastings. Anne Morgan and Pam Grimes, from Caledonia, GREAT LAKES SOCCER Area students named to Calvin College dean’s list Calvin College, a Christian liberal-arts college located in Grand Rapids, has announced that five local students earned Dean's List honors for the spring semester. A student must maintain at least a 3.3 cumulative grade point average and earn a 3.5 gpa for the semester to make the list. The area students making the Dean's List this semester are Nicole VanTil of Alto, Todd Remetema of Caledonia, Eric Batts of Caledonia, Kerri McKenzie of Caledonia and Timothy Batts of Caledonia. Calvin College was established in 1876 and had a 1995-96 enrollment of 3,963 students. are also members of the team. Middleville's Lyndsey Van Aman was a team member the last two years. SELECT TRYOUTS for: □ Under 12.......................... 8-1-84 to 7-31-85 □ Under 13.......................... 8-1-83 to 7-31-84 □ Under 14 8-1-82 to 7-31-83 TRYOUT TIMES: □ Under 12............................ 9 am-11:30 am □ Under 13........................ 12 Noon-2.30 pm □ Under 14.............................. 2:30 pm-5 pm DATES & LOCATIONS: □ Saturday, June 22 Caledonia High School □ Saturday, June 29 Creek Side Park (68th St., between Eastern & Kalamazoo) Try-Outs for Both Boys & Girls Bring a ball, shin guards, water bottle, copy of birth certificate, passport size photo, Social Security Number, medical insurance information, $10 try-out fee. Contact Van Port Fleet if you can’t make try-outs at: 247-1597 Parents must sign players up. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/June 25. 1996 Page 17 Blackstone continues to raise environmental concerns by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Neighbors of the proposed Blackstone residential development Wednesday told the Caledonia Township Board they want the proposal returned to the Planning Commission for further consideration They said that their concerns about thel65-acre project have not yet been addressed satisfactorily. If approved. Blackstone, originally called Blackstone Estates, would be located between 60th and 68th Streets and bounded by Snow and McCords Avenues. Although the Caledonia Planning Commission recommended approval for the project at its June 17 meeting, neighboring residents said they are not convinced that the wildlife and the extensive wetlands on the property won't be endangered by the 95-home development. Erosion, flooding, possible odor from the new CampauKcttlc sewer plant and continued loss of the rural atmosphere also are continuing issues. All of these concerns had been raised at the Planning Commission's May 6 public hearing on the Blackstone planned unit development rezoning request. The commission at that time tabled the hearing so it could find answers to the residents' questions. Last week, the commission removed Blackstone from the table, and Blackstone project engineer Ron Van Singel explained that the developers had deleted four of the original 99 lots and re-located a section of the road through the development so it is farther from wetlands. He said the slope erosion brought up by one neighbor had been addressed. He said a wetlands study of the entire development is being done, and the plan must be approved by the Department of Environmental Quality. Commissioner Roger Keating said he had looked at PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDING MASTER TECHNICIAN Wamar is a rapidly growing molder of thermoplastic Injection molded parts. 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One resident, however, said he could not understand why lots are located next to a sewer treatment plant and near a possible location for a fire department sub-station. Some were concerned that discharge from the plant into a nearby stream will increase flooding on their properties, and fear (hat all (he new homes will only add to that run-off. According to the commission, however, these issues must be handled by the county drain commissioner. "Developers must retain storm water and any other run­ off on their own property," said Commission Chairman Dick Dunn. He said the health AEROBICS WANTED Crand Rapids Press Carrier ...for a small route in the Village of Middleville. Applicants must be at least 12 years old. For more information, contact Karen Ecktinaw at 1-800-878-1411 The Grand Rapids Press PLASTICS Wamar Products, a leader in the Plastic Injection Molding Industry, is expanding and has openings for the following posi­ tion, on all shifts. 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Developers propose to build homes in three phases, with the first 30-lot phase to be accessed by a driveway from 68th Street. Phase Two will have a Snow Avenue driveway, and developers will pave Snow from this drive north to 60th Street. Phase Three would be accessed both by the 68th Street and Snow Avenue roads. The developers have said that the wetlands and swamps, in accordance with state requirements, will not be infringed upon. Only Phase One has been approved so far by the Planning Commission's Site Plan Review Committee. LOTS of JOBS ^^rflTNESS SET UP TECHNICIANS This position requires a person with 2 years experience setting up molds. This position has the potential Io advance to a Process Technician position. department and the DEQ would be monitoring any discharge into the creek from the new treatment plant. The Planning Commission noted that with sewer, the development meets or exceeds township zoning requirements, and the density fits with the township's master land use plan. The commission voted 5-1 to recommend the project, with Commissioner Jim Newhof dissenting because he believes four lots on the west side of the development should be accessed from McCords Avenue and not 68th Street. However, those attending the commission meeting did not leave the meeting happy. They showed up Wednesday for the Township Board's first reading of the Blackstone ordinance and reiterated many of their concerns. The neighbors said they want the township to look "more strongly" at the impact this project will have on the wetlands and the wildlife on the Blackstone property. One neighbor noted that the Blackstone property is a haven for nesting blue herons and said there even have been eagles sited there. 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Jason Suwyn displays his late stone castle for the exhibit. Call Today... (616) 945-9554 or 945-5078 Fax (616) 945-5192 �Page 20 The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/June 25. 1996 Antiques ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET: Sunday, June 30. Over 300 exhibitors in every type of antique. Over 200 dealers under cover. Show is rain or shine. 7:30am to 4:30pm. Free parking. $3 admission. At the fairgrounds right in Allegan, Michigan.__________________ ANTIQUES, CRAFTS VINTAGE CAR SHOW: Barry Expo Center, Hastings, Saturday June 29, 8am-6pm, Sunday June 30, 8am-5pm. $2 admission. Collectors Expo616-795-3202, 7-9pm. BECKY’S MAINSTREET Used books, antiques and crafts. We have a paperback swap, Harlequins included. Large selection of hardcovers from the 1800’s to 1996, reasonable prices, new Victorian reprod uc lion section. Monday-Thursday 10-5p, Friday 11 -7p, Saturday 10-4p. 101 E. Main, Middleville, 795-8800. Major credit cards accepted. Booth space available. 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Our regular desserts include: Peach Pear Caramel, Creme Brulee, Chocolate Moscarpone, Apple Cheese Torte, Tiramisu and Bittersweet Chocolate Torte' Pagano's Italian Restaurant & New York Style Pizza All meals & desserts are made by Joe A Dan - Culinary Institute of American Chefs. 9952 Cherry Valley Ave. on M-37 in the Caledonia Plaza d Summer Hours: 11:30 am - 10 pm Mon.-Sat. 891-0160 O � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/706/SunandNews_1996-07-02.pdf ec68a0e9c1010e0c757dad0e8f6449b1 PDF Text Text 121 S CH1JRCH ST BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID <9051 PwkNo.7 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No, 27/July 2, 1996 Middleville. Michigan 49333 Spring Street to be closed temporarily in Middleville by Mandy Habd Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council Tuesday passed a resolution to close Spring Street to through traffic at the M-37 intersection while deter­ mining what to do about mak­ ing improvements Village President Jim French said council planned to do this before, but did not make it official because there was a question about where the bamers would be located, which was of concern to Police Chief Louis Shoemaker Trustees Marilyn Vandenberg and Bill Nesbitt agreed that there was concern about the barrier being to close to the bottom of a hill, which could make it difficult for people to see the barriers until they got to the bottom. It also would be difficult to turn back once they did get to the Middleville Council to support ‘asphalt plant’ by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council Tuesday voted 4-3 to rescind its resolution of neutrality and passed a resolu (ion to support the Barry County Road Commission’s proposal for one mill for one year to buy and operate an asphalt plant Village President Jim French said that after a discus­ sion held among members of the council’s Public Works Committee, it was decided that some previous concerns that caused them to stay neutral may have changed and that more information was needed to make the best in­ formed decision they could Village Planner Jason Cherry said he had some discussions with one of the village area’s experts. Russ Blough From these discussions, he said, he learned that the plant was modem with steam as the primary waste product, and it is possible to hold a conversa­ tion with someone while the plant is in operation. Also, no toxins are being released that could affect adja­ cent property owners There also have been con­ cerns that the plant would be in competition with the cur­ rent plant in the county . “Since the customer would not be the county itself, but private drives, this proposal would not adversly affect them," he said. Some, he said, think the plant would cause the area to be taxed for something that is not of direct benefit to village See Asphalt plant, P.2 bottom. Council members eventual ly decided they could pass the resolution and some details about what kind of repairs would be made could be discussed by the engineers. In other business Tuesday, the new owner of Row Patty's. Dennnis Bennett, ap­ proached the council for a re­ quest for a resolution allow ing him ownership of a liquor license transferred from the previous owners. Bennett said he met with Chief Shoemaker and French and had fingerprints done. ‘ The chief said there are no problems at this time,’’ he said. He added that he would keep things at the business the same as they have been and that though he was not re­ quired to attend the meeting, he wanted to be present to deal with any concerns the council may have. Council decided to table ap­ proval until speaking to Shoemaker about it Todd Ernst from the wastewater treatment plant presented his operating report for May and said they were working with an office in Plainwell on the plant's filters. He also said that the Michigan Department of En­ vironmental Quality office visited and said that they will be required to have a new up­ dated owner’s manual because the current one is unsatisfac tory. The deadline for com­ pletion is Aug. I. Ernst said that since the deadline is so close. Earthtech is prepared to make the docu­ ment. but it would cost the village extra money because it was not originally a respon­ se® Street closed, P. 2 Annual parade to kickoff celebration Caledonia Independence Day event set to fire up July 6th Caledonia Independence Day Celebration All Day Saturday, July 6, 1996 11:00........... 12:00........... 12:15............ 12:30........... 1:00............. 1:00............. 1:30............. 1:30............. 2:00 2:30............. 3:00............. 3:30............. 4:30 6:00............. Parade Opening Ceremony Voices Of Freedom Antique Tractor Pull Softball Game Frog Jump & Turtle Races Caledonia Community Players Caledonia Dance Team Highland Games “Solid Ground’’ Country Band Bike Drawing Caledonia Community Players Awards Ceremony “Me B“ Bluegrass Band by Ar-r-r-c you ready? It’s time again to be cele­ brating the nation's birthday, and Caledonia will do just that this Saturday, July 6. The local Independence Day holiday once again will in­ clude a day-long round of ac­ tivities that begins with the Main Street parade and ends with fireworks over Emmons Lake. Anyone with a patriotic leaning is invited to join the parade: horse-back riders, wagons, antique cars, floats, decorated bikes or any other creative idea for showing off the red, white and blue is wel- The antique tractor pull is always one of the most popular activities at the Caledonia Independence Day celebration. This years pull will begin at 12:30 p.m. (Photo courtesy Jtm Tolan.) Holy Family Church parking lot beginning at 9:30 a.m. The sirens announcing the pa­ rade is under way will begin to wail at 11 a.m. Following the parade, noon opening ceremonies at Lake­ side Park will set the patriotic tone for the rest of the day's activities. Visitors then can enjoy food, games, a petting zoo, face painting, music, arts and crafts and even a play, or they can visit the one-room Barber School museum and watch a blacksmith ply his trade in the village blacksmith shop next to the library. Caledonia Community Schools again this year will provide shuttle bus service be­ tween the park, village sites and parking lots at State Bank of Caledonia and Caledonia Elementary. At the park, civic and church groups will be provid­ ing both food and games, and for those looking for some­ thing truly unique this year, the Friends of the Library gladly will sell you some "Dung Buddies," the latest way to provide organic fertil­ izer to your flowers and veg­ etables. Billed as a "poopouree" of plaid fertilizers, the "zoo doo" comes in a variety of zoo animal shapes that pay tribute to those creatures which contributed, with the help of gravity, this odorless, but "nument-packed" garden fertilizer Proceeds will benefit zoos and the library A new activity this year caters to those who lend to get "stuck" on their work. A "glue-in" will be held for the first time as one of the chil­ dren's games located near the park shelter house The library building on Emmons again will be home to its own special event, with its annual used book sale scheduled from 10 a m. to 4 p.m. Good buys for summer reading will be featured. See Celebration, P. 2 The McB Bluegrass Band' will tune up at 6 p.m. to provide a foot-tapping finish to the Independence Day activities at Lakeside Park. In This Issue... • Adventure program offers nature game for Yankee Springs visitors • Caledonia planner receives six months review • TK reading program focuses on Summer Olympics • Four from area playing soccer in Italy and Greece �Page 2/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml July 2. 1996 ASPHALT PLANT, residents. . . Since the only way to get to the village-is*by driving on a state highway or OOdnty road, fit will jjencfil -tomfhov.. he He added that according to Blough, the County Road Commission has been very generpus with the village as far as paving costs are con­ cerned The costs for materials and labor are less for the village than it normally STREET CLOSED, sibility stated in its contract Village Planner Jason Cherry said be would called Prine &. Newboff to see if they were working on a manual to determine what Earthtech would need to do. Council also voted to set aside $850 plus shipping charges to purchase two nmefoot and one five-foot bike racks for the village from Evolutionary Cycle. Trustee James Rutherford said one nine foot rack would be located near the bike path, one nine-foot rack would be by the park, and the five-foot continued from frontpage would just to buy materials. Another concern had to do with any possible “political interfacing" with the township where the plant would be located However. Cherry said, wherever the plant goes would be controversial. “It’s a ‘not in my back yard proposition’." he said. He added that most of the municipalities in Barry Coun­ ty have voted to support it and now it is a matter of whether or not the village will support it. Trustee William Mosey said the council already voted on the issue two weeks ago and wondered why these issues were not addressed before He added that the council already voted not to roll back property taxes, and the school millage will be slights raised for a short period of time “Taxes would be raised French said they had no in­ tention of being negative about the project and Bray ad­ ded that they might as well support the county . “What we decide will ikX change whether it goes in or not." Bray said Rutherford added that Blough had said the county has helped the village with its roads in the past and that they will save money in the long run on the project Mosey asked how residents would feel if they were asked to ha\e their taxes raised once again “What is our first priori­ ty?.” he asked. Bray said the village may need things from the county in the future and it may benefit to work together with them Mosey said he felt that would be bending their principals and did not agree that money would be saved in the long run. The resolution to support the plant w as passed by a 4-3 vote. continued from front- rack would be in town by the ice cream parlor. Rutherford also said he was getting estimates for how much it would cost to get some new signs for the village. He hoped to have three estimates prepared for the council to look at by the next meeting. The village also voted to set aside $2,540 for a cross con­ nection program required by the state to keep contaminated water from going back into the system after it is gone and $320 for computer access 2.0 database software dealing with this. Engineer Russ Blough said this would help make the water system as safe as possible They also decided to set aside $200 to purchase a com­ puter table and a bookcase. Cherry said the apprasial for the rail comdor is worth $4,000 more than Rails-toTrails asked them to pay for it and the Michigan Department of Transportation grant will be completed and submitted before the Aug. 1 deadline. ..SOLD! Middle* ilie Office 317 Arlington. M-37 (616) 795-3305 Kay StolMinburg ASSOC BROKER. GRL.. 795-7272 Karen Brown 795-9331 Caihv Williamson ___ 795-9090 CRSGRi Debbie Lrway............ 623-8357 Mike Humphry)», Broker, CRS. GRI larry Allcrding. ASSOC BROKER. i SALES MGR . CHS. GRL even more." he said. Overall he said he was un­ comfortable with supporting the issue. Trustee James Rutherford said it mav be a good idea to support the plant because it is good for area municipalities to see eye to eye on some things. ’Some things need we need to keep in sync with the coun­ ty and this is one of them, he said. He added that being neutral could be viewed as being negative and Mosey and trustee Floyd Bray agreed. 945-9103 CELEBRATION, For those who like more ac­ tion. the annual tractor pull will roar to life at 12:30 p.m.. and the annual Middleville vs. Caledonia softball game will "play ball” at 1 p.m. Usually a clash between the Trojan and Scot youth baseball coaches, this year s game will feature the kids instead of the coaches. Youngsters from both sides of 108th Street fi­ nally will have the chance to show the adults how the game is supposed to be played. Those entering the frog and turtle races will compete not only for the thrill of victory, but also for a chance to win one of two new bicyles, the continued from front page grand prizes in a 3 p.m. draw­ ing. On the musical side of the celebration, the "Solid Ground" country band will perform at 2:30 p.m. and the "McB" Bluegrass Band will take center stage at 6 p.m. With the end of the day. visitors of all ages should start looking for a prime view of the skies over Emmons Lake. The traditional fire­ works display will begin at dark, providing the "ooohaaaaaah" finish to the celebra­ tion again this year. Spectators are advised to BYO... mosquito repellent, that is. The July Fourth Committee of area residents has been meeting for months to plan the day 's activities. and has set up a "wishing well" in the State Bank of Caledonia The committee's wish is for dona­ tions to help defray the cost of putting on the celebration, particularly the fireworks The wishing well will be relocated to the park site on Saturday, with all contributions appreci­ ated Volunteers still arc wel­ come. too. and anyone wish­ ing to help Saturday should contact Jane Heiss at the Caledonia Library (891-1502) or Carol Meehan (698-6686). Thornapple Kellogg High School anounces honor roll members Jeremy Vandcfifer, Elizabeth Stccnsma. Rachel 9th Grade Christopher Wellman. Amy Wade. Robert Walkci. Lucas High Honors (3.7 and Weatherhead Wiersum above) — Jason Baragar, Honor Roll Bernadette 10th Grade Stacey Bergakker, Jaimelyn High Honors — David Azzarclla. Holly Byars, Tam Debruin. Amber Dutcher, my Cargill. Sarah Cordis. Beckering. Evelyn Bird, Ashley Gentry, Larissa HanLindsay Bremer, Lance Dendel Craven, Amanda nebohn, Jennifer Herring, Brinks, Krista DeMaagd. Jen­ Dykstra. Anne-Marie Hart, Ryan Hesselink, Andrew nifer Doyle. Sara Hillman, Janine McWhinney, Michael Hillman. Maryanna Loretta Huntington, Stacy Pott. Rebecca Rider, Lindsey Hoeksma, Sarah Hoffman, Idema, Timothy Johnson, Robertson, Nathan Schmitz, Sara Huff, Michael Hull. Daniel Kokmeyer. Jami Jason Siebesma, Chris Swan Bryan Jahnke, Erica Kooiman. Saxony Matousek, son. Jill VanDyke, Kristine Johnston, Nicole JonkerBenjaman Meekhof, Holly Williams. Slayton, Arnie Beth Koncsol, Pitt. Monique Rodriguez, Rachel Krikke. Jennifer See Honor roll, P. 3 Laansma. Brian McKeown, Robin McMurray. Taylor Pierce. Scott Ploeg, Courtney Rousselle, Lizbith Runals, Kevin Schultz. Jason Schweitzer. Dewey Spicer, Jennifer Tobin. 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Middleville, Ml/July 2. 1996/Poge 3 New employee will save township consultant expenses Caledonia Township to hire new utilities administrator by Barbara Oall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board has all but hired consul­ tant Richard Pierson as the township’s first utilities ad­ ministrator. The board will continue its discussion on the new posi­ tion at its July 17 meeting, with hopes of having Pierson on board part time, beginning Aug. I. The board noted that there are many times when having an expert in sewer and water systems on staff not only would be helpful, but also would save the township money in outside consulting fees. Pierson, who holds all li­ censes needed to manage waler and sewer systems, already has worked with the township’s Campau-Kettle Sewer Com­ mittee. and serves as a consul­ tant to Caledonia Village in the operation of its new wastewater treatment plant. Township Supervisor Tom Garbow said after the board meeting that Pierson's duties would include: • Overseeing the technical aspects of sewer installations. would be hourly or by con­ tract. but the board said it hopes to settle the details in July, with the new position subject to review in six months. In other recent business, the township: • Agreed to extend participa­ tion in the county's Commu­ nity Block Grant Funding program • Granted permission for the village to use the easement that is jointly owned by the village and township in the construction of the Maple Street extension. • Approved a $977 bid from Ray Residential to put in new gutters along the front of the village/township hall, pro­ vided the bidder matches the 10-year warranty and threeyear service warranty offered • Negotiating for utility easements • Overseeing utility mainte­ nance and operations "Rich comes highly rec­ ommended. and his qualifica­ tions probably exceed our re­ quirements." said Township Trustee Jim Williams at the board's June 19 meeting. "We're lucky that Rich would work with the town­ ship on a part-time basis," said Trustee Steve Gould. "The cost of his skills is part of development and would be covered by the developers or special assessments, not by the residents," he said. Township Supervisor Tom Garbow reiterated later that Pierson's services would to a large extent be paid out of de­ velopment costs or out of the special assessments charged to the users of waler and sewer. "This means some changes in our financial allocations that probably will save the township money," Garbow said. "We anticipate that hav­ ing Rich on staff will decrease what we presently have to pay in engineering and legal fees." Pierson and the township have not yet settled on whether his compensation by the second-low bidder. Burlingame Company. If the warranties are not matched, the board will recommend go­ ing with the Burlingame bid of $1,080. • Held a first reading of a re­ quest submitted by Jim Steketee to rezone 13.03 acres at 7373 Kraft from rural residen­ tial to R-3 multiple family residential. The Planning Commission recommended approval, since the request fits the township master land use plan and the developer has the sewer units to support multi family use. No one has raised an objection to the request. • Approved a $500 donation toward funding the Fourth ot July celebration. • Approved a raise for Township Planner Linda An derson. (See relr.ted story.) Caledonia Township Trustee John Dieleman (left) is stepping down as the Township Board's representative on the Township Planning Commission. Trustee Jim Williams has been appointed the board's new liaision on the commission. Williams served on the commission before his tenure on the board. Dieleman, a long-time commission member, said he was leaving the position because of his busy family and an increasing work schedule. Remembering RUSTY CRUMBACK March 28. 1963July 2. 1990 HONOR ROLL, continued from Page 2 Honorable Mention Alison Aten. Coreen Barber. Brian Bergakker. Trisha Beuschel. Rachel Buist. Holly Clinton. Bridgit Cook. Mandy Denick. Andrea Deschoff. Laura Dodd. Nicholas Galloup, Rebekah Hartley. Ronald Haynes, Will Holmes. Keasha Kotrba, Morgan Leep. Jeremiah Longstreet. Angela McQueen. Dawn Medaris. Alex Middleton, Keri Middleton, Cara Moore. Alesse Nichols. Cheryl Postema, Nathan Pranger, Jason Prcslar, David Ramey. Kimberly Richards, Jaime Robbins, Spencer Romph, Michelle Scaturro, Chad Schreiner. Joshua Stauffer. Jeremy Strait, Joshua Sturm. Barbara Truer, (Robert) Noah Wenger. Jessica Wiersum. Aaron Wiese. 11th Grade High Honors — Jolene Batdorff. Dawne M. Bell. Misty Blain. Nathanael Brady, Justin De Boode. Steven Dodd, Jeremy Doornbos, Robert Scott Evans. Andre M LeBoeuf, David Liu, Curt Martin. Lucas Middleton. Robert Mosey. Laura Reed. Schondelmayer, Joshua Sieorts. Erica Walker. Kaye Weaver. Heather Welsh. Heather West. Jaclyn Zoe me r. Emily Zuidersma. Honor Roll — Melody Allore. Kimberly Bedford. Sarah Bishop, Aaron Brill. Micheal Cramer. Kevin Doyle. Joshua England. Bran­ di Hagerman. Dean Laansma. Heather Marble, Angela Rider. Megan Roon. Tara Schweitzer, Sara Wright. Honorable Mention — Matthew Appel. Naomi Bignall, Jacob Blough, Tami Bruin, Mandy Chavis. Amber Dennison, Amber Frost, Starr Garbow, Christopher Gates, Dawn Hansford, Erik M. Haveman, Jesse Hillman, Pamela Jamison, Keri Jeurink. Audrey Kiel, Monica Kuhtic, Andrew Mathias. Jen­ nifer Matison, Carrie Moma, Michael Oaks, Christopher Pierce, April Pitt. Raneane Poll. Ashley Profitt, Kimberly Rauschenberger, Alaric Rodrigue?, Kajean Secord. Amy Smith. Angela Vanderwall, Monica Verkerke, Johnna Yoder. 12th Grade High Honors — Bradley Bedford. Martin Bender. Arnie Bergakker. Tarah Beuschel. Steven Bierens, Bren Bremer. Curtis Brinks, Michelle Butler. Traci Camp­ bell. Ruth Caton, Amanda L. D'water. Courtney DeHaan. Adelaide DeVine, Leah Dodd. Rene Ellinger. Ten Fitch, Timothy Hannan, Amy Harvey. Bruce Higgins. Korinne Hutchens. Christine Hypnar. Angela Keysor. Keri J. Koehn. Michelle Merlau. Kelly Nicholson. Jared Novak. Stephanie Potter. Amber Sans, Samantha Sher­ man, Rebecca Singleton, Alison Space. Ryan D. Tas ma, Raechelle Walker, Chanda Wenger. Scott Honor Roll Baumgartner, Deschoff, Mandi DeWitt, Cynthia Hiler. Paul Jamison, Jill Kelley, Tiffiny Middleton, Megan Oliver, Elizabeth Pan­ za. Maria Parker. James Robertson. Trevor Schut, Jason Van Elst, Jessica VanAman. Julie Weidman, Amy Wieringa, Kelly Williams Honorable Mention — Joel Appel. Cheryl Blain, Rebecca Bowyer. Brian Brewer. Chad Brewer. Ethan Buist. Rachel De V ormer. Lisa DeVries, Bradley Enders. Amber M. Eskew. Amanda Frisbie, Tracey Funnell, Jason Gearhart. Brian Hansford, Kelly Hoiwerda. Leisa Idema. Robert Kiel, Andrea Kokmeyer. Gregory Kotrba, Angela Kuhtic. Abigail Labin, Melissa Landman, Christopher Lange. Mike R. Leedy. Christopher Marble. The Youth Theatre Guild of the Thomapple Arts Council Presents... Jack and The Beanstalk and The Fisherman and His Wife Tuesday, July 9 • 7 pm Maple Valley High School Wednesday, July 10*7 pm Delton-Kellogg High School Thursday, July 11 • 7 pm Thornapple-Kellogg High School Students 50 cents Adults $1.00 Jennifer Mariage. Dallas Monroe. Katie Polhemus. Jeremiah Postma, Aaron Rademaker. Ted Reid, Christopher Satterfield, Dionna Sherman. Lisa VanPuttcn. Sadly Missed by Dad, brothers, sisters and daughter 4th of July! . -. . We will be closed on the 4th. Qtate . 627 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA . • 3205 68th ST. S.E. 303 ARLINGTON DUTTON -------MIDDLEVILLE ANk 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 3^'and io;‘tillX'Noon ,‘,\Sat. dT (,ALEDONIA^" Mon.Frt. IFDi’i LENDER ------------------- " PREMIER CLUB COMING EVENTS - Please Join Us! Have fun with the Premier Club Sign up today! JULY 9TH - MYSTERY TRIP - SOLD OUT �. Page 4/Th« Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Jufy 2. 1996 Neigh bors «></>.. NORMA VELDERMAN Hi, everyone. Johnny is home now. The heart specialists sent Johnny home Saturday. He had run all the tests *he could to see if Johnny needed a pacemaker or a fibrulator. Dr. Rosenblum said that it was a very in­ teresting case For two days in a row. the doctor tried dif­ ferent methods to get Johnny ’s heart to react. No luck He said that Johnny has a damag­ ed heart, but it is a very strong heart It could have been a one­ time thing — him passing out. So he has released and sent home He isn’t to drive any more because it could happen again Johnny would not want to take any chance on killing someone else. Johnny always has been a very strong person, he could be called a workaholic, and he stubbornly refuses to even let his damaged heart tell him what he can or cannot do Pat M teller sard their son went to the Michigan National races. It was held at the Inter­ national Race Track this weekend He left Thursday and came home Saturday night He and his girlfriend’s dad arc regular Nascar fans His favorite driver won the race Helen Wenger said that she has been busy as any farmer’s wife is in try ing to get in hay with this kind of weather. She has been taking lunches to the working men so they don’t waste any time in try ing to get the hay done before it rains or get too wet Russ Bender still goes out to Thomappie Manor three times a week He had Alice all dressed up and looking pretty. It has been a long time since she has known anything, and the folks love to help him. He feels, with pnde. that he is do­ ing all he can to make her comfortable and attractive Ethel Gibson attended the Barry County Retired Teachers meeting in Delton. With her was Hollie Court, Nettie Black, and Lois Rossch. It was held at noon on Wednesday. June 26. Loretta Clark called me the other night. You folks remember her1 She was a school teacher who lived on the farm south of our farm on Cherry Valley. We later bought her and Joe’s farm. The she moved to North Carolina to live with her son. Phillip, and his wife. Liz. She has a walkout basement at her home. She is now confined to a wheelchair, but goes to church and as many places as is possible. It was so good visiting with her. She is one who did most of the work on the Parmalee book we are not working on. It was so good to talk with her. Last Monday , a mobility in­ structor came from Vision Enrichment in Grand Rapids to go over what I want to do. Next Monday she is coming to put a blindfold on me and train me. I am legally blind, yet can see just a little. I want, because my vision is getting worse, to make Houston take over here on in our yard and guide me without me telling him where he must go. Visit with all you next week. Child Care Providers to meet July 11 Middleville Child Care Pro­ viders met at T-K Kitchen last month for their latest meeting. Summer fun was discussed, as well as ideas to share with the parents. “We are encourged by the provider turnout for these meetings.” said member Vicki Rick. “Some of the area support groups have as few as three per meeting. We have had excellent turnout. We would love to see some new faces, however If you are a provider or soon to be licens­ ed provider, please take the time to attend The meetings are designed to help child care providers and their business. “By getting together, we also are able to keep each ocher up on any openings in our child care’s, serving our community as. well.” Rick said. The next meeting will be Thursday. July 11. at the T-K Kitchen at 6:30 p m Bring a “recipe” on a craft item, such as clay, finger paint, etc. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord Sunday School.......................................... 9:30 am Morning Worship.................................... 10:45 am. Evming Praise.......................................... 6 00 p.m. WEDNESDAY.................. Family Night 6 30 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE C aledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev Brian F Harrison Music Coordinator, Jeffrey C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass...................... 9:00 a m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL & METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Saturday Evening Masses 6:00 p.m. (May - August or September) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a m. 792-2889 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School................ 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service....................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs................................................ 6:45p.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Rev. Norman Kohns — 616-891-8167 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 QA1 Q/37Q oVl-oUZo 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service. Sunday School................. Evening Worship Service.. Come as you are Informal - Fundamental Something for every age Call 765-3057 or 948-3617 WELCOME TO 10:00 a m 11:15a.m. ..6:00pm. Pastor Mark Beers Reaching People With Christ 8 :30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11. 00 am — Coffee Fellowsiiip 11 00 am to 12 00 — Second W orship Service 6 00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children’s Church u«U be provided during both services Was land. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Programs for All Ages 795-3667 MqAPl J'S Church School, Sunday........................ 9 45 a.m Morning Worship... 11 (X) a m. Evening Worship...... 6(K)pm Wed f ellowship ...7:30 p.m Pastor Robert Loesch CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue .............10:00 a.m. 6:00 a.m. Rev Bernard Mulder Pastor 868-6306 698-6027 St. Paul Lutheran 8:00 a m.............................. Blended Senrice 9:05 a m.............................. Educational Hour 10:15 a.m................... Contemporary Senrice 11:15a.m ..Traditional Service Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — Rev. Robert Gerke*Office 891-8688* Church 891-9878 Peace Reformed Church Barner Free M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunda* Worship Services 8:39 or 11:90, 6*" WedncMfcn Sundav School *45 fclS Dinner Jr & Sr High Schuui Kraft Ave & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi (Missouri Synod) "Be dewxed to one anorher m bwtherb low ’ Rom 1210 (All Senrices have a Nursery available) UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Freeport-Middleville-Parmalee Freeport Morning Worship........... 9- 30 a.m. Freeport Sunday School..............11 00 a.m. Parmalee Morning Worship.......... 9 30 a m. Middleville Sunday School ........ 9-30 a.m. Middleville Morning Worship......1100 a m Rev Lynn Wagner 795-3798 Rev. Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 Church Office Phone - LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Morning Worship Evening Worship Q 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Su nday School................10:00a.m. Morning Worship............. 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship............... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes 7:00 p.m. Choirs :<>< Children Woteesdas Fariy Stgbt 600 p* 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave (in homes or church) call Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 900n& 10 30 an COMMUNITY The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints YOU ARE INVITED £tjc <£>U) £imt j'Hetfjobist Cljurcb (innr> Untied Brethren Church Kilinuziv Avenue «t 92nd Street Cakxkxtu Michigan Telephone 69M252 (Child A Adult) (Dunng the School Year) Jtc». R. Scott Grreewgy, Pfeior Mike Mies, Youth lender CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST RAY TCMfrGENO Pastor SHARON 8ARNSDALI. Dir of Christian Ed 6 Musk: Meeting at Freeport Community Center Sunday............................ 10:00 a.m. Wednesday.................... 7:00 p.m. Sunday Worship...... 9:30 a.m. & t>:00 p.m. Sunday School...................10:45-11 50 a m. Church Office (616) 891 1512 M-37 at 100th St. Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............ 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.............................. 9:45 a m Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service.................................... 6:30 p m Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade)-Wednesday................... 630p m Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00 p m Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p.m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH Christian reformed church 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) ' A church with a curing heart for our community and the world Located in Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue FREEPORT BIBLE STUDY /.^CALEDONIA £ mF LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST 7959266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891-8661 where everybody is sorrebody and Jesus Christ is Lord" ’The Church Sunday School........................................... 9 30 a m Sunday Morning Worship........................ 10 30 am Sunday Evening Worship...........................6 00 p m Wed Midweek Prayer & Mbte Study....... 7 00pm Rev William Dobson. Pastor Assistant Pastor Karl Bashtor �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml;July 2. 1996 Page 5 Building cars more than a hobby for the Crawfords by Mandv Habel Staff Writer For some people, showing cars is a nice hobby, but for Kevin and Barb Crawford of Middleville, it’s a way of life. The Crawfords have been involved in building and showing cars for about 25 yean, and have received many awards Kevin said the kind of car you build depends on the year of the car. which will depend on how many and where they are available For example, he said, 1960s vintage muscle cars are available locally in abundance The goal is to dissemble the car completely and reassem­ ble it back to original factory condition The competitions the Crawfords go to have dif ferent classifications, which sometimes are based on the year of the car or on the make or model, depending on the competition Kevin said he enjoys com­ peting in the street rod com­ petition. whose era is anything from 1948 and older “In this classification there arc no rules and you arc allowed to express your own original talents.” he said. People, he said, can go anywhere in the country to find a car. then restore and modify it. People build cars to race, drive or show, he said. Awards are given at shows for the best car •‘One of the best cars shows in the state is at Charlton Park," he said. Crawford builds cars for himself and other people and said the first thing to look at when deciding to build a street rod (a driveable car) is what you want the finished product to be Whether you want a hot rod of a comfortable cruiser has to be clear before you make the car. he said. Builders, he added, should have safety in mind when they construct their vehicles which is why most use modem runn­ ing gear A national organization called the National Street Rod Association fNSRA) offers free safety inspections at near­ ly every show and has bran­ ches all over the world “As a builder you should strive for a car that is in­ dividual. safe and pleasing to other people.” he said. “When we win a trophy at a show, it says that everyone appreciated our work.” Crawford said his interest in building cars started when he was 5 or 6 years old. “My folks told me that I could name every car I saw on the road.” he said. When he was older, he built model cars, but would build his own parts. Then as a teenager, he started building the real thing. After he started building his own cars, he then started mak­ ing them for other people, such as retired Thomapple Kellogg teacher Pete Bishop He builds street rodders and specialty cars, among other types. Most of the cars he builds are for shows. Some be has built have been for the International Show Car Association, which consists of the winter indoor car shows that travel all over the country. He added that some of the cars he has built are unusual One was a drag car. a 1972 Ford Maverick that was a class champion and a factory sponsored racer He also has built some road or course racers in Camaros and Corvettes and a 1957 Ford Anglia. The Anglia, he said, is a se­ cond quarter mile car powered by a Chevrolet 350 with 425 horsepower. It is very light, only weighing 1800 pounds. He has not built one like that for a while. He also built a 1966 Chevy II Nova that has a full tube chassis with ultra modem rac­ ing equipment. The engineer­ ing that took place before on it was designed to carry 33-inch GREENRIDGE5 Realty Thornapple Your “Real Estate Professionals of Choice” PEACEFUL COUNTRY LIVING waits in this I ’4 story home on one ocre. 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People can find parts all over the country and Crawford uses his knowledge of cars and mformationn from street rod and hot rod magazines to determine where to purchase parts “A wise shopper will look at not only pace, but reputa­ tion of the builder.” he said. “I buy parts based on reputa­ tion. not pace.” Crawford used to build cars on a full-time basis, but now is not able to due to back pro­ blems. He said he still likes to work on cars and help other people get into the sport. • I often talk to people about getting their first car and how to choose it,” be said. He added that he will occa­ sionally go with people to look at a car or will allow them to bring one to him to make sure they get one safe and solid. The Crawfords own a few cars and have a couple of them for sale One is a 1966 Caprice with 396 cubic in­ ches. It's an award-winning car that is all original and has 63.000 miles on it. They also have a 1932 fivewindow coupe with an all steel original body. The car is highly modified with a full blown small 350 Chevrolet. He said it was honored as one of the top five street rods at Charlton Park on Father’s Day Another one they own that is for sale is a 1962 Austin Healy Sebring, a hand built sports car that took him two years to complete, including the time it took to wait for parts. He said it has won in almost every show it has been in and has won awards for best of show and best in class. “When I build cars. I build each to be uniquely different, even if some are the same model,” he said. “I put subtle difference in every car.” Searching for the right parts, he said, can be interesting. New parts, he said, are available anywhere, but you may have to search the nation to find older car body parts. It is especially difficult to find parts for 1930s cars. Because of that problem, he said, there are companies that are reproducing original body parts in steel and fiber glass. He said that people may wonder why parts were kept instead of thrown in junk y ards One reason is that back in the days of the world wars. Detroit was busy making war supplies instead of cars, so if people had problems with their cars, it wa easier for them to buy new ones than repair the ones they already owned They would leave the old ones in fields where they would sit. "it isn’t unusual in the deep south and ocher areas to find a car sitting m a field that has been there for 40 years." he said. Though there are a number of these cars sitting around, there still are only a certain amount to go around, which is why companies make reproductions The Crawfords' 1957 Anglia was pulled out of a field m Kansas, and the 1932 five w indow coupe w as sitting m a field in Ohio. Kevin and Barb Crawford present their 1932 Ford five window Coupe (left), and ♦heir 1962 Austin Healy. He said that these cars are prizes and people have taken cars that were in bad condition and brought them back to life. He added that people who drive hot rods and street rod­ ders do not drive wildly like some may think. “It is rare to find a street rodder that will do anything to hurt his car or the sport.” he said. They don’t race on the streets and they take great pains to preserve their cars, he added. “It is a pleasure for people to come look at your car and enjoy what they see.” he said. The difference between street rodders and show cars is that street rodders have engines that work and can be driven to shows and other places. Some cars are just for show and do not have engines that operate. These cars are taken on trailers from show to show and are called “trailer queens.” he said. The Crawfords enjoy traveling to shows and said they meet many interesting people. The shows are not like spor­ ting events, where people push and shove to get to their seats and out of the parking lot. “Show people take the time to to talk to each other and let the other car go first.” Barb said She added that they travel to shows in Michigan. Ohio, In­ diana. Minnesota and Canada A couple of years ago they had the privilege of attending the annual street rod nationals in Louisville. Ky. Kevin said that 14.000 street rods that were from 1948 or older were shown there from all over the world. Barb said this was during the time when there was heavy rain and flooding was a problem “At least 1200 cars were under water and didn't make it to the show." she said Cars were halfway in the water and people were told that the only way they could get home was to go north Barb said it was an amazing sight because there must have been $280 million worth of vehicles there The Crawfords now own KC's Family Footwear in Caledonia, so they don’t get a chance to show as much as they used to. However, they eventually plan to retire and travel around the country at tending as many street rod na­ tionals they can They hope to do that for at least a couple of years. Barb said their children en­ joy the cars and going to the See Crawfords, P. 6 PEPSI 12-PACKS 1 $279||F FIREWORKS ON SALE j Cg sj 89c W :? Plus Deposit^ | ~ 44 OZ. 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They have been involved in the past not only in par­ ticipating in shows, but also helping put them on They have a workshop al their home to work on cars as the) can and are always willing to help other people interested in the sport. ' ‘It is an unwritten rule for a HAVE YOU EVER SEEN AFE BOS WITH PERM RODS? Oh! That was when he HAD hair! Happy 40th You Old Fart! Love, Your Favorite Niece “Got You Back” street rodder to stop and help someone in trouble because the next tune it could be you.” Kevin said He added that they once met a couple from Michigan and followed them home from an event in Ohio. The couple had trouble, so the Crawfords helped them and followed them almost all the way to their Grand Rapids home. One of the couple turned out to be a cousin of one of Barb's longtime friends. Kevin said that people can buy cars or individual parts to fix up cars and sell them for profit. Banks usually provide loans to people who want to buy custom vehicles because the older the car is. the higher the value of the vehicle will be. He added that they are not in it for the money. just for the pleasure of the sport. Crawford usually tries to caution people who come into the sport that they have to be careful that the people they deal with are there to help, not take their money. There will be a special event in the Caledonia Village Center parking lot where their show store is located. On Fri­ day evening, there will be a dance. The Crawfords will keep their store open that night so people can drop in and say hello. On Saturday. Aug. 24. from 10 a.m. to 3 p m . there will be a car show in the same lot and more than 100 door prizes will be provided by local and national merchants. Village residents and businesses also will be having porch, garage, and yard sales on the same days Yankee Springs adventure program participants tell adventure Mike Olm what strategies they used in a nature survival gome Tuesday. Adventure program offers nature game for visitors by Mandy Habel Stq/f Writer The Yankee Springs Recreation Area Adventure program last week offered a nature game for interested area residents and campers. People were taught about relationships between car­ nivores (meat eaters), om­ nivores (meat and plant eaters), and herbivores (plant eaters), and their functions in society. People were given index cards and three small cards called life cards, and needed to find the food and water sta­ tions set up around the park. People functioning as car­ nivores wore red bandanas, omnivores wore blue ones and herbivores did not wear bandanas. If anyone wearing a red bandana touched someone wearing a blue bandana or no bandana, those people would have to give up one of their life cards. People with blue bandanas can get life cards from those not wearing bandanas if they touch them and herbivores have to make sure they avoid the carnivores and the omnivores. Some people were assigned natural disastors like blizzards or diseases, and could take life cards away from everyone else. Area students make dean’s list at Hope College Hope College, a liberal arts college in Holland, Michigan, has announced that a number of area students earned a place on the school’s Dean's List for the spring semester of the 1995-96 school year. To be named to the list, a student must have a minimum 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Dean’s List students from Alto are Amy Strassburger. J J. Ekkens, Kelly Smith and Adam Paarlberg Caledonia students on the Dean's List are Karen Oosterhouse. Emily Whisner, Holly Pelon. Jill Leatherman. William J. Kowal Jr., Sarah Flegel and Kelly Dermody. Hope College has an enrollment of 2,919 men and women and is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America After the activity, the par­ ticipants gathered and Adven­ ture Ranger Mike Olm asked if they found the stations and what kind of techniques each group used to try to survive. The carnivore group said they worked together and stayed together in packs as wolves or lions would. The omnivores did not work together and concentarted on just fending for themselves. Some of them helped the her­ bivores get away from the carnivores. The herbivores said they ran as fast as they could to get away from everyone else and tried to help each other. Mary Wawrzynczak brought her children Tim and Andrea to the event and said she had a good time learning about nature and the environment The Wawrzynczaks arc Richland residents who just bought a cottage on Gun Lake in Shelbyville and are staying there for the summer After reading an article in the paper about the adventure program, she said, she decid­ ed to find out what the cam­ pgrounds had to offer in the way of activities for the family. She said that so far they have enjoyed swimming and boating and a paddle bout that they have. She added that she is look­ ing forward to a relaxing sum­ mer. enjoys the campground, and is excited about what it has to offer The family is planning to at­ tend more campground ac­ tivities this summer. Planet Soccer looking for interested players Planet Soccer is looking for recruits to play in the Netherlands' Haarlem Cup. The organization from Aurora, Ohio will hold tryouts for two boys teams (16 and under and 19 and under). The teams will travel to Holland on July 23 through Aug. 4 to play in a tournament that will feature a number of teams from all over Europe. Planet Soccer director, Tom Furth, will coach the team. Furth has coached players from all national levels and teams. For more information on Planet Soccer and to sign up for a tryout call Marty Wustman at (616) 795-7462 or David Laansma at (616) 795-7277. Contractors! Do you need a raise? We've just lowered our Liability rates for Contractors with 10 or less full-time employees! J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency "Our Policy is Service” 497 Arlington St. (M-37), Middleville, Ml 49333 CALL: 795-3302 or 891-8208 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml 'July 2. 1996 Page 7 KBS to host ecology program on July 11 COMMUNITY The importance of examin­ ing (he ecological world from a long-term perspective will be the topic of a public lecture slated for Thursday, July 11. al 7 p.m in the MSU Kellogg Biological Station auditorium John M. Magnuson, pro­ fessor of zoology and director TK Boosters to hold meeting July 8 Kent County Sheriffs deputies from the Dutton sub-station enjoy watching former CMS student Eric Wilkins finish painting the lettering on the facsimile he made of the department logo to be hung at the station. From the left are deputies Harry Kooistra, Denny Schneider, Jack Stewart and Sgt. Ed Westhouse. Student paints logo for Kent County Sheriff’s Department substation office by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Kent County Sheriffs deputies stationed in Dutton now have some student art to hang in their office. Eric Wilkins, who will be a freshman at Caledonia High Sheriffs Community Police School this fall, has created a Unit, said he was the one who facsimile of the Sheriffs thought of asking a student to. Department logo for the paint such a logo, and he Dutton sub-station on 68th contacted Caledonia Middle School art teacher Kelly Moll. Street. Wilkins said Moll then Deputy Jack Stewart, of the talked to him about the Fischer’s Grille restaurant owner files bankruptcy; remains open by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The owner of one of Cale­ donia's newest restaurants has filed for reorganization under (he federal "Chapter 11" bankruptcy law. Chuck Edkins, the sole owner of Fischer's Grille, filed the petition in Grand Rapids Wednesday. June 26. Chapter 11 allows the busi­ ness owner who cannot pay his creditors the opportunity to continue operating while a plan is put together to meet his obligations. The 20 largest creditors then are noti­ fied and given the choice of whether to participate in a creditors’ committee to evalu­ ate and accept or reject the plan. Chapter II also provides the business owner protection from creditors’ re-claiming leased or rented equipment that is not being paid for in a timely way. However, the business owner must make a full finan­ cial disclosure, and if the plan is accepted, must file monthly reports with the bankruptcy court to ensure that the plan is being followed. Chapter 11 differs from the Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceed­ ing. The latter is basically a liquidation process. Under Chapter 7, a trustee is as­ signed to the case to sell the business* assets and pay off the creditors. According to the bankruptcy office, anyone, including em­ ployees, who have claims against Fischer's Grille for back pay, services or other debts, should file a claim with the bankruptcy court in Grand Rapids. The restaurant attracted news attention June 13 when employees walked off their jobs in support of managers Lee and Kurt Fischer, who said they were taking a leave because of the way Edkins was handling the restaurant’s 7YLSTRA DOOR, INC. finances. They said that employees were not receiving any stub record with their paychecks, and their taxes were not being deducted from their wages. The Fischers said they also were concerned with other "unethical" behavior on the part of Edkins. They said that suppliers/vendors were not being paid, that Edkins had signed Lee Fischer's name as the president of the corpora­ tion without her permission, that he had told the state that the restaurant would open May 28 (it opened in Febru­ ary) and that he had made of­ fensive remarks to Lee Fischer and to the young women em­ ployed at the restaurant. The Fischers, under whose name the restaurant was opened, said they thought their agreement with Edkins would allow them to buy the restaurant from him over time. They still would like to purchase the restaurant, and have made Edkins an offer. As of press time, however, they had not received any reply from Edkins. Efforts to reach Edkins for comment were not successful. -When the customer comes first" Reacn ever CARACE DOORS AND OPENERS 50,000 area homes with a RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL Reminder • Sales • Service • Installation ACTION-AD Member of the Grand Rapds Homebu/Kters Association 698-7242 7350 Broadmoore. Caledonia __ Cali 945-9554 24 Hours a Pay 7 Days A Week If the TK Athletic Boosters are to go on. parents need to get involved. A special summer meeting will be held on July 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. New officers will be elected for the upcoming school year at the meeting. Much needs to be done for the fall sports campaign (football, girls basketball, and boys soccer), so if you have kids in sports come out. gel involved and have fun. If you would like to get involved, but cannot attend the meeting, contact Marilyn Liu at 891-8998 of the Center for Limnology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will discuss how taking a broader, long-term view of the natural world may help humans pre­ vent mistakes in managing it He will use examples from the North Temperate Lakes Long-Term Ecological Research site, including lake ice and its relationship to climate, and why adjacent lakes are both different and similar to one another The North Lakes site is one of 19 National Science Foundation supported Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) sites in the U.S. KBS also has an LTER project, which is the only one of the 19 devoted to ecological studies on the agricultural landscape There is no charge to attend the lecture reserve a scat call 671-2412 or to learn more about Dr. Magnuson’s talk, call 671-2336. project, knowing how much he likes to paint and draw. 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Wagner will leave the United Methodist Church soon to become pastor of the Maple United Methodist Church in Battle Creek The move was the decision of the regional level of the church, the bishop and cabinet, with his consultation Wagner said that though he has enjoyed his eight yean of service at the church, he is ready for something different. “I think it was just time for me to make a change,” he said. Wagner will • have paid staff, but will be the only clergy person there. He added that he thinks the church is called Maple because many of the streets in the area are named after trees. This actually is a good time for relocation, he said, because his daughter, Elizabeth, just finished the eighth grade and was about to change schools anyway She will go to a junior high school. Wagner will be missed by the community because he also has been involved in many community service groups in Barry County. His activities during the past 17 years that he has lived in Barry County include sit­ ting on the board of directors for Habitat For Humanity and the Nashville United Way before it merged with the Barry County United Way. Wagner also was director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the county and the Lions Club. He has been so active in these organizations that be got a service to the community award a couple of years ago which was to be presented at the Barry County Fair, however, he could not be pre­ sent to formally accept it. Work on the Nashville United Way. he said, included funding community activities for kids such as Little League "Nashville usually got good support.” he said. FEMA. he said, involved The world famous working with agencies that provide food and shelter to people m the county using a Stewart McKinley grant for food and shelter. "Last year there were six groups that did that.” he said. He said that he thinks work­ ing with the - government is very interesting and got his first experience while work­ ing for and agency while he was in college Large agencies, he said, get money directly from the government, and small coun­ ties like Barry County go through the United Way. FEMA grants, he said, are national agencies such as the Red Cross, the United Way and the Salvation Army, and the Catholic Church, that oversee the distribution of money for emergency assistance. Representatives from these groups would attend meetings, he said. Besides being on the board of directors for Habitat For Humanity. Wagner also was on the family selection com­ mittee. which was responsible for interviewing families and determining which ones could benefit the most from having housing provided to them. He said that because many families had similar needs, each needed to be interviewed by many different people to get different points of view and make a fair choice Though Wagner said he is not into building very much, he once attended an interna­ tional work camp in which a group of people fixed up a rehab house in Nashville. He originally planned to at­ tend just to do the 6 a m. devotions each day before the work started, but ended up volunteering to put up dry wall. He enjoyed it so much that he went back two more days. It was an interesting ex­ perience because he met peo­ ple from Indiana and Ohio, among other places. He said he was particularly interested in meeting a lady who was from Fremont. Ohio, because that is where he and his family stayed when they vacationed at Cedar Point. It was interesting to him to meet someone from a town he has visited, which also happens to be the home of BRASS BAND OF BATTLE CREEK 7 P.M. SATURDAY, JULY 13 C.O. BROWN STADIUM, BATTLE CREEK Tickets at Ticketmaster Outlets Rev. Lynn Wagner Rutherford B. Hayes, who was U.S. Presidennt from 1877 to 1881. Wagner also said he remembers attending an inter­ national Habitat for Humanity meeting in Columbus. Ohio, on the Ohio State University campus. His daughter was able to get autographs of Millard Fuller, the founder of the organiza­ tion. the governor of Ohio at the time, and guest speaker Tony Campola Wagner said that over the years he has seen Habitat for Humanity not only help peo­ ple obtain decent food and shelter, but it helps them believe they can achieve goals and become more successful in work and family relation­ ships as well. He remembers working at a rehab house where he met a woman who worked at Thor­ napple Manor, doing basic work. When he spoke to her. he learned that she dreamed of being a nurse. She was in­ troduced to another program participant who received a state grant for education to use for college. She encouraged her to go by making her aware of the grants available to people. Because of the encouragment, the woman attended Kellogg Community College and earned a degree in prac­ tical nursing, then worked toward becoming a registered nurse. “Now she is not struggl­ ing,” he said. “Families are not only able to get housing from Habitat, but also good opportunities,” he said. Wagner said almost all the people in the Habitat program are benefitted by receiving housing and by learning and becoming stronger in family and work. “The reward comes when you see these people,” he said. Some still struggle, he said, but most remember and ap preciate the help they receiv­ ed. They have gotten invita­ tions to graduation parties, and to one wedding "People remember the little things you do for them,” he said. He has spoken to people who run the food banks and they let him know about the people the organization was able to help. He remembers a time when he took some things over to a participant s home and saw that the house was stacked with items He said he remembers wondering why this family was selected to receive items because it seemed like they had more than enough. Then one day, the orgamza non received a letter from this family, saying that the items Habitat gave them really made their Christmas and that they had enough leftovers to have a good New Year’s too It was then, he said, that he realized that it just seemed like they had a kx because many people from the organization were giving them items Another group he has been involved in is the County Resource Network. The network was planned at Kellogg Research Center and consisted of helping agencies in the county and putting them all in one building together so people could be intercon­ nected with them He said the goal was to have a building at the Kellogg Community College extension in Hastings that would have a special department to which people could go to for pro­ blems such as substance abuse or health care. He also was on a committee that was going to make com­ puter linkages so people could look up agencies and find criteria. He said he feels good about the work he has done to help people and feels that com munity involvement is rewarding “I think it is important for people to be involved in the community in which they live because if they give, they will get back so much more,” he said. He added that he probably will get involved in Battle Creek and knows about a strong minister’s group there that does community action work. "I will probably be involv­ ed with that,” he said. Wagner said it will take a little time to get adjusted to the community because the size of Battle Creek is the same as all of Barry County, which includes about 50,000 residents. He does not know much about Calhoun County, but will learn more when he gets there The friendliness of the peo­ ple in Middleville is what Wagner said he will miss because there is such a feeling of closeness to the people he lives around, even though he does not know some of them. Wagner said he remembers a man who came to Mime of his services over the summer only he aparantly had a cot­ tage on the lake After not seeing him for a while, he bumped into him at a conference in Barry County and found out that he did not even live nearby He found it interesting that he would see someone who lives up north all over Barry County and even more than he may see some people he lives around He said he has met many in­ teresting people throughout his years as pastor of the church and every one had their own unique way of look­ ing at things Because the community is so small, he said, he learned so much about the people he served and felt close to them. �Th« Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/July 2, 1996/Poge 9 TK reading program focuses on Summer Olympics bj Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg Community Library summer reading program is under way. bringing stories, games and fun to area students dur­ ing school vacation Library employee Luella Murphy entertained the younger children with stones about the Olympic games that will take place next month. The first story was about Iz­ zy, who wanted to take part in the Olympic games and was practicing for them Izzy met someone named Cordilla. who knew a lot about them, and asked for informat Km Cordilla said that the 1996 Olympics will celebrate its 100th anniversary this year and that anyone wishing to compete must have five magic rings. The blue ring, she said, stands for perseverance, which means to practice as hard as you can no matter how difficult things get. The black ring stands for in­ tegrity. which means to give it your all and help others along the way. The red ring stands for sportsmanship, which means that athletes must play fair and follow the rules of the game, and the gold ring stands for excellance But the most important ring, she said, is the green ring, which stands for brotherhood. Murphy said that we are brothers and sisters with everyone in the world, but in a different way than with our own siblings. Murphy said Izzy first ap­ peared at the games in 1992 at the closing ceremonies and there will be a special featur­ ing him in the fall, showing how he guards the Olympic torch. Murphy said Izzy must practice hard and enjoys play­ ing soccer, tennis and basket­ ball. He is getting good at what he does because he is practicing. Izzy also lifts weights, even though it is difficult for him, and is getting ready for the ar­ chery competition. Murphy said it is important for every athlete to know the rules of sportsmanship First, athletes must obey the rules of the game and learn them from experts and through practice. Next, they must support their teammates. People can not always run their best race, but no matter how they per­ form should root for and en­ courage others. They also must try their hardest and play to have fun. It is very sportsmanlike to cheer for teammate^ and shout a good word of encourage­ ment every no* and lben Last, they should shake hands with other teammates after the game for a yob well done. After the story. Murphy taught students a sports dance in which they dribble a basket ball, shoot a basket and pre­ tend to jump rope. Then they threw and caught a football, and ran for a touchdown They pretended to use a hula hoop around their waists and neck, threw a baseball, swung a bat and did bopsc botch They listened to music, to which they clapped their hands, then did the dance again to a tape. Murphy then told students more about the Olymipc games She showed them a picture of the Olympic torch and said athletes all over the world have been getting ready for the big event. Atlanta has a special arena athletes will compete in and interpreters will be available to translate the statements of people from all over the world that will be competing. Judges will determine the winners and the Olympic village will be decorated with flowers. The village will have five rings in the center of it that represent Eurpoe, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Americas. Gold, silver, and bronze medals are awarded for the top three winners in each event, and the competition lasts for two weeks. Murphy then told a story about Wilma Rudolph who was known as the fastest woman in the world. Rudolph was born in Clarksville, Tenn., and weighed 4 pounds at birth. She had 21 siblings who all helped care for her. In the 1940s when she was bom, lightweight babies did not have a good chance of surviving. When she learned how to walk. Murphy said, she didn’t just walk, she ran and jumped. One day she got a severe temperature and one of her legs twisted. Rudolph was diagnosed as having scarlet fever and polio and was taken to a doctor 50 miles away to be treated. She spent a long time exer­ cising her legs and wanted to be able to function well enough to go to school and play with the other kids After a while she was strong enough to wear a medal brace so she could go to school w i th the other kids, but she still could not play with them. She continued to exercise her legs until one day she was able to unbuckle her brace and walk without it up the steps of a church. Everyone she knew was pleased. After that she no longer needed the brace and celebrated by participating in sports. She played basketball in high school and led her team to the Tennessee State Cham­ pionships Her team ended up losing, but was remembered for good sportsmanship. Though they lost, a track and field coach from a college noticed how fast Rudolph was and arranged to get her a scholarship She became the first member of her family to go to college and eight years later went to Rome to participate in the 1960 Olympic games. While practicing, she hurt her ankle but kept pushing forward to eventually win gold medals in the 100- and 200-meter races, and a relay race Murphy said that as Rudolph stood on the platform to accept her medals, tears came to her eyes and she felt glad that she could represent her country. Murphy said she overcame her polio because she was determined. Murphy then led the students in another exercise where they flapped their arms, clapped, stomped and bent down to touch their toes. The last story was about Albert the running bear. Albert was a circus bear who did tricks and danced for the circus. One day the circus went out of business and sent Albert to the zoo. He was not happy there because it was in a big city and he did not like being in a cage. He expressed his distress to his keeper Norman, who said there was nothing he could do about it. One day Albert saw people standing by his cage and started to dance for them. The people were ap­ preciative and rewarded him with snacks, most of which were junk food, even though they were not supposed to. He eventually ate so many sweets that be got so fat that '88 8 c $ Thornapple Kellogg Community Library employee Luella Murphy reads stories about the Olympic games to Middleville children. Murphy led the children in several sports dances in between stories. he couldn’t move. As a result, the doctor put him on a special diet and the zoo put up a sign that said that anyone who fed him would be fined $100. This ended his days of getting treats. Julia the giraffe in the next cage felt sorry for him and lifted him out of his cage so he could escape from the zoo. He was fine until it began to rain and he had nowhere to go to keep dry. He bumped into a garbage can and it fell on top of him. He stayed there because it was dry and ate all the food in it. The next morning as the garbage man was approaching to collect the garbage, Albert found a sweat suit and tennis shoes in it and put them on. He then started to run and did not realize that there was a city marathon going on. He eventually got tired and tried to catch a bus that he saw so he could get back to the zoo. After attempting to chase the bus he eventually gave up because he could not keep up with it. Someone came along and encouraged him to finish the race so he got up and ran so fast that he ended up winning it. Many people came up to him wanting to take his pic­ ture and everyone thought he was a person because his head was covered with a hood. As he was about to get his picture taken with the mayor his hood fell off and everyone found out that he was a bear People said that a bear could not be the winner of the race, but the mayor said it did not matter Albert's keeper, Norman, was at the race and said that he probably would not want to go back to the zoo now Albert said that actually he did want to go back and promised not to eat junk food The books containing these stories are available at the library for checkout. Another summer reading program consisted of a bingo game for students ages 3 to 6 and 6 to 8. Volunteer Sue Postema said the students were given dif­ ferent categories that they were to find books about on a table. When they found the books, they had to pu’ them on top of the pieces of paper on the floor that had the sub­ ject names on them The winners got to select a sheet of stickers. 96 Suburban 96 Cavalier LS Conv. Bnght red, sharp and affordable' BILL SEIF Children ages six through eight participated in a book bingo gome during the summer reading program last week. South M-37 in Hastings Phone OaMEWttFT. $BUICK» Gee 945-2425 — HASTINGS — 1-800*255-2425 Mon & Wed 8 •mAxn. Tum . Th«, Fn 8 «m-8 pm, SM 8 30 am-1 pm Service Houri: Mon. Tum. Thura.Fn. 7J0 anvSpm Wed. 7 30 «m4 pm �Page 10/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml July 2 1996 Dutton Neighborhood Watch groups provide bike program Deputies Jack Stewart and Denny Schneider of the Kent County Sheriff’s Department Community Police Unit hand out bicycle helmets to those youngsters who did not have one. The deputies spoke on bicycle safety during a program sponsored by both the Dutton Mill and Dutton Community Neighborhood Watch groups. The program was held at the Dutton Fire Bam on 68th Street. Deputy Denny Schneider makes sure Joshua Chandler. 2, gets just the right fit for his new bike helmet. Josh was one of about 20 children who attended the Neighborhood Watch program June 15. Following the bike safety program. Josh and his parents joined the rest of the group for cookies and punch. Serving our Country— Mark R. Rogge Navy Seaman Recruit Mark R Rogge, son of Mr and Mrs. David I Rogge of 7555 K4th St.. Caledonia, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command. Great Lakes. III. During the eight-week pro­ gram. Rogge completed a variety of training which in­ cluded classroom study, prac tic* I hands-on instruction, and an emphasis on physical fitness In particular. Rogge learned naval customs, first aid, fire fighting, water safety and survival, and a variety of safety skills required for working around ships and aircraft. Rogge and other recruits also received instruction on the Navy’s core values — honor, courage and commit­ ment — and what the words mean in guiding personal and professional conduct. Rogge joins 55.(MX) men and women who will enter the Navy this year from all over the country. Men and women train together from their first day in the Navy just as they do aboard ships and at shore commands around the world. To reinforce the team con­ cept. Rogge and other recruits also were trained tn preven­ ting sexual harassment and en­ suring equal opportunity. He is a 1993 graduate of Caledonia High School. Methany, the Kent County Sheriff's Department's very own 'dinosaur,' helps Traffic Squad officer Tony Powers explain to Dutton kids how you can recognize a real policeman. One of the ways is by the badge on his sleeve, she says. Kent County Deputy Jack Stewart of the Community Police Unit, talks to Dutton kids and parents about the equipment their bikes should have for the safest riding. He also talked about ‘the rules of the road' that bicycle riders should follow. Caledonia student on dean’s list Dana Marie Postma of Caledonia has been named to the Anderson University dean's list for the second semester of the 1995-1996 school year. To be named to the dean's list, a student must earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0. Anderson University is a four-year. liberal arts institu­ tion of approximately 2.200 graduate and undergraduate students in Anderson. Ind. WANTED: News Reporter J-Ad Graphics is looking for a full-time reporter to cover schools, village, townships, county and features for the Lakewood News, which encompasses the communities of Lake Odessa, Woodland. Sunfield and Clarksville. Strong writing skills a must, photography skills helpful. Also included in the duties are some general assignments for the Reminder and Banner. The job includes salary, benefits and pleasant working environ­ ment. Please send a resume, clips and writing and photo samples to: David T. Young 1952 North Broadway Hastings, Mich. 49058 Freesytle Club donates to wrestling equipment After a very successful season, representatives of the Caledonia Freestyle Wrestling Club present a 'big' check to CHS Director of Athletics and Activities Jeanne Glowicki. The $2,000 donation from the club was raised from tournament fees and concessions, and will be used to purchase mats for the wrestling room. Standing, from the left, are BJ Tomanek, Michael Tomanek, Seth Temple, Jake Klapmust, Corey Kilmartin and Glowicki. Seated are Brandon Cance (left) and Matt KHmartin. �Th# Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/July 2. 1996 Poge 11 Caledonia Twp. planner receives 6-month review Gordon and Betty Sothord (Cooper) will celebrate 50 years of marriage on July 13, 1996. An open house will be held in their honor, Saturday, July 13 at 2 p.m. at their home, 10999 Gun Lake Rood. Middleville. Their children, Mary Hoagland, Nancy and Gary Head, Linda and Warren Tholer, will be hosting the celebration. All friends and family are invited to join in. No gifts, please. ANNIVERSARY SALE w J (/) 10% Off 2 2 > STOREWIDE SALE <“ fit V) a w z — Sign Up for Drawing — Month of July: DRY CLEANING ■ JL Q7 ■■ /o V Off Must be picked up by July 27th . friK QUESTIONS? ASK USI Sewing Machine Repair by Mr. J V) X bv Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board had nothing but praise for Caledonia Township Plan­ ner Linda Anderson s first six months on the job. Reporting on her review at the board’s June 18 meeting. Township Supervisor Tom Garbow said that the township is "elated" to have her on the staff, and that she has "ex­ ceeded our expectations of her." Because of her background in preparing ordinances and public notices, Garbow said Anderson is probably saving the township as much as $20,000 in legal fees. He said the review committee recom­ mended she receive a $3,000 annual wage increase to bring her to the salary earned by former planner. Mark VanderPloeg. who left Caledonia to take a planning job with the city of Holland. The board unanimously ap­ proved the raise, which will bring Anderson's salary to $36,000. "She's doing an excellent job, and is well worth the money," said Trustee Jim Williams in approving the raise. Trustee John Dieleman, who has been the board's liasion on the Planning Com­ mission, noted that Anderson had to jump right into some big issues when she joined the township staff in January, but he said she works well with Andrew Foster of Caledonia moval equipment. He is the son of Nancy and in May was awarded a bache­ lor's degree in mechanical en­ Dick Duiven and Russ and Shelly Foster. gineering from Michigan Technological University in Houghton. While attending MTU he was named a member of the Society of Automotive Engi­ neers, was a member of the Tech Eagle Scout Association for five years and competed in the pole vault and coached the event for the school's track and field team. A graduate of Caledonia High School, Foster is now employed as a research engi­ neer for the Tecumseh Prod­ ucts Company in Ypsilanti. The company manufactures engines for such machinery as lawn mowers and snow re- CALEDONIA SPORTSMAN’S CLUB STEAK FRY Steak • Salad Bar • Baked Potato • Garlic Toast • Beverage CALEDONIA 100TH ST. COLDWATER ROAD I clubhouse” Saturday, July 6 6-9 pm • *7.50 Bring the family & friends! Summer's For Fun!! Not Cooking! 2 MEDIUM PIZZAS Looking for a Mini Modified Tractor Pull Caledonia Township Planner Linda Anderson received a very complimentary review and a raise in salary after her first six months on the job. Caledonia man receives degree at Michigan Tech. University ANNIVERSARY SALE Truck and NW the commission and is satis­ fied with the information she provides the commission for its deliberations. Trustee Steve Gould also added his compliments, saying that it has been a pleasure to work with Anderson, and that she has "set a new standard of what government should be out here." Anderson, a Holland resi­ dent. worked as director of planning and zoning for Wex­ ford County before taking the Caledonia planner’s position. Her other experience includes working as a planner and pro­ ject manager for the WBDC Group in Grand Rapids, and as the planning and zoning dircc tor for Barry County from 1986-89. She also worked two years for the Grand Rapids Transit Authority as a trans portation planner She received her degree in planning and resource man­ agement from Grand Valley State University, and since then has taken additional work in land use at Michigan State University. PRINTER? 11.99 PLUS FAX 1 TOPPING s5.99 Call... 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Tennessee and Massachusetts An "adventure of a lifetime" was how one described the event when the local group got to meet with the Planet Soccer Organization from Aurora, Ohio. The Planet Soccer Organization is coached by Tom Furth, who will personally coach this team. Furth is the only coach in U.S. history to have players on every U.S. National team. in all age groups including World Cup. Olympic, University Games and youth group teams. He has traveled to 60 countries, exposing American youth to International play. A week ago, the team departed to Itlay to tram in the Looking for a PRINTER? < jii... 945-9554 By Sen. Dick Posthumus Battling crime in our state Pictured (from left) Jamie Bassow, Mike Peters, Chris Niles, Coach Tom Furth, Dean Laansma, Jost Steorts and Dave Botwinski Jr. Italian Alps. The team will compete in the Como Cup along with 74 other teams. The Planet Soccer team will compete in a 16-team division along with squads from Russia. Brazil and Itlay. It is a double elimination tournament, similar to the World Cup. Afterwards, the team will travel to Athens (Greece) and play in the Zeus Cup. That 20-team tournament, but will be the only American team. They will also play against first-division Greek professional apprentice teams. MACOMBER WELDING SERVICE INC. 3255 68th SE Dutton • 698-0819 * Welding & Repair * * Custom Fabrication * * Arc ‘ Mig * Tig Welding * * No job to small * Thornapple BUILDING SERVICES, Ine • • • • Kitchens Bathrooms Additions and Other Interior Remodeling Capitol Commentary Two managerial changes reported at Viking Corp. The Viking Corporation in Hastings has announced two management changes. Carl F Atkinson has assumed the position of manager of training and development He has been with the Viking Corporation in Hastings for the past 26 years and the last 15 years as quality assurance manager. He previously held positions in industrial engineering and materials management Atkinson holds a bachelor's and master’s degree from Western Michigan University in engineering management. He held an adjunct assistant professorship with Western Michigan University and taught for over eight years in five different areas. He has been a member of ASQC since 1978, and served on the board of directors of the AS­ QC section in Grand Rapids since 1985 and served two years as chairman. Atkinson has extensive experience in all areas of the ISO-9000 STD, quality assurance, methods engineering, industrial engineering and materials 795*2039 or 891-1869 management. With this broad range of experience, he is looking forward to working in the areas of training, education and employee development. Kim Wagner recently assumed the position of quali­ ty assurance manager. She br­ ings with her a variety of ex­ periences in the quality field with different companies in western Michigan and California. She most recently was a quality systems engineer for the Nelson Metal Products Company in Grand Rapids. Wagner holds a bachelor's degree in industrial technology from Grand Valley State University and a master’s degree in business administration from Grand Valley. She is a member of the Grand Rapids, Michigan ASQC and is a certified quali­ ty engineer and a certified quality auditor. Wagner lives in Middleville with her family and says she is looking forward to working in Barry County and getting in­ volved in the community. I've said many times that one of the primary functions of state government is guaranteeing the safety of our families. Along with quality education for our children and inproving the job climate in our state, keeping the streets of Michigan safe has been one of my highest priorities in the Senate. This commitment to providing safety for fannies isn't something that can be accomplished by just throwing money at the problem. The Senate has been dedicated to finding new and innovative approaches to battling the onslaught of crime. Over the past few years, we've put into action one of the toughest anti-stalking laws in the country. We've created truthin-sentencing laws which guarantee that violent criminals serve their crime sentence behind bars and instituted one of the na­ tions most extensive victim’s rights systems Looking back at the last six months of this legislative year, it’s easy to see how we’ve continued that commitment to hattl ing crime and making our streets safe for the families of Michigan. We've passed into law the nation's toughest ap­ proach to stopping juvenile crime by telling our most violent offenders “if you do an adult crime, you'll do adult time We’ve strengthened our sex offenders registry system to en sure that people in our slate know when a convicted sex of­ fender moves in to their neighborhood Last week. Governor John Engler signed into law the fiscal year 1997 State Police Budget which further cements our com mitment to being tough on crime. This budget includes funding for the establishment of a 115th trooper school, to begin in February 1997. This school will provide approximately 90 new trooper graduates who will serve as replacement personticl for the expected reduction of 90 troopers during the next year In doing so, we’re maintaining 1.272 at-post troopers in our state, making more state troopers available for criminal investiga lions, road patrol and emergency response than there have been in 15 years The bill also recognizes important technological advances in support of law enforcement. Police officers are finding it in creasingiy difficult to apprehend today’s criminals without'* continuously upgrading and advancing their technological tools. This budget, through increased stated funding for the State Public Safety Communication System, will continue our work on a state-of-the-art communications network to assist law enforcement officials in their work all over the state. We’re also enhancing our DNA analysis capabilities to help detectives put guilty criminals behind bars. Although, we can’t take away the pain that’s felt when a law enforcement officer or fire fighter loses his or her life in ser­ vice to the public, we’ve removed one possible worry for sur­ viving family members. In this budget, we’ve established fun ding to pay tuition costs at state colleges and universities for spouses and children of police officers and fire fighters who lose their life in the line of duty. This funding will help case financial burdens and help them to move on and successfully continue their lives. Michigan’s citizens are not truly free if they’re forced to spend their days huddled under an impending threat of crime against them or their loved ones. That’s why we’ve continued our assault on crime, making the streets of our state safe for anyone who lives, works and raises a family in Michigan. I hr ehorlettt and best way to make your fortune M to let people wr clearly that it U in their inter­ LICENSED & INSURED est* to promote your*. —La Bruyere Complete Auto and Truck Collision Service • Only the BEST products used in parts and materials to give you a 100% guarantee • Personal “small town” service and “big town” know how. on repairs for as long as you own your vehicle. • Latest technology in paint mixing equipment to provide custom tinting and mixing • “In House” unibody and frame straightening. for a perfect color match. • Certified collision repair mechanics. • New “Bak? 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Daniel Warner. Tiffany Beuschel, Kelly Bremer, Beverly DeFouw, Amber Harthy. Brendan Hula. Jenny Olczak, Teri Schondelmayer. Daria Stutzman, John Zuidcrsma Doug Blocks ma. Erica Carter, Jeremiah Donker. Elizabeth Hillman. Breyne Middleton. Matthew Pullen. Alexander Seva Id. ( had Wachtor B Honor Roll - Jessica Aller ding, Jenelle Batdorff. Sarah Bercnds, Lisa Brock, Anme Cnossen. Jennifer Davis, Payshence Erb, Bonnie Hickel. Matthew Hopewell. Philip Kenyon. Ben Lucas. Brian Mello, Ashley Moore. Nathan Nofsingcr. Danielle Piccard. Sarah Schut. Justin Sherman. Sara Smith. Can­ dace Swanson. Lyndsey VanAman. Elizabeth Wagner. Hannah Yeazel. Kyle Aspinall, Allison Bclson, Brian Bishop, Tara Brown. Nicole Craven. Jason Dclillc, Eric Feirick. Amanda Hirons. Nicholas Hutchens. Rachel Kuipers. Christine McKee. Nolan Miklusicak. Shayna Neason. David Osborne. Joshua Porritt, Amanda Schutz. Mariana Slachter. Eric Stewart. Tara Tasma. Lauren Vandal. Julie Weaver, Peter Baker. Eric Bender, Amanda Bowyer. Jenny Carpenter. Rebecca D’Agostino. William Drew. Thomas Haynes. Adam Hoff­ man. Drew Kennedy. Kevin Lee. Laura McKinley. Dustin Moma. Laura Newton. Nicholas Parrott. Lisa Prichard. Allyson Scott. Aaron Smith. Joshua Strait. Jeremy Totten. Carrie Van Veghel, Stacey Williamstem. 7th Grade AH A’s - Andrea Berkimer. Danielle Hoskins. Brian Kathmann. Brandon McGillicuddy. Anneliese Pat­ terson. Katie Schultz. Tamia Smith. Teesa Venton. Erika Enyart. Garrett JonkerSlayton. Abby LaVoie. Kyle McKeown. Ashley Reaser. Megan Shaff. Samantha Vandersloot. Andrea Zoet. Angela Feenstra. Kevin Mc­ Clure. Jennifer. Meyer. Erin Robertson. Jody Siebesma. B Honor Roll - Eric Aten. Travis Brill. Eric Cuneo. Jessica Decker. Breanne Dut­ cher. Jeffrey Forbes. Douglas George. Lana Goodin. Erin Holmes. Heather Joynson. Jay L>antinga. Kristen Minor. Daniel Parker. Jessica Price. Jcanmarie Schieb. Jennifer Sherman. Patrick Terry. Chad Vanspronsen, Rachel Wert. Blake Wilson. 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Berg Blood drive volunteers really make a ‘difference’! • To the editor: I just wanted to take a moment to put my thoughts on paper. I have begun to work on the next upcoming blood drive for Middleville and in doing so. I feel very blessed by the number of volunteers who work the drives. I would be afraid to list all their names, in fear that I would forget someone’s name But from my heart 1 ap­ preciate every one of them. They always say ’yes” when asked, always doing the little extras. When you look to the things that matter, it's always peo­ ple. We need each other and the friendships we share. These volunteers have a ready smile and a warm heart, and they make a big difference to the people they touch. I salute every one of the setup crews, kitchen staff, floor volunteers, nurses and cleanup crew. Chairperson Vickie Rick. Middleville Christian Reformed Church NEED SOME EXTRA CASH? Got Something to Sell? Phone 1-800-870-7085 For Sun and News ACTION-ADS! 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Public meeting closed at 7:11 p.m. President French called the regular meeting to order at 7 11 p.m. Minutes of Moy 28. 1996, were read and approved with the following correction Poge 2. Paragraph 1, Sentence 7. the word "pecolating" should read "percolating." Agenda approved Ayes all. Carried Communication on behalf of Dennis J. Bennett regarding Local Approval Notice for transfer of Kow Patties, Inc. li­ quor license. As this was just received by the Chief this day. the matter was tabled until the Police Deportment hod a chonce to review the transfer Motion by AAosey supported by Stagray to adopt the Resolu­ tion that will keep the property tax value from rolling bock to 11 3533 mils. Ayes all. Carried. A roll coll vote was called for by Mr French Motion by Mosey, supported by Stagray to adopt the Resolu­ tion dealing with the Asphalt Plant This Resolution does not support or reject the proposal by the Barry County Rood Commis­ sion in that the voters of the County will determine the mat­ ter Ayes all. Carried. Motion by Nesbitt, supported by Stagray to pass on Ordinance that would change the language in the current Code to reflect the Resolution passed at the lost meeting increasing the water connection rate from $700 00 to $1.000 00 Ayes all. Carried Special Assessment Or­ dinance will be tabled until the next meeting. Old Busintts Jason Cherry. Village Planner, updated the Council regarding the meeting with Bradford White. Dave Dykstra, Coun­ cilman Nesbitt, Councilman HOMEOWNERS! STOP living from paycheck to paycheck1 LOANS BY PHONE SAME DAY APPROVAL! 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Promotional opportunities available. Wamar otters health Insurance, dental, profit sharing, 401k, and tuition reimbursement. We are a growing organization looking tor Individuals to grow with us. Interest candidates should apply at: Wamar Products, Inc., 5041 68lh Street, SE, Caledonia, Ml 49316 Mosey and the Village Staff. Dykstra has sent a letter to pur chase lots at the industrial park. Dykstra has promised to sell lots to Bradford White to construct a parking lot. There will be a meeting with the Staff and the Jobs Commission regarding grant monies for work needed on Grand Rapids St., and Eagle Drive Soles agreement to be prepared by Village Attorney. Full report at next meeting. Mr Arking s Employment Con­ tract was addressed Mr Arking presented to the Council a con­ tract with several changes. If was decided after some discus­ sion that the Personnel Commit­ tee review Mr. Arking s propos­ ed contract with Mr Arking and come to some sort of agree­ ment. The Committee was to meet with Mr Arking following the meeting that night and a special meeting would be held on Tuesday. June 18. 1996. at 7 00 for the purpose of review­ ing the Committee s recommen­ dation and possibly accepting an Employment Contract with Mr Arking. Regarding the closure of Spr­ ing Street the Chairman of the Committee was unable to attend the meeting so the matter was tabled until the next meeting. The plaque in memory of Mr. Greiner in. Jason Cherry, Village Planner, will contract with someone to set the plaque. New Business Motion by Stagray supported by AAosey to pay the invoices for June. 1996 in the amount of $35 402 00 Ayes all. Carried. Personnel Committee Chair­ man. Mr Mosey reported that the Staff is looking at different dental plans for the Staff. There may be some activity in that area in the future. • Police Chief Shoemaker: The May activity report was presented to the Council by Chief Shoemaker Motion by Bray, supported by Stagray to approve the May Police Activity Report. Ayes all. Carried. • Village Treasurer: Reported that it was time to inform the public that now that the millage is set, it is tax-time. The Village will be contacting the Township to process the tax bills as has been done in the past. The Staff will process the receipts and make the deposits. The Treasurer will prepare the tax bills for mailing and will serve as the auditor of the receipts. The Council affirmed that this was the intention of the Council when the Treasurer s sarly was reduced. • Village Planner: Reports were submitted by the Planner to the Public Works Committee regarding soil conditions results in the test bores, provision for utilities in addition to mobile home pork, and the situation NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Middleville Planning Commission will be holding a SPECIAL MEETING for the purpose of holding a public hearing to review a Special Use Permit proposal by the Bradford-White Corporation to “swap” the Union Hall of U.A.W. Local 1002 for an adjacent piece of land and building, and to use that property as a 172 space employee parking lot. WHERE THE HEARING WILL BE HELD: At the Middleville Village Hall, 100 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333. WHEN: On Wednesday, July 10, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. Materials pertaining to these proposals can be viewed at the Middleville Village Hall at 100 E. Main Street, Middleville 49333. Written comments can be sent to the above address, or can be relayed via telephone to the Village at 616795-3385 or FAX at 616-795-8889, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. State law requires that all property owners within 300 feet of the subject property be notified of this proposal. 1206) with the new deep well ond whether there was a need for drilling a second deep well. Russ Blough, Director of Public Works, requested permission to purchase a weed trimmer AAo­ tion by Bray. seconded by AAosey to purchase a weed trimmer not to exceed $200.00. Ayes all. Carried Council Member Bray com­ mented on the public restrooms which have not yet been opened this year This is largele due to the vandalism which occurred lost year. He suggested that this issue go to the Porks and Recreation Committee for review President French reported that a thank you letter was received from the YMCA for con­ tributions mode on the Village's behalf Meeting adjourned at 8:15. AAaria Fuller, Clerk Village of Middleville (203) Special Meeting Official Village Council Minutes VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE June 18, 1996 President French called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present were the following. Bray, French, AAosey. Nesbitt Rutherford, Stagray. and Vonden Berg Absent were the following: None Guests: Mandy Habel (Sun & News). Rick Wilson (GR Press), Mrs French, and David Arking. AAotion by Bray, support by Vanden Berg to dispense with the ordinary agenda and go directly to the purpose of discussing the Employment Con­ tract of Mr. David Arking. Ayes all. Carried. Mr. Mosey, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, reported that the contract was reasonable ond recommended acceptance. AAotion made by AAosey. sup­ ported by Stagray to accept the Committee's recommendation. The following issues were then discussed Page 8, Section G. regarding the interference with the Manager's powers and duties. This section requires that the Council agree that none of its members should censure or criticize Village Staff publicly and should instead relay any criticism of Village Staff Members privately through the manager. Mr. Arking's position is that since the Council is hiring him to be the manager, he has to be able to have sole control over the employees. He also does not believe the employees, including himself, be criticized in public. The Council agreed with this in theory as that is not their practice. This section, according to Mr. Arking will not prevent the Council from making any in­ quiries from Staff. Section XIII, regarding Profes­ sional Development. An issue was raised with this section because there is no wording that would recognize the Council's right to approve professional development prior to registra­ tion. Wording is to be added to this section "upon Council approval.” Poge 3, E regarding the wor­ ding "formal or informal." At­ torney did not agree with the word "informal" and felt the word "formal” redundant. Mr. Arking agreed to this is principle. Poge 5. Section 8. Item B. The issue of 8% of base pay into a retirement account was address­ ed There were two opposing views. 1. That because the Manager is the CEO. it is reasonable that he have a dif­ ferent benefit package Eight percent is comparable to the amounts other municipality managers recei.-e The opposing view 2. That the Village Manager s position should not be treated differently from that of other employees who receive 3%. There is ti>e fea« that this will lead to Staff dissatisfaction and the setting of a new prece­ dent when time to negotiate other contracts. The Committee upheld their recommendation. Poge 6 Section 11. A. The ex­ clusive ond unrestricted use of car by AAonoger There was a contradiction in wording in this paragraph. The word unrestricted will be stricken. There was also discussion regar ding hem B. W is AAr Arking's in­ tent to try to use rhe Village cor but if he doesn t feel comfor­ table in this car. he will use his own vehicle ond charge the standard mileage rate. It he decides to use his own cor ex­ clusively. arrangements will be mode so that something else can be done with the Village's designated Manager s Cor ' and Item A will be deleted from Sec­ tion XI. Attachment A-I.2.C. Issues of sensitivity in the Police Chief's records. Mr. Arking s only reason for looking at law en­ forcement records would be in conjunction with o lawsuit against the Village or a similar circumstance. Wording will be added to the paragraph that would say Except those that ore precluded by State low." Poge 8 Item F. regarding ar­ bitration Individual parties will pay their own expenses unless on arbitrator or triol court decides otherwise. The purpose of this section was to make sure an issue would go to an ar­ bitrator prior to a court of low. Attachment A-l.G. Add the words per item" to clarify $1,500 expenditures. (Clarifica­ tion of the $1.500 limit of expen­ diture would apply "pec item '.) AAotion on the floor is to ac­ cept the current contract now with the above-mentioned cor­ rections Ayes 6. Noys 1. Corned AAeeting adjourned at 7:58. AAaria Fuller Clerk Village of AAiddleville (204) SYNOPSIS • YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING May 9. 1996 Meeting colled to order by George London at 7:30 p.m. All present 12 visitors. Minutes of April 11. 1996 approved. Minutes of April 29 ’ 996 special meeting approved, all yes Financial Report dated April 30. 1996 General Fund Balance $277,937.69 approved by all Water ond Sewer Report presented for information. Tax Abatement Proposal to hold a Public Hearing to establish the District by next month. Yes. all. Public Hearing — Review of the 1996 1997 Budget was opened at 8:01 p.m. Herold and Vander Bee went through the Deport ment expenses. Motion by Vander Bee. second by Fink beiner to present this Budget at the June meeting. Yes. all. Plan Commission rezone Parcel No. 019-300-00, a mini-golf course from "C-Commerciol" to "Resort ond Recreation” and requested Board to concur. The Board did not agree, voted to leave the parcel os it, motion by Herold, second by Vander Bee Fink beiner abstained. Re-zoning of the Middleville Tool 8 Die Co property from "C-Commercial” to "1-1 Light Industrial" os recom mended by the Plan Commis­ sion. was rejected on motion by Herold, second by Vander Bee Cook, abstained. Herold re­ quested permission to spend $500 above the Capital Budget plus the $450 approved last month for a total of $2795.00 to purchase the software. Yes, all. Payables approved as presented. Clerk's Report presented. Donation of $1,200.00 is to be given to the Library fund of the three local high schools, divided on the basis of population. Yes. all. 2 residents stated for the record that they were against any Tax Abatement being given to anybody in YS Township. Motion to adjourn at 9:25 p.m. Harvey Vander Bee Clerk (201) April II 1996 Meeting called to order at 7.30 p.m. by George London. Super visor. All members present 28 visitors Minutes of March 14. 1996 approved. Acknowledge ment of visitors. Financial Report dated March 31. 1996 presented by Herold. General Fund is $285 599 33 approved by all. Water and Sewer Report presented Additional duties for the Plan Commission chairmen was discussed. The Plan Com mission Chairman would receive $150.00 per month beginning May 1. 1996 Approved on on in terim basis all yes. Sewer Of di nonce Amendment approved Asphalt Plant Facts and Gravel Road Tour 4-9 96 reports presented for information Barry Co. Board ol Commissioners pro posals for millage Levy ond Separate Tax Limitations were presented for information. Re quest to rezone Middleville Tool ond Die Co. property was tabled to next months meeting In order that 6 condition* be added to the description. Rezoning ol YMCA. Yankee Spring* Golf Course. Historic Bowen* Mill Englewood Camp Ground*. Sharp Pork. Fly ing Hor»e*hoe Riding Ranch, and Streeters Resort, zoned now at "Resort & Recreation a* re­ quested by the Plan Commis­ sion, all ye*. Herold requested $450.00 to enable him to downr load info from the Assessor* computer to hi* Tax program, all ye*. Payable* presented, all yes. VanderBee indicated date of April 29 at 7:00 p m. to work on next year's budget. Clerk's Report presented. AAotion to ad­ journ at 10:00 p.m. Harvey E. Vander Bee. Clerk (200) Looking for Extra Cash? - Call - 945-9554 Sell anything FASTI NEED SOME EXTRA CASH? Got Something to Sell? Phone 1-800-870-7085 For Sun and News ACTION-ADS! �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml July 2. 1996 Page 15 Some 1.6 million Michiganians to travel during July 4 holiday The 1996 Fourth of July holiday is sure to spark fireworks as motorists move in large numbers to popular vacation destinations In fact, Michigan is well on track to earning $8 billion in annual tourism revenues, predicted earlier in the season. AAA Michigan projects 1 6 million Michiganians will travel 100 miles or more from home during the holiday, which traditionally represents the peak of the summer travel season Sixty-seven percent of those travelers are heading to a destination within Michigan. an increase of 2 percent over last year The majority . 88 percent, will travel by auto, truck or recreational vehicle An AAA Michigan mid­ June survey of 500 Michigan residents found that while statewide self-survey regular unleaded fuel prices are about a nickel per gallon more than last year at this time, only 8 percent said the higher paces would impact their travel plans As of June 24. the pergallon price for self-serve regular unleaded averaged $1,247 outstate. $1,230 in Metro Detroit. With Independence Dav falling on a Thursday this year. 37 percent of those surveyed said they will extend their vacation beyond the Fourth of July holiday weekend, to a week s vacation or longer. Most of the Michigan travel destinations will be in the Lower Peninsula (70 percentf or these are most likely to be in the northwest (41 percent) or northeast (23 percent) regions. A survey of AAA Michigan branches and travel agencies shows Mackinac Island topp­ ing the list for requested infor­ mation and Triptik routings for Michigan travelers so far this year. In 1996. top sum­ mer destinations in Michigan include (in descending order: 1. Mackinac Island. 2. Frankenmuth Birch Run. 3. Traverse City. 4. Holland. 5. Greenfield Village/Henry Ford Museum. 6. Charlevoix. 7. Grand Rapids. 8. Saugatuck. 9. Sault Ste. Marie/Soo Locks. 10. 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Ground meat need to be thoroughly cooked as well. • Recipes that contain lighted cooked eggs, such as stirred custard, chilled chocolate mousse or mer­ ingue, may also support bacteria and should not be served at your event. • If refrigerator space is limited, ask a neighbor if you could borrow some refrigerator space. • When grilling, be careful that raw meat, poultry or fish juices do not touch other food. Use a clean plate and utensils for serving the cooked food. Do not use the same plate and utensil that was used with the raw meat unless it has been washed • Extra planning is re­ quired when you are to bring food to an event. Can you keep it cold or hot? What facilities will be available to keep the food hot or cold? If none, you will need to bring the necessary equipment to keep the food safe to eat. • Be sure to wash your hands frequently and for at least 20 seconds with soap and warm water while preparing food. Wednesday. July 3 and runs to midnight Sunday. July 7. 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Apol’s Landscaping Company, 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia. 616-698-1030 fn EAiJ WeUwOurOwn 0^ ted Cheese ’ NEW HOURS Mon Thun Ham - 10:30pm FA A Sat I lam - MkMght Sun. 4pm * 10:30pm O � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/706/SunandNews_1996-07-09.pdf b6f2484dd13435d2eb0edc98880ff34f PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No 28 July 9, 1996 Middleville, Michigan 49333 Bonds would be source of repayment for federal loan Caledonia Council handed petitions for vote on water system by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Village residents July 1 handed their council another set of petitions to block the construction of a public water system in the village. Residents earlier submitted enough signatures to block the establishment of a special assessment district that in­ cluded all of the village except the new Glen Valley Estates, which is already connected to public waler. This last set of petitions asks the council to hold a vil­ lage-wide referendum on the proposed use of revenue bonds to repay a portion of a $3.4 federal loan awarded the vil­ lage to build the new water utility. The revenue bonds were to have repaid $2 million of the loan, with the special assessments taking care of the remainder Village Clerk Vicky Whalen said that 10 percent of the 604 registered voters in the village had to sign the pe­ titions to force the referendum on issuing $2 million in rev­ enue bonds. She said that 111 names are on the petitions, but as of Wednesday, she had not yet verified all the signa­ tures. Such a referendum would probably be held with the November general election, she said, provided the Village Council decides to try to move forward with the water system using revenue bonds for the federal loan repayment. Residents who oppose a wa­ ter system for the village have accused the Village Council of not adequately informing the public of its plans to levy as­ sessments. Residents who have good wells also object to the mandatory hookup to the new system, and many are up­ set about the assessment charges and the cost of bring­ ing the water line to their homes. Those who favor the water Ten percent of the 604 registered voters in the village had to sign the petitions to force the referendum on issuing $2 million in revenue bonds. — Village Clerk Vicky Whalen system argue that the contam­ ination from nitrates and bac­ teria will only get worse, and said they would rather put their money into a public sys­ tem than a new private well. Middleville ‘survey’ may be in September by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Planning Commission has prepared a survey about the village that it plans to send to the public, and last week it discussed how and when they should send it. Village Planner Jason Cherry said he put together the questions they looked over and took some questions from a survey the township did a few years ago. Roselle Havens said she lik­ ed the questions and suggeted that the fewer words they use to explain their position, the better. She said they should focus on the noun, subject, verb, pattern because this is the way people think. Focusing on the subject and taking out extraneous words, she said, will help make the statements clearer. She added that the questions tions optional. Village Plan­ should all be started the same ner Jason Cherry said the only way and should ask what the reason to ask this question is village should do. This way to find out what the trends are Miller suggested that they they will be consistent send it to as many people as throughout the questionaire. The copy the commission possible, not just to people looked at is a draft that will be with water meters. Only sen­ given to the Village Council to ding it to people with water meters would eliminate the look at soon. Havens asked if they should trailer park. Cherry said that state law design something for it through a microsoft program­ requires that all residents be notified about something like mer and said that she had one this, regardless of whether they could use. they own or rent. Michael Lytle suggested He added that they can call they start the survey with an opening paragraph that ex­ the management of apartment plains to people that they do complexes and either get them to agree to put questionaires in not need to sign their names. Nicki Miller added that the each resident's mailbox or to paragraph should explain the tell them who lives where. He added that in the past purpose of the survey and dif­ ferent sections should be color they have sent items to ad­ dresses even when they did coded. It also was suggested that not know who lived at them. There are about 700 to 800 they make the income ques- living units in the village, which would require about 800 to 900 mailings. Chairman Eldon Newmeyer asked if they should leave stacks of them at the gas sta­ tion or other businesses. Miller said probably not. because they just want village residents to fill them out because it really only pertains to them. Newmeyer said learning more about the village could give some of the non-residents pride in where they work. He added that September would be the best time to send them out because people will be around and school will be starting. Linda French agreed. The commission will con­ tinue to prepare the survey and determine how and when it should be sent. Caledonia observes America’s ‘birthday’ which might also become contaminated. The Kent County Health Department has recommended the village hook up to a pub­ lic system because of the ni­ trate problem. However, resi­ dents who oppose the system do not think there is enough of a problem in the village to warrant the cost of the new utility. The council was to discuss its options on the water issue at its meeting last night, Monday, July 8. The council had to choose from several possibilities: • If landowners in the vil­ lage who want public water succeeded in their petition drive to override the special assessment protest, the special assessment district could be established. However, those property owners had to hold more than 50 percent of the land in the proposed 629.5acre district to override the protest. A referendum still would have to be held on the use of revenue bonds. • If the special assessment protest was not overridden, the council last night could have chosen to amend its revenue bond resolution so that the bonds would cover repayment of the entire $3.4 million loan. Council then could hold a general election on whether to issue the bonds, or simply post their resolution and wait to see if residents again ask for a referendum. • The council could have chosen to drop both the spe­ cial assessment and the rev­ enue bonds and request the county to finance the water system. The county would be repaid through assessments and user rales, and there w <mld be no right of referendum for residents • The council could have chosen to return the federal grant of $448,000 and loan for $3,397 million and drop the whole project. Those residents with contaminated wells then would have to solve their problems on their own The Village Council has been discussing water prob­ lems since a 198^ Kent County Health Department study found that 11 percent of more than 200 village wells showed dangerous nitrate lev­ els. Another 11 percent showed a significant, though non-toxic. level of nitrates A number of other wells in the village contained unpleasant, but non-toxic elements. Warned by county and state agencies that these problems escalate with time, the village decided to purchase capacity in the water storage tank for a public water system being built by Glen Valley Estates and the Caledonia Community Schools. This action would save the village the cost of building its own tower, should public waler someday be needed in the rest of the village. Only Glen Valley and the Caledonia Middle School are served by this new system, but both the development and the school are within the vil­ lage. The school district also hopes to bring public water to its other village facilities, which include the high school, Caledonia Elementary, the Community Services Building, bus garage and the administrative office. How­ ever, it would cost I he schools an estimated $500,000 to ex­ tend the CMS-Glen Valley line to the other schtxils in the village That cost would be shared if water were being brought to the entire village. The village could lose the grant and loan extended by the government if it does not be­ gin work on the water project soon The funding would re­ vert back to the state for redis­ tribution to other applicants. In This Issue... The Caledonia American Legion Post s tank, bearing veterans, banners and flags, rumbles down Main Street behind the color guard. StOfy an Psge _b Parade Constable’ David Merriman officially clears the roadway for the oncoming parade down Main Street. • Middleville Rotarian tells of Alaskan experiences • Middleville panel OKs revised sign ordinance • Caledonia planners endorse 84th Street development • Caledonia Planning Commission denies special use permit for kennel �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/July 9 1996 Middleville annual garage sale numbers reported up bv Mandv Habel ' Staff Writer Juke boxes. rocking horses and a huge Christmas wreath were some of the many items available at the annual Mid­ dleville Community Garage Sale Saturday. June 29 Chairwoman Keri Longhurst said a few changes were made this year that she hopfcd would improve the sale and increase the number of participants. Balloons were issued to all registered participants to put by their homes for the day of the sale and the participation price for organizations was lowered so they could have more successful fund-raisers. She added that participants were allowed to write their own advertisements. There were 22 more people this year on the map who registered to participate and. Longhurst said, many more that were not registered Some of the nearby areas outside the village limit also were included this year, which encouraged more peo­ ple from those areas to participate. In years past, in order to sign up to take part in the sale, people would do it over the phone This year they were required to fill out forms and send them in. Forms also were available at Pastoor’s, where they could pick them up and turn them in. “The biggest change is that it (the sale) is more accessi­ ble. ” she said. Manor Street resident Kim Hall said this was the second year that she has participated in the community sale. “It is amazing how many people come. It’s going to be great." she said. “This is the busiest I have ever seen it.” She added that it is surpris­ ing that it w as so busy because there were only two homes on the street that were participating. Some of Hall’s unusual items included a row bar for a small truck and a rocking One shopper examines items to see if she can find a good deal. looking for a PRINTER? Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY - We have it ALL! FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH PRINT SHOP Full Color • Signs Copying • Laminating Addressing ...and MORE! • Complete Binding 945*5078 / fax: (616) 945*5192 or can 945-9554 printing specialists (616) Volunnteers Roberta Wadel, Louise Posthuma, Ruth Beuschel, ad Barbara Ap­ pel sold baked goods during the sale as a fundraiser for the Good Shepard Lutheran Church. A large Christmas wreath was one of the items available for sale at the Mid­ dleville community garage sale Saturday, June 29. horse. Thomapple Kellogg Middle School Principal Gordon Dalhgren and his wife Connie have been participating in the sale ever since they moved to their current home on East Main Street, which is about five years. Connie said that the sale was well organized and that they were getting a good turnout. The Dalhgrens had a large Christmas wreath that Con­ nie’s sister bought and a row­ ing machine. David and Denise Dragoo of Bender Road took part for their second time ever this year, after taking a couple of years off. Denise said the only thing businesses wise that differed from previous years was the arrival of early shoppers, some as early as the evening before. The Dragoos had a rocking horse that was identical to the horse the Halls were selling. One unique thing the Dragoos did was print bumper stickers for the customers that contained any messages they wanted. Next door, Carol Conrad was selling many items, none of which cost over $1. She had an antique candle holder and had a little trouble selling the one shoe that did not have a pair She also had a steamer that steams Crinkles out of ckxhers if you put water and salt in it. Allison Space, who was helping Conrad, said she has helped different people with these sales for the past five years She said she thought there seemed to be more shoppers this year because the weather was better. Rebecca Tomson also was participating in her second sale. She said that the changes that were made have created more interest and more customers. She said she felt that limiting the sale to one day was helpful. She had chairs, clocks and an exercise bicycle for sale. Besides individual families, organizations also participated in the sale. The Good Shepard Lutheran Church sold baked goods and beverages for a se­ cond year. They were kept cool under a canopy. Roberta Wadel, Louise Postuma, Ruth Beuschel, and Barbara Appel, said they had to pack up at n<x>n last year because it started to rain. This year’s weather was much better. They sold everything from pies to cookies to brownies and one man bought a whole apple pie because he was hav­ ing a party They said that people from all over seemed to be atten ding the sale and that they met people from Caledonia, Wayland and Dorr. Longhurst said the sale originally was started by Lon Lefanty. who got the idea from a neighborhood in the Gun Lake area. REGARDLESS OF AGE, > We Offer A Variety of Health Insurance Plans • • • • • Major Medical Plans Short Term Major Medical Plan Hospital Indemnity Preferred Provider Option (PPO) Hospital Only NOT AVAILABLE IN ALL STATES CHECK WITH YOUR AGENT Through American Community Mutual Insurance Company Homa Offca - LNonra. For more information contact STAUFFER & W1GGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Caledonia Village Centre, 9365 Cherry Valley Ave, Caledonia 891-9291 �The Sun ond News Middleville. Ml/July 9. 1996 Poge 3 Middleville planning panel OKs revised sign ordinance by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Planning Comnfission last week voted to recommend that the Village Council approve a recently revised sign ordinance The commission had been discussing standards allowing larger signs for centers with three or more businesses in the same building, which could put more than one business name on. After tabling the decision last month, the commission eventually decided to allow centers with three businesses to have 128 square feet of signage in their display area for businesses on M-37 in the C-2 district. The ordinance previously illowed 64 square feet per one parcel and one business on M-37 Village Planner Jason Cherry said the idea to make this change came about as a result of a strip center on M-37 that had a portable sign tacked to two four-by-fours, which did not really meet regulations Cherry added that the or­ dinance is designed to give motorists quick recognition and get them off the road and into the store The commission continued discussion last week on what the ordinance should contain and agreed that each in­ dividual business will be allowed up to 50 feet on the exterior building wall Chairman Eldon Newmeyer said businesses are not allow­ ed to advertise in their win­ dows for safety reasons Cherry said that he does not go around to every business and monitor this and that it depends on how much they have. Roselie Havens said that this rule should not include local posters advertising school events and that if it doesn't, the ordinance should | From Our Readers Let’s celebrate July 4th on Independence Day To the editor: Though I am only 16 years ok!, the path that society is taking into the next century gives me much dismay. This path is defined by a single word convenience. Everything in my lifetime has revolved around convenience, from not being able to withs­ tand a headache (by taking a pill), to moving national holidays around to form con­ venient three-or four-day weekends to correspond more easily to peoples’ schedules (lessening the holiday’s im­ portance as to what they represent to our heritage). 1 am appalled at how far this has gone. It has come to my attention that the 4th of July celebration parade for Caledonia was suspended until July 6. It was bad enough that Memorial Day was moved for weekend convenience, now In­ dependence Day has been moved by Caledonia for convenience National Holidays are not days for partying and conve­ nience. they are important parts of our culture. The moving of the July 4 parade and celebration is an outrage! I love this grand country with all my heart and soul. Millions upon millions have given their lives to defend this country and what it stands for. July 4 not only is a day on which we celebrate our na­ tion’s birth, but also a day in which we celebrate the two ideals our country was bom of - liberty and freedom. So next year, please join me in my cause to keep the celebration of our nation’s birthday, on the day of its birth. John Hollan Simmons Caledonia High School student .sfteov leasHve HAIR DESIGNERS HAIR • NAILS • TANNING Ot»ES » DAYS 122 E. Mam St.. Middleville (Next to Phil's Pizza) Three thousand square feet was suggested because I felt that Middleville would draw more small businesses than larger ones. Home businesses are of the biggest concern. __ Njcki filler clearly say so. “Once you write a law. it should cover and exclude what you want it to,” she said Nicki Milter said that the commission does not have any business telling people what they can and can not put in their windows. Havens said that the way the rule was stated was good because people would be allowed up to 50 feet on the extenor building wall and could fill that space with whatever they want. The ordinance also states that businesses with a minimum structure of 7.500 square feet would be allowed to have 128 square feet of display signage. Cherry said he determined this amount by by taking a high to low average “to establish a bottom limit to who can have a larger sign.” He added that businessesman John Mudridge had been concerned Local police helpful in expelling ‘bandit’ Dear editor: The damest thing happened to my husband and myself the ocher night! It was 3 a.m. Monday mor­ ning and my husband and I were making a call to 911. .. we had returned early after­ noon on Sunday from a camp outing with friends, cooked up the fish we caught, ate and went to bed upstairs. 1 had heard this rustling in my trash can next to my bed. and in the dim light I could make out a fuzzy animal of good size. At that point. I blinked and swallowed hard and poked my husband hard in the ribs. I wasn't sure 1 was really awake and seeing what my eyes were telling my brain. At that point. 1 found my voice, “Gil, there’s a raccoon in our bednxim We both shot bolt upright and the raccoon shot under the bed, while we sat trying to figure out what our best op­ tion was. We were successfill scaring him with a pillow. While he ran out and down the stairway, my husband was up and dressed and in hot pur­ suit. curtain rod in hand. Joining my husband dressed in boots and sweats, 1 arrived downstairs to find our bandit dining on a loaf of bread, he was washing pieces in my sink. 1 told my hubby “911” and 1 ran for the camera. Our local policeman was on the seen within minutes and made quick wo-k of roping him up with his pole. We car­ ried off our intruder to realease him out of town. We are both grateful to the young police officer and his quick response to our dilem­ ma. 1 couldn't have even im­ agined trying to get that good sized bandit motivated enough to leave our home. He didn’t seem to remember ex­ actly how the cat door let him in. Katherine A. Encinas Middleville about small buildings or con­ verted homes that had three businnesses in them having too much signage Linda French agreed that this would prevent these kind of businesses from putting up signs that are too large Miller disagreed, stating that if there were three dif­ ferent businesses m a building the size of Mom & Pops, they should be able to do what everyone else does. Buildings this size with three businesses. Cherry said, would only be able to have 64 square feet of display signage. French said places that size could still have three businesses in them, but would have to have smaller signs. Milter said that any building with three businesses in it should be considered a business center and Havens suggested they have a special section that deals with mini­ malls. She added that some people in Rockford took a building and made it into a bunch of craft stores. The building was defined as a mini-mall. The point of increasing the display signage for multiple businesses center was to allow them to properly advertise the businesses in the center. ”1 don’t want to see a Mom & Pops size store divide into three shops and be penaliz­ ed.” she said. Newmeyer said he understood what Miller was trying to say. Ray Koeplingcr said that a store that size that wanted to divide would need to obtain a variance and a special use permit. Cherry said businesses can do that with no problem and is sure that people would like to make those decisions without having to run to the commis­ sion every time. It is not right. Miller said, to put the minimum 7.500 limit into the ordinance. Newmeyer agreed, but said they also need to look at safetv. Milter thought that safety was already covered in the ordinance. She added that certain businesses would be limited and would not have enough signage left over to advertise in other parts of the building Cherry said businesses in this situation could probably get a variance. Havens suggested lowering the minimum structure size to b.(XX) square feet French agreed that 7.500 might be too high Cherry said they could make it as low as they want, but they need a minimum Miller suggested 3.000 square feet because she felt that Middleville would draw more small businesses than larger ones. Home businesses are of the biggest concern Cherry agreed, but added that what will be annnexed in­ to the village over time will be larger Newmeyer said they don’t want home businesses to have extremely large signs and though that 5.(XX) square feet would be a better limit. Havens said some home businesses don’t really need very large signs Miller agreed that some should not have signs that arc lot' large, but she would hate to see Mom & Pops size businesses be penalized The commission eventually agreed on the 5.(XX) aquare foot limit. The revised ordinance will be given to the Village Coun­ cil to review. LUNCH IS ON US! State Bank of Caledonia —, ALL 3 BRANCHES M Come for lunch! We appreciate your business and in this small way LA want to express our thanks \ \ to you, our valued customer, Hot Dogs, Chips and Soft Drinks will be served. FRIDAY, JULY 12, 1996 • 11 AM-1 PM Caledonia, Dutton & Middleville Call 795-7719 -for Your Appt Caledonia Planners reschedule meeting for July 22 — The Caledonia Planning Commission has postponed its July 15 meeting to Mon­ day. July 22. The meeting date was changed because the commis­ sion would not have had a quorum on July 15. The commission will meet as usual at 7:30 p.m at the Caledonia Village/Township Hall. 250 Maple Qtate 627 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST. S.E. 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE DUTTON “* * «ANK 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 A LEDONIA FDIC °iiN^n S: _________________________________________________________________ LENDER — ——-------- PREMIER CLUB COMING EVENTS - Please Join Us! Have fun with the Premier Club Sign up today! JULY 9TH - MYSTERY TRIP - SOLD OUT �Page 4/The Sun and News. Middleville. AAI/July 9, 1996 Houses to celebrate 50th KlingensmithBurd united in Caledonia The family of Arthur and Eleanor House would like to announce the celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary. On Saturday July 20 1996 Art and Eleanor will renew their wedding vows in a 2 p.m ceremony at South United Methodist Church. 4500 South Division in Grand Rapids Michigan A reception and open house will follow from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the church hall. No gifts please The Houses son is Randall House and wife Linda Fisk. Daughters are Michael and Candice (House) Bowman. Lynn (House) Baxter and Robert and Wendy House) Taylor They also have seven grandchildren — Phillip. Holli and Troy Bowman Stacey and Carrie Baxter and Matthew and Amber Taylor. Daniel Burd and Susan Kl­ ingensmith exchanged wed­ ding vows on May 25 at Holy Family Catholic Church. Parents of the couple are Jim and Ruth Klingensmith. John and Chns Koryto and Doug and Jon Burd Maid of honor was Kay Kl­ ingensmith Bridesmaids were Ellen Klingensmith and Angela Burd Best man was Scott Burd. Groomsmen and ushers were Micah Stanton. Brian Speck. Josh O’Krangley and Steve Klingensmith Ringbearer was Nichols Byington LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Sunday School............................................. 9:30 a m. Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Morning Worship...................................... 10:45 a m. Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Evening Praise....................................................... 6:00p.m. WEDNESDAY.................. Family Night 6:30 p m. 7240 68th Street. SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev Brian F Hamson Music Coordinator, Jeffrey C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor Sunday School 9:45am. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs................................................ 6:45p.m. FREEPORT BIBLE STUDY Meeting at Freeport Community Center Sunday................................ 10:00 a.m. Wednesday....................... 7:00 p.m. Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)..... 8:30 a.m. & 11a.m. Sunday School for All Ages............................. 9:45 a.m Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service................ Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday. .6:30p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday...... Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p.m RAY TOWNSEND Po*x SHM0N BARNSDALf, Dr ot Chnrton Ed 6 Muse OVi-OUZo MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service............. 10:00 a m. Sunday School................................ 11:15 a m. Evening Worship Service.................6:00 p.m. Come as you are. Informal ■ Fundamental Something for every age Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass........................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass...................... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL & METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave. Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Saturday Evening Masses: 6:00 p.m. (May - August or September) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a m. 792-2889 Call 765-3057 or 948-3617 WELCOME TO YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Pastor Mark Beers Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11 00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11 00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6 00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children's Church util be prmided during both services. “S* an «umc4a. m spMch >nMa,Mlo(«.«itathantl)n purity The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave 5 Aj] Mi/ Church School, Sunday. ,9:45 a.m. Morning Worship... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship...... 6:00p.m. Wed Fellowship...... 7:30 p.m (in homes or church) call 795-3667 Qty (^Ib Eime drHetbotiisft Cljurcfj Gaines I ruled Brethren Churvh Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan Telephone W8 8252 Sunday School................... 10:00 a m. Morning Worship.............. 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........ 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another tn brotherly loot" Ran. 12.10 8.00 a.m.............................. Blended Service 9:05 a.m............................Educational Hour 10:15 a m................. Contemporary Service 11:15 3.01......................... Traditional Service (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Robert GerkfOffice 891-8688» Church 891-9878 1 T•noC'y 4 12 GUN LAKE CHURCH W CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH COMMUNITY 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) ^CALEDONIA "A church with a curing heart for our community and the world Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Sunday Worship......9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday School................. 10:45-11:50 a m Programs for All Ages Church Office: (616) 891 1512 M-37 at 100th St. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 10:30 a.m. Rev. Norman Kohns — 616-891-8167 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891 8669 Peace Reformed Church UNITED METHODIST Barner Free M-37 between Caledonia & Mtddlevdie Sundav Worship Services 8:36 or 11«. 6:60 Sundav School 9:45 6:00 p.m. Caraway St. (Child A Adult! (During the School Year) Res. R. ScottGnamtr, Pastor \fike ABcs, loath leader .41 Times er. Commtuuts (ailing Worship Service LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST 9'00 » A 1030 an Wednesday Famih Night" COMMUNITY CHURCH LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Morning Worship. ................. 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship ................. 6:00 a.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder Pastor 8O&-6306 -CWran Muunn 4 » 50 Grade) Wednesday “tamih Sight” 6:15 Dinner Choirs for Children and Adults Jr A Sr High School Youth Group Cadets and Cavineoes Adult Bfok Studies CHURCHES Freeport-Middleville—Parmelee Freeport Morning Worship.............. 9 30 a m Freeport Sunday School............... 11 00 a m Pamnalee Morning Worship........... 9 30 a m Miaaieville Sunday School............ 9 30 a m Middleville Morning Worship...... 11 00 a.m Rev. Lynn Wagner 795-3798 Rev Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 Church Office Phone - 7959266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. »891 8661 '7he Churcn where everybody s somebody . and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School........................................... 9 30 a.m Sunday Morning Worsho........................ 10 30 a m Sunday Evening Wor$nc>.......................... 6 00 p m Wea MxJweex Proper & Bible Study....... 7 00 p m Rev WUham Dobson, Pastor Assistant Pastor Karl Bashtor �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/July 9, 1996/Poge 5 Middleville Rotarian tells of recent Alaskan experiences bv Mandv Ha be I * Staff Writer Bill Kreger last week told fellow Middleville Rotarians about his experiences in Alaska. Kreger said he was there for almost six years and went two different times with and without his family. He and his wife met in col­ lege. then eventually got mar­ ried. After college he went in­ to the Army and was stationed at Fort Richardson in An­ chorage. Alaska He said he remains convinc­ ed that the reason he was sent there is because he requested to be sent to the Virgin Islands While in the Army, he was stationed for 22 months in Alaksa and because he was from Michigan, his superiors thought that he knew how to ski, but he didn't. After he left the service, he went up again with his wife and new son. He stayed at a 750- resident Aleut village that was primarily a fishing island and he and his wife taught at a two-teacher school. The students spoke two dif­ ferent languages, as well as English, one of them being Aleut. When Kreger first started teaching, he said, he told them to speak only English Having a physicial educa lion minor. Kreger wanted to teach sports to the students. They did gymnastics outside and usually had to send away animals that were lurking about. When the weather was stor my, it was particularly bad since the school was 30 yards from the Pacific Ocean, so students stayed in and carved wood instead, which Kreger said bored them At Chirstmas time, he and his wife put on a program and she sang and played the piano People from Kodiak Island came to the village with presents Santa Claus was hard to find on this Island.” he said. The average school day. he said, was a little longer than ours, going from 8 a m. to 4 p.m . with a half hour for lunch. While be was in the service, he hunnted grizzly and brown bears “Grizzlies always charge when they hear sounds. Brown bears don’t.“ he said Kreger took about five courses in Alaskan history at the University of Alaska and took a few others in Michigan When white men first arriv­ ed there, he said, there were Eskimos. Eskimos, he said, are friendly, outgoing people, and he served with some in the army He added that they are ag­ gressive hunters, powerful, strong people and good Capitol Commentary Bv Sen. Dick Posthumus wrestlers The school sy stem w here he taught had about 50.000 students, and they wrestled six class A schools The people also hunt, fish and gather bemes in the sum­ mer and they save fish for the winter They have strong white teeth as well. The largest nature village is located on the Arctic Sea and has 6.000 residents Besides Eskimos, another type of native he learned about was the Aleut Aleuts, he said, come from ’he Orient and have words that revert to older Japanese dialect. Some have blonde hair, some have red hair and all are friendly people The Todints are another type of native Kreger said they are have small legs and are very powerful The Todints had different groups called clans with the ultimate clan being the ravens. They would have parties where they would give people the best of their posessions and kill their slaves. The guests would then be allowed to walk on them. When his mother was ill. Kreger said, he returned to Michigan for a while and completed two more degrees at Michigan State University. In 1968. he went to Petersburg to interview for the assistant superintendent's job at Kodiak Schools in Cop­ per River. He was offered the job. so the family went back to Alaska. He was now at a fishing community that had 750 vessels going out of the har­ bor. The fleet increased to 1,500 during the summer because more boats came out. Fishing licenses here are passed down from father to son. Families make a lot of money fishing. Some of the people in Rotary member Bill Kreger shows the club a picture of Alaska where he has taught and served in the army. Alaska who make their money fishing have other homes in California. Hawaii and Oregon. The Rotary Club there had 70 members who all met in one very large room. The Petersburg public school system had 800 students, 250 at the high school. Students every year are tested by the Stanford Achievement Test. The school, he said, has had seven Rhodes Scholars in the past 11 years and usually have five or six National Merit scholars each year, though most families did not need them because most of them were anglers. Many fishermen in the area have college degrees of all different kinds, but they decided to come back and fish. Two Indian groups in the area were the Clingets and the Iroquois. They lived in a very patriarchal society and traded Serving our Country— Chadwick A. Featherly Remember Freedom! By the time you will have read this, you’ve already enjoyed celebrating Independence Day with your family. Celebrating Independence Day usually includes watching one of our great west Michigan parades, gathering for a family barbecue, followed by fireworks later in the evening. I hope when you spent that very significant time together as family, you remembered the reason we celebrate Independence Day. freedom. Freedom is what our forefathers risked life and limb to gain. Since we gained (Mir own freedom from England. America has fought for those same freedoms throughout the world From the early battles against the British to World Wars I and II. from Vietnam to Desert Storm, and through the events in Bosnia, win or lose. our eyes have never closed on the fight for freedom across the world. As Ronald Reagan said many years ago. “Freedom is a fragile thing and is never more than one generation away from extinction. It is not ours by inheritance; it must be fought for and defended constantly by each generation, for it comes only once to a people Those who have known freedom, and then lost it. have never known it again “ The founding fathers stood up for the personal freedoms we sometimes take for granted. The spmt of individualism and the concept of one man. one vote has enabled us to fight the challenges and struggles we face every day. By standing up for what we believe in. as individuals and as Americans, we give hope to those who can’t speak out. Knowing what democracy has brought to history should give us enough affirmation to commit ourselves to upholding the precepts of the Declaration of Independence: equality. freedom and independence So. as one of the millions of Americans who took pan in the festivities of this holiday. I hope you and your family had a chance to spend a moment to reflect on what Independence Day means to each of you. If not. please do so. As Reagan told us. freedom isn’t inherited, but the apprecia­ tion of our freedom is something we pass dow n from genera­ tion to generation Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Chadwick A. Featherly. son of Pamela A. Featherly of Middleville, and James Featherly of Delton, recently reported for duty aboard the Shooks to celebrate 25th anniversary Observing their silver wed­ ding anniversary on July 13 are Dave and Sally (Mieras) Shook. An open house in honor of this occasion will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. that evening at their home in Mid­ dleville. Family and friends welcome. Hosted by their children Subscribe TODAY! Receive all the news for the Elarry' County area in five Hastings Banner. Call. 945-9554 The Hastings Banner submarine USS Sand Lance, homeported in New London. Conn. Featherly’s new assignment is an example of how Navy and Marine Corps men and women are assigned to ships, squadrons and shore com­ mands around the world. Whether serving in the Per­ sian Gulf near Oraq or in the Adriatic Sea near Bosnia, peo­ ple like Featherly are making a difference as they work to improve their knowledge and skill as part of the most highly technical naval force in history. He is a 1994 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School of Middleville. with each other The Alaskan schools had baseball, wrestling, swimm­ ing and track. The nearest school they competed with was so far away that they would have to be gone for six days to compete. Teachers made sure their students had all of their work completed before they left to compete. He said the teachers there were very good and more than 20 of them had doctorates. They would come in two hours before school to help students and stay after school to help them as well. The athletes were tutored and actually got higher scores than non-athletes Anchorage, he said, is very similar in climate to Mid­ dleville. With a population of 300,000, it is one of the most polluted cities in America. Around the northern part of Alaska, it has been known to get as cold as 80 to 90 degrees below zero In Petersburg, he said, the Japaese controlled a lot of the lumbering and control a lot of the seafood. Petersburg was settled in 1906 by Peter Bushman, who was a Norwegian sent there to establish a fishing colony. Kreger said that some of their policies are stricter than in the rest of the United States. Stealing for instance, is less tolerated At the school one teacher was missing a pen and found that one of the students stole it. When the father found out his son was the thief, he shot him. “In that culture, you steal, you die," he said. Business Insurance JB HARRISON Insurance Agency, Inc. 6090 Alden Nash $1 ■ Alto 6I6-666-OO5O 800-217-0712 Fax 616-868-0060 Have you examined your insurance needs and costs lately? Call us for a quote today! The Youth Theatre Guild of the Thomapple Arts Council Presents... Jack and The Beanstalk and The Fisherman and His Wife Tuesday, July 9 • 7 pm Maple Valley High School Wednesday, July 10 • 7 pm Delton-Kellogg High School Thursday, July 11 • 7 pm Thornapple-Kellogg High School Students 50 cents Adults $1.00 �Page 6/Tbe Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/July 9, 1996 Caledonia celebrates nation’s 220th birthday last weekend by Barbara Gall Staff Writer You had to be there. To catch the feeling of a hometown celebration requires your attendance, because it’s pretty difficult to convey in words that here-comes-the pa rade-wave-to-your-sister-hotdogs-and-lemonade-NationalAnthem-games-in-the-parkn>ar-<)f-the-tractors-«Mmtryban<J - fire work s-over-the- lake sort of an event Especially on a perfect hoc summer day Beginning with the hourlong parade, escorted by a fleet of wailing fire engines, and ending with the fireworks lighting up a humid July sky. the day’s activities offered the local crowd picnic food, enter­ tainment. games for the kids and even some contests of luck, strength and skill Maria Holbrook, the reigning Miss Greater Grand Rapids, performs a stirring rendition of the National Anthem as the opening ceremonies for the festival begin. Clowns and kids and parades just go together. Mana Holbrook of Grand Rapids, the reigning Miss Greater Grand Rapids, opened to the day with a goose-bumpraising performance of the Na­ tional Anthem, followed by the Alaska Baptist Church's Voices of Freedom in a sing- Good food was easy to find at this year’s celebration. Among the many good cooks and chefs were AMBUCS members Eric Seif (left), Emory Stouffer and Tim Kelly, seen here overseeing the preparation of their barbecued chicken dinners. John Rogers, on his horse, Tiger,* and Cheryl White on Tara,' showed their colors' with flags, face paint and even red socks on their horses. Civic, school, church and booster organizations set up food and craft booths at the park to help with some fund raising. Here, Ann Milzarski displays the hand­ made American Girl doll dresses she was selling to benefit the library. a-long medley of patriotic songs. From there, the crowd scat­ tered to try chicken dinners, ox-roast sandwiches, hot dogs Continued next page Kim Soo Besteman, who became an American citizen last year, was chosen the first Grand Marshall of a Caledonia Independence Day parade. RIGHT behind every successful turtle is a dedicated coach. The turtle and frog races this year drew their usual crowd of eager coaches and often not-so-eager contestants. The Caledonia FFA sponsored a senes of children's games and a farm animal petting zoo for the little ones. The kids loved the games, because everyone wins a prize! �The Sun and News Middleville Ml July 9. 1996 Page 7 Whafs a picnic without a good hot dog? Genevra Schantz can't imagine such a thing as she bites into her coney dog. A Rev. Brian Harrison gets a ’kick* out of his caber toss at the Highland Games held during the Independence Day festivities. The Reverend's toss was a good one, but the log did not land in quite a perfect '12:00' position in front of him. Some serious face painting went on at this year's fair. Here, Katie Harrison of Caledonia does a little art work on Jackie Allerding of Hastings, with proceeds going to Alaska Baptist Church. Every youngster who wanted to be in the parade only had to decorate a bike, big wheel or wagon. Lots of colorful ideas showed up in this year's contingent of riders. The red, white and blue decorated parade vehicles of every size and description, and the drivers dressed themselves to fit the patriotic theme, too. Scott Feenstra of Caledonia sun, and two "trainers," Joey Detmer and Diana Frantti, took home the "Great Scot" won new bicycles in a draw­ trophy this year after earning ing sponsored by Caledonia the most points in the High­ Vision Center and Lloyd's land Games. He won the sheaf Auto Center. toss (13* 6") and nailed a per­ fect caber loss on his way to the overall championship. Other winners were Mike Prelowitz in the hammer toss (57 8") and Dwight Elders in the stone toss (35' 8") Carla Sikkema won the women's haggis toss with a throw of 53' 1". The Caledonia sixth-grade all-star baseball team mem­ bers beat their Middleville ri­ vals 19-2 to put the Scots* name on the trophy in the an­ nual Caledonia Rent-All sponsored ball game between the long-time rivals. AU this, plus country mu­ sic and bluegrass, local kids performing m theater and dance, the hole-m-one contest for a new car and a chance to cool off at the fire departmen­ t's water games. Kids and food and fnends Students of the Caledonia Dance Center took and, finally, the fireworks. center stage in the earty afternoon to provide their You had to be there special form of entertainment. Here, Nikki Owens (left) and Olivia Vining perform their number, Cotton-Eyed Joe.* From previous page — or kielbasa or enjoy the games, music and entertain­ ment. Frogs and turtles did their best to compete under a hot �Pag* 8/Th« Sun and N«wi Mkidl«vill«. Ml/July 9. 1996 Aero Med team lands at CHS for drivers ed demo Caledonia drivers ed students recently got a sobering look at the kind of equipment used to aid accident victims who must be air lifted to the hospital A team from Aero Med-Air Transport literally dropped in on the class to explain its services and show the students the monitors and other medical equipment on the helicopter. The Caledonia Fire Department, often the first to arrive at an accident, also brought in its rescue unit and explained the firemen's rote as first responders. Thomapple River Home For Sale Waterfront - Caledonia Schools Students gather around the Aero Med helicopter as members of the flight team explain what they do for patients who must be air lifted to the hospital. 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Don’t miss out on this great deal— July 13th • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Youth Theatre Guild of the Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County will present two plays at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 11 at the Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville. "Jack and the Beanstalk" and "The Fisherman and His Wife" will feature students from the Middleville area and from around Barry County. Innovative staging, set deco­ rations and creative costumes will add to the performances. "You are encouraged to bring your children and grandchildren to see these outstanding plays," said John Fehsenfeld of the Arts Council. "Admission is only 50 cents for students and $1 for adults." These plays are made pos­ sible by a generous donation by Mr. and Mrs. Michael HOMEOWNERS! LOANS BY PHONE SAME PAY APPROVAL! 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Ml 49333 616-795-4319 Humphreys of Hastings, a grant from the Michigan Council for the Arts and lo­ cal sponsors. iJowigjA.. Ml Mlxc 1917 J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency “Or b Srmcr 497 Arlington St (M-37) Middleville. Ml 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-S20S �Th* Sun and News. Mk*dl*vill*. Ml/July 9, 1996/Pog* 9 Caledonia’s Freestyle Wrestling Club holds honors banquet Four Caledonia Freestyle Wrestling Club members — Matt Kilmartin, Michael Tomanek, Jim Haisma and Chris Smith — placed at the State Tournament in Battle Creek. (Photo provided) The Caledonia Freestyle Wrestling Club recently hosted it's annual banquet in recognition of all its members. Certificates and medals were awarded to all, with a few of the wrestlers receiving trophies for their top performances. Receiving trophies for Outstanding Wrestler in Group 0 through Group IV were Layton Griange, Clayton Berridge, Alex Johnson, Brandon Cance. Matt Kilmartin. Michael Tomanek and Chris Smith. Most Improved trophies were awarded to Brandon Griange. Jim Haisma, Corey Kilmartin and Chris Rybicki. A Sportsmanship trophy was awarded to Ian Hilgendorf. Special awards were also given to Regional winners in Group O and I who were not able to participate in the State Tournament because of their ages. Those winners were Clayton Berridge. Alex Ohlrich, Justin Maxim and Josh Collier. Ron Pyper was also honored at the banquet for his 11 years of work with the Freestyle Club. The Caledonia Freestyle Wrestling Club had nine Stale qualifiers this year who participated in Battle Creek's Kellogg Arena. Brandon Cance. Jim Haisma. Ryan Haywood, Matt Kilmartin, Jake Klapmust. Todd Maines, Chris Rybicki, Chris Smith and Michael Tomanek. Four The Caledonia Freestyle Wrestling Club recently held its end of the year banquet to honor all of its many accomplishments earned during past season. placed at State with Matt Kilmartin taking a first place win, Michael Tomanek earning a second place and Jim Haisma and Chris Smith both earned third place finishes. Some of the Caledonia wrestlers, though, did not stop at the State Tournament. Participating in the Purdue Tournament, Michael Tomanek scored a first place win. B.J. Tomanek had a fifth place and Seth Temple took a sixth place. Michael Tomanek took The world famous They will be back on the mats, though, come February. (Photo provided) another first at a Jackson event as did Jake Klapmust. B.J. Tomanek had a third place in Jackson. The final tournament of the season — the Great Lakes Tournament in East Lansing — produced two second places for the Caledonia team with Michael Tomanek and B J. Tomanek. Matt Kilmartin and Brandon Schalk captured third places in East Lansing The Caledonia Freestyle Wrestling Club will resume its action next February. BRASS BAND OF BATTLE CREEK |Obituaries Lola K. Stokoe CHELSEA Lola K. Stokoe, 93, of Chelsea, formerly of Rochester, passed away Wednesday, July 3,1996 at Chelsea Community Hospital. She was bom May 21,1903 in Middleville, the twin daughter of Fred O. and Stella Stokoe. Lola had been a resident of Chelsea since 1992. She retired from the Pontiac School District where she taught elementary school. She was preceded in death by a sister, Agnes Brooks in 1985. Miss Stokoe is survived by her twin sister, Lois A. Palmer ' of Chelsea; niece, Mary Beck­ er of Miama, Florida; grand nieces and nephew, Suzie Palmer Weber, Carol Palmer, Chris Becker and Ann Daniels; great grand nephews and niece, John and Matthew Weber, Carly and Spencer Daniels. Funeral services were held Friday, July 5, 1996 at the Chapel of the Chelsea Retire­ ment Community with Reverend Rebecca Foote officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery, Chelsea. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Chelsea Retirement Community. ' ........ — We are happy to have 2 new operators to serve your beauty needs. SANDY and KELLY SCHONDELMAYER SANDY WALK-INS WELCOMED Summer Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9 to at least 7; Fri. 9 to 5; Sat. 9 to 2 Hair We Are 102 N. High Middleville MI 795-2263 7 P.M. SATURDAY, JULY 13 C.O. BROWN STADIUM, BATTLE CREEK Tickets at Ticketmaster Outlets �Poge 1O/Th« Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/July 9. 1996 Copper Ridge exemplifies ‘clustering' concept Caledonia Planners endorse 84th Street development by Barbara Gall Staff Writer If approved, Caledonia Townships newest residential development would be the first in the area to use a "clus­ tering" concept as a way to protect green space and main tain some of the area s rural environment. The Township Planning Commission last week en­ dorsed this concept by rec­ ommending approval for re­ zoning the proposed Copper Ridge Estates to planned unit development (PUD) after a public hearing on the pro­ posed 15-kX development Final approval, however, must come from the Town­ ship Board The Copper Ridge project is unique in Caledonia because it features a 7.3-acre "perma­ nent" private park that will stretch along part of Copper Ridge's northern boundary. Average lot size exceeds the I wo-acre rural residential re­ quirement when the park and the private drive arc averaged in with the lots, which range this kind of development, which "clusters" homes to from 1.1 to 2.4 acres. To allow the creation of the leave large areas of land unde­ park, which will have trails, a veloped. is growing in favor recreation area, a gazebo and a as a way to preserve natural pond, the 15 single-family habitat. Although Munger owns the homes will be "clustered" in the eastern portion of the entire northeast comer parcel property, along a private dnve at the intersection of Cherry that runs from 84th Street Valley Avenue and 84th north. Developer Robert Street, the Copper Ridge Munger said all lots have been development he is proposing approved by the Kent County includes only 32 acres of that Health Department for at least parcel. Munger said right two septic sites. Sewer units now. he has no plans for the are not available, he said. south* est portion of his land, which is very hilly. Munger, who plans to live During the public hearing, in Copper Ridge, said he was residents asked whether he developing the project in this someday would be putting in way because he wants to maintain the natural beauty of apartments or other high den­ sity uses in the undeveloped the land, and he wants those area, but Munger said he did who live in the development, including his own children, to not think that kind of housing have a place where they can would "mix" with the homes, walk, jog or ride their bicycles nor would the terrain lend it­ self to that kind of develop­ safely. The park will be maintained ment. He said he was not inter­ by the Copper Ridge resi­ ested in any 100-home devel­ dents The Planning Commission opments. In response to residents' explained to the audience that questions about adding to the 84th Street traffic. Munger said he was concerned with safety, knowing how busy 84th Street is. and will pro­ vide a gated entry with a 75foo< setback and a shelter for school children so they will not be waiting for the bus near the street. Neighboring residents at the hearing noted that his drive­ way is located right across 84th Street from a future entry to Reibel Development's Ja­ NEED SOME EXTRA CASH? Got Something to Sell? Phone 1-800-870-7085 For Sun and News ACTION-ADS! CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ELECTION ON LOCAL PROPOSAL TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held in the Charter Township of Caledonia on August 6. 1996, from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm, the same date and time as the State primary election, for the purpose of voting on the following local proposal: PROPOSAL FOR REFERENDUM ON CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDI­ NANCE NO. 96-IZ Shall Charter Township of Caledonia Ordinance No. 96-IZ, being an ordinance to amend the Charter Township of Caledonia Zoning Ordinance so as to rezone the followingdescribed lands, being a parcel of approximately 23.67 acres located at about 6329 Whitneyville Avenue, from the R-R Rural Residential District tot he R-1 Low Density Single Family District, be approved; Description of lands involved: The East 2/3 of the South 60 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 2, Town 5 North. Range 10 West, except the South 297 feet of the East 440 feet thereof, and also except the North 330 feet thereof. Caledonia Township, Kent County. Michigan Voting shall take place at the following polling locations: Precinct 1: Caledonia Township and Village Hall 250 Maple Street Precinct 2: Alaska Hall 7248 - 68th Street Precinct 3: sonville Farms Munger said he is very concerned with site distance at his drive and plans deceleration lanes to help ease the way for traffic turning in and out of Copper Ridge Neighbor Everett Binder suggested that a double yellow­ line be painted along that stretch of 84th Street, which, he said, is busy both ways. Lowering the allowed speed limit also was suggested. Commission Chairman Dick Dunn said that the County Road Commission has authority over driveway cuts and for traffic controls such as Binder suggested. However, he said, the com­ mission can recommend the county evaluate the road for ways to control the traffic. Munger emphasized that he intends "very nice" homes to be built in Copper Ridge, and that his objective in laying out his project was to be "less intrusive" to neighbors. He noted that the park will help provide a nice transition to neighboring farm land on the north and said he plans to take out as few trees as possible. After listening to his explanation, residents said they didn’t object to his plans, other than the traffic problem and their concern about the future use of the remaining acreage. The commissioners said they, too, liked the plan, and Roger Keating noted that it would be ideal if all develop­ ers would set aside a percentage of their project for a park area. Munger s plan, he said, meets this goal. "With this setup, he has made it work." Keating said. Commissioner Beryl Fis­ cher also voiced his approval, commenting that there is no law that forces developers to use the park concept He moved to recommend the Copper Ridge development plan, but to contact the Road Commission about traffic control along 84th Street in that area, suggesting a lower posted speed limit, painting double yellow lines and per­ haps installing a flashing sig­ nal at the entryway. The motion was unani­ mously approved, and Dunn praised Copper Ridge as a "quality development." The Township Board will hold two readings of the pro­ ject before taking final action. SYNOPSIS • YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING June 13. 1996 Meeting colled to order at 7:32 p.m. by Supervisor London. All present. 36 visitors. Minutes of Moy 9. 1996 approved as presented. Acknowledgement of visitors — Sheriff Steve Deboer, Barry Co., spoke of the problem of answering all calls due to the lock of manpower. Ardith Worsham spoke regar­ ding the Charlton Park millage Avis Martin stated the Township Board should look and plan long range concerning the growth of Yankee Springs. She also re­ quested her letter be included os part of the minutes. Financial Report dated May 31. 1996 presented. General Fund is $202 466.11. Yes. all. Water and Sewer Report presented for in­ formation. The GLASA Or­ dinance amendment was ap proved, yes, all. Motion to ap­ prove Art. V.. Section G. of the GLASA Ordinance wos approved by all. Public Hearing wos open­ ed at 8:02 p.m. regarding the Tax Abatement request by CNC Woodworking. Inc. Barbara Koarlie was given the opportuni­ ty to explain the purpose of a Tax Abatement and how they worked. Several residents spoke against the Abatement Public Hearing wos called at 8 24 p.m. Vander Bee then made the mo­ tion to deny the Tax Abatement by CNC Woodworking Inc. $• cond by Cook all yes The Ber nice Ave. Special Assessment District was tabled because a se­ cond petition wos presented to the Board Yes. all. Schedule of meeting dates for Fiscal Year 1996 97 approved Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 1996 97 approved in the total amount of $718.415 00 All yes Salary Resolution adopted as presented All. yes A Dance. Entertainment Permit requested by Sam's Joint. Inc (O’Neals Restaurant) was tabled for fur ther information. London men tioned that Alpha Lewis has resigned from the ZBA Payables presented and approved. Clerk's Report presented. Vander Bee pointed out the mileage amount has been raised by the IRS and suggested Yankee Springs should also, amount to be set at $.31 per mile. Yes, all. Motion to od|ourn at 9 45 p m Yes, all. Harvey E. Vander Bee. Clerk (307) NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Date and Time of Public Hearing: July 16, 1996, at 7:30 pm Place of Hearing: Thornapple Township Hall, 200 E. Main St, Middleville, Ml 49333 Applicant: Ronald Buning 4867 Bender Road Middleville, Ml 49333 Application No. V-8 Legal Description: Commencing at the SW corner post of Section 15, T4N. Range 10 W; thence N 40 rods (660 ft ); thence E 16 rods (264 ft.); thence N 40 rods; thence W 16 rods tot he point of beginning. P.P. #0814-015-004-00. Description of variance requested: Applicant is seeking a variance from Zoning Administrator’s determination that what he wishes to do violates section 4 14 of the zon­ ing ordinance, which states, "tn all districts, no more than one principal residential building shall be placed on a lot." The Applicant’s intention is to remove the existing non-conforming sigie-wide mobile home as soon as a new home is built and an occupancy permit is obtained, indicating a time frame of 7 months. The above variance application may be inspected at the Thornapple Township Hall daily 9 am to 12 noon and 1 to 4 pm; except Fri. 9 to 12 noon. Written comments regarding this application may be addressed to Secretary. Thomapple Township Zoning Board of Appeals. 200 E Mam St.. Middleville. Ml 49333 Lee Patterson, Zoning Board of Appeals Secretary Kettle Lake School 8451 Garbow Drive Patricia Snyder, Clerk Charter Township of Caledonia 308 NOTICE Thomapple Township will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearmg. upon seven (7) days notice to the Township Clerk Individuals with disabil­ ities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the clerk by writing or calling Thomapple Township Clerk, 200 E Main St. Middtevilie, Ml 49333. Telephone 795-7202 305 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml July 9, 1996/Page 11 Problems with other dog owners doom request Caledonia Planning Commission denies special use permit for kennel by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Citing neighbors' concerns and the township's "poor track record" with dog kennels, the Caledonia Township Planning Commission denied a special land use request for a kennel at 7849 Whitneyville Ave. Lorraine McConnell, who breeds and shows King Charles spaniels, asked for the special use she because she would like to buy the home on Whitneyville. She needs a kennel license if she owns more than three dogs, and she said she needs more than three to be able to both show her dogs and breed them In presenting her request. McConnell said she does not board dogs, nor does she breed the spaniels to mass produce puppies "I breed only to produce show quality puppies," she said. When litters are bom, she said, she could temporarily have many more than four or five dogs, but even with pup­ pies. she thought the maxi­ mum number would be no more than 30. Her puppies are usually shipped to homes out­ side the area, so there would be no traffic at the home, she said. She emphasized that her dogs would not be housed in outside buildings and runs, but would be kenneled inside the house. Waste would be hauled away. She said she would put up a solid wood about anything else, but that fence around the bouse to con­ it's hard to enforce regulations tain the dogs when they were about them Feelings "run pretty high" outside with her. and to keep them from seeing things to about the issue, he said. Other neighbors said that a bark at. She said they would never be left outside alone dur­ privacy fence would not keep a dog from barking, and that ing the day. Township Planner Linda there are dogs running loose Anderson explained that a spe­ in the area that would cause cial use is granted to a specific dogs inside a fence to bark. owner for that specific prop­ Several said they had nothing erty. She said that before a against McConnell, but did kennel license is renewed each not want a kennel of dogs year, the county requires the added to the area. A friend of McConnell’s township to verify the kennel is in compliance and not caus­ spoke up for her. saying she ing complaints from the had lived with her for a while, neighbors. A kennel also is and that everything she had bound by any conditions set said about how quiet her ani­ by the Planning Commission, mals were is true. "I don't think my dogs ever which grants special use per­ mits on a case-by-case basis, did figure out that her dogs were in the basement," the she said. During a public hearing on friend said. After the hearing, commis­ the special use permit, neigh­ bors said they did not want the sioners said they appreciated kennel, despite McConnell's McConnell's honesty and her promises that her dogs would intentions, but that the con­ cerns of the neighbors, cou­ not be bothersome. One neighbor said that there pled with the township's are already some dogs in the "track record" in resolving neighborhood that bark con­ barking dog problems led stantly, and they would incite them to deny her application. "I'm sure all of what you any dog to bark, no matter have told us about your plans how well-behaved it was. and your dogs is true." Dunn Another said that he doesn't like kennels because he hunts, said "In fact. I think I'd like and he said that the township to own one of them myself. But 1 can't support the kennel does not respond to com­ idea, although the problem plaints about barking dogs. with kennels is not your do­ Commission Chairman Dick Dunn said that the town­ ing." ship gets more complaints See Special use, P. 12 about barking dogs than just PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a pubic neanng on Thursday July 18, 1996 commencing at 7:30 pm at the Yankee Springs Township Han. 284 N. Bnggs Rd to conduct the following business: 1. ZOC 96-05-05. PARCEL ID. NO. 017-005-00; a request by Jim O'Shea to rezone the property at 100 S. Payne Lake Rd from the *RC. Resort & Recreation’ to the “RR. Rural Residential" Zoning dis­ trict and change the master plan. 2. ZOC 96-06-06. a request by the Planning Commission to rezone the properties located in section 8 as follows: ARHANA CREST PLAT A. From their present zoning district the “RLF. Residential Lake Front" Zoning District. Lots 1 thru 22 & private parks A thru D B. From their present zoning district Io the "RL Low Density Residentiar Zoning district ALL REMAINING LOTS BRIGGS PLAT A. From their present zoning district to the RLF, Residential Lake Front" Zoning district AB lots except the parts of all of the lots located between Bartow Lake Dr. and Bluff Dr. and Lots 1 & 40. B. From their present zoning district to the "RL. Low Density Residentiar Zoning district. The parts of all lots located between Bartow Lake Dr. and Bluff Dr. and tots 1 & 40 LAKE SIDE PARK PLAT A. From their present zoning district to the *RLF, Residential Lake Front" Zoning district. Lots 1 Thru 22 PIERSON S ADDITION TO LAKE SIDE PARK PLAT A. From their present zoning district to the *RL, Low Density Residential" Zoning District. Lots 1 thru 16 UNPLATTED PARCEL NUMBERS A. From their present zoning district Io the ’AG, Agriculture* Zoning District. 008-006-20 008-036-50 008-300-00 008-006-40 008-036-60 008-013-00 008-036-70 B. From their present zoning district to the “RLF, Residentiar Zoning District 008-011-00 008-010-00 008-006-00 008-005-00 008-017-00 008-016-00 008-015-00 008-012-00 008-027-10 008-027-00 008-024-00 008-023-50 008-042-00 008-036-40 008-036-30 008-036-00 008-400-00 The unplatted parcels combined with Briggs Plat Parcels 055-043-00 055-041-00 055-042-00 055-040-00 055-044-00 COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING APPLICATION NO. SU-28 Notice is hereby given that on July 15, 1996, at 7:30 p.m., at the Thomapple Township Hall. 200 E. Main St., Middleville. Michigan, the Thomapple Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for the purpose of hearing comments regarding a Special Land Use Permit Application in an R-R Zoning District in Thomapple Township. This proposed Special Land Use Permit is to allow use of a non-conforming lot which cannot meet side set-back requirements as outlined in section 5.03-A of the Zoning Ordinance. The owners of the lot are M/M Tom Patterson, presently living in Grand Rapids. They wish to remove and replace the existing house on the property, which is located on the northwest shore of Harwood Lake: P.P #0814-031-008-00, 2925 Kenyon Lane Lengthy legal description available at the Township Hall. The above special use application may be inspected at the Thomapple Township Hall daily 9 am to 4 pm. except Fri.. 9 am to noon. Written comments regarding an application may be addressed to: Secretary. Thomapple Township Planning Commission. 200 E. Main St.. Middleville. Ml 49333. Wesley Van Rhee, Secretary Thomapple Township Planning Commission NOTICE: Thomapple Township will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed matenal being considered at the hearing, meeting, or election, upon seven (7) days notice to the Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary ads or services should contact the cterk by writing or call­ ing: Thomapple Township Clerk, 200 E Mam St . Middleville. Ml 49333. Telephone 7957202 306 o Excuse TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTEREST PERSONS: 008-004-00 008-020-50 008-041-00 OFFICIAL NOTICE of THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING C. From their present zoning district to the “RL. Low Density Residentiar Zoning District. 008-018-00 008-019-00 008-001-00 008-003-00 008-028-00"B“ 008-022-00 008-021-00 008-020-10 008-039-00 008-034-00 008-031-00 008-033-00 008-050-00 008-044-20 008-040-00 008-043-00 008-200-30 008-200-10 008-200-20 008-053-00 The unplatted parcels combined with Bnggs plat parcels 055-021-10 055-024-00 055-025-00 055-025-01 055-025-10 055-027-00 D. Rom their present zoning district to the “RR, Rural Residentiar Zoning District 008-008-00 008-007-00 008-006-10 008-006-30 008-025-00 008-020-00 008-014-00 008-013-10 008-028-00"A" 008-029-00 008-025-20 008-025-10 008-036-55 008-037-00 008-030-00 008-036-15 008-047-03 008-046-00 008-047-00 008-045-00 008-051-00 008-049-00 008-052-00 008-048-00 008-200-00 008-056-00 008-200-01 008-054-00 The unplatted parcels combined with Bnggs plat parcels 055-026-00 055-027-10 E. From its present zoning district to the “C-1, CommerciaT Zoning District 008-032-00 (Yankee Springs TownsNp HaN) F. From its present zoning district to the "C-3, CommerciaT Zoning Dtstnct 008-026-00 (Middleville Tool & Die) 4. Such other busmess as may property come before the planning commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township zoning ordnance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 284 N. Briggs Rd during regular Township business hours and will also be available at the time of the pubic hearing. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the pubic hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Ptannng Commission reserves the right at or after the pubic hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ordinance PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township will provide to ndrviduais with disabilities, nec­ essary. reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, up 5 days notce to the Township Cterk of the need for the same. Al persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to partcipale m the discussion of the above proposals. YANKEE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION JUDY BECKER SECRETARY 304 �Poge I2/The Sun ond News. Middleville, Ml/July 9. 1996 Portable signs to be prohibited in township Caledonia Planning Commission OKs zoning ordinance amendments bv Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board now must consider the zoning ordinance amendments recommended last week by the Planning Commission for the "signs" and the "home occupations" chapters. The first amendment would replace the present sign chap­ ter with a version that eliminates the use of portable and temporary signs in the township and regulates the size of billboards It also includes new definitions and simplifies some of the ordinance language Specifically exempted from the new ordinance are • Governmental and politi­ cal signs. • Traffic and highway signs placed or erected by a govern­ mental body or agency. • Directional signs for traf­ fic control in or for off-street parking. Such signs, however. may not exceed four square feet. • Essential signs denoting utilities, railroads, hazards, etc. • Signs in the Agricultural District which only identify the name of a farm or farm owner or crops or livestock on a farm. • Real estate signs, provided they meet township specifica­ tions. • One construction sign per project, not to exceed 32 square feet. • Wall signs, not exceeding six square feet, that identify the name of the occupant and address of a dwelling. • Signs indicating state or nationally designated historic buildings and sites. • Signs posted to control or prohibit hunting or trespass­ ing. • Memorial signs, tablets or markers. • Garage sale signs, permit­ ted for a limit of five consecu­ Thornapple BUILDING SERVICES, IrtC • • • • Kitchens Bathrooms Additions and Other Interior Remodeling 795-2039 or 891-1869 LICENSED & INSURED tive days. The ordinance outlines the specifications for signs in all zoning districts, and any sign not expressly permitted in the ordinance is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, portable signs and most tem­ porary signs. The revised sign chapter also describes w here billboards can be located, their size and height and under what condi­ tions they can be illuminated. The amendment to the home occupation chapter sim­ ply requires that all home oc­ cupations must be issued a permit. The new version elim­ inates the special use provi­ sion for occupations that do not belong in a home, such as commercial welding and paint­ ing. Any zoning change requires Township Board approval. The board takes action after readings of the new ordinance at two consecutive regular meetings. “Sure Bet Vinaigrette" Makes Sensational Salads A Breeze (NAPS*—The season's abundance of fresh produce inspires Americans to toss up a variety of salads. 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SPECIAL USE. frwr n Dunn suggested she find a larger acreage for her dogs, or an area less populated Commissioner Jim Newhof said he. too. would like to grant her request, but would hate to have to withdraw the license in six months or a year if the situation did not work out. Commissioner Dan Timmer agreed that this location was not the one for a kennel. I PICNIC POTATO SALAD 3/4 cup Sure Bet Vinaigrette 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Djjonstyle mustard 24 pounds potatoes. cooked, peeled and diced 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion 1/2 cup diced celery 1 teaspoon salt 2 hard-cooked eggs. peeled and chopped Whisk Vinaigrette together with mayonnaise and mustard. Combine remaining ingredients in large bowl and add Vin­ aigrette mixture. Toss well. Cover and refriger­ ate at least four hours or overnight. Makes 10 serv­ ings (about 8 cups). SUMMERTIME SLAW 1 cup Sure Bet Vinaigrette 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon Dijonstyle mustard 2 cups shredded red cabbage 2 cups shredded green cabbage 1/2 cup minced onion I teaspoon salt Whisk Vinaigrette to­ gether with sugar and mustard. Combine re­ maining ingredients in a large bowl and add Vin­ aigrette mixture. Toss well. Cover and chill for up to four hours. Makes 6 to 8 servings. Free Recipe Book For a free copy of The Heim Vinegar Kitchen Collection booklet of vinegar-based salad recipes and marinades, send your name and address to: Kitchen Collection, PO Box 5626. Young America. MN 555585626. Obituaries Evelyn G. Noffke MIDDLEVILLE - Evelyn G. Noffke, age 88, passed away Saturday July 6, 1996 at Thomapple Manor, Hastings. She was born on March 1, 1908 in Northwest Thomapple Township, the daughter of Edward and Effie (McDowell) Perrault. She was raised in Thomap­ ple Township and attended the Parmelee Country School and the Middleville High School, graduating in 1926. She was married to Floyd H. Noffke on December 24,1927. They came to their farm on Stimson Road in November 1936 after living on Duncan Lake Road and Parmelee Road. Mrs. Noffke was a member of the Parmelee United Methodist Church, and the Parmelee United Methodist Women’s Society. She taught in the Sunday School for many years, first the kindergarten class and then the senior adult class. She was a member of the Senior Citizens Club of Middleville serving as Secret­ ary for many years. Mrs. Noffke was an avid reader, she was a homemaker, enjoyed sewing, but most of all a loving and caring mother, grandmother, great grand­ mother and great great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband Floyd H. Noffke on October 25, 1959. Mrs. Noffke is survived by three sons, Robert (Betty) Noffke, Ralph (Theressa) Noffke, Kenneth (Tarnra) Noffke all of Middleville; eighteen grandchildren, forty nine great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; one brother, Richard (Minnie) Perrault of Middleville, one sister, Barbara (Dan) Dupon of Grand Rapids; two nieces and one newphew; one brother-inlaw, George (Josephine) Noffke of Grand Rapids and families; three sisters-in-law, Kathryn Noffke and Tavia Noffke both of Caledonia and families, and Hazel Noffke of Lake Odessa and families. Funeral and Committal services will be held Tuesday, July 9,1996 at 11:00 a.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Lee Zachman officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parmelee United Methodist Women’s Society. 1996 Driver's Training Cars 5 Cavaliers • 6 Luminas • 1 Prizm As low as 600 miles’ Factory Warranty, Rebates and Option II apply. BILL SEIF Oawmm^BU]CK«Ge« - HASTINGS ---- 945-2425 1-8OO-235-2425 Sale* Hour* Mon A /ha 8 am-8pm, Tues Thur* Fn 8 pm. Sat 830am-1 pm Service Hour*: Mon Tue* Thur* . Fn 7 30 am-5 pm Wed 730am-«pm �Th« Sun and News. Middleville Ml/July 9, 1996 Page 13 Trees may need ‘watering’ too When summer dry spells hit, healthy, mature trees are generally the last plants in the landscape to show signs of drought stress. The homeowner responding to wilting annual flowers, drooping vegetable crops and a sun-baked lawn may overlook the larger plants in the landscape, which also need water. Curt Peterson, Extension horticulturist at Michigan State University, says trees generally need about an inch of water per week Factors that affect the need for irriga­ tion include soil type and tree condition “A healthy tree growing in a good environment can tolerate dry weather better than a tree weakened by in­ sects. disease, poor soil or some other problem.'' Peter­ son says. ‘‘Trees under stress from damaged or restricted roots, for instance, or defolia­ tion by insects may need watering to survive." Trees growing in sandy soil may need more frequent watering than trees or soils with a high clay content because water moves through sandy soils quicker and they dry out rapidly. Once clay soils get wet. they tend to hold water longer. Tree roots need oxygen around them as well as water. he notes. When clay soil re­ mains saturated for long periods of time by too much irrigation or a combination of watering and rainfall, roots start to die. If enough roots die. the plant dies. “Newly planted trees have limited root systems and need frequent watering for the first year or two. but trees planted in heavy clay soil can easily be overwatered.” Peterson cautions. “The planting hole, filled with loosened soil, fills with water that can't readily dram into the surrounding soil. The tree is essentially sit­ ting in a container of water, and the roots die." One way to get around this is to plant trees above the clay soil and mounding topsoil around the rootball to finish off the grade. This gives the roots a chance to escape the effects of poor drainage. Be sure to support these trees with slakes and/or guywires — they may be prone to uprooting for a while. The only tools required for watering trees are lawn sprinklers and garden hoses. Use a coffee can placed near the base of a tree to measure the water being ap­ plied by a sprinkler. Two in­ ches of rain applied every two weeks during dry weather should wet the soil well down into the tree's root zone (J* ' Wedding Announcements Let us help you announce that very important T day with an announcement from our complete » line of Invitations, Reception Cards, 4s Thank Yous and more Stop by our office and $ee one of our Wedding Specialists. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings 945-9554 - To water with a hose, simp­ ly place it on the ground near the tree and let water trickle into the soil. If the water runs off rather than soaking in. cut back the flow . A good way to reduce runoff and make watering more efficient is to apply several inches of shredded bark, wood chips or other mulch around the bases of trees and shrubs. Peterson suggests. Piling the material higher around the outer edges and lower in the center will make a basin to catch and hold water so that it soaks into the soil where the plant can use it. Mulches also slow the evaporation of water from the soil and so decrease the need for irrigation Another benefit of mulch is that it eliminates the need to mow close to tree trunks and mam stems on shrubs. This can help prevent mechanical damage to bark by lawn care equipment Mulch also discourages weed growth around land­ scape ornamentals. “To prevent weeds and grass from coming up through the mulch, some people put down a sheet of black plastic first, but this isn’t a good idea." Peterson says. “The plastic will also keep air and water from moving in and out of the soil, and plant roots need both to function." An alternative to plastic is fabric weed barriers, sold under a variety of tradenames. Unlike plastic, these fabric mats allow air and water to move into the soil. They are expensive, however, and not that much more effective against weeds than a good layer of mulch. They may be useful under a stone mulch to prevent the stones from settl­ ing into the soil. Whether you use something under an organic mulch or not. keep the mulch away from the plant’s trunk or main stems, Peterson advises. 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Monday July 15 • 8 a m. — 4-H Rabbit Show. • 9 a m. — 4-H Goat Show. • 1 p.m. — Open Class Flower judging. • 1 p.m. — Rabbit breed and meat judging • 4 p.m — Midway Opens, ride all day for just $10. • 4:30 p.m. — 4-H poultry pudging. • 7 p.m. — Livestock judg­ ing. • Early Evening: Antique Tractor Parade • Grandstand: Hamess racing at noon and Demolition Derby at 8 p.m. Cost for the derby is $6. Tuesday July 16 • 8 a m. — Youth horse judging • 9 a.m. — Youth sheep judging. • 1 p.m — Youth Cat Show. • 1 p.m. — Midway opens, each ride only $1 all day. • 2 p m — Youth Hog Show. • 6 p.m. — Rabbit live meat judging. • 7 p.m. — Karaoke contest quarterfinals. • Early Evening: Antique Tractor Parade • Grandstand: Professional Rodeo begins at 8 p.m. and cost is $7. Wednesday July 17 Senior citizen day: half price for seniors until 5 p.m. Children’s day: children un­ der 12 admitted free. • 8 am — Horse judging. • 9 a.m. — Beef judging. • 10 am. — 4-H Rabbit Skill-a-thon. • Noon — Midway opens, ride specials. • 1 p.m — Kids Tractor Pull. • 7 p.m. — Karaoke semi­ finals in Variety Tent. • Early Evening: Antique Tractor Pull. • Grandstand: Moto-Cross. Show begins at 7 and cost is $6 Thursday July 18 • 9 a.m. — Open class goat judging. • 10 a.m — Dairy show. • 11 am. — Young Clovers Horse Show. • 1 p.m — Midway opens. Pay $10 and ride all day. • 2 p.m. — 4-H demonstra­ tions. Variety Tent. • 6 p.m. — Small Animal Sale • Early Evening: Antique Tractor Parade. • Grandstand: Family Night One of the most popular new rides at the fair last year, the High Roller, is expected back for another run this year. Starting Monday, the Barry County fairgrounds will be bustling with activitity as the 144th fair gets into full swing. featuring Solid Ground, Al Lopez and the Mackinac Ban­ dits. Show starts at 7 p.m. and is free. Friday July 19 Barry' County Farm Bureau Day Ladies Day • 8:30 a m. — Livestock Fashion Show. • 10 a.m. — Ladies Day Program in Variety Tent. • 1 p.m. — Draft Horse Show. • 1 p.m. — Midway Opens. • 1 p.m. — Livestock Auc­ tion, Show Arena. • Early evening: Antique Tractor Parade. • 7 p.m. — Karaoke Con­ test Finals, over $1,000 in prize money. Variety Tent. • Grandstand: Modified Trac­ tor Pull. Begins at 6:30 and cost is $7 Saturday, July 20 • 8:30 a.m. — Show of Champions. • 9 a.m. — Draft Horse Pull. • 11 a.m. — Tractor Safety Contest. • Noon — Midway opens, Last Blast Day ride specials. • Noon — Antique Tractor Pulls (free grandstand). • 12:30 p.m. — Youth Fair Awards Celebration, spon­ sored by J-Ad Graphics. • 2 p.m. — Livestock Skillathon, picnic pavilion. • 3 p.m. — Car ShowCruising to the Fair. • 3 p.m. — Adult Beef Showmanship. • 4 p.m. — 4-H games. • 4 p.m. — WBCH Coun­ try Showdown in the Variety Tent. • Early evening: Antique Tractor Parade • Grandstand: Demo Derby Begins at 7 p.m. Cost is $6. SHOUIDERHOOTHM Seventh Annual "Charity (jolfClassic' Sponsored by Caledonia AMBUCS Friday, August 16, 1996 At Saskatoon Golf Club Tee times beginning at 11:00 am - 12:30 pm /T, pi 10 Includes: Your Choice is Clear— 18 hole Foursome Scramble & String Caledonia Vision Center Golf Cart • Steak Dinner • Awards Ceremony Richard J. Choryan, O.D. Contact Name: Julie L. 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Custom built for waterbed, 1st time home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until September 1st. 1996. 1-800-387-0035. West Mich. MIDDLEVILLE’S FINEST 117 West Main, Middleville National Ads BIG SCREEN TV FOR SALE: Responsible party to take on small monthly payments. Good credit a must Cafl 1-800-718-1657_________ Healthy Dining On the Road— It's A Natural � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/706/SunandNews_1996-07-16.pdf 703ca9f79ce54d01595dae6b77654443 PDF Text Text WI and NeioO _dfafa [ BULKRAtFI 12/30/^ Hastings hibl icLiorary I2i Church Hastings, Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 125th Year ±—__ £ No. 29/July 16, 1996 TK Schools ask village to annex 85-acre parcel by Mandv Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council is considering the Thomapple Kellogg School District’s request to annex 85.1 acres of its property into the village. The new middle school, ap­ proved by voters last month. will be boused on this land, which is located behind Page Elementary School. TK Business Manager Alice Jans ma said there also is an area on Johnson Street near the funeral home that the district wishes to be annexed The Village Council has decided to have its Property Committee discuss the situa­ tion and bring recommenda­ tions back to the council at its next meeting. Trustee James Rutherford asked what the school district has planned for sewer and water for the new building. Jansma said this was discussed a few months ago and with Village Planner Jason Cherry a couple of weeks ago. Architect Tom Mathison said the district will look for coordination and cooperation with the village to serve the new school to make sure it has sufficient water quality, though no official decisions Federal grant and loan for project to be returned Council turns down plan for water in Caledonia and bacteria from the others, by Barbara Gall including the schools'. Staff Writer The plan fell victim to a Caledonia Village residents with "bad” well water will protest from residents who fell have to find their own solu­ the cost of such a public sys­ tions to their problem, al least tem was too high. ITte group who opposed the for now. The Caledonia Village water project twice collected enough signatures to block Council last week voted unan­ imously to set aside plans to the two revenue sources that extend into the village a pub­ would have repaid a govern­ lic water system that would ment loan for building a vil­ have eliminated a dangerous lage-wide waler system Resi­ level of nitrates in some vil­ dents who wanted public water lage wells and removed iron did not mount enough support to counter the protest, and the council last week finally de­ ferred to the seemingly stronger side. "We wanted direction; we finally got direction," said Trustee Susan Be renc si of the one-sided showing at last week's meeting. "I can't see why we should proceed when there's a big majority against this." Trustee Charles Audy agreed, saying the project should be set aside. "As it stands, it should be set aside," said Trustee Dan Erskine. He said he felt alter­ natives should be investigated for those who want water, es­ pecially the schools, develop­ ers and those who own prop­ erty adjacent to the water tower. Advocates of the project said building the system with federal funding was a great opportunity, not only for See Public water, P. 8 have been made yet. Construction on the new middle school will begin in one year Rutherford suggested that the company the district is working with meet with the council’s Propert) Commit­ tee. Mathison agreed it would be a good idea. Trustee William Mosey asked if the district had given any thought about other ser­ vices the village would pro­ vide besides water Mathison said the school would be a utility customer and pay the rates. Mosey said the new school will need an infrastructure, which will cost money. He noted the old middle school has an infrastructure, but the new one does not Superintendent Jay Cason said this is whyt the district is approaching village officials with the request. Mathison said the schools are looking into budgeted money for water supply for the project. Cason said the new middle school will not create addi­ tional employment, with the exception of maybe one or two jobs. “The current employees will just be moving to a larger building. " he said. He added that Johnson Street cannot be overlooked because traffic patterns have caused problems at West Elementary, one of the buildings that will receive ad ditions and renovations "Sixty percent of the $26 million project is the middle school, but additions at the other schools will come on sooner," he said. West Elementary, he said, will receive a new gymnasium and its parking lot will be paved "We want to have this done by the fall of 1997 so we have to move on parts of the project ASAP," he said. The district wants the traffic to move in a circular pattern, but has not had a chance to discuss this in depth yet. President Jim French said all parties involved should meet and discuss this further July 23. See Schools annex, P. 9 Initial recommendations ready for discussion Caledonia Library committee to ask for new site approval by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia community is outgrowing the Caledonia library, and a volunteer study committee is ready to present its initial findings and recommendations for a new library al a new location. Committee members will speak to the Township Board al its regular meeting Wednesday, July 17. Il will talk with the Village Council at its Aug. 12 meeting. The volunteer Building Committee, chaired by resi­ dent Eric Longman, has spent the last 10 months looking at library specifications and try­ ing to match those specifica­ tions first of all with suitable locations. The committee narrowed its choices to four possible sites, but abandoned two of those when costs of acquiring land or demolishing buildings proved prohibitive. The committee now has se­ lected township land near the fire bam as its first choice for a new library site. The second site is located on Cherry Val­ ley (M-37) on property now owned by the village. At its meeting Wednesday, the Building Committee agreed its primary objective tomorrow night will be to seek township approval for building a library on land near the fire bam. The land was purchased by the township from Kent County after it abandoned the former county garage, now the home of the Caledonia Fire Department. Longman said the site plan for the new library has been reworked so that library traffic would not interfere with any emergency equipment leaving the fire bam. The committee also checked with other com­ munities whose library is next to a fire station. The Cascade branch, for instance, shares a site with the fire department, and firemen and librarians re­ port there has been an amiable relationship between the two. If the township and village like the township site, the committee can go forward with ideas fur funding the new facility, Longman said. The committee hopes volunteer time, skills and materials from the community will help cut down building costs, just as such donations kept the cost of the village/township hall to a minimum. Using current building costs of about $125/square foot, the committee has estimated it would cost between $562,000 and $937,500 to build a 7,500-square-foot library that would meet American Library Association recommendations for a community the size of Caledonia. The building would be designed for ex pan sion up to 10,000 square feet. The historic church where the library presently is located has only 3,236 square feet of area and the basement room is noi handicapped accessible. Librarian Jane Heiss said the ALA also recommends a 32,000-item collection for a community the size of Cale­ donia, but the present library has only 23,000 items with no room for new materials. Based on projected growth for the township, the committee envisions the Caleddnia area growing by 118 percent over the next 20 years, meaning that by the year 2015, the li­ brary would need more than 50,000 items to serve the population adequately The See Library, Page 9 In This Issue... • Middleville may seek block grants for street improvements • Local couple may face forfeiture of home • Thomapple Twp. asked questions about zoning Some of the members of the Caledonia Library Building Committee met last week to plan tomorrow evening's presentation to the Caledonia Township Board on a possible site for a new library From the left are John VanVolkinburg of the Kent District Library, Peggy Wiltgen, Pam Shank, Mary Johnston and Caledonia Librarian Jane Heiss. Seated is Eric Longman. Not pictured are Eva Engle, Claudya Muller, Chuck Schadler, Mark Schmtdtke, Jay Shook, Larry Stauffer and Betty White. • New community police officer to serve Yankee Springs Twp. �Page 2/The Sun and New*. Middleville. Ml/July 16. 1996 Dinosaurs fit library program to a T Paleontologists take note! Some strange new dinosaurs have been spotted around Caledonia ever since about 50 Caledonia youngsters took part in a t-shirt painting program last week at the Caledonia Library. With a little help from library staff, the kids sponged some colorful new dinosaur species on to their t-shirts during a program offered by the Kent District Library. Sara D'Archangel, the youth services specialist for the Kent District Library, helps youngsters apply the dinosaur patterns to their shirts. The KDL provided the paint and the sponge stencils, and the kids provided the shirts and their own This group of volunteer 'Library Heroes' helped run the painting class, making sure that all the youngsters understood how to create the dinosaur patterns on their shirts. From the left are Bernadette Casto, Cathy Carlson, Kelly VanVolkinburg and April Kraft. MILLER MEANS... Hustings Office 149 WrM State Street (616) 945-51X2 Jean ( hast. CM.OU. 945-0235 Hill Slanted. 94X 9X42 Dianne f-eldpauv. h 94X-99I3 Audrey Burdick, on i 945-2451 Cindy ‘‘Scotti' Scott 94M-422X Ron Lewis................ 945-5103 Roy Carlson 795-3611 Jon Johnson 94X4699 Dave Hclson 94X 94X2 lairry Allerding, Miller REAL ESTATE ...S OLD! 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Within easy commuting distance of Grand Rapids or Kalamazoo. Call Karen Brown.. ..$114,900. 4. NEW LISTING. THE PERFECT SETTING OVER LOOKING LONG LAKE The open des.gn of rhe kitchen, dining and living room is accent­ ed with a lovely fireplace and of course a beautiful view The dock and raft are just for you as you enjoy this great lake property. Also featured is lots of decking surrounding the hot tub for your relaxo boa Give Jeon Chase a coll today for a preview of this lovely home . $119 000 /I MDOtmiE. P0CE REDUCED! Here is S. COMMERCIAL BULMNG AREA. Great pot«?\ tial for storage building, etc There is 4 plus acres located on M 43 east of Woodland Call Jeon Chase for more information...... ......................... $34 500 / 7. EXJOY THE COUNTRY UFE and st.l! be ciosT\ to the city. This 12 acre parcel is conven iently located 20 minutes from Grand Rapids Build the home of your dreams on this little bit of God's country. Caledonia Schools Perk test has been done Coll Jco”' . $69 000 to keep him busy,” Brower said, “he is the father of nine children.” Bott talked to Rotary about filling spare time with projects to help others. J hard-to find site of 40 plus acres. Located in the Middleville School District on a paved road with rolling terrain. In the country yet fust minutes to Grand Rapids. Coll Koren Brown for more details....... „ ------------------- --------------------- — $109,900 J • n Art Bott (right) with Rotary Vice President Paul Brower. Art Bon, a representative from Heal the Children” spoke to the Middleville Rotary Club last Tuesday Rotary Vice President Paul Brower said Bott could just as easily discuss how to start a Rotary club.” Bon is a founding member of the Grand Rapids Sunnse Club. He is also president of Grand Rapids Plastics and PRICE REDUCED. MBDLEVUE SCHOOLS^. Just south of Parmoiee Rood and conven­ ient to Grand Rapids are 4 beautiful building sites ranging from 3 acres to 10 acres in size and $25 000 to $31 900 m price. Call Ron Lewis for drawings <v*d kdetads / FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE, GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES PLEASE SEE OUR ADS ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER. IN THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS AND IN THE HOMES DIGEST OF GRAND RAPIDS MAGAZINE. Looking for a PRINTER? Call... 945-9554 owns "Management 101,” a company that gives manage­ ment help to small businesses. B<xt also owns a company that builds luxury homes, and a company that builds com­ mercial buildings. He also chairs a golf outing that raised $75,000 Isat year. "And if that wasn’t enough Stop and aee Four Choice is Clear Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY Cakdoaia V'tsioa Crater 9H09 Cherry Valley (M 37) (616) 891-2026 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/July 16, 1996. Poge 3 Middleville may seek block grant for street improvements cle they drive. “To my knowledge it has been across the board.” be said “The radar machine does not discriminate." He added that he has watch­ ed trucks in that area and has never seen any of the regulars, such as Dave Dykstra's personnel, speeding. Trustee William Mosey asked if it was possible to keep track of what kind of vehicles get ticketed. Shoemaker said that would be difficuh. bv Mandv Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council U considering apply­ ing for a Community Block Development Grant and a Michigan Department of Transportation grant that would help pay for im­ provements to Grand Rapids Street. The council has been asking residents how they feel about the condition of the street After speaking with residents to determine whether seeking a grant is necessary. Village President Jim French said he found that they feel that cars do not get the same kid of treatment as trucks, as far as being stopped for speeding is concerned Police Chief Louis Shoemaker said residents have mentioned this concern to him. but he believes people have been stopped fairly, regardless of the type of vehi- Another concern residents had was about the stop sign at Lafayette Street not being observed Shoemaker said that major situations that occur at the stop sign are enforced, but that very small “rolls" may be overlooked because they are not dangerous and would be getting picky in ...I found that they feel that cars do not get the same kind of treatment as trucks, as far as being stopped for speeding is concerned. — Jim French, Village President enforcement “The point is to enforce the law in an acceptable manner, and I think we are doing that." he said If the village decides to try for the CDBG. which is worth over $1 million, it will be re­ quired to kick in 20 percent for a match. The village already has pledged local match money into projects such as a lift sta­ tion in the industrial park. Parker re-elected TK Board president Wendy Romph and Nancy Goodin as trustees. Meetings will continue to be at 7:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month in the high school library. The board had to change its bylaws because the TK school district now will be designated as a general powers district, according to state law effec­ tive July I by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Officers were elected and the yearly meeting schedule was set last week at the annual reorgamzational meeting of the Thornapplc Kellogg Board of Education Officers will remain the same as before, with Dan Parker as president. Gary VanElst vice president, David Smith secretary, Kim Selleck treasurer and Mart Wenger. Dan Parker AAA travel information on the Internet When the Automobile Club of Detroit (now AAA Michigan) began providing travel information, there was no such thing as a paved highway. 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For those parents with young children flying alone, this is the information you’ll need to ensure a safe and uneventful flight To access these and other AAA Michigan pages on the World Wide Web. enter the following address in your brower's location Held, http //www.aaarmch com. Thr Im-M definition of humor 1 know is: humor may be defined as the kindly rontem- plation of the inconjtruitie* of life, and the Rainbow ’s End Yarn, Craft and Variety Kid’s Closet (Consignment Shop) artistic expression thereof. I think lhi» i» the heM I know because 9-7 SAT Caledonia Village Centre • (616) 891-1106 9343 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37) • Caledonia, Ml 49316________ I wrote it myx4f- —Stephen Leacock “This is money we would have spent anyway.” said Village Planner Jason Cherry In other business last week. Shoemaker presented to the council the police report for June and the activities reflect one half of the “Safe and Sober" campaign. The other half of it was held this month Trustee James Rutherford asked how underage smokers are handled. Shoemaker said they do not ask people for identification unless there is probable cause. Rutherford also asked if the village had a curfew for underaged kids and Shoemaker said there is one. but it depends on the day of the week and the age of the young person. The department pretty much enforces anything after midnight, he said. Trustee William Mosey said he saw village police cars driving around outside the village limits and wondered why they were there and if it was for backup. Shoemaker said officers probably were either on an assist or helping with the Drug Abuse Resistance (DARE) program. He added that his jurisdiction to provide backup officers do occasional assists if there is an emergency such outside of their jurisdiction for as as dangerous stop, in which backup can help the stop from safety reasons. There may be a time when becoming an incident. The officers are requested their department is in danger and may need out of jurisdic­ by central dispatch and try to avoid going out of jurisdiction tion backup They only go out of for trivial matters Village Players to hold auditions Aug. 3-4 The Village Players of Mid­ dleville will hold auditions at 10 a.m. Saturday . Aug. 3. and at 7 p.m. Sunday. Aug. 4. for their next stage production. The auditions will be con­ ducted at the multi-purpose room at Lincoln Meadows This fall’s production is “Luxury Cruise." a three-act comedy written by Fred Car­ michael and directed by Doug Brinks. The stage presentation will be held on Sept. 27. 28 and 29 at the Thomapple Kellogg High School Auditorium. Scripts may be obtained by calling Darlene Schellinger at 795-3652. You must be a member of the Village Players in order to audition. Membership dues arc $10 yearly and may be paid at the time of auditions. The local theater group also will be introducing the fourth in their series of "Vintage Village" collectibles. This year’s addition will be a representation of “The L.one Willow Farm" on Main Street. Also available are replicas of the Middleville Tram Depot. White Lily Flour Mill and the Prairie Schoolhouse. Upin the Air About Weightloss? Let us Help You .. .The Healthy Way FITNESS __________________ 4005 N WOOLEVRll RO • flB) 7954319 __________________ JOIN OUR TEAM When you see our game plan, you’ll want to join our team. We have a whole range of winning financial services • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Qtate Sank 627 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA Business Loans Personal Loans Guaranteed Student Loans Residential Mortages Home Equity/lmprovement Loans Residential Construction Loans Mobile Home loans Credit Card Savings Checking Interest Checking Business Accounts Certificates of Deposit Individual Retirement Accounts Motor Vehicle/Boat & Trailer Loans 3205 68th ST. S.E. 303 ARLINGTON DUTTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 ,ALEDONIA^ ^ a" ffi FDIC / Mon3“ Fn and till Noon LINDER PREMIER CLUB COMING EVENTS: Please Join Us. PREMIER CLUB PICNIC All members are invited to Caledonia Lakeside Park Shelterhouse for a potluck picnic at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23. Call to sign up today... 891-7131 �Page 4/The Sun and New*. Middleville Ml July 16. 1996 bors With ..NORMA VELDERMAN Marian Martin and daughter Marilyn spent the holiday driving to Mendan. Miss., to visit family Marian said that all the children are good travelers. Nellie Solomon and that her grandson was home from Korea They all got together and had a wonderful Fourth of July Edith Miller said she and her friend were together over the fourth and had a good visit. Lib Palmer said she spent the holidays with Enid Bea Miller said that the mosquitoes are terrible. They follow her from the house to the road (which is in the shade) and when she gets back to the sunny area, they still are sticking to her Letha Buckingham said that the mosquitoes are so bad that they have had to limit their outdoor gardening, which is unusual. They miss being out­ doors and keep try ing to be out because it is so beneficial to both of them. Ett Van Sickle said that her family got together at Joyce’s for the fourth and had a wonderful time. Lois Bremer is having a wonderful time volunteering at Charleton Park at all the events for a few days. I will have to get two new recorders for next week’s news. I hope you all have pa­ tience w ith me Beth Veriinde said that all their children and families were home over the holiday weekend The house was full and everyone pitched in. I talked with my cousin. Rudy Steebs He told me he is back on his feet now. driving his own car and going to church. That was such wonderful news to me. He had quite a rough time, but bounced back. He is a shining example of the saying. “You can't keep a good man down.’’ Katie Wiennga said that Ed had surgery this last week. He is doing well and is home now. We have such a wonderful library. 1 can't praise them enough. They certainly keep me well supplied with such books. The only complaint that 1 have is that they are so good that I can't get my work done because I want to listen to the books' I have to make myself do a certain amount of work, and then if I get it done. I reward myself by listening to my tapes. Such wonderful selections they get for me! Did you go to the Caledonia July 6 celebration? Houston and I walked in the parade Everytime I can get a chance for us to keep in condition. I take it. After I had walked down to the Caledonia Elevator office. I stood and w atebed the rest of the parade One of the men who could not go w ith us last year because he had had surgery was k,rxl and helped me. What a lot of entries! I have never seen such a long and varied bunch of entries. That is a very big accomplishment for everyone who had anything to do with arranging it. I could have sworn that there were at least 20 horses, riders and buggies. Then there were a lot of rejuvenated old cars, with semi’s and different churches and the band, along with so much more. Wasn’t that nice of the Catholic Church to have the bell play­ ing while we were getting ready and waiting? The office could not tell me who played the chimes or bells, it helped me to be more patient while the parade was being organiz­ ed. It was a beautiful day for such a splendid parade Vision Enrichment is help­ ing me work out. with a blind­ fold because 1 still have a little sight. Annie is the student mobility instructor who is coming twice a week to train me, teaching me to shut up and not talk so much, which is hard for a talking machine like me She has been here two times, and is so patient, telling me to give very simple commands I finally got the name of the Catholic Church — Holy Family. They told me that the chimes were taped. I hope to start calling you folks to make up for not call­ ing you last week. That is it for now. Visit with you next week. Middleville woman on MSU dean's list Enn L. Seger of Mid­ dleville was named to the dean's list for the I996 spring semester at Michigan State University. Students must carry at least 12 credit hours and have a 3.5 grade point averge to be on the dean’s list at Michigan State University. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord Sunday School.............................................................. 9:30aan. Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Morning Worship................................. 10:45 a.m. Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Evening Praise............................................................... 6:00p.m. Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)...... 8:30 a .m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for AH Ages.................................. 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service......................................... 6:30 p.m. Sunday School............................................................... 9.45a.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade)-Wednesday...................... 6:30 pm 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 mile* east o( M-37 Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday............................... 7:00 p.m. Pastor, Rev. Brian f. Harrison Music Coordinator, Jeffrey C. Vander Heide Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................... 6:45 p.m. WEDNESDAY.................... Family Night 6 30 p m CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Ray Bruck Administrative Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass................................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass......................... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL & METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave. Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Saturday Evening Masses: 6:00 p.m. (Mgy - August or September) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. 792-2889 ^CALEDONIA asF CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church unth a canng heart for our Sunday Evening Service............................ 6:00p.m. Word of Life Clubs.......................................................6:45p.m. FREEPORT BIBLE STUDY Meeting at Freeport Community Center Sunday................................ 10:00 a.m. Wednesday....................... 7:00 p.m. Come as you are Informal - Fundamental Call 765-3057 or 948-3617 WELCOME TO Pastor Mark Beers Pc Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11 00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm - - Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children’i Church util be provided during both senses -Sat » aumnM ipaecr m M*. ai few*. * tatn and « purity " ______________________________________________ 1 Tmotriy 4:12 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH Wayland. .Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Sundiv Wontep 940 am A KF 30 » Ret. R. Scott Greenway. Pastor Al liemeyer. Community Colling ITTBSi GUM LAKS Church Office: (616) 891 1512 M-37 at 100th St COMMUNITY CHURCH Wedndn fauh Night 640 pm CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Worship Service ........... 10:30 a.m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue 250 Vine Street Morning Worship............. 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship______ _— 6:00 a.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Morning Worship... 11:00a.m. Evening Worship..... 6:00 p m. YOU ARE INVITED (in homes or church) call 795-3667 Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor Game ^etljobist Cljurctj Sunday School.................. 10:00a.m. Morning Worship.............. 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children s Classes........ 7:00 p.m. Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi (Missouri Synod) “Be devoted to one another m brotherly love.” Rom 12:10 Royle Bailard, Pastor 8:00 a.m.............................. Blended Service 9:05 a.m.................. Educational Hour 10:15 a m................. Contemporary Service 11:15 am.......... ...Traditional Service (All Services have a Nursery available) - 868-6437 — Rev. Robert MfOffice 891 8688*Church. 891-9878 Peace Reformed Church Bamer Free M-37 between Caledonia & Middle* die Nunda* Worship Service* Nunda* School 945 64B p.m Caraway St. iCiatalMw Apt 4 w Mb Grafe) Wedneidai - f MUi) Night" 4:15 Dinner Own for Children and Adults Jr h Sr High School Youth Group Cadets and Cav indies tarn UnaeJoytu Sunday.v9:45 a.m. Wed. Fellowship...... 7:30 p m 8J9or 1146. 640 (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave Church School, 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) [Sunday Worship.... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday School................. 10:45-11:50 a m. Church Office — 891-8669 708 West Main Street The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints Morning Worship Service........... 10:00 a.m. Sunday School............................ 1115a.m. Evening Worship Service...............6 00 p.m. 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Programs for All Ages Rev. Norman Kohns — 616-891-8167 Q(V)Q Oyl-oUZo MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED £tje tiuaes L'nited Brethren Churvh kilanuzoo Avenue ■ 92nd Sireet Caledonia. Michigan Telephone 698-8252 Bamer Free Mike Ales. Youth Leader Youth Fellowship - Sunday.................................. 7:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Poster SHARON BARNSDALL Dir ot Christian Ed & Muse Something for every age community and the u'orld [ LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST .Adult Bible Studies UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Freeport-Middleville-Parmalee Freeport Morning Worship.............9 30 a m Freeport Sunday School..............11 00 a m Parmelee Morning Worship.......... 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School........... 9 30 a m. Middleville Morning Worship...... 11 00 a m. Rev Lynn Wagner 795-3798 Rev Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •891-8661 'The Church where everybody is somebody . and Jesus Christ b Lord" SunOOf School.......................................... 9 30 am Sunday Morning Worship....................... 1030 am Sunday Evenrig Worship......................... 6 00 pm Wed Midweek Prayer & 8«bie Study....... 7 00pm Qev William Dobson. Pastor Assistant Pastor Karl BasNor �The Sun ond News. Middleville. ML7July 16. 1996/Poge 5 CHS to have own ‘Home Page’ on the Internet Mike ond Lindo Sincloir (Maxim) celebrated 25 years together on June 26. One June 29 the couple celebrated this blessed occasion with the renewal of their vows at St. Robert's Church in Ada. followed by a big reception. The event was mode special by several nieces, nephews, family and friends who filled the day with treasured memories of personal songs, poems, letters and prayers. Mike and Linda are both graduates of Caledonia High School. Mike is employed at Nations Way Transport, Linda is an Independent Sunrider distribu­ tor. The couple spent their honeymoon at their private resort at Hunter Lake. "Wedding Announcements Let us help you announce that very important day with an announcement from our complete line of Invitations, Reception Cards, Thank Yous and more Stop by our office and see one of our Wedding Specialists. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings 945-9554 Business Insurance JB HARRISON Insurance Agency, Inc. 6090 Akjen Nash SE • Alto 616-868-0050 400-20-0712 Fax 616-468-0060 Have you examined your insurance needs and costs lately? Call us for a quote today! ? *\ T by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Connecting to the Internet has not only opened up a new research tool for Caledonia students, but also has provided some of them a chance to de­ velop some very marketable "real world” work skills. Three CHS students, for ex­ ample, have put CHS itself on the Internet, and the work they did in creating a "home page" for the school already has paid off in job offers. The idea to develop the home page was suggested by staff Internet coordinator Mary Durkee, who teaches students and staff how to use the Inter­ net. "Ever since we got our con­ nection (to the Internet) in 1994. having a home page has been a goal." she said. "By 1995, everyone and everything was wanting to be on the (worldwide) web " Senior Dave Good was the first to get involved with the home page project. Last year, he put together a home page for the Caledonia FFA. which since has become a model for other FFA groups interested in the home page idea. He now wants to make his site fully interactive, "so you can walk through it instead of reading it," he said. He taught himself the vir­ tual reality modeling language through books on the subject, and Caledonia FFA Advisor Jackie Steeby said that even college staff have been im­ pressed with Dave's work. After the FFA page was de­ veloped, Mark Lyons devel­ oped a home page for the school district as his indepen­ dent study project. His work then was linked to Good's. CHS students Wayne Paffhausen, Dave Good and Mark Lyons are developing an Internet Home Page for the high school. Their work has brought them jobs, and some of their ideas serve as a model for students on the Internet in other schools. tial FFA page. Paffhausen said he would like to have the information about the class supplemented with sample tests and class homework. For Good and Lyons, the advanced computer work has brought them jobs in the field. "That’s what been neat, that Dave and Mark have actively looked for jobs using what they've done here," said Dur­ kee. "They impress employers because they are ahead of most kids their ages in this kind of work." Good has been hired by Cameo Multi Media Com­ Caledonia man tapped for WMU honorary "I got my page started as an overview of the district with mail links," he said. "Then I Douglas H. Tepper of narrowed down to Caledonia Caledonia was among the 283 High School, and that, in Western Michigan University turn, was broken down into an students initiated into Phi overview of all aspects of the Kappa Phi national honor school." society in a ceremony this Plans to continue to de­ spring. velop the CHS home page Tepper is the son of Henry next include a ”year-at-a- and Dorothy Tepper of Grand glance” calendar of major Rapids. school events and vacations Students are selected to this and perhaps starting some ed­ honorary on the basis of high ucational links that teachers academic standing. Seniors and students could use. At must be in the top 10 percent some point, Mark even would of their class and juniors in like to put examples of stu­ the top 5 percent. Also dent work on the home page. eligible are academically Wayne Paffhausen’s contri­ superior graduate students, bution is a page on the CHS faculty members and alumni American Studies class, which who have achieved scholarly also was linked to Good's ini- distinction. Serving our Country Anthony R. Plants Air Force Staff Sgt. An­ thony R Plants has been nam­ ed noncomissioned officer of the quarter Selection was based on the individual's exemplars duty performance, job knowledge, leadership qualities, signifi­ cant self-improvement and Plants is an air surveillance technician with the 932nd Air Control Squadron, in Rockville. Iceland He is the son of Valene K Bush of 904 Greenwood St.. Middleville, and grandson of Mr and Mrs Richard Beduhn of 118 W North St., Hastings His wife. Bethany. is the daughter of Don and Sharon Berry of 11440 Bowens Mill Road, Middleville. The sergeant is a 1985 graduate of Thornapple pany to set up a web page and design CD ROM software. He will be working on a com­ puter out of his home be­ cause, he said, the company does not really have a "main office." He also has an offer from a company that wants him to set up web pages for other businesses. Lyons has taken a job with a local Internet provider to de­ sign web pages for its cus­ tomers. He said that his CHS project was his application and his resume in applying for the job. Durkee said she would like to see CHS teachers all get their classes included on the school's home page, and she thought Caledonia's advanced computer students could help with this part of the project "Dave and Mark and Wayne have done a lot of this on their own. and their success shows how marketable these skills are," Durkee said. ENGAGEMENTS Swayne ■ Hannapel to wed Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Swayne of Northville an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter, Beth Ellen, to Eric David Hannapel, the son of Mrs. Hannapel-Nolan of Middleville, Mich, and the late Fred Hannapel. The bride-elect graduated from Northville High School in 1989, and from Michigan State University in 1993. She is currently in her fourth year at the University of Michigan dental school. The bridegroom-elect graduated in 1985 from Thor­ napple Kellogg High School, attended Western Michigan University, and graduated in 1992 from the University of Michigan dental school. He graduated this year from the University of Michigan with a orthodontics. Eric will open an orthodon­ tic practice in Caledonia in September An August 24th wedding is planned and they reside in the area. Attention! Thornapple Kellogg Class of ’86 IO YEAR REUNION — November 2,1996 — Call for details: 795-2653, 795-7662,945-5293 �Page 6/The Sun and Nww *. Middleville. Ml/July 16. 1996 Gun Lake Women’s Club hears about basket making Otto displays her creations on a table so guests can look at them and admire the handiwork. Otto compotes making boskets to life and relationships. by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Lorraine Otto of Mid­ dleville told the Gun Lake Women’s Club last week that making baskets directly relates to religion and ocher aspects of life. Otto, who makes, sells and teaches classes on how to make baskets, entertained club members with stories from a book. “Parables in a Basket She said that when Jesus walked the Earth, people were drawn to Him because He told them stories called parables that taught lessons. The lessons were about God and how to love one another, and Jesus used objects, in­ cluding baskets to make his points. Otto entered the basket world 14 years ago when she decided to attend a class that was being taught by a friend who needed extra money. She originally attended to help the woman with her finances and ended up teaching her own classes. The first one she made was a key basket, which maids in old England put keys in Members of the group paired off and prepared reeds to start the project Otto said she was involved in it so quickly and saw so many possibilities. “You could take a reed and water and make all kinds of different things,“ she said She was doing fine until the woman sitting next to her commented that her basket looked different from everyone else's. so she asked her teacher what she was do­ ing wrong. It turned out that Otto was weaving too close to the han­ dle instead of back and forth. When she asked if she had to take out the weaving and start all over again, she was told no “Every basket is unique and reflects the personality of the weaver,” Sonny said. “There are no mistakes in baskets.” One night after Otto com­ pleted the basket, her family had company. A teenage girl who was visiting commented on how much she liked the basket. Otto said she told the girl that she could have it and the girl accepted. After that. Otto made many more — from Italian baskets to egg baskets. She eventually had so many that she tried to sell them. “When I first started I thought that I would learn something and make a little money, but what 1 didn't count on was all the money I made." she said. She found books in the library about baskets made a long time ago and tried to duplicate them. Tina Gibson, a woman from her church, asked if she would do a program on baskets for a mother-daughter banquet. At first she said no because she did not think that young girls would enjoy it. She eventually changed her mind when she realized that the things people can learn about baskets can be applied to the rest of their lives. The comment about there being no mistakes in baskets, she said, correlates with the belief that “Jesus loves us no matter what we do wrong." In looking at the spokes on a basket, she said, one can see that they are similar to that of Jesus’ love of people. “No one can separate you from that love,” she said. The circle of spokes represents the characteristics of people’s lives. If you can live by the spirit, you can make a perfect basket, but usually things such as pride get in the way of that. 96 Driver's Training Car Sate! 5 Cavaliers • 6 Luminas As low as 600 miles! Factory Warranty, Rebates and Option II apply. BILL SEIF Oo<"«»rri $BUICK» GeO - HASTINGS ---- South M-37 in Hastings PltOfMI MS-2425 *142S 1-»OO-13S SMtHw* Mar & W«e l«Mp* T«m. • |M SarNM Mmk Mtr. Tum Ri 730 Nk TXNMpm Middleville resident Lorraine Otto shows members of the Gun Lake Women's Club the different kinds of baskets she has made. As in making baskets, she said, people can help each other when something hap­ pens in their lives. A lady she knew knocked on a door several times until a little girl answered. When the woman started to speak, the girl told her to be quiet because God was there. Her father explained that she had a new baby brother, but the girl was more in­ terested in the presence of God than the new baby. Otto said a woman ap­ proached her after a program she did while in Florida and said that making baskets reminded her of her marriage. “He wanted to do things his way and 1 wanted to do things my way. Eventually we mold­ ed things together but we are still weaving,” she said. Twining is one of the first skills you learn in basket mak­ ing. The the weave is behind the spoke you can’t see it. This makes you realize that you do not always know what life is all about. Otto said that one psalm says “I saw you woven in your mother’s womb.” She said that putting color in baskets gives them more variety, though God is more interested in what color you are on the inside than on the outside. There is much variety in the world of baskets, she said. Disciples used them to pick up leftovers from meals. They also used big round loosely woven baskets so pastnes could sit mn them and cool. Some that were even larger used to hold ammunition for times of battle Baskets, she said, have many purposes. Some are one purpose baskets are one pur­ pose and represent one pur­ pose people such as those that remain in the same profession for a lifetime There is one type of basket that is made only for trout fishing. There also are some all oc­ casion baskets in which peo­ ple can put napkins, flowers, kick-knacks, lunches, diapers and other things. These baskets, she said, are like the people who do so many different things in their lifetime, but no matter what they do they still have the same love for Jesus. At first, she said she just wanted to make practical baskets, but eventually started making picnic baskets and baskets shaped like flowers. Other types are punch bowls, backpacks and baskets especially for cosmetics, com­ plete with a pop up mirror. She also had a tiny one made of oak One other material people use to make baskets is ratan palm vine from the palm family. This palm can grow to be 6fXJ feet long and one inch in diameter Workers have to wear heavy leather gloves to cut pieces of this down to create reeds in many different sizes. This reed is put on boats and shipped to the United States The reed. Otto said, needs to be soaked before baskets can be made from it It is easiest for her to teach classes in which her students can sit at u-shaped tables because then she can be in the middle. However, the downfall of that is that she has to demonstrate things the op­ posite of how she usually does them so they look right from the opposite angle She said she remembers cleaning out her mother’s apartment and finding an old religious Christmas card that had a basket in »t It was painted in the late 1400s and was called Mother Mary s basket Otto decided she warned to reproduce it. She then showed the group an egg basket that was suppos ed to be able to fit on the mane of a donkey and was fastened Continued next page Your Independent Aqent Goes All Out For You. Auto Owners Insurance ‘elects its agents the same way you do carefully' That’s why you can always count on quaMy prohrtioii and service burn your Auto Owners agent Because our agents also rep resent other foe companies they wMl rate the time to tador the best protection tor your needs fl ^uto-Owten Inturance I fc Home C<v Huw** - J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency "Our Policy is Service" 497 Arlington St. (M 37) Middleville, Ml 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 �The Sun ond News. Middleville Ml/July 16. 1996/Poge 7 Jack L. Posthumus------------------------------------- Obituaries Eleanor (Krentz) Marquart CALEDONIA - Eleanor (Krentz) Marquart, age 82 of Caledonia, went to be with her Lord on July 10, 1996. She passed away at her daughter’s home after an illness following a stroke. Eleanor was bom on Febru­ ary 1,1914 in Midland County, the daughter of Herman and Augusta (Bucholtz) Krentz. She spent most of her adult life in Detroit, returning to Midland in 1971. She resided their until 1992 when she moved to Caledonia to be near her children. She was married on Decem­ ber 10, 1935 to Ralph “Al” Marquart who died June 19, 1971. She was also preceded in death by her son Chuck (to whom she was complete care­ giver for 43 years) on Novem­ ber 2, 1982; her brothers and sisters, Carl, Lydia Westphal, Frederick, Emilie (Schultz) (Hartwick) Hoenicke, Olga Scheibner, Herman, Harold, Freida (Hanke) Manary, Ixna, Emil, and Bill. She leaves her children, Nancy (Marquart) and Bob Nation of Caledonia; grand­ children, Jennifer (Nation) and Bill Neal of Kansas and Dawn (Nation) and Jay Bos of Middleville; great­ grandchildren, Brian, Michael leaves her children Janet (Marquart) and George Walton and grandsons William and George Walton, all of Delton. She was also a chcirshed Aunt to whom all of her over 230 nieces and nephews were very special. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 13, 1996 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Midland. Burial took place in Midland Memorial Gardens. Those planning an express­ ion of sympathy are asked to consider St John’s Lutheran Church Ladies Aid. Local arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. and Nicholas Bos, David and Lindsay VanSingel. She also Lila M. Kietzman CALEDONIA - Lila M. Kietzman, age 83 of Caledo­ nia, went to be with her Lord Sunday, July 7, 1996. She was bom on February 10, 1913 in Caledonia, the daughter of John and Cora (Finbeiner) Hacker. Mrs. Kietzman was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond in June 1984 and her sister, Crys­ tal Vincent. She is survived by her sons, Gordon Kietzman of Caledo- nia, Fred (Rebecca) Kietzman of Middleville; her grandsons Scott Kietzman and fiance’ Ellen Tober; Timothy Kietz­ man and special friend Trisha Shook; Jeffrey Kietzman; and her niece Barbara Magnolia. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 11, 1996 at Gaines United Brethren Church with Pastor Mark Beers officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Gaines United Brethren Church or Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids. Funeral arrangements were made by Fountain Chapels of Caledonia. MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS, from p 4together with a Godseyc The cross that Jesus died on makes up the back bond of this basket. Godseyes are there to fasten intersections together. “We can rest securely in the amis of Jesus.” she said. Otto said she is not sure which type of basket she likes to make the most because she enjoys making many kinds. She would dream about the kind of baskets she wanted to make, but would have a harder time producing them in real life One thing, she said, that is good about making baskets is that broken parts can be mold­ ed into something the way Jesus can mold people’s lives, as long as they give him all the pieces. Another basket she likes to make is the quick handle basket that hangs on walls of people’s homes. These baskets contain spare candles in them so people can reach up for more light when they need it. FREE Admission She said there was a story in Guidepost Magazine about a woman named Molly who led a happy suburban life with her family. One day she was taken to the hospital for a suspected appendicitis, but later found that she had cancer. She kept wondering what had happened, when one day a man came to her bed and started crying. Because she had tubes connected to her she was unable to ask him why so she asked God who told her it was because he loved her very much. She felt a lot closer to God when she left the hospital. God told her that her life was not her own, but a special gift given to her and her family. "A gift is something that is given freely, like the baskets we make.” she said. Some day. she said, some will see old baskets that will remind us of people and places in our memories. ”Our relationship w ith God is like making baskets." she said. FREE Autographs FREE Parking COIN, STAMP COMIC & CARD M show Sports - Non Sports - POGS - Supplies - Memorabilia FRIDAY - SATURDAY - SUNDAY JULY 19-20-21 SPORTS STARS APPEARING Saturday 1*3 Dave Rozema Detroit Tiger Star William G. Steffen ARLINGTON HEIGHTS William G. Steffen, age 70 of Arlington Heights, Illinois, formerly of Middleville, passed away on July 20, 1996. He was bom on August 14, 1925 at Grand Rapids, the son of Arthur and Bemise (Berg­ gren) Steffen. He was raised in Grand Rapids and attended schools in Grand Rapids. He served in World War II. He was married to Marcia M. Holland on June 5, 1962. He was employed at New York Carpet World for the last five years in Illinois. He was a member of VFW, Creston Post 3023 and the American Legion Post 0947 in Grand Rapids. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marcia Steffen; brother, Don Steffen; and step­ son, Shawn Brice. He is survived by three sons, William G. (Vicky) Steffen II of Middleville, Dan Steffen of Las Vegas, Nevada, Jon Stef­ fen of Hersey; one daughter, Carolyn (Ken) Dumong of Florida; nine grandchildren; one sister, Ruth Steffen of Grand Rapids; three stepsons, Michael (Debra) brice, Jeffrey (Linda) Brice both of Middle­ ville, Stephen Brice of Florida; very special friend, Elinor Rigenstrup. Funeral services were held on Monday, July 15, 1996 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville, with Reverend Lee Zachman officiating. Interment took place in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Sunday 1-3 Ted Lindsay Detroit Hockey Star & Hall of Famer Lansing IVIall Saginaw Highway (M-43) in Lansing Clifford Cooke Promotions • Our 16th year 517-799-3870 jj Looking for Extra Cash? -Call945-9554 SfU anythin: FASTI MIDDLEVILLE - Jack L. Posthumus, age 52. passed away Friday, July 12,1996 and ascended in the presence of his Heavenly Father. He was bom on October 26. 1943 at Muskegon, the son of Jake and Esther (Deur) Posthumus. He was raised in Fremont, and attended Fremont Christ­ ian Elementary and Junior High Schools, graduating from Fremont Public High School. During school years be partici­ pated in many sports events He married Judith R. Cod­ ing on November 4, 1966 at South Grandville Christian Reformed Church. He was employed at McDo­ nald Plumbing in Grand Rapids for several years, he then started his own business. Thornapple Plumbing in the Middleville area. Some of his homes were shown in the Para­ de of Homes in the Grand Rapids area. He was a member of the National Guard and served in Detroit during the riots. He was a member of the Middle­ ville Christian Reformed Church where he served as a Deacon. Jack loved to fish, took several trips to Canada for fishing. He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, always doing kind deeds for his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jake and Esther Posthumus; father-in-law, Roy Coding. Mr. Posthumus is survived by his wife, Judith R. Posthu­ mus; children, Jack & Aimee Posthumus of Freeport; daughter, Jodie Posthumus of Grand Rapids; one grandson, Zachary Roy; sister and brother-in-law, Marion and Arnold Johnson of Wyoming; sister. Kathie Posthumus of Cutlerville; mother-in-law, Jeanette Coding of Grand Rapids; sister and brother-inlaw, Sue and Carl Van Tuinen of Wyoming; sister-in-law. Robin Coeling of Grand Rapids; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral and Committal Services will be held Tuesday, July 16, 1996, at 1:00 p.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Roger Timmerman officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middlevil­ le Christian Reformed Church. 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Ml 49058 �Page 8/The Sun and Newt, Middleville, Ml/July 16. 1996 PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY DENIED, those who have unsafe or badtasting water, but also for the future of the entire village Opponents, however, said the council should have put the water proposal up for a village-wick vote. Some said the assessments would be too high, and others said that the problem in the village was not great enough to warrant the cost of an entire public water system. They said they would rather stick with their private wells and preferred that each resident handle his or her own water problems. They also are will­ ing to take the chance that health agencies will not re­ quire the village to connect to a public water system because of contamination in private wells. Giving up the water project ends, at least for now, the council's effort to make the village part of a water system recently constructed to service Glen Valley Estates and the Caledonia Middle School, which lie on the north edge of the village. First Real Estate, the developer of Glen Valley. built that system in partner­ ship with the Caledonia Community Schools. Because of the high nitrate levels in some village wells, the council decided in October 1993, to accept Glen Valley developer Jerry Bakers offer to join the school/Glen Valley water partnership The council purchased half the capacity in the system's water storage tank so that the village could have public water when the funding became available to build a loop from the middle school through the village and back to the water tower Water mains also were sized large enough to handle the extra ca­ pacity when the village por­ tion of the system was built. The council began to move forward on the project when the village earlier this year re­ ceived a $448,000 grant and a $3,397 million low-interest loan from the Rural Economic Community Development program, an arm of the federal Department of Agriculture. The loan was to be repaid us­ ing revenues from special as­ sessments and revenue bonds. Touch of Country Affordable Solid Oak Furniture 7 I / 9175 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia, Ml 49316 (616)891-0647 M f Hovn Mon Fn 107 Sol KM . Wl*™* -4 \1 I U \ | I I JT pfA * | 96 w Main- Lowen. mi 49331 (616)897-0329 ***** Tim WW Thua 10430 S«»W Lamps Dried Floral Pictures continued from front page------------ --------------- Some residents, however, balked at the assessments, and then blocked the sale of $2 million in revenue bonds as well. Without any revenues to repay the government loan, the process of establishing a water system came to a halt. With the village bowing out of the water program, both the federal loan and the grant will be returned to the state for distribution else­ where. "You realize that you will never again be able to build a water system this cheaply," Council President Glen Klaver said to the audience last week before the council vote. Those attending, however, urged the council to put the final nail in the water project's coffin. Those who earlier had expressed their desire for pub­ lic water made no comment. Though the village residents protesting the water program accused the council of not in­ forming the people about their plans, the issue actually has been under council discussion since 1989, when a Kent County study of some 200 village wells revealed about 11 percent with unsafe nitrate levels. Nitrates are toxic be­ cause they impede the absorp­ tion of oxygen into the blood stream. They are especially dangerous to infants and the elderly. When Jerry Baker of First Real Estate came to the coun­ cil in January 1992 to ask if the village was interested in joining the water system he planned for his new develop­ ment, council debated and THE MAIN ATTRACTION — presents — FOR THE HAIR & BODY with... Try a... NEW LOOK! 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Klaver said that if the vil­ lage defaults on this agree­ ment, he thought the schools and the developer should be able to sell water capacity to recoup some of their expenses in drilling the wells and set­ ting up the water treatment system. Now that the village is out of the project, council Trustee Judy Kidder said all members of the board felt disappointed Freeport man charged in recent chase SIZZLING SUN GLITZ H We wanted direction; we finally got direction. I can’t see why we should proceed when there’s a big majority ,, that’s against this. BIKINI or LEG WAX ...Remove unwanted hair for a SMOOTH 2-6 weeks! BRING IN AD for s5.00 Off Any Service Listed ...This week only. MAIN ATTRACTION HAIR & NAIL TECHS NEEDED HAIR • NAILS • PEDICURES • FACIALS SCALP MASSAGE • BODY MASSAGE • WAXING Call 891-4247 (891-HAIR) 9175 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia WALK-INS WELCOME - APPOLNTMENTS GUARANTEED OPEN Monday, Tuesday, Friday 9-6. Wednesday & Thursday 9-«, Saturday 9-3 A Freeport man has been ar­ raigned for fleeing and eluding causing serious injury in a June 15 accident that injured two Freeport police officers. Jody L. Schreiner, 19, was arrested after an investigation by Michigan State Police trooper Bryan Fuller. In the June 15 incident, Freeport police officers Matthew Wilson and Thomas Stockwell attempted to stop a speeder in the Village of Freeport. The man sped out of the village with the two offi­ cers in pursuit. Wilson lost control of the car on Fighter Road about a half mile south of Sisson Road and hit a tree. Wilson and Stockwell were treated at Pennock Hospital and released Street improvement workshop planned Residents and owners of property on Grand Rapids Street, as well as other in­ terested parties, are invited to attend the second session of an informal workshop with the Village Council Tuesday, July 23, at 6 p.m , 101 E Main St.. Village Hall The group will discuss possible improvements to Grand Rapids Street. All who attend are en­ couraged to participate in the workshop and discuss their ideas, questions, and concerns with council members and the staff after all the meetings and the hours of work and after receiv­ ing one of the few govern­ ment funding packages awarded for public improve­ ments this year. "We certainly are not going to do anything that the people don't want," she said. "I don’t know just where we went wrong, but I guess we didn’t hear from enough people as we went along... I think (the council) all felt we wouldn't push water down people's throats." She said she was sorry that the process never got to the point of discussing with the residents the financial options they had in paying for the sys­ tem, but noted that the village is still "very much in the wa­ ter business" since it has as­ sumed ownership of the Glen Valley/school system. "We’ll be operating (hat system, even though water isn't coming into the village itself." she said. Caledonia School Superin­ tendent Doug Busman said the school district was disap­ pointed that bacteria-free and iron-free water would not be coming soon to schools lo­ cated in the village. The high school had to put in a water conditioning sys­ tem to make its water palatable, and Caledonia Elemen­ tary did find coliform bacteria in its water during the sum­ mer of 1993. While no one was in school at the time, ami the pipes were flushed and rid of the bacteria, school offi­ cials were looking forward to having the iron-free, flouridated, cholorinated water in the schools. "There's no question that the schools would be best served by a municipal water system, but it's not the place of the schools to interfere with village affairs." Busman said. "Now, we'll need to revisit the three-party agreement to determine our next steps I would suppose that it is still possible to get water to the schools in the village, but I could only speculate right now on how that could be done." U There’s no question the schools would best be served by a municipal water system, but it’s not the place of the schools to interfere in village affairs. — Doug Busman, Caledonia Schools Superintendent BILL JOHNSON SHERIFF Barry County’s Own! For Fair, Firm & Friendly Law Enforcement - 23 years in law enforcement - 18 years with Sheriffs Department - 7 years as a sergeant Supervision / Administration: Road Patrol Crime Prevention & Neighborhood Watch Programs ■ The Manne Division The Dive Team - D A R E. 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Ml/July 16. 1996 Page 9 Middleville Rotary Club passes the gavel to Bob Evans Bob Evans, new Mid­ dleville Rotary President presented Past President Tim Kelly with a plaque of appreciation Kelly, branch manager of the State Bank of Caledonia, said one of the highlights of his year as president was the enthusiastic participation of the members in many com­ munity and international pro­ jects of Rotary. On Monday, July I, the Kalamazoo Rotary Club hosted more than 600 Rotarians in the first annual Southwestern Michigan Rotary District, “Passing of the Gavel." Past presidents were honored as new presidents were welcomed. The highlight of the noon meeting was the presentation Bob Evons (right), new Middleville Rotory President, presents Post President Tim Kelly with o ploque in ap­ preciation of Kelly's service during the past year. about “What Totary Really Is." LIBRARY, continued from front pageCaledonia branch of the Kent District Library already has one of the highest circulation rates in the system. These facts and more will be presented to the township and village officials and to any interested residents, including those who remember the very beginnings of a public library in Caledonia Even as the committee pre­ pares its recommendations for a new and bigger library, the idea that the former United Brethren church now is "too small * has to bring a smile to long-time residents. Newcomers to the area probably don't know that the library was founded and stocked by the Caledonia Women's Club, and the first "public" library was in a member's home. According to former Librarian Pat Cavner, tlje collection of books pur­ chased and donated by the club then was moved to a Main Street location, where the li­ brary occupied a room above an insurance office in a build­ ing no longer standing today. The ladies then moved the library down the street to the store that today houses the Cherished Memories bridal shop. While larger than the upstairs room, this location still became cramped, with shelves crowded together and only narrow aisles between them. Cavner said. "Some people wouldn't even come in. it made them so claustrophobic," she said with a laugh. When the United Brethren moved into their new church on 92nd and Kalamazoo, they left behind the village's oldest church building still in reli­ gious use, but the congrega­ tion members were pleased at the idea of their former church becoming the new public li­ brary. Owned jointly by the vil­ lage and township, the his­ toric site has served the com­ munity well, Longman noted. But buildings can't always expand with the population, and the charming old church cannot meet the demands of the information age. Nearly a year ago, Long­ man, then the president of the Caledonia Library Advisory Board, spoke to both the Vil­ lage Council and the Town­ ship Board about the short­ comings of the old building, which he said was delightful, but no longer adequate to serve a rapidly growing com­ munity. He offered to chair a com­ mittee that would investigate the possibilities of a new li­ brary for Caledonia, since the old church could not hold any more materials or handle more technology. The committee, Longman said, would report back to the village and the township with its findings and recommendations. Village and township offi­ cials gave their blessings to the study, but did not make any financial committment to a new library. "We can't go forward until we know whether the township and village will support our initial recommendations for a site," Longman said Wednesday. Anyone with questions about the presentation or the committee itself should call Heiss at the library, 8911502. SCHOOL ANNEX, continued from front pageIn other business last week. French said the Barry County Road Commission was scheduled to take a group of people to Fort Wayne. Ind.. Thursday. July 11. to look at an aspalt plant similar to the one the county wants to operate. A bus will leave at 8 a m. from the Road Commission building and return at 3 p.m Council adopted a resolu­ tion to approve the request from Dennis Bennett, the new owner of Kow Patties, to have the previous owner s liquor license transferred to him. French said a report from Police Chief Louis Shoemaker recommended the transfer Council also \oted to adopt an ordinance outlining special assesment procedures that had been approved in the past, but was not official due to it not being published. It will take effect upon publication. The council voted to accept Clerk Mana Fuller's in-house bid of $5,412.50 to update village codes. Rutherford said her bid was cheaper than the $6,920 they received from American Legal Publishing and this will give Fuller a chance to become familiar with the codes Attorney Jeff Youngsma said that there should not be a conflict of interest, as long as everything is brought out in the open Fuller will require one-third of the total upon acceptance, w hich is less than the 40 per­ cent that America Legal Publishing would require. This amount covers up to 275 pages. The amount will be reduced according to each page less than 275. For each page over the 275 the amount will cost $17.50 per page. Trustee Marliyn VandenBerg said after discussing the bathroom situa­ tion at Spring Park with Russ Blough, it was decided that the facilities would remain closed because it would cost between $300 and $500 every time they are used She added that Blough said there has already been damage to them this summer, even though they have not been open Opening them would make it even worse Reunions at the park are on a first-come, first-served basis. The council is still try ing to determine how to get the operations maintenance manual for the wastewater treatment plant revised by the Aug 1 deadline French said he would discuss this w ith Jason Cherry and have someone contact Prime & Newhoff to see if they are working on it. If they are not. Eanhiech Inc. will do it for extra charge. You can improve your professional image with affordable, high-quality business printing services rhe business printing experts are here to help you stay ahead of he competition. 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(616) 945-9554 or 945-5078 Fax (616) 945-5192 �Poge 10/Th« Sun and News Middleville MJ/July 16, 1996 Middleville couple may face forfeiture of home to local police by Mary Warner Staff Writer A Middleville couple faces the loss of their property for the second time as a result of reported drug trafficking by one of their sons. The Barry County Prosecu­ tor is asking that the $61,000 Middleville home of Donald F. and Rose M Workman be forfeited to Middleville police because the couple's son. Donald L Workman, 37, was convicted of selling drugs in his parents’ home. Donald Workman was ar­ years in prison. The Barry Prosecutor subse­ rested last December after a raid on his parents’ Greenwood quently filed suit in Barry Cir­ Street home and charged with cuit Court, asking that the operating a drug house and Greenwood home be forfeited selling marijuana. Workman to police m accordance with had been living with his par­ state law that allows police to ents at the Greenwood home seize the property of drug traf­ for several years, according to fickers The elder Workmans already documents filed in Barry County Circuit Court. He had lost property in 1992 they pleaded guilty this past Febru­ partially owned as the result ary to selling marijuana and of a conviction of another son possessing marijuana with the for selling drugs. The Work­ intention of selling it. and mans and their son and daugh­ was sentenced to three to 12 ter-in-law. Robin L. Work­ man, 31. and Dianne F. Workman. 29. co-owned a mobile home in Yankee Springs Township, according to court documents. The son and daughter-in-law lived in the mobile home. The mobile home was raided by police in 1991, a quantity of marijuana was dis­ covered, and Robin Workman was subsequently convicted of selling marijuana, according to court documents. A prop­ erty forfeiture civil action was filed, and the mobile home A TICKET IS A SNAP was ordered forfeited to police in 1992. Confiscated in that 1991 raid was $2,220 in cash. That also was eventually forfeited to the police, according to court documents. Barry Prosecutor Dale Crowley said that the drug for­ feiture statute requires that property owners have knowl­ edge of the drug dealing occur­ ring on their property or be participating in the dealing be­ fore the property is eligible for forfeiture. Crowley is contending in his suit to obtain the Green­ wood Street home that Rose Workman. 58. knew that her son was dealing drugs out of her home. According to court docu­ ments, Workman told her son during the December police raid that "you should have stopped selling drugs a long time ago. This wouldn’t have happened." Rose Workman was arrested after the raid and charged with operating a drug house, but charges eventually were dropped, according to court documents. Middleville Police Chief Louis Shoemaker said there was a question w hether Rose Workman could be sued for the property forfeiture and charged with a criminal of­ fense without it being consid­ ered "double jeopardy.” "Rather than jeopardize the civil case, we dropped the criminal case." Shoemaker said. Crowley also said in his forfeiture petition that because the elder W’orkmans lost their mobile home in 1992 due to properly forfeiture, the Workmans "have knowledge of the consequences of using a residential property to facili­ tate the manufacture or deliv­ ery of controlled substances. " In the December raid, Don­ ald Workman was alleged to have aimed a shotgun at po­ lice officers attempting to search the house. As a result, he was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and possessing a firearm while committing a felony. Those charges later were dismissed, but police seized the shotgun, some cash and an blder-model automobile, and those items were later forfeited to the po­ lice. According to the state for­ feiture law. however, the prosecutor must file a civil lawsuit to obtain real estate, thus the suit against the Greenwood home was filed. An attempt to work out a settlement between the Workmans and the prosecutor failed, according to court doc­ uments. Crowley offered to settle the case if the Work­ mans paid $18,250. (That fig­ ure is one third*of the $61,000 value of the home, less a 10 percent "forced sale discount." according to court documents.) But the settlement offer was refused, and a bench trial to decide the case is set for Sept. 13 Donald L. Workman was convicted of several drug-re­ lated crimes from 1981 to 1996. Those include use of marijuana, possession of mar­ ijuana, attempted delivery of marijuana, possession of mar­ ijuana with the intention of selling it. and selling mari­ juana. according to court doc­ uments. Crowley said the funds po­ lice departments obtain as a result of drug forfeitures must be used by the police for en­ forcement of drug laws Shoemaker said if the Barry Circuit Judge orders the Workmans' home to be for­ feited to Middleville police, the police would sell the house and use proceeds for drug enforcement Construction of Maple extension to get under way in Caledonia by Barbara Gall Staff Writer A long-awaited extension of Maple Street in Caledonia Village is set to get under way this week. The new 250-foot section of road will connect Maple with Kinsey Street, alleviating some of the traffic on Main Street and providing the Maple Street apartment resi­ dents another access route. The extension also will provide the Caledonia Fire Department an alternate route to serve the south end of the village and township. The extension will be fin­ ished with curb and gutter and sidewalks and both storm and sanitary sewer lines will be extended to Kinsey. Total cost of the work is $52,849.50, to be paid in entirety by the vil­ lage's share of Kent County Community Block Grant Funds. The cost includes re-locat­ ing and protecting a fiber op­ tic cable in the abandoned rail­ road right of way that the new road must cross. The figure also includes the cost of a $501 project sign, which is required at the sites of CBGF projects. Lou VanLiere, the village’s engineering consultant from Earth Tech, said that the relo­ cation of the cable and the sign both are eligible for inclusion in the block grant funding. He told the Village Council last week that construction was set to begin July 15, with completion expected in three weeks. Some residents attending the July 8 council meeting asked why Maple Street was being extended before im­ provements were made to Kinsey. Council President Glen Klaver agreed that Kin­ sey needs work, but explained that the government provides the village with a "short list" of projects that are eligible for CBGF funding, and that the Maple Street construction fit the criteria. Improving Kinsey did not, he said. Klaver said that the Kent County Fire Chiefs recom­ mended in their study of the Caledonia Fire Department that Maple Street be extended after the department moved into the former county garage on Maple. NEVER OCCURRED TO ME THAT I MIGHT HAVE TO BURY MY CHILD.” STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. “My son and I never discussed organ and tissue donation. It just never occurred io me. I wish we had talked about it. 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Developers who might want to build new homes, businesses planning to expand or relocate, and schools and churches planning to open new doors must follow these master plans. We have public hearings for all such developments and encourage all to attend. Residents are allowed to vent their anger or frustration over zoning issues in their public forums. Those issues should and always arc considered by the commission. That’s how a participatory Democracy should work. However, it’s rxx always good public policy, to allow public sentiment to determine the outcome of what otherwise should be a legitimate land use. Planning Commissioners have a responsibility to make zoning decisions based on a solid plan for those future and fair zoning regulations. They must never turn over the responsibility for zoning to “mob rule." A group in Caledonia would like us to believe that the Plan ning Commission and Township Board are not using good land use planning prac tices. This is certainly not true: Caledonia has comprehen­ sive general master plan adopted in December 1989 with a land use map and zon­ ing ordinances to govern our township. The Planning Com­ mission, for good reason, is not an elected body, this allows them to be free to make decisions based on factual, ra­ tional information and not on a reading of public opinion or mob rule. Take away these master land use planning prac­ tices and allow special interest groups to rule will destroy the very issue of smart growth planning that they are advocating. Our township planning ranks at the high end of the scale in Kent County for toughness in controlling growth development The developers will certainly agree that they don’t get special treatment in Caledonia. The recent issue regarding Clarkland Estates and the cur­ rent issue of Blackstone Estates went through the pro­ cess of using our master plan along w ith good land use plan­ ning practices. This was not based on developer influence as this group would like you to believe. If these projects are blocked it will create an increase tax impact of the special assess­ ment of Campau Kettle Lake Sewer District, as well as the Caledonia Township taxpayer. We urgently ask that you consider all issues and future consequences before signing someone’s petition form against the Blackstone Estates Project. Campau Kettle Lake Association Jim Williams. President Seif employee wins award Mike Fields, Seif & Sons Chevrolet Inc., Coledonio (left) recently took top honors in Chevrolet's Professional Service Council Regional area competition. He earned the honor of being the best in his chapter — one of 42 nationwide Perfor­ mance criteria included customer satisfaction survey response scores, as well as special training and superior exam scores. With Fields is Chevrolet Assistant General Sales/Service Manager Art Brock. New ordinances restrict homewoners freedom! To the editor: Wake. Thornapple Township! While you were doing something else Monday night, your freedom was restricted. The compliance officer of Thornapple Township propos­ ed legislation to set permit fees at $40 and $200 for minor and major in-house businesses. It was passed into law. Something that was legal now is illegal, unless you go ask permission and pay the tax. I believe the compliance of­ ficer has taken no oath of of­ fice, as required by the Michigan constitution. He has no individual bond and no delegation of authority from the legislative power of the constitution. And you say, “Where can I find state’s compelling in­ terest to show that in-home businesses pose an immediate risk to the health, safety and welfare of the public?” 1 ask­ ed that Monday night and the reply was... “What’s state's compelling interest?" Now if you do business out of your home you will be violation You may get visited by the compliance officer. You may get a citation taped to your door, even if you have a “no trespassing” sign. For some reason, they are exempt from such notices. This will be a civil infraction. You can admit or deny. If you do no answer, eventually, you will be in contempt of court, and that’s criminal. They need federal reserve notes from you because they need to pay the postage on their new newsletter to keep you posted on the new or­ dinances they will be passing at future meetings to further restrict your freedom. As that newsletter gets heavier from all that new legislation, it will need more postage. Thursday, Aug. 8. at 7 p.m. is the next meeting. I urge you to attend and take part in local government before they pass a law prohibiting your attendance. Storm Matousek Middleville NEED SOME EXTRA CASH? Got Something to Sell? Phone 1-800-870-7085 For Sun and News ACTION-ADS! How to find a good investment. Hasting? 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AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THURSDAY AUGUST 15 1996 COM­ MENCING AT 7:30 PM AT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP HALL, 284 N. BRIGGS RD TO CONDUCT THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS: 1. ZOC 96-06-06, A REQUEST BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO REZONE THE PROPERTIES LOCATED IN SECTIONS 17 & 20 AS FOLLOWS: HYDE’S PAYNE LAKE PLAT A FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE "RLF, RESIDENTIAL LAKE FRONT' ZONING DISTRICT. LOTS 1 THRU 18 B FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE "RL, LOW DENSITY RESIDEN­ TIAL" ZONING DISTRICT. ALL REMAINING LOTS 19 THRU 28. GACKLER’S PAYNE LAKE PLAT A FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE "RLF. RESIDENTIAL LAKE FRONT" ZONING DISTRICT LOTS "A" THRU "L" 1 THRU 12. B FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE "RL, LOW DENSITY RESIDEN­ TIAL" ZONING DISTRICT. LOTS 13 THRU 54. MASTENBROOK A FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE ‘RLF, RESIDENTIAL LAKE FRONT* ZONING DISTRICT. LOTS 1 THRU 32 SCHAFFER’S POINT A FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE "RLF. RESIDENTIAL LAKE FRONT" ZONING DISTRICT. LOTS 1 THRU 36 UNPLATTED PARCEL NUMBERS A FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE "AG. AGRICULTURE" ZONING DISTRICT. 017 002-00 017-005-30 017-005-60 017-006-00 017-036-00 017-036-10 017-036-40 020-010-00 020-036-40 020-014-02 020-039-00 020-021-00 020-036-00 B FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE "RLF. RESIDENTIAL" ZONING DISTRICT. 017-002-10 017-003-00 017-022-00 017-027-00 017-002-20 017-004-00 017-023-00 017-002-30 017-009-00 017-024-00 017-002-40 017-011-00 017-026-00 020-001-00 020-028-20 020-031-00 020-034-00 020-001-10 020-028-30 020-032-00 020-035-00 017-028-00 020-029-00 020-033-00 017-028-10 020-030-00 020-033-20 THE LAKE FRONT PORTION OF THE FOLLOWING PARCELS 017-012-00 017-013-00017-014-00 017-015-00 017-016-00 017-017-00 017-018-00 017-019-00 017-020-00 017-021-00"B" C. FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE "RL. LOW DENSITY RESIDEN­ TIAL" ZONING DISTRICT. 017-012-00 017-013-00 017-014-00 017-014-10 017-015-00 017-016-00 017-017-00 017-018-00 017-019-00 017-020-00 017-048-00 017-049-00 017-050-00 017-054-00 020-007-00 020-016-00 020-038-00 020-039-50 D FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT. 017-001-00 017-005-40 017-010-00 017-021-20 017-036-20 020-002-00 020-002-40 020-007-10 020-020-00 020-041-00 020-007-20 020-020-00 020-038-20 020-040-00 020-009-00 020-036-50 020-038-30 020-042-00 020-015-03 020-037-80 020-038-50 b\ Mandv Habel Staff Writer A Thomapple Township resident asked questions and made accusations about zon­ ing at last week’s Township Board meeting. Storm Matousek presented the board * ith questions about zoning procedures. His ap­ pearance u as prompted by the township’s decision to order Garbow Road resident Betty Jean Farrell to move her trailer off her property Farrell was required to move her mobile home a few months ago because according to officials, it was placed il­ legally because of its size compared to the size of the lot it was on. Farrell had two residences on one parcel of land, a trailer and a house. Farrell and her niece. Ann Reigler. said they felt the ac­ tion of the township violated their rights because they were forced to move after living there for 17 years. 12 years before the township took con­ trol of local zoning laws from Barry County. “There is a grandfather clause that clearly states that she (Farrell) can stay here.” Reigler said. Zoning Administrator Jack Spencer said the reason Far­ rell was required to move was because she was not in legal non-conforming use. meaning not living legally according to the zoning ordinance. Township Attorney Terry Tobias said Farrell’s trailer had been on her property il­ legally for years under the county’s zoning laws, and township officials mistakenly thought the county would do something about it. An ordinance that was pass­ ed in September 1991 took control of local zoning laws away from the county and gave it to the township. Spencer then became the new zoning administrator and decided to enforce the law that the county had left alone for years. Matousek was prompted to prepare written questions ask­ ing how some zoning situa­ tions are handled. Some of the questions were: — “Is it the custom and policy of the township to hire officers and delegate authority to them without an oath or in­ dividual bond?. — “If I post a no trespass­ ing notice and am alleged to be in violation of some or­ dinance. will your compliance officer ignore that notice and come onto my property to at­ tach a citation to my structures'’ — “Is it custom and policy of the township to allo* the compliance officer to engage in ex parte (one sided) meetings m collusion against other private citizens? — “Is it custom and policy to allow some private citizens to use a easement and to bar others’ — “Who told Jack Spencer to come down hard on these people?’ (Betty Farrel).” Supervisor Don Boysen said he is sure that the township does its best to operate legally and follow the rules. He said the board is not sure how to answer the questions at this point because they may be legal issues. Boysen said the board would look over the questions and see if they could come up with answers. In other businesses last week, the board voted to ap­ prove amendments to the zon­ ing ordinance that clarify the difference between major and minor home occupations, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Minor home occupations will be taken care of at the zoning administrator’s office and major home occupation requests will go before the Planning Commission. Zoning Administrator Jack Spencer recommended that the fee for minor home oc­ cupations should be $40. one time only He said he felt that minor home occupations should require just a minor fee because these type of occupa­ tions do not affect neighbors that much. For example, peo­ ple who work on computers do not bothef anyone and do not have much extra traffic except for an occasional UPS delivery. Boysen agreed that the fee should be kept minimal to en­ courage people to comply. He added that they do not want residential areas to turn into commercial areas, but that new entrvprenuers should be able to run businesses. The board also vexed to ac­ cept the $40 fee for minor home occupations. The board received a copy of a letter that was sent to the Middleville Village Council from the Thornapple Kellogg School District for permission to annex 85.1 acres to the west of the high school into the village. This is where the new middle school will be located Board members also are looking for utilities that they hope will be available to them The township sent out its first newsletter, which Boysen said should be done biannually for a while to keep people posted on what the township is. doing. Treasurer Shirley Eaton said she heard good comments about the letter and recom­ mendations that they send them more often. "Wedding Announcements Let us help you announce that very important F day with an announcement from our complete ft line of Invitations, Reception Cards, Thank Yous and more Stop by our office and see one of our Wedding Specialists. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings 945-9554 ZONING DISTRICT TO THE "RR. RURAL RESIDENTIAL’ 017-005-00 017-007-00 017-010-10 017-021-30 017-036-30 017-005-10 017-007-50 017-021-00" A" 017-025-00 017-100-00 017-005-20 017-003-00 017-021-10 017-036-10 020-002-10 020-003-00 020-015-00 020-022-00 020-043-00 020-002-20 020-004-00 020-016-00 020-024-00 020-042-00 020-002-30 020-006-00 020-018-00 020-025-00 020-100-00 NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING E FROM ITS PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “C-3. COMMERCIAL" ZONING DISTRICT. 020-013-00 ( MINI GOLF COURSE DRIVING RANGE). 2. SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE OFFICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK, 284 N. BRIGGS RD. DURING REGULAR TOWNSHIP BUSINESS HOURS AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEARING. WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Middleville Planning Commission will be holding a SPECIAL MEETING for the purpose of holding a second public hearing to review a proposal by the Bradford White Corporation to “swap” the Union Hall of U.A.W. Local 1002 for an adjacent piece of land and building, and to use the Union property as a 172 space employee parking lot. The proposal entails rezoning the property to the 1-1, Light Industrial zone to accommodate the parking lot, and a Special Use Permit to control the design and operation of the lot and another Special Use Pennit to allow the conversion of an existing single family home into the new Union offices. WHERE THE HEARING WILL BE HELD: At the Middleville Village Hall, 100 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml. 49333. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT AT OR AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ORDINANCE WHEN: On Wednesday, July 31,1996 at 7:00 p.m. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVID­ UALS WITH DISABILITIES. NECESSARY, REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SER­ VICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED. UPON 5 DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME. Materials pertaining to these proposals can be viewed at the Middleville Village Hall at 100 E. Main Street, Middleville 49333. Written comments can be sent to the above address, or can be relayed via telephone to the Village at 616-795-3385 or FAX at 616-795-8889, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. State law requires that all property owners within 300 feet of the subject property be notified of this proposal. <3id ALLRERSONS ARE ,NV’TED to BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSALS YANKEE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION JUDY BECKER SECRETARY 310 T �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/July 16, 1996 Page 13 New community police officer to serve Yankee Springs Twp. by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Tody Stein from the Barry County Sheriffs Department last week introduced himself to the Yankee Springs Township Board as the new community police officer to handle Yankee Springs Township, Thornapple Township and several others area. Stein has been in the depart ment for the past nine years It recently applied for a “Cops Fast*' grant and though this program is not new, he wants people in the community to know more about it. Community officers in­ teract with the police and Ian downers and offer more civil services than criminal. He said his wish is to get ac- THORNAPPLE BOARD THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Board member Schad, supported by Board member Kenyon, moved the adoption of the following ordinance. SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 96-2 An Ordinance to: Add S*cion 4.21 - Minimum condition* lor minor homo occupations Add Sac Son 4.22 - Mawnum condition* lor major home occupations Add to Sacbon 7 02-F, 8 02-F, 0 02-F, 10 02-0 - Permmed land uses Add Sectton 19 09 - Homa Occupation Permit Add Suction 15 06j - Home oocupakon requirements Add Section 4 23 - Emergency Housing Permit This permit lor a mobile home, used lor dwelling purposes, shal be sub­ ject Io Imitations, stipulations, and procedures. Cheng* Sectton 19 03A variety ol permits era required under a variety of crcumstances through­ out the Zoning Ordinance A. Temporary accessory dwellings 0 Private road permit C. Temporary accessory structures 0. Lend division E. Minor home occupation permit F Major homo occupation G. Emergency housing permit H Special land use permit I Zoning compliance permit Change Section 3.22 - Provide lor Minor Home Occupation and Major Homo Occupation THE TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE ORDAINS: Any activity carried out tor gam (protit) by a resident conducted as an accessory use In the resident s occupied dwelbng urat (or accessory budd­ ing) and clearly sitoordinate Io the residential use and located m the A. AR. A R and R Ostricta Each lawful homo occupation shal be included m one ol too loitowmg categories Minor Homo Occupation • a home occupation m which: (1) No persons other than persons residing in the dwelling on the premises are engaged in the home occupation. (2) There shall bo no visible exterior evidence of the conduct ol the occupation (other than signs as permitted in the applicable district) (3) A minor home occupation may not create the need tor ofl-streel parking beyond normal dwelling needs, except for convenience parking of a permitted commercial motor vehicle, may generate only minor additional traffic and may not involve equipment other than that normally used in household, domestic, personal or office use. Major Home Occupation - a home occupation in which nol more than one person other than persons residing on the premises is engaged in the home occupation; a major home occupation may involve an amount of additional traffic which is more than a minor amount but the home occu­ pation must provide sufficient off-street parking for customers or other patrons, a major home occupation may involve equpment in addition to that normally used in household, domestic, personal or office use. A complete copy of tots Zoning Amendment is available at toe T hornapple Township office during regular business hours. quainted with the board and answer any questions people may have. Stein is available from 4 p m to midnight, but can be flexible with those hours if needed. Board members and citizens can feel free to call him for reports of thefts, malicious destruction of property and any type of situation in which the police department is unable to help at a specific time. Citizens with questions can feel free to call him at 948-1801 so they do not have to go through central dispatch. In other business last week, the board announced that it currently has $154,000 in its general fund. $236,221 available for township opera­ tions, and wrote a total of $29,000 in checks last month. The board voted to accept a cemetery contract in which it will pay $7,700 for the year to have the cemeteries in the township taken care of. Supervisor George London said that the amount of water used has gone up this summer due to the extra guests and Consumers Power gas is down because of the warm weather London said the board has heard concerns from citizens about the growth in Yankee Springs since it is the fastest growing township in the county. Some have recommended that the board look into long­ term instead of short-term plans, for about 30 to 50 years down the road Though developers come to the township because they choose to, it was recommend­ ed that the board control the progress. The sewer system is in good working order, but the water system is another story. The water system has used almost half of its capacity and could reach full capacity soon, as a result of the car washes and homes being built in the area. London said the township would keep a close track on the development. Adopted: July 8. 1996 Published July 16. 1996 Effector* Dale: July 23. 1996 314 CALEDONIA CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Notice is hereby given that the Caledonia Township Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing on August 5. 1996 at 7:30 pm at the Township Hall, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Ml 49316. The subject of the Public Hearing will be the following proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia: A request to rezone from the R-2 Zoning District to the C-1 Zoning Distnct the properties located at 7558 68th Street and 7530 68th Street, Caledonia, Michigan 49316. The permanent parcel numbers for the parcels involved in the rezoning are as follows: 41-23-10-12p-023 and 41-23-10-129-025. A lengthy legal description for the property is available at the township office. Copies of these proposed amendments are available for public review at the town­ ship office between the hours of 9:00 am and 4.00 pm Monday through Thursday and from 9:00 am until noon on Fridays. The public is invited and encouraged to attend this meeting. If any citizen has physical limitations which may limit access to or participation in this meeting, please contact the township offices at (616) 891 -0070. at least 24 hour prior to the meeting time. 306 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTEREST PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission erf Yankee Spnngs Township will hold a public heanng on Thursday July 18. 1996 commencing at 7:30 pm at the Yankee Springs Township HaM. 284 N. Bnggs Rd to conduct the following business: 1. ZOC 96-05-05, PARCEL ID. NO. 017-005-00; a request by Jim O’Shea to rezone the property at 100 S. Payne Lake Rd. from the *RC. Resort & Recreation* to the *RR, Rural Residential* Zoning dis­ trict and change the master plan. 2. ZOC 96-06-06, a request by the Planning Commission to rezone the properties located in section 8 as follows; ARHANA CREST PLAT A. From their present zoning district the *RLF, Residential Lake Front* Zoning District. Lots 1 thru 22 & private parks A thru D B. From their present zoning distnct to the *RL, Low Density Residential* Zoning distnct ALL REMAINING LOTS BRIGGS PLAT A. From their present zoning district to the RLF, Residential Lake Front* Zoning district All lots except the parts of aH of the lots located between Bartow Lake Dr. and Bluff Dr. and Lots 1 & 40. B. From their present zoning district to the *RL, Low Density Residential* Zoning distnct. The parts of all lots located between Barlow Lake Dr. and Bluff Dr. and lots 1 & 40. LAKE SIDE PARK PLAT A. From their present zoning district to the *RLF, Residential Lake Front* Zoning district. Lots 1 Thru 22 PIERSON’S ADDITION TO LAKE SIDE PARK PLAT A. From their present zoning district to the *RL, Low Density Residential* Zoning District. Lots 1 thru 16 UNPLATTED PARCEL NUMBERS A. From their present zoning distnct to the *AG, Agriculture* Zoning District. 008-004-00 008-020-50 008-041-00 008-006-20 008-036-50 008-300-00 008-006-40 008-036-60 008-013-00 008-036-70 B. From their present zoning district to the *RLF, Residential* Zoning District 008-006-00 008-005-00 008-010-00 008-011-00 008-012-00 008-015-00 008-016-00 008-017-00 008-023-50 008-024-00 008-027-00 008-027-10 008-036-00 008-036-30 008-036-40 008-042-00 008-400-00 The unplatted parcels combined with Briggs Plat Parcels 055-040-00 055-041-00 055-042-00 055-043-00 055-044-00 C. From their present zoning district to the *RL, Low Density ResidentiaT Zoning District. 008-001-00 ------------------------------------------008-003-00 008-018-00 008-019-00 008-020-10 008-022-00 008-021-00 008-028-00*8" 008-031-00 008-033-00 008-034-00 008-039-00 008-040-00 008-043-00 006-044-20 008-050-00 008-053-00 008-200-20 008-200-10 008-200-30 The unplatted parcels combined with Bnggs plat parcels 055-021-10 055-024-00 055-025-00 055-025-01 055-025-10 055-027-00 D. From their present zoning district to the *RR, Rural ResidenuaF Zoning District 008-006-30 008-008-00 008-007-00 008-006-10 006-013-10 008-014-00 008-020-00 008-025-00 008-025-10 008-028-00*A* 008-025-20 006-029-00 008-030-00 008-036-15 006-036-55 006-037-00 008-045-00 008-046-00 008-047-00 008-047-03 008-048-00 008-049-00 008-051-00 008-052-00 008-054-00 008-056-00 008-200-00 008-200-01 The unplatted parcels combined with Bnggs plat parcels 055-026-00 055-027-10 E. From it's present zoning distnct to the "C-1, CommerciaT Zoning Distnct 008-032-00 (Yankee Spnngs Township Hall) F. From it's present zoning Astnct to the *C-3, CommerdaT Zoning Distnct 008-026-00 (Middleville Tool & Die) 4. Such other business as may property come before the planning commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township zoning ordinance will be available for inspection at the office ol the Township Clerk, 284 N. Briggs Rd during regular Township business hours and will also be available at the tme of the public hearing. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public heanng PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Ptanrang Commission reserves the right at or after the pubic heanng to make changes n the proposed amendments to the ordinance. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township will provide to indmduafs with disabilities, nec­ essary. reasonable auxkary aids and services as may be requaed. up 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same. Al persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals. YANKEE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION JUDY BECKER SECRETARY 304 �Page U/The Sun and Nows. Middleville. AM/July 16. 1996 Civil War Muster planned at Charlton Park July 20-21 Nine hundred Civil War soldiers- and civilian re­ enactors from across the Midwest will re-enact the Bat­ tle of Chickamauga at Historic Charlton Park in Hastings Ju­ ly 20 and 21. At 10 a m each day. the military and civilian camps. Sutler s Row and the village buildings will open and visitors can experience living history. Daily activities, in­ cluding 11:15 a m. military parade to village. 11:30 a m military fashion show and 12:15 military march to bat­ tlefield. lead up to the main battle at 1:30 p m. Saturday. The 5th Michigan Regiment Band will entertain and there will be a witness tree planting and dedication Evening highlights Saturday only are the civilian social at 4 pm and the dance and entertainment at 6:30 p.m. featuring the Brook Farm Str­ ing Band, on the Village Green. Visitors attending the 9 to 10:30 p.m. artillery night fir­ ing and candle lantern bat- Demonstration garden blooms for Barry County Fair CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA JULY 17, 1996 7:00 P.M. 1. Minutes 2. Bills 3. Building Inspector Report 4. Treasurers Report 5. Caledonia Library - New Building Committee 6. Blackstone Estates - 2nd Reading 7. Steketee - 2nd Reading 8. Township Utilities Administrator 9. Copper Ridge - 1st Reading 10. Sign District Ordinance - 1st Reading 11. Zoning Ordinance Amendment - 1st Reading 12. Planning Commission Report 13. Mid-Decade Census 14. ZBA Report 15. Any Other Business That May Come Before The Board. 313 The garden is blooming and master gardeners are eager to answer questions during the Barrs County Fair While the cool spring delayed some planting, the vegetable plants are blossom­ ing. the perennials are strut­ ting their stuff and the annuals will be putting on a show dur­ ing the fair Master gardeners will be available to answer questions from fairgoers from July 15 through July 20 during daylight hours. The 4-H children's garden will have youth guides during fair hours as well. Information about the next Master Gardener class and answers to gardening ques­ tions will be available during the fair. For information about the gardens of the master garden­ ing program, call the Barry County Extension at 948-4862. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ELECTION ON LOCAL PROPOSAL TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held in the Charter Township of Caledonia on August 6, 1996, from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm, the same date and time as the State primary election, for the purpose of voting on the fol­ lowing local proposal: PROPOSAL #1 REFERENDUM ON CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDINANCE NO. 96-1Z Shall Charter Township of Caledonia Zoning Ordinance No. 961Z, which rezones the following lands from R-R Rural Residential District to the R-1 Low Density Single Family dis­ trict, stand as amended. Description of lands involved: Common Address: 6329 Whltneyville Ave. The East 2/3 of the South 60 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 2. Town 5 North, Range 10 West, except the South 297 feet of the East 440 feet thereof, and also except the North 330 feet thereof, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. MIDDLEVILLE Official Village Council Minutes for Juno 25. 1996 President French colled the meeting to order at 7.00 p.m. Present were the following: Bray. French. Mosey Nesbitt Rutherford Stogray and Vanden Berg Absent were the following None Guests: Mr. Dennis Bennett, Ms. Sherrill Kloet Sheriff & Mrs DeBoer Barry County Sheriff). Ms Beth French. Mr. Todd Ernst (EorthTech). Mr. Rick Wilson (Grand Rapids Press). Sgt. Bill Johnson (Barry County Sheriff s Department) Mandy Habel (Sun & News), and Mrs. Linda French Motion by Bray, supported by Vanden Berg to accept the Minutes of June 11. 1996, os read and to accept the Minutes of the June 18, 1996 Special Meeting with the following correction Dealing with Attachment A-l-G. it should read Add the words per item* to clarify $1.500 expen­ ditures." Ayes all. CARRIED. The Agenda was approved with the following additions: In old business. Special Assessment. Spring Street and Bike Rocks. Motion by Bray, supported by Stogray to accept the Agenda as corrected. Ayes all. CARRIED. Public Comments Reserved Time: Mr. Dennis Bennett, the new owner of Kow Patties, introduced himself to the Council and asked if the Council would like to ad­ dress any concerns they might have regarding the transfer of the liquor license. In order for the license to be transferred. Council must make a resolution suppor­ ting the action. As there hod been no report received from the Chief of Police as to the investigation that was done regarding this transfer, the matter was tabled until the next meeting. Motion by Mosey, supported by Bray to table Ayes all. CARRIED Todd Ernst, representing Ear thTech. A letter from the DEQ was received. In regards to the inspection the DEQ mode in April, the Operational Maintenance Manual was not satisfactory and a deadline was given of August 1, 1996, to hove this Manual up­ dated. EarthTech is ready to pro­ vide such a document at an addi­ tional cost. City Planner is to find out if the original authors of the Manual have an obligation to up­ date the OMM. Bradford White has corrected its ground water containment problem. They are continuing to work slowly on other problems. Simpson Industry is progressing well to correct their problems. They are installing pre-treatment equipment which should be operational by mid-July. When this is operational, EarthTech will work with them to test the waste stream to confirm that they are no longer losing petroleum. If that is the case, they hove volunteered to clean the lift sta­ tion. Concerning the Lescoa Plant EarthTech is unable to ob­ tain accurate samples but lescoa is in the process of installing a sampler (at their cost) that will allow accurate sampling, to be completed by the end of July. Introduction and Adoption of Or­ dinances and Resolutions Special Assessment Ordinance was tabled until the next mooting due to a misunderstanding with the Village Attorney A Motion to pass the Resolution regarding the location of the clos­ ing of Spring Street was made by Bray supported by Stogray Ayes all CARRIED This will be odver ♦ ised seven days prior to the bar rkode being placed on recom­ mendation of the attorney. No Public Hearing required At the lost meeting a Resolu­ tion of neutrality regarding the Asphalt Plant was passed. Due to subsequent information supplied by Village Planner, a new Resolu­ tion was drafted which would support the Road Commission s request for 1 mil. for one year to fund the purchase of an asphalt plant. Rutherford mode the Mo­ tion to rescind previous position of neutrality and replace it with the position of support for the proposed Barry County Asphalt Plant, supported by Bray. Roll Call vote requested. Bray. Aye: French. Aye Mosey. Nay; Nesbitt. Aye. Rutherford, Aye Stogray, Nay: Vanden Berg. Noy Ayes 4 Noys 3 CARRIED Motion by Rutherford, sup­ ported by Nesbitt to purchase from Evolutionary Cycle, three bike rocks to total $850 00 plus shipping. Ayes all. CARRIED They are to be placed by the park. Ice Cream Shop, and the new bike path. One estimate has been receiv­ ed regarding the sign. After two more estimates are received, a decision will be mode. New Business: Stagray moved to pay the printed invoices dated June 25, 1996, in the amount of $41,476.24. Motion supported by Vanden Berg. Ayes all. CARRIED. (Higher because the Sewer Rodder was received.) Russ Blough, DPW, received estimates regarding the Cross Connection Program. This pro­ gram is required by the State of Michigan. Besides being man datory, it will provide for a safer water system. Mr. Blough also re­ quested to purchase Access 2.0. a software program. Motion by Bray, supported by Mosey, to con­ tract with EarthTech for the Cross Connection Program, not to ex­ ceed $2,540, and to buy the soft­ ware, not to exceed $320. Ayes all. CARRIED Will be a couple of weeks before inspections will begin. These inspections will help find anyone bypassing the meter among other things. Staff asked for approval to buy a computer table and a bookcase. Motion by Bray supported by Stogray to purchase a table and bookcase not to exceed $200.00. Ayes oil. CARRIED Village Manager. Jason Cherry Appraisal was received for the rail corridor showing that it is worth $4 000 more than purchase price. Paperwork for grants should be completed by July 12 MOOT Grant needs to he sent in by August 1 A site plan was received from Bradford White for a parking lot to be located on property ex changed with them by the Union Council Member Nesbitt called for a Public Hearing regarding the proposed development of Grand Rap«ds Street. An invitation for the public to attend an informal informational work session of the Council will be extended for the residents of Grand Rapids Street and anyone else who would like to attend. This Is scheduled for July 9 at 6 00 with the regular meeting to follow. A written in­ vitation will be sent to all residents along the proposed development areas of Grand Rapids Street. Public Comments Two candidates for the office of Barry County Sheriff. Sheriff DeBoer and Sgt. Bill Johnson spoke to the Council and members of the audience. Meeting adjourned at 8 30 Maria Fuller. Clerk Village of Middlville (305) VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, WHEREAS the safety of drivers may be at risk in con­ tinued use of Spring Street due to weather conditions and surroun ding circumstances, and WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable to close Spring Street to through traffic NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Spring Street is hereby closed at the intersection of M-37 to through traffic until further action by this Council (Closure will take place seven days after this publication, or soon thereafter ) Maria Fuller. Village Clerk Village of Middleville Reach over 50,000 area homes with a Reminder ACTION-AD Call 945-9554 24 Hours a Day 7 Days A Week NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MIDDLEVILLE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS The request by Vincent and Karen Meany to be relieved from the minimum rightof-way requirements for an access drive to a parcel located on east side of Irving Rd., south and east of Lescoa and bounded on the west by two single family homes that have frontage on Irving Rd. The ordinance requires that access dri­ ves have a 66 foot right-of-way. The applicant has only a 37.75 foot right-of-way to access this property from Irving Rd. The applicant plans to divide the parcel into 4 single-family lots if the variance for the drive is approved. WHERE THE HEARING WILL BE HELD At the Middleville Village Hall, 100 E. Main St, Middleville, Ml 49333 Voting shall take place at the following polling locations: Precinct 1: Caledonia Township and Village Hall 250 Maple Street Precinct 2: Alaska Hall 7248 - 68th Street Precinct 3: Kettle Lake School 8451 Garbow Drive WHEN On Tuesday, July 16, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. Materials pertaining to these proposals can be viewed at the Middleville Village Hall at 100 E. Main Street, Middleville 49333. Written comments can be sent to the above address, or can be relayed via telephone to the Village at 616-7953385 or FAX at 616-795-8889, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. State law required that all property owners within 300 feet of the subject prop­ erty be notified of this proposal. Patricia Snyder, Clerk Charter Township of Caledonia 312 308 �The Sun ond News Middleville Ml/July 16, 1996/Pog® 15 ORDINANCE NO.____________ AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES FOR THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN ORDAINS THAT A CHAPTER 31 BE ADDED TO THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE CODE TO READ AS FOLLOWS: a debt to foe Vitago d Middovfos from too persona to whom toey are assessed and. unM peM shM be a ten taro" foe property assessed torfooamotaC such assessments and M rterest and chargee foeraon Such tone MM ba d same character and e«ect as foe han created by too vMago lor Wage taxes No judgnont or decree nor any act d foe Counci vecaeng a opecai assessment shM destroy or rnpar foe bar d tie VOage upon tie premises assessed fix such amoimt d foe assooement as may be equrtadv charged agorot too same, or as by a regular mode d procoedmg rreght be taertulv assessed toereon 9eet 314 Perttton tor improvement (a) PeObons lor apootec anprovemento may ba submrttod to tie Count* tram fifty -one percent (51%) d tie oemers d property to bo assessed or owners d My one percent d too frontage to bo assessed 4 too vnprovemert an* pUtec Moot (b) The CotnM. M t befievwe an anprovemenl » needed and t bofievee tost over hM d tie oemors of property to bo assessed desire < may request and reoerve a potteon PeOOona lor improvements ahM bo adweory orVy and ahM not bo junedcbonel tec. 311 Report of the VMtoge of MMdtevMte Manager Sec. 31.19 Coaectton Fee Each specie, oteeosmant or each instalment d any aaaessment when nstartment payments are provided tor shM be cofiected by too treasurer without coAecbon tee tor a period endrg forty (30) days subsequent to too duo date If payments a meds on or alter foe first day on Jtme. foe freasurar shM add to such assessment or metalment togefoer with accrued nteraet foeraon a edteebon too as pre senbed by foe Village Cotnof from »me to tone Sec. 3120 Report d total coots Upon completion d foe improvement and foe payment d foe cost tiered, the Wage treesurer shM cartrty to foe Wege manage' a report of foe total cost d the improvement The meneger shM torweid this report to foe counai, togefoer wifo foe amrxnt of foe coats contained m foe ongnal idl tor such vnprovomont Sec. 31.21 Addlttonoi assessments tec. 311 Public hearing (a) Aitor toe fifing of too report reterrad to m secteon 31A a puttee hearing ahM be hold before toe oxmai at a tone and piece to bo fixed by « The Wage of Mddtovrte cterfc shM cause notes of too tone and place of such hoanng to bo putteMed once m a newspaper which is of general arcutetkm to toe Wage not toes toon ton (10) doy« Pno' to be data of toe hoanng Such noace MM toe stale whefoer toe report, ptan and ootoneto e on toe wM too Wage of Mvldeviie ctortr lor puttee exammeton and tool wrrtton otyecton tiers to may bo filed wM too ctor* NoSce of ouch heemg MM be gven to each owner of. or any party m interest m. property to bo assessed whose nemo atseers upon too lest toot tax assessment records, by moimg such nobce by first dees mM addressed to such owner or party to too wJdreea shown on too tax records to least tan (10) days before too data of such hoanng The last tocai tax assessment records MM moon toe last sees asm ent rol lor ted valorem tax purposes which has been revered by too local board of review, as sup Sec. 31.22 Wehrer of oooeeomen1 ptementad by any subsequent changes tn too names or too addresses of such owners or perteo listed hereon At toe tone and piece specified m such noOco tor toe puttee hoanng too Counc* shM moot and hear any poteen to be atected by too proposed puttee rnprovoment The hoanng may bo adjourned tram bme to tone by order of toe Counci (b) The noboo of hearing shM mdude a statement toot appearance and proteet at too hoanng • reqrared m order to appeal the amount of too special aaaeearner* to toe state tax tribunal (c) The owner or party tn mtereol or heftier agent may appear in person at toe hearing to protect too special assessment, or he/sho MM bo permrttod to Mo hiatoor protest by letter and taatoer personal appearance shM not bo required toe hearing If toe hearing « tormi Altor oomptebon of too hoanng too Counci may. by reodubon. determine to mehs the improvement and to defray too where. or any part, of toe coot of toe xnprovemont by epeod assessment upon toe property oepooefty benefited m praporton to toe benefits hereto By raedubon toe Council shM approve too plans and apoohcations tor too improvement and determme too ootonoted cost tiered. deter mmo whet proportton d toe eebmeted ooot shM bo prod by spec* assessment upon toe property oapooaby benefited and stoat part, 1 any. shM bo too ottegebon d too Wage d Mtddevtee el large determme too number d metatenente « any but nd to exceed twenty (20) annud metabments st wfwoh toe apoaai aaeeaement ahM bo pexd and toe date d payment tor toe frat instalment, determme too rate of interest to bo charged on toe instalments. which interest shaft be as adopted by resolution d too Vilage d Mridevtee Council from time to bme. except m cases where the project has boon financed by borrowing, which cases shM be governed by too Village of Middleville Code, plus a cottecbon too as provided m Section 31 .9; designate the manager to prepare a special assessment roi m accor­ dance with too council's dotermmabon and designate toe name by which toe assessment rofi MM bo known and referred to By such resolution, too Council may also drect too Wage of Middtovdo manager to obtain film bids when such work is to bo performed under contract Sec. 31.24 Refunds The excess by which the special assessment proves larger tian foe actual coot d ho improvement may bo transferred by the VSage Council to such funds as to shal determine if such excess is five (5) percent or less of the earaaomont If the amount received m r sacoae d five (5) percent of the cost d be mprovoment, the entire excess shM bo refunded in a prorata basts to bo owners of the property assessed as shown by tie current assessment rol d be Visage or proportonely to the Village and such property owners Sucfo refund shal bo made by credit against future unpaid installments to bo extant such instalments then exist, and the balance of ouch retond shM be in cash. No refunds may be made which contravene the provisions of any outstandng evidence of indebtedness secured in whole or part by such special assessment Sec. 31.96Objecilona to Improvement Sec. 31 25 Collection by court action If, prior to toe pubbe hoanng on too advisability d proceeding with the making of toe mprovomenl written objections to toe proposed improvement have been Nod by too owners d property m toe dtotnet who wit be required to bear more then fifty (50) percent of the amount d such special assessment, the resolution determining to proceed with too improvement shM be adopted only by too affirma­ tive vote d five (5) or more members d the Council. Sec. 319 Preparation of rob The Village of Middleville manager shM thereupon prepare a apodal assessment rofi. mdudmg M lots and parcels d tend wrton the apodal assessment dlstnct designated by the oounal, and shM assess to each ouch lot or parcel d tend ouch relative portion of too whole sum to bo levied against al the tends si toe special assessment district as too benefit to ouch lot or parcel d land bears to too total benefits to all tends n such dstnet There shM also bo entered upon ouch rol the amount, if any. which has boon assessed to too Village d Middle vibe at largo The fofiowmg schedule ahM bo used n assessing comer lota: (a) Water and Sanitary Sowers. Comer tots shM bo assessed on the frontage at hill assessment If the man a on too ade of the tot. the assessment shM be at haff rate up to 150 foot and Ml assessment tor any tot length over toe 150 loot Ody one assessment wd be made II toe mam is on boto toe side and front of the lot, toe assessment «M bo that which a toe greater (b) Storm Sower and Drainage Structures The assessment may be mode on drainage area and runoff contrfouted. or m toe case of a storm sewer it may bo on a front tod basts as shown m 31 9(a) Only one aide d too id «M bo assessed (c) Streets, Curtis and Walks Those improvements wd bo assessed lufi rate on too frontage and hM rata on toe ads The side yard footage over 150 toot wrt be assessed at ful rate (d) Macofianooua Improvements Miscefianeous Improvements such as dove approaches water and sewer sermcoe. etc. shall be charged at lul rate to too benebbng property Sec. 31.10 Aaeoeeor'a certificate In addbon to any other remedies that tie Village may have from any source whatsoever and without impairing bo lien beretor. any delinquent special assessment, together with interest and penafbeo, may bo cdtactad r an action m assumpsit m foe name d the Wage against the person assessed, m any court of competent junsdtoSon If in any action it shM appear foot by reason d any irragutentio* or omer wise the assessment has not been property made against the defendant, or the pramtaos sought to be charged foe court may. nev ertheless. on satisfactory prod that expense has boon incurred by foe Village which is a proper charge against foe detondont or foe premises in question, render judgement tor the amount chargeable agsmat such defendant or such premises Sec. 31.26 Accounts Sec. 31.27 Single lot procedure (a) Report by Village manager When any expense shall have boon incurred by the Village upon or ri respect to any emgto tot or par cel of tend, which expense is chargeable against such tot or parcel of tend and be owner thereof, by any Vdlaue provision, or onlnance or tie laws of foe state, and is not d that class required to be prorated among several Iota or parcels d tend «i a apoaai as see«moot distnet be amount d labor and matanai or any other expense or service tor which such expense was incurred with a deecnpaon d tie tot or parcel d tend upon or in respect to which bo expense was ncurred, with a description d tie tot or parcel d tend upon or ei reaped to which the expense was incurred, and tie name d be owner, t known ihM be reported by tie Vfago manager to bo co>mal (b) Detormmabon by Counai After reviewrig too report of bo Vilage Manager, bo Counai may. 4 t so deoweo determine by reeo kibon what amount or part d each such expense ahM bo charged, end bs person if known, agaunst whom and foe premises upon which the same ahM be levied as a spooal assessment By reodubon the Counai shM determme tie number d nataNmonto m which foe assessment may be paid, determme foe rate d mtereol to be charged on instalments, not to exceed ent (9) percent per annum. des<g nate tie land and premises upon which tie apoaai assessment ahM be tevwd. direct tie Vttage meneger to prepare a apeoal eaeeea ment rol m accordance with tie Crxmcf a ttotermmeSon. and doagnalo foe name by which the asoeeament rot shM bo known and referred to. and as often as foe counci shM deem expodtent, require no«co of several amounts so reported and deiormmed to be pvon by bo Wage dork, to each owner d or party m mterest m the property to bo assessed whoso name appears upon be teat local tax eases ament records by rowing by first dose mM addressed to such owner or party at tie addraes shown on bo tax records (c) Preparation of rol The Wage manager shM hereupon prepare a special assessment rol. mdudtog M tote and parcate d land wMm the special assessment dMnct designated by be counai. and MM a........ to each such tot or parcel d tend such sums as may have been directed by tie counai Sec. 31 11 Notice of hearing (o) naaokraon. nobco d hearing Upon reco^td such apoaai aaaeeement rat too Counai ahM oTOer a fitad m too oOco d foe W^a dork tor puttee exammateon and shM. by reodubon fat bo Imo and piece when bo ootatoi ahM meet and review such rail, when moot mg ahM not bo tees ban ton (10) days after nobce tiered apeafymg bo purpose, tone and piece, hoc boon given to each oswrar d or party m nteraet r the property to bo assessed shoes nemo appears upon too test tocai tax aaeeaament records, by martng such noOco by first dess mM addresses k> such oemer or party at tie address shown on such tax records at teas toen (10) days poor to tie date d foe hoanng The "test tocai tax asaosament records' shM mean too same as apoofiod m aoebon 15 6 d tea chapter be made Sac. 31.13 OfAecttane to rod jliirefijTLrJ MM^meo^^^ei^jhejpeaai eeeeeement rat at too tone and ptece opporeed or at wi wtfioumed Sec. 3149 Coatedtaa Ordteaacao Sec. 3149 9 a no ratafji ■M rtoudtag any part footed OiiuJ as » WtaOM. MM become �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/July 16, 1996 Summary of Regular meeting Minutes for the CALEDONIA VILLAGE COUNCIL July 8. 1996 Present: Klover, Kidder. Er­ skine. Robertson Soules Berenc si, Audy. Whalen, Antecki. Absent: None. Others: Brown. Rodgers. VanLiere, Tuinstra and several other guests The regular meeting of the Caleonia Village Council was call­ ed by the President Klover at 7 05 p.m. Motion by Soules, seconded by Berencsi to approve the minutes of the last regular meeting and the Special Meeting as printed. Motion carried. Antecki reported that General Fund still does not balance Antecki requested the help of Robertson to help find the error The clerks books balance. Motion by Erskine, seconded by Audy to accept the Treasurer's report os printed with the exception of the General Fund. Ayes. All. AAotion carried Motion by Soules seconded by Robertson to approve the pay ment of the bills for the month, with the addition of the IMS bill. Ayes. All. Motion carried. Motion by Erskine, seconded by Kidder to transfer $10,000.00 from the General Fund to the Water Fund for payment of bills. Ayes All. AAotion carried VonLiere reported that Maple Street Extension will begin AAon day. July 15, 1996. which is estimated to take three weeks. AAotion by Kidder seconded by Er­ skine to except the change order of the contract with the total ad­ justed contract amount of $52,849 50. which includes cable relocotion/protection and sign re­ quirements. AAotion carried. Rodgers reported 5.8 million gallons of sewage were pumped for the June, two water meter hookups and three water/sewer hookups were performed. The storm sewer on Emmons was dug up. There was a sink hole on Main Street that was caused from roots, which have reduced flow. Motion by Soules, seconded by Robertson to have Ryan's Sewer clean the roots out. Motion car­ ried. There were two other sink holes on Main Street which were caused from utility lines bored through the centers of the pipes. Rodgers reported the need for a Homecoming Parade October 18. second working tractor Erskine 1996 at 6:00 p.m. AAotion by Kidder seconded by will investigate options. AAotion by Kidder seconded by Soules for Soules to pay one half months Rodgers to purchase chain saw salary (1994 rate) to Antecki for his first month of office. Ayes: for $195 00 AAotion corned Mrs Schiefla requested that All. AAotion carried AAotion by Er­ the village reimburse her for the skine seconded by Soules to pay sump pump in her home that one and a half weeks vocation to burned up due to water in her Stockman that was earned prior basement Council suggested that to his departure. Ayes Kidder. she turn this in to her insurance Erskine. Soules. Robertson. Klover Audy. Noys: Berencsi. company AAotion by Berencsi seconded AAotion carried. With regrets by Audy that the Village not pro­ council accepted Tuinstra’s ceed with the current proposed resignation. AAotion by Kidder Village wide water system or any seconded by Erskine to hire financing of such project. Ayes Dianne Tuornikoski at $8.00 per all. Motion carried Klover hour to fill the position of Ad­ reported that the Village will ministration Assistant. Ayes: All. have to take action on the three AAotion carried. AAotion by Soules, party agreement between the seconded by Robertson for hourly employees to receive the follow­ Village Boker. and the Schools George Brueck gave the Plann­ ing six holidays, three sick days ing Commission report. The pro­ per fiscal yeor one week vaca­ posal for Seif and Sons used car tion after six months, two weeks lot sign was approved. Brueck after one full year Ayes all. Mo­ presented a map of the proposed tion carried. Labor Committee bike/hike trail developed by the also recommended thot the Caledonia Trail Committee. Audy treasurer establish regular hours will continue to report to council at the Village Office. All council on the committee s happenings records ore to be kept in the Kidder extended a 'Thank-You Village office AAotion by Audy seconded by to everyone who worked on the 4 th of July Committee The Kidder to adjourn the regular celebration was a huge success. meeting at 10:30 p.m. Motion Motion by Kidder seconded by carried. Berencsi to allow the Caledonia Vicky Whallen High School to hold the Village Clerk (309) Synopsis of Minutes Thornapple Township July 8. 1996 Regular meeting colled at 7:02 p.m. Members Present-5. Others 12 Motion passed unanimously ap proving agenda os printed. AAotion passed unanimously ap­ proving printed minutes of lost regular meeting. Printed bills in the amount of $21,178.76 were approved by roll call vote. AAotion passed unanimously ap­ proving ambulance account write-off. Motion passed approving revi- PLASTICS OPPORTUNITY Positions available for SET UP and PROCESS TECHNICIANS. Our commitment to excel­ lence is creating rapid growth. We offer an extensive benefit package and competitive wage. If you are looking for an opportunity to further enhance your skills in the plastic injec­ tion molding industry, Reply in person or send your resume with salary history to: Wamar Products, Inc., 5041 68th Street, SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 sion of fees for computercopying fees AAotion passed unanimously adopting amendment to the zon­ ing ordinance regarding major and minor home occupations. AAotion passed unanimously adopting amendment to the zon­ ing ordinance regarding emergency housing. Motion passed unanimously adopting amendment to the zon­ ing ordinance in regard to zoning permits. AAotion passed unanimously ap­ proving fee for minor home oc­ cupation permit. Motion passed unanimously ap­ proving purchase of CPR manne­ quins for TTES. AAotion passed unanimously ap­ proving change of regular August meeting from August 12th to August 8th. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Donna Kenyon Thornapple Township Clerk (315) Looking for Extra Cash? -Call945-9554 Sell anything FASTI Wanted: News Reporter J-Ad Graphics is looking for a full-time reporter to cover schools, local government and features for the Lakewood News, which encompasses the communities of Lake Odessa, Woodland, Sunfield and Clarksville. Strong writing skills a must, photography skills helpful. Also included in the duties are some general assignments for the Reminder and Banner. The job includes salary, benefits and pleasant working environment. Please send a resume, clips and writing and photo samples to: David T. Young 1952 North Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 New Byron Center ice hockey arena gives the sport a boost Rink general manager Don Cooley and Caledonia's Chuck Clark, on organizer for the new local club team, have plans to build on hockey interests in this area. A new hockey hangout and organization to host top-flight ice competition has area players buzzing about the future of their sport. The West Michigan Amateur Hockey & Skating Association is opening a new ice arena in Byron Center. This ice facility at 500 100th St. Southwest is expected to open at Aug. 1. And when it does open, a new opportunity will be offered to area players. A club team, covering the Caledonia, Middleville, Byron Center and Wayland cities, will begin taking applications for play on Aug. 2. Chuck Clark, an organizer for the local club team, is in search of a few good hockey players with experience. "We will make sure that we have experienced skaters on the ice skating against other experienced skaters." Clark said. Information on the new team(s) was sent out to elementary through 11th grade students and the response was quite overwhelming. Roughly 120 athletes showed interest in joining the team(s), according to Clark. The new facility in Byron Center will also serve a club team from Hope College along with high school squads from Catholic Central and Grandville. Don Cooley, of Byron Township, is the general manager of the South Side Community Ice Center which houses two rinks of National Hockey League dimensions (100 X 85). The 17-acre site seats 1.000 people. For more information on the team(s) and the ice arena, contact Chuck Clark at (616) 891-1808 or Pat Lemon at (616) 795-4188. PLASTICS SUPERVISOR ‘Dutch Touch’ invades Middleville Aug. 12-16 The "Dutch Touch" returns to the Middleville soccer fields this summer, making its second appearance here on Aug. 12-16. Area players of elementary and middle school age are encouraged to enroll in this camp, a camp designed to develop individual technical skills and tactical awareness. Prior experience and ability levels will vary from player to player, but each player will conclude the week's sessions with marked improvement in the fundamental skills: possession and distribution of the ball. Middleville’s varsity soccer coach, Steve Evans, will direct the camp staff. His staff includes Roy Wilhelm, a professional coach and scout in the Netherlands for the famous Dutch championship club PSV Eindhoven as well as Michel Sluijmers, Dave Smolders and Thijs Vanderhilst, all players and coaches in the PSV organization. The approach of the camp draws upon the successful Dutch methods that have become the focus of youth soccer coaches throughout the world. The Amencan-Dutch Soccer Camp is a non-profit program and will be held at the Middleville High School Soccer Field from 9-11 a.m. daily. Further details about the camp and the $30 registration cost can be addressed to Steve Evans at (616) 795-7727. Experienced shift supervisor needed for growing plastics injection molding company in the Grand Rapids area. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years experience supervising in a plastic injection molding environment. We offer an excellent benefit package as well as a competitive wage. Interested candidates should submit a resume including salary history and references to: Wamar Products, Inc., 5041 68th Street, SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 $ SUMMER JOBS $ Packers of Quality Frozen Vegetables General Labor and Truck Drivers (Must have CDL) — ALL JOB SEEKERS — 16 & 17 Year Olds and Up Retirees and Housewives If You Need Extra $$ DAYS AND NIGHTS AVAILABLE ...need approximately mid-July, August & September Call 616/374-8837 ...for additional information. Apply Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Twin City Foods, Inc. 1315 Sherman St., Lrke Odessa, Ml E.O.E. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/July 16. 1996 Page 17 Capitol Commentary Ry Sen. Dick PosthumiK Court reform restores fairness to area families Two weeks ago. the Legisi took a much needed step toward bringing equity and fa >ess to the families of west Michigan As your State Senator, it has always been a priority to ensure the tax dollars generated in West Michigan be used to benefit the people of West Michigan One area that has been out of balance is trial court funding For too many years, we’ve been operating under a funding system that favors Detroit and Wayne County over the rest of the slate. I'm happy to report that this is about to change We voted to end this unfair policy as part of our package to reform courts in Michigan In doing so, we re making ou. system of justice more user-friendly, cost effective, accountable and equitably funded This is a bold step forward and it will bring the trial courts of Michigan into the 21st century with a more accoun­ table system of justice statewide As part of this reform, a new funding mechanism has been created, called the Court Equity Fund. Each county in the state will receive its fair share of the fund, according to a formula based on caseload and total number of judgeships in the coun­ ty. It ends the practice of special funding for Wayne County courts and will increase the funding coming to our area. Now. courts will be funded according to their workload, not by clout with special interests. This is great news for the coun­ ties of Michigan Kent County’s funding will jump from $134 million to $2.68 mi lion To make sure these reforms are working, a 23-member Trial Court Assessment Commission will report to the Legislature every two years on the operation of state trial courts. It will monitor the number of judgeships and caseloads state wide and use that information to modify the funding formula in the future as needed The slate also will take the responsibility of paying judges’ salaries. To establish order and uniformity in the pay scale, judicial salaries will be set so lower court judges will be paid at specific percentages of Supreme Court justices’ pay The new system provides a lump-sum budget for the county courts at the discretion of the local county board of commis­ sioners or locally created court funding unit. The court funding unit would become the employer of court workers. Simply put. we’re giving more power to local leaders to operate the courts according to local needs. We're also removing any inequity by abolishing the Detroit Recorder’s Court. Thus special court only exists in Detroit and handles only city of Detroit criminal cases. No other city in the state has this kind of exclusive court. In order to make our court system uniform throughout the state, we’re merging Recorder’s Court with the Wayne County Circuit Court effective Oct. 1. 1997. The present judges will serve as circuit judges until their current term expires. Thereafter, they will run county-wide for circuit judgeships, as is the case for all ocher parts of the state. This new court funding system is fair to all taxpayers in Michigan and corrects a problem we’ve been dealing with for over a decade. The new system ends preferential treatment and eliminates the “special status’’ and “favored few” that had previously existed. Most importantly, it restores fairness and accountability to our system of justice in Michigan. That is good news for Kent County and taxpayers across Michigan. On site building Superintendent to perform a variety of skilled tasks as they pertain to the maintenance of a 50 unit HUD Housing Project for Senior Citizens. Two bedroom apartment provided. Salary commensurate with ability. Application form and Job Description available at Middleville Housing Commission Office, 500 Lincoln St., Middleville, Ml, Tues., Wed., Thurs., 10 am 12 noon. Applications accepted thru July 31st or call 795-7715. Equal Opportunity Employer Miscellaneous YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to new spapen and catalogs Ph. 945 9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. saved these not a lifeguard. wV GENERAL MAINTENANCE LINCOLN MEADOW SENIOR CITIZEN APARTMENTS, MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 3-12 years of age. Children 2 and under who will not be eating are free. The fee in­ cludes admission to the zoo for the day. Special Breakfast with the Animals oppor (unities for private groups are also available. There are limited number of spaces available for this event Pre-registratton • is required. Reservations and a nonrefundable payment will be accepted as form and payment are received. For more infor­ mation and a registration form, stop by the zoo office or call (616) 979-1351. kids from drowning, but he’s For Sun and News ACTION-ADS! Part-time position available for 50 unit HUD Senior Housing Project. Salary commensurate with ability. Application form and job description avail­ able at Lincoln Meadow Apartments, 500 Lincoln St., Middleville, Ml, Tues., Wed., Thurs., 10 am - 12 Noon. Or call 795-7715. Applications accepted thru July 31st. Combine biscuits, meal worms, grapes and secret in­ gredients. and you have a meal fit for a cotton-top tamari. Everyone is invited to join the animal care staff at Binder Park Zoo as they dish up Breakfast with the Animals on Saturday. July 20 at 8:30 a.m. This is a special opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes glimp­ se of some favorite zoo animals. The morning will start off with small groups following zookeepers on their morning rounds to learn about the care and feeding of the zoo’s animals. Then, one can relax and enjoy a hearty human breakfast at Beulah's Restraurant in the Zoo. The fee for Breakfast with the Animals is $6 for adult members, $5 for child members 3-12 years of age. $10 for adult non-members. and $7 for child non-members Bill Nave NEED SOME EXTRA CASH? Got Something to Sell? Phone 1-800-870-7085 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MIDDLEVILLE HOUSING COMMISSION Breakfast with the Animals at Binder Park Zoo July 20 1 Verlee ta Wooten found several new stars, but she’s not an astronomer. And Ivan Neal put out a lot of fires, but he’s not a firefighter. These are teachers. But to the kids they reach, they’re heroes. BE A TEACHER. BE A HERO. Call 1-800-45-TEACH. Aaach lor the Rower �Pag® 18/Th« Sun and News, Middleville, Ml July 16. 1996 Exchange student gets bird's eye view of Caledonia bv Barbara Gall Staff Writer Brazilian exchange student Elmo Zenobio spent nearly a year learning first hand about the States. He attended school at Caledonia High School, made friends with the students, participated in activities, traveled with his American family, played on the high school soccer team and shared his skills on the drums with his American friends One view of Caledonia he never expected to see, however, was from the air. His American "aunt and uncle." Girlie and Ray McConnon. made sure that he got even that perspective of Exchange student Elmo Zenobio (left) waves to his American family as the balloon begins to ascend. The ride was a graduation gift. Caledonia. They gave Elmo a hot-air balloon ride for a graduation present, providing him a last look at the Elmo and Jody McConnon get the balloon ready to sail. (Photos courtesy of Vicki Austof) community before he returned to Brazil at the end of June. His ride, piloted by Jim McConnon of Riverview Broccoli Yields High Dividends As America’s Favorite Vegetable Consumers Less Likely To Invest In Brussel Sprouts Balloons, was the surprise the where he has been living Zenobiu s American parents McConnons had hoped it would be. and Zenobio said it were Vickie and Jeff Austof of was a nice way to see the area Alto FLAVORED LIGHT BUTTERS Italian Ml cup LAND O LAKES* Light Butter, softened 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic ‘A teaspoon salt Southwest Elmo Zenobio spent the year in Caledonia as an exchange student from Brazil. (File photo) MACOMBER WELDING SERVICE INC. 3255 68th SE Dutton • 698-0819 * Welding & Repair * * Custom Fabrication * * Arc * Mig * Tig Welding * * No job to small * “Perk up” favorite vegetables using homemade fla­ vored butter recipes with LAND O LAKES- Light Butter. (NAPS)—Broccoli— Fights cancer by the bunch. Grown by the ton in America each year. Ab­ solutely unpalatable to George Bush. Still, it has been voted “America’s Favorite Vegetable" for the third year in a row in the LAND O LAKES- Light Butter “Playing the (Farmers’) Market" survey. Corn (that hearty grain) came in a strong second, but could not unseat the green, shrubby incumbent. On the other hand, the vegetable that Americans love to hate is apparently still inedible to many adults. Brussels sprouts stand tall as “America’s Least Favorite Vegetable.” In this new category of the annual “Favorite Veg­ etable’ survey. Americans voted spinacr the second most unpopular vegetable. “People have strong opinions about what they like in a vegetable," laughed Lydia Botham, director of the Land O'Lakes Test Kitchens & Consumer Affairs “But, if you try a vegetable at its freshest— from a farmers* market, for example—or sample a great vegetable recipe, you may be inspired to choose a new favorite vegetable.” Land O’Lakes has de­ signed the “Playing the (Farmers’) Market” Map to help people broaden their vegetable horizons by shop­ ping at farmers’ markets. Depicting signature veg­ etables around the U.S., the map has useful shop­ ping and etiquette tips, and vegetable-picking and stor­ ing advice. The map also includes easy recipes de­ signed to celebrate the high flavor of fresh vegetables with the low-fat, dairy rich­ ness of LAND O LAKES* Light Butter. (See recipe in next column.) Consumers can request the free LAND O LAKES* Light Butter “Playing the (Farmers’) Market” Map by calling Land O’Lakes at 1800-782-9602 or by sending their name and address (postcards preferred) to LAND O LAKES* Light Butter, “Haying the ( Farm­ ers'' Market" Map, P.O Box 26341, Shoreview. MN 55126-0341 This offer is good while supplies last SPENCER'S TIRES 945-2909 520 East Railroad St., Hastings 795-3369 221 W. Main Street, Middleville SPENCER'S TOWINC & RECOVERY to cup IAND O l-AKES* Light Butter, softened 1 teaspoon chili powder Mt teaspoon seasoning salt to teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic Mi teaspoon ground red pepper In small mixing bowl combine all ingredients for desired variation. Brat on medium speed until wvll mixed (1 to 2 minutes I. Brush on meats, poultry, fish and vegetables, when grilling or toss with hot pasta and vegetables. YIELD 1/2 cup each flavor NUTRITION FACTS (1 tablespoon): Italian: Calories 50, Protein O g, Carbohydrate 0 g. 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Ml/July 16. 1996 Antiques BECKY’S MAINSTREET Used books, antiques and crafts. We have a paperback swap, Harlequins included. Large selection of hardcovers from the 1800’s to 1996, reasonable prices, new Victorian reproduc­ tion settion. Monday-Thursday 10-5p, Friday ll-7p, Saturday 10-4p. 101 E. Main, MiddleviUe, 795-8800. Major credit cards accepted. Booth space available. MIDDLEVILLE FLORAL AND GIFTS: YOUR HOME­ TOWN FLORIST. 20% OFF PURCHASE WITH THIS AD. 616-795-3131 YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. Business Services Fann BERNIE & COMPANY I REE SERVICE: Tree remov­ al & trimming & stump grinding. 795-7823__________________ BUFFALO MEAT Heart­ smart. 1-800-823-2800. GLEN’S LANDSCAPING. “WE'RE EASY TO GE I \ LAWN WITH.” TREATED TIES AND BOULDER RETAINING WALLS, TOP SOIL, ROAD GRAVEL AND SAND, HAULING & LEVEL­ ING. COMPLETE LAND­ SCAPING SERVICE. TREES, PLANTINGS, SEED, SOD & SHREDDED BARK INSTALLED. 31 YEARS IN Bl SINESS. CALL NOW FOR FREE ESTIMATE. 891-1843__________________ 1969 PONTIAC GTO. $3,000 OBO. 795-4681____________ GYMNASTICS IN MOTION offering pre-school through advanced classes, all ages. Also boys and girls USGF competi­ tion teams. For information call Cathy, 795-7620. HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income property •Debt consolidation•Tumed down? problem credit? We can help [•Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Financial Corporation. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation. For Sale Automotive 1992 CHRYSLER LEBARON convertible, excellent condition, new tires, 63,000 miles. $9,500 616-795-7034______________ FOR SALE: 1995 Chevy pick­ up extended cab Silverado pack­ age. Cap, 16,000 miles. Call 868-6300 after 4pm For Sale BEAUTIFUL 6 PIECE PINE bedrocm outfit, gorgeous brass handles includes queen size mattress set, “Luxury Firm”. 2 weeks old. Cost $1,350. Sacri­ fice $485. 1-517-699^148 BEAUTIFUL KING SIZE BRASS BED with Serta Firm mattress set. 1 month old, Cost $1,300 new, must sell! $300. 1-517-676-6414_____________ BEAUTIFUL WHITE A GOLD DAYBED with trundle bed underneath includes mattress. 1 week old. Cost $600., Sacrifice $250. 1-517-699-4148 OPEN Call for Classifieds Phone 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 DOLL CLOTHES FOR AMERICAN GIRL DOLLS. Lovely dresses, country style, Christmas and other holidays. Call Ann, 616-868-0106 QUEEN SIZE SEALY POSTURPEDIC firm mattress set with deluxe frame, 2 months old. Cost $800 new, sacrifice for $250. 1-517-699-2251_______ TOP SOIL: Unscreened $12 a yard, delivered. 616-554-4777 or 616-698-0819 Garage Sale HUGE GARAGE SALE. July 19-20th, 8am-?. Furniture, adult & children clothing, housewares & mi sc. items. 271 141st Avenue, between Patterson & Kalamazoo Avenues. No prior sales. JULY 17 & 18, 5965 HILLTOP, Middleville, M-37 to Garbow, turn east, 1st road Hilltop. Two 20” bikes, 2 student desks, some older child­ ren’s clothes, various sports cards, B/W TV, books and more. 9am io 6f_______________ MOVING SALE. 2916 Bender Road, Middleville. 38’ exten­ sion ladder, Victorian ginger­ bread house tnm, clothes, books, pipe fittings, furniture, lumber, bam beams, and much more. Thurs-Sat., July 25th-27th, 9am-6pm__________________ A WEEK Help Wanted FAROS BUY OR SELL AVON. Call Kathy, 616-868-7423________ ITALIAN HELP WANTED: Full time waitresses, apply in person, Fortune Chef, 9353 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) HORSE FARM NEEDS immediate part-time help weekends only, feeding and cleaning. Must have transporta­ tion and be at least 17.891-0333 MIDDLEVILLE’S FINEST 117 West Main, Middleville Phone 795-7911 SELF DEFENSE INSTRUO TOR, BLACK BELT, part time evenings, good money. Must be good with children. 616-891-4445 4 beef tenderloin steaks 3 tbs. butter Mi cup minced shallots H tsp. crushed red pepper % tsp. salt 1 tbs. minced parsley Combine half of rum, shallots, lime juice and pepper in shallow dish. Add steaks. Marinate 3060 minutes: turn once. Sprinkle with salt. Heat remaining rum. shallots, lime juice and pepper in small pan on pre-heated outdoor grill. Stir in but­ ter a small piece at a time. Stir in parsley. Brush steaks with half of rum butter and grill 8-10 minutes. Turn: brush with remaining rum but­ ter. Grill another 8 min­ utes or until desired donencss. For more ((nvit rrcipen featuring rums from Puerto Rico, send a stamped, self-addressed, business-size envelope to: Puerto Rican Rum: From Drinks to Desserts, 666 Fifth Avenue, Neu: York, NY 101 (Ki 1590. (NAPS)—One of sum­ mer’s most enjoyable acti­ vities is barbecuing with friends and family Each summer, “grillers’ look for new recipes and spe­ cial ingredients that will turn an ordinary outdoor gathering into a summer highlight. 24 Hr. a day 7 days a week For Sun & News Action-Ads! SPINETTE PIANO, vaccuum, lamps, lots of mi sc. 6329 Irving Rd., Fri-Sat, July 19-20 7 NIGHTS A Summer Sizzler HOMEWORKERS NEEDED NOW. $120 Daily Processing Mail From Your Home For National Coupon. Easy! No Exp. Needed. Limited Openings. For Application Call 1-617-455-1918 24hrs. Jobs Wanted This summer's hottest barbecue recipe features rum from Puerto Rico and is called El Yunque Filet Mignon with Rum Butter. The rich flavor of rum makes it the ideal ingredient for marinating tenderloin. Try this recipe and watch your guests come back for more. EL YUNQUE FILET MIGNON WITH RUM BUTTER (makes 4 servings) % cup Puerto Rican dark rum 1 tbs. lime juice HOUSE CLEANING in Caledonia/Middleville area. Have references. Call Becky at 891-0356 Lawn & Garden WATER GARDENING: Water Lilies, & Lotus aquatic plants, gold fish & Koi, pumps & filters. Apol’s Landscaping Company, 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia. 616-698-1030 Miscellaneous LOSE WEIGHT LIKE CRAZY! Announcing the fastest, easiest way to lose both pounds and inches permanently! Free samples. Phone: 616-945-5900______________ SELF-STORAGE, Patterson Rd., Caledonia. 8X31 $40/mo and 12X31 $50/mo. 891-8375 Mobile Homes ’79 WINDSOR, 14X62 on 3/4 acre lot in small village. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, very good water, double garage, Middlevil­ le schools, under 50. Call 795-7851___________________ ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waterbed, 1st time home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until September 1st. 1996. 1-800-387-0035. West Mich. National Ads Pets Thank You AKC GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES, six weeks old, male & female, parents large. $3OO-$325. Call 616-385-2789 or 616-665 9565 CARD OF THANKS Many thanks to all of my friends where ever you may be For the many prayers, the loving thoughts, the cards, the visits in the hospital and since I came home. A big thanks you to my son & wife who came from Tennessee to be with me. A big thank to my sister who was there for me when 1 needed her and the many friends whom I have not mentioned. Thank you all I love you Mildred Mac I ver GET EASY CASH withixtni DOG NEEDS GOOD HOME! German Shepard/Black Lab mix, 2 1/2 years ok!, neutered male, family relocating. 616-698-1930 Real Estate GAYLORD: 5 beautifully wooded acres. Bulldozed drive­ way and cleared building site. Ideal location for snowmobile retreat, with trails in the immedi­ ate area. $12,500 down, $155/mo, 11% land contract. Northern Land Company 1-800-968-3118 MODELS WANTED: between the ages of 7-23 to model casual and formal wear during this year’s 1996 Grand Rapids pageants. No experience neces­ sary. 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The board made its decision with Kent County Sheriffs deputies in the room to main­ tain order, as residents oppos­ ing the 95-homc Blackstone development overflowed the meeting room into the lobby of the village/township build- ing. The rezoning will allow construction to begin on the 30-home first phase of Black­ stone. which has been in the planning since 1994. but was put on hold as developers made some changes in the lands and site plans for the project. [Located between Snow and McCords Avenues and 60th and 68th Streets, the project aroused little interest when it was first proposed two years ago. When Blackstone was brought back to the Planning Commission this year. rt (T?,e development) will not floocl the stream; it is not an environmental catastrophe. — Fred Boncher however, it was met by a large group of residents who say they are unhappy not only with this project, but also with the flood of residential development in Caledonia. The "big picture" and the specific issue of Blackstone, have been intermingled in the residents' pleas first to the Planning Commission and then to the board either not to allow this project or to delay taking action. Objections to Blackstone it­ self have centered around home construction intruding on wetlands on the property. Neighbors said they were con­ cerned about the impact this large development would have on wildlife and the streams that flow through the area. But the idea that even more of Caledonia’s rural nature will be lost is an equally hot issue with residents, who say the country atmosphere is why they all moved to Cale­ donia in the first place The rallying cry lately at meetings and in flyers has been to keep Caledonia from becoming "another Kent­ wood." Fearing the need for even more new schools and roads and higher taxes, resi­ dents say that development should be slowed, even though they acknowledge it cannot be stopped. Wednesday marked the Township Board's required "second reading" of the Black stone PUD ordinance, and it See Blackstone. P. 2 New Rotary President Bob Evans envisions exciting year by Mandy llabel Staff Writer Newly-elected Middleville Rotary Club President Bob Evans said the group plans to build the future with action and vision during the 1996-97 year. After serving as secretary and vice president. Evans has worked his way toward the challenge of being president. Evans said he has always been interested in community ser­ vice and in helping people achieve their goals. After graduating from Western Michigan University he received his first teaching job in Portage He said he always figured that he would plan his career moves in five-year increments — first teaching, then becom­ ing a part of the elementary administration, next going to the central office, then to superintendent or college teaching, but things did not end up that way. Evans taught at Portage for 10 years, then became an elementary school principal in Watervliet, where he was for eight years and had other educational experiences. Next was a move to Caledonia, where he was an elementary administrator for another eight year., then became the community educa­ tion director, where he chose to remain for the rest of his career. “I loved working with children, so I lost the desire to move,” he said. After 35 years in education, he retired. He has five children, four of whom live and work in West Michigan. Steve is a teacher and coach See Rotary pres., P. 3 Newly-elected Middleville Rotary Club President Bob Evans New TK school science teacher heralded as ‘tech’ whiz New Thornapple Kellogg High School science teacher John Horwath brings wealth of knowledge to technology in schools. by Mandv Ha beI ’ Staff Writer New Thomapple Kellogg High School science teacher John Horwarth brings with him a wealth of knowledge in using technology in schools. Horwarth has experienced many cultures throughout his life and career He was born in England, which he left in 1975 to go to Brunei with the British Peace Corps. He taught for the govern­ ments of Malaysia. Singapore and Brunei, spending half his time working with secondary students and half w ith college students He first came to the U.S. in 1Q86 to leach at Jackson Hole. Wyo Present TK Supennten dent Jay Cason was the high school principal there at that tune While teaching there, he also served as an adjunct pro­ fessor for the University of Wyoming The decision to move to Michigan. he said, was not a simple one He saxl that Jatkson was a good place to work because there was a lot of freedom to innovate, but the cost of living in the area is very high because of the tourist attrac­ tion of Yellowstoe National Park. While in Jackson, Horwarth advised the state superinten­ dent of schools and the gover­ nor of Wyoming. He also worked with a Technology in Education Committee and helped guide schools with their technology decisions. Last year he advised 15 dif­ ferent school districts on technology decisions By relocating to Michigan, he said, he will be giving all of that up, bu* does not mind. The only district I will be helping here is this one,” he said. The move was a good long­ term decision for his family, he said. If he was alone, he may have decided to stay in Wyoming. Once he told of his plans to leave the Jackson School District, he said, he had some different offers, but started to become interested m TK. The interest in TK started last December when Cason planned to have a workshop and asked Horwarth to come out and help. “The fact that 1 understand how to get the most of com­ puters in an educational set­ ting was the reason he ask­ ed,” he said. While he was visiting he became impressed with the staff at TK “I was impressed by how dynamic and enthusiastic the teachers at TK are,” he said He spoke with the staff and found out that Judy Hen­ drickson would retire at the end of the school year Cason encouraged him to apply He said he liked the fad that the cost of living is more nor­ mal in this area and found that some customs here are dif­ ferent as well. He brought his family over during spring break last year and shortly after the family made the decision to move. ”1 was not dissatisfied with my job, but am pretty sure I can get the same satisfaction here.” he said Through a discussion with Cason he found that TK is go­ ing in the same direction as Jackson was He has developed outcomes and performance assesments in Jackson just like he would here See Science teacher, P5 In This Issue... • Caledonia schools join KISD ‘Schools of Choice’ plan • Donker named to Caledonia School Board • Thornapple Township approves special user permit for home • Long-range planning in Middleville to deal with water expansion �Page 2/The Sun and New*. Middleville. Ml/July 23. 1996 BLACKSTONE DEVELOPMENT, from frontpagewas the last chance for the cit­ izens to make their case before the board. The boards action to ap­ prove, therefore, did not sit well with those in the crowd who hoped to persuade the board to take at least another look at Blackstone or perhaps return it to the Planning Commission for further study. I>arry Cibulka, spokesman for those opposing Black­ stone. told Blackstone developer Fred Boncher that the protest was not directed just toward him and his development "You just happened to come in at the moment that people are becoming aware of the way development is going (in this township)." Cibulka said. He told the board that peo­ ple in the township have not been attending board meet­ ings. but they now are begin­ ning to realize the importance of the decisions being made by the board, especially on residential development. He indicated that the prob­ lem is not just Blackstone, but the way the township in general is being developed He said that he and his group did not oppose growth or Blackstone, but that they want Blackstone to happen "in a correct manner " He said the Department of Environmental Quality has not yet investigated the im­ pact of this development on wildlife and streams, and he said the board, therefore, was being asked to make a deci­ sion before it had all the facts. His comments followed a presentation by Boncher, in which he defended the project sonable." he said. "It will not flood the stream and described himself and his partners as trying to be good and it is not an environmental neighbors in the way they catastrophe." he said. Tom Burgess, project engi­ planned the development He said the purchase of the neer for Blackstone added that all the concerns expressed at property was started in 1988 previous meetings have been for a "premier development' of nice homes that would be addressed Tom Carey of the West an asset to the township. Boncher said they had not Michigan Environmental Ac­ tion Council said he felt the been satisfied with their first site plan, which received pre­ DEQ should look at the liminary site approval from stream and sewer issues before the Township Planning the board makes a decision about the project Commission two years ago "The fact that there is anger Instead, he said, they bought extra property to provide a and mistrust (indicates) there new, safer location for the en­ is something wrong with the process here." he said. "I urge try drive. He said he and his partners, the board to understand that to "as good neighbors." brought move forward without consen­ public sewer to the project sus is a dangerous thing.” He asked the board to table both to keep sewage water from leaching into the wet­ the issue until it heard from lands and streams and to help the DEQ. Boncher took the floor make the new Campau Kettle sewer system less costly for again to say that a wetlands determination had been done users. He said they are con­ structing the sewer in Black­ and that no homes will be stone at no cost to the town­ built on wetlands. "We can’t do that, we won't ship. and they have given the township an easement for its do that." he said. "Blackstone must fulfill all requirements lift station. Boncher said he was tired of of the DEQ." Burgess explained that the the "irresponsible slanderous statements" that have been first phase of the project will made about Blackstone, espe­ not go through any wetlands, cially about its impact on the and the DEQ would not have to look at the construction un­ property's wetlands. He said that the project is til the wetlands are involved. After the deputies helped reasonable and exceeds town­ ship zoning requirements, and bring the public portion of the so even if residents passed a meeting to an orderly close. referendum overturning the Township Engineer Randy PUD rezoning, that would not Wilcox responded to a concern about whether the new be the end of Blackstone. wastewater treatment plant The question then would be would cause flooding of the decided in court, and no judge would rule Blackstone "unrea­ nearby stream. He said that ATTENTION BARRY x COUNTY VOTERS On Aug. 6, tlie Barry County Rood Commission will ask Barry County Voters to vote on a millage increase to purchase and construct an asphalt manufacturing plant. What You Should Know Before You Vole Aug. 6 Legally, the Barry County Rood Commission may not supply asphalt paving mate rial to Barry County cities, villages and schools, a key element in the rood commis­ sions plans. 10 The Barry County Road Commission will spend $20,000 on a public campaign on llw millage proposal However, the Barry County Road Commission will not re­ paint white edge lines on county roods due to lack of funding. (0 The Barry County Rood Commission wants to spend about $1 million to purchase and construct an asphalt plant before it can produce one ton of as|)halt paving material. That $1 million could purchase more than 60,000 tons of asphalt paving material. 0 Earlier this year, the Barrv County Road Commission received three bids for less than $17 per ton to purchase asphalt paving material The Barry County Rood Commission will liave to spend approximately $21.29 per ton to operate, pro­ duce, deliver and place (pave) its own aspliult paving material 10 Neighboring Van Buren County, which seeks low price competitive bids from pri­ vate contractors, pays $16.50 per ton Io Ixjve asphalt paving material manufac­ tured, delivered and placed (paved). (0 Allegan ond Kalamazoo counties, which seek low prices by competitive bids from private contractors, pay about $17.65 per Ion to liave aspncll paving material manufoduied, delivered and placed stop) HIGHER TAXES \—/ and VOTE BIGGER GOVERNMENT PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE TO ALERT BARRY COUNTY VOTERS P.O. BOX 189, HASTINGS Ml Land use powers for local governments carefully defined With many Caledonia residents beginning to show keen interest in land use and development, as in the case of the Blackstone project. Caledonia Township Planner Linda Anderson has provided the Sun and News this synopsis of the local governments responsibilities and limitations in land use issues. Local governments are responsible for: • The development of a plan for future growth: This plan should include goals and policies relevant to zoning decision­ making • The drafting and adoption of zoning regulations These regulations should be based on sound legal principles and seek to promote the goals and policies set forth in the land use plan . strict adherence to decision-makinq procedures establishedjn_siatfiLaQd local statutes. In developing growth control measures, local communities must ask the following: 1. Do the measures we propose promote a valid and substantial public purpose? 2. Do have the authority, under state law, to adopt the specific growth control measures we propose? 3. Are we able to justify the measures as "reasonable* to promote public health, safety and welfare? 4. Are our proposed measures constitutional9 Unconstitutional growth control measures can include: • Violations of due process (i.e. when adopted procedures are not followed). • "Takings* claims when government regulations prohibit an owner from using land without just compensation. • Charges of exclusionary zoning, as when a community prohibits a type of land use for which there is a demonstrated need. Large-lot zoning has been susceptible to this particular challenge. Acceptable and effective growth control measures Include: • Denial of rezoning requests which are not in compliance with the Master Plan or the intents of the zoning ordinance. • The encouragement of cluster-type developments which incorporate open space into the site design (Although large-lot zoning is often perceived as a method of preserving open space, the opposite is true large lots tend to promote 'sprawl* and result in excessive public costs.) • Requiring the availability of utilities and other infrastructure as a condition for rezoning to a more intense land use. • Public acquisition of property. "In Michigan, townships have been granted a significant number of powers by the state,* said State Senator Dick Posthumus "Michigan townships have been given broader powers, in fact, than allowed in many other states "However, it is important to remember that all their powers are limited by state law and by court decisions,* he said. "For instance, some townships have tried to keep out mobile home parks, but the courts have ruled townships can control, but not exclude that kind of housing. Court decisions such as these have balanced the right of the land owners with the general public good of the township." Posthumus said that the power to zone is the real tool for townships to use in looking to control and manage their growth. "Through careful planning and zoning, townships can control the kind of development to be permitted in different areas of the township," he said the new plant has a ground water discharge permit from the DEQ, which means that the treated effluent gradually seeps through the soil toward the creek. It's not a direct runoff right into the stream, he said. "The 95,000 gallons per day sounds like a lot, but not in comparison to that stream flow," Wilcox said. Township Supervisor Tom Garbow told the residents that the DEQ, formerly called the Department of Natural Re- Serving Our Country Richard J. Hiler Army Pvt. Richard J. Hiler has entered basic military training at Fort Jackson, Col­ umbia. S.C. During the eight weeks of training, the soldiers will study the Army mission and will receive instruction in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy. military justice, first aid. Army history and tradi­ tions. and special training in human relations Hiler is the son of Jim R and Betty J Hiler of 9170 Adams Road. Middleville. He is a 1994 graduate of Thornapple-Kellogg High School. sources, has plenty of muscle and the authority to make sure that the wetlands are not dis­ turbed. He said that all proper agen­ cies must sign off on Black­ stone before it can go forward, and the developers already have received approval from some of them. "All these questions are good... but they have been an­ swered by professionals," he said to the residents. "There are still a lot of hoops for these developers even if this is approved (by the township.)" Township Trustee Steve Gould said that for him there are two questions to consider in whether to approve the Blackstone rezoning. The first, he said, is whether the board has enough information. The second is whether the proposed development is a reasonable use of the land. "I feel we do have the in­ formation (we need)," he said. Because Blackstone fits with the township's master land use plan, and because he believes that plan has served the township well, Gould said he felt the proposed land use was reasonable After further discussion, board members approved the re zoning �The Sun ond News Middleville Ml -July 23 1996'Poge 3 ROTARY PRESIDENT, at TK schools. Forrest is a supervisor al Yamaha. Russ works for Resco Rents in North. Carolina. Marshall teaches and coaches in Hastings and Becky is a Buyer at Flexflab in Hastings. He also has six grandchildren “People in education tend to be service- and communityoriented. and I have always believed that helping people in the community is a wor­ thwhile cause.” he said. While Evans was working as a educator, he was involved in Little League, Boy Scouts. 4-H and the United Way. He moved to Middleville in 1985 and joined Rotary in 1989. He said he enthusiastically accepted, anxious to be in­ volved in the Middleville community. “I always said yes to in­ volvement.” he said. After serving in different offices, he now will get the chance to lead the organiza­ tion through what he hopes will be an exciting year. One exciting project the club will work on soon is for the alternative education program The project consists of outings that will teach students responsibility, survival and leadership Students will camp outside and experience the environment The plan is to have a (upper­ ware party and give proceeds to the program. Students also will raise money for the cause The Lions Club will also help “This will be a challenge.” he said. “These kids need our help, so we arc willing to help The club, Evans said, also works with senior citizens and Little League, Boy Scouts and girls’ softball. The club also has a special scholarship program for high Stop and see Yotir Choice is Clear Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY Caledonia Vision Center 9809 Cherry Valiev (M 37) (616) 891-2626 continued from front page----------------- school seniors. A polio plus program the club was involved in has almost eliminated polio around the world Members Judy Sloan and Jean Blough implemented a program m which the club worked with a school in Cen­ tral America to which they sent equipment. Another project for the club was to aid an orphanage in Case Emporia Mexico for young Mexican girls Sloan and Blough traveled to the place, which is located right across the border from Texas. Don Boysen s son also went and did electrical work and built a new dormitory for the orphanage. Other local people donated supplies. A clean water program in Nicaragua allowed water there to be tested and new wells to be built. The club assisted in this venture The people there were educated about clean water Members of Boysen’s family also went there to contribute manpower awareness and money. Evans said one of his favorite involvements in the club was helping to evaluate scholarhip applications of TK students to determine winners for the year. He said that reading about the applicants brought him to tears because he was so im­ pressed with how caring and intelligent these students were. As president, he said, he will try to develop goals that follow those of the Rotary In­ ternational president He will stress four avenues of service — club, vocational, communi­ ty and international. He wants to improve club attendance, publish more about the club’s history, im­ plement a mentor program for new members with an induc­ tion ceremony, recruit more members and have weekly ar­ ticles published. In the vocational area, he would like to distribute posters of the four-way test to all schools, churches, and businesses and establish a community members of the year award. Training youth in conflict resolution and establishing a program (hat recognizes a local leader in youth services would satisfy the community service goals and supporting the World Community Ser­ vice Project would help inter­ national service. Evans said he finds that he is as busy now as he was w hen he w as working and seems to have followed in the footsteps of his father. His father was a teacher who was involved in many youth programs, and as a result, they became impor­ tant to him, too "1 love God. our country and people.” he said. “I put Rainbow’s End •«» Yarn, Craft and Variety’ Caledonia Village Centre • (616) 8914106 9343 Cherry Valley Are. (M-37) • Caledonia MI 49316 9-5 30 myself after that He said he enjoys being in­ volved in Middleville because of the dedication of the members of its community “Middleville has a con tageous enthusiasm for whatever it wants to do.” he said. "I am happy to be a part of it.” He also has enjoyed par­ ticipating in the club’s road pickup, which was established by the Department of Transportation. “It ts important to keep our roads clean and make our community a good place to live.” he said Another project he likes is the wood raffle that the club has. in which it cuts down trees and raffles them off. He likes to hear about where the trees come from and bow the wood can be used to benefit people Last year. Evans' service as vice president served as a training for president Part of his job in the No. 2 slot was to plan and organize all the weekly programs and deter­ mine who will speak and on what subject. He organized a theme for the year by asking club members what they wanted to learn about and tried to get speakers who fit in with the general theme The theme for last year was learning more about the com­ munity and it was divided into sections. He set up programs to in­ clude subjects such as politics, traveling and cultures. Some of the guests he got were Peter Seccia. Joanne Emmons and Terry Geiger. Detroit Tigers baseball player Chad Curtis also spoke to the club members. "He is very Christian and loving, and taught us a lot,” he said. Other members from the community spoke about their experiences with traveling and participating in special ac­ tivities such as mountain climbing. “Programming was a great eye opener of what Rotary is all about,” he said. One thing along those lines that he said he would like to see in the future is a special program that includes more members. Four members would take five minnules each to talk about themselves. He said so many people in the community have so many interesting stories to tell. In the past, some members have talked about the changes they have seen in the com­ munity and about their per­ sonal life experiences. Evans said he wants people to realize that all the money the club make, from fund­ raisers goes to a cause “Funds from projects are not used to operate the club.” he said. "That money comes from dues He added that they try to separate the two sources so commuity service can be about the community Another thing the club does is have its annual duck race for Heritage Day. An annual spaghetti supper is held, in which top people in the community attend and joke with everyone. He said they also try to have social functions to involve families of the members. They have been to the Bam Theatre in Augusta, theaters m Grand Rapids and had boat odes on Gun Lake Every year there is an an­ nual ciGb picnic and this sum­ mer there will be an outing to a Whilecaps game Rotary is an international organization, one of the largest in the world. For years now it has welcomed women to become members after a lawsuit in California years ago against a Rotary Club for not including women Evans said Middleville has gone out and sought women from the community who would benefit from member­ ship and whose leadership the club could benefit from. Women such as Sloan and Blough have provided much leadership for the club. Blough was one of the first women presidents a Rotary club has ever had. The club now has six women members. He said the club has many interesting people talk. One was a man who golfed in col­ lege and was told he didn't have the ability. He had so lit­ tle ability that he became a professional. Another is an outstanding novelist. One committed member has had perfect attendance for more than 33 years. One special award presented to club members is the Paul Harris Fellow, given to members who donate a cer­ tain amounnt to the club. Evans said 10 members in the club have received this award and five others are ac­ tively donating toward it. Evans said he is looking toward to the upcoming year and hopes it is a happy pro­ ductive one for everyone. Once he received a grant to write a computer program that helps with science and lab skills that he was going to present He was asked to travel twelve hours to meet with another consultant for one hour. He ended up not going because he felt this was too much He said he is proud of w hat he has achieved but does not expect anything. “I don’t do things for the awards though it is nice to be recognized now and then because it validates what you are doing." he said The awards, he said, do not motivate him. but make him realize that others agree with the ideas he has tried to come up with to help students Horwarth said that besides teaching science, he is looking forward to doing more graduate work and would like to do things in educational techology. He also is intersted in fin­ ding an over 40’s soccer team to play on. he played soccer in Britain and at the international level in Brunei. He was the soccer coach in Jackson where one out of every three kids plays the game and also has refereed. He said that people in Jackson were shocked when he said he was leaving because of all the things Ik was involved in statewide that he would have to give up He did get an offer from the University of Wyoming but decided he would rather ’each secondary. Another challenge for him. he said, is that he will have to take the teacher certification test tor Michigan Since all his initial teaching experience was received in Britain, he said, it will be an adjustment Cason, he said, has gotten him excited about where the district is going “I have faith in Jay annd Mary Ellen Correa.” he said. “This district is going places and I want to be a part ot it.” he said. “What wiHiId make me feel successful here is if some of my colleagues can have some of the opportuities that I have had.” he said "Teaching is a team effort COMPUTER TUTOR Individual tutoring in your home or office. 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I agree with them that Americans are very spoiled and don't want to live anywhere else. Beth Vcrlinde said that since the family left from the 4th get-together, they are now back to their regular way of living. They love to have the family and doubly enjoy their regular slower pace of life. I talked a minute with Bob White. Things are going fairly well. They were gone for a while It is always nice to give him and Betty a verbal hug. Ett Van Sickle said that she had such a good time wat­ ching two of the grand­ children playing together The little boy went and took a toy from the girl. His father made him give it back to her and to say he was sorry The father did it in such a loving way that Ett was enjoying watching the incident. Lois Bremer said that Jen­ nie Steiner still lives in Edmundton. Canada She works in a saddle shop and is very busy. Nellie Solomon had been in Blodgett Hospital with circulation problems, but is bet­ ter and home now Virginia Root said that Ethel Gibson and her sister from Chicago came to see her Tuesday. Earlier. Ethel Gib­ son said that her sister from Chicago came over to spend some time with her. Son Carl came to visit his aunt. Marian Martin said that Marge Williams is now with her for a time. 1 had a nice visit with Jerry Spencer. She said she and Jack went to Traverse for the first week Then Saturday night she went to their old home in Ortonburg. WTiile there, she saw some old friends. More and more friends came in until it was almost like a big neighborhood reunion Thev were looking at some of their old high school pictures and found one of her son's class graduating picture. Then the next week, her oldest son and family came and stayed for awhile They all took a tour of the submarine in the harbor. It was called Silver Sides and W as the one that shot dow n planes during the Pacific war. They only lost one member on the ship during its active period. Jerry said that it gave her the willies because of the terribly cramped space. Ed Wieringa said that Katie is busy at the fair. Ed is home doing fine. Edith Miller is like the rest of us. watering her garden so the crops won’t die. Cay pick­ ed our first green beans for supper last night. There is nothing like fresh green beans from your own garden. They tasted so good and Johnny got them just right in cooking them Mary Noah said that grand­ son Terry and his little boy came over for breakfast. His wife took their daughter to be with her family in England. All of her grandsons call her every week Melvin and Kay call every day and their daughter Mary stops to see her every week. Melvin and Kay are now living in Beaulah I just had the most wonder­ ful present. My old leader dog instructor is coming next week to work with Houston and me. I have gotten too sloppy and he is not doing well. He will shape up both of us. I call this dedication. Greg trained us two years ago and at no charge is coming to work with us again. He also called my old roommate. Becky Cherry, for a very long talk, helping her with her pro­ blems. I hope you Lions Club members realize what a wonderful project you spon­ sor — Leader Dogs. They care so much and want to make sure their work doesn't go for naught. 1 will let you know more about it next week. Becky is in the hospital today and someone will call me (if she stays in Dallas for surgery ) and let me know how she came out. If she doesn't have surgery , she will let me know This week brings back so many memories of our family life and all the activities rais Continued next page — LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord Sunday School.......................................... 9:30 a m Morning Worship..................................... 10:45 a.m. Evening Praise.......................................... 6 00 p m WEDNESDAY.................. Family Night 6 30 p.m 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor Rev Bnan F. Harrison Music Coordinator, Jeffrey C Vander Heide CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Administrative Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass.......................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass.................... 9:00 a m & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL & METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave. Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Saturday Evening Masses: 6:00 p.m. (May - August or September) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School............................................. 9:45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service..................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer............... 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs ..................... 6:45 p.m. 3S' A CALEDONIA CHRISnAN REFORMED CHURCH 'A church with a caring heart for our community and the world Meeting at Freeport Community Center 708 West Main Street Sunday............................. 10:00 a.m. Wednesday..................... 7:00 p.m. Call 765-3057 or 948-3617 WELCOME TO Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11 00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6 00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nuner. and Children s Church udi be provided during both services GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (al Gun Lake) Wayland, Michigan 49348 • '’95-7903 Barrier Fret Programs for All Ages 10:30 a.m. Rev Norman Kohns — 616-891-8167 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Morning Worship...... Evening Worship 10:00a m. 6:00 a.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder. Pastor 363-6306 Pastor Robert Loesch 693-6027 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi. (Missouri Synod) Sunday School................. 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship............. 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship................ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes....... 7:00 p.m. 8:00 am............................... Blended Service 9:05 a.m...............................Educational Hour 10:15 a m................... Contemporary Service 11:15 am............................Traditional Service Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — Rev Robert GtrkfOffKe 89l-8688»Church. 891-9878 Peace Reformed Church Barrier Free M-37 between Caledonia & M iddlev die Sunday Worship Sers ices Sunday School *45 Wednesday Family Sight" 6:15 Dinner "Be devoted to one another m brotherly love " Rom 12 10 (All Services have a Nursery available) UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Freeport-Middlevilte-Parmalee Jr & Sr High School Freeport Morning Worship..............9 30 a m Freeport Sunday School............... 11 00 am Parmalee Morning Worship.......... 9 30am Middleville Sunday School........... 9 30 a m Middleville Morning Worship 11 00 a m Cadets and Cavineua Adult Bible Studies Church Office Phone - 795-9266 Chmrs for Children 6 00pm Worship Service £ime iHettjobiSt Cfjurtfj 900 am 4 10:30 COMMUNITY CHURCM Church School, Sunday.9:45 a.m. Morning Worship...1100 a.m. Evening Worship...... 600 p.m. Wed. Fellowship...... 7:30 p m (in homes or church) call 795-3667 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Pastor Mark Beers 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave I/. <y YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor fcfje Gaine* V rated Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia Michigan Telephone b9S X252 The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints Morning Worship Service........... 10:00 a m. Sunday School..............................1115 a.m. Evening Worship Service............... 6 00 p.m. Come as you are. Informal - Fundamental Something for every age (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) Ret. R. Scott Gnrantnv, Pastor Mike Ades. Youth Iwader CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST ofowianEda^ 891-8028 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Sunday Worship...... 9:30 a m. St 6:00 p.m. Sunday School.................. 10:45-11:50 a.m. Church Office 8616) 891 1512 M-37 at 100th St Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)..... 8:30a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.............................. 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service.................................... 6:30 p m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday.................... 6:30 p m Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00 p m Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p.m. FREEPORT BIBLE STUDY SM ar eiampu m spMCh. m M>. m kM * tarth and in pmty 1 TanoOty 4 12 792-2889 LEIGHTOMMTED METHODIST Rev Lee Z.achman Rev Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891-8661 "The Church where everybody b somebody and Jesus Christ b Lord" Sunday School..................................... 9 30 a m Sunaay Mormng Worship ................. 1030 am Sunday Evening Worship...................... 6 00pm Wea Midweek Prayer & &t>ie Study 7 00pm Rev William Dobson. Pastor Assistant Pastor Karl Bashior �The Sun ond News Middleville Ml/July 23. 1996/Poge 5 SCIENCE TEACHER He added that he was ready for a new challenge ‘When you arc the new kid an the block, you have a challeAge." he said. In the past he has taken some of his students to Brunei. Singapore and Malaysia. They explored the rain forests and studied ecology, conservation and environment. Horwarth plans these trips for no profit. The trips usually cost $2,200 per person which includes everything He hires the Wildlife Ex­ positions Company to work as tour guides and look after some details. The groups he has taken have had some adventures such as a python dropping into a boat. He said he has led three of these trips and many students enjoyed themselves so much that they went back again Teaching in the United States, he said, is very dif­ ferent than teaching in Britain. Malaysia. Singapore or Brunei Britain has a very structured school environment and students are expected to wear uniforms and respond in cer­ tain ways. It took some adjustment to work in an environment in which some students address­ ed teachers by their first names and spoke out In Malaysia and Singapore, he said, be taught at certain levels and tried to teach the same way in Jackson. The students in Jackson, he said, were able to achieve the same standards, but the pro­ cess was more difficult because students question things in the United States. He said the main adjustment was how to make people believe that they were capable from front page He is proud of what he has achieved but feels that it is always a team effort and likes to see colleges receive recognition as well. of doing more than they thought He said he has no intention of making suggestions unless he is asked and prefers to take a back seat position “My plan is to help the district achieve whatever it wante to achieve." he said. One thing he said he would be interested in doing with his classes is set up a deal with Microsoft with equipment and training for students in Micro Professional Windows NT. He did this in Jackson, which was one of the few districts in the country to do that High schools could possibly train students on these machines which would certify them to get jobs with gcxxl salaries sooner. Horwarth has received many awards for excellence in education including “The Presidential Award for Ex­ cellence in Science and Math Teaching." "The 1992 IBM State Teacher of the Year Award." "The 1995 Teacher of the Year Regional A ward.'’ sponsored by Technology and Learning Magazine, and Microsoft and “The National Science Teachers Association Award." for the entire science department in the district. The United States Depart­ ment of Education selects three science departments m the country for this Horwarth went to Washington D.C. on behalf of the department. For his national awards. Horwarth was able to go to Washington D C for a week and artend meetings. One person from each state is selected to compete. People must win the state award to be eligible to win the national award. He said he is proud of what he has achieved but feels that it is always a team effort and likes to see colleges receive recognition as well. He added that one thing Cason has taught him is that teachers, like doctors with their diplomas, should be pro­ ud of what they achieve. One thing exciting about some of the awards he has won was seeing his photo in Technology and Learning Magazine The purpose was to advertise the Teacher of the Year Award for the following year He also is on the ad­ visory board for this magazine. Horwarth also travels around the country giving presentations on technology for school districts. MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS, from Page 4 ing a family entails. It is Barry County Fair week. All of our children had to participate in some form of 4-H. Doris Raver got me to teach beginners 4-H sewing club. I figured that 1 could learn to sew right along with the kids. The first sewing project was an apron. I intensely disliked sewing. Doris was a beautiful seamstress and so we all learned the correct way to sew. I think that I was a harder 4-H student than most. At the same time. Mrs. Kuhn was teaching any Exten­ sion member how to sew. Both teachers were excellent teachers. I made the girls red shirt, but he would not wear it because 1 forgot that men had button holes on the opposite side of women. I can remember two girls exhibits. Katherine Pitt is helping me with a book on the village of Irving. I love working with her because she has such a sharp mind and is an excellent organizer. I take too many words to say things and she cuts right to the heart of what I want to say with less words. Katherine always inspires me with her wonderful love of life and people, and has such enthusiasm. Just talking to her charges my batteries who hated sewing as much as I did — Marcia Solomon and Jenny Steiner. Marcia did a very good job sewing, but Jennie kept wanting to get out­ doors. Can anyone tell me where Doris Raver is? I lost touch with her and can’t remember her daughter’s married name. Life was very good and busy then. but as my mother always said, “If you look back too much, you don’t learn much and don’t go forward." We always use to say that when the Barry Fair was on. you could always plan on rainy weather 1 remember the one time Johnny and I went to the new fairgrounds. 1 had started wearing my sunbonnets because the sun blinds me. Johnny said that I would have to walk ten steps behind him because he didn't like to be seen with a person wearing such a thing So 1 used my red and white folding cane to maneuver. He no longer minds me wearing them or at least doesn't say anything about it Ann Ogabee. a kind lady living in Middleville, helps me sort my history She has two sons who entered their rabbits at the Barry County Fair She is also a 4-H leader So she is busy now and I won't see her until the fair is over. Good luck to all of you 4-H members and your Note from John and Cay Velderman Today. July 23. ts Norma s 80<h birthday! She has enjoyed all those years and still looks forward to each day. Happy Birthday, NormaMom Kids enjoy annual snowball fight! Vicki Rick s doy core group porficipoted in its onnuol snowball fight to celebrate the first 90 degree doy of the year. Each winter Rick collects snow and stores it in her freezer so it is available for the children to ploy with. While showing his equip­ ment at the Casper Events Center, he said, K2 Televi­ sion, the only station in Wyoming, interviewed him about technology for schools being the new wave of the future. The station was highlighting all of the quality education programs in the state. He has done presentations in Atlanta on multimedia to enhance learning and has gone to Seattle. Dallas. Florida and Baltimore. He used to travel like this twice a year, then started to feel as though he was out of the classroom more than he wanted to be. “It was nice to do this, but I felt my primary interest is the kids." he said “It was fun. but like living two different lives." He said that when he was working on district commit­ tees. he would have to take three days off from the classroom because the state capital where the meetings were held was eight hours away. ^Obituaries^ Ada Workman----GRAND RAPIDS - Mrs Ada Workman, age 88 of Grand Rapids, went home to be with Jesus, Tuesday, July 16, 1996. She was born January 18, 1908 in North Blendon Town­ ship, the daughter of Ren & Sarah (Neeley) Postma. Mrs. Workman was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben; and her son, Robert. She is survived by her child­ ren, Carl (Betty) Workman, RuthAnn (Brian) Doran of Florida, her daughter-in-law, Katy Workman; seven grand­ children; ten great grandchil­ dren; sister, Mrs. Lena Koekkoek; brother & sister-in-law, Mart (Marcella) Postma; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 18, 1996 at the Caledonia Christian Reformed Church with Pastor R. Scott Greenway officiating. Interment was at Dutton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Caledonia Christian Reformed Church, Arrangements were made by Caledonia Funeral Home. �Page 6/The Sun and Newt. Middleville, Ml/Juty 23, 1996 Caledonia girl is high point winner at horse show Alex poses with her horse Missy in one of her special competition outfits. Alex relaxes with mother Melissa between competitions. by Mandy Habei Staff Writer Alexandra Buchanan is such a dedicated horse show rider and competitor that she recently won the year-end high point award in the Pee Wee division at the Barry County Benefit Open Horse Shows this summer. Alexandra’s mother. Melissa, said three different kinds of awards were given at the three show circuit the Barry County Expo Center hosted in May. June and July, grand champion, reserve champion and year end high point Points earned by each com­ petitor are tallied and whoever wins the most points in certain areas win grand and reserve champion for those areas. The overall winner receives the u She does not like to be away from horses for very long. She would sleep with them if she } could. — Melissa Buchanan year-end high point award Melissa, who is from the Caledonia area, said her daughter won two grand champion awards, one reserve champion award and the yearend high point award. She received trophies for grand and reserve champion and an oak studio chair, horse Zomerlei Construction Co. Call Jack 795-7458 Middleville Licensed & In«ured/25+ Years Experience supplies, and a gift certificate for the high point award. Alex started riding when she was 4 years old at the Stonehill Stables, where she still trains at the age of 8. Up until last February, she nxle a horse named Bandit. When Bandit was deemed too old for competition, she started riding Missy, who was bom at the Stonehill Stables and ridden by her trainers, Greg and Elena Holstege. Melissa said winning these awards riding a horse she has only been training on since February is quite an accomplishment Alex, she said, has always loved horses. She fell in love with them after going on a pony ride at a zoo in Indiana when she was 3. She added that Alex rides Alex guides Missy into the ring. almost every day and has little interest in doing anything else. "She is very dedicated to showing and has set goals for herself.” the mother said. Stonehill Stables houses the Holstege Training Center, which started Alex in the Pee Wee Division. She started showing for the first time last year, using the English riding style. This year she uses western style. Since showing western is new to Alex. Melissa said, she will remain in the Pee Wee Division this year which in­ cludes riders 9 and under. Riders in this division are judged on the way the horse moves, and how the rider handles the animal. “This is very similar to what the older kids do,” she said. She added that some of the kids start off in competition by riding ponies, but Alex did not. Alex, she said, just fell in love with Bandit the minute she saw him and knew he was the one she wanted to ride Alex met Bandit through a girl now in college who taught her to ride English style on him. Later, when she decided to sell him to the stables, the Buchanans bought him Melissa said they still see the girl every now and then. She is impressed with how much Alex has accomplished since she started training. Greg and Elena. Melissa said, have been very helpful to Alex and have taught her a lot. They are planning to take her to the Congress, which is one of the biggest quarterhorse shows in the Midwest The show is in Columbus, Ohio, and 70 kids are ex­ pected to be participating in her class. This competition is in Oc­ tober and it is Alex's goal to compete there. Melissa said there are two different kinds of shows that Alex participates in, open and quarter horse shows. Quarter horse shows are for just quarterhorses, and open shows include many other kinds. Alex belongs to the Michigan Quarter Horse Association and every lime she competes in an open show, she receives points that are added toward special awards she could win. Points are only given at open shows, so the congress will be the on­ ly quarter horse show Alex will compete in this year. Alex goes to shows every weekend and sometimes two in a weekend. Melissa said this is a lot of fun and sometimes they even camp overnight. She said she occasionally asks Alex if she is ready to take a break and the girl usual­ ly docs not want to. "She does not like to be away from horses for very long. She would sleep with them if she could." Melissa said. Alex remains so involved with riding that she docs not get involved with other activites very often. Melissa said that Alex could have done some modeling when she was younger. When she found out that par ticipating would require her to be on call, she turned it down because she wanted the freedom to ride without conflicts. "Greg and Elena have been a godsend,” she said. "They bend over backwards to prepare her and Missy. Elena secs herself in Alex. " In earning points at the open shows, she said, the higher you place, the more points Continued next page — CLASS OF 1091 FIVE YEAR REUNION The Class of 1991 is cordially invited to our five year reunion. When: August 3, 1996 Cocktails begin at 6:00 pm Followed by dinner at 7:00 pm Where: Caledonia American largion Hall Post 305 Why: Why not???? Dress: Casual attire Please RSVP by July 30th to Dan and Sue Burd at 616-792-4528 �The Sun ond News. Middleville, Ml/July 23. 1996 Poge 7 From previous page — you earn At the Barry County open show circuit, Alex placed first in everything, but the halter class. It is not necessary to be in­ volved with a 4-H club to compete’ in these shows, though some kids who com­ pete in the open shows are Alex is not a member of a 4-H club because she was not able to be involved and still go to all the open shows she wanted to so she could ac­ cumulate as many points for the program as possible The Quarter Horse Associa­ tion of Michigan. Melissa said, is state wide and par­ ticipants must be association members. The association puts out a monthly magazine that gives point totals of the show par ticipants There was no issue last month, so they are not sure where Alex stands at the moment. Alex is very active, not only in the competition aspect of horses, but also in caring for them. She helped Greg and Elena get the equipment ready for shows and bathes Missy and tapes her legs Melissa said she does not mind cleaning and bathing Missy or scooping poop. Greg and Elena teach her not only how to ride, but also about the types of horses there are and how each breed is different She also learns about the way horses tails should be and the type of shoes they should wear “I feel really fortunate because not all trainers will do all of this," she said. Melissa said they were lucky that Greg and Elena came along. Before they ar­ rived, many people were leav­ ing the bam because of dif­ ferent difficulties. The Buchanans stayed because they liked the owner of the property and did not want to move Bandit, who “ If she doesn’t, it will be a learning experience for her and she can try again next year. — Melissa Buchanan and hold the reins properly was 22 years old. The western pleasure com­ Then Greg and Elena came along and Melissa said they petition focuses on how the horse moves and responds to are glad they stayed. The Hoisteges have adopted the rider's instruction. Melissa said there are other Alex in a way and do everything from teaching fun-type classes that require Alex and other kids to sewing different types of skills such as having the horse cater costumes for competition Open shows, she said, vary while holding an egg on a in the type of competitions spoon Alex can do this in practice, that are available Some do not offer as much but will wait until she gets older to compete. of a variety for participants in Whenever Alex gets done the Pee Wee Division. Barry with her part of the competi­ County, she said, has a good variety offering four different tion. she spends time helping other people with their horses. competitions. “Everyone in the group ‘ ‘Open shows are starting to cater more toward Pee Wees works together." Melissa said. because of the increasing Alex is the youngest nder at amount of interest in riding the stable who competes in among young people,” she shows. said. “The older kids are good Some events Alex has par­ with her.” Melissa said. ticipated in include the She added that even though showmanship class which young children compete in a consists of the rider standing Pee Wee division, they still with the horse have to know how to control The rider will walk in with their horse the horse and have to stand “Alex has worked hard for with it a certain way A judge what she has gotten,” she does an inspection of the horse said. and the rider making sure the Alex occasionally competes horse is clean and standing in in English riding classes, but the nght position mostly competes in western The nder and horse have to pleasure reset themselves up several She was interested in horse different times in different jumping when she was positions. younger, but now likes “This event is even more western. complicated than riding,” she She used to jump with Ban­ said. dit because that is what that The western horsemanship horse excelled at. Missy is competition allows partiepants more of a western horse to demonstrate their riding because of the shape of her skills. body and how she was Riders are judged on trained. whether they sit in the saddle Melissa said participants are able to be more creative in how they dress when com­ peting in western style. Alex has never fallen off her horse though she came close once when she was younger. All of her practicing has paid off. Melissa said Alex and Missy have developed a special friendship Most horses ignore their owners when they have food in front of them but not Missy. Barry County's Own! Alex spoke to Missy while she was eating and Missy For Fair, Firm & Friendly Law Enforcement looked up from her food and • 23 years in law enforcement nudged the little girl. - 18 years with Sheriffs Department Alex. Melissa said, is one - 7 years as a sergeant of the most modest kids she Supervision/ Administration: has ever known. Road Patrol “She is a sweet, considerate Crime Prevention & Neighborhood kid that has concern for others Watch Programs - The Marine Division The Dive Team DARE Programs for nearly 300 students a year Boating Safety Programs for over 1400 students a year Civil Process Member: Banv County Posse. Michigan Sheriffs Association. The Police Officers I Brenda Tabberer, a Association of Michigan, and the Michigan I sophomore professional Farm Bureau I writing major at Cedarville I College. named to the Education: I dean’s honor list for 1996 sprBachelor of Arts. Adnan College I mg quarter Master of Public Administration. I She is the daughter of Fred Western Michigan University I and Linda Tabberer of Alto Undergraduate and graduate studies at I and ts a 1994 graduate of TnGrand Valley State. Michigan Stale I Unity High School University and Oakland University Trainers Elena (left) and Greg Holstege, stand with Alex after a competition. in her class.” she said. She once saw a little girl having trouble with her horse in a competition and rushed over to help even though the girl may have been a competitor. “She is a good sportsman.” Melissa said. “Greg and Elena help her by reinforcing that riding is fun. ” Alex loves riding so much. Melissa said, that she could never lose interest in it. She is willing to clean and feed the horses and loves to help Greg with the dirty work. “I’m glad she has found something, it is important for kids to have something to keep them busy.” she said. Alex competes in shows from May to October and still comes to the bam in the winter to ride and take care of the horses. Melissa said her grades are good and the school work must get done before she can Alex has had. Melissa said, was switching from riding English style to riding western style. In western style, riders are only allowed to steer w ith one hand while they can use both in English style Her next goal is to finish in the top 12 at the Congress. “If she doesn’t, it will be a learning experience for her and she can try again next year.” she said go to the bam She takes a little time off at Christmas and spring break but has a difficult time staying away for long. She makes sure that Missy’s coat is kept clean and shiny and that her tail is full. She has a friend who also is active in riding. “It is nice that she has a friend with the same in­ terests.” she said. The biggest challenge that AEKCEICS • ■ ... KW5N MKXX.EV1LIE RO 7* 45 !• 'fate rfayott 6 BILL I Alto student makes list at Cedarville Mamed with 3 sons Many years of civk and youth work m Barry County It ts *y goal to Make the Barry Coaaty Sheriff s Department The Best That It Can Be. Looking for Extra Cash? You Gm Help.. Call 945 9767. 763 3443 or 671-4141 945-9554 Sell enything FASTI Dyno Coaster & Other Fat Tire Bikes Now In!! You'll be cruisin' in style! Mountain Bikes • In-line Skates 124 E. Main Middleville, MI 795-49125 �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/July 23. 1996 John Berends finds caring for horses ‘a way of life’ John Berends, as this picture shows, is a best friend to many horses — his own and others. Katelyn Berends riding Supreme Heather and Brooke Berends leading the horse. (Photo provided) John Berends’ love of horses has proven beneficial for himself, members of his family and fellow horse owners from all over the area. Berends did not start off, however, in the equine business. A member of the Central Michigan University basketball team from 196367, Berends went on to play and coach professional hoops for the Grand Rapids Tackers from 1968-1973 and then taught math and basketball at Vicksburg and Grandville high schools. But, he later enrolled in the veterinary school at Michigan State University and graduated from that program in 1978. Berends opened the Equine Veterinary Services in 1992. a Middleville business at 6700 Moe Rd. that is called today Equine Associates, Inc. Equine Associates, Inc. is an associated group of individual equine practices. Ben Berends along with K.A. Krystal Fire. (Photo provided) Boat insurance written by a boatowner Besides Berends. who is a reproductive specialist. Dr. Barbara Cloutier. Dr. Stephanie Rubie and Dr. Jeff Bunn also work at the local business which provides 24hour equine care. It is the only totally equine establishment in Southwest Michigan. The work bongs pleasure to John and also brings his family together at the same time. "We've been very blessed, it's one of those things that the Lord had planned for us," John Berends said. "It's very rewarding, but it's very long hours." Tragedy struck Berends in late November of 1991, as he was diagnosed with a form of bone cancer (fibrous histiocytoma). He had surgery for the cancer in early 1992 and went through chemotherapy for most of that year. All four of John and his wife Donna's children show horses to keep involved in the family activity. Ben, 19, has captured National Championship Honors with two mares at the Youth National Show in Oklahoma City and has won other halter and regional championships as well. Brooke. 14. has collected seven National Top 10 honors m Ladies Side Saddle and Country English Pleasure in Oklahoma City. 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Katelyn, 6, is a member of the West Michigan Arabian Horse Association and was a Lead line champion in 1995. The Berends family left for Oklahoma City last Friday for the U.S. Youth Nationals, considered to be the "Olympics for youth riders." "It's a positive that all the kids are riders," John Berends said. "It fits like a glove." Equine Associates, Inc. is most certainly a family operated business. Besides the four children and their parents, Donna’s mother, Nell Hill, helps out in the office and her father, Bii* Hill, works maintenance al the business. They plan to expand the business this February adding a small animal clinic and expanding the hospital for the horses. Besides his usual horse work, John Berends is also an adunct professional, meaning he can train students al their farm on Moe Rd Helping the horses is quite rewarding for John Berends "There's satisfaction in helping the animals," John Berends said. “They never talk to you in voice, but you see in their eyes the gratitude. The) are gracious and very grateful." Equine Associates, Inc. is located on Moe Rd. and provides equine services for many individuals around Southwest Michigan. (Photo provided) Br-—ccuroN— Middleville Welcomes Family all automatic car washes washes start at $5.00 excluding all other specials offer expires 8-20-96 �The Sun ond News. MkMI.viH. Ml/July 23. 1996/Poge 9 County plan has safeguards district was looking for Caledonia Schools join KISD ‘Schools of Choice’ plan by Barbara Gall ’ Staff Writer The Caledonia School Board last week unanimously voted to join the Kent Intermediate School District’s "Schools of Choice" pilot program, which will allow students in the county a chance to attend school outside their home dis­ tricts. At the recommendation of Caledonia School Superinten­ dent Doug Busman, the board chose this plan over the stale plan endorsed by Gov. John Engler. Busman said he felt the dis­ trict did not have enough time to study the governor's plan before having to make a choice to join it. "It was too new. too risky," he said of the hurried timeline for that plan. Kent County then put to­ gether its own plan, which has the safeguards he was looking for. Busman said. The KISD plan allows un­ limited withdrawal for stu­ dents who wish to attend in another participating school district, but it allows the school districts who have no room for more students the option of not accepting out­ side students. They also have the right to refuse students who have been suspended or expelled within the past two years Under the KISD plan, all transfers must take place at the beginning of the school >ear. and non-resident students must attend their school of choice for an entire academic year. The transfer student will bring with him/her the perpupil state foundation grant from the home district, even though it may be less than the grant awarded the school of choice for its students. The transfer students must meet all the curriculum and graduation requirements of the non-resident district they choose, and parents are re­ sponsible for transporting the students to a school of choice. Under Michigan High School Athletic Association rules, a high school student entering grades 10-12 who chooses to transfer is not eli­ gible to participate in inter­ scholastic athletics for one full semester. KISD schools opting into the pilot program advertised their openings for transfers on July 31. Caledonia this year had no openings, but because the high school might have capacity for another 15 stu­ dents. the board agreed to au­ thorize Busman and CHS Principal Bob Szymoniak to review any applications re­ ceived by the district Students can apply, even though openings are not ad­ vertised. Busman said he did not think the district should adver­ tise openings at the high school because of construction there, and because of growth within the district. The board agreed, however, to join the program. Parents will be notified by Aug. 7 whether their student has been accepted at the non­ resident school of choice In other business, the board approved spending up to $45,000 for the mandatory removal and any related cleanup involving fuel tanks at the bus garage. Rich Overmire, director of auxiliary services for the dis­ trict. explained that there The larger of the two tanks was closed down five years ago when a leak was detected, and monitoring wells have been put in to check for “migration” of any contamination toward ground water or wells. — Rich Overmire could be some unknown costs completed by Aug. 1, Over­ related to the tanks' removal, mire said, and the not-to-exbecause there is no way of ceed cost includes both the knowing if or how much soil known and unknown ex­ might be contaminated by fuel penses. The board also will spend leaks. Back when the tanks were put in. no asphalt was $20,575 to put in eavestroughs and Snojax on the laid over the ground, he said. Overmire said that the larger three pods at the new middle of the two tanks was closed school, because these were down five years ago when a overlooked in planning for the leak was detected, and moni­ building. The architect will toring wells have been put in pay about one-third of the to­ to check for "migration" of tal cost because it was the any contamination toward firm’s oversight, said Business ground water or wells. So far. Manager Judi Dean. The board also approved hir­ the Department of Environ­ mental Quality has not seen ing Pioneer Advisor Inc. as the construction managers for any such migration. The tank removal must be the building projects approved in the June 10 bond issue election. Pioneer has submitted a very competitive bid for the work and also works well with the architects, said Board President Steve Donker He said the two firms have a friendly relationship, but also check each other in a way that is beneficial for the schools, he said. He noted that Pioneer Advi­ sor is not Pioneer Construc­ tion. as the firm split into two companies Pioneer Advi­ sor only will manage the con­ struction projects, and Pioneer Construction would bid on projects just like any other construction company. Other business included ap­ proving the low bid from Squires School and Commer­ cial Equpment to move to Dutton Elementary two of the portable classrooms now in­ stalled at the high school. Cost for the move is $5,600. No sewer hookup fee is re­ quired in Gaines Township, where Dutton El is liKated See School Board, P. 10 Berends inducted in CMU Athletic Hall of Fame John Berends. a former member of Central Michigan University's basketball team, will be inducted into the school's Athletic Hall of Fame on Sept. 21. A ceremony at halftime of the football game between Western Michigan University and CMU will be held for Berends and the other new Hall of Fame members. A banquet will also take place the night before the football game. "It was a surprise, but a very overwhelming situation for us as a family," Berends said of his induction into the CMU Hall of Fame. "It ranks very high on the list of things that I feel are positive in my life." College basketball was a very special activity for the area doctor. He played both forward and guard during his days with the Chippewas on teams that had a four-year record of 83-22. Berends played for the Chippewas from 1963-67 and was a scholastic All-American twice in his career. He also served as the team's captain. Following graduation, Berends went on to play and coach for the Grand Rapids Tackers from 1968-73. His Tackers team played against other squads from Holland. Chicago, Battle Creek and Pontiac. Berends is now an equine doctor and the owner of the Equine Associates, Inc. in Middleville. 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Middleville MJ/July 23. 1996 Caledonia School Board chooses Donker as new president by Barbara Gall Staff Writer At its reorgamzational meeting Tuesday, the Caledo­ nia School Board elected Steve Donker board president for the next school year Donker. first electai to the board in 1989. has served once before as president and as vice president. He succeeds Sharon Galley, who retired from the board this year. The hoard also chose Dan Clark as vice president and re­ elected Bernie Nagel and Jim Gless to the offices of secre­ tary and treasurer, respec­ tively. Nagel is the senior member of the board, having served since 1986. Gless was first elected to the board in 1990 and Clark in 1996 "I hope we can work to­ gether as a community to make the schools the best they can be," Donker said. "We have varying ideas on the board, but 1 believe there will be uniform decisions, and I think it will be a good year. I’m excited about it." The board then voted to continue using these same fi­ nancial msitutions as deposi­ tories for school funds: State Bank of Caledonia and Milaf Depositories for invest­ ments will continue to be State Bank of Caledonia. Michigan National Bank. Chicago Corporation. Old Kent Bank & Trust. FMBTrusl & Financial Services. First of America and the Michigan School District Liquid Asset Fund. Regular board meetings will continue to be held on the second Tuesday of the month beginning at 7:30 p.m. Legal firms to be retained by the board will be Thnm. Maatsch & Nordberg; Miller, Johnson. Snell & Cum miskey; Mika. Myers. Beckett & Jones; V am urn. Riddenng. Schmidt & Howlett; Twohey Maggini, Pollard & Albert­ son; Schenk. Boncher & Prasher. Business Manager Judi Dean explained that Th run. Maatsch & Nordberg is actu­ ally the "official" school legal consulting firm, but the other firms are retained as possible consultants. Standing board committees will be reviewed by board members, with final appoint­ ments to be announced by Donker at the August meet­ ing. TLakL You k<Krt<<J support Rnkhing thow u4k) nerd Hdp TouJimx u* all* The 1996-97 Caledonia School Board poses for a __ _ for the new school year. photo after electing officers Seated, from the left, are Treasurer Jim Gless, Middleville woman is trooper at Ionia post Trooper Julie M Hickman of Middleville has been assigned to the Ionia Post of the Michigan Stale Police. Hickman is a recent graduate of the 114th Michigan State Police Recruit Class and has begun patrol duties. She is one of 72 new state troopers who graduated during a special ceremony Ju­ ly 12. Hickman is a graduate of CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ELECTION ON LOCAL PROPOSAL TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held in the Charter Township of Caledonia on August 6, 1996, from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm, the same date and time as the State primary election, for the purpose of voting on the fol­ lowing local proposal: PROPOSAL #1 REFERENDUM ON CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDINANCE NO. 96-1Z Shall Charier Township of Caledonia Zoning Ordinance No. 961Z. which rezones the following lands from R-R Rural Residential District to the R-1 Low Density Single Family dis­ trict, stand as amended. Description of lands Involved: Common Address: 6329 Whilneyvllle Ave. The East 2/3 of the South 60 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 2. Town 5 North, Range 10 West, except the South 297 feet of the East 440 feet thereof, and also except the North 330 feet thereof, Caledonia Township, Kent County. Michigan. Voting shall take place at the following polling locations: Precinct 1: Caledonia Township and Village Hall 250 Maple Street Precinct 2: Alaska Hall 7248 - 68th Street Precinct 3: President Steve^Donker. Secretary Bemie Nagel and Vice Vi— .President —Dan ----- Clark. Standing, from the left, are Trustees Bob Lillie, Robin Vaughan and Bob Bergy. Kettle Lake School 8451 Garbow Drive Patricia Snyder, Clerk Charter Township of Caledonia 312 Grayling High School and Kirtland Community College in Roscommon. She has an associate degree in business administration. She is married to Steven Hickman, who is also a Michigan State Trooper. Her parents. Nancy and Thomas Brooks, reside in Grayling. As a graduate of the 114th recruit school class. Trooper Hickman received 18 weeks of intense training in criminal law. criminal investigation, crime scene processing, patrol tactics, physical fitness, first aid. firearms instruction, defensive tactics and precision driving techniques. Julie M. Hickman SCHOOL BOARD, continued from Page 9 At the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a "pay to play" policy for inter­ scholastic middle school and high school sports will con­ tinue this school year. The cost will remain $35 per sport al the high school, with a second athlete in the family paying $25 for a sport in the same season. A family cap of $150 for the entire year will remain in effect. For middle school sports, athletes will pay $25 per sport, which is a decrease from last year. A family cap of $100 for the year will be in effect. Dean explained that the rev­ enue from "pay to play' still is part of the athletic budget, though the district hopes someday to be able to drop the policy. The program now has guidelines, and Dean said only a few complaints were regis­ tered last year. For students who might have trouble paying the fee, work opportunities are made available so the athlete can work off the fee. Two interested citizens spoke to the board, and both will receive written and public responses. Chuck Clark, pres­ ident of the Athletic Boosters, asked how soon recommended improvements to athletic fa­ cilities wrtl get under way. Some of these will be funded by the bond issue ap­ proved by voters in June Donker said the "Ad Hoc" Athletic Committee will be brought back together to con­ sult on these projects, and Clark suggested bringing in a specialist to evaluate the dis­ trict's playing fields and courts. Donker said he thought this would be a pos­ sibility the special committee should investigate. Greg Comegys asked the board to provide the commu­ nity with an update on the sta­ tus of Core Math Four. Szymoniak said that math teacher Jenny Dikievers presently is taking the training for that program, but probably not all the modules will be prepared for view by fall. He said the program is presently being reviewed by businessmen and college math instructors to make sure it meets the needs of both areas. He said he will be happy to give a report at the August board meeting. The board also will review a request from Greg McConnell that there be bus stops pro­ vided for middle school stu­ dents who live in the village. The buses now pick up vil­ lage students only at the high school. McConnell also will get a response in August. 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Ml/July 23. 1996/Poge 11 Board rep will work with building committee Caledonia Township supports need for new library by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Library's New Building Committee achieved at least its first goal in its presentation Wednesday to the Caledonia Township Board The board members said they back the need for build­ ing a new library for the community, but did not commit to financial support at this time. Board members told representatives of the library committee that they had promised residents that some road improvements would be a number one priority if funds were available. However, if the planned mid-decade census does bring in extra revenue sharing dol­ lars. several board members suggested that the township could direct some of these funds to support building a new library. "What better use could there be for that money?" asked Trustee Steve Gould. Previously, revenue sharing dollars had gone to paying off the village/t own ship hall, but the township's portion of the building now is debt free. "If you can’t afford (financial support), we can ac­ cept that," said New Library Co-chairman Eric Longman. He said that if the township can't lend financial aid, the committee will survey the community to sec if it would support a bond request for a new library. The committee also is look­ ing into the possibility of grant money, said Committee Co-Chairman l>arry Stauffer The board showed its sup­ port and willingness to help with ideas by appointing Township Clerk Pat Snyder to represent the board in working on ways to fund a new library Gould will be the alternate representative Despite this encouragement, however, the committee did not find much support for its goal of obtaining township approval for locating the new library on township-owned land north of the fire bam Supervisor Tom Garbow said he thought the space looked "a little light" even though the committee has re­ vised its site plan so that li­ brary traffic would not get in the way of emergency vehicles leaving the fire bam Members of the Caledonia Fire Commission and Chief Butch Welton also expressed concern for safety and that the land would not be available for future department expan­ sion. "The library is a great need for the community, but this is not a good site.. ." said com­ mission member Jim Steketee. Chief Welton said he agreed, adding that he was surprised this site was being considered. Reminding the au­ dience of how crowded the de­ partment had been at the old Emmons Street fire bam. he said "Were so happy with the room that we've got. we just can't imagine you’d crowd us." He did not think Caledonia s situation was comparable to Cascade Township's, even though its fire department and library share a site. The Cascade fire chief and the librarian had written letters to Caledonia, stating there had been no problems sharing the location. Welton, however, pointed out that Cascade has full-time firemen at the fire bam. while Caledonia's volun­ teer firefighters must be able to park their cars quickly and rush to the fire bam. Caledonia Librarian Jane Heiss said later that she was pleased with the response to the committee's presentation and happy to have the input from the township and the fire department "We fully understand and appreciate the fire department's concerns, and wc arc so glad they came to the meeting and spoke up. "We took notes on every­ thing and we will continue with our plan to make our presentation to the Village Council next month," she said. "We are delighted with the board s support and that it is sending a representative to work with us." She said that while the township land had been the committee's first choice for the location of a new library, it would ask the village to consider its second preference, which is village-owned prop­ erty on Cherry Valley (M-37) just north of Glen Valley Es­ tates. The committee in its pre­ sentation emphasized that the community has already out­ grown the present library on Emmons. American Library Association standards recom­ mend at least a 7.500-squarefoot building for a community the size of Caledonia, and the historic church that now houses the library is only 3236 square feet in area. The materials collection al­ ready is about 9,000 items shy of what it should be, and the old building cannot be wired for any more technology than it already has. It cannot, for instance, be set up for an Internet connec­ tion. The volunteer New Library Committee has been working for about nine months to gather specifications for a li­ brary that will adequately serve the growning Caledonia area. It would like to build a 7,500 square foot building that could eventually be ex­ panded to 10,000 feet. Based on current building costs, the commitee estimates it would take between $560,000 and $937,000 to build the new li­ brary. The group also has been working on locating possible sites for the new library, since it is not feasible to expand the present building. Four sites had been identi­ "Since the board is support­ fied by the committee, but ing our effort, we re opti­ two were dropped because of mistic that we can find a good the prohibitive cost either of location for our library,* the land or of demolishing Heiss said. present buildings on that site. "We're now hoping to find The township land on support from the Village Maple Street is the first Council as well.’’ choice of the committee and Anyone interested in the the village land on Cherry committee’s work should con­ Valley is the second. tact Heiss al the library. 8911502. Local pastor sinks a ‘hole-in-one’ in Brighton The date of July 13 started out as any other hot Saturday afternoon al Huron Meadows Metropark Golf Course in Brighton. Rev. William Dobson, from the Whitneyville Bible Church in Alto, and his three sons. Kirk. Craig and Tim. began what they thought would be an ordinary round of competition on the links. But. the ordinary quickly became the extraordinary. Rev. Dobson approached the 134-yard par three tee al the 15th hole with a seven iron in hand. After carefully calculating his strategy, the preacher executed a flawless swing with the ball soaring towards the green and dropping in the cup. As a result of this feat. Rev. Dobson will have his name engraved on the Hole -in One plaque at the club Thornapple BUILDINC SERVICES, Inc. • • • • Kitchens Bathrooms Additions and Other Interior Remodeling 795-2039 or 891-1869 LICENSED S INSURED SPECIAL MEETING for ELECTIONS and PLANNING for 1997 Thomapple Kellogg Youth Baseball All interested parties please attend Tuesday, July 30, 1996 at 6:00 pm Thornapple Township Hall Thank You For Your Support Sunny Jim’s Pizza Hastings City Bank Greenridge Realty Pastoor’s State Farm Insurance Getty Building and Realty Phil’s Pizzeria Thomapple Pharmacy Care Financial Services Fitness For Thomapple You Kitchen State Bank of Caledonia J.L. Schwartz Insurance 4-Star Video Otto’s Turkey Farm Bruce’s Frame Tires R Us & Alignment Middleville Tool and Die Yankee Springs Golf Course Bushwacker Ed’s Body Shop Thomapple Building Services Dan Valley Excavating Crystal Flash D & D Excavating Gavin Chevrolet P.S. Fencing T & L Concessions Van Dyken Disposal Barry County YMCA Family & Friends of Chick Moma �Poge I2/Th« Sun and New*. Middleville. Ml/July 23. 1996 Thornapple Township approves special use permit for home bv Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thornapple Township Planning Commission last week voted to allow Tom Pat­ terson to obtain a special use permit with 10 feet of setbacks for construction of a house on a non-conforming lot. Patterson’s site plan also was approved and he agreed to supply a fence for his property Zoning Administrator Jack Spencer said Patterson s pro­ perty is located in a non conforming lot in the rural residential district He added that the applicant has obtained septic and well evaluations and has a house on the parcel that will be demolished. The house is built on a wood post foundation. Patterson also has had site plan review and has complied SYNOPSIS • YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING Juty 11. 1996 Meeting colled to order ol 7 30 PM. All Board member* present and 28 visitor* Minutes of June 13, 1996 approved Visitors acknowledgment. ' Financial Report approved Sexton Cemetery Contract with Roush approved. Bernice Ave Special Assessment District discussed at length Many pro* and cons but no consensus Board tabled pro­ ject Resolution for Administra­ tion and late Fees passed unanimously. Resolution for Entertainment-Dance Permit. ONeals Restaurant, was disap proved 4 to 1. Zoning Ad­ ministrator position to be odver tised in paper 2 month*. Wor •horn to do site plan review and London enforcement during this period Cook replaces Lewis on ZBA Weicks Pleosont Valley Estates presented Several pro­ perties rezoned by Planning Com mission approved Payables in amount of $13,837 05 approved to pay Clerk's report presented Donation request of $300 to fight Open Video Systems defeated 3 to 2 Motion approved unanimously to pay Barry Co. Rood Commission $54 360 for rood work. Clerk Vonder Bee sub­ mitted letter of resignation eHec tive August 31. Harvey E. Vonder Bee Clerk July 11. 1996 The Board and Citizens of Yankee Spring* Town*hip 284 N Briggs Rood Middleville Mi 49333 Dear todies and Gentlemen The time ho* come for me to say goodbye I will soon be mov ing out of the Township and so will hove to step down as the Clerk of Yankee Springs Therefore. I am submitting my resignation, effective August 31. 1996 I hove enjoyed my work and meeting so many nice people It will be hard to find com|>aroble activities which would produce the same results Thank you and God bless you all. Very truly yours. Harvey E. Vonder Bee (313) with everything labeled on the site plan Patterson said he would like to be allowed to have 20 feet on each side of his home to be zoned rural residential, but would agree to a 10-foot set­ back. He added that this would not infringe on other people's property . He said he is planning to put in a home that would comply with the area. Neighbor Bob Wenger, owner of property to the west, said he is not opposed to the setback as long as it does not interfere with any develop­ ment he may want to do in the future He also suggested that Pat­ terson put up a fence so it is clear where the property line is located. Several other neighbors agreed that the setbacks would not be a problem. Planning Commission Chairman Mark Sevald said the commission can not guarantee what will happen in the future as far as lot development is concerned, because most cases usually go to the Zoning Board of Appeals Winifred Punt asked if there would be room for another drainfill if the current one fill­ ed up. Patterson said Regina Young from the health depart­ ment inspected his property and said this would not be a problem Regina Stem questioned the necessity of a fence, though she agreed it would be a gixxl Charter Township Of Caledonia P.O. Box 296 Caledonia, Michigan 49316-0296 ’At the Growing Edge of Kent County" CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE of ADOPTION of ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT and SUMMARY of the REGULATORY EFFECT THEREOF Notice is hereby given that on July 17,1996, the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia, amended the Zoning Ordinance of the Township, specifically Section 4.2, The Zoning Map, to rezone property to be commonly known as Blackstone Planned Unit Development (PUD), located in Section 1, on 68th Street, east of McCords Avenue, Caledonia Township, Kent County, from the R-R Rural Residential Zoning District to the PUD Zoning District. This amendement is intended to include all of the provisions of the Final Development Plan for the project as well as all terms and conditions included therein. The following is a summary of the text of this amendment. idea Wenger said there had been one there before. Patterson said he would be more than willing to put one up and would do a little bit of cleanup to accommodate the neighbors. He and Wenger w ill discuss the fence and make a decision between the two of them Wes VanRhee said special use permits allow some of these things to be worked out The commission also voted to approve the site plan review submitted by the First Baptist Church of Middleville. Additions and renovations will be made to the church and Spencer said a zoning com­ pliance report will be needed. Both the Health Department and the Department of Natural Resources evaluated the site Spencer recommended that all Planning Commission members visit sites like this. A storage area will be put on the north edge of the pro­ perty and an underground pump was removed one year ago. Spencer said the existing pond will not be removed because it would not be prac­ tical to do so. according to Police Chief Louis Shoemaker’s report. Stein asked if there was any documentation on the removal of the tank. Shoemaker said the only thing they know is that there was no leakage. Stein added that the appli­ cant supplied all the informa­ tion that was necessary and all of the zoning was identified properly on the map She inquired about soil ero­ sion. which Spencer said had been taken care of. Architect Tim Curry said the south end of the building will be concrete and the wor ship area will have a laminated wood super structure.. The existing auditorium will be renovated and become a fellowship area. New offices will be built and parking from the south will be displaced. They also will move to the west to expand parking The septic system will not be covered by the parking lot © and there will be proper perculation. In other business last week, the commssion made some committee changes. To reward Regina Stein for years of service and ease her burden, the commission relieved her of her duties as chairwoman for the site plan review committee. The committee now will be chaired by Wes VanRhee Other members will be Rex Schad and Winifred Punt The Master Plan Review Committee will meet next month to discuss ordmannce changes that will conform to the M-37 development corridor. Get a Tax Break.. Donate Your Vehicle! I Call (800) 678-LUNG M :/'l ” 1 Help fight the #3 killer... lung disease AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. • CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP • July 17, 1996 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 7:00 P.M. Present: Garbow, Snyder. DeVries, Dieleman, Gould, Williams. Absent: Jousma. Minutes: Approved as printed. Bills: Moved DeVries, second Williams to pay bills as printed. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Building & Treasurer's Report: Reviewed. Moved Snyder, second Gould to accept the Treasurer's report as printed. Ayes: All. Mo­ tion carried. Library Committee Report: Report was given by several members of the Library Commit­ tee on building a new library. Discussion was held on funding and on the site of the new building. Township Board gave support to go ahead with the planning of a new library. Clerk Snyder will sit on the committee to help with the planning. Blackstone Estates 2nd reading. Fred Boncher explained the development. Public com­ ment was held. Moved Williams, second Dieleman to accept the Ordinance for Blackstone Estates as written. Gould stated that he would moke hi* decision on two facts. Do we have all the informa­ tion to make a decision and is this a reasonable use of the land. Ayes: All Motion carried. Recess ot 8 55 P.M. Reconven ed at 9:05 P M. Steketee: 2nd reading. Moved Dieleman, second DeVries to ac­ cept the ordinance a* written. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Township Utilities Ad­ ministrator: Moved Williams, se­ cond Snyder to hire Rich Pierson for five months at a rate. Ayes All. Motion carried. Copper Ridge: 1st Reading. Sign Ordinance Amendment 1st Reading. Planner Andersor reviewed the changes. Home Occupation Amendment 1st Reading. Planner Andersoj reviewed the ihanges Planning Commission Report Williams gave the report Mid Decade Census Mover Gould, second Williams, that w< proceed with the Mid Decadi Census. Ayes All. Motior carried. Other Business Set meeting Io budget work session lor Sept 10th. 1996 ot 7 00 P M. Moved Dieleman. secant Gould to adjourn at 10 20 P M Ayes All. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Patricia Snyder, Clerk (316 Section 1. Provides the legal geographic description of the lands affected by this amendment. Specifically: Part of Section 1, T5N, R10W, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan, described as; Beginning at the S 1/4 of said Section; thence north 1319 feet along the N-S 1/4 line of said section; thence West 673 feet along the South line of the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of said Section; thence North 264 feet; thence East 245 feet more or less to the centerline of Campau Lake Outlet Creek; thence Northerly 587 feet more or less along the centerline of said creek, thence West 960 feet more or less; thence North 365 feet along centerline of McCords Avenue, thence East 528 feet, thence North 165 feet, thence East 2115 feet along the E-W 1/4 line of said Section; thence North 658 feet along the West line of the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of said Section; thence East 1315 feet along the North line of the S 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of the NE fractional 1/4 of said Section; thence South 2 feet along the East line of said Section, thence West 262 feet, thence South 666 feet, thence East 262 feet, thence South 1309 feet along the East line of said Section; thence West 771 feet along the south line of the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of said Section; thence south 1319 feet, thence West 544.50 feet along the South line of said Section, thence North 673 feet, thence West 267 feet; thence South 43 feet, thence West 349 feet, thence South 389 feet, thence West 116 feet; thence South 241 feet thence West 580 feet along the south line of sard Section to the point of beginning Section 2. This Section provides reference to the Final Development Ran which was adopted as part of this amendment and identifies the development as that of single family residential and residential accessory buildings tt further references compliance with the Michigan Subdivision Control Act and the Township Zoning Ordinance Additional subsections of Section 2 provide regulations for the following: Lot Areas: Site Access and phasing; Streets; Sanitary Sewer Service and Water Supply. Surface Water Drainage; Utilities, Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control; Garbage and Refuse Disposal Wetlands Creek and Badge Crossing; General Common areas Lands for Public Uses improvements to Snow Avenue: Landscaping; Outdoor Lighting. Signage. and Fire Protection Remaining Subsections confirm that tbe amendment is in compliance with adopted Ordinances and is enforceable through those Ordinances This amending ordinance shall become effective seven (7) days followtng the publication ot this summary Copies of the complete text of this amendment, as well as the entire Township Zoning Ordinance, are available for public review or purchase at the township office, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, between the hours of 9-00 AM and 4 00 PM Monday through Thursday and from 9:00 AM until noon on Fridays. (314) CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE of ADOPTION of ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Notice is hereby given that on July 17, 1996, the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia, amended the Zoning Ordinance of the Township, specifically Section 4.2, The Zoning Map, to rezone property known commonly as 7373 Kraft Avenue, Section 7, Caledonia Township, Kent County, ML, from the R-R Zoning District to the R-3 Zoning District. The legal geographic description of the lands affected by this amend­ ment is as follows: Described as the south 430’ of the north east 1/4 of the south east 1/ 4 of Section 7, T5N, R10W. The permanent parcel number for the parcel is 41-23-07-400-006. This amendment shall come effective seven (7) days following publica­ tion or publication of its summary in a local newspaper of general circulation. Copies of the complete text of this amendment, as well as the entire Township Zoning Ordinance, are available for public review or purchase at the township office, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Thursday and from 9:00 AM and until noon on Fridays. (315) �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/July 23. 1996/Page 13 Chartea Township Of Caledonia RO. BOX 296 Caledonia. Michigan ^9316-0296 'At the Growing Edge of Kent County' ORDINANCE NO. 96-8 Z AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS Section 1. That Chapter XIX of the Zoning Ordinance for the Charter Township of Caledonia be deleted and replaced with the following: CHAPTER XIX SIGNS IN ALL DISTRICTS Section 19.1 Definitions. The following words and phrases used in this Chapter shall have the following respec­ tive meanings (a) Billboard Any structure on which lettering or pictorial matter is displayed tor the purpose of advertising a product, service, business or other commercial enterprise which is not conducted on the land upon which the structure is located or where any product so advertised is not sold, manufactured, processed or fabricated, including a public service announcement (other than a political sign) (b> Construction Sign A temporary sign identifying an architect, contractor, subcon­ tractor. materials supplier, bank or other party participating in construction on the proper ty on which the sign is located (c) Freestanding Sign A sign supported upon the ground by poles or braces and not at­ tached to any building (d) Government Sign Any temporary or permanent sign erected and maintained by the local, state or federal government to assist in directions to any public service, property or facility (e) Height, Sign The vertical distance measured from the highest point of the sign to the grade of the adjacent street or the surface grade beneath the sign, whichever is less. (f) Off Premise Sign (See Billboard) (g) Political Sign A temporary sign used in connection with a local, state or national election or referendum (h) Portable Sign Any sign designed to be easily moved from one location to another and not permanently affixed to the ground or to a structure or building The sign may or may not have wheels, changeable letters and/or hitches for towing (I) Sign Any device, structure, fixture or placard using graphics, symbols and/or written copy designed for the purpose of advertising or identifying an establishment, product, goods or services. 0) Sign Area The area of a sign face measured length x width. In the case of sign text or image which is located directly on a fence or wall, the area shall be calculated by measur­ ing the perimeter of the text and/or image and determining the area within (k) Temporary Sign A sign not constructed or intended for long term use This defini­ tion shall include, but not be limited to, strings of lights, balloons, banners, searchlights, sidewalk signs and signs constructed of fabric, paper or other similar material. Section 19.2 General Sign Provisions (a) Signs shall be placed, constructed and erected in accordance with good construc­ tion practices and shall be maintained in good condition and repair (b) No permanent signs except those exempt from the provisions of this chapter, shall be placed, constructed or erected unless a permit therefor has been issued by the zoning administrator (c) No sign or sign structure shall be placed, constructed or erected in any location or manner where it may interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with any authoriz ed traffic sign, signal or device. No rotating light or flashing illumination resembling a police or emergency light shall be used on or in connection with any sign. (d) Signs may be Illuminated only in accordance with this chapter Any externally il­ luminated sign shall be shielded in such a manner as to direct the light toward the sign. Any internally Illuminated sign shall not be of such intensity as to illuminate any adjacent residential property. Illuminated signs shall be constructed and operated in compliance with the electrical code adopted by the township as administered by the electrical inspector. (e) A sign which has lettering or other material on both sides of the same surface shall nevertheless be deemed to be a single sign for all purposes under this Chapter. (f) Signs shall be placed only on private property except for lawful signs of governmen­ tal bodies or agencies. (g) Decorative displays used temporarily for holidays, patriotic occasions or govern­ mental purposes or events shall be allowed provided such displays receive a permit from the Zoning Inspector and are placed for no longer than the length of the event or 30 days, whichever shall be less. Displays shall not be placed or erected in any manner such as to create or tend to create a traffic hazard or public nuisance Section 19.3 Exempted Signs The following signs are exempt from the permitting requirements of this chapter. (a) Governmental (except schools) and political signs. (b) Traffic and highway signs placed or erected by a govenmental body or agency. (c) Directional signs in or for private off-street parking areas, provided such signs shall not exceed four square feet in area and shall be only for the purpose of traffic control. (d) Essential services signs denoting utility lines, railroads, hazards and the like (e) Signs in the A Agricultural District which only identify the name of a farm or farm owner or crops or livestock on a farm. (f) Real Estate Sales Signs including. (1) Signs placed either by owner or agent advertising developed or undeveloped single lots of less than five acres, provided s ich sign does not exceed eight square feet in sign area (2) On-site, unlighted signs identifyin a subdivision or other residential platted area for sale or lease, provided that such sigi shall not exceed 32 square feet in area, 12 feet in height or be placed for a period exceeo ig two years. As to lands which abut more than one street, there may be one such sign f r each street which the lands abut (3) On-site, unlighted signs advertising t e sale or lease of vacant, unplatted lands of greater than five acres, provided that such sii is shall not exceed 15 square feet in area and 12 feet in height As to lands which abut mo i than one street, there may be one such sign for each street which the lands abut. (g) One Construction sign per project, provided such signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in area Any such sign shall be promptly removed after construction has been completed (h) Wall signs identifying the name of the occupant and the address of a dwelling, not greater than six (6) square feet in area. (i) Signs identifying buildings or sites designated as histone landmarks or centennial farms by State or federal agencies. (j) Signs or placards posted to control or prohibit hunting or trespassing (k) Memonal signs, tablets or markers (l) Signs advertising garage safes, provided said sign is not posted tor more than five (5) consecutive days Section 19.4 Billboards (a) Billboards shall be located only in the 02 District adjacent to State Highway M-37 jb) Billboards shall not exceed 200 square feet m area (c) A billboard shall not be located closer than 1200 feet from any other billboard. (d) Billboards may be illuminated, but no flashing lights shall be permitted Such il­ lumination shall be operated in such a manner as to prevent intense beams or rays of lights from being directed at any part of State Highway M-37 or other public highway. A billboard shall not be so illuminated that it obscures or interferes with the effectiveness of an official traffic sign, signal device (e) The owner of a billboard snail apply for an annual permit pursuant to Section 6 of the Highway Advertising Act of 1972 or pursuant to other applicable State law Such owner shall also apply for a sign permit issued by the Township under the provisions of this chapter and shall pay the fee presenbed therefor Section 19.5 Prohibited Signs Any sign not expressly permitted by this Ordinance is prohibited This prohibition shall include, but not necessarily be limited to. the following types of signs: (a) Portable signs, as defined in this Ordinance. (b) Temporary signs, as defined in this Ordinance, except decorative displays as provid­ ed for in Section 19.2 (g). Section 19.6 Signs in the A, R-R. R-1, R-2, R-3 and F Districts. Signs in the A Agricultural, the R-R Rural Residential, the R-1 Low Density Single Fami­ ly, the R-2 Medium Density Single Family, the R-3 Medium Density Multiple Family and the F Flood Plain Districts shall be permitted only in accordance with this section and other applicable provisions of this ordinance. (a) There may be one sign, not exceeding 12 square feet in area, on each lot or parcel of land, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter. (b) Signs may be attached flat against a building or may be freestanding Except as stated in subsections (c) or (d), there shall be only one freestanding sign per lot or parcel of land. Any freestanding sign shall be located at a minimum setback of 25 feet from the nearest street right of way line. ‘(c) Signs for the purpose of identifying churches, schools, parks and playgrounds, governmental and community buildings, libraries, museums, roadside market stands, residential and other subdivisions, and bed and breakfast establishments may have an area not exceeding 32 square feet for all of such signs located on a lot or parcel of land, unless a greater area is approved by the Planning Commission as a special land use under Chapter XVI. Such signs may be attached flat against a building or may be freestanding Any freestanding sign shall be located at a minimum setback of 25 feet from the nearest street right of way line. (d) In the R-3 District signs identifying multiple family dwelling, retirement homes, nurs ing homes and similar group housing, state-licensed mobile home parks and professional offices shall not exceed 32 square feet in total area for all of the signs on any lot or parcel of land, unless a greater area is approved by the Planning Commission as a special land use under Chapter XVI. Such signs may be attached flat against a building or may be freestanding. Any freestanding sign shall be located at a minimum setback of 25 feet from the nearest street right of way line (e) Signs shall not exceed a height of 10 feet above grade, except as provided elsewhere in this Chapter. Section 19.7 Signs in the C-1 and C-2 Zoning Districts. Except as provided in Section 19.4 signs in the C-1 Neighborhood Business District and the C-2 General Business Districts shall be permitted only in accordance with this section and other applicable provisions of this ordinance. (a) Such signs shall not exceed 100 square feet in area per sign and shall not exceed 200 square feet in total area of all signs (not including exempt signs) per lot or parcel of land (b) Signs in the C-1 district shall not exceed a height of 12 feet. Signs in the C-2 district shall not exceed a height of 18 feet. ‘(c) Signs may be attached flat against a building. One freestanding sign per lot or parcel of land shall be permitted unless a greater number is approved by the Planning Commission as a special land use under Chapter XVI. Any freestanding sign shall be located at minimum setback of 25 feet from the nearest street right of way line Section 19.8 Signs in the 1-1 and I-2 Zoning Districts. Signs on the 1-1 Light Industrial District and the I-2 Heavy Industrial District shall be per mitted only in accordance with this section and other applicable provisions of this ordinance. (a) Such signs shall not exceed 100 square feet in area per sign and shall not exceed 200 square feet in total area of all signs (except exempt signs) per lot or parcel of land (b) Such signs in the 1-1 district shall not exceed a height of 12 feet, except that signs at tached flat against a building may be placed at a height not exceeding that of the roof line of the building. Such signs in the 1-2 district shall not exceed a height of 18 feet, except for signs attached flat against a building. (c) Signs may be attached flat against a building. One freestanding sign per lot or parcel of land shall be permitted unless a greater number is approved by the Planning Commis sion as a special land use under Chapter XVI. Any freestanding sign shall be located at a minimum setback of 25 feet from the nearest street right of way line Section 19.9 Signs in the PUD Zoning District. Signs in the Planned Unit Development District shall be permitted only In accordance with this section and other applicable provisions of this ordinance. (a) Signs in a residential planned unit development district shall comply with Section 19.3 unless otherwise approved as part of the PUD, or by the Planning Commission and the Township Board as a special land use under Chapter XVI (b) Signs in a Commercial planned unit development district shall comply with Section 19.7, unless otherwise approved by the PUD or by the Planning Commission and the Township Board as a special land use under Chapter XVI. For purposer of this subsection, an office planned unit development district shall be deemed a commercial planned unit development district. ‘(c) Signs in an industrial planned unit development district shall comply with section 19.8 unless otherwise approved by the PUD or by the Planning Commission and the Township Board as a special land use under Chapter XVI. (d) Signs in a Planned Unit Development District which includes more than one type of land use shall be as determined by the Planning Commission and Township Board as part of the PUD review process, provided that the signs in and for each type of use shall comp ly with the sign provisions for such type of use as set forth in this Chapter Signs pertain­ ing to more than one type of use or signs which cannot reasonably be differentiated as to type of use shall be as determined by the Planning Commission and Township Board In considering approval of such signs, the Planning Commission and Township Board shall consider the nature, size, density, location and design or the PUD, including the design and other safety hazards, will be injurious to the use or enjoyment of nearby property or will result in visual blight or distraction. Section 19."0 Signs for Special Land Uses. (a) Signs in and for special land uses shall be permitted only in accordance with the ap­ plicable sign provisions of the District in which the use is located as well as the provisions of Chapter XVI. (b) For signs in or for special land uses specified for approval by the Planning Com­ mission and for signs in or for special land uses specified tor approval by both the Plann­ ing Commission and Township Board, the Planning Commission or both the Planning Commission and Township Board, respectively, may approve a modification of the other applicable requirements provided in this chapter regarding the maximum area of a sign, the maximum total area of signs per lot or parcel of land, the maximum total area of signs per lot or parcel of land, the maximum height of freestanding signs and the placement of signs in relation to the street nght of way. if the applicant demonstrates the following: (1) That the modification of such requirements is justified as a result of the nature, size, density, location or design of the special land use, including the design or placement of proposed signs; and (2) That the modification of such requirements will not result in traffic or other safety hazards, will not be injurious to the use or enjoyment of nearby property, will not result in visual Might or distraction and will not otherwise result in a detriment to the puMic health, safety or general welfare. (320) �Ppy 14/Th* Sun ond News. ^'ddleville. Mr/Jtdy_^_LZ2^— YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Thornapple plan panel asked about its role in zoning issues TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THURSDAY AUGUST 15. 1996 COM­ MENCING AT 7:30 PM AT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP HALL. 284 N. BRIGGS RD. TO CONDUCT THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS: 1 ZOC 96-06-06. A REQUEST BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO REZONE THE PROPERTIES LOCATED IN SECTIONS 17 & 20 AS FOLLOWS: HYDE S PAYNE LAKE PLAT A FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE "RLF, RESIDENTIAL LAKE FRONT" ZONING DISTRICT. LOTS 1 THRU 18 B FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE "RL, LOW DENSITY RESIDEN­ TIAL" ZONING DISTRICT ALL REMAINING LOTS 19 THRU 28. GACKLER’S PAYNE LAKE PLAT A FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE "RLE RESIDENTIAL LAKE FRONT" ZONING DISTRICT LOTS "A" THRU V 1 THRU 12. B FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE "RL. LOW DENSITY RESIDEN­ TIAL" ZONING DISTRICT. LOTS 13 THRU 54. MASTENBROOK A FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE "RLF. RESIDENTIAL LAKE FRONT" ZONING DISTRICT LOTS 1 THRU 32 SCHAFFER S POINT A FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE "RLF. RESIDENTIAL LAKE FRONT" ZONING DISTRICT LOTS 1 THRU 36 UNPLATTED PARCEL NUMBERS A FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE ‘AG. AGRICULTURE" ZONING DISTRICT. 017-005-60 017-006-00 017-005-30 017 002-00 017-036-40 017-036-10 017-036-00 020-010-00 020-036-40 020-014-02 020-039-00 020-021-00 020-036-00 B FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE "RLF, RESIDENTIAL" ZONING DISTRICT 017-002-10 017-003-00 017-022-00 017-027-00 017-002-20 017-004-00 017-023-00 017-002-30 017-009-00 017-024-00 017-002-40 017-011-00 017-026-00 020-001-00 020-028-20 020-031-00 020-034-00 020-001-10 020-028-30 020-032-00 020-035-00 017-028-00 020-029-00 020-033-00 017-028-10 020-030-00 020-033-20 THE LAKE FRONT PORTION OF THE FOLLOWING PARCELS 017-012-00 017-013-00017-014-00 017-016-00 017-017-00 017-018-00 017-020-00 017-021-00"B" C. FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TIAL" ZONING DISTRICT. 017-012-00 017-013-00 017-015-00 017-016-00 017-019-00 017-020-00 017-050-00 017-054-00 020-007-00 020-016-00 020-038-00 020-039-50 D FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT. 017-001-00 017-005-40 017-010-00 017-021-20 017-036-20 020-002-00 020-002-40 020-007-10 020-020-00 020-041-00 020-007-20 020-020-00 020-038-20 020-040-00 017-015-00 017-019-00 TO THE "RL. LOW DENSITY RESIDEN­ 017-014-00 017-017-00 017-048-00 017-014-10 017-018-00 017-049-00 020-009-00 020-036-50 020-038-30 020-042-00 020-015-03 020-037-80 020-038-50 by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thomapple Township Planning Commission last week discussed zoning ques­ tions that have been asked of them by the Township Board The first issue was — under what circumstances should a zoning permit be required * Zoning Administrator Jack Spencer said the Township Board wondered if the com­ mission had too much in­ volvement in small changes. For instance “should so­ meone need a zoning permit to remodel their kitchen?” he asked. Chairman Mark Sevald said the commission's Master Plan Review Committee is working on zoning changes. He said he felt that there are some cir­ cumstances in which the commission should not be involved. “If we are talking about in­ ternal and external im­ provements that don't involve enlargements, maybe the commission should not be in­ volved at all.” he said The question of whether ex­ tending porches or decks should require a permit also was discussed. Sevald said that zoning per­ mits should not necessarily be required if people are repair­ ing or replacing porches or decks because the footprint of the area does not change. Spencer added that replac­ ing siding and roofing also should not require permits. If there is no change in a site plan, Sevald said, maybe there should not be zoning review. “We have no standards for such a review,” he said. Also, he said, there would be no changes in the outlines of the buildings as they show up on a site plan in this case. “We have nothing in our ordinance about this,” he said. Spencer said that under the current ordinance, zoning per­ mits are required for kitchen remodeling and they cost $25. “The benefits of a zoning permit are that it brings atten­ tion to the fact that an increase in the value of the property has occurred and property taxes go up.” he said. Rex Schad asked Spencer if he has asked members of other government bodies how they handle these situations. Spencer said no. There really is no burden in needing to aquire a zoning permit. Sevald said, since they do not cost much, but for the purpose of internal repair it may be a little silly. He added that he would refer this question to the Master Plan Committee to discuss. The other question the board asked the commission is. should the right of way be included in a lot size? Sevald said that regardless of whether it is or not. all lots should be treated equally “It does not matter if the right of way is included or not. as long as it is the same for all lots.” he said Spencer said he feels the way they have been inter­ preting this rule is correct. The two choices. Sevald said, would be either to reduce lot sizes and exclude the right of way or give everyone the right of way. “However, this is a lot size issue.” he said. All the commission can do. Spencer said, is look at maps and see where things are. He will call the county and see how they handle this. Rex Schad asked if this issue had been discussed before. Sevald said the or­ dinance was intended as writ­ ten. but caused confusion among surveyors. Spencer said he had been excluding the nght of way as is stated in the ordinance and thinks this is working. Ron Bunning said he remembered that Planning Consultant Rand Bowman had once said that they were the only government municipality he knew of that handles lot size this way. Sevald said that if the board and commission feel the lots are too big. they could lower the size to 36,300 feet or could go to the middle of the nght of way and add to the size. Sevald will get more infor­ mation about this from Bowman and will consult the commissions Master Plan Committee Non-partisian candidate to seek Caledonia Twp. post by Barbara (rail Staff Writer William Johnston, 8848 Vincent, Alto, has submitted nominating petitions to run for Caledonia Township Su­ pervisor as a non-partisan can­ didate. He will face Republican in­ cumbent Tom Garbow in the November general election, since neither candidate faces primary election competition. No members of the Demo­ cratic party have filed for the office. Johnston, a 25-year resident of Caledonia Township, oper­ ates his own business, John­ ston Services Inc., a building automation contracting ser­ vice. He said he has always thought that he would offer to serve the community by run­ ning for a public office. "I think at some point it becomes just a matter of good citizenship to serve the com­ munity, and this is a good time for me. Now 1 have the time to give to this office, and I’m willing to offer the resi­ dents an alternative. "The supervisor's job is a very important one, and I would do my best to fulfill the responsibility," he said. Profiles of Johnston and other candidates running in the general election will appear in theSun and News election is­ sue next fall. Looking for a PRINTER? Cull... 945-9554 ZONING DISTRICT TO THE "RR. RURAL RESIDENTIAL' 017-005-00 017-007-00 017-010-10 017-021-30 017-036-30 020-002-10 020-003-00 020-015-00 020-022-00 020-043-00 017-005-10 017-007-50 017-021-00"A" 017-025-00 017-100-00 020-002-20 020-004-00 020-016-00 020-024-00 020-042-00 Charter Township Of Caledonia 017-005-20 017-003-00 017-021-10 017-036-10 PO Ba*29t QMOO— Mkxv- NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING 020-002-30 020-006-00 020-018-00 020-025-00 020-100-00 E FROM IT’S PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE "03. COMMERCIAL" ZONING DISTRICT. 020-013-00 ( MINI GOLF COURSE DRIVING RANGE). 2 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE OFFICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. 284 N BRIGGS RD DURING REGULAR TOWNSHIP BUSINESS HOURS AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEARING WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE PUBLIC HEARING. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NQT1CE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT AT OR AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ORDINANCE. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVID­ UALS WITH DISABILITIES. NECESSARY. REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SER­ VICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED. UPON 5 DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSALS YANKEE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION JUDY BECKER SECRETARY CALEDONIA CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 310 Notice is hereby given that the Caledonia Township Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing related to the following Special Use Permit application on August 5, 1996, at 7:30 PM at the Township Hall, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, 49316. A request from James Steketee to operate an office in an existing structure at the property located at 7373 Kraft Avenue, Section 7, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Ml. The permanent parcel number for the parcel is 41-23-07-400-006. A legal description of the property is available at the township office. Copies of the above-mentioned application are available for public review at the township office between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Thursday and from 9:00 AM until noon on Fridays. Comments related to these applications may be submitted either in writing or in person at either the Township Hall or at the meeting. Please direct written comments to the attention of the Planner. The public is invited and encouraged to attend all Planning Commission meetings. If any citizen has physical limitations which may limit access to or participation in this meeting, please contact the township offices at (616) 891-0070, at least 24 hours prior to the meeting time. (318> �The Sun ond News. MkidteviHe. Ml. July 23, 1996/Poge 15 Caledonia Twp. has ‘first readings' for several new or revised ordinances by Barbara Gall Staff Writer A rc<idential development featuring the "clustering" con­ cept and two ordinance revi­ sions all were given a "first reading" at Wednesday's Cale­ donia Township Board meet­ ing. Decisions by the board are expected next month The board heard developer Robert Munger explain his concept for Copper Ridge Es­ tates, to be located at the cor­ ner of 84th Street and Cherry Valley. Endorsed earlier this month by the Planning Commission, the concept is to preserve open space by clustering home sites closer together on smaller lots, and thus maintaining more unde­ veloped area on the property. At the 32-acre Copper Ridge, Munger is planning 15 lots, located along the cast side of the property, with a 7.3-acrc park laid out along the northern boundary where there already is a natural tree line. The park will feature trails for walkers and joggers, a play area and a gazebo and pond for the enjoyment of the residents. The park can never be de­ veloped. Homes will be serviced by private wells and by on-site septic systems, as there are no sewer units available, Munger said. He told the board he wants his development to "flow with the property" as much as pos­ sible, and he will keep the big trees and vegetation. He is aware, he said, of the traffic on 84th Street, and is planning a gated entry with a shelter for school children set back from the road so they don't wait for the bus near the street. The clustering concept is an alternative to the more typical two-acre lol minimum, which some communities have adopted m an effort to preserve open space. Clustering is now becom­ ing popular as more effective in maintaining open space and wildlife habitat than large-size lol minimums and not cosung as much for utilities The board will hold its sec­ ond reading on Copper Ridge next month and will probably take action on it at that time. Also up for a first reading at the board meeting were two ordinance revisions Township Planner Linda Anderson explained that the first is a revision to the sign chapter of the zoning ordi­ nance. She said the chapter has been reorganized for easier use with definitions added for clarification. Most significant in the re­ vision is the prohibition of portable signs in the town­ ship. The new version also regulates the use of billboards, permitting them 'only in the commercial C-2 district and requiring them to be farther apart. Anderson said the state will allow townships to regulate billboards, and so this lan­ guage has been added to the ordinance. She also explained changes to the "home occupations" or­ dinance. The revision no longer allows special uses for occupations that do not fit with residential districts, such as machine and paint shops. Those residents who now have the special use will not lose their permit, but future such occupations will not be al­ lowed in residential areas, she said. The ordinance now simply requires all home occupations to obtain a home occupation permit. In other business last week, the board: • Held a second reading and then approved rezoning from NOTICE The Caledonia Township Clerk will be holding a public accuracy test for the Tuesday, August 6, 1996 Primary Election on Tuesday, July 30, 1996 at 2:00 P.M. at the Caledonia Township/ Village Hall, 250 Maple St., Caledonia. Anyone interested in this procedure may attend. Dated: July 19, 1996 Patricia Snyder, Clerk (317) RR to PUD property for the Blackstone residential devel­ opment. (See related story.) • Held a second reading and then approved re zoning from rural residential to multi-family residential R-3 a 13-acre property at 7373 Kraft. No opposition has been expressed by the public, and the rezon­ ing has been recommended for approval by the Planning Commission. The owner has sewer units for R-3 use • Approved conducting a mid-decade census. (See related story.) • Approved hiring water and wastewater management con­ sultant Richard Pierson as the township’s first utitilities ad­ ministrator. Pierson will re­ ceive a yearly contract of $25,000. including four weeks of vacation and he will receive mileage reimbursement. The contract will be re negotiated at the beginning of the new year. • Agreed that developers who are behind in their escrow payments to the township will get no services until they are paid up. Treasurer Ruth DeVries said that some non­ sufficient fund checks have been written by these develop­ ers to the township, while others refuse to pay. This is not fair, she said, to those who make their payments promptly and keep up to date. • Set Tuesday. Sept. 10 for a budget workshop. Christian Reformed VBS July 29-Aug. 2 Middleville Christian Reformed Church will hold its annual Vacation Bible School July 29 through Aug. 2. Monday through Friday from 9 to 11:30 a.m., area children will learn lessons, do crafts, sing songs, play games and have snacks, while learn­ ing about Jesus. On Friday, the wrap up will include a special program for parents and grandparents at II a.m. Each year, the church has collections go toward a special project that will be announced the first day of VBS. To help this collection, there will be a penny day and pop can day. The Bible school is open to children in preschool through sixth grade The church is located at 708 W Main St. in Middleville. ORDINANCE NO. 96-9 Z an ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: Section 1. That the Zoning Ordinance for the Charter Township of Caledonia, Chapter XIX, be amended as follows: CHAPTER III GENERAL PROVISIONS AMEND Section 3.35 (d) (2), to read: Photography Studios. DELETE Section 3.35 (g), Home Occupations as Special Uses, in its entirety. AMEND Section 3.35 (h), to read as follows: (h) No home occupation shall be permitted without the prior issuance of a home occupation permit. Section 2. Effective Date/Publication. This Ordinance shall become effective seven (7) days following its publication or publication of its summary in a local newspaper of general circulation. oisi ORDINANCE NO796-7Z AN ORDINANCE Io amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia is hereby amended by the amendment of Section 4.2 thereof, the Zoning Map. to rezone the following described lands from RR Rural-Residential District to the Planned Unit Development District in accordance with the Final Development Plan of the project to be known as Copper Ridge and subject to all terms and conditions of this amendment: That part of the SW 1/4. Section 16, T5N. R10W. Caledonia Township. Kent County. Michigan, described as: Beginning at the S 1/4 comer of Section 16; thence S89°36'03”W 666.46 feet along the South line of said SW 1/4; thence N00° 44 06 'W 660.00 feet along the East line of the West 1980.00 feet of said SW 1/4; thence S89°36 03"W 330.00 feet; thence N 00°44 06"W 468.61 feet; thence S89O46’11”W 1650.04 feet; thence N00°44‘06"W 186.50 feel along the W line of said SW 1/4; thence N 89°46"11" E2638.84 feet along the N line of the S 1/2 of said SW 1/4; thence S 1°04”12”E 1312.26 feet along the E line of said SW 1/4 to the place of beginning. SECTION 2 The rezqning of the above-described lands to the Planned Unit Development District, in accordance with the Final Development Plan of Copper Ridge Planned Unit Development ("the Development ”) is expressly subject to all the following terms and conditions: 1 Development Plan. The Development shall in all respects comply with the Final Development Plan (dated 6/18/96) and other materials reviewed and approved by the Township Board as part of this amendment 2 Land Uses. The Development shall be constructed and used only for detached single family dwellings and residential accessory uses. The lots and other elements of the Development are to be established, conveyed and owned on a site condominium basis, in accordance with the Michigan Condominium Act. The Development shall comply with all of the site condominium provisions of the Township Zoning Ordinance 3 Master Deed and Condominium By-Laws. The Master Deed for the Development and the By-Laws of The Condominium Association shall be submitted to the Township prior to construction and subject to the approval of the Township Attorney, consistent with the terms of this ordinance. The Master Deed and Condominium By-Laws shall provide that as to any matters required by the Township, neither the Master Deed nor the By Laws shall be changed or amended without the prior approval of the Planning Commission and Township Board 4. Lot Areas; Site Access; Dwellings. (a) The boundaries of the Development and all of the lots therein shall be as shown on the final development plan ("the Plan"). Each lot in the Development shall have the location, area and width shown in the Plan. There shall be use and occupancy restrictions pertaining to the lots in the Development, to be set forth in the Condominium By-Laws or in a separate document, to be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Commission and Township Board (b) Access to the Development shall be from 84th Street as shown on the Plan ‘(c) Each dwelling on each lot shall be constructed within the building envelope area to be shown within each lot on the Plan. Dwellings shall have at least the minimum floor area specified in the R-R District. There shall be not more than fifteen (15) single-family dwellings in the Development, as shown in the Plan 5. Streets. The street in the Development shall be a private street and shall comply with the private street requirements of the Township Zoning Ordinance The street shall be hard surfaced and constructed in compliance with all applicable Caledonia Township standards. The right-of-way for the private street shall be at least 66 feet in width. The paved area shall be at least 20 feet in width The location of the entrance of the private street and the configurations of the entrance areas, shall be In compliance with Kent County Road Commission requirements. 6 Sanitary Sewer Service and Water Supply. (a) The Development shall be served by private septic systems located on each of the lots and shall be approved by the Kent County Health Department (b) The Development shall be served by private water wells located on each of the lots in the Development, subject to approval by the Kent County Health Department. 7 Surface Water Drainage. The drainage of surface water shall be accomplished by designated drainage areas, culverts, and other adequate means The collection and discharge of surface waters shall be accomplished so as to have no significant adverse effect upon adjacent or nearby lands or surface waters, nor any significant adverse effect upon any wetlands adjacent to or included within the Development. The Applicant shall prepare and submit to the township a surface water drainage plan, the approval of which by the township engineer is a condition of this ordinance. 8. Utilities. Natural gas service, electrical service and telephone service to the Development shall be by means of underground facilities. 9. Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control. In the construction and use of the Development, the applicant shall comply in all respects with any required soil erosion and sedimentation control permit. A copy thereof shall be submitted to the Township 10 Garbage and Refuse Disposal. Garbage and refuse disposal will be accomplished by private contract in compliance with any Township requirements. All trash, garbage and refuse shall be kept in a garage or other fully enclosed area except for short periods of time reasonably necessary to permit the removal thereof by garbage and refuse haulers 11 General Common Areas. Where the preliminary development plan shows lands designated as general common areas, the Applicant will prepare and submit to the Township for its review and approval a final design for the use and development of the general common areas. These details shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, landscaping, play areas, foot paths and trails, and rest areas The general common area shall be constructed at the same time as the other elements of the development and shall be completed by the time three (3) residences are issued occupancy permits The general common areas of the development shall not be considered for future development or any use other than as provided in this section of this Ordinance 12. Landscaping. Landscaping shall be as shown on the Plan All transplanted vegetation shall be of the types and varieties indigenous to this climate 13 Outdoor Lighting. The Development shall be served by a system of outdoor street lighting fixtures as shown in the Plan. All of the lighting fixtures shall be oriented so as to minimize excessive glare and reflection of light onto adjacent lands 14 Signage. Any signage in the Development shall comply with the sign provisions for the R-R Rural Residential District, except that entrance signage shall be constructed tn compliance with the Plan illustration all street identification and traffic signs shall comply with county standards regarding height, size and materials 15 Other Matters. (a) All other aspects of the Development not covered by this resolution shall comply with the requirements of the R R Rural Residential District. (b) Prior to their recording, the Master Deed and Condominium By Laws shall be submitted to the Township attorney for his review and approval as to their compliance with this resolution, any PUD ordinance and other applicable Township ordinances 16 Determination. The Township Board hereby determines that the Plan complies with the provisions of the Township Zoning Ordinance and promotes its intent and purposes The Township Board further finds that the Development, upon construction and use in full compliance with al! of the terms and provisions of this Ordinance and the Township Zoning Ordinance, will be compatible with adjacent uses of lands, the natural environment and the public services and facilities affected by the Development The Township Board further determines that the Development will be consistent with the public health, safety and general welfare of the residents and properties of the township The condition set forth herein with regard to the Development are determined to be those conditions which are necessary to ensure that public services and facilities affected by the Development will be capable of accommodating increased public service demands caused by the Development, to protect the natural environment and to conserve natural resources and energy, to ensure compatibility with adjacent land uses and to promote the use of land in a socially and economically desirable manner 17 Enforcement. The Township may enforce the provisions of the Ordinance and applicable provisions of the Township Zoning Ordinance (including Section 23.5 thereof), Building Code and other ordinances, laws and regulations to the extent and in any manner provided by law Any violation of the conditions of this ordinance shall be a violation of the Zoning Ordinance and subject to the same penalties provided therein. 18 Effective Dste/Publication. This Ordinance shall become effective seven (7) days following its publication or publication of its summary in a local newspaper of general circulation, 321 > �Pope 16/The Sun and News Middleville Ml/July 23 1996 Middleville may be at capacity soon Long-range planning to deal with water expansion considered by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thornapple Township Planning Commission last week discussed the possible need for a long-range plan to deal with expansion of the sewer and water system Commission Groundwater Wellhead Protection Chair­ woman Regina Stein said that with additions and renovations to the schools, the new middle school and other new developments in the area. Village of Middleville water will be at capacity in no time. Developing a new plan for the M-37 corridor, she said, would be a good idea since it is a growing area. The Middleville Planning Commission is preparing a survey that would be sent to all village residents to get their ideas and opinions Stein spoke to village engineering consultant Paul Spelman. who suggested that a long-range plan be developed because the system will have to be expanded She added that as long as the capacity remains the same, it will not be necessary for the village to drill a second well. b«" mor* He ma nd on the system could draw nitrates in. One idea discussed, she said, is a plan to connect to the Wyoming system Commission Chairman Mark Sevaid said there has been a little discussion about this, but from what he has heard, there is not enough public money available to gamble on what will develop where He added that in time of growth, it may be necessary for some developers to front costs in this directon. “I do not see the resources of either government to plan for this." he said He added that he does not see taxpayers fronting costs, either. Stein admitted that it would break the village to do something like that. She added that maybe Mid­ dleville could expand its system or it could cross into Caledonia. “As traffic counts increase and there are new homes, frontage along M-37 will create interest." she said. Most of the interest will probably come from retail and convenience, not from many Caledonia Twp. to conduct mid-decade census cannot be included in the Snyder said, and while the township rolls, since the vil­ new formula has not yet been lage receives its own state figured, she said she thinks revenue sharing. that is still a good ball park Without the village, the estimate. township must have added at Snyder and Township Trea­ least 805 new residents to be surer Ruth DeVries explained eligible for the increased fund­ to the board Wednesday that ing. Snyder said. state revenue sharing will be Under the former state rev­ decreasing next year, and that enue sharing formula, this a census would be one way of much population growth countering the loss of rev­ could bring an estimated enue. if the population indeed $71,000 to the township. has grown another 15 percent. Board members agreed that with all the growth in Cale­ donia. there was an excellent chance that Caledonia could Part-time Second Shift qualify for increased funding. Monday through Friday. 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Snyder said she would like Every other Saturday, 7:30 am - 10:30 am to conduct the census proba­ PF.NNOCK HOSPITAL has an opening for a part time bly in September, after most Secretary in our Lab Department Qualifications include people are home from summer typing and computer skills, excellent phone and communi­ vacations and before many res­ cation skills, good organizational skills and the ability to idents leave Michigan for work with frequent interruptions. Medical Terminology warmer climates during the knowledge is necessary and prior experience in a medical setting is preferred winter. She said the township prob­ Please submit resume/application to: ably will send out some kind PENNOCK HOSPITAL of notice to residents explain­ ing the census and asking res­ Attn: Human Resources idents to cooperate with the 1009 West Green Street workers doing the count. Hastings. Ml 49058 Funding from revenue shar­ (616)948-3112 ing is used for special projects E.O.E. L by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board last week approved a resolution to conduct a mid­ decade census this fall. Township Cleric Pat Snyder said that if the township pop­ ulation has increased by 15 percent since the 1990 census, state revenue sharing to the township also will increase. For this census, the residents of the village of Caledonia LABORATORY SECRETARY in the township. Over the last few years, it has gone toward paying off the township's share of the village/township hall. DeVries announced Wednes­ day. however, that the town­ ship has made its final pay­ ment, and the township por­ tion of the building is now free of all debt in only four years and five months. The building was paid off early, saving the township a lot of money that would have been spent on interest payments, she said. The board has mentioned road improvements and con­ tributing to a new Caledonia library as possible uses for fu­ ture revenue sharing. NEW TD7G Dozer Painting Equipment WaDpaper Steamer Hand Tools Pressure Washers ► Construction Equipment Compressors Nailers Generators and Welders • Leaf Blowers • Party Goods • Bobcat • Tractor Loader • Backhole • Tractor & Loader • Excavator • Dump Trailer commission." he said. "Public services for water and sewer will be important." Stein said that she agrees with Spellman's view that long-term planning is impor­ tant and thought that coming to an agreement with other municipalities would help. The commission will discuss this more as it gets more information. Middleville planner to accept new position Jason Cherry will leave his post as planner and assistant to the village manager in Middleville at the end of this month. Cherry, who took the post in June 1994, replacing Mark Vanderploeg, will leave July 31 to become principal plan­ ner for the City of Wyoming. In his new job he will be a full-time planner. When he was hired by the Village of Middleville two years ago at a salary ot $26,000 a year, he also was responsible for zoning en­ forcement, but duties latei were expanded to village man­ ager assistant. Middleville's new village manager, David Arcking, is expected to come on board Monday, July, 22. less than two weeks before Cherry's de­ parture. Arcking signed a twoyear contract just last month. Jason Cherry Cherry's prior experience, other than in Middleville, has included being zoning admin­ istrator for Bath Charter Township, transportation ana­ lyst for Clinton County, planner at East Lansing and land use consultant for Hawes Township. PLASTICS SUPERVISOR WWII survivor to speak here Sunday July 28 Experienced shift supervisor needed for growing plastics injection molding company in the Grand Rapids area. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years experience supervising in a plastic injection molding environment. We offer an excellent benefit package as well as a competitive wage. Interested candidates should submit a resume including salary history and references to: Wamar Products, Inc., Do It The Easy Way with the right equipment • NEW 6" Chipper • Saws • Sanders and Grinders • Concrete Tools • Hammer Drills • Carpet Tools • Heaters Oil Fired • Automotive Tools • Welding Supplies •Trailers and Moving Equipment • Pumps big stores. Sevald said the commission would provide a series of situations to look at to deter­ mine rezoning in that area Things that will be looked at are safety of the highway turn lanes and whether there are enough lanes to handle amount of traffic generated “Water and sewer has always been a concern of the 5041 68th Street, SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 $ SUMMER JOBS $ Packers of Quality Frozen Vegetables General Labor and Truck Drivers (Must have CDL) Tania Kauppila Tania Kauppila. author of “Survival.” will appear Sun­ day. July 28. at 6 p.m at the Bowne Mennomte Church, comer of Freeport Road and 76ch Street She will tell her story about her experiences during World War U It was Mav 1942 and the Germans had invaded the Ukraine. Marching into a village near Kiev, Nazi soldiers went from house to house, yanking away at gun­ point able-bodied young peo­ ple for forced labor in work camps It was a day that would destroy 12-year-old Tania's innocence and hopes for the future - ALL JOB SEEKERS Retirees and Housewives If You Need Extra $$ DAYS AND NIGHTS AVAILABLE ...need approximately mid-July, August & September Call 616/374-8837 ...for additional information. Apply Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Twin City Foods, Inc. 1315 Sherman St., Lake Odessa, MI E.O.E. �The Sun ond News Middleville. Mb July 23. 1996 Poge 17 bodily harm or property damage before he or she could have been arrested But in 1993. the Michigan Legislature enacted the nation’s toughest and most enforceable anti-sialkmg law. which gave law enforcement the tools to arrest stalkers before they could act on their threats. Moreover, the alleged offender in this case will be tried for felony stalking, a designation that calls for even tougher sentencing. These tragedies are just two more examples in the litany of senseless crimes But in Michigan, we've made important strides toward increasing safety for all law -abiding citizens and getting tougher on violent offenders. As long as I’m serving you in the Senate, we will continue to do so. Other states would do well to follow our example. Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus Let’s continue the hard line against crime Mankind, by the perverse depravity of their nature, esteem that which they have mo*t desired a* of no value, the moment it is |H»--e»-ed. and Two recent tragic events involving citizens of Michigan underscore the need for tougher laws for violent crimes. One tragedy, which occurred in Texas, might never have come to pass in Michigan, and the other case illustrates how cracking down on violent offenders has enhanced public safety in our state. In the Texas case, a young woman from Homer, on an in­ ternship through Michigan State University, was murdered in her own apartment. Her suspected killer is an Oklahoma man who was freed from prison after serving just six months of a two-year sentence for sexual assault An Oklahoma Department of Corrections spokesman, when asked about the early release of the offender, said. “Two years (in prison) seldom means two years.” That statement perfectly illustrates the problem. In 1995. the Michigan Legislature passed a truth in sentencing bill that requires violent offenders to serve at least the minimum term of their sentence In other words, if an of­ fender is sentenced to five-to-10 years upon conviction, he will serve at least five years of that time. If Oklahoma had had a similar truth - in sentencing law. the man who allegedly murdered the woman in Homer would still be in prison. Michigan recognized that early release of violent offenders often ends in tragedy for innocent victims. It’s time other states followed Michigan's lead. The other case, which has a less tragic ending, concerned a man who had been stalking young women in Macomb County. This man had allegedly been making threatening, sexually ex­ plicit phone calls to young women whose pictures he had seen in the paper as “students of the week " Law enforcement authorities acted swiftly to arrest the man, and he is now in jail awaiting arraignment This wouldn't have been possible four years ago in Michigan. Prior to that time, a stalker would have had to cause HOMEOWNERS! STOP living from paycheck to paycheck! 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Equal Opportunity Employer torment themwlvr* with fruitless wishes for that which is beyond their reach. __ Francois De Salqznac De La Mothe Fenelon »»» Tomorrow is an old deceiver, and his cheat never goes stale. —Samuel Johnson Serving our Country Tony R. McCowen Navy Petty Officer 1st Class tony R McCowen. son of Jim N. McCowen of 6468 Mill Run. Caledonia, has departed for a six-month deployment to the Persian Gulf aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Shiloh. McCowen is one of 364 Sailors aboard the cruiser who departed their home port in San Diego for the journey to the Middle East and Western Pacific Ocean McCowen s ship is part of the USS Carl Vinson Battle Group, which includes more than 80 tactical jet aircraft, helicopters, am­ phibious forces, and ships and submarines armed with Tomahawk cruise missiles. McCowen's ship is one of From Our Readers PLASTICS OPPORTUNITY Kettle Assocation president disregards the process To the editor: I am greatly concerned by the intent of the letter written by Jim Williams in the capaci­ ty of president of the Campau Kettle Lake Association. Williams, who is also a trustee (board member) of Caledonia Township, used his position as the association's president to call a special meeting of the Lake Associa­ tion. He then used the meeting as a forum to state his per­ sonal opposition to the opi­ nions of township citizens op­ posing recent township rezon­ ing decisions. In his zeal to expound his personal views, Williams disregarded four separate pro­ visions of the lake associa­ tion’s by-laws that specify the procedure for calling a special meeting. Consequently, the business that occurred at the meeting is void. Before submitting his letter to the Sun and News, Williams was aware of his oversight and its consequence. However, he chose to proceed with his agenda, showing a blatant disregard for follow­ ing the democratic process he claimed to support in his ASSEMBLERS P L S T I C s S7.15 - S7.5O/HR. TEMPFORCE has many openings 2nd and 3rd shift for plastic injection opera­ tors. on-line assemblers both hand and machine Excellent opportunity for hire after probation which would mdude company and paid benefits ra ses and much more If you have good work references recent experience, own transportation apply at TEMPFORCE daky 9 am 4 pm. 3737 Lake Eas’.brook Blvd Lower Level. 9401111. EOEMFHV the most powerful warships ever put to sea. The computer-based AEGIS weapons system is the heart of the ship’s war-fighting capability . It centers around a powerful radar that enables the crew to detect, track and fire on more than one hundred targets at a time. McCowen spent more than 150 days al sea last year train­ ing for a variety of situations they might encounter during the deployment. McCowen will travel ap­ proximately 30.000 miles before returning to the United States in the spring The 1984 graduate of Kenowa Hills High School joined the Navy in January 1985 letter. In his letter supporting the Township Board's process of reviewing rezoning issues. Williams states: “That’s how a participatory democracy should work.” In the follow­ ing paragraphs, he then refers to those voices opposing the rezoning issues in the context of “mob rule." Apparently. Williams has forgotten one of the principal tenets of the democratic pro­ cess. that it is one “of the peo­ Positions available for SET UP and PROCESS TECHNICIANS. Our commitment to excel­ lence is creating rapid growth. We offer an extensive benefit package and competitive wage. If you are looking for an opportunity to further enhance your skills in the plastic injec­ tion molding industry, ple, by the people and for the people.” As the association’s presi­ dent and as a township trustee, Williams has the fiduciary responsibility to objectively and impartially represent all the members of the associa­ tion and citizens of the township. I suggest that he and all elected officials remember two things: first, there is often much of value that can be learned from those who are in opposition to an issue. Second, this country was born out of opposition. Larry Padgett Kettle Lake and Caledonia Twp. resident Reply in person or send your resume with salary history to: Wamar Products, Inc., 5041 68th Street, SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 LABORATORY ASSISTANT Part-time — 1st Shift 20 hours/week Every Other Weekend PENNOCK HOSPITAL has an opening for a part-time Assistant in our Lab Department. Phlebotomy experience is required Must have excellent communication skills Accuracy, efficiency and strong organizational skills are required Please submit resume/application to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn: Human Resources 1009 West Green Street Hastings, Ml 49058 (616)948-3112 E.O.E. YOU BREAK IT— WE'LL FIX IT!! Personal ‘‘small town” service and ‘‘big town” know-how. • FREE LOANERS while repairs are being made. Latest paint technology. • Certified collision repair mechan ics. Only the BEST products used in parts and materials. • Authorized insurance repair facility. 100% guaranteed on repairs for as long as you own your vehicle. • Our professional experience since 1969 LON*?? COMPLETE AUTO and TRUCK COLLISON SERVICE ED'S BODY SHOP 110 Johnson Street at Kinsley one block off Main St. in Downtown Caledonia Al QCH IV IVJ I V UU Fax (616) 891-0446 a..'Oven Wr p 5-: Obe t, A.. We »ant to bo your “PRO" Shop. erortiing erith the PROS tinco 1969 Ed Pewtoeki �Poge 18 The Sun ond News. 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To water with a hose, simp­ ly place it on the ground near the tree and let water trickle into the soil. If the water runs off rather than soaking in, cut back the flow. A good way to reduce runoff and make watering more efficient is to apply several inches of shredded bark, wood chips or other mulch around the bases of trees and shrubs Piling the material higher around the outer edges and lower in the center will make a basin to catch and hold water so that it soaks into the soil where the plant can use it. Mulches also slow the evaporation of water from the soil and so decrease the need for irrigation Another benefit of mulch is that it eliminates the need to mow close to tree trunks and mam stems on shrubs. This can help prevent mechanical damage to bark by lawn care equipment. 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Located right in Allegan, Michigan at the fairgrounds. 7.30am to 4:30pm, $3 admis­ sion. Free parking.__________ BECKY’S MAINSTREET Used books, antiques and crafts. We have a paperback swap, Harlequins included. Large selection of hardcovers from the 1800's to 1996, reasonable prices, new Victorian reproduc­ tion section. Monday Thursday 10-5p, Friday ll-7p, Saturday 104p. 101 E. Main, Middleville, 795-8800. Major credit cards accepted. Booth space available. Business Senices BERNIE & COMPANY TREE SERVICE: Tree remov­ al A trimming A stump grinding. 795-7823 ___ GLEN’S LANDSCAPING. “WE’RE EASY TO GET A LAWN WITH.” TREATED TIES AND BOULDER RETAINING WALLS, TOP SOIL, ROAD GRAVEL AND SAND, HAULING A LEVEL­ ING. COMPLETE LAND­ SCAPING SERVICE. TREES, PLANTINGS, SEED, SOD A SHREDDED BARK INSTALLED. 31 YEARS IN hl SINESS. ( ALL NOW FOR FREE ESTIMATE. H9L1M3 ________ GYMNASTICS IN MOTION offering pre-school through advanced classes, all ages. Also boys and girls USGF compel! lion teams. 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Cost $1,350. Sacri­ fice $485. 1-517-699^148 BEAUTIFUL KING SIZE BRASS BED with Serta Firm mattress set 1 month old, Cost $1,300 new, must sell! $300. 1-517-676-6414_____________ TOP SOIL: Unscreened $12 a yard, delivered. 616-554-4777 or 616-698-0819 Help Wanted HELP WANTED: Full time waitresses, apply in person, Fortune Chef, 9353 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) Phone 795-7911 Jobs Wanted TWO PIZZAS for ONE SPECIAL PRICE! CABLE/LINEMAN To $40,000/year, major contractor! Will train! Needed now. 616-949-2424 Job Line Fee MODELS WANTED: between the ages of 7-23 to model casual and formal wear during this year’s 1996 Grand Rapids pageants. No experience neces­ sary. Call 1-800-858-6003 ExL 3709 showing.___________________ MIDDLEVILLE 3 bedroom ranch, 1 bath, 2 stall garage, full basement, comer lot, in town, $79,900. 616-891-1838 Thank You CARD OF THANKS With Mike’s retirement and us selling our home, Deb’s Family Hair Care is closed. I would like to thank all my customers for their business in the last 20 years in Middleville. I have met so many nice people and made friends with most of them that it’s difficult to say good-bye. So I will just say thank you all very much. I have appreciated your business. Thanks Deb Frey (NAPS)—In the last few years, a growing interest in Asian cookery has introduced food krvers to Japanese. Thai. Vietnamese, and Korean dishes Now those who love flavorful. exotic food are dis­ covering Indonesian cooking “To the gourmet. Indo­ nesia. the spice island of antiquity, may be likened to a kaleidoscope of Asian cookery. Indonesians have subtly combined various influences, and developed a unique form of cookery,’ said Agnes de Keijxer Brackman. author of Cook Indonesian (Times Books International). Indonesian food draws heavily on rice as its major staple, as well as tropical fruits and vegetables and a variety of exotic spices Indonesian dishes mingle such varied flavors as tamarind, lemon grass, lime leaves, chilies, fresh coconut, shnmp paste, coriander and sweet soy sauce. This delicious all-in-one rice dish from Northern Sumatra, shows Middle Eastern and Indian influ­ ences. and is a wonderful meal for warm summer evenings. Ingredients basic to Indonesian cooking Indude 1) garic. 2) sridtots. 3) chfcs. 4) hne leaves. 5) ginger. 6) dried chfcs. 7) lemon grass. 8) nut­ meg. 9) cumin, 10) tamarind, 11) turmeric, 12) conender, 13) candtenuts. 14) btack peppercome and 15) cloves. NASI KEBULI (Chicken Rice With Pineapple) Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or oil 500 g (1 lb) boneless chicken, cut in 1 cm (1/2 in) cubes 3 cups chicken stock 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups long-grain rice washed and drained 1/2 small pineapple, peeled and sliced and cut in small pieces Seasoning: 13 shallots, peeled and finely chopped 7 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped 2.5 cm (1 in) ginger. peeled and chopped 1 teaspoon coriander 1/2 teaspoon white peppercorns 1/2 teaspoon cumin a little freshly grated nutmeg 8 cm (3 in) cinnamon stick 4 cardamom pods, bruised 2 cloves 1 lemon grass, bruised Heat butter or oil in wok or heavy saucepan, add all seasoning ingredi­ ents and saut6 for 2-3 minutes. Add the chicken and continue sauteing for 3 minutes over high h“«L Add chicken stock and salt, and simmer until chicken is tender. Strain the stock and keep aside the chicken pieces. Place rice in a rice cooker or heavy stock pot, add 2 and 1/2 cups of the reserved chicken stock and bring to the boil. Cover the pan and sim­ mer until the rice is almost cooked and the liquid absorbed. Add the diced chicken and cook over low heat until thr rice is thoroughly cooked. Serve on a platter gar­ nished with fried shallots and pineapple pieces. Tkxtsk You... for your ivkolcke&rt«<J Support Lawn & Garden WATER GARDENING: Water Lilies, A Lotus aquatic plants, gold fish A Koi, pumps A fillers. Apol’s Landscaping Company, 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia. 616-698-1030 Save up to 70% On Second Pizza NO COUPONS • NO FREE POP NO FREE DELIVERY Good Only Sunday thro Thursday (NOT VALID Fnday and Saturday) Specials not valid with any other offers or Free Delivery Lost & Found LOST CAT male, orange & white, declawed, spayed, long hair. 795-2106 —coupon— United Wtoy Reaching those who need help Touching us all • Try something UNIQUE... 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Thursday July Pets 25 at 2075 Brook St, Middlevil­ KITTENS. le. 8am-6pm. Come early for FREE best selection! Toy cars, trucks, 616-795-9057 motorized 4X4, and lawn Real Estate tractor._____________________ GAYLORD: 5 beautifully MOVED SALE: After 23 years wooded acres. Bulldozed drive­ and it won’t all fit. 7939 84th St., way and cleared building site. Caledonia. July 25th & 26th, Ideal location for snowmobile 9-5. Wall bookcase unit, end retreat, with trails in the immedi­ tables, shelves, sheets, twin bed, ate area. $12,500 down, daybed, bunkbed system, so $155/mo, 11% land contract. much stuff can’t mention it all. Northern Land Company MOVING SALE* Friday July 1-800-968-3118____________ 26th, 9:00am to 7:00pm. Metal MIDDLEVILLE custom shelves, life jackets A cushions, contempory, 3 + bedrooms, 2 1/2 color console tv, books, sham­ baths, with private master suite, poo sink A dryer, microwave, on 1+ acres with wooded fifth wheel hitch (slide-in) surroundings. Call Beth at snowblower, sweeper, range Century 21 Property Centre hood A more! 1246 Peets Rd., 1-800-421-8586 or Middleville.________________ 616-243-1385 for private BUY OR SELL AVON. Call Kathy, 616-868-7423________ MIDDLEVILLE’S FINEST 117 West Main, Middleville Delights Of The Indonesian Kitchen 24 Hr. a day 7 days a week For Sun & News Action-Ads! BEAUTIFUL WHITE A GOLD DAYBED with trundle bed underneath includes mattress. 1 week old. Cost $600., Sacrifice $250. 1-517-699^148 QUEEN SIZE SEALY POSTLRPEDIC firm mattress set with deluxe frame, 2 months old. Cost $800 new, sacrifice for $250. 1-517-699-2251 Child Care Cooking Corner^a^ Call for Classifieds Phone 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 15 Minutes Take Out or Eat in or Fast Free Delivery Within 5 Miles NO FREE POP with SPECIALS • Ask about our Special of the Day • PARK IN REAR LOSE WEIGHT LIKE CRAZY! Announcing the fastest, easiest way to lose both pounds and inches permanently! Free samples. Phone: 616-945-5900 SELF-STORAGE, Patterson Rd , Caledonia. 8X31 $40-mo and 12X31 $50mo 891-8375 Mobile Homes ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waterbed, 1st time home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary No pajment until September 1st. 1996. 1-800-3 8?-0035 West Mich. Os*0 Buco (Braised Veal Shank) .................511.75 Grilled Tuna w/apple horseradish sauce .......................... *1 3.25 Oriental Ribs................. .. ..................................*12.25 w-cCFRT terry Sturdel with Mango Sorbet Chocolate Terrine Mocha Praline Full menu of Italian specialities & pizza. Our regular desserts include: Peach Pear Caramel, Creme Brulee, Chocolate Moscarpone, Apple Cheese Torte, Tiramisu and Bittersweet Chocolate Torte Pagano's Italian Restaurant & New York Style Pizza All meals & desserts are made by Joe & Dan - Culinary Institute of American Chefs. 9952 Cherry Valley Ave. on M-37 in the Caledonia Plaza Summer Hours: 11:30 am -10 pm Mon.-Sat 891-0160 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/706/SunandNews_1996-07-30.pdf 056b9a81d42789a05e63b47b6aa11b61 PDF Text Text C LIBRARY BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID Hastings^ 49058 Pennit No. 7 12/30/99 Hastings Public Library 121 Church Hastings, HI. 49056 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving AAiddiev.ille and Caledonia Areas No. 31 /July 30, 1996 Middleville, Michigan 49333 125th Yeor Clarkland Estates referendum on Caledonia’s primary ballot by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia Township resi­ dents voting in the Aug. 6 primary will be asked to vote "yes" or "no" in a referendum on the township's Clarkland Estates rczoning decision The referendum is titled on the ballot as "Proposal #1: Referendum on Charter Town­ ship of Caledonia Ordinance No. 96-1Z." The question will ask whether the ordinance, which rezones the land from RR to R-l, should stand as amended Voters who oppose the rezoning should vote "no;" those who do not oppose the rczoning should vote "yes." This referendum was put on the ballot after some township residents circulated petitions requesting a township-wide vote on the rezoning follow­ ing its approval by the Town­ ship Board March 20. The rezoning involves mov­ ing 23 acres at 6329 Whitneyville Ave. from the rural residential district to the R-l single-family residential dis­ trict. The owner requested the change to construct the 18home Clarkland Estates, which will be served by pri­ vate wells and public sanitary sewer Because developers of Clarkland are bringing public sewer to the project, township ordinance allows the mini­ mum lot size to be reduced from two acres to 40.000 square feet. Average lot size for Clarkland is about 1.13 acres. The Caledonia Township Planning Commission and the Township Board approved the rezoning because the developer has met ordinance require­ ments and because the rezon­ ing is compatible with the townships master land use development plan, which des­ ignates that area of the town­ ship for low density residen­ tial development. In connecting to the newly expanded Campau Kettle sewer system, the develop­ ment also will help reduce op­ erating expenses for the other users of the system and repay the township some of the an­ nual subsidy it is paying into the new system. The development is on the ballot because neighboring residents want the develop­ ment to meet the two-acre lot size requirement. They said they feel the large lot size re­ quirement helps retain the ru­ ral look of the area, and to al­ low 18 homes, rather than 10 If voters overturn the rezoning, the land or 11, will cause the country reverts back to the rural residential zoning environment to disappear more quickly. district. The developer then has several Some residents also were options: abandoning the project, concerned that Caledonia developing it using the two-acre Township Supervisor Tom requirement or asking for a ‘court remedy’ Garbow. a licensed real estate broker, is a partner in the or a ruling from the judge on whether the company that is developing project is ‘reasonable.’ 4 Clarkland Estates. Garbow — Linda Anderson could not have any say in the rezoning decision, and said he has not received any special consideration from the town­ come is determined by a sim­ using the two-acre requirement or asking for a "court remedy" ship. However, some residents ple majority. Township Planner Linda or a ruling from the judge on said they were skeptical of whether the project is "reason­ Anderson said Friday that if this assertion. A group of residents circu­ voters overturn the rczoning. able." If the court determines that lated petitions requesting a the land reverts back to the ru­ the project is reasonable, the referendum on the rezoning ral residential zoning district. She said the developer then developer would be allowed to and turned in enough signa­ tures to force a township-wide has several options: abandon­ proceed, she said vote on the issue. The out­ ing the project, developing it GR Steet improvement questions are answered David Arking, who began his duties as new village manager June 22, attended his first council meeting as the new manager last Tuesday. by Mary Warner Staff Writer Response was mostly posi­ tive at a public hearing Tues­ day on the proposed widening of Grand Rapids Street. The Middleville Village Council held the special hear­ ing prior to its regularly scheduled meeting and an­ swered residents' concerns about the street improvement project, which is expected to cost $1 million. The village is applying for two $500,000 grants for the project from the Michigan Jobs Commission and the Michigan Department of Transportation. Village Plan­ ner Jason Cherry said the vil­ lage is eligible for the Jobs Commission funds because Bradford White Corp, is planning to add 150 new em­ ployees within the next two years and switch its trucking facilities to the village indus- “ Whether we rebuild the road or not, the traffic’s going to J? increase. — Jason Cherry, Village Planner rector of public works, said at the hearing that traffic counts indicated that an average of more than 9,000 vehicles travel Grand Rapids Street south of Lafayette Street daily. Residents also were con­ cerned about how much prop­ erty would be used on either side of Grand Rapids Street to facilitate the street widening. Cherry said the project will only add two feet to the total width of Grand Rapids Street, counting the paved shoulders. trial park. "Whether we rebuild the Bradford White, a water road or not, the traffic's going heater manufacturer, is located to increase," Cherry said. off Grand Rapids Street and Russell Blough, village di­ Street improvements, P. 2 the industrial park is located north of Bradford White off Grand Rapids Street. Cherry said the Jobs Commission grants are available for expan­ sion of industrial facilities such as that anticipated by Bradford White. The candidates all will be The Campau Kettle Lakes The Michigan Department of Transportation funds would Association is sponsoring a asked to respond to some act as matching dollars for the township candidate forum at 7 questions prepared by the as­ Jobs Commission grant. p.m. this evening, July 30. at sociation, and then questions the Alaska Hall on the comer will be taken from the audi­ Cherry said. If the grants are approved. of 68th Street and Thomapple ence After the forum, the associ­ Grand Rapids Street will be River Drive. widened from two to three The forum is being held so ation will hold its regular lanes from Eagle Drive south that residents can meet candi­ business meeting. Anyone who wants more to Mam Street. The grant also dates for township office and will allow the village to re­ hear their views on local is­ information about this event should call 868-6435. build Main Street from the sues. Thornapple River Bndge west to M-37. And Lafayette Street, which is a side street leading west from Grand Rapids Street into the Bradford White factory complex, would Kent voters to decide bond request for also be rebuilt One of the concerns at the new Justice Center hearing was whether the pro­ Thornapple Yankee Springs races ject would create increased dominate area elections traffic cm Grand Rapids Street. Three Republicans vie in 72nd District Cherry said truck traffic will become heavier there anyway, State Rep. primary with the expansion at Bradford Incumbent Narmor has challenge from White, and with the increased Englerth Aug. 6 usage of the road by truckers as a route north to Caledonia or Cascade Caledonia Twp. candidate forum set for tonight In This Issue... Those attending the public hearing on the Grand Rapids Street improvements expressed concern with increased traffic on the road and wondered who would pay for new water and sewer lines. �Page 2/Tho Sun and New*. Middleville, Ml July 30 1996 STREET IMPROVEMENTS, The project proposes to take the two 12-fpot existing lanes and paved shoulders, which together are 34 feet wide, and expand the total width of the street to 36 feet with two lanes and a middle turning lane. Thus, the project would cut only one foot out of prop­ erty on each side of the road Sidewalks would remain in their present location. Cherry said, but may be redone Some trees may be taken out, but the village will replace them, he added. Also a concern to those at­ tending the hearing was whether people living along Grand Rapids Street would have to pay for new water and sewer lines if the old lines are tom up as a result of street improvements. Cherry said if those lines are tom up as a result of street construction, their replace- One of the seepage beds that filters treated water from the plant into the ground is not working well. The village has to fix the bed or build a new one. — David Arking, Village Manager ment cost would be absorbed by grant funds. However. Cherry said, there are still some residences along Grand Rapids Street that are not hooked into the city sewer system Those residents prob­ ably will be able to hook in when the street is under con­ struction. Cherry said, but if they choose to do so. they will have to pay hook-up Miller MILLER MEANSHastings Office 149 West State Street REAL ESTATE (6161 945-51X2 Jean ( hue. cits GUI Bill Slaeslad Dianne reidpausch Audrey Burdick, oni Cindy “Scotti’ Scon H i I Roy Cartoon. Jon Johnson Dave Kelson continued from front page—-------------------------------------------------------------- 945-0235 94X-9X42 94X-99I3 945-2451 94X 422# 945 5103 795-3611 948 4699 94X94X2 costs At the regular Village Council meeting Tuesday, the council approved the expendi­ ture of $12,880 to add safety railing, a staircase, and a sidewalk at the village waste water treatment plant. Plant Manager Todd Ernst said the addition of the safety rail­ ing. etc., is part of finish con­ struction work on the treat­ ...S OLD! Middleville Office 317 Arlington. M-37 (616) 795-3305 Kay Stolsonburg ASSOC M0KER. GKI.. 795-7272 Karen Brown 795-9331 Cathy Williamson CM Gai....... 795-9090 Debbie Erway.............. 623-8357 Mike Humphreys. Larry Allerding. Broker. CRS. GR1 CM, GUI 945-9103 jaiismi.m JWXS SUNDAY, AUGUST 4TH OPEN 1 P.M.-3 P.M. — 703 BRIGGS ROAD — 1. MIDDLEVILLE AREA LAKEFRONT An imma­ culate 3 bedroom home with approx. 55 ft. of frontage on beautiful Payne Lake. Enjoy skiing, water fishing in boating swimming, your own back yard. and Just ment plant, which just went into operation a little over a year ago. The plant is still considered to be "under construction". ac­ cording to Ernst, and the vil­ lage is still working out "con­ struction bugs.” One of the bugs could cost the village at least $20,000. according to new Village Manager David Arking Ark­ ing told the council that one of the seepage beds that filters treated water from the plant into the ground is not work­ ing well. The village has to fix the bed or build a new one. Arking said. Altogether, four seepage beds were created for the new treatment plant from the old sewer lagoons previously used by the village for waste water treatment. But since the new treatment plant went on line, only two of the four seepage beds have been fully opera­ tional. A third is partially op­ erational. and the fourth does not function at all. Cherry said the third and fourth seepage beds aren't functioning properly because the weight of water in the old lagoon compressed the sand underneath it to the point where water will not drain through it. The village can get along without the tiHirth seepage bed for now. Cherry said, but will have to replace or repair the third lagoon. The council's public works committee will meet Wednes­ day. July 30, to discuss the situation, and also discuss whether the engineering firm that supplied the plans for the plant to the village should be responsible for some or all of the cost of repairing or replac­ ing the seepage bed. At that same committee meeting, representatives from the Thornapple School Dis­ trict will discuss a school dis­ trict request that certain por­ tions of property be annexed to the village. The school dis­ trict is building a new middle school and making other im­ provements to district build­ ings and property, and wants certain property annexed to take advantage of city sewer, water, snowplowing and other services. Tuesday was the first time Arking attended a council meeting as the pew village manager. Council member James Rutherford suggested that council members make up a list of top concerns they would like the new manager to address. The village, just finished with the process of hiring a new manager, now faces the prospect of replacing Village Planner Jason Cherry, who is leaving the village to become a planner for the city of Wyoming. Residents file letter of intent to seek Blackstone rezoning referendum by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia Township Clerk Pat Snyder confirmed Saturday that a letter of intent was filed Friday to ask for a referendum on the rezoning for the Black­ stone residential development. The Township Board July 17 rezoned the Blackstone property from rural residential to planned unit development. According to a new state law, such a letter must be filed within seven days of the publication of the new ordi­ nance, Snyder said. The Blackstone ordinance appeared in the Sun and News' July 23 edition. Snyder said that those want­ ing the referendum must ob­ tain the signatures of 10 per­ cent of the registered voters in the township who voted in the last gubernatorial election. Pe­ titions must be turned in to the clerk within 30 days of the publication notice. If enough signatures are ob­ tained, the referendum would be held on the Nov. 5 general election. Snyder said. Fred Boncher, one of the developers of Blackstone, said Saturday he had not seen the language of the referendum, so he could not comment. "I can only say that 1 don't know what they intend to ac­ complish with the referendum, but I do know that whatever they want, they cannot change the state law or the state con­ stitution by a township vote. "I also know this is going to cost the township and the residents of the township money, and it is not going to stop the development. I guess I just question their motive in all this.” Efforts to reach someone involved in the referendum ef­ fort were unsuccessful before press time. Blackstone, a 95-home de­ velopment, is planned for 165 acres on Che northwest side of the township between Snow and McCords and 6()th and 68th Streets. Residents in the area have objected to the development because of wetlands on the property, because not all lots are two acres and because it is yet another development in the fast-growing Caledonia area. The Township Board ap­ proved the rczoning for the property because the develop­ ers have met all township regulations and because the development is compatible with the township's master land use development plan. minutes to Grand Rapids or Kalamazoo. Stop by the Open House or call Karen I Brown......................................................... $114,900 Diractions From Middlevilla take Chief Noonday Rd turn north on Briggs west to Briggs Rd From Our Readers Watch for our signs Please cast an informed vote on August 6 4. DUPLEX IN MIDDLEVILLE, vou con en,oy having someone else make port of your payment while your family is small and then easily convert this duplex bock to a single family home when you need to. 3. PRICE REDUCED! This lovely 3 bedroom and 2 bath home is one of Middleville's most desirable area. You'll enjoy the quiet location at the edge of a cul-de-soc. Currently there is a 2 bedroom apartment up and a 2 bedroom apartment down Each with full kitchen and baths. 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I believe that the majority of the residents of our township would resent the manner in which our elected and appointed township of­ ficials and the developers of Clarkland and Blackstone Estates have been harassed and maligned, if they knew. Support of our township officials is absolutely necessary if our township is to be the community of the future. Residents should study the issues carefuly, separate the facts from the rumors and cast an informed vtxe on Aug 6. John (Tom) Connolly Kettle Lake Enjoy the serenity of this quiet, secluded lake approximately * i mile south of Gun Lake. 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Here .s hard to-find site of 40 plus acres Caledonia Community Education’s John Smith made the first English map of America in 1612. ART COMPUTERS LEATHER CRAFTS WRITING & PUBLISHING MATH MUNCHIES SPELLING WITH A SMILE JAZZDANCE �The Sun ond News. Middleville. ML July 30, 1996/Pogo 3 Drainage, aesthetics of project meet commission requirements Caledonia Twp. planners approve new parking for Sam's Joint Alaska residential zone, the restaurant by Barbara Gail is considered a non-conform­ Staff Writer Plans for a new parking lot ing use. Originally, the build­ ing was a church, which is at Sam's Joint Alaska seemed doomed last month when the why the special use was restaurant’s neighbors ex­ granted to the property years pressed concerns with the pro­ ago When the church congrega­ ject to the Caledonia Town­ tion moved out and the build­ ship Planning Commission. ing became home to the Last week, however, a re­ vised and more detailed site Bavarian Inn, other variances plan convinced first the com­ were granted. Sam Bravata mission's Site Plan Review then bought the building and Committee and then the full turned it into the second in his commission that the new chain of Sam's Joint restau­ parking lot could be put in rants which originated with without causing drainage or the Sam’s on Main Street in traffic problems for the neigh­ Caledonia Village. The Alaska Sam's, how­ bors. Other issues, such as light­ ever, was facing a parking problem, with room for only ing and fencing, also met the 68 cars in its present lots. The commission's requirements. Sam's owner Sam Bravata new lot will provide an addi­ left the meeting with com­ tional 35 spaces, and the old mission approval to build the lots will be striped so that lot according to the site plan, cars will park in an orderly and with the condition that a way. Commissioner Roger Keat­ house on Sam's property to the north of the restaurant will ing, who chairs the Site Plan be taken down within two Review Committee, said that years. Lighting both on the even with the new lot, the parking lot and on the restau­ business will not meet town­ rant must not shine in neigh­ ship parking requirements. A bors' windows, and a new re­ business of its size, he said, taining wall also must provide should have 135 parking an attractive face to neighbors spaces. The new parking lot will lie Trees and bushes will be planted along the north side of to the east of the new drain field Sam's was required by the new lot, which is located to the north of the Sam's ex­ the Kent County Health De­ isting lot on the east side of partment to construct on the northwest side of the restau­ the restaurant The special use is required rant. The neighbors’ concern for the lot because as a com­ about the parking lot stemmed mercial operation located in a in large part from the grade of amendment to the Golfside Meadows residential planned unit development, which is located on 76th Street west of Broadmoor Golf Club. Originally, the developers had agreed that by Sept. I they would connect their homes to a public water sys­ tem planned for the area. However, that system will not be in place by fall, so the Golfside Meadows PUD word­ ing was changed to allow homes to go in using private wells. Even if public water is brought in. those homeowners will have 10 years before they must hook up to the water system. The commission also ap­ proved plans for the Raven Ridge site condominium sin­ gle-family residential devel­ opment. to be located on 18 Even with the new lot, the business will not meet township parking requirements. A business of its size should have 135 parking spaces. — Commissioner Roger Keating Chair, Site Plan Review Committee the property, which slopes downhill from 68th Street. Neighbors were concerned with storm water runoff and whether the runoff would not only flood their yards, but also a creek to the north of the restaurant Engineer Steve Kinder ex­ plained that a retaining wall on the east side of the prop­ erty will direct storm water to a catch basin on the proposed lot. and Township Engineer Randy Wilcox confirmed that the storm water detention on the properly was greater than what is needed. Any overflow will go into a catch basin on the property, he said Kinder said neighbors' con­ cerns about lighting also have been addressed, and the lot will be downlit. Lighting on the restaurant itself will be di­ rected downward rather than outward as neighbors re­ quested. and trees and shrubs on the north end of the new lot will help screen it from the street. "It will be an overall im­ provement," said Bras ata. Kinder reassured the com­ mission that the retaining will not be "a blank ugly wall," but will be either a timber wall or a concrete wall with a facade on the neighbors’ side. "You have a good chance to show the public that a special use can fit in,” said Commis­ sion Chairman Dick Dunn to Bravata and Kinder. Dunn en­ couraged them to talk again to the neighbors about the pro­ ject. After further discussion, the commission members agreed that their earlier doubts about the project had been dispelled, and the special use was ap­ proved. Bravata said he hoped to be­ gin the project right away. In other business, the commission approved an acres at 6734 76th St. Because the project meets all requirements of the exist­ ing zoning district, it does not need more than Planning Commission approval with review by the Township Board. No public hearing is required. Township Planner Linda Anderson said the project which features seven lots am an existing home, requires m rezoning, no special uses no any variances. "It is permitted by nght.’ she said All Raven Ridge lots exceec the two-acre requirement wit! the private drive included. The commission approver the plan with the conditior that it will be permitted by all appropriate county agencies before any building is done. _sRe«v leasnve HAIR DESIGNERS HAIR • NAILS • TANNING OPEN • DAYS 122 E. Main St., Middleville K (Next to Phil's Pizza) \ Call 795-7719 for Your Appt 5 Middleville Rotary Club learns all about it’s local members The Middleville Rotary Club heard about two of its members at its Tuesday noon meeting last week. Gerry Page, a member since 1969 and a past presi­ dent and Mary Ellen Correa, one of the club’s newer members, shared the program and gave a brief story of their lives. Page was bom and raised in Reed City and graduated from high school about the time that World War II was heating up. He immediately enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. By the time his military career was over, he had participated in 17 bom­ bing missions over northern Europe. He then enrolled at Western Michigan, where he trained to become a teacher. There he met his wife, Lois, and began a family that included six children. Before starting his educa­ tional career. Page, his father and brother purchased and operated Page’s Resort at Gun Lake. Soon after and with fur­ ther schooling, Gerry joined the teaching staff at Thomapple Kellogg, where he served as teacher, coach (in all sports) and eventuaiy was superintendent. Correa was bom and raised in upper New York, where she also attended college, her early orientation into a life of service and missionary work led her to south Texas. She entered the leaching profes­ sion, trained as a teacher of Contempo Salon French, but as an elementary teacher. After several ad­ ministration experiences and advanced degrees (including a doctorate) she accepted an ad­ ministrative position with the Thornapple Kellogg Schools. She currently is in charge of the district’s curriculum. While in Texas, she met her husband. Joe, and the family has grown to include four children. the club welcomed a number of guests, Russ Evans, from North Carolina was a guest of his father. Bob. Aimee Evans, who was a Rotary Youth Exchange Stu­ dent to Belgium several sum­ mers ago. introduced her friend from her Belgium host family, Valarie Van Dam (a cousin of movie star, JeanClaude Van Dam) Dr. Norm Leonard, from the Rotary District s office, distributed a district directory Rotanans from Charlotte and Poruge also joined the weekly meeting. Make your dreams come true! Whether your dream is to build a backyard pool, buy a new car or remodel your home, State Bank of Caledonia can help you b get the loan you need to make A that special purchase. Turning a dream into reality couldn’t be easier. We offer competitive rates and approve most loans in 24 hours. You can also get extra protection with credit life and credit disability. Give us a call and make your dreams come true! A Full Service Family Salon and Tanning Studio Friendly, Affordable, • Facials • Acrylic Nails • 41 Bulb Tanning Beds Childrens Hair Cutting Area • Walk-ins Always Welcome Located m Caledonia Plaza, M-37 m Caledonia Jus! north ol 100th Avenue WALK-INS WELCOME • 891 -1 093 OPEN Monciar Thufsaay 9 am-9 pm Fwtoy 9 am-6 pm. SaMUam 9 am-3 pm ■ 627 MAIN ST CALEDONIA. 1 DUTTON E l 303 ARLINGTON ■| MIDDLEVILLE vtLLC 891-8113; 698-6337 795-3361 .ALEDONIA fdig Subscribe TODAY! £J Receive all the news for the Barry' County area in the Hastings Banner. Grt 945-9554 The Hastings Banner August August August August PREMIER CLUB ACTIVITIES 1 - Cruise & Country - Stand By Only 13 - Golf Briarwood Golf Course 21 - Speaker On Home Safety 27 - Cards �Page 4/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml July 30 1996 Neighbors With. NORMA VELDERMAN Well, folks, with the help of Johnny, I finally have all of you in alphabetical order, but the big stumbling block is that it is on paper and not on my tape recorder. It’ll take me a little bit longer before I can call you all I think that I reacted to our mosquito spray and was rather miserable. Liz Finkbeiner said that one of her friends near Freeport has a beautiful garden and sells plants and vegetables for work Liz asked her how she could work outdoors because the mosquitoes are so fierce. She said that she takes a cup of white vinegar and mixes it with a gallon of water She isn’t bothered at all. but be sure that you use white vinegar. I have been wearing gloves as well as bug spray. So this morning I mixed a batch and put it on Houston, (carefully staying away from his eyes and nose) and me. I didn’t have on gloves and not a single bug flew under my bon­ net or landed on my hands So far it seems to work. Ted’s daughter called this morning and informed us that she and her eight friends from Germany are coming down to sec us tonight I was so shock­ ed. if you can believe it. that I was completely wordless Not until I hung up the phone did I take it all in. So I am hurrying to finish typing the news so that Cay can proofread it before they get here Fran Vicbele called me to say that after reading my col­ umn last week. Doris Raver is now in a home at 1171 68th St.. Apt. 12, Grand Rapids. 49508 When her daughter. Alice Bradley, visits Dons Raver, she will read her mail from any of you who would like to send her a verbal hug. Thanks folks. She was such a wonder­ ful person and now gets con­ fused. but she does have some lucid moments. I am in such a hurryand my tape would not work, so here goes my memory challenge Nellie Solomon said she is much better now. Her family were just wonderful m taking over and caring for all that needed to be done and still are helping. Life is so good when you have such a wonderful family. Edna Bechtel said that some of her family from Florida are up and took her to the Wiscon­ sin Dells What a wonderful time she had on the ferry and trip! They came home for the reunion and left for home this week. Char Finkbeiner had a group of family with her at the lake. Marian Martin and Marge Williams went to their 63rd class reunion at the Villa They had a real good time Well, folks, that is it for this week. Have a real good time, all of you. Caledonia insurance agent recognized Jeffrey M. DeVries of Caledonia has been honored by the Society of Certified In surance Counselors (CIC) for more than 10 years of ’stead fast commitment to continuing education.” The society is a national organization that for 26 years has provided a comprehensive program of instruction for in­ surance professionals. The formally-inscribed testimonial was conveyed to DeVries, of the DeVries In­ surance Agency of Caledonia, and signed by the society ’s president. Dr William T. Hold Citing DeVnes as among the top 1 percent of all in­ surance professionals in America, the CIC testimonial called attention to his leader­ ship and excellence, stemm­ ing from the pursuit of conti­ nuing education, and to his ‘‘achievement and demonstrated level of profes­ sional competence in all areas of the insurance business.” Looking for Extra Cash? - Call - 945-9554 Sett anything FASTI LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord Sunday School....................................................... 9.30a.m. Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Morning Worship................................................10:45a.m. Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Evening Praise....................................................... 6:00p.m. WEDNESDAY.................. Family Night 6 30 p.m 7240 68th Street. SE — Caledonia 2 miles cast of M-37 Pastor. Rev Prion F Harrison Music Coordinator, Jeffrey C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Administrative Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass........................... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass......................9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL & METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave. Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Saturday Evening Masses: 6:00 p.m. (May - August or September) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. FREEPORT BIBLE STUDY Meeting at Freeport Community Center Sunday................................ 10:00 a.m. Wednesday....................... 7:00 p.m. ^CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A church with a caring heart for our community and the world Call 765-3057 or 948-3617 WELCOME TO Worship Service 10.30 a.m. Rev. Norman Kohns — 616-891 -8167 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891 8669 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 708 West Main Street 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave. Morning Worship Service.......... Sunday School.............................. Evening Worship Service........... Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11 00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11 00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nuners and Children's Church udl be provided during both services. GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Barrier Free Programs for All Ages 900 an A 1030 am Wednesday Fatah Ntgta” 6 00 p ■ COMMUNITY CHURCH LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Morning Worship Evening Worship.. 10:00 a m. ,11:15a.m. ..6:00 p.m. 10.00 a.m. —......... 6:00 a.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder. Pastor 868-6306 " ff' /Gfu-'rJ Church School. Sunday........................ 9 45 am Morning Worship... 11:00 a.m Evening Worship 6 (M>p.m. Wed Fellowship ... 7:30 p m YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor (in homes or church) call 795-3667 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Pastor Mark Beers Sunday Worship...... 9:30 a m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday School.................. 10:45-11:50 a m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............ 8:30a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.............................. 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service.................................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday................... 6.30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7 00 p.m Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p m RAV TOWNSEND Potor Qm Qn-Q SHARON BARKSDALE. Oro( Christen Ed k Music OYl-OUZO £fje (916 £ime ifletbobist Cljurcfj Gaines Lmtoi Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Cakdaaa. Michigan 1elephone W8-K252 (Child A Adult) (During the School Year) Re». R. Scott Grreaway. Pastor Mike 4Mrs. Youth Lender Al liemeyer. Community Catting Church Office: (616) 891 1512 M-37 at 100th St Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Come as you ore Informal - Fundamental Something tor every age ■Set an aumpte In spMcn <n Ma, m to* m tath and <n purity 1 Tanothy 4:12 792-2889 £ Sunday School.............................................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs....................................... 6:45 p.m. LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Sunday School......... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship............... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship.................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........ 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — Peace Reformed Church Barner Free M-37 between Caledonia 4 Middles die Sundav Worship Services 8:30 or 11^0. 6:00 Wednesday Sundav school *45 ‘family kight" *--15 Dinner Choirs for Children and Adults Jr A Sr High School Youth Group Cadets and Cavineties Adult Bibte Studies Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi. (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another m brotherly low " Rom 12 10 8:00 a.m.................................. Blended Service 9:05 a m.................................. Educational Hour 10:15 a.m......................Contemporary Set vice 11.15 a m............................... Traditional Service (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Robert GerkeOffice 891-8688'Church.891-9878 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Freeport-Middleville-Parmalee Freeport Morning Worship............... 9 30 a m Freeport Sunday School.................1100 a m Parmalee Morning Worship 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School 9 30 a m Middleville Morning Worship 1100 a m Rev. Lee Zschman Rev Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 Church Office Phone - 795 9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whrtneyvtlte Ave at 84th St *891-8661 Ihe Church where everybodys somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School......................................... 930 a m. Sunday Morning Worship *030 a mSunaayEventng Worship. ........... 6 00pm Wea Midweek Prayer A Bible Study 7 00 p m Rev Wilham Dobson. Pastor Assistant Pastor Kart Bashlor �The Sun ond News Middleville. Ml/July 30. 1996 Poge 5 Levy would not exceed .376 mills for 20 years Kent voters to decide bond request for new Justice Center by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Though downtown Grand Rapids seems a long way off for many residents of "outly­ ing" communities, statistics show that nearly every resi­ dent *of Kent County will probably need to visit some office of the county court sys­ tem at some time. Whether involved m a traf­ fic citation, a crime, as a ju­ ror, in a divorce case, probat­ ing a will or just attending a civil matter, nearly everyone has to "go to court" in down­ town GR once in a while. So it is important that Kent County residents take note of the county proposal on next week's primary ballot. Besides their local elections and millages, Kent County residents will be asked to ap­ prove a .376 mill tax to build a 389,000 square-foot county Justice Center in downtown Grand Rapids, replacing the present Hall of Justice. Cost of the new facility is estimated at $69.5 million. The millage request trans­ lates into an additional $18.80 in taxes for the owner of a home valued at $100,000, but the millage rate will decline after the first year as the value of property goes up. The request to build a new Justice Center is the result of a nine-month study by county officials and staff to develop a master plan for the county court system. The new center will consolidate under one roof all of the justice opera­ tions. which currently func­ tion at five different locations. It will provide the needed space not available at the old Hall of Justice. The new building also will provide adequate security for the public, the staff, for judges and jurors. At the pre­ sent Hall of Justice, these ENGAGEMENTS Palacio-Fox Gail Marie Palacio and Douglas Duane Fox will be married Aug 24. 1996 at Lihue. Hawaii. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest W Johnston of Lihue, Hawaii. She is a graduate of Kauai High School and Seattle Pacific University. The future gnxim is the son of Duane and Nelda Fox of Freeport. He is a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and Albion College and has been teaching and coaching basketball at Kauai High School for three years. Henry-Seubring Marcie K. Henry and Eric S. Seubring will be wed on Oct. 25, 1996 The bride-elect, of Hastings, is the daughter of William and Janet Henry, also of Hastings. She is a graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School and Western Michigan University. The groom-elect, currently stationed with the U.S. Marine Corps in Quantico. Va., is the son of Willem and Gonny Seubring of Mid­ dleville. He. too graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High and Western Michigan University, as well as from Manne Corps Officer Can­ didate School. CALEDONIA SPORTSMAN’S CLUB STEAK FRY Steak • Salad Bar • Baked Potato • Garlic Toast • Beverage Saturday, Aug. 10 co%**n" 6-9 pm • *7.50 clubhouse I Bring the family & friends! groups often are in the same corridors, raising a problem of safety for jurors, prisoners and victims alike. The present building also cannot be ade­ quately secured against some­ one bringing in weapons or explosives. The existing building can­ not be effectively remodeled, and it cannot be expanded be­ cause of its land-locked loca­ tion. If approved, the new Justice Center would be located on what is known as the Wurzburg Block, a site chosen from 21 possible locations, based on the needs of the sys­ tem and the costs. This his­ toric location, near the old Campau Square, would, ac­ cording to the county study, provide a "permanent anchor" to the new Monroe Mall downtown The building will be located in downtown Grand Rapids because one of the functions to be located in it is the 61st District Court, which serves the city. Also to be housed in the new center are 17th Cir­ cuit Court. Probate/Juvenile Court, Circuit Administra­ tion, Circuit Court Services, City Attorney. Community Corrections, County Clerk (Court Division). Friend of the Court, Probate/Juvenile Court Administration, Prose­ cuting Attorney, Sheriff De­ partment Security and 61st District Court Administration. More parking also will be provided according to the plans for the new center. Local district courts in Grandville/Walker, Wyoming, Rockford and Cascade will not be moved downtown. The building is planned to accommodate the growing Grand Rapids area through the year 2015. Funding for the facility will come from the county ($20.2 million) and the bond issue ($47.8 million). The city will provide the land and pay all costs for the lease and opera­ tions and maintenance for its court (61st District). The current Hall of Justice will be used until the new center is built in about three years, and the city and county will work together on a new use for the building once the new Justice Center is completed. If the city of Grand Rapids does not wish to use the building, it will be sold. Some features of the new center include: • 20 finished court rooms, with expansion room for more. • Improved security through designing separate circulation halls for prisoners and the public and the judiciary. Spaces will be configured to separate parties involved in volatile or violent disputes • Entrance to the building to be designed so that weapons and explosives cannot be brought in. • Public service center near the front entrance to provide quick and convenient service for all courts • More convenient jury ser­ vice through a consolidated jury operation with conve­ nient free parking • More effective use of judges through consolidated and flexible courtrooms and jury rooms • More effective use ot mag If approved by voters, the proposed new Justice Center would be built on what is known as the 'Wurzburg block,' right in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids at the south end of the Monroe Mall. istrates and special referees through consolidated hearing rooms. • Consolidated court admin­ istrative offices in an adminis­ tration area, providing better communication and allowing for more efficient use of court­ rooms and hearing rooms. Justice Planning Associ­ ates, Inc., a consulting firm working with the county in analyzing the needs for a new center, estimates that consoli­ dation of the court services into a single facility will save Kent County more than $11 million over 20 years. This does not include energy savings or the savings in maintenance costs from operating a single facility rather than several buildings, said Michael Thomas of Justice Planning Associates. Anyone with questions about the new Justice Center should call his or her county commissioner. BBQ Chicken Dinner BENEFIT For... MELANIE COOPER SAT., AUG. 3*4-7 P.M. Freeport Community Center 209 S. State St., Freeport DINNER - DONATIONS DOOR PRIZES F 3EEZE - C O u N T R Y Country Western Dance Lessons T Classes Start Aug. 6 & 7 W o • • • • B O Y [WALTZ ACHY BREAKY HEART ♦ Swing] Tues Tues Wed Wed 6:30-7:30 Beginner Line 7 -30-8:30 Beginner Couples 7:00-8:00 Interm Line 8:00-9:00 Interm Couples Old Barlow Lake Roller Rink 1769 Bnggs Rd , Middleville s T E P Instructors Denny & Terri Psrter 795 3011 ♦ SWAY . POLKA » TEN STEP �Poge 6/Th« Sun ond News, Middleville. Ml/July 30, 1996 Thornapple, Yankee Springs races dominate area elections by Jason Carr Staff Writer Seven candidates are run­ ning for four Thornapple Township trustee and two candidates are running for Yankee Springs Township supervisor in the Aug. 6 pri­ mary. Thqmapple Township re­ cently switched to charter sta­ tus and has expanded the number of trustees from two to four. Incumbents William Getty and Rex Schad are run­ ning for re-election and are joined on the ballot by Walter Eavey, Ronald Buning, Curtis Campbell. Mike Kelley and Lon Myers. Incumbent Su­ pervisor Donald Boysen and Treasurer Shirley Eaton are unopposed and Donna Stagray is unchallenged for the clerk's position. In Yankee Springs Town­ ship, incumbent Supervisor George London is being chal­ lenged by former Barry County zoning enforcement officer Ken Worsham in a re­ match of their 1992 race. In­ cumbent Treasurer Robert Herold and trustees Mary Cook and Jack Finkbemer are unopposed, as is Janice Lip­ pert for clerk and Charles Misak for constable. There are no township propositions in either Thornapple or Yankee Springs Getty. Eavey. Buning. Campbell. Kelley. Myers. London and Worsham were all asked the following questions: 1. ASPHALT PLANT: How do you feel about the Road Commission's proposed asphalt plant in the Dowling area? 2. GROWTH: What do you think should be done about industrial and commercial growth in your area? Back to School Fall Fabrics are Arriving Pendleton Wool Christmas Fabrics McCall, Simplicity, Kwik Sew in 3. ROLE: What do you be­ lieve is your role as a town­ ship official? 4. ISSUES: What are your most important local town­ ship issues and what do you propose to do about them7 5. WHY YOU?: Why should voters select you over your opponent'’ Ron Buning Buning has lived in Thor­ napple Township for about five years and lived in Caledo­ nia before then. He works with his father in construction trades. He has been a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission for two years. ASPHALT PLANT: "I'm not real familiar with it. 1 don't know a whole lot about it." GROWTH: "I believe it should be encouraged to some extent. There is a need for it in the village and along M-37. In the future, it will happen and we should plan for it." ROLE: "Just to look out I know Mark Jansen well. I know our district well. He is the best choice for State Representative. —Walt De Lange Our 72nd District State Representative not seeking re-election Byron Township • Caledonia Township • Cascade Township • Gaines Township • City of Kentwood ♦ Mark Jansen is a dedicated hard worker with a proven record of fighting for taxpayers and working men and women. ♦ He is committed to the right principles: Pro-Life and protection of the family unit. ♦ He knows our community well—and people appreciate his honesty, willingness to listen, and desire to serve. ♦ If elected, Mark Jansen will dedicate himself to be an effective advocate for the people of this district. Hardworking • Pro-Life • Strong leadership skills Dedicated to our community • Innovative problem solver Honest • High personal standards for public service Elect Mark C. Jansen for State Representative Along with his designation as a qualified candidate from Michigan Right to Life, Mark is endorsed by the Michigan Townships Association, Citizens for Traditional Values, the Grand Rapids Association of Realtors and hundreds of people who want a strong leader of integrity in the State House. Paid for by the Committee to Elect Mark C Janseo for State RepreseotaL've 6857 Linden SE • Grand Rapids. Ml 49548 • Phone 455-0856 for the good of the commu­ nity. You have to shed some personal feelings. I’m usually the only person attending township meetings until an issue comes up and everyone comes in angry. We need to get more participation." ISSUES: "Zoning seems to be right at the top. I'd like to see it more people-friendly and concerned about property rights. You should have some rights, but your neighbors shouldn't be infringed." WHY YOU?: "I like to think my youth helps. I’ve been active in the community and am familiar with most things going on. I like to think I could do a good job." Curtis Campbell Campbell has lived in the township all his life except for eight years he lived in the Houston metro area, returning in 1994. He works for IBM as a systems engineer. While in the Houston area, he served as the board president of a utility district and was president and vice-president of a local homeowners association. ASPHALT PLANT: "I'm not aware of one there. Thor­ napple Township might bene­ fit." GROWTH: "I think there should be growth but in an organized, orderly manner so we don't overstress our current infrastructure. I don't want to see heavy, smokestack indus­ try." ROLE: "To manage public resources responsibly — that includes money, physical re­ sources and human resources — in a responsible manner that serves the needs of the community." ISSUES: "I don't know if I have a good answer for that. Just future growth, managed but not to the point of killing it." WHY YOU?: "I've got sim­ ilar experience from the utility district position and I think the experience will lend itself well. I don't see this as a par­ tisan, political position. I'm not a politician by nature, I don't intend to seek higher of­ fice. Not on the state level or on the county level. It’s a way for me to learn more about the township." repair and tarring in the town­ ship." GROWTH: "I think we should be aggressive and get as much as we can in devel­ opment." ROLE: "It's hard to deter­ mine what I would be doing." ISSUES: "I’m a little con­ cerned about roads. I don't re­ ally know right now what can be done, but I want more ag­ gressive upkeep. The roads are made for the gravel-train trucks that are coming through. They should be made for heavier duty." WHY YOU?: "Because I’ve been around quite a few years. I'm taking the opportunity to get into the position that's opening up." William Getty Getty is seeking his fifth term as trustee. He has lived in Thornapple Township his whole life and is a real estate broker and builder. Getty has been a president of Rotary and has served on the Planning Commission. ASPHALT PLANT: "I'm sort of neutral right now. I’ll leave it to the voters. We should go with it if it gives savings to the township." GROWTH: "I think we ought to accommodate both and keep a balance so one doesn't adversely affect the other." ROLE: "My role is to rep­ resent the people of the town­ ship and make good, knowl­ edgeable decisions on issues that come up." ISSUES. "I think we've done a good job of addressing problems as they arise. Issues may come up and we may have to address and readdress as things change. I don't know if I can say there's a particular issue that stands out from other programs. Probably im­ prove township roads and unimproved roads." WHY YOU?: "I think my record and the experience I would bring to the board. We're adding two trustees so I think it's important to have continuity." Wait Eavey Eavey has lived in the township since 1950. He is a cost-estimating engineer for a mold-die shop. He has been a trustee and chairman for Mid­ dleville United Methodist Church for the past six years and belongs to the Village Players theater group. He has served with the fire department for 30 years Eavey served as Thornapple Township consta­ ble in the early 1960s Mike Kelley ASPHALT PLANT: "I re­ Kelley works at Steelcase ally haven't gotten into it, but it sounds like a good pro­ and has lived in the township posal. There is a need for road for most of his life. He has served in the fire department for about 15 years. ASPHALT PLANT: "It’s something that has to be looked at. There’s not enough information about it. There's not an environmental state­ ment. what it would do to the neighborhood, if it’s a strate­ gic location, impact on natu­ ral resources or if there's suffi­ cient water supply. They have to do a lot of research before thev put it on the ballot." GROWTH: "We need commercial growth for the tax base. Were doing OK with Simpson and Brad ford-White. We’re running 11.78 mills in Middleville and we need to think about what we're doing with such a large tax for in­ dustry. It would fantastic to have it, but this is still a bed­ room community. The pipes in the ground arc 35 years old, some are 50-60 years old. There's a lot of heavy plan­ ning to do for long-term plan­ ning. The township has the most amount of growth be­ cause everyone wants acreage to make what they want." ROLE: "To make decisions the people will accept and know they're right." ISSUES: "Right now. growth and how to bring in industrial growth The trend is there with all the stop signs and lights on M-37. We have to do that without making mistakes and provide water and sewer for new busi­ nesses.” WHY YOU?: "Because I've been here the longest and know the situation as good as anyone." Continued next page — 55 Or Older? We’ve Reduced The Cost Of Homeowners Insurance 30°/o! Heres why' (kx statistics snow that homeowners 55 and older have fewer and less costly losses man other age groups So it's orty fa* to charge you less lor your homeown ers insurance J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency "Our Policy is Service" 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml/July 30, 1996 Page 7 From previous page — Lon Myers Myers has lived in the township all his life. He works at Bradford-White He has been president of the Li­ ons Club and has served on the Middleville Village Coun­ cil the last 10 years and been president for three ASPHALT PLANT: "I think that it would probably be beneficial to the county to own its own asphalt plant and save the time and money in hauling from Grand Rapids or Kalamazoo. I realize it’s highly controversial ” GROWTH: "I think the same as with the village. Growth is coming — we have to be prepared. It should be handled through zoning." ROLE: "To represent the people in the township to best of my ability by planning for the future." ISSUES: "Right now. deal­ ing with growth. We sec the growth in Caledonia and Thomapple Township is the next one down the road." WHY YOU?: "I think iny 10 years in local government. There's not a lot of difference between village government and township government. My experience qualifies me for similar positions." Repeated attempts to con­ tact Schad were unsuccessful. Yankee Springs Township Springs Township for 20 years and worked in the town­ ship for 30. He is retired from the Department of Natural Re­ sources and served as a park naturalist at Yankee Springs State Park. He has been su­ pervisor for four years and has previously served on school boards in Saranac and Thor­ napple-Kellogg ASPHALT PLANT: "I fully support that. I think it will improve the roads greatly. My figures show that we could pave 20 to 30 per­ cent more roads and it s a good deal for safety We can control the quality. I think the Road Commission does an excellent job." GROWTH. "The Planning Commission keeps good tabs I don't like to discourage individual growth. I think in­ dustrial growth should be en­ couraged very cautiously. We try to encourage a little com­ mercial growth in the form of retail sales and restaurants as we are a tourist oriented community." ROLE: "Proceed with growth and do it properly within the guidelines of the master plan. Develop a nice, pleasant place to live. Keep our area, community and natu­ ral resources as nice as possi­ ble." ISSUES: "Growth and de­ velopment is probably the number one thing. I like to throw recreational things in We have to remember that 62 percent of the township is state land or water. Taxation is another one and education ties in with taxation — I'm a big supporter of local schools. We don't like taxes, but there is no free lunch." WHY YOU?: "Ken's a good man. I don't think I can an­ swer that. Sometimes we re­ ally get tied up in too many rules and regulations but they are necessary. I think some­ times Ken's a little more on zoning. And my background is in environmental issues — manent resident since 1990. but has lived seasonally in the township since 1949. He is an electrical contractor. Worsham served as Barry County zoning enforcement officer after John Gates was sacked by the county. ASPHALT PLANT: "I have mixed feelings. If it works as they say it will, it should save the township and county money. If they can't sell enough asphalt, it may be idle too long to be profitable. It doesn't sound like the plant will be used to full capacity." GROWTH: "I think with good planning we could use some individual growth but has to be of a type that is compatible to the area. Some are so large and dirty it drives away tourist businesses. ROLE: "Primarily to make sure I leave the township in better shape than when I re­ ceived it. I see the supervisor as kind of a caretaker of the community." ISSUES: "There are several issues, all growth related. Communication with general public is one. Small munici­ pal water supply needs to be properly handled. We need a water board composed of resi­ dents served by the system that makes sure it operates as it is designed to." WHY YOU?: "Probably two big differences. I'm good friends with George, but I’m a little more interested in stronger zoning to take care of the township. We're both en­ vironmentalists. I'm interested in keeping the lakes clean and in growth, but not with a rapid loss of atmosphere." CHS graduate to compete Aug. 3 for Miss Greater Grand Rapids title by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Wrhen she first saw the Miss Greater Grand Rapids Scholarship Pageant flyer at Caledonia High School, Emmarie Schut’s reaction to en­ tering the competition was "Oh, right!" But she changed her mind when she learned $2,500 in scholarship money would be awarded to the winner and runners-up. "I'm paying my way through college, and so I thought why not?*" said the Central Michigan University student. Emmarie now is one of 13 contestants who will compete fof the Miss Greater Grand Rapids title at 7:30 p.m. Sat­ urday, Aug. 3, at the Caledo­ nia High School Performing Arts Center. Special guests for the evening will be the reigning Miss Michigan. Jennifer Drayton; the 1995 Miss Greater Grand Rapids. Maria Holbrook, and some very spe­ cial Special Olympians from the area. Emmarie will not be the only Caledonia person in the program, however, as Tom Kaechele will be the featured guest soloist of the program, singing "Reach." the song performed at this year's Olympic Opening Cere­ monies. He also will sing "Will She Be Miss America?" For Emmarie and the other contestants, the pageant will end weeks of preparation for the actual competition, which See Miss G.R.. Page 8 ATTENTION YANKEE SPRINGS and ORANGEVILLE Disappointed in our representation in County Government? Vo.* Englerth for Commissioner Paid for by the Cornish P.O. Box 219 Hastings. Ml 49058 'Vote s ~ 6 BILL -_y JOHNSON tilt SHERIFF Barry County’s Own! For Fair, Firm & Friendly Law Enforcement Stop and see Your Choice is Clear... Caledonia Vision Center Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) (616) 891-2020 George London London has lived in Yankee Ken Worsham Worsham has been a per­ Attention Yankee Springs and Orangeville Disappointed in our Representation in County Government? Vote... Englerth For COMISSIONER Paid lor by the Cornish PO Box 219 •Hastings Ml 49058 - 23 years in law enforcement - 18 years with the Sheriffs Department - 7 years as a sergeant Supervision/Administration: - Road Patrol - Crime Prevention & Neighborhood Watch Programs - The Marine Division - The Dive Team - D.A.R.E Programs for nearly 300 students a year - Boating Safety Programs for over 1400 students a year - Civil Process Member: Barry County Posse; Michigan Sheriffs Association; The Police Officers Association of Michigan, and the Michigan Farm Bureau. Education: - Bachelor of Arts, Adrian College - Master of Public Administration, Western Michigan University - Undergraduate and graduate studies at Grand Valley State; Michigan State University and Oakland University. Mamed with 3 sons County. Many years of civic and youth work in Barry It is my goal to Make the Barry County Sheriffs Department The Best That It Can Be. You Can Help...Call 945-9767 763-3443 or 671-4141 Paid for by the Bill Johnson for Sheriff Committee Post Office Box *744. Hasting*. Ml 49058 �Poge 8/Th# Sun and News. Middleville. Ml July 30. 1996 Incumbent Newman has challenge from Englerth Aug. 6 by David T. Young Editor Mark Englerth is challeng­ ing incumbent Lew Newman in this area’s only Aug. 6 primary contest for the Barry County-Board of Commis­ sioners. The two candidates, both Republicans are vying for their party's nomination for the board seat from the Sixth District, which includes Yan­ kee Springs and Orangeville townships. The winner will take on Democrat Melvin Goebel in the November general election. The other area County Board district, the Second, in­ cludes two candidates, but one, incumbent Robert Wenger, is a Republican and the other, challenger John Loftus, is a Democrat and they will square off in the November general election. The differences between Newman and Englerth are striking. They see different problems and different solu­ tions. The following is a sketch of the two men. their opinions and their visions about what needs to be done. The questions LANDFILL: How do you feel about the ongoing landfill issue and host agreement? ASPHALT PLANT: Do you support the concept of the county buying an asphalt plant and do you support it being placed in Baltimore Township? ANIMAL SHELTER; Do you support the half-mill pro­ posal to build a new animal shelter, and if not, what should be done? ISSUES: What do you feel are the other key issues facing the County Board and what are your positions? WHY YOU?: Why should the voters choose you over your opponent? STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 Mark Englerth Mark Englerth Englerth. of the Gun Lake area, is a building contractor who was bom and raised in Hastings. He has served on the Construction Board of Appeals for the City of Hast­ ings and has been involved in the SAFE Place program against domestic violence. LANDFILL: "It’s been two years and we still don’t have an agreement. The job still isn’t done." he said. "If we don’t hammer out an agree­ ment. the stale will take care of this for us. We need to come up with a plan and make a decision." ASPHALT PLANT En­ glerth said the Barry County Road Commission hasn't yet received zoning approval for the proposed site in Baltimore Tqwnship. To the Residents of Caledonia, As the election of Caledonia Township Trustees approaches, we would like to take an opportunity to speak out in support of our four Incumbent Trustees: Jim Williams, Gord Jousma, John Dieleman and Steve Gould. They are four Board members of whom the community should be proud. They have proven over the past years to be serving the citizens of Caledonia in the fairest and most reasonable manner possible. They are all residents of the commu­ nity who share a genuine concern for the past, present and future of Caledonia. The hours spent attending township board meetings represents only a portion of the time they devote to the community. Much personal time is also spent researching the issues and laws that are inherent in the daily operation of township government. You will find these Trustees at Planning Commission and Zoning Appeal Board meetings as well as regional and state workshops related to the responsibilities of their positions. We belive we have a great team and support them fully in the upcoming election. Recently there have been many unsubstantiated accusations, rumors and misrepresentations made against our township board members by a group of people led by those seeking to oust our present Trustees from their positions. These slurs seem to focus on the board's perceived inability to make fair and reasonable land use decisions. Caledonia Township has a Master Land Use Plan which has been in effect since 1989. This Plan was the result of two years of study with extensive input from area residents. The Zoning Ordinance is based on the goals and policies adopted in that Master Plan. In all cases, the Planning Commission and Township Board have adhered to the requirements of those documents. This stance, however ethically and legally correct, has resulted in the criticism the Board is now receiving. Although it would be easier to make decisions based on politics and popularity, the Board has always taken the position that the legally adopted plans, policies and laws of the state must be the higher priority. Caledonia is a wonderful community, thanks to all those residents who live here and have shared their time in helping establish a sound groundwork for our future. Your Township Board values those residents for the gift they have passed on to all of us and appreciate the opportunity to serve the community in a manner consistent with that of our predecessors. If you really care about this community, please support our Trustees in the August 6th election. Thank you. Tom Car bow Pat Snyder Ruth DeVries Dick Dunn (This ad paid for solely by the above signees.) Lew Newman He said he is opposed to the way the Road Commission has used public tax money to promote the project with an "information campaign." "I think you're building a bigger government with an asphalt plant," he said. "I think government should stay out of small business. "Three years ago the county had a hard time plowing the roads, now they want to con­ vince us to build an asphalt plant.” Englerth also said he be­ lieves the Road Commission members should be elected rather than appointed. "The Road Commission has a budget almost equal to that of the County Board of Commissioners," he ex­ plained. ANIMAL SHELTER: "It’s been two years and we still have nothing but a lame an­ swer," he said. Englerth said he wants a new shelter, doesn't think a half mill for a new facility is necessary. As a builder, he be­ lieves it should cost about half that much. ISSUES: Englerth said he opposes the board's decision to hire Small Government Consultants to write grants because it was done without the bidding process. He also isn't sold on the millage renewal for Charlton Park. "I think we should make that a no-dollar situation, rather than create a hardship on taxpayers," he said. Englerth also said he be­ lieves the County Board should allow all of its meet­ ings to be videotaped and one of them each month should be held at night. WHY YOU?: "I am much better focused on the commu­ nity's needs," he said. "I be­ lieve I can do a better job." He added that he doesn't think Yankee Springs and Or­ angeville townships have been well represented Referring to problems with zoning and growth, he said, "We need to make growth happen gracefully. We don’t have a zoning enforcement of­ ficer. We have zoning laws, but no police force. We lack consistency. "Our world's changed, but we re running an old bugg> up and down the road." Lew Newman Newman is seeking his third two-year term on the County Board. He is a retired administrator for Hughes Air­ craft in California. He was bom and raised in Allegan County and now is a full-time commissioner on the Barry County Board. "When you run, they tell you it doesn't take much time, but to do a good job. you need to put in more hours than that." he said. LANDFILL: "We started working on it two terms ago." Newman said. "The board had to face reality. We knew we needed a host agreement, one that wouldn't hurt the county. Then we put a cap on what can be hauled into the land­ fill." He said he hopes the board will be able to have a Final agreement with City Man­ agement. "If we can get a host agree­ ment signed, and we’re very close, it’ll be a good agree­ ment. We won't have the state's biggest landfill." ASPHALT PLANT: New­ man said he supports the con­ cept of having an asphalt plant and he believes the site chosen in Baltimore Town­ ship is a good one because it now is a gravel pit away from houses. "It's up to the voters (whether or not to approve the asphalt plant millage)," Newman said. "It would be good for Barry County. It al­ lows us to have asphalt at $14 a ton. It’ll be good for vil­ lages, the city of Hastings, the townships. It’ll build bet­ ter roads." ANIMAL SHELTER: "I’ve always been in favor of priva­ tization." he said. "For every board, it's been a thorn in their side. It’s the board’s most political issue m a long time." Newman said, however, that he would support a new facil­ ity if voters approve the mil­ lage proposal. ISSUES: Newman said they include lack of parking around the courthouse in Hastings, building the Barry County Resource Network structure WHY YOU; He said he has the experience. "We (commissioners) have shown we know what we're doing with problem solving." he said. "The present group of commissioners have done a good job for the county, par­ ticularly with the budget." Newman said he is a (cam player and tries to get every­ body working together. "I think I have the experi­ ence and sensitivity to the people," Newman said. "Peo­ ple in my district tell me I’m doing a good job. 1 have the time to listen to their prob­ lems. It’s easier for people who arc retired." MISS GR TITLE, from Page 7 includes personal interviews, public speaking, individual talent presentations and the traditional appearances in swim suit and evening wear. For her talent entry, Emmarie will be singing "Colors of the Wind," from the Walt Disney movie Pocahantas. "I entered hoping to win the scholarship money, but it has really been worthwhile in other ways," she said of all the preparation for the pageant. "First of all, the other girls are so much fun. We all really root for each other, and we've become such good friends. No one has the attitude that she is better than anyone else. "That has been maybe the nicest part of this. But it’s def­ initely helped me a lot in other ways, too. I've learned more about public speaking, about clothes and about what kinds of styles are good for me. "They watch you very closely and are honest about what you're wearing, how you look, how you use your hands in speaking...all those things. They’re not unkind, but criti­ cal in a good way. They just want everyone to be prepared so we all have a good chance of winning. "All these things they’re teaching us will help me, I know, in my career someday. And I’ve learned a few things about myself, too. Even if I don’t place, I don’t regret the time I’ve put into the contest "I’d definitely encourage other girls to enter." The Miss Greater Grand Rapids contest is a local pre­ liminary to the Miss Michigan/Miss America Pageant, so the winner Saturday has a chance to compete again, first for the state title and then, perhaps, even for the national title. The pageant is open to the public, with tickets available at the door for $8. Pageant Director Cheryl Barr Mixm, a former Miss Greater Grand Rapids, said she hopes more young women will take advantage of a chance to earn scholarship money and enjoy the experi­ ences of winning the local and perhaps even the state and na­ tional pageants Anyone with questions about the pageant is invited to call Moon at 281-5565. NEED SOMETHING PRINTED? Color, Block and White... Lots or just a few. Call... J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 TODAY FOOT PAIN? • Coms • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain Dr. Terrence J. Emiley OFFICE FOR PODIATRY 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call 891-9133 for an Appointment �The Sun and News Middleville Ml July 30, 1996 Page 9 Three Republicans vie in 72nd District State Rep primary by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia area voters will decide in next week's primary which of three Republican candidates will meet Democrat Judy Crandall in the race for the 72nd District State Repre­ sentative seat. Republican Walt DeLange, who represented the district for 14 years, decided not to seek re-election this year. Frederick Fleischmann of Caledonia. Mark Jansen of Cutlerville and Richard VanderMolcn of Kcntw(xxl all are newcomers to state govern­ ment. but each is campaign­ ing hard in the district, which includes Bryon, Caledonia, Games and Cascade townships Frederick Fleischmann and the city of Kentwood. Fred Fleischmann, a of excellent computer-aided native of Caledonia who spent design programs and CD16 years in Washington D C. ROM programs now available before returning to his for education, and said these hometown, is an independent arc examples of the way "the real world works and learns business consultant He also favors consolidating He said he is running be­ cause he feels he has the expe­ intermediate school districts as rience. the education and the a way of reducing administra­ interest Io serve in state gov­ tive costs and providing more ernment as Michigan experi­ money for the schools them­ ences a slowdown in its recent selves. Rather than cut state fund­ "economic boom." "We need people in gov­ ing for underperforming ernment who know how to schools, he said he would evaluate each and every pro­ rather close them, privatize them and see them re-open gram." he said. Fleischmann's views on with all new staffs. He said he thinks schools some specific issues: Improving the state's should be allowed to try new public schools: Fleis­ and innovative methods, and chmann said he is in favor of would like to provide some getting computers and com­ kind of bonus to schools that puter-aided learning into the are doing an exceptional job. However, he said he might re­ schools. He noted there are a number strict such bonuses to schools Richard VanderMolen Mark Jansen at the low end of state perpuptl funding. He believes that charter schools are offering public schools good competition, and pointed out that more than half of the state's charter schools have been set up for minority students. He would like to allow non­ certified personnel, such as business people and retirees, to be allowed to teach in the schools, and he would like to see schools offer teachers multi-year contracts that are not based on a tenure system. Until that happens, he be­ lieves there should be a pro­ cess for removing tenured teachers who are underper­ forming. Teachers who strike, he said, should be prepared to be replaced, as are workers in other businesses. Abortion: Fleischmann is personally opposed, except to save the life of the mother. "I don't think the state should fund abortions." he said. "I do believe that sex ed­ ucation should be taught in the schools, but with parents having the option to keep their children out of such a program." Assisted Suicide: "A doctor’s job is to preserve life, so I am against assisted suicide,” he said. Crime: Fleischmann said he would propose doubling the sentence for someone us­ ing a gun in committing a crime, to remind people that owning a firearm is a right but also a responsibility. He also would privatize cor­ rectional institutions because the budget for the Corrections Department, he said, is now "out of control." He said broad-based social reform is needed to actually reduce the number of crimi­ nals. but he said one thing that would help is finding employment for minorities. "People choose to break the law." he said, "but often they do it as a last resort." Fleischmann also likes the ideas of Renaissance zones and homesteading to help rehabili­ tate inner cities. Improving Roads and Highways: He opposes the proposed gas lax increase because he says the question is not funding, but how to get roads built and maintained efficiently. "The problem is that funds earmarked for roads are not be­ ing spent on roads.” he said. "The state sales tax on gas. for instance, must go to roads. If it did. we wouldn't have a problem funding our high­ ways and roads." The state’s transportation system must be reviewed, overhauled and consolidated before looking at new sources of revenue, he said. In other areas of gov­ ernment reform, he would cease state and county funding of the arts; abolish the Michi gan Jobs Commission as "a welfare program for big busi­ ness;” would cease state fund­ ing for railroads and the De­ troit Library; would double the dependent children exemp­ tion and repeal the state pre­ vailing wage laws. He also would computerize the Department of Manage­ ment and Budget and evaluate the Department of Environ­ mental Quality and the De­ partment of Natural Resources in terms of global standards. "I believe I would make a good legislator because I have the financial, the computer and the budgeting expertise to provide leadership in control­ ling state spending." he said. Mark Jansen, of Cut­ lerville. has lived in the area for more than 29 years and has served four years as the Gaines Township Clerk. Before that, he spent 11 years in business as a data processor and com­ puter programmer. He also has served as a church youth director and spent three years in Kentucky working with a church mission project. Jansen said he is running for the legislature because he feels strongly that the district needs a "good, honest, hard­ working. common sense per­ son" to represent it. "My approach is very proac­ tive," he said. "If there are is­ sues. 1 want to work with both sides to resolve them. In that situation, neither side may be totally happy with the outcome, but it’s the way problems are solved. Com­ munication is essential." Jansen believes his past ex­ periences have provided him a "hands on" understanding of all kinds of economic situa­ tions, from poverty on up "I think 1 learned why some people stay on social welfare, and I sec both the good and the detriment in those pro­ grams," he said. See State Rep. 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John Strauss and Ken Par­ rish both seek the office, and the winner in their contest Will face Democrat Ken Nysson in the November general election. Nysson is unopposed in his primary. Both candidates were asked to define the treasurer’s re­ sponsibilities and to list any experience relevant to the county position. They agreed on the need for a new justice building, which is being put before the voters in a county-wide bond issue request. Panish said he sup­ ported the proposal, but Strauss said while the facility is needed, he has not yet had a chance to review the details and options of the financial plan for the building, and so he reserves his opinion on the proposed millage. Strauss, who lives at 90 Spring St. in Rockford, is the treasurer and finance director of that city. He said that the duties of the county treasurer arc to handle the banking" for the county, to invest its funds, handle any borrowing done by the county, collect delinquent property taxes for the townships and other local government units and collect the hotei/motel tax and handle the sale of lands taken for back taxes. "These duties point up the importance of electing a quali­ fied. experienced treasurer to the office." he said. He sees the number one priority of the treasurer as the keeping the county's money safe. Strauss also wants to en­ sure the county maintains its reputation as having one of the best tax administration systems in the state. Strauss said that in his 16year tenure as the Rockford treasurer, the city's operating tax rate has been reduced 21 percent, from 14 mills to II mills, which includes funding the city's library, police de­ partment. yard pickup. De­ partment of Public Works, parks and recreation and the municipal cemetery. Strauss also has served as an interim village manager, but the county post would be his first elected office. Holder of a bachelor's degree John Strauss Ken Parrish in accounting, he served four years in the U.S. Air Force and worked for 1 1/2 years at Gibson's Appliance Corpora­ tion. He was assistant comptroller there before being appointed to the Rockford po­ sition. He has provided free counsel to the Metro Council on its internal business systems, and has been a consultant to other communities as well. He de­ veloped a software package to manage municipal investment and was bought out by a large company that is in that busi­ ness. He said voters should choose him for the job be­ cause he is the most qualified and because he has earned the confidence of his home city and his fellow treasurers throughout the county. "I hope voters will under­ stand that this is not an ac­ counting job, but a treasurer's job," he said. Parrish, who lives at 5100 Whitneyville in Ada, said the county treasurer has two main responsibilities: to coordinate the collection of property taxes throughout the county and distribute them to local governments and schools, and to see to the prudent invest­ ment of county funds. Parrish, who served his township as trustee for four years before serving on the county commission for four Gun Lake Women’s Club holds annual ‘Get-Acquainted Tea July 22 A get acquainted tea, spon­ sored by the General Federa­ tion of Women’s Clubs - Gun Lake Area, was held July 22 and hosted by member Linda Rough of 3057 Sandy Beach, Gun Lake. Attending were many previous, potentially new and current active members. Joan Weick Gun Lake Area Club founder, active member and current president of GFWC-Michigan. spoke to the group about the Gun Lake club, beginning in 1983. “Our motto is ‘Friendship through Service,” she said. “We have 70 members, and support our local communities by raising money for scholar- ships, and leaderships seminars for local high school students. We also support Girlstown at Interlochen Music Camp. Christmas shop for nursing home residents, organize two blood drives each year, donate books to area libraries to promote education and literacy, and we have a clean-up crew that keeps one mile of U.S.-131 looking good. “Scholarships are also available to club members to further their own education. We find ‘Unity in Diversity’ through our members’ background and interests; and friendship when we work toward common goals." Ron Buning for Thornapple Township Trustee • Resident of Barry County Thomapple Township • Married for 3 1/2 Years • Co-Owner of a Roofing Co. • On the Planning and Zoning board Vote in the Primary August 6, 1996 Paid fcwty commmee wHcci Ron Bumng 9890 FuAheioer Rd MufcfleviUe Ml 49111 Weick then introduced two charter members, Linda Rough and Sally Stannard. Part Wilde, current presi­ dent of the club, then welcom­ ed everyone and spoke about the group’s two biggest fund­ raisers, the Fall Homes Tour Sunday, Sept. 29 and the Spr­ ing Fashion Show in May. The club’s regularly scheduled meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a m A variety of speakers and programs are slated for the 1996-97 year, which runs from June 1, 1996, to May 30, 1997. For more information or questions, call Wilde at 792-6584 or Vice President Josie Vogel at 795-7367. The next meeting is Wednesday. Aug. 14. at Bay Pointe Restaurant, Marsh Road, Shelbyville. Serving Our Country John P. Honeysett Air Force Airman John P Honeysett has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base. San Antonio. Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and customs and received special training in human relations In addition, airmen who complete has* training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Com­ munity College of the Air Force. Honey sett is the son of Phillip J. Honeysett of Mid­ dleville and Pat Simmons of 323 E Hill St . Plainwell. He is a 1994 graduate of Lawton High School. years, said he feels this expe­ rience has provided him a good understanding of county government. "I have been a local town­ ship officer myself, and I have a good handle on what their needs are from the county treasurer’s office." He said he hopes to make the services of the treasurer’s office more easily and readily available to local government and to citizens. Parrish said as a certified public accountant, he is quali­ fied to deal with investment issues, and he has served on a variety of boards and commis­ sions that add to his back­ ground. He said that most citizens never hear from the county treasurer unless their property taxes are delinquent, but he sees opportunity to update the office using technology that would allow citizens to access information through comput­ ers or by touch tone tele­ phones. He also would like to help local treasurers get their tax bills printed in a timely way. and since he knows many people at the county level, he said he thinks he could be a good advocate. He said there aren’t a lot of issues surrounding this office "There is a good system in place, so to a certain extent, the job involves maintaining a good system. I would work to provide easier access to the office and improve advocacy for local units who need to work with county departments such as the Bureau of Equal­ ization and the Department ol Property Description and Mapping Parrish said he believes he is the best candidate because his unique combination of background and experience qualifies him to do a good job of serving the local govern­ ments and citizens of the county. "I try to highlight my expe­ rience on the township board and county commission be­ cause the treasurer needs to have a good handle on how the county operates. I am def­ initely the stronger candidate on that point." he said. Zomerlei Construction Co. Custom Homes Remodeling Additions ® Call Jack 795*7458 Middleville Licensed & Insured/25-*, Years Experienc Attention: Caledonia Township voters On August 6,1996, Caledonia Township voters will be asked to vote on Proposal #1 which is a referendum on Caledonia Ordinance Number 96-1Z. Before casting your vote, you should know the facts about this ordinance: * Both the Caledonia Planning Commis­ sion and Township Board unanimously approved the ordinance. ♦The ordinance is consistent with the Township’s “master plan” adopted in 1989 after two years of public comment, input and hearings. When you cast your ballot, VOTE YES for Proposal #1. Paid for by Citizens Committee for Proposal fl, 9810 Creekview, Alto, Michigan 49302 �Page 14 The Sun ond News. Middleville, Ml July 30. 1996 STATE REPRESENTATIVE RACE, continued from Page 9 Education: "We shouldn't said he believes his years of public school operations and roads goes to roads. "For instance, we were service on the Kent County try to determine every child's raised the state sales tax to Commission and with the destiny, because all kids are compensate the schools for promised the Southbelt." he said. "And now. all these public schools will provide different." he said. the revenue loss. "I certainly think we should him an excellent base for "We need to look at where years later, where is it? The moving into state govern­ challenge our schools to be we're at with this, and see if state even changed the South­ better, but I don't think we there needs to be some tweak­ belt plan without consulting ment. Experience he believes will can put out one standard for ing done to the system. We||| any of the local planning be particularly valuable to all kids." need to ask if the kids are get­||| groups. He believes that our society "It all comes back to the old him is his service as chairman ting the education they need, of a number of county com­ should be able to provide ev­ and that question involves the 'fair share' idea, that we re ery student in the stale a good mission standing committees requirements to educators. We||| willing to participate with the parents and the and as chairman of the full basic education. need to look at what the proposed gas tax. for instance, He is concerned, however, schools see as their problems but we must be assured of board. He also points to his 14 that schools also meet the and ask 'Are there ways to where that money is going, and that dollars do come back years on the Kentwood School needs of both the high aca­ improve what's been done?” Board, his work with the demic achievers and the stu­ PENNOCK HOSPITAL Jansen said he would like to into our area.” Jansen said that if a new youth of his church and as dents whose talents should hear concerns from both par­ FAMILY PRACTICE OFFICES state gas tax is passed for deacon to the congregation. take them into the skilled ents and educators about the roads, then he would like to He also helped found legisla­ trades. public school system, but he Abortion: VanderMolen see a percentage of those dol­ tive committees both for the definitely wants the local Kent Intermediate School Dis­ is against abortion except to school boards to have deci­ lars go to local government trict and the Kentwood com­ save the life of the mother PENNOCK HOSPITAL is seeking an on-call Medical sion-making capabilities in units for their roads. Assisted Suicide: "Wc Office Receptionist immediately for family practice offices Other Issues: Jansen said munity. their own districts. in Gun Lake. Nashville. Wayland and Delton At least "All these experiences are should not terminate life, but "The state could establish the question of an "east one year of medical office experience is required In valuable because taken to­ also, in some cases, we some guidelines, but the local side/west side" funding addition, the ideal candidate will have excellent interper gether they show I can net­ should not artificially prolong board knows best what its disparity in the state is an is­ sonal skills and good typing and PC skills work well with people, not life, cither Anyone who's sue for him. community needs." Please submit resume/applkation to: "Based on our size and necessarily just with those in seen a parent or family mem­ Abortion: "I’m definitely Kentwood, but also with ber or friend go through a ter PENNOCK HOSPITAL pro-life, except to save the life economy, we need to know how we’re doing compared to those outside the district who rible illness can understand. Attn Human Resources of the mother." he said. "When you put faces on 1009 West Green Street Assisted Suicide: Jan­ the east side of the state re­ have common needs. The position requires a Bacehkx s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting. Finance B> garding funding for roads, "Being able to get people to these isues, you know there Hastings. Ml 49058 sen said he is against assisted pull together is what I call are not any quick, simple an­ or its equivalent The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years experience (616) 948 3112 suicide, and that and the will stateB| courts and just the funding swers to these kinds of ques­ possessEOE proven business management, and communie.it ion skills A working knowledge of of ■ that comes back here in gen­ leadership." should not define "quality Owner of his own plumb­ tions." computer hardware, software and tefccommumcMion is also strongly life" topreferred the extent that it eral," he said. ing contractor business. VanVanderMolen said he coin "I believe the state should approves ending a life. "Are we going to allow a give the people the truth, and derMolen also is a licensed mends the work of organiza­ doctor certified by the state the explain why funds are spent mechanical contractor and a tions such as Hospice, which authority to end a life? I think the way they are. People do member of the Association of helps terminally ill patients our society is going down the understand problems, and I Builders and Contractors. Continued next page — On the specific issues: wrong path if we make that think they would be willing to help out with problems on decision." he said. Crime: Jansen said he the east side if only they were There are Nome thought* that are luminous of believes that anyone who given the facts. Part-time position available for 50 unit HUD commits themselves; others there are that owe their luMer "I do think, however, we a crime must be ac­ to the place they occupy; to remove them would Senior Housing Project. need to look at the formulas, countable. and he would like Im* to extinguish them. Salary commensurate with ability. to see laws in place that and decide a fair way to dis­ tribute state funding." would have criminals make —Joulw'rt Application form and job description avail­ restitution to their victims. Jansen is in favor of balanc­ He also believes that the state ing budgets, and said we must able at Lincoln Meadow Apartments, 500 sure the state is operat­ Lincoln St., Middleville, Ml, Tues., Wed., needs to work on the rehabili­ make ing as efficiently as possible. tation of criminals. Thurs., 10 am - 12 Noon. Or call 795-7715. PENNOCK HOSPITAL Another issue for him is the "However, having such young people committing loss of farm land in this state. FAMLY PRACTICE OFFICES Applications accepted thru July 31st. crimes today really compli­ He would like to find ways to On Call encourage farmers to stay in cates the issue," he said. Pennock Hospital is seeking on-call Office Nurses to work "There needs to be a divid­ agriculture. in our family practice physician offices located in Delton, "We are losing one of the ing line between adult and Gun Lake and Wayland The qualified candidate will be most important resources in youth punishment, but the a RN or LPN and have at least 1 year of experience In a question is, where do you our state as farm land gets doctor’s office setting. Excellent interpersonal skills are draw that line? And then we sold off and developed," he required and flexibility is a must. must ask. what should the said. "The state must work Please submit application/resume to: with farmers to find fair solu ­ punishment be?" PENNOCK HOSPITAL Jansen said he doesn't think tions to this problem. This Attn Human Resources children should be sentenced concern also would apply to 1009 West Green Street adults, that children who the loss of habitat for wildlife, On site building Superintendent to perform a as Hastings, Ml 49058 commit crimes should be han­ for hunting and fishing and (616) 948 3112 variety of skilled tasks as they pertain to the dled differently. camping and all the outdoor E.OE activities we love here. "Schools and families must maintenance of a 50 unit HUD Housing "This is an issue that must part of the solution to ju­ Project for Senior Citizens. Two bedroom be venile crime, and the state be addressed very soon, or it apartment provided. Salary commensurate could play a role in getting will be too late." Jansen said that some states with ability. Application form and Job them the help they need." Law enforcement and the provide grants for local gov­ Description available at Middleville Housing courts should help with the ernments to buy the develop­ Packers of Quality Commission Office, 500 Lincoln St., solutions to this problem, ment rights to farm land to Frozen Vegetables protect them from being trans­ also, he said. Middleville, Ml, Tues., Wed., Thurs., 10 am Roads: Jansen said that formed into malls and hous­ 12 noon. Applications accepted thru July what he has been hearing from ing. He said he would like to look into these ideas so residents is that they want 31st or call 795-7715. good roads and are willing to Michigan can secure some of (Must have CDL) Equal Opportunity Employer pay for them, but they need to its prime farm land, too. — ALL JOB SEEKERS — know the money collected for Jansen said he believes he'd make a good representative for Retirees and Housewives this district because he be­ lieves in open and honest hard If You Need Extra $$ HOLY FAMILY PARISH, CALEDONIA. MICHIGAN work and in communicating This position will be responsible for managing all parish administrative functions including H with people. DAYS AND NIGHTS AVAILABLE finance, property management, business management and office and custodial staff B "I want to keep asking peo­ ...need approximately mid-July, personnel Fhe person must be a confident leader with a strong people focused orientation ■ ple questions to find out how August & September who enjoys working within the framework of shared ministry in Christum and Catholic issues impact them, and then values Together with the Director of Religious Education, this position will round out the ■ use what I've learned to make core management team w ith the pastor ensuring that the ministry and adnumstrativ e needs of ■ decisions that are best for the the parish are sustained community." he said "1 then would want people ...for additional information. to understand why I made Apply Monday thru Friday those decisions so I can con­ 8:00 a m. to 4:00 p.m. tinue to develop their trust "My angle is public service. 1 haven't been a part of poli­ tics, so I have no 'groups' to 1315 Sherman St.. Lake Odessa. MI take care of. I'd be there to serve the public.' E.O.E. Richard VanderMolen On education, he said: As a youth director. Jansen said he learned about the needs "Technology is an important and the problems of kids to­ piece of the picture for our day. including what situations students. They need to know can lead a young person into how to access the Internet, for instance. But the other side of crime. Caledonia. Ml 49^16 Kraft SE The schools 9669 are having to that need is funding. What Holy Family Parish deal with these problems, too. dollars are available for tech­ nology?" Pastor Father David and 1 understand what theE LeBlanc Jansen wants to look at schools are facing. I'd like to work with and help schools in both the long and short-term Interested persons shouldissues provide their resume salary surrounding theand impact solving the problems faced by of Proposal A. which cut the our kids, and in turn, by our state property tax that funds communities." OFFICE RECEPTIONIST On Call EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MIDDLEVILLE HOUSING COMMISSION OFFICE NURSES GENERAL MAINTENANCE LINCOLN MEADOW SENIOR CITIZEN APARTMENTS, MIDDLEVILLE, Ml $ SUMMER JOBS $ General Labor and Truck Drivers ■mi BUSINESS MANAGERimb Call 616/374-8837 Twin City Foods, Inc. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Juty 30. 1996/Poge 15 From previous page spend the end of their lives with their families. Crime: VanderMolen said the legislature already is trying to deal with this prob­ lem, with more than 200 crime bills sent through last year alone He is. however, concerned about the youthfulness of so many offenders, and believes an institutional problem fac­ ing the state is keeping the juvenile offenders separated from the adult criminals. "This is a huge problem that goes all the way back to kids not having that family background. It’s a societal problem, and I think we're go­ ing to have to continue to use punishment as a deterrent un­ til we can mend that problem. "We need to get better at re­ habilitation. especially with kids" Roads: VanderMolen believes the state needs the gas tax, but it must be re­ solved where the revenues will go "The state must be account­ able. so that people know the money is going where it was intended to go." VanderMolen also believes the local units in this district need to work together to solve transportation problems. "I think the state needs to encourage this kind of cooper­ ation. because we do need area-wide planning " Another issue important to VanderMolen is the need for government and business to work as partners rather than as adversaries, as is often the case. He also wants to see small business get its share of atten­ tion. "We need to make sure that the state considers the impact of legislation on the small businesses as well as the large industries.” he said. "The more government stays out of my life as a small businessman, the better I like it," he said. "There are so many government regulations, and some of them are onh a hindrance to business and do nothing for the public good " VanderMolen said he be­ lieves the key to this primary campaign is experience, which is what he offers voters. "I think my 25 years of ex­ perience in local government and education is the edge I’ve got in this election," be said. "I think my values represent this district very well. I under­ stand how the people in this community think, and I be­ lieve I can represent them at the stale level, just as I have been doing at the county level." You can improve your professional image with affordable, high-quality business printing services Breakthrough! Maple Street now is open to Kinsey, as workers prepare to lay sewer along the new stretch of roadway in Caledonia. Sidewalks and curb and gutter also will be part of the finished project, which got underway July 15. The new extension should be completed by August 1, weather permitting. 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Also on the Caledonia bal­ lot are two proposals, the first regarding the county proposi­ tion to build a new Justice Center, and the second a township-wide referendum on a rezoning. (See related sto­ ries.) Eight candidates will vie for the four trustee positions open this year. Running for re-election are incumbents Steve Gould. Gordon Jousma. Jim Williams and John Dieleman. Challengers are Michael Dunn. Bonnie Keller, John Potter and Patncia Cress. The Sun and News asked each candidate to explain how he or she would manage growth in the township and to explain any other issues fac­ ing the township. They also were asked why they were running and to explain any experience they felt would help them as a board member Each candidate also had a chance to explain why he/she should be elected. Michael Dunn Profiles of the candidate ap­ pear in the order they are listed the community in a way that can have a positive effect on on the primary ballot it Michael Dunn. 7373 "I see Caledonia as having a Thomapple Dales, Alto, has wonderful base, but 1 think lived two years in the town­ growth needs to be watched ship and decided to run for carefully. That doesn't mean township trustee because he ’no growth.' just monitoring," would like to get involved in he said. Now an attorney. Dunn said that before he went into law. he owned a business for 14 years, an expenence he said is "really vital" because it teaches a person to look at budgets and requires him or her to learn the organizational skills needed for project man­ agement and business plan­ ning. He said he has been active in Jaycees (in Illinois) and in law organizations here, and from his work in them has learned skills in community organization, project man­ agement and long-term growth management. Dunn said that he would manage growth by being very tough on maintaining some kind of minimum lot size, whether through clustering or by lot acreage. Exceptions to these regulations should be "extraordinarily limited." he said. "The two-acre minimum is not just a part of being rural, but helps avoid the sprawl ap­ proach." he said. "Maintaining the lot size helps keep the wide open approach rather than (homes) being crunched together. "I’m not necessarily saying the present board is wrong, but I would like to see more debate on the board." he added. "I also would like to see more committees and more people involved.’’ Other issues he thinks the township needs to look at are long-term financial planning, environmental planning, us­ ing outside resources and cre­ ating a "business plan." He said he deserves the peo­ ple's vote because he is a good team player and would work for a common goal that would benefit the most people in the township. ”1 am a good communica­ tor," he said, "and 1 am a good advocate for positions that I support or oppose." 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The vice president of infor­ mation for Systems Auto Wares Inc., Gould served 11 years on the Township Plan­ ning Commission, seven of those as chairman, before be­ ginning his six-year tenure on the Township Board. "I would like to continue the course we've set, begin­ ning with the adoption, of the master plan in 1990. Over the last six to eight years, the board has brought Caledonia Township and the office here SPENCER'S TIRES 945-2909 520 East Railroad St., Hastings 795-3369 221 W. Main Street, Middleville SPENCER'S TOWING & RECOVERY to a new level, from a rural, parochial board to a charter township board that has good staff, good counsel and good administration. The township today is more professional and more forward looking." he said. "We've graduated' into be­ ing one of the most signifi­ cant places to live in Kent County, and I’m proud we can function at this level." Gould pointed to the new villageAownship hall, the ac­ quisition of the fire bam. the public services millage, road work and now progress on a new library as some of the things the board does with tax dollars. About managing growth, he said the best the township can do is control, channel and funnel development to the overall benefit of all residents. Gould said. He said he agrees with the planning commitsion/township board process in which the commission ap­ plies the same standards to all developers wishing to work in the township. "We require more than what developers usually have to provide," he said. "We also negotiate with them to help us provide such improvements as sewer and road improve­ ments. "We cannot stop growth in Caledonia Township because of the legal rights of people who own land, and their inter­ ests may include changing the use of their land. But we can insist that certain impacts be minimized, such as traffic and any threat to ground waler." Gould said he thinks the township has adequate "ground rules" for regulating future growth, and says that some factors that determine growth do not depend on township rules. "Whether the rate of growth slows depends on the econ­ omy and the desire of people to live in our beautiful town­ ship. We have clean air, a convenient location and we do have open spaces. We have a school district that attracts many families, we are going to be near the Southbelt and this area still offers a good value compared to some of our neighbors," he said. "This is the place to be." Gould said he thinks that right now. ail the major is­ sues facing the township re­ ally stem from or are related to growth. However, he said that he is glad to see a Parks and Recreation Committee formed and the library needs must be looked at. "Township government doesn't really have a lot of jobs to do." he added."Il deals with land use. sees to police and fire protection, takes care of local roads and oversees the cemeteries. Those all are im­ portant jobs, but most of the issues around them nght now are related to growth." Gould said he thinks that with his more than 17 years in township government, he has the experience and an under­ standing of the issues that make him a good board trustee "I think I’m in touch with what makes Caledonia Caledonia, and I'm in touch with what's unique in Caledonia. It is a great place to live." Gordon Jousma, 6625 Egan, also has served six years on the Township Board, and said he is running for an­ other term because he thinks the township is moving in a good direction and he would like to continue the course. "I really enjoy the job," he said. A lifelong resident of Cale­ donia, Jousma has farmed and now is a partner in Caledonia Excavating. As a resident and a businessman in the town­ ship. he said he wants to see the township continue to be a wonderful place to live and he thinks his understanding of the area coupled with his ex­ perience on the board will Continued next page — MACOMBER WELDING SERVICE INC. 3255 68th SE Dutton • 698-0819 * Welding & Repair * * Custom Fabrication * * Arc * Mig * Tig Welding * * No job to small * Thornapple BUILDINC SERVICES, Inc. • • • • Kitchens Bathrooms Additions and Other Interior Remodeling 795-2039 or 891-1869 LICENSED & INSURED �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/July 30. 1996 Page 17 eight years, he was appointed women get involved with that doesn t bother me." she driven by growth, he said. From previous pageto the Township Board 2 1/2 "That's why controlling and said. government. years ago to fill a vacancy on slowing growth is so impor­ providc valuable background Though she has never held the board. He now must stand tant. The more people we in dealing with future issues. elected office, she said she has for election to continue serv­ have, the more expensive Jousma said he thinks the organized many fund-raisers ing on the board. guidelines the township has in for political and non-profit government is going to be.” He hopes to sene another Potter said he thinks voters place will allow successful causes and knows and has term because he wants to help should choose him because of management of growth. worked with many people in the community become even "Many people already have the township. his background and his ability better than when he arrived moved here and more want to to listen and his basic philos­ She handles her own in­ here. He said he wants to con­ live out here," he said. "We vestments and manages a farm ophy that township growth tinue to control growth using can't deny them their right to and a home, so she is familiar must be slowed. the best tools available to the come here, and I think the with financial issues. "It seems like there is an township, but he wants to be board has done a good job adversarial relationship be­ "I was asked to run. and fair to everyone, not serving managing ail the growth since my children are grown. I tween government and the any special interest ex group. we've had so quickly. people that shouldn't be have the time." she said. "Be­ "I want Caledonia to be a "One problem we have is sides, I’ve spoken up and so I there," he said. "As a board community we all can be the need to use less acreage should run. member. I would listen to proud of." he said. per home so that we can w hat the people are saying and "I’ve always been a person Besides his commission and maintain the open spaces that who doesn't like to see things act for the benefit of the Jim Williams board experience. Williams we all want to see preserved. I happening without people whole township." Rapids, and has lived in said he has gotten involved know people think the big knowing about them. People Attorney John Potter. Jim Williams, 8970 Caledonia Township for 12 with the Michigan Township lots will preserve open land, are too busy to always look 8121 108th St., has lived in 68th St., Alto, is the Association and the Bar-Kenbut actually, large lots eat up and find out what's going on. the township about 6 1/2 years. purchasing director for A member of the Township the farm land. so they trust that what's being years and said the main reason Maghielse, Inc. of Grand From previous page Planning Commission for "I would like to sec more of done is what we want because he decided to run for township the ’clustering' idea used to we elected these people to of­ office is his perception that develop residential projects, fice. the Township Board listens to fZZZZZZZZZ//Z//Z/ZZ///ZZZZZZZZ/ZZ. because that really does open "I think the board needs to developers more than the resi­ ^^V\V\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ up acreage and keeps it from make sure that people know dents. being turned into lawns and what's happening, and right While he thinks commercial driveways and private roads. It now. the board does not make development is very impor­ also makes it easier and it a point to do that. tant. he said he probably cheaper to bring in public "We have developers com­ would not grant residential utilities if they arc needed." ing in here and destroying planned unit development Jousma said he thinks the what we live here for. and we (PUD) rezonings readily township has come a long must slow things down. "I think the residential de­ way in the last six years These developers don't care velopers are successfully us­ "Back then, lawsuits had about our community, they ing the PUD zoning ordinance left us broke, and we were just make their money and to get around the Subdivision scraping just to get a budget leave." Control Act." he said. "How together Now were fixing Keller said that she doesn’t is this going to look 10-20 roads and expanding the fire think Caledonia can get away years down the road? What is QUICK LUBE SPECIAL department and trying to plan from growth, but she would the impact of this develop­ more improvements. We've like to see growth happen ment on our roads, police, BRAKES • SHOCKS $1 A99 VZ got more sewer in the town­ more gradually so the com­ schools? ship, and we’re kxikmg at the munity resources and schools STRUTS • EXHAUST IV "The more of this develop­ possibility of public water on can cope with it. ment we get, the more we’ll the northwest side. After >3.00 People Who Know "There's got to be a way the see of the problems that come VALVES • HOSES "I sure can’t take credit for board could work with devel­ with it: traffic, the need for Rebate Use Valvoline' all the good things that are opers and property owners to more schools, more crime. happening, of course, but I do this," she said. "I think it's time to slow have been a part of it. and I do She also would like to see things down." believe the board has done its more people on the board who Potter said that his under­ best to deal fairly and think have no interest in develop­ graduate degree in accounting about what’s best for the en­ ment. and his five years of work as tire township. "I have nothing to gain an accountant and as a legisla­ "Yes, we are growing fast, from being on the board," she tive and regional analyst for but 1 think we are doing our said. "We need more people Michigan Consolidated Gas 155/80R13......................................... ’29 205/75R14.’38 Cooper^ best to manage it and trying on the board like this so that Company would be assets to 165/80R13................*31 *42 205/75R15 to make sure that we are get­ people wouldn't think the his work as a board member. 175/80R13...... ...:..... 532 ting quality development. I’d *44 215/75R15 "I can read a financial board was voting a certain like to continue working for 185/80R13.............. *34 way because of personal inter­ statement and analyze costs," *45 225/75R15 the township and I'd do my he said. "This would help in 185/75R14...... *35 best to have a positive impact ests." *46 Keller said that the issues working with township rev­ 235/75R15 195/75R14 ...... ’ 36 on what is happening in Cale­ facing the board all seem to enues and expenses. I can ana­ donia." lyze, adjust and make deci ­ come back to the township's sions. My legal experience growth. "Roads, sewer, water, there has taught me to listen and try are a lot of decisions, but they to figure out what the other all stem from the way Cale­ party needs and wants. As a board member, with all those Our professional technicians will inspect your donia is growing right now. "That's why I think it is people out there, sometimes entire brake system and use quality NAPA Call for you need to listen, and some ­ important that people get to brake shoes and Your township meetings, and I will times you need to give infor­ pads — backed by Certified do my best to get them to mation." Appt. “ Limited Lifetime Potter also thinks he learned come. I'd like to gel citizens Technician Warranties! to form some area or neigh­ early how to build consensus. •Certain models extra Our On Duty "When you're the middle borhood groups and then have professionals will advise child with seven brothers, you representatives from those you II additional service Is learn to build consensus," he needed on your brake system. groups attend the meetings." Keller said that voters said with a smile. "But it is should choose her for trustee an important attribute I can because she would do all she bring to the board." Potter said be thinks the could to carry out the com­ two-acre minimum lot size re­ munity's wishes. "I have nothing to gain quired in Caledonia's rural res­ Bonnie Keller, 9402 100th St., is a homemaker from being a trustee, and I idential zoning district will who has lived in Caledonia 14 think that's important. I have help slow down development. years. She is running for the the courage to do what's nght. The clustenng concept, he As Low As board because she would like no matter the consequences, said, accomplishes the same to see more residents get in­ and even if I'm standing alone thing. "I would eliminate the PUD volved with the township, and Sometimes people don't like she would like to see more you for taking a stand, but for residential development because it seems to void the two-acre lot minimum. 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Phone 1-800-870-7085 For Sun and News ACTION-ADS'. 795-3550 �Page 18/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/July 30 1996 MIDDLEVILLE Official Village Council Minutes July 9. 1996 President French called the meeting to order at 7.10 p.m. Present were the following Mosey, Nesbitt Bray, Ruther­ ford. French and Vanden Berg Absent were the following Stogroy Guests Rich Wilson (GR Press). Mandy Mabel (Sun 4 News); Jeon Gallup. (Penosee Globe) Mr Dennis Bennett Mrs Sherrill Kloet. Lon Myers and representing Thornoppie Kellogg School were the follow ing Alice Jonsmo. Business Manager; Joy Cason, Superintendent. Michael Von Schelven with Tower Pinkster Titus Associates, and two School Board Members Motion by Rutherford, sup­ ported by Vonden Berg to accept the Minutes of June 25. 1996 os read with the following correc­ tions Page 2. Paragraph one "Wescoa" should read lescoa in two places and on Page 1. Paragraph one under Public Comments "Cow Potties” should read "Kow" Potties. Ayes all. Carried. Motion by Bray, supported by Vanden Berg to approve the agenda with the addition of Codification under Old Business.” Ayes all. Carried. Alice Jansma. Business Manager for Thornoppie Kellogg School, Superintendent Jay Cason, and two School Board Members were in attendance to request that the Council annex the following areas Section 28 of Thornoppie Township iden­ tified by property number 08-014-028 00) 00. and a dedicated 66 right ol way in the Henry Stehr Plat of Thornapple Township identified as Seventh Street They ore also requesting that the dedicated Johnson Street right of way which borders the Thornapple Kellogg West Building property be vacated in order to provide a traffic pattern from Sixth Street This matter was sent to the Pro­ perty Committee for review. Thornapple Kellogg School representatives will meet with the appropriate Committees to review the annexation requests and related matters. • Communications Petitions An invitation from the County Rood Commission for a Thursday trip to Ft Wayne to look at an asphalt plant Letter and Handbook from the Municipal League for Village Officials. • Introduction/Adoption of Ordinances and Resolutions Motion by Bray, supported by Rutherford to pass a resolution that would accept the change of ownership of the liquor license for the new owners of Kow Pat ties. The Police Chief submitted his approval for this change Ayes all Carried Regarding the Operations Manual, due to the absence of the Village Manager, it is unknown if the original contrac­ tor is responsible for the up­ dating of the Manual Bray recommended accepting the bid of EorchTech to bring the Manual up to DEQ specifications by August 1, 1996, if original con tractor will not complete. Presi­ dent French will contact Village Planner for his report Motion by Rutherford, sup­ ported by Vonden Berg to adopt the Special Assessment Or­ dinance This Ordinance was previously approved, but publication was unclear. Ayes all Carried. The Land Contract with Dykstra has been prepared. It will go to the Property Committee. • Old Business Motion by Rutherford, sup­ ported by Bray that Maria Fuller's bid to codify the Village ordinances be accepted with an estimated cost of $5,412.50 be accepted Upon review by the Village Attorney, a conflict of in­ terest exists but the low mokes room for a special exception if among other criteria the process is "in the open. Since this bid meets all the other criteria, the exception to the conflict of in­ HOMEOWNERS! STOP) living from paycheck to paycheckl Grand Rapids 1-61 $-957-4430 Statewide. 1-800-964-2221 AAA Mowtoacc » Financial CoeepwATiON terest rule would apply Ayes oil Carried. • New Business. Motion by Mosey supported by Vanden Berg to approve the in­ voices for June 1996 in the amount of $18,619 49 Ayes all. Carried. • Police Chief Shoemaker Motion by Bray supported by Vanden Berg to accept the June police report Ayes all. Carried Chief Shoemaker reported that there hod been 8 DUIs dur mg the first half of the Safe and Sober campaign, with approx­ imately 8 more which will be reflected for the second half of the Campaign to be reported in the July report. Mosey questioned the Chief regarding complaints that were brought up by Grand Rapids Street residents. During the in­ formal workshop meeting prior to the regular meeting, residents suggested that the number of police stops of large trucks compared to personal autos was unfairly skewed in favor of the trucks. Il was sug­ gested by some residents that the trucks hove a high rote of speed with few stops by the police deportment. The Chief in­ formed the Council that this complaint was not new to him. but that to his knowledge and observation, the enforcement has been across the board He will ensure that the perception is corrected. The Chief was re­ quested to be at the next workshop meeting with Grand Rapids Street residents to be held at 6 00 on July 23 1996 to answer questions of residents. A discussion was held regar­ ding Middleville police officers going out of the City Limits. The Chief assured the Council that a doily log was kept by each of­ ficer and any questions could be addressed by giving him a specific dote and time. The criteria used by the Chief to allow officers to leave their jurisdiction is very well defined and well monitored. • Treasure s Report (by Presi­ dent French). The tax bills went out today. Vanden Berg reported that her committee recommends keeping the restrooms at the pork closed due to vandalism. New Village Manager suggested that a "Friends of the Park" pro­ gram may be helpful to monitor activities of the Park to allow these facilities be reopened. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Maria Fuller, Clerk Village of Middleville (308) YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD of APPEALS NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Please take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of Yankee Springs Township will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, August 6, 1996 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd. concerning the following: 1. ZBA 96-06-07 Parcel ID. No. 070-112-00, a request by Charles Miller, 3392 Elmwood Beach for a variance from the front and rear yard set back requirements of the township zoning ordinance. 2. Such other matters as may property come before the Zoning Board of Appeals. Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk. 284 N. Briggs Rd., during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public meeting. Written letters to comment will be accepted until the start of the meeting. Please take further notice that the township will provide to individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals. Yankee Springs Township Zoning Board of Appeals Charles Biggs, Secretary CAL TWP. BOARD SEATS, Al group, in which officials from Barry. Kent and Allegan counties discuss their com­ mon problems. He used to at­ tend the Four Comers meet­ ings when that group, repre­ senting Kentwood, and Caledonia. Gaines and Cascade Townships was active, and he has attended many seminars and classes on land use. He also is a member of the township's new Parks and Recreation Commission Even at his job. he is in­ volved with issues that are relevant to township issues, he said. He works on the problem of storm water runoff and heads the company's haz­ ardous waste control commit­ tee. Williams said that to man­ age and control growth, the township must work with its master land use development plan and map. He agrees with the process of site plan review that now is used at the Plan­ ning Commission level in which the Site Review Com­ mittee goes over all aspects of a proposed development, such as sewer, traffic, parking and fire protection. "Our ordinances control all these factors," he said. "In planning, the commission must look at these to make its decisions, and they become the means of controlling growth." Williams also believes the township must communicate with the village, the schools and the surrounding communi­ ties to effectively understand and manage growth and its impact. "We can’t shut off people, we can't tell them no one else can come here, but we can in­ sist that development must meet the guidelines, the mas­ ter plan, our ordinance." Williams said that he believes that growth is the main issue in this township, but he also would like to see Caledo­ nia in closer communication with the Metro Council and neighboring communities in order to solve common prob­ lems. "We should work these things out together so that we end up with the most efficient solutions. I think Caledonia itself is a much closer com­ munity now, and I agree that we need to communicate as much as we can with our citi­ zens." Williams said that he thinks voters should choose him be­ cause of his experience and his involvement with the com- munity over the Iasi eight years. "I know the problems. 1 have the willingness and re­ ally want to serve the com­ munity at large." he said. "I think I have the dedication people want. This is not just a one-night-a-month job. but I’m willing to put in the hours. "I understand that the board probably is never going to please everyone at any one time, but I believe in making decisions based on the data as well as the concerns of the people. It's tough sometimes to make a decision that's legally correct, but knowing you're not making the deci­ sion that would please the people. "I've tried to make honest decisions and be as fair and reasonable to everyone as pos­ sible, based on the law. I would continue with that ef­ fort." Patti Cress. 7439 Thor nappie Dales, said she decided to run for the board because she doesn't feel that all the members of the present board are responsive to the citizens. "I feel we need a board that imm page io responds and has good com­ munication with the residents of our township. I don't ever want anyone else to walk out of the board meeting and feel like we have felt after the last four or five meetings, that no one was listening to us. "People should want to go to board meetings; they should feel like the board is listening, and the board should be listening.” Cress, who has lived in the township for seven years, is a homemaker, a part-time stu­ dent and a substitute bus driver for the Caledonia Community Schools. She said that she thinks her experience working as a pub­ lic education officer and a pub­ lic affairs officer in the Coast Guard Auxiliary would help her in working with the community as a board mem­ ber. She also has been involved with a community group of concerned Caledonia citizens working for the conservation of the resources and natural beauty of the township. "I did a lot of research into township operations as a member of that group." Cress said. She also has worked with members of the community while volunteering at her chil­ dren's schwl In discussing how she would manage growth in the township. Cress said she is not against growth. "1 know there are specific laws governing our zoning," she said. "I just want to be careful as we grow and make sure that our roads, police, fire department and schools arc growing at the same rate as development. Right now, I think the growth has over- From previous page- THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Accuracy Test for the August 6, 1996 Primary Election will be conducted on Wednesday, July 31, 1996 at 11:00 AM. in the Township Hall located at 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Michigan. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the program and com­ puter that will be used to tabulate the results of the election, have been prepared in accordance with law. Donna Kenyon Thornapple Township Clerk (310) VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 6, 1996, at 7:00 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Village of Caledonia will hold a Public Hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of Caledonia Convenience Store, for a special land use, so as to permit a commercial sign exceeding the requirements of the C-2 Highway Business District, on the following described lands: Permanent Parcel #: 41-23-29-476-017 Common Address: 9807 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Ml 49316 A lengthy legal description for the property is available at the Village Office. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested special land use. Written comments will be received at the Village Office up to the time of the hearing. Dated: July 25,1996 Planning Commission of the Village of Caledonia �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml/July 30. 1996 Page 19 From previous page — whelmed these other things. "We can't stop growth, but I would like to see us control the rate of development. I don't know the laws yet. but I want our School Board and Village Board and Township Board, to work together in handling growth." Another issue for Cress is improving the Township Board's communication with residents and other local boards. She would like to see the Township Board, for in­ stance, appoint liasions to at­ tend the other meetings. "I wouldn’t mind sitting in on an another meeting once a month," she said. "I think it would be a good way for us to get information back and forth." Cress said that she would want to encourage residents to communicate with her as well, and she would do her best to respond to their ques­ tions and concerns. "I think voters should choose me because I'm ethical and honest I will listen, and I will encourage communica­ tion between the board and the residents. I want to know how the people feel about the is­ sues." John Dickman, 7866 Thomridge Lane, has lived in Caledonia Township for 22 years. He was a member of the Caledonia Township Planning Commission for 13 years, and has been a member of the Township Board for the last 5 1/2 years. The president of T.F.C. Construction Inc., he chose to run for re-election because "I care about where I live, and I like the people. I like to know what’s going on tn my com­ munity. and I want to be in­ volved in the changes, not just sitting on the sidelines. "I'm concerned about growth here in Caledonia and I want to see that it's done right and that it doesn't get out of control." He said he thinks the best experience he would bring to the board is his "on-the-job training" he's had first as a member of the Planning Commission and then as a Township Board trustee He said he also brings to the board his experience in land development and con­ struction. "I'm familiar with how con­ struction should be done, and I can visualize from the print how the finished project is ac­ tually going to look. I have an understanding of the growth that's going on out there, the factories, the roads and the houses “Another advantage I have is that my business is here in the community, so I'm always in contact with the people in this area, and I do get to hear how people feel about what's going on." Dieleman said that the township’s growth manage­ ment must begin with a land use plan map that indicates what areas would be best for the different kinds of devel­ opment. "That plan is not ca$t in stone, but it does indicate to people and to developers what they can expect to happen in a certain area, that this is what the township believes is the best way for development to happen here. "Control of growth, then, comes through a good, current land use plan map and through careful revision of our ordi­ nances as the needs come along or if the original plan is not working. "I think the township can use its staff to look for grants to help us fund improve­ ments, and I think it's impor­ tant for the citizens to get in­ volved, as they are in the Parks and Recreation Com­ mittee and our Fire Commis­ sion. They should be the ones to get plans together for the projects they think should happen here.” Dieleman said he would like to see more people attend township meetings regularly, and said residents really need to be involved with the whole community, and not just when an issue affects their neighborhood He said he believes the township has worked hard to follow the land use plan "The township has stood firmly by our land use map many times, most recently in the agricultural area south of 100th Street." he said. "It's not easy trying to de­ velop a plan; it was hard, for instance, to decide where we should designate land for (multi-family) R-3. But you gain experience going through all these projects, and you learn what the law says you have to do and when the township has the right to de­ cide. "For instance, in hindsight, we should have started a pub­ lic improvement plan for 76th Street, with all the develop­ ment going in there, but those are the kinds of things you leam from experience." Dieleman said that other is­ sues facing the township in­ clude finding land for public parks and recreation areas. Hopefully, he said, the town­ ship can find some federal grants that would help defray the purchase cost of park land. Another issue is road main­ tenance and improvement. "Traffic is getting bad, and we have to rely a lot on other agencies to help us with roads and traffic problems." he said. "But you don't get any atten­ tion if you don't squeak a lot." Dieleman said he thinks cit­ izens should vote for him be­ cause he takes the township work seriously and because he gives the citizens as much time as he can in a part-time position. He said he supports Caledo­ nia as much as possible, in­ cluding local businesses. "Whether it's the bank, cars or lumber. I'll shop locally because I want to see these businesses here flourish," he said. "I want to continue on the board because I'm just very concerned about Caledonia. I feel comfortable working as a team with the rest of the board for the good of the township. I believe we've had a caring, hard working team, both on the Planning Commission and the board " “Dutch Touch” in Middleville The "Dutch Touch" returns become the focus of youth Middleville High School to the Middleville soccer fields soccer coaches throughout the Soccer Field from 9-11 a m. this summer, making its world. daily. Further details about the The American-Dutch Soccer camp and the $30 registration second appearance here on Camp is a non-profit program cost can be addressed to Steve Aug. 12-16. Area players of elementary and will be held at the Evans at (616) 795-7727. and middle school age are encouraged to enroll in this camp, a camp designed to It only seems like gJ) develop individual technical yesterday u* held you skills and tactical awareness. oh so tight jCj* Prior experience and ability It only seems like levels will vary from player to yesterday your smile was player, but each player will oh so bright conclude the week's sessions But as the years go by : with marked improvement in things have changed alot. the fundamental skills: But one thing that will mJ possession and distribution of never change is the low that will always remain Fr the ball. Middleville's varsity soccer tn our hearts. coach. Steve Evans, will Love you always. direct the camp staff. His staff Dad. Mom. Molly, includes Roy Wilhelm, a Shelly A family and Tim A family professional coach and scout and Grama McCarty in the Netherlands for the famous Dutch championship club PSV Eindhoven as well as Michel Sluijmers. Dave Smolders and Thijs Vanderhilst. all players and coaches in the PSV organization. The approach of the camp draws upon the successful Dutch methods that have NOTICE Thornapple Township PHONE 945-9554 ANYTIME for Action-Ads The regular Township Board meeting scheduled on August 12th has been changed to August 8, 1996 at 7:00 P M. The meeting has been rescheduled due to lack of quorum on August 12th. Donna Kenyon Thornapple Township Clerk (309) ATTENTION BARRY COUNTY VOTERS On Aug. 6, the Barry County Road Commission will ask Barry County Voters to vote on a millage increase to purchase and construct an asphalt manufacturing plant. What You Should Know Before You Vote Aug. 6 Legally, the Barry County Road Commission may not supply asphalt paving mate rial to Barry County cities, villages anti schools; a key element in the road commis­ sions plans. , 7,' The Barry County Road Commission will spend $20,000 on a public campaign on the rnillage proposal However, the Barry County Road Commission will not re­ paint white edge lines on county roads due to lack of funding. \>/f The Barry County Road Commission wants to spend about $1 million to purchase and construct an asplsalt plant before it can produce one ton of asphalt paving material. That $1 million could purchose more than 60,000 tons of asjjhalt paving material. "curtT Campbell Eadicr this year, the Barry County Rood Commission received three bids for less than $17 per Ion to purchase asphalt paving material The Barry County Rood Commission will have to spend approximately $21.29 per ton to operate, pro­ duce, deliver and place (pave) its own asplxdt paving material |vf Neighboring Van Buren.County, which seeks low price competitive bids from pri­ 0 — to — vate contractors, pays $16.50 per ton la liave asphalt paving matona! manufac­ tured, delivered ana placed (paved). Thornapple Township Trustee • Experienced in Elective Public Office -Past Director & President of Water & Sewer Distort Serving 1000 Customers -Past President of 300 Family Homeowners Association • Will Strive to Promote Synergy with Citizens. Community Groups. IK Schoofs. Village of Middleville and Other Agencies • Wiii Work to Maintain Balance Between Growth ana its Impact in our Rapidly Developing Community • Employed IBM in Computer Systems Engmee* - g • Age 42 Married 17 Years 2 Sons (Ages 10 i 8) Attena TK Schools Please vote In the Primary on August 6 Allegan and Kalamazoo counties, which seek low paces by competitive bids from private contractors, pay about $17 65 per ton to liave ospnoll paving material manufactured, delivered and placed Pato tor by Commrttee to Elect Curtts C Campbell. 6931 Notfke Dr. Caieaonia. stop] HIGHER TAXES vote and NO M BIGGER GOVERNMENT ON COUNTY ASPHALT PLANT PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE TO ALERT BARRY COUNTY VOTERS P.O. BOX 189, HASTINGS, Ml �Page 20/Th« Sun and News. Middleville Ml/July X. 1996 Antiques BECKY’S MAINSTREET Used books, antiques and crafts. We have a paperback swap. Harlequins included. Large selection of hardcovers from the 1800’1 to 1996, reasonable prices, new Victorian reproduc­ tion section. 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(File photo) bv Barbara Gall Staff Writer More than 1.200 Kent County young people next week will be exhibiting a year's worth of work on 4-H and FFA projects, ranging from poultry to painting. The annual Kent County Youth Fair, held at the Lowell Fairgrounds on M-50, will open Saturday morning. Aug. 3. with the dog show, begin­ ning at 9 a.m. The fair runs until 3:30 p.m.. Saturday, Aug. 10. Admission to the fair is free, and parking costs $3/day with weekly passes available. Some highlights of this year's fair include: • Free musical entertain- Thank You CARD OF THANKS Many thanks to neighbors, friends and family for the pray ers, cards, visits, gifts and food given to me during my convales­ cent days. It was appreciated very much. Love, Ruth Martin Real Estate MIDDLEVILLE custom contempory, 3 + bedrooms, 21/2 baths, with private master suite, on 1+ acres with wooded surroundings. Call Beth at Century 21 Property Centre 1-800-421-8586 or 616-243-1385 for private showing. Wanted BUYING JUNK CARS, TRUCKS, farm machinery & all other metals. Call after 7pm, 616-795-2319 ment each evening. • Carnival rides. • Judging throughout (he week of goats, rabbits, swine, horses, beef, dairy, sheep, dogs and poultry. • Performing arts, story­ telling. puppetry and demon­ stration judging. • Tractor and draft horse pulls. • Whitecaps autograph ses­ sion at 11 a.m. Thursday. • Thursday livestock sale • Free FOX-17 Field Day on Monday. • Speed horse show Friday. • Team penning horse/rider competition Saturday, Aug. 10. • Hog roast and Gospel en­ tertainment Sunday. • Kids' Day on Aug. 10. The community is invited to come to the fair, visit the animal barns and watch the dog shows and many horse competitions. The Kent Spe­ cial Riding Program will per­ form riding exhibitions throughout the week, also. Club booths will be set up to display all the sewing, arts, crafts and other handiwork the 4-Hers have worked on this year, and plenty of carnival concessions and food booths will be available to satisfy hunger cravings for elephant ears, cotton candy, hot dogs or homemade pie. Looking for a PRINTER? Cali.. 945-9554 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/706/SunandNews_1996-08-06.pdf 994e3504cca09beeef024c28df266283 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUCUC UE£A«Y 121 S CHURCH ST. HASTINGS. Mi *WJ5?1893 12/30/W Heti«sM>’lcLl,r,n' 3 X | f W I I BULK RATr I and News® f 121 Church £*>*.«•**• Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No 32 August 6. 1996 Middleville, Michigan 49333 125th Year Construction projects explained during visit Area officials tour Kent County International Airport by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Local officials from Kent County’s Third District Wednesday got a close-up view of the construction and some of the existing facilities at the Kent County Interna­ tional Airport. Third District County Commissioner Judy Hamson of Caledonia invited represen­ tatives from her district of Ada, Caledonia. Bowne, Lowell and Vergennes townships the village of Caledonia and the city of Lowell to tour the new run­ way construction and to hear about present and future plans for the airport. I he tour also included a visit to the hanger housing Aero Medical Air Transport and to the corporate hangeis for the Amway Corporation. Both companies provided in­ formation about their aircraft and allowed visitors to look inside the Aero-Med helicopter and several of the Amway jets. Aero-Med also showed slides of its medical rescue services. Providing information about the airport at a lunch and during the shuttle bus tour were Phillip Johnson, deputy director of the Kent County TK closer to finishing technology improvements by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thomapplc Kellogg School District is getting closer to completing im­ provement* it has been mak ing to its technology program. Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruc­ tion Mary Ellen Correa said every school in the district now has computer labs in place and lab managers to oversee them. Equipment is being ordered for the high school and the lab managers have been instruc­ ting the teachers. All the cabling, she said, should be done within the next two months and all studer’s should be able to start the year with access to a computer The district started a pro­ gram last year for using the equipment on a limited basis since the lab managers were working part time. This year, the managers will be full-time workers who are ready to guide students in their regular curriculum. "This offers another way of reaching students who do not do as well in a classroom situation." Correa said. She added that every grade level will have specific objec­ tives for what needs to be ac­ complished that year These objectives need to be mastered by the time the student is ready to enter the next grade level. Extra time will be given to students who are either behind in completing the necessary objectives or need an extra challenge. Correa said there may be situations in which students transfer from different schools that did not teach keyboard or computer skills who need to to start at a lower level. "We will make sure that students who need it will be given extra time." she said. The teachers, she said, have been attending training ses­ sions every week since March and about 40 to 50 of them checked out computers to take home with them over the sum­ mer to continue their progress. Some of the labs have been up and running since February because the equipment arrived earlier than expected. See Improvements, P. 3 Department of Aeronautics, spaces added. The spaces in and Bruce Schedlbauer. man­ the short-term lot also were ager of marketing and com­ doubled, and a commencal ve­ munications for the depart­ hicle lane was added for airport buses and other similar traffic. ment. They discussed the increase This lane helps relieve con­ not only in the number of gestion immediately in front passengers using the airport, of the airport. Schedlbauer but also in cargo and freight said. traffic. This growth, triggered Traffic patterns in the park­ by the commercial and popu­ ing lots also were redone so lation growth in West Michi­ that all vehicles exit the lots gan. has led to a number of at the same place. Planned for completion over airport expansion projects, some completed, some under the next five years are four way and others soon to be major projects, he said. First is the construction of started. In the last five years. the new $65 million north Schedlbauer said, the airport south runway, which, when has undergone some major completed next year, will be improvements in its ground 8.500 feet long and 150 feet transportation services. The wide and capable of handling existing north runway was the large jet passenger and lengthened by 1.100 feet (to cargo aircraft that typically 5,000 feet) to accommodate use the Kent County Interna­ corporate jets and large turbo tional Airport Schedlbauer said there arc prop aircraft, he said. This al­ leviates some of the traffic us­ three main reasons for build­ ing the airport's main east­ ing the new runway: • The airport’s existing cast west runway. Completed last year was west main runway needs re­ expansion of the parking ar­ building. and the airport must eas. with 1,000 long-term lot See Airport tour. P. 2 Heritage Day set in Middleville Sept. 7 by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Heritage Day Committee has scheduled the annual event for Saturday, Sept. 7. The event offers a wide variety of activities, from sports events to musical enter­ tainment to exhibits and shopping The committee is still plan­ ning events and is always open to new ideas. Some of the events that have been held m the past in­ clude basketball, volleyball, softball, horseshoes, arts and crafts, concessions stands. games and various performers. One of the main events is the annual parade. Par­ ticipants include members of communnity and school organizations. Chairwoman Rhonda Fisk said the committee is trying to expand the festival by adding new events to go along with the existing ones. The committee is looking for antique tractors and people willing to drive them in the parade Other new events being considered are a car show, a hole-m-one contest and a bike rodeo sponsored by Evolu­ tionary Cycle. The Fire Department, she said, was helping the commit­ tee look into adding an exhibi­ tion burning house complete with artificial fire that kids can put out themselves. Another possibility is a "waitress race,” which could help get some of the local businesses involved. This would involve people carrying trays of food and dnnks through an obstacle course. Whoever is the fastest and spilled the least would be the winner. The committee will sell raf- People ettendinng Middleville Heritage Day can view the variety of arts and crafts on display downtown. fie tickets for door prizes, which are yet to be determin­ ed this year. A possible addition of an in­ formation booth may be helpful in informing people of where each event is located. More streets will be blocked off this year to allow more room for the events and nothing but net basketball will be added to the event list. The committee also is look­ ing into of having a street dance and karaoke and bring­ ing in a disc jockey. A pie eating contest was another idea brought up as well as a tug-o-war and another pancake breakfast The Heritage Society has given slide presentations in the past, also is a possibility for this year. Every year, the committee appoints two grand marshals and two junior grand marshals to represent Middleville in the parade. The committee will soon determine the prince and princess junior grand marshal awards. Children ages 5 to 8 years old are eligible to enter by drawing a picture of what Middleville means to them Entries should be made on 8x10 paper and mailed to Middleville Heritage Day. P.O. Box 14. Middleville 49333. Any teams interested in playing basketball, co-ed soft­ ball. volleyball or horseshoes need io call Jo Sclafam at 795^650 Anyone w ishing to enter the Both hot and cool refreshments are available for people to enjoy while they participate in the Heritage Day festivities. In This Issue... • Blue Lake Choir signs at Gun Lake Church • ‘Quest’ program replaces alternative education at TK schools • CHS students visit some of the sights of China • TK schools studying Quality District Model’ program �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/Augvst 6. 1996 AIRPORT TOUR, have a backup runway for air­ craft to use when that work is going on. • When the east-west run­ way is out of service for any reason, such as snow femoval, the ’airport needs a backup runway. • When winds are exit of the north or south, it is easier for pilots to land on a north-south runway. Such conditions exist 25 to 30 percent of the time. Schedlbaucr said. This project will be funded from several sources: • A $14 million federal grant • A $3 fee added to each passenger ticket. Revenues from this fee will be turned over to the airport for its con­ struction projects. • Some state revenues. • Revenues from a $40 mil­ lion bond issue. The second major project is construction beginning next year of a new freight facility on the cast side of the airport, which will be located on the airport property along the west side of Thomapple River Drive. Schedlbaucr said that with­ out expanding its freight han­ dling facilities, the airport would lose the business of its freight carriers The first phase of the construction, estimated at $17-20 million, will in­ clude al 20,000 square foot fa­ cility more than double the size of the existing freight handling building, which can­ not be further expanded The amount of freight han­ dled at the airport has jumped 15 percent in each of the last four years, Schedlbaucr said, and it is important that the airport be able to keep up with this business. In later phases, more truck space and parking will be added as needed, with the total expansion estimated to be 300,000 square feet. As part of the runway and freight project, a new tunnel is nearly completed that will allow airport service vehicles to move from the passenger terminal to the new cast side freight area without having to cross runways. The tunnel, which runs under the new north-south runway, is about one third mile long and will cost about $5 million. Schedlbauer noted that the tunnel will be used only for airport service and will not be from front pageopen to the public. "It is being built for safety, so that airport ground traffic will not have to mix with air traffic,” he said. The third major project is remodeling the passenger ter­ minal building al an estimated cost of $20 million. Some of the work will be cosmetic, to give the interior of the airport a more modem look and the rest will be updating heating and cooling systems and bringing the building up to code. We also want to get nd of those pnson style windows and open the building up to better views and the natural light," Schedlbauer said. He explained that this pro­ ject was put on the back burner when federal funds be­ came unavailable, but now that the government has awarded a grant to the airport, this project could be put back on a top priority status. Besides improvements to the appearance inside the building, plans are to remodel the restaurant and improve the signage, traffic patterns and Kent County Commissioner Judy Harrison poses with some officials from municipaiities in the county's Third District as they tour facilities at the Kent County International Airport. Pictured in front of the Aero-Med helicopter, which is based at the airport, are Bill Harrison, Judy Harrison. Jim Williams, Chris Wenger. Mary Wenger, Karen Hendrick and Bnan Hendrick. The (terminal) project was put on the back burner when federal funds became unavailable, but now that the government has awarded a grant to the airport, this project could be put back on a top priority status. ~ L — Bruce Schedlbauer, Manager passenger services. The building itself will not be expanded, Schedlbauer said. The final project for the next five years will be to re­ build the 10,000-foot east­ west runway after the new runway is completed. This will .be a one-year project costing about $20 million. "This is our main runway right now, and with careful maintenance it has outlived its life expectancy," Schedlbauer said, "ft needs to be rebuilt from the ground up. however. We can t keep just repairing and patching it forever. It is safe to use, but it must be renovated soon to keep it in top repair." Some other facts about the airport: • More than 2,000 are em­ ployed at the airport. • A state study has deter­ mined that the Kent County Airport generates about $880 million annually in area busi­ ness and commercial activity. • It is the second busiest airport in Michigan and the 87th busiest airport nationally of approximately 550 commercial/passenger airports. • The Kent County Interna­ tional Airport served 1.6 mil­ lion passengers in 1995. (See chart.) • Passengers can travel non­ stop from Kent County to 12 major markets in the U.S. and Canada. Passengers can fly to almost any major city in the U.S. with just one stop en route. • The amount of cargo has increased at an average rate of Caledonia Township Board Trustee Jim Williams and Bowne Township Supervisor Chris Wenger look over the equipment carried by the Aero Med-Air Medical Transport helicopter. Williams and Wenger were among local officials touring the Kent County International Airport last week. 15 percent over the last four years and is expected to grow by 8 percent for the next 15 years. • Six freight carriers operate out of Grand Rapids. More will be able to locate here when the new freight facility is completed. Schedlbauer said that the airport benefits even those who may not travel or ship cargo by air. "We have Aero-Med here, for instance, which is a life­ saving service available to all of us. Food is flown in for our restaurants and grocery stores, and we offer career edu­ cation programs for students in our area who are interested in aviation. "We have an area that is booming. People arc moving in, and our business commu­ nity is strong. This stable economy is reflected in the airport's growth. The airport must support and encourage the vitality of this area," said Schedlbauer. Middleville woman wins scholarship Rebecca Wenger of Mid­ dleville is among the 18 transfer students named reci­ pients of the Community Col­ lege President’s Scholarship from Western Michigan University. Each award totals $3.(XX) over two yean. To be eligi­ ble, students must have earned at least a 3.5 grade point average at their community college and must have been nominated for the award by the president of that institution Wenger is a transfer from Grand Rapids Community College She is majoring in elementary and special education Stop and see Your Choke u Clear Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY Caledonia Vision Center 9809 Cherry Vdtey (M-37) (616) 891-2020 �The Sun and News Middleville, Ml 'August 6, 1996zPoge 3 HERITAGE DAY, continued from front page Obituaries Earl M. Posthumus ALTO - Earl M. Posthumus, age 76 of Alto, went to be with his Lord Wednesday, July 31, 1996. He is survived by his wife of fifty-one years Lola; children Bonnie (Paul) Crumback of Caledonia, Carol Posthumus of Okemos, Dick (Pam) Post­ humus of Alto, Dale (Elena) Posthumus of Cascade; grand­ children, Tracy, Terry, Collin, Susan, Stacy, Darcy, Krista, Lisa, Heather, Bryan, and Martin; great-granchildren, Matt, Nate, Josh, Lyndsey, Allison, Dayna, Alex, Eric; The Heritage Day parade is the main event which features members of school and community organizations. bike rodeo should call Evolu­ tionary Cycle at 795-4925 and ask for Duane or Andy. The committee also may be looking for a master of ceremonies Events that will be con­ sidered in the future are bad races, and old fashioned events that correlate with the history of Middleville. A stagecoach theme also may be a possibility in the future. Volleyball and other sports tournaments allow people to compete with others for trophies, Tshirts, and other awards. TK IMROVEMENTS, from front page The bond issue. Correa said, includes plans to add computers to each classroom which teachers can use to record grades and attendance records. Electronic mail also will be available to teachers. Besides the teachers' com­ puters, each room will be equipped with a mini-lab con­ sisting of three of four com­ puters available for students who are working on special projects. Though the district is still consulting with the architects. Correa said, she believes that the new middle school should be equipped with computers in every classroom. The current middle school has a computer lab near the cafeteria. She said they will not cable the present middle school since a new one will be built, though they will cable the parts that will not be demolished. The district will do a survey of the new middle school plans this fall and make recommendations for TKHS Class of 1991 5-year REUNION | Saturday, Aug. 24th Call - 795-3242 ...for Details improvements Correa said the administra­ tion and staff will work together to organize things so moving into the new school will be a smooch transition Page Elementary will be the first school to receive addi­ tions ad renovations. exchange student sons, Ulrik Overgaard of Denmark. Per Brange of Sweden, brothers. Charles (Thresa) Posthumus of Kentwood. Jerry Posthumus of Alto; sisters, Donna (John) Johnson of Hastings, Gladys (Harold) Krebs of Grand Rapids, Fran (Keith) Blough, Peggy (Hayes) Cargill all of Kentwood and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Posthumus was a char­ ter member of Alto Lions Club; also a member of Hope Church of the Brethren. Funeral services were held Saturday. August 3, 1996 with Pastor Doug Reichenbach officiating. Interment took place in Bowne Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Church of the Brethren, 14275 92nd Street, Freeport, MI 49325; Visiting Nurse Services of Grand Rapids, 1401 Cedar. NE, Grand Rapids, 49503 or Earl Posthumus Scholarship Fund c/o Alto Lions Club. Arrangements were made by Roth-Gerst, Lowell. Clare R. (Whis) Mugridge SHELBYVILLE - Clare R. (Whis) Mugridge, age 80, of Shelbyville, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 1996 at her residence. Mr. Clare R. (Whis) Mugridge was bom on May 8, 1916 at Middleville, the son of William and Ambie (Palmer) Mugridge. He was raised in Middleville and attended Thornapple Kellogg Schools, graduating in 1935. He was married to Betty J. Conley on March 2, 1974 at First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. He was employed thirty three years with the Bradford White Corporation in the Service Department and retired in 1979. He was a member of the Middleville Masonic Lodge No. 231 F&AM. He served in the United States Army during World War n. Care R. (Whis) was an outdoor enthusiast, with a special fondness for fishing. He also enjoyed baseball, foot­ ball and all other sports. Most of all he was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, doing kind deeds for his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ambie Mugridge; two brothers, Harry and Bert Mugridge. He is survived by his wife, Betty J. Mugridge; one son, Jeffery (Bonnie) Mugridge of Bay City; one grandson. Jason Mugridge of Naperville, Illi­ nois; one sister, Bertha E. Thurkettle of Caledonia; one step-son, William (Murray) Shultz of Florida; one step­ daughter, Brenda (Glen) Han­ nigan of Grand Rapids; six step-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Saturday, August 10, 1996, one hour prior to the service. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday afternoon. August 10,1996 at 1:00 p.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Stan Finkbeiner officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. NEED SOMETHING PRINTED? Color, Black and White... Lots or just a few. Call... J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 IODAY Gun Lake women to meet Aug. 14 The General Federation of Women’s Clubs-Gun Lake Area will meet Wednesday, Aug 14. at 9:30 a m. on the upper deck at Bay Pointe Restaurant, 11456 Marsh Road. Gun Lake Annual dues of $20 should be turned in any time before the end of September. Call Amy Smendyk. membership chair, for more information. Membership programs for 1996-97 meeting dates, scheduled programs and special events will be handed out when dues are received Ellen Dais, owner of the Sea Shanty. 11402 Chief Noondav Road. Gun Lake, will present a fashion show immediately after the meeting. The Sea Shanty is a ladies’ and men's apparel shop, with swimwear, gifts and accessories Anyone interested in a volunteer program are invited and welcome to come. Meetings are now held year round, so Michigan ’‘Swowbirds” also can participate For more information, call 795-8731 Looking for a PRINTER? Call... 945-9554 PREMIER CLUB ACTIVITIES: August 13 Golf - Briarwood Golf Course. August 21 Speaker on Home Safety. August 27 Euchre Card Party. SIGN UP for Geritol Follies on September 12 in Toledo... Call Today - 891-7131 �Poge 4/Th« Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/August 6. 1996 '2^4/^^Neighbors with...NORMA VELDERMAN Well, this old talking machine has to backtrack again. I blew up at my grand­ daughter about how much she was expecting of Johnny and me She arrived here with eight German students, who were her friends during her 14-month stay in Germany They had come to America to stay with her and to see a part of America. While here they camped in our front yard The three boys slept in a tent and the six girls slept in the van. The day they were here, they went to Grand Rapids shopping. Johnny said that they were a very nice appearing group of students, and that my blowup deprived us of the chance to learn about them and their lives. How right he was! I can sure jump in with both feet sometimes The big Parma lee book is now complete and I am hop­ ing to show it to the folks this Sunday, if possible. 1 am real proud of it and so is Ann Ogabee. who did a wonderful job on it. Special thanks to Chris Schad for all her suggestions Chris Shad is coming to see how we can best present the book Sunday after church in our coffee time. Bless her for her help I talked to Nancy Bishop She still has her problems, but she and Pete still go to Street Rod events as much as possi­ ble. You can’t just sit at home and feel sorry for yourself You might as well go where ocher people can make you forget your problems. There is still so much to see and learn. I have not gotten ahold of Russell Bender for several weeks and found out that there was a very good reason. He has been flat on his back with severe pain He went to the hospital because they thought he had appendicitis They operated and found nothing wrong I think that he said he has been down for 14 days. The doctors are very puzzled He hopes that they can stop the pain pretty soon. Betty Bender says that she can't get down on her knees anymore, so she plants things in pots for her garden. She’s such a smart gal. and is one who will not give in to troubles. There is always a way around problems if you persist. I talked with Mae Bower­ man She was a lifesaver because we had quite a few pickles, and she eats them like apples and said she would love to take them So Cay took them right down to Mae. Most gardeners hate to waste produce if someone could use it. Cay has planted such a beautiful garden with Johnny’s guidance Johnny says that it is the best we have ever had. Cay watered during the early morning hours and in the evening until we got that wonderful rain. We had some space, so we planted field corn because we like to feed the deer in the lower meadow during winter. One year the creek was frozen and the deer came across the bridge for the com. Letha and Fred Buck mgham said that there are times that the mosquitoes drive them right out of their garden. Then suddenly (why she doesn’t know), they disap­ peared and they are now free of mosquitoes Well, folks, that is all the calling 1 could do. So here is a big hug for all of you my community family . Visit with you next week. Two TK grads earn degrees from K College Robert E. Hunt II and David T. Lehman, both of Middleville, were among 205 members of the class of 1996 who were awarded bachelor of arts degrees by Kalamazoo College during commence­ ment exercises June 8. Hunt is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Hunt of Mid­ dleville and Lehman is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lehman of Middleville. Both are graduates of Thomapple Kellogg High School. DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST FIRST BAPTIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord Sunday School....................................................... 9:30a.m. Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Morning Wonhip................................................ 10:45a.m. Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Evening Praise....................................................... 6:00p.m. WEDNESDAY.................. Family Night 6 30 p m 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Music Pastor Rev Brian F. Harrison Coordinator. Jeffrey C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Administrative Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass....................... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a m. SS. CYRIL & METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave. Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Saturday Evening Masses 6:00 p.m. (May • August or September) Sunday Morning Mass: 9 30 a.m. 792-2889 Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service......................................6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs.................................... 6:45p.m. FREEPORT BIBLE STUDY Meeting at Freeport Community Center Sunday..............................10:00 a.m. Wednesday..................... 7:00 p.m. WELCOME TO Pastor Mark Beers , -'Iff'Ml ~ Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11 00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11 00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nutwts and Children's Church will be provided during both wrwoes Suaday Wontap 9 OU aar, A 10 30 am Wedandas Tandy Nhghi ” 6 00pm nemg Pmorx Kdmm. Joyful 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Morning Worship Evening Worship 10:00 a.m. 6:00 a.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder Pastor 868-6306 Church School, Sunday........................ 9:45 a m Morning Worship... 1 liM)a in Evening Worship...... 6:00p.m. Wed Fellowship...... 7:30 p.m Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia. Mi (Missouri Synod) Sunday School.......................... 10:00a.m. ‘‘Be devoted to one another in hntMy love " Rom. 12 10 Morning Worship............. 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship......................... 6:00p.m.8:00 a.m.............................. Blended Service Royle Bailard. Pastor 9:05 a.m............................ Educational Hour 10:15 a.m.................. Contemporary Service 11:15 a m......................... Traditional Service (All Services have a Nursery available) — 868-6437 — Rev Robert Gerke'Office M-WChurch: 891-9878 Peace Reformed Church UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........7:00 p.m. Barner Free M-37 between Caledonia 4 Middlev ilk Sunday Worship Sen ices 8 : 30 or 11:00. 6 :06 Sundas School *45 Church Office: (616) 891 1512 M-37 at 100th St Rev. Norman Kohns — 616-891-8167 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 •Set an naampie m speech «• Ha m to*. m taMh and m punty 1 TaanMhy 4 12 Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 795-3667 £inu tfletfjobisit tljurctj KTtjc a> - Mike \Ues. \outh l eader Al l iemeyer. ( immumli Calling 0. (in homes or church) call Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor Pastor Scott faylor Jte». K. Scon Grrenuay. Pmaor 10:30 a.m 8146 68th St near Whitneyville Ave y 1 Guan United Brethren Ctaudi Katamazon Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan Telephone W8K52 Sunday Worship..... 9:30 a.m it 6.-00 p.m. Sunday School................. 10 45-11:50 a m. Worship Service 708 West Main Street YOU ARE INVITED ' Call 765-3057 or 948-3617 (Child A Adult I (IXinng the School Year I CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints Come as you are Informal - Fundamental Something for every age GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 12200 Chief Nmnutav (al Gun Lake! | MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Morning Worship Service............ 10:00 a m. Sunday School................................ 1115a.m. Evening Worship Service..............6:00 p.m CALEDONIA “4 church with a coring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired I............ 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.............................. 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service................................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday....................6:30 p.m Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p.m RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor Qm QfnQ SHARONBAflNSDALE.Dr of Chnrtan Ed 8 Muuc OVI-OUZO 6J8 p.m. Caraway St. HedntMko ‘Family Sigh!’ 6:15 Dinner Chotn for Children and Aduhs Jr & Sr High School Youth Group Cadets and Cavtncon Adult BMe Studio Freeport-Middleville—Parma lee Freeport Morning Worship 930 am Freeport Sunday School............. 11 00 a.m. Parmalee Mornmg Worship......... 930 am Middleville Sunday School 9 30 a m. Middleville Morning Worship 1100 a.m. Rrv Lee Bachman Rev Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave of 84fh St •891-8661 -The Church there everybody is somebody ana Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School......................................... 9 30 o m SundOY Mornmg Worship........................ 10-3© a m Sunday Evening Worship.......................... 6 00 p m Wea Midweek Prayer & Bible Study 7 00 p m Qw WKharr Dobson. Pastor Assistant Pastor Karl Bashtor �The Sun ond News, Middleville. Ml/August 6, 1996/Poge 5 New programs set for toddler, pre-school-age youths Caledonia Child Care now under new ownership by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Owning and operating her own child care center has al­ ways been the dream of Renee Bennett, who is seeing that drcam come true as new owner and manager of the Caledonia Child Care Center, 7125 Kraft, near the comer of Kraft and M-37. ”I've always wanted to run my own programs and do the things I really wanted to do for the children," Bennett said. Her opportunity knocked when she heard that the Cale­ donia center was going on the market. "I decided this was my chance, so I worked hard to scrape together the funding so I could buy this center." she said. Bennett tcxik over manage­ ment of the center April I, signing the ownership papers May 6. She said she plans to im­ plement a new program at the center, based on the High Scope Curriculum. “This program includes ac­ tivities in math, reading readi­ ness, science, art and music,” Bennett said. "It is very child onented. and includes lots of individual attention for the children, along with some self-directed learning activities. One of the nice features is that lesson plans for the week are sent home for the parents, so they know what the children are working on. That way. they can reinforce at home what the child is learning at preschool and day care " Bennett said that there are lots of "table-top" activities for the youngsters so that each can pursue a project as far as he or she wants to go with it. ~The younger children ob­ viously won't be ready to go into the depth that the older children can take the projects.” she said. "But it does allow them to learn as much as they are able to learn and want to learn." Bennett emphasized that the preschool program for 3- to 5year-olds now is included as a part of the day care services at the center, but parents could bring a child just for the morning, when most of the curricular activities will be going on. One of the new programs at the center involves youngsters in some scientific experiments. Here three- to five-year-olds watch as teacher Karen Robinson mixes food colors with oil. The children leam what colors are created when they are mixed. They also had fun looking for animal shapes as the coloring moved through the oil base. - Renee Bennett is the new owner and operator of the Caledonia Child Center. Pitsches to celebrate 50th anniversary A. Roger and Margaret (Anderson) Pitsch of Alto had their 50th wedding anniversary on May 18, 1996. To celebrate, their children hove planned an open house in their honor this Sunday, August 11, 1996. Please join us at St. Paul's Fellowship Hall on the corner of Kraft Avenue and 84th Street from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. No gifts, please. Their children are: Maurice Pitsch (Grand Ledge), Nick and Sue Pitsch (Herndon, Vo.), Jeff and Mary Jo Leatherman (Caledonia), Garry and Janice Olson (Alto) and Bob and Kathy Arsenault (Warren). They have 14 grandchildren. GETTING READY FOR + THE ROUND-UP IN THE SKY *4* !***»< Corned* Wwt (MSwm FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Street Sale | 5075 N. MIDOUVIllE ROAD Beatrice Av. ! MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 795-9726 — Gun Lake — Off Gun Lake Road Friday & Saturday Aug. 9th & 10th 9- - -AM - - - - - -to - - - 5- - -PM Lots of Misc. Items ; | ; | ! | AUGUST 12-16,1996 9-11 AM. , 4* 4* "In the afternoon, we'll still be doing activities, but they will be more oriented to the day care activities, such as stories and nap time and play," she said. "The morning is more structured." A toddler curriculum, geared to the young children, also will be offered, she said. It would include activities such as painting, working with puzzles and block building, "circle time" and table-top ac­ tivities for that age group. "The activities for the young children will depend far more on the group’s ages, their moods and their interests and needs," Bennett said. Besides developing the new programs inside the building, she also is adding some im­ provements outside, such as paving the parking lot and creating a bike path in the back, where the children can not only ride their bikes safely, but also enjoy side­ walk fun with chalk, for in­ stance. A resident of the Grand Rapids area most of her life. Bennett completed her degree in child psychology wild a minor in early childhood de­ velopment at St Mary's Col­ lege in South Bend. Since KINDERGARTEN-STH GRADE then, she has continued her studies in early childhood de­ velopment, she said. While in college, she worked as a teacher's assistant with autistic children, and was a teacher's assistant at the campus childhood develop­ ment center. She moved back to the area when her parents returned to Grand Rapids from a stay in California, and she worked four years for the Creative Learning Center in the Gantos corporate office. There she gained experience with preschoolers, and worked with infants and toddlers. Before leaving CLC, she was the preschool supervisor. At her Caledonia center, she now employs a staff of six full-time and five part-time Teacher Kim Dutcher gets some toddlers involved in a sensory activity. That's shaving cream the youngsters have on their fingers, and they can draw pictures right on the table. care givers. One staff person has worked at the center for 10 years, she said. All her supervisory people are licensed by the state, all employees must have child care experience, all must be able to create and carry out a lesson plan with the children and all must pass a police background check. All "lead teachers" are CPR certified and Bennett plans to have all staff trained in CPR by the end of the year. "Quite a few of our staff were nursing students who de- cided to go into child care in­ stead," she added. She expects that she will be adding staff when more school-aged children come to the center this fall and as en­ rollment goes up Caledonia Child Care ac­ cepts children from ages 2 1/2 to 12 years, and hours are from 6 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. "I'm very happy to be in Caledonia, and we think we offer the children the best of care and an excellent pro­ gram," Bennett said. HOMEOWNERS! ggh living from paycheck to paycheck! LOANS BY PHONE Grind topUr 1-616-H7-UJ0 Statewide 1-IOO-96S-2221 AAA MOKTQAGt 6 FlHAHQAl, CQWFQMATIQN THE MAIN ATTRACTION presents... 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The group members recent­ ly had returned from a Euro­ pean (our and will showcase what they have learned on a mini-tour of five Michigan cities. Pastor Keith Dragt's step­ daughter, Melaine Johnston, who was a member of this ensemble in 1991 and 1993. said the concert was a wonderful experience Johnston discovered the choir through a friend she met at camp and decided to audi­ tion. Singing “The Little Mermaid" won her a spot in the ensemble for the first time in 1991 at the age of 13. An intensive week of train­ ing, she said, preceded the tour and consisted of 10-hour rehearsal days in which the group members learned their musk and became aquainted with each other and their director. Duane Davis “Davis was outstanding.'' she said. “He really taught me how to sing.*’ The ensemble toured Europe for two months in the summer and performed in cathedrals and pubs Members stayed with host families and changed families and locations every three days Germany, Sweden and Denmark were some of the countries they visited. “Everyone there was really accepting," she said. While in Sweden, she said. Members of the 1993 Blue Loke Fine Arts Comp Choral Ensemble pose for a photo thot was distributed on posters in the European countries it performed in. The Gun Lake Community Church hosts not only the American Choral Ensemble but also ensembles from other countries. Pictured is the Bremervorde High School Choir. I JB HARRISON Insurance Agency, Inc. Your Independent Agent “Working For YOU!" Judy Hamson, President 6090 Alden Nash. Alto • 868-0050 1-800-217-0712 members were served a tradi­ tional Swedish dinner of head cheese from a cow which was an interesting experience for everyone. “The international ex­ change program is the best thing about Blue Lake," she said. Johnston met her best friend in the choir and said they have remained friends since When her friend made the decision to return to the choir in 1993, Johnston decided to as well. There were two things that were different the second time around First, she said, was the addition of boys to the group The group that toured in 1991 did not have enough boys audition and used an all­ girl choir. The second change was the addition of Kevin Dobreff. who assisted Davis in directing. Johnston said things were different with boys in the choir. “It was harder to get us to sing as one," she said. During the European tour, she said, the choir sang a Christmas cantata in the church where composer J.S. Bach was buried “It was neat to hear what this sounded like," she said. The intensive training taught her a lot, as did wat­ ching the growth of Dobreff who directed 10 out of the 30 works. With a co-ed choir, the ensemble was able to perform pieces that featured both the boys and girls individually. The boys sang barber shop numbers directed by Dobreff. and the girls sang Italian songs. Johnston said that when they toured, they had a lot of involvement with people who could not speak English, but were still very accepting. “It is a very intensive two months,” she said. “You have to put your voice and your singing first." She said she loves to sing and has trained for seven years. She sings a little in col­ lege, but is not a music major. Johnston added that she had such a great experience on these tours that she would like to go again. But now, since the performers range in age from 12 or 14 to 18, she would have to go as a counselor. "People are never the same after going on one of these tours,” she said. While touring, the young people learn how to be responsible. Partkipants are away from their parents and are free to do what they want. Managing money and being somewhere at the right time are important things they learn, she said On one of the tours, she said, the group went into a French mine and toured some amazing churches and castles, including King Ludwig’s Cas­ tle. The king died mysterious­ ly and never actually lived there. There was a music chamber inside that had never been used. The ensemble sang in the castle The group goes on the mini­ tour in Michigan every year after they return to the stales They take two days for this tour. "They like coming here because of the lakes,” Johnston said. The Gun Lake church started having the choir in 1993 during mini-tours and it is host to European exchange choirs at ocher times of the year. "There are a lot of area people in the choir." she said. Johnston said that when the GLCC had a German Choir visit, it provided dancing and a hot dog roast to give area people a chance to meet peo­ ple from another country. However, one problem they have is coming up with enough homes for these peo­ ple to stay in. “It is amazing that though the cultures are so different, the people are the same," she said. Johnston added that this is a worthwhile group to be in­ volved with “I would recommend this experience to people who are dedicated and willing to work,” she said. The group requires hard work and participants must take it seriously. "If you are not an asset to the choir, you leave." she said. Though the usual age of participants is 14 to 18, sometimes younger people participate, depending on their maturity level. Another plus is that once people have been a members of the choir, they are not re­ quired to re-audition. Members are allowed to par­ ticipate as many times as they want until they turn 18 if they have the money. "My friend went five years in a row,” she said. Johnston said she took the summer of 1992 off because she had to work. The experience is so bon­ ding. she said, that the direc­ tors do not forget the students they worked with. "I still keep in contact with Davis," she said. The music the ensemble performs varies from spiritual, to sacred, to secular and to African spiritual. The chokes foi selections depended on the personnel in the choir. "The sound is fuller with the add it urn of male voices especially in the African spirituals," she said The all-female choir, she said, has an entirely different sound Most of the music they did was fast paced, she said. Only a few of the selections were slow ballads The ensemble once per­ formed a piece that had no music and no words. The group was required to make sounds similar to the ones heard in the backgroud of a horror movie. The piece did not have a definite ending and finished when the director decided it was over. The families, she said, took them places during their free time. Some of the families liv­ ed on beaches and farms and their homes were on the edge of mountains as opposed to flat land While in Belgium, she stayed with a poor family whose house was actually a See Choir sings, P. 7 Take care of yours Located in Cherry Valley Plaza M-37 in Caledonia - just north of 100th Ave. WALK-INS WELCOME M<nday-Thunday 9 am - 9 pm. Friday 9 am - 5 pm, Sa 9 am - 3 |>m �The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml/August 6. 1996 Pogo 7 ‘Quest’ program replaces alternative education at TK school by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg Middle School students will have a chance this year to learn how to solve everyday problems in the “quest" program Middle School Principal Gordon Dahlgren said the program, which is designed to teach students how to make good decisions, was added to the curriculum when the school's alternative education program was eliminated “We did not have enough kids participating to justify the cost of the (alternative educa­ tion) program." he said. Quest is a program geared for all students, regardless of instructional level. Dahlgren said it will offer one class each semester for each grade level. Different students can par­ ticipate each year so that most students will be able to go through it at some point in their middle school careers Goals of the program, he said, include improving com­ munications skills, teaching students how to manage emo­ tions. drug abuse prevention, career exploration, goal set­ ting and improving relation­ ships with peers and family. Though quest is new to the district, it is a nationally known program that is roughly 20 years old. Dahlgren said the program is proactive in the sense that it helps students become aware of situations and how to deal with them. A total of 45 students will participate this year, with 15 students per class. Quest now is an elective and the district is still trying to decide how to make students aware that it is available “If it is successful, we may come to the point where we w ant to make it a part of every student’s schedule,” Dahlgren said The idea to bring quest into the district came about when it was looking for a new pro­ gram after alternative educa­ tion was dropped Dahlgren said he and Assis­ tant Superintendent For Cur­ riculum and Instruction Mary Ellen Correa both were familiar with quest after see­ ing the program implemented at other school districts “We found that it met a need for us." he said. Since the program has a good track record, the district sent former alternative educa­ tion teacher Bobbi Tabor to a week-long training session The session familiarized her with teaching techniques for the program and provided her with materials she will need to teach the class. Tabor said the district and middle school was at the point where it had to make a deci­ sion about what would best serve most of the students She said that alternative education is not as widely a< cepted in middle school as it is in high school As a result, quest was chosen because it serves all students. "Quest is not an alternative education program, it helps a wide variety of students." she said. Quest offers a holistic ap­ proach to teaching life skills to CHOIR SINGS, from Page 6 hole in a wall She said the sleeping condi­ tions there were great because of the feather beds. While she was there, there was a festival going on in the main village, which included dancing and gypsies. The group also visited the beach, some of the major cities where they shopped, and a bird sanctuary in France. She said that most of the homes in Europe are old and made of stone The architec­ ture is very different from that of the United States Each family would show the group what was special to them and occasionally sent them on tours of castles and churches. The more urban areas con tamed gypsies and music on the streets Little children would beg for money and the parents would watch where the tourists put it so they could pick their pockets later They met the mayor of Den mark w ho was known as the Burgermeister and saw the lit­ tle mermaid statue Johnston said that her favorite host family was an older couple, Gaylord and Til­ ly, who live on a farm in Ger­ many. They would give their visitors horses and allow them to go wherever they wanted. They made fancy lunches and played yahztee with the group in the evenings. Gaylord told stories about his days as a pilot and was pretty entertaining, she said. "They send me birthday cards every year." she said. Host families usually take in anywhere from one to four choir members. One host went on vacation and left the house for the guests. Since students there go to school all year round, they group visited some of them and spoke about the United States. “School is much more relaxed there," she said. The group also did a lot of bike riding and spent most of its time in Germany, which Johnston sax! was her favorite country. “It is good to see these peo­ ple invest in learning new countries." she said She added that being invob cd with the group has taught her many things STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia. Ml 49316 k 891-9294 A throughout the school year and discuss what works and what doesn’t. Since English and com­ munications were her majors in college, she now will be able to teach subjects she was trained in. Tabor will teach three sec­ tions of the quest program, which will be housed at the middle school. She said she hopes the pro­ gram will benefit students and help them adjust to growing up “These are skills that even the best students need to learn.” she said. "This pro­ gram can make a big dif ference because not only will it affect students' academic scores, but it will do much more." Tabor added that she is ex­ cited about making this transi­ tion from teaching alternative education. "This is a wonderful oppor tunity to work w*ith a variety of kids.” she said. The quest program started in 1975 and operates throughout the United States It is a non-profit educational organization that encourages the development of young people and works cooperatively with Lions Club International, the W K. Kellogg Foundation, the Levi Strauss Foundation and many other organizations Tabor said quest is not just used in school. “Anyone who works with a group of kids can implement this,” she said Quest also offers a txxiklet that is available for parents to read Tabor said it is an infor­ mative, but not condescending account of how kids of the '90s differ from kids of the past “These topics have been strongly researched and revis­ ed by experts all over the na lion," she said. While working on this unit, students get a chance to explore their identity and learn to accept each other for what they are. — Bobbi Tabor students and benefits the staff and the community. The approach, she said, is similar to that of the DARE program and has separate pro­ grams that target middle school, high school and elementary school students The first unit quest deals with is what it is like to be a teenager. "Kids struggle through this, no matter what their grade point average is.” she said Tabor said that while work­ ing on this unit, students get a chance to explore their identi­ Bobbi Tabor will teach TK Middle School’s ty and learn to accept each new Quest program. other for what they are. The second unit deals with “A big part of quest is to Each person, she said, took self confidence and com­ teach the families what we a different section to practice munication skills. teach the kids." she said. teaching so everyone became The whole program, she Students will learn more familiar with methods the pro­ said, gets students involved in about their family roots and gram uses. activities and teaches them how families have changed The climate committee, she how to learn by interactig with Another thing, Tabor said, said, is an important part of each ocher instead of just that is unique to this program the program because the peo­ reading books is issuing shared homework ple involved examine the This unit, Tabor said, also assignments that students and climate of an entire school to focuses on responsibility that their parents do together to see if it provides an environ­ students gain by participating learn more about each other ment that makes people want in service learning projects. The drug prevention unit to go there every day. “Students can work on pro­ teaches students what drugs Her trainer was a jects in school and in the com­ can do to them and how to say psychologist from munity," she said. Washington D C. who also no. Tabor , while teaching “Some kids take drugs was involved in ministry. altematitive education last because they don’t see any “He did an excellent job,” year, took some of her other options of how to fit she said. students to a horse bam in in,” Tabor said. She added that through the Caledonia, where they taught The last unit is about goal seminar she made a lot of con­ others how to ride. setting. Now that students tacts who she can call She said she will try to offer have learned these life skills. chances like this to this year’s they ponder how they will use classes. them to plan their future. Community service, she She said students will said, will help students discuss what they want to do become more self-confident. and where they see “Kids will get a chance to themselves 20 to 30 years see what they have to offer from now. others," she said. “They are People from the community given adult responsibilities, will visit the classes and talk come up with their own pro­ about their careers, and the jects and celebrate what they successes and failures in their accomplished." lives. The third unit involves Tabor said her training ses­ teaching students how to sion modeled and taught the Part-time help needed. manage their emotions. skills she will teach the Tabor said that this stage of students. Must be 18 years of age. life is very difficult for A wide variety of people at­ Contact students because they ex­ tended from 30 different perience a lot of confusing schools in Michigan. Some Sherri at emotions. where counselors, some “Kids will watch television teachers and some were for application and get the impression that administrators. people art either happy or sad all the time," she said. Through this unit, she said, • Personal ‘small town" students will learn what emo­ tions are and how to control service and ’t»g town them. know-how This involves keeping emo­ • Latest pant technology tions under control and learn­ ing to accept them • Only the BEST pro­ Improving peer relations is ducts used m parts and the next area materials Tabor said they will explore COMPLETE i what friendship is and what a • 100% guaranteed on true fnend would and should AUTO and TRUCK • repairs for as long as not do for others. 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Ml August 6 1996 ‘People to People’ program takes students on tour CHS students visit some of the sights of China by Barbara Gall * Staff Writer An ancient civilization catching up with the industri­ alized world. That is the China desenbed by Caledonia High School se­ nior Josh Finkbeiner and sophomore David Cole after their six-city tour of the coun­ try June 25-July 13. The two students visited China as part of the "People to People Ambassadors pro­ gram, which sends students abroad to increase understand­ ing between countries and cul­ tures. It was pure coincidence that the two Caledonia students ended up touring China to­ gether. they said. Neither knew the other was interested in the trip until they both showed up at a meeting for the tour in October Finkbeiner. who visited the United Kingdom on a 1993 People to People trip, said that each region of the United Slates visits a different coun­ try each year. "This year, our region was doing China." he said, "and 1 thought that sounded interest­ ing." The Caledonia students joined students from around the U.S to take the trip, which was supposed to be a 19-day tour. "We didn't get off to the II Josh Finkbeiner, left, and David Cole of Caledonia each purchased a tapestry in China as reminders of their tour of several Chinese cities as People to People Ambassadors. The Caledonia students each brought back some special mementos, relating to their own interests. David, for instance, collects stamps, and is pleased with the Chinese set he could buy. Josh plays the flute, and bought a Chinese version which he is trying to learn to play. Other items include a set of miniature masks, chopsticks, a set of letter openers, calligraphy and a decorated sword. greatest start," said Finkbeiner. "We began the whole thing by missing our plane connection in San Fran­ cisco." "We were taxiing into the airport just as our plane to China was taxiing down the runway on its way out." added Cole Since the flights to China are not frequent, the nine stu- COMPUTER TUTOR Individual tutoring in your home or office We meet your schedule — days, evenings. Internet, popular & custom programs. 616-868-6975 Agawa Canyon Fall Color Train and Kewadin Casino September 30 - Oct. 2 • $289 per person dbl occupancy Includes: Deluxe Motorcoach transportation. 2 nights accomo­ dations. passage on the Algoma Central Railway, dinner cruise through the Soo Locks, all baggage handling. 2 breakfasts ! lunch, and 2 dinners. RSVP no later than August 9 891-8117 | dents who missed the connec­ tion spent the first two days of their trip in San Francisco instead of China. They did reunite with their tour group, however, and from that point got a look at many aspects of China, from ancient landmarks to new high rise buildings. They saw famous places, like the Great Wall, the For­ bidden City in Beijing, the Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai and Tiananmen Square in Beijing, site of the student uprising in 1991. The American students also visited factories that manufac­ tured silk, pottery and shells for murals and paintings and they saw a tea house and toured a kite museum. They visited schools and watched acrobats and demonstrations of the martial arts. They toured gardens and temples and learned a little about Chinese architecture. They brought back Chinese tapestries, chopsticks, kites, calligraphy, newspapers, some art and crafts. Chairman Mao's famous book and even a cap David, left, displays a piece of art made from shells, and Josh snows a urayoiniy kite. A Chinese newspaper is another of the items they are displaying, and Josh is wearing a cap with the Red Star of China on it. with the well known red star so many people." See China sights, P. 9 "We went through some on the front. They also munched Big Macs at two McDonald's, stopped at a Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise and didn't miss Beijing's very own Hard Rock Cafe. They tried Chinese food, too, and said much of it was pretty good. However, Cole said he did­ n't eat the scallops (Finkbeiner thought they were good) and he didn't try the roasted pigs' feet because "they had hair on them.'' ("I didn't know we ale pigs' feet," Finkbeiner said.) Cole did think the roasted cicadas were good. "They have sort of a chicken and popcorn flavor," he said. They also liked the shrimp and noted that they got served french fries a lot. "I didn’t eat rice for about three weeks after I got home, though," Finkbeiner said. "I got tired of eating it all the time." They explained that Ameri­ cans are not immune to the bacteria in the waler in China, so they couldn't dnnk the wa­ ter there. Even brushing your teeth using the local water • Resident of Barry County Thomapple could be dangerous, Township Finkbeiner said. Besides all of the new • Married for 3 1/2 Years things to see and taste, the • Co-Owner of a Roofing Co. boys had other impressions they brought home with • On the Planning and Zoning board them. “J was most impressed by the huge number of people," said Josh Finkbeiner. "It's not even considered rude to push Raid forty committee to Elect Ron Buning your way through a line or cut 9890 Finkbeiner Rd Middleville Ml 49333 in a line because there are just Ron Buning for MOVIES • GAMES VCR SERVICE CALEDONIA MIDDLEVILLE 9175 Cherry Valley (M-37) 4695 N Middleville (M-37) 616-891-1313 Present. 616-795 2225 FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST... BACKAQlSC_HOOL_SPECIAL il Rent One Movie, Get One Rent One Game, Get One FREE FREE All “G”. “PG movies only, including new releases EXRRES AUG 30. 1996 l EXWISAUG 30 W06 Thornapple Township Trustee Vote in the Primary August 6, 1996 �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml/August 6. 1996/Poge 9 CHINA SIGHTS, continued from Page 8 real traffic jams trying to get places, even though most of the people ride bicycles," David agreed. He, however, was not as impressed by all the people as he was by the development in the cities, the commercial buildirfgs and high nse apart­ ments. especially in Beijing. Cole also noted that while there are a Im of people in China, they were very friendly. They seem to kind of idol­ ize Americans' prosperity." said Josh, "and they’d say it is their dream to visit America. We seemed to attract a Im of attention, but I guess not that many teenagers visit there yet. Most of the tourists are adults." "1 found the same people following me around, just kind ol curious about what I was doing, and they’d call out and wave." agreed David. "It would be like walking through the mall and having everyone there noticing you and saying hello. I'm not used to being noticed a lot by strangers, so it shocked me getting all this attention." While they were not both­ ered on their tour. Cole and Finkbcmcr said the govern­ ment allows tourists to see only what it wants them to sec. However, they were free to take pictures in most places, exceptions being the temples and the guards at the Forbidden City. They said sometimes, in the market, they were told "no pictures" unless they were willing to buy the items they wanted to photograph. Both students said they came home with a new appre­ ciation of how much they had and how lucky we are in this country. "They are so content with so little, and we're so discontent with all we have," Cole u I found the same people following me around, just kind of curious about what I was doing, and they’d call out and wave. commented. He realized, too, he said, that Chinese civilization has had a huge effect on the rest of the world, contributing such things as gunpowder, paper and the compass, for instance. "And there're the silks, the spices and the teas." added Josh. "Just think of where the world wouldn't be without these contributions." Cole said. Bmh said they would like to return to China someday, to spend more time, and, of course, to see some of the things they didn't get to visit on this trip. Bmh would like to see the terra cotta army un­ earthed at Xi'an, for instance. They said it would be nice to learn Chinese, but it is a very complex language and even depends on the tone of voice for meaning, they said. The two main Chinese languages. Mandarin and Cantonese, are very different, adding to the difficulty of communication. Thinking of all the impres­ sions and facts they have learned about the world's largest nation made the two Caledonia students realize they had gained at least some in­ sight into a very ancient, di­ verse nation vastly different from their own. "It was definitely a worth­ while trip and I learned a Im, just from what we did get to see," Finkbeiner said. The two explained that par­ ticipating in People to People requires being recommended for the trip after applying, be­ ing interviewed and recom­ mended and finally, commit­ ting to the trip. Going to China cost each student about $4,000, the boys said, but you learn early in the year whether or not you've been accepted. That gives the students time to raise some money, if they need to. Josh, for instance, worked on the family farm to earn his money, and other par­ ticipants do odd jobs, ask businesses to sponsor them or borrow the money. People to People also offers participat­ ing students the opportunity to borrow up to $500 at no interest, they said. "It's a Im of money, but the trip is well planned, and our guides were friendly and help­ ful." Josh said. They both liked getting to meet other students from around the country, and both said if they gm to return to China, they'd like to see more of the interior of the country, since most of the cities they visited were close to the east coast. "I'd go again. What we saw was great, but I know there's a Im more we didn't get to see. But it was a neat introduction to their culture," said Josh. Your Independent Agent Goes All Out For Ybu. Middleville Rotary Club hears Hospital Purchasing official Elizabeth Rank, marketing and public relations specialist for Hospital Purchasing Ser­ vice. last week told the Mid­ dleville Rotary Club what her company does. Rank said the easiest way to describe what HPS does is to compare it to Sam s Club. Though similar. HPS is a non­ profit. member-owned group purchasing association. HPS was established in 1949 by the Southwestern Michigan District Hospital Council, with monetary help from the Kellogg Foundation Rank said as many as 1.070 organizations are members These organizations consist of not only hospitals, but also other related health care establishments, schools, camps and governmental agencies. Membership is spread over a five-state area serving Michigan. Ohio. Indiana. Il­ linois and Wisconsin and has a purchasing volume of approximately $450 million Hosptial Purchasing Service Public Relations Specialist Elizabeth Rank was introduced to the Mid­ dleville Rotary Club by Vice President Paul Brower annually. Being a member of HPS’ group purchasing, she said, gives organizations advan­ tages such as cost savings, time savings, better quality of products and better distribu­ Correction — The township's portion of the payment on the Caledonia Village/Township offices and hall was not paid off using state revenue sharing funds, as was stated in a July 23 Sun and News article. The township's share of the building cost was paid for using public improvement funds donated by developers working in the area. tion and services. Rotary President Bob Evans said most of the Rotarians were amazed by the magnitude of HPS and how long and successfully it has been operating Elect John Strauss j Kent County Treasurer ►Endorsed by 25 local City & Township Treasurers ►More than 16 years of Public Treasury’ Experience. ►Record of Leadership in the Profession statewide Vote Republican - Aupuht b* Primary Election r»>d l<< by the John Str»uM Committee, 'X) Sping Si . H.kMohI, Ml Re-Elect Judy Harrison County Commissioner Auto Owners Insurance selects its agents the same way you do carefully' That's why you can always count on quality protection and service from your Auto Owners agent Because out agents also rep resent other (me companies they w* take the tsne to tartor the best protection tor your needs ★ Integrity Juh>.(hrnfn fnsurancr 7m J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency "Our Policy is Service" 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 4-Hers put on ‘fairly’ good show this week Kent County 4-Hers and FFA members are busy this week at the Lowell Fairgrounds, displaying the results of a year's work raising livestock, training horses and dogs or loaming crafts, cooking and sewing. Lots of ribbons are still to be awarded, like this one Heather VanKalker won last year with her golden retnever pup. The annual livestock auction will begin Thursday, Aug. 8 at 4 p.m.; carnival ndes and entertainment are scheduled for each day and the horses and livestock are on exhibit all week. Admission to the fair is free, and parking is $3 per day. (File photo.) ★ Experience ★ Working For You Vote Harrison August 6, 1996 Paid tor by the committee to elect Harrtson kx County Commissioner �Page 10/Th* Sun and News, Middleville Ml/August 6. 1996 TK focusing on becoming a ‘quality district model’ by Mandy Habei Sia# Writer Thornapple Kellogg schools’ core team is putting primary focus on becoming a quality district and improving students’ reading TK began restructuring its programs last year to correlate with the “Quality District Model .’’ Consultant John Champlin has been leading the district improvement effort to become a quality one The district will continue making improvements over three years, based on practice and valid research. All goals have been developed with involvement from the staff and the com­ munity School achievement will be the first area of focus. Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruc oon Mary Ellen Correa said the primary goal of the core team at this point is improving reading achievement The results of the last MEAP tests show vast im­ provement in the math scores, but not much in reading All elementary and 25 mid­ dle school teachers last June participated in a three-day seminar conducted by Dr. Ethna Reid and Dr. Madeline Ritchie from the Exemplary Center for Reading Instruc­ tion (ECR1) in Salt L>ake City. Other teachers in the district attended sessions in Kelloggsville and Kentwood to receive training. About 99 percent of teachers in the district are trained. Correa said The seminar resulted tn a change in the way reading will be taught. Correa said that in­ stead of one teacher oversee­ ing a full class, the elementary teachers will work in teams of two or three and will divide the students into small groups to determine their reading levels The groups will not be fixed and students will move, depending on the type of in­ struction they need Students who read above their grade level now will be allowed to work at that level. In the past, students were only allowed to read in their own grade level. For example, a third grade student can do work from a fifth grade reading book. This method, she said, is called continuous progress because students continue to move up as they master skills at a particular level. A follow-up seminar is planned for Friday, Aug. 23. in which Ritchie will present a training session on reading comprehension. More follow-up training and classroom visits will oc­ NOTICE Thornapple Township The regular Township Board meeting scheduled on August 12th has been changed to August 8, 1996 at 7:00 P M. The meeting has been rescheduled due to lack of quorum on August 12th. Donna Kenyon Thornapple Township Clerk (309) i< I think the structure in the program is what some of our readers need. We will give it a good try and see if we *? get better results. — Barb Benner Special Education Teacher cur Oct 7 and teacher con­ sultants will receive advanced training to enable them to help teachers in the district Correa said many teachers had positive reactions to the training sessions. “Ninty-eight percent of the staff members reported that the teaching techniques modeled would help them to be more effective teachers.” Correa said. West Elementary special education teacher Barb Ben­ ner said the way the program appears to be designed should help improve the students' reading abilities “1 think the structure in the program is w hat some of our readers need.” she said "We will give it a good try and see if we get better results.” Other comments were that the presenters had so much to share, that they learned a lot, and that the next step is for them to do some independent reading. in June, parents and other community members met with Superintendent Jay Cason. Correa and Reid to discuss there feeling about restructur­ ing reading in the district. Correa said that after ex­ plaining to them the rationale for the change and explaining the changes, the majority of people they spoke with were supportive. She added that emphasizing phonics and handwriting also would help students become better readers. One of the problems students have had in the past is informational reading in which students have to read and comprehend facts about YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD of APPEALS NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Please take notice that the Zoning Board of Appeals of Yankee Springs Township will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, August 6, 1996 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd. concerning the following: 1. ZBA 96-06-07 Parcel ID. No. 070-112-00, a request by Charles Miller, 3392 Elmwood Beach for a variance from the front and rear yard set back requirements of the township zoning ordinance. 2. Such other matters as may properly come before the Zoning Board of Appeals. Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 284 N. Briggs Rd., during regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public meeting. Written letters to comment will be accepted until the start of the meeting. Please take further notice that the township will provide to individuals with disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same. All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals. Yankee Springs Township Zoning Board of Appeals Charles Biggs, Secretary something that would be in a textbook or newspaper Correa said the MEAP scores in reading showed that the scores in the story reading section were strong but that only 40 percent of students score well on the informa­ tional reading section. “This is why reading scores have not improved." she said. What the district needs, she said, is staff development on reading in the content areas such as newspapers. Allowing students to work at their own instructional level also will help. “We are working toward the students being able to pass them in fourth and fifth grade.” she said. Besides improving student's reading abilities, she said, the district has suited a new pro­ gram for math. The University of Chicago math program which has just been added to the K-6 levels, has already been used at the upper middle school and high school levels. “We are really getting these areas together." she said. She added that though math scores have already increased, the addition of the Chicago math program will help even more because the curriculum of the program is laid out to correlate with the format of the MEAP test “We have to have that kind of correlation. ” she said. Other goals of the core team are staff development and parent involvement. TK’s mission sutement is “where all students become accomplished learners." The suff and administration have come up with an outline of what they think are the characteristics of accomplish­ ed learners Accomplished learners are: — Collaborative par ticipants - learners who can work well with others to achieve a common goal. — Community contributors - learners who contribute their knowledge and abilities to im­ prove the quality of life in their community. — Complex thinkers learners who use reasoning strategies to solve problems. — Effective com­ municators - learners who posess strong verbal and writ­ ten communication skills. The core team has examin­ ed results from area surveys, and based on them has decid­ ed to make some changes to better provide students with knowledge These changes include: — Aligning the curriculum so that it is based on K-12. — Basing instruction on continuous progress. — Using team teaching to allow a flexible grouping of students based on the level they are working at. — Consistently evaluating the curriculum to determine if changes are needed — Requiring students to master a level of the cur­ riculum before (hey move to the next one. — Using positive discipline and supporting the students To implement these changes, teachers will be held accountable for the learning of all students and students w ill be assesed to determine their innstructional levels. Paraprofessionals will be placed in positions where they will be the most effective, computer labs will serve all students, and staff incentive programs will be designed to increase teacher effectiveess. Besides increasing reading and math skills, other priority areas for the district this year are focusing on the core cur nculum of math, language, and science, developing strategies for taking the MEAP test, participating in state mandated training and developing knowledge in technology In working on some of these plans administrators worked with staff members to deter­ mine their needs, and infor­ mation was collected. Chris Wingeier joins State Bank of Caledonia staff by Barbara Gall Staff Writer For Middleville native Christian Wingeier, his new position with the State Bank of Caledonia will add yet an­ other level to his knowlege of the banking industry. As State Bank’s new assis­ tant vice president of commer­ cial lending, Wingeier will work with the bank's existing commercial loan portfolio with the goal of generating new commercial loans, he said. "This position offers me some real growth potential," he said. "I've never been in commercial lending. My expe­ rience so far as been with con­ sumer and retail, but not the commercial aspect of the business. "I'm really excited about this opportunity." Wingeier comes to State Bank after a year as portfolio manager in the Grand Rapids office of Liberty Business In­ dustrial Development Corpo­ ration of Farmington Hills. His job there was to make loans to companies that also had the opportunity to buy stock (equity position) in the company. That business is considered a medium risk lender, com­ pared to a bank, which is a low risk lender," he explained. Before working with Lib­ erty BIDC, Wingeier spent seven years with Old Kent Bank, most recently as man­ ager of the Caledonia branch. He said be has lived in Mid­ dleville “almost" 30 years, graduating from Thomapple Kellogg High School and then Calvin College with a bache­ lor’s degree in economics. Right now. he and his wife Chris Wingeier is the new assistant vice president of commercial lending at the State Bank of Caledonia. focus their activities on their two young children, but Wingeier said he looking for­ ward to getting involved once again with the Caledonia AMBUCS. He enjoys sports and is active in church activi­ ties and as chairman of the deacons. Tm really pleased to be working again in what I con­ sider my home," he said. "I learned a great deal from my other positions, but it's good to be back. I'm looking for­ ward to expanding my knowl­ edge and understanding of banking and finance." State Bank officials said they are very pleased to have Chris on board. "We arc extremely happy to have Chris back in the Cale­ donia banking community," said Tom Helgevold, Stale Bank's senior vice president of lending. k«&rt<d Support UrVted Wtey Reaching those who need help Tmehtng us oil • �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml/August 6. 1996 Poge 11 Ten area students win scholarships at Calvin Ten area first-year students at Calvin College have been awarded scholarships to Calvin College for the 199697 academic year. * All of the awards were Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus Making higher education more user friendly August, although a beautiful and busy month, has always been a bittersweet time. For most of our children it means con­ tinued care-free summer days, but it also means that the begin ning of school is just around the corner. Our college bound children are no exception. My eldest daughter is preparing to return for her second year of college, and with a return to col­ lege. comes the return of the tuition, housing costs and book fees Unfortunately, over the past 20-30 years, the national trend has been large increases in these costs, sometimes putting the price of receiving a college education out of reach. In Michigan, however, there are a number of efforts being put forward by the state as well as the universities to keep the rising costs of a college education all day. At Central Michigan University, for instance, they have put together a strategy called the “Degree Partners Plan.’* Under this program. CMU is guaranteeing graduation in four years for students enrolling in most of the university ’s undergraduate programs. If a student participating in the plan doesn’t graduate in four years, the university will pay for the courses needed to finish the degree. The plan is an option for students enrolling in fall semesters and applies to approximately 85 per­ cent of CMU’s 150 undergraduate programs Students sign agreements and develop their four-ycar plans during summer orientation. This innovative program helps keep college costs down by making sure an undergraduate degree only takes four years to complete. And it does so without mandating unsurmountable course loads or summer classes. Michigan State University is also implementing and guaranteeing a program that is helping to keep college costs down for students and their families. Their guarantee is that any yearly tuition increases will be at or lower than the rate of inflation. This helps students plan financially for their educa­ tion, knowing that there will be no “unexpected” double-digit tuition increases while they are attending college. Oakland University in Rochester is working hard to make college-level courses more accessible by implementing a system of long distance learning via interactive video. They have been offering three classes this year and will offer five next year to students in Traverse City. They also will be using interactive video to offer courses at other off-campus sites like Birmingham Center. They’ve also added a phone-registration system to make the process more efficient. With expanded technology, other Michigan universities and colleges are work­ ing to provide off-campus instruction, making access easier for people all over the state. These cost-cutting, user-friendly innovations are just a few of the ways that Michigan's fine public universities are helping today’s students become competitive in tomorrow’s market. In the Senate, we’ve also been committed to preparing our students for the future. We’ve done this by enacting legislation that will increase higher education funding for next year. This legislation, which we passed in the spnng. re-affirms the Senate's long commitment to higher education by increas­ ing funding 5.1 percent, the largest yearly increase since the 1980s. We know that in order for our children to be able to compete in the highly competitive market of tomorrow, they’ll need a quality education. This budget will allow our public universities to continue to provide students with the skills they need to be successful. Through this additional funding, we are helping our universities to continue developing and implemen­ ting their innovative approaches to higher learning, all the while keeping the costs to students and their families under control ZYLSTRA DOOR, INC. •Where the customer comes first" GARAGE DOORS AND OPENERS Calvin Presidential. Faculty Honors and Honors Scholar­ ships. which can provide fi­ nancial aid for up to four years Factors in the award in­ clude high school grade point average, class rank. SAT or ACT scores, leadership and involvement in activities out­ side the classroom. The students, their parents, types of awards and amount, hometowns and high schools attended are • Jason R. Buys, son of Roger and Jane Buys of Alto. Caledonia High School. Fac­ ulty Honors Scholarship. $2,000. • Thomas J. Grant, son of Ken and Vicky Grant of Alto, Caledonia High School, Hon­ ors Scholarship. $1,200. • Katie L. Van Til. daughter of James and Lyn Van Til of Alto, Christian Liberty Academy Satellite. Faculty Honors Scholarship. $2,000. • Jayme A. Cramer, daugh­ ter of Clarence and Judy Cramer of Caledonia. Caledo­ nia High School. Honors Scholarship. $1,200. • Melissa A Otto, daughter of Dennis and Mary Otto of Caledonia, Presidential Schol­ arship. $3,500. • Kaihenne J Vander Laan, daughter of Allan and Jane Vander Laan of Caledonia. Grand Rapids Christian High School. Honors Scholarship, $1,200 • Amanda M VanWyk, daughter of Loren and Janet VanWyk of Caledonia. South Christian High School. Hon­ ors Scholarship, $1,200. • Kelly J. Nicholson, daughter of Timothy Nichol­ son of Freeport. Presidential Scholarship, $3,500. • Jill E. Bonner, daughter of Richard and Rieta Bonner of Grand Rapids, Caledonia High School, Faculty Honors Scholarship, $2,000. • Andrea C. Kokmeyer, daughter of Frank and Verna Kokmeyer of Middleville, Honors Scholarship, $1,200. Summer reading program finale set at Old Kent Bank Members of the summer reading program at Caledonia are invited to the finale, a West Michigan Goosebumps Party, at Old Kent Park Aug. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. All members who have reached their reading goal by Aug. 10 will receive free tickets to the West Michigan Goosebumps Party . Summer Reading Club members will enjoy a visit by the creators of the Goosebumps television show, who will display masks and costumes from the show They will also share techni­ ques on how they bring the Goosebumps TV show from concept to the screen. For more information on the West Michigan Goosebumps Party and the summer reading club, contact your local library RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • Sales • Service • Installation maha 698-7242 Stan Zylstra -owner- 7350 Broadmoor. Caledonia Looking for Extra Cash? 945-9554 Sfil anything FASTI YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THURSDAY AUGUST 15. 1996 COM­ MENCING AT 7:30 PM AT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP HALL. 284 N. BRIGGS RD. TO CONDUCT THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS: 1 ZOC 96-06-06. A REQUEST BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO REZONE THE PROPERTIES LOCATED IN SECTIONS 17 A 20 AS FOLLOWS: HYDE’S PAYNE LAKE PLAT _ A FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE "RLF. RESIDENTIAL LAKE FRONT* ZONING DISTRICT. LOTS 1 THRU 18 B. FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE "RL. LOW DENSITY RESIDEN­ TIAL" ZONING DISTRICT. ALL REMAINING LOTS 19 THRU 28. GACKLER’S PAYNE LAKE PLAT A FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE "RLF. RESIDENTIAL LAKE FRONT" ZONING DISTRICT. LOTS "A" THRU “L" 1 THRU 12. B. FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE "RL. LOW DENSITY RESIDEN­ TIAL" ZONING DISTRICT. LOTS 13 THRU 54. MASTENBROOK A FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE "RLF. RESIDENTIAL LAKE FRONT" ZONING DISTRICT. LOTS 1 THRU 32 SCHAFFER’S POINT A FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE "RLF. RESIDENTIAL LAKE FRONT" ZONING DISTRICT. LOTS 1 THRU 36 UNPLATTED PARCEL NUMBERS A FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE "AG. AGRICULTURE" ZONING DISTRICT. 017-006-00 017-005-60 017-005-30 017 002-00 017-036-40 017-036-10 017-036-00 020-010-00 020-036-40 020-014-02 020-039-00 020-021-00 020-036-00 B. FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE "RLF, RESIDENTIAL’ ZONING DISTRICT. 017-002-10 017-003-00 017-022-00 017-027-00 017-002-20 017-004-00 017-023-00 017-002-30 017-009-00 017-024-00 017-002-40 017-011-00 017-026-00 020-001-00 020-028-20 020-031-00 020-034-00 020-001-10 020-028-30 020-032-00 020-035-00 017-028-00 020-029-00 020-033-00 017-028-10 020-030-00 020-033-20 THE LAKE FRONT PORTION OF THE FOLLOWING PARCELS 017-012-00 017-013-00017-014-00 017-016-00 017-017-00 017-018-00 017-020-00 017-021-00"B" C. FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TIAL" ZONING DISTRICT. 017-013-00 017-012-00 017-016-00 017-015-00 017-020-00 017-019-00 017-054-00 017-050-00 020-007-00 020-016-00 020-038-00 020-039-50 D. 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Ml/Augutt 6, 1996 Western Lakers team 5th in the nation Three Caledonia girls play in 11-and-under AAU nationals bv Barbara Gall Staff Writer Teamwork, good ball han­ dling skills and just plain de­ termination. These were the reasons a team of girls. 11 and under, advanced to the AAU nation­ als and played well enough to be one of the top five in the country. Thai's according to Mary Sondtveit. Stacey Jenema and Tiffany Radaz. who all played on the Western Lakers AAU team that sailed through the local tournaments and came from behind in the state com­ petition to earn one of the three Michigan slots for the nationals. Of 1.900 teams that started in local AAU tournaments around the country, their team was one of 56 to make it to the lofty levels of national play in Ogden. Utah. June 28July 6. They didn't win the cham­ pionship...this year , but they did medal, and the three girls said they felt very good about their personal accomplish­ ments and the team's success. Coached by Ron Gallert. who was assisted by Bob Bab­ cock. their team was made up of girls from school districts all around the area: Caledonia, Forest Hills, Jenison. Wyoming. Grand Rapids. Kenowa Hills and Hastings. Il was this area "melting pot" of new friends that was certainly one of the best memories of this past season, (he girls agreed. But Mary, who plays guard, added that playing in this kind of competition really helped her improve, and fellow guard Tiffany said that being in a tournament made her want to push even harder than in a regular game. "Just because it’s a tourna­ ment," she said. Stacey played guard also, but sometimes worked down on the base line. "I just will remember the whole basketball experience," she said. "But especially meet­ ing the other kids." The girls tried out for a slot on an AAU team dunng De­ cember and January, with teams announced in February. They said there are 12 on a team, and each team was much like theirs, a composite of area players. Displaying the medals they earned at the AAU They practiced on Sundays National Basketball Tournament. Stacey Jenema and maybe one other day a (left). Tiffany Radaz and Mary Sondtveit were the week. Caledonia members of a Western Lakers 11-andThe tournament, which is under AAU basketball team that earned tournament what all the teams work to­ ward, got underway in March, honors as one of top five teams in the country in that with the regionals held this age division. year at Caledonia High School. be." portation. While they were in the Gallert said his team worked That meant fund-raisers: winners' bracket all the way at selling cookie dough, steaks, hard, and all the girls on the the regional level, the state meat, pizzas and holding car team were ready and willing to tournament was hard and the washes leam. games were close, the girls "The key to the success of The hard work, they said, said. The local team played was worth it. For many on our team, though, was the Down River Ravens from the team, it was a first plane unselfish play by the whole Dearborn for the state title. tnp "that I can remember" and Going to Utah for the na­ seeing an aenal view of the tional competition meant not Mississippi River and the only tougher basketball, but mountains was "cool." also trading pins with girls At nationals, however, from other states and. yes, a things got serious, because Anyone interested in trying little partying under watchful the competition was pretty out for Middleville's varsity parental eyes. formidable, from the height tennis team should attend The AAU provides the standpoint, if nothing else. practice on Monday, Aug. 12 teams their hotel, shirts and "Our tallest player is 5-7 at 8:30 a.m. at the Seger shorts, while Nike gave gym and we had to play teams with Tennis Courts behind the bags to the teams, but the 6-f<KX players." said Mary. middle school. girls and their parents had to There are plenty of "We were one of the quick­ pay for their food and trans­ est teams, though. We had to openings on this year's team, so players are encouraged to attend. Practice will be from 8:30- "It was all fun. playing and being on a team with friends," said Stacie. "I just love playing basket­ ball." added Mary .' "I love basketball, but I re­ ally liked the competition at the tournament. That's what I love best, the competition," said Tiffany. Basketball weary parents, however, were ready to come and cheer for some new forms of competition. "I love to watch the kids play basketball.'' said Brenda Radaz. Tiffany's mom "But right now. I'm really ready for a little soccer." So are Tiffany, and Mary and Stacey. All three play both soccer and basketball at their schools, Caledonia Mid­ dle School for Tiffany and Stacey and Our Savior Lutheran in Grand Rapids for Mary Other members of the team were Kathryn Babcock. Danielle Sperla and Kellyn Rumpsa from Forest Hills. Nicole Reams from Jenison. Kara Gallert and Ashley Heuvclman from Wyoming. Erica Powell from Grand Rapids; Kristen Esch from Kenowa Hills and Elizabeth Nida from Hastings. "One of the nice things about AAU is that when these girls play against each other in high school, they can compete on the court, but contact the high school at they know they are friends 795-3394 or junior varsity when the game is over," said coach Doug Hart at 795-7167. Gallert. team." he said. "No one was worried about points; every player was trying to get the team a win. "We gelled at the right time. too. and so we were able to progress through the tournament. We played hard, we played together and they listened to what I told 'em," Gallert said. The girls said one of their best efforts actually was a loss. During the "great eight" level of the toumment. the Lakers team lost to the Day­ ton Lady Hoop Stars, the eventual first place team, by only two points. But they lost again to the Missouri Valley Kansas Belles to end their championship hopes. But their parents were great, they said. "They really did a lot of cheering." said Tiffany. "Some teams' parents were there, but they didn't cheer much." Next year, the girls agreed, they'll be ready to try again, though they may not all be put on the same team. And they each believe they're better prepared for future middle school and. then, hopefully, high school play. It’s tennis time in Middleville Aug. 12 Also, any players wanting to play junior varsity should plan to be at the Seger Tennis Courts from 6-8:30 p.m. on Monday-Friday. Players are reminded that physicals are needed to begin practicing. If you have any questions, SHOULDERS lOCUHUI. Seventh- SLnnuat ((Cfiarity Cjotf Classic CHS grad arrives at West Point Sponsored by Caledonia AMBUCS Friday, August 16, 1996 At Saskatoon Golf Club Tee times beginning at 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Includes: 18 hole Foursome Scramble & String Golf Cart • Steak Dinner • Awards Ceremony Contact Name: Julie L. 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Because there’s no need to thaw or brown the product, recipes made with it can be prepared in less time than their tradi­ tional counterparts The package provides directions for substituting this preduct in popular foods that traditionally use ground beef or turkey Try some of these easy main dish ideas and see for yourself how simple it is to use Green Giant Harvest Burgers for Recipes. Zesty Mexican Topped Potatoes — Bake or microwave 2 medium baking potatoes. Meanwhile, in small saucepan, combine 2/3 cup Green Giant Harvest Burgers for Recipes Frozen Crumbles. 1/2 cup purchased cheese and salsa dip and 1 (7-oz.) can whole kernel com. undrained Cook over medium beat for about 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated Cut potatoes open, spook half of cheese mixture over each potato If desired, top with sliced green onion and chop­ ped tomato. 2 servings. Italian Skillet Dinner — In Farm numbers down slightly in Michigan The estimated number of farms in Michigan was 53.000. down by 1 .OCX) from 1995, according to the Federal/State Agricultural Statistics Service. The small farm category was estimated to be 28,000, a 3 percent decline The other two categories of farms remained the same at 17.(XX) and 8,000 for medium and large farms, respectively. The land in farms was estimated to be 10.6 million acres, down from last year by 100 000 acres The change again, was within the small farm category which fell to 1.4 million acres or by 7 per­ cent. The other two categories ^remained unchanged from the pervious year at 3.1 million acres for the medium and 6.1 million acres for the larger categories. The average size farm in Michigan was 200 acres per farm. By categories the average farm sizes are 50 acres for a small. 182 for the medium, and 763 for the large farms. Only the small farms average size changed, down by 2 acres (4 percent) due to this year’s number of farms and land in farms changes. Nationally, the number of farms was estimated at 2.06 million farms, a less than 1 percent decrease from 1995 Also decreasing by less than 1 percent from the previous year was the total land in farms at 986 million acres The average farm size was un­ changed from 1995 at 469 acres Estimates for the number of farms and land in farms refer to June 1. A farm is defined as "any establishment from which 1.000 or more of agricultural products were sold or would normally be sold during the year.’’ The farm categories are defined by economic sale classes as: small. $1.000-S9.000; medium. 10.000-599.999; and large, 5100,000 and up. 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Easy Sloppy Joes — In large skillet, combine 2% cups Green Giant Harvest Burgers for Recipes Frozen Crumbles. 16-oz. jar chunky style medium picante and 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 6 to 8 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Serve in ham­ burger buns. 6 sandwiches. Meatless Pizza — Heat oven to 45O°F. Place 16-oz prebaked Italian bread shell on ungreased large cookie sheet Spread with 1 cup pizza sauce. Sprinkle with 1*6 cups Green Giant Harvest Burger for Recipes Frozen Crumbles. Top with other pizza topp­ ings, such as sliced mushrooms, bell peppers or olives, if desired. Sprinkle with 4 oz. (1 cup) shredded mozzarella cheese. Bake at 450®F. for 12 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted. 4 servings Burger and Beans Supper — In large skillet, combine 1 VS cups Green Giant Harvest Burger for Recipes Frozen Crumbles; *4 cup each chop­ ped onion and ketchup; 1 (about 8-oz.) can each kitchen-sliced green beans (drained), light red kidney beans (drained) and ovenbaked beans; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; I teaspoon prepared mustard and 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. 4 (1-cup) servings. Generic Name: ‘Frozen PreBrowned All Vegetable Pro­ tein Crumbles. Beware of not so healthy tan Skin cancer touches the lives of an estimated 600.000 Americans each year, making it the most prevalent form of cancer in the United States. 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W*k mg honed. wwHfeck hwdwoikng SF Ad* 5861 UVEA BY FAITH �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/August 6, 1996/Poge 15 [firs———8» 3 Use a photo of g* c yourself, your animal and your buyer. 3 I Only... 1 »3«*j for buying my I Hey 4-Hers! Call your ad in or drop it by our office! I Acknowledge your buyers with a... ! Do it soon! a ’IMiiy... 1 advertisement in the Sun &< News! a I a s20°°j 1 col. x 2 r Only... T S64°o s h 3 Place a 2 col. x 2 ad in the Sun 8< News and reach 9,000 area homes. An ad this size only costs... \W.V.V^A\\W.T.W.V.V.T.V.V. ,.V.,.,.V.V,' Place any ad in the Sun 8< News and reach over 9,000 homes in the Middleville and Caledonia area! ’ Only... ' To place your ad call 1-800-870-7085 or drop It off at J-Ad Graphics, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings Only... 1 $55®° 1 S8O00 1 Tell everyone how much it means to have local support of 4-H program. is the cost of this 2 col. x 8” ad! �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/Augu»» 6. 1996 Antiques BECKY’S MAINSTREET Used books, antiques and crafts. We have a paperback swap, Harlequins included. Large selection of hardcovers from the 1800’s to 1996, reasonable prices, new Victorian reproduc­ tion section. Monday-Thursday 10-5p, "Friday 11 -7p, Saturday 10-4p. 101 E. Main, Middleville, 795-8800. Major credit cards accepted. Booth space available. Business Services AFFORDABLE WINDOW CLEANING insured & licensed. In service since 1982. Call for your estimate today. Ask for Mike, 616-897-3073 or leave message.___________________ BERNIE A COMPANY TREE SERVICE: Tree remov­ al A trimming A stump grinding. 795-7823__________________ GLEN’S LANDSCAPING. “WE’RE EASY TO GET A LAWN WITH” TREATED TIES AND BOULDER RETAINING WALLS, TOP SOIL, ROAD GRAVEL AND SAND, HAULING A LEVEL­ ING. COMPLETE LAND­ SCAPING SERVICE. TREES, PLANTINGS, SEED, SOD & SHREDDED BARK INSTALLED. 31 YEARS IN BUSINESS. CALL NOW FOR FREE ESTIMATE. 891-1843__________________ GYMNASTICS IN MOTION offering pre-school through advanced classes, all ages. Also boys and girls USGF competi­ tion teams. For information call Cathy, 795-7620. HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ♦Home and income property*Debt consolidation•Tumed down? problem credit9 We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours AAA Mortgage & Financial Corporation. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation. MIDDLEVILLE FLORAL AND GIFTS: YOUR HOME­ TOWN FLORIST. 20% OFF PURCHASE WITH THIS AD. 616-795-3131__________ PAINTING/STAINING exter­ ior and interior. Licensed and insured. Mike and Rebecca Lydy 948-2649 Child Care BONNIE MARION’S DAYCARE. 2 openings in loving and caring home atmo­ sphere. Full time and before A after school. Caledonia area. Call 89 1 - 8847. LicJDF410040512. Fann BUFFALO MEAT Heart smart 1-800-823-2800. HAY, ALFALFA/TIMOTHY mix first cut, $250/baie, deliv­ ery available, 795-9797 or 698-7634. Call for Classifieds Phone 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 BEAUTIFUL WHITE & GOLD DAYBED with trundle bed underneath includes mattress. 1 week old. Cost $600., Sacrifice $250. 1-517-69»4148 BEAUTIFUL 6 PIECE PINE bedroom outfit, gorgeous brass handles includes queen size mattress set, “Luxury Firm”. 2 weeks old. Cost $1,350. Sacri­ fice $485. 1-517-699-4148 FOR SALE: Jenny Lind Crib, maple with mattress $75, and rowing machine $30, and girls bike $30. 795-3479 QUEEN SIZE SEALY POSTURPEDIC firm mattress set with deluxe frame, 2 months old. Cost $800 new, sacrifice for $250. 1-517-699-2251 DUTTON 3-4 bedroom, cape cod, Caledonia Schools, near Christian schools and churches, appliances, $675, open house August 10th, 1-5 p.m. 554-1625 or 698-9122________________ For Sale Automotive Garage Sale 1990 DODGE DAKOTA stan dard cab, manual transmission and air conditioning. In excellent condition, would be a great truck for anyone, $5,500 OBO. Call 616-891-0536 ATTENTION GARAGE SALES please start your sales at 8 a.m. so working people can stop before work. From Concerned Garage Siler! HUGE GARAGE SALE: August 10th. 9-5,711 Briggs Rd. Northeast side of Payne Lake .8 of mile north of Briggs and Chief Noonday intersection._______ Help Wanted ASSEMBLY 100 applications accepted! Caledonia. To $8 Hr. plus great bonus! No fees! Meet us Thursday, August 8, from 1-5 p.m. at H & L Manufacturing, 122 East Main Street, Caledonia, Ml (Across from Sam’s Joint). Bring 2 pieces valid I D Long term work with benefits, 401K. Need ability for fast-paced wire harness assembly, good work references. H & L Manufactur­ ing will not accept any phone calls or applications for these jobs. Can’t make it August 8? Call us at American Careers (616>241-6681_____________ MIDDLEVILLE’S FINEST 117 West Main, Middleville ATTENTION! HOME­ WORKERS NEEDED! LEGL T1MATE COMPANIES, LISTED WITH THEIR AREA CHAMBERS OF COMMER­ CE, NEED YOU NOW! CALL US RIGHT AWAY AT (616)-281-9385 FOR A FREE INFORMATION PACKAGE. Phone 795-7911 Sun.-Thurs. 3:30 to 10:30 p.m. Frl. & Sat. 3:30 to 12:30 am. TWO PIZZAS for ONE SPECIAL PRICE! Save up to 70% On second Pizza NO COUPONS • NO FREE POP NO FREE DELIVERY Good Only Sunday Ihro Thursday (NOT VALID Friday and Saturday) Specials not valid with any other offers or Free Delivery —coupon--- r i FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA midolEvillE i *2.00 OFF i ANY 1«~, IFor It" X It" PIZZA i NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop i TMe Out Only • One (1) Per Coupon i 1 Try Our Subs • Lasagna Spaghetti • Burritos • Chips & Cheese ★ free 2 Liters of Pepsi * ...with any pick up pizza order No coupon needed No tree pop with free delivery All of our pizzas include our Special Sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese 15 Minutes Take Out or Eat in or Fast Free Delivery Within 5 Miles NO FREE POP with SPECIALS • Ask about our Special of the Day • PARK IN REAR A Fun Family Snack 24 Hr. a day 7 days a week For Sun & News Action-Ads! For Kent For Sale BEAUTIFUL KING SIZE BRASS BED with Serta Firm mattress set 1 month old, Cost $1,300 new, must sell! $300. 1-517-676-6414 Pointers For Parents •ATTN: HASTINGS* Postal Positions. Permanent fulltime for clerk/sorters. Full bene­ fits. For exam, application and salary info call: (708)906-2350 ExL 6596 8am lo 8pm._____ WAIT STAFF AND BANQUET HELP needed through the Fall. Call 891-0420, ask for Ozzie or stop by Saska­ toon Golf Club Lawn & Garden WATER GARDENING: Waler Lilies, A Lotus aquatic pints, gold fish A Koi, pumps A filters. Apol’s Landscaping Company, 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia. 616-698-1030 Mobile Homes ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waterbed, 1st time home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until September 1st. 1996. 1-800-387-0035. West Mich. National Ads $1,000 POSSIBLE TYPING Part time. At home. Toll free (1) 800-898-9778 Ext T-7539 for listings.____________________ $l,000’s POSSIBLE READ­ ING BOOKS. Part time At home. Toll free (1) 800-898-9778 ExL R-7539 for listings._________________ __ $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many positions available. Easy! No experience needed. Free Info. Call American Publishers. 1-617-964-8200. ExL 1400 (24 hrs.) ___________ BANK TELLERS to $9.75/hr, full time, great benefits, entry level, local, start now. 616-949-2424 Jobline Fee. CLERICAL/OFFICE HELP to $10riir, full time, benefits, entry level, needed now. 616-949-2424 Jobline Fee. CONSTRUCTION/ HELPERS to $15/hr (concrete) many positions available, start now. 616-949-2424 Jobline Fee. FACTORY/PRODUCTION to $14.90/hr, full time benefits, many positions (all shifts) start now. 616-949-2424 Jobline Fee Pets FOR SALE: MALE LLAMA’S for pets. $300-$500. 616-948-8662, Slocum’s Llamas, Hastings. Real Estate INDIAN RIVER: 10.01 Beaut­ ifully Wooded Acres adjoining State Land with a small creek. Bulldozed driveway and cleared campsite. $18,900, $500 down, $230/mo, 11% Land Contract. Northern Land Company 1-800-968-3118____________ MIDDLEVILLE 3 bedroom ranch, 1 bath, 2 stall garage, full basement, comer lot, in town, $79,900. 616-891-1838 Thank You CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our appre­ ciation and love to our families and friends for their support at the time of Maurice’s death. We thank you for the abun­ dance of cards, flowers and food; and especially for the loving memorial service presented by Reverend Kenneth R. VaughL It touched many hearts. We will forever be grateful for your kind concern. Beatrice Rogers Noralee A James Rhodes and family Anne A Timothy Dempsey and family Darvl A Sally Rogen and son Brock Lost & Found Wanted FOUND: BLONDE MALAMLTE 616 868-7262 BUYING JUNK CARS, TRUCKS, farm machinery A all other metals. Call after 7pm, 616-795-2319______________ Miscellaneous LOSE WEIGHT LIKE CRAZY! Announcing the fastest, easiest way to lose both pounds and inches permanently! Free samples. Phone: 616-945-5900______________ SELF-STORAGE, PaUeraon Rd, Caledonia 8X31 $40rino and 12X31 SSOmo 891-8375 WANTED: ROOMATE, FEMALE preferred, house in Middleville area, $400 month plus half of utilities. 616-795-4065 (NAPS)—Whether your kids need an energy’ boost before ball practice, are looking for a treat between meals, or the whole family has gath­ ered to watch the latest release on video, snacks are an essential part of our daily lives. Chex* Muddy Buddies* Brand Snack is a fantasti­ cally fun and easy-tomake peanut butter and chocolate treat the whole family will love to make and eat. From picnics to neighborhood block par­ ties and barbecues, from birthday parties to family reunions, from “gotta have something before dinner," to “can we have a treat before bed?," make any snack time memo­ rable with this treat. ('HEX* MUDDY BUDDIES* BRAND SNACK 9 cups of your favorite ( HEX* brand cereals (Corn, Rice and/or Wheat) 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup margarine or butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 Vi cups powdered sugar 1. Pour cereals into large bowl; set aside. 2. In 1-quart micro­ wave-safe bowl combine chocolate chips, i>eanut butter and margarine. Microwave on HIGH 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until smooth, stirring after 1 minute.* Stir in vanilla. 3. Pour chocolate mixtun' over cereal. stir­ ring until all pieces are evenly coated. Put cereal mixture into large resealable plastic hag with powdered sugar. Seal securely and shake until all pieces an' well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Stovetop: 1. Pour cereals into large bowl; set aside. 2. In small saucepan over low heat melt chocolate chips, peanut butter and margarine until smooth, stirring often. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. 3. Continue with step 3 above. NOTE: Do not use reduced-fat margarine or butter as it may came the chocolate mixture to clump and will not roat the cereal mixture evenly. ♦ Due to differences in microwave ovens, cooking time may need adjustment These direc­ tions were developed using 625 to 700 watt ovens. Makes 9 cups. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/706/SunandNews_1996-08-13.pdf c26a9879991c0305b5d753b058c94b2f PDF Text Text BULK RATE U. S. POSTAGE PAID Hasting*.MI 49058 Ptermh No. 7 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 33 August 13, 1996 Middleville, Michigan 49333 125th Year Republican winners unopposed in November election TK Schools to join KISD ‘Schools of Choice’ program by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg has decided to follow a “Schools of Choice" plan that enables students to attend other schools within the Kent In­ termediate School District. Superintendent Jay Cason said the state notified the district June 20about the plan, which was the result of a law passed by the State Legislature The district was given until July I to decide whether or not to participate When the district originally decided against participating in the state plan, he said, it started working with the KISD to collect information on a similar plan that would allow students to go to any school in the KISD. The district eventually opted to participate in the pro­ gram. Cason said, so it could still leave the option open to families with specific situa­ tions, hut still remain in con­ trol of how many students it lets in. The state's plan, in which the local district chose not to participate, would have re­ quired TK to accept a certain number of students from out­ side the district who would be 'allowed to stay until they graduate. Cason said that under this plan, the district receiving the student would not get its own amount of state aid funds per pupil, but instead the amount from the school the student is leaving. For example, if school A gets $5,200 per pupil and school B gets $6,600. a stu­ dent who transfers from school A to school B will br­ ing $5,200 to the receiving district. The KISD plan, Cason said, differs in that districts are not required to keep transferring students if they find that there is not enough room for them. Under this plan, if a student transfers from school A. which gets $5,200 per pupil, to school B. which gets 6.600 per pupil, the district will get $6,600 for the transferring student Cason said one the main reasons TK opted not to par ticipate in the state program is because of the lack of time it had to make a decision “When the governor signed legislation, the state gave the school districts two weeks to make this decision." he said. He maintaied that since school had been out for awhile, many people on staff may have gone on vacation, meaning everyone involved would not get a say in the decision. Another problem is that TK already had its budget set for the school year, with plans to purchase a certain amount of items Opting for the KISD plan over the state plan, he said, also gives the district more control of how many kids it loses and gains, since students can be transferred back to their old schools if over­ crowding is a problem Cason said that in the past the district has had situations in which students from TK would go outside the local district and people from other districts would attend TK One family who had lived in Wayland, just moved across the district line to Middleville. Cason said the parents wanted their children to contiue to at­ tend Wayland schools so they would not have to adjust to a new school. “We cooperate with this if people have a viable reason, regardless of the plan we chose.” he said. He said he does not an­ ticipate a lot of tranters oc­ curring from the implementa­ tion of this plan. The district has agreed to allow 26 students to transfer and to let 26 others in. but so far only two students have made a See Schools of Choice. P. 3 Caledonia voters oust incumbent township trustees in primary vote by Barbara Gall Staff Writer "To every thing, there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.” So went the lyrics of the Byrds’ 1965 hit ’Turn. Turn, Turn," paraphrasing the fa­ mous Bible chapter from Ec­ clesiastes. The words certainly apply to Caledonia today, where it is indeed the season for change After two years of intensive school board politicking and this year’s village water utility issue, yet another group of residents now has successfully marketed its "purpose." in this case, to change the Township Board. The "Voice of Caledo­ nia" ran a very visible and successful campaign that pit­ ted its candidates against the four incumbent trustees run­ ning for re-election in Tues­ day's Republican primary elec­ tion. Incumbent Clerk Pat Snyder and Treasurer Ruth DeVries are running unopposed. Supervisor Tom Garbow ran unopposed in the primary, but faces a challenge in the general election from Bill Johnston, who is running on a non-partisan ticket. Mark Jansen won the Republican primary for the state legislature's 72nd District seat. He will vie for the office against Democrat Judy Crandall in the November election. Ken Parrish defeated John Strauss in the Republican primary for county treasurer. Parrish will face Democrat Ken Nysson in the general election. About 37 percent of the Williams. (See chart.) Unless a successful write-in township's registered voters showed up for the primary, campaign is organized for the with a majority choosing to November election, primary vote out of office all four in­ victors Patti Cress. Michael cumbent trustees, John Dunn, Bonnie Keller and John Dieieman, Steve Gould, See Caledonia voters. P 2 Gordon Jousma and Jim Middleville’s visions for special grants are dashed Area 4-Hers have good week at Fair Members of the Showcase Riders 4-H Club pose with some of their ribbons and rosettes won dunng fair week. Seated in front are Danielle VanLoon. Mark Guikema and Stacie Berends Behind them are Canssa VanLoon. left. Katie Berends, Mike Sneller. Amy Bolan, Paige Redner and Peter Newhof In the next row back are Brooke Wierenga, Becky Haywood. Lindsey Wyma, Jessica James, Becky Bloemers and Elizabeth Etve In the back row are Melissa VanLaan Darcy Stouffer. Dan Sneller, Mike Sneller, Julie Maier. Joanne DeBlaayu and Elizabeth Gnmby. Not pictured are Tim Stouffer. Kan Hernandez and Holly Gober Showcase Riders are led by Greg and Pan, Redner. Mofe pho(os pn page g g by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The $1 million in grant money that the Village of Middleville was seeking from the Michigan Department of Transportation and Michigan Jobs Commission will no longer be possible now that the Bradford-White Corpora­ tion will not expand into the industrial park. The company had planned to move tractors and trailers to that property and eventually its entire trucking fleet. If a grant had been approved, there were plans to widen Grand Rapids Street and others within the village. The move would have helped the village qualify for a $500,000 gram from the Michigan Jobs Commission because the company is plan­ ning to add 150 new employ­ ees within the next two years. This, in turn, also would make Middleville eligible for a grant from the Michigan Department of Transportation because MDOT was going to match the dollar amount given to the village by the Jobs Commission. Bradford-White Chief Oper­ ating Officer Richard Milock said the growing company was experiencing parking problems and moving the trucking fleet to the industrial park would have given the firm additional parking space on its site and would have al­ lowed hiring additional em­ ployees. Milock said the company now has a chance to obtain property next to its current lo­ cation, where a vacant 15 acres exists. "We might be able to ac­ quire some property that's ad­ jacent to our existing facil­ ity," he said. If the grant was approved, the plan was to widen Grand Rapids street from two to three lanes from Eagle Drive south to Mam Street. The grant also would have allowed the village to rebuild Mam Street from the Thor­ napple River Bridge west to M-37. Lafayette Street also would have been rebuilt. Part of this deal had required the village to provide a 20 percent local match to the grant money. Village Planner Jason Cherry said money had been pledged into a lift station for the industrial park. This improvement would have served both the industrial park and a future 60-home de­ velopment east of the park. The village still plans to install this lift station, which will cost $250,000 1 In This Issue... • Kent County Fair ‘beats the heat’ for successful year • Incumbent commissioner survives strong challenger • Property card must be used in person at Thomapple Twp. • Caledonia Twp. planners OK office use in former residence �Page 2/The Sun and News. Middleville. Mt August 13, 1996 CALEDONIA VOTERS, continued from front page t - I "I really thought it could of late being land develop­ Potter will serve as the new trustees for the f°ur years. "1 think we tAok|the in­ cumbents by <uT|5risc." com­ mented Dunn about the challegers’ decisive victones. The trustee position is not well understood by the residents, and the incumbents perhaps didn't do enough to educate the people about the position. "I would say this election seemed to be won by very motivated people who really wanted to change things on the board. "From a personal stand­ point. my wife was very tick­ led. and so am I. to have won. I'm really looking forward to the challenge.'’ Top vote getter Patti Cress said that she was "shocked, then excited and happy" when she heard the results. MILLER MEANS... HaMing* Office 149 WeM State Street (616) 945-5182 Jean Chaw. <xs g*i. 945-0235 Hill Slagslad 948 9X42 Dunne I cklpauuh 948-9913 Audrey Burdick. GUI Cindy "Sctati'Scon Ron Ixwis Roy Carlson Jon Johnson. Have Belum l-arry A Herding, have gone either way," she said. Cress said that as a new board member the first chal­ lenge for her is to get more residents to attend meetings. "We need their opinions, we want to hear what they have to say." she said She hopes that improving communication between the board and residents will be an incentive for more residents to attend meetings, although she isn't sure yet just what will be the most effective communi­ cation tool. "Besides the board trying to communicate. I encourage people to call me. too." she aided The new board members no doubt will run into many of the same issues as their prede­ cessors, the most contentious Miller REAL ESTATE is mg* <*s g*i 945-9103 ...S OLD! Middles ilk Office 317 Arlington. M-37 (616) 795 3305 Kay Stolsonburg ASSOC BROKER. GRI.. 795-7272 Karen Brown 945-2451 94X 422# 945-5103 795 .1611 94X 4699 94X 94X2 795-9331 Cathy Williamson CRS.GRi 795-9090 Debbie trway 623-8357 Mike Humphreys, Broker, (RS. GRI ASSOC RKOKI.K sai ment. One such issue could face the new board right away. That is because "Voice of Caledonia" also successfully rallied primary voters to over­ turn a rezoning decision to al­ low construction of Clarkland Estates, an 18-home develop­ ment on Whitneyville Av­ enue. The group forced a refer­ endum on the rezoning be­ cause it wanted this develop­ ment to slay with the two-acre lots required in the rural residential zoning district The rezoning changed Clarkland to single-family R-l. which also requires the two-acre lot unless the project is served by public sewer. The developers of Clarkland Estates plan to extend sewer to their project from the newly expanded Campau Ket­ tle sewer system With sewer □. MLS 1. NEW LISTING! You will love the newer kitchen and formal dining room in this quality all brick home in the Caledonia School District. The rooms are large with an abundance of storage space and has 2 cedar lined closets. There is a handy extra garage in addition to the attached 2 stall garage. See it now by calling Kay Stolson\^burg for an appointment................ $89,900^ 2. NEW LISTING, MIDDLEVILLE! This home has much to offer for the price. There are 4 bedrooms, a family room, 2 fireplaces and a 2-car garage. The back yard is very large and has many trees and room for a garden. This is a great family home that you must see for yourself. Call Kay Stolsonburg for more information............... .................................................................. $79 900. Caledonia Township Trustee Primary Results Precinct •1 Precinct #2 393 40 471 7 465 6 233 9 259 2 255 2 276 41 403 9 415 11 330 Cress »** _____ ............... ................. 233 Dieleman ____________ __ 288 Dunn __ 219 Gould............. - ................ .............. 284 Jousma.......... ........................ 320 Keller .......... ______________ 280 Potter ✓ ■ 224 Williams ........ _____________ .... 166 151 156 160 159 161 130 122 418 167 371 162 . 208 400 344 127 914 551 815 541 651 881 754 473 113 236 105 569 362 1141 Garbow ........... _. ....... W/|. ....... ... ............ ................ ______________ Snyder ___ ________ __ W/l __ ___ __ _____ DoVriPS W/l ............-....- in place, ordinance allows the two-acre lot size to be de­ creased to 40,000 square feet. Garbow, a member of Coldwater Partners, the group developing Clarkland. said Friday that they have not yet decided which of several options to choose since the rezoning was overturned in Tuesday's referendum. He said that Coldwater Partners will meet this week to make those decisions. Some residents have criti­ cized Garbow for his role in the development, even though state and local agencies have said he has done nothing wrong. The development was recommended for approval by the Township Planning Commission because it meets or exceeds the township's or­ dinance requirements and also because it is compatible with the township's land use devel­ opment plan. Township Planner Linda Anderson said that with the rezoning overturned, the de­ velopers can choose to aban­ don the project, or change the project to meet the two-acre lot size or seek a court ruling on whether the original rezon­ ing request was reasonable and may continue, despite the ref­ erendum. John C. Mulligan 5. GREAT FOR HUNTING AND FISHING: This 3 bedroom home is nestled on approxi­ mately >6 wooded acres with a private pond. Features include a cory family room with a woodburner and a main floor laundry. Delton Schools Call Kay Stolsonburg $95 000 4. PRICE REDUCED! In one of M.ddlev.lle s nicest areas. There is a certain feeling you get when you find that right home! You'll have that feeling and many more os you view this 3 bedroom and 2 bath home. Give Jean Chose a coll today for more information on this lovely home................... ............................................................... $125,500. 6 MIDDLEVILLE AREA LAKEFRONT An imma­ culate 3 bedroom home with approxi­ mately 55 ft. of frontage on beautiful Payne lake Enjoy water skiing, swim­ ming boating and fishing m your own bock yard Just minutes to Grand Rapids or Kafomazoo Coll Karen Brown $110000. 7. BUKDMG LOT H MOOLEY1XL This kxge lot m town will accept a doubtewnfe or modular ( I k home A land contract may be possible Coll Kay Stolsonburg MIDDLEVILLE - John C. Mulligan, D.D.S., age 84, of Middleville, passed away Saturday, August 3, 1996 at Metropolitan Hospital. Dr. Mulligan had a dental practice in Middleville for many years. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Rita; two sons, Dr. Craig (Mary) Mulligan of Kentwood and Dr. David Mulligan of Grand Rapids; three granddaughters, Michel­ le, Melissa and Megan; two sisters, Catherine Dillcnbeck of Grand Rapids and Winifred (Harvey) McBames of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews Funeral Mass was held Tuesday, August 6, 1996 in Holy Family Parish with Father David LeBalc celebrant In lieu of flowers, contribu­ tions are suggested to Hospice. $12 900 8. ACREAGE IN MIDDLEVILLE Here it <s a hard to find sue of 40 plus acres Located - the Middleville School District on a paved road with rolling terrain In the country yet just m notes to Grand Rapids Coll Koren Brown Prke reduced to $109 900 FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE. GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES PLEASE SEE OUR ADS ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER. IN THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS ANO IN THE HOMES DIGEST OF GRAND RAPIDS MAGAZINE. TOTAL 902 1133 1135 Proposal #1 — Clarkland Estates ............................. Yes ................... No -.................. Obituary 3. AFFORDABLE NEW LISTING IN MIDDLEVILLE! A feeling of peace and comfort greets you as you enter this well-kept, newly car­ peted and redecorated 3 plus bedroom home with I•> baths and materials to help complete the family room and 4th bed­ room. You will enjoy the private, fenced bock yard and mature shade frees on a large corner lot. Call Audrey Burdick today to arrange a showing on this fine home..................................................... $74.90(1/ Precinct •3 Looking for Extra Cash? -Calt- 945-9554 FASTI Sell anything 144 336 Patti Cress Michael Dunn In other election results, Caledonia Township Republi­ can voters joined other area voters in selecting Mark Jansen as the candidate for the 72nd District State Represen­ tative. He will face Democrat Judy Crandall in the fall gen­ eral election. Caledonia voters also turned down a proposal to build a new Justice Center to replace the existing Hall of Justice in Grand Rapids. Contempo Salon Located in Cherry Valley Plaza M-37 in Caledonia - just north of 100th Ave. WALK-INS WELCOME Mimday Thusday 9 an - 9 pm; |rHlay 9 am 5 pm; Sa 9 am - 3 pm �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml August 13, 1996 Page 3 SCHOOLS OF CHOICE, continued from front page- A golden memory! Ashley Frazier, of Alto and a seventh grade student at the Caledonia Middle School, came in contact with U.S. pitcher Lisa Fernandez and one of her teammates at the Closing Ceremonies of the Olympic Games in Atlanta. The U.S. team won the sport’s first gold medal in the Games this year, helping to spur interest in the sport nationwide. Frazier is a fan and a softball player. Frazier, 12, and her mother, Jenny, felt the games were "well worth it" and felt that the women teams were 'such role models." (Photo provided) Obituary ATTENTION Yankee Springs and Orangeville Thank you very much for your support during the primary election. From... Mark Englerth & Family Thank You For Purchasing Our 1996 Market Lambs! Vernon J. Hooper MIDDLEVILLE - Vernon J. Hooper, age 93, of Middle­ ville, passed away Thursday, August 8, 1996 at Glenn wood Christian Nursing Home, Lamont. Mr. Vernon J. Hooper was bom on July 13, 1903 at Detroit, Michigan, the son of Curtis and Lolah (Reed) Hooper. He was raised in South Lyons, and attended South Lyons Schools, graduating from Ypsilanti High School in 1921. He was married to Helen J. Smith on July 14,1925 at Shel­ don. They moved to Lansing and in 1942 they moved to Middleville. He was employed at Fisher Body in Lansing and White Products in Middleville. Mr. Hooper was on the original Board of Directors of White Products and served as Treasurer. He was a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church, Life member of the Middleville Masonic Lodge F&AM 231, Saladin Shrine Temple, Scottish Rite Consis­ tory, Order of Eastern Star, Middleville Rotary Club, Served on the Middleville Village Council and Middle­ ville School Board. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Helen J. Hooper; one son. Jack (Alberta) Hooper of Middleville; two daughters, Jean (Andrew) Ness of Falls Church, Virginia, Jane (Harold) Humble of Grand Haven; six grandchildren; two step grandchildren; seven great grandchildren Cremation has taken place. Memorial Services were held Saturday, August 24, 1996 at Middleville United Methodist Church with Dr Robert Smith officiating. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery m Middleville. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Middlevil­ le United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Looking for a Betsy and Tom Steensma O Middleville Clovers & PRINTER? request “Parents are basically satisfied with with the schools.” he said. "Only 2 percent of people take advan­ tage of that . ” The people who do take ad­ vantage. he added, usually do so for convenience rather than because of the quality of the schools. Parents may work in another school district and find it more convenient to take their kids to school on their way to work. Cason added that child care situations also have been a factor in some of these choices. Another factor causing students to want to switch districts, not so common at TK. is the amount of services available for students. Cason said students who live in inner cities also may live closer to more affluent suburban districts that have more to offer. The district, he maintained, opted for the KISD plan because it already shares pro­ grams and has a cooperative relationship with them “We want to work with people who want to transfer.” he said. "The district has always been in favor of some people crossing the line." Because of the current over­ crowding situation in the fourth-grade classes. Cason said the district will not accept fourth-graders from outside the district this year. district is in Kent County but they still could have made the same decision even if this was not the case." Cason said. "I was not part of this decision, but believe it was a good one because students have access to more programs. " Cason said that the issue of school of choice is important, but is not as important as legislators doing something about the unequal distribution of funding to, districts throughout the state. PHONE 945-9554 ANYTIME for Action-Ads I would like to thank the voters of Woodland Township for their support in the Primary Election. I look forward to sewing as your township trustee, begin­ ning in November. Please discuss your questions and concerns with me. Tim Allen Paid for by the Committee to Elect Tim Allen. Trustee • I2'*7 7KM Carlton Center Road, Woodland. Ml World-Wide Credit With a Hometown Number! Your "Hometown" Visa and MasterCard is issued and handled directly by us. No waiting around. If you have a question, we're here to answer it. If you need a cash advance, we'll take care of it. And best of all, you'll b e dealing with a bank you know and trust. Hometown professionals who believe in working together to build a stronger community. Over the years your needs have changed. And we've grown to help meet those needs. We're proud to offer Visa and MasterCard as part of a continuing program designed to meet your growing financial needs. To apply for your hometown Visa or MasterCard, stop by and visit us today. Or, if you already own a Visa or MasterCard, find out how simple it is to place a hometown number on it. 627 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST. S.E. 303 ARLINGTON DUTTON MIDDLEVILLE 'ANK 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 ALEDOiNIA All 3 locations open all day, I Mon Fri and till Noon Sat ,,w ■ LCNDCR PREMIER CLUB ACTIVITIES - If you are 55 years of age or better and have a minimum of $5,000 in an interest bearing account at the State Bank of Caledonia, you are eligible to join the Premier Gub Stop in today for more information AUGUST 21 - SPEAKER ON HOME SAFETY AUGUST 27 - EUCHRE CARD PARTY SIGN UP for Geritol Follies on September 12 in Toledo.. Call... 945-9554 No more than 13 out-of­ district students will be ac­ cepted in grades K-5. ex­ cluding fourth grade, and no more than 13 will be accepted in grades 6-12. Things will change next year when extra classrooms have been added on to Page Another stipulation in the plan is that only students from the 20 districts within the KJSD can participate. TK again next May will be faced with the decision to stay with the KISD plan, to switch to the state plan, or not follow any school of choice plan. One thing that is interesting about TK s chance to par ticipate in this plan is that it is the only district located in Barry County that is a member of the KISD. Many years ago. the school board was given a choice as to what district it was to be af­ filiated with and chose the KISD "One or two percent of the l call today 891-7131.________________ ----------------- �Page 4/The Sun and News Middleville. Ml August 13 19% ed the camp when she was a band student at T.K. Our granddaughter. Chris, attends the Interlochen school on a scholarship, attending year round to study theater arts and acting Florence Fiala said the Women’s Club of Hastings. I believe, sponsored a building Wii/i...NORMA VELDERMAN Russ Bender is in Blodgett Hospital having tests to see what his trouble is. Betty Bender said her garden consists of plants in pots. This way it’s very easy to garden Edna Bechtel is staying in the house to keep cool during these hot days l^etha Buckingham said that her son Lyle said their home is usually cool. They have good cross ventilialion at all times. It could be the position at the comer or just a well built home. Along with harvesting the garden and working out doors, life is good George and Helen Evans sent me a lovely get well card, they had their family get-to­ gether and had a good family time. Florence Fiala and Lucille Hecker went to attend a twoday stay at Interlochen. Florence said it’s unbelievable the amount of discipline that the performers are expected to have There was a tiny error, the conductor immediately stopped, then he lifted one finger, complete silence, then the orchestra immediately corrected the small error They said in the two-day visit they saw how enthusiast ism carries through all their work. Our daughter. Jana, attend­ Lois McWhmney said she is staying inside in this heat. I had a good visit with Mary Noah. Her family keeps in touch with her every week. I finally got a hold of Bessie and Carl Nelson. Bessie said they are staying home to harvest their garden. Meanwhile, she says her eyes are not getting any bet­ ter But as their family is ex­ panding she keeps herself busy by making baby quilts for all the new members. Leave it to Bessie to make a gift of love with her own hands. One of our old residents in Middleville. Dr. John Mulligan, died. When we first came to Middleville, he was our family doctor. He had a senes of strokes. I just talked to Virginia Roots. Her son Pat and wife Judy Harrison brought supper and now Virginia. Ethel Gib­ son and Pat and Judy are play­ ing cards. Virginia says they have to watch Ethel very closely. They were having a good time teasing Ethel. Deb Wieringa said that Manan Martin’s son and family from Arkansas are there having a wonderful family time out in the yard with a nice breeze under their big tree at Ed and Katie Wieringa's home. Alice Wieringa said all of the children have left. They had a wonderful visit while they’re here. It is so seldom you can get them together at one time. Life is back to nor­ mal now. Leo and Beth Veriinde went to the 75th Auto Dealers Association meeting. It was held at Mackinac Islands Grand Hotel. The old hotel was now back to its former beauty. Touch of Country Affordable Solid Oak Furniture Lamps - Dried Floral - Pictures 9175 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia. Ml 49316 (616)891-0647 96 W Main, Lowell. Ml 49331 (616) 897-0329 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord M-37, north of Middleville Sunday School................................................... 9:30 a m. Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Morning Worship...................................................... 10:45a.m. Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Evening Praise............................................................... 6:00p.m. WEDNESDAY.................... Family Night 6 30 p.m 7240 68th Street, SE Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev Brian F Harrison Music Coordinator, Jeffrey C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Administrative Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass................................ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass......................... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL & METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave. Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Saturday Evening Masses: 6:00 p.m. (May - August or September) Sunday Morning Mass: 9 30 a m. Sunday School.................................................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service.. 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service.......... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs 6:45 p.m. FREEPORT BIBLE STUDY Meeting at Freeport Community Center Sunday............................. 10:00 a.m. Wednesday..................... 7:00 p.m. LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)...... 8:30a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages................................ Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service....................................... Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday.................... .6:30p m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday............................. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.................................. 7:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Rotor SHARON BARNSDALE. Dr Of Chnslan Ed 4 Muse MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service. Sunday School................. Evening Worship Service.. Come as you are Informal - Fundamental Something for every age Call 765-3057 or 948-3617 WELCOME TO It Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11 00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children's Church udl be provided during both sen ices GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH Jf W CHRISTIAN reformed church 12200 Chief Noonday Road (al Gun Lake) Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor Program for All Ages (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) Re». R. Stum Greenway, Pastor Mike ABe>. Youth leader Al Tierney er. Community ( Atting I I Church Office (616) 891 1512 M-37 at 100th St. 9 00 mt A 10 .30 am Wednesday Family Nigta 600 p m Sunday School................. 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship............. 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship................ 6:00 p.m. 10:30 am Rev. Norman Kohns — 616-891-8167 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Sunday............ . ............. 9:41 Morning Worship... 11 :(M) a m Evening Worship....... 6:(M)p m. Fellowship....... 7:30 p.m Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St, Caledonia, Mi (Missouri Synod) ''Bt dewud to ant another m bnxMi loie '’Ran 1210 Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — Rev. Robert GerkfOffice 891-8688»Church: 891-9878 Children s Classes........7:00 p.m. Peace Reformed Church UNITED METHODIST Barrier Free M-37 between Caledonia A Middleville CHURCHES Freeport-Middleville-Parmalee Sunday School 6:15 Dinner Chom for Children 4ftd Adult* Jr & Sr High School Freeport Morning Worship........... 9 30 a m Freeport Sunday School............. 11 00 a m Parmalee Morning Worship.......... 9 30am Middleville Sunday School.......... 9 30 a m Middleville Morning Worship . 11 00 a m Rrv Lee Zachman Rev Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 Adult Bible Studies CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Morning Worship Evening Worship Church School. 8:00 a.m............................ Blended Service 9:05 a m....................... Educational Hour 10:15 a.m................. Contemporary Service 11:15a.m......................... Traditional Service (All Services have a Nursery available) Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ COMMUNITY LAKESIDE CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY CHURCH Worship Service 795-3667 Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795 7903 Sunday Worship......9 30 a.m & 6:00 p.m Sunday School................. 10:45-11:50 a m. 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave. (in homes or church) call 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Pastor Mark Beers The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints Wed Ctje €>(li £ime JfHetfjotnsit Cfjurdj Kalamazoo Avenue M 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan Telephone W88252 CALEDONIA church with a canng heart for our community and the world' 10:00 a m ,11:15a.m. .6:00 p.m YOU ARE INVITED 792-2889 "A OVI-OUZO .10:00 a.m. 6:00 a.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder. Pastor 868-6306 Church Office Phone - 795 9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891-8661 "The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School......................................... 930 am. Sunday Morning Worship....................... 10 30 a m Sunday Evening Worship......................... 6 00pm Wed Midweek Prayer & Bole Stud/ 7 00 p m flev Wilborn Dobson. Pastor Assistant Pastor Karl Sasnior �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml August 13, 1996 Page 5 Local dancers perform at Epcot Center in Florida The group also performed a German dance to a tune called "Bavarian Hello." Dancer pictured are (from left), Amy Boom, Kammy Keller-Jousma. Tara Fitzsimmons, Amber Doran, Adam Terpstra. Danielle Mollema, Randi Covey, Jennifer Finney, Jessica Finney, and Kami Klaver. The Caledonia Dance Center group performed a patriotic finale at Epcot Center called "God Bless the USA. by Mandv Ha be I Staff Writer Middleville and Caledonia young people from the Cale­ donia Dance Center recently performed on the American Pavilion stage at Epcot ('enter in Florida. Heather West of Mid­ dleville. one of the partici pants, said between 20 and 30 girls spent the last week of July in Florida, practicing, performing and enjoying the sights. Participants received fourday passes they got discounts on for Disney World. MGM Studios, and Epcot Center. Each member also was al­ lowed to attend one water park free for one day West said the group started to prepare in June for the s|jpw they performed on the trip. They rehearsed in the parking lot of teacher Terry K lai ver’s hotel and. West said, managed to attract an audi­ ence. They did a 30-minute show Tuesday, July 30, in which they performed 10 routines. West said different people were in each routine and each cz> _ f= FASHION EYEWEAR required different costumes. She said the theme of the show, which involved dances from different countries, was well received by the hosts. "The people from Epcot were very impressed.” she said. They performed dances from Chinese, Spanish, Irish and Arabian cultures. The finale was a dance to the song "God Bless the USA.” West said the number had six dancers, two dressed in red, two in white and two dressed in blue. Two flags of each of the three colors and two American flags were pre­ sented at the end of the per­ formance. The styles. West said, var­ ied from lap to ballet, to point dancing, in which performers wear traditional ballet shoes and dance on their toes. Klavier also danced in a hoe-down routine to country music. Six of the girls’ mothers served as chaperones and as­ sisted with costume changes and keeping people in line. Participants ranged in ages from 6 to adult. West said the audience at Epcot was very receptive and especially liked the dragon head that was brought out dur­ ing the Chinese dance. "They really clapped for that one.” she said. In their free time, the group was invited to two din­ ners. Half of the group at­ tended a medieval dinner of chicken, ribs and other foods that they had to eat with their hands. While they ate. she said, they watched sword fights and were instructed to cheer for specific people. The other half of the group went to a luau. West said the Walt Disney crew was very accommodat­ ing. They gave the group a dressing room and set every­ thing up for the performance. Klavier and the other teach­ ers stayed in Kissimmee St. Cloud outside the park The younger girls stayed at Dixie Landings and the older girls stayed at the All-Star Hotel in the park. West said that nearly half of the participants of the Dance Center are from Middleville, about half are from Caledonia, and a few are from Grand Rapids. West started at the center in 1987 and said she likes the close knit atmosphere. "It is a really close family," she said. "We are all there for each other." She started dancing at 3 when her mother enrolled her and has stuck with it. She | From Our Readers Animal dropoff really not appreciated Stop and see ** Your Choice is Clear... Cakdoaia Visioa Center Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) (616) 891-2020 To the editor: Yesterday (Tuesday) some unknow n persons dumped off 12 very young, possibly just weaned. puppies on the road­ way a short distance from our large white barn. Let it be known, there are no cattle in this barn or other forms of nutrients, there. I can't imagine what this person thought I would do with 12 FOOT CARE KENT PODIATRY • Ingrown Nails • Diabetic Care • Hammertoes • Calluses • Heel Pain • Orthotics • Warts Dr. Terrence <J. Emiley 612 Mam Street in Caledonia Call 891-9133 for an Appointment young puppies. Lucky for me, two hard­ working men who were in­ stalling irrigation for our com. happened to come by and w ithout a moments hesita­ tion picked them up. By that time. I came by and flagged down their pickup loaded w ith 12 puppies They stated they were taking them to the Allegan Animal Shelter I on­ ly hope it was open and they accepted them. I appreciate two very busy men who were kind enough to take time out of their busy day to do this good deed. 1 shud­ der to think what would have happened if all 12 pupplies had come to my back door. 1 keep wondering if this is the same party who dropped off a huge orange cat with huge orange eyes and a screw­ ed up right ear’ Enough already! Florence Fiala Middleville will be a senior at Thomapple so impressed. West said, that Kellogg High School this fall they asked them back. and after graduation plans to Members of the dance attend Michigan State Univer­ center have performed in the sity and become a certified past in a national competition in Gatlinburg, Tenn., as well public accountant. Though she will go into as competitions in Indiana and business, she said she will New York. They also go to never stop dancing. four competitions a year in "I know I will always dance Michigan. Some of their local perfor­ until I am 100 years old," she said. "It is a wonderful relax­ mances include the Caledonia ing hobby that keeps you in Fourth of July celebration, shape.” Students at the center. West said, will practice as much as five times a week while preparing for a performance and three to four times a week during off performance times. Klaiver initiated the possi­ Caledonia’s annual "show n’ bility of the trip last fall and sent the Epcot staff pictures shine" auto show again will be coupled with a weekend of of the group. Last December, she received a call inviting the village garage sales from 9 group to go and started fund- a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23 and Saturday, Aug raising. West said that people were 24. The "Summer’s End Auto responsible for raising enough money for their own families. Show" will be held on Main She raised $750 for herself Street on Aug. 24, only. Sponsored by the and her mother. One of the fund-raisers in­ Wonderland Customs Car volved advertising booklets. Club, Ltd., the car show will Students asked companies if be opening to visitors and they would be interested in exhibitors at 10 a m. and the buying ads. Books were cars will be on display until 3 p.m. Also on display will be passed out to people. Other fund-raisers included antique Cushman scooters. sales of subs, cookie dough and M&Ms. Participants found their own transportation to and from Florida and met the rest of the group at the hotels. Pamphlets were available in the park that gave information about the group. There also was a billboard in front of the pavilion that announced the day and time of their perfor­ mance. Representatives from Epcot introduced the group and were Middleville Heritage Day arxl Festival in Grand Rapids They also have two recitals a year. One is "The Nutcracker" and the other is the June recital. West said they use the same routines for the festivals and the recitals and use the festival performances as practices. The group looks forw ard to performing again this fall. Caledonia Auto ShowGarage Sale planned antique tractors and the Corvette corral Door prizes arc being donated by local and national merchants. Local residents and visitors alike can enjoy strolling Main Street to view cars of all years, makes and models, and then tour the village for some good bargains at the garage, porch and yard sales. Rain date for the car show is Saturday, Aug. 24 Rain dates for the village garage sales arc Friday, Sept. 6 and Saturday, Sept. 7. Caledonia ; Community Education Preschool Classes will be available Monday thru Friday for 3, 4 and 5 years olds. Classes start September 9th Call to Register NOW 89 1-8 117 �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, ML August 13. 1996 Middleville couple help keep bluegrass music alive and well Members of the Singing Strings bluegrass music group are (from left). Garland Buhrer; fiddle. Lee Patterson; mandolin. Lucy Patterson, bass. Ella Kimble; auto harp, and Red Kimble; guitar. The Singing Strings bluegrass music group enjoyed performing at the Fountain View Retirement Home. by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Bluegrass music is alive and well in West Michigan, accor­ ding to Lee and Lucy Patter son of Middleville. The Pattenions, along with three other musicians, make up a group called the Singing Strings, which performs all over the state and other parts of the country Lee said his interest in bluegrass music started the late 1950s and early '60s After he got out of the service, he became a square dance caller A friend had a string bass he wanted to sell and thought that since Lee was a caller, he might be interested in buying it. He said he bought the bass and learned how to play it by listening to records. At this time, he was living in Cascade where he attended church with Red and Ella Kimble, who also were musi­ cians. The four of them, along with a couple of other people, formed a group called the "Musicmasters." who played at hotels, dances and country clubs for about 15 years. The Musicmasters eventual­ ly split up and the Pattersons formed a family group that eventually dissolved because their children lost interest. The Singing Strings started in 1972 when the Pattersons and Kimbles reunited with a renewed interest in perform­ ing again Lee said that Red is an ex­ cellant guitar player who lost his fingers in World War II at I wo Jima and strums the in­ strument with his stubs Red played professionally on the radio before he went into the service He also is a good fid­ dle player. Lee was not involved in music in high school, but played baseball, football and basketball. He said he regrets he was not active in music then. The Pattersons said they moved to Middleville 18 years ago because they wanted a change. Lee had been treasurer, supervisor and manager of the township where they lived for 30 years and was looking for something different. "I had always lived in the country and wanted to get Caledonia Dance Center, Inc. Professional Instruction 3 in Tap, Ballet, Jazz and Lyrical Dance Registration Open House August 26 - 28 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. PRE-SCHOOL THRU ADULT For more information, call... 891-1606 or 891-9362 To all nevs students — bring in this ad and RECEIVE $5.00 OFF first months lesson. Caledonia Dance Center, Inc. 131Ji East Main St., Caledonia back." he said. He now is chairman of the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission The Strings entertain for senior citizen groups, nursing homes, churches and at community and private celebrations Lee said they do some fun Halloween performances for the mentally challenged, in which they dress up in costumes. Some bigger events they have performed for include Summerfest in Hastings. Festival in Grand Rapids and the Old Time Hammered Dulcimer Festival at the fairgrounds in Evart. Lee said Evart is always a fun place to play because they get together with other per­ formers at the dulcimer festival and sometimes per­ form for 3,500 to 4,000 people. "Performing has given us a chance to meet people we never would have otherwise," he said. The music they play ranges from gospel to traditional country to old-time favorites. Lee said they occaionally have hoedowns where people just jam and have a good time. Lee serves as the group's master of ceremonies, which includes announcing to the au­ dience what they will play and telling about their experiences. Besides the Pattersons and the Kimbles, Garland Buhrer. a fiddle player from Jenison, recently joined the group. Lee does not play bass very often any more. Instead, he plays mandelin. banjo and guitar. He said he switched in 1972 when Lucy was in­ terested in joining the new str­ ings group and learned to play the bass She also taught herself how to play by listening to records. Lucy said learning how to play the bass is a continuing process that basically requires keeping time. The group also has per­ formed in Kalamazoo, Cadillac and in the Upper Peninsula Its last perfor­ mance was at the Arby’s restaurant m Hastings where they did a "Hee Haw " them, complete with jokes Lee said the group usually gets link more than gas money. but really performs for the fun of rt He believes their most memorable performances have been the ones they per­ formed at Evart m front of 3,500 and the ones for the mentally challenged “Playing for the mentally challenged is very rewar­ ding," he said. “The smiles on their faces is more of a reward than money .” The same goes for nursing homes, he said. Many of the people there do not have much to smile about, but they do when they play old-time music they can relate to. Another memorable pro­ gram. he said, was a "Live at Five" performance they did for WOOD Radio Everyone in the group is retired, so they sometimes perform as often as three or four times a week. The group has its own sound system that it takes everywhere it performs. Winter is slower for the group because Buhrer goes to Texas for five months and the Kimbles go south. Lee said traveling from one performance to another is not without its mishaps. Before a performance at the First Christian Church in East Lansing. Lee and Red were about to tune their instruments when Red found that he left his guitar at home. Red, Lee said, uses a wrist strap with a guitar pick on it to make it easier for him to play with his stubs. He ended up using Lee’s guitar and Lee was able to borrow an old classical one from the church. At another performance, the soundpost fell out of Lucy’s bass and the group had to put it back in with a knife. Members of the group, he said, mostly play by ear and all except Red play the melody line. They are set to play for a wedding in Belding in the near future and will play roughly 45 numbers, including waltzes, polkas, square dances, and older tunes like "Four Leaf Clover.” Another one of their favorite spots to perform is the Jimmy Drift wood Folk Music Bam in Mountian View. Ark. They also enjoy festivals in Kentucky. Indiana, Desert Hot Springs. Calif., and the Old Fashioned Farm Days in Prairieville They enjoy taking their trailer to some of these places w here the) stay to camp Lee said that about 4.000 people were camping in Prairieville while they were there The group, he said, also seems to have a following “We have some people who seem to show up everywhere we perform." he said Occasionally, he added, people in the audience want to play with the group and sometimes do. He said the group chose to play bluegrass music because it is uptempo and has always been popular. He and Lucy used to go to bluegrass festivals. He added that the in­ strumentation of the group fits that type of music the best. The group is happy perfor­ ming for the mentally challenged and for Fourth of July festivals. They also will play at the McDonald’s in Jenison on Wednesday. Sept. 4 Interested fans have asked if the group had tapes. Lee said they are thinking about mak ing one. The Strings have been seen in the past at the Elarry County Fair, performing a gospel pro­ gram. and at the Hastings Summertest They also played for a private party, a church, and a McDonald s grand opening in St. Ignace In Alabama, while cheeking into a condo, a worker saw their instruments and asked if they were in a band. When they said yes. he Kmked them at one of their festivals. Lucy made a special doghouse bass out of wood that she occasionally plays for fun. She said she made it so she could put it in the trunk for long distances Lee said that though they play at a lot of places, they basically just play to have fun He added that they arc look ing forward to making more music in the future. Warm, loving host families sought for high school foreign exchange students arriving in August. Call AISE at I 800SIBLING, or internet at http://iaswww.com/aisc/html and E-mail AlSEinfo@aol.com. American Intercultural Student Exchange Non-profit tax exempt educational foundation Caledonia Alternative High School Is Accepting Enrollments We have approximately 15 openings for students 16-19. Call 891-0236, Monday Friday 7:30 4.00. Or come in August 21 or 22, from 9 00 2:00. We are located at 330 Johnson. (End of Main St., 2nd Floor) in Caledonia. 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Several donors reached per­ 9461 so they can be recog­ sonal milestones. Diane Mid­ Five from area could make impact at Hope Hope College head football coach Dean Kreps feels that his team can be "right in the thick" of the M1AA title hunt this season if the right things fall into place And five former prep stars in the Barry County area might just be able to help their coach's quest to become a reality Caledonia's Dave Uyl. a sophomore for the Flying Dutchmen, is listed as a quarterback but could see time as a tightend depending on the depth chart at both positions "He’s (Uyl) a big strong kid and a good athlete," Kreps said. "We had him at quarterback, but we may move him to tightend." A second Caledonia player, sophomore Adam Paarlberg. also earned a letter last year playing for the JV team and on special teams. This season he is expected add depth to the linebacker position Hastings' Travis Williams, a junior, is also expected to see action as the team's placekicker. Kreps calls Williams "our best deep kicker" and the kicker he expects will handle the team's fieldgoal responsibilities. The other two area Hope players are Pete Kellepourey and Aaron Tobias. Both are freshman and both come to Hope from Maple Valley Looking for a PRINTER? Call... 945-9554 High School. Maple Valley was 8-1 last season and 6-0 in the Southern Michigan Athletic Association Kellepourey is listed as a runningback, while Tobias comes to the program as a tall (6-8) tightend. Krebs said that eight freshman competed for Hope a season ago and two of those players started. If Kellepourey and/or Tobias are considered to be in the top two at their respective positions. Krebs said they will play. At this point in the season the coach can only state that the two are "great kids" and that it’s "good to have them" on the squad. This is Kreps* 11 th year at Hope, but his second as the team's head coach. He says that the '96 squad has "good depth at most positions" and figures that scoring defense and the team's success throwing the ball will be keys In 1995, the Flying Dutchmen collected just two victories, but Krebs expects expects a little more this time around. One change the team has had to adjust to on offense is working out of an 1formation instead of a Winged T Hope usually travels with 48-55 players on roadtrips. The Flying Dutchmen will open the season, however, at home Sept. 7 versus Valparaiso. Albion, who has won the last seven MIAA titles, is again considered a favorite along with a solid Kalamazoo College team. HOMEOWNERS! STOP nized for their achievement Pastoor s donated juice, the First Baptist Church donated their facility, and the Mid­ dleville Christian Reformed Church donated cookies, ham. coffee and helped clean up af­ ter the drive. Resident Gail Williams went the extra mile, driving from Flint just to make the drive on time. Williams is a regular donor. 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Eric's steer, left, won the champion title, and Philip’s took the reserve. Members of the Boots and Saddles 4-H group pose in front of their bam at fair. Members of this group not only showed in horses, but also did projects in lambs, sheep, pigs and photography. Seated, from the left, are Melissa Myers, Brett Vredevoogd and Lisa Kaechele. Standing are Leader Kathy Werkema and Amanda Werkema. Not pictured is Caroline DeVos. Most of the Caledonia and Alto members of the South Kent 4-H Club pose at fair with some of their ribbons. In the front, from the left, are Nathaniel Canfield, Brian Hawkins, Holly Hawkins, Samantha Mol, Lisa Roth, Scott Perdaris, Pete LaNore, Travis Kemps, Matt Roth and Sarah LaNore. In the middle row, from the left, are Corey Perdaris, Bryan Posthumus, Amanda Trutsch, Jenny Workman, Heather Posthumus, Patty Leasure, Teresa Leasure, Theresa Bonner and Heather Canfield. In the back row are Taylor Smith, Annie Oesch, Krista Posthumus, Courtney Smith, Allison Smith, Blake Trutsch, Chris Roth, James Bosser, Justin Workman, Jason Workman, Brad Jackson and Tom Oesch. Not pictured is leader Donna Oesch. Meghann Phillips was named by Judge Dawn VanDyken as the best handler in the Intermediate Showmanship class. Meghann poses with her dog Cody as VanDyken displays the trophy and rosette. KENT CjOUNr The Cherry Valley Livestock Club members show off some of the variety of animals they exhibited at fair. A steer just didn't fit in this picture* The kids also did projects in crafts and art. Seated, from the left, are Molly Cryderman, McKenzie Baird and Jeff VanderBoon, whose rabbit is almost hidden from view. Standing in the middle of the group is Anthony Baird (white shirt), and in the row behind him are Ella DeVoe-Bolan. Anna Komejan, Eli Cryderman, Jenny VanderBoon. Heidi Komejan and Barton Dailey. In the back row are leaders Nicki Patterson and John Hawkins, Cindy VanderBoon, Ben VanderBoon and Ryan Haywood Not pictured is Katie Wert Representing the Caledonia FFA are Amanda Mahrenholz (left), Melissa Myers and Wayne Mahrenholz. Not pictured are Nicole Potgeter and Laurie Rodgers. The FFA showed a pen of market lambs and a pen of market hogs. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/August 13, 1996 Page 9 by Barbara Gall Staff Writer While a record-setting heat index slowed up the Lowell Kent County Youth Fair for a few hours Wednesday, the kids and the animals and the visitors bounced back with the return of perfect summer weather for the last half of the week. The midway was busy, lemonade was the best buy around and there was entertainment each day for all ages. Behind the scenes, even as the judging went on in the show rings, families of exhibitors visited in the shade, kids on bam duty raked and Mike Sneller of Showcase Riders won the trophy for High Point in Contesting in the Junior Advanced Class. Brooke Wierenga displays the trophies she earned for Senior Trail High Point and Senior Hunter High Point. Her horse, Onyx, looks pleased, too. Brooke also took first in versatility and first in the senior equitation grand and reserve class. They ride with the Showcase Riders 4-H Club. cleaned their areas, animals were fed and bathed and groomed and exercised in preparation for their big moments. This year, Caledonia area 4Hers and FFA members continued their traditional winning ways, earning a variety of awards in all areas: livestock, dog obedience and showmanship, horse events, arts, crafts and a vanety of interest areas. A few of those winners are pictured here, but the emphasis shouldn't be just on winning a trophy or a ribbon, but on all that the young people learn in carrying out their projects. See 4H Fair, Page 13 Eric Smith of Caledonia shows off his breed champion Holstein steer. Eric is a member of the South Kent 4-H group. Nicole Potgeter. a member of the Caledonia FFA, exhibits her Grand Champion market lamb. Joshua VanLaan, 11, of Caledonia won the Intermediate Reserve Showmanship trophy with his steer. His sister Melissa, 9, showed her steer in the Novice Showmanship class. Both are members of the Byron Center Busy Workers 4-H Club. People often forget that 4-Hers don’t just work with animals. They complete many other kinds of projects in other interest areas, such as sewing, photography and arts and crafts. They also are judged on the notebooks each must keep as a record of all that is done with their project. Elizabeth Elve and Mark Guikema (standing and seated on the left) display their notebooks, both of which were rated 'Outstanding.* Barton Dailey, of Cherry Valley Livestock, holds up one of the paintings he displayed at fair, and Katie Wert, also of Cherry Valley, exhibits her wood burning and the candle she made. Barton and Katie both received ‘Outstanding* ratings for their projects. Taking honors in the 4-H obedience trials held at last weeks Kent County Youth Fair were the Caledonia area teams of Katie Strauss and Molly (left), reserve grand champions in Novice and Above; Meghann Phillips and Cody, grand champions in Novice and Above and Heather VanKalker and Saber, grand champions in pre-Novice. VanKalker also took second in Novice Showmanship, and Strauss took third in Intermediate Showmanship. �Page 10/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/August 13. 1996 Reservation system updated at Yankee Springs State Park by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The popularity of the Yankee Springs recreation area continues to increase as people from all over enjoy its lakes and trails. Seasonal ranger Judy Tuttle, who handles reservations for the park, said KO percent of the campground area is available by reservation and 20 percent is walk-in on a first-come, first-served basis. People who want to make reservations now can call a special I -800 number to make reservations at any state park in Michigan. The number is I -800-543-2- YES. The walk-in section, Tuttle said, tends to fill up by Sunday or Monday for the following weekend. "This is a busy park in the summer.” she said. The campground has an adventure program run by adventure ranger Mike Olm Tuttle said Olm puts together family-oriented programs that make vacations even more enjoyable. Also available at the campground arc many hiking trails for hikers and mountain bikers to use. Tuttle said the reservation process has experienced a few changes in the past couple of years. First, the state now requires extensions and transfers of campers to be done in the evening instead of first thing in the morning. Extensions, she said, arc given to campers who wish to stay at the campgrounds longer then they originally anticipated. Transfers are made to campers who want to move to a different lot. Lotteries are held on Saturday evenings to sec who will get first pick of a better lot. "Saturday night is the biggest night to do this because people usually leave on Sunday," she said. "Every People usually are pleased by the change because they have found it is much more conve­ nient. Most campers do not want to get up early while they are on vacation. _ Judy Tuttie Seasonal Ranger park does its transfers and extensions at night so every park operates the same way.” Tuttle said people usually are pleased by the change because they have found it is much more convenient. Most campers do not want to get up early while they are on vacation Tuttle handles reservations in the morning and assigns sites to the people who call in so they have a specific assignment when they arrive. "Specific campground assignments depend on when the reservation was made and cm preference." she said. Though it is best to make reservations as early as possible, there are no guarantees for any specific site "A reservation guarantees you a site, but not a specific site," Tuttle said. There occasionally is some concern about 80 percent of the campground being open to reservation only, she said, but the state made the change because many people seemed to be in favor of it. Until two years ago, only 50 percent of the campground was reservation only. "It changed because people would call and could not get a reservation," Tuttle said. All reservations made need to be for a minimum of two nights. This is one guideline that differs from park to park. The state decided two years ago to give money for improvements to its parks, starting with the ones more heavily used. Tuttle said that every park in the state eventually will get funding for improvements. Park employees must decide what their facility needs and state officials will visit to see if they agree or disagree on what funding was recommended for. This funding is called Proposal P. One of the changes that Yankee Springs plans to make includes taking out some of the waterfront sites and replacing them with grassy areas for camper us. Another is to build a shelter to hold activities of the adventure ranger program and campers' picnic. A handicapped restroom facility also will be built in the campgrounds, as well as additional pull-through sites so more campers can get through. Tuttle said people who camp there enjoy how safe the area is. The campground, she said, has workers on an evening shift that patrol at night. Tuttle teaches fourth grade at Southeastern Elementary School in Hastings during the academic year and has worked during the summer as a seasonal ranger for the past three years. She said the campground is just as busy Do It The Easy Way with the right equipment • NEW 6" Chipper • Saws • Sanders and Grinders • Concrete Tools • Hammer Drills • Carpet Tools • Heaters - Oil Fired • Automotive Tools • Welding Supplies •Trailers and Moving Equipment • Pumps NEW TD7G Dozer Painting Equipment Wallpaper Steamer Hand Tools Pressure Washers Construction Equipment Compressors Nailers Generators and Welders • Leaf Blow ers • Party Goods Bobcat • Tractor Loader • Backhole • Tractor & Loader Excavator • Dump Trailer The beach at the Yankee Springs Recreation Area is a popular place for families to frolic. now as it has ever been, especially on weekends. Things are a little slower on Mondays and Tuesdays because this is when people seem to travel. Part of Tuttle’s job as a ranger involves walking through the campground and checking on guests. She said that some campers come and go frequently throughout the summer and there have been quite a few family reunions. She takes complaints from campers, informs them about park activities and looks out for their overall welfare. Occasionally accidents can occur, and when they do, she helps in any way that she can. Her first year there, a man lit a propane tank, which blew up in his propane camper. An emergency medical 9800 Cherry Voley Ave (M-37) Catendorao • 616-891-0050 Open Monday-SaMday 8 a rn to S30 p m Besides the recreation area, there is another campground four miles away, called Deep Lake Rustic Campground Tuttle said this campground is for people who want to camp in an old fashioned atmosphere The campground has hand pumps and a valt toilet. "Rustic camping has been more popular lately, she said Deep Lake has 120 camp sites which. Tuttle said, have been filling up regularly on weekends. The campground has a mountain bike trail and campgrounds are available, not by reservation but on a first come first sergve basis Tuttle said the changes should make the campground an even nicer place to vacation Middleville Rotary Club learns about local Simpson Industries plant and time saved. The various teams in the local plant now number about 40. Simpson Industries is a large and complex company with plants in other Michigan locations as well as other states. The Middleville plant is growing in both size, sales and production with a work force of about 200. Rob Trax, human resources manager of Simpson In­ dustries, Middleville, made a dynamic presentation to the Middleville Rotary on where his company is now, where it hopes to be, and he gave some interesting insights as to how it hopes to get there. As in most company’s past, there are many “comers to be turned and Simpson Industries was and is no different from any other. A few years back, the com­ pany decided to try another approach to best use the human resources of the entire work force. Teams were formed; trained in all job skills, and in human relations. The teams became very sup­ portive of one another and CorrectionA story last week about a meeting of the General Federa­ tion of Women's Clubs-Gun Lake area incorrectly identified Ellen Davis as the presenter of the fashion show. The meet­ ing, which will start at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Bay Pointe Restaurant, will be followed by a luncheon at $10 per per­ son and then the fashion show, sponored by the Sea Shanty. Parttime/Full-time Caledonia Rent All technician just happened to be camping there and was able to help. "Luckily the man was not burned badily," she said. Rangers, she said, usually call 911 when there is an emergency and some have county radios in their vehicles. Ambulances, she said, are usually stationed at the beach in the summer. Another recent change the park has been experiencing is the use of computerized reservations. Tuttle said the campground has been using the system for almost two seasons now and is working on improving it all the time. "It is getting better, it takes time,” she said. It goes through a central system to all the parks in the state. Mystery Shoppers for local stores. 48 75 ♦ /hr Free products Now hiring. Call 818-759-9099 NEED SOMETHING PRINTED? Rob Truax were allowed and encouraged to find the best ways to pro­ duce their particular product. After many trials and errors, costs were cut; waste reduced Color, Black and White... Lots or just a few. Call... 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Democrat Melvin Goebel, who was unopposed in his primary , collected 147 votes. He and Newman will meet in the Nov. 5 general election The Sixth District includes Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumus Welfare reform action awaited— George London It looks as though Bill Clinton will sign Congress" much needed legislation to reform welfare in our country. In doing so. Washington will recognize the huge strides that states like Michigan have taken to make welfare what it was intended to be. For far too long, our welfare system was one tliat hurt the very people it was designed to help. Instead of making people economically independent, it made them dependent on govern­ ment. If we wanted to intentionally create a system aimed at wrecking families and destroying the work ethic, we couldn't have created a better one than President Johnson"s Great Socie ty welfare program. Although well intentioned. it subsidized families if they broke up and provided additional grants to unwed mothers for having more children without requiring anything in return. It taught children how not to work because they saw their fathers staying home and collecting a welfare check that was bigger than many people's paycheck. But we've been working to change that in Michigan If Bill Clinton fulfills his promise to sign Congress’ reforms, we’ll be able to continue with our improvements over the last few years. We’ll Ik able to expand upon the changes we've already made that have helped 90,000 families achieve independence since 1991. That’s because with these reforms, we ll put into action legislation the Michigan Legislature passed last year that will end the cycle of dependency in our state. It requires people who seek assistance to work if they are to get a check. After all, isn’t what you and your families must do? It also guarantees access to child care and transportation for those who are returning to work and it disqualifies recipients who refuse to pay court-ordered child support. Our new system will provide a hand up, not a handout. Across America, we can find examples of successful and in­ novative welfare reform programs. Here in Michigan, Gover­ nor John Engler's social contract theory' has been touted as a pioneering state effort. By requiring welfare recipients to work to receive full benefits, we are encouraging self-sufficiency and responsibility, instead of reinforcing the cycle of dependency The welfare reform debate is not a new issue. For years, policy makers have unsuccessfully searched for alternatives to the current system. In looking to the federal government for solutions, we have been searching in vain. Instead, we should trust in the states to find a quick and effective solution to the dilemma We need only look as far as Michigan’s successful model of welfare reform in order to predict what states can accomplish given the opportunity. Yankee Springs and Orangeville townships. In the Second District, which covers Thomapple and Irving townships, incumbent Republican Robert Wenger and Democratic challenger John Loftus were unopposed, with 704 and 106 votes, respectively. They will meet on Nov. 5 in a rematch of their race two years ago. In Barry County, three of four ballot proposals were de­ feated. with only Charlton Park's request for a one-quarter mill renewal passing. Voters rejected one mill for one year for a new asphalt plant, a half mill for a new animal shelter and the tax allocation formula for the county. In the sheriffs race, incum­ bent Steve DeBoer turned back challenges by Johnson and Jason Sixberry. DeBoer, one of three Republicans, gar­ nered 3,608 votes of the 7,489 cast all across Barry County, for a 48 percent plurality. Johnson had 2,413 votes for 32 percent and Sixberry had 1,420 for 20 percent. DeBoer will be unopposed in the Nov. 5 general election because no Democrats filed for the office. "I'm glad it (the campaign) is over," DeBoer said. "We worked hard. There were a lot Looking for a PRINTER? Call... 945-9554 Caledonia Child Care Center (Now Under New Ownership - Explore, Dream & Learn CDC) Waving all $50 Registration Fees for the month of August 7125 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 For more information call... Renee Bennett at (616) 698-6658 NOW ENROLLING for the infant, toddler, and preschool programs! Our program is commit ted to promoting your child’s overall growth Our goal is to provide a warm and loving envi­ ronment that empha­ sizes preparation for normal physical, emo­ tional, and development Special Programs: 1) Computer Tots 2) Fun. 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DeBoer carried every Thornapple Township Six Republicans were running for four trustees slots on the November ballot In­ cumbent Rex Schad led the pack with 360 votes, followed by Walter Eavey with 343. incumbent William Getty with 331 and Mike Kelley with 325. Curtis Campbell trailed with 302 votes and Ron Buning had 276. Democrat Lon Myers will seek one of the four scats in November. Yankee Spring* Township In Yankee Springs Township. incumbent Supervisor George London handily defeated Ken Worsham by 413-131 Meet the Coaches Night planned at TK Aug. 22 The Thornapple-Kellogg Athletic Boosters will sponsor a special Meet the Coaches Night for all fall sports on Aug. 22. The event will begin at 7 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. All of the fall coaches will be there, including ones from football, girls tennis, boys golf, girls basketball, junior high girls basketball, boys soccer and representatives, from both cross country teams. 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Kent County Park* Department Knott* Greenhouse Laserevouiution Leisure Life LTD Little Caesar* Pizza Uoyd* Auto Ml Jack McKinney InveUmem* Mika. Myer*. Becket A June* Nighthawk Restaurant A Bar Old Style Mobile Home Service Pagano * ReMauram Phil * Pizzcna Price Inductnet Rainbow * End Rapid Towing Service Co. Richard Blanch. CPA Ruben Dcppe Build A Dev Ro*y'* Sun. Spa and Gym Seif A Son* Chevrolet Inc Smith Industrial Equipment Co. Stale Bank Of Caledonia Stauffer A Wigger* Insurance Co Steenwyk A Son* Escavatmg Steketee Turf Service Stem* Drilling Swamp Fo« Restaurant A Lounge T A T Pool Supply Tom Fisher A Son Touch Of Country US Golf Can Inc VanLaan Concrete Construction Village of Caledonia Wamar Product* Zy Istra Door You Made The Celebration A Success �Poge I2/Th« Sun ond News, Middleville, Ml August 13. 1996 Property card inquiries must be made in person in Thornapple by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thomapple Township Board last week voted to es­ tablish a policy to deny prop­ erty card inquiries made by companies over the phone Supervisor Don Boysen said there have been requests from realtors and appraisal companies for information that takes a lot of time to get together. The information they ask for includes tax values and zoning, much of which can be obtained in person by visiting the office and checking the records, he said. Boysen suggested the board have a policy in which this information is not given out over the phone, but people are free to visit the office and have access to the informa­ tion. The township would be more than willing to help find items, he said. "This is a standard procedure for many government entities." he said. The township, Boysen said, would have no problem let­ ting people look at files ex­ cept those that are not routine, like homestead information on state documents and letters about zoning questions. Treasurer Shirley Eaton suggested they mark some of the files confidential. In other businesses last week, the board voted to adopt the budget calendar that it set up last month. Boysen said he was comfortable with what the board came up with and thought it would be good to use as a guideline. The bud­ geting process will start in December and will go until March. 10. 1997. Evaluation of employees is included in the calendar be­ cause evaluations can deter­ mine amounts budgeted as a result of salary increases. Trustee Rex Schad said the township's committee that works on the budget needs to make a recommendation so it can be presented to the board and given back to committee with a recommendation on whether or not the budget is REWARD For Information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for vandalism inflicted at the McFall Elementary School. Please advise the Middleville Police Department at 795-9862 or Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031 set. Each member will be re­ sponsible for submitting bud­ get requests by Feb. 10. 1997. The board also agreed to contact the village to sec if the two groups can reach some kind of agreement on how to make parking in front of township hall safer. The board discussed asking the vil­ lage to make the signs that show parking hours bigger for better visiblity or to eliminate them altogether. Clerk Donna Kenyon said people don't see the signs. "There was at least one ticket during the election Tuesday." she said. "We moved our building four years ago and still have a parking problem " Rex Schad suggested that the village keep the signs and make them more visible. If the signs had arms that fold out maybe people could see them better. Boysen said. Painting the street was thought to be out of the ques­ tion because they wanted peo­ ple to be able to park in those spots in the evening. The board agreed to let Boy­ sen collect new quotes for how much it would cost to purchase recording and ampli­ fication equipment so meet­ ings could be taped. The board looked into this in the past and received bids of $2,300 and $3,000. Members thought this would be too much so the is­ sue was dropped. They decided to lake (he issue up again. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES The Caledonia Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase of .0561 mills in the operating tax millage rate to be levied in 1996. The hearing will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. at Caledonia Township Hall, 250 Maple, Caledonia, Michigan. The date and location of the meeting to take action on the proposed additional millage will be announced at this public meeting. If adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase operating revenues from ad valorem property taxes 2.05% over such rev­ enues generated by levies permitted without holding a hearing. If the proposed additional millage rate is not approved the operating revenue will increase by 4.88% over the preceding year’s operating revenue. The taxing unit publishing this notice, and identified below, has com­ plete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate. This notice is published by: Charter Township of Caledonia 250 Maple Caledonia, Ml 49316 (616)891-0070 311 (Don) Boysen suggested the board have a policy in which this information is not given out over the phone, but people are free to visit the office and have access to the information. agreeing that it may be possi­ sponsible for the damage. ble to find equipment that is Damages have been repaired. The board voted to accept not as sophistocated. The board also discussed Thomapple Township Emer­ wilting to the village to ask if gency Services Chief Bob members would be willing to Woodard's request to hire two share costs for reward money more people in the fire de­ to find out who put grafitti on partment. providing they pass the township building and the the physical and the drug screening tests. village s DPW garage. He also requested that the A reward would be given to whoever could give them in­ department be listed in the formation on who was re­ yellow pages under different areas for $10.60 per month. The number. 795-3350. will be monitored by a machiene when no one is there. The board also accepted Wixxiard's recommendation to set a $100 fee for transporting non-emergency patients Finding a new home for precinct one was discussed. Kenyon said that part of the school auditorium has worked well for years, but no longer does. "The school is a busy place and workers do not have enough places to use the re­ stroom or get a drink of wa­ ter." she said. Alternative suggestions were a church. Village Hall, and other locations of the high school, specifically the library. The precinct will be located at its same spot for the November election, but future changes may be discussed. Thornapple Twp. resident complains about saw mill by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thomapple Township Board last Thursday evening heard complaints about the operating practices of Eric Beard’s Garbow Road Saw Mill. Brad Fieffer told the board that the mill operates when­ ever operators feel like it. staying open until late many evenings and on weekends. He added that they consistently extend their business onto property that they are not supposed to be on. He asked if any restrictions could be placed on the mill's special use permit and said he felt that such permits should be a privilege, not something just assumed. "How long can someone use land for other than what it is zoned for?" he asked. "Reg­ ulations should be put on spe­ cial use permits." Fieffer also said that he and his family will not be able to sell their house because of the way it looks now, due to the operation. "They don't abide by rules and we get hurt by it," he said. Zoning Administrator Jack Spencer syud Beard was issued a special use permit by the county in 1986. It is still in effect under the old ordinance before the township took over local zoning from the county. The permit was issued with­ out restrictions, except for the amount of land the saw mill is allowed to operate on. "I am trying to address this." he said. Spencer said there will be a court hearing Thursday. Sept. 4, on three possible citations. He has written letters dealing with the issue and everything will be laid out at the hearing. He added that there is a possibility of getting injunction, but that process could cost. A special use permit, he said, goes with the land, not the applicant. When issued, there was no limitation on time for the special use permit to be withdrawn. Township Supervisor Don Boysen said that even though the township took over zon­ ing that the county used to oversee, requirements on a permit issued back then can not be made more restrictive than they were when the per­ mit was issued. He added that perhaps the issue of the mill's operating hours can be brought up once this goes into litigation. "I don't know what the township can do to alleviate the problem now," he said Spencer agreed, saying. "I don't know if anything else can be done legally at this point." Fieffer said he would not have a problem with the mill being near his home if it opSee Saw mill, Page 13 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Date and Time of Public Hearing: August 20, 1996, at 7:30 p.m. Place of hearing: Thornapple Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333 Applicant: Tom Purdy 8098 84th Street Caledonia, Ml 49316 Application No. V-9 Legal Description: That part of the W 1/2, NE 1/4, Section 9, T4N, R10W, Thomapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point on the N-S 1/4 line which is S10ir33"E 2024.91 feet from th N 1/4 corner; thence N88B34’53"E 214.0 feet; thence S1911’33"E 615.0 feet thence S88934’53’W 158.52 feet along the E-W 1/4 line to a point which is N88934’53"E 55.48 leet from the center of section; thence N54a07’10'W 69 54 feet along the Northeasterly ROW line of M-37 (120 feet wide), thence N1011*33"W 572.86 feet along the N-S 1/4 line to the place of beginning. This parcel contains 3 acres. P.P. #08014-009 012-50 Description of vanance requested: Applicant is seeking a variance from Zoning Administrator’s determination that the subject parcel does not meet the frontage width requirement for the zoning dis­ trict m which it is located, (Section 6.06) Frontage of the subject parcel ts 69.54 feet, is m an A-R zone, which requires 200 feet of frontage. It appears that there is no evidence that this is a non­ conforming parcel (which requires that rt was legal when created) It originated August 17, 1988, under jurisdiction of Barry County Planning and Zoning. It is a non-comptying parcel that appears to have fallen through the cracks' The above variance application may be inspected at the Thomapple Township Hall daily 9 am to 12 noon and 1 to 4 pm; except Fn„ 9 to 12 noon. Written comments regarding this application may be addressed to: Secretary, Thornapple Township Zoning Board of Appeals 200 E Mam St, Middleville. Ml 49333 Lee Patterson, Zonmg Board of Apeals Secretary NOTICE: Thomapple Twp. wtH provide reasonable auxiliary a>ds and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materia! being considered at the hearing upon seven days notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabili­ ties requiring auxAary aids or services should contact the clerk by writing or caking Thomapple Twp. Clerk. 200 E Mam St., Mtodfeviie, Ml 49333 Telephone 795-7202 312 �The Sun ond News Middleville. Ml August 13. 1996 Page 13 Caledonia Twp. Planners OK office use in former residence by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission last week approved 6-1 a special use allowing operation of an office in a former residence at 7373 Kraft Ave. Developer Jim Steketee said the 4,200-squarc-foot home al­ ready had been divided by a previous owner into two liv­ ing units and an office He added that he had just had the 13-acre parcel where the house sits rezoned from rural residen­ tial to multi-family R-3, in keeping with the township’s land use plan and zoning re­ quirements The special use permit is required, however, for the of­ fice, because someone not liv­ ing there could be leasing the office, and in that case would no longer be considered a home occupation. Steketee said he docs not plan to change the exterior of the house, but he would add 11 parking spaces for the of­ fice, and he would relocate the existing drive from the north end to the the center of the property frontage. The drive­ way plans must be finalized with the Kent County Road Commission, he said. He said he has no plans now to construct more build­ ings on the property, but this parcel is adjacent to Steketee s mobile home development on 76th Street. Commission Chairman Dick Dunn said he was con­ cerned that Steketee would want to put mobile homes on the Kraft property, but Steke­ tee said did not intend to put mobile homes there. Commissioner Ric Parent said that he did not think the request met the special use cri­ teria and the township s spe­ cial land use chapter. He said the use does not meet zoning guidelines, and that zoning for an office is available nearby. During a public hearing on the request, neighbor Henry Nieuwenhuis asked about the curb cuts planned for the driveway. Steketee said there would be only one cut on the property, and the new one ac­ tually would be farther from Nieuwenhuis' property. There was no other public comment. During commission discus­ sion. Parent reiterated his con­ cern, saying that granting this special use would mark the beginning of the conversion of the area He said he felt an office should be located in an office complex. Dunn said that he was not too worried about converting this house to an office, but he was concerned about Stekc- SAW MILL, from Page 12 erated only on its own prop­ erty. He added that Beard was granted a non-conforming use, though the people who lived nearby were against it. Spencer said these concerns ft / would come up at the hearing next month. Boysen said though the board can’t do anything about the situation now, it should follow what occurs at the I hearing. | "While I sympathize with the problem, I don’t see a le­ gal way at this point to slop anything," he said. Spencer said he has the copy of the special use permit that Beard and the mill were issued and has been in contact with him as of early July. He will write the magistrate a let­ ter containing facts about this case. Clerk Donna Kenyon said that maybe the board should wait and see what happens at the hearing so they know what will be the best action to take later. Township attorney Jeff Slugget has agreed because of the cost involved. The board decided that wail­ ing would be the best thing to do. "We have to allow the sys­ tem to work, and it has to be a legal system,” Boysen said. tee's properties being added to the mobile home park Commissioner Dan Timmer said that he had voted to re­ zone the property R-3 for the duplex, but was not sure he wanted to include an office there Williams moved to approve the special use with the conditurns that there be no outside storage, that the office would be leased to professional med­ ical or business people, that the office would observe the normal daytime hours, that construction on the site be limited to the site plan pre­ sented. that parking be limited to the site plan, that trash containers at the back of the building be screened and that the side parking lot also be screened from view In the 6-1 vote to approve. Parent cast the dissenting vote, saying that he didn't think the special use agreed witht the intent and purpose of the zoning ordinance and because the project would cre­ ate a severe conflict socially and visually with the sur­ rounding area. 4-H FAIR from Page 9 All those good things like responsibility, teamwork, leadership, caring about others, family participation and just plain old hard work go into the formula for a successful project, a successful club and a successful fair. More than a thousand kids and hundreds of volunteers were supported by a host of area businesses and individuals last week. Each of them came away a winner, with or without a blue ribbon. PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE Recent analysis of water samples taken from well #3 in the Village of Middleville Shows nitrate levels which exceed acceptable limits. Accordingly, the VHlage is required by law to pub­ lish the following information. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency sets drinking water standards and has deter­ mined that nitrate poses an acute health concern at certain levels of exposure Nitrate ts used in fertil­ izer and is found in sewage and wastes from human and or farm animals and generally gets into drink­ ing water from those sources Excessive levels of nitrate r dnnking water have caused senous illness and sometimes death in infants under six months of age The senous illness r infants is caused because nitrate is converted to nrtnte in the body Nitrite interferes with the oxygen carrying capacity of the child's Wood This is an acute disease in that symptoms can develop rapidly in nfants in most cases, health deteriorates over a period of days. Symptoms include shortness of breath and Wueness of the skin Clearly expert medcal advice should be sought immediately if these symptoms occur. The purpose of this nobce is to encourage parents and other responsible parties to provide nfants with ar, alternate source of dnnking water Local and State hearth authorises are the best source lor informa­ tion concerning alternate sources of drinking water tor infants. EPA has set the dnrfcng water standard at 10 Parts per million for nitrate to protect against the nsk of these advise side effects EPA nas also set a drinking water standard for nrtnte at 1 ppm To allow for the fact that the toxofy of nitrate and nitrite are additive, EPA has also established a standard for the sum of nitrate and nrtnte at 10 ppm Drinking water that meets the EPA standard ts associated with HSe to none of thts ns* and is consid­ ered safe with respect to nitrate Village residents should be aware that weH *3 ts not being used as ths time The last test of Wert »3 showed a nitrate level of 10.4 ppm and only provided approximated ten percent of toe water used m the last quarter Well »2 which s below the knits tor iterates ts only being used when absolute­ ly necessary m addition, the Village has accelerated plans to nstal a deep wei whch shoUd be on­ line in August, use of the new wert should etanmate any further exposure to nitrate levels above the drinking water standard Residents w* be notified of any significant changes n toe level of nitrate in the drinking water, in accordance with local. State and Federal 'aw The Village of Middleville ts committed and determined to take eheebve and swift action to resolve this matter. Customers with questions or concerns should contact toe V*age of Mtodtevile at 795-3385 or Richard Sacks, at the Dept of Environmental Quality at 517 335-8332 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THURSDAY AUGUST 15. 1996 COM­ MENCING AT 7:30 PM AT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP HALL. 284 N. BRIGGS RD. TO CONDUCT THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS: 1 ZOC 96-06-06. A REQUEST BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO REZONE THE PROPERTIES LOCATED IN SECTIONS 17 & 20 AS FOLLOWS: HYDE’S PAYNE LAKE PLAT A FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE "RLF, RESIDENTIAL LAKE FRONT" ZONING DISTRICT. LOTS 1 THRU 18 B FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE "RL, LOW DENSITY RESIDEN­ TIAL" ZONING DISTRICT. ALL REMAINING LOTS 19 THRU 28. GACKLER’S PAYNE LAKE PLAT A. FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE "RLF, RESIDENTIAL LAKE FRONT" ZONING DISTRICT. LOTS "A" THRU “L" 1 THRU 12. B. FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE "RL. LOW DENSITY RESIDEN­ TIAL" ZONING DISTRICT. LOTS 13 THRU 54. MASTENBROOK A FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE "RLF, RESIDENTIAL LAKE FRONF ZONING DISTRICT. LOTS 1 THRU 32 SCHAFFER’S POINT A FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “RLF. RESIDENTIAL LAKE FRONT ZONING DISTRICT. LOTS 1 THRU 36 UNPLATTED PARCEL NUMBERS A. FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “AG. AGRICULTURE" ZONING DISTRICT. 017 002-00 017-005-30 017-005-60 017-006-00 017-036-00 017-036-10 017-036-40 020-010-00 020-036-40 020-014-02 020-039-00 020-021-00 020-036-00 B FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “RLF, RESIDENTIAL” ZONING DISTRICT. 017-002-10 017-003-00 017-022-00 017-027-00 017-002-20 017-004-00 017-023-00 017-002-30 017-009-00 017-024-00 017-002-40 017-011-00 017-026-00 020-001-00 020-028-20 020-031-00 020-034-00 020-001-10 020-028-30 020-032-00 020-035-00 017-028-00 020-029-00 020-033-00 017-028-10 020-030-00 020-033-20 THE LAKE FRONT PORTION OF THE FOLLOWING PARCELS 017-012-00 017-013-00017-014-00 017-016-00 017-017-00 017-018-00 017-020-00 017-021-00”B" 017-015-00 017-019-00 C. FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “RL. LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL” ZONING DISTRICT. 017-012-00 017-013-00 017-014-00 017-014-10 017-015-00 017-016-00 017-017-00 017-018-00 017-019-00 017-020-00 017-048-00 017-049-00 017-050-00 017-054-00 020-007-00 020-016-00 020-038-00 020-039-50 D. FROM THEIR PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT. 017-001-00 017-005-40 017-010-00 017-021-20 017-036-20 020-002-00 020-002-40 020-007-10 020-020-00 020-041-00 020-007-20 020-020-00 020-038-20 020-040-00 020-009-00 020-036-50 020-038-30 020-042-00 020-015-03 020-037-80 020-038-50 ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “RR RURAL RESIDENTIAL’ 017-005-00 017-007-00 017-010-10 017-021-30 017-036-30 017-005-10 017-007-50 017-021-00*" 017-025-00 017-100-00 017-005-20 017-003-00 017-021-10 017-036-10 020-002-10 020-003-00 020-015-00 020-022-00 020-043-00 020-002-20 020-004-00 020-016-00 020-024-00 020-042-00 020-002-30 020-006-00 020-018-00 020-025-00 020-100-00 E. FROM ITS PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “C-3, COMMERCIAL" ZONING 020-013-00 ( MINI GOLF COURSE DRIVING RANGE). 2. SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE OFFICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK 284 N BRIGGS RD DURING REGULAR TOWNSHIP BUSINESS HOURS AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEARING WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE PUBUC HEARING. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT AT OR AFTER THE PUBUC HEARING TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVID­ UALS WITH DISABILITIES. NECESSARY, REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SER­ VICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED, UPON 5 DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME. ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSALS. YANKEE SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION JUDY BECKER SECRETARY 310 �Poge I4/Th* Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/August 13. 1996 Serving our Country West Mich. Whitecaps hold annual autographing session at Kent Co. Fair Ryan M. Smi*h Three members of the West Michigan Whitecaps came to the fair Thursday and held their traditional autographing session for fans of all ages. Baseballs were given out for autographing by pitcher Todd Abbott, outfielder Ryan Christenson and pitcher Scott Rivette. Kids and adults also brought in pennants, mitts and autograph books for the players to sign. Helping hand out the baseballs are Fair Queen Teresa Kenney and Fair Court member Angie Peavey. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan M. Smith, son of Michael G. and Vicki M Smith of 1777 Stanwick Court. Caledonia, has return­ ed to Norfolk. Va.. after com­ pleting a six-month deploy ment aboard the guided missile cruiser USS San Jacinto. Smith is one of 400 sailors aboard the cruiser who com­ pleted the 43.000-mile voyage. Smith’s ship was part of the 11-ship USS George Washington Battle Group, which included more than 80 tactical aircraft, and ships and submarines armed with Tomahawk cruise missiles. Smith’s ship is one of the most powerful warships ever put to sea. The computerbased AEGIS weapons system is the heart of the ship’s war­ fighting capability. It centers around a powerful radar that enables the crew to detect, track and fire on more than one hundred targets at a time In the Adriatic Sea. Smith and fellow sailors helped en­ force the international em­ bargo against the former Yugoslavia Also dunng the deploy­ ment. Smith’s ship par­ ticipated in multinational ex­ ercises with forces from France. Italy and Russia. While on this deployment. Smith was also able to visit France. Greece. Italy. Malta. Spain, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom The 1990 graduate of Thor­ napple Kellogg High School of Middleville joined the Navy in May 1993. Petty Of­ ficer Smith is a graduate of Grand Rapids Community College with an associate's degree Todd Rivette carefully autographs a fan's mitt. IK golf outing earns awards for players and teams This youngster couldn't take his eyes off the Whitecaps players as they autographed a baseball just for him. Thornapple BUILDING SERVICES, Inc • • • • Kitchens Bathrooms Additions and Other Interior Remodeling 795-2039 or 891-1869 LICENSED & INSURED The Thomapple-Kellogg Golf Outing was held at the Mullenhurst Golf Course on Saturday, Aug. 3. Top honors went to the winning team of Jim Gray, Tom Anderson. Larry Rowden and Jerry Rowden. Earning a trip to play the "Bear" golf course was Scott Marvin. And the longest drive was hit by Renee Ellinger. A special thanks goes out to chairman Matt Funk, Jeff Schilthroat, Dan Erb and Andy Kuff. 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AAI/Augu»t 13. 1996 Antiques BECKY’S MAINSTREET Used books, antiques and crafts. We have a paperback swap, Harlequins included. Large selection of hardcovers from the 1800’« to 1996, reasonable prices, new Victorian reproduc­ tion section. Monday-Thursday 10-5p, Friday 1 l-7p, Saturday HMjk 101 E Main, Middleville, 795-8800. Major credit cards accepted. Booth space available. Business Services WINDOW CLEANING insured & licensed. In service since 1982. Call for your esumate today. Ask for Mike, 616-897-3073 or leave message.__________________ affordable BERNIE & COMPANY TREE SERVICE: Tree remov­ al & trimming St stump grinding. 795-7823 GLEN’S LANDSCAPING. “WE RE EASY TO GET A LAWN WITH.” TREATED TIES AND BOULDER RETAINING WALLS, TOP SOIL, ROAD GRAVEL AND SAND, HAULING & LEVEL­ ING. COMPLETE LAND SCAPING SERVICE. TREKS, PLANTINGS, SEED, SOD & SHREDDED BARK INSTALLED. 31 YEARS IN BUSINESS. CALL NOW FOR FREE ESTIMATE. 891-1843 HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ♦Home and income property’Dcbt consolidation♦Tumed down? problem credit? Wc can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours AAA Mortgage St Financial Corporation. 1-800-968-222 1 Free consultation. GYMNASTICS IN MOTION offering pre-school through advanced classes, all ages. Also boys and girls USGF competition teams For information call Cathy, 795-7620. MIDDLEVILLE FLORAL AND GIFTS: YOUR HOME­ TOWN FLORIST. 20% OFF PURCHASE WITH THIS AD. 616-795-3131__________ PAINTING ST A IN ING ester ior and interior. Licensed and insured. Mike and Rebecca Lydy 948-2649__________________ SEAMLESS GUTTERS: Custom made seamless gutters. Free estimates, call Steve's Seamless Gutters. 616-795-7189 GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner Only $25 per year in Barry County. Ph. 945-9554. Community Notices ATTENTION ALL TK SENIOR PARENTS! Meeting August 19th at 7pm. High school cafeteria for “All Night Party.” CALEB’S CIDER MILL, PETTING ZOO, & BABY CHICK HATCHERY, Now Open Daily 9:30A.M.-6P.M. Monday Through Saturday. Closed Sunday. Now Schedul­ ing School Tours, Senior Citizen Outings, Daycare Centers, St Other Groups. 8301 Valley, Vermontville. 1 -517-726-1102 Child Care MIDDLEVILLE DAYCARE, FULL/PART time openings, infant to age 5. Lots of fun and activities in loving and caring atmosphere, food provided, references. Call Amy, 795-4680 Call for Classifieds Phone 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 Hr. a day 7 days a week For Sun & News Action-Ads! Farm BUFFALO MEAT Heart smart 1-800-823-2800. HAY, ALFALFATIMOTHY mix first cut, $250 bale, deliv­ ery available, 795-9797 or 698-7634. For Sale Automotive 1990 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT standard cab, 5 speed, air conditioning. In excellent condition, runs great, would be a great truck for anvone, $5,500 OBO. Call 616-891-0536 For Sale 3 PIECE LIVING ROOM OUTFIT includes couch, loveseat & chair. Beautiful colon, 1 week old, $285. 517-699-4148 BEAUTIFUL KING SIZE BRASS BED with Serta Firm mattress set 1 month old, Cost $1,300 new, must sell! $300. 1-517-676-6414____________ BEAUTIFUL WHITE & GOLD DAYBED with trundle bed underneath includes mattress. 1 week old. Cost $600., Sacrifice $250. 1-517-699^148 EXTERIOR FRENCH DOORS. $200 OBO. Call 891-3546.__________________ QUEEN SIZE SEALY POSTURPEDIC firm mattress set with deluxe frame, 2 months old. Cost $800 new, sacrifice for $250. 1 517-699-2251_______ OPEN 7 NIGHTS A WEEK WASHER & DRYER, $150. 616-795-7324 FARO'S Garage Sale ■■ ITALIAN BIG GARAGE SALE Thurs.-Fri., Aug. 15-16, 8-5. Aquarium, high chair, fertilizer spreader, boys bike, games, baby & teen clothes, something for everyone. 10856 Whispering Valley. East off Cherry Valley Rd. between Garbow and Parmalee.__________________ MOVING SALE 7581 Noffke, Thurs Aug. 15, 9-4. MIDDLEVILLE’S FINEST 117 West Main, Middleville Help Wanted •ATTN: HASTINGS* Postal Positions. Permanent fulltime for clerk/sorters. Full bene­ fits. For exam, application and salary info call: (708)906-2350 Ext. 6596 8am to 8pm. Phone 795-7911 Sun.-Thurs. 3:30 to 10:30 p.m. Frl. & sat. 3:30 to 12:30 a.m. CLEANERS. Work three nights a week, small office in Caledonia. Call 616-451-8004 for info. E.O.E.____________ TWO PIZZAS For ONE SPECIAL PRICE! Save up to on Second Pizza NO COUPONS • NO FREE POP NO FREE DELIVERY CLEANERS. 44th & Patterson area. Great 1st shift position available. Call 616-451-8004 for info. E.O.E.________________ Good Only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Fnday and Saturday) PRESCHOOL TEACHER FOR LOCAL CHRISTIAN co-op preschool Three days.' week, 8:30-3:30. Please send resumes to P.O. Box 114, Cale­ donia, Ml 493’6 Specials not valid with any other offers or Free Delivery —coupon— FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA midoleville Lawn & Garden NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL J Try Our Subs • Lasagna spaghetti • Burritos • Chips & Cheese WATER GARDENING: Water Lilies, St Lotus aquatic plants, gold fish St Koi, pumps & filters. Apol’s Landscaping Company, 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia. 616-698-1030 ★ FREE 2 Liters of Pepsi * Miscellaneous . with any pick up pizza order No coupon needed No tree pop with free delivery GIRLS WANTED from Michi­ gan between 6-19 to compete in this year s 1996 Grand Rapids Pageants Over $20,000 in prizes and scholarships, including trip to nationals m Las Vegas, call today I-8OO-367-2125 Ext. 1549_____________________ AH of our pizzas include our Special Sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese 15 Minutes Take Out or Eat in or Fast Free Delivery within 5 Miles NO FREE POP with SPECIALS • Ask about our Special of the Day • PARK IN REAR SELF-STORAGE, Patterson Rd., Caledonia. 8X31 S4O mo and 12X31 S5Omo 891-8375 FREE TO CHURCH or private party, beautiful Gulbransen transistor organ. 616-891-8524 LOSE WEIGHT LIKE CRAZY! Announcing the fastest, easiest way to lose both pounds and inches permanently! Free samples. Phone: 616-945-5900 Mobile Homes ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waterbed, 1st time home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until September 1st. 1996. 1-8OO-387-OO35. West Mich. WHY PAY RENT? New 3 bdrm., 2 bath homes, low down payment, low monthly payment Caledonia area. Call Warren at Pinnaco Homes, 616-891-6961 National Ads $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many positions available. Easy! No experience needed. Free Info. Call American Publishers. 1-617-964-8200. ExL 1400 (24 hrs.)______________________ Thornapple-Kellogg High School prepares for opening Student s daily schedules will be available in the high school office on Tuesdav. Aug. 20. Wednesday. Aug. 21. and Thursday. Aug. 22. Students or their parents may pick up student schedules from 8 a m. until 3:30 p.m. on those days. The schedules will be available the first day of school as well. Band students will be ex­ pected to pay the $5 uniform cleaning fee when schedules are picked up. Students are encouraged to obtain their schedules, pay band fees, and find their lockers and classrooms before the first day of school. Hail locker numbers and combinations are included on the 10th. 11th. and 12th graders schedules. Because of a shortage of lockers, all freshmen will be sharing a locker. Freshmen will sign up for lockers when picking up their schedules. If they wish to locker with a particular per son. both students must pick up their schedules at the same time. On Friday. Aug. 23. freshmen not signed up for lockers will be assigned lockers and locker partners. Students new to the district should enroll by contacting the counseling office the week of Aug 12-16. 1996 The high school telephone number is 795-3394 Tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade students are to report to their homerooms on the first day of school. Freshmen are to report to the auditorium for a brief meeting and then will be directed to homerooms. Serving our Country David Z. Wisz David Z. Wisz has been promoted in the U.S. Air Force to the rank of airman first class. The airman is an airborne command and control com­ munications specialist at Tinker Air Force Base. Oklahoma City. Okla. Wisz is the son of Janet 1. and William F Wisz of 4905 Wiszwood Drive. Middleville He is a 1994 graduate of West Catholic High School. Grand Rapids. $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many positions available. Easy! No experience needed. Free info. Call American Publishers. 1-800-426-3026, ext. 1400, 24 hrs._____________________ HOME WORKERS URGENTLY NEEDED! Earn weekly pay checks from the comfort of your own home. Free details, send SASE to S.P.E.L. Depart 113, P.O. Box 415, Middleville, Ml 49333 Pets TWO CATS FREE TO GOOD HOME Also, Cockatiel with cage, stand and all accesso­ ries, $100. 616-891-0324 WE HONOR LOCAL COMPETITORS C0L70NS Recreation 15’ FIBERGLASS SEA KING with trailer, 50hp Sea King outboard motor, $700. 616-868-7529 PIZZA 891-9287 Real Estate UNBZL1KVABLC KPICIAL INDIAN RIVER: 10.01 Beaut­ ifully Wooded Acres adjoining State Land with a small creek. Bulldozed driveway and cleared campsite. $18,900, $500 down, $230/mo, 11% Land Contract Northern Land Company 1-800-968-3118____________ MIDDLEVILLE SCHOOLS. Completely remodeled farm house, beautiful country setting, like new on 2-1/2 acres, addi­ tional acreage available with Coldwater River frontage. 868-6167 Wanted BUYING JUNK CARS, TRUCKS, farm machinery & all other metals. Call after 7pm, 616-795-2319______________ WANTED: ROOMATE, FEMALE preferred, house in Middleville area, $400 month plus half of utilities. 616-795-4065 OPtN MON SAT •I II AM SUN. at 1 EM I f'COUPON- r • PARTY CHOICE l FAMILY CHOICE 2 Small ‘11.99 m-2 Medium ‘13.99 2 Large ‘15.99 coupon 2 Small *11.99 2 Medium *13.99 2 Large ‘15.99><-- £ |f-COUPON-*| [’COUPON-] O 5 O I 2 SPAGHETTI DINNERS Includes Gorbc Breed Not valKJ 2 GIANT LASAGNA ! or 2 GIANT WET [ ► BURRITO or COMBO ■ I 3 i-e s •win an/ other oner • s2.00 Off 14” or 16” Pizza i| o J With 3 Toppings or more. Pick Up Only. J I ’ EXPIRES 8-27-06 Not vafcd n coryuncacn «Mh any otwr o*w ----a" Old English poetry generally didn’t rhyme, but was held together by a pattern of alliteration. ■ *• jIrfaim ’ WeUe(krO<d) jOjc®ord — NtW HOURS Morv-Thur* Horn - 10:30pm £ o � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/706/SunandNews_1996-08-20.pdf 315d469b3aa5f21d78158eb14834478d PDF Text Text ^stings PtfljcLibrarv - F M&MB * A*uSUial Church Tlie 5i#iunuNeu)s.ix. dn J-1* - r irr Mtriifrr^ — 9 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 34, August 20, 1996 Middleville, Michigan 49333 125th Year Council rep to work with Library Building Committee Caledonia Council supports bigger library, nixes location ‘Ten-SHUN! The gleaming vehicles on display in Caledonia's ’Summer’s End Auto Show’ will definitely capture the attention of visitors strolling down Main Street from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 24. Cars of all years, makes and models will be lined up smartly along Mam Street for the viewing pleasure of anyone who enjoys seeing a beautifully maintained car or truck. At the same time, residents will be holding their annual garage sales throughout the village. In case of rain, the auto show will be held Sept. 7. (Note: The rain date was incorrectly listed in last week’s Sun and News.) by Barbara Gail Staff Writer The Caledonia Library Committee didn't get a green light from the Village Council last week, but it was at least an aqua one. said Librarian Jane Heiss. Her comment referred to the council's limited support for the Library Building Committee’s recommenda­ tions for a new building in a new location. Like the Township Board, the council supported the need for a new library, but did not approve either of the sites the Build­ ing Committee recom­ mended. Like the township, the council did appoint one of its members, Trustee Susan Berencsi, to serve as its rep­ resentative on the Building Committee, with Judy Kid­ der the alternate. Just where the new library could be built, however, was a sticking point for both the village and the township. After researching possibil­ ities for the last nine months, the committee had selected township property just north of the fire bam on Maple Street as its preferred site for the new library . But at both the township and the village meetings. Fire Chief Butch Welton and members of the Caledonia Fire Com­ mission spoke against that choice as unsafe and one that would limit the ability of the fire department to expand with community growth. While agreeing with the importance of a library to the community, the chief and commissioners again last week urged the commit­ tee to seek another location. Welton repeated to the council what he had said to the township, that the situa­ tion in Caledonia was not at all like that of Cascade, where the fire department and the library have shared a site. He pointed out that Cascade has some full-time firefight­ ers who do not have to dnve to the fire bam and hurriedly park their cars before roanng out of the parking lot in emergency vehicles. Caledonia depends on vol­ unteer firefighters, who must hurry io the fire bam from their various businesses when the alarm sounds "Safety is our business, and we can’t do a very gtxxl job of it with a library parked on our property." Welton said The council, however, also had little to say about the Building Committee’s second site preference, which is village-owned land just north of Glen Valley Estates on M-37. Nor did council comment on any of the fund­ ing possibilities the com­ mittee had re scare hed for the new library. Ideas from the See Library, Page 2 Resident tries to keep local workers off trail property by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Just when the village of Middleville thought the issue was closed, the debate about whether or not Middleville should convert abandoned rail­ road property into a bike trail has once again caused contro­ versy. The village successfully completed a deed last February that allowed it to purchase 4.5 linear miles of abandoned rail­ road property which goes though Thomapple, Irving, and Rutland townships. Rutland Township has con­ tinuously expressed opposi­ tion to having the trail on its property. Both Thomapple and Irving Townships voted in support of it. The Michigan Department of Transportation had agreed to give the village a $15,000 grant to purchase the property as long as it did not purchase the section located in the op­ posing township. The village eventually pur­ chased the approximately 800 square feet of trail in Rutland Township with village funds and assistance from the Thor­ napple Trail Association. Now that construction work is being done to make the trail He (Rick Moore) has tried to assure Munjoy and other adjacent property owners that with people watching and maintaining the trail, the problems that exist in abandoned corridors will not happen here. smoother to travel on, some Rutland Township residents do not feel that village per­ sonnel and other residents Thomapple Trail Association Board of Directors member Rick Moore stands with the “No motorized vehicles* sign he placed on the corridor of the trail that goes thorough Middleville. He later was forced to take down the sign he piacd by the 800 feet in Rutland Township. have the right to be on the property. Rutland Township Treasurer and adjacent property owner Blanche Munjoy is specifi­ cally concerned about the trail because of possible vandal­ ism, said Thomapple Trail Association board member Rick Moore. Some of the land just down from Whispering Waters Camoground, which has now been designated as the trail head, borders her property. Village Attorney Jeff Youngsma said that workers hired by the village were cleaning the trail last week when Munjoy tried to keep them off the seaion near her property As they were moving through, she stood in front of the end loader blocking it and demanding that they leave This forced the workers not to proceed further down the trail. Two days later the village filed a restraining order against Munjoy which prevents her from trying to get anyone to leave the property. Munjoy was forced to take down "No Trespassing" signs that she had put up along the area. Thomapple Trail Associa­ tion Board of Directors mem­ ber Rick Moore said he has tried to assure Munjoy and other adjacent property owners that with people watching and maintaining the trail, the problems that exist in aban­ doned corridors will not hap­ pen here. At the Aug. 14 Rutland Township Board meeting, the board decided not to issue the village of Middleville a spe­ cial use permit that would al­ low residents to use the 800 square feet in Rutland Town­ ship. Moore said Munjoy men­ tioned that the Rutland Town­ ship Board was considering passing a more restrictive or­ dinance that would ensure that section of the trail would never be open to the public. "We had originally wanted to open this section next spring," Mixire said. He added that the trail asso­ ciation wants to work with the property owners. "We arc more than willing to do anything to make this positive for properly owners," he said. The section of the trail that runs though Middleville will go from Middleville to Irving Road and from Irving Road to McCann Road in Irving Township. This section is up and running. The final 800 feet of the trail to the Whis­ pering Waters Campground will remain closed for now. Though the village offi­ cially owns this property, M<x>re said board members of Rutland township do not seem to believe this to be true. They have not yet taken any­ one to court over who owns See Trail, Page 2 In This Issue... • Low interest for TK School bonds to bring savings to district • School vacancies being filled at TK schools • Underground cable delays Maple Street work in Caledonia • Bradford-White’s Union Hall rezoning request approved. �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/August 20. 1996 TRAIL PROPERTY, the property yet. None of the <4«jard members could be .reached for comment on this Issue. • Moore said he had put "No Motorized Vehicle" signs up oh that portion of the trail but was forced to lake them down. "The sheriff said they need to be down until the court de­ cides who owns the land.” he said. There was a special dedica­ tion ceremony for the trail last Tuesday on Irving Road to of­ ficially declare the trail open Middleville Police Chief Louis Shoemaker was there to help maintain the safety of the people in the area at the time. The trail was officially named the Paul Henry trail in honor of the Republican con­ gressman who Moore said loved bike trails and got along with everyone. Henry's family donated money in Kentwood for de­ velopment of the same rail­ road corridor. Signs indicating this will be put up after Aug. 17 The Whispering Waters campground will serve as one of the trail heads, Moore said. The trail will take people into Middleville where they can stop at the ice cream shop, the bicycle shop, and many other shops in town. Whispering Waters also has pop machines and restrooms for the convenience of those using the trail. Roger and Uta Vilmont who own Whispering Wood, are willing to allow the trail to run through their section of the corridor and to be the trail continued from front page head, he said. Moore said the trail will benefit the area because it will bring increased trade and tourism. The trail goes behind the Barry County Expo Center which has parking available and more areas where users can approach it. The trail association also has purchased two bicycles for the Middleville Police Station so police officers will be able to patrol the trail and ward off vandalism. Moore said the association would like to eventually see this corridor tie in with the proposed river walk in Hast­ ings and would like to attempt to continue to build without the assistance of government money. "I hope people will see that the current sections we have arc cared for so well that prop­ erty owners near the river walk area will agree to lease it to us," he said. From the river walk, he said, they would like to see the corridor extended further to the McKeown Road bridge and eventually out to Charlton Park There also is a section of property that runs through (he village of Nashville that the association would like to see it take possession of so kids can use it to travel safely through the village into the downtown area. "The Thomapplc Trail As­ sociation is looking for local and community support in (his effort," Moore said. "Many volun(eers are needed to make this successful." FOOT PAIN? • Corns • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain Dr. Terrence J. Emiley OFFICE FOB PODIATRY Call 612 Main Street in Caledonia 891-9133 for an Appointment Caledonia bought a small section of the corridor to link their middle school to the track and field area and to the high school as well. This sec­ tion is in the same corridor as the Kentwood and Middleville sections. The Trail Association still owns a section of the trail from 100th street to 108th street to Stimpson Road. Another concern property owners have had is that their property rights will be taken away from them. "We want to work with the neighbors not take away their LIBRARY EXPANSION, committee included fund raisers and donations, a bond issue and financial support from the village and town­ ship. The Building Committee's presentation to the council last week was nearly identi­ cal to the one it prepared for the township meeting last month. Committee members ex­ plained to both governing boards that the community has outgrown its present fa­ cility, the former United Brethren Church on Em­ mons Street: • The renovated church building is only 3,236 square feet in area compared to the American Library As­ sociation's recommended minimum of 7,500 square feet for a community the size of Caledonia. • The number of items available at the library is be­ low what it should be, but there is no room for new items without first removing older ones from the shelves. • Circulation of materials and the number of users con­ tinue to increase each year as the population grows. Claudya Muller, of the Kent District Library, said that in the past few years, the building actually has gotten worse in some re­ Seniors WHY WATT TO HAVE YOUR SENIOR PICTURES TAKEN WHEN YOU CAN GET WHAT YOU WANT NOW! FREE: - 8 Pose Sitting Buddy Photo Name on Wallets We Remove Zits We Remove Glass Glare Rounded Edges on Wallets Fun! Fun! Fun! Call Now For Your Appointment! property rights," Moore said. He said he is willing to ac­ commodate property owners who do not want specific parts of the corridor to be included in the public bike path. "The Association is willing to block these parts off and lead the trail down other roads." he said "We are will­ ing to do anything to help property owners, except not have the trail." The association, he said, is making progress on some of these sections. "If we can get some of the sections up and running things will work better." he sad. Parts of the trail, he said, have historical significance. Moore said. The area currently being developed into a paved trail was once an Indian trad­ ing post called Bulls Ferry . It also used to be a fairground Not only is Moore on the board of the trail association, but he also serves as a main­ tenance supervisor and volun­ teer coordinator as well. The Children of the Rain Forest in Caledonia, he said, have already been assisting him in cleaning the trail. Other improvements the as­ sociation has thought about are making it handicapped ac­ cessible and adding gates that can be locked at 10 p.m. so adjacent property owners will feel more comfortable.The gates also can be moved to the edge of the 100 foot right of way. The main thing, he said, is that he wants people to know the trail exists and to take ad­ vantage of the beauty that it offers them. "We want local people to be proud of this land." he said. continued from front u I hope people will see that the current sections we have are cared for so well that property owners near the river walk area will agree to lease it ,, to us. spects, because it cannot handle technology such as an Internet connection. She pointed out that Caledonia students cannot come to the library and work on their homework because the li­ brary does not have the tech­ nology the students use at school. She said that "it is with great regret" that the Kent District Library cannot up­ grade the technology for the Caledonia branch because the building has neither the size nor the capacity for more electronics. The federal dollars, which formerly might have helped fund a new library, are not Caledonia Alternative High School Is Accepting Enrollments We have approximately 15 openings for students 16-19. Call 891-0236, Monday Friday 7:30 4:00. Or come in August 21 or 22, from 9:00 2:00. We are located at 330 Johnson. (End of Main St., 2nd Floor) in Caledonia. Blood Drive successful in Middleville Forty-seven donors showed up for the Aug. 5 blood drive at First Baptist Church in Middleville. Chairperson of the drive, Vickie Rick, said juice for the event was sup­ plied by Pastoor’s, and coffee, ham, and cookies were sup­ plied by the Middleville Christian Reformed Church. Providing clean-up services were men from the Christian Reformed Church. Volunteers included Neva Kenyon, Louise VanHouten, Doris Apsey, Flo Fiale, Joann VanPutten, Edith Miller, Mary Tolan, Lois Bremer, Jane Wieringa, Ryner Scholma, Francy Tobin, Gail Williams and Shirley Hemming. More blood drives are scheduled for October and January, the first at Gun Lake Community Church and the second in Middleville. For in­ formation call Rick at 7959461. there any more, she said. After the presentation. Council did not offer the committee any direction ex­ cept to add its disapproval of the Maple Street site and au­ thorize Berencsi to work with the committee. Heiss said Wednesday that the Library Building Com­ mittee now will go back to work with the addition of Berencsi and Township Board representative Pat Snyder. She said that hope­ fully they will be able to help resolve the initial prob­ lems of locating a site for the new library and then de cide on a plan for funding it. 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Ml/Auflu.f 20. 1«6/Po9* 3 Rotary exchange program results in new friendships for local residents by Mandy Ha be I Staff Writer Middleville Rotary Club members' daughters Nicole Lefanty and Jackie Zoemer have been traveling and meet­ ing new people this summer as part of the Rotary Interna­ tional Youth Exchange Pro­ gram. Lefanty traded experiences with Karen Borys who lives in Northern France. She stayed with Borys' family who also is involved in the Rotary Club While there she spent three days in Paris where she saw the Eiffel tower, the English Channel and an underground passage called the Chunnel. She also traveled to London, Eurostar, and Brussels, BeL guim. Lefanty said she also en­ joyed touring the beach in Belgium and visiting Disney­ land Paris which used to be called EuroDisncy. On July 29, Lefanty headed home and took Borys with her so she could visit the United States for a couple of weeks. Borys returned home Aug. 17. Zoemer left for France at the same time as Lefanty. The two traveled on the same plane Zoemer and her exchange student Clelie Mathias spent two days in Pans then visited the Mathias' home in Lyon, the second largest city in France They also visited a little . village in the Alps Mountains called Megcvc where they walked and went paraflying and viewed the Monet Exhibit in Switzerland. While on their way to ‘France, Lefanty and Zoerner t stopped in Chicago to attend a Rotary conference held to ori­ if they just read about them in ent all the exchange partici­ books or visit them with their families. pants going overseas. Bory s said her parents work The two girls split up in Paris and went with their from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and hosts. The four girls met usually eat dinner at 10 p.m.. "I didn't realize how differ­ again later in London and also met another American ex­ ent our countries were." she change student from Sault said. Lefanty she felt lucky to Ste. Mane. Lefanty said the trip has have the opportunity to have helped her become more fluent this experience. "I always have a place to go in French, which she has stud­ ied for two years. She did not back to in France and Karen really learn any new words, has a place to go in America." but had an easier time using she said. Zoemer added that it did not the ones she knew One thing in Pans that cost a lot of money to go on seemed very different from the the trip either. "I felt at home there, United States was the food, most of which was very high Clelie's family offered me ev­ in fat, lefanty said. Though erything I needed." she said. While in France. Lefanty this is the case. Borys' father, who is a nutritionist, kept and Bory s went on a boat ride them on a healthy diet of veg­ down the Seine river, which is the mam river that splits etables and bread. Lefanty said the people in cities. Lefanty saw a lady who France were friendly to her be­ was painting on an easel cause they knew that she was along the way and took a pic­ ture of her. an exchange student. Zoemer said the cafes are She and Borys rode the just the way she imagined subway a lot and adjusted to everything being in three lan­ they would be. Coffee was guages French, English, and always served after dinner and Belgium's own special lan­ everyone had dessert : Besides that, she said, lunch guage. Visiting France, Lefanty and dinner were large meals and the French never eat any­ said, made her realize how many things Americans take thing with their hands. The four have spent most of for granted. "I can now look at our their time together while in country through other's eyes." the United States. They visited Chicago and she said. One example, of this is the saw the Sears Tower, Navy excitement Borys expressed Pier, The Shedd Aquarium, Great America, and the Gumie when she saw a fire escape There are no fire escapes in Mills shopping mall. Borys and Mathias thought France and Borys had only the city would be dirty but seen them in the movies. ended up being very impressed When people live with fam­ ilies in other countries, with it. They also visited the Coast Lefanty said, they become more a part of the culture than Guard Festival in Grand Haven. Lefanty and Borys planned to go to Charlevoix next and Zoemer and Mathias to Silver Lake. Mathias said President Bill Clinton has visited her home city in the past. The people there liked him and noticed that his wife seems to have many of the answers. Lefanty said Borys and Mathias were excited about visiting Gumie Mills because they only have a few small malls in France. Borys and Mathias said they did not know each other before participating in this program, but Lefanty and Zoemer used to go to school together, al­ though they no longer do. Lefanty said she was able to go to Borys Rotary where they had dinner and talked. Participants in the Rotary International Youth Exchange Progam are (from left) Middleville resident Jackie Zoemer, French exchange student Clelie Mathias, resident Nicole Lefanty, and French exchange student Karen Borys. She was required to stand up She took Lefanty and Borys in front of the group and talk out to lunch one day. Borys said she has had about her visit in French. Zoemer and Mathias did not many experiences being an make it to a Rotary meeting exchange student and has vis­ while in France. All four at­ ited and met people from tended the Middleville Rotary Germany, Austria, and Canada. Club meeting last week. Borys said her father has She also has visited the three offices for his practice, Caribbean and has hosted an two of which are on different exchange student from Brazil floors of their home. The who did not know French at other is down the block. Her all when she arrived and left mother is a Psychiatrist who almost fluent. Besides French and English. also has an office within their Borys also speaks German and house. As a nutritionist, Borys said Spanish as well. Mathias has visited Switzer­ her father is required to know French and English and occa­ land. New York. Washington sionally comes to the United D.C., Philadelphia. Turkey, States on business. and Greece. Ixfanty said the French stu­ Lefanty's father's secretary Susan Jones has a daughter dents attend school each day Merry that lives in France and from 8 a m. to 5:30 P.m. is married to a Frenchman. with a break for lunch. Unlike Germans, they do not attend school in the summer When students reach fifth or sixth grade. Borys said, they have to choose a language to learn and then select another one two years later. She added that they always have plenty of homework and they arc required to take an exam called Baccalaureate for college entrance. They choose a major sub­ ject of study while still in high school and take courses geared towards that subject. Borys is interested in sci­ ences and languages and wants to work in those areas tn the future while Mathias is focus ing on literature and wants to be a journalist. All four girls enjoyed the experience and will value the new friends they have made. \ni\nox STUDENTS EXTRAVAGANZA 1O% OFF Tanning & Hair Products Fall & Winter Clothing Arriving Now! *lSisual C hanges Hair Cut Expires Sept. 10, 1996 with select stylist ‘I'^isual FREE Consultation cut A. Style Expwes Sept. 10. 1996 Compute •family :HairCart • ‘Tanning • \aib • Clothing 9365 Cherry Valin * Caledonia 891-9257 Muofnl AM S AM. Thun. bW AM SPUSm 4 AM 5 PM Reading clinic to be offered for local kids Aquinas College s Educa­ tion Department is offering a Fall Reading Clinic for elementary school children (ages 7-12). The clink will provide individualized reading study skill instruction and will begin Tuesday, Sept 10. or Wednesday. Sept 11. from 4-5.15 pm. for 12 con­ secutive weeks. Cost is $150 per student For information, call 459-8281, ext 5424 or ext. 5400 •Low Rates •Fixed Rate Fast Approval •Adjustable Rate Home Equity Line •Commercial Mortgage First Mortgage •Construction Loan Second Mortgage Mortgage •5% and 10% Down Home Mortgages Qtate IA Ml/ 627 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA —--------- 3205 68th ST. S.E. 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE DUTT0N ANK 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 ALEDONIA Mon.-Fn. ond till Noon bat. fir FDIC L£ND£R ——————— PREMIER CLL’B ACTIVITIES - If you are 55 years of age or better and have a minimum of $5,000 in an interest bearing account at the State Bank of Caledonia, you are eligible to join the Premier Club. Stop in today for more information. August 21-1:00 p.m. - Speaker on home safety. August 27 - 1:00 p.m. - Euchre card party. SIGN IP for Geritol Follies on September 12 in Toledo.. call today 891-7131. �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/Augusl 20. 1996 with. NORMA VELDERMAN Today is Wednesday, Aug. 14, and my computer is broken — the monitor burned up. I am trying to write the news by hand so that Cay can type it up for the paper I went through the whole list of neighbors and received some news. Hope you had a good week. We are supposed to get rain. I hope it pours. I don’t even remember it being this dry before. We have huge walnut trees and the immature nuts have already fallen and the leaves are starting to fall off already. But then, we’re on blow sand, which does out rapidly Lois Bender told me Russell Bender is now m Thomapple Manor. How about sending him a warm “Get Well?” Mae Bowerman made us the best pickles. made without salt. Letha Buckingham said that she and Fred moved out on their present place on Green Lake Road and Bender Road. Old M-37 used to come down Save S$ with the very best quality used instruments 6798 old 2»tb St. SE, Grand Fjipdc MI 4954^ Fall Lessons: Piano, Brass. Woodwind, Guitar, Banjo Our sales staff is our repair staff We know instruments inside - out! 949-9933 - Always the very best repairs Sales, New & Used • Rentals • Lessons • Supplies • Music J 2J Arizona. They had a big fami­ ly get-together Bill Kenyon said he and Neba went up to Cadillac. Her family had their Christmas. Twenty-five were there. Ed and Pat Moeller and son went to more car races. Bea Miller said they had the Cisler reunion at Catalonia Park a couple of weeks ago. Over bO attended. It was so nice to see family resemblances, and she had a wonderful time. Edith Miller just came back from a nice walk. Elthe Nichols said that son Harold had leased the triangle on M-37 to a company for displaying their ready order homes Orraine Otta said they are having a wonderful time doing what they want to when they are ready to. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY 4 ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord Sunday School............................................. 9:30 a m. Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Morning Worahip................................................ 10:45a.m. Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Evening Praise........................................................6:00p.m. WEDNESDAY.................. Family Night 6 30 p m 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev Bnan F Harrison Music Coordinator. Jeffrey C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Administrative Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............................ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass..................... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL & METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave. Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service...................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer . 6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs................................................ 6:45p.m. Sunday................................ 10:00 a.m. Wednesday....................... 7:00 p.m. Call 765-3057 or 948-3617 WELCOME TO Reaching People With Christ GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland, Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Barrier Free Programs for All Ages Sondav Wonhp 9 00 am 4 1030 an Wednesday Fwuh 600pm kuarag Ptatsr fbhrme Rryfid CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Worship Service.............. 10:30 a.m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Rev. Norman Kohns — 616-891-8167 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Morning Worship Evening Worship Sunday School................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship.............. 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........ 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — 10:00 a.m. ............. 6:00 a.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder. Pastor 868-6306 8146 68th St near Whitneyville Ave. <£, Jis Church School, Sunday 9 45 am Morning Worship... 11 00 a m. Evening Worship...... 6:00p.m. Wed. Fellowship...... 7:30 p.m. (in homes or church) call Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi. (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another tn brotherly love." Rom. 12:10 8:00 a m............................ Blended Service 9:05 am............................ Educational Hour 10:15 a.m................. Contemporary Service 11:15a.m......................... Traditional Service (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Robert Gerke*Office 89186889Church 891-9878 Peace Reformed Church UNITED METHODIST Barner Free M-37 between Caledonia 4 Middleville Sundav W orship Services 8J4 or 11:00. 6:M Sundav School *45 6HX) p.m Caraway St. (CteMraat Mumtry Ages 4 ■> 5* Grate. ” The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints fc* 795-3667 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Pastor Mark Beers GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH YOU ARE INVITED <£>lb €ime iHetfjobiSt Cfjurcb Games I rated Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Stmt Caledonia. Michigan Telephone MS-4252 Sunday Worship......9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday School................. 10:45-11:50 a m. Church Office: (616) 891 1512 M-37 at 100th St Morning Worship Service............ 10:00 a.m. Sunday School.............................. 11 15 a.m. Evening Worship Service................ 6:00 p.m. Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor ~SM an in speech <n ate. m tow. hta» M » purity" __________________________________________ 1 Ttmotny 412 (OuW A Adult) (During the School Year) Ker. R Scott G'raaam. Puxtor Mike Afire. Youth leader Al Tiemeier. Community Calling Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)..... 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.............................. 9 45 a.m Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service.................................... 6:30 p.m Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday.................... 6:30 p m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday............................7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND Astor QA”)Q 9iAR0NBARNSDALf. Dt of Owrton to & Muse oYl-oUZo Come os you ore. Informal - Fundamental Something for every age 792-2889 A church with a coring heart for our community and the world Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue 708 West Main Street Meeting at Freeport Community Center Saturday Evening Masses: 6:00 p.m. (May - September) Sunday Morning Mass; 9:30 a.m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED FREEPORT BIBLE STUDY 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11 00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6 00 pm - Evening Gospel Hour Nursers and Children's Church will be pmided during both services. ^CALEDONIA £ home with five medals, three of them gold. It was on the TV news Tuesday Not too many of us can fulfill that kind of a dream. But with lots of hard work it became a reality . Betty Bowerman entertain­ ed Marian Martin and Marge Williams for a get-together at her cottage on Gun Lake. Marge Williams is returning home this week. I was fortunate in catching Dorothy and Dim Dean Life is good for them. Both are well and enjoying the family Dorothy’s sister came from Nova Scotia and plans on do­ ing a lot of traveling this year Twila Elwood said she had to go because her bailgame was on. so I sent her a verbal hug. Char Finkbeiner said brother Larry and family were with them for a week, along with cousin Jack from Cherry Valley, go east on Green Lake and into Mid­ dleville. Letha says her gardening is already harvested, and what a beautiful one it was. Such a wonderful feeling to be ready for the future. They are both 94 and so full of zest for liv­ ing. What a couple — I hope to be that way. Hard work usually pays off. Lib Palmer said their relative Claire Mugridge died. Jerry Spender s friend, who worked in Alaska, was visiting and came up to see her and Jack. He will be going on to Ann Arbor later. Nellie Solomon is much better. Some family from Ohio is visiting. Alice Wierenga said that grandson Zachary attended the Junior Olympics in New Orleans or was it Atlanta — I don’t remember. He came Wednesday • Family Night’’ 6:15 Dinner Chon for Children and Aduiu Jr 4 Sr High School Youth Group Cadeu and Cavinefla Adult BMe Studies CHURCHES Freeport—Middleville—Parmalee Freeport Morning Worship.............. 9 30 a m. Freeport Sunday School.............. 11 00 a m Parmalee Morning Worship........... 9:30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School............ 9:30 a m. Middleville Morning Worship...... 1100 a m Rev. Lee Zachman Rev Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. *891-8661 The Church where everybody is somebody .and Jesus Christ is lord" Sunday School...................................... 9 30 a m. Sunday Morning Worvup..................... 10 30 a m Sunday Evening Worship....................... 600pm Aea Midweek Prayer 4 Bible Study...... 7 00 p m Rev William Dobson. Pastor Assistant Pastor Karl Basnkx �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml August 20. 1996/Page 5 Local foundation awards scholarships The Thornapple Area En­ richment Foundation recently awarded two traditional and two special scholarships to Thornapple Kellogg High School graduates to help pay their ways to college in the fall. Ruth Caton who will attend Grand Valley State University this fall and Stephanie Potter who will attend Eastern Michigan university, were the recipients of the traditional scholarship which is worth $500. Applicants for this scholar­ ship must have at least a 2.5 grade point average at the end of their seventh semester of their senior year of high school, have taken the Scholastic Aptitude or the American College test, and have applied to a trade or technical program at a techni­ cal school, college, or community college. This scholarship is based on high school academic perfor­ mance. the results of the ACT or SAT. and the quality of high school preparation in re­ lation to the student's pro­ gram. Residents who have been out of high school for several years or more also are eligible to apply. Once awarded, the recipien­ t's status will be reviewed to determine the continuance of the scholarship which is good for up to four years providing the following criteria is met: • The student’s grade point average is al least 2.5. • The student must not have been convicted of drug distri­ bution or possession. • The student must offi­ cially reapply to the program. • The student must hold at least 12 credit hours. The students who received renewals to their foundation Reading clinic winners named at TK Schools Thornapple Kellogg's school and community library has concluded its summer reading club. "Everyone's a Winner Read!” A total of 460 club members read 12,900 books and participated in the activities and programs that celebrated reading, sports and the Olympics. Chib members who com­ pleted a reading folder receiv­ ed an awards packet The awards included two tickets to Battle Cats baseball games; a Goosebumps party ticket; a Disney trip entry; prize draw­ ing entries; candy from Meijers; a cookie coupon from SUbway; a choice of a TKHS game ticket, TK pool ticket, or library video coupon; and awards from a selection of items such s sticker packages, markers, crayons, notebooks, books, baseball cards, and more Prize drawing winners were Danny Gillig. Michelle Crawford, Adam Conrad. DR Brew, pennants donated by the Grand Rapids Griffins; Looking for Extra Cash? - Call - 945-9554 Sell anything FASTI Matt Albaugh and Amanda Flora, t-shirts from the Grand Rapids Griffins; Warren Schuitema. hockey puck and card autographed by Keith Primeau, donated by the Detroit Red Wings; Brenda Bergakkcr and Joshua Thaler, baseball caps from the West Michigan White Caps; Greg Huizinga, team photo; Eric Holzhausen-Brett Perriman, autographed photo; and Brian Hulee-Herman Moore, autographed photo from the Detroit Lions; Troy Rock, Detroit Stars baseball cap from the Detroit Tigers; Isaiah Thaler and Tiffany Thaler, TKHS season passes, donated by the TK Athletics; Laura Frey and Laura Traverse. Olympic pins from Jim Sprague; Katie Bedrick, Precious Moments figurine; Michele Kopf. book from Disney; Chad Brice, book; Lucas Mickelson, stuffed animal; and Kirby Bremer. Sam Scholten. Chelsea Funk, and Michele Bruinsma. pup­ pet theaters. Parents of club members qualified for drawings if they read 1,000 pages of library books. Winners of Precious Moments figurines were Bev Scott. Kathy Kenyon, and Jan Stora. Winners of candles were Carol Conrad, Julie Gillig, and Phyllis Oshinski Pictured here are (from left) foundation member Marilyn Finkbeiner. recipiant Sarah Turner, foundation member Katie Wierenga, recipiant Cindy Hiler, recipiant Jill Townsend, and foundation member Wayne Finkbeiner. scholarships are Jill Townsend who is attending Grand Valley State University, Chris DeDeBlaay who is attending Grand Valley State Univer­ sity, and Sarah Turner who is attending Western Michigan University. Cynthia Hiler received the Jessica Coe Athletic Scholar­ ship which is awarded in memory of student athlete Jessica Coe. This scholarship is awarded to a student who is active in athletics and academics and displays good sportsmanship. She also will be attending Grand Valley Stale University this fall. Courtney DeHaan was awarded the $300 Knox Memorial Teachers Scholar­ ship for excellence and com­ mitment to becoming a teacher. She will attend Aquinas College this fall. McClellandTripp united Mr. and Mrs. Marc Robert­ son, Mr. and Mrs. Vemard McClelland Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Tripp would like to announce the engage­ ment of their children Shan­ non McClelland and Steven Tripp. They were joined in mar­ riage on May 18, 1996 at the United Methodist Church in Middleville Matron of honor was Shan­ non Klynstra, friend of the bride. Bestman was Scott Tripp, brother of the groom. The newlyweds honey­ mooned in Cancun, Mexico, and are now living in Hastings. 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Antique “CUSHMAN SCOOTERS” SAL FOOD ; BOOTHS Downtown �Page 6/The Sun and News. Middlevill®. Ml/August 20. 1906 Bob Szymoniak prepares for first year as CHS principal bv Barbara Gail ' Staff Writer After serving four years as Caledonia High School assis­ tant principal. Bob Szymo­ niak has a pretty good handle on both the strengths and weaknesses of CHS programs. Now that he is principal. Szymoniak has the opportu­ nity to set his own goals for the school. Named to succeed Tonya Porter, who left CHS to be­ come the principal of the In­ ternational School in Thai­ land, Szymoniak said in an in­ terview last week that first and foremost, he wants to see Caledonia continue to move forward in preparing students for the 21st century. "We are a school with a vi­ sion. and I want to continue with that vision," he said. "We have spent years talking with business people and col­ leges and universities about how to prepare our students for their lives after high school. We will continue to provide an education for our What's missing in this picture? If you said the canopy that used to cover the central entrance to the high school, you are right! The rusting roof has been tom out as part of the remodeling work going on at the 1962 wing of the high school. Bob Szymoniak, who this fall begins his tenure as CHS principal, has set goals and made plans for his first year in office. kids in line with those expec­ tations "At the same time, we will be keeping an open mind REGISTRATION Thur., Aug. 29 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. SCHOOL OF DANCE A Fun Approach To Dance In Caledonia! 9357 Cherry Valley Ave. (Caledonia Village Center) 891-0444 Updated modern facility Award winning choreographers & staff Smoke free environment CURRICULUM • • • • • TAP BALLET POINTE JAZZ ACROBATICS • • • • • Enroll Now - Classes limited! 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Interim, a four-day break in the regular school calendar, was designed so students could choose a class in some area that is not part of the regular curriculum. Many of the classes involve travel and some have been expensive, leading to criticisms that the program was not fair to stu­ dents who may not have the money to take some of the trips, like the ones to Mexico and New York. "Surveys from parents, staff and students al) showed sup- Riverside Oak Furniture Hand Crafted Solid j Oak Furniture Kitchen and dining room tables, chairs, bar stoo’.s. deacon benches, hatches. bedroom furniture, entertainment centers, cedar and oak chests, grandfather ” ' clocks, end tables and more! Also.... Craft itemsVriBBT David and Lucy Coblentz 9245 Nashville Hwy , Vermontville. Ml 49096 & s u ing what we should be teach­ ing." • Continued facihtie^ plan ning - Szymoniak said he is looking forward to assembling a team of staff and volunteer residents to finalize the re­ modeling projects approved in last spring's school election. "I'm very excited about this." he said. "We want to spend our money to create a facility designed around the curriculum, a high school • Curriculum - "Always on building that will satisfy the review," Szymoniak said. needs of our students fix years "This year, the emphasis will to come.” • Continuing to incorporate be on Integrated Science 10, the Visions and Volunteers technology into all subject ar­ curriculum and the marketing eas, working the district's Technology Committee and curriculum. "We also want to continue the '96 bond funds. • Increasing parent inwork on a curriculum docu­ ment so we know we're teach­ We are a school with a vision, and I want to continue with that vision. — Bob Szymoniak CHS’ new principal port for Interim, but also iden­ tified areas of the program that need strengthening. At the 'Advance,' we spent some time developing plans to strengthen those areas." He said that the staff already has developed guidelines for chaperones, outlined standards of practice to ensure consis­ tent expectations in all In­ terim classes and decided on an improved registration process that will be put in place for 1997-98. Still being discussed are whether students can repeat an Interim class and ways to bet­ ter incorporate it into the school curriculum. Ways to improve communication with parents about the program also are being planned, he said. "We're even thinking of a new name, since the program no longer takes place between trimesters or semesters as it originally did," he said. Other concerns were voiced about classes that were recre­ ational in nature, and last year, some parents told the school board they thought In­ terim activities belonged in family vacation time. The surveys, however, showed that most students and parents wanted to keep In­ terim, but with some im­ provements and perhaps a guarantee that all classes would be educational. Other areas that Szymoniak and the staf* plan to work on include: • Advisory period - Szymo­ niak said the staff wit! con­ tinue to develop an improved curriculum for this pan of the high school day as part of the review of the entire day's schedule "We set a three-year trial pe­ riod for this particular sched­ ule. and that penod is now up. Advisory is certainly going to be part of the review we promised, especially for music students. They presently do not have a scheduled time for portfolio development, and we want to provide a structured way for them to meet with their portfolio advisors." Thank You for buying our 4-H Animals • VanLaan Concrete • Peidmont of Michigan • Zandbergen Auctioneer Services • Harry VanLaan • Fisher & Sons Excavating • Benting & Kamminga Landscaping • Caledonia Farmers Elevator The Smiths... Allison, Eric, Courtney & Taylor �Th* Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml August 20. 1996/Pog* 7 CHS hires ‘enrichment director’ to help kids develop talents, interests by Barbara Gall Staff Writer With, limited budgets, school administrators these days must use their resources as creatively and efficiently as possible For Caledonia Middle School Principal Clark Volz, this sometimes has meant or­ ganizing his staff in some un­ usual ways so he can meet the needs of his students while staying within his budget. A few years ago, he declined to hire an assistant principal, and instead, used that money to hire four full- and part-time staff to form the school’s Stu­ dent Support Center. CMS students can go to the SSC for all kinds of assistance, such as calling home when they don’t feel well, or taking their prescribed medications or perhaps working out behavior problems in the classroom. With that program a suc­ cess, Volz this school year is introducing another new way of getting the most help to the most students by using a portion of his "gifted and tal­ ented" budget to hire an en­ richment director. The remain­ der of the G/T money will be used to hire staff and/or par­ ents to direct such enrichment programs as Odyssey of the Mind. Science Olympiad, math competitions and a stu­ dent newspaper "By dividing up the job, we’ll be getting a number of quality programs, not just one." he said. "A program like OM (Odyssey of the Mind) alone takes a lot of time to organize and coordinate. It would be nearly impossible for one staff person to handle several such programs," he explained. “This way, we have a person to search out and oversee such programs, with a director’ handling the details of each of these enrichment activities. "Traditionally, identifying the so-called gifted and tal­ ented students has been the most time-consuming element of a special G/T program. What I’m hoping for with this new structure is that we will be able to provide more op­ portunities for more of our students" Volz has selected former Kettle Lake fifth-grade teacher Cheryl Davis as his first en­ richment director "I'm so grateful to have someone like Cheryl to be the first in this position." said Volz. "She is enthusiastic. CHS PRINCIPAL, from Page 6 volvemcnt at school, begin­ ning with the first Parent Meeting at 7 pm on Mon­ day. Sept. 9 in the media cen­ ter. • Continuing to help stu­ dents sec the relevance of high school to their future. Szymoniak said that programs like Community As School are ways that students begin the transition from school to the next step in their lives, be it college or work. "We need to be very con­ cerned about that transition," he said. • Math program - The fourth year of Core Math is being implemented this fall, and Szymoniak said he is working with the math de­ partment on evaluating this program and then communi­ cating the results to parents. Calculus and algebra/trigonometry will still be offered to students, who also have the option of taking col­ lege classes for dual enroll­ ment credit. "We have a sincere interest in working with parents who have questions about the math program,” he added. • Discipline issues - Szy- moniak is busy interviewing candidates for the open assis­ tant principal position, and he will work on discipline with that person when he or she is hired. "We will focus on our facil­ ities, our staff and the organi­ zation of our school day to help improve the discipline program here," he said. Szymoniak said that with the staff and himself working to achieve these goals, he be­ lieves the next year is going to be a good one at CHS. "With the remodeling at the school, a growing school population and all the changes going on today, there's a lot of work to do, but I'm look­ ing forward to it," he said. "We have so many great kids, a dedicated staff and an excellent school board in Caledonia. I can't help but feel positive about this year and in the challenge to provide our students a great education. We certainly welcome our parents and our community to share in this with us. I hope to see a big turnout at our first Par­ ents Night so we can talk to­ gether about the upcoming year." With the opening of school, Cheryl Davis will begin her new duties as Caledonia Middle School’s first enrichment director. Davis steps into the newly created position from her teaching position at Kettle Lake Elementary. dedicated to kids and has been involved with enrichment ac­ tivities already as a teacher and as a parent. "Besides enrichment. 1 see her helping students that want to get involved in academic competitions or publish their stones. This person becomes a cleannghouse’ for local re­ sources for children and par­ ents and can help kids find summer activities, for in­ stance. that fit their interests." Volz said that the school has had in place a "Partners in Progress” program designed to help prevent students from losing heart and dropping out of school. "On the other hand, the child that...does not feel chal­ lenged enough can get frus­ trated and quit, too. But solv­ ing that situation doesn't nec­ essarily mean the whole pro­ gram needs to be increased. Often, just the addition of one program, like OM. is just the enrichment that child needs." Davis said she is excited about her new job and the challenge ahead. "All children have their spe­ cial gifts," she said. "I see my job as finding the possibilities for the kids to use and develop their gifts, whether they're academic or creative, in leader­ ship or the performing arts or whether they're physical gifts. "This is an exciting, chal­ lenging program and a differ­ ent structure from the usual gifted and talented programs in other schools." Davis said that along with locating programs that wilt challenge the students outside the classroom, she wants to help them develop responsi­ bility and independence and learn to grasp opportunities. "It's really a multi-faceted job," she said. "It gives me a chance to work with parents, and explain to them as well as to the kids, the programs that are "out there" for their chil­ dren." She said freeing up one per­ son to find these opportunities for students makes sense, be­ cause teachers already have more than enough to do in their allotted time with stu­ dents. "When you’re teaching, you're already wearing many hats." she said. "Sometimes you just don’t have that extra time to make the calls or write the letters to find out what else the student could get involved with." She should know. With her husband. Michael, in the Air Force. Cheryl and her family have lived in 14 different places in the last 10 years, and she has taught school in four different states, including Michigan. They moved to Caledonia 11 years ago. and she spent three years as a part-time teacher at Kettle Lake, before taking a full-time job there six years ago. teach­ ing fifth grade. "I think teaching in so many places has provided me a lot of teaching experiences, and I’ve seen a number of dif­ ferent educational philoso­ phies at work." she said. The Davises chose Caledo­ nia as a place to live because of the parent involvement in the schools, and the home­ town feeling here, she said. "With two children who’ve attended school in this district. I think my own involvement as a parent will help me in this new job. I feel fortunate to understand both the teacher’s and the parent s per­ spectives," she said. Caledonia School Superin­ tendent Doug Busman said he sees Davis’ new job as a con­ tinuation of the district’s ef­ forts to meet individual stu­ dent needs. It reinforces the See Director, Page 8 Contractors’ Do you need a raise? We’ve just lowered our Liability rates for Contractors with 10 or less full-time employees! 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In addition to Middleville his ministry includes United Methodist churches in Freeport and Parmalee Zachman has served in the United Methodist Church since 1977, working with congregations in Hillsdale. Shelbyville, and most recently Wyoming. Zachman was appointed by the church district superintendent and the bishop who place Methodist ministers based on the needs of the churches in their conference area He has known of the move to Middleville since April and was officially appointed al the annual church conference in June. As a minister, Zachman said he has led Disciple Bible Study programs and care giving programs. He still serves on the Conference Board of Discipleship, and the Children’s Council. He also works with the Methodist Children's Home Society which is a care facility in the Detroit area for special needs kids. In Middleville and Frecpixt. he plans to start a Disciple Bible Study in the fall and a vision 2000 group which will work together to help lead the church into the 21st century. "I will be on the forefront of this experience for the denomination,” be said. "It should prove to be a wonderful experience for them." Zachman officially gave his first Sunday service on June 30 before taking a couple of weeks vacation, and has met many of the members. He went to Freeport for the first time this past Sunday. Zachman will primarily be responsible for the Sunday services in Middleville but will do services in Freeport 10 times a year. The Freeport church will usually be led by a youth pastor who will do sermons at the Middleville church 10 times a year. The Freeport Church will celebrate its 100th anniversary on Sept. 15. Zachman said the church will have a special celebration that includes a meal, a speaker, and an afternoon program. Zachman and his wife commuted from Wyoming to Middleville at first but now are settled in Middleville "We had a good experience moving in and enjoy the family atmosphere of the local members." he said. The difference between his new churches and the one in Wyoming that he just left, he said, is mostly the size of the congregation. "Wyoming was a city church," he said. "This is a small town, more caring and compassionate. There is not as much of a feeling of unity Dental Care ...for the family. Emergency Care • Evenings by Appointment Affordable Rates • New Patients Welcome We Do Your Insurance Paperwork Appointments Available Mon. thru Fri Ronald B. Stegehuis 9505 Cherry Valley Rd (M-37) Caledonia ‘ ‘ I will enjoy serving Christ in the church. It will be exciting to walk with people in the midst of their joys and in the midst of their n sorrows. — Rev. Lee Zachman Rev. Lee Zachman and support in a larger congregation " Another difference, he said, is that people in the city tend to spend much of the summer vacationing and are out of town more often. In contrast, people in smaller areas stay in town more often because they have more responsibilities that keep them there such as running farms and looking after their land. He said that with the type of job he has he needs to be flexible because he never knows how long he will stay in one town. "This usually depends on the needs of the conference," he said. The Church Cabinet acts as personnel department. Ministers can go to the cabinet and request to move to a different church or to stay where they are. In some situations, the local congregation can request to change or keep ministers. "They just evaluate situations and see what they come up with," he said. Though he is working with view that time in school is just a part of the learning pro­ cess, he said. "In her new job, Cheryl VCR SERVICE MIDDLEVILLE S CALEDONIA « 9175 Cherry Valley (M-37) 4695 N Middleville (M-37) 616-795-2225 616-891-1313 FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST... I BACJ(JO±CHOgL_SPJCIAL Rent One Movie, T Rent One Game, 1! FREE including new releases Low interest for Thornapple Kellogg bonds will bring savings to district A low interest rate bid to sell $24.75 million in bonds, approved by voters in the June 10 election, will result in substantial savings to the Thomapple Kellogg School District. The bid of First of America for a 5.5973 percent interest rate, less than the district orig­ inally projected., has been ac­ cepted by the Thomapple Kel­ logg Board of Education. Business Manager Alice Jansma said this means that the required bond issue pay­ ments will be less than origi­ nally expected. The total savings will be DIRECTOR NAMED, from Page 7 EgJ \jTMOVIES • GAMES Get One a different congregation now. Zachmans wife, Barbara, he said, he will not need to works with special education use different skills then he has and curriculum at Martin before. Public Schools w here she has The visioning workshop he been for the past 10 years. plans to hold will get The Zachmans have three members of the congregation children. 23-year-old Kevin together and he can learn their who lives in Ohio, specific needs and the needs of Christopher who is a junior at the church. Hope College this fall, and He said he wants to discuss Karen who will be a increasing membership, and sophomore at Thornapple whether the church needs Kellogg High School. additions and renovations. Zachman said ministers Another idea he had is to have the option of being hold youth ministries for latch ’location bound’ which means key kids after school so they they are willing to re-locate, have a place to go until their but only as long as they stay parents get home from work. within a reasonable I Get One FREE geographical distance from their spouse’s jobs. Zachman has done this so his wife could remain at Martin Public Schools. The area is not entirely new to the Zachmans since they have owned a cottage on Gun Lake fix about 10 years. "We feel at home already." he said. "We enjoy being in a community that cares and shares ' The school system is good, he added, and he is looking fixward to sharing a vision of ministry with people. The Middleville Church has 268 members and the Freeport and Parmalee churches have around 50 members each. He said he will learn the history of the churches as he goes along and will try to learn from the members of the congregation "Some of the members have been here through generations." he said. " I will enjoy serving Christ in the church." he said. "It will be exciting to walk with people in the midst of their joys and in the midst of their sorrows " provides parents and teachers a resource person who can help them when they think they have a child with unusual abilities or who has interests beyond the usual curriculum," Busman said. "She can advise staff and parents on the needs of gifted students, and she will be pro­ viding our students who are talented in an area the oppor­ tunity to work with other kids who share that gift. "I'm just very excited about the possibilities this position offers." Volz said that having the enrichment director on staff is not a new idea, but one that was "always in the blueprint" He said that now he wants to organize a data base to track students with special abilities. "This could help us contact the students who would bene­ fit from an eighth hour pro­ gram. or if someone visiting school happens to be an ex­ pert in their area of interest, or if a field tnp is being planned that would be right up their alley." he said. "1 see all these things as part of our effort to be more responsive, more reflexive and more fluid in reacting to our students" $12,360,000 to the school and the construction of a new district. middle school. "This is not spendable, just The bonds are being sold in money that won’t cost us," $5,000 incrimcnts on the she said. market The bond issue now can be paid off in 22 to 25 years in­ stead of the 26 years as origi­ New Location nally intended, depending on the growth of the district, Hot Corners which at this time is projected Sports Cards to be 3 percent. "I was told this is the low­ 9807 Cherry Valley est bids have gone for in a S.E. (M-37> long time," Jansma said. Caledonia Funds from the bond sale (Next to Total Station) will pay for additions and ren­ T-F 2-8. Sat. 10-5. ovations of the high school 616-891-6975 and three elementary schools Caledonia Dance Center, Inc. Professional Instruction' in Tap, Ballet, Jazz and Lyrical Dance Registration Open House August 26 - 28 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. PRE-SCHOOL THRU ADULT For more information, call... 891-1606 or 891-9362 To all new students — bring in this ad and RECEIVE ’5.00 OFF first months lesson. Caledonia Dance Center, Inc. 131 Vr East Main St., Caledonia �The Sun and New* Middleville, Ml/August 20 1996 Page 9 Local FFA member receives award at county fair by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Neither Wayne Mahrenholz' sheep nor his hogs took grand champion honors at the Au­ gust 3-10 Kent County Youth Fair. But unknown to him, Wayne himself attracted the attention of both the swine and sheep fair superintendents for his attitude and his will­ ingness to help others, for the way he cared for his animals, his congeniality and for his overall good attitude. The Caledonia High School senior FFA member im­ pressed the two supennten dents enough that they nomi­ nated him for the Jim Phelps Memorial Award, presented to a fair exhibitor for self-im­ provement and for embodying what the 4-H fair is all about A fair board panel then se­ lected Wayne from among the other nominees for the award, surprising him with the honor after the Showmanship Sweepstakes were over the last day of fair. Mahrenholz, the son of Ed and Kelly Mahrenholz of Alto, said he wasn’t even in the Reath Show Bam when the honor was announced "My dad came to get me. but he just said it was some­ thing very important." Wayne said. "I had no idea It really is a nice award to receive " Ray Hawkins, of the Kent County Fair Board and fair cosupenntendent of livestock, said that the award is down­ played during fair week on purpose "It's an award we don't an­ nounce, really, because it’s based on the superintendents' observations of the kids dur­ ing the entire fair week. It’s called a self-improvement award, because they see the improvement in the kids from one year to the next. "They look at everything: how the kids treat their ani­ mals. how clean their pens are. is he or she punctual for events, whether he (or she) helps others and just the over­ all attitude. One year, that kid might hardly be noticed, but the next year, he really jumps in there and is an ideal fair participant. "It’s hard to explain, but it's easy to spot when you watch the kids for a week, and from year to year." Hawkins said. "Wayne’s a special person, and he really does go out of his way to help others a lot, that other people don't always know." said Caledonia FFA advisor Jackie Steeby "It’s gratifying that the board is going out of its way to recognize this quality, when there’s so much empha­ sis these days on winning." Most 4-Hers get good prices for livestock Nothing to beef about at Kent County Fair Livestock Auction last week by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Sales for ail livestock sold at this year’s Kent County 4H Fair auction totaled $208,353, up considerably from last year’s total of $164,782. More than 240 4-H and FFA members entered almost 400 livestock projects in this Caledonia FFA Thanks Our Buyers — at the - 1996 Kent Count Youth Fair Livestock Auction ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Caledonia Farmers' Elevator Med-O-Bloom Farms Deppe Builders John Tiemeyer Meijer, Inc. State Bank of Caledonia D & W Food Centers Premier Foods - Muskegon Green Valley Agricultural We Appreciate Your Support!! ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ SPECIAL THANKS ALSO TO: Ed & Kelly Mahrenholz Bud & Patti Smith Long Masonry We Appreciate Your Help! ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ year's auction, and buyers from around the county and neighboring areas were gener­ ous in their support. The grand champion lamb was auctioned for $5.5O/lb., with lambs in general averag­ ing $2.20/lb The grand champion steer was sold for $4/lb . with beef averaging $1.09. Hogs averaged $1 66/lb.. with the champion sold for $2/lb. Livestock co-superintendent Ray Hawkins said the auction went well, with few glitches, a reflection of the fair as a whole, he said. “It's nice to see the kids get good prices for their animals, because then they make enough to buy another animal to raise for next year, and hopefully have some left over to put in the bank. Many of them use this money to help with college expenses," he said. "The kids and the fair board appreciate all the support." Hawkins noted that there was a good crowd for the auc­ tion. adding that fair atten­ dance in general was better than last year, and concession owners reported a good busi­ ness. "We had that one day of ter­ ribly hot weather, when we had to curtail any afternoon classes outside, but the last half of the week was perfect summer weather," he said of the good turnout at the Lowell fairgrounds. "The really nice thing about this fair, compared to many of the others, is that it is such a good fair for kids. The whole focus is on the kids, and it's a great place for the young fam­ ilies to bring their small chil­ dren," Hawkins said. Wayne Mahrenholz, of the Caledonia FFA. was awarded the Jim Phelps Memorial Award for SelfImprovement at this year's Kent County 4-H Fair. Special services at Leighton Methodist to pay tribute The Leighton United 8. at 10 a.m. and also will be Methodist Church will have a followed by a potluck dinner Anyone with questions can de-consccration servic at 10 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 25 at its call Pastor Ray Townsend al present building located on 891-8028. 4180 2nd Street. This will be the last service at the present KEYBOARD building and the following LESSONS Sunday the congregation will be in its new church. PIANO & ORGAN Following the Aug. 25 ser­ vice there will be a potluck BEGINNERS supper and other celebrations THRU which will end at approxi­ ADVANCED mately 3 p.m. The first service in the new CHILDREN & ADULT building, which it located right behind the present one, 698-2112 will be held on Sunday, Sept. SCHOOL BOARD From Page 9 less insurance costs and more flexibility. Jansma said people in the community should be made aware that the additions and renovations on the buildings will not be happening tomor­ row. "We don't have the money yet because bonds are still be­ ing sold, and we have to get together with everyone in­ volved before we start build­ ing," she said. In other business, the board: • Increased lunch and milk prices by five cents. Lunch prices for grades k-3 were raised by 5 cents to $1.25, grades 4-12 prices will be $1.40 and milk prices will be 30 cents per carton. • Heard Business manager Alice Jansma say that the dis­ trict will need to borrow funds to meet the payroll in September because the full stale aid payment will not ar­ rive until October • Voted to accept a bid from Cedar Crest Dairy in Hud­ sonville to provide milk for the school year. Jansma said they sent out seven bid requests and received two. the best being Cedar Crest The amounts are different each month so it is hard to gauge a figure, but the Hud­ sonville company had the lowest overall amount, Jansma said. • Tabled a decision on the bread bid until they can get more information Quality At Care About Yon Back To School College Special 88 ISUZU 4 Dr., 5 spd., Pioneer Sound System, new tires & brakes. Was $2200 91 SUNBIRD Red. only 82,000 miles Was $5875 Now Now *2000, $5O(M1 ' 91 PROTEGE Only 90,000 miles, air, tilt, cassette, auto., 4 dr., was $5775 W MERCURY COUGAR^ LX 90.000 mile^ loaded, new tire* wa* $5975 rr~' 7 —Now Now '5250 *540g) 91 BERRETA STATION WAGON Now This Week Only *2550 Village Axxto Sales ** Neighborly Hometown Service” Ask for Uncle Rus* (616) 795-3232 • Fax (616) 795-4158 401 BroaJuas - Middleville & AUL service contracts available on most cars �Poge 10/The Sun and News Middleville. Ml/August 20. 1996 School vacancies being filled in Thornapple Kellogg by Mandy Habel , Staff Writer New Thomapple Kellogg High School Principal Ron Fales has spent his first few weeks on the job interviewing people to fill eight positions that have recently been va­ cated. The first employee Fales hired is a part-time Spanish teacher who will handle three class periods. "I did not have a large num­ ber of people to choose from because the position is parttime, but I was still pleased with the caliber of appli­ cants,” he said. After evaluating the top two candidates. Fales has chosen Jo Couretas to fill the posi­ tion. Couretas, he said, has both high school and college teach- Your Choice Is Clear... Caledonia Vision Center Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37)1 (616) 891-2020 ing experience. She previ­ ously taught in Caledonia but left to take a position out of state. “She is familiar with our curriculum, would bring per­ spectives to our process, and is literate technology-wise,he said. Superintendent Jay Cason said the district would like to be able to expand the foreign language department and thinks it is possible for the position to become full time after two years The Thomap­ ple Board of Education has approved hiring Couretas. The board also approved hir­ ing Sharon Wollman from Kalamazoo to teach three pe­ riods of art at the high school. Fales said Wollman brings a broad perspective to the field having attended both Western Michigan University and Fer­ ris State University which have contrasting curriculums. He added that her multi-me­ dia and technology background also will be helpful. Three more employees will be hired. Fales said he is still searching for a woodshop teacher and has narrowed the field to two finalists. First round interviews have been conducted for the math position. Fales said he is in­ terested in three candidates, each with very different back­ grounds and hopes to have a recommendation soon A lot of resumes are com­ ing in for the opening in business education, Fales said. He hopes to conduct first round interviews by the end of the week. "We want someone with vocational certification for this one," he said. He said that though it has been time consuming, the hir- nleosuve I) ). ^V hair designers W^HAIR • NAILS»TANNING 6dXys a week 122 E- Ma,n Sl > Middleville Next to PhU's Pizza 'X ' Cal1 795-7719 for your appointment $100 HAIRCUTS 91 ,.x. BACK-TO-SCHOOL mg experience has been bene­ ficial because it has given him a chance to meet come people who are or will be on the staff He has met everyone in al­ most all of the departments at this point. Other openings that will need to be filled before school starts are a kindergarten teacher for McFall and a li­ brary media specialist for the middle school library . McFall Principal Bill Rich has started interviewing and has narrowed the field down to four people. The district will probably have to start the school year with a non-certified person for the media specialist position because there are not many people out there with that type of background, he said. The board's personnel committee thought it would be a good idea for members to receive information on rec­ ommendations for hirings. Members said that receiving this information a week ahead of time would give them time to ask questions about the procedures taken to hire staff before they have to make a de­ cision on accepting the rec­ ommendations. They are mostly interested in knowing the hiring proce­ dures that were followed not necessarily background on who the administration wants to hire. Members also asked if the personnel committee could send postings of job openings to the board so members can get a general idea of the quali­ fications they are looking for. In other businesses last week, the board was informed that the staff inservice days will be Aug. 22, 23, and 26. The first day of school will be Aug. 27. On the first day, Cason said, elementary teachers will participate in a reading as­ sessment program and will work with a consultant to im­ prove the Chicago Math mate­ rials. The middle school teachers will receive inventory train­ ing. The district core team will meet on Aug. 22 or 23, and board President Dan Parker will speak for a welcome back staff assembly at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Aug. 26 in the high school auditorium. The staff will have a lunch in the cafeteria at 11:30 and board members are encouraged New 1996 Roadmaster Sedans Full sire, rear wheel drive, 6 passenger, 350 V-8, fully haded PRICED TO SELL!! Last of the Full Size Rear Wheel Drives BILL SEIF o»*w«zT.^i3iiicK.Ge« ---- HASTINGS ----- 7a 945-2425 1-800-235-2425 to attend if they can. The board voted to nomi­ nate board members Judith Wilcox and Delcy Miller to serve as Michigan Association of School Boards delegates at large to represent all the dis­ tricts in the state, and Earl Whitman to serve as the group four delegate to serve all the districts that are the same size as TK. Former board president Jan Siebisma said Wilcox is very involved and would make a good delegate. Dan Parker, current presi­ dent, said Whitman is an ac­ tive volunteer and his activi­ ties show it. The board discussed holding a planning retreat like it did the previous year in which board members and adminis­ trators spent a weekend brain­ storming about what they can do to improve the district. They are still trying to find a weekend in which most of the people involved would be available. "Last year it was time well spent." Cason said Curriculum committee chairman David Smith said that the decision has been made to drop the middle school alternative education program in favor of a new program called "Quest." "Things are on track to make this a good program." he said. Trustee Wendy Romph said the alternative education pro­ gram had been a pilot program that Principal Gordon Dahlgren thought could be improved. Dahlgren and teacher Bobbi Tabor, she said, felt that "Quest" could fit the needs of alternative education students and others as well. "In a way we still have an alternative education pro­ gram," she said. When the alternative educa­ tion program reached its sixth month, she said, they felt some things needed to be changed in order for the pro­ gram to be a success. "Quest will be offered for an entire year for alternative edu­ cation students." she said. Correa said they wanted to integrate the program and re­ move the stigma of alternative education being a separate school. "Alternative education stu­ dents will be served, but all others will as well." she said. Cason said that the alterna­ tive education program took off with the idea that it would start with six students and eventually increase to 10 be­ fore the end of the year. "We did not get the enroll­ ment but the need has not gone away," he said. "We did not want to give up the entire concept but make it better." Goodin said that having the program at the middle school will help benefit the students more Quest will be evaluated in mid-January Thornapple Kellogg School Board plans to prioritize expenses by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education last week discussed the possibility of prioritizing its expenses based on the needs of the district. Superintendent Jay Cason said prioritizing was one of the five year goals he and the board's finance committee had set out to achieve. "Now that the bond issue is passed and the curriculum aligned, this is next," Cason said. He added that it will take more than one year to put items in order of priority, but the board should decide what the district needs the most. Two percent of the budget will be set aside for technol­ ogy "Two percent for technol­ ogy is not enough but it can build from year to year," Ca­ son said. Committee chairman Kim Selleck said he and other members thought it would be better to look at what is bud­ geted for items by percentage instead of by the amount of money. "We should cut in less im­ portant places to allocate for first priority items, if needed," Selleck said. Trustee Nancy Goodin agreed that this is something the board should zero in on. The distric is working on entering a contract with the company Compaq for a lease purchase for computers Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Mary Ellen Correa said the company started having sec­ ond thoughts about the agreement when it found that no legislation had been passed that would allow districts to borrow money for technology However, she said, officials from the Kent Intermediate School District said that this fact was meant to be in the legislation but was left out accidentally. Technology chairman Kevin Briggs and consultant Jeff In­ gle said that the first priority for the district at this point is to get the equipment up and running and train teachers and other personnel. "We need to work with the existing equipment and work the bugs out," Correa said. She added that Compaq will come out with education software package on Aug. 15 and recommended that the dis­ trict wait until this time "It the legislation does not come through we can find other ways to pay," she said. Cason said the district would be able to purchase the computers, but would have to get less of them. Compaq will lease but wants a lawyer to verify that what they are doing is legal. Correa added that waiting could benefit the district. "Once the first days of school are passed, availability of equipment should be greater," she said. The cabling for the comput­ ers is now in place. Staff and consultants will do a walk through this week to double check everything. Everything else is finished, she said. The district is now just basically waiting for computers. The board voted to purchase two mini vans from Highland Chrysler Plymouth for $15,595 each. Cason said they need to stop purchasing full size vans because if they do, they might as well get a bus. Mini vans, he said, have See School Board, P. 9 Gymnastics in Motion New 8-week Session Starting... JI Tuesday, Sept. 3rd New Parents & Tots Classes (1% - 3 yrs.) Cathy Moma, the owner, is very excited and motivated to make this the best club in the area We offer classes for all ages and levels: preschool, beginner, intermediate and advanced We also have a girts USFG competition team. Classes are held Mon. thru Thurs and Sat morn­ ing. Kids, we also have hours available to rent the gym for that special party Open Gym Every Saturday 10-12 M-57 Middleville • Phone 795-7620 PRESCHOOLERS WELCOME Bring In This Ad And • Receive $5°° off i j New 8 Week Session �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/August 20, 1996/Page 11 | Obituaries Vernon J. Hooper MIDDLEVILLE - Vernon J. Hooper, age 93, of Middle­ ville, passed away Thursday, August 8, 1996 at Glenn wood Christian Nursing Home, Lamont. Mr. Vernon J. Hooper was born on July 13, 1903 at Detroit, Michigan, the son of Curtis and Lolah (Reed) Hooper. He was raised in South Lyons, and attended South Lyons Schools, graduating from Ypsilanti High School in 1921. He was married to Helen J. Smith on July 14,1925 at Shel­ don. They moved to Lansing and in 1942 they moved to Middleville. He was employed at Fisher Body in Lansing and White Products in Middleville. Mr. Hooper was on the original Board of Directors of White Products and served as Treasurer. He was a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church, Life member of the Middleville Masonic Lodge F&AM 231, Saladin Shnne Temple, Scottish Rite Consis­ tory, Order of Eastern Star, Middleville Rotary Club, Served on the Middleville Village Council and Middle­ ville School Board. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Helen J. Hooper; one Cherie Driscoll Josephine Noffke son, Jack (Alberta) Hooper of Middleville; two daughters, Jean (Andrew) Ness of Falls Church, Virginia, Jane (Harold) Humble of Grand Haven; six grandchildren; two step grandchildren; seven great grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, August 24, 1996 at 1:00PM at the Middle­ ville United Methodist Church with Dr. Robert Smith officiating. Interment was at Ml Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Middlevil­ le United Methodist Church. CALEDONIA - Mrs. Jose­ phine Noffke age 92, passed away Thursday, August 15, 1996 at Clark Retirement Community, Grand Rapids. She was born on July 31, 1904 at Emmet County, Brutus. Michigan, the daughter of Daniel and Amanda (Detweiler) Martin. She was married to George H. Noffke on October 14, 1922. She was preceded in death by two sons, Calvin and Frederick Noffke. Mrs. Noffke is survived by her husband of 73 years, George; three daughters, Lois Ferner of Kentwood, Betty (Stanley) Finkbeiner of Lake­ view, Arlene (Charles) Visner of Lake Suzy, Florida; one daughter-in-law, Kay (Jerry) Wellman of Westminster, Colorado; ten grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren, two brothers, Frank (Mildred) Martin of Caledonia, Joseph (Ruth) Martin of Hastings; four sisters-in-law, Helen Martin, Kathryn Noffke, Tavie Noffke, Hazel Noffke; several nieces and nephews. Funeral and Committal Services were held Monday, August 19, 1996 at the Clark Retirement Community Chapel, 1551 Franklin SE, Grand Rapids, with Reverend Charles Fullmer officiatinig. Interment was in Ml Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Clark Retire­ ment Community. CALEDONIA - Cherie Dris­ coll, age 52 of Caledonia, passed away on Friday, August 2, 1996. She was bom on September 6, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Robert W. and Madeline K. (Kennedy) Ellis. She was and Office Mana­ ger in the dental industry and had completed two years of college. She is survived by her husband, Richard of Caledo­ nia; two sons, Robert and Andrew of Michigan State University; and her cousin, Joan Bartolomi of Illinois. The family will receive rela­ tives and friends at the Caledo­ nia Funeral Home, 616 E. Main Street, Caledonia on Tuesday. August 20, 1996 from 6:00-9:00pm Additional obituaries found on Page 14 William K. Wester MIDDLEVILLE - William K. Wester, age 45, of Middle­ ville, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Sunday, August 11, 1996. Mr. William K. Wester was born on June 4, 1951 at Hast­ ings, the son of Henry and Mabel (Wood) Wester Jr. Mr. Wester was employed by IBEW Local 876 from 1969 to 1983 and from 1983 to present, he was employed by various construction companies. Bill was an avid hunter, who enjoyed his home and raising a few animals. He had a great love for nature and was a Harley Motorcycle enthusiast. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Wester Jr. He is survived by his wife of twenty one years, Beth; mother, Mabel Wester of Middleville; brother, Dwight Wester of Middleville; sister, Gloria Millirans of Wayland; nephew, Harold Wickizer of Middleville; several aunts, uncles, and many loving friends. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, August 14, 1996 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Pastor Monte Bell officiating. Interment was at Irving Cemetery, Hastings. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions would be appre­ ciated, made to the family. Join us for a ICE CREAM SOCIAL Buryle E. Roberts HASTINGS - Buryle E. Roberts, age 89 of Hastings, passed away on Monday, August 12, 1996 and Tender­ care in Hastings. She was bom on November 4,1906 in San Francisco, Cali­ fornia, the daughter of Harry and Anna (Burrell) Harrison. Mrs. Roberts moved to Hastings in March 1994 from Sault Ste. Marie where she had resided for several years. She married Harold Roberts and he preceded her in death in 1993. She is survived by one step­ daughter and husband, Dorie and Jerry Bender of Middlevil­ le; one stepson and wife, Don and Marge Roberts of Middle­ ville; four step-grandchildren; and five step-great­ grandchildren. Cremation has been conducted. Memorial services were held on Saturday, August 17, 1996 at Wren Funeral Home, Hastings, with Pastor Ray Townsend officiating. Burial will be at Pine Hill Cemetery in Kentwood. Memorial contributions may be made to Tendercare of Hastings. Doris M. Kermeen SPRING LAKE - Mrs. Doris M. Kermeen, aged 74, of Spring Lake, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away on Saturday, Aguust 10, 1996 at her residence. She was preceded in death by three sisters. She is survived by her husband, Harold; children, LaVonne (Eric) Baumer of Minnesota, Thomas (Ann) Easing of Grand Rapids, Kathlyn Kermeen of Middleville, Susan (Randy) Kehr of Grand­ ville, Patricia Heldt of Rock- ford; sister-in-law, Margaret (Joe) Corrigan of Middleville; twenty grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 13, 1996 at O’Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Chapel with Reverend Michael Fry and Reverend Robert Smith officiating. Interment took place in Greenwood Cemetery, Sparta. Memorials may be made to North Ottawa Community Hospice, 1515 DeSpelder, Grand Haven, MI 49417. ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 24™ 1:00-3:00 P.M. Immediately following the Hastings Summerfest Parade at... Hastings City Bank’s South Parking Lot (Corner of Church and Centre, Downtown hustings) Special New Superior Jazz Band will play in the parade and as we serve you! 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The minutes from July 9 were read and accepted with revisions PUBLIC COMMENTS Todd Ernst from Earth-Tech reported that the waste water plant was operating correctly He so»d he was preparing the permit to land apply the sludge from the plant soon He has prepared a new maintenance budget to get a spare ports inventory going for the plant He mode a request to hove safety railing and stairs installed at the plont around the sludge tank. This could be done for a cost of around $12,880 Bray moved, Rutherford sup­ ported a motion to approve the work which read, "Payment for the work contingent upon inspec tion of and approval of work by Russ Blough." All ayes, approved Mosey asked about the Village's non-compliance status regarding the treated waste water discharge. Ernst said that the DEQ was not enforcing the re­ quirements at this time os long as the Village was showing a good­ faith effort to solve the problem. Rutherford asked if Ernst hod met with Dave Arking regarding the Operating Manual and other matters. Ernst indicated he hod. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS French told about some AAMC programs that were available to the Council. Cherry asked to refer the pro­ posed sign ordinance to the Or­ dinance Committee. Rutherford said they would meet before the next meeting. Arking asked that he be mode the certifying officer for the CDBG Grant. VandenBerg moved. Stogray supported the motion. All ayes. Arking asked that VandenBerg be mode acting clerk in order to sign a resolution of support for the grant. Moved by French, Stagray supported the motion. All ayes. Mosey said the Property Com­ mittee had met regarding annex­ ation requests made by the school district with the following recommendations: 1. Support for annexing the 85 acre parcel west of the High School. 2. No action needed to be token on 7th Street as this was put on hold until the District decided whether they could build a rood there under county stan­ dards easier that village standards. i \\ *• •" **• 3. Recommendation not to vacate Johnson Street. The committee will make fur­ ther recommendations on 2 and 3 at the next council meeting The agreement with Dykstra for purchase was sent bock to Youngsma for further revisions. Alice Jousmo asked to mee’ with Public Works Committee The meeting was scheduled for Tuesday. July 30 The committee members stated that the village has not retreated from their position that the Village cannot pay for a booster pump for the school but is willing to look Ot any new proposals and discuss them Spelmon said that he hod been in touch with the school and hod told them the same. Jansma said the school district would bring their architect and engineer to the meeting Rutherford reported on the results of his sign project and said the cost would be about $7,000 for 3 entrance signs one ot the industrial pork and a large sign at the southern entrance He was waiting on a third bid before making recommendation to council. FINANCIAL REPORT Stogray asked for approval for expenditures through July 23rd totalling $20,234.95. VandenBerg mode the motion to accept Mosey seconded. All ayes. MANAGER S REPORT Arking expressed concerns with the proposed new sign or­ dinance He felt there may be first amendment violations. He will be setting up mailboxes for all Council members in the office. He Is reviewing insurance coverage on all Village property and vehicles He has met with all deportment heads. He expressed his appreciation for being hired He reported that Jason Cherry was leaving for a job in the City of Wyoming, Ml. The Waste-Water Plont Manual was going to press and 5 copies would bo provided to the village. He recommended the Village not try to renovate RIB No. 2 and that a new one be built instead. He said he would investigate this problem and the chemical feed problem and get an answer about any liability for the problems. Rutherford said that he would like the Council to come up with their top ton list of objectives for the new Manager. He felt dealing with Prein and Newhof regarding the Waste water plont and the Police Contract were most pressing. French read Jason Cherry s resignation. VandenBerg asked that “with regret" be added. Bray moved and VandenBerg sup­ ported the motion. All ayes. Bray asked about the status of the blocking off of Spring Street. Blough answered that it was be­ ing worked on. Arking so»d he and the Police Chief were working on unloading surplus vehicles and ads would be placed to sell them. Arking asked that he be mode the Villages MML Legislative Coordinator and Street Ad­ ministrator Bray moved Stogray supported the motion that Arking be given these responsibilities All ayes. Mosey asked about the lines being installed just outside of town. Blough said they were gas lines. Bray moved to odfourn the meeting, supported by Mosey. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Minutes approved Moria Fuller. Clerk Village of Middleville (204) Synopsis of the Special Meeting of the MIDDLEVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL In Regard to the Proposed Improvements to Grand Rapids Street July 23. 1996 The meeting wos colled to order at 6:00 p.m. French opened the discussion by asking staff to present the proposal Arking began by outlining the CDBG process. He explained that the Village wos applying for the grant now because the State ties such grants to manufacturing ex­ pansion Because Bradford-White is expanding its job force, the state would be willing to moke improvements to Grand Rapids St between the main plant and a proposed new truck maintenance and trailer storage facility. Cherry outlined the factors that have led to the growth in traffic on Grand Roptds Street. He pointed out that Whitneyville Rd. would continue to develop and therefore traffic would increase on Grand Rapids Street. He said that traffic would increase on Grand Rapids Street with or without the expansion at Bradford-White and that this was an opportunity for the community to get a large amount of money to rebuild and improve the street that otherwise would not exist. Spelmon reviewed the engineering parameters of the projects and showed a slide presentation of various rood cross-sections that would fit the profile he is proposing for the street. He said that he wos pro­ posing a three-lane design because it would separate turn­ ing movements and still allow traffic to flow. This would be a safer design. He did not want to have on-street parking because that would create a dangerous situation for passing trucks. Spelmon wos questioned about Lafayette Street He said that it would be rebuilt to its present CALEDONIA CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING on PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Notice is hereby given that the Caledonia Township Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing on September 9, 1996, at 7:30 PM at the Township Hall, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan 49316. The subject of the Public Hearing will be the following proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia: A request to rezone from the Agricultural Zoning District to the PUD District the property to be commonly known as Valley Point Industrial Park South. The property is located at 6301 84th Street, SE, (between Cherry Valley and Broadmoor) Caledonia. Ml, also known as part of permanent parcel number 41 -23-17-400-050. A lengthy legal descrip­ tion is available from the Township Planner. A copy of this proposed amendment is available for public review at the township office between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Thursday and from 9:00 AM until noon on Fridays. The public is invited and encouraged to attend this meeting. If any citizen has physical limitations which may limit access to or participation in this meeting, please contact the township offices at (616) 891-0070, at least 24 hours prior to the meeting time. (200) width but with curb ond gutter odded. The curb would be a rolled curb. Arking was questioned whether this project wos not just a benefit to Bradford-White He so kJ that the rood was beginning to deteriorate and that the rebuilding of the rood would be of benefit to everyone that uses it. Spelmon so«d that for the most part sidewalks would be left alone. Some realignment may need to take place where grades hod to be changed ond where the existing walks may be out of alignment. A question wos asked about moving power poles. Spelmon said that some may hove to be moved. A question was asked about how much of the ' greenway ' bet­ ween the pavement ond the sidewalk would be lost. He said that about 2 feet at the most would be lost. The new proposed pavement would be 36 feet from curb to curb. A question was asked regor ding sewer laterals. Arking said that any laterals severed during the construction would be reploc ed under the grant, but that new hook-ups for those without sewer on Grand Rapids Street would have to be paid for by those par tkuior property owners. Randy Havens asked about drainage from the road into the river and both Spelman ond Cherry pointed out that drainage into the river would be better controlled by the rebuilt street. Cherry showed how natural wetlands would be used to keep oil. sediment, and other pollutants out of the river. Havens also asked about traffic control ond whether any plans hod been made to control traffic on Grand Rapids Street. Chief Shoemaker said that put ting in stop signs is designed to speed up traffic, not to slow it down. He felt that the best thingk to do would be to maintain the existing speed limit of 25 miles per hour. He said that trucks were not the real speeding pro­ blem on Grand Rapids Street. Most of the tickets he was issuing were to automobiles. Also, he wos adamant in stating that the current control pattern on Grand Rapids Street wos working. Councilman Rutherford ex­ pressed concern over any possibility of a speed increase on Grand Rapids Street. Shoemaker reiterated that he was not going to increase speeds there. Havens asked how the amount needed to rebuild the street was arrived at. Spelman said he calculated it and he went on to soy that it may be necessary to raise the walk and drop the street in some places to get correct drainage. Bob Curtis was concerned about 3 lanes and wondered why it had to be designed this way. Spelman reiterated that dividing the traffic would be safer. Mosey said 3 lanes were good but maybe not at the intersection of Grand Rapids Street ond Main. Mike Jones asked about the deteriorating storm sewers and whether they would be replaced9 Spelman said yes. Russ Blough explained the traf­ fic count he took on Grand Rapids Street and Main Street. Roselle Havens suggested a study be done os port of the grant to find ways to slow traffic down on Grand Rapids Street. French said that traffic lights may need to be installed. Rutherford felt that this may not actually help but would back traffic up. Spelman reiterated the 3 lone design would allow 2 free flow lanes ond would separate turning movements. The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick PosthumiK Political convention are important part of election! 1 write to you this week from the Republican National Con­ vention in San Diego. It has been a very enjoyable time as we’ve joined together with the thousands of people who have made the trip to this very beautiful city. In a couple of weeks, thousands of Democrats will group in Chicago to do many of the same things that we’re doing right here Since the convention started. I’ve heard some talk that political conventions are no longer necessary Some have said that since the presidential nominee is already determined by the voters by the time the convention rolls around, we shouldn’t waste the effort needed to put such an event together This year, some members of the media are calling the San Diego convention a “made for TV infomercial.” Some had even threatened to leave the convention because there was no con troversy to report. But ending the long tradition of political conventions by any party would be a mistake. Granted, the days of last minute back room deal-making and in-convention bargaining to deter mine who will be the party nominee are over, but that's not all that happened at political conventions. One important thing that occurs during a convention is the establishment of a party platform. Establishing a platform is a crucial part of the convention, because it attracts like-minded voters and is a public statement of what we value As Colin Powell told us in this year’s Republican Convention, under our platform, we have established a ’’larget tent” which accom modates and welcomes a wide variety of Americans Another crucial part of the political convention is to rally the troops around the eventual nominee. Typically, a convention boosts the nominee a few percentage points after the nation has had a chance to watch the prixecdings It also helps recruit volunteers and invigorates those who wil be working the cam­ paign. In 1992, for instance, the Democratic National Convcn tion pushed Bill Clinton ahead of George Bush, giving him a lead that was never lost. Although the media might be disappointed with the lack of controversey about this convention, there is no reason to abolish all political conventions in the future. Even though these conventions play a different role than they did 30 years ago, they still are a very important part of our democratic pro­ cess. These events bring people of the same party together and have a large bearing on the final outcome of our elections. I hope you had a chance to watch at least a portion of the Republican Convention in San Diego. It was just one more in stallment in a long tradition, dating back almost to the beginn ing of our democratic type of government. Charter Township Of Caledonia PO Box 296 CMtOOHU, cmxuh 49316-0296 *Ar n« M Cmmmo torn of Kxmt Coumi CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA August 21,1996 • 7:00 P.M. 1. Minutes 2. Bills 3. Building Inspector Report 4. Treasurer’s Report 5. Copper Ridge - 2nd Reading 6. Truth In Taxation Public Hearing - 7:30 P.M. NEED SOMETHING PRINTED? Color, Black and White... Lots or just a few. Call... J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 TODAY 7. Ordinance #96-8Z - 2nd Reading 8. Ordinance #96-9Z - 2nd Reading 9. Planning Commission Report 10. Raven Fire Truck 11. Fall District Meetings 12. Planners Conference 13. Any Other Business That May Come Before The Board. (201) �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/August 20, 1996/Poge 13 Middleville Council tables decision on user fee for local park facilities by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council last week discussed the possibility of allowing residents to rent the picnic pavilion and restrooms at Spring Park. Because of reoccurring van­ dalism. the council had decided n<x to open the restrooms ear­ lier this summer. Village Manager David Ark ing said this seems to have caused some inconvenience for groups who are holding re­ unions. He has received sev­ eral requests about them from residents. He added that it might be a good idea to implement a pol­ icy in which people who would like to use the restroom facilities and the picnic pavil­ ion can rent them on a first come, first serve basis for $25 and a $50 security deposit. "This would make them more convenient and keep them safe." he said. "All other grounds of the park are ex­ cluded from this." Anyone who cancels less than 10 days before will for­ feit the $25 fee. but would get their $50 deposit back. "The $25 rental fee would be kept and donated to park maintenance (whether people cancel or not)." he said. Village President Jim French said that if people have something at stake, they will take better care of the facili­ ties. But trustee Bill Nesbit said general residents should not be required to pay a fee to use the facilities because they already pay taxes to keep the park in operation. "Corporations coming from out of town are a different story." be said. He added that maybe they should find a way to regulate the amount of people that use the facilities at one time. Arking said people from out of town would be more than welcome to use the park, but a Middleville resident would have to be responsible for the Underground cable delays Maple Street work in Caledonia is being extended about 250 by Barbara Gall feet to connect with Kinsey. Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Sewer, curb, gutter and side­ Council learned last week that walks are included in the pro­ completion of the Maple ject, which is estimated to Street extension will take a cost $52,849. It will be paid few weeks longer than ex­ through the village's share of Kent County Community pected. Consulting engineer Lou Block Grant Funds. The council approved partial VanLiere of EarthTech ex­ plained that protecting an un­ payment on the project to derground fiber optic cable Bogard Construction for line in the former railroad $15,635.70. EarthTech will nght-of-way has delayed the confirm that the work has entire project. VanLiere said been properly completed. The the road work should be com­ county also must approve the payment. pleted in another week. In other business, the coun­ He also said that Kinsey cil: Street will be closed for four • Approved further hydroge­ to six hours when the con­ struction crosses Kinsey. ological testing at the Sewer is being extended to the wastewater treatment plant as area as the road work is con­ requested by the Department of Environmental Quality. tinued. Maple Street, which for­ Trustee Susan Berencsi voted merly ended just past the Vil- "no." • Supported the Village lage/Township Hall driveway, Planning Commission’s rec­ ommendation to sign a letter to tenants on property owned by the Caledonia Convenience Store stating that any future changes to business signs on the properly must be approved by the Planning Commission. Village Planner Mark Sisson said that the total sign area on the property exceeds ordinance minimums. • Approved a contract with Mark Sisson, who will take on some additional administra­ tive duties for the village be­ sides his work as planner. Be­ ginning Sept. 4, he will work with the planning commis­ sion and also spend Wednes­ days in the village office. Sisson will receive $52 per hour, with the job to be re­ viewed in 90 days. Berencsi voted "no" to the contract. rental "Twenty-five dollars is not a lot to pay to have exclusive use of the pavilion and rest rooms." he said. French agreed that Arking had been getting requests about this from groups and also agreed that Nesbitt had a good point. The village. Arking said, probably would not see many small groups rent facilities. The council decided to table the issue until the next meet­ ing, and in the meantime will allow people to use a key if they need to get into the facil­ ities. Connie Dahlgren, a local citizen, said it is a shame that residents can not find usable rest rooms in the park and asked if it would be possible to get the key on a Sunday if someone had a desire to use them. Arking said keys would have to be picked up on Fri­ day. He also suggested form­ ing a Friends of the Park or­ ganization whose members would be willing to look over the park and keep it clean. "Anyone who is interested in this should see me." he said. The council, French said, tried to keep the facilities open but the public did $300 to $400 worth of damage. "We feel bad about this too." he said. Dahlgren suggested the council contact employees of Charlton Park to see how they operate. "They require no key and no reservations," she said. In other business last week, the council decided to have its ordinance committee look over the changes the planning and zoning commission made to the sign ordinance. Chairman Eldon Newmeyer said the commission decided to add a section that included regulations for a building with multiple businesses that they defined as a multiple business center. "There is a gap in the pre­ sent ordinance that does not include multiple businesses buildings," he said. The commission decided that a multiple business center will be defined as a building with more than one business that is at least 5.000 square feet. These businesses would be allowed to have signs up to 150 square feet on the build­ ing and a maximum of 50 square feet on the exterior wall. "This would keep us from having to go to the zoning appeals board," he said. The decision was tabled un­ til the council’s committee can look it over. Police Chief Louis Shoe­ maker said vandalism had been done to the township building and the village DPW building. The case is in court and they have received requests for war­ rants. The council voted to pay a $4,000 bill to Earheart Con­ struction that was due on July 3. The council had previously agreed to hold off paying it because there were some con­ cerns about the design that was formulated for the waste water treatment plant. Arking said this bill was just for construction only, not the design. "I found nothing in the con­ tract that suggested that pay­ ment of the bill indicated ac­ ceptance of the entire project." he said. "The problem was with the designer, not the con­ tractor, the contractor did a good job." He added that the work that did not meet the council's ap­ proval was the design of the chemical feed system, which has nothing to do with the work Earheart did French said the council's public works committee had previously assessed this situa­ tion and had recommended not to pay it. Trustee Floyd Bray agreed. Earheart did not fulfill its contract," he alleged. Youngsma said that if the company sued the village for the bill he did not know if it would have a good defense. The council agreed to set aside $675 to allow planning and zoning commission members Linda French. Nicki Miller and Roselle Havens at­ tend the Michigan Society of Planning Officials Conference from Sept. 25-28. The cost is $225 per person and docs not include overnight lodging French asked them to report on the conference when they return Arking's request to hire former Village Planner Jason Cherry on a consultant basis was defeated because five voles were needed to approve the monetary issue. Only four council members voted in fa vor of retaining Cherry on a consultant basis. Bray voted no. Trustees William Mosey and James Rutherford were ab­ sent. Arking said that since Cherry left so soon after he started, there arc many things that he will now have to do. He wanted to meet with Cherry a few hours a week for no more than four weeks so he could become familiar with the work that had been done. Arking requested a salary of $125 per week for Cherry "As long as there is a de­ tailed time and cost, I don't see it as a problem," French said. See User fee, Page14 Summary of Regular meeting Minutes for the CALEDONIA VILLAGE COUNCIL Summary of the Minute* of the Regular Meeting CALEDONIA VILLAGE COUNCIL August 12. 1996 Present: Kidder, Soules. Berencsi. Audy, Whalen, Antecki. Absent: Robertson, Klover. Erskine Others: Brown, Rodgers. VanLiere. Wilcox. Sisson. Tuomikoski Longman. Heiss, Muller. Schmidtke. Wiltgen. and several other guests. The regular meeting of the Caledonia Village Council was colled to order by the President Pro Tern Soules at 7:07 p.m Motion by Kidder, seconded by Berencsi to approve the minutes of the lost regular meeting as printed. Motion carried. Motion by Kidder seconded by Berencsi to accept rhe financial report a* printed. AAotion carried. AAotion by Audy seconded by Kidder to approve the payment of the bills for the month os printed. Ayes all. AAotion carried. The Caledonia New Library Committee Members gave a presentation and overview of their study for a larger library and th* need to upgrade technology which cannot be done at the pre­ sent location The focus of the location was on the Maple Street sit*. Estimated costs (based on 7,000 *q ft. at $70.00 per sq ft.) for furnishings site development testing, survey fees, architectural and engineering contingency fee. were estimated to be $775,000 (sit* development does not include cost of land) Possible funding options were also discussed The Committee asked for a representative from the Village Council. Berencsi offered, with Kidder a* an alternate Th* Fir* Department and Soules ex­ pressed great concern ov*r the Maple Street location, due to traf­ fic. safety, and th* possible need for the Fir* Born to expand at some time. Doug Hopkins, of IMS introduc­ ed himself to the Village Council and reported all is going well. Four building permits were issued. 12 electrical. 4 mechanical, 3 plumbing permits for the month of July Rodgers reported that 5.35 million gallons of sewage were pumped through the plant 2 water meters. 3 sewer water in­ spections hookup. 1 driveway in­ spection for the month of July. Patches Blacktop is working on road work in the Village. DEQ will be visiting the lab August 20. 1996 to do on evaluation Council con­ gratulated Rodgers on his license VanLiere updated Council on the Maple Street project. Th* work to "lower and protect th* Fiber Optic Cable has been com­ pleted Bogard estimates two more weeks for completion of the protect. The contractor requested that Kinsey Street be closed to ex­ tend the sanitary across Kinsey The rood wilt be closed for 4-6 hours. The Fir* Deportment will be notified VanLiere recom mended partial payment to Bogard in the amount of $15 635 70 AAotion by Audy seconded by Berencsi to approve the partial payment Ay** aM AAotion carried. Wilcox Associates explained the DEQ requirement for sampl­ ing to support our permit appltco hon for increased Groundwater Discharge AAotton by Kidder seconded by Audy to author ire Wilcox to do the additional groundwater sampling required for th* permit Ayes Kidder Soule*. Audy. Opposed Berencsi. Motion carried. Sission reported that the Plann­ ing Commission approved the special use permit for Caledonia Convenience Store. A letter will be sent to the tenants and proper ty owners stating what was ap­ proved Any modifications to ex­ isting signs must come before the Planning Commission for ap­ proval Planning Commission is also working on amendments to th* existing ordinances along with a proposed ordinance for Billboards. They will require a Public Hearing to be held by the Planning Commission in October. Kidder reported that the 4th of Ju­ ly committee is ho/ing a wrap up meeting August 13, 1996. Tree committee will meet with Tom Miller Special Labor Committee went well. Th* Labor Committee mode a recommendation to Council to hire AAark Sisson as the Village Administrative Coordinator. Mo tion by Kidder seconded by Soules to hire AAark Sisson 1 day per week 90 day trial period at the rote of $52 00 per hour as the Village Administrative Coor­ dinator beginning September 4. 1996 Clerical work to be done as much as possible tn the Village office. Ay** Audy. Soules Kid­ der. Opposed: Berencs*. AAotion carried AAark owner of Land AAark Strategies has worked with rhe Village five year* as the Village Planner. LandMark Strategies w»H continue it* plann­ ing work with th* V it tog* AAotion by Berencsi seconded by Erskine to adjourn th* regular meeting at 935 p.m. AAotion carried Vicky Whalen Viltoge Clerk (202) LAWN INSTALLATION YARD EQUIPMENT SAVE MONEY -Dolt Yourself! • TD7G Dozer • Bobcat Loaders • Kubota 4WD Tractor/Loader • Landscape Rakes • Gill Pulverizer • 5 Foot Tiller • Bush Hog Mower • Post Hole Augers • Rear Blades • • • • • • • • • Thatchers Aerator Rototillers Fertilizer Spreaders Lawn Sprayers Sweepers Post Hole Augers Pumps Chippers �Poge ]4/Th« Sun ond News, Middleville Ml/August 20, 1996 Bradford-White’s Union Hall rezoning request approved bv Mandv Habel Staff Writer The 'Middleville Village Council last week voted to approve the Planning and Zoning Commission's rec­ ommendation that the prop­ erty around Lincoln and Lafayette Streets, that con­ tains Bradford-White's union hall, be rezoned from residen­ tial (R2) to light industrial (II). The company plans to tear down its present union hall and build a parking lot for employees on the vacated property Bradford-White also plans to make additions to a house that it bought from a resident for a new union hall I Planning and Zoning Chairman Eldon Newmeyer said if this property was re­ zoned to light industrial, the company would be able to get a special use permit so people can park their cars at this new location. The addition made to the house also would require a special use permit. The commission. Newmeyer said, looked over the site plan with concerned neighbors and after some ne­ gotiation agreed to the rezon­ ing. The plan was then signed by the site plan committee chairperson Mike Lytle and Bradford-White’s Chief Ope rat ing Officer Richard Milock. The village ordinance. Newmeyer said, requires the existence of a six foot solid board fence or an evergreen tree border to separate the lot from residents Some residents said they wanted both and were told that they could have both. He added that moving the parking kx and changing the zoning would not cause addi­ tional traffic on the street be­ cause there will not be more cars than there were before, they will just be someplace else. Towards the end of the meeting, one adjacent property owner asked why residents were not allowed to express their opinions on the rezoning situation before the village From Our Readers A ship without a rudder... To the editor: Recently, the village of Caledonia had the opportunity to obtain federal funds for a new water system. A group of citizens voiced concerns about this after which the Council vexed not to pursue the funds There are many legitimate reasons why it failed. Most of the reasons point the finger at the “other side.” I’d like to point the finger inwards towards the council. The Council kneu that to obtain federal funding you need to apply for it as soon as possible. This was started 2-3 years ago. Two to three members worked during this time to obtain the Letter of Conditions from the federal Svemment. During this time ire were numerous articles in the papers but there was Minimal Organized Com­ munication (like newsletters, town meetings, door to door canvassing) from the council To be fair we did wait because wc were extremely uncertain about the requirements from the feds. Wc wanted to pre sent factual information. After the letter was obtain­ ed, many, many events hap­ pened within a short time. In my opinion, we functioned like a ship without a rudder Two things occurred. Within the ship, a great deal of ad­ ministrative work was ac­ complished. This fact is highly important. Outside the ship, no one, including myself took charge of determining a course and steering us in a general direction. Every elected member is to blame for this. It’s very ironic that I AEROBICS $ SUMMER JOBS $ Packers of Quality Frozen Vegetables General Labor and Truck Drivers (Must have CDL) - ALL JOB SEEKERS Retirees and Housewives If You Need Extra SS DAYS AND NIGHTS AVAILABLE ...need approximately mid-July, August & September Call 616/374-8837 ...for additional information. Apply Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Twin City Foods, Inc. 1315 Sherman St., Lake Odessa, MI E.O.E. admitted to our council presi­ dent that I saw this happening yet I did not take a lead role. I did make a few sugges­ tions like developing a current survey to get a better feel for public interest in the water system or developing brochures (for example, what are the factual tax conse­ quences of a special assess­ ment) to hand out at the public meeting. 1 was told “Thank You’’ for offering but no organized action ever matured In summary, many council members uanted the water system and a few actually worked to make it a reality. But there was no one in the crow’s nest. A word to those who organized against the water system. On a feeling level, you have a right to be proud of the organizing efforts. But your victory may be short liv­ ed. The Kent County Health Department has notified our office that they will be issuing a mandatory requirement for new water at the Caledonia Library. It is sad to say the Council made a good case in pointing out the negative con­ sequences if water was not put in. imagine if we had a plan to educate the public a few years ago? Steve Antecki Village Treasurer USER FEE, voted on the issue. There are concerned people that have to live by this park­ ing lot," she said. President Jim French said that the Planning and Zoning Commission had a hearing in which residents made their comments. The recommenda­ tion was then supposed to be given to the council. The Council was not required to have a public hearing on the issue because the planning commission already had one as well as a site plan review. Newmeyer said he had told the residents that the next step would be for them to present their concerns to the council and apologized for his mis­ take. He added that he thought that everyone had expressed all of their concerns at the hear­ ings and site plan review and that the group had reached an agreement with BradfordWhite. French said he had thought the same thing. Village Attorney Jeff Youngsma said that the proper procedure had been followed because the council was not required to have a public hear­ ing after approval of the site plan. "I did not realize that resi­ dents had more comments to make because no one asked to be put on reserve time to speak," French said. It would not be inappropri­ ate, Youngsma said, for peo­ ple to share their comments at this time. This issue has been dis­ cussed in at least three differ­ ent meetings, Newmeyer said. Milock also listened to their concerns and tried to compen­ sate them. The main thing the com­ pany did to compensate is to assure that there would be no traffic on Lincoln Street be­ cause employees would only be allowed to leave the park­ ing lot by way of Lafayette Street. The resident said she lives next door to the union parking lot and across the street from where the new parking lot will be. "Fences or not I don't like the view," she said. This, Newmeyer said, also was discussed at the site plan review. "It has always been normal continued from P. 13 Bray said he did not think Arking would need Cherry for a whole month. "Why don't you make up a list of questions, meet on a Saturday, and get it done?" he asked Arking said he would do that if be could, but thought four weeks was an appropriate maximum. Bray also said he felt the re­ quested fee Arking wanted to pay was too high but Arking thought it was a fair figure The council also voted to close several streets to ac­ commodate the Heritage Day festivities on Saturday Sept. 7. The following streets will be closed: • East Mam from Railroad Street to Grand Rap«L Street • Church Street from Main Street to Dibble Street. • The parking lot between Becky s Ice Cream Parlor and the Kow Pattie's Saloon. • The vacant lot between the village and the river. Though the village was not able to obtain the $1 million worth of grants to make im­ provements on Grand Rapids Street, engineer Paul Spell­ man is collecting bids for im­ provements on Eagle Drive. The lowest bids so far have come from Dan Valley Exca­ vating. Their bid to build the lift station was $199,140 and their bid for the Eagle Drive sewer street improvement was $180,646.10 The council decided to table the decision until the next meeting of whether or not they would accept these bids Dan Valley representative Dave Dykstra said the work would have to be done by Nov. 15. "You will save $150,000," he said. “You won't get it done cheaper anywhere else." to put industry next to the river." he said. "With families nearby, it is now a problem that is lough to change ’ The council takes all com­ ments into consideration. French said, though is not re­ quired to have a public hear­ ing. Former Village Planner Ja­ son Cherry had assured resi­ dents that the company would have to obtain permission to do light assembly which would require industrial (12) use. "They can not do anything to that site without going back to the commission," Newmeyer said. "They are locked into that piece of prop­ erty." In other business last week. Planning and Zoning Com­ mission member Linda French brought copies of a survey the commission wrote and revised for the council to look over. The council had approved of the idea of sending out a sur­ vey but still needed to look over the questions that were selected to appear on it. French said the commission has been trying to update its master plan, which is almost 10 years old. Before doing that, she said, they would like to collect public comments to find out what the residents want for their village. Cherry had said there was money in the budget to cover the cost of sending the survey. Commission* member Roselle Havens commented that they tried to limit the survey to 36 questions and de­ signed it in booklet form to make it easier for the public. Some questions were taken from a survey the township sent out several years ago and some are new Questions in the survey per­ tain to housing, recreation, and commercial growth. Some questions are optional. Village Manager David Ark­ ing said the commission did a good job preparing the survey. He said is willing to help members with the next step. French said they would like to send it out in September and get the results back in Oc­ tober. Both groups will continue to prepare the survey. [Obituaries | Ruth A. Kelley CALEDONIA - Mrs. Ruth A. Kelley, age 76 of Caledo­ nia, went to be with her Lord and loved ones who have gone on before, Friday, August 9, 1996. She is survived by her son, Larry (Nancy) Dahlke; three grandchildren; nine great grandchildren. Funeral services v.cte held Monday, August 12, 1996 at the Caledonia Funeral Home, 616E. Main Street, with Pastor James Grocndyke of Whitneyville Church of Jesus Christ Undenominational officiating. Interment was in Lakeside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids. Emily (Usborne) Yeager ST. HELENA. CALIFORNIA - Emily (Usborne) Yeager, age 87, passed away on July 25,1996 in St. Helena, California. She was born on August 2, 1908 in Carlton Township, the daughter of Lafe and Achsa Usborne. She was raised in Carlton Township and attended Hast­ ings High School and Berrien Springs College. She was preceded in death by one son and one daughter. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Charles L. Yeager; cousins, Geraldine (Williams) Neil of Caledonia and Laura Herrick of Battle Creek; and nephew, Dudley Cobb of California. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. ENGINEER-JUNIOR (Trainee) We need one bright, disciplined, responsible person with high school level training in Mechanical Drawing, Technical Math, Computer Aided Design, etc. for an entry level posi­ tion. This person will assist project engineers in a wide variety of tasks and will be expected to continuously expand knowledge base by continu­ ing education. Please send your resume, school records, and refer­ ences to: Wayne Martin, Wamar Products, Inc., 5041 68th Street, SE, Caledonia, Ml 49316. �The Sun and New*. Middleville. Ml/August 20, 1996/Poge 15 Four from Middleville area play international soccer Four Middleville varsity soccer players were able to experience international soccer this summer. They traveled with Tom Furth, director of coaching at Planet Soccer, Aurora, Ohio, to Itlay and Greece. Players from Middleville were Dean Laansma, Josh Steorts, Chris Niles and Dave Bot winski Furth's goal is to raise the level of American youth soccer internationally by exposing qualified American youth to that level of play. He was the only coach invited to bring a team to either tournament. In Italy, they played in the Como Cup and in Greece the Zeus Cup Both tournaments drew teams from many nations including Brazil, Armenia. Taiwan, the Netherlands and France Due to schedule changes, the team was only able to train together two days before the first tournament. They were able to play several games outside of the tournament and their record in both tournaments was 3-5-2. The team was able to experience the physical play typical of international futbol along with the pride of the nations. A game versus Brazil in Italy was probably the most memorable for the team that The Planet Soccer Team traveled to Italy and Greece over the summer to gain international soccer experience. Four of the team members were from Middleville. (Photo provided) Dave Botwinski, Chris Niles, Dean Laansma and Josh Steorts stand in front of the Acropolis in Greece. (Photo provided) played in the U 19 age division. The U.S squad won that game 3-2, the first time the Brazilian club had lost to a team from the U.S. The team was also to take in some site seeing, as they toured Como, Milan, the Swiss Alps on a bus tour, the Acropolis and a boat trip of the Greek Isles. They came home with a greater appreciation of the United States. Furth has decided to utilize West Michigan as one of his areas to draw players for future international travel. He has extensive experience in coaching soccer at all levels and has traveled to nearly 70 countries over the last 15 years. If you are interested in learning more about Furth and his program, contact the Planet Soccer coordinators Dave and Robin Laansma at (616)795-7277. Caledonia’s Kious helps Sullivan’s squad to reach AABC World Series Caledonia's Chad Kious spent his weekend on a diamond, playing against some of the best baseball talent from around the globe. Kious, 26, and his Grand Rapids Sullivan teammates competed in the 60th annual Stan Musial AABC World Series at Battle Creek's C.O. Brown Stadium. The World Series includes teams from all over the country, including one from Puerto Rico. On Friday. Sullivan's defeated that team from Puerto Rico 9-1. Tim Sullivan hurled a 3-hittcr, while former Western Michigan University great Rob Reimink had 3 hits and 2 RBI Sullivan's win on Friday set up a game with Chicago Prairie Gravel on Saturday. The World Series ended play on Sunday To get to the World Series. Sullivan's had to win at regionals and Kious certainly helped. Kious hit a three-run dinger in a 9-5 triumph over Pontiac Richter-Roffin Aug 9 in Muskegon. That win put Meet the Coaches set Aug. 22 The Thomapple-Kellogg Athletic Boosters will sponsor a special Meet the Coaches Night for all fall sports on Aug 22. The event will begin at 7 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. All of the fall coaches will be there, including ones from football, girls tennis, boys golf, girls basketball, junior high girls basketball, boys soccer and representatives from both cross country teams. Coaches this season are Jack Prince, varsity football, assistants Tom Ellinger, Dan Erb, Tim Pennfield. Mark Uhl, varsity football, Andy Coph and Randy Stahlik, junior varsity football, Gary McKee, Dan Ploeg and Chad Ruger, freshman football, Larry Seger, girls tennis, Bernie Weller, boys golf, Tammy Benjamin, cross country, Jim Sprague, girls basketball, Jerry Robinson, junior varsity basketball, Mariam Taylor, freshman basketball. Bruce Wyatt, eighth grade basketball, Ron Strater, seventh grade basketball. Steve Evans, varsity soccer, Marty Westman, junior varsity soccer. Bret Westman. freshman soccer, Kelly Nisonger, varsity and junior varsity cheerleading and Angie Ruger, freshman cheerleading. For more information, contact Allison Middleton at (616) 795-3554. HOMEOWNERS! Grand Rapids 1-51M57-MJ0 StiftwWt 1-*00-90-2121 AAA Mqwtqaqk » Financial CQ**Q"at>q>i Huge 4 Family Sale 1 Day Only August 23 • 8 am-5 pm 50-gallon aquarium, bikes, Little Tykes, micro­ wave, dinette set, super single waterbed, bed frames, bedding, chair, TONS of clothes — girls to 6, boys to 4T, changing table, car seat. 314 Dearborn Street, Middleville (first street SE of light on M-37) YOU BREAK IT— WE'LL FIX IT!! COUPON COMPLETE AUTO and TRUCK COLLISON SERVICE Caledonia's Chad Kious has provided the Sullivan s team with a big bat in their road to the AABC World Series which ended last weekend in Battle Creek. (Photo provided) Sullivans in the regional final Aug. 10. a game they won over Budweiser (Bartle Creek) Behnke 3-0 in 8 innings. On the Sullivans' team. Kious has pitched and played designated hitter, providing a steady bat throughout the season Kious also was the winning pitcher in a contest with Wyondoae Desoseno In that game. 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DELTON — Nine high school golf teams swung into action Thursday at the Barry County Invitational Thursday at the Mullenhurst Golf Course. Six of those nine squads came from the greater Barry County area with Hastings High taking second, three strokes behind first place Gull Lake. The Saxons scored a 312. while the victorious Blue Devils carded a team score of 309. Caledonia was third with a 316, Middleville fourth with a 320, Lakewood took fifth with a 321, host Delton tallied a sixth-place 328, Wayland managed a 329 for seventh. Maple Valley carded a 352 that was good for eighth place and Battle Creek Pennficld rounded out the field with a ninth place 365. Hastings Jon Lawrence shared medalist honors with Gull Lake's Ryan Ferguson, as both scored a 73. Lawrence’s teammate Don Smith carded a 74, Caledonia's Scott Leatherman had a 75, Middleville's Josh Sturm and Lakewood's Kurt Miller each fired a 76. Middleville's Josh Lancaster and Delton’s Mike Kammerad each scored 77 and Maple Valley's Nick Waara and Caledonia's Chris Snoap both fired rounds of 79. Other area scores from the Barry County Invite included: Caledonia: John Wierenga 81. Eric Masse 81. Get set...Go! Football practices began last week for high school football teams. The players at Middleville High School, some 90 strong, opened scrimmages on Aug. 12 and put on the pads on Aug. 14 with a special midnight practice. Middleville's season opens Sept. 6 with the annual battle versus rival Caledonia at Caledonia High. Delton: Kyle Kwasny 83, Marv Cook 83, Don Heckman 85, Scott Hovanec 85. Hastings: Mike Krueger 82. Steve Obreiter 83. Lakewood: Greg Kretovic 80, Matt Darby 8I, Luke Barnett 64. Maple Valley: Brent Braden 88, Robb Rosin 92, Jared Osborne 93. Middleville: Alex Middleton 82, Don Ronchetti 85. Bank serving free ice cream at Summerfest Middleville's Adam Seifert swings a fairway iron at the Barry County golf tournament last Thursday. Free ice cream? It's true. Hastings City Bank will give away free strawberry, choco­ late, and vanilla ice cream Aug. 24 in conjunction with Summerfest activities. The bank is holding an ice cream social in a tent behind the bank, which is located on Court Street in Hastings. The ice cream social will be held after the Summerfest pa­ rade, from approximately 12:30 p.m. until 3 p.m. In addition to ice cream, patrons can enjoy music supplied by the New Superior Jazz Band. Jane DeEat, marketing and compliance manager at the bank, said the ice cream social is in celebration of the bank's 110th anniversary. A similar event was held 10 years ago during the bank's centennial celebration. 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Fischers receive a victory winning back their restaurant by Barbara Gall Staff Writer TJie wheels of justice may turn slowly, but they rolled in the right direction for the new owners of a Caledonia restaurant For Kurt and Lee Fischer, it has been a long two months since they walked out of what they thought was their restaurant. Fischer's Grille in the Glen Valley Retail Center. Now, after a summer of legal hassle, the restaurant really is theirs. They have signed a long-term lease with First Real Estate, developers of Glen Valley, and they plan to re-open for sure by Monday. Aug. 26 for lunch and dinner. They will begins serving breakfast again as soon as possible, they said. "We'd like to be open by Friday (Aug. 23), but we're not sure we can get all the work done by then." Kurt Fischer said last week. He said all the tile work in the entry had to be re-done, and the restaurant had to be thoroughly cleaned. "We’re just so happy to have our whole staff back, though, with the exception of three of the kids who are off to college this fall. Having our original crew is going to make our re-opening just that much easier. These kids have really stood behind us. and that means a lot to Lee and me." he said. The only disappointment was that they will have to discontinue the name "Fischer's Grille." The restaurant now will be known as "Fischwood’s: A Family Grille." Kurt said that the menu is being re-done, with all the public's favorites to be offered. They also hope to add some new ideas: three more salads, another appetizer and maybe a new entree and a new dessert. His excitement now is a There's work to be done, but no one is happier about getting into the task than Kurt and Lee Fischer, left, and three of their employees, Bruce Higgins, Kori Hutchins and Michele Colbom. The Fischers will be Bill Nave kids from drowning, but he’s ' not a lifeguard. Verleeta Wooten found several new stars, but she’s not an astronomer. And Ivan Neal put out a lot of fires, but he’s not a firefighter. These are teachers. But to the kids they reach, they’re heroes. BE A TEACHER. BE A HERO. Call 1-800-45-TEACH. ■MB Ganci RMChtWWRMBr Sddts 1TFACH LTkVll » re-opening their restaurant on M-37, probably on Monday, Aug. 26, after almost losing it in a legal hassle. Formerly known as Fischer's Grille, the business now will be called Fischwood’s. dramatic change from the way he was feeling just two months ago, when the Fischers refused to continue operating the restaurant. They said they had discovered their financial backer, Chuck Edkins, was not handling the restaurant the way they wanted it to be run. The employees who picketed the restaurant when the Fischers left said he was not paying the bills nor was he deducting taxes and social security from their paychecks. According to the Fischers, Edkins retained all financial control of the restaurant, but was careful not to sign his name on papers or contracts, allowing the Fischers' name to appear instead. When the Fischers learned that the restaurant was not being operated as they wanted it to be, they wrote letters to all the restaurant's creditors explaining that while they were managing the restaurant, and had set up leasing agreements and contracts with food vendors, they were not corporate partners, had no say in financial matters and were referring all billing questions to Edkins. In a statement to the Sun and News in the June 18 edition, Edkins said that he owned the restaurant 100 percent, and that all the fuss was because the Fischers wanted to buy him out. He said he would see to it that the employees would get their taxes and Social Security deducted from their pay checks by the end of the year. In the meantime, however, Edkins admitted on network television that he was not paying in any Social Security for his employees. There also were claims that Edkins made offensive remarks to the female employees, and Lee Fischer has filed suit against him on a sexual harassment charge and also to obtain back pay she never received. Edkins is claiming that Lee Fischer never was an employee of the restaurant After the Fischers and all but one of their employees walked out of the restaurant in June, Edkins kept the place open, but June 26 filed for reorganization under the federal "Chapter II" bankruptcy law. This law protects the business owner from creditors' re claiming leased or rented equipment that is not being paid for, but the business owner must make a full financial disclosure and set up. a plan for repaying his creditors that meets with their approval The court appoints a trustee to oversee the case and make sure the plan is being followed. Although the court trustee assigned to the case was not available before press tunc, the Fischers said that Edkins did not honor the repayment plan he set up with the bankruptcy court, nor did he show up for court appearances. The judge then ordered the Kent County Sheriff's Department to evict Edkins. Deputies carried out the order at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 13. "The really sad thing," said Kurt Fischer, "is that the people who were working at the restaurant for Chuck (Edkins) have been coming around looking for their pay checks. They never got their money either." Edkins cleaned out the register when he was evicted, witnesses said. Fischer said that the restaurant's vendors have agreed to work with himself, his wife and Kurt's brother Mark, who now form the corporation owning the business. Edkins has no part in it, Kurt emphasized. "We appreciate their willingness to help us and all the support we've received from folks here in Caledonia and from First Real Estate, for giving us another chance. It’s going to take us a few weeks to get things back together, but we'll do our best to run the business Lee and I had dreamed about in the first place," Kurt said. "We’re excited about Kurt and Lee being back," said Craig Baker of First Real Estate. "They have a great reputation, and they've run a good restaurant here. We're very happy that they are re­ opening." �Saturday Continued... 8 am 10 am 8 am-6 pm 8:30 am 9 am 9:30 am 10 am - 6 pm 10 am - Midnight 11:30 am Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce SUMMERFEST ’96 HASTINGS...on the way to everywhere Entertainment at Fish Hatchery Park FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 ACTIVITIES Food Concessions open Arts & Crafts Riverview Balloon Rides (Fish Hatchery Park) (weather permitting) 4 p.m. - Midnight Elks Tent Open (Fish Hatchery Park) 12 noon 12 noon - 8 pm 8:30 pm ENTERTAINMENT ■ Fish Hatchery Park True Value/Jimmy Dean Country Country Showdown Country Doug Clark Stonehedge Reunion Concert ’60s/’70s 6 pm 8:30 pm 10 pm COURTHOUSE ENTERTAINMENT 3:30 pm Country Strings Bluegrass ENTERTAINMENT - Fish Hatchery Park Paul Anthony Meek Concert Love Songs Ronald McDonald Show Magic/Music Hastings City Band Band Music Thomapple River Boys Bluegrass/Country Les Jazz Big Band Bobby Holley Band Motown Music Tammy J. 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For Sale Automotive 1990 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT standard cab, 5 speed, air conditioning. In excellent condition, runs great, would be a great truck for anyone, $5,500 OBO. Call 616-891-0536 Mobile Homes ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waterbed, 1st time home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until September 1st. 1996. 1-800-387-0035. West Mich. AFFORDABLE COUNTRY LIVING on a lake only minutes from Grand Rapids. We have several 16x80 models, one of them could be yours. Holiday Gardens. Located on Green Lake. Weekdays appointment only. 891-9327, Saturday & Sunday, l-7pm. BEAUTIFUL KING SIZE BRASS BED with Sena Firm mattress seL 1 month old, Cost $1,300 new, must sell! $300. 1-517-699-4148_____________ BEAUTIFUL WHITE & GOLD DAYBED with trundle bed underneath includes mattress. 1 week old. Cost $600., Sacrifice $250. 1-517-699^148 Garage Sale BIG GARAGE SALE: August 22nd & 23rd. 9-5pm. Furniture, antiques, clothing. 8710 Whitneyville._______________ GARAGE SALE, 227 ROBIN ROAD, Middleville, August 22nd, 9-4.__________________ GARAGE SALE FREE­ PORT. 2750 Eckert Rd., 8-5, Wed & Thurs. Like new child­ rens and Jr. clothes, lots of odds and ends.__________________ Phone 795-7911 HUGE 4 FAMILY SALE See ad in this week’s Sun & News, 314 Dearborn Street, Middleville.________________ MOVING SALE, 2 FAMILIES: August 22 & 23rd, M-37 by McCann Rd. Antiques, freez­ er, misc.. Sun.-Thurs. 3:30 to 10:30 p.m. Fri. & Sot. 3:30 to 12:30 O.m. TWO PIZZAS For ONE SPECIAL PRICEY Save up to 70° o On second Pizza NO COUPONS • NO FREE POP NO FREE DELIVERY NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE. Saturday, August 24th, 8-4. Furniture, toys, baby items, housewares, and country items. Glen Valley Estates off M-37 Good Only Suhday thro Thursday (NOT VALID Friday and Saturday Specials not valid with any other offers or Free Delivery Help Wanted r—coupon--------- 1 I FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA midolEville I *2.00 OFF ANY w. tr Of tr i ir pizza NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL I | F*s One Free z liter of Pop I Taka Out Only • One (1J Per Coupon Try Our. SUbS • LOSOgnO Spaghetti • Burritos • Chips & Cheese ★ FREE 2 Liters Of Pepsi * ...with any pick up pizza order No coupon needed No free pop with free delivery. A* of our pizzas include our Special Sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese 15 Minutes Take Out or Eat m or Fast Free Delivery Within 5 Miles NO FREE POP with SPECIALS • Ask about our Special of the Day • PARK IN REAR SELF-STORAGE, Patterson Rd., Caledonia. 8X31 $40/mo and 12X31 $50/mo. 891-8375 For Sale AUGUST 22ND & 23RD, 9am-6pm, clothes, miscella­ neous household items. 6760 68th Street, Caledonia 117 West Main, Middleville LOSE WEIGHT LIKE CRAZY! Announcing the fastest, easiest way to lose both pounds and inches permanently! Free samples. Phone: 616-945-5900 3 PIECE LIVING ROOM OUTFIT includes couch, loveseat & chair. Beautiful colors, 1 week old. Must sell! $225. 517^99-4148_______________ DOWNHILL SKI PACK­ AGE: High School age $150. 891-9782___________________ QUEEN SIZE SEALY POST­ UR PF.DIC firm mattress set with deluxe frame, 2 months old. Cost $800 new, sacrifice for $250. 1-517-699-4148 MIDDLEVILLE’S FINEST HUGE SAVINGS on selected Models of Arch Type Steel Bldgs. While supplies last! Cancellations & repos. 20x26, 30x34. Financing available. Free shipping. Call immediately 1-800-222-6335. ____________ •attn: Hastings* Postal Positions. Permanent fulltime for clerk/sorters. Full bene­ fits. For exam, application and salary info call (708)906-2350 Exl 6596 8am to 8pm. RECEPTIONIST - CALEDCL NIA DANCE SCHOOL: Call 616-459-7605 ______________ WAIT STAFF, KITCHEN STAFF AND BANQUET HELP needed through the Fall. Call 891-0420, ask for Ozzie or stop by Saskatoon Golf Club Miscellaneous GIRLS WANTED from Michi gan between 6-19 io compete in this year’s 1996 Grand Rapids Pageants. Over $20,000 m prizes and scholarships, including trip to oaxknah m Las Vegas, call today 1-800-367-2125 Ext. 1549. National Ads $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home Many positions available. Easy! No experience needed. Free Info. Call American Publishers. 1-617-964-8200. ExL 1400 (24 hrs.)_______________________ $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many positions available. Easy! No experience needed. Free info. Call American Publishers. 1-800-426-3026, ext. 1400, 24hrs._____________________ HOMEWORKERS NEEDED. $12(Vdaily. Process­ ing mail from your home, for National Coupon. Easy! No experience needed. Limited openings, for application call 1-617-455-1918, 24 hrs. Real Estate INDIAN RIVER/MULLET LAKE AREA: 10.01 Beautiful­ ly Wooded Acres adjoining State Land with a small creek. Bulldozed driveway and cleared campsite. $18,900, $500 down, S23G/mo, 11% Land Contract Northern Land Company 1-800-968-3118 MIDDLEVILLE 3 BEDROOM RANCH, 1 bath, 2 stall garage, full basement, corner lot, in town. $79,900. 616-891-1838_______________ OPEN HOUSE, Sunday, August 25, 2-4p & Monday, August 26, 6-8p. Middleville, Custom Contempory, 3 plus bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths with private master suite, on 1 plus acres with wooded surrounding. Call Beth Nasaudis at Century 21 Property Centre, 1-800-421-8586 or 616-245-1385. Wanted BUYING JUNK CARS, TRUCKS, farm machinery & all other metals. Call after 7pm, 616-795-2319_______________ WANTED: ROOMATE, FEMALE preferred, house in Middleville area, $400 month plus half of utilities. 616-795-4065 Cooking Corners Calling All Kids Tb The Kitchen (NAPS)—Recipe con­ tests have traditionally been designed for grown­ ups, but now America’s future chefs also have a chance to be creative. The Boboli “Have Fun With Your Food Recipe Contest" asks kids. 5 to 14 years, to create their own edible masterpiece (with parental supervision) using a Boboli* Italian bread shell as their canvas. Entries must be accom­ panied by either a color photograph or VHS video of the “junior chef” and the recipe creation in its final form, along with recipe instructions The lucky grand prize winner will win a $5,000 family vacation for four. Last year, everything from Boboli Benedict (a twist on Eggs Benedict) to Boboli S’Mores was sub­ mitted. The winner was the “All American Boboli Dinner,” submitted by 12year-old Ashley Speranza from Wethersfield, CT. “I chose hot dogs as the main ingredient because everyone loves hot dogs," said Ashley. Here’s her recipe. All American Boboli 10 Slices American Cheese (5 white, 5 yellow) 1 12 inch BOBOLI* Italian Bread Shell 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil (divided) 1 I^arge red onion, cut in half lengthwise and thinly sliced 8 Regular-sized hot dogs, sliced 1/2- A tasty dish like this can make one junior cook a prize winner. inch thick 1 Large red potato, diced Heat oven to 450*. Cut cheese into triangles. Arrange 5 yellow and 5 white triangles on pizza shell. In medium skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat, cook onion until golden, 6 to 8 minutes; drain on paper towel. Cook hot dogs until golden, about 8 minutes; remove to paper towels. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil on skillet. Fry pota­ toes until golden; about 5 minutes; drain. Place Boboli shell on baking sheet. Spoon onions, hot dogs and potatoes on shell. Arrange remain­ ing cheese triangles on top. Bake 8 to 10 min­ utes or until Boboli shell is crisp. Serve with mu>tard, relish, or catsup. Makes 4 to 6 servings. For complete rules and an entry form, look for the Boboli display in the supermarket or write to Boboli “Have Fun With Your Food Recipe Con­ test,” 25th Floor, 1500 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Al) entries must be received by September 15, 1996. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/706/SunandNews_1996-08-27.pdf 46cf92c1c717e9d75eb015612aba52d4 PDF Text Text Petitions submitted for local referendum on Blackstone PUD bv Barbara Gall Staff Water \ group of Caledonia Township residents Tuesday turned in petitions with'signatures of 510 residents asking for a referendum on a rezoning decision for Blackstone, a 95homc planned unit develop­ ment (PUD) on Snow Av­ enue. Just when an election will take place, however, is still a question. Township Clerk Pat Snyder said that 272 signatures were needed to force the referendum, but the signature gatherers did not turn in petitions in time to meet the Aug. 13 deadline for the Nov. 5 election ballot. No township-wide elections are scheduled in 1997. said Snyder. "The petitions must be turned in two weeks before 1 have to certify the ballot lan­ guage," she explained. "This period of time is needed by clerks to be able to validate signatures on any petitions." However, a new amendment to the state law regulating ref­ erendums prohibits developers from moving forward on a project until the election is held. Under that amendment, the Blackstone property con­ sequently is "for all intents and purposes" still rural resi­ dential, Township Planner Linda Anderson said In a rural residential district, a two-acre minimum lot size would be a requirement if the ic If the Blackstone developers choose to (withdraw from the sewer district), both present and future Campau-Kettle sewer system users could see an assessment increase of just under $2,000 ?5 per user. — Ruth DeVries, Twp. Treasurer property were to be developed. The Blackstone developers could request a special election to decide the referendum, but in that circumstance, they would have to cover any elec­ tion costs themselves. Ander­ son said The developers do have ocher options besides the PUD zoning, however, one of which could be costly for the township and for Campau I.ake sewer users. Anderson said the develop­ ers could: • Without any zoning change, simply develop 82 two-acre lots instead of their proposed 95 lots, or, • Sue the township to get out of the sewer district and then put in 82 homes on twoacre lots served by individual septic systems. If the Blackstone developers choose the latter action, both present and future CampauKettle sewer system users could see an assessment in­ crease of just under $2,000 per user, said Township Treasurer Ruth DeVries. Campau-Kettle sewer users also could see an increase in their operating and mainte­ nance costs without the Blackstone homes to help defray this expense The OM rate could rise from the 1997 rate of $33/month to a rate as high as $50/month, DeVries said. The increases would result because Blackstone developers had said from the outset that their lots would be connected to the expanded Campau Lake system. Therefore, those fu­ ture homes were always fig­ ured into the formula for de­ termining user assessments. Billing for the sewer could appear on users’ 1996 winter tax bills, if construction of the new plant and expanded collection system is completed on schedule at the end of this year, DeVries said. There are other ramifica­ tions for the township besides See Blackstone, P. 2 ‘It was a very good year...’ ...in 1923, when this Dodge sedan rolled off the line, and this was a very good year for the annual Caledonia Summer's End Auto Show held in Caledonia Village Saturday. Bob and Mary Palmer of Caledonia proudly pose with their restored vehicle, one of the nearly 300 cars to roll into the village for the Main Street display. The Palmers’ 1923 classic was the oldest in the show, which featured a spectrum of gleaming cars, trucks, tractors and scooters built over the last 70 years. More pictures and a story about the show will be featured in next week's Sun and News Heritage Day plans being finalized Plans are being finalized for the fifth annual Middleville Heritage Day Saturday, Sept. 7. Chairwoman Samantha VandenBosch said new and traditional events promise something for everyone. The day will start with a pancake breakfast at Mid­ dleville United Methodist Church from 8 a m. to II a.m. The sporting events, which will be held at various locations, will start at 8:30 a.m., and the arts and crafts booths and concession stands will open at 9 a.m. The annual parade will be­ gin at 11 am. on Main Street. Duane and Pat Thatcher have been chosen as this year’s grand marshals. Anyone interested in partic­ ipating in the parade can call Shellie McQueen at 795-7719 to sign up. First, second and third prizes will be awarded in monetary amounts of $50, $25 and $15. Activities for children will begin at noon, with games and chalk art in the village hall parking lot and junior firefighter activities by the Thomapple River. New chil­ dren's activities this year in­ clude a bike rodeo, sponsored by Evolutionary Cycle, and a frog jumping contest. Lions Club members will have their traditional hog roast, the Rotary Club will hold a duck race, and the Thomapple Heritage Society will have its annual slide show. The VFW will sponsor its first annual Las Vegas night, Thomapple Township Emer­ gency Services will sponsor a water ball exhibition, and a car exhibition will be held on Main Street. There will be a stage located in the parking lot next to The Scoop Ice Cream Shop that will feature some well recog­ nized talent along with some new faces Highlighting the entertain­ ment will be disc jockey Dr. Owie of Dynamic Real Estate with a street dance and karaoke from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Raffle tickets to win the Middleville shopping spree and a microwave oven are available from any Heritage Day Committee member and al area businesses. Tickets will cost $1 The businesses also will have sign-up sheets for the sporting events, the pie eating contest, and the See Heritage Day, P. 2 In This Issue... Caledonia’s new Post Office gets ‘stamp of approval’ Some of the Caledonia postal staff took time out from Friday's open house at the new post office building to pose near the sign for the new facility. Welcoming residents were Postmaster Bob Monroe (left), Sandy Crisher, Karyl Bergakker, Bud Nickles, Gary Humphrey. Marx Anderson and Ted Dalstra. The new post office is located at the north end of the Caledonia Village Centre, 'right behind McDonald's!* • Whitneyville students reminisce about old country school • Exchange student renews TK friendships 30 years later • Caledonia School Board approves standing committees • Caledonia Twp. votes to override millage rollback �Poge 2/Tbe Sun and New, Middleville, Ml/August 27, 1996 BLACKSTONE PUD, continued from front page. the Sewer if Blackstone were not developed according to the contested PUD ordinance The township would have to pur­ chase the five-acre lot the de­ velopers had given to the township for a sewer line lift station, as part of the PUD agreement. Estimated value of the land is $40,000, DeVries said. The Blackstone developers also would not have to pave a half mile of Snow Avenue from 60th Street to the Black­ stone entry. The developers had offered to pave this sec­ tion of the unimproved road at their expense The township’s cost to pave a half mile of road is about $75,000, with the county pay­ ing the remainder, or 45 per­ cent. approval with no objections raised by other residents The developers decided to make some changes in their plan, however, which meant they had to start all over again in seeking PUD zoning when they came back with their re­ vised plan last May. This time, neighboring res­ idents turned out to protest the development, stating concerns about the environment and questions about the Campau Lake sewer system that would serve Blackstone homes. The commission tabled the rezoning request to look into the residents' concerns, but af­ ter obtaining more informa­ tion, recommended at its June 17 meeting that the Township Board approve the rezoning for Blackstone The final site plan, they said, met or exceeded town­ ship ordinances and also was compatible with the town­ ship’s master land use devel­ A site plan for Blackstone Estates was brought to the Caledonia Township Planning Commission two years ago, when it received preliminary opment plan The average lot size in Blackstone is just under an acre, with some lots as large as 140,000 square feet. Neighbors, however, want the two-acre minimum to be maintained. Residents opposing the pro­ ject then asked the Township Board to at least delay a deci­ sion on whether to approve the rezoning, but after a sec­ ond reading July 17. the board approved the rezoning Those opposed to the pro­ ject then had a week from the day of publication of the ordinance to submit a letter of intent to seek a referendum on the rezoning. They had 30 days from the date of publication to submit petitions with signatures from at least 10 percent of the township voters who voted in the last gubernatorial election. Because it is a township zoning issue. Caledonia Village residents were not eligible to sign these petitions. Anderson said. However, even an eventual vote to overturn the Blackstone rezoning would not mean the end of the project, cautioned Anderson "A development is going to happen on that property, with or without public sewer going in," said Anderson. "The dif­ ference is 15 homes." HERITAGE DAY from front page — bike rodeo. There is a full schedule for complete listings of events, including location and times. For more information, call VandenBosch at 795-4208. Local school Lunch Menus Thomappie Kellogg Elementary and Middle School Lunch Menu I ...S OLD! MILLER MEANS... HaMing* Officr 149 Wm Stair Street (616) 945-51X2 Jean Chaac. cts OKI 945-0235 Hill Slanted 94X9X42 Dianne I -eldpauwh. 94# 9913 Audrey Burdick. OKI 945-2451 Cindy -Scotti’Scott 94X422X Ron lewia............ 945-5103 Roy Carbon..............795-3611 Dave BcImmi 94X 94X2 larry A Herding, assoc mokh>, SAI IS MOR OU. OKI 945-9103 Middleville Office 317 Arlington. M-37 (616) 795-3305 Kay Stoisonburg assoc broker GR1.. 795-7272 Karen Brown 795-9331 Cathy Williamson CKSGKl... 795-9090 Debbie Erway......... 623-8357 Mike Humphreys. Broker. CRS. GRI E. MAS £& 1. AFFORDABLE HOME IN MIDDLEVILLE! A (••ling of peace and comfort greets you as you enter this well-kept, newly car­ peted and redecorated 3 plus bedroom home with 1'/» baths and materials to help complete the family room and 4th bed­ room. You will enjoy the private, fenced bock yard and mature shade trees on a large corner lot. Call Audrey Burdick today to arrange a showing on this fine home.................................................. $74,900. 1 LAKEFRONT HOME Picture yourself relaxing in this immaculate home with over 50 feet of frontage on beautiful Payne Lake Water sports or just enjoying the breathtaking view, the choice is yours! See this 3 bedroom home today! Call Karen Brown.......................... $110.000 Wednesday, Aug. 28 Taco salad with meat, cheese, lettuce and com chips, salas, large pretzel, sliced peaches. Thursday . Aug. 29 Chicken patty on a bun. mashed potatoes, peas, pears. Friday , Aug. 30 Sausage pizza, baked beans or sweet potatoes, fresh fruit, graham crackers Monday, Sept. 2 No School. Labor Day. Tuesday, Sept. 3 Tuna salad on pita bread with chopped lettuce and tomato, com chips, carrots, celery and broccoli, applesauce. Note: El. Alternate Menu — Mon., Hot Dog; Tues., Ham & Cheese; Wed., Salad Bar; Thurs., Hamburger; Fri., Fishwich. Also PB&J available any day. Women’s Club leader attends safety sessions Joan Weick of Gun Lake, president of GFWC Michigan Federation of Womens Clubs, was tn Washington. D.C.. earlier this week with 150 ocher General Federation of Women’s Clubs leaders for a seminar focusing on per­ sonal safety issues for older Americans With knowledge gained at the various sessions, Weick will assist the 94 GFWC member clubs in Michigan to plan projects that raise awareness of personal safety issues affecting older citizens in their communities. The two-day seminar covered such topics as fire and carbon monoxide safety, home security and personal assault prevention, and con­ sumer fraud. GFWC’s Safety for Older Americans Program is made possible by a grant from the Allstate Foundation. “There are so many ways Michigan club women can reach members of their com­ munities on this subject and 1 am confident that within the next few months they will be holding workshops, seminars and forums, utilizing the media, developing displays and working with local safety experts to prevent the many tragic accidents and abuses that occur,” Weick said. GFWC Michigan has a history of community service since it was organized in 1895. Its aim is to create and spread an enlightened public opinion by focusing the spotlight on areas in com­ munities needing attention GFWC is an international organization of communitybased volunteer women’s clubs, which have been work ing for more than 100 years to address the most pressing needs of their communities and the world. It is head­ quartered in Washington, DC. 18 local people learn about CPR, first aid Eighteen local people took part in a CPR-first aid class Saturday. Aug. 10. at Mid­ dleville Christian Reformed Church. Child Care providers who took part included Denise VanBuren, Diane Earl. Shirley Zeeryp, Kathy Jo Butergereit, Amanda Bailey, Shirley Smith, Brenda Gar rett, Stacey Doran (though she is moving her business to Clarksville), Diane Kidder, Judy Punt, Angie Blossom, Connie Hawk, Karyn Rose and Dana Schilz. The pro­ viders come from Hastings. Middleville. Assyria and Clarksville. Others who also took the class for reason of work, liv­ ing by a lake and living on a farm were Sheila Dykstra. Ron Blossom, Sally Keller and Sue Bender The last two are teachers CPR and First Aid can be used by all, no matter how young or old. For more infor­ mation call the Hastings branch at 945-3122, asking for Karen Depres. Thomappie Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday , Aug. 28 Bagel with cream cheese & jelly, juice, milk. Thursday, Aug. 29 Pancakes (3) with syrup, juice, milk. Friday, Aug. 30 Ham and egg on a biscuit, juice, milk. Monday, Sept, 2 No School. Labor Day. Tuesday, Sept. 3 Pancake & sausage on a stick, juice, milk. 4. MIDDLEVILLE Live in the center of your own private woods. This 3 bedroom home on 5 acres has new carpeting throughout, a formal dining room, fireplace and a private master bathroom. There is a small creek running through the property Call Kay Stoisonburg for more information .................... .......... $82.500^/ Gymnastics in Motion New 8-week Session New Parents & Tots Classes {V/i ■ s yrs.) Cathy Moma, the owner, is very excited and motivated to make this the best club in the area We offer classes for all ages and levels: preschool, beginner, intermediate and advanced We also have a girls USFG competition team. Classes are held Mon. thru Thurs. and Sat. morn­ ing. Kids, we also have hours available to rent the gym for that special party. Open Gym Every Saturday 10-12 Stop and see Your Choice is Clear... 5207 M-57 Middleville • Phone 795-7620 PRESCHOOLERS WELCOME [ Caledonia Vision Center Richard J. Choryan, O.D. FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE, GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES PLEASE SEE OUR ADS ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER, IN THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS AND IN THE HOMES DIGEST OF GRAND RAPIDS MAGAZINE. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) (616) 891-2020 : Bring In This Ad And • Receive $500 Off i Your New 8 Week Session �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml August 27. 1996/Page 3 Portables already waiting at Dutton Elementary Caledonia’s elementary facilities hitting 'overload’ by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia residents con­ cerned about education may be glad they voted in June to build a new elementary school in the district. According to a report at last week’s school board meeting, that new building can’t be completed soon enough if each of Caledonia's K-5 classes are to be kept al 25-28 students Dutton Elementary Princi­ pal Jerry Phillips told the Caledonia School Board last week that some of his staff al­ ready will be using two portable classrooms brought over from the high school. One of the units will be used for music, while the other will provide office space for the Spanish teacher, the science coordinator and the counselors, all of whom lost their office space to classroom needs, he said. Reporting to the board for all the elementanes. Phillips said that while the schools can’t be positive about how many students moved away over the summer, current numbers show the fifth grade is full district-wide, meaning that all fifth-grade sections at all three buildings have 28 students. According to the teachers' contracts, this is the capacity allowed for fifth grade "From now on. any new fifth-graders to our districts will mean we re in overload.’" Phillips said in a phone inter­ view. "What we ll do is add one student to each fifth-grade classroom until they all have 29 students, and so on We’ll try to keep these students in their attendance areas." New students in the district now are sent to whichever el­ ementary has space available at that grade level, regardless of where the student lives. Phillips said. Fifth grade is not the only level at capacity, however. The first grade also is full, with only a few slots left at Dutton, where the multiage classrooms can absorb the first-grade overload there. Phillips said. "I would guess that first grade will reach capacity this year, and in one of the build­ ings. another section of first grade will have to be opened in the very near future." he aided. Phillips said that there is still some flexibility in the district in grades three and four, but second grade is get­ ting close to capacity, and in another year also might re­ quire an additional section. Phillips said that having to count noses so closely during the summer months didn't used to be a worry for the Caledonia principals. "But with all the growth coming to Caledonia, the job description has changed a lit­ tle." he said. "Now we really have to stay on top of the numbers all summer so we know what kind of enrollment to prepare for in the fall." He said that until the very first day of school, however, it is impossible to know for sure which students will be back. "We do get parents calling us to tell us they're moving, but sometimes we don't know someone is gone until the child's new school calls us. asking for records." he said. Millage for constructing the new elementary, to be built on Kraft Avenue near the mid­ dle school, was approved by taxpayers in June, but Phillips explained that even if all goes smoothly, the new school won’t be alleviating the elementary "crunch" until the fall of 1999. "This year, the new school will be designed and bids taken, and hopefully we can break ground in the spring," he said. "Then it takes about two years for the construction itself. I think many people think that the school will open two years after approval, and they forget about the planning and bidding that has to be done first." A decade of expansion al the district's existing elementaries has put all three at an "ideal" capacity of about 450 stu­ dents. Caledonia Superinten­ dent Doug Busman said. Dut­ ton has the most room, with an enrollment last week of JOHN POSTMA 957-0700 1-800-530-9550 Blanche Munjoy to attend Democratic convention by Jason Carr Staff Writer A Rutland Township woman will be attending this week's Democratic National Convention as a delegate. Blanche Munjoy. who is a Rutland Township Trustee and chairwoman of the Barry County Democratic Party, went to the Chicago conven­ tion by train Sunday morning. ’’I've wanted to go since 1 was 22 years old and 1 finally get to go to my first national convention," said Munjoy. She said her father was a Democrat, which probably caused her to favor that party, and when she began voting she decided to commit herself to the Democrats, which she describes as "a working man's party." She began helping Demo­ cratic campaigns in 1954 when she helped on G. Menncn Williams' gubernatorial campaign and helped on John Kennedy's 1960 presidential campaign Munjoy was asked to be part of a slate of four delegates from the Third Congressional District at the district convention earlier this summer. Her slate was VIIEMIOX STUDENTS EXTRAVAGANZA 1O% OFF Tanning & Hair Products Fall & Winter Clothing Arriving Now! O' ‘iftsuaT Changes *6.00 Hair Cut Expires Sept. 10, 1996 with select stylist risual J ' C Fiarujes The Warks FREE Consultation cut Jk Style *14.00 Expires Sept. 10. 1996 w» th select stytet Complete ‘family 'Hair Can • 'Tanning • :\ad# • Clothing 9365 Cherry Valley • Caledonia 891 9257 Maa Fn 9AM I PM. Ttav 630 AM IPMSm 9 AM 5PM XXZS * ’ Blanche Munjoy selected over two others. She said that as one of only two Barry County delegates to the district convention she felt there were "maybe a handful of people who knew me, so it was a pleasure to find them voting for me." Munjoy said she is attend­ ing as a delegate pledged to Clinton, but it was possible for delegates to come uncom­ mitted to any candidate. She said convention orga­ nizers are not telling delegates much about the list of speak­ ers or events, but that she ex­ pects to "be going all day and all night." She said the Michigan delegation members were to pick up their credentials Monday morning and she thinks the final list of speakers and events w as to be distributed to delegates then. The delegates also have the option to attend seminars be­ ing held in the afternoon Munjoy said she will attend a one-day session on health care and a two-day session on se­ nior citizens issues. The Michigan delegation also has been invited to several brunches and luncheons, she said. "The rest is ail fun and games. I thmkF Among the events Munjoy plans to attend are a Sunday evening reception with Vice President Al Gore, a luncheon with Democratic campaign strategist James Carville — who Munjoy said she is look­ ing forward to meeting — and brunches with the Mayor of Detroit, Dennis Archer and the Mayor of Chicago, Richard J. Daley. Speakers at the convention will include Gore and Presi­ dent Bill Clinton and Munjoy said she thought the Rev. Jesse Jackson may also speak. She said she is hoping to hear former New York Governor Mario Cuomo speak, “but I can't say that's a fact." Munjoy said she doesn't know where the Michigan del­ egation will be seated in the United Center, but she expects prominent seats because "Michigan is as important to the Democrats as it is to the Republicans." The Michigan delegation will include state party chair­ man Mark Brewer, Senator Carl Levin who is running for re-election this year and state Attorney General Frank Kelly. After this week's conven­ tion, Munjoy will prepare to attend her second Michigan Democratic Party convention in Detroit, Sept. 6-8. At that convention, she will help se­ lect Democratic members of the Electoral College and can­ didates for non-partisan of­ fices, such as state Supreme Court. At the national convention, Munjoy plans to circulate a resolution that would ask to restore the federal income tax deductibility of property taxes and house payments. Munjoy said she expects the president to campaign on "seeing people have living wages, education is kept up and that Social Security is kept solid and secure.” I i [ ■ ; I ’ K MIDDLEVILLE - Very well maintained ranch on a deep lot. Kitchen, living room, dining area, 3 bedrooms, bath. Down: rec room, bath, laundry. Large home with remodeled kitchen and bath and central air. 2 plus car garage. $87,900. For appointment call JOHN POSTMA 682-0400 or 957-0700 RE/MAX of Grand Rapids, Inc. (313056). RF/VW of Grand Rapid*. Inc. of Grand Rapid*. Inc rejoin Our Team When you see our game plan, you'll want to ioIn our team. We have a whole range of winning financial services. • • • • • • • • • • Business Loans • Personal Loans Guaranteed Student Loans Residential Mortgages Home Equity/lmprovement Loans Residential Construction Loans Mobile Home Loans • Credit Card • Savings Checking • Interest Checking Business Accounts • Certificates of Deposit Individual Retirement Accounts Motor Vehicle/Boat & Trailer Loans And our service is the friendliest in town' Come in and see us today!_______ p Cl ‘ II 3205 Mlh ST. S.E.I 303 ARl'inGTOn] 627 MAIN ST. Caledonia Happy 60s to meet Sept. 9 The Caledonia Happy 60s Club will meet noon Monday. Sept. 9, for a potluck at the Community Education building, 3030 Johnson St. All those attending are asked to bring a dish to share, their own table service and a dollar gift for bingo. Anyone with questions should contact 698-6335. 385. although the number goes up and down every day. said Dutton Secretary Sharon Mossel. Caledonia Elementary and Kettle Lake Elementary both reported enrollments over the 450 goal with 474 and 469 students expected, respec­ tively. Caledonia Middle School’s enrollment also is going up. with "about" 680 students ex­ pected this fall. The building, which opened last year, was designed for an ideal capacity of 750 students. With its expansion into the former middle school wing, the high school now has the most breathing room of any school buildings Enrollment there last week stood at 835. with capacity for about 1.100 students. 891-8113 DUTTON " * MIDDlEvitLE" 698 6337 795-3361 /iLtDONiA,^' “-™2T*'r: chin I Mon fn and aS Noon Sar *t=T —H lUICr ' THf AMST mamF >•> era ir itJ l*ao*a ——— PH EM I Mi CLUB ACTIVITIES - dote the fan of belonging to tbn Nfi" Club. k you are 56 year* of age or better and have a m mum of $5,000 m an mierew bearing account at the State Bank of Caledonia you are efcjfbfc to jorn Stop m today foe more ml'xmdrxi at any of out branches. Caledonia Dutton or Mddievtle A»g«*t 27 September 12 1 00 p m • Euchre Card Party 9 00 a m • Go* at Broadmoor Go* Coune SIGN UP for our motorcoach to Sauk Ste Mane to the Cauno on Oct 16 17 Cal Jan Stmpcon at 991 7131 to ugn up Coating in No^tnbtrt ( HK 1ST MAS IN WHITE* �Poge 4/The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml/August 27. 1996 Neighbors with...NORMA VELDERMAN Isn’t it wonderful the way wards we turned and hugged the Leighton United each other The Leighton church has Methodist group faces their always had that kind of faith problems with vandalism? It makes me think of when and their present trouble is Web Steeby and I were being treated in the same together in the summers We way. They put it in God’s loved each other, but how hands, surround the person we could fight. Aunt with God’s love, and im­ Audie’s faith was so strong mediately get lumber to that she never scolded or repair the damage What I preached. Every morning am trying to say is that they we always had scripture did not sit down, weeping and wailing and gnashing reading and prayer One morning she thanked their teeth, saying ‘Poor, the Lord for showing us poor me. ” But they learned what lesson we could learn what can they draw from from our friction. After­ this experience and got on with the work Lois Bremer says she has a big parking kx behind her house — Bradford White’s new lot. Florence Fiala’s golfing group was rained out Mon­ day. He son. Frank, has a daughter. Florence's grand­ daughter. who was in Alaska, but came home to start college this fall. Ed Wierenga said that Ann Marie. Debbie and Jeannie took Kate out for dinner and to a show to celebrate her birthday Don and Cathy William­ son went on a two week tour, which was a dream of a lifetime. They flew to England and caught the tour ship. They toured Denmark. Sweden, Finland, and Ger­ many. and then went to St. Petersburg. Russia. They saw an 11.000-room palace. It was fantastic and heart breaking because there isn’t any money to keep it in good repair and it is filled with many precious treasures. They had a wondreful time on the ship, which is a mov­ ing hotel to all the various stops. Don took oodles of pictures and Cathy had a camcorder to keep track of their trip. They thoroughly loved it all. It was Don and Cathy’s 35th anniversary. Chet Geukes said they at­ tended the 4-H banquet at the new community hall. Mary Noah spent a week up north with Kay and Melvin, yet it is always nice to come home. The grand­ children call regularly each Sunday to keep track of her. Bessie and Carl Nelson are spending the time up north with daughter Dorothy and family. Rudy Steeby is getting around, going to church. Lois Roger called. Sally Reynolds had married Donald Rubb who taught school in Middleville from 1948 to 1951. He passed away Wednesday at home in Glen Rock. Pa. Lois thought some area people would remember him and want to know. He taught speech class. Well that’s all for this week. Love you all. my community family. Area women attend convention Middleville area represen­ tatives of the Homemaker’s Idea Co. recently went to Chicago for their 25th an­ niversary convention The full Christmas line was unveiled and classes taught to help improve business. Vicki Rick of Middleville earned her diamond and gold necklace for having over $30,000 in sales for one year Homemaker’s Idea Co. is a home-based business offering cutomers a full line of wicker, dolls, pictures and more to help them decorate and organize their homes. There are four represen­ tatives in this area, including Rkk. Ken Longhurst, who also attended Chicago weekend. Tracey Rybiski. of Caledonia and new represcn tative. Vicky Howlett. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord Sunday School.... Morning Worship. 10:45 a.m. Evening Praise .... WEDNESDAY.................... Family Night 6 30 p.m 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev Brian F Harrison Music Coordinator. Jeffrey C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Administrative Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass................................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass....................... 9.00 a.m. k 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL & METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave. Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Saturday Evening Masses: 6:00 p.m. (May - September) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. 792-2889 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School.......................................... 9:45 a.m. Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired).............. 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.................................. 9:45 a.m Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service......................................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday. .6:30 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........ Sunday Evening Service Youth Fellowship - Sunday.................................. 7:00 p.m. ................ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs...................................................... 6:45p.m. FREEPORT BIBLE STUDY RAYTOWN®© Aokx SHARON BARNSDALL Dr of Christian Ed k Music Sunday............................. 10:00 a.m. Wednesday..................... 7:00 p.m. 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service. Sunday School................... Evening Worship Service.. Call 765-3057 or 948-3617 T Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan Telephone 698 8252 Pastor Mark Beers PaSor Scot•ft Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9 45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11 00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children" i Church will be provided during both sen-ton GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH fcf V CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland. Mx-higan 4934* • 795-7903 Sunday Worship......9:30 a m & 6:00 p.m. Sunday School................. 10:45-11:50 a m. Programs for AU Ages Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 iiktbobigt Ctjurcfj 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School................. 10:00 a m. Morning Worship............. 11:00 a m. Evening Worship................ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........ 7:00 p.m. Church Office: (616) 891 1512 M-37 at 100th St. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Rev. Norman Kohns — 616-891-8167 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 COMMUNITY CMURCM CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Morning Worship Evening Worship 10:00 a.m. .6:00 a.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder Pastor 868-6306 Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m 7:30 p.m Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi (Missouri Synod) "Be deuxd to one another m bmthedy low ’’ Rom 1210 - 868-6437 - Rev Robert GerkfOtfice 891 4688‘Chwch 891-9878 Peace Reformed Church UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Barner Free M-37 between Caledonia k Middle* die Sunda* Worship Services 8:34 or 1194. 6:00 Freeport-Middleville-Parmalee Sundas School Freeport Morning Worship............. 9 30 a m Freeport Sunday School............... 11 00 a m Pormalee Morning Worship.......... 9 30 a.m Middleville Sunday School............ 9 30 a m Middleville Morning Worship 11 00 a m Rev Lee Zachman Rev Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 Church Office Phone - 795 9266 >.45 6:15 Dinner Cadets and Cavmetlea Adult BMe Stutbcs LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Morning Worship... 1100 a. m. Royle Bailard, Pastor Jr & Sr High School 6 00 p.m J 8:00 a.m.............................. Blended Service 9:05 am........................... Educational Hour 10:15 a m................. Contemporary Service 11:15 a.m......................... Traditional Service (All Services have a Nursery available) 9-00 am & 10 30 am Rev. R. Scott (,'rvetruav, FVmot Church School, i Sunday............................ 9:45 a.m. (in homes or church) call Chain for Children (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave. YOU ARE INVITED Qfy POF - 10:00 am. 1115a.m. ..6:00 p.m. The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints Wed. Fellowship Come as you are. Informal - Fundamental Something for every age WELCOME TO OVl-oUZo MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Meeting at Freeport Community Center ££& CALEDONIA A church with a coring heart for our community and the world LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84fh St *891-8661 everybody is somebody ...and Jesus Christ is Lord" The Churcr 3unaay School...................................... 9 30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship..................... 10 30 a m Sunday Evening Worship .................... 6 00pm Wed Midweek Prayer 8 Bfbte Study 7 00 p m Qev William Dobson . Pastor Assistant Pastor Karl Basnior �Th* Sun ond News. Middl*vill*. MIAugust 27. 1996/Pog* 5 Leighton to celebrate new church with Sept. 8 ceremony by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Leighton United Methodist Church now has a new home on 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue, right behind its current building. The Rev. Ray Townsend, pastor, said a complete facility has been constructed for $1 million to house the ministry of the church, replacing the current building The new church has a sanc­ tuary for worship that seats 350, a full-size gym that will double as a fellowship hall, 18 classrooms, nurseries, kitchen facilities and office space The church will have a con­ secration ceremony at 10 am Sunday, Sept. 8, to celebrate the new facility. It will be fol­ lowed by a potluck dinner and other festivities, which are Pictured is the new facility for Leighton United Methodist Church that will be used for the first time for a consecration service scheduled to last until around 3 p.m. Previous pastors and other McClelland - Tripp wed Mr. and Mrs. Marc Robert­ son. Mr. and Mrs. Vemard McClelland Jr., and Mr. and Mrs Lawrence Tripp would like to announce the marriage of their children Shannon Mc­ Clelland and Steven Tripp. They were joined in mar­ riage on May 18. 1996 at the United Methodist Church in Middleville. Matron of honor was Shan­ non Klynstra, friend of the bride Best man was Scott Tripp, brother of the groom. The newlyweds honey­ mooned in Cancun. Mexico, and are now living in Hastings. ATTENTION BAND PARENTS: Special Trial Rental Rates This Fall... • Save even more with our reconditioned used instruments • Master repair technicians in store Caledonia Music Connection Cascade Music 6798 Old 28th St. SE Grand Rapids. Ml 49546 949-9933 • Sales, New & Used • Rentals • Lessons • Music • Supplies guests are invited to partici­ pate on this important day in the church's history. Some of the Leighton church's present programs in­ clude three women's circles, Men with Vision groups, and a mission support team. Also available are Promise Keepers, junior and senior high youth groups, and an active Sunday School, including seven adult programs. A Wednesday evening meal now will be held before meet­ ings of the Pioneer Club Children's Program, youth groups and adult level studies. Townsend said these are worship groups that get peo­ ple of all ages involved in mission and ministry as they grow. The new facility was built, he said, because the old one did not have enough space. "We have outgrown our old facility and needed something user friendly and more handi­ capped facilities," he said. The 230-member church has been growing rapidly within the last year, adding 100 peo­ ple to its congregation. Townsend said that since around 250 people were at­ tending the Sunday worship service, it now provides two Sunday services and has added more ministry. "This makes all the differ­ ence," he said."It has added so much flexibility that we will continue to have two Sunday services al the new facility." The groundbreaking for this project occurred April 30, 1995, and construction began approximately a year ago. Members have recently gone through rough times. On Thursday. Aug. 15, the church was vandalized. Freeport resident and church member Danny Bnel discov­ ered the distinction while driv­ ing past on his way to work. Bricks were lymg beneath holes created by vandals with a bulldozer that was left at the construction site. One of the holes leads into the future gymnasium, the other into the midsection of the edifice. Slate Police Trooper KEYBOARD LESSONS PIANO & ORGAN BEGINNERS THRU ADVANCED CHILDREN & ADULT 698-2112 This continued until 1917 Matthew Whitman said that church was built in three they only have speculation at stages, starting with the struc­ when just English was used though a Sunday School this time and they will need ture then the parish house. A help from the community to few years later they built a class, with older students con­ catch the vandals. structure that connects the tinuing with the German lan­ guage for several years. No estimate was available two. A basement was added to The Leighton church moved on the amount of damage done to its present location in 1894 the church in 1929 to give it to the project. more room. A new lighting Townsend said the response and its pastor was the Rev. H. the church got from residents Voelker. The total cost of the and heating system also was installed and fellow parishes in the area new facility was $2,816. A fire of unknown origin In 1910, lightning struck was unbelieveable. Members of the United Church of Way- the church, causing consider­ destroyed the entire building on Nov. 9, 1929. The congre­ land sent a card expressing able damage. This resulted in their regret about the incident additions being made to the gation then was invited to with about 20 signatures. church. During this time, the hold its services with the petitioned the Methodist Church in Corning, Townsend said fortunately church the damage was not severe and Methodist Conference to be­ which it did for one year. The church was rebuilt on the things can go on as scheduled. come self-supporting. The issue of language later same site in 1930. He added that this church is Many more additions have the hub of spiritual commerce was discussed, and for several in the area. Its membership years, the sermons were deliv­ been made throughout the consists of people from ered in German in the morn­ years and the most recent one Kentwood, Cascade, Freeport, ing and English in the will bring the church into a new century. Middleville, Hastings, Irving, evening. Gun Lake, Wayland, Hopkins, Dorr and Byron Center. The members who live the farthest away commute 25 miles one way, almost from Affordable Solid Oak Furniture Nashville. One reason people from all 9175 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia. Ml 49316 over attend, he said, is because (616)891-0647 the church is centrally located. Hours Mon Frt 10-7. Set KM The address of the church is Caledonia, it is located in the 96 W Main, Lowell, Ml 49331 (616) 897-0329 Thomapple Kellogg School Hour* Tues Wed Thun 10-4 30. District, and borders Barry County and Kent County, but Lamps Dried Floral • Picturaa is located in Allegan County. Townsend said the current Touch of Country YEAR END CLEARANCE Save up to on '96 Bikes on selected accessories!! 1 124 E. Main Middleville, Ml 795-4925 �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/August 27. 1996 Whitneyville students reminisce about old country school by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Carol Graham Raab, who now lives in Florida, relumed to lhe Middleville area re­ cently for a reunion with five other people with whom she attended Whitneyville School, and for a family reunion. The group met at former classmate Jack Linton’s house Raab and her brother, Jarold, attended a one-room country school almost 50 years ago in a town called Whitneyville. The school was located on Whitneyville Road next to a Methodist church and an iron gated cemetery that lay just beyond the schcxil yard boundary Raab’s mother. Thelma Graham, also had attended the same school 25 years earlier. Raab said she went to the school from kindergarten to fifth grade, until her family moved to West I^afayette. Ind. The Whitneyville School had students in grades kinder­ garten thorough sixth grade. Seventh-grade students were bused to Caledonia schools. Raab and her brother walked a mile and a half to and from school each day Her grandpar­ ents lived one fourth of a mile from them and owned an or­ chard. She said her grandfather would give them fruit as they passed by and hired them for free to pick it when it was in season Raab's grade consisted of three students, including her. Joyce Bates and Patti Keating. Carolyn Simmons joined the class when she was in fourth grade Raab said the students used to play together in the school yard. Games such as red rover were popular. H Sometimes we learned the lessons of the older students better than ,, our own. — Carol Graham Raab (The teacher many times would teach the lessons to the older kids, who in turn would teach the younger ones.) Students used to sneak over to the cemetery during recess. This required climbing over the fence that separated it from the school. Another ritual was to make toasted cheese sandwiches over the classroom heater. The building had two cloak­ rooms, a girls' room and a boys' room. Raab said stu­ dents were not allowed to hang coats in the wrong room. The teacher sat in the front of the room with the black­ board behind her. her desk on a raised platform. The only entrance into the building. Raab said, was through the side that faced the front of the classroom. "Anyone who tried to sneak in late could be seen right away," she said. Evelyn Lane was the teacher there during most of those years. Raab said. In the fall, she would write the class schedule for all six grades on the board and have everything organized to the minute. Lane would work with each grade individually at a table at the front of the room. Stu­ dents in the other grades would do their own work dur­ ing this time, she said, but usually would listen in on the other lessons. "Sometimes we learned the lessons of the older students better than our own." she said. The teacher many times would teach the lessons to the older kids, who in tum would teach the younger ones. The school was not equipped with a library, but a bookmobile would be taken there so students would have books to choose from. Raab said a student one day took an embroidery project to school and taught the other girls in the class how to do it. Embroidery soon became such an obsession that they did that when they should have been doing their school work Lane decided that they could embroider as long as they in­ corporated some of their lessons into their projects. The girls eventually learned geography by embroidering the United States and listing every state and its capital city. Raab said she knew kids who went to what they then called city schools, and never understood why they preferred them to country schools. "In our school we got more individual attention,” she said. "We had pride in helping each other." She agreed that the school had older books and did not have some of the equipment that city schools had, but thought students there still got a good foundation in read­ ing. The year Raab started sixth grade, she and her family moved to West Lafayette, where she attended a city school. Her father had changed jobs to make a better life for his family. She said the atmosphere at the Indiana school was very different than what she was used to, which made it a big adjustment. Fashion was much more important at the city schools than in the coun­ try, she said. The focus at this school was education and so­ cio-economic status. "Our country school was Caledonia Child Care Center (Now Under New Ownership - Explore, Dream & Learn CDC) Waving all $50 Registration Fees for the month of August 7125 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 For more information call... Renee Bennett at (616) 698-6658 NOW ENROLLING for the infant toddler, and preschool programs! Our program is commit­ ted to promoting your child’s overall growth Our goal is to provide a warm and loving envi­ ronment that empha­ sizes preparation for normal physical, emo­ tional. and development Special Programs 1) Computer Tots 2) Fun, Friends and Fitness (gymnastics) 3) Field Trips (preschool) Activities are provided in dramatic play, large and small motor development, art and crafts, music, safety, science, and number and reading readiness. All activities are age appropriate. Carol Graham Raab is one of approximately 30 students that attended a one room country school in Whitneyville almost 50 years ago. geared more toward life and living," she said. The family's home was three blocks from the Purdue University campus, which, she said, was hard to adjust to at first. Raab did not have trouble with the school work, though she said she didn’t strive to be the best student. One thing that was very dif­ ferent about West Lafayette, she said, was the education level of the student's families. "Most of the families of the kids who went to the oneroom school had education up to high school," she said. By contrast, most of the students in Indiana came from families with college educa­ tions. Raab remembers the time she had to take an IQ test. When the results were deter­ mined, she was asked to take the test over again. She said that at the time, she thought this was a result of a poor score, but eventually found out the opposite was true. Raab's scores had improved so much that the administra­ tion wanted her to take the test again to prove that she did not cheat the first time. Her scores on the second test proved she had not cheated. Raab said that attending the school gave her confidence and taught her the basics of life. "You find out what is im­ portant, and it is not brand names,' she said. ’We learned to judge people for what they were and treai them that way." She added that the experi­ ence also taught her how to deal with people who placed more emphasis on material things. The school also was a place to call home and a place where students learned to become in­ dependent. "The country school was like a root," she said "We had the roots, then had lhe confi­ dence to break out of them " One day while at the coun­ try school, she said, students were excited to find a garage on one side of the school that contained a drinking fountain. "Everyone was excited about not having to pump wa­ ter to get a drink," she said. "It was like having a televi­ sion set for the first time." Another fond memory is ringing the church bell to an­ nounce the start of Sunday school class. She said they eventually had to stop ringing it because many were afraid it might fall. The school annually aver­ aged about 20 students when there were six grades. Before that, people from eight grades attended which pushed the stu­ dent population average to 30. School was from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, and Raab said she was always late. Lunch usually consisted of baloney sandwiches and veg­ etable soup. Students had to take their lunches each day be­ cause there was no cafeteria. When students made it to the fifth grade, she said, they were given the old-fashioned ink pens to write with. The younger kids had to use pen­ cils. Students learned math, read­ ing. spelling, geography, so­ cial studies and English. Raab said she was able to skip kindergarten because she knew her ABCs and could wntc her name. Lane, she said, was inter­ ested in the students "She was strict and no one caused trouble around her," she said. Lane would hold behavior contests in which anyone caught talking would get a mark. Every six weeks she would bring special treats Anyone who got three marks within that six-week period would not get a treat. Raab said one of the treats was a home-made cream puff The school occasionally held socials to raise money. Raab said women made boxes of food and the men would purchase them The men would have to eat with the person whose box they bought. The class had Christmas plays every year and held bingo games. The plays were held in the school building and rehearsals were incorporated into the En­ glish lessons. She added that sometimes the school board would meet after the bingo games and the kids were not allowed to be present during these times. Raab said they would hide outside until the meetings were over. The school, she said, had Continued next page — COMPUTER TUTOR Individual tutoring in your home or office We meet your schedule — days, evenings Internet, popular & custom programs 616-868-6975 Caledonia Dance Center, Inc. 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She also hosts a coffee with the park manager once a week and has a weekly event of her own called dirty bingo. Dirty bingo, she said, is a regular bingo game but (he winners can take prizes away from other winners if they choose to. No one knows what their prize is until they open the package "This event is popular." she said. "People of all ages seem to like it." Wicbenga also assists ad­ venture ranger Mike Olm with his programs. Now that Olm is gone for the summer, she has taken over administering the adventure program and the fishing derby for the rest of the month Other special events she as­ sists with are the sheriff possee demonstrations, the State Police from Wayland search and rescue demonstrations. RV demonstrations, and bike demonstrations. Campers enjoy their last week of vacation by relaxing. Campers learned how to care for their RVs and bikes. Kids got their bikes adjusted. Wicbenga is responsible for arranging these demonstra­ tions, scheduling the time and day. and contacts the presen­ ters. She also receives special in­ structions about where the kids should not go and puts up signs to advertise the events. She added that she keeps campgrounds clean and encourages campers to attend the events that are available. One unique thing about this campground, she said, is a li­ brary (hat Wiebenga main­ tains. Last summer's host found a trailer at a garage sale and built a bookcase on it and a cover to protect the books from the rain. Campers are free to check out books any time they want and do so on the honor system. She said this just gives campers something to read in case they run out of their own WEIGHT TRAINING Looking for Tone & Definition? 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Wiebenga is the first host camper the Yankee Springs Campground has had who has young children of her own still living with her. She said that in the past, many of the host campers were senior citizens who the kids looked up to as grandpar­ ents. With her, kids relate to a whole family and can spend time with her children. Wiebenga said she became interested in the job though her own experiences of camp­ ing at Yankee Springs. Her family is from Wyoming and has spent many summers al the campgrounds. She knew all the people on the staff and was familiar with the programs that made her a good potential employee. Though she has been lucky enough to experience the campground before working there, this is not a requirement for this type of job. "A host camper can be any­ one who is interested." she said. She added that she enjoys spending part of the summer at the campgrounds. "It is like having a place on the lake,” she said. One of the benefits of the job is that it comes with a lot that she and her family can stay in rent free. Illis program differs from park to park in the state, she said. Some parks have differ­ ent host campers each month from May through August. She said that other state parks in Michigan have held an event like this and have been successful. The event will be related to Halloween and have Hal­ loween type events available for families to enjoy Some of the events include a costume parade, a hayride, storytelling, trick or treating, decorating contests, crafts and pumpkin painting. Wiebenga will return to the campgrounds that weekend to help with the event. She also is a volunteer coordinator for the park and will help find volunteers for this event. People usually do not think much about camping in the fall, but can bring pop-up heaters with them to keep their units warm. This is Wicbenga's first year as a host camper and she has enjoyed it so far. "The Department of Natural Resources is committed to One new activity the park is this program and would like planning this year is a "Fall to have a host in every camp­ Festival of Fun" to be held on ground someday," she said. Saturday, Oct. 26. some have two host campers per summer, and some have just one all summer. Potential employees can choose how long they work, but have to work for a mini­ mum of four weeks. Wiebenga said the job is set up that way because it is hard for some people to commit for a whole summer with kids' activities and family va­ cations. "The job draws a lot of re­ tirees because they are free of these activities." she said. This also is a chance for people to get away for even a short period of time and still cam extra money. When she is not a host camper, Wiebenga also works pan time at Old Kent Bank She said the host camper job was perfect for her because she usually works 15 hours a week at the bank throughout the year. COUNTRY SCHOOL, from Page 6 people from many different backgrounds. Some were wealthy and some were very poor. "Everyone was lumped to­ gether," she said. Her aunt and uncle, Elton R. and Lindy Smith, lived on 100th Street and owned the largest dairy farm in the state. Elton at one time became president of the Michigan Farm Bureau A house near Raab's family used to be a stagecoach stop. Raab said she saw her friend. Joyce, at the reunion for the first time since she was 14. "I knew her right away," she said. She added that the group got reacquainted and reminisced. After she graduated from high school, Raab went to Anderson College in Indiana for a year then quit, got mar­ ried. and moved to California. In the 1970s. she returned to college after getting a divorce, then got her masters degree. She (Might al the University o California in Cheego for a while then later retired and moved to Honda She taught English for awhile at Aspect International, a school which people all over the world go to learn English. She now is a freelance wnter and works in a funeral home. Raab said she admired Lane and feels that she cared about her students leuswve "She is one of the reasons I went into teaching," she said. "I never wanted to teach in a one-room country school though." Raab said she will remem­ ber Whitneyville for a long time. Her mother was buried in the cemetery next to where the school used to be. HAIR DESIGNERS HAIR • NAILS • TANNING 122 E. Main St., Middleville OPEN 6 DAYS (Next to Phil'i Pizza) E««ni»p Always Call 795-7719 —for Your Appt MOVIES • GAMES VCR SERVICE MIDDLEVILLE CALEDONIA 9175 Cherry Valley (M-37) 616-891-1313 4695 N Middleville (M-37) Preienl. 616-795-2225 FOB THE MONTH OF AUGUST... BACK-TO-SCHOOL SPECIAL Rent One Movie, Get One FREE including new releases T pent One Game Get One FREE EXPWES AUG 31 1996 �Page 8/Th« Sun and New*. Mkidlevilte. Ml/August 27. 1996 Exchange student renews TK friendships 30 years later... by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Grethe Lundin from Kokkedal, Denmark, returned to Middleville last week to celebrate with people she went to school with 30 years ago. Lundin graduated from Thomapple Kellogg High School where she spent the 1965-66 academic year as an exchange student through a program called “Youth For Understanding? She divided last week's visit between longtime fnend Lu­ ana Tolan and retired middle school teacher Doug Perry TK’s class of 1966 had its 30th class reunion Saturday. Aug. 17, at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, which allowed Lundin to see people from her past Tolan said she notified the reunion committee of where to find Lundin so she could share the moment with her. Tolan said she and Lundin were in the same senior class that year and became instant friends. Lundin's host family was Jim and Ardis Polhemus, who later moved north Lundin has visited Tolan three times since that senior year and they have kept in touch in between those times through letters and occasional brief phone calls. This is Lundin's fourth visit since then, but she has not been to Middleville for 15 years. Lundin said that the only people in Middleville she has seen since high school are Perry and Tolan. so she ex­ pected the reunion to be inter­ esting. The village, Lundin said, has changed a lot since her se­ nior year. The post office was by the river and a railroad went right through town. The current village and township halls were heated somewhere else in town and there was a hotel in town that had a barber shop and a bar in it The current middle school building at the time housed middle and high school students. The high school was upstairs and the middle school downstairs. "I was surprised to hear they will tear it down," Lundin said. She added that she has been able to see a lot of sights in Grethe Lundin (left), and the United Stales because she participated tn the exchange together at a picnic held at program. had 101 students in it and we As a student, she had visited Nebraska and Washington never were all together," she said. D.C. on her senior class trip. In Denmark, the school Last week she saw “She Lundin graduated from had Loves Me" at the Bam Theatre four separate senior classes in Augusta and spent time shopping and visiting the each with 25 students. Another difference, she said, Calder in Grand Rapids was curriculum. Schools in Lundin said attending the United States at that time school in the United States offered a wider variety of sub­ was an adjustment at first. In Denmark, the class jects, which gave students more choices. Subjects like would stay in the same room driver's education, cooking, all day and the teachers would auto shop, industrial arts, and switch rooms. The same 25 agriculture were not available students made a home out of in Denmark. the classroom that they al­ Lundin said before going to ways shared. TK, she had five years of En­ "Our class in Middleville glish classes, but understand­ ing the curriculum here was still a challenge." "It was a challenge at first, but people really took care of me so I would not feel lost," she said. Her host family helped her understand the material in her textbooks, helping her gradu­ ate from TK with honors. Activities such as the senior play, the National Honor So­ ciety and choir filled Lundin’s life during that year. She graduated from her high School in Denmark the year before attending TK. When she returned to Denmark after her second graduation, she worked as a secretary for three years and attended business college at night. When she finished at the business col­ lege, she attended the School of Social Work in Copen­ hagen near her home town to become a social worker. In Denmark, she said. SEE YOURSELF WITH 12 to 24 HAIRSTYLES... WITHOUT RISK! Come by our salon and try on' 12-24 new hairstyles. . ABSOLUTELY RISK FREEI It's a modern day miracle that everyone loves. In as little as 5 minutes you'll receive a videotape and color prints to share with family, friends and your stylist Call today and make an appointment to experience the greatest personal service ever* VILLAGE CUTS 207 E. Main Middleville Ml 49333 795-8844 New 1996 Roadmaster Sedans PRICED TO SELL!’ Last of the Full Size Rear Wheel Drives BILL SEIF ---- HASTINGS ----- xT 945-2425 1*800*255*2425 Mm T«m Thn Fn 7J0 Luana Tolan enjoy a visit Tolan’s home. preparation for fields such as social work are done in special schools instead of public uni­ versities. She made extra money for her schooling by translating books from English to Danish for a publishing company. Lundin was a social worker who placed families up until five years ago when she started teaching at the School of Social Work. She now teaches people who already are licensed social workers who need extra classes. The maturity level of the students, she said, has changed since she attended the school. "What is interesting is teaching students by making them aware of their own expe­ riences," she said. Lundin enjoys dancing, hik­ ing, and playing the accordion in her spare time. She also spends a lot of time traveling and has been to Greenland and the Andes Mountains. She recently returned from Hong Kong, where she at­ tended a social workers’ con­ vention and met a professor from East Lansing. One reason she gets to travel so much, she said, is because of a law in Denmark that requires employees to be allowed to take five weeks of paid vacation each year. The law was passed in 1937 and the amount of weeks has in­ creased throughout the years. Schools only get six weeks of summer vacation. The food in Denmark is very similar to that in the United States, she said. One of the few differences is that there are not as many places to get hamburgers in Denmark, though they do have McDonald’s. Another difference is that the bread in Denmark is not bought in supermarkets but in bakeries, where it is always fresh right out of the oven. The Danish eat black bread and their white bread has whole grains in it. Denmark also has good cheese. People in Denmark usually have 8 a m. to 4 p.m work­ days and many people do not own cars. Lundin is one of those people She said it is hard to afford to maintain a car in the area she lives in. The area also has a convenient transportation system that actually gets peo­ ple from place to place faster than if they drove. Lundin said she takes a train to work. which is pretty convenient. One thing she said she no­ ticed about the United States is that there seems to be more space than there is in Den­ mark. "Traveling to other coun­ tries here is like traveling to other states in the United States." she said. This, she said, is why it seems like they travel so much. Her next trip will be to Vietnam in October. She will be accompanied by her brother and a photographer friend of theirs. She will spend this va­ cation walking in the moun­ tains and living in a tent. The weather in Denmark, she said, is similar to the weather in the states except the summers are cooler and the winters are warmer. Average winter tempera­ tures, she said, are 30 degrees with very little snow and summer temperatures are in the 70s or low 80s. The sea­ sons in Denmark arc the same as the seasons in the U.S. "When we see two inches of snow there, everything shuts down," she said. Spring and fall tempera­ tures, she said, are pretty sim­ ilar to the states, as are the pretty colors of the leaves Lundin said she remembers many names and faces from the 1965-66 yearbook, though it is possible they may have changed Most of the teachers she had at the time are no longer teaching She said she visited former history teacher Ray Page, who remembered who she was and where she was from, though he had not seen her for 30 yeajs. Stanley Kitch was their principal. Tolan said he left when they graduated. Lundin said her next goal is to get Tolan out to visit her in Denmark. Perry and his late wife. Sharon, visited her in 1972. In 1966, Tolan said, she and Lundin promised each other they would someday meet at the Mermaid, a statue located in the harbor in Copenhagen. Tolan said that one year, the two of them decided to send tapes back and forth to each other instead of writing letters to be more personal. Later they decided that writing let­ ters would be easier. Lundin returned to Denmark on Sunday, Aug. 18. Tolan said she called to say she ar­ rived safely The two look forward to the next time they get to see each other. Middleville Child Care Providers hold August meeting Middleville Child Care Pro­ viders held their August meeting at the T.K. Kitchen. The group shared ideas on how to find time to meet the needs of their own children and husbands after meeting the needs of child care children all day. Discussed were fixing meals ahead of time, like on Sundays, and freezing them, also moving dinner times back, allowing for an extra half hour or so, just to relax, The group also started a booklet that has many home craft recipes. One such item was making your own chalk. Simply mix in a milk carton (cut the top off) M cut warm waler and plaster of paris to make a smooth pourable mix. Pour quickly into small paper cups, about half to two-thirds full. Let dry at least two days, then pop out and sidewalk chalk is bom You may add a few drops of tempered paint to add color. The child care meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at the T K Kitchen at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Vicki Rick at 795 9461 'Celebrating Our 24tb yetrt* REGISTRATION Thur., Aug. 29 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. SCHOOL OF DANCE A Fun Approach To Dance In Caledonia! 9357 Chrrrv Valles Ave. 891-0444 Updated modern facility Award winning choreographers & staff Smoke free environment CURRICULUM Enroll Now - ( lasses limited • TAP • BALLET • POINTE IAZZ ACROBATICS PRE-SCHOOL CLASSES COMBINATION CLASSES COUNTRY LINE DANCING KARATE POM-PON JAZZ Classes Resume Sept. 9, 1996 5.00 Off SepSub„"'s New Famihet Only • iimrtOng ft* Famity « Group Rate Only �The Sun ond News Middleville. Ml August 27. 1996/Poge 9 Caledonia Post Office holds open house in new building by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia postal staff Friday invited the community to a behind-the-scenes look al its new building during an open house from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Residents could enjoy cake and punch and coffee and snacks while looking over the new facility, which is more than four times larger than the old post office on Main Street. Telling folks that their new post office is located al the north end of the Caledonia Village Centre doesn't always help them find the place, however, said Caledonia Postmaster Bob Monroe. "The best way we've found to describe our location is to say we're right behind McDonald's." said Monroe, with a smile. "No one seems to have any trouble finding us if we use that description." "We hated to leave downtown Caledonia, but we were just jammed in there so tightly and there was no way to expand. Monroe said The Main Street building is only 1,596 square feet, while the new post office, with 7,200 square feet, has plenty of room to expand with the community. Monroe said this building is entirely owned by the U.S. Post Office, and did not draw on any community funds for construction. The U.S Postal Service is a self-supporting government agency, he added, so the building was not funded by tax dollars, either. The Post Office has owned the lot for 10 years, and finally broke ground for the new Deb Maichele of Caledonia helps out her dad, Postmaster Bob Monroe, by serving the cake at Friday's open house at the new post office building. Rutland family barred from stopping trail project by Mandy Habel Staff Writer A Rutland Township family will continue to be barred from trying to keep people off a proposed recreation trail and cannot even set foot on the land until further notice, according to a ruling in Barry County Court Wednesday. District Judge Gary Holman granted a continuance on a temporary restraining order that had been issued to adja­ cent property owners Blanche Munjoy and her son and daughter in law, Douglas and Laura Munjoy, until there is ' more information about prop­ erty rights. Your Independent Agent Goes All Out For You. Auto Owners Insurance selects its agents the same way you do carefulty* That's why you can always count on quality protection and service tram youi Auto-Owners agent Because our agents also rep­ resent other tne companies, they wil take the time to tartor the best protection tor youi needs ^uto-fhenert Insurant J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency "Our Policy is Service" 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 The court action was taken after workers hired by the Vil­ lage of Middleville were cleaning the trail two weeks ago when Blanche Munjoy tried to keep them off the section near her property. As they were moving through, she stood in front of the end loader, blocking it, and demanded that they leave. Workers were unable to proceed further down the trail The Village of Middleville, which bought about 800 square feet of trail land in Rutland Township, asked for the temporary restraining order against the Munjoy family. The Munjoys' attorney, David Tripp, said their posi­ tion is that the property deeds to the right of way insist that the property be used for rail­ road purposes or telegraph lines only. However, he has not been able to obtain infor­ mation from the Penn Central title. "For those reasons 1 have no objection to the court con­ tinuance until I check on that," he said. "However, the village has things they need to do before they can use it." Attorney Rob Longstreet who represented the village, said the Rails-to-Trails Con­ servancy, which deeded land to Middleville, received a title from the railroad company that had an investing deed back in the late 1800s. "The opinion of the stale was that conversion of rail­ roads to recreational use is a valuable and valid public ser­ vice." Longstreet said Holman said the issue is a narrow one and the hearing was not intended to decide on the issue of chain of title be­ cause there is not enough in­ formation to do so. He said it was best to rule for a continu­ ance until they could learn more about the situation "My decision w as based <<i a status quo and limited in­ formation." the judge said Other issues that are in­ volved in this situation, he said, are of interest to many "That may be a conflict based on an ordinance.” he Holman suggested that representatives from ail of the people and serves about 64 square miles. building late last fall. Monroe said that the Caledonia branch employs 20 full and part-time governmental units involved get together and see if they can resolve these problems, settling out of court. "They were elected to repre­ sent the people in their areas to decide what is best," he said. If the issue of property rights was to be litigated, he said, the court would have to look at the history of the land and base a decision on that. "It would be an impartial decision that may not be based on the good of all of these communities," he said. The village successfully completed a deed last February that allowed it to purchase 4.5 linear miles of abandoned rail­ road property that goes through Thomapple, Irving, and Rutland townships. Rutland Township has ex­ pressed opposition to having the trail on its property con­ verted to recreational use, but both Thomapple and Irving townships voted in support of it. The Michigan Department of Transportation had agreed to give the village a $15,000 grant to purchase the rail cor­ ridor as long as none bf this money was used to purchase the section in the opposing township. Middleville Village attorney Jeff Youngsma said the vil­ lage eventually purchased the approximately 800 square feet of trail in Rutland Township with village funds and with help from the Thomapple Trail Association. There had been incorrect re­ ports that Rutland Township had denied a request for a spe­ cial use permit for the trail. Rutland Township Supervi­ sor Robert Edwards said the unit could not possibly have denied the village a special use permit, as w as reported in last week s Sun and News because the village has not yet approached the Rutland Planning and Zoning Commission to apply for one, nor has it shown site Any group or individual who wants to designate or make changes to land is re­ quired to apply for and be granted a special use permit before doing so. he said If not, they are violating an or­ dinance. This ordinance stands be­ cause the Rutland Township Board members like to make sure that land is guaranteed to be safe before any changes are made. Laura Munjoy added that the village may have planned to approach the board about this but requested to be on the agenda too late. Village Manager David Arking is still new to the area, but former Village Manager Everil Manshum said in the past that he had approached Edwards and asked if he could speak at one of its Four generations of one family all are related' to the Caledonia Post Office, because they all are related in some way to the postmaster. Cory Monroe (back, left) is Postmaster Bob Monroe s wife and Deb Maichele (back, right) is their daughter. Sara Dieleman (front, left) is Monroe's mother-in-law. and Amanda Maichele is his granddaughter. All were helping at the post office open house Friday. JR HARRISON Insurance Agency, hie. Your Independent Agent "Working For YQUP Citizen/ WSURAMCt ™ COMMMT OF AMCNCA i_i Hastings Mutual *54 Insurance Company 6090 Alden Nash, Alto * 868-0050 Judy Harrison, 1-800-217-0712 See Trail project, P. 13 Quality Cars At Reasonable Prices Prom. 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Copper Ridge Estates, to be located on 84th Street just east of Cherry Valley Avenue The 32-acre project features 15 lots ’ clustered" on the cast side of the property to allow for a permanent 7.3-acre park for residents. The clustering idea is gaining in popularity in Michigan as a way to preserve open space and even habitat for wildlife, noted Trustee Jim Williams. Developer Rob Munger, who plans to life in Copper Ridge, has met with smooth sailing for his project both at the Planning Commission and with the Township Board. Residents* concerns expressed at an earlier public hearing centered mainly on increased traffic on 84th Street and and the location of the entry to Copper Ridge, which will be almost directly across the street from another development in the building stages. Jasonville Farms. Munger, who agreed with the residents' concerns about traffic, has planned a gated entry for his project with a shelter set back from the road where school children can wait for the bus The Township Board complimented Munger on his plans and his cooperation with the township. The board also approved two revisions to the zoning ordinance after a second hearing on each. The first revision replaces the existing chapter on signs, adding definitions. clarifying language. and most significantly, prohibiting portable and temporary signs in the township. Township Planner Linda Anderson said the revision also ’tightens up" billboard regulations and in effect, takes advantage of the state's willingness to allow townships to regulate billboards within their boundaries. The other ordinance change amends the chapter on home occupations, eliminating a category that previously was allowed with a special use permit. Anderson said the commission and she agreed Decision means $11,706 for township projects Caledonia Twp. votes to override millage rollback by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia Township Tom Doane last week used flip charts and a step-by-step explanation to try to make clear to his audience the decision facing the Township Board that night. The decision, made after the required Truth in Taxation hearing, was to override a rollback in the tax rate that would have deprived the township of $11,706 in tax revenues. Doane explained that the township's taxable value last year was $194,979,729, resulting in revenues of $544,636. This year. however, that taxable value has risen to more than $208 million and revenues of $582,896.80. About 80 percent of that increase, he said, is from new construction in the township. Because of that increase, however, state law would require a rollback in the township millage rate from last year's 2.7933 mills to 2.7373 mills in 1996. Two mills from that total go toward police protection, with the remainder used for township operations and services. Allowing the rollback in the millage would result in an $11,706.77 loss in revenues to the township. unless the board voted to override the rollback and keep the millage rate the same as last year If the township did not override the rollback this year, Doane said, the loss of revenue would compound next year, when the rollback would be based on the lowered millage rate in 1996. Doane explained to the audience that although the legal notice calls an override a tax "increase," it really does not raise taxes. It's called an increase because it does not allow the millage rollback, he said. Township residents will not pay a higher millage rate than • CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP • August 21. 1996 Th« regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Gar bow, Snyder, DeVries. Dieleman, Gould, Jousma, Williams. MINUTES: Were approved os printed. BILLS: Reviewed. Moved Dieleman, second Jousma to pay bills os printed. Ayes: All. Mo­ tion Carried BUILDING INSPECTION REPORT Reviewed TREASURERS REPORT Review ed. Moved Snyder second Gould to accept the Treasurers report as printed. Ayes: All. Motion Carried. COPPER RIDGE: 2nd Reading Reviewed by Rod Munger. Mov­ ed Williams, second Dieleman to accept Copper Ridge Develop meat. Ordinance #96-7Z as writ­ ten. Ayes all Motion Carried. SIGNS ORDINANCE #96 8Z 2nd Reading. Reviewed by Plan­ ner Anderson. Moved Gould, se­ cond DeVries to accept Or dinonce #96 82 as written Ayes All. Motion Carried. HOME OCCUPATION OR DINANCE #96-92 2nd Read.ng Review by Planner Anderson Moved Williams support Dieleman to accept Ordinance #96-9Z as written. Ayes: All. Mo­ tion Carried. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: Canceled the August 19th meeting. Changed the Sept 2nd meeting to Sept. 9th because of Labor Day. FALL DISTRICT MEETING: Mov ed Gould, second Jousema to approve up to four board members to attend the Fall District Meeting. Ayes: All. Mo­ tion Carried. PLANNERS SEMINAR Moved Snyder second Williams to ap­ prove Planner Anderson atten­ dance to the Professional Plan­ ner Seminar. Ayes: All. Motion Carried. TRUTH AND TAXATION: Mov­ ed Jousma second Dieleman to approve resolution on proposed additional millage rotes for 1996. Ayes: All. Motion Carried. The public hearing was colled to order at 7 30 p.m Assessor Tom Doane reviewed the data. Public comment was token Supervisor Gorbow stated that action would be taken im­ mediately following the close of the public hearing Public Hear tng closed at 7:50 p.m. Moved Jousma. Second Dielemon to adopt the resolution establishing Township Property Tax Rotes for 1996 at 2.7933 mils, the same as 1995. Ayes: All. Motion Carried. RAVEN FIRE TRUCK: Discus­ sion was held on the unit. Fire Chief Welton stated that he was trying to get another demonstra­ tion set up for December. Trustee Jousma was in Colorado and went to see where the truck was made and talk to the Fire Chief and was very impressed with the unit. OTHER BUSINESS Discussion on coble franchise fees Moved Jousma. second Dielemen not to send $250.00 to fight lawsuit of TCI against the City of Troy for franchise agreement. Ayes: Williams. Jousma. Dieleman, Snyder. Gorbow. DeVries. Nay: Gould. Motion Carried. Discus­ sion on rood work that was to be done this year. There will be a public meeting for Compou/Kettie Lake area roods on Tuesday Sept 17th 1996 at 8:30 a m. at the Rood Commission Building, 1500 Scribner. Moved Jousma. second Gould to adjourn at 8 40 p.m Ayes: All. Motion Carried Respectfully submitted, Patricia Snyder Clerk (200) CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AND SUMMARY OF THE REGULATORY EFFECT THEREOF Notice is hereby given that on August 21, 1996. the Townshp Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia, amended the Zoning Ordinance of the Township, specifically Chapter III, General Provisions The pnnapal effects of the proposed amendments include deleting Section 3.5(g), which had allowed certain more intense home occupations by Special Use Permit m all zoning districts. These home occupations include such enterprises as welding and machine shops and vehicle painting operations. This amending ordinance shall become effective seven (7) days following the publication of this summary. Copies of the complete text of this amendment, as well as the entre Township Zoning Ordinance, are available for public review or purchase at the township office. 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4 00 PM Monday through Thursday and from 9:00 AM until noon on Fridays 201 they did last year because of the override. They pay higher taxes only if the value of their property goes up, and now there even is a cap on that rate of increase, he said. Doane listed several reasons why the board should consider overriding the rollback, such as: • The increased demand for services resulting from population growth. • A need to maintain police protection, since Caledonia Village no longer contributes to that cost beyond what residents pay in township taxes. • Need for road maintenance and improvement. • Funding for future parks and recreation areas. • Purchase of equipment for the fire department. • Funds for the Caledonia Library. • Funds for a future satellite fire station. • Paying for required statutory changes. Township Treasurer Ruth DeVries also pointed out that unless the planned mid-decade census shows the township population has increased significantly since the last census, the township will lose some of its state revenue sharing in 1997. Board members noted that the township used to receive a mill for operations, but allowing the rollbacks in past years has reduced the township's operating millage to the present .7933 level. Doane said after the meeting that he knows the override issue is not easy to understand, and he will try his best to answer any questions residents might have. He can be reached at the township office, 891-0070. that these occupations, such as machine work and welding, were not appropriate in a home or a residential area. These kinds of occupations in the future must be located in a commercial or industrial district, she said. Both revisions passed unanimously. In other business, the board decided not to spend $250 to join a lawsuit involving TCI Cablevision and the city of Troy in a hassle over franchise fees. The board noted that it already has participated in such legal action in trying to keep the local cable company from raising its consumer rates to make up for paying a franchise fee to the township. "If you don't want the increase, unhook (the cable)," said Trustee Gordon Jousma. "If everyone unhooks their cable, the company will straighten up its act." The board voted 6-1 not to join the lawsuit, with Gould voting "no." Jousma and Fire Chief Butch Welton discussed with the board the "Raven" fire truck which was demonstrated in Caledonia earlier this year when the truck doused within seconds two fires set in the same house. Jousma said he visited with a fire chief in Colorado who is an expert on this truck and who spent a half day with Jousma explaining the machine to him. "I came away feeling stronger than ever about the value of the truck," Jousma said, adding that he would like to have several other demonstrations done in this area. This truck, which costs about $150,000, relies basically on dry chemical to put out the fire and has four different firefighting capabilities, he said. The township is considering buying one of these trucks, and the board noted that it would be an ideal piece of equipment for a future satellite fire station on the northeast side of the township. Such a facility has long been desired by residents on that side of the township, but presently there is no one in the area to man a station there, said Township Supervisor Tom Garbow. He said the board is willing to put in the station if the manpower becomes available. Most of the present volunteer fire department live and/or work in the village area, which means they are too far away from the Campau-Kettle L^akcs area to respond quickly to an alarm. The board also: • Voted to override the Headlec rollback (see related story) after its Truth in Taxation hearing • Set a budget meeting for Tuesday, Sept. 10. .. ~ Serving Our Country Kenneth J. Barrett Army Pvt. Kenneth J. Bar rett has entered basic military training at Fort Benning, Col­ umbus. GA. During the eight weeks of training, the soldiers will study the Army mission and will receive instruction in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, first aid. Army history and tradi tions, and special training in human relations. Barrett is the son of Sherrie L. Damstra of 4573 Snowap­ ple Road, Grand Rapids, and Kenneth J Barrett Sr. of 854 Wickwood Way, Middleville CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AND SUMMARY OF THE REGULATORY EFFECT THEREOF Notice is hereby given that on August 21, 1996, the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia, amended the Zoning Ordinance of the Township, specifically Chapter XIX, Signs in All Districts. The pnnapal effects of the proposed amendments include a prohbition of portable signs and certain temporary signs and the addition of a section of definitions related to signage. This amending ordinance shall become effective seven (7) days following the publication of this summary. Copies of the complete text of this amendment, as well as the entire Township Zoning Ordinance, are available for public review or pur­ chase at the township office, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Thursday and from 9:00 AM until noon on Fridays.___________________________ 202 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/August 27. 1996 Poge 11 Caledonia School Board approves year’s standing committees school staff at its summer • Personnel Committee: (with the earned interest rate) September, students and staff "Advance" meeting. Plans are • Serving on the Building and I feel very good about probably will have to do some Bernie Nagel (chr.). Bob Committee will be; Steve shifting around as new doors under way to improve Interim that." she said. Donker (chairman). Jim Gless Bergy and Robin Vaughan. Dean added that the district and windows and lockers are and review how well the pre­ • Communication Commit ­ sent schedule for the school and Robin Vaughan will not know whether it has installed. • Education Committee tee: Bob Lillie (chr.) and Bob additional funds to spend on All that work, which is day works. (See last week's Sun and News interview with Dan Clark (chr.). Jim Gless Bergy • Finance Committee: Jim the building and remodeling funded by the 1992 bond is­ Szymoniak for more details and Bob Lillie. Gless (chr ). Dan Clark and projects until bids for the sue. will be completed by the on these projects.) work are received end of October. Szymomak Bernie Nagel Dutton Elementary Princi­ Caledonia High School said. • Policy Committee: Bob Principal Bob Szymomak re ­ Planned renovations to be pal Jerry Phillips reported to Bergy (chr.). Bob Lillie and ported that the district is very funded by the 1996 bond issue the board on elementary en­ Bernie Nagel. rollment (see related article). • Legislative contact: Steve close to selecting a new high will be finalized with a com­ The board then adjourned after school assistant principal. He mittee of staff and parents, he Donker scheduling a work session for • Michigan Association of also said that the renovations said. Szymomak also reported on 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. Sept. 3. School Boards Liasion: Bob to the north end of the school are going well, but that during the work done by the high Lillie. By Sen. Dick PosthumuS Members also will take turns representing the board at the monthly meetings of the Money made available to district Aug. 21 Caledonia Parent Advisory Council. This council, which brings together parents, ad­ ministrators and board mem­ bers to discuss school issues, meets at 7 p.m. on the second board can’t guarantee that will the bond election. by Barbara Gall Tuesday of the month. DeVries said that he was happen. Staff Writer Committee meetings are He also said that the board Caledonia resident and par­ disappointed that things were open to the public unless liti­ Federal welfare reform legislation was signed into law last gation or personnel issues are ent and active Athletic Boost­ not being done until next wants the Athletic Facilities week. being discussed. Times and ers member Terry DeVries year, and advocated the Ad Hoc Committee to recon­ While most Americans support real reform in our welfare locations of committee meet­ asked the school board last schools hire a consultant to vene to provide community programs, some argued that this reform didn’t do enough for ings can be obtained from week why work was not get­ help plan the athletic facili­ input on the football field and American children in poverty However, increasing govern (rack and the other athletics members or by calling the ting started on athletic facili­ ties. ment handouts to poor children is not the answer to bringing Board President Steve projects. school's central office at 891- ties approved for funding in them exit of poverty, a strong family is. Since Jeanne Glowicki. Donker said he appreciated all 8185. the June bond request. last week the United States Census Bureau reported that In ocher business, the board He said he was concerned that DeVries does for Caledo­ Caledonia High School Direc­ children made up 48 percent of the chronically poor in 1992 heard reports on concerns and about the "atrocious" sound nia athletics, but cautioned tor of Athletics and Activities, and 1993 They define ‘chronically poor’* as living below the poverty line in every month of the year The study also found questions raised by citizens at system at the football field, that just because the distnct was attending an athletic direc­ (hat people in families headed by a married couple were more the July meeting. (See related which does not broadcast well will have bond money, it just tors’ meeting the night of last likely to be above the poverty line than members of other types story.) and which gave an electric jolt can’t "turn the shovel and get week's board meeting, the Sun and News asked her iu com­ It also approved three par­ to one spectator last year. He started." of families. According to the study, nearly 38 percent of households ents to represent the district also asked why work wasn’t He said that the work De­ ment on the progress of the • headed by a single parent were poor during the average month on the Kent Intermediate being done on the softball and Vries is asking about involves athletic projects. in 1992-93. Compare that to the findings on two-parent She said that the seeming School District's Parent Advi­ baseball fields while no one taxpayers’ money, and that the families, in which 7 7 percent of households with two parents sors for Special Education was using them, and he distnct will only get this one delay first of all was because were poor. The findings were unarguable the district just received its Committee Members of this wanted to know if there was shot at these projects, "...so The benefits of a two parent family aren't only financially committee also become mem­ truth to the rumor that the we must do the very best job bond money Aug. 21. based. The results of an 11-year study recently released show Secondly, she said, the bers of the Regional Parent football field might not be we can." the beneficial long-term effects of a father’s attention on the Advisory Committee. He told DeVries that the Caledonia Schools administra­ available for one season. children. This study was conducted on 584 families. The Caledonia Special Education He also brought up the board does hope to get started tion and School Board Build children involved in the program were between 7 and 11 years Director Carol Uhlmann said problem of the bleachers in redoing the football field just ing Committee have been of age at the start of the study and 18 to 22 by the end. The study overwhelmingly showed the importance of a that this is the first year KISD the high school gym, but the as soon as this season is over, working together this summer has required local board ap­ bleachers were not one of the and the hope is that it will be father in the children’s lives. According to data released, the proval for the representatives, projects presented to voters in ready for next season, but the See Bond projects, P. 12 • more shared activities the children had with their father, the more education those children completed later in life. Also, a though the Caledonia district always has been represented closer emotional bond between parent and child led to a much lower rate of delinquency, especially in boys. Because boys on the state-mandated commit­ were more influenced by their father, the role of dad is crucial tee. in curving the rate of delinquency in our country. She said that PASE mem­ When considering child poverty rates and the increase of bers participate in the devel­ juvenile delinquency in our country, some of our leaders shrug opment of the KISD special their shoulders and throw more money at the problem. I think NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ZONING education plan and provide ad­ what studies, like the ones 1 mentioned before, are showing us vice about how parents feel ORDINANCE AMENDMENT is that former Vice President Dan Quayle was right. Families about special education issues matter. Strong, two-parent families have a lasting postive ef­ to the Superintendents' Advi­ AND SUMMARY OF THE REGULATORY EFFECT THEREOF fect on the well being of our children. sory Committee for Special Notice is hereby given that on August 21, 1996, the Township Board of the Charter Township of That’s why we’ve been working to establish an everCaledonia, amended the Zoning Ordinance of the Township, specifically Section 4.2 The Zoning Education increasing number of pro-family, pro-child legislation. We've Map, to rezone property to be commonly known as Copper Ridge Planned Unit Development Representing Caledonia will passed legislation like Michigan’s welfare reform bill, which (PUD), located in Section 16, on 6800 block of 84th Street, east of Cherry Valley Avenue, be Jayne Sherwood, Debbie encourages young, single mothers to live with their parents or Caledonia Township, Kent County, from the R-R Rural Residental Zoning District to the PUD Polmanteer and Christine a responsible guardian and finish school. Through our "To Zoning District. This amendment is intended to include alt of the provisions of the Final Strengthen Michigan Families" program, we’re taking a pro­ Tutsch, who is a new threeDevelopment Plan for the project as well as alt terms and conditions included therein The follow ycar appointee. Sherwood's active approach. ing is a summary of the text of this amendment: appointment will renew her Unfortunately, many times services are not available to three-year term and Polman­ families until their situations deteriorate to the point that Section 1. Provides the legal geographic description of the lands affected by this amendment. children are at risk. Under our vision, we’re focusing our ser­ teer will continue her term, Specifically; vices to enhance the well-being of children and their famlies on which ends in 1998. prevention, as opposed to crisis intervention. And we’re The board also awarded to That part of the SW 1/4, Section 16, T5N, R10W, CaJedorua Township, Kent changing our welfare system to reward, not punish families County, Michigan, described as; Beginning at the S 1/4 corner of Section 16; Michigan National Bank the thence S89°36’03“W 666.46 feet along the South line of sad SW 1/4; thence that stick together. bid for investment of the 1996 N00s44’06‘w 660.00 feet along the East line of the West 1980 00 feet of said SW 1’ve always felt that the key to our children's future and well­ school bond proceeds at an av­ 1/4; thence 589*36 03“W 330.00 feet; thence N0OB44’06“W 468.61 feet, thence being is a strong and loving family While a two-parent erage earned interest rate of S89°46,11’W 1650.04 feet; thence N0QP44 06“W 186.50 feet along the W hne of household is not always possible, it is becoming clear that there 5.82 percent. The total esti­ caid SW 1/4, thence N89fi46’11' E2638.84 feet along the N line of the S 1/2 of are unquestionable benefits to most children fortunate enough mated interest earnings are said SW 1/4; thence S1°O4'12'E 1312.26 feet along the E line of said SW 1/4 to to live in a two-parent family $1,685,338. the place of beginning. Studies like the ones I mentioned above only reinforce this Caledonia Schools Business In a time when our leaders, both in Washington. D.C. and at Manager Judi Dean explained Section 2. This Section provides reference to the Final Development Plan which was adopted as the state level, are calling for laws and programs that are in­ that the interest earnings are part of this amendment and identifies the development as that of single fam4y residential and res­ tended to help children. I feel the best way to actually help the idential accessory buildings It further references compliance with the Michigan Condominium Act not “extra" money for the dis­ children is to help strengthen their families and the Township Zonng Ordinance. Additional subsections of Section 2 provide regulations for trict. the following; Lot areas: Site access; Streets; Sanitary sewer service and Water supply. Surface She said that before the water drainage; Utilities; Sod erosion and Sedimentation control. Garbage and Refuse disposal, state would allow the district development of general common areas, landscaping, outdoor lighting and signage to ask for the bond issue. Caledonia schools had to put Remaining Subsecboos confirm that the amendment is m compliance with adopted Ordinances together an accurate cost pro­ and is enforceable through those Ordnances. jection of the projects, and an accurate projection of interest This amending ordinance shall become effective seven (7) days fottowng the publication of this earnings summary All these are put together in Copies of the complete text of hts amendment, as wefl as the entire Township Zoning Ordinance, figuring out what will be are available for pubic review or purchase at the township office, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, asked of the taxpayers in the between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Thursday and from 9:00 AM until noon bond request, she said. onFrittays “We met our expectations by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Assignments to this year s standing committees were ap­ proved by the Caledonia School Board at its August meeting last week Capitol Commentary Strengthen families to help children Process underway for Caledonia bond projects construction CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NEED SOME EXTRA CASH? Got Something to Sell? Phone 1-800-870-7085 For Sun and News ACTION-ADS! �Poge 12/Th« Sun and New*, Middleville, Ml/Augu»t 27, 1996 BOND PROJECTS, continued from Page 11 on a process and timelines for completing all the 1996 bond projects. She asked Caledonia Ele­ mentary Principal Gordon Nickels, the administrative li­ aison to the Board Building Committee, to outline all that has happened since the school election when the bond request was approved. Nickels said that during the summer, the district s admin­ istrative team first discussed what process should be fol­ lowed to ensure that the bond money would be spent as pre sented to voters. The adminis­ trators all wanted the commu­ nity to have a say in final de­ cisions on the projects Nickels met with the Board Building Committee in July to present a proposed process for completing all six bond projects, along with projected timelines and a flow chart of responsibilities. Nickels also met with peo­ ple who would be responsible for each project to discuss its parameters and the need to form staff and community planning committees. Larger forums also were discussed so the community could have a chance to see the plans and of­ fer opinions. About the athletic projects in particular, Nickels said that t< If large amounts are dispersed too quickly, the district would lose interest. This would lessen the total amount of money the district had planned for the project, which would result in downsizing or cutting part of the project. — Gordon Nickels the Athletic Facilities Com­ mittee had included in its rec­ ommendations looking into buying land west of the pre­ sent football stadium for a new football field. School Superintendent Doug Busman, Business Manager Judi Dean and the Schools Director of Auxiliary Services Rich Overmire this summer have met with a person regarding the purchase of the property, but the decision about buying land will depend on the cost and on the opinion of the Ath­ letics Ad Hoc Committee. Nickels said, he and Bus­ man and Dean, along with those responsible for each of the building projects, all met this month with the architect to discuss project timelines. "It was impressed upon the architect that some of the ini­ tial timelines were not accept­ HOMEOWNERS! STOP living from paycheck to paycheckl Grand ItapMr 141MSM430 SUtewWt l-IOO^U-2221 AAA Mqwtqaqk > Financial CpRepWATlON Improvements Decks Basements New Homes '<5 Pole Bams Additions Quality Workmanship — Free Estimates — Phone: 891-1125 able and that we would need to rework them ..," Nickels said. "It was also discussed that we work on these projects within the parameters established. .(and) utilize the exper­ tise and input of the commu­ nity and Building Commit­ tee." There is to be as little dis­ ruption to the students and school as possible, he said. The athletic projects specif­ ically were the subject of an additional meeting, where Glowicki defined each project so prices and timelines could be set up and a "matrix" de­ veloped for the Athletic Ad Hoc Committee to use in their decisions. Nickels pointed out that the planning for how much to ask voters in a bond request is carefully monitored by the state. "With this in mind, it is vitai that the district watches its cash flow going out for the projects," he said. "If large amounts are dispersed too quickly, the district would lose interest. This would lessen the total amount of money the distnct had planned for the project, which would result in downsizing or cut­ ting part of the project. "The state has a time re­ quirement in which the district must spend the money, so (it) cannot hang on to it too long," Nickels added. Finally, the state audits the school district to make sure all regulations have been fol­ lowed in spending the bond money, he said. Nickels said that commu­ nity members interested in serving on any of the plan­ ning committees for the new elementary, the new bus garage, the athletic facilities, the remodeling at Caledonia Elementary, the remodeling at the high school or the school technology should contact Rose Kogge at 891-8185 or Nickels at 891-8181. Nickels said he will be glad to answer questions about the projects. YOU BREAK IT— WE'LL FIX IT!! COUPON COMPLETE AUTO and TRUCK COLLISON SERVICE • Personal ’ small town” service and "big town” knorhov •Latest pant technology. fl I WINDOW REPLACEMENT AVAILABLE ED ’S BODY SHOP 110 Johnson Street at Kmsiey one Nock ott Mwi St in Downtown Caledon«a (616)891-0150 U?. 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He brought to TK experiences such as teach­ ing in the Peace Corps, and an attitude that "nothing teaches success better than success.” He said this program exists because not all students suc­ ceed in the present system of education, and it is better for these students to have the op­ Thornapple Kellogg High School alternative tion so they are not forced education teacher John Considine shows "We Are" into the work and social world chairwoman Judy Sloan some the projects his class is without the benefit of the working on. most basic learning skills. "I have provided a place has received letters from the the school, the community where all can achieve and program staff complimenting and area service clubs. Middleville Rotary Club most are now achieving a de­ it on its efforts. gree of success," he said. Considine and his group are President Bob Evans said the Last year the group mem­ laying out plans for learning club sounded interested in bers raised money so they this coming academic year helping Considine and the would be able to participate in that will require support from group reach success. a program where success was determined by teamwork, dis­ cipline, and "stick-to-it-ness." Considine said leadership began to evolve from within the group, which changed its direction from near disaster to complete success. The group CALEDONIA SPORTSMAN'S CLUB STEAK FRY Caledonia grad attends Mortar Board meeting Steak • Salad Bar • Baked Potato • Garlic Toast • Beverage COLDWATER ROAD Saturday, Sept. 7 6-9 pm • *7.50 Bring the family & friends! Heather M. Burns of Caledonia was among Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society delegates from across the country who converged on Columbus, Ohio, for their 32nd National Conference Ju­ ly 26-28. Burns attended as a representative of the Central University chapter. She is a geography major and is presi­ dent of Mortar Board at Cen­ tral Michigan University. Bums accepted a Chapter of Excellence award for the CMU chapter at the conference. The conference focused on chapter development in the areas of scholarship, leader­ ship, and service, the ideals of Mortar Board, and featured debates on national issues af­ fecting the student-run organization. Mortar Board was established in 1918 as the first national honor society to recognize the achievements of senior college women. Since 1976 men have been welcom­ ed into the organization. The conference established a strategic planning committee to set direction for Mortar Board as it enters the next cen­ tury National president is Dottie B. Phillips of Broken Arrow, Okla. NEED SOMETHING PRINTED? Color, Black and White... Lots or just a few. Call... J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 TODAY ( 1ftk i Get a Tax Break.. Donate Your Vehicle! 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While in the Aamzon, students got a chace to meet some of the native people, who were happy to share their culture with the Americans. Here, members of a Boras Indian village teach the Caledonia visitors a dance. Members of the Caledonia Rainforest Workshop visit a balsa raft which is used by the native people to travel on the river and as a shelter. (Photo submitted.) TRAIL PROJECT, meetings, and was told the board would have to be contacted first. Manshum said he did not get a chance to speak. Edwards said this was be­ cause Rutland Township had not been approached by him until the last minute. The supervisor said the township is not trying to at­ tack anyone, it just feels that procedures have not yet been followed and should be before anything further happens. The Township Board, he said, has a long standing pol­ icy that converting the railroad corridor into a recreation area might not be safe because of how close some people's homes are to the corridor. "The corridor is within 12 feet of some of those homes." he said. Neighbors in the past also have expressed concerns be­ cause their children play in their back yards and could be susceptible to harm Thomapple Trails Associa­ tion board member Rick Moore had mentioned that Blanche Munjoy said the township was thinking about coming up with an ordinance that would make it impossible for the village to use this property. Edwards said this is not the case. Edwards added that Munjoy usually will not express her opinions about this situation because she feels it is a con­ flict of interest. Now that the hearing is looking fora PRINTER? continued from Page 9 over, he said, the they would like to hold off on any further decisions until more informa­ tion is gathered about the deed. Laura Munjoy said she thinks Moore's statement that the section of trail going be­ hind the Barry County Expo Center being available for public use is inaccurate. She believes that the only way to get to the fairgrounds on the trail is to go from Irv­ ing Road to M-37, to the front gate. "Not everyone can use that area." she said. Barry County Fair Board member Don Geukes said none of their property lines connect to the right of way to the trail, therefore whether or not the public is allowed through is not up to them Another committee member said that liability would, how­ ever. be a concern for them because things have been stolen out near their barn be­ fore which “kind of nuns ev­ erything.” Moore also said that the as­ sociation has ined to work with the neighbors, but Laura Munjoy says differently. She said that the only contact her family has had with any of those members before Tues­ day. Aug. 13. was last Febru­ ary when they received a post­ card that said they would be neighbors. Edwards said he also has spoken to residents who have said this same thing Laura said her family ac­ quired a quit claim deed to the property in 1995 and the vil­ lage acquired one in April of 1996. She felt that since they have had a deed longer than the village, the property should not go to the village. Laura also said that the land the village obtained was never actually bought for some rea­ son, but instead was leased. Penn Central leased it to the conservancy which could not possibly have sold it to the village it didn't own it. Youngsma said the village purchased the land using funds from the Michigan Depart­ ment of Transportation, the village and assistance from the conservancy. But Laura said the Munjoy family will live under the conditions spelled out by the court action "We are doing what we are supposed to be doing,’ she said. She added that though they are still under a restraining or­ der, the village has not won yet because the issue of own­ ership has not been addressed and there is more information to collect. Moore is the first trail ad­ vocate to speak to the Rutland board about this situation, which he did last week. Ed­ wards said the board w as cor­ dial to him and listened to his point of view "Moore is an avid person and I respect him, but there are procedures that have to be followed.” he said. Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY — We have it ALL! FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH PRINT SHOP • • • • Full Color • Signs Copying • Laminating Addressing ...and MORE! Complete Binding (616) 945-5078 / FAX: (616> 945-5192 or can 945-9554 Ask for one of our printing specialists �Page I4/Th« Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/August 27. 1996 Middleville graduate now playing soccer at GVSU One gold medal at the Junior Olympics is a super achievement Two gold medals, well words can not describe the magnitude of such an accomplishment. Middleville’s Zach Wieringa recently won two golds in gymnastics at the Junior Olympics in New Orleans Wieringa scored a first place in the floor exercise (8.15) and a second first on the high bar (6.10). He also was fourth on the vault (8.15) and eighth on the still rings (535). Overall, the Middleville gymnast placed fifth in the individual competition, while the Michigan team that he competed registered a bronze performance. The nine day event began with the usual opening ceremonies that featured Bart Conner, a former gymnastic great. The team competition also was held on the first day. In New Orleans, the Junior Olympians were given the opportunity to compete on the same equipment that was used at the Olympic games in Atlanta. Wiennga, 10, competes in Level 4 and trains out of Kentwood Gymnastics. The sport usually takes Wieringa to the Kentwood gym four days a week. AREA...SPORTS Middleville's Zach Wieringa stood tall in New Orleans at the Junior Olympics winning two gold medals. (Photo provided) Middleville gymnast wins two golds at Junior Olympics Katie Polhemus, a 1996 graduate of Middleville High, has been named to the Grand Valley State University soccer team. She will redshirt this season, but will be able to practice with the squad. (Photo provided) $ SUMMER JOBS $ Packers of Quality Frozen Vegetables General Labor and Truck Drivers (Must have CDL) - ALL JOB SEEKERS Retirees and Housewives If You Need Extra $$ DAYS AND NIGHTS AVAILABLE ...need approximately mid-July, August & September Call 616/374-8837 ...for additional information. Apply Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Twin City Foods, Inc 1315 Sherman St.. Lake Odessa, MI E.O.E. Katie Polhemus, a former standout at Middleville High, has made the varsity soccer team at Grand Valley State University. The first-year program, under the direction of longtime area club and high school coach Dago Cortez, will field an 18-player travel squad and will redshirt six more Polhemus, one of the few West Michigan players on the squad, will open the season as a redshirt. She will be able to practice with the team, while maintaining her four years of eligibility. Polhemus finished her three-year Middleville soccer career among the scoring leaders and eagerly accepted the challenge of trying out for the Division II school's program. Throughout the selection process Polhemus and over 100 other applicants were scouted by and attended camps for Cortez. She noted how much more intense the mental and physical preparation was for competing to earn a spot on a college squad. The All-Barry County standout has entered the GVSU pre-med program. The soccer team opens its season at home on Sept. 2 and will face as future opponents such programs as Hope College, Western Michigan University and Oakland University. We’re buckling down on buckling up! MidWay Invitational finds local golfers ‘at the top’ Local golfers and their teams stole the show at the Mid Way Invite at the Yankee Springs Golf Course on Aug. 21. Caledonia took first place in the event with a 322 score, Middleville's A squad came in second at 324 and Middleville's B team was 11th out of 12 with a 369. Team scores were South Christian with a 330, Wayland 337, Maple Valley 342, Delton 357, Kelloggsville 358, Godwin 360, Byron Center 367, Hamilton 369 and Bellevue 376. Middleville's Adam Seifert was the event's medalist with a 18-hole round of 75. Seifert also had the longest drive with a 280-yard shot on the No. 4 hole. South Christian's Brian National Ads $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many positions available. Easy! No experience needed. 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Other teams and scores included: John Wicrcnga 88 Middleville A: Matt Pullen 83. Alex Middleton 85. Maple Valley: Nick Waara 83. Matt Knoll 84. Robb Rosin 86. Jared Osborne 89. Delton: Don Heckman 85. Mike Kammeraad 87, Scott Hovancc 91. Marv Cook 94, Kyle Kwasny 94 Middleville B: Eric Bender 89, Taylor Pierce 91. Ryan Lcnartz 93, Tim Janost 96. Lehman named Division III Coach of the Year Middleville Athletic Director and head wrestling coach Tom Lehman recently received another honor for his tireless work. Lehman was named the Division III Coach of the Year by the Michigan Wrestling Association. Last winter, Lehman guided the Trojans to a 36-2 season that included a State championship. His career record at Middleville stands at 344-140-7. Middleville has won two OK Blue Conference championships and placed second seven times. Lehman has also spent 11 years as a tournament manager for the Class C State Individual finals along with being the MW A Class C vice president for six years. 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SiT-Muf Horjc So cur • A/ion• pee- O- & y ry (•« All meals & desserts are made by Joe & Dan - Culinary Institute of American Chefs. 9952 Cherry Valley Ave. on M-37 in the Caledonia Plaza ^£$1 Summer Hours: 1130 am -10 pm Mon.-Sat 891-0160 < � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/706/SunandNews_1996-09-03.pdf 7f1b1dfd3d58ff12e53956ec841ae2e4 PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 36/September 3, 1996 Middleville, Michigan 49333 125th Yeor "Schools of Choice’ creates fiasco at TK Schools by Mary Warner Staff Writer The question of whether parents should be allowed to choose where their children at­ tend school continues to spark controversy in area school dis­ tricts. The Hastings Board of Edu­ cation last week struggled over requests from parents to transfer their children out of Hastings to neighboring school districts. In Mid­ dleville, an unusually large number of requests for trans­ fers into the district has cre­ ated "a mild fiasco," according to Thomapple Kellogg Super­ intendent Jay Cason At the board meeting in Hastings, several parents ap­ peared Aug. 26 to plead their case to board members, who were divided in their response to the requests. At one point the board, on the verge of denying one parent s applica­ tion to have his children transferred to the Thomapple Kellogg school district, did an about-face when the parent re­ vealed that his children had been "raped by people in this community." The board's Curriculum Committee, made up of board President Patricia Endsley and Trustees Kimberly Alderson and Terry McKinney, had made a recommendation to the board that the parent's request be denied because "the trans­ fers do not comply with the board's policy." But when the parent made his startling revelation, board vice president Colin Cruttenden moved that the parent's re­ quest be granted, and the board voted unanimously to do so. In another case, the board split 3-3 over whether a cou­ ple who live in the Hastings district but teach in Mid­ dleville should be allowed to transfer their ninth-grader to Thomapple Kellogg. The £ £ The policy needs to be revamped as far as what we have on paper, I think we should support the commit­ tee’s decision. 5J -Kimberly Alderson, trustee couple's child has been attend­ ing TK for the past several years, and in earlier years the Hastings board approved the student's transfer. But for the past several years, the board has denied the couple’s annual transfer requests, saying they did not comply with the board's transfer policy. If the board approves a transfer request, then state aid follows a student to the new school and students must only pay a tuition based on the dif­ ference between what the orig­ inal school district was receiv­ ing in state aid and what the new district is receiving. For instance, approved transfers from Delton to Hastings requires a tuition of $73.43 per year. An approved transfer from Thomapple Kellogg to Hastings requires a tuition of $1.88 per year. However, if a student chooses to attend an out-of­ district school without the ap­ proval of the m-di strict school board, state aid is not allocated to either district. Thus, the TK district has not been receiving state aid for the Hastings couple's child. As a result, the couple is required to pay the TK district yearly tuition based on the amount the district does not receive for the student in state aid. That per-pupil allocation at TK is estimated to be $5,245 this school year. The couple have been pay­ ing the hefty tuition for sev­ eral years, and board member Cruttenden argued that their transfer request should be ap­ proved because. "I think we've put these people through an undue amount of financial stress in past years. I think they've shown a definite commitment that their student should finish her high school education (at TK). There's convenience there, and pride. 1 feel they've put a lot of per­ sonal sacrifice in this." But Alderson argued that the board should support the committee s recommendation "Right now we have a (transfer) policy that's black and white." she said. While she believes the pol­ icy needs to be revamped, she said, "as far as what we have on paper. I think we should support the committee's deci­ sion." Alderson. Endsley and Trustee Eugene Haas voted to approve the committee’s rec­ ommendation. Cruttenden. Secretary Donald Myers and Treasurer Michael Hubert voted against it McKinney was absent Monday The mo­ tion to approve the denial failed because of the tie vote, but it left the Hastings couple See Schools of, P. 2 Rutland Township files suit over Rails to Trails project Caledonia students earn honors for posters Barbara Scott, chairwoman of the Caledonia Legion Auxiliary's annual poppy poster contest, poses with 1996 state poster winners JtM Bonner and Matt Dodge. Jill, a June graduate of CHS and now a freshman at Calvin College, displays the certificate of merit she received for her poster, which took first place in the high school division of the state competition. Her poster is now being considered for national honors. Matt, now a sophomore at CHS, displays his poster, which won first in the district and second place at state in Class Three, which includes grades 7-9. The students also received cash awards for their work. by Jason Carr Staff Writer Rutland Township filed suit against the Village of Mid­ dleville last week, contending that the village's work on the "Rails to Trails" project vio­ lates the township's zoning ordinance. The suit says that the planned recreational route ex­ tends into an area of Rutland Township that is zoned for agriculture. The township contends that use of the prop­ erty that is subject as planned and has occurred constitute a zoning violation. Rutland Township's suit says the vil­ lage must apply for a special exception use permit, which needs to be approved by the Rutland Planning and Zoning Commission. When asked to comment on the case. Village Attorney Jeff Youngsma said he had not heard of the case being filed. "I have not heard from the village about this and I as­ sume they would let me know about it. To my knowledge [the lawsuit) sounds a bit premature." The township also charges that use of the former Penn Central right-of-way as a recreational trail will cause a depreciation to the community and the surrounding neighborhood and "will endanger the health, safety and welfare of people living or being nearby," and of people and residents of the township in general. The township also says the proposed trail would be a nui­ sance for three reasons: • Two occupied residences 50 feet or less from the prop­ erty will be subjected to noise, dust, traffic, litter and other disturbances. • The village has failed to provide parking, supervision, screening, rules for recre­ ational users, restroom facili­ ties, water facilities or other facilities to meet "even the most minimal standards to protect the public from health, safety and welfare risks inherent in public recreational use of the property." • A complete absence of parking facilities will create a "substantial" traffic hazard along and near Irving Road, where the trail crosses. The township is asking for a hearing to grant a prelimi­ nary injunction; require no bond to filed by the township because it is a public body; at the conclusion of a trial or hearing to grant a mandatory permanent injunction against allowing recreational use of the property until the zoning ordinance is complied with, constructing or placing any building or structure or mak­ ing physical changes to the property unless the zoning or­ dinance is complied with and using the property for any purpose that violates the zon­ ing ordinance. The village completed a deed in February that allowed it purchase 4.5 miles of aban­ doned Penn Central railroad property that goes through Irving, Rutland and Thomap­ ple townships. Rutland Township has ex­ pressed opposition to having the portion of the trail in its jurisdiction used for recre­ ational purposes, but Thor­ napple and Irving townships have voted in favor of the pro­ ject. The village received a $15,000 grant from the stale of Michigan for purchasing the parts of the rail corridor in Irving and Thomapple town­ ships. The village purchased the approximately 800 square feet of trail in Rutland Township with village funds and with help from the Thornapple Trail Association. In This Issue... •TK’s first priorities will be elementary and! track •Thatchers are ‘Heritage Day* grand marshals •Middleville village tables solid waste export proposal •Fall sports ‘preview’ �Page 2/The Sun ond News. Middleville, Ml /September 3. 1996 SCHOOLS OF CHOICE, ■ • continued from front page . . . . district, but only the amount the student's original district would have received in aid. There are two public schools in the Barry Interme­ diate School District Delton Kellogg and Hastings. Delton opted to participate in the slate program. Hastings de­ cided not to participate, and then Hastings and Delton set up the informal agreement for Delton students wanting to come to Hastings. Thus far seven Delton stu­ dents have taken advantage of the transfer policy and the board officially approved their transfers Monday. But Cruttenden told board members that as a result of the informal agreement, "lots of requests we've approved tonight for incoming students are strictly for convenience." Cruttenden said he thought that was unfair to parents who also requested tranfers for the sake of convenience, but were turned down because they were asking for transfers from Hastings to schools not in the Barry Intermediate School District Ten out of 13 requests for transfers out of the Hastings district asked that the students be allowed to go to school at Thomapple Kellogg. Ninety percent of the Thor­ napple Kellogg school district is in Barry County, and Hast­ ings and Thomapple Kellogg are not just next door to each other, but in many cases resi­ dents feel a sense of shared "community." Thus many county residents expect them to be a part of the same in­ termediate school district. But TK is in the Kent In­ termediate School District, and thus cannot exchange stu­ dents with Hastings and Delton under the Schools of Choice plan. Unfortunately, according to Cason, he believes many peo­ ple do not understand that Schools of Choice does not apply between Hastings and SUPER FINE HAIR CAN BE SUPER FAT AND FABULOUS TK, and he believes the large FAT CATnumbers of requests for in­ Fine Hair Body Booster coming transfers occurred beSuper Fine hair it no mover or cause of the shaker! It just hangs around. Give it a boost with Fat Cal. the ultimate misunderstanding. budder ot volume, beautdut body "There's rampant misinfor­ and shine Ask lor it at: mation about what Schools of Tanning booth now open Choice means," Cason said. starting Sept. 3 through He said the TK board de­ Thanksgiving cided several years ago to join Only S29.95 a month the KISD, which he said gives the district "a great ANO TANNING advantage." OPEN; Mon. Thurs. 9 am ■ 9 pm; Fri.9 am 6 pm Twenty public school dis­ 101 N. Main St., Woodland • 367-4528 | tricts are in the KISD, with in the same position as thej were previously — their stu* dent is still considered part pf the Hastings school district and they still have to pa£ state aid tuition. The requirement that out-of­ district students pay state aid tuition has left some parents very disgruntled, according to Cason. "We’ve had at least 15 stu­ dents that have tried to get into TK from Hastings schools." he said. The large number of requests "kind of caught us unprepared." he said. "As recently as yesterday (Tuesday) there appears to be some extremely hard feelings from parents were turning down." "We can't accommodate them without a release from Hastings or tuition taking place," he said. He said the district can’t af­ ford to accept students without state aid. "We have to have a certain amount of money per student to pay the bills," he said. Also, he said, the district doesn't have the space. He said TK is undertaking a $26 million expansion to alleviate overcrowding and accommo­ date increased enrollment. Altogether, the Hastings board Monday denied two re­ quests for transfers from Hast­ ings to TK and did not act (because of the tic vote) on a third request. The board con­ versely approved several trans­ fer requests to TK. Hastings superintendent Carl Schocssel said board pol­ icy requires that a student have an "educational reason" or a "reason that would indicate it would make sense" in order for a transfer to be approved. For example, he said, if a student's parents move to an­ other district just before that student's senior year in high school, a transfer is usually approved allowing the student to complete his senior year at the same school. Also, he said, if one district offers a particular type of special pro­ gram not available in the home district, a transfer is usually approved But transfers for purposes of convenience, such as parents who work in an alternate district or bang their student to a babysitter there, arc usually not approved, he said. However, because Hastings and Delton Kellogg schools have entered into an informal agreement to allow transfers from Delton to Hastings even if the transfer does not con­ form to the board's transfer policy. Cruttenden said Mon­ day he believes the transfer policy is "discriminating against every student not in our intermediate school dis­ trict." Hastings and Delton entered into the agreement after the Michigan Legislature set up a "School of Choice" option The option allowed students within an intermediate school district to transfer from one school to another without the consent of the student's home district. School districts were given the choice of opting into the stale program or not participating. If they chose to participate in the state pro­ gram. they had to offer a cer­ tain amount of spaces to in­ coming transfer students, and then must accept the students without approval by the school board. State aid would follow the student to the new REDKEN The New Image the result that shared resources between the districts allows schools to provide more spe­ cial programs for students, he said. For instance. Cason said, "our kids can go to state of the art vocational training at the Kent Skills Center." Some of the KISD districts are also "rich" districts, which receive greater per-pupil state aid. Forest Hills and Caledo­ nia, both in the KISD. receive approximately $6,600 per stu­ dent compared to Thomapple Kellogg's $5,245. "Richer districts will have special pro­ grams" that less affluent dis­ tricts cannot afford, Cason said, but which TK can take advantage of through its affili­ ation through the KISD. Thus, the inability of par­ ents in Hastings and Delton Kellogg school districts to transfer their children to Thornapple-Kellogg is being af­ fected in part by the larger public debate in Michigan over equitable school financ­ ing. That public debate is still raging, even after Proposal A sought to remedy the situation by imposing a set per-pupil allocation for students across the state Unfortunately, part of the legislation allowed the "richer" districts to receive the same state aid they had re­ ceived in poor years. "Poorer” districts were supposed then to receive more than they had in prior years, and eventually through yearly increases catch up with the "richer" districts. That hasn't happened. Ca­ son said, and he believes it isn't likely to happen. The understanding that less afflu­ ent districts would eventually reach parity in state funding with richer districts is "the big lie," Cason maintained. "It's not even in the (legislative) package for that to happen." he said. The con­ tinued discrepancy in state aid funding between districts is "immoral and unethical." ac­ cording to Cason. The present system still allows "the rich to get richer and the poor to get poorer." he said. And while allowing parents statewide freedom of choice between districts would allow some families to take advan­ tage of the resources of richer districts, such freedom of choice has so many financial ramifications that "there are still huge issues to be re­ solved." he said. For instance, though every student in a school district re­ ceives state aid, special educa­ tion programs have to come out of the pockets of voters in each intermediate School dis­ trict. Students could flock to some schools with more ex­ tensive special education pro­ grams, overcrowd the pro­ grams. and create economic hardship foe the voters financ­ ing their district's special edu­ cation programs. Cason said. It's a sticky wicket, but schools are going to "continue to be in turmoil", Cason said, until enough politicians are. "willing to fight the battle to make (school financing) fair and equitable across the state." In Hastings. Cruttenden called for a review of the board's transfer policy, and said after the meeting that though he is not on the board's Curriculum Commit­ tee. he hopes the committee will discuss the matter at its next meeting. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation planning ‘Breath of Life’ campaign for ‘96 The Cystic Fibrosis Foun­ dation has appointed Wendy Osterbaan to be chairwoman of the 1996 “Breath of Life” campaign this month in Middleville. Cystic fibrosis is an in­ curable disease that affects the lungs and digestive system, and is the number one genetic killer of children and young adults in America. September has been designated by the National Health Council as the month for the CF Foundation to pro­ mote their educational and fund-raising campaign. The chairwoman will organize the campaign to raise money for research, diagnosis, education and treatment of CF. Gene Riley, State Cam­ paign Chairman, reports that “Cystic Fibrosis (CF) kills more children each year than diabetes and muscular dystrophy combined. Every day an average of five American children are born with CF and three will die from it. We all need to learn more about CF to extend the length and quality of life for children with this disease." CF causes the body to pro duce an abommal amount of glue-like mucus that clogs the lungs and intestines, resulting in severe breathing and digestive problems. Recent campaigns have funded advances by resear­ chers right in Michigan: • 1989 — Discovery of the CF gene by researchers from U of M Ann Arbor and Toronto. • 1990 — CF scientists cor­ rect defective CF cells in lab dishes (rsearch team led by U of M). • i99i — New treatment thins the dangerously thick mucus in the lungs. • 1992 — Healthy genes put into the lungs of laboratory animals function normally. • 1992 — First animal model with CF-like symptoms developed to test new CF drugs. • 1993 — First gene therapy treatment on a CF pa­ tient (April). • 1993 — Researchers correetd abnormal cells in three patients (October). • 1993 - NIH establishes nine gene therapy centers for CF (Otober). • 1994 — Pulmozyme ap­ proved for treatment To increase public awareness of CF, the Greater Michigan Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will be conducting a door-todoor campaign to solicit funds. To make a contribution or to volunteer, call Ouster bann at 795-6073. 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Thornapple Kellogg School District elementary school so­ cial worker and counselor Jackie Schmitz and intern Peggy Haight have been in­ strumental in obtaining in­ formation about this program and putting it into action. A pilot started in San Fran­ cisco in 1982. when it was called the Community Board Conflict Manager Program It has become a model for simi­ lar programs across the United States and Canada. Schmitz said the idea came from the model in California. The plan at this point is to start using conflict resolution at Page this fall and eventu­ ally expand it district wide if there is enough interest. The point of the program. Schmitz said, is to teach stu­ dents how to resolve non­ physical conflicts and dis­ agreements and try to find ways to keep the problems from happening again. She said students will learn things such as how to listen, and how to improve their so­ cial skills. Special activities and classroom discussions also will be pari of the ses­ sions. These conflict resolution skills are emphasized during the first two months of the school year and are divided into 15-minute segments. Another responsibility of the staff members who moni­ tor the program is to train students who are interested in becoming peer mediators. These peer mediators go You... United Wtoy Reaching theme aAo nerd help Touching us all * through training sessions that teach them how to listen and communicate with other peo­ ple Expressing feelings and needs. listening without tak­ ing sides, improving the school environment, and tak­ ing responsibility for their own actions are other impor­ tant traits of these student leaders. Schmitz said these training sessions are a little more indepth than the regular ses­ sions. Some of the special activi­ ties the students will be ex­ posed to are two plays that will be performed by Bridge­ work Theatre, one for each grade. The fourth-graders will see a play called "Friends," and the fifth-graders will see "Krista's Enemy." The actors will role play school situations and show students how to solve the problems. These plays will be performed Thursday, Sept. 26 during the school day and will be 40 minutes each. Schmitz said teachers will introduce the ideas behind these plays in the morning and will discuss them with the students after the plays are completed. So far. four teachers have attended workshops to receive training in how to teach con­ flict resolution and seven more staff members, including Page Principal David Bukala. are signed up for the next training session, which will be Tuesday and Wednesday. Sept. 17 and 18, at the Kent Intermediate School district. Schmitz said she has spo­ ken to people from other schools who have imple­ mented this program, and they said they've seen some im­ provements in how students relate to each other. Students, she said, learn so­ cial skills and come to have high self esteem and more confidence in their ability to make mature decisions on their own. "Kids sometimes feel frus­ trated when they have prob­ lems or feel that they always need to go to an adult," she said." This will help them see that they don’t always have to." Recess aides also will be trained to handle the conflicts so the student conflict man­ ager can go to them for help if the situation is too complex. Conflict managers, she said, also gain confidence in their ability to help themselves, and learn to get along better at home and at school. Schmitz said that it has been found that conflict man­ agers improve in school, help other students get along with each other better, students and teachers are able to work to­ gether in a more friendly at­ mosphere. and students spend more time learning and less arguing. Teachers spend more time educating students, she said, and the overall school climate improves. Conflict managers wear vests during recess or free time so the other students know who they arc Students who have dis­ agreements arc encouraged to approach the conflict manager, who will serve as a mediator. Each student gets a tum to tell his side of the story with no interruptions and the mediator will work with the students to find a workable solution to the problem and try to find a way to eliminate the problem from happening again. Schmitz said the program is not about breaking up fights. It is more about dealing with problems by reasoning in or­ der to avoid physical violence. "Most people feel there is too much violence in this so­ ciety." she said. "This pro­ gram will help students feel more in control of their prob­ lems and learn more." Schmitz said they chose Page for the pilot program be­ cause the students there seem to be at the right age to learn these skills before they move on to the middle school. “Fourth and fifth grade are ages to learn these things," she said. The next school where she would implement the pro­ gram. if they are able to ex­ pand. is McFall. However, these students would not be peer mediators because they are still too young. Schmitz said that people from other schools have said this program also can be suc­ cessful with older students, the issues are just more com­ plex. Older students would be re­ ferred to the conflict managers on a case-by-casc basis for a session. Older conflict managers would deal with disputes that occur in class, at lunch, in the hallways, or anywhere on the school grounds. There will be ongoing train­ ing for staff and students, she said. Funding for this program was raised by the Safe Drug and the Page Elementary Par­ ent Teacher Organization. Schmitz said she has known about this program tor a long time and is finally able to im­ plement it because she now has Haight to help her She added that she appreciates the support she has received. This year, she said, they will focus on getting the pro­ gram going at Page first and see what happens before de­ termining when and if it should be expanded to other schools in the district. Thatchers are Heritage Day parade grand marshals Duane and Pat Thatcher have been appointed by the Heritage Day Committee to serve as grand marshals for the annual parade Sept. 7. The Thatchers have been Middleville residents since 1965, just after they graduated from Western Michigan Uni­ versity which they both at­ tended. Pat taught at West Elemen­ tary School and more recently first grade at McFall Elemen­ tary for a total of 31 years in education. She retired last June. Duane has been a band di­ rector for 28 years, 24 of them at Thomapple Kellogg High Obits ADAM MICHAEL WALSH CALEDONIA - Adam Michael Walsh, age 21 months passed away of accidental drowning on Thursday, August 15, 1996. He was born on October 26, 1994 in Grand Rapids, the son of Rich and Ruth Walsh. He is survived by his parents, Rich and Ruth Walsh; two brothers, Richard Jr., and Bobby; one sister, Kathy; grandmothers, Mrs. Kathryn Walsh and Mrs. Ruth VerBerg; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held on Monday, August 26, 1996 at the Caledonia Funeral Home with Reverend R. Scott Green­ way and Mr. Al Tiemeyer officiating. Interment took place in Blaine Cemetery. REXFORD MICHAEL PALMER CALIFORNIA - Rexford Michael Palmer, formerly of Middleville, passed away on August 28, 1996 in California. Rex was 42 years old. He was a graduate of Thoinapple Kellogg High School in 1972. He graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and Business He is survived by his father, Ralph Palmer; his mother preceded him m death in 1992. His family included Randy (his twin brother) and Barb Palmer, Judy Forsythe, and Cindy and Mart Wenger, all of Middlevil­ le. His extended family includes several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. A memorial service was held on Saturday, August 31, 1996 at Peace Reformed Church in .Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice School. He is considering re­ tirement next June. The Thatchers said they arc honored to have been selected to represent the community and have always worked to­ gether as a team to educate kids. Duane said Pat has attended every marching band rehearsal, camp and performance and as­ sisted him with musicials. Actually, he added, the whole family has been involved. Duane has served as presi­ dent of the Middleville Village Council and the Thomapple Board of Education. Both are active in the United Methodist Church of Middleville/Freeport and Parmalee. "We have loved Middleville and raising children in this friendly community," he said. Duane added that the middle school eighth grade band will march in the Heritage Day pa­ rade. 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S.E. 303 ARLINGTON DUTTON MIDDLEVILLE ®ANK 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 ALEDON1A An3hci,ti°ns°penm<iw, Mon. Fri. and nil Noon Sat FfSi/? �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml September 3 1996 bors will,.. NORMA VELDERMAN I am trying something new this week. It’s funny — as I get older I don’t like to change my ways. I like things to stay the same, but life doesn’t let you do that because that's the beginning of death. The older I get the less I like death I use to think change was just wonderful, but now I resent it. But change keeps me grow­ ing, instead of becoming sale. If I don’t use my mind, i’ll lose it. What I’m doing differently is thinking my thoughts out and putting them on a tape recorder. Cay is then typing off the tape recorder instead of me typing it into my com­ puter. because of monitor broke. I tried writing it. but it was hard for Cay to read, so we’re trying this way instead This is a new experience for me. I don’t know if you folks use the library as we do. but the books they get for us are wonderful. The last group of books. I didn’t care for the subject matter, but usually Luella Murphy chooses books that I enjoy reading. It’s hard for her to pick books that ap­ peal to someone else, but she does such a good job The last group was about the Irish and. even though I am part Irish. I didn’t enjoy that subject. In talking with you folks, most of you seem to be relax­ ing and enjoying the weather. Our garden is the best one. says Johnny, that we’ve ever had Cay has done all the weeding, watering and pick­ ing of the harvest. We’ve had to water it frequently because of so little ram Our garden is on blow sand and the water drains away easily. I called Phil’s Pizzeria to see who ! should talk to about registering for the parade I like to be in the parade because it gives Houston a chance to be in the city, walk­ ing on sidewalks — which is where he was raised and train­ ed. I love to be in the parade, too. The kids are back in school. It seems that school is starting so soon The summer just started This morning when Houston and I were going around the hayfield for our morning walk, when to the west of us in Bill McKeown’s land there was a flock of geese flying over, landing, going up in the air and so forth. I think we were disturbing them because after we went by them they seemed to settle down. It was hard to see because it was still dark I dread seeing the geese gather­ ing for fall, because that means fall is coming and winter is not far behind I don’t look forward to winter much. I was calling the Steensmas and Becky said they didn’t have news, but that she was starting the 10th grade Time sure flies because to me she is “Little Becky." We older folks keep the young folks young in our mind. I was shocked and delighted to hear that she is a lOth-grader. Now is the time to get things harvested — tn the freezer and canned. We’ve ordered peaches and such. I got things from the Ritzes for years. At one time they were the only place to get spy ap­ ples. I was told that Mrs. Ritz w as 94 years old and not well. That’s another time when time seems to have flown. It tickles me how little 1 remember of the present and remember so much of the past As my mother said. “When you’re looking back, you’re not looking forward.” I seem to be doing a lot of it lately Sunday at Parmaiee Church, we had a wonderful singer. Lisa Finkbeiner. I found out that Lisa is Marilyn and Jack's daughter. She had the sweetest voice, singing some of the old hymns Lois Bremer said the whole family went up to Clare for Ken and Becky's son (Bill) and his finance’s, bridal shower. The shower was held at Dave and Colleen’s home. They had a wonderful time. It is always so good to be able to get the whole family together at once. Mae Bowerman helped us by taking some of the big crop of pickles that Cay and Johnny planted. She gave us a couple of towels in exchange and I have never seen towels like this. One was bigger and was nice. I enjoy it and haven’t seen any like it. She makes wonderful pickles, without salt, which she has shared with us for some of the pickles Ed and Letha Buckingham were enjoying the wonderful weather. 1 haven’t seen George and Helen Evans in a long time, so I called them Helen mention- Continued next page — O LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord Sunday School....................................................... 9:30a.m. Morning Worship............................................... 10:45a.m. Evening Praise................................. 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY.................. Family Night 6:30 p.m. 7240 68th Straat. SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev Brian F. Harrison Music Coordinator, Jeffrey C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Administrative Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass....................... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a m. SS. CYRIL & METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave. Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Saturday Evening Masses: 6:00 p.m. (May - September) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service..................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer.......... 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs............................... 6:45p.m. LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)..... 8:30 a.m. 4 11a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.............................. 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service.................................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday................... 6 30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday............................7:00 p.m Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p.m RAY TOWNSEN)AbKx SHAOl BARNSDALL Dr otChnsSan Ed 4 Music oVl-oUZo FREEPORT BIBLE STUDY MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Meeting at Freeport Community Center 708 West Main Street Sunday................................ 10:00 a.m. Wednesday....................... 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship Service. Sunday School.................. Evening Worship Service.. Come as you are Informal ■ Fundamental Something for every age Call 765-3057 or 948-3617 WELCOME TO Games United Brethren Church Kalamarcxi Avenue al 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan Telephone 69# 8252 Pastor Mark Beers YOU ARE INVITED Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8.30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11 00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11 00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children's Church will be provided during both services. GUN LAKE CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH COMMUNITY 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) "A church with a caring heart for our community/ and the world Wayland. Michigan 4934g • 795-7903 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship.............. 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes.........7:00 p.m. Programs for AU Ages 600 pm CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Rev. Norman Kohns — 616-891-8167 250 Vine Street Church Office - 891-8669 COMMUNITY CHuracM LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Morning Worship ............ 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship................... 6:00 a.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder. Pastor 868-6306 698-6027 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml. (Missouri Synod) “Be devoted to one another m brotherly love " Rom. 1210 8.00 a.m.............................. Blended Service 9:05 am.............................. Educational Hour 10:15 a m................... Contemporary Service 11:15a.m............................ Traditional Service (All Services have a Nursery available) Reo. Robert GerkeOffice 891-8688»Church 891 987g Peace Reformed Church UNITED METHODIST Barner Free M-37 between Caledonia & Mridtevdk Sands* Worship Services *45 fci5 Dinner *00 an A 1030 mb Mike Ales, >duth leader Pastor Robert Loesch - 868-6437 — Choirs for Children [(Child & Adult) (Dunng the School Year) Rev. Ji. Acorr Greenway. fttsror i* Church School, Sunday........................ 9:45 a m Morning Worship... 11 (Ml a.m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. Wed. Fellowship...... 7: 30 p m Royle Bailard, Pastor WedmMtay Sunday Worship...... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday School.................. 10:45-11:50 a m. Church Office: (616) 891 1512 M-37 at 100th St. 795-3667 Zimt iHetijolnsit Ctjurcf) 792-2889 CALEDONIA 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave. (in homes or church) call Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor £tje ________________ 10:00 a m. .11:15 a.m. ..6.00 p.m. The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints Jr A Sr High School Youth Group Adult Btbfe Studies CHURCHES Freeport-Middleville-Parmalee Freeport Morning Worship.............. 9:30 a.m Freeport Sunday School.............. 11 00 a m Parmaiee Morning Worship........... 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School........... 9 30 a m Middleville Morning Worship 11 00 a m. Rev Lee Zoc'nman Rev Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 Church Office Phone - 795 9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •891-8661 'The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus Chnsf is Lord" Sunday School...................................... 9 30 am Sunday Morning Worship..................... 10 30 a m. Sunday Evening Worship....................... 6.00 pm Wed Mtdweek Prayer A Bible Study...... 7 00 p m. Rev WHbam Dobson. Pastor Assistant Pastor Korf 8ashtor �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml September 3, 1996 Page 5 Pam Allen ‘grew up al lot’in a year overseas CHS senior describes year of study in Germany by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia High School se­ nior Pam Allen said she found that students from other coun­ tries take much more of a "world view" of things than their American peers She bases her opinion on her experience in Germany last year as an exchange stu­ dent, living with a German family and attending a German gymnasium, or high school in Rotenburg Wuemme. which is between the cities of Bre­ men and Hamburg in northern Germany. Allen returned to the U.S. and her senior year in Caledo- CHS senior Pam Allen (right) is pictured during her year in Germany with other exchange students she met from North Carolina, South Africa and Argentina. nia in July. During her year abroad, she not only learned to speak German fluently ("I didn't know any German when I left the U.S."), but also got to travel all over Germany and visit London and Stockholm. While she found that kids are kids, no matter where you live, there were some real dif­ ferences between American and European societies, espe­ cially when it came to an un­ derstanding of what is happen­ ing in the world, she said. "Here, a discussion about ’issues* is usually just about America," she said. "But over there, they take more of a world view, rather than just talk about their own country . I was a little embarrassed sometimes, when the students there would know more about my country than I did, and I didn’t know nearly as much about theirs. "I think they know so much about the U.S. because it is such a world power and it is so big. European countries mostly are small and very close together, and what af­ fects one of them probably will affect the others. Here, unless you're close to Canada or Mexico, you're not really near any other countries." Pam said that on the whole. NEIGHBORS, continued from Page 4------------------------ed she had been sick the week before, but is feeling better now. I enjoy talking with them They were the ones who interested me in the Heritage Club. I miss seeing them more often Florence Fiala went out with her brother. Chuck Baughman, and his wife, Bet­ ty, for lunch and then drove leisurely out to Gun Lake. They had a good time relaxing and looking at the lake Jean Gallup asked if there was a school where Donna and Charlie Cox lived. 1 didn’t think so. I believe Don­ na said they were given and used hard wood for their house Therefore 1 don't think there was a school there 1 think the Coxes' home was the first building there. Neva Kenyon said that her daughter, Gail, and her hus­ band, Dog Henning, who does air conditioning and plumb­ ing, started about a year ago to build their home. Neva thought it would be just a cot­ tage. But now they have the home done and so the family last Sunday went there and it was just beautiful. There wasn’t anything that they hadn’t built and made modem. They took the pon­ toon boat out on the lake (1 believe Turtle Lake) and en­ joy the day It was a house warming time. Neva also said their grandson is starting at Ferris University this week. He is going to do financing as a major. David Kenyon’s son, Phillip, is starting high school this year. How time does fly! Marian Martin was babysit­ ting Marilyn’s three kids while she, Marilyn and her husband went to Goshen. The couples went out to play golf. Marian had a good time babysitting and getting together. Lois McWhinney said that as many McWhinneys was could get together went to Dutton Park for a picnic. The tables were nice and not too close together. They had to most relaxed time at the beautiful park. That reminded me of the time Johnny and I lived in Dutton and would go to the Dutton Park. We always enjoyed it. Gordon McWhinney’s sister and fami­ ly were also there. Eltha Nichols told me that she’s been fortunate. Two of her grandchildren are brought to the house so that the school bus can pick them up there. She is enjoying seeing them more often than she ordinarily would. Lois and Walt Bender went to Thomapple Manor to visit Russell Bender. Russ is going daily to physical therapy, but still has the deep pain inside him. They keep him active every day. even though they don’t know what is wrong with him. Lorraine and Dave Otto were planning to attend the Prairieville Farmers Day. Dave b taking his steam engine and Lorraine will be taking her items I believe that is this weekend 1 guess that is it for this week I’m enjoying this method of reporting our visits and hope Cay does too. I en­ joy visiting with you and will call you next week however, the students she met during her year as an exchange student were typical teenagers and "pretty much the same ’ as her friends in Caledonia. "They re concerned with the environment, like us, maybe even more concerned. They're very interested in America, and they always had lots of questions about us. They had their critiques, too. but they are really open to the U.S." Pam said that the influence from the States is seen every­ where, from music to televi­ sion shows and even movies. For her. one of the most memorable aspects of her year was meeting not only German students, but other exchange students from all over Europe, and from South Africa, New Zealand and just everywhere." "I was exposed to so many cultures and religions, and the experience there touched my life in so many ways. I really grew," she said. "You have to be tolerant there, because so many people from different countries live there. I met many of them in my "German for Foreigners" class," she said, with a smile. Pam, who was one of only 11 Michigan students to re­ ceive a Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Scholarship to fund her year abroad, said that she arrived in Germany last year unable to speak the language. Her orientation pro­ gram and a year of living with a German family and attending a German school, however, made her fluent in the lan­ guage, she said. But as many people know, the German education system is much different than here, she said. "I went to the gymnasium there, which is for those stu­ dents preparing for the univer­ sity. But not all students can go there. During the fifth through seventh grades, the students are divided up accord­ ing to their academic capacity and achievements, and from that point on, they attend one of three kinds of schools. "Those not going to the gymnasium attend vocational schools and go right to work or into more specialized voca- Pam Allen, who earned a scholarship to travel to Germany as part of an exchange program between the U.S. and Germany, poses with her host 'sister' Alina Barm in the Vogelpark (bird park) in the city of Oldenburg. from the gymnasium back to the vocational school. It's not unusual " Pam said she took "a very light schedule" of 12 or 13 classes in school, but the scheduling is more like that m our colleges, where you don't necessarily meet each class every day "I couldn't speak Latin or French or German, so I was given math. German, geogra­ phy, social studies, history, ethics, religion, sport, theater, orchestra and English," she said. "They learn mostly 'British' English, and a lot of times I helped teach the lessons. Then tional training after they grad­ uate. Once your career is de­ cided, you’re pretty much stuck for life," she said. While those who attend the gymnasium seem content with the system, the students in the other two levels aren't always that happy with it, she said. "There is not much chance ever to get into the gymna­ sium, once you're in that vo­ cational track," she said. "It's a limitation, while being in the gymnasium is sort of 'sta­ tus.' "But while the vocational students can't move up, the gymnasium is so difficult, that if you don't measure up or work hard, you can be sent Continued next page — WEIGHT TRAINING Looking for Tone & Definition? FITNESS The “Fun Ship’.’ H Fascination Registered in Panama SPECIAL RATES - FEBRUARY 8, 1997 $l,180.00/p p ♦ Book By September IS Includes air from Grand Rapids. Ports of call: San Juan, St. Thoma*, Guadeloupe. Grenada, Caracas & Aruba Premier Travel YOUR CARNIV aL CRUISE HEADQtARTERS 7105 Kraft (At M-37) Caledonia 616-554-0311 Mon.-Fri. 8:30-6; Saturday 10-2 A^HCarnival r U THE MObT hJPULNR CRUM LINE IN THE WORLD!'*. ® �Poge 6/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml, September 3. 1996 TK band’s busy summer helps prepare kids for 1996 season The Thomapple Kellogg High School marching band lead the afternoon parade down Main Street USA in the Magic Kingdom during its trip to Florida. The Thomapple Kellogg High School marching band was exceptionally busy this past summer, performing in Florida in June, and learning a new show at its annual band camp in July. The band left for Honda on the last day of the 1995-96 school year and endured a 25hour nde on charter coaches. The group was tn Orlando, where it stayed at the Ramada Resort Hotel. Twenty-four parents and other adults accompanied the band to Busch Gardens in Tampa. Disney Village, Water Mama, the Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center and King Hen­ ry's Feast. The mam focus of the fiveday trip was to lead the after­ noon parade down Mam Street USA in the Magic Kingdom. Director Duane Thatcher said thousands watched as the band led the parade for the fourth time. The band performed there previously in 1988. '90. and '94.They also went on a trip to Toronto in 1992. EXCHANGE STUDENT, continued from Page 5___________ - --.. I was graded on how well I taught." she said. Besides meeting students from around the world and learning German, Pam said that she really enjoyed learn­ ing about the many cultures and religions these students represented. "1 met people who were Buddhists. Moslems and New Age as well as Christians, and discovering what they all be­ lieve was quite amazing to me. For instance, basic beliefs we all share arc love and peace, and I thought that was really interesting." Pam said she liked her reli­ gion class for many of the same reasons. "It taught me the history of the religions, for example, and where they’re practiced, the be­ liefs. The class was very theo­ retical and objective, though, nothing intended to change your own beliefs. I understand other people’s thinking so much better now." Another part of her scholar­ ship provided her the opportu­ nity to meet German govern­ ment officials in Bonn, which she also found very educa­ tional, and she could have spent time in Washington D.C. on her return. ATTENTION STUDENTS & Family Special EXTRAVAGANZA 1AO/a TANNING OFF & HAIR PRODUCTS Fall and Winter Clothing Arriving Mowf ^isuat Complete ‘family .Hair (an? • ‘Tanning • \aiis • Clothing 9565 Cherry VaBry • Caledonia 891-9257 Moe Fn 9 AM IPM.TWn 6» AM I PM Sa 9 AM 5IM While the American and German governments fund this scholarship program, it is administered by one of several exchange programs, such as Youth for Understanding, which handled Pam's year in Germany. The goal of the intergov­ ernmental program is to pro­ mote cultural understanding among young people. Pam said that she is consid­ ering working some day for YFU, perhaps in its orienta­ tion program. YFU also offers scholarships to former Congress-Bundestag winners at certain colleges, and Pam is thinking about attending Kalamazoo College or Marymount College in New York, both of which are on the YFU preferred list. She thinks she would like to study law and ethics, most likely as they relate to envi­ ronmental issues. In the meantime, she is fin­ ishing up her studies at Cale­ donia, with a schedule of Ad­ vanced Placement English, government, accounting and a German class taken through Grand Rapids Community College. She also is working as an office aide. The entire Allen family is enjoying their own interna­ tional experiences, as they hosted a German exchange student while Pam was gone, and this year are the American "family” for a Croatian ex­ change student The scholarship program does encourage the families of award winners to help by opening their homes to ex­ change students Information on this pro­ gram is available in the CHS Student Services Office. Allen said, adding that she happened to hear about it on the school announcements. Her scholar­ ship. worth about $6,000, covered all her expenses ex­ cept her books, spending money and incidentals, she said. "It was a wonderful experi­ ence.* she said *1 found a new independence and it made me grow up a lot. It really changed my view of the world." On their last day of band camp, the Thomapple Kellogg High School marching band members demonstrated to onlookers what they learned throughout the week. The group returned in time to head to Adrian College July 22 to attend its annual band camp. With a staff of 20, the band learned all the music and movements for its 1996 marching show, which is called "The Music of John Williams." The group will play "The Adventures of Indiana Jones," "Far and Away," a drum fea­ ture, and "Jurassic Park Fan­ tasy." The 200-member band now Thomapple Kellogg Elementary and Middle School Lunch Menu juice. Note: El. Alternate Menu — Mon., Hot Dog; Tues., Ham & Cheese; Wed., Salad Bar; Thurs., Hamburger; Fri., Fishwich. Also PB&J available any day. Wednesday, Sept. 4 Spaghetti with meat sauce, parmesan, tossed salad with Italian dressing, garlic toast, orange juice. Thursday, Sept. 5 Turkey deli meats and cheese on steak bun, cole slaw, peas, pineapple. Friday, Sept. 6 Cheese pizza, pasta salad, corn, blueberry cobbler. Monday, Sept. 9 Bumto/salsa, broccoli, wh. wheat bread, applesauce. Tuesday, Sept. 10 Breakfast for lunch, french toast sticks with syrup, ham slice, potato rounds, orange Thomapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday, Sept. 4 Breakfast pizza, juice, milk. is polishing its show for its premiere performance at half­ time of the Sept. 20 TK home football game. "This is a wonderful group of kids who work hard, care deeply, and perform brillantly," Thatcher said. Thursday, Sept. 5 Cold cereal, fruit crescent, milk. Friday, Sept. 6 French toast sticks (3) with syrup, ham slice, juice, milk. Monday, Sept. 9 Oatmeal, muffin, raisins, juice, milk. Tuesday, Sept. 10 Bagel with cream cheese and jelly, fruit juice, milk. _sfteav leasnve HAIR DESIGNERS HAIR • NAILS • TANNING ores t days 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil’s Pizza) Call 795-7719 Thank You forlouching alife. © UnftadWUu Touch a Me. 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The next eight months will be spent preparing designs for the additions, then bids will be awarded next February. If things operate on sched­ ule. this phase of the project can be complete by next fall or as late as December 1997. Continued overcrowding makes it crucial to get these areas done first. Mathison said. It also will take less time to complete this phase than the others. Preparations for work on the high school also will start this fall and bids will go out next March This work, he said, should be completed by December 1997. Preparations for work on the new middle school will start in October, bids will go out in September 1997, and the project should be com­ pleted by June 1999. Additions to McFall Ele­ mentary and the administra­ Don’t wait any longer for that new car or boat! You 4 can buy now and pay later. * tion building are expected to be the last projects to be completed. Preparations for the work will start in Febru­ ary 1998. bids will go out in February 1999. and expected date of completion is August 1999. If the old middle school building is demolished, this will occur in August of 1999. Mathison said they want everyone to be settled in the new middle school building before the old one is gone He added that this will give the district more time to decide what to do with the old build­ ing. While planning the design, he said, he and his co-workers will examine the sites of the buildings to see what impact they would have on how peo- See Additions, Page 8 The great Old Kent Loan Sale is underway. WHAT A DEAL FOR YOU! Take out a loan and make no payments until 1997.* BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE! Save an extra 1/2% on the interest 1991' rate when you sign up for Automatic Payment with a Preference Checking Account. HURRY IN OR CALL TODAY! OLD KEI\T 1-800-882-1646 . 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Scott said elementary stu­ dents turn their money in to their classroom teacher, who gives it to an office aide, who records payments into stu­ dents* individual accounts and keeps records of their balance Each student receives a card that is picked up in the class­ room every day before lunch. In the cafeteria, the card is put through a computerized scan­ ner that deducts the exact amount of each particular pur­ chase The cards are white, have Thomapple Kellogg Schools printed on the top of them, and a computer strip on the bottom Scott said this system works much better than the previous system in which tickets were used and names were manually checked off a roster. Not only does it make it easier for teachers, she said, but also it ensures confiden­ tiality to those who purchased free or reduced lunches. "The more the parents un­ derstand it, the better they like it," she said. 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Broadway (M-43) the debit lunch purchase sys­ tem or the requirements they must meet Food there is pur­ chased on a cash only basis. 6 £ That they like to encourage She said that when serving students to eat more fruits and students throughout the vegetables since they are school year, the staff learns what they like and what they healthy and do not serve too don't like. Some items that many desserts. 55 are popular with students are -Helen Scott, food service chair pizza, tacos, hamburgers, macaroni and cheese, and ravi­ oli and hot dogs for the younger students. Dishes they have served that make sure they are serving same system, except these are not as well received are students have the option of quality food and now serve 1 tuna casserole and meat loaf. paying in cash if they do not percent instead of 2 percent "Some people are not used wish to use the card. milk. to eating things like that." she The older students also have "We continue to work on said. a few more choices of food this to meet nutritional guide­ She added that they like to and are not required to pur­ lines." she said. encourage students to eat more chase the full lunch the way They offer a basic menu fruits and vegetables since elementary students have to. that changes each month, she they are healthy and do not Scott said that though they said, and try to maintain a serve too many desserts. are allowed to purchase food al balance between food that is Among the few desserts a carte, they are still encour­ healthy and food that students they do have are cookies and like. They occasionally serve aged to purchase the full lunch occasional cobblers because unfamiliar items as well so because it is a better value and they are lower in fat. they are assured of getting a students can get used to differ­ They are required to offer better balanced meal ent types of foods. students 15 servings of bran Some of the main entrees The old system for the high bread per week at the middle include hamburgers, taco sal­ school and middle school was school and high school and 12 ads, chicken nuggets, pizza, cash only. Names were at the elementary schools and spaghetti, sandwiches and checked off a roster if they are able to count certain lower macaroni and cheese. wanted to prepay fat cookies to meet this re­ They are required to offer Scott said that school quirement. lunches need to meet an aver­ fruit, milk, protein, vegeta­ "It is hard to get that many bles and bread. Students are age of less than 30 percent fat servings per week otherwise," required to select a minimum of the recommended allowance she said. over a week's time. The cafe­ of any three of these combina­ The district gets many gov­ teria staff occasionally does an tions. ernment commodity items be­ The high school students analysis of its menus to make are able to get snacks from a cause they are low in cost and sure these guidelines are met. it gets some items from Gor­ The cooks take certain steps snack bar. Scott said this is an in preparing the menus to extra treat that is not part of don's Food Service. ADDITIONS, (Now Under New Ownership - Explore, Dream & Learn CDC) Waving all $50 Registration Fees for the month of August 7125 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 For more information call... Renee Bennett at (616) 698-6658 NOW ENROLLING for the infant, toddler, and preschool programs! Our program is commit­ ted to promoting your child's overall growth. Our goal is to provide a warm and loving envi ronment that empha­ sizes preparation for normal physical, emo tional, and development Special Programs. 1) Computer Tots 2) Fun, Friends and Fitness (gymnastics) 3) Field Trips (preschool) Activities are provided in dramatic play, large and small motor development, art and crafts, music, safety, science, and number and reading readiness. All activities are age appropriate. Harold Bearup celebrates 90th Harold Bearup will be celebrating his 90th birthday Sept. 4. Cards may be sent to him at 420 West Main St., Middleville. MI. 49333. k. ■ • continued from Page 7_ pie operate during the school day. Some of the schools, he said, will require a better un­ derstanding of how the sites work before making additions. A feasibility study that was done has been helpful. Chief architect of the project Mike VanSchelven, who is working with Math­ ison on the project, gave the board more specific details about design plans they have in mind for each of the schools. He said the first thing to determine when plan­ ning additions to Page is how to coordinate bus traffic and how the students move in and out of the building. Page actually is the most straightforward of the five schools, Mike said. Addition plans for Page so far include five classroom spaces, one being a computer lab, storage space, and a small Caledonia Child Care Center The cooks prepare meals by following specific recipes that were written by the United States Department of Agricul­ ture. The state has a child nu­ trition division that oversees what food is served and makes sure that school districts un­ derstand the regulations. Scott said they also provide in-services to educate food service staffs about quality food. Most of the prepared food is made at the high school and portions are sent over to the other schools. Items such as pizzas, which they get frozen, and sandwiches can be heated up at each individual school. Breakfast also is served ev­ ery day at each school. This meal is part of the debit sys­ tem and a mandated program that some school districts have and others don’t. McFall and West students are now able to eat breakfast while sit­ ting in their classrooms. The meals arc brought to them in paper sacks. gym. He said they were able to find materials that match what is already on the building. By Monday, Sept. 23, they will be able to explain the site that Page sits on. To West Elementary, he said, they will add four class­ rooms to the north end of the building, one being a com­ puter lab. The school also will get a new gym that will be the same as the one at Page. Some interior renova­ tions may be done as well. One current problem at West, he said, is that there is not enough distance for buses to go on the site. VanSchelven said he spoke with the board's Building and Grounds Committee about ways to separate bus traffic from parent drop-off traffic. The firm was not able to find materials that would match what is on the West school building because of the age of the building, its size and elevation As a result, ad­ ditions will have different ma­ terials. Consultant Jeff Ingle will talk to staff members at each school to :ee how they feel about the designs, he said. “We are still up in the air about where the additions will go until we get the survey back," he said. Landscape architect Woody Isaacs, who was next to approach the board, said the firm was looking at the high school sue to see how it fits in with the other schools. The firm thought it would be a good idea to create a campus feeling by integrating all schools together. Other thoughts were to cre­ ate a service driveway by the high school for these types of vehicles to move into the building, and new concession stands and entrance to the track. The high school soccer and baseball fields will remain the same, and pedestrian walk­ ways would be added between the middle school and the high school so people will have more access between the two. VanSchelven said the firm representatives would meet with staff members to go over the plans and take up both broad and specific questions. "I feel that on many levels we are going in the right di­ rection," he said. Stop and see Your Choice is Clear Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY Caledonia Vision Center 9809 Cherry Valley (M 37) (616) 891-2020 Caledonia Dance Center, Inc. Professional Instruction in Tap, Ballet, Jazz and Lyrical Dance PRE-SCHOOL THRU ADULT For more information, call... 891-1606 or 891-9362 To all new students — bring in this ad and RECEIVE ‘5.00 OFF first months lesson. Caledonia Dance Center, Inc. 131 ¥2 East Main St., Caledonia �The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml September 3. 1996/Page 9 Middleville Council authorizes lift station repairs bv Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council last week voted to au­ thorize Work to be done on a lift station that will cost $230,000. Though the village will go ahead with this project. Vil­ lage Manager David Arking recommended to the council that no funding be done few a portion of Grand Rapids Street and Eagle Drive, as discussed a couple of weeks ago. be­ cause of the failure to win grant funding. The village originally had planned to widen Grand Rapids Street from two to three lanes from Eagle Drive south to Main Street. It also wanted to rebuild Mam Street from the Thomapple River Bridge west to M-37 and re­ build Lafayette. This work would have been financed by a $1 million worth of grant money from the Michigan Jobs Commis­ sion and the Michigan De­ partment of Transportation. The Bradford-White Corp., lo­ cated on Grand Rapids Street, would have been able to help the village obtain the Michi­ gan Jobs Commission grant because of its plans to move its trucking fleet to the indus­ trial park, thus create more jobs for the area. The company itself is plan­ ning to add 150 new employ­ ees within the next two years. The MDOT would have matched the dollar amount given to the village by the Jobs Commission. These grants are no longer possible because the compans has a chance to obtain prop­ erty next to its current loca­ tion where a vacant 15 acres exists. When obtaining the grant became impossible, the vil­ lage started considering mak­ ing smaller improvements to Eagle Drive and had received bids from Dan Valley Exca­ vating to do the work on it and the lift station. Arking looked into how much it would cost to add the sewer lift station and repair a portion of Grand Rapids Street along with Eagle Drive and received an estimate of $542,000. "This might be too much for our income.” he said. He added that the village has other projects it will need money for, such as a fourth well and sidewalk repairs, among others. One possibility for the future, he said, is Summer’s end brings kids back to school working out an agreement with Dave Dykstra from Dan Valley for work in lieu of cash payments. Dykstra recently bought some of the industrial park land for $190,000 and maybe some agreement could be made then? Village Trustee Bill Mosey asked if it would be possible to do work on Eagle Drive and Grand Rapids Street at sepa­ rate times, depending on what the village could afford. Dan Valley Excavating Employee Paul Meyering said this would be very difficult to do because the storm water. For now the village will just have work done on the lift station which will be fi­ nanced by cashing in some of their certificates of deposit. In other businesses last week, the village voted to im­ plement an alternative plan for residents to use the restrooms and picnic pavilion at Spring Park. Arking a couple of weeks ago proposed that anyone wishing to use these facilities for an event should be required to pay a $25 fee and a $50 se­ curity deposit. The $25 rental fee would be kept and donated to park maintenance. Anyone who canceled less than 10 days before would forfeit the $25 fee. but would get the $50 deposit back. A few residents were not happy with the idea of having to pay a fee and the issue was tabled. The council’s Parks and Recreation Committee sug­ gested an alternative plan in which people who wish to use the facilities would pay a $75 deposit but not pay a non returnable fee. Keys would be picked up 24 hours in advance and returned by noon the day after the event unless there is a special agreement made with the manager in advance. 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It was one of nearly 300 beautifully restored and maintained vehicles lining Main Street that day. Does this elegant vehicle make you think of movie stars? It's a cream and chrome 1934 Mercedes convertible with all the bells and whistles...and horns. by Barbara (rail Staff Water Perfect summer weather Saturday, Aug. 24, drew al­ most 300 cars, trucks, tractors and scooters to Caledonia's Main Street for the annual "Summer's End Auto Show," sponsored by the Wonderland Car Club. Fifties and sixties music filled the air as the summer sun gleamed off vehicles rep­ resenting more than 70 years of history. Car buffs checked the engines, kids enjoyed the bright paint jobs and parents reminisced as they strolled up and down the street viewing I# ■ cars that been "hot" when they in glowing shades popular to­ day: forest green, burnt orange were teenagers. When hunger struck or the and plum. Porsches cozied up to sun got too hot, there were hot dogs and barbecues, or Chevys, vintage pickups con­ trasted with gleaming GTOs pop and lemonade offered by civic groups, churches and the and some once-popular names cheerleaders and a number of once again showed up in chrome on a shiny car: Bar­ enterprising youngsters. Even the colors of the au­ racuda, Ventura Fairlane, Belthentically restored vehicles Air. Those who tired of looking brought back memories of dif­ ferent eras. Remember when at cars could shift gears and hot pink was the color? browse the many garage sales Turquoise? And aqua? Or a around the village, which of­ two-tone powder blue and fered everything from clothes to antiques to good old clean­ white? The colors of the '50s and out-the-basement "stuff." Show organizer Bill Hyatt '60s mixed with cars painted ■ 2nd Annual ■ yFall Festival and Auction •*» • Saturday, Sept. 7, 1996 Gun Lake Community Church 12200 Chief Noonday Road _______________ 1:30 pm Live Auction! | Proceeds support CLCCs 1997 Summer Youth Mission Trip [ Silent Auction begins 12 o’clock Noon! Food Sates md Games • Hol Dogs • Hot Spicy Rza Proceeds go tonarcs Pioneer CU Spec^ Erects end Partial list of auction items: (New unless indicated) 25 lbs beef fresh baked pies. marble top plant sunc •puno •organ hath hardware mosquito eater lawn chair vHrtdixv socks •chest freezer fresh flower arrangement •exercise equip dned flower arrangements •beginner toiler blades SMO fncei ■ birdhouses flowers babyunm,; puzas rnxvnes afl t » offering 1 family health care products package To buy or not to buy...' that seems to be the question bothering this browser at one of the many garage sales held in Caledonia Village during the weekend of the Summer's End Auto Show. reported that 277 cars regis­ tered this year plus the cars from Wonderland Club mem­ bers. He said that the show's raf­ fle for gift certificates for new tires brought in about $213, and that profit plus proceeds from registrations will mean $330.25 donated to the Cale­ donia and Thomapple Town­ ship emergency units. Fifteen trophies also were awarded this year, all spon­ sored by businesses or local residents with an interest in cars. "We stay away from judg­ ing 'the best' in a category, and we don't ask for a popular­ ity vote from visitors either," Hyatt explained. "This show is for fun, and so we designate these trophies as the 'favorites' of whoever donates the plaque. This way, the merchant who donates the trophy can go through the show and just pick out the one he (or she) Jason Savage, 12, of Bryon Center and his dad, likes." Jim, find a section of curb where they can enjoy footThis year, Hyatt said that long hot dogs at the Caledonia ‘Summer's End Auto trophy sponsors chose "fa­ Show' held Aug. 24. Jim’s brother-in-law was vorites" in ’he categories of exhibiting a car in the show. Corvette, truck, Chevy, Gen­ food, and from what I hear, eral Motors product, Mopar without their cooperation "We were glad to see some the garage sales did well, too. (Chrysler), street machine, an­ of the local groups making a "We're already looking for­ tique (before 1948). street rod. ward to next year's show be­ Ford product, custom, few dollars by selling pop and ing even better." scooter/antique bike, foreign/sports car and for favorite paint job. A plaque also was presented to the "Mayor’s Choice" and to the car with • Coms • Bunions • Heel Spurs the highest odometer reading, • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts Hyan said. • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain "We got a lot of nice com­ pliments on the show, and we can't say enough good things OFFICE FOB PODIATRY about the way the residents of 612 Main Street in Caledonia the village extended their hos­ Call 891-9133 for an Appointment pitality to the exhibitors and the visitors," Hyatt said. "Il wouldn't be much of a success FOOT PAIN? Dr. Terrence J. Emileu �The Sun ond News, Middleville, Ml September 3, 1996/Poge U Middleville Village tables solid waste export proposal by Mandy Habel Staff Water The Middleville Village Council last week decided to table a decision on whether or not to accept an amendment to the county's solid waste plan that would allow Barry County to export up to 100 percent of its solid waste to other counties in the state. Browning Ferris Industries representative Sharon Gillette said this issue had been voted on and accepted by the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners. which decided that the issue should be taken to the local governmental units in the county. So far, she said, 12 local units have agreed to accept the amendment but BFI still needs two more to vote in favor of it for a total of 14, or twothirds of the 21 government municipalities in the county. None have rejected the issue, but those who have not voted in favor have tabled the decision Members of the county's Solid Waste Committee, in­ cluding Gillette, approved the amendment earlier this month. The law now states that in order for refuse to cross county lines, the counties in­ volved need to have authoriza­ tion. The amendment, she said, would open up competition by allowing haulers to haul garbage to other landfills be­ sides the one in their own county. In turn, waste from other counties can be exported from another county and go into Barry County. "This is only an export amendment," she said. The amendment also would put a cap on the amount of waste landfills can receive from other counties and no hazardous waste will be ac­ cepted. She said the county also is working on an import amendment, but that is a sepa­ rate issue. "I am not here to block the import amendment," she said. "People should be informed about both." A host agreement was signed Feb. 16 between Barry County and City Management that discusses volumes re­ ceived and the export agree­ ment. It is now up to two-thirds gram." he said. Arking said this event is or 14 of the county's local governments to be in agree­ usually held in May and that ment before the amendment he has learned a lol from par­ can be considered for final ap­ ticipating in it in past years. "I had fun and learned a lot proval. One thing Gillette said she about other towns and how wants people to realize is that they work." he said He added that it may even just because up to 100 percent of the solid waste could be be possible to get a van from exported does not mean that a local dealership for the group to travel in. that much will be. Council members are al­ Trustee Bill Mosey said this amendment would allow for lowed to determine how far competition from other coun­ they are willing to travel and ties. so it might be a good the two towns who make the exchange can agree on how thing to consider. Trustee James Rutherford long each visit is. At this point, no one is cer­ agreed, but added that the tain of when the exchange county also needs business. Gillette added that there is program will be, but the not a lot of garbage in Barry council decided to look into County because it is a rural area and they are not looking for a lol of garbage. "We just want to be in compliance with state law," she said She said a case that was re­ cently settled by the Supreme Court called the Carbone deci­ sion states that people can not interfere with interstate com­ merce, which means that garbage can come in from an­ other state. The Solid Waste Commit­ tee, Gillette said, approved the import amendment and sent it to the Barry County Board of Commissioners, which will send it out to the local gov­ ernment units. This amendment would in­ clude three states and 20 coun­ ties. The issue will go to local units soon and like the export amendment will require sup­ port from two-thirds of the county's local municipalities. Village Manager David Aris­ ing asked that Gillette send the village a resolution ex­ plaining everything. Council decided to table the issue until they received the information. In other business last week, the council decided to consider participating in the Mayor Exchange program this year. The program gives village officials a chance to visit an­ other town for a day to see how it operates. President Jim French said they have not participated in the past because they could not get enough people to go. "1 would be more than will­ ing to participate in the pro- participating. The council received a letter from the Planning Commis­ sion stating that members were thinking about writing an ordinance that would regu­ late the naming and addressing of the roads tn the area. Arking said he had no prob­ lem with that as long as he is aware of how this will affect jurisdiction. There have been some discrepancies in how much some recent commercial bills are for improvements of some area sidewalks Arking said that a couple of businesses owners said they had been told they owed a cer­ tain amount and charged an­ other before he came on board. • Fixed term • Fixed Payment He said that since this hap­ pened before he arrived and there is nothing in writing stating the amount they owe. he can nd dispute them. There are two bills, one is $251.50 and the other is $395.00. Rutherford said the whole repair situation came about when the businesses needed to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The council was able to offer work for cheaper than they could get elsewhere. Council members will con­ tinue to work on resolving this problem. The council voted to set aside $19,044 to seal coat several streets in town, includ­ ing Meadow lark. Stadium I from West Mam to the end. and Manor Drive. Village Attorney Jeff Youngsma said he is tracking down documents to prove that the village owns the 800 square feet of abandoned rail­ road property in Rutland Township. Youngsma reminded the council that there was a court hearing on Aug.- 20 to deter­ mine whether a temporary re­ straining order that was placed on Blanche Munjoy would be continued or not. The result was a continuance of the order until more information was received. The village will continue to look for documents that provc it owns the property. credit -Easy Access • No closing costs, tees or points * We've Got You Covered With two great home equity plans Accumulated some equity in your home? 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Youngsma* memo stated that the Clerk need not read the minutes at the meeting The Council and Clerk were in agreement so that the practice of the Clerk s recital of the minutes will cease. Bray voiced concern regarding not publishing the minutes os this has always been done to keep the residents informed Arking suggested that anyone requiring a copy of the minutes could come to the Village Hall and receive them. At issue at the ex­ pense of publication The matter will be looked Into and discuss­ ed further at another meeting Minutes were approved as presented with the following correction On Poge 1. MMI should read MMl." IV. Approval of Agenda. The Agendo was approved with format changes and the ad dition of "Closed Session" after "Public Comments," V. Public Comments — Reserved Time Eldon Newmyer addressed the Council regarding the Rezoning of the Union Holl recently pur chased by Bradford White The Committee recommended Brad­ ford White s request to change the Zoning of the Union Hall from R2 to 11 The change would allow Bradford White to build a porkmg lot for employee use. Motion by VondenBerg. sup­ ported by Bray to change the Union property from R2 to II. Ayes all. Approved. Linda French introduced a survey that will be sent to all homes in Middleville. The Coun­ cil thanked the Planning Com­ mission for their fine work. Mrs. French hoped they would hove the results of the survey sometime in late September VI. Petitions and Communica­ tions None VII Introduction and Adoption of Ordinances and Resolutions. The Sign Ordinance wo* to be voted on at this meeting, however the Committee was not able to meet and the matter was tabled until the next meeting VIII Officer Reports Chief July's report wo* given Motion by VondenBerg sup­ ported by Bray, to approve the Chief's Report for July. Ayes, all. Approved Attorney. French requested that Young*mo give the status of the Corridor Annexation re­ quest. Youngsma stated that the County prefers municipalities with multiple annexation re­ quests to present them at the some time so os to cut down on costs Because the School an­ nexation request hod not yet been settled he wo* holding off on the Corridor request The Council requested that Youngsma proceed with the preparation of the request. Youngsma will hove if available for review at the next meeting Manager A proposed policy for dealing with the Spring Pork facility was given. The Manager's policy would reserve the Pork pavilion ond rest rooms for a payment of $75.00 per day. $50.00 of which would be a security deposit. This matter There will be public hearings on Thursday, September 5 at 7 p.m. and Thursday, September 12 a 7 p.m. in the Thornapple Kellogg School Public Library for the purpose of receiving input about a proposed Reproductive Health 7th grade curriculum and HIV/ AIDS Curriculum. The public is invited to participate in these hearings. All materials which will be part of the curriculum (booklets, videos, etc.) are available in the public library for preview from August 30 through September 13. The two videotapes that we have are titled: “Sex, Lies and the Truth”, and "Just Say KNOw to AIDS.” (There is a possibility that at certain times of the day a VCR or TV may not be available for viewing.) These tapes will also be viewed during the public hearing. <201) was referred to the Parks ond Recreation Committee If any re­ quests are mode to use the Park and restrooms, the request is to be honored until a decision is reached regarding a policy. Youngsma prepared a Land Contract between the Village and David Dykstra for the pro­ posed Industrial Park purchase. Motion by VondenBerg sup­ ported by Stogray for the Presi­ dent to sign this contract on behalf of the Village. Roll call vote requested Bray, Aye: French, Aye; Mosey. Absent; Nesbitt. Aye: Rutherford Absent: Stagray. Aye; VondenBerg Aye. Ayes 5. Noys 0. Absent 2. Approved Arking requested that a $4 000 invoice for construction work related to the WWTP be paid. It was suggested by Arking that this bill was being held due to a problem the Village was having with the work that was done by Prein and Newhof. It was his contention that the con­ tractor's construction work was not at fault so his bill should not be held. He also recommended that due to his upcoming meeting with Prein 1 Newhof, it would be advisable to pay the bill. Motion by Stogray. sup­ ported by VondenBerg to pay to Prein t Newhof on behalf of Eckhart $4,000. Ayes all. Corned Regarding the Codification of the Ordinances, there is no for­ mal contract with our Clerk. Moria Fuller for the arrange­ ment that was mode for her to perform this function. This mat­ ter was tabled until a conflict with attorney services In the proposed contract could be addressed Three Planning Commis­ sioners (French. Miller, ond Havens) requested permission to attend the MAPA MSPO Con­ ference in Lansing. September 25 28 The cost will be $675 for the course. (No overnight lodg ing requested). As there is only $275.00 budgeted Motion by VondenBerg, supported by Stogray to send these Commis­ sioners to the meeting and to adjust the budget $400.00 to do so. Ayes all. Approved. Request by Arking to have Cherry, former Planner, work as a consultant no longer than 4 weeks at $125.00 per week, for four hours a week. Motion by Nesbitt, supported by VondenBerg to hire Cherry on a week to week basis for $125.00 per week for no longer than 4 full weeks. Ayes, 4; Nays, 1. Failed. The sewers need cleaning. Motion by Stogray. supported by Bray to hire RMSC Co. To spend up to $2,600 for work on sewers. Ayes. all. Approved. Permission for Arking to at­ tend MML Conference at Mackinaw Island over CALEDONIA CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING on PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Notice is hereby given that the Caledonia Township Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing on September 9. >996 at 7:30 PM at the Township Hall, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia. Michigan 49316. The subject of the Public Hearing will be the following proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia: A request to rezone from the Agricultural Zoning District to the PUD District the property to be commonly known as Valley Point Industrial Park South. The property is located at 6301 84th Street, SE, (between Cherry Valley and Broadmoor) Caledonia, Ml, also known as part of permanent parcel number 41-23-17-400-050. A lengthy legal descrip­ tion is available from the Township Planner. A copy of this proposed amendment is available for public review at the township office between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Thursday and from 9:00 AM until noon on Fridays. The public is invited and encouraged to attend this meeting. If any citizen has physical limitations which may limit access to or participation in this meeting, please contact the township offices at (616) 891-0070, at least 24 hours prior to the meeting time 200 September 24-28 at the cost of $700 plus mileage Motion by VondenBerg. supported by Stogray to approve request. Ayes, oil Carried Heritage Day* Festival is up­ coming Motion by Nesbitt sup­ ported by Bray to close East Mam from Rail Rood to Grand Rapids Street; to close Church Street from Main to Dibble to dose the parking lot between Ice Cream shop and adjacent building; to dose Village Park­ ing lot and the Mill Pond parking lot for Heritage Day on September 7, 1996. Ayes all. Approved. Arking has been in contact with the School District regar­ ding their utilities request. The school is to meet with the Public Works Committee in the near future. Water Pump No 4 to be runn­ ing by next week Notice of nitrate problem will be publish­ ed in newspaper Sidewalk repairs in the amount of $5,007 will begin be­ ing mode throughout the Village with attention begin given to the worst spots. Bids were received regarding Eagle Drive. Although the pro­ ject will no longer be funded by a grant, Arking suggested that the Village take a look at doing the project at Village cost. Low bid was received from Dan Volley at $180,646.10 for Eagle Drive and $91,573 for Grand Rapids Street Motion by Bray supported by Stogray to accept the bid from Dan Valley for rood construction work on Grand Rapids Street and Eogle Drive, but will hold off on awarding this iob until the next meeting to gather more information. Aye* all. Approved IX. Old business. None X. New Business. Motion by Stogray supported by VondenBerg to approve list of invoices dated August 13. 1996 in the amount of $24,960.98. Ayes, all Approved XI. Public Comment* — General. A resident had concerns regarding Spring Pork and it be­ ing closed She hoped that some action could be taken to allow her family to enjoy the full benefits of the Pork. Concern was voiced from resident* regarding the rezoning of the Union Hall purchased from Bradford White There was a misunderstanding between certain residents, the Zoning Board and the Council that anyone wanting to discus* the issue of the rezoning would have the opportunity to address the Council member* prior to a vote being token A* this was not done the Council agreed to listen to any comments that weren't addressed at the Public Hearing where this issue was discussed Residents were con­ cerned that now that the proper­ ty was rezoned. BW could do anything it wonted under the zoning Mr Newmyer apologiz ed for the misunderstanding and explained that the Zoning Or­ dinance has a provision that re­ quires all requests for rezoning be accompanied by a site plan Bradford White is not allowed to deviate from that site plan without a new request ond new hearings. Some residents were still not pleased with the propos­ ed construction of the parking lots ond voiced the some Motion by Bray supported by Vandenberg to recess the Regular Meeting and go into a Closed Session to discuss the following issues: 1 The Belanger Case, 2. Thornapple Trail Legal Issues and 3 Police Contract Negotiations. Roll Coll Vote required. Bray. Ayes. French Aye Mosey Absent Nesbitt. Aye Rutherford Ab sent; Stogray. Aye, VondenBerg Aye. Ayes 5 Ab sent 2. Carried (WHEREUPON a Closed Ses sion of the Middleville Village Council was held). Regular Session reconvened at 10:13 p.m. Regular Meeting adfourned at 10:14 p.m. Moria Fuller Clerk Village of Middleville (204) From Our Readers Thornapple Trail is ‘good neighbor’! To the editor: Thank you for the progress report on the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail in the Sun and News and the Banner The Friends of the Trail and the Thomapple Trail Associa- UH STATION From Page 9- responsible for anything that happened to the facilities while they are in possession of the key. If anything did happen, the renter will not get the security deposit back. People access to the facilities would be on a first-come, first-served basis. The rest of the council was in favor of this alternative. The council voted to pur­ chase five new signs from GeRooter Wood Crafts in Grand Rapids for $7,750 and a $975 installation fee. Trustee James Rutherford said this company makes sturdy red­ wood signs that last 25 years. The signs introducing the village limit will be placed on all four gateways of the com­ munity and in the industrial park. Attorney Jeff Youngsma said the village is almost ready to petition the county to request that several parcels it agreed on a few months ago be annexed into the village. The council's annexation spe­ cial committee will go over the areas that were agreed to before to see if they under­ stand which areas will be an­ nexed. A couple of residents ap­ proached the council last week to express their dissatisfaction about the possibility of their property being annexed into the village One resident, who lives on Arlington Street behind Gavin Chevrolet, said living within the village limit would cost him more money and give him no benefit in return. "Eleven extra mills from you to me is ridiculous," he said. He added that he would do whatever he needed to petition not to be aaoexed. tion welcome this chance to tell the citizens of Barry County of the opportunity to work together to create a priceless recreational corridor that connects villages, schools, parks, and cam­ pgrounds. while all the time following our beautiful river valley, crossing the Thomap­ ple River several times. As volunteer coordinators and maintenance leaders we welcome all citizens of Barry County to come out and use this beautiful trail from Mid­ dleville to Irving and soon to Whispering Waters Cam­ pground in Rutland Township. The Paul Henry/Thomapple Trail is a recreational resource that all generations can enjoy together while giving kids a path to go from village to park safely. Police bike patrols and volunteer “trail watchers" will monitor the trails to solve any small problems as needed. More help is always needed to convince the adjoining land owners that we will be good neighbors and a benefit to Barry County as thia is something for the residents of Barry County, as well as tourists to get to know each other as they exercise for health Most people are afraid of the unknown, but the solution is not terrorizing neighbors but finding out what trail systems are like in other counties 1 would be glad to show anyone person or group in­ terested what a trail that is “up and running" looks like and what our trail can be, but we need your help. Please write Friend of Trail, P.O. Box 393, Middleville. Ml 49333. Rick Moore Hastings Charter Township Of Caledonia PO Box 296 Ouooma. Mxxqjw, 49316-0296 *A» n< bauwa £xoa ATTENTION CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS Kent County Gypsy Moth suppression program is now accepting survey requests for the 1997 spray program. Survey forms can be obtained through their office located at 38 Applewood Dr. N W., Sparta, Michigan or by calling (616) 887-5559. Complete address, phone number, City or Towns­ hip you pay taxes to, and the parcel tax code number (12 digit number beginning with 41 found on your tax bill) is required information needed before receiving a survey form. Deadline date for these forms to be submitted to their office is November 30, 1996. <203) �The Sun ond News, Middleville. Ml/September 3. 1996/Poge 13 Anole lizard egg from Florida hatches in Middleville Julie neers displays tne family's new chameleon visitor who was bom last week. Serving our Country Michell M. Wellman Air Force Airman Michell M Wellman has graduated from bask: military training at lack land Air Force Base. San Antonio, Texas During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and customs and received special training in human relations. In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn dredits toward an associate degree through the Communi­ ty College of the Air Force. The airman was a basic training honor graduate. Wellman’s mother and step­ father are Mr. and Mrs. Staeven of 7645 Parmalee Road. Middleville. Her father, Jeffrey S. Wellman, resides at 1019 Crosby N.W.. Grand Rapids. o She graduated in 1994 from Thornapple Kellogg High School, Middleville, and received an associate degree in 1996 from Grand Rapids Community College. Veronica D. Greiner Veronica D. Greiner, daughter of Danell Griffith of Dutton and Daniel A. Greiner of Middleville, entered the United States Air Force on Aug. 14, 1996. TSgt. Ronald Holcomb, the Air Force recruiter in Wyoming. Upon graduation from the six-week basic military train­ ing at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, she will receive technical training as a health services management appren­ tice and be assigned to an Air Force duty station. Greiner is a 1993 graduate of Caledonia High School. Caledonia Community Education ...is offering the following enrichment classes for fall: □ IBM Lab □ Country Line Dance □ Introduction to Sign Language □ Glass Etching D Karate C Mac Lab □ Step Aerobics □ Dog Obedience Training □ CPR & First Aid Desserts □ Appetizers & Garnishing C Decorating Cookies □ Couples Massage □ Internet □ Pain Management For Kids; □ Babysitters Clinic □ Pom Pons □ Athletes in Motion □ Tumbling Fun □ Karate i j O Contact the Community Education office for more information and registration at 891*8117. by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Though anole lizards usu­ ally are found in the south, Julie Heers of Middleville has proved, with an unintentional experiment, that they can get along very nicely in Michi­ gan. too Heers father found an egg for a chameleon, also known as an anole lizard, while he was cleaning under his trailer in Pine Island. Fla., last March. He put it in a box and told Heers' son. Michael, that he would take it to him in May. The lizard never made it to Middleville because it was lost for awhile. But last Fri­ day it was finally brought to Heers' house after it was found in a brown paper grocery bag. Two days after the egg arrived at the household, Michael was showing the egg to a friend when it broke and hatched a gray lizard. Heers found a book that ex­ plained that a chameleon egg will hatch in six or seven weeks but this one has been in existence since March, a little over five months. She said she also read that eggs may not hatch if they are not subjected to the right con­ ditions. She thought that this may be why it took so long to hatch. The chameleon has been out of the shell for about a week now and Heers said she was not sure if it would live very long. The reptile has been liv­ ing in a container and eating bugs, flics, squash, and little pieces of watermelon. When he gets bigger, he will be able to eat wax worms and crickets. The Heerses are used to tak­ ing care of cold-blooded ani­ mals. At one time they had as many as eight chameleons and most lived in a ten gallon aquarium. They now have an iguana. Heers said chameleons only drink waler off of leaves so its container is filled with them. When they are dry. she sprays water into the container with a spray bottle. According to a book on chameleons, she said, the an­ imals will only eat live bugs, so she has to catch them regu­ larly. They also are used to living in humid areas where the temperature is around 70 degrees Chameleons will grow to be about seven to 10 inches long and are very transparent as babies. She said she is surprised that the egg hatched and that they were able to find him in time. "We will have to see how he does." she said. They may move him to a different container, she said, but that will depend on how fast he grows. "He has already grown a half an inch since he hatched," she said. She also plans to put gravel and some sticks and stones at the bottom of the container to make him more comfortable Heers said the situation is unusual and that Michael is excited about the new visitor. "It is his baby," she said. It is not common, she said, for lizard eggs to survive anywhere except for in the south, though animals already living have a chance. "In the south, chameleons are almost as popular as grasshoppers," she said. Another fact she remembers reading is about the presence of a front tooth that some amphibians have and use to peck their way out of an egg. She did not see one on the chameleon at her home. Chameleons usually eat their young when they hatch so this one was lucky. Heers said there is no way to tell if it is a male or a fe­ male at this time. Male chameleons develop bulges under their throats when they become adults These bulges are only displayed for a short time. This distinguishes them from female chameleons. They are good around peo­ ple, Heers said. When they are older they are fast and can jump pretty far. Owning an iguana also is a challenge, she said. It occa­ sionally gets out and runs around the house. The family also has a cat, but fortunately The Heers also have a pet iguana named radcliffe. there is no trouble when they are both loose They probably will not let the chameleon out of its con­ tainer because they are smaller and harder to find than igua­ nas, she said. She said that iguanas and possibly some chameleons use their tails as weapons. They occasionally break off then grow again One thing they can not do, she said, is allow contact be­ tween the iguana and the chameleon because they could eat each other. The iguana, who is named "Radcliffe," eats only fruits and vegetables, which Heers shreds with a cheese grater. She said squash and water­ melon are his favorites. They used to feed him let­ tuce, but eventually learned that there are not enough nu­ trients in lettuce to keep him healthy. Radcliffe, she said, gets nervous when people open his cage. Holding and petting him usually calms him down. Though he gets nervous he won't bite. Heers said Michael always been interested in animals and will find turtles, snakes, and frogs that he will bring home. He will keep them for a day then let them go. They are saving the anole lizard's egg as a keepsake. Staffing Inc. is accepting applications for Plastic Mola Operator Hilo Drivers SE Grand Rapids Area All Shifts $725 - $7.52 plus attendance bonus Excellent potential for hire-in Full benefits Position requires diploma or GED and at least 2 strong work references. If you are serious about your career... Staffing Inc. 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But probably not many high school students realize that as the population grows, people who are trained in managing these kinds of sys­ tems will be in greater and greater demand Rich Pierson, Caledonia Township's new "utilities ad­ ministrator," said that he found out about the field when he left college after majoring in psychology for three years and needed a job. He hired on as a garbage collector in his small hometown of Youngsville, Pa., near Erie. "It just so happened, how­ ever, that our town needed a treatment plant operator, and I became an operator. That's how I got into the technical side of the business." he said. "I held that job for two years, and I got interested in the op­ eration. I realized that there was an opportunity there." Pierson then went to schcxil for two years at Bay City Col­ lege in Escanaba, earning his associate's degree in water technology in 1978. He holds a wastewater license that al­ lows him to be in charge of a treatment plant, and he also holds D3, S3 and F3 state wa­ ter licenses. Pierson since also has earned a bachelor’s degree in business from Western Michigan University and will be finishing up his master's degree from WMU in June. After earning his degree from Bay City College, how­ ever, he went to work for Williams and Works in Grand Rapids in its start-up technical division and as a trou­ bleshooter in the wastewater treatment plant area. In 1980, he began a five-year stint "He is much more special­ By Sen. Dick Posthumus ized that the engineers... this work is all he does." Garbow said. "Rich has a multitude of experience in this area, and he's in demand." Garbow said Pierson not only will oversee the utilities operations, but also help the township in figuring out billing and the utilities ordi­ nances. Pierson already has Well, here it is. that much dreaded time of the year for our been working with the town­ young people - hack to school time I’m sure that your family ship’s consulting engineering has been just as busy as Pam and I have been over the last cou­ firm. Wilcox and Associates, ple of weeks: finishing up the school shopping, squeezing in on the township's sewer sys­ those last few days of vacation, and getting acclimated to the tems. Now he will work di­ hectic school-year schedule once again. It’s also an exciting rectly for the township, Gar­ time. As parents, we know that late August and early bow said. September mean the beginning of one more year of oppor­ "Having Rich on our staff tunities. challenges and preparation for our children won't cost us more money be­ An added excitement for my Senate colleagues and me is that cause his pay will come from we get to see the full implementation of some the programs developers' costs. We already we’ve put in place to help Michigan teachers continue to pay engineers and attorneys to prepare our students for the future In the spring, we showed do the work he can do for us. our commitment to our children’s education once again by in­ but having him on our staff is creasing the Basic Foundation Allowance given to schools an advantage for us because he statewide to $5,308 That’s an increase of $155 for every stu­ is a specialist, an expert." dent. By doing so. we’ve set the per-student allocation for Caledonia schools at $6,657, and Lowell schools at $5,291 for According to his agreement with the township, Pierson next year. Probably the most exciting change we’ve made in education always will be available by was giving school districts the opportunity to offer 'schools of appointment or in an emer­ choice” within intermediate school districts Under this pro gency, and he hopes that by gram, families have the freedom to decide which school, October he will be able to within their intermediate school district, is best suited for their spend each Wednesday in the student’s needs. township. Because this legislation was enacted late in the session, Treasurer Ruth DeVries districts only had a few weeks to design ami implement their clarified that until Pierson can choice program. Despite such a short notice, we’ve had an be in the township one and a outstanding response. This year more than two-thirds of our half days each week, he will 556 school districts are participating in some sort of school be paid at an hourly rate of choice program. Overall, 372 districts are opening their doors $52. When his township to students from outside of the district. schedule is established, hope­ According to the Michigan Association of School Boards, of fully by Oct. I, he will be the 182 school districts that are not participating in schools of paid based on a $25,000 an­ choice, nearly 100 have reported that they arc taking this year nual salary that will be re-ne­ to develop a school of choice plan for the 1997-98 school year gotiated at the beginning of Another 57 schools who aren’t participating in this program the year. declined because they were at or near capacity. Those schools who are taking part in this program have Pierson, who lives in Hick­ entered into a win-win situation for themselves and their ory Comers with his wife and students. By giving students and their families the freedom of three children, said he is choice the school that best fits their needs, they are opening pleased to be working on the doors of opportunity that were, for the most part, closed. And township staff. by injecting an element of competition into our public school "1 look forward to serving system, we’re encouraging our schools to be proactive in en­ the people of the township suring that they are offering the best possible education to our and the village by helping children. Since we’ve given the freedom to choose which doc­ them with their existing sys­ tor we prefer to visit or which mechanic we prefer to use in tems and as new projects repairing our car, doesn’t it make sense that we should also be come up," he said. able to choose which school best fits the needs of our children? In recommending the town­ Michigan’s school of choice program is a step forward for ship hire Pierson, Township the students and teachers of our state. I’ve said many times, Board Trustee Jim Williams our future is dependent on the education of our children. The said in July that he feels the best way to ensure their success is to thoroughly prepare them township is fortunate to ob­ for the challenges of the future. As we movbc forward into the tain someone as experienced next century let’s continue to work together as parents, as Pierson to help with the teachers, administrators and legislators. Together, let’s strive township’s new utilities. to give our children the best possible education. "Some of our people already know him from his work in the township, and I’ve heard only very positive reports from those who have worked It’s back to school time! Rich Pierson is Caledonia Township's new staff consultant for water and wastewater systems. He already has worked with both the township and Caledonia Village on their new sewer systems. managing the Gun Lake Sewer and Water Authority, and then started his own con­ sulting business in the water and wastewater management area. He has been working with the Village of Caledonia in the operation of its new se­ quencing batch reactor (SBR) system and in training village Department of Public Works employee Buff Rodgers to op­ erate that plant. Since November, he also has been working with Caledonia Township on its Campau Lake sewer expansion. The Caledonia Township Board approved hiring Pierson in July as a staff consultant in any area of water and wastewa­ ter. Pierson said he works with township engineers on the wa­ ter and wastewater systems, but his job is to oversee oper­ ations of the existing town­ ship utilities and the new one at Campau Lake. The job is never dull, he said. "Each situation that we deal with is unique, although there is a set of guidelines to fol­ low. But in each case, the ter­ rain, the distance of the pro­ ject from the sewer and other factors all play a part in that particular project." 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Host Hastings won the boys title with a 38 score and were followed by Delton (54), Middleville (67) and Lakewood (94). Maple Valley had three runners and did not field a full team. In the girls race. Maple Valley sprinted to first place with a team score of 41. Hastings was second with 51. Middleville placed third with 63 and Lake wood ended up fourth with 73 points. Delton had one competitor and did not figure in the team scoring. Middleville’s Jessi Davis won the girls race in 21:02. The other top seven finishers were Hastings' Chanssa Shaw was second in 21:24, Maple Valley’s Nicole Wilson was third in 22:05, Middleville's Lindsey Thornton was fourth, Hastings* Kristen Schlachter was fifth in 23:26, Maple Valley's Heidi Eberly was sixth in 23:37 and Hastings’ Laura Thomas finished in seventh. Middleville's Ryan Hessclink gave the Trojans a second first in the boys race, running the course in 18:31. Delton's Zach Taylor took second in 18:39, Middleville's Matt Eaton was third in 18:45. Hastings Tim Rounds crossed the finish line fourth in 18:53, Delton's Casey Louden was fifth in 18:57, Middleville's was sixth in 19:28 and Hastings' Michael McKeough ran seventh in the boys race in 19:43. The top seven finishers in the girls and the boys races are named AH-Barry County athletes. Other competitors in the two races who finished in the top five for their schools were: BOYS Hastings: 8. Rob Dixon, Trojan sprinter Ryan Hesselink was the boys' winner at the Barry County meet, finishing the race in 18:31. (Photo by Perry Hardin) HELP WANTED Middleville's Jessi Davis won the Barry County Meet on Aug. 28 with a sparkling time of 21:02. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 20:09; 9. Levi Solmes 20:19; 10. Peter Lewis 20:20. Delton: 14. Kody Louden 20:52; 15. Ryan Hamden 21:05; 18. Bob Wheeler 21:28. Lakewood: 11. Brian Geiger 20:32; 17. Scott Engle 21:08; 23. Eric Lass 22:43, 24. Mike Ritz 22:44, 25. Kurt Buche 23:41. Maple Valley: 12. Ben Covert 20:41; 22. Ryan Emerick 22:25; 34. Zachary Jarvie 28:48. Middleville: 28. Evan Space 24:11; 29. Justin Sherman 25:07; 31. Jonathan Howarth 26:29. Middleville first in three-team golf event Middleville's golf team came away with top honors on Aug. 26, while Delton and Caledonia finished second and third al a tournament held at the Briarwood Golf Course. The victorious Trojans scored a 173, Delton carded a 176 and Caledonia scored a 183. Delton's Don Heckman was the medalist with a 41. Middleville's Josh Sturm, In the JV match, Caledonia Adam Seifert, Alex Middleton and Josh Lancaster al! had scored a 173, Delton a 188 and Middleville had a 192. rounds of 43. For Delton, Marx Cook and Caledonia's JV team beat their Mike Kammeraad each had varsity teams score by 10 43s, Kyle Kwasny carded a 49 shots. and Scott Havanec fired a round of 49. Caledonia received a 45 from Scott Leatherman, a 46 from Rick Leatherman, a 47 from Troy Leatherman and a 46 fmm Eric Maase • YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP • General Office Help Wanted Part-time. Hours 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Mon.-Fri. Typing skills needed, computer skills help­ ful, general office experience and other duties associated with Township govern­ mental work. Prefer Y.S. Township resident. $7.50 per hour. Send cover letter and resume to: Janice C. Lippert, Clerk Yankee Springs Township 284 N. Briggs Road Middleville, Ml 49333 g®z> JV Trojans open house with win over Delton Middleville's junior varsity basketball team opened its season on Aug. 27 with a 4015 win over Delton, but fell to Caledonia on Aug. 29 by a 36-29 score. The Trojans defense held Delton scoreless in the first quarter to take an early 14-0 advantage and played well defensively all night Jessica Crow ley paced the team with 15 points In the Caledonia contest. 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One of those victories came against Hamilton, a playoff team. The momentum that Prince has seen in his players only appears to get better "We have a great junior class to go along with our seniors," Prince said. "I think that we’ll be all right with our numbers." Prince points to scrimmages versus Lakeshore and River Valley as evidence of that. The Trojans outscored both of those opponents and the Middleville coach feels that his team is not far off of contending for a league title. "That’s realistic," Prince said. "I want to be in every game, be in striking distance of winning it." Middleville’s senior class includes runningback David Liu. quarterback Kevin Doyle, center Luke Middleton. linebacker Steve Lehman and receiver Justin DeBoode. DeBoode returns after missing the entire season with an injury in 1995. Middleton. a captain, was an all-conference selection last fall. Three others who expect to contribute are defensive tackle Loren Hummell. defensive end Andy Finkbeiner and offensive guard Tom Featherly Just like any other prep football team. Middleville has its strengths and its weaknesses "I really think that our defensive secondary is outstanding, (but) we need to think about our offensive line," Prince said. Byron Center and Hamilton are both expected to make pushes for an OK Blue title this year. Middleville plays at Byron Center on Sept. 13 and at Hamilton on Oct. 11. To remain competitive in each game. Prince figures his team must follow one pattern. "Keep your mouth closed and go at it." Prince explained. Middleville's varsity football team includes (first row, from left) Reed Ebmeyer, Jesse VanBenden. Rod Frazier; (second row) Matt Appel, Loren Hummell, Luke Middleton, Matt Send, Rob Osborne, Tom Teatherly, Justin DeBoode, Curt Martin; (third row) Rich Frazier, Cory Schut, Steve Wiersum, Kevin Doyle, David Liu, Steve Lehman, Andy Finkbeiner, Darrick Owen, Eric Vernon; (fourth row) Jared Otto, Nick Galloup, Chad Schondelmayer, Spencer Romph, Brian Ploeg, Doug Kidder, Nate Pranger, Luke Weatherhead, D.J. Beckering. Mike Hall; (fifth row) Tim Johnson, Ron Haynes, Miso Glavan, Joe Norman, Jeremy Strait, Scott Marsh, Shane Dorn, Matt Cramer, Will Holmes; (sixth row) Coach Mark Uyl, Coach Jack Prince, Coach Tim Pennfield and Coach Tom Ellinger. Missing from the photo is Dan Erb. Speed in backfield and defense keys for Scot gridders With three reluming starters in the offensive backfield, Caledonia’s football team should have the speed and the experience to go long distances this fall. The Scots, coached by second-ycar leader Tom Burrill, return quarterback Nick Freeman, fullback Tim Soper and Ryan Overmyer in that backfield. That, in itself, is optimism to improve upon last season's overall mark of 5 wins and 4 defeats. Still, the Scots lack experience on the offensive line and in order to run down the field, a football team tends to need the blocks to break through those holes. Top offensive lineman include guard Nick Jacques and tackle Chad Wangerin. Jacques also will play defensive tackle. On defense, the team's strength appears to be linebackers, as three of four '95 starters return including Soper and Josh Haywood, an OK Gold performer. Defensive tackle Kyle Paalman, center Aaron MacIntyre, Matt Groeneweg and nose tackle Joel Hofstra are other key returnees. Burrill also figures that another deep position is the defensive line Belding, Forest Hills Northern, South Christian and Wayland are ail considered contenders in the OK Gold this season. Caledonia placed fourth a season ago and again figure as comenders. Caledonia’s opening game is at home versus Middleville on Sept. 6. Caledonia's football team hopes to get some yardage tn the air and on the ground when it faces rival Middleville on Sept. 6. Members of the Caledonia varsity football team include (front row, from left) Mike Moose, Josh Haywood, Steve Uyl, Tyler Johnston, Ryan Overmyer, Nick Freeman, Tim Soper, Todd Bloemers, Shane Mendez, Kevin Poll, Nick Moose; (middle row) Coach Bronkema, Coach Oster, Coach Gillies, Jason Richard, Brandon Funk, Matt Groeneweg, Steve Benham, Aaron McIntyre, Jon DeVries, Nick Hansen, Adam Tanner, Blake Sinclair, Coach Tidey, Coach Bowman; (back row) Coach Dickevers, Bryan Jones, Joel Hofstra, Brian Hammer, John Feenstra, Kyle Paalman, Nick Jacques, Chad Wangerin, Joel Stanley, Nate Smith, Coach Burnll and Coach Nixon. �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml September 3. 1996/Poge 17 Caledonia’s boys cross talented in league and State Caledonia Coach John Soderman has a solid core of veterans to lead his boys cross country team this year and that was more than evident at the team’s first race on Aug. 27. The Scots, 10-1 in 1995, tested their abilities to run long distances versus East and Grand Rapids Coopersville and were impressive. Caledonia beat East Grand Rapids 15-48 and Coopersville 16-45. Dave Friedrich was first at 16:37, just one second off a record, Andy Schupp was second in 17:04. Rob Lillie third in 17:06 and Dave VandenBerg fourth in 17:11. Friedrich, Rob Lillie, Dave VandenBerg. Schupp and Phil Vanl^aan arc the veterans that Soderman will count on. Friedrich, Rob Lillie, VandenBerg and Schupp are all all-conference award winners during the last two seasons. Other top Scot finishes were turned in Ryan Ogle and Joe Lillie. Ogle was sixth in 18:30 and Joe Lillie was eighth in the 39-ninner field in 18:51. Ogle and Joe Lillie help give Soderman great team depth and additional points. "We have a talented team that should be competitive at both the conference and State level." Soderman said. Caledonia was second in the OK Gold a year ago and took eighth in the Class B State race. They also won a regional championship. Cedar Springs and South Christian should be the other contenders in the OK Gold along with Caledonia. Soderman lists as his tarn's goals to win the OK Gold and to qualify for State as a team. Currently the Scots are 4-0 and will race at the Caledonia Invitational on Sept. 9. 11 Caledonia's boys cross country team includes Ryan Ogle, Dave Friedrich, Phil VanEgan, Dave VandenBerg, Joe Lillie, Scott Elam, Zeretake Mortiz, V'dfi UK*- K Dave Roosein, Kevin Longstreet, Brian Reiffer and Coach John Soderman. Middleville soccer wants to win first OK Blue crown To usher in the first year of soccer in the OK Blue Conference, Middleville Coach Steve Evans can think of nothing better than his team winning the first conference crown. The Trojans were 9-7-3 in 1995 and return many top players from that team. Goalkeeper Chris Niles made al I-conference a season ago, forward Scott Evans was also an all-conference performer, forward David Botwinski scored 10 goals, Ross Lucas stood out on defense and midfielder Dean Laansma also provided great leadership. 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Coach Steve Evans lists Calvin Christian and Spring Lake as team's to battle in the OK Gold, but feels that his team has a good shot if everything goes as planned. Coach Evans is also gunning for a district championship. Caledonia Travel 227 E. Main 891 4085 Rainbow's End^j^ YARN, CRAFTS h VARIETY?—5 Caledonia Village Center 891-1106 Caledonia Vision Center Dr. Richard Choryan 891-2020 Wm. R. Cetty Realty -—117 E. Main St., Middleville | 795 3389 �Poge 18/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/September 3, 1996 Three all-county runners pace Middleville tennis team Three All-Barry County runners highlight the rosters of Middleville's boys and girls cross country teams this fall and coach Tammy Benjamin feels that both squads can finish in the league's top half if they stay away from injuries and continue to improve. Junior Matt Eaton and senior Steve Dood both were all-county and All-OK Blue honorable mention a season ago. Add to the mix sophomore Ryan Hesschnk. junior Dendel Craven and sophomore Evan Space and the boys team. 2-7 in 1995. has the look of a title contender Of course Godwin and Rogers also have strong boys teams and will be the favorites once the league season starts Benjamin has junior standout Jessi Davis back to lead the girls team. Davis made All-Barry County. AllOK Blue and placed 12th at the Class B State Individual race in 1995. The girls team ended up 4-3 and fourth in the league standings. See Runners, Page 21 Middleville’s cross country teams include (front row from left) Holly Pitt. Melody Allore. Sara Hillman, Jessi Davis, Alice Matson, Lindsey Thornton, Coach Tammy Benjamin and (back row) Jeremy Klinge, Dendel Craven, Matt Eaton. Jonathan Howarth. Justin Sherman, Steve Dood, Ryan Hesselink and Evan Space. Scots looking towards No. 4 in Country Timber Caledonia's girls cross country arc gunning for their fourth straight Class B championship this season and Coach Dave Hodgkinson appears to have the top guns to make a run at that goal. The Scots went 11 -0 in 1995, won 5 invitationals. claimed a regional title and finished the year with a third straight win at State. The 1995 team has many runners from the '95 team, including Shannon Houseman, Keri Bloem, Liz 'Fortuna, Brooke Wierenga and Audrey Warner. All are all­ area performers and All-State winners. Hodgkinson goal is a simple one. but if his Scots do it they shouldn't have anything else to worry about. The goal: To run as fast as possible. If there is a team in the OK Gold Conference who can beat Caledonia it just might be Sparta. Still, the Scots with their three State titles are the top guns. Caledonia opened its three season against East Grand Rapids and Coopersville on Aug. 27 and took the top eight spots in (hat race. Shannon Houseman broke a record by 11 seconds with a first-place 18:38, Keri Bloem was second in 18:55, Liz Fortuna third in 19:15, Brooke Wierenga fourth in 19:43, Beth Parbel fifth in 20:20, Jenny Sprague sixth in 20:44, Sarah Grow seventh in 20:57 and Barb Warner was eighth in 21:58. Caledonia beat East Grand Rapids 15-50 and Coopersville 18-43. On Sept. 9 Caledonia will run at the Middleville Invitational which will be held at Yankee Springs. Caledonia's girls cross country team includes (front row, from left) Keri Bloem, Jill Hofman, Beth Parbel, Barb Warner, Andrea Shoemler, Audrey Warner, Shannon Houseman and (back row) Assistant Coach Kara Hollern, Sarah Grow, Renee Cromer, Greta Klein, Brooke Wierenga, Liz Fortuna, Julie Faist, Jenny Sprague, Molly Cryderman and Coach Dave Hodgkinson. Middleville tennis must rebuild for fall schedule Middleville's tennis team includes (front row, from left) Jenny Hemng, Amanda Stutzman. Bndgrt Cook, Anne-Marie Hart, Kelly Bremer, Sara Wnght and (back row) Coach Larry Seger Julie Cordts, Mandy Chavis, Reneane Pell, Amber Frost, Amy Wiersum, Sarah Cordis, Sarah Parks and Johnna Yoder Middleville has won the last five OK Blue girls tennis titles, but it will be a challenging task to return to the top this season. The Trojans, who have recorded a record of 48-4 in the last five years, lost 5 of their top 6 players and 7 of their top 10. Still, Coach Larry Seger looks forward to this fall's challenge and to coaching the team that he has. “I love coaching a team like this," Seger said. "Their improving fast and they have worked their tails off. We’ve really had a great run, but we’re m a rebuilding season." And with all of the losses, Seger expects a few growing pains. "There's a lot to fill in, very little experience," Seger said. One player who does have varsity experience is senior Sara Wright. Wnght played at No. 2 singles a season ago and will make the jump to No. I this year. Amber Frost and Sarah Cordts should also be solid for Middleville playing at No. I doubles. Two freshmen that are expected to make impacts are Julie Cordts and Kelly Bremer Julie Cordts will start the season at No. 4 singles, while Bremer begins at No. 3 singles. “This team has a strong desire to win,’’ Seger said "Were thinking about fundamentals to start out. We re not consistent, but we're starting." Spring Lake and Byron Center are the choices to win the league, but Middleville should battle with Comstock Park to be in the second tier. �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml September 3, 1996zPage 19 Wilson makes no predictions, but team does have strength Caledonia girls basketball Coach Mike Wilson graduated two talented seniors — Rachel Comegys and Sheri Vredevoogd — from last year’s team and another top player — junior Samantha Choryan — damaged both her ACL and medial collateral ligament in the off-season and is probably lost for the season So, Wilson and the Scots certainly have a big challenge in 1996 Last year’s top scorer forward Kristy DeBoer returns as do guards Mindi Smith and Allison Schneider and forward/center Sarah Steele. Wilson has shifted Schneider to point guard and has put Smith in a wing position. The new additions — juniors Beth Paarlberg, Tonya Buehler, Shannon Walter and Kristen Benedict — should also provide offensive and defensive help. "Our newcomers all have been working hard and are learning every day," Wilson said. "We’ve worked hard on playing together and our unselfishness is one of our greatest strengths " Experience. good rebounding and quick guards are other assets for the Scots. Kenowa Hills is the team picked to win the OK Golf this fall and Wayland and South Christian are also strong. But Wilson makes no predictions. He does say that "no team in the conference can be taken for granted " Wilson's season goal focuses on playing a solid 32 minutes of basketball in each contest. "To be competitive in every game and put together 32 minutes of intense and intelligent basketball,” Wilson said. Caledonia's varsity will host Catholic Central tonight at 7:30 p.m. Caledonia's girls basketball team includes (front row, from left) Mindi Smith, Allison Schneider, Sarah Steele, Kristy DeBoer and (back row) Shannon Walters, Tonya Buehler, Stephanie Algera. Coach Mike Wilson, Sarah Bom, Kristen Benedict and Beth Paarlberg. 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Jennie Doyle and Tracy Schondelmayer are both All­ OK Blue stars Doyle led the team in scoring a season ago with a 15.2 norm. She also averaged 6 rebounds. 3 assists and topped the Trojans with 38 total steals. Schondelmayer averaged 10 points. 6 rebounds. 4 assists and 3 steals. She led the squad in both rebounds and assists. When asked about his teams weakness, Sprague looked to inside. "Post play, because of the inexperience at that position," Sprague said. Middleville’s goal for the fall hoop season is to challenge for the OK Blue title, but also with title hopes are Calvin Christian and Hamilton. Sprague s team was 10*12 and placed sixth in the OK Blue in 1995 The Trojans opened their season on Wednesday versus Delton, will play at Caledonia tonight and then travel to Plainwell next Thursday. ’ «’rhffl▼ fd * AaT.M-.uJ T A. Middleville's girl's basketball team includes (front row from left) Annie Deshoff, Coreen Barber. Toni Farrel, Dawn Bell, Katie Weaver. Tracy Schondelmayer and (back row) Jennie Doyle, Jaime Robbins, Sage Lucas, Jenna Shook, Brooke Mulder, Keasha Kotrba, Becky Worth and Coach Jim Sprague. Middleville’s golf squad large and very talented for ‘96 The 1996 Middleville golf team began practice with 28 candidates. That number represents the largest golf team in Middleville history With those numbers, the Coach Bernie Weller and the rest of the Trojans expect to challenge for the league crown for a fourth consecutive year After three straight second place finishes, the Middleville golf program has high expectations for 1996. Co-captams Josh Sturm and Other returning Dom Ronchetti will lead the letterwinners are senior Brian way. Sturm, a junior and an Enders (47 norm), senior Josh OK Blue selection in 1995, Lancaster (48.82), senior returns with a 41.4 average. Mike Stein (50.29), junior Ronchetti. a senior, has an Alex Middleton (44.86), average of 46.04. junior Tim Janose (47.1) and junior Jason Preslar. Senior Trevor Eaton, juniors Brad Blastkiw and Chad Mugridge, sophomores Ryan Lenartz. Taylor Pierce, Scott Ploeg, Brain Reaser, Jason Schweitzer. Cody Yoder and freshmen Kyle Aspinall, Eric Bender, Bill Drew, Byron McQueen, Nick Parrott, Matt Pullen, Adam Seifert, Josh Straight, Matt Thompson, Jeremy Totten and Brett Ybema round out the team. Amongst the frosh, Seifert is currently playing No. 2. while Pullen could contend fdf a varsity position. Lenartz. is another young swinger with promise Calvin Champion, a perennial league champion, will again be the team to beat with Middleville, Rogers and Spring L^ke also contending. 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September 3.1996 Scots beat Trojans for first hoop basketball action Good passing, connecting on open shots and a lot of intensity made Caledonia a 44-29 winner over rival Middleville on Aug. 29 in girls basketball action. Sophomore Stephanie Algera led the Scots with 15 points and 8 rebounds, junior Sarah Bom had 14 rebounds and 4 steals and senior Kristy DeBoer scored 9 points. Caledonia went into the game knowing they had to stop Middleville's guard tandem of Jennie Doyle and Tracy Schondelmayer and built their game plan around that strategy. Coach Mike Wilson felt his team executed their game plan nearly to perfection in the first half, but knew that Middleville would not roll over and give up "Middleville came out in the second half more intense and we came out not really ready for that intensity," Wilson said. Middleville narrowed Caledonia's lead to 4 points in the second half, but could not get any closer "They (Caledonia) kind of regrouped on their own (and) when Middleville closed the score, they didn’t panic. I thought the defense on Schondelmayer and Doy le was excellent." Caledonia center Stephanie Algera (52) snags a rebound during the annual seasonal opener between the Scots and neighboring rival Thomapple Kellogg. TK's Katie Weaver battles Algera for the ball. Looking fora PRINTER? 'Having a ball' are Caledonia's Beth Paarlberg and TK's Anne Deschoff (15) as they fight for a rebound during Thursday's contest between the two teams. The Scots won this round, 44-29. Scots score shutout in soccer opener Caledonia's varsity soccer team won a 6-0 shutout over Covenant Christian Aug. 28 with six different players notching goals for the Scots. Adam Sobczak, Mike Farnol. Chris Fuller, Nick Boucher, Phil Licari and Justin Johnson all scored for the Caledonia team, while goalkeeper Joe White recorded the shutout. Famol also assisted on two goals, while Fuller and Golf, tennis and soccer coming Features on Caledonia's varsity soccer, tennis and golf teams will appear next week (Sept 10) in the Sun & News, Arrangements for obtaining photos information on the teams prevented the Sun &. News from running those stories in this week’s edition of the newspaper. "Wedding Announcements Let us help vou aruiounce that very* important day with an announcement from our complete line of Invitations. Reception Cards. Thank Yous and more. Stop by our off** and scr one of our Wedding SpecMlists. 1952 N Broadway, Hastings 945-9554 Boucher each had one assist. Caledonia Coach Brian Broekhuizen said that the outcome "makes for a great start of the season. 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Canning and pickling is a popular way to preserve the fresh taste of summer produce for year-round enjoyment. Preserving fruits and vegetables is much easier today than years ago with a variety of farm-fresh pro­ duce widely available in supermarkets and farmers’ markets during August and throughout the year. Plus, kitchen time-savers like food processors and micro­ wave ovens dramatically reduce preparation time from the hours that your grandma spent to just min­ utes today. Cooks may also choose to preserve less pro duce at one time compared to a generation ago when the entire summer harvest was canned and pickled to feed the family all winter long. For example, just a handful of cucumbers can make a delicious relish for your family. 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Try this easy-tomake recipe for starters: ZUCCHINI BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES 14 to 16 small zucchini, sliced crosswise 8 small onions, sliced 2 medium bell peppers, diced 1/3 cup canning salt 3 cups Heinz White Vinegar, 5% acidity 2 cups sugar 2 tablespoons mustard seed 1 tablespoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon celery seed I teaspoon peppercorns Ihrvpare home canning jars and lids according to manufacturer's instruc­ tions. Alternate layers of sliced zucchini, onions and salt in a large glass bowl. Cover with ice cubes and let stand It? hours. Drain liquid and rinse. Combine vinegar, sugar, mustard seed, dry mustard, turmeric, celery seed and peppercorns in a large saucepot. Bring to a boil; add zucchini, onions and bell peppers. Return to a boil. Remove from heat. Pack hot veg­ etables into hot jars, leav­ ing 1/4-inch headspace. Carefully ladle hot pick­ ling liquid over vegeta­ bles, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Remove air bubbles with a nonmetallic spatula. 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Fresh Ash • Hawaiian Ribeye • Tennessee Fried Steak Chicken Florentine Fettucine • Spinach & Artichoke Dip Oriental Chicken Salad • Hot Roast Beef Sandwich Deep Fried Ice Cream • Fischwood's Ice Cream Pie . and Much Morel A complimentary appetizer sampler included with this ad One per fable with purchase of entree Expires 9/10/96 Phone 891-2270 • 9175 Cherry Valley Hours Mon Thurs 11 00 om-8 30 pen. Fri 11 00 am-9 30 pm. Sat 12 noon-9 30 pm. Sun 12 noon-3 00 pm � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/706/SunandNews_1996-09-10.pdf 4cb5c99f98141cc3bd3ac2f75fa5863d PDF Text Text BULK RATE U. S. POSTAGE PAID 49058 Permit No. 7 Dutton lumber fire causes more than $1 million in damage Rolling smoke backlit by shooting flames earmarked the blaze at the Hamilton Lumber and Veneer Company of Dutton last Wednesday night. Dutton Fire Department was first on the scene. Chief Wenger called Wyoming Fire station who brought their aerial pumper out to the scene. by Kathryn Seelye Staff Writer More than 60 firefighters from at least 11 departments battled to contain and put out a fire Wednesday night at Hamilton Lumber and Veneer of Dutton. Dutton firefighters were at a meeting in the fire bam when Captain Paul Sheely and a colleague noticed smoke at about the same time as Chief Howard Wenger "We noticed it right away," said Sheely, "but in the short time it took us to get the men and equipment across the street and about a quarter mile south, the fire was so hot and shooting flames so high, the chief knew we needed addi­ tional men and equipment to keep it from spreading to nearby buildings and stacks of lumber." "The smoke was so black I thought it must be a garage with vehicles on fire, said Wenger. "Wood smoke is white. 1 had no idea what we were up against until we reached the scene." Once there, Wenger knew they needed more men and equipment to have a chance of gaining control. He called in Wyoming’s aerial pumper and a big hook and ladder truck. Other departments respond- ‘ ‘The smoke was so black I thought it must be a garage with vehicles on fire. Wood smoke is white. I had no idea what we were up against until we reached the scene. — Chief Howard Wenger The 68th Street Gnll and ing with men and equipment were Bowne (Alto), Byron Carmello’s Pizza donated pizza Center, Caledonia. Cut­ and Caledonia D&W donated lerville, Dorr, Gaines, food and soda pop for the Leighton, Moline and Way- firemen and delivered it to the land. Mercy Ambulance had scene. Wenger said he heard three rescue units at the fire that Dutton BP and Blimpie’s treating firemen for heat ex­ donated subs, coffee, pop and haustion. Airway oxygen Gatorade and that the Dutton made at least one trip out to Quik Stop donated pop and the scene with fresh oxygen Gatorade as well. Wenger said, "It really tanks. makes the firefighters feel great when the community supports them like that. And the neighboring fire depart­ ments are so good. They jump nght in and give anything you need." Jody Hamilton, whose hus­ band and sons run the busi­ ness. said the fire started in the kiln drying warehouse which was filled with drying lumber. Sheely said there were actu­ ally four kilns filled with lumber inside the warehouse. He pointed out the steel 1beams that had melted from the high temperature of the fire and were sagging, nearly touching the ground. Wenger said steel melts at about 3,600 degrees. He esti­ mated the fire to have burned at a nearly constant tempera- See Dutton tiro. Page 2 Middleville Heritage Day was a time to celebrate the past Heritage Day Grand Marshals Duane and Pat Thatcher led the annual parade and waved to people as they rode by. Crunch! Caledonia and Middleville football players collide dunng last Friday's contest at Caledonia. The Scots won the game 26-6 and will host South Christian this Friday. For more photos and the game story, check the inside of this weeks Sun & News (Photo by Perry Hardin) by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Village of Middleville celebrated its long and pros­ perous history Saturday with the Heritage Festival. Middleville's story began with New York native Calvin Hill, who was the first settler in Thomapple Township and the founder of the village. He purchased 400 acres on each side of the Thomapple River, where Middleville is now lo­ cated. in 1834. In the beginning. Mid­ dleville was a trading post for a few settlers who made their living mostly from the land Hill built the first log cabin in the town dunng this time and the village grew from there. The growth of the village was slow at first. Roads were not much more than paths and traveling by horse and buggy look a long time. The Thor­ napple River provided the best means for transportation and was probably the best reason for the location of the village. The river created eventual power for the grinding mill that attracted the fanners. The bulk of the early busi­ nesses in Middleville con­ sisted of blacksmiths, genera! merchandise stores, and the mill and hostelry facilities. Merchants of the day reflected the needs of the people. The land that Hill bought See Heritage Day, P. 20 In This Issue... • Survey for Middleville residents being planned • Teachers can put libraries “on alert’’ for homework topics • GFWC Gun Lake planning annual ‘home tour’ • Sports gets underway at area schools_____________________ �Poge 2/Th« Sun and Newt Middleville. Ml/September 10. 1996 DUTTON FIRE, Of * lure about 2,4ofe to 2,500 degrees, with maybe a few times it got ^ioser to about 3,000 degrees to melt the 1beams that way. He said this one was really hard because of the extreme heat and height of the flames. The 2 1/2-inch diameter hose they usually use to fight fires couldn't deliver the volume of water they needed. They needed four- and five-inch di­ ameter hose and had to run them about a quarter of a mile out to Hammond Avenue to the west and 68th Street to the north. They ran out of hose and had to have hose from other departments, as well as the men and pumping equip­ ment. Firemen kept the blaze from spreading to neighboring buildings and nearby stacks of dried lumber. Dutton firemen were on the scene throughout the night keeping the fire from reignit- continued from front page ing. Ed Corson fought the fire for "* the entire dura ­ *i“ 25-hour ‘ J tion. Jack Coster went home, showered and returned, saying he couldn’t sleep and told the chief to get a couple of hours of sleep since he had to be back there when the fire mar­ shal came out in a few hours. Wenger said he couldn't be­ lieve how good that two hours felt. By 3 a.m. Thursday, only one Dutton fire truck and res­ cue unit remained at the scene with a few firemen. Wenger said once the fire seemed to be contained, they had the other departments hold off while they waited to see if the small crew could hold the fire the rest of the night. They could. The other firetrucks returned home. At 7 a m., a refreshed crew came back and relieved the men who had spent the night at the scene. After the firemar­ shal had been over the sight and and the the insurance insurance investigators u had a preliminary look, the fire crew had a crane start tear­ ing the building apart so they could put it out entirely "What happens is that the building and debns fall on the fire and keep water from reach­ ing all the places it needs to, but there's enough space for air to get in and keep the fire alive. The crane pulled the building and rubble awas and brought out pieces of hot lumber which we could put out entirely then. Most of the lumber had to be doused then turned over and doused again to get it completely out," said Chief Wenger. The crane was on the scene for about eight hours and many piles of smoldering lumber had to be reworked several times before they were put out. The fire began in the attic of the warehouse and the ori­ gin is undertermined. The While firemen in the foreground discussed their next move, firemen in the background worked at getting the south side of the kiln drying area opened up so they could get water in on some of the really hot wood and flame being protected by the metal roof and walls. burning insulation is what caused all the black smoke in the beginning of the fire. It took 25 hours and over two million gallons of water to get it completely out. Wyoming officials said their water pumping station usually pumps about 6,000 gallons of water a minute but during the peak of the fire they were pumping 12,000 gallons per minute. Six tankers from neighbor­ ing departments filled their water tanks with the 2 1/2inch hose at the hydrant in front of the Dutton fire bam and drove it in to the fire scene, emptied into a holding tank where as many as five four-inch hoses were being fed. The total capacity of those six tankers is 17,000 gallons and they made more round trips than anyone cared to count. Wenger said, "We pumped more water than Dutton's ever pumped before." The amount of damage is estimated to be near $1.2 mil­ lion. The kilns and building are a total loss. The plastic windows in nearby lumber storage buildings warped. A stand of lumber about 12 feet away from the burned building were scorched along one side as was a stand of lumber 35 feet away. According to Steve Hamil­ ton, each kiln contained stacks of lumber 50 feet high, six foot deep and from eight to 16 feet long depending on the length of the board. The lum­ ber lost is equal to more than 20 acres of standing timber and was select grade lumber. The fire chief and the Hamiltons said they were happy that it wasn't any worse. Wenger said he wasn't really worried during the fire, but he did pray that the wind wouldn't come up. He said even a ten mile an hour breeze would've driven enough heat to start the remaining build­ ings and $3 million of lumber >n the yard on fire. "As it was, we had charcoal five foot deep. Even in big bam fires the most we see is one foot," said chief Wenger. Steve Hamilton said, "It’s not as bad as it could’ve been. Right now it's bad enough, but at least we had a replace­ ment policy on the kilns. We're out some lumber, but Conway Corporation con­ tacted us and said they'd do whatever they can to help. And we re using kilns at Van Keulen and Winchester Lum­ ber Company right now. Our customers will receive their Scott and Bob Hamilton, owners of Hamilton Lumber Company and Veneer, watching the kiln drying warehouse burning (not pictured is co-owner Steve Hamilton.) orders on time. It's going to be kind of a mess for the next four or five months though, until we're up and running on our own again." Wenger said it took 25 hours to put the fire out, but if the wind had come up it would've been disaster. If they hadn't had the crane it proba­ bly would've burned for a week. "I feel really bad for the people who live nearby, they had to put up with a lot of smoke for an awfully long time," he said. "The only thing we could do about it was to get the tire out as quickly as possible. "We didn’t have any severe injuries, either, I'm real thank­ ful for that. Two Cutlerville men took more heat than they should have and were taken to the hospital. One was treated and released that night. The other fellow had to stay in the hospital until the next day. He was told to take it easy ever the weekend, but he can return to work Monday. "We were lucky We also had a great bunch of men working on this." ACHY BRE A KY HEART > "SWff G FREEZE. C O U N Country Western Dance Lessons New Beginner Classes Start Tuesday Sept. 17th at Page Elementary, Middleville R Y 6:30 - 7:30 Beginning Line 7:30 - 8:30 Beginner Couples B Contact Community Education, Middleville 795-3397 O T W o s T E P Instructors Denny A Terri Parker 796-3011 WALTZ • SWAY • POLKA • TEN SIEE Contempo Salon A Full Service Family Salon and Tanning Studio • Facials • Acrylic Nails • 41 Bulb Tanning Beds • Childrens Hair Cutting Area • Walk-i ns Always Welcome Located m Caledonia Plaza, M-37 in Caledonia Just north of 100th Avenue 891-1093 OPEN Monday9 am-9 pm Friday 9am^ pm. SaturOa, 9 am-3 pm �TH. Sun and N.w? AA*id»evill«. Ml September 10. 1996/Poge 3 Oct. 30 is deadline for replies Survey for Middleville residents being planned payers. Another question discussed was whether or not the com­ mission should provide stamps for the residents on re­ turn envelopes. Resident Dan Parker said they should pro­ vide this postage because they would have a better chance of getting people to return them if they did. Commissioner Ray Koeplmger suggested putting collection boxes around town that they could drop them in to save time. Allowing residents a chance to send the surveys back with their water bill payments was another suggestion made by commissioner George Hathaway Just hand delivering around town might be better, Arking said. Chairman Eldon Newmeyer said this could work, though it is difficult to catch people at home The use of envelopes. French said, will add to their expenses and it will take time to stuff them. Havens said report card size envelopes would be best for this survey and maybe the school could donate some Parker offered to donate some he had left over in his office and Newmeyer said that was a nice gesture, but not necessary. The commission eventually decided to send out the surveys and note that residents should either send them or personally take them to the Village Hall by Oct. 30 to make the best of their $1000 budget. The commission will pre­ pare the surveys for mailing on Sept. 17 and will send them out shortly afterward. by Mandv Babel ' Staff Writer The Middleville Planning and Zoning Commission has finished developing a survey that will include questions res­ idents will be asked about the village Commissioner Linda French told fellow members last week that the final draft is now completed and the only thing left to do is to make copies, put addresses on labels and prepare to send them (Hit One problem with the mail­ ing process that was discussed was how to find out who lives in the apartment complexes so names can be matched with addresses Commission members de­ termined that roughly 150 res­ idents in the village are renters. Village Manager David Arking said the com­ mmission may want to get together with him and his of­ fice staff and figure out who lives in some of the apart­ ments Commissioner Roselle Havens suggested they address the surveys to the unknown residents as "occupant" or by apartment number. Another way to handle it, Arking said, would be to do what the census takers do and go door to d(x>r at these com­ plexes and see who lives there. Whoever checks then can ask who the head of the household is at each place Calling landlords of these complexes to ask who lives where might be another pos­ sibility. The commission has deter­ mined that people ages 18 and older will be able to fill out the surveys, regardless of whether or not they are tax­ | Obituaries Ke/sey Ruthann Loughry. WYOMING -Kelsey Ruthann Loughry, darling infant daughter of Tim and Katy Sue (Windes) Loughry of Wyoming, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 1996 at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. She is survived by her parents, Tim and Katy Sue; one sister, Amanda Kay Loughry; grandparents, Duane and Sandra Windes of Hast­ ings, Roger and Delores Loughry of Florida; great- grandparents, Richard and Ruth Hinkley Sr. of Hastings, Leon Hall of Hastings; uncles, Matthew Windes, Duane Windes II; aunts, Kimberly Windes, Tracy Hall; several great-aunts and uncles. Graveside services were held Monday, September 9, 1996 at the Irving Cemetery, Irving Township, with Reverend Kevin Shorkey officiating. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Letterheads Business Cards Envelopes Brochures Wedding Invitations MORE • L- 1 Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 or Bill Love or stop by at 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) TK Class of 1951 holds 45th reunion It was memories, laughs and food at the reunion of the Thornoppie Kellogg "Class of '51." Planning now is underway for the '50th" reunion. Pictured are (front row, from left) Dorothy (Poland) Dingman, Betty (Jenkins) Murphy, Helen (Cridler) Wenger, Lois (Wilson) Kidder, Nancy (Rosenberg) Anders. Carol (Schenkel) Kenyon. Colleen (Getty) Kox. Audrey (Myers) Bennet. Jean (Baker) Gallup, (back) Melvin Noah. Chuck Biggs, John Miller, Lyle Buckingham. Jock McLenithan, Jim Carter, Rod Kenyon and Gene Crons. SPECIAL DISCOUNTS FOR PREMIER CLUB MEMBERS STATE BANK OF CALEDONIA Every member of the Premier Club receives special discounts from these fine area merchants by showing their member­ ship card. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Cherry Valley Cafe Pagano's Restaurant Country Town Floral Unique Rose Garden Floral Pride Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Middleville Floral & Gift Shop Middle Villa Inn The Main Attraction Ed's Body Shop Tires-R-Us Join our club and get in on all of the discounts. Stop in now for details. State Bank of Caledonia with branches in Dutton and Middleville. To join, you must be age 55 or better with $5,000 in interest bearing accounts. Any merchants who would like to offer discounts to our Premier Club members, call Jan Simpson for details 891-7131. 627 MAIN ST. 3205 68th ST. S.E. 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE DUTTON k■ CALEDONIA yjA.NK 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 ALEDONIA AfI 3hcaUonsopen al1 day> <=> |etm Th Mon.-Fri. and till Noon Sat. Ulwl ________________________ LLMPEH.------xz IN l/A Uv I I Vli nil u u uu v I uuu PREMIER CLUB ACTIVITIES Join the fun of belonging to the Premier Club. If you are 55 years of age or better and have a minimum of $5,000 in an interest bearing account at the State Bank of Caledonia, you are eli­ gible to join. Stop in today for more information at any of our branches, Caledonia, Dutton or Middleville. SEPTEMBER 12 - 9:00 AM - GOLF AT BROADMOOR GOLF COURSE SEPTEMBER 18 - 9:30 AM - WHITE ELEPHANT BINGO SEPTEMBER 24 - 1:00 PM - EUCHRE CARD PARTY ... .2 day Trip to the Soo Coming in October . Coming in November "CHRISTMAS IN WHITE" �Page 4/The Sun and News Middleville. Ml /September 10. 1996 with. NORMA VELDERMAN Life is good. Things are looking up for me personally. This-weekend we had a nice surprise. My son. Ted. and his girlfriend from Charlevoix came down and spent the holi­ day weekend with us. Know ing they are coming, I called Johnny’s brothers and their wives and asked if they wanted to come over and see Ted, since they haven’t seen him for years. We had a wonderful time visiting Lois Bender said Russ is do­ ing much, much better and is coming along super. His son. Bob, was over visiting with him when I called. He is on the mend. Revemed Wagner, from the Parmalee Church, came out and visited with me I was delighted I like his sense of humor, his love of people. He fits right into our church 1 showed him the Parmalee book and he liked it, identify­ ing a lot of the ministers. I hope other people will like it too. The price will depend on how many people would like a copy of it. I certainly enjoyed his visit. Paulette, from Freeport, is coming over to see if 1 have any pictures to help the Methodist church celebrate its 50th year. I’ll get to visit with her. too Houston and I went around the hayfield. and it was nice and cool. When we got back. Johnny mentioned there were two deer down below the house, in the meadow. Early morning is a nice time to walk. There is always the 7 a.m. airplance that goes overhead Betty Bender said their yard had been dug up quite a bit because the gas line was going through there, going to Barlow Lake Priscilla Beavins is stopping by and we’ll get to visit. She is quite busy and I don’t get to see her often. She is an active volunteer for the Bernard Museum and said that the museum had an exhibit and sold things at the Prairieville Farm Days. They earned quite a bit with their food booth, which will help with the bills. I believe she said the gas line was coming through. the hospital but was out now. Char Finkbeiner had some erf her family at Harwood Lake for the holiday weekend They had a good time visiting. Donna and Bob Kenyon went up north for the holiday weekend. It was warm, but cooler than down here I asked Ed Wierenga. who has been farming most of his life, if he has ever known a year as dry as this one. He said that when he first started fanning in 1930. it was ter­ ribly dry, without any rain. What a year to start in farm­ ing. That was around the year of the depression. Mary Noah said that daughter-in-law. Kay. came down to see how she was do ing. the family takes good care of her. Her daughter. Mary, calls her every day and her grandchildren call her weekly. She's happiest where she is now, and as long as she I talked with Elmer Fisher and he said they were all right. He took his tractor and wagon over to the Prairieville Farm Days and had fun haul­ ing people around He had such a good time. It was the biggest year that he’s seen yet. Lois Bremer said she went up to Clare this weekend to a quilt show. The Amish Com­ munity put on an event with her enjoying the quilts. I didn't realize there was an Amish community north of Mt. Pleasant, about 30 miles. I had a wonderful visit with Mae Bowerman, talking about various herbs and recipes that were used in earlier years by the doctors. They didn't write down all the things used, missing out on valuable infor­ mation when Dr Garbow died. One of the Deans’ daughters answered the phone and said that Don had been in can stay there, they keep checking on her. Bessie Norton said they were going up north to the Whitford family reunion. She is one of the oldest kids in her family and there aren’t many of them, but she’s looking for­ ward to it. Jerry Spencer’s brother from New Jersey arrived Monday to see them. His name is Bob Bates and he is staying a week with them Virginia Root’s son. Bill, brought supper for her and said she has a new greatgrandson and his name is Har­ rison Wickwier. He and his grandmother. Emma Har risen. visited Vmgtna last week. She’s had four new babies in her family. Nellie Solomon looked out the window and saw two deer in her back yard. She hadn't Continued next page — LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord Sunday School....................................................... 9:30a.m. Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Morning Worship...................................... 10:45 a m Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Evening Praise....................................................... 6:00p.m. WEDNESDAY.................. Family Night 6 30 p.m 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev Brian F. Hamson Music Coordinator. Jeffrey C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Administrative Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............................ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass......................9:00 a.m. A 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL & METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave. Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Saturday Evening Masses: 6:00 p.m. (May - September) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service...................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs................................................ 6:45p.m. FREEPORT BIBLE STUDY LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............ 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.............................. 9:45 a m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service.................................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday. .6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........ Youth Fellowship - Sunday........... RAY T0VAGRU. Porter SHARON 8ARNSDAU. Dir at Chridtan fa 8 Music o91-OvZo MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Meeting at Freeport Community Center Sunday..............................10:00 a.m. Wednesday..................... 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship Service. Sunday School................... Evening Worship Service.. Come as you are Informal - Fundamental Something for every age Call 765-3057 or 948-3617 WELCOME TO YOU ARE INVITED tt Taylor Pastor Mark Beers Reaching People With Christ 8 30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11 00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children'! Church udl be provided during both temces GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH £ W? CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (al Gun Lake) CALEDONIA church with a caring heart for our community and the world' Sunday School................. 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship............. 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship................ 6:00 p.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Rev. Norman Kohns — 616-891-8167 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 900 Wednesda* A 10:30 n Fanb Nigta COMMUNITY LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Morning Worship. Evening Worship 10 00 a.m. ----- 6:00 a.m. Rev Bernard Mulder Pastor 868-6306 698-6027 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another m brotherly love " Rom. 12:10 — 868-6437 — Rev Robert Gerice*Offue 89L8688»Church 891-9878 Peace Reformed Church UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Barrier Free M-37 between Caledonia A Middleville SuMby School Freeport-Middleville-Parmalee Jr A Sr High School Freeport Morning Worship............ 9 30 a m. Freeport Sunday School.............. 11 00 a m Parmalee Morning Worship 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School........... 9 30 a m Middleville Morning Worship...... 1100 a m Cadet* and Cavtaefles Adult Bible Studies Church Office Phone - 795-9266 6:15 Dinner Chain for Children (Child A Adult) (During the School Year) Re*. R. Scott G’ntawat. Pastor Mike Ales. 1 oath leader Pastor Robert Loesch Royle Bailard, Pastor Children's Classes........ 7:00 p.m. Hednesda* Programs for AU Ages Church School, Sunday........................ 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship... 1100 a m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. Wed. Fellowship...... 7:30 p m. 8:00 a m.............................. Blended Service 9:05 a.m........................... Educational Hour 10:15 a.m................. Contemporary Service 11:15 a.m......................... Traditional Service (All Services have a Nursery available) Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Sunday Worship..... 9:30 a.m. A 6:00 p.m. Sunday School...................10:45-11:50 a.m. Church Office: (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100th St Ctjurcfj Eime 792-2889 "A 795-3667 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Telephone 698 «252 8146 68th St near Whitneyville Ave. (in homes or church) call Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor £fje Gaine* Unital Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street 10:00 am. ,11:15a.m. ..6:00 p.m. The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints and Aduiu Rev. Lee Zachman Rev Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891-8661 The Church where everybody is somebody ...and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School.................................... 9 30 a m. Sunday Morning Worship.................... 1030 a.m Sunday Evening Worship....................... 6 00pm I Wed Mawee« Prayer & Bible Study...... 7 00pm Rev Wilborn Dobson. Pastor Assistant Pastor Karl Bashkir �Th# Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml• September 10. 1996/Poge 5 Descendants of Caledonia ‘pioneers' hold reunion Bill and Betty (Schoo) Scheltema of Alto, will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary Sept. 30, 1996. On Saturday, Sept. 21, 1996 they will greet fami­ ly and friends at an open house from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the Alaska Baptist Church, 7240 68th Street, S.E. They have requested no gifts, please. The Scheltemas are the parents of Chet and Marg Scheltema, Hank and Ruth Scheltema, Bill and Bea Scheltema, Fred and Bet ty Johnson and Bud and Cookie Huyser. They have 23 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. One hundred forty descen­ dants of two "old" Caledonia families traveled from as far away as Texas and California to attend last summer s re­ union at Caledonia's Lakeside Park. The descendants of the Louis Schroder and John and Henry Timm families met June 23 for their largest re­ union since 1950. reported Janet Schroder Hampson, now of Gaithersburg, Md. She said that Louis Schroder and his wife. Sophia Timm Schroder, who settled in Caledonia in 1871. raised 10 children on their Cherry Valley Avenue farm near 100th Street Their sons even­ tually not only went into farming, but also ran a sawmill, built bams and con­ structed bridges. Hampson said that most of the Timm-Schroder descen­ dants live in Barry and Kent counties, and family members now bear other familiar area names such as Fmkbeiner. Gehl. Heintz. Keagle. Patti­ son. Martin. Schantz, Snyder, Tolan, White. Wood and oth­ ers. John Schantz and Bill Wierenga were the two family members who traveled from Texas and California, respec­ tively, chalking up the most miles to sec their kin. Larry Schroder, son of Caledonia's John and Lodema Schroder, gave the invocation before dinner. After dinner, the four grandchildren of Louis and Sophia Schroder were in­ troduced: Margaret Tolan Heintz, George Schroder, Elvis Schroder Scott and Lee Tolan. Great granddaughter Mildred Schantz Martin also received special recognition. Another family member. Randy Schantz of Middleville, a German language consultant and teacher, described for the family the social and political conditions in Germany 125 years ago when their ancestors NEIGHBORS, continued from Page 4 seen them before. They were eating tomatoes in her garden. She pointed it out to Curt. When they had the orchard, when she was younger, the deer was always there. Mertella Steeby. my cousin, lives in North Carolina. 1 called and wished her a happy birthday . She. my sister and I were around the same age. We had a nice short visit. Alice Wiercnga went to the quilt club at Mary Tolan’s home Most of the members were there. They always have a good time. Cathy Williamson have a new granddaughter from Brian and Stacy Wilshire and her name is Mar. The baby was bom on Labor Day and is Cathy and Don’s 35th wed­ ding anniversary. The Wilshires also have a boy named Ben This weekend we had a wonderful surprise. My granddaughter, Teri, her hus­ band and two of their kids stopped by. She is Ted’s oldest girl. They brought their new baby, who was bom on my birthday in July. Teri is going to open a day care in their home up North in Lake Leelanau She has a lot more patience than I do . We had a good visit, even though it was short. Beth Veriinde talked about when she had a job during the depression, getting $10 a week Her grandchildren thmk she was <»azy working for that kind of money. You did during the depression and you were happy to have that job. I’ll visit with you next week. Love you all very much Child Care providers to meet Sept. 12 The Middleville Child Care Providers will meet al 6.30 p.m.. Thursday. Sept. 12 at the TKimappie Kitchen. Both Middleville and Cale doma providers are welcome to attend Four grandchildren of the original settlers of the Timm-Schroder family were on hand at this year's reunion. Seated, from left to right, are Elvis Schroder Scott, George Schroder, Margaret Tolan Heintz and Lee Tolan. decided to come to America. He talked about the challenges these immigrants would have faced as they arrived in Cale­ donia. Hampson said that a memo­ rabilia table, old photos, fam­ ily tree charts, maps and pho­ tos of Klaber, the family's German village of origin, provided interesting browsing. She added that any relatives who did not receive an invita­ tion to this year's gathering, or who would like to help plan the 1999 reunion, are asked to call Genevra Schantz at (616) 891-9966 Historical Society to hear about ghost towns Caledonia Historical and Genealogical Society will hold its Sept. 11 meeting at the Barber School Speaker Charles F. Johnson, authority on ghost towns and settlements that formerly had post offices in Kent County, has put together facts and information of in­ terest for Caledonia and Bowne Townships when both were Caledonia 1840-1849 and then separated through 1900. He will have about 25 booklets on hand for a small fee at the meeting. The meeting will be at Barber School, 250 Maple St., Caledonia, at 6:30 p.m. Reach over 30,000 area homes with a Blood drive planned Sept. 30 at Caledonia High School The Grand Valley Blood Program will conduct a blood drive from 3 to 8 p.m. Mon­ day, Sept. 30, at the Caledonia High School cafeteria. Any healthy person who is at least 17 years old, weighs at least 110 pounds and hasn't given blood within 56 days of the date of the last drive is el­ igible to contribute. The Grand Valley Blood Program is the only provider of blood for patients in all Kent County hospitals. To have enough blood for all pa­ tients, the program must col­ lect more than 100 pints per Bring your post card collec­ tion and reminice. The Caledonia Historical postcard collection will be on display. day. For more information, call 868-6888. Reminder ACTION-AD Call 945-9554 24 Hours a Day 7 Days A Week Caledonia Child Care Center (Now Under New Ownership - Explore, Dream & Learn CDC) Waving all $50 Registration Fees for the month of August 7125 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 For more information call... Renee Bennett at (616) 698-6658 NOW ENROLLING for the infant, toddler, and preschool programs! Our program is commit­ ted to promoting your child's overall growth. Our goal is to provide a warm and loving envi­ ronment that empha sizes preparation for normal physical, emo­ tional. and development Special Programs: 1) Computer Tots 2) Fun, Friends and Fitness (gymnastics) 3) Field Trips (preschool) Activities are provided in dramatic play, large and small motor development, art and crafts, music, safety, science, and number and reading readiness. All activities are age appropriate. �Page 6/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml 'September 10, 1996 Another Whitneyville student goes back further in history ondary education. Scott went by Mandy Habel to Caledonia. Staff Writer Scott remembers when Carol Graham Raab recently reminisced about her days at­ County Superintendent Lynn tending a one-room county Clark, also known as the school in Whitneyville in the county commissioner of late 1940s, but Barbara Bates schools, would visit. Students were required to be on their Scott remembers earlier years. Scott attended the same best behavior. Scott had to walk one mile country school from Septem­ ber 1935 to May 1944. Her to the school and the first half was down a gravel road. When sister, Joyce Bates Keating, who is 12 years younger than she was little, her grandfather used to walk her to the end of she is, was in Raab's class. When Scott attended the the gravel and told her to face school, there were students in the traffic so she would not grades kindergarten through get hit. She later rode her bi­ eighth grade Later, when cycle to school, as did most of Raab and Keating attended, it the older students. Every student at the school only housed kindergarten would hide in a culvert each through sixth grade students. During the years Scott at­ spring to get out of school for tended the country school, the the day. Scott said they knew students' total was 13, which that the teacher would just varied a little each year. There close the school and leave if were two students in Scott's none of the students were class her entire nine years there. After the teacher left, they would head to mineral there Scott's teacher during most springs for the day. Students would take sleds to of those years was Lucy Proc­ tor. At the end of each school school in the winter and slide year, she would invite every on them down the driveway of student to her house to cele­ the cemetery. Scott said they had to be careful going down brate. Scott said Proctor had a so that they didn't hit the closet full of formal dresses metal gate at the bottom. The male students once that the girls would try on. They would hold style shows found a snake and put it in the in which they would present teacher’s desk drawer. For pun­ ishment. they had to stay in­ them. Those who completed the side during their recess time Scott said she had several eighth grade would get to par­ ticipate in graduation cere­ teachers during her years at the monies and would receive school besides Proctor. They diplomas. The commencement were Lula Farrell. Mary Mar usually was held at the Foun­ lin and Florence Ternik Scott's father also attended tain Street Church in Grand Rapids and students from all the school and lived in that over Kent County were hon­ area all of his life. Most of ored at the same time. The her family did, starting with students were from schools in her great grandparents who Byron Center, Cascade, Ada, were the first of the family to settle there. Wyoming, Plainfield, Walker Her father had a 160-acre and Grand Rapids. farm. He wanted Scott and her After completing the eighth sister to build on part of this grade, students of the country land when they got older, but school would go to Lowell, neither wanted to at the time. Caledonia and other nearby "Now it would be too ex­ schools to finish their sec­ pensive." she said. While Raab remembers us­ ing the heater to cook toasted cheese sandwiches. Scott re­ members using it to heat up soup. She also remembers that the only toilets they had were outdoors. Going to Caledonia, she said, was a big step, but scholastically it was not a dif­ ficult adjustment. The size of the school was overwhelming and the social adjustment was difficult, but she was academically prepared for what was to come. Scott said she attributed this to the way the students at the coun­ try school helped each other. * *They received five report cards a year, one per each six-week marking period. Younger students were not only given grades for their subjects, but also for courtesy, cooperation, reliability, effort and obedience. ” —Barbara Bates Scott When she became an upper classman. she said, it was fun to watch new kids come in from the country schools the way she once did. Another funny situation was that her maiden name was Bales and there was another Barbara Bates who went to school with her. which con­ fused teachers and classmates. She was a little older than Scott and also attended Cale­ donia. Scott occasionally contin­ ues to stay in contact with some of her old classmates since many still live in the area. Caledonia High School has an alumni get together every two years, which gives her many chances to see people from her past. During the years at the school, she said, the students would put on an annual Christmas play for the par­ ents. Everyone knew everyone else's part so well that stu­ dents could stand in for each other. Everyone got a part so no one would be left out. Scott remembers the fun she had with her classmates at recess. She said they used to play a game called eeney-eyeover in which they would throw a ball over a woodshed FALL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Join With A Friend and Receive A One Year Membership for... *232 Fine Points Of Working Out With Us • Personal Exercise Program • Day Care • Massage Therapy • 16 Gasses Per Week • Top Quality Equipment • Convenient Location FITNESS |« F Q R Barbara Bates Scott and her classmates at the Whitneyville Country School in the 1930 s gather at teacher Lucy Proctor's home to celebrate the end of the school year. V Q LJ~~»~| 4695 N Middtevile Rood Middetfie Ml 49333 616-795-4319 Please cal it you need more reformation that was in the back of the school and the girls would play against the boys. The only playground equipment they had was a merry-go-round, a few swings, and a teeter totter. Because of this, she said, they made up their own games. "This was not all bad be­ cause we got to use our imag­ inations," she said. Another game they played was called statue, in which anyone who was tagged had to stay in that pose. The rest of the kids decided who had the funniest pose. In the classroom there was a long bench in front of the teacher’s desk. She would call students up each grade at a time and give them their lessons. The other students usually listened and learned how to do everyone else's work. Lessons included reading, writing, math, geography, art, music and later government and history. The older kids helped the younger ones, which made the adjustment to a city school easier. Students started with certain subjects and others were added each year as they got older. They also were required to take achievement tests every now and then. Scott said they received five report cards a year, one per each six-week marking period. Younger students were not only given grades for their subjects, but also for cour­ tesy. cooperation, reliability, effort and obedience. When the students were older, these things were no longer graded, but checked off instead The report cards had to be signed by parents. Occasionally, New Testa­ ments were passed out in school and in order to get one. students were required to know a Bible verse. “John 3:16 is the one I learned and I remember it to this day," Scott said There uere other elementary schools the students in Whitneyvilte could have gone to but they would have had to pay tuition, even though a school bus for one went right by Scott's house. No tuition was required to attend high school because there were no country schools at this level. The last reunion Scott said she attended for the school was in June 1982. She was not at the one Raab recently attended. Scott worked as secretary to the superintendent at the Cale­ donia School system for 21 years and retired in 1991. The school property was sold to the district in February 1884. The school house was built shortly after that and was originally a log school house The logs were replaced by a frame structure in 1909 and 30 years ago, it was converted into a parsonage for the Rev. Royle Ballard and his family. Though no longer a school, the little house located at 5567 Whitneyville Road will contain many memories for those who attended it. Village Players to present ‘Luxury Cruise’ Sept. 27-29 “The Village Players of Middleville" will present “Luxury Cruise" Friday. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 27. 28 and 29 The group is sixth stage production, it will be per­ formed at the high school auditorium in Middleville. The cast includes Helen Wingeier, Colleen Cox. Julie Coon, Jim Noorman. Kat Maher, Tony Wingeier, Darlene Schellinger, Pete Osborne and Mary Fairchild. This three-act comedy, written by Fred Carmichael and directed by Doug Brinks and Jerri Otto, takes you into the staterooms of three couples during a 108-day cruise from New York City, Curtain time is 8 p.m. Fri­ day. Sept. 27, and Saturday. Sept. 28. There will be a 2 p.m. matinee Sunday. Sept. 29. Tickets are $5 per perfor­ mance and may be obtained at the box office Monday through Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. or from any Village Players member. They also will be unveiling their fourth building in the "Vintage Village" collectible series of historic buildings and homes in Middleville. Free immunization clinic set The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will hold a special immunization clinic Wednesday, Sept 11, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the ThomappleKellogg High School, 3885 Bender, in Middleville. No appointment is necessary, but parents should bring their child's immuniza­ tion record. Immunizations offered include DPT, Hib, OVP, MMR, and Td. Hepatis B vaccine also will be free for children and teen ages newborn through 19 years For more information, call the Barry-Eaton District Health Department at (616) 945-9516. Thornapple Kellogg School Middleville, Michigan is seeking bids on a Bus Storage Building. Bid pack­ age available at the Adm. Bldg., 3885 Bender Road. Bids are due September 18,1996. District reserves right to accept or reject any bid. Contact Alice Jansma (616) 795-3313. �Th« Sun ond News Middleville. Ml September 10, 1996/Poge 7 Thornapple Kellogg graduate joins “ARC” performing group Jeremy Hoff, a 1994 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School, will travel with "ARC," an Allegan-based music, drama and media troupe produced by Arc Mihistnes. this next year. The members who make up the group come from all over the world. "ARC" has recently had members from Australia, as well as Canada and the United States There are two troupes, each con­ sisting of 11 members. Every “ARC” group travels approximately 75.000 miles each year. They travel all over the United States and Canada. The schedule is always full, and sometimes they perform up to three and four concerts each day. This tour will take them through May 1997 After spending two years at Anderson University, where Hoff was involved with the football team as well as a member of Lambda Chi Alpha, he has decided to replace the books with lights. Hoff will be used as a light technician over the next year He will be responsible for high tech lighting equipment from genie towers to floor lights, as well as the spotlight He began his time with ARC in late July. At that time he began the project of raising support to help cover the costs of travel, food, wardrobe and other such expenses. “ARC" members spend most of their time in high schools and junior high schools, sharing with teens about topics varying from substance abuse to peer pressure and self worth. On the weekends, you can find “ARC” in churches, sharing God’s love to people all over the United States Rainforest workshop planning session set for Sept. 18 by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Students and adults inter­ ested in the 1997 Children's Rainforest Workshop should plan to attend an informa­ tional meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Caledonia Middle School cafe­ teria. The workshops, which pro­ vide one to two weeks of on­ site study of the Amazon rain­ forest in Peru, are geared to middle school students, but older students and adults are welcome, too, said Dorothy Wolf, who organizes the rain­ forest workshops in the Cale­ donia area. Students do not have to at­ tend Caledonia Schools to par­ ticipate, she emphasized. "We've had students from a number of neighboring school Stop and see Your Choice is Clear... Caledonia Vision Center Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) (616) 891-2020 districts take part in our groups." she said. "The most important thing that partici­ pants need to understand is that we spend the whole school year meeting and learn ing in preparation for the ac­ tual workshop. It is a com­ mitment." She said at next week's meeting artifacts from the rainforest will be displayed, slides of past workshops will be shown and a question and answer session is planned to explain costs, fund-raising, travel and other details. Appli­ cation forms will be available. She said she hopes some of the students who have gone on past trips also can attend the meeting to talk about their experiences. The 1997 workshop will be almost the same as those at­ tended by local students and adults the past three years, ex­ cept that the students and adults will be staying at a dif­ ferent lodge. "Otherwise, it's basically the same kind of one- or twoweek study of the Amazon River and the rainforest cul­ ture," Wolf said. Anyone interested, but who cannot attend or who has ques­ tions about the program should call Wolf at 698-0193. Caledonia Middle School is located between 92nd Street and Johnson Street at 9230 Kraft Ave. Looking for a 3 > Jeremy Hoff (far left), with members of the "ARC" music, drama and media troupe. ornmg Noon Or Night Some Ranking (Center Hastings 948-2000 or Toll Free 1-888-HCB-HCB1 (422-4221) Forget to transfer funds and the bank is closed? Have no idea what your balance is? Need to re­ order checks? How about at 6 in the morning? How about anytime? PRINTER? Gi//... 945-9554 FOOT CARE KENT PODIATRY • Ingrown Nails • Diabetic Care • Hammertoes • Calluses • Heel Pain • Orthotics • Warts Dr. Terrence J. E mi ley Call ARC s most asked question is what does ‘ ARC mean? It simply is a transfer of power from one source to another ARC uses their personal ex­ periences to share w ith teens exactly w hat kind of world we live in today. They use their own testimonies to encourage kids to stay away from some things, or even to encourage them that they can make a dif­ ference. Hoff has said. “If I can help just one kid. it will be worth it.” He will help thousands of kids over the next year in big and small ways. For more information about scheduling a school assembly or church concert, call “ARC" at 1-800-422-4383. 612 Main Street in Caledonia 891-9133 for an Appointment With Hastings City Bank's Home Banking Center, you can access account or loan information from any touch tone phone ... any time, day or night! For more information, call or stop by any Hastings City Bank Office, today! (fify (Bank Celebrating 110 Years of Community Service Member FDIC �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/September 10, 1996 Schools, public libraries can work together to help kids Teachers can put libraries ‘on alert’ for homework topics bv Barbara Gall Staff Writer It’s a "red alert" situation, although there are no bombs or threats. Just 200 student.rall doing biographies for English class and 200 students each re­ searching a different stale for American Studies. And they're all coming to the Caledonia Library to find materials when the high school and middle school items get snatched up early. What’s a librarian to do? Caledonia Librarian Jane Heiss is trying to alleviate the resource crunch for students by participating in the Kent District Library's "Assign­ ment Alert" program. The classroom teacher starts the process by delivering, faxing or mailing an "Assignment Alert" form to the librarian, requesting she call on the 76 libraries in the KDL and the Lakeland Cooperative for extra books and materials on the special subject the kids arc go­ ing to research. "It's a way the teachers, the school libraries and the public libraries can work together on gathering resources the stu­ dents need for their assign­ ments," Heiss said. "We can utilize all these libraries so we have the materials on hand when the students need them. It's a way to help students succeed.' she said "I want to give the best ser­ vice possible, but the teachers do need to give me the time to gather the materials that I don't have here. We do get hit hard when so many are all working in one area, so the sooner I can start looking for things the better. The other libraries have their own school classes coming in, so they're busy, too," Heiss said. All the Caledonia schools have copies of the "Assign­ ment Alert" forms, which ex­ plain the guidelines for the program "We want the students to utilize their own school li­ braries first,” Heiss said, "but if they need more resources, I need at least a week's leeway. And. the more I know about the assignment, the more I can help the kids. "We don't allow the stu­ dents to check out reference books, and we ask the teachers not to check out everything on the subject, either. It works best to keep our mate- IcwxMve HAIR DESIGNERS HAIR • NAILS • TANNING 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil's Pizza) OPES 6 DAYS A Evening* Always Call 795-7719 —for Your Appt. ATTENTION STUDENTS & Family Special EXTRAVAGANZA OFF TANNING & HAIR PRODUCTS Fall and Winter Clothing Arriving Howl nals al our library, where the students can come and look for what they need." Another school service of­ fered by KDL is library tours for elementary students, fol­ lowed by a story time. This program is usually done by appointment through the KDL Youth Services staff. Heiss will give middle school and high school stu­ dents tours of the Caledonia library so they will know where to find the items they need. "One of the best things is when students can check out their school materials them­ selves." she said. "I would love to see all the kids have their own library card." Ill Menioriam IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Chick Berl Moma, who on September 15th, left this world for a better one. Out of sight, but not our hearts.! _______ Catherine and Family MEMORIAL TO Thomas Robert Hamilton, STG2 L’SN who died and went to be with his Lord on September 2, 1991 One day you came, bom of love. Sent to us by God above. We shared your life, your joy and tears for nearly 27 years. From boy to man your drcams we shared in joy and love, is all wc cared Till that day your name did fall, upon the roll that God did call. Although your life, spared not this day your memory and spirit we daily Pray Yes, your life from us, God has taken it was your trust in Him, that you are not forsaken. We feel your spirit in gentle breeze through meadow, wild flowers and trees. Your memory in our hearts doth dwell for here wc are for just a spell. Our love in Christ relieves our pain for soon together we will be again. One day you came, bom of love. Sent to us by God above. Love, Dad & Mom Rich & Brad, Shelley & Melissa, Sean, Dylan, Ian and Shannon Hamilton LITTLE k J ' C hunqes S6.OO Hair Cut Expires Sept. 10, 1996 with select stylist The Werks FREE Consultation cut A Style ‘14.00 Expttes Sept. 10. 1996 with sated stylist Visual ' (changes Complete ‘family ‘Hair Care • ‘Tanning • \aiLs • Clothing 9 565 Chem Valley • Caledonia 891-9257 Mub Fn .9 KM » PM. Tten 6W AMI PM Sa 9AM 5PM COOPERATIVE PReschoOL Located at the Corner ot Cherry Valley (M-37) and 100th St. in Caledonia Caledonia librarian Jane Heiss, right, helps CHS American Studies students Louie Arnold (left) and Shawn Helmer find information on the states they had to research for their class. Heiss hopes the new 'Assignment Alert’ program will help her gather enough resources for her to be prepared for future class assignments like this one. NEW BOOKS: Announced by Thornapple-Kellogg Library Fiction — Heaven Can’t Wait by Cherie Bennett; The Burglar Who Liked to Quote Kipling by Lawrence Block; Exclusive by Sandra Brown; West 47th by Gerald Brown; The Anniversary by Rachel Canon; Cause of Death by Patrick Cornwell; Neander­ thal by John Darton; Cold Fall by John E. Gardner; The Bestseller by Olivia Goldsmith; The Runaway Jury by John Grisham; Buzz Cut by James W. Hall; Lily White by Susan Isaacs; Hard Currency by Stuart M. Kaminsky; The Fathers’ Club by Jon Katz; Honky Tonk Kat by Karen Kijewski; The Bad Death of Eduard Delacroix by Stephen King; West of Dodge by Louis L’Amour; Lighten­ ing by John Lutz; Last Chants by Lia Matera; Wells of Glory by Mary McReynolds; Threshold by Ben Mezrich; The Broken Promise by Mar­ cia Muller; The Key to Susan­ na by Hilary Norman; Killing Critics by Carol O’Connell; Accordion Crimes by Annie Proulx; When Wallflowers Die by Sandra West Prowell; Murder in the Chateau by Elliott Roosevelt; Dying to Win by Patricia Rushford; Murder at the National Gallery by Margaret Truman; Hotshots by Judith Van Gieson; Malice Pretense by Kate Wilhelm. The Outsider by Penelope Williamston. Non-Fiction — The Nutri­ tion Bible by Jean Anderson; Creative Home Plants; Grow­ ing Up Sad by Leon Cytryn; Dear Author; The Dog Who Loved Too Much by Nicholas Dodman; The Awakening Heart by Betty J. Eadie; The Middle Passage by Tom Feel­ ings; AS PC A Complete Dog Training Manual by Bruce Fogle; Rock the Casbah by Ellen Hoffman; Low-fat Liv­ ing by Robert K. Cooper; Sewing Secrets From the Fashion Industry by Susan Huxley; Know Your Rights, and How to Make Them Work For You; Your Schoolage Child by Lawrence Kirtner; Steven Spielberg by Virginia Meachum; The Complete Book of Nature Craft Techniques by Deborah Morgenthal, Tough Love by Pauline Neff; Caught in the Crossfire by Maria Ousseimi; The Gardener's Weed Book by Barbara Pleasant; Puppy Preschool by John Ross; Small House Plans; Sports Rules Encyclopedia; Savoring the Past by Barbara Ketchum Wheaton; The Big Book of Small Household Repairs by Charles Wing. Children’s — The Escape From Home by Avi; Don’t Hurt My Pony by Jeanne Betancourt; Lotions, Potions, and Slime by Nancy Blakey; SOS Titanic by Eve Bunting; Glory in Danger by Joanna Campbell; Balancing Act by Gabrielle Charbonnet; Com­ petition Fever by Garbrielle Charbonnet; Split Decision by Gabrielle Charbonnet; Family For Sale by Eth Clifford; Chuck and Danielle by Peter Dickinson. Eliza's Dog by Betsy Hearne; Backstage Fright by Peg Kchret; Kids' Random Acts of Kindness; Cody and Quinn by Kirbv Larson; Chinese New Year by Dianne MacMillan. Dawn and Too Many Sisters by Ann M Martin; Karen's County Fair by Ann M. Martin, Karen's Softball Mystery by Ann M. Martin; Kristy and the Middle School Vandal by Ann M. Martin; Twisted Summer by Willo Davis Roberts; The Whales' Song by Dyan Sheldon; Ghost Camp by R.L. Stine; The Guide Dog Mystery by Gertrude Chandler Warner; The Winn­ ing Stroke by Sharon Dennis Wyeth. �Th* Sun and N*ws, Middleville, Ml September 10, 1996/Poge 9 Alto sailor takes part in Arbian Gulf deployment exercise By Marcus T. Myers Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Adam C. Sherman, the 23-year-oid son of John and Jan Sherman of Alto, and the rest of Fighter Attack Squadron 94 (VFA-94) were put to the test last month dum ing Pacific Joint Task Force Exercise 96 (JTFEX-96) on the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk. The massive two-week. pre-deploymem exercise held off the coast of Southern California involved more than 10.000 Sailors and Marines, as well as a wide array of ships and aircraft. This was the final exam for the members of the squadron who are preparing for a six-month overseas deployment to the Arabian Gulf, scheduled to begin in October. During the exercise, VFA-94 conducted flight operations almost around the clock Training missions in­ cluded simulated long-range air strikes and air-to-air combat. Sherman said he feels the mock combat scenarios were fundamental m ensuring the squadron is ready to handle any situation it might face overseas The last several months have prepared me for the deployment." said Sherman. a 1992 graduate of Caledonia High School. “We train like we fight and we fight like we train." said Vice Adm. Conrad C. Lautenbacher Jr., the com­ mander of the Navy’s Third Fleet and the operational com­ mander of the exercise. “The Kitty Hawk Battle Group per­ formed superbly during the exercise and that will enable them to operate successfully when they deploy in the fall.“ Homebased at Naval Air Station Lemoore. Calif., near Fresno. VFA-94 operates the F/A-18 Hornet; the Navy’s most advanced strike fighter. This all-weather tactical air­ craft carries a variety of missiles and bombs and a 20 mm Gatling gun that can be used to attack ground targets and ships. It is also one of the world’s most capable fighter aircraft. Sherman is an aviation mechanic with VFA-94. where he maintains and repairs aviation utility systems. He is also a corro­ sion control technician and finds it rewarding to he a part of one of the Navy ’s premier strike fighter squadrons. He feels his job plays an impor­ tant part in its success “The most rewarding aspect of being in an squadron is knowing that through our See Alto sailor, P. 19 Don’t wait any longer for that new car or boat! You 4 can buy now and pay later. 1 The great Old Kent Loan Sale is underway. WHAT A DEAL FOR YOU! Take out a loan and make no payments until 1997.* BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE! 1 Save an extra 1/2% on the interest ’ rate when you sign up for Automatic Payment with a Preference Checking Account. HURRY IN OR CALL TODAY! 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Ad­ ditionally, the young ladies competed for the opportunity to qualify for nationals, which will be held in Knoxville. Tenn Barber, along with the other 190 young ladies, were evaluated in seven judging criteria divisions including academic achievement, volunteer service to church and community, school honors and activities, development of personal skills and abilities; general knowledgeable, com­ municative ability and on­ stage expressiveness and overall pre-teen image In ad­ dition. optional competitions were held in speech and talent Over the three-day period, she had to take a test, attend individual interviews with six judges, and speak on stage She also chose to perform a tap dance for the optional talent competition. Brittany, daughter of Chris and Jerry Barber of Caledonia, awarded a $500 education bond and invited to attend nationals next year. She also won a first-place trophy for the division of develop­ HAM and MEATBALL DINNER BOWNE CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Alden Nash (or M-50) Corner of 84th Saturday, September 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Adults: $6.00 Children 6-12: $3.00 Under 6: FREE W\BLEWEED CLOTHING SHOP TEE WEDNESDAY (TEES |\ NIKE ENUF ADIDAS GIRBAUD NO FEAR REEBOK COED NAKED JUSTHAFTA PEPE GUESS TEE DAY TIL 9 PM CALEDONIA PLAZA 9944 CHERRY VALLEY ► (616) 891-9962 HOURS: MON 12-6. TUES. -THURS 1061; PRI. 10-7. SAT 10-5 A A. A. A < ment of personal skills and abilities She was awarded a third-place trophy (out of 87 entries) for her tap performance Barber this fail is a seventh grader at Caledonia Middle School, where she is an all A student In addition to her academic achievements, she has been dancing since the age of 2, and has danced twice at Disney World. Orlando. Fla., and at EuroDisney, in Pans. France. Over the years, she has won several regional and national first-place trophies and now dances at Caledonia Dance Center She is looking forward to attending the national com­ petition next year, where she will compete for over $25,000 in awards and prizes. Local residents welcome to attend Caledonia Schools to hold bond issue planning meetings Planning is under way for the six building and remodeling projects approved by volers in the June school election, said Caledonia Elemen­ tary Principal Gordon Nickels. Nickels serves as the admin­ istrative liasion to the Cale­ donia School Board Building Committee. He said residents are invited to join any of the committees being formed to help with planning for the high school remodeling, the new elemen­ tary, the bus garage/maintenance building, district technology, remodeling at Cal El and improvements to the district's athletic facilities. Dates for the next meetings for these committees are: • New elementary design committee — 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12. at Cale­ donia Elementary. • Technology planning committee — 4 p.m. Wednes­ day, Sept. 11, at the school administration office. A pre­ bid meeting is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 16. • Athletics facilities plan­ ning committee — 7 p.m. this evening, Tuesday, Sept. 10, in the Caledonia High School conference room. • Bus garage/maintenance building — met Thursday, Sept. 5. To learn the the next meeting date, contact head bus mechanic Andy Snyder at 891 0224. • Caledonia Elementary remodeling — met yesterday, Sept. 9, during the Cal El PTO meeting. The discussion will continue at the PTO’s Oct. 7 meeting, to be held at 7 p.m. at the school. • The new phase of the high school remodeling — 2:40 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the high school. The work now being completed at the high school is funded by the last bond issue and should be finished by the end of October, Nickels said. That "first phase" work included updating the north wing with new lockers, marker boards and carpeting, new doors and windows and painting rooms and halls. Wall tile also has been replaced, the restrooms reno­ vated and work done on the auxiliary gym. The HVAC in that area also has been up­ dated. The 1996 bond money allotted to CHS will be used to complete the renovations and updating facilities such as the drafting room. Anyone with questions about any of the bond projects or the planning process can call Nickels at 891-8181. Thoma p pie Kellogg Elementary and Middle School Lunch Menu Thursday, Sept. 12 Chicken nuggets, B.B.Q. sauce, mashed potatoes, peas, cherry cobbler. Friday, Sept. 13 French bread pizza, pasta salad, carrots, peaches Monday, Sept. 16 Ravioli, relishes, raisin oatmeal cookie, green beans, pears, w/wh. bread. Tuesday, Sept. 17 sloppy joe on bun, oven fries, com, mixed fruit, juice pop Note: El. Alternate Menu — Mon., Hot Dog; Tues., Ham & Cheese; Wed.. Salad Bar; Thurs., Hamburger; Fri., Fishwich. Also PB&J available any day. Wednesday. Sept. 11 Taco on soft shell with meat, lettuce and cheese, salsa, refried beans, steamed rice, jello and fruit. Thomappie Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday, Sept. 11 Scrambled eggs (2), toast (2), jelly, juice, milk. Thursday, Sept. 12 Breakfast pizza, juice, milk. Friday, Sept. 13 Pancake and sausage on a stick, juke, milk. Monday, Sept. 16 Cold cereal, cinnamon toast (2), orange juice, milk. Tuesday, Sept. 17 Bagel with cream cheese and jelly, fruit juke, milk. Brittoy Barber with the awards she won at the PreTeen Michigan program. Middleville Rotarians see Yellowstone tour photos Dr. Joe Seelig, director of Mental Health Services for Barry County, last week showed the Middleville Rotary Club slides of the mountain wildlife and the seasons at Yellowstone National Park Rotary Club President Bob Evans said many local Rotari­ ans have visited the park, but never witnessed the shots taken by Dr. Seelig over a five-year period. Seelig said it takes time, patience and a bit of luck to capture the scenes he showed the club. Most people who visit the area, he said, will see an occa­ sional buffalo, antelope and a variety of birds. Using camouflaged clothing and blinds, Seelig also was able get up-close shots of moose and elk in their mating season and actual fights for possession of the harems. He also produced rare pho­ tos of black and grizzley bears over animals they killed and other animals such as deer and antelope in their natural habi­ tat. Other photos shown were of coyote, birds and fowl and a red tail hawk. Caledonia Dance Center, Inc. Professional Instruction in Tap, Ballet, Jazz and Lyrical Dance PRE-SCHOOL THRU ADULT For more information, call... 891-1606 or 891-9362 To all new students — bring in this ad and RECEIVE ‘5.00 OFF first months lesson. Caledonia Dance Center, Inc. 131 Vi East Main St., Caledonia �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml/September 10, 1996/Poge II GFWC-Gun Lake planning fifth home tour on Sept. 29 The General Federation of Women’s Clubs-Gun Lake Area will host its Fifth annual home tour Sunday. Sept 29, from 1 to 5 pm. Tickets are available in ad­ vance or on the day of the event at Pages Book Store. 108 E. State St . Hastings Sea Shanty, 11402 Chief Noonday Road. Middleville; Weick’s Foodtown and Phar­ macy, 17 124th St.. Shelbyville; Hummingbird Arts. Crafts & Antiques. 2717 Patterson Rd . Wayland; Ski Unique, 134 124th St., Shelbyville; and at all of the homes on the tour A map with directions is printed on the tickets, which will sell for $10 each, two for $16 Proceeds from this tour are always given back to the com­ munity through the many pro­ jects sponsored by the GFWC-Gun Lake Area GFWC-Gun Lake Area is showing six homes in the Gun Lake area as well as its Hospitality Center. Ski Uni­ que, which can be visited any time during tour hours for refreshments, information about GFWC-GLA, tickets, etc The following is a list of the six homes and hospitality center on the tour and descrip­ tions of each. • Norm and Marian Bouma, 2800 Beatrice, Middleville • Cindy Kaczanowski, 4235 Trails End. Middleville • Jon and Pat Merchant. 11076 Hastings Point Road, Middleville. • Hospitality Center. Ski Unique, Jeff Parsons. 134 124th St., Shelbyville. • Jim and Jo-Ann Lin­ dgren, 3621 Lake Shore Drive, Shelbyville. • Bob and Ruth Perino, 4888 Wildwood. Shelbyville. • Dave and Janet Flamm, 1797 Edwin Drive, Wayland. Norm and Marian Bouma A substantially remodeled A-frame at 2800 Beatrice, Gun Lake, shows what can be done to significantly increase your living space. Owners Norm and Marian Bouma ad­ ded a large kitchen and dining area to one side of the original building and an office/bedroom and storage closet on the second floor You can access a balcony from the office/bedroom. A screened sunroom com­ plements the new decking on the lake front and side of the home The Boumas have a place on scenic Bairds Cove that overlooks a natural wetland Buy from an EXPERT Com* «m QM rtw '•«» horn you* toe* WMM* W» C*> awrtf ttPU* M ir OSS srsi*"' RCA «nd m* Surewc We c»hW »*»<*«* •*«««• oi Rw miems twst Me y<» nwtt s200 CASH BACK — on — Direct TV A BIG -nJ SMALL Stf&te LWer SNIDER’S 891-9292 Caledonia Village Centre Parking is available across the street next to the garden Candy Kaczanowski Candy Kaczanowki’s home at 4235 Trails End. Gun Lake, was built in 1995. The con­ struction started with the removal of 1500 square yards of dirt because the structure backs up to a hill that becomes state land The wooded view out the back of the building is special. There is 1.920 square feet of living area, which inchides four bedrooms, one of which is being used as a play room for her two children, an open floor plan includes the living room, dining room and kit­ chen. all of which looks over the cottages and homes across the street to a view of Gun Lake. Light and airy is the theme with an all-white kitchen and continued throughout with off-whites, and pastels for ac­ cent Because the building is 32 feet high, most windows can be bare with the exception of a few vertical blinds The building has two garages on the txxtom with the two-story home on top. The front is completed with a large deck. Parking should not be a problem. Jon and Pat Merchant Jon and Pat Merchant of 11076 Hastings Point Road. Gun Lake, have remodeled an older cottage while keeping some of the old. The original ciXtage was built around the turn of the century. The Merchants have pic­ tures dated 1924, showing the cottage without a second level and 1926 with the second level Both ph<xos show the cast iron fence that is on the street side of the cottage, which is still in place today. Originally, you entered through the kitchen. The cot­ tage had six bedrooms and beds for 16 people. The fur­ nace sat next to the fireplace in a small interior living room. Jon, a custom home designer and builder, saw potential here. They took a bedroom for a front entrance, opened up the lake view mak­ ing one main room, kept three of the bedrooms, built a new kitchen, then added a full bath and a half bath. The ’’feel” of the original cottage is still intact with the Michigan Pine board walls and doors. Some of the fur­ niture shown in the old pic­ tures are still in the cottage. Refurbishing has made them useable again. Hardware and light fixtures have also been saved and used. Feel free to park in the ten­ nis courts across the street during your visit. Hospitality Center Home “tourists” are in­ vited to visit the women's club’s hospitality center, hosted this year by Ski Uni­ que Refreshments will be available for everyone bet­ ween 1 and 5 p m Sunday. Sept 29 Ski Unique opened in May of 1994 m a newly constructed 6.000 sq ft building near Gun Lake at 134 124<h St., Shelbyville They picked this area for its ever-expanding business area Ski Unique specializes in Ski Nadque inboard ski boats and all types of water ski equipment such as wet suits, vests and water skis, like O’Brien. H.Q. and Connelly. They also have a complete service shop for maintanence ar repair on inboard boats of all types. Ski Unique is open ycar- around. Turn west at Allegan County Park from Patterson Road on the 124th Street. Jim & Jo-Ann Lindgren The view of Gun Lake from the west shore is what Jun and Jo-Ann Lindgren bought when they moved here in 1993. Their home is located at 3621 Lake Shore Drive. Gun Lake The previous owners built the house in 1986. it replaced the original cottage The Lindgrens have plenty of storage, three bedrooms, two baths, and an appointed kitchen One of the second floor bedrooms is furnished in antiques and family “treasures.” The third bedroom, on the main floor, is currently being used as a den. Jo-Ann describes the in­ terior as having "old and new charm.” It is filled with anti­ ques. and special treasures from parents and other family members, including a spinn­ ing wheel, old toys and the like with a touch of modem contemporary decor It’s located on a 57’xl8O’ lot. which also includes the pole building on a 50 x150’ lot across the street. You can park there when you visit. Bob and Ruth Perino “La Casa di Lago” (The House of the Lake) belongs to Bob and Ruth Perino of 4888 Wildwood. Gun Lake. They bought the original cottage in 1992 because of their ’ love of Gun Lake and the desire to build a special home here for our retirement years.” Remodeling became exten­ sive when the original founda­ tion could not support a se­ cond story. This home is a one-of-akind contemporary colonial. The exterior is done in a tradi­ tional form with a wrap around porch and stone walls that complement other lake structures. Inside, an open floor plan maximizes visual space A diagonal floor plan with walls of windows and a library at the stair landing are combined with more traditional touches m the wood flooring and beams Their home is furnished in an eclectic manner, continu­ ing the mix of modem and traditional. It is intended to re­ tain a comfortable and infor­ mal cottage sty le of the home this one replaced The house also features a field stone fireplace and a kitchen design­ ed around two antique kitchen cabinets. In 1995 the home was completed, except the full, unfinished basement. It is located on the southeast side of Gun Lake, just down the road from Chicago Point cottages David and Janet Hamm If you first buy a 4Q-yearold cottage on the short chan­ nel at the northwest end of Robbins Bay on Gun Lake, then do some extensive remodeling, you will have the See Home four, P. 14 "A Woman's Place is".... at the 4th Annual Barry County Women's Festival • Saturday, October 19, 1996 • 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Hastings High School This year's Keynote Speaker is: Ruth Butler of the Grand Rapids Press — Over SO workshops — Pick up your Festival Registration Booklet at Pennock Hospital, Libraries, Banks, Beauty Shops, Physician's Offices, and other locations throughout Barry County. Fill out the registration form in the back of the booklet and mail it today to: Barry County Women's Festival P.O. Box 68 Middleville, Michigan 49333 �Page I2/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/September 10, 1996 School is open in Caledonia, but some familiar faces are missing! by Barbara Gall Staff Writer If you have attended Cale­ donia High School in the last decade or so, or even visited the school very often, you know that the classroom kitty-comer from the office was the special territory of se­ nior English teacher, Lois Lamb. Whether in the "old" (north wing) high school, or in the 1989 addition. Miss Lamb’s turf was that comer of the building for many years. Until this one. Like several of her col­ leagues, Lamb chose to retire at the end of the 1995-96 school year, and "her” comer is occupied now by fellow English teacher Ruth Grin­ stead, who also took over Lamb's mentorship of the CHS National Honor Society. In retiring this spring. Lamb joined four other long­ time teachers or staff members who decided last year to enjoy some leisure time after many years devoted to kids. Of those. I^amb s career was the longest, spanning 39 years. 34 1/4 of those in Caledonia. Also missing at district schools this year are Kettle Lake Elementary Shirley Neitzel taught third grade at Kettle Lake for 27 years before retiring last spring. However, she plans to continue her career as an author of children's books. teacher Royle Bai lard, who taught for 28 years; Shirley Neitzel. who taught at Kettle Lake for 27 years and spent two more years either at an­ other school or substitute teaching and Diane Doot, who spent 21 1/2 years in educa­ tion. 19 1/2 of those either at Kettle Lake or Caledonia Mid­ dle School. Another familiar face is missing at the Caledonia Schools bus garage. Joyce Lass retired in June after 28 years with the district, first as a school bus driver and then as the district's "transportation aide." who plans the bus routes and helps keep the school transportation system running smoothly. Together, these employees represent well over 100 years of service to the district and to Caledonia students. They have watched Caledonia change from a small rural school dis­ trict to a fast-growing subur­ ban one. They have seen changes in educational philos­ ophy. the construction of new schools, new roads and new housing developments "I started as a driver in 1968. and there were about 15 other drivers, compared to the 40 we have today." recalled Lass. "I like kids and I like driving, so it was work I re­ ally enjoyed. 1 did the Green Lake run for 13 years and then the Kettle Lake run In be­ tween runs. I started helping route buses." Lass became the full-time "transportation aide” five years ago. planning routes as new Looking fora PRINTER? / Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY — We have it ALL! FULL SERVICE FROM STORT TO FINISH PRINT SHOP • • • • (616) Full Color • Signs Copying • Laminating Addressing ...and MORE! Complete Binding 945-5078 / FAX: (616) 945-5192 or can 945-9554 orintino socialists ones were needed. "Most routes stay the same until there’s an overload," she explained. "Then another bus picks up that overload, and that’s why sometimes there might be several buses go by on the same route." As a transportation aide. Lass no longer drove bus very often, but she did keep her commercial driver's license. In her new job, she now had to pick up the phone instead of kids. "Every day there was a call about something," she said. "Or parents would call to find out if school was canceled in bad weather " But she said that she liked the job because it was never dull, and the people she worked with, drivers and me­ chanics, were "just great." "We've had a lot of good times, and it’s like any other job. It's what you do with it that makes it miserable or nice." The bus drivers gave Lass a round-trip ticket to Las Vegas as a going-away present, and she plans to enjoy her gift the first week of December. Oth­ erwise, she said she has no particular plans for retirement. "I can just do what I want, I guess," she said with a grin. "But I admit, I will miss the people here at the bus garage. (Head mechanic) Andy (Snyder) called me after the school election and told me I could come back and look at the new bus garage when it's all done. "Nice of him, after we’ve put up with the old place all these years. But really, I'm so happy they’re getting their new garage. They all deserve it." Lass said that she couldn't remember anything bad about her old job. Not even naughty students? Or students who wanted to pick a fight on the bus? "I never had a student I was afraid off she said. "There’s not a student in town who’d argue with ’.hat," agreed Snyder emphatically. " We know Diane (Bockheim) is going to do a great job (as the new aide), but the place really will seem different without Joyce after all these years," he added Rich Overmire. Caledonia's director of auxiliary services, said that Lass has provided Caledonia students safe trans- Continued next page — Caledonia Middle School teacher Diane Doot wasn’t on hand to welcome students back to school this year. Doot retired last spring after more than 20 years as an educator. Kettle Lake teacher Royle Bailard always enjoyed teaching his students using materials they could see and work with themselves. Bailard taught for 28 years before retiring last spring. Joyce Lass retired this year after 28 years as a school bus driver and then as the district's transportation aide. �Th# Sun and N#ws. Middl#vill#. Ml/September 10. 1996/Poge 13 From previous page — portation for years, first as a driver and then as the trans­ portation aide. "We will all miss her, but we are happy for her at the same time," he said. At her retirement party. Overmire said he had some fun teasing Lass, presenting her with a lifetime bus pass and a box of Kleenex in case anyone stopped in to cry on her shoulder "All of us who have worked with Joyce know that no p.a. system was needed in the garage if Joyce wanted you." Overmire said at the party "We will miss hearing ’Ah. Andy, phone call’*" Kettle Lake received a "dou­ ble whammy" with the re­ tirement of both Royle Bailard. a 28-year teacher, and Shirley Neitzel, who had spent 27 years at Kettle I^ike. Both arc well known in the community for more than teaching, as Neitzel is a pub­ lished children's author and Bailard is the live "voice of Caledonia" who is pastor of the Old Time Methodist Church on Whitneyville Av­ enue. and who does the an­ nouncing al Caledonia foot­ ball and varsity basketball games. Bat lard and Neitzel arrived al the same time at Kettle Lake, so their decision to retire the same year was quite a coinci­ dence. they said. Interviewed together as they looked back over nearly three decades of teaching, they agreed that both Caledonia and elementary education have changed quite a bit since they started their careers. "Il was a rural community back then," Bailard said. "You can hardly tell it's the same place today, but it’s still a great place to be.” "It was just a country school district," agreed Neitzel. "And now Caledonia is a community people want 40 move to, partly because of our schools. "I remember there were houses around (Campau/Kettle) the lakes, but there were very few on Garbow and down Whit­ neyville. On the first Earth Day, my class picked up litter along Garbow. and there were no houses." When they started teaching, they said the elementary teachers were responsible for their class' gym and art. al­ though the school did have a vocal music teacher. Corporal punishment was allowed, and the teachers were expected to follow pretty rigidly the out­ lined course of study. "Being daring and innova­ tive made you suspect." said Neitzel. "For instance, using literature as a text instead of the basal reader." That attitude has changed, they said, along with a change in emphasis from teaching a body of knowledge to leaching students how to learn for themselves. "But I do keep some of the best about the old ways," said Neitzel. "I think the real switch is to make the kids un­ derstand they are responsible for their learning. We want them to be independent learn­ ers, not just rote learners "Thinkers who can find the answers to a problem for themselves." added Bailard "Today, there s just too much ‘knowledge’ for them to learn it all. They can't retain all that in their heads, though I still taught some memory exer­ cises to the kids." Bailard and Neitzel agreed that in past years, departing from the traditional curricu­ lum raised more concerns with parents than it does now. "If I was going to depan from the traditional language program and teach skills through writing. I would spend a good pan of my summer preparing how I would teach all the same prin­ ciples, but use the text as a resource book." Neitzel said. "I often liked using materi­ als in place of the textbook," agreed Bailard. "The kids re­ ally loved hands-on science, where we saw how electricity Lois Lamb retired in June after 39 years in and sound happened." education, 34 of them in Caledonia. She taught "I remember Royle always speech and English at CHS and also was a school injected a lot of humor into counselor. his teaching," teased Neitzel. "Well, I didn't like school gree from Eastern Michigan. new books coming out soon, until I was a senior, so I've She received her master's de­ two in her picture book series tned to make school fun. For gree from Western Michigan and one of Ojibwa Indian leg­ me, the child came first, not ends because there's a lack of University. education.”’ Bailard responded She plans to continue her materials about the Michigan The two agreed that while writing, and hopes to visit Indians. kids haven't changed, families She said she will miss her schools to talk to children have, and they also agreed that about writing. She also hopes students, but looks forward to expectations for most students to conduct some workshops working with them through are higher than they used to for kids so they understand the her talks and workshops. be. "I hope to see most of the process of developing a book. Students tend to have trav­ Neitzel hopes to have three present trends in elementary eled more, either in real life or vicariously through television or computer, and they have to be more sophisticated in their thinking to succeed at stan­ dardized tests like the MEAP and the Stanford tests. They also agreed that kids Kxlay arc exposed to more vio­ lence and violent language through television and even computer games. "They do love working on the computers, though," Bailard said. "But in the classroom we find ourselves dealing with students whose attention span is shorter from watching tele­ vision. They're used to that constant change in action, and they are more active in the games they play. It seems their systems are just on edge. "But, one of the things kids still love best is story time," Neitzel said. "They do love to relax and listen to a good story." Both teachers said they were happy that education now cen­ tered on the individual child, rather than on trying to make every child fit the same mold. "I hope that doesn't change,” said Neitzel. Both also agreed that educa­ tion never again will be a constant thing, because chil­ dren must be prepared for an ever-changing world. Bailard will continue to be active in Caledonia, both in the ministry and with an­ nouncing Caledonia sports. Bom in the Caledonia area, he went to Asbury College in Kentucky to become a minis­ ter, and was pastor at the Whitneyville church with his dad beginning in 1963. He then retired with his dad in 1984. but returned when the church lost its new minister three years later Bailard also attended West em Michigan University and Calvin College and at two dif­ ferent times, worked at the Old Kent Bank He started his teaching career at Caledonia Elementary. but one year later moved to Kettle Lake where he taught fifth grade for 22 years and fourth grade for five years Neitzel is from Bruce Crossing in the Upper Penin­ sula, and began her education at Wayne Stale University, fata Sad* but earned her bachelor s de- education continue," she said. "I believe our children must be thinkers and problem solvers and innovators. I've always believed in the idea that The object of leaching children is to enable them to get along without their teacher." After nearly four decades in education, most of them in Caledonia, former English and speech teacher Lois Lamb can look back and say she likes most of the changes in education she has seen and been a part of over the years. Not only has she personally wom different "hats" during her career — counselor, vocational ed teacher, elementary teacher, speech teacher and English teacher — but she also has taught at all four high school grade levels, though with "an emphasis" on the upper levels, she said. Like her teaching positions, education has changed, too. Lamb said, from top-down management where the teachers had no say in things, to today’s school, where the staff plays an important role in decision making. Teachers signed individual contracts when she entered the Bill Nave field, and Lamb remembered distinctly that she made $100 less than the men teachers, simply because she was a woman. "Collective bargaining actually changed all that, but the movement toward better standards already was under way." she said. In Caledonia, Lamb said, the first thing negotiated was salaries; then class size was brought to the table, and finally insurance became an issue to discuss. "I always thought it important that elementary schools have sfaall classes so the children wouldn't get lost," Lamb recalled. "School boards took to that idea, but it was a while before they agreed that high school classes needed to be reasonably sized as well." Lamb herself served on four teacher negotiating teams while at Caledonia She listed as other major changes the tremendous growth in the district, the changes in teaching techniques, the development of a deeper philosophy of Continued next page — saved these kids from drowning, but he’s not a lifeguard. Verleeta Wooten found fe several new stars, but she’s not an astronomer. And Ivan Neal put out a lot of fires, but he’s not a firefighter. These are teachers. But to the kids they reach, they’re heroes. BE A TEACHER. BE A HERO. Call 1-800-45-TEACH. rri? �Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/Sepfember 10, 1996 FAMILIAR FACES MISSING, education than just "having school" and a change from a punitive to a rewarding method of influencing student behavior. "We finally figured out that if you’re busy punishing students all the time, you’re not teaching, and you're probably not changing the student's behavior much either," she said. "I think our students trust us more than they used to, and that's good, because you can't learn without that mutual trust. Really, the whole atmosphere has changed here For instance, my goal lately has been to have at least two good laughs with (he kids every macro. "I think the students here now see learning as a growth process. Students today have a broader idea of the world because of television and computers. As a group, I think kids today believe they can make a difference." Looking back on her own career, she said she feels especially good about founding a National Honor Society chapter at the school, and she has enjoyed getting parents into her classroom during "parent proofer" day and in back-to-school programs for parents. She said that while some parents fear the school has pulled away from teaching "content," she believes CHS is still a very content-oriented place. "These kids knew a lot when they got to my class as seniors. It's just that (he content’ they learn today is different from what it used to be. That's because we don't have the time to teach all that students today could leam in a subject area, so we teach them continued from previous page i <1 have had a wonderful career, teaching and coaching, and I so enjoy seeing my former students and finding out what they have done since I had them in class. 5 5 —Bill Doot how to find and use information, too. "I've found it interesting these last few years when people who have a fit if you take away some of the old traditional things, will tell you they didn't like those very things when they were in school. "But a good teacher can bring in a lot more content by teaching it through a process that combines related areas, like teaching grammar as they learn writing. Grammar and the way we think go together" Despite her interest in all these changes. Lamb gave up her teaching career in June, after 39 years, 34 1/2 of them in Caledonia. A native of Rockford, which is still her home, Lamb earned her bachelor's degree in speech from Michigan State University and her master's degree in guidance and counseling at Western Michigan University. She came to Caledonia because the Niles school district lost a bond issue. After four years in Niles, three in vocational guidance and one teaching fourth grade, Lamb found herself looking for a job, and Caledonia had an opening. NEED SOME EXTRA CASH? Got Something to Sell? Phone 1-800-870-7085 For Sun and News ACTION-ADS! "Millard Engle was the high school principal then," she said. "And my first job was teaching speech and junior En­ glish." When high school counselor Jim Newell left that position to become the junior high principal. Lamb took over the counseling job for the next 10 years. "Today's north wing was the brand-new high school then, and I was very grateful the community had built me a new school," she added. When the high school changed its school year to a trimester plan five years ago, the subject of speech no longer was taught separately. Instead, it was incorporated into all English classes because all kids were going to have to give oral presentations under the school's re­ structuring plan. Lamb taught just seniors for the last 10 years of her career, including the term paper class, college prep En­ glish and the advanced placement English class, which can provide college credit to students who pass the qualifying test after taking the course. If she could recommend a way to improve teaching, Lamb said she would like to see teachers more exposed to the world of work, just as the students should be. "We all need to be updated all the time on what is happening 'out there,'" she emphasized. While Lamb said she will miss her students, she is looking forward to doing more traveling, reading, writing and volunteer work. But she definitely will be back to visit CHS. "You can’t work at a place for 34 years and not come '^Do-It-Yourself and SAVE!! 10% Off any Pole Barn Purchased Bring in your ideas and we will help you design your own bam. We offer free planning and delivery! SS DURKEE LUMBER STORES "If it's Lumber, Call Our Number ALTO, MICHIGAN • PH. 868-6026 HOURS: Monday thru Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5.*00 pm.; Saturday 8.00 am.-12 noon back to see what's going on and how everyone is doing." she said. "You know, you can bring in all the technology in the world, but as a teacher you still watch all that the kids must go through, those rites of passage to the adult world. Watching that has meant a lot to me, and I will miss seeing it happen. "I have loved my job, and I have never lost my curiousity about how all my students finally turn out." Former Caledonia Middle School teacher Diane Doot isn't about to give up her rela­ tionship with students, just because she retired last spring. She is delighted that the Caledonia Schools will allow her to continue coaching var­ sity girls' golf, which she has mentored since 1980-81. and she is excited about plans to work with Caledonia Middle School teacher Nancy TenElshof on a "golf work­ shop" to be held this fall for middle school girls. She also would like to work on raising money to develop the nature trail at CMS. "That is such a wonderful opportunity for our students and our community," she said. "It would be a shame if we didn't work on the trail and make it a real educational re­ source." But all these plans don't mean she isn't enjoying re­ tirement. She and her hus­ band, Bill, walk and play golf nearly every day, and they have plans to travel all over the U.S.: from Hilton Head, S.C., to Florida, Arizona, San Diego and Portland, Ore., where they can visit with grandchildren. "I love to garden, and now that I don't have to devote time to my teaching plans, I will have time for that and for the coaching, too. On my golf team this year will be girls I’ve coached since they were freshmen, so this year will be very special. I’m really look­ ing forward to it all." Doot, who is retiring after 21 1/2 years in education, has spent 19 1/2 of those years teaching either at Kettle Lake Elementary or Caledonia Mid­ dle School. Originally from Kelloggsville, Doot earned a bache­ lor's degree in education from the University of Michigan. As the oldest of eight chil­ dren, she paid her way through college with a Regents Schol­ arship and by living with an Ann Arbor family and helping take care of their children. Her first teaching job was a first grade class at Cady School in Ann Arbor. There were 39 children in her class, and she was to teach them without textbooks. Just pen­ cils and paper were provided. "We did a lot of book mak­ ing," she said. The next year she married Bill Doot, "the first boy I ever dated, after he returned home from the service "He was our paper boy, but he went to war when I was m high school, and I didn't sec him again until I had gradu­ ated from college " Bill was working for a Ford dealership in Grand Rapids, so Diane subbed in the Grand Rapids public schools for a year. Their five children, Ben, Bill Jr., Barbara, Jackie and Bob were bom over the next years, and the family finally moved to Caledonia, where they live on 16 acres popu­ lated with horses, cows, chickens and even some pigs. When their youngest child. Bob. was in first grade. Diane began subbing in the Caledo­ nia schools and finally took a full-time position teaching fifth grade at Kettle Lake Royle Bailard was the ocher fifth-grade teacher "That was a wonderful expe­ rience." she said of her years at Kettle Lake. "I loved our students, and some of my dearest friends are those I met on that staff.” Like most elementary teachers, however. Doot didn’t teach just fifth grade, and she said that in June, the last group of second graders she taught graduated from CHS. "I had them all again in the seventh grade, too." Doot taught 10 years at Kettle Lake, then moved to the middle school. She also had taken on the girls' golf coaching job. "They were going to drop girls' golf because they lost their coach," she said. ”1 cer­ tainly didn't want that to hap­ pen." Looking back, she said that she thinks the development of the "middle school concept" is one of the most important things to happen to education while she was teaching. "This was the idea that chil­ dren this age are not miniature high school students, but a special age group that needs very special attention so they can develop good attitudes and find where their interests and abilities are. "Good teachers, of course, have done this forever, but I think it's so much better that our school itself has this em­ phasis. Our eighth hour pe­ riod, for instance, allows the kids to explore so many areas they don't get in schooj." Doot said as a teacher, it’s some of the little things that have made her feel the best. "Getting a compliment from the kids or the parents means so much,” she said. "One of the biggest compli­ ments I've received was when a student said 'I want to be a science teacher just like you."’ She also remembers proudly a tree project at school, and putting in a playground at Kettle Lake that the Student Council got to help plan. The playground at the school since has been expanded even further to the community-built Boardwalk "I think the community should be proud of the schools it has built for our students, and I truly loved teaching in the new middle school. It is just perfect for the kids and the things we want to do there ’ "I have had a wonderful ca­ reer. teaching and coaching, and I so enjoy seeing my for­ mer students and finding out what they have done since I had them in class. "I’m enjoying retirement, but I do want to keep in touch with education." HOME TOUR from Page 11 place that David and Janet Flamm have at 1797 Edwin Drive. Some of the "special” features in their home include cathedral ceilings, a sunnxim, and three gas fireplaces that are capable of being used as alternate heat sources. The kitchen and bath have custom crafted cabinets made by Amish woodworkers. There are Corian counters in both rooms. Look, too. for the iron sculpture pieces about the place. David is a sculptor and they are his creations. Turn on Edwin Drive from Chief Noonday Road, follow the shaded road to 1979 Edwin. Subscribe TODAY! 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Ryan Smith Doug Blocksma spurred the lofted a shot over the Sparta goalkeeper for a first half Trojan attack. David Osborne notched the score and Kevin Lee tied the game in the second half with a shutout. The freshmen lost to East big blast. Brendan Hula. Jake Raber. Kentwood 5-1 with Dan Warner scoring the goal and Matt Brady. Tom Haynes, Joe Klinge gaming the assist. striker Chad Wactor and On Sept. 3. Middleville goalkeepers Mike Glaven and played Sparta and where the Dave Osborne were all praised for their play Mike Glaven scored his first goal of the season and Osborne turned in another strong game in a battle with South Christian on Thursday. The freshmen are 0-1-3 and will looking for their first win in upcoming games. Trojan soccer rebounds to beat Creston, 11-1 * Mike Glavin (2) boots one past the defense as teammates Brian Bishop (12) and Dusty Moma (11) look on. (Photo provided) Fall Cleanup Clean up your leaves, clean up savings and clean up our inventory. Celebrating our best season ever. Buy it NOW — Use it the rest of the year! Start payment and interest April 1, 1997* Aryon Bosma moves up field in a game with Creston last week in varsity soccer play. (Photo provided) The Trojans started off the season with two strong performances against South Christian and East Grand Rapids, but both were losing efforts................ Middleville fell to South Christian on Aug. 28 1-0 and to East Grand Rapids on Aug. 29 2-0. Following the two close defeats, Middleville rebounded nicely to beat Grand Rapids Creston 11-1 Eight Trojans scored in the win with multiple goals from Jason Klinge and David Botwinski and single tallies from Josh England, Jason Cowham, Tom Piccione, Darin Jousma, Felipe Aragao and Aryon Bosnia. 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Ml (North erf town on M-43) Equipment, Inc Summer Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7 am - 5 pm, Thurs. 7 am - 7 pm; Sat 7 am - 2 pm _ 945-9526 4 * �Poge 16/Th* Sun ond News Middleville, Ml September 10. 1996 Caledonia Scots’ golf team has the talent to go far The OK Gold Conference looks to deep with talented golf teams this fall and included in that talent are the Caledonia swingers. The Scots, 17-5 in 1995 and third place finishers in the league, match up with the other league powers in talent and hope to win the Gold crown and possibly go to State. That Caledonia talent includes Scott Leatherman, Eric Masse and John Wierenga. Leatherman had a 41 average a season ago, while Masse and Wierenga each had 43 norms Cedar Springs, Forest Hills Northern. South Christian and Unity Christian all look to have the talent to have solid league seasons. The season started for Caledonia with a match versus both Forest Hills Northern and Unity Christian. After the holiday break, the Scots will face Byron Center on Tuesday (Sept. 3) at Ironwood. Caledonia's golf team includes (front row, from left) John Wierenga, Chns Snoap, Lucas DeBrie, Coach Cal Keizer and (back row) Scott Leatherman, Rick Leatherman, Troy Leatherman, Eric Maase and C.J. Maines. (Photo provided) A return to State would be great for Scot tennis team Caledonia's girls tennis team includes (front row, from left) Kim Crisman, Joelle Bushman, Heidi Hanna and (middle row) Lindsay Luetkemeyer, Allison Smith, Sarah Engelbirt, Emily Friedrich, Sarah Bashlor, Michelle Horich and (back row) Coach Judi Ferguson, Kristin Manning, Lindsey Knapp, Heather Knapp, Julie Jakie, Kim Van Sprange and Coach Tom Crisman. (Photo provided) The season has gotten off to a great start for Caledonia's girls tennis team. In their first tournament. Coach Judi Ferguson's Scots won the Lakewood Invitational on Aug. 16, defeating Lakewood, Albion and Pinkney in the process. Then on Aug. 27, Caledonia ousted rival Middleville by a convincing score of 8-0. Ferguson's hopes of her team finishing high in the are all expected to be league standings and returning contenders in the league this to State, certainly look to be year, but Caledonia also has a very good team. right on course thus far. Ferguson's top two Caledonia had a very good fall campaign in 1995. They returning players are Heidi went 7-2, placed third in the Hanna and Kim Crisman.. OK Gold, were second behind Both should help to rack up Wayland at regional* and many wins for the Scots. After (he holiday break, ended the year with an 11 th Caledonia will return to (he place showing at State. Forest Hills Northern, courts for a home match with South Christian and Wayland South Christian Varsity cheerleaders Caledonia's varsity cheerleading team includes (front row, from left) Mindy Merritt Angie Stolt, Jennifer Holdredge; (middle row) Nikki Barlow, Kelley Mesecar, Rachel VanSickle, Missy Carmer; (back row) Came Yonker, Nellie DeWitt, Coach Teresa Rodgers, Alisha Derkee and Jill Carter. (Photo provided) Trojan swingers win against Hamilton Middleville's golf team beat Hamilton for its first league triumph last Wednesday, 172182. Dorn Ronchetti scored a 41, Josh Lancaster a 43, josh Sturm a 43 and Adam Seifert carded a 45. Middleville coach Bernie Weller said that even in victory that "this match is a bit of a disappointment." The medalist was Hamilton's Rob Kleinheksel who scored a 38. In the junior varsity match, Middleville won by a score of 212-222. 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(Photo by Perry Hardin) $ SUMMER JOBS $ Packers of Quality Frozen Vegetables General Labor and Truck Drivers (Must have CDL) - ALL JOB SEEKERS — Retirees and Housewives If You Need Extra $$ DAYS AND NIGHTS AVAILABLE ...need approximately mid-July, August & September offense and posted a 26-6 win. "Our defense was outstanding," Caledonia Coach Tom Burrill said. "We made the big plays at the end (and) we overpowered them on the defensive line." Josh Haywood led Caledonia's defensive charge with 13 tackles, Tim Soper and John Feenstra each had 5 tackles for the Scots and Nick Jacques made 4 bonecrushers and 2 quarterback sacks. Soper also scored Caledonia's first two touchdowns, with a pair of 2yard jaunts in the first and third quarters. Caledonia also scored twice in the fourth with a I -yard dart from quarterback Nick Freeman and a 26-yard Haywood reception on a throw by Freeman. Chad Wangen ns 2 extra points closed out the Scots' scoring. Middleville’s lone touchdown came with six seconds left in the half and was a result of a big defensive play. Trojan defensive back Kevin Doyle made a pick at 26-yard line and went the distance for the score. Doyle's touchdown made it 7-6 Caledonia at the half Statistically. Soper gained 84 yards on 23 carries, while Freeman collected 39 yards on 19 attempts. Freeman also threw 10 aerials and completed 6 of them for 117 yards, 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Middleville, in comparison, had 80 yards rushing the ball and completed 1 -of-12 passes for 23 yards. Caledonia's game, however, wasn't perfect. The Scots had 2 touchdowns called back and committed 3 turnovers. "We made some mistakes early," Burrill said. The two scores that were called back included a 56-yard run by Todd Bloemers and a 50-yard punt return by Ryan Overmyer. Middleville, though, also Caledonia runningback Todd Bloemers (35) finds space through the Middleville defense as teammate Shane Mendez (25) helps with the blocking. (Photo by Perry Hardin) had some tough breaks. A 54yard run by Spencer Romph in the second quarter also was called back and kept the Caledonia cross country went a perfect 4-0 in races on Aug. 29. The girls team beat Lowell 15-48 and Middleville 20-45. The Scots' boys won over Lowell 22-36 and Middleville 17-44. The top finishers in the girls race were as follows: Caledonia's Keri Bloem (19:05), Caledonia's Liz Fortuna (19:52), Middleville's Jessi Davis (20:13), Caledonia's Beth Parbel (20:15), Caledonia's Jenny Sprague (20:43), Caledonia's Sarah Grow (20:53) and Caledonia's Audrey Warner (20:54). Top finishers in the boys race were: Caledonia's Dave Friedrich (16:38), Caledonia's Dave VandenBerg (17:07), If this is your situation OR if you are looking for a job change - Please READ the following. 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MT September 10. 1996 Scots beat South; manage win over Middleville For the first time in Coach Judi Ferguson’s tenure as tennis coach at Caledonia, the Scots accomplished something on Wednesday that they never had For, the first time in Ferguson's 10 years at the helm, Caledonia defeated South Christian at they did it with a 7-1 score. South Christian has been No. 1 in the OK Gold 9 of the last 10 seasons. At No. 1 singles. Kim Crisman beat Kim Cocco 6-1. 6-0, at No. 2 Heidi Hanna won over Sandra Ucatesi 6-2, 6-3 and at No. 3 Sarah Engelbert scored a win over Erica Dykhouse 6-4,6-1. Caledonia won all four doubles flights Kim Van Sprange and Juli Jake! beat Katie McKenzie and Leanne Cook at No. 1 6-0, 6-3. Lindsay Luetkemeyer and Allison Smith won against Katie VanSolkema and Melissa Palmbos at No. 2 63, 6.7 (7-3), 6-0, Kristin Manning and Heather Knapp took Sara Brinks and Jennifer DeVries at No. 3 6-7 (7-4), 62, 6-4 and Michelle Homnch and Sarah Bash I or won over Lindsay Bossenbrock and Stephanie Sief at No. 4 6-3. ACCOUNTING CLERK Responsibilities include Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and some clerical work. Interested candidates should apply in person or mail resumes to: Wamar Products, Inc., 5041 68th Street, SE, Caledonia, MI 49316 Fax 698-8677 WANTED Waitstaff and Kitchen Help Fall anti Winter Hours are Fridays and Saturday only from October 6th thru mid April Stop in for an application anytime between 9 am and 6 pm at Yankee Springs Golf Course 12300 Bowen Mills Road All waitstaff applicants must be 18 years of age or older, kitchen help must be at least 16 years of age. 5-7, 7-6 (7-2). In an earlier match with Middleville, the Scots won by an 8-0 score. In singles. Cnsman won over Sara Wright al No. 1 75. 6-3, Hanna beat AnneMane Hart at No. 2 6-0, 6-1. Engelbert prevailed over Kelly Bremer at No. 3 6-0. 6-0 and Joelle Bushman beat Julie Cordts 6-0, 6-0. In doubles. Van Sprange and Jake! won over Sarah Cordts and Amber Frost at No. 1 6-0, 6-2, Luetkemeyer and Smith beat Amanda Stutzman and Raneane Poll al No. 2 6-0, 6-0. Manning and Knapp edged Bndgit Cook and Mandy Chavis at No. 3 6-4. 6-3 and Homrich and Bashlor won over Jenny Hem ng and Sarah Parks at no. 4 6-1. 6-4. The season began for the Scots at the Lakewood Invitational where they won six first place medals. Caledonia winners at that invitational were Cnsman (No. 1 singles), Engelbert (No. 3), Jakel and Van Sprange at No. 1 doubles. Smith and Luetkemeyer at No. 2. Homrich and Bashlor at No. 3 and Knapp and manning at No. 4. Caledonia's team placed first at Lakewood Pressing issues surface in Catholic Central loss Stephanie Algera scored 10 Catholic Central's press caused Caledonia's varsity points and grabbed 8 rebounds basketball team fits in a 41-34 and Kristy DeBoer scored 9 defeat last Tuesday at and had 7 rebounds for the Caledonia team. Caledonia. For Catholic Central. Scots' Coach Mike Wilson said his team did a "nice job Carolyn Bowen scored 10 of coming back in the second her game-high 15 points in quarter, but overall we had the fourth quarter Grand Rapids Catholic trouble with the press." out-rebounded Wilson also pointed to Central missed chances inside as Caledonia 38-26 and forced the something Caledonia needs to Scots into 20 turnovers. The Scots will battle at work on if they are going to Cedar Springs tonight. succeed in the league. Battle of Trojans belongs to Middleville Defense proved a beneficial part of Middleville's 38-27 win over Plainwell last Thursday. Leading 10-8 after the first quarter, Middleville blanked Plainwell 6-0 in the second stanza. Plainwell closed the gap to VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 1, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. the Planning Commission of the Village of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, to consider amendments in the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Caledonia. The proposed amendments in the Zoning Ordinance can be summarized as follows: 1. The addition of Section 15.6 to the Zoning Ordinance so as to pro­ vide for regulation of billboards on lands abutting primary highways in the C2 Highway Business District and within other commercial and industrial zon­ ing districts and planned unit developments 2. Amendments in Chapter XII, the Planned Unit Development District, so as to adopt provisions covering eligibility for planned unit devel­ opments (PUD), required standards and minimum provisions for PUDs, pro­ cedures for PUD applications and review, the contents of preliminary and final PUD plans and the consideration thereof, procedures concerning Planning Commission and Village Council action on PUD applications, stan­ dards under which proposed PUDs may be approved, performance guaran­ tees, phasing and commencement of PUD construction, modifications of PUDs and other matters 3. The addition of proposed Chapter XXII, providing for the review and approval of site condominiums, including provisions on definitions, review of site condominium plans and standards and minimum provisions under which site condominiums may be approved and other provisions per­ taining to site condominiums 4. Amendments in Chapter II of the Zoning Ordinance, covering defi­ nitions of words and phrases in the ordinance, so as to add additional defini­ tions and to revise various definitions. The text of the proposed amending ordinance is on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Village Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the proposed amending ordinance Dated: September 3,1996 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA 303 2 points with three minutes to play, but Middleville was able to hold on to the victory. Jennie Doyle scored 10 and had 7 steals, Jenna Shook tallied 7 points and 7 rebounds and Tracey Schondelmayer grabbed 8 rebounds and made 7 steals for the Middleville team. Middleville Coach Jim Sprague said that his team's press paid off for the most part. The Trojans, now 2-1, will play at Hastings tonight. Middleville tennis defeats Kelloggsville Middleville's tennis team posted a victory in its only match last week, defeating Kelloggsville at home 6-2. Winners in singles play were Sara Wright al No. i (61. 7-5), Anne-Marie Hart at No. 2 (6-3, 6-2) and Julie Cordts al No. 4 (6-0, 6-0). In doubles action, Middleville won at No. I with Sarah Cordts and Amber Frost (6-2, 6-2), at No. 2 with Amanda Stutzman and Raneane Pod (4-6, 6-3, 6-1), at No. 3 with Mandy Chavis and Bridgit Cook (6-2, 6-1) and at No. 4 with Sarah Parks and Jenny Herring (6-2,6-1). Middleville Coach Larry Seger said that his team is "starting to come to the net a little more" and that he was "happy with this win." Looking for Extra Cash? -Call- 945-9554 Sdl anything FASTI JC eagers now 24 after Plainwell win Middleville's junior varsity basketball team now is 2-1 after gaining another victory last week The Trojans defeated Plainwell 38-10. allowing their opponents just 3 points in the first half Jessica Crowley and Sarah Schilthroat led the offense with 14 and 9 points, respectively. In the team's season-opener. Delton fell by a 40-15 score. Crowley led the scoring attack with 15 points Against Caledonia, the Trojans lost a tough 36-29 decision. Crowley again was Middleville ’s top scorer with 11 points. Caledonia Scot golf competes twice during the week Caledonia's golf team competed in two events last week with Scott Leatherman leading the charge in both. On Tuesday, the Scots faced Byron Center and won 163176. Scott Leatherman led the Caledonia team with a 39, John Wierenga carded a 40. Eric Masse had a 41 and Troy Leatherman scored a 43. In a triangular on Thursday, Caledonia lost to Forest Hills Northern 167-172 and to Unity Christian 168-172. Scott Leatherman shot a 41 and Wierenga a 42 to lead the Scots. €) Get a Tax Break.. Donate Your Vehicle! Call (800) 678-LUNG Help fight the #3 killer... lung disease J 4= AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. OFFICIAL NOTICE of THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT APPLICATION NO. SU-29 Notice is hereby given that on September 16, 1996, at 730 P.M., at the Thornapple Township Hall, 200 E Main St., Middleville, Michigan, the Thornapple Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for the purpose of hearing comments regarding a Special Land Use Permit Application in an A-R Zoning District in Thornapple Township. This proposed Special Land Use Permit is to allow use of the subject parcel for "Commercial Repairs and Maintenance", as outlined in Section 15.06-D of the Zoning Ordinance. The subject property is located at 4833 Cherry Valley Road, where the owners, Mr. it Mrs Ross DeMaagd, live. P.PJ0814020-005-10 Legal description Beg at point 615 ft S from NE Cor Sec 20-4-10 ThW436ftThS300ftThE436ftThN300ft to Beg., 3 Acres. The above special use application may be inspected at the Thomapple Township Hall daily 9 a m. to 4 p.m., except FrL, 9 ajn. to Noon. Written comments regarding an application may be addressed to. Secretary, Thomapple Township Plan­ ning Commission, 200 E. Mam St, Middleville, Ml 49333 Wesley VanRhee, Secretary Thomapple Township Planning Commission NOTICE: Thomapple Township will provide reasonable aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing im­ paired and audio tapes of pnnted material being considered at the hearing, meeting, or election, upon seven (7) days notice to the Township Clerk, individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary awls or services should contact the clerk by writing or calling Thomapple Township Clerk, 200 E. Main St, Middles die, MI 49333 Telephone 795-7202. 301 �The Sun ond News, Middleville. Ml September 10, 1996/Poge 19 Here are some tips for harvesting immature corn for silage use Slightly immature com the entire plant and the plant ty at harvest. In general it will may still be too wet when the have higher fiber, slightly silage has similar or even higher protein, and slightly higher digestibility than leaves are brown and dry. Immature corn should en­ lower energy content than mature com silage. This is sile well if harvested at the ap­ normal com silage. The fiber because digestibility of starch propriate moisture content. content may exceed 55 per­ and fiber decreases as the com There will be a more than ade­ cent NDF for very immature plant matures Although the quate supply of sugars for the com silage or for west com gram content increases, the microbes to ferment because silage that has had extensive grain becomes harder and more kernels pass through the less sugar has been seepage. Digestibility might be 10 to cow undigested. translocated to the ear and 15 percent lower for very im ­ The non-structural car­ converted to starch Avoid treating com forage that is mature com silage because of bohydrates of immature com greater than 70 percent the higher fiber content and are highly digestible sugars moisture with anhydrous am­ diets based on these forages and starch. The digestibility monia as it might encourage must be adjusted with higher of fiber decreases as the com growth of undesirable concentrate levels plant matures giving an ad­ Silage from com that is only vantage to immature silage. resulting in a poor continued from Page 9_____________ organisms slightly immature may have Although silage from im­ fermentation. Inoculants shouldn't be fiber levels that are close to mature com may require more mere presence and action on It is also one of the world's is knowing that through our normal even though the grain necessary if the com is grain in the diet than normal, deployment we are able to most capable fighter aircraft. mere presence and action on help those that are oppress­ Sherman is an aviation deployment we are able to harvested during warm content may be considerably if it is harvested at the ap­ lower. This is because gram propriate moisture content, it ed,” said Sherman “Doing mechanic with VFA-94. help those that are oppress­ weather but should be con­ my job correctly enables our where he maintains and ed." said Sherman. “Doing sidered for com forage filling occurs by translocating might improve milk produc­ pilots to hit a target without repairs avaiation utiity my job correctly enables our harvested during cool weather sugars from the stover and the tion because of higher starch the dangers of being seen as systems. He is also a corro­ pilots to hit a target without late in the season. If the daily total sugar plus starch content and fiber digestibility. well on radar.” sion control technician and the dangers of being seen as high temperature is less than of the plant may change little 55 to 60 degrees F. for several during grain filling. Demoastrating the flexibili­ finds it rewarding to be a part well on radar.” ty and mobility of U.S. naval of one of the Navy’s premier Demonstrating the flexibili­ days prior to harvest, in­ forces, the Kitty Hawk and strike fighter squadrons. He ty and mobility of U.S. naval oculants should be considered VFA-94 arc vital centerpieces feels his job plays an impor­ forces, the Kitty Hawk and because the natually occurring in the Navy’s mission of tant pan in its success. VFA-94 are vital centerpieces microbes which are desirable peacetime forward used to at­ ‘‘The most rewarding in the Navy’s mission of may be low in number Chopping coarsely will in­ tack ground targets and ships. aspect of being in a squadron peacetime forward presence crease the effectiveness of and crisis response fiber at stimulating chewing Sherman said he feels that his squadron and the powerful and salivary buffer flow into the rumen. Immature com Kitty Hawk truly support the United States' stategic effort forage can be chopped more corarsely than mature com for overseas “It is important to deploy silage because the ears are overseas to support our in­ much less developed and terests overseas,” said kernels, if present, are soft and do not need to be ruptured Sherman. By Sen. Dick PosthumuC during harvest to be digested. The upcoming deployment Cob disks will also be less of a also will give Sherman a chance to accomplish some problem with immature ears. The feeding value of silage professional and personal from immature corn depends goals. partly on the degree of maturi­ “I am looking forward to getting my enlisted aviation warfare specialist insignia and making more friends,” said CALEDONIA CHARTER TOWNSHIP Sherman, a three-year Navy PLANNING COMMISSION veteran. Navy officials said that as NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED With the November elections just a couple months away, I the turn of the century ap­ PARK AND RECREATION PLAN would like to take the next few weeks to explain the upcoming proaches. the Unites States Notice is hereby given that the Caledonia Township Planning Commission will con­ ballot proposals that will be appearing on ballots all across the and its allies are becoming duct a Public Hearing on September 23, 1996, at 7:30 PM at the Township Hall, 250 state. more involved in worldwide Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, 49316. The purpose of the hearing will be to receive I won’t be providing an endorsement either way. Instead. I’ll regional conflicts and comments related to the proposed Township Park and Recreation Plan provide you with what a vote “yes” and "no” means in each humanitarian operations. of the proposals so you can make an educated decision as to JTFEX 96 ensured the Navy Copies of the above-mentioned Plan are available for public review at the township which way to vote. is ready and fully capable to office between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4.00 PM Monday through Thursday and from This week I want to write about Proposal A. help maintain global peace, 9:00 AM until noon on Fridays. Comments related to the Plan may be submitted either The language on Proposal A ballot will read as follows: and that Sailors like Sherman in writing or in person at either the Township Hall or at the meeting. Please direct writ "A Referendum on Public Act 118 of 1994 — an act to have the training they need to ten comments to the attention of the Planner. amend certain sections of Michigan’s Bingo Act.” complete their mission suc­ The public is invited and encouraged to attend all Planning Commission meetings If “Public Act 118 of 1994 would: cessfully and safely. any citizen has physical limitations which may limit access to or participation in this 1) “Change the definition of a qualified organization which meeting, please contact the township offices at (616) 891-0070, at least 24 hours prior to is permitted to sponsor certain forms of gaming, including the meeting time. bingo, millionaire parties, and raffles, so that an organization _____ __________________________________________________ 300 which is organized under the Michigan Campaign Finance Much of the com harvested for silage in Michigan this year may be immature at harvest because of delayed planting and a cooler growing season Though silage from im­ mature com can be an ex­ cellent forage, certain factors related to harvesting and feeding should be considered. Immature com is con­ siderably wetter than normal and seepage from the sifo will be extensive if harvested too wet. In addition, very wet com silage may reduce dry matter intake if it is included in the diet at high levels. Moisture content should be less than 72 percent when stored in bunker silos and less than 65 percent when stored in upright silos. This is likely to require harvesting after a frost, particularly for com planted in late June or early July. The best way to determine when to harvest is to harvest a representative sample of each field (not border rows) and determine the moisture con­ tent usng a microwave or forced air drier. Do not decide when to harvest by just look­ ing at the com; leaves dry quickly and turn brown following a frost and the com appears to be drier than it real­ ly is. Leaves are a small frac­ tion (less than 15 percent) of ALTO SAILOR, Capitol Commentary Proposal A: The Bingo Bill... Act, including a candidate committee, political committee. political party committee, ballot question committee, or in­ dependent committee, is no longer qualified to receive a license to sponsor such gaming 2) “Permit a change in the single maximum prize or payout for a charity game sold by a licensed religious, educational, service, senior citizens, fraternal or veteraas organization. Should this law be approved?” Simply, put. Proposal A prohibits bingo games from being used for political fund-raising. A vote “yes” would allow bingo games to be used for charities, while prohibiting political parties from taking profits from non-profit organizations, which provide valuable services to our communities. A “yes" vote would allow non-profit charitable organizations (such as the American Legion or the American Heart Association) to continue to conduct bingo games as a method of raising money. If this proposal is passed, political parties, candidates and organizations w ill no longer be able to use bingo money to engage in political and campaign operations. A “no” vote would allow political parties to use bingo games as a tool to finance their partisan political activities A vote “no” would allow political parties (such as the Democrats or Republicans), candidates and organizations to compete with chantable organizations in raising money through bingo games If this proposal is defeated, political organizations may continue to raise money from bingo games to finance political and campaign operations. HOMEOWNERS! g* living from paycheck to paycheck ' FALL IS NEAR WATCH OUT FOR DEER Ed says: • Latest paint technology. • Only the BEST pro­ ducts used in parts and materials. YOU BREAK IT— WE'LL FIX IT!! 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Thor­ napple Township was named after the river which got its name because of the large amount of trees near its banks. Near Middleville is a little area called Parmelee which is on the intersection of the now defunct Michigan Central Railroad. Erast us K. Parmelee who purchased 40 acres in Thor­ napple Township in 1860. be­ came the station master in 1878. The community started to grow quicker when the railroad came through shortly after the Civil War. The railroad caused Middleville to really become continued from front page connected to the rest of the state and country. Industry first came to Mid­ dleville in the late 1800s. The village prospered during Work! War I and residents suf­ fered with everyone else through the Great Depression. By the time World War II came around. Middleville was starting to grow socially and economically. In the early 1930s. the rural schools had consolidated through the efforts of local people. A grant from W.K. Kellogg founded the Thomapplc Kellogg School District and a new school was built. Middleville boomed after the war. Consumer goods were in great demand and local merchants set up shop to fill those demands. The schools were starting to become overcrowded in the 1950s and bond issues were brought up for additional facil­ ities. McFall Elementary School was built during this time and additions were made to the high school. In the late 1960s a new high school complex was built. It stands today as the current high school site. On a whole, the schools were pretty much supported by the community. Middleville received its home rule charter in 1867. The village was square shaped at first, but later started to take on an irregular shape. In the earlier years, a town marshal was responsible for keeping the peace. Businessmen in the village went to Lansing in the 1920s to petition for a relocated M37 to go down Mam Street, which is where it is located today. The village got a municipal water system came about be­ fore its time and when it came to updating the sewage dis­ posal system. Middleville was looked upon as a model for See Heritage Day, P. 22 Members ol the Thornapple Heritage Association sang as they rode by on their float. The Thornappie Kellogg Middle School marching band provided music for the parade festivities. Baskets were one type of the many crafts that were displayed and sold during the Middleville Heritage Day festivities. The Middleville United Methodist Church bell choir was one of many groups that performed throughout the day. Rod Hathaway attempted to dunk Thornappie Kellogg High School Assistant Principal Kevin McGee who sat in a dunk tank. 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Ml/September 10. 1996/Poge 23 Antiques BECKY’S MAINSTREET Used books, antiques and crafts. We have a paperback swap, Harlequins included. Large selection of hardcovers from the 1800’s to 1996, reasonable prices, new Victorian reproduc­ tion section. Monday-Thursday 10-5p, Friday 11 -7p, Saturday 10 4p. 101 E. Main, Middleville, 795-8800. Major credit cards accepted. Booth space available. Business Senices BERNIE & COMPANY TREE SERVICE: Tree remov­ al & trimming & stump grinding. 795-7823__________________ CLEANING JOBS WANTED by two hardworking, depend­ able ladies. References avail­ able. 616-795-4147_________ GLEN’S LANDSCAPING. “WE’RE EASY TO GET A LAWN WITH.” TREATED TIES AND BOULDER RETAINING WALLS, TOP SOIL, ROAD GRAVEL AND SAND, HAULING 8c LEVEL­ ING. COMPLETE LAND SCAPING SERVICE. TREES, PLANTINGS, SEED, SOD & SHREDDED BARK INSTALLED. 31 YEARS IN BUSINESS. CALL NOW FOR FREE ESTIMATE. 891-1843__________________ GYMNASTICS IN MOTION offering pre-school through advanced classes, all ages. Also boys and girls USGF competi tion teams. For information call Cathy, 795-7620.___________ MIDDLEVILLE FLORAL AND GIFTS: YOUR HOME­ TOWN FLORIST. 20% OFF PURCHASE WITH THIS AD. 616-795-3131__________ SEAMLESS GUTTERS: Custom made seamlcu gutters. Free estimates, call Steve’s Seamless Gutters. 616-795-7189 homeowners* cash FAST! *Home and income property’Debt consolidation•Tumed down? problem credit? We can help!’Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Financial Corporation. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.________________ YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. Fann BUFFALO MEAT Heart­ smart. 1-800-823-2800. For Sale Automotive 1990 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT 5 speed, air condition­ ing. standard cab with canvas cover, running boards, runs great In excellent condition. Call 616-891-0536 __________ BAND BUS FOR SALE, 1977 Ford B-700 bus, 65 passenger, superior body, converted to haul band equipment, 361 CI, 4 barrel carb, 5 speed stick and air brakes, make offer at Caledonia bus garage. Ask for Andy, 891-0224 offer needs to be received by Sept 20(h. Call for Classifieds Phone 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 Hr. a day 7 days a week For Sun & News Action-Ads! BEAUTIFUL 6 PIECE PINE BEDROOM outfit; gorgeous brass handles includes Queen size mattress set “Luxury Finn” 2 weeks old cost $1350 sacrifice $485. 1-517-678-6414 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Tenor Sax Yamaha with hard case, 3 years old $795; Slide tronbone, Yamaha $400 with hard case OBO. Baldwin piano Acrosonic $1,000. 795-3483 For Sale BEAUTIFUL KING SIZE BRASS BED with Serta firm mattress set; one month old; cost $1,300 new; must sell! $300. 1-517-678-6414_________ ___ BEAUTIFUL WHITE & GOLD DAYBED with trundle bed underneath includes mattress; 1 week old; cost $600; sacrifice $250. 1-517-678-6414 NORDIC TRACK SKIER, excellent condition, purchased new, only used twice. Call 795-3748 after 4:00pm. QUEEN SIZE SEALY POSTURPEDIC firm mattress set with deluxe frame 2 months old cost $800 new sacrifice for $250. 1-517-699-4148 ____________ SATURDAY, 9-14 AT 8595 VINCENT, one mile east of Whitneyville off 84th Street Lots of toys, kid’s clothes, and bargains. 9am-3pm only TOP SOIL UNSCREENED $12 a yard delivered. Call 554-4777 or 698-0819 SEPTEMBER 12, 13, & 14, Thursday, Friday & Saturday; 8am-6pm. Men’s and women’s clothing, many household items, trailer frame, wrought iron porch columns, and much more. 8825 Whitneyville, SE between 84th Street and 92nd Street Garage Sale ANOTHER SECOND HAND SALE: The Gaines Township Historical Society had a lot of things left from our previous sale and are trying to sell all. The sale is at 2508 - 100th Street SE on September 14th, 10:00AM to 3:00PM. They still have a washer/dryer combo, ladies clothes (sizes 18-22), baked goods. Hope you can join us to help us keep the history of Gaines alive. We appreciate your support of our community efforts. T *T F0R7UKE CR€F RESTAURANT 9353 Cherry Valley Ave. • 891-1388 • TAKE OUT MENU AVAILABLE BROlKFJl&T 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. under $4.00 LUKCH 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. under $5.00 DIMMER 3:00 p.m. - 9 p.m. $5.00 and up House spccumits Help Wanted BAKERY PRODUCTION WORKER. To 11.76/hr. and great benefits (union shop). Training provided. Start now! 616-949-2424 JOBLINE FEE. EARN EXTRA MONEY with HOUSE OF LLOYD party plan including “Christmas Around The World" and “Home Decor”. No investment. Free paper supplies, training, and hostess gifts. No deliveries or collec­ tions. Also booking parties. Cathy 795-7133____________ fry something UNIQUE... Pagano s own features ft GENERAL LABOR, machine operator. $7 to start plus shift bonus. 12 hour shifts, hire in potential. Clean factory in Dutton, Caledonia area. Train­ ing provided. Call Remedy Staf­ fing in Grand Rapids. 1-800-491-8367. Never a fee. MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST/ CLERICAL. To $1259/hr. and great benefits! General office duties! Start now! 616-949-2424 JOBLINE FEE_____________ MODELS WANTED: Between the ages of 7 to 23 to model casual and formal wear during this year’s 1996 Grand Rapids Pageants. No experience necessary. Call 1-800-858-6003 Ext. 3709_________________ PART TIME LIGHT OFFICE CLEANING, Cascade area, Tuesday & Thurs­ day evenings. Call 554-3187 PULLERS NEEDED: to work Wednesday & Thursday even­ ings and weekends at Caledonia Sportsman Club, Contact Mike at 891-1168 AU meals & desserts are made by Joe - Culinary Institute of American Chefs. 9952 Cherry Valley Ave. on M-37 in the Caledonia Plaza H fed New Hours: Mon. Thurv. 11:30 aan. - pan. *»l-01«» WHY PAY RENT? New 3 bdrm., 2 bath homes, low down payment, tow monthly payment Southeast Grand Rapids area. Call Warren at Pinnaco Homes, 616-891-6961 Miscellaneous LOSE WEIGHT LIKE CRAZY! Announcing the fastest, easiest way to lose both pounds and inches permanently? Phone: 616-945-5900 National Ads $529 WEEKLY! Mailing company letters from home. Many positions available. Easy! No experience needed. Free info. Call American Publishers. 1-800-426-3026, ext. 1400, 24 hrs._____________________ HOMEWORKERS NEEDED. $120/daily. Process­ ing mail from your home, for National Coupon. Easy! No experience needed. Limited openings, for application call 1-617-455-1918, 24 hrs. WORK FROM HOME. Mail order $500 $ 1000, PT/FT. 616-248-7779. ______________ CHEBOYGAN COUNTY: 10.1 beautiful acres with fantas­ tic countryside views. Remote hunting and camping location. $17,500, $500 down, $215/mo, 11 % land contract. Also 10 acres adjoining State land. Northern Land Company, 1-800-968-3118_____________ PINE HAVEN ESTATES, new 3 bedroom ranch. 1,350 sq.ft., 2 bath, fireplace, cathedral ceilings, main floor laundry, Anderson windows, 2 stall garage, deck. 1/2 acre lot, under ground utilities, natural gas, Middleville schools; also build ing sites from $15,000-22,000. 4-1/2 miles southeast of Middle­ ville off M 37. 891-8982 or 891-8457. 6122 Pine Knoll Lot 38 Wanted BUYING JUNK CARS, TRUCKS, farm machinery A all other metals. Call after 7pm, 616-795 2319 ZAP YOUR FAT! Lose weight and feel great. 100% natural, doctor recommended, 30 day money back guarantee. Call 868-7099. OPEN 7 NIGHTS A WEEK FAROS ITALIAN GARBAGE TRUCK DRIV­ ER (dumpster pickup). To $14/hr and full benefits! Will Train! Must have good driving record! 616-949-2424 JOBLINE FEE._____________ HOSPITAL SECURITY OFFICER. To $14.60/hr. and benefits. Entry/skill 0 level (2) shifts! Needed now! 616-949-2424 JOB LINE FEE. Pagano's Italian Restaurant & Neiv York Style Pizza Real Estate ABSOLUTELY BEAUTI­ FUL! 10 acres, 20 minutes East of Traverse City. Access to thou­ sands of acres of the Pere Marquette State Forest. 100% high ground surrounded by beautiful Maple Hardwoods. 5 miles to Torch River Marina & Torch Lake Public access, perfect for cabin or camping. $13,900. $1,500 down, $200 per month on 10% land contract. Great Lakes Land Company. 616-258-8067 ___________ CABEL/LINEMEN - To 40,000 Major Co. Training provided! Needed now! 616-949-2424 JOBLINE FEE. HELP WANTED: Wait staff for dinner, will train. Apply within at Pagano’s, 9952 Cherry Valley Rd. Caledonia._______ Mongolian Beef $7.50 Kung Fo Chicken $7.25 Sweet & Sour Chicken $6.50 § s HUGE! 3 FAMILIES. Womens plus sizes, some child­ rens clothing, much much more. 11830 Jackson Rd. between Cherry Valley and Patterson south of Green Lake Rd., 8-6, Sept. 12 & 13._____________ LOTS OF CHILDREN’S CLOTHES, X-large women’s clothes and miscellaneous. Thursday-Saturday, September 12-14th, 9am-5pm. 6963 Hammond Avenue, Dutton For Rent SELF-STORAGE, Patterson Rd., Caledonia. 8X31 $40/mo and 12X31 $50/mo, 10x44 $85/mo, also pole barn storage available. 891-8375 GARAGE SALE: September 13, 9-4pm., 14, 10-6pm. Some estate items. 9190 Bergy, Alto. Mobile Homes ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waterbed, 1st time home buyers program available, win relocate free if necessary. No payment until September 1st. 1996. 1-800-387-0035. West Mich. ROOFING HELP WANTED: torch-applied membrane and coating systems. Must be dependable and willing to learn Experienced people welcome Good pay. 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Starting at.............................. $/■ 000 WWW -TOYS ‘90 CRUISES INC. 27 ft. twins, steeps 6, $ W /■ wAraiter, 170 hours................ 9 "V j- ‘87 BAJA 255 FORCE 454 Mag., silent choice $ 60mph trailer, ctean .............. ‘94 SUZUKI DR 250 Enduro. Like New....................... *90 YAMAHA XT 600 Enduro, road legal, new tires ........................ by Mandy Habel Staff Writer To emphasize the impor­ tance of eating a healthy breakfast every day. West El­ ementary students get to par­ ticipate in a special breakfast program each year. West Food Service Manager Ty Cooper said that every now and then special meals are prepared to expose students to different varieties of foods. In the past, she said, the district's staff has prepared Chinese, Japanese, Spanish and Thanksgiving meals that the kids eat before classes start for the day. The Chinese menu con­ sisted of chop suey and for­ tune cookies. Students also ate with chop sticks to get a true feel for the Chinese cul­ ture. This day also was desig­ nated as hat day and students could select the types of hats they wanted to wear. One type of meal served ev­ ery year is the traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Cooper said they usually prepare a big spread with many different foods to choose from, includ­ ing a huge turkey. Spanish rice and burritos also have been served and many of the meals include salad bars. Cooper said the school cafe­ teria is usually so crowded for these events that tables have, to be moved out into the hallway Prizes are sometimes offered to those who cat the most and other times students cim enter a drawing for prizes. "Teachers have been helpful in encouraging the kids to eat breakfast and show them that it is the best meal of the day," she said. Special meals planned for this year so far arc a Thanks­ giving dinner, a Christmas dinner, and box breakfasts de­ livered to the classrcxuns in the spring. The staff follows a special food guide when serving food to the elementary students. Fats, oils and sweets are served sparingly, and fexxi ser­ vice staff memiicrs are required to offer two to three servings of the milk, cheese and yogurt group, three to Five servings of vegetables, six to 11 of the bread, cereal, rice and pasta group, two to three of meat, poultry or beans, and two to four of fruit. fl fl fl Zf If If 1 T fl^lfl l3fZJUU $0 E flfl AtgrdllfWf $2,500 “I BROADMOOR _J MOTOR SALES, INC. 6890 Broadmoor S.E. Caledonia, Ml 49316 West Elementary School students enjoy special breakfasts in the morning before class. Each one features a certain kind of food. C\ ftQO QRQR \D 1 °/ 0S0 aO-JO for The Expectant Mother; We arc here to help you welcome baby with adorable stationery and party supplies. htrth (mntiuncem^nt • u> chfttsu frt*n aid ( fniuaungi ani • lmtunum$ ftg jerst htnlday pantet • Bannrrj. • ami lL. matu » dflwm and keeptaLn Take aJvaniaer <4 CarluKt Ouil ’*’» mkeMvc Upon Arnv.«| Sc-rvkc k* bwih anntatncanrnii printed in jum 24 lumr». 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) P.O. Box 188. Hastings, Ml 49058 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/706/SunandNews_1996-09-17.pdf 6c60c2ffa130f9881e87f1e9cc6d73bd PDF Text Text Thornapple Twp. votes to support solid waste amendments by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thomapple Township Board last week adopted a res­ olution to support an amend­ ment to the Barry County solid waste management plan that would allow importation of solid waste into the county. The board also voted in support of a plan from Browning Ferris Industries that approves exportation of solid waste from Barry County The BFI export plan already has been approved by the Barry County Board of Commissioners, which de­ cided the issue should be taken to the local government units in the county. BFI representative Sharon Gillette said the amendment would open up competition by allowing haulers to haul garbage to other landfills be­ sides the one in their own county. In turn, waste from other counties can be exported from another county and go into Barry County. County Commissioner Bob Wenger said the county and Solid Waste Committee rec­ ommend passage of both amendments, which are three years in the making. He added that BFI is presently doing some illegal exporting and the proposed export plan would make it le­ gal and easier for them. "There is a host agreement that would be like an ordi­ nance for people to work un­ der," he said. "I think it is a good plan.” The City Management im­ portation proposal is a sepa­ rate issue, which was ap­ proved by the Solid Waste Committee, sent to the Barry County Board of Commissioners, and now to the local government units in the county. This amendment, which will require support from two-thirds (14) of the county's 21 municipalities. includes three states and 20 counties. In other business last week, the board had another discus­ sion on whether or not day­ time parking on Mam Street in front of the township hall should continue to be prohib­ ited. Supervisor Don Boysen said something needs to be done to make pulling out of the town­ ship hall parking lot driveway safer. The township will be required to make a recommen­ dation to the village on this issue. Trustee Rex Schad said he thinks that daytime parking in this area should be prohibited. Village Manager David Arking said the village has not made any decisions about the issue yet. but any that they make will weigh heavily on what the township board wants Thornapple Township Emergency Services Chief Bob Woodard said that not The amendment would open up competition by allowing haulers to haul garbage to other landfills besides the one in their own county. — Sharon Gillette BFI Representative only are there parking problems on Main Street, but also on High Street. He added that there have been times when he has had trouble seeing while trying to get around the cor­ ner. think people would see such sign, but agreed with the idea of blocking off the parking lot exit. "That would leave room for two more parking spaces,” he said. It may be possible. Boysen Boysen said it might be possible for them to close the said, to barricade the exit and try this system on a tempo­ parking lot exit and require people to exit on to High rary basis to see how it works. Arking recommended Street. He added that the board that entrance and exit only could recommend to the vil­ signs be posted so people are lage to continue the present clear on which way they need system and suggested putting to go. The decision on the parking an arm on a light post for a sign. Arking said he did not system was tabled. The board is still trying to decide whether or not it should purchase some sort of record­ ing device to record meetings Boysen said he received bids from City Animation in Grand Rapids for $3,400 and $1,966 but thought it might be necessary to continue to look for something more modest and less expensive Arking said the Village Council uses a small tape recorder that may even be the personal property of the vil­ lage clerk. Recording Secretary Lois Bremer said some sort of de­ vice could come in handy when there arc many people in attendance for public hearings. Making people speak into a microphone would make it easier for others to hear what is being said. However, she added that she is able to manage with the current system and would not . necessarily need a recording device. Boysen will continue to look for something that could work for the board Luxury Caledonia committee mulls Cruise’ Sept. 27-29 two sites for new library locally Verla and Cissie Simpkins played by Helen Wingeier and Colleen Cox, are leaving their home town of Button Falls for a round the world cruise. The Middleville Village Players will present "Luxury Cruise" Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Sept. 27, 28, and 29. Tickets are $5 and will be available at the Thomapple Kellogg High School Audito­ rium box office Monday through Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. or from any Village Players member. Helping out behind the scenes are Mike Eavey, costumes, Suzanne McIntyre, costumes, Maggie Benjamin, props. Cheryl Cravero, production supervisor, Jerri Otto, assistant director, Doug Brinks, director. Carolyn Newman, costumes, Roily Cox, master carpenter, and Walt Eavey, sound and lights. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Serving on the Caledonia New Library Committee is like reading a suspenseful novel: You just never know what's going to happen next. Committee Chairman Eric Longman likens the experi­ ence to the highs and lows of riding a roller coaster. "We've had the highs of thinking we had the perfect solution, and the lows of dis­ appointment, and now we’re excited again over new possi­ bilities." The committee indeed is considering new suggestions for a new library site after their first two proposals met with “bad reviews" from local officials. The latest disappointment came just last week, when the Caledonia Village Council said it did not like the com­ mittee's proposal to build a new public library on village property located on M-37 north of the village lagoons The council said the site was too far from the village, had no access other than the busy highway and might be too close to the wastewater treatment plant. The council took no formal vote, but the message was clear. Only Trustee Dan Erskine noted that using that land for the public good was appropriate The rebuff last week fol­ lowed an earlier rejection by both the village and township of the committee's first site choice, which was township land on Maple Street north of the fire bam. The Caledonia Fire Department and Fire Commission both expressed safety concerns with that loca­ tion. and said that building a library there also would eliminate any expansion pos­ sibilities for the fire depart­ ment. Last week's rejection, there­ fore, marked a definite "low" for the committee, which had hoped to use village or town­ ship property because vacant lots which meet American Li­ brary Association require­ ments are so expensive. Pur­ chasing available land in ei­ ther the Caledonia Village Centre or Glen Valley, for in­ stance, would cost anywhere from $175,000 to $255,000. The group met Wednesday evening, however, with two new site possibilities to dis­ cuss. The first suggestion came from Caledonia dentist Robin Vaughan, who contacted Li­ brarian Jane Heiss after the Maple Street proposal fell through. Vaughan has just moved into her new office building in Glen Valley Es­ tates, and she said the library could build on the other site she owns adjacent to the park­ ing lot for her building. Legal issues would have to be investigated, because Vaughan's property is located in a commercial planned unit development, but her offer raised the hopes of the library committee. "It was so gracious of her to make the offer, and we appre ciale so much her willingness to help us," said Heiss. "We have some very generous people here who care about our library." See Library site, P. 2 In This Issue... TK School Board hears ideas about Moe Road site use Caledonia students surpass state averages on proficiency tests Middleville Council tables solid waste proposals Caledonia Council Oks escrow possibility for developers �Page 2/The Sun and Newt, Middleville, Ml September 17, 1996 LIBRARY SITE, She noted tkqpt a ifcsident aljo had come forward with a village lot that could he made available to the‘'library, if needed The site that the committee was considering seriously along with Vaughan s, how­ ever, was the south end of the township land on Maple Street. Council President Glen Klaver had suggested at last week's meeting that the com­ mittee should take another look at that property. The committee had consid­ ered it before, but believed there was not enough land on that end of the village/township hall property to build a 7,000 to 10,000 square foot building. However, Township Clerk Pal Snyder and Village Trustee Susan Berencsi, who represent the township and village on the library commit­ tee, explained that there was more land there than the committee realized, because the township also owns the former railroad right of way that runs through the prop­ erty While the actual rail bed will be part of the Thomapple Trail of the Rails to Trails program, the right of way on cither side of the trail adds more area to (he site than the committee knew. Rails to Trails encourages public use buildings such as libraries be located along the trails, and Heiss said that as­ pect of the newly proposed township site was exciting. The committee spent time continued from front page << I’m excited about keeping the library in the village and also tying it in to the Ralls to Trails plan so kids and adults could use the trail in getting ,, to the library. — Eric Longman Committee Chairman at its meeting discussing how the library could be sited on the township property, and what concerns might be raised about that location. The committee liked the idea that the students from all three schools in the village could walk to a library at this site, and locating the library there would keep it in the vil­ lage. where kids could ride their bikes to the library without having to use the highway. Architect Mark Schmidtke, who is a member of the committee, offered to put to­ gether some preliminary draw­ ings, and the committee will present their ideas once again to the village and township at their October meetings. "I'm excited about keeping (he library in the village and also tying it in to the Rails to Trails plan so kids and adults could use the trail in getting to the library," said Longman. The New Library Commit­ tee has been looking into building a new library in Caledonia because the present II Support Your Sept. 20, 1996 Football Game Pig Roast Sandwich $ 5:30 p.m. till gone $3.00 includes Sandwich, Chips, Cookie, Drink. Bike trail isn’t running.. ♦5 ^4 a KEEP YOUR SUMMER * TAN TAN ONLY AT SUNSATIONS YOUR AREA TANNING CENTER OUR NEW BULBS GIVE GREAT COLOR From our Readers <5* up and ■g ‘96 Senior Party 'L/jj. g facility, located in a historic church, is now too small to serve adequately the growing area population. Its size and age not only limit the numbers of materials the library can hold, but also restricts the use of modem technology, including access to the Internet Caledonia Village and Cale­ donia Township own both the library property and the Maple Street property on a 50-50 ba­ sis. The materials in the li­ brary and the librarian's wages, however, are supplied by the Kent District Library system. Anyone with suggestions or questions about the new li­ brary should contact Heiss at the library, 891-1502. The public presentations of the site proposal will be heard at the Oct. 14 Village Council meeting and the Oct. 16 meet­ ing of the Township Board. ► ► SHOP FOR FALL FASHIONS at our Casual Wear Boutique with prices you can afford To the editor: In regards to Mr. Moore's letter in the Sun & News Sept. 3: As a resident of Irving Township and a landowner along the proposed bike trail, I would challenge Mr. Moore to walk that trail behind my home. The corridor is over­ grown and impassable. There is no way you can walk that path. Mr. Moore is inviting peo­ ple to come out and use the trail from Middleville to Irv­ ing. Please don't get the im­ pression that this trail is up and running. I have been opposed to this "Rails to Trails" project from the beginning. But when the trail advocates keep insisting that they have tried working with the homeowners nearby. I gel even mere upset. Not once in over two years has anyone ever approached me in any way about this trail. I have a suggestion for Mr. Moore, if he wants to take people for a stroll or bike nde. Take them to his property on Hammond Road, not on mine! Man an Little Hastings TK elementary schools plan 12-day fund-raiser Sept. 12-23 by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Thomapple Kellogg School District’s three elementary schools McFall, West and Page, are taking part in a 12day fund-raiser for school equipment and activities. The sale started Thursday. Sept. 12. and will end Mon­ day. Sept. 23. Students from all three schools and their families will take orders from a colorful choices brochure. McFall stu­ dents will lake orders from a Roman Holiday plus brochure. Page will sell from a sport's card comer and West will sell from Taste of Amer­ ica. Items varying from base­ ball cards to candy and cookies will be offered and students are encouraged to work with their families on this project. Rick Beck from GLN Fundraising in Bellevue en­ couraged the students to have their parents and other rela­ tives take some brochures to work with them and help raise GLN Fundraising representative Rick Beck told money for the school. This will save time and eliminate elementary school students in the Thomapple students from having to knock Kellogg School District about the project they will on doors. work on to raise money for school equipment. Students also will receive awards based on how many Items will be delivered Fn drawing for a limousine ride. items they sell. The more day. Oct. 18. All money is One name will be drawn from they sell, the more prizes they due by Oct. 25 and prizes will every classroom. will earn. be awarded when all the Those who sell lb items* Some of the general prizes money has been collected. also will be entered into a vary from electronic equip­ Families that sell 16 items drawing for one of the family ment to pens, crayons and will receive a mystery prize awards. Six names will be toys. and will be entered into a drawn from every building. Caledonia Village to offer tours at treatment plant by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council last week agreed to offer tours through the new wastewater treatment plant as part of its observance of Pol­ lution Prevention Week. The tours, which were approved by council on the recommendation of Planner Mark Sisson, will be held at 2 and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18. Caledonia Village's sequenc­ ing batch reactor plant (SBR) is an example of this state-ofthe-art process for treating sewage. It was completed in 1994 to replace the lagoon system the village had for­ merly used. The SBR still makes use of the lagoons, but is expandable and can handle a much larger sewage capacity than the old system. Caledonia Township owns half the present capacity in the village's CBR plant, which serves the township sewer line that runs north along M-37 and then west on 76<h Street to Patterson. Village employee Buff Rodgers is the licensed opera­ tor of the new plant, which is located behind the village Accountants to meet Sept. 26 9175 Cherry Valley S.E. (M-37) Caledonia in the Glen Valley Retail Center 891-4040 Open Mon. Fri. 8 30 am 9 pm; Sat. 8 am-4 pm ► Western Chapter, Indepen­ dent Accountants .Association of Michigan will meet Thurs­ day, Sept 26. at Saskatoon Goif Course located at 9038 92nd St. SE in Caledonia for a golf scramble and three-hour seminar The scramble will begin at 9 a m. The seminar will be Families will have their choices of a Thanksgiving turkey, sausage, Family Farms snacks, cheese and mustard packets, or a gallon party popcorn tin. Beck told students always to identify themselves when sell­ ing items and to explain what the money raised will be used for. from 3 to 6 p.m. with dinner to follow at 6:30 p.m. Speakers will discuss the In­ ternet and Spread Sheets. Call 795-3387 as soon as possible for reservations and prices for the separate events. Guests and their spouses are welcome maintenance barn on M-37. Anyone with questions about the tours should call the vil­ lage office at 891-9384. CALEDONIA SPORTSMAN’S CLUB Spaghetti Dinner Salad Baf • Garlic Toast • Beverage Saturday, Oct. 5 6:00 - 9:00 pm M-37 Caledonia 100TH ST. COLDWATER ROAD TZ3------------- 1 ctusHovse I Adults $4.50 Under 12 $2.50 Bring the family & friends! Contractors! Do you need a raise? We've just lowered our Liability rates for Contractors with 10 or less full-time employees! J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency "Our Policy is Service" 497 Arlington St. (M 37), Middleville, Ml 49333 call. 795-3302 or 891-8208 Sinc* Hastings Mutual Jyf I nsuranc (^Company 'tj �The Sun and News Middleville Ml September 17. 1996/Paae 3 Caledonia youth attends Boys State program LUXURY CRUISE, from frontpage Arturo and Louisa, played by Julie Coon and Jim Norman, prove to be very helpful cabin stewards. Drew and Fran celebrate 27 years of marriage. Pictured are Tony Wingeier and Darlene Schellinger. Caledonia Legion Post No. 305 selected local resident Eric L Fleischmann as one of the 28.000 young men nation­ wide to attend the week-long 1996 Boys State program at Michigan State University this past summer. This is the Legion s 59th year of conducting Boys State, a leadership action program that teaches government, its structure and proves that government is just what you make it. Fleischmann, now a South Christian senior, is an Eagle Scout and in the advanced placement portion of the Chicago math series. He is the son of Frederick and Dr Shirley Fleischmann of Caledonia. He was one of 650 outstan­ ding state high school juniors who gathered on the Michigan State University Campus to learn how politics and city, county and state governments functions. They learned the best way possible, by actually setting up their own state with all of its governmental bodies, problems and opportunities. Upon arriving at Michigan State, the 650 boys were divided into one of two “political parties,” the Federalists and Nationalists. Within their political parties they were further separated into groups that comprised 16 cities and eight counties. Boys State cities are named after presidents of the United States and counties are named after former governors of Michigan To get a particular job at Boys State, the conven­ tion system was used for the nomination of state, county, city and non-partisan officials with their election occurring on a Tuesday Arriving on Sunday, the first night at Boys State, the first of three conventions are held when the county partisan, city partisan and county non partisan conventions nominate candidates for county and city offices. The county partisan convention nominates can­ didates in each party in the county to run for state senator (two), state representative (six), sheriff, clerk and procesuting attorney The city partisan convention nominates candidates form each party in the city to run for mayor, city council (six), clerk and treasurer At the county non­ partisan convention, the entire county gets together to See Boys State. P. B BINGO American Legion Post #305 9548 Owty VcHMv CaMdorva • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 P.M. p Join Our Team When you see our game plan, you'll want to loin our team We have a whole range of winning financial services Lillian Watson played by Kat Maher, is a seasoned traveler but Fran Watson, (Darlene Schellinger) still can offer some wise advice. Mary Fairchild and Pete Osborne portray Corine and Hamilton Foote who are taking the cruise for their honeymoon. Caledonia Scouts complete lifeguard training Eight Boy Scouts advanced in rank and 43 merit badges were awarded at the quarterly September Court of Honor of Boy Scout Troop 202 in Caledonia Sept. 9. Aaron Bierlein and Andrew Simmons were awarded their Tenderfoot ranks. Chris West and Andrew Simmons receiv­ ed their Second Class ranks Adam Bailey and Nick Lazarus were awarded their Life Rank Steve Mursch was awarded his third Eagle palm ami Enc Fleischmann was awarded his fifth Eagle palm. Merit badges earned over the summer and at the sevenday Camp Gerber Scout Reservation in Twin Lakes went to Adam Bailey (three), Aaron Bierlein (two), Eric Fleischmann (four). Ian Fleischmann (four). Nick Lazarus (three). Rusts Mann ing (three), Steve Mursch (three), Andrew Simmons (four). Cur Rozell (five), and Chris West (13). Chris West was recognized for attending three weeks of Boy Scout Camp. Steve Mursch served three weeks as a counselor in training at Camp Gerber. Two scouts. Adam Bailey and Rusty Manning, also qualified for the World Con­ servation Award for com­ pleting over time, a specific series of merit badges on the environment. The merit badges covered such activities as oceanography, computers, orienteering and archery. Three scouts. Eric Fleischmann, Steve Mursch, and Rusty Manning completed a summer program to become certified as BSA/Red Cross lifeguards. In addition to lear­ ning safe swim defense, for a week they simulated various types of rescues and en­ durance tests, They also had to previously complete Red Cross CPR training and earn snorkeling certification Two Scouts, Ian Fleischmann and Mark Osgerby. completed the week-long BSA Junior Leader Training program. This program trains scouts to become leaders by developing team building and problem-solving skills, organizing activities and how to get work done, how to con­ duct group discussions and meetings, and development of leadership skills. All activities are done in an outpost camp using the Boy Scouts patrol methods. Finally, the Gerald R. Ford Council awarded Troop 202 Scoutmaster Frederick Fleischmann the Scouters Training Award for comple­ tion of advanced training re­ quirements, for years of ser­ vice and having multiple years of Quality Unit recognition. Troop 202 in Caledonia has 20 scouts; and is sponsored by the Caledonia United Methodist Church, Norman Kohns, pastor. Boys or their parents interested in joining the troop may attend the meetings held Monday at 7 p.m. at the church or call 891-0297 for details Planning weddings subject of Caledonia Library program Future bodes can leam bow to plan an enjoyable wedding day by attending a special program at 7 p.m. Thursday. Sept. 19 at the Caledonia Library. Cathy Reuter, owner of A Day to Remember bndal accessory shop, will be the featured speaker, and she also will bring copies of her wedding planning booklet for purchase Anyone wishing more information about the program should contact the Caledonia Library at 8911502. • Business Loans • Personal Loans • Guaranteed Student Loans • Residential Mortgages • Home Equity/ Improvement Loans • Residential Construction Loans • Mobile Home Loans Credit Card Savings Checking Interest Checking Business Accounts • Certificates of Deposit • Individual Retirement Accounts • Motor Vehide/Boat & Trailer Loans • • • • • And our service is the friendliest in town! Come in and see us today! PREMIER CLUB A' •tmu September 18 - 9:30 AM - White Elephant Bingo September 24 - 1:00 PM - Euchre Card Party October 1 - 1:00 PM - Travel Show for 1997 Coming soon: Soo Casino Trip and “CHRISTMAS IN WHITE" You can join the fun of belonging to the Premier Gub If you are 55 years of age or better and have a minimum of $5,000 in an interest bearing account at the State Bank of Caledonia. Cail Jan Simpson for more information at 891-7131. Qtate 627 MAIN ST. 3205 68th ST. S E. 303 ARLINGTON CALEDONIA DUTTON MIDDLEVILLE ^NK1891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 ALEDONIA,^;-—& FDie iiNom ———-TM RRBT MAM£ IN COMMUWTV t&WICC SAMKiNG �Poge 4/Th« Sun and Newj, Middleville, Ml September 17, 1996 Neighbors will,.. NORMA VELDERMAN Hi everyone! This has been quite a busy week. We did two bushels of peaches We got three bushels of Barlett pears from Ritz’s. We’ve got­ ten our fruit from them for 20 years. Mrs. Ritz just died and their son, Wayne, runs the or­ chard now. We set them out to ripen on the table, chairs and foot stools Hope the coon won’t get them. My basic diet consists of cooked pears We freeze them so I can use them daily Katie Wicrcnga called to say they had the Sbeehon family (her side of the family) at their place. There were 92 people who attended Only 20 didn't come Beth Verhnde celebrated her 80th birthday with her daughter and daughter-in-law. They took her to dinner The men were up bear hunting Wasn't all that rain wonder­ ful? It’s nice after the long drought Just what we needed to get nd of the danger of fires starting easilj It was nice hearing it dnp down from the top of the house. I’ve been having quite a nice week. Several people have come out and talked history and family genealogy . 1 enjoy meeting new people. Then I cleaned out around the furnace so that Ray Fink- beiner was able to check it out for the w inter I thought it was snowing earlier because the leaves of the walnut trees by the house were shedding their leaves so much Our garden is gening harvested The tomatoes are coming in now . with sugar pumpkins in the near future, followed by the gourds and was him. he sure is brave to walk along M-37 with all the traffic. I talked with Edna Bechtel about old times She's lived through times I have only read about. It's such a pleasure talking with her and I enjoy our conversations Sunday, at Parmalee field com. It sure is enjoyable harvesting your own crops. I was walking early in the morning with Houston and thought I saw someone walk­ ing down the road. I wondered if it was Sam McKeown still walking, as he used to. I didn't shout because I wasn't sure it was him If it Church. Marian Harper Finkbeiner gave us a sermon. She was Oscar Finkbeiner’s wife. She had a poem at the end of her sermon, which was nice. We all enjoyed hearing her speak Well, that’s all for this week. I love you all. Visit with you next week. TIES chief joins Middleville Rotary Club Thomapple Township Chief Administrator of Emergency Services Bob W oodard joined the Middleville Rotary Club last week to form a natural union between a community service club and a man dedi­ cated to serving his neighbors. Woodard is a Grand Rapids native who has lived in the Middleville area for more than 20 years and has been associ­ ated with fits for 20 years. He and his wife. Sue. were welcomed to the group. Last week's Rotary program featured cross country coach Tammy Benjamin, girls' bas­ ketball coach Jim Sprague and football coach Jack Prince. Each coach talked about the purpose of the sport they coach, the benefits, and the teams themselves. The coaches emphasized in their own way that winning was the goal of the game but teaching skills, values and team effort was the goal. After they spoke, they fielded questions from mem­ bers. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord M-37, north of Middleville Sunday School....................................................... 9:30a.m. Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Morning Worship.............................................. 10:45a.m Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Evening Praise....................................................... 6:00p.m. WEDNESDAY................. Family Night 6:30 p.m 7240 b8th Street. SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev Brian F. Harrison Music Coordinator. Jeffrey C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Administrative Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............................5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass..................... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL & METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave. Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Saturday Evening Masses: 6:00 p.m. (May - September) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. 792-2889 Sunday School.............................................. 9:45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service............................ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer..................6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs.................................... :.6:45 p.m. FREEPORT BIBLE STUDY Meeting at Freeport Community Center Sunday................................ 10:00 a.m. Wednesday....................... 7:00 p.m. Come as you are Informal - Fundamental Something for every age Call 765-3057 or 948-3617 WELCOME TO Caines L’ruttxl Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue M 92nd Street Caledonia, Mkhtgan Telephone 60S8252 Pastor Mark Beers Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9 45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and (hddren's Church will be pnx ided dxmng both iervtces “Sat an example .Jn soeacn m Ma. m tow. ■> W aM * purity 1 Timothy 4 :12 GUN LAKE CALEDONIA COMMUNITY CHURCH WF CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road 'al Gun Lake) "A church with a curing heart for our community and the world Burner free Programs for All Ages Sunday Worst? 900 an 4 1030 m (Child & Aduk) (During the School Yean Rei. R. Scott Grw»wa>, Pitstor Mike AB«. Youth Leader Al Tiemeier. Community Calling Wednesday Fandy Nifk" 600 p ■ COMMUNITY naanag Pomsot Meoan loyfai CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Worship Service.............. 10:30 a.m. | CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Rev Norman Kohns — 616-391-8167 Morning Worship................... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-3669 Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted forbearing impaired)..... 8:30 a.m. 4 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.............................. 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service.................................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6Grade) - Wednesday.................... 6:30p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7 00 p.m. RAV TOWNSEND, tator SHARON BARNSDALL Dir. of ChrtsSon Ed k Music oVl-oUZo MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave Morning Worship Service............... 10:00 a m. Sunday School............................................. 11:15a.m. Evening Worship Service.................. 6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED 795-3667 £lje €>lb £ime iEkttjolnst Ctjurtlj 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship.............. 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........ 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — Peace Reformed Church Barner Fret M-37 between Caiedonu A Middleville Wednesday 9:45 Church School, Sunday.9:45 a.m. Morning Worship... 11 :(XJ a.m Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. Wed. Fellowship...... 7:30 p in (in homes or church) call Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Sunday Worship..... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m Sunday School.................10:45-11:50 a m. Church Office (616) 891 1512 M-37 at 100th St LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST 6:15 Dinner Ch nn foe C hildren ud Aduhs Jr & Sr High School Cadets and Cai nwie» Adult BtNe Studies Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi. (Missouri Synod) "Be dewed to one another m brotherly low " Rom. 12 10 8:00 a.m............................ Blended Service 9:05 a m............................Educational Hour 10:15 a.m................. Contemporary Service 11:15 a.m......................... Traditional Service (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Robert GerkfOftice 891-8688'Church 891-9878 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Freeport-Middleville-Parmalee Freeport Morning Worship................9 30 a m Freeport Sunday School................. 11 00 a m Parmalee Morning Worship.............9 30 a m Moaieville Sunday School.............. 9:30 a m Middleville Morning Worship....... 11 00 a m Rev Lee Zuchman Rev Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 Church Office Phone - 795 9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891-8661 "The Church where everybody is somebody .and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School.........................................9.30 a m. Sunday Morning Worship....................... 10-30 o m. Sunday Evening Worship.......................... 6 00 p.m. Wed Midweek Prayer 8 Bible Study....... 700pm., Rev William Dodson. Pastor Assistant Pastor Karl Bashlof �Th. Sun and MkidUv.ll., Ml Supl*mb«r 17. 1996/Pafl* 5 ‘Ballet Magnificat’ to perforin in Caledonia Oct. 13 “Ballet Magnifcat." the first full-time professional ballet company ever formed with the purpose of sharing the gospel, will perform Sun­ day, Oct. 13, at the Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center. The performance, which is sponsored by TPS Inc. (Technical Professional Ser­ vices Inc ), will begin at 3 pm and feature several works from the company's repertoire. Also appearing will be local dancers from the Caledonia Dance Center This will be the second time Ballet Magnificat has shared the stage with Christian dancers from southwest Michigan. Ballet Magnificat was founded in 1986 by Kathy Thibodeaux, who was the silver medalist at the II USA international ballet competi­ tion The troup has been featured several times on the internationally-broadcasted 700 Club and members have been guests at the Christian Music Artists Seminar in Estes Park. Colo They are featured in Twila Paris' recently released video. “God Is In Control.” Their repertoire includes ballets set to music by Sandi Patti. Sieve Fry . John Michael Talbot. Steve Green and the Mississippi Mass Choir. The company performs more than 200 times annually across the U.S. and Canada Invitations have been received from all over the world for the tour company to travel as missionaries Ballet Magnificat has a school based in Jackson. Miss., which provides quality training in classical ballet technique. The program appeals to all ages and is suitable for the en­ tire family. Call Tickets Plus at 1-800-585-3737 for more information. 'Ballet Magnificat" will perform Oct. 13 at the Caledonia High School Perform West Elementary School to highlight math, reading during Parents Night by Mandy Habel Staff Writer West Elementary parents will get a chance to see the type of methods used to teach their children in demonstra­ tions at Parents Night from 7 to 8:30 p m Tuesday, Sept. 24 Specific times for each classroom will be listed in a parent newsletter that will be sent home this week Principal Sharon Kalec said this year's Parents Night will be a little different than in previous years. Improvement! arc made each year based on feedback. The purpose, she said, is for teac hers to explain curriculum goals and expectations, class­ room building rules, grading practices, homework routines and procedures to the parents. , "This way they can under­ stand how their kids arc being evaluated," she said. All elementary schools in the district this year are work­ ing through changes in the math program and a different way of teaching reading. Richard J. Choryan, O.D. doctor of optometry Caledonia Viaion Center 9809 Cherry Valley (M 37) (616) 891-2026 CLASSES »■ .> % "We want to help parents understand what those are, show some concrete examples and answer questions," she said. Kalec said the school rec­ ommends parents not to bring their children so it will be eas­ ier for teachers to give them a full uninterrupted explanation of reading and math changes. She said this is not because kids are not welcome, but just so parents can get the most out of the evening. The district recently adopted the Chicago or everyday math program for grades kinder­ garten through fifth grade, though it has been used in grades six and up for a while. Kalee said Chicago math is based on reinforcement in learning and focuses on prob­ lem solving. Items such as calculators are used and basic math skills arc focused on. An important part of this program involves "home links," which are homework assignments that require inter­ action with parents, other adults or an older child. Kalee said the purposes of home links are to encourage students to take initiative and responsibility for completing the assignments, to help rein­ force newly learned skills, and to help students understand how what they learn relates to their lives outside of school. They also are followups for classroom assignments. The program as a whole gives students a chance to solve problems of everyday situations, teaches basic math skills, and allows them regu­ lar and frequent practice. Kalee said there also will be evaluations of students' abili­ ties to apply what they learn and will become adjusted to regular routines Students do use workbooks in this program, she said. However, they usually are not taken home because there arc not enough copies to go an.xmd Kids Closet Consignment * r‘ starting in Now accepting Tatting, Knitting & Crocheting Fall & Winter items £ RAINBOW S END Yarn. Craft* * Variety • Kid* Ck>*et Consignment Another change that has been made is the way in which reading is taught. The district adopted the Har­ court Brace program for the 1995-96 academic year and it will continue to use it. Tech­ niques that will be used to teach it starting this year, Kalee said, are proven to be the best way to teach the sub­ ject. The method will involve uses of phonics, handwriting, comprehension and ocher basic reading skills. Teachers attended a four-day inservice, three in mid June, and one in late August, that instructed them on how to use this method. An inservice trainer obtained through a grant, guided them through it and will return Oct. 7 to con­ tinue the process. An important part of this system, Kalee said, is an in­ formal reading inventory that will be given to each child to determine his or her level of reading achievement. Children will read passages at different levels to see which ones they are most successful at for the purpose of place­ ment. "This is a crucial part of the system and the most signifi­ cant part of the change," Kalee said. She added that these reading inventories are not really new because reading clinics use them. Kalee said the district learned about them through the Exemplary Center For Reading Instruction. "The goal is to improve students' reading performance so they become good and en­ thusiastic readers." she said. "We also would like to see children who w ant to read and find it not only useful to their lives, but enjoyable," she said. As guests at parents night, she said, parents can expect to visit the classroom where teachers wa 11 present these cur­ riculums. the grading proce­ dure and the homework their children u ill do After the explanations, there might be some hands-on ac­ tivities and time for questions later Teachers, she said, have dis­ cussed the possibility of pre­ senting mini-sample lessons to the parents so they get a better understanding of what is presented to their children. She anticipates, from feed­ back she has received, that ing Arts Center. most of the questions parents will have will be about the Thank You CARD OF THANKS Words cannot convey our gratitude for the many cards, prayers and sympathy of our family and friends during the loss of our son/brother, Rex. Ralph Palmer Judy Forsythe Randy & Barb Palmer Cindy & Marty Wenger CARD OF THANKS A big thank you to all of my patrons on my mail routes that had balloons, cards, baked goods, and gifts out for my retirement August 30th. It was unbelievable and a day I’ll always remember. Also, many thanks to the nice people I worked with at the Alto Post Office for the picnic and gifts they surprised me with. I’ll miss all of you and the memories will last forever. Gracie Neubecker RR2 Rural Carrier Alto Post Office In Memoriam IN MEMORIAM When someone you love has died The pain is so deep inside This fust year has been a trial of emotions Sorrow now fills his space of devotion Let the love he’s left us feel Comfort us, for it’s said ‘Time does heal” Precious are the memories, we all will treasure In our hearts, he’ll be forever! Deeply missed by his wife: Adriann Children: Vicky & Bob, Tammy & Bob, Kevin & Rhonda, Kathy & Bruce Grandchildren: Nicole, Brandi, Tonya, Travis, Aaron, Derrick, Shay, Troy, Chase, Kylia, Branden, Kirstvn and Asia every parent to attend and reading system though they hopes to have as many people probably will have other ques­ as possible there tions as well. "We feel this is important Kalee said teachers during and believe in parent teacher this evening will provide a partnerships." she said. broad spectrum of information Page and McFall also will that relates to all students. A be having parent nights but closer look at the achievement may structure them differently of specific children will be then West. taken during parent-teacher Page Elementary will hold a conferences that will be held Parents Night for fourth in October and will involve a graders on Wednesday, Sept meeting including parent, 18. from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. a teacher, and child. day and time for the filth grade She added that parent night parent night is yet to be de­ is optional, but encourages termined. |cp BALLET qpi // MAGNIFICAT V If The dance company with a V 'mission of sharing the gospel of \ Jesus Christ. An old means of worship and praise. A new means of witness CONTINUE YOUR SUNDAY WORSHIP WITH US! ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY ) i OCT. 13,1996 ( 3:00 PM Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center i $5.00 General Admission Tickets Available at all Tickets Plus Outlets 1-800-585-3737 . "Let them praise His name C with dancing." (J Psalm 149:3 / i Caledonia Child Care Center (Now Under New Ownership - Explore, Dream & Learn CDC) Waving all §50 Registration Fees for the month of August 7125 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 For more information call... Renee Bennett at (616) 698-6658 NOW ENROLLING for the infant, toddler, and preschool programs! Our program is commit­ ted to promoting your child's overall growth Our goal is to provide a warm and loving envi­ ronment that empha­ sizes preparation for normal physical, emo­ tion^, and development Special Programs 1) Computer Tots 2) Fun, Friends and Fitness (gymnastics) 3) Field Trips (preschool) Activities are provided in dramatic play, large and small motor development, art and crafts, music, safety, science, and number and reading readiness. All activities are age appropriate. �Pog« 6/The Sun ond N«w». Middleville Ml September 17, 19% Caledonia Middle School kids ‘stretch' their lunch time CMS rewarded students involved in the school's magazine sales fund raiser by treating some of them to a 'limo lunch' at the Caledonia McDonald's. Students won the fun meal by selling at least four magazine orders. Their names then were entered in a drawing for the chance to ride in a stretch limo to the Golden Arches for a free lunch. Two students from each grade were chosen and each of them got to invite a friend to go along. Sixth-grade limo lunch' winners pose next to 'their' limo after pulling into the McDonald's parking lot. From the left are Melodie Hickel and her guest, Jennie Atkinson, and Tim Cherchia and his guest. Nathan Board. The limo driver said he had never chauffered anyone to McDonald's before. Local agencies offer 10 sessions on today's concerns Caledonia Schools to host parenting seminar Sept. 21 CMS Principal Clark Volz oversees the drawing to determine which eighth graders would get to go on the ’limo lunch.1 Zf'iea School -Unwell Mesuti Thornapple Kellogg Elementary and Middle School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Sept. 18 Com stack. 1/2 c. chili on lettuce and com chips/cheese. bread stick, peaches. Thursday, Sept. 19 Chop suey on steamed rice and Chinese vegetables, W. Wh. bread, rapsberry sherbet, fortune cookie. Friday, Sept. 20 Pizza, baked beans, veggies with dip, peaches. cakes (3) syrup, ham slice, potato rounds, orange juice. Note: El. Alternate Menu — Mon., Hot Dog; Tues., Ham & Cheese; Wed., Salad Bar; Thurs.. Hamburger; Fri., Fishwich. Also PB&J available any day. Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu Pancakes (3) with syrup, juice, milk. Thursday, Sept. 19 Ham and egg on a biscuit, juice, milk. Goulash. W. Wh Bread, peas, applesauce, royal brownie. Big cinnamon roll, raisins, juke, milk. Tuesday, Sept. 24 Friday, Sept. 20 Monday, Sept. 23 Breakfast pizza, Tuesday, Sept. 24 Cold cereal, muffin, juice, milk. Correction — Wednesday, Sept. 18 Mondav, Sept. 23 Breakfast for lunch, pan- milk. juice. A statement in an article in the Sept. 3 issue of the Sun and News titled "Conflict Resolution to be used at Page Elementary" should have said that the conflict resolution program is being funded by by the Safe and Drug Free Com­ munity, the Page PTO, and the Middleville Lions Club. FALL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE J°*n With A Friend and Receive A One Year $ Membership for... dfc O Fine Points Of Working Out With Us • Personal Exercise Program • Day Care • Massage Therapy • 16 Gasses Per Week • Top Quality Equipment • Convenient Location 4L FITNESS R 4o95N Pood. I.’o. te 616-795-4319 by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia Schools social worker Brian Broekhuizen be­ lieves the best way he can have some effect on kids is to work with their parents and families. In keeping with that belief, he is one of the the moving spirits behind a parenting seminar, "Family Matters," which will be held Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Caledonia Middle School, 9230 Kraft. Caledonia Schools is just one sponsor of the morninglong program, however. Other agencies contributing speakers and expertise are Bethany Christian Services, Christian Counseling Center, Dayspring Counseling Center, Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Ser­ vices, Wedgwood Christian Youth and Family Services, the Caledonia PTO and Cale­ donia Parent Network. The seminar is free and open to the public. No ad­ vance registration is required. "Just come in and take a morning to enhance your parenting skills," urges Broekhuizen. "There are al­ ready a lot of those skills out there, but this is a chance to strengthen them. "This is an extremely diffi­ cult time to raise kids," added Broekhuizen, himself the fa­ ther of three youngsters. "Par­ ents get no formal training for this job, and 1 believe we all need all the help we can get. We can always learn, gain a better understanding of the world our kids live in and learn to work together for the sake of our kids." Broekhuizen said that for several years he has u anted to provide something for the community that especially would help families. "This program comes from a desire to learn with our par­ ents. and it's a chance for all of us to grow in our under­ standing of what the kids need from us. "It's also a gesture from our school district to the commu­ nity, to the parents. It's an opportunity for parents to come to the seminar and enjoy the program in the beautiful facilities that they've provided their children ” He said that neighboring H This is an extremely difficult time to raise kids. Parents get no formal training for this job, and I believe we all need all the help we can get. — Brian Broekhuizen school districts also have been invited to attend. Broekhuizen said that fall is a good time for this kind of program, because school is just getting started. "The pressures of school sometimes magnify other problems, such as family problems," he said. "This program is geared toward help­ ing parents understand how they can better deal with many of the problems facing kids and their families today. We hope to make it an annual event." The sessions this year in­ clude such topics as promot­ ing positive peer relationships for your children, managing anger in parenting, making peace with your teenager, helping your child develop a healthy attitude toward sports, single parenting, and depres­ sion in kids. Other sessions will discuss self-esteem in girls, parenting with love and logic, parenting through separations and di­ vorce, substance abuse, "cre­ ative discipline," helping chil­ dren deal with loss, separation and death, the changing role of fathers in the family and the importance of modeling a healthy marriage. While most of the sessions apply to all ages of children, some are directed specifically to parents of elementary or high school-aged children. All session speakers are trained and certified in their specific areas, and all will provide both information and a chance for discussion dunng their sessions, Broekhuizen said. The program will begin with a 9 a.m. welcome, fol lowed by three sessions. All 10 topics will be offered dur­ ing each session. Anyone with questions about the program should call Broekhuizen at 891-8145 or at 891-8649. Looking for a PRINTER? Call... 945-9554 �The Sun and News. Middleville. MJ September 17. 1996 Poge 7 TK School Board hears ideas about Moe Road site use by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education recently recaved some ideas about edu­ cational uses for school prop­ erty located on Moc Road. The board formed a commit­ tee that would come up with some ideas Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Dr Mary Ellen Correa told the board last week that the committee, consisting of her. Martin Wenger. John Consi­ dine, Keith Middlebush. Car­ rie Hine. John Horwarth. Tom Stadt and Jo Ann Erway met and came up with several ideas. One idea is to allow alterna­ tive education students to do some physical labor and data collection for which they could recave one semester of science credit. Forester Tom Stadt would consult with Considine and assist in in­ structing the students. The science committee also will visit the property and of­ fer suggestions for the curricu­ lum. An infrastructure, which in­ cludes paths, a parking lot. roadway, signs, and anything else that may be needed, will be developed, using proceeds from a recent tree sale The district also will apply for grants so it can offer more educational opportunities to the students. In other business last week the board • Asked high school Princi­ pal Ron Faies and Athletic Director Tom Lehman to con­ tact other surrounding school districts to see how they han­ dle their programs for athletic trainers. Things they will take into consideration include how the program is funded, how many hours these people work and when they work • Noted that board members Dave Smith and Nancy Goodin will represent the dis- A Don’t wait any longer for that new car or boat! You will be held on Monday. Sept. trict at a delegate assembly for 23. to further discuss the addi­ the Michigan Association of tions and renovations planned School Boards held Oct. 24 for the school district. and 25 m Detroit. Wendy Romph will serve as an alter­ nate • Thanked Dan Kopf for his hard work in preparing the metal shop for the school Looking for a year. President Dan Parker said five board members attended a Call... conference on Mackinac Island in late August A special board meeting PRINTER? 945-9554 4 can buy now and pay later. The great Old Kent Loan Sale W is underway. WHAT A DEAL FOR YOU! W W Take out a loan and make no k payments until 1997.* BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE! W 1 Save an extra 1/2% on the interest 1 rate when you sign up for Automatic Payment with a Preference Checking Account. HURRY IN OR CALL TODAY! OLD f(£7VT 1-800-882-1646 • anrwv and he aoocoved Aoofees w a“ personal tears. mstaitment loans except purchase money mortgages i<nes of credit, vanabte home equity teans or student loans. 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They also fish near the dam from spots like this along the rivershore. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer h’s a five-year plan for ac­ tion. Biking action, that is, or boating action, or jogging ac­ tion or picnic action. But to be sure there can be that kind of action, the town­ ship is going to have to take action of its own before de­ velopment swallows up lands louch of Country Affordable Solid Oak Furniture 9175 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia. Ml 49316 (616)891-0647 96 W Main, Lowell, Ml 49331 (616) 897-0329 Hours: Tuos -Wod Thur* 10-5:30; Frt lO-7; Sat 164 Lamp# • Dried Floral - Pictures Happy 18th Birthday Ryan Overmyer September 17th for parks and other kinds of recreation in the township. Prepared by a volunteer committee of Caledonia Township residents, a pro­ posed five-year plan outlines needs, goals and suggestions for ensuring that present and future citizens will have ade­ quate places to play and to en­ joy the natural beauty of the area The number one goal rec­ ommended by the Caledonia Parks and Recreation Com­ mittee is to make sure suffi­ cient land is available to meet the future recreational needs of the township. Included under this goal is a suggestion to develop incentives for land donation to the township for parks or other recreational uses. Another action that would help with land acquisition is to encourage "cluster" housing developments which preserve open space and provide areas for small parks or natural habitat within a development. The second recommended goal is to develop a system of non-motorized trails to link neighborhoods with parks and with other neighborhoods. These trails would include SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT CALEDONIA COMMUNITY EDUCATION PRESCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP There are funda ava laWe thru Caledonia Community Education Pheschooi to help sever®' cNWner attend a year of pre&choO that otherwise may not be a«e to attend. If you have a chid of ftnanciai need (4 years old by Oct. 15), please write a Setter of interest to (Xane Fteck. Caledonia Comm. Ed.. 330 Johnson. Caledonia 49316. Please note that transporta­ tion can not be provided by the pneschooL Letters must be neceweo by Sept- 2Oth. Thank Vtxz Residents then (in 1989), as now, rated as recreational priorities the development of non-motorized trails and improving the access to the Thomapple River for swimming and boating. bike paths, hiking paths and continued support for the Thomapple Trail (Rails to Trails) project. The third goal is to improve access to the Thornapple River by developing one more public boat launch site, by improving Ruehs Park and by establishing a canoe trail and perhaps foot paths along the river. The fourth goal is to coor­ dinate township, village and county recreational programs to acquire land and to improve the existing parks. The plan also includes a timeline for all the recom­ mended actions, with the ac­ quisition of land and improv­ ing river access at the 84th Street LaBarge Dam given first priority. Residents who study the plan will find it contains more than just goals. Included is the background research on which the committee based its rec­ ommendations. Population projections, an inventory of existing facilities and maps of trails all are part of the plan packet The rest of the township can comment on this plan dur­ ing a Monday, Sept. 23, pub­ lic hearing to be held by the Township Planning Commis­ sion. Copies of the plan are available for reading at the township office and two copies also are available at the Caledonia Library. The plan to be discussed at that hearing resulted from res­ idents and Township Board members expressing worry about the lack of recreational opportunities in the township. They noted that development was happening so fast, that soon there would be no land left for parks or for public wa­ terfront access. Earlier this year, therefore, the Caledonia Township Board created the Parks and Recre­ ation Committee to advise the board on ways to plan, im­ prove and carry out recre­ ational facilities and pro­ grams. The 12-member committee includes one from the Town­ ship Board and one from the Planning Commission, with the remaining 10 members to be township residents. Com­ mittee members eventually will all serve three-year terms, staggered so that there are al­ ways experienced members on the committee. None receive pay for their work. The present committee has been meeting monthly since it formed, and members held an open house before the June Planning Commission meet­ ing to display and explain some of their work. Com­ ments and suggestions from residents were invited at that time. According to the written in­ troduction to the plan, the comments received were very much like those expressed by residents in a 1989 recreation survey. Residents then, as now, rated as recreational priorities the development of non-mo­ torized trails and improving the access to the Thomapple River for swimming and boat­ ing. There now are only three public recreation sites in the township: Caledonia Lakeside Park, Ruehs Park (along the river at 68th Street) and the Campau Lake public access on McCords. The parks are owned by Kent County and the lake access by the Michi­ gan Department of Natural Resources The community does have access to the many sports fa cilities and play equipment at the schools, but these are not available during school hours and student programs have priority in their use. Caledonia students also can partici­ pate in a variety of commu­ nity sports programs besides those offered by the schools. Regional recreational sites for all ages include nearby state parks and game areas, na­ ture centers and golf courses. Township Planner Linda • Anderson, who helped the committee in drafting the plan, said that she thinks the group did a thorough job and was pleased that the members represented all areas of the township. "This group worked to­ gether very well, and I think they've prepared a plan that will help the board get started. We're reaching (he saturation point in development here, and if we want to acquire land, we need to do so soon, espe­ cially if we want to include developers. "I think the idea of coordi­ nating with the county and the village also is a gixxl one. But acquiring land definitely is the most urgent need right now." Anderson said ’hat while the Planning Commission will discuss the plan, the Town­ ship Board will have to adopt it. "We'd like to hear what res­ idents think," she said. "J hope they'll take some time to read it. look over the maps See Jungle Gym, P. 9 Contempo Salon H A Full Service Family Salon and Tanning Studio NAIL SPECIAL FULL SET OF ACRYLICS - S15.00 FILLS - S15.66 • MANICURE - S10.00 PKK15 GOOD THAU Located in Caledonia Plaza, M-37 m Caledonia Just north of 100th Avenue 891-1093 CPtN McrdOf-9 am9 pm Friday 9 am-6 pm. Saturday 9 am 3 pm �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml September 17, 1996/Page 9 Area women learn life’s challenges are like bad hair days Another hair problem Kime discussed deals with frizz and frustration. Many women go through an ordeal to get a perm than have to deal with frizz for the first few days after. Kline said this dilemma starts at a young age. She re­ members when she was in seventh grade and was given a home permanent by a friend of hers. She had an awful school picture to prove iL Another challenge women face is realizing that the fairy tales they grew up knowing are not what reality is all about. Kime remembers growing up with Cinderella and Snow White and as the years have gone by has realized that every fairy tale ends on the day the woman gets married. "You never hear about whether or not Prince Charming puts the cap back on the toothpaste," she said. She said she also had a reve­ lation about the lives women lead while sitting in a movie theater watching "The Bridges of Madison County." She watched Meryl Streep feel lonely and bored with life after her family left her alone for a few days. She started to dislike the message the movie was send­ ing when the woman met a photographer who was carefree and could go anywhere at any time. She said the woman should have been grateful for those few days alone so she could have time to do some­ thing for herself without the demands of everyday life in­ stead of feeling lonely. by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Peggy Kline of Middleville last week told the Gun Lake Women's Club how dealing with bad hair days relates to how people deal with chal­ lenges in their lives. Every woman can relate to dealing with hair problems, she said. When she was a child, she was fascinated with Natalie Wood, who starred in "West Side Story.” She said it seemed that no matter how much stress Wood was under, her hair was always gorgeous. This is not how most women feel in real life. Kline occasionally wakes up in the morning to find a contortion on her head that she needs to take pains to fix into some­ thing presentable From this experience, she said, she has found that there is a correlation between what is on a person's head and what is in a person's head "We try so hard, but can not win because hair has a mind of its own," she said. "We should start a support group." Every now and then it seems that many women feel that there should be shelters they can go to until their bad haircuts grow out. One tip Kline had for how to deal with this dilemma is that women should try to de­ velop their own styles. Kline said she remembers going into beauty shops where she would look through books to find that perfect hairstyle. These books contain women with many haircuts that tell us something. They show us that in order to be with it, women must be tan, under 30, six feet tall, and wear a size 2. "We need to develop our own styles and be comfortable with who we are," she said. Many of us, she said, com­ pare ourselves with others but a good personal challenge would be to compare our­ selves to ourselves. JUNGLE GYM From previous page — and fads and then come to the hearing. There's a lot in there to talk about." Members of the Parks and Recreation Committee are Chairman Fred Fleischmann, Pam Shank, Dorothy Wolf, Doug Vandenberg, Virginia Sines, Rick Paalman, Carol Paalman. Ed Troutman, Jim Porritt, Bob Stockman. Carrie Murphy (Caledonia Schools), Dick Dunn (Township Plan­ ning Commission) and Jim Williams (Township Board). When the woman had an af­ fair with the photographer, Kline realized that women are powerful because they take care of the details in life that no one else can. Many women, she said, live with people who hand them laundry and don't put a fresh roll of toilet paper in the bath­ room. "Its like we have a sign on us that says give us more work," she said. "I challenge any corporate CEO to take on the role of one woman." The Breck lady with the shiny hair also relates to women's lives, she said. Everyone needs a shine in their life and people get that by helping others. "Thinking about something other then ourselves gives us a sense of purpose," she said. "Just find one woman who is busy and has enthusiasm and the job gets done." Kline said that when she first moved to the Middleville area, she was interested in get­ ting all of the women of Barry *VCR Repair FREE Estimates Fast Service Convenient Hours County together for a wom­ en's festival of some sort and with the help of Jeri Otto eventually did. It was their en­ thusiasm that caused them to get it the 500 women to­ gether "Nothing really great ever happens without enthusiasm," she said. The key to having enthusi­ asm and being happy, she said, is having a sense of pur­ pose. "We are never more down then when we have lost our sense of purpose," she said. "The Gun Lake Women’s Club is giving you one." When hair is not cooperat­ ing, she said, women usually use conditioners to make it kxik presentable "Just like our hair, some­ times we get a little down too," she said. Kline asked the guests to write the word "attitude" on paper and then write down each number that correlates which each letter of the alpha­ 114 Maple St 4695 M-37 616-795-2225 ★★★★★*★*****★★★ Two weeks later. Ruth called her and told her that that was the first thank you note anyone had ever written to her "Some people do not recog­ nize what I do. but I love my job." she said. Kline said this is an exam­ ple of a woman with a good attitude. Ruth's boss had read this note at an employees’ meeting and Ruth said she almost cried. "Women take the time to point out what is significant about each other and build each other up." she said. "This builds an organization " Women, she said, know when it is time for a change She has been known to walk up to strangers, compliment their hair and ask where they got it done so she can make a change. Many people she ap­ proaches. she said, say they feel more confident about themselves after her compli­ ments. Another thing women need to realize, she said, is that ev­ eryone makes mistakes. "Laughter is an important trade of life and people should laugh off their mistakes in­ stead of letting them ruin hours, days, years and rela­ tionships." she said. Sometimes, however, she added, change comes to us and is not welcome Grieving sometimes seems endless, but people need to remember that things can get better. "Every time a door closes a window opens and people are there for us," she said. People are occasionally afraid of change, she said, but it is the only constant thing in your life that you can count on. 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An example of one such woman, she said, is Cheryl Cravero. who is good at orga­ nizing everything, from the women's festival to her fam­ ily. "She is someone who knows the value of working as a team." she said. Though it is true that women do so much for their families and do not always get praise for what they do. not many women arc willing to praise themselves, either. Kline talked about the day she went to Hudson's to buy a winter coat. A sales lady named Ruth approached her and asked if she needed help looking for anything Instead of telling Kline that she looked great in everything she tried on, she was honest and wanted her to buy some­ thing that looked good on her. She said she was so touched by the treatment she got that she was very excited about her new coat and later sent Ruth a letter telling her what a won­ derful job she did. The MAIN ATTRACTION presents... 4Star Video 615-623-5777 bet. Guests found that the let­ ters add up to 100 percent, which shows that life is about giving 100 percent and that life comes with attitude. “It is important how we perceive and look at things." she said. She told a story about an elderly woman who lived alone but was fine because she had her friends, arthritis and Ben Gay. Hair does get damaged, just like people, she said. Sometimes people get hurt or go through a period of time where they feel lifeless or bored and find it a struggle to get through every day. Fun and friendship, she said, are the best things to help people get through those times. Kline had two good friends when she was in school. Mary and Fran When they got older, finished school, got married and started families of their own, they did not spend as much time together because of family obligations. Their time together became limited to occasional phone calls in which they talked about diaper rash and car pools. 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Ml September 17. 1996 Strongest showing is in mathematics Caledonia students surpass state averages on high school proficiency tests standards in public schools, by Barbara Gall the HSPT replaces the MEAP Staff Water Caledonia High School se­ (Michigan Educational As­ niors did "extremely well” on sessment Program) test for­ the math portion of the new merly taken by students in the state High School Proficiency 11th grade "These are very demanding Test administered to the Class tests requiring seniors to of 1997 in February. demonstrate a high level of Seventy percent of the class tested "proficient" in the proficiency in math, science mathematics test, but scored and communication arts to lowest in the writing portion qualify for state endoresements of the test, where only 41.2 on their diplomas and tran­ percent of the students tested scripts," said Dr. James VanDyk, Superintendent of proficient. However, CHS students Comstock Park Public surpassed state averages in all Schools and president of the areas tested — reading, Kent County Superintendents' writing. science and Association. "These tests, which take mathematics — and were above Kent County averages many hours (11) to complete, far exceed basic skill levels in all areas but writing. (See and require the application of chart) Developed by the stale to knowledge, problem solving establish "rigorous" academic and critical thinking," he said. SET SAIL WITH VILLAGE PLAYERS OF MIDDLEVILLE ONA LUXURY CRUISE Friday, September 27 - 8:00 p.m Saturday, September 28 - 8:00 p.m. Sunday, September 29 - 2:00 p.m. T.K. High School Auditorium Tickets $5.00 Tickets available from any Village Player Member or at the High School Auditorium Box Office Mon.-Thur. 7-9 p.m. (( We will align our curriculum to the state’s and take the leap of faith that the state’s curriculum is what business and higher education want. If it is, then we can motivate the kids to understand this text is j. important in their lives. — Caledonia Schools Superintendent Doug Busman Though the new proficiency tests have no impact on grad­ uation eligibility, students earning a "proficient" rating in any subject areas will receive a state endorsement on their diplomas for each proficient area. The reading and writing tests combine for an endorse­ ment in "communication arts." provided the student earns proficiency in both of those subjects. Proficiency is defined by the state as showing mastery of key skills and techniques and an ability to apply knowledge and solve problems. Students who did not earn proficiency fell into either the "novice" or "not yet novice" categories, but in either case, did not demonstrate the mas­ tery of skills required required for a "proficient" rating. A novice ranking means a student demonstrates a devel­ oping level of skill, but has not yet attained mastery The low ranking of "not yet novice" means the student is very deficient in skills. Very few Caledonia students fell into the "not yet novice" category, and more than half of those who took the test were in the "novice" categories in both writing and science. Seniors who came so close to proficiency in the first tests have two more opportunities to earn the state endorsements. The first retesting will begin Oct. 30 with another opportunity offered this spring. State officials had warned school districts that the tests would be difficult and very dif­ ferent from the MEAP test, so low scores the first time around were to be expected. While the HSPT includes multiple choice questions, it also requires the students to compose essays and wnte out explanations and answers, even in the math test. Grand Rapids Interim Su­ perintendent Kevin O'Neill said he was confident scores would improve each year as the students became familiar with test requirements and their higher expectations. However, Kent County school superintendents have voiced dissatisfaction about having only two weeks be­ tween the release of the first test scores and the first retest­ ing date. In addition, the state did not provide an item analy­ sis of the first test for students and the schools. This means the students have no idea which questions they missed nor which of their writing assignments were scored low Though some par­ ents in the county have tried to obtain their children's tests from the state. Caledonia Schools Superintendent Doug Busman said the rumor is that the tests all were destroyed. Busman said that the county superintendents agreed that without any information on student testing deficiencies, it not only would be difficult to help students prepare for retesting, but also to plan curriculum improvement based on the HSPT. However. CHS Principal Bob Szymoniak said his High School Proficiency Test Novice Not Yet Novice 4.4 46.1 County 47.0 State 40.2 Caledonia Proficient Reading Writing 45.0 34.4 41.2 56.0 2.7 Science Mathematics 41.0 57.0 32.0 48.0 45.1 70.0 50.5 27.8 4.4 2.2 Subject 49.4 Caledonia Schools MEAP Scores SCIENCE 92.3 Novice 7.7 Not Yet Novice Caledonia Elementary 5 Dutton Elementary 63.0 37.0 0.0 Kettle Lake Elementary 36.2 59.4 4.3 District Elementary Average 65.2 33.3 8 1.5 Caledonia Middle School 17.3 75.1 7.5 Proficient Building Grade 0.0 WRITING Grade 5 8 Proficient Building Caledonia Elementary Not Yet Novice 74.0 26.0 Dutton Elementary 64.8 35.2 Kettle Lake Elementary 60.9 District Elementary Average Caledonia Middle School 66.8 85.1 39.1 33.2 BOYS STATE, nominate its candidates for the count of appeals and district court. Elections for these county and city offices were held on a Monday evening. Monday is devoted to nominating party candidates for state-wide offics at the state convention. Members of cities choose delegates to the state convention Monday morning. Each party in each city selected a delegation chairman and vice chairman Chosen at the state convention were the party’s nominees for university board of trustees (eight), the state board of education (eight), the state supreme court (seven), at­ torney general, secretary of state, lieutenant governor and governor. At the conclusion of the state conventions Monday a campaign rally was held where the candidates for state w ide offices were presented to the Boys State electorate. Fleischmann, a member of the Federalist Party, had won his party’s nomination to one of the 48 sut representative seats. On Tuesday morning he defeated his opponent to win a State Representative position from Wisner County, telling the electorate "That in this country is not only your right to question your leadership, but your obligation.” After the convention’s 14.9 continued from Page 3 though, the real work began. DeLange. Governor Engler The boys adjourned into their spoke congratulatory words. governing bodies, as the suc­ On Thursday and Friday, cess of the program requires his caucus group got the task attendees to act as much as of developing state bills for possible like their real world prison and punishment counterparts after the elec­ reforms tions. Depending on the posi­ Boys State was not all work tion of attendees they were though. Softball, volleyball, then given problems to swimming and other sports resolve, such as economic were available during off development, mass transit hours. systems, highways, parks, One curious bit of lore still police and fire, jails and being passed down through prisons, negotiations with the years at Boys State is the employees, unemployment ‘No Fireworks rule ” This zoning, education, airports, rule, established in 1967, was civil defense, etc. due to one overly enthusiastic As an elected Boys State political minded Boys Stater Representative, Fleischmann who attempted hi throw a and the other state wide can- firecracker, at night, through didates got to be an open window that, unfor­ "inaugurated'' on the steps of tunately, had a screen on it. the State Capitol and sit at the The rule has henceforth seat of his rural State been known as “Dick Representative. Walt Posthumus Rule.” Caledonia Alternative High School Enrolling Students 10 spaces available Call 891-0236 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Mon. - Fri. �The Sun ond News Middleville, Ml September 17, 1996/Pogo 11 Caledonia 8th-grade scores a ‘study in contrasts MEAP scores released for 5th- and 8th-grade science and math by Barbara Gali Staff Writer Caledonia school officials said they are pleased with most of the district's Michigan Education Assessment Program scores from tests given last spring to fifth and eighth grades The MEAP scores were an­ nounced Friday, along with the results of the new High School Proficiency Tests. Elementary and middle school students took last year's reading and math por­ tions of the MEAP in the fall, At the elementary level, and the science and writing Caledonia Elementary led the tests last spring. way with 92 percent of the Caledonia’s newly released students testing "proficient" in eighth-grade test scores for science, an impressive result science and writing, like many that ranks with the best in the districts in the county, showed state, said Caledonia Schools a startling contrast, with 85 Superintendent Doug Busman. percent of the students demonTo test "proficient" in a strating proficiency in writ­ subject area means that the ing. but only 17.3 percent student demonstrates mastery proficient in science. Most of of the skills and thinking pro­ the former eighth-graders cesses the state believes a (75.1 percent) fell into the fifth-grader should know in "not yet novice" category in that subject. To fall into the science, just below the "profi­ "novice" category means the cient" rank. PROFICIENCY TESTS, continued from Page 10 teachers already were preparing review sessions in science and math to be offered during the advisory period. Teachers also will concentrate on writing skills, because that usually was the low component in the reading test, he said. "The staff feels this was an important test, a difficult test, but we're up to the challenge of improving our students' test scores. "Wc met with our seniors and told them they had scored higher than the state average and in some areas, the county average," he said. "Wc told them that while we were pleased with their effort, we emphasized to them that these are important tests and that they should try to do better if they need to take any tests over. "We had so many students in the ’novice’ category who were very close to proficiency that we feel they probably just didn't pay enough attention to the detail needed on this test. That is another thing we plan to emphasize to the students. "In the end, this test is a good thing, because it's allow- CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP September 10, 1996 A »pecial meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 7:10 p.m. for a work session on the 1997 budget. Present: Garbow, Snyder, DeVries. Dieleman, Gould, Jousma. Williams. Also present: Planner Ander son. Rich Pierson and several citizens. Work on the budget Discus sion was held on the paving of Alaska Ave. North of 68th St. Meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Patricia Snyder, Clerk (202) ing us to focus on areas where we need to improve." Busman agreed, adding that despite the criticisms about the test, he thought the HSPT met demands from parents and citizens for higher standards and more accountability in the schools. "It provides accountability, however, only if the public believes this is a really hard test to pass. It will serve a good purpose if the public is satisfied with it and then turns to getting behind their schools and working to make them better. "The down side of this test would be if parents and the rest of the public becomes ’number chasers,' just con­ cerned about comparing one district's scores to another's. "I believe we can look at this test as a chance for us to 'raise the bar' in education with our standards. We will align our curriculum to the state's and take the leap of faith that the state's curriculum is what business and higher education want. If it is, then we can motivate the kids to understand this test is important in their lives." Busman said he also hoped the new HSPT would not be interpreted as a commentary on teachers because many stu­ dents did not pass the test this year. The test was supposed to reflect tougher standards and challenge the students. "People have been demand­ ing high expectations, and here they are," he said. "This test was supposed to be diffi­ cult, and I guess if all the stu­ dents scored well on it the first time, the expectations re­ ally would not have been raised very much." RIVER VALLEY MINI-STORAGE SALE Saturday, Sept. 21,1996 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 614 Grand Rapids Street Middleville "Rather than criticize, I would like to commend our teachers and support staff. They continue to do an exem­ plary job day after day in looking after our children's learning and well being," Busman said. "I feel confident in saying that I know I speak for most of our parents in thanking them for their dedica­ tion and commitment." student demonstrates develop­ ing skills. "Not yet novice" is the lowest ranking and indi­ cates the student is seriously deficient in that subject area. At both Caledonia Elemen­ tary and at Dutton Elemen­ tary. no students fell into the "not yet novice" category in science, and only 4.3 percent were seriously deficient in sci­ ence at Kettle Lake Elemen­ tary. Kettle Lake faces the most serious challenge, however, because a majority of its for­ mer fifth-grade students tested in the "novice" category of science, with only 36.2 per­ cent of the class earning profi­ ciency as fifth-graders. In the subject of writing, the "not yet novice" rank is left out, with students testing either proficient or not yet proficient. Here, the CMS students led the district with its 85 percent proficiency, but in all schools, at least 60 per­ cent were "proficient" writers. Caledonia Middle School Principal Clark Volz said that the high writing score was the NO ADMISSION FREE CHILD CARE pare the sixth- and seventh­ graders for the science MEAP they will be taking. "They need to learn to be more analytical, and we need to enforce the life and physical sciences earlier, in the sixth and seventh grades." he said. "We want to make sure that if anyone does poorly on this test, it won’t be because we didn't teach it. The difficulty is that what they asked on the test this year more than likely won’t be what they’ll ask next year." Volz said that the purpose of the MEAP is to create a uniform curriculum across the state, and that communities now are matching their schools to that test. "Is that quality? Is it what kids should be learning? I don’t know." he said. "But we will adjust our curriculum to meet the test and to help pre­ pare our kids for the High School Profiency Test they’ll be taking in a few more years. "Ail I can say is kids and teachers are working harder than they ever have before " ALL ARE INVITED FAMILY MATTERS A SEMINAR FOR PARENTING IN THE NINETIES SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1996 • 9 AM - 12:30 PM CALEDONIA MIDDLE SCHOOL 9230 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI • 891-8649 Sectionals________________ Who Am I?: Developing Self-Esteem In Girls And Young Women Rochelle Manor-Bui lock, Ph.D. Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services You Can’t Pick Their Friends, But... Promoting Positive Peer Relationships For Your Children Robert VandePol, MSW Pine Rest Christian Mental Helath Servies Creative Discipline: Strategies for Effective Parenting Tim Zwart, Ed.D Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services - Caledonia Clinic Helping Children Deal with the Painful Realities of Loss, Separation, and Death Art Daglow, MSW, CSW, LMFT, RPTS lYayspnng Counseling Center Managing Anger In Parenting Good Sports: Developing Healty Perspectives in Your Athletes Wanda Hendrickson, ACSW Bethany Chnstian Services Ralph Bonderd, Professor of Physical Education, Athletic Director Calvin College Blessings And Challenges Of ADHD: A Personal And Professional Perspective Flying Solo: Single Parenting Strategies for the 90’s Chenc Winters, Ph.D. Dayspnng Counseling Center Susan Allred, MSW Pine Rest Chnstian Mental Health Services - Caledonia Clinic Making Peace With Your Teenager Fatherhood: The Forgotten Half of Parenting Samuel A. Reals. MM, MA Christian Counseling Center Parenting With Love & Logic Kathy VanHouten. MA, Certified Love/LogK Trainer Wedgewood Chnstian Youth & Family Services Parenting Children Through Separation & Divorce Timothy P. Fnesen, Psy.D. Chnstian Couraebng Center themselves. Substance Abuse Several couches, chairs, bedsteads, Hollywood bed, several chests of drawers, lamps, books, toys, coffee table, steel workbench, all-purpose vise and miscellaneous result of hard work by the staff and students in that area, but yet, everyone had been working hard in science, too. "It isn't that we weren't teaching science." he said. "It was just not the science on that test. These scores should not be interpreted as a prob­ lem with the students’ abili­ ties or their hard work. "It's a curriculum issue, and we will make the changes we need to make so that these re­ sults won't happen again. Now that we know what the new test demands, we can bet­ ter prepare the students for it." Volz said that his staff is al­ ready at work analyzing the science test and the students' tests to find out why the scores were low. Unlike the high schools, the middle schools did get an item analy­ sis of the science test, al­ though one will not be sent for the writing test. He said that his teachers will work with the freshmen teachers to help that class in any way, and the staff also will be working to better pre­ Mark Wine MSW. Wedgwood Chnstian Youth and Family Services Mark Peterson, MSW, ACSW Bethany Chnstian Services Teach Your Children Well: Modeling a Healthy Marriage Dan Henderson, Ph_D. Pine Rest Chnstian Mental Health Services - Caledonia Clinic Depression in Kids: Knowing “At Risk” Signs of your Child and How to Respond Robert Miner, MD Dayspnng Counseling Center This community service is sponsored by Bethany Christian Services, Christian Counseling Center, Dayspring Counseling Center, Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, Wedgwood Christian Youth and Family Services, Caledonia Community Schools and the Caledonia PTO and Parent Network. �Poge 12/Th« Sun ond News, Middleville, Ml September 17, 1996 Summary of Regular meeting Minutes for the CALEDONIA VILLAGE COUNCIL September 9. 1996 Present: Kidder, Erskine, Robertson, Soules, Klover, Whalen Berencst, Audy Absent: Antecki. Others: Brown. Rodgers. Vonliere, Pierson, Sisson. Tuomikoski. ond other guests. The regular meeting at the Caledonia Village Council wos called to order by President Klover at 7 05 p.m Motion by Soules, seconded by Berencsi to approve the minutes of the lost meeting. Mo­ tion carried. Motion by Berencsi seconded by Soules to accept the financial report Motion carried Kidder requested a Certificate of Deposit report. Motion by Kidder seconded by Soules to approve the payment of bills Ayes All. Motion carried. Motion by Kid­ der seconded by Berencsi to transfer $10,000.00 from the General Fund to the Water Fund IMS reported 9 building, 10 electrical, 6 mechanical, ond 9 plumbing permits for the month of August Rodgers reported 6 million gallons of sewage were pumped for the month Three water meters installed, four water ond sewer hookups A sinkhole on main street will be dug up this week Culvert on Duncan Lake Rd. will be repaired by Patches Blacktop. The Caledonia New Library Committee Members with Berencsi talked about Library sites and Villoge/Township shore of the new library. Council could not answer without more Looking for Extra Cash? - Call - 945-9554 Sell anything FASTI by Berencsi to pass a Resolution information. Village would not designating September 20. 1996 commit to the Village owned s POW MIA Recognition day land at the sewer plant for the Ayes: oil. AAotion corned. new site Klover suggested the AAotion by Soules seconded by property next to the Robertson to participate in the Township/Village hall be 1997 Mayor Exchange Day to be investigated held week of May 19 1997 AAo­ Rich Pierson presented a tion carried. Concept Proposal for the AAotion by Kidder seconded by Village of Caledonia to operate Berencsi to pass a Resolution to the Compou Kettle Lake Sewer Extend Cable Franchise Agree­ System. This arrangement would provide better control of opera­ ment with C-TEC which will ex pwe December 31 2006. Ayes: tion and maintenance. Council All. AAotion carried agrees with concept" ond Kidder reported that the Sth of would like to proceed with a July Committee had a wrap up proposal at the next council meeting and set July 5. 1997, meeting. If the Township ond the ond July 4. 1988 as the next two Village come to on agreement, it Celebration dates AAotion by will be presented to the County, Kidder seconded by Berencsi to all of this contingent upon Coun­ hove tree work done by Tom ty Approval. Miller in the amount of VonLiere reported the Maple Street project is bosciolfy com­ $1.200.00. AAotion carried. Labor Committee met with Session to pleted. The contractor has filed discuss goals duties Judy en­ for a second portiol payment in courages people to coll AAark on the amount of $32,167.18. There Wednesdays. Erskine talked is still a 5 percent retainoge on with VanLiere to check into next the project. We hove not receiv­ years grant money being used ed a bill for the relocation of the for sidewalk repair. Water Com­ fiber optic cable. The curbs need mittee will meet October 7, 1996 to be redone The catch basin at 10 00 a.m. Sewere committee needs work. AAotion by Erskine October 7. 1996 1 00 p.m. seconded by Kidder to approve Whalen received a leter from payment Motion carried the Kent County Health DepartSisson presented a Proclama­ tion in support of Notional Pollu- *ment in regards to the Library well. Installation of a new well is tion Prevention Week not required at this time provid­ September 16-22. 1996. Tours ed that a new library building is will be held at the Sewer Plant constructed within the next Wednesday. September 18, 1996 several years ond that the pre at 2:00 p.m. and 6 30 p.m. The sent library building does not schools will be notified that they continue to be used as a public con set up a tours. Sisson water supply. Posting of Public presented two resolutions to up­ Notices ond Provisions of Bottled date the Village fees schedule. water is to continue at the pre­ AAotion by Soules seconded by sent Library Klover mentioned Audy to pass a Resolution the letter from Township Super Establishing Fees for Reimbur­ visor Gorbow regarding the sable Expenses. Ayes. all. Mo­ Sheriff’s contract ond suggested tion carried. AAotion by Kidder that Council members talk with seconded by Erskine to adopt a township regarding this issue. Resolution Establishing Certain This will be on the October Village Fees for zoning ond related matters. Ayes: all AAo­ Agendo Vicky Whallen tion carried Village Clerk (200) AAotion by Erskine seconded YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17,1996 COMMENCING AT 7:30 PM AT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP HALL, 284 N. BRIGGS RD. TO CONDUCT THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS. 1. ZOC 95-10-14, PARCEL ID. NO. 260-014-00 THRU 260-025-00; A REQUEST BY THE JOHN PILLAR FOR APPROVAL OF PHASE II OF LAKE LIFE CONDOMINIUM PLAT LOCATED ON WEST SHORE DR & CHANGE MASTER PLAN. 2. ZOC %-09-07, PARCEL ID. NO. 015-004-70; A REQUEST BY DAVID BUDD, PROP­ ERTY LOCATED NORTH OF 9550 CHIEF NOONDAY RD. TO REZONE HIS PROP­ ERTY FROM THE “AGRICULTURE' TO THE 'RURAL RESIDENTIAL" ZONING DISTRICT & CHANGE MASTER PLAN. 3. SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDLNANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE OFFICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK, 284 N. BRIGGS RD. DURING REGULAR TOWNSHIP BUSINESS HOURS AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC HEARLNG. WRIT­ TEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE PUBLIC HEARING. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT AT OR .AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARLNG TO MAKE CHANGES LN THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ORDLNANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, NECESSARY, REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED, UPON 5 DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWN­ SHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TLME .AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE LN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSALS YANKEE SPRENGS PLANNING COMMISSION JUDY BECKER. SECRETARY 201 Middleville Village Council tables solid waste proposals by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council last week again tabled two plans for importation and exportation of solid waste One. from Browning Ferris Industries, approves exporta­ tion of solid waste from Barry County and the other, a host agreement with City Management, would allow importation of solid waste into the county. Hastings Sanitary Service representative Steve Essling said putting these amendments together has been a long, three-year process for the county. City Management, and the solid waste commit­ tee. The BFI export plan has al­ ready been approved by the Barry County Board of Commissioners, which de­ cided the issue should be taken to the local government units in the county. BFI representative Sharon Gillette said the amendment would open up competition by allowing haulers to haul garbage to other landfills be­ sides the one in their own county. In turn, waste from other counties can be exported from another county and go into Barry County. The City Management im­ portation proposal is a sepa­ rate issue approved by the Solid Waste Committee, sent to the Barry County Board of Commissioners, and now to the local government units in the county. This amendment, which will require support from twothirds of the county's munici­ palities, includes three states and 20 counties. Essling said that all parties involved recommend that both plans be approved. A host agreement was signed Feb. 16 between Barry County and City Management that limits volumes received and the export agreement. Trustee William Mosey said he has not seen the host agreement and to his knowl­ edge neither have the other council members. "I would have trouble agree­ ing to something I have not seen," he said. Essling said that unfortu­ nately, nothing in the host agreement can be changed at this time because it has al­ ready been signed but the vil­ lage is perfectly welcome to look at the agreement they have. Village manager David Arking said he will contact Sharon Gillette to see if they can get more information about the BFI export agree­ ment as well. Both decisions were tabled until council members can look at the host agreement. In other business last week, the council: • Voted to go ahead with a scaled down version of the Grand Rapids Street Eagle Drive project, m which only Grand Rapids Street uould be repaired at this time. The total cost of the project is $91,573, but the council would only have to worry about $45,786 of it now because of a deal the council has made with Dave Dykstra. The rest of the money will come from pay­ ments that Dykstra must make to the village for his purchase of the industrial park. Grand Rapids Street will be dug up so a sewer can be in­ stalled that will go to the lift station. Passing lanes and flar­ ing will be added to make the street class A. “Since we will be digging it up we might as well bring it up to standard.” Arking said. be provided with a letter of credit; the developers must comply with village ordi­ nances; and developers must provide copies of the site plan. Arking said the two parties have agreed on installments and a document is ready to be signed. They also have a letter of credit. • Voted to accept Don Williamson as a new member of the Housing Commission committee to replace Donna Kenyon, who recently re­ signed. Williamson is an in­ structor at the Kendall School of Design and has been a Middleville resident for a long time. He will take over Kenyon's term which has four more years • Received a report from Police Chief Louis Shoe­ maker, who said Heritage Day was quiet and there were no unusual incidents. His per­ sonnel walked and rode bicy­ cles through the area during the event to insure the safety of those in attendance. • Voted to authorize Village President Jim French to sign a contract so this work can be done. • Decided to spend $28,400 to enlarge a storm sewer be­ cause if they do it now, it will save some cost in the future. French said that even though they will not be repairing Eagle Drive at this time, the council should continue to keep its eyes open for possi­ ble grants or other ways to re­ pair it m the future. • Approved plans for Ron Bunning and Dave Dykstra's Hunter's Ridge Subdivision and requested that French sign the agreements. The subdivi­ sion includes 21 ready to build on lots. Under this agreement, the developers must meet four conditions: the council and developers must agree on in­ stallments of sidewalks, and street lights; the village must • Voted to purchase four 71 inch "Welcome to Middle­ ville" signs from Deruiter Woodcrafts fix a price not to exceed $5,355. Arking said Trustee James Rutherford has been doing research on this fix a while and a contract has been composed that should meet their needs. The council decided not to purchase a sign for the indus­ trial park at this time and will just concentrate on the north, south, east, anil west entrance borders to the village. Rutherford will deliver the contract to Deruiter and they should have the signs in a few weeks. • Voted to approve a resolu­ tion to change village hall office hours from 8 a m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. to 9 a m. to 5 p.m. so that at least one staff member will be available to serve customers during the nixm to I p.m. hour Arking said that the staff members would stagger lunches at different times in­ stead of all going at once. • Accepted a revised codifi cation agreement thai would allow Clerk Maria Fuller to codify the village ordinances. • Voted to approve a resolu­ tion to dedicate a minimum of $100,000 of the total CD re­ serve to the sewer fund and $100,000 of it to the water fund. Arking said the funds would be set aside for emer­ gencies and improvements. • Agreed to set aside $4,500 from the sidewalk repair fund to make improvements on See Council news, P. 13 CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA September 18, 1996 7:00 P.M. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Minutes Bills Building Inspector Report Treasurers Report Campau/Kettle Lake Sewer Ordinance and Resolutions Campau/Kettle Lake Collection System Maintenance Blackstone Petition Resolution Valley Point South Ordinance Planning Commission Report Vietnam Veterans Resolution TCI Cable Request Snow Plow Bids MMTA Seminar Any Other Business That May Come Before The Board. 203 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml September 17, iWb Po^e 13 Village, Thornapple Twp. discuss trails project intentions by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Middleville Village Man­ ager David Arking last week approached the Thomapple Township Board to discuss in­ tentions for the 4.5 linear miles of abandoned railroad property the village purchased several months ago. Arking said township Zon­ ing Administrator Jack Spencer had written a letter to the village, expressing con­ cerns about when the trail would open and about cooper­ ation with the township. The Trail currently is not open for use through Thornapple Township. Arking added that the con­ troversy that has resulted from this issue is unfortunate be­ cause the project can benefit the greater good of the com­ munity economically, and conservation wise. He has worked with many projects similar to this one and said he has seen them become suc­ cessful. The village manager said he believes it is important that the village work with the townships, that the trail goes through and he wants it to be governed by a master plan. This plan, he said, would de­ termine everything from when the trail would open to where the bike racks would be placed Other trail projects he has worked on have shown proof that people can successfully co-exist with trails without much trouble. "Most people who use it are not looking for trouble." he said. He added that it also is im­ portant to have a trail pa­ trolled so it can be kept cleim. The village does not have a problem with applying for a special use permit, he said. Officials want to. but don't think they are ready to apply yet. ’’We want to put together a master plan first," he said. While working on building the Heartland Trail. Arking said, officials in that area checked the location of fanner's fields and did their best to provide access for them to drive equipment through so they can complete the work they have to do. Other things that can be done include placing anti-mo­ tor vehicle bamers on the trail, as well as lists of rules that users must follow, he said. Arking added that he does not think the trail should be open after dark Some trails in the state The controversy that has resulted from this issue is unfortunate because the project can benefit the greater good of the community economically and conservation wise. — David Arking, Village Manager have as many as 50.000 users and they are good for the economy because people who use them stop along the route and buy things such as food and newspapers "This gives people a chance to have country recreation without being in danger,” he said. Arking said he also would like to see the trail in private hands instead of public, but only in the hands of a respon­ sible non-profit organization. Since he is still new to the job, Arking said, he is not able to give an exact timetable for when the master plan can be completed. "We want 'Friends of the Trail' and the townships to work with the village on it," he said. It also is possible to get Incumbent Caledonia Township trustees to run as 'write-ins’ Nov. 5 very poor turnout of voters in the Aug. 6 primary election. The consequence of this was that only 19 percent of Caledonia’s voters actually voted for the candidates who won! “We believe that the cur­ rent trustees have done a com­ mendable job of managing Caledonia, and Caledonia’s growth during the past four years Between them, they have over 40 years of Caledonia Township govern­ ment experience that, quite COUNCIL NEWS, continued from 12 frankly, we will need in the coming four years. Paul and Larkin streets. Since of engineer Paul Spellman “The challenges who won bids for the pump have been with regret. Arking said he in the primary election are would send him a letter. higher than anticipated, part of a well-organized group • Voted to print only a syn­ whose main interest is to stop Arking said, money that has not been taken out of the fund opsis of the minutes from its residential housing yet should stay in case it meetings instead of all of developments in their needs to be reallocated for the them to reduce the cost by neighborhoods. None of them has any Caledonia Township pump. If it does not need to three-fourths. French said this would be government experience,” he be used for the pump, it can be carried through to next all right as long as they print added Caledonia Township, like items that are required by the year's sidewalk fund. This amount will be Open Meetings Act such as many communities in Kent County, did not have any roughly $10,000 because who was present and how $5,600 also was set aside for members voted on issues. He Democratic candidates for added that if this does not local offices. The winners of sidewalk repairs earlier. the Aug. 6 primary can only • Accepted the resignation work, they can go back to face wnte-in challengers in panting all of the minutes the Nov. 5 general election. The committee intends to promote a successful write-in Letterheads campaign for Jousma. Gould. Dieleman and Williams by Business Cards focusing on “the facts” sur­ rounding growth and develop­ Envelopes ment in the township “There were distortions of Brochures the truth floating around poor to the primary election, that Wedding Invitations we believe affected the out­ come It is our goal that, by MORE Nov. 5, al! Caledonia Township voters will clearly • ~ >7^ Quality Printing at !'■ J Affordable Prices! understand what township government can and cannot do legally to control growth in Call 945-9554 our community “We are confident that or Bill Love once the facts are presented or stop by at Caledonia Township voters will return Trustees Jousma. 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) Gould, Dieleman and Williams to office ” A group of Caledonia Township residents has form­ ed a committee to support the write-in re-election campaign of Gordon Jousma, Steve Gould, John Dieleman and Jim Williams, for the four township trustee positions. Jousma. Gould. Dieleman and Williams, the incumbent trustees, lost their bids to run for their position in November, by losing in the Aug. 6 primary election. ‘‘We believe that the result of the primary election was grossly unrepresentative of the feelings of a majority of the residents of Caledonia Township and the Village of Caledonia.” said Dave Owen, chairman of the Committee for Responsible Government for Caledonia. “There was a grant money from the state or from various bicycle groups. Arking thanked the board for voting in support of the $15,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Transportation the village ap­ plied for. Township Supervisor Don Boysen said it was his obser­ vation that some residents were concerned that a master plan should have come about earlier, but he understood that there was no way to know if putting the project together would be a feasible idea until later. The Friends of the Trail, Arking said, had a sudden need to take action in purchasing the property "It was either get it then or lose it," he said. "If they had waited, it would have been too late." Arking said he was just ask­ ing the board for its patience. "It will take a while, but will eventually happen." he said. He added that a resident had written a letter to the village asking if it would deed over a portion of the trail to him. but he will not be able to do that at this time. The trail, he said, is 100 feet wide and the resident was asking for 90 feet of it. "I had to ask him to be pa­ tient. but assured him that it would not be built around yet." he said. Spencer said that if that por­ tion of the trail was not open yet. there should be signs by it showing that. Arking said he is working with the Friends of the Trail group to post such signs. Be­ cause patrollers can not be ev­ erywhere at once, he said, cur­ rent uses of the trail are unau­ thorized ones. He said that people have used the corridor as a highway since it has been abandoned and that the people using it to ride bicycles are less intrusive. Arking said he is excited about being a resident of Mid­ dleville and Thornapple Township, and is willing to answer any questions the board may have as time goes on. In other business last week the board voted to set the 1996 millage rate for the gen­ eral and fire funds at .8245 w hich is rounded off from the previous .82446 rate. This rate will be levied on Dec. 1. NEED SOME EXTRA CASH? Got Something to Sell? Phone 1-800-870-7085 For Sun and News ACTION-ADS! Stock Up This Fall With Good Deals From John Deere BATTERY MAIL-IN REBATE OFFER Buy a popular Hibernator™ Battery and put $10 in your pocket! 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The first changed the fee schedule charged developers applying to build various kinds of projects in the vil­ lage. The second authorizes the village clerk to decide if the developer of a large or complex project also should pay a minimun of $500 into an escrow account. The escrow would be used to repay the village for the costs of reviewing a compli­ cated project, which might re­ quire the services of the plan­ ner. attorney and engineer. Publication costs for hearings also would be covered by the escrow. If the clerk estimates the project review will cost the village more than S500. the developer will have to put more than the minimal $500 into escrow. However, once the review process is com­ pleted, any money left in the escrow account will be reim­ bursed to the applicant, ac­ cording to the new policy. The council chose the es­ crow system over merely es­ tablishing a list of flat fees that developers would have to pay. Council members said that using an escrow account meant the developers, not the taxpayers, would be paying the "up front" money In other village business last week, engineer Lou VanLiere of Earth Tech told the council that the Maple Street extension was "essentially complete." with only a few minor details left. On Van Litre's recommenda­ tion. council approved a sec­ ond partial payment to the Michigan Twp. Association to meet in Middleville Sept. 26 The Michigan Townships Association will offer a oneday legislative update and educational program to township officials from Allegan, Barry. Kent and Ot­ tawa counties. Thursday. Sept 26, as part of MTA's annual fall district meetings. About 100 officials are ex­ pected to attend this event at the Middle Villa Inn in Middleville "The challenge facing local officials has never been greater." explains MT A Ex­ ecutive Director John M. LaRose. "Faced with the furor of an election year, in­ creasing legislative mandates and ever-changing statues, elected officials need to chart a course of good governing and fiscal responsibility to ef­ fectively and legally perform their duties." The program will begin at 9 a.m with MTA Deputy Ex­ ecutive Director Larry Merrill reviewing important public acts, issues currently affecting townships and association ac­ tivities. Following Merrill's update. 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MTA Legislative Counsel Pat McAvoy will discuss pending legislation, including issues such as credit card use by township officials, revenue sharing, road funding, elec­ tion law changes and personal property taxes The morning session will close with a District 11 caucus meeting to elect a member township of­ ficial to fill a vacancy of an unexpired term of a District 11 director on the MTA Board. Following lunch, par­ ticipants can choose to attend one of three concurrent workshops: 1) Providing Bet­ ter Service to Citizens; 2) Financial Forum “On the Road.” or 3) Current Issues in Elections Management. The Michigan State Assessors Board will conduct a threehour renewal course for Levels I, II, III and IV, begin­ ning at 2:30 p.m. The registration fee of $50 per person for MTA members and $75 per person for non­ members includes resource personnel, materials, lunch and refreshments. The cost to register at the door is an addi­ tional $5 per person. Registra­ tion begins at 8:30 a.m. Press members are invited to attend free of charge. For more information or a brochure, call the MTA office at (517) 321-6467 The Michigan Townships Association, based in Delta Charter Township. Eaton County, provides lobbying and educational services to more than 99 percent of Michigan's 1.242 townships and 6.500 elected officials. District meetings are con­ ducted annually, with fall meetings offered in the southern half of the state The escrow would be used to repay the village for the costs of reviewing a complicated project, which might require the services of the planner, attorney and engineer. contractor of $32,167.18. With this payment, the work is more than 50 percent paid off. However, a flaw in the plans for the curb along the new road left the curb extend­ ing nearly to the pavement on Kinsey. This will be a prob­ lem when the snow plow comes down Kinsey. VanLiere said. The snow plow could hit the curb in the winter, and drivers might also hit it if Population growth could bring more state funding Mid-decade census to begin today in Caledonia Township A mid-decade population census is scheduled to begin today, Sept. 17, in Caledonia Township, with the hope that an increased head count will bring in more state revenue­ sharing funds. If Caledonia Township has grown by at least 15 percent (805 residents), the state might add an estimated $77,000 a year to the town­ ship's revenue sharing funds. Township Clerk Pat Snyder said that residents need to be aware that people will be go­ ing door to door for the next two to three weeks to find out how many residents live in each home. If no one is home when the census taker comes, he or she will leave a card taped to the door so the residents can fill out the necessary information, re-tape the card to the door and leave it there for the census taker to pick up. "We just ask our residents to help us in this effort," said Snyder. "All the census takers will have identification, and all they will be asking is how many people live in that house at that time. This means that college students who live on campus should not be included in that num­ ber, unfortunately," she said. Snyder said that had she known that dependent students living on campus could not be counted in the home popula- COST ESTIMATOR | Qualified candidate should have a strong background in the quoting process within the plastics industry. This •:•>:• person will have a working knowledge of molding processes, mold design, capable tolerances, draft requiremerits shrink of various resins, secondary operations, and interpreting specifications and prints. 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VanLiere said the con­ tractor was not at fault be­ cause he built the curb accord­ ing to the plans he received To remedy the problem, council agreed to authorize Street Commisioner Dan Er­ skine to work with VanLiere to find the best solution. In other business, the coun­ cil: • Agreed that village land on M-37 was not a suitable site for a new public library. (See related story.) • Passed a resolution to support Pollution Prevention Week. Sept. 15-21. • Designated Friday. Sept. 20 as POW/MIA Day as re­ quested by the Vietnam Veter­ ans of America. • Agreed to participate in the 1997 Mayor's Exchange program May 19 and 21. • Approved $1,200 for an­ nual tree maintenance, trim­ ming and stump removal. A new tree will be planted to re­ place a village tree struck by lightning. • Voted to renew the C-Tcc Cable vision franchise for 10 years. Street, SE • Caledonia. Ml 49316 FAX 616-698-8677 tion, she would have tried to have the census conducted be­ fore the students returned to school. "We thought that by having it now, we would catch people who had been on vacation, and also catch our snowbirds be­ fore they left Michigan for the winter," she said. "We ask that the people go- ing door to door be treated courteously. We have good reason to think we have .grown 15 percent since 1990. but we won't know for sure until we take the count," she said. Anyone with questions about the census should con tact Snyder at the township office, 891-0070. HOMEOWNERS! rO| living from paycheck to paychecki Grand Rapids 1-6164574410 Statewide 1-MXH66-2221 AAA MOWTQAGK a FINANCIAL COWRQRATlgN MIDDLEVILLE RECRUITING ONE DAY - WED., SEPT. 18TH 9 am - 3:30 pm at the MIDDLE VILLA INN LOTS OF JOBS AVAILABLE! Assembly............ up to $7.77 Plastic Injection .. up to $7.77 Stockpicking................. $7.00 Re-stock Shelves.......... $7.00 ALL 3 SHIFTS OVER 60 POSITIONS OPEN at companies located by the Kent Co. Airport Bring 2 pieces of I.D. to apply. If unable to apply at the Middle Villa Inn (on M-37 1/2 mile north of traffic light). Applications are accepted 9-11 am and 1-3:30 pm every weekday at our office. 507 - 36th St. SE Grand Rapids PEOPLEMARK’ ®ef*een Eastern & Division Ave SE ----------------- „\ (616)245-6161 Equal Opportunity Employer �Th# Sun ond N#ws Middleville Ml September 17. 1996 Poge 15 T-K Schools Invitational gives runners course variety AREA...SPORTS The Thomapple-Kellogg Invitational on Tuesday presented cross country runners with a unique challenge. A very flat course, wellsuited for setting personal bests, and a chance to run by the soothing atmosphere of Gun Lake. Well, whatever it was. area runners certainly fared well at the 16-school event. Caledonia won both the boys and girls events in the Thornapple races. The Thomapplc bracket featured 8 schools, including host Middleville and Barry County foe l>akew(X)d In the Kellogg races Maple Valley won the girls competition, while Delton tied for second in the 8-team boys event. Caledonia's girls, the three­ time State champions, scored a 16 with 7 Scott runners finishing in the top eight. Shannon Houseman won the race in 19:07, Ken Bkxrm was second in 19:13, Liz. Fortuna took third in 19:39, Brooke Wierenga finished in 19:49 and was fourth, Beth Parbel crossed the finish line sixth in 20:35, Jenny Sprague was seventh in 20:39 and Sarah Grow placed eighth in 20:47. Caledonia Coach Dave Hodgkinson felt that his team enjoyed the change of scenery. "Our home course has lots of hills , (they) kind of enjoy this,” Hodgkinson said. "We ran well and the people we beat are good people. We continue to work and we need to stay focused." Middleville's Jessi Davis made the area fans proud with a 10th place, 20:54 finish. Lakewood's top girls runner was Courtney Ludema who was 27th in 23:25. The Scots ran past second place foe South Christian to achieve top status in the boys race. Caledonia had 31 points. South Christian tallied 73, Middleville had 139 and finished sixth and Lakewood had 207 and placed eighth. Caledonia went 2-3 with Dave Friedrich ending in 17:00 and Andy Schupp finishing right behind in 17:03. The Scots also placed fifth with Rob Lillie (17:13) and sixth with Dave VandenBerg (17:22). Legendary Caledonia Coach Scot sprinter Dave VandenBerg helped his team to win a first place at the TK Invitational. John Soderman said his team ran like one. "We had a nice team effort, 1-3-5-6," Soderman said. That's pretty good; we re on schedule " Middleville's top three were Ryan Hesselink in 10th (7:40). Matt Eaton in 13th (18:08) and Deadel Craven in 14th (18:13). Lakewood's first finisher was Josh Plowman who placed 35th in 19:30. Maple Valley’s girls proved swift of foot, defeating second place Tri Unity Chnstian by 18 points. The Lions had a 49 score and Tri Unity finished with 67. Delton did not field a full team. Three runners in the Top 10 were from Maple Valley: Heidi Eberly, Cassady Murphy and Dawn VanderVlucht. Eberly was sixth in 21:52, Murphy placed seventh in 22:25 and VanderVlucht ended up eighth in 22:47. Maple Valley Coach Gary Hamilton said his Lions had a roanng time at the event. "It's a fun place for them to run," Hamilton said. "I hope that this is an indication of things to come. A lot of these kids put in some miles during the summer and that has paid off." Delton's Angie Schiedel was 19th in 24:31. In the boys Kellogg, Delton was second with 62 and Maple Valley ended up sixth with 152 points. The first place team in that race was Kelloggsville with 36 points. Delton's Zach Taylor had a second-place showing (17:24) and his teammate Casey Louden had a fourth-place finish (17:55) in the Kellogg Division. Maple Valley’s Ben Covert also cracked the Top 20 with a 16th place time of 19:00. Here is a list of other area runners: Girls Thornapple Caledonia — Barb Warner 21:37; Audrey Warner 21;40; Andrea Shomler 22:27; Julie Faist 24:22. Middleville — Alice Matson 24:08; Sara Hillman 25:17; Melody Allore 26:04, Holly Pitt 26:21. Lakewood — Cindy Vanderboon 23:51; Nicole Carpenter 25:33; Nikki Engle 27:57; Amanda Bush 30:02; Emily Kadwell 30:03; Kendra Mesecar 30:27; Colleen Gerke 34:09. Korina Parley 34:57. Boys Thornapple Caledonia — Joe Lillie 18:34; Phil VanLaan 18:3< Montz Zietzke 20:39; Brian Reiffer 21:23; Kevin Caledonia's Keri Bloem and Shannon Houseman sprint to the front of the pack at the TK Invitational on Sept. 9. Longstreet 26:41. Lakewood — Brian Geiger 19:33; Scott Engle 19:57; Bruce Foster 20:02; Eric Lass 21:32; Kurt Boche 21:40; Mike Ritz 22:02; Caleb Terpstra 22:37; Jeff Pierson 25:23; Caleb Devel 25:26; Nate Tobias 26:15. Middleville — Brad Bleshkiw 20:32; Don Mello 20:42; Evan Space 21:02; Justin Sherman 22:42, Jonathan Heworth 24:26; Jeremy Klinge 27:08; Sam Bateman 28:16. Girls Kellogg Maple Valley: Nicole Wilson 23:04; Marin Smith 23:54; Hayley Todd 24:03; Kristy Sealy 25:04; Becky Wilson 26:03; Andrea Mace 26:07; Christina Desroachris 26:35; Danielle Watson 27:35. Delton: Holly Davenport 26:29. Boys Kellogg Delton — Kody Louden 19:19; Nino Fogaroli 19:34; Bob Wheeler 20:06. Maple Valley — Ryan Emmerick 21:25; John Kay 23:19; Zach Jarvic 25:01; Jeff Robotham 25:14; Craig McDougal 25:19. Scots beat FHN 67-57 in hoop play Caledonia's varsity of-10 from the charity stripe. Kristy DeBoer scored 13 basketball team did the necessary things to secure an points, grabbed 8 rebounds and made 5 steals. Mindi OK Gold win on Thursday. Smith tallied 12 points, Sarah 1. Made their free throws. 2. And handled the ball with Steele had 9 points and 7 rebounds, Sarah Bom scored 8 very few mistakes. The result a 67-57 triumph and managed 7 caroms and Stephanie Algera rebounded 4 over Forest Hills Northern. Coach Mike Wilson’s Scots and scored 8, also for the hit 1 l-of-15 free throws in the Scots. fourth quarter to secure the win. Caledonia led 42-38 after three quarters, but out-scored their opponents 25-19 in the fourth quarter. Caledonia also had its lowest amount of turnovers The Middleville tennis team on the season with 12 and out-rebounded FHN by 4, 36- faced some tough opponents last week and the results 32. "Overall, we played well," indicate just how good that Wilson said. "We had some competition was First, coach Larry Seger's clutch performances in the fourth quarter at the free throw Trojans challenged Comstock line and we handled their Park on Sept. 9 and lost the pressure well. We still need to match 7-1. Comstock Park work at getting the ball inside finished the 1995 season ranked No. 3 in the State and more." Allison Schneider led the returned most of their players Scots with 17 points, 5 from that team Middleville's tone win came rebounds. 5 steals and was 9- Earlier in the week, the Scots lost 55-53 to Cedar Springs. Caledonia hit only 22-of-64 shots . Schneider scored 12 points and grabbed 8 rebounds, Smith dished out 5 assists to go along with her 11 points, Born had Io points and 6 rebounds and DeBoer tallied 9 points and had 13 rebounds. Trojan netters face tough opponents over week at No. 3 doubles where Bndgit Cook and Mandy Chavis won 7-5, 3-6, 7-5. Seger called the team's play the "best they've played this season." On Sept. 11 the Trojans look on Gxipersville and lost 6-2. Sara Wright won at No. I singles for Middleville 6-3,61 and Kelly Bremer prevailed at No. 3 singles 6-4, 0-6, 6-5. Middleville entertained Spring Lake on Monday. General Factory Machine operators and assembly people needed on all shifts for growing plastic injection molding company in the southeast Grand Rapids area Experience preferred, b it not necessary Apply in person or send your resume tc: Wamar Products, Inc., 5041 With Street, SE, Caledonia, MI 49316 945-2909 520 East Railroad St., Hastings 795-3369 221 W. Main Street, Middleville SPENCER S TOWINC & RECOVERY �Pogo 16/Tho Sun and Nows, MkkHovillo, Ml Soptembor 17. 1996 Middleville beats Caledonia in freshman football action Middleville's freshman football team opened its season on Sept. 5 with a 32-8 win over Caledonia. The Trojans scored on their first possession, one that went 64 yards for the score. Quarterback Dan Kiel threw a 36-yard pass to Zac Truer to set up Izrael Rosales 2-yard scoring run. Rosales later scored again from 2 yards to put Middleville up 12-0. Middleville then tallied points on its next three possessions. Kiel had a 35yard scamper and Ryan Martin scored 2 touchdowns from 9 and 1 yard, respectively to put the Trojans in front 32-0. Middleville's offensive line Ryan Martin (24) darts up field in Middleville's 32-8 triumph over Caledonia in freshman football last week. Caledonia Auto Parts of Truer. Marc Carter, Matt Hopewell. Ben Lucas. Zack Keysor and Phil Ainslie were credited for blocking well for backs Kiel. Rosales. Martin. Mike Smith. Peter Baker and Nate Price. JV hoops fall The junior varsity basketball team dropped to 2-2 with a 42-34 loss to Hastings on Sep*. 10. Jessica Crowley led the Trojans with 12 points and Payshence Erb followed in the score book with 9 points. The junior varsity team will play again tonight at Byron Center. JV soccer wins two Steve Shear sent a pass up to Jeff Kietzman who blasted the bail past the Catholic Central goalkeeper to give Middleville a 1-0 victory on Sept. 11. The winning goalkeeper for the Trojans was Andy Clinton, while teammates Chad Brinks, Brenden Hula, Mike Glaven and B.J. Shuck also played solid games. Middleville also beat Byron Center 5-0 in a recent contest. Scoring goals in that game were Kevin Lee and Steve Shear each scored two goals and Jeff Kietzman added the final Trojan tally. Middleville's midfielders — Dave Williamson, Dusty Moma, Ryan Smith and Chad Riel — controlled the action in the second half and Clinton scored the shutout in goal. “FOR ALL YOUR CAR & TRUCK CARE NEEDS” Complete Line of Parts, Accessories and Clean up Products 891-4085 9818 Cherry Valley Ave., (M-37) Trojan gal hoopsters lose to Hastings Looking for Extra Cash? - Call - Your “Hometown” Auto Parts Store OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 to 6; Saturday 8 to 2 Middleville’s Jennie Doyle releases a field goal attempt over two Hastings defenders in varsity action last week. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 945-9554 FASTI Sell anything It was not the effort that Coach Jim Sprague or the rest of the Middleville basketball fans had hoped for last Tuesday in girls basketball action. The Trojans lost a 53-27 decision to host Hastings, falling behind in the early going. Middleville trailed after the first quarter 15-6, were down at half 25-16 and were behind 39-22 after three quarters. Jennie Doyle led the Trojans with 9 points and Toni Farrell added 6 markers. Hastings' Rachel Young was the game's leading scorer with 14 points. She also had 6 offensive rebounds, 4 caroms off the defensive glass, 5 steals and a block shot. Middleville must regroup before it takes on Byron Center tonight at Byron Center. Middleville golfers swinging sweetly after weekly wins LAWN INSTALLATION YARD EQUIPMENT SAVE MONEY -Dolt Yourself' • TD7G Dozer • Bobcat Loaders • Kubota 4WD Tractor/Loader • Landscape Rakes • Gill Pulverizer • 5 Foot Tiller • Bush Hog Mower • Post Hole Augers • Rear Blades • • • • • • • • • Thatchers Aerator Rototillers Fertilizer Spreaders Lawn Sprayers Sweepers Post Hole Augers Pumps Chippers The Trojan swingers are now 5-0 in the OK Blue and 8-1 overall after winning over two league foes on Wednesday. Middleville scored a 156, Coopersville a 164 and Byron Center a 173 al a match held at the Western Greens Golf Course in Marne Middleville's Adam Seifert was the medalist with a 36, Josh Lancaster carded a 38, Josh Sturm had a 41 and Dom Ronchetti also carded a 41 Trojan Coach Bernie Weller said his team had to be on the top of their games if they were to win on Coopersville s home course. "I was extremely pleased with our play today," Weller said. On Thursday, the junior varsity swingers won over Byron Center 175-197. Taylor Pierce and Ryan Lenartz both posted 41s to lead the team. Middleville wins two Middleville scored a 158 to beat Spring Lake's 161 and Calvin Christian's 162 on Monday. Josh Sturm and Alex Middleton both carded 38 scores to share medalist honors. Teammates Adam Seifert and Josh Lancaster both turned in scores of 41. "It was a big one for us against two tough teams," Middleville Coach Bernie Weller said. Middleville played in a junior varsity match on Tuesday. Middleville had a team score of 192 and South Christian fired a 188. Taylor Pierce topped the Trojans' efforts with a 46. Soccer and hoops reported by Scots Caledonia's junior varsity soccer team went 1-1 last week, dropping a 2-1 game to Jackson County Western on Sept. 11 before winning a 6-0 shutout over Wayland on Sept. 12. Joel Fortuna scored the Scots only goal in the 2-1 loss, while Chris Gave also had a strong game for the Caledonia team The Scots registered season shutout No. 2 against the Wildcats as Kyle Oatley had two goals. Ben Pell, Chris Cox, Scott Busfield and Nick Zientarski each added single tallies also for the purple and gold. Freshman soccer Mental lapses allowed Forest Hills Central a couple of goals in a 3-1 win over Caledonia on Sept. 9. The Scots, however, did threaten by only managed one goal by Barry VanValkink. Freshman basketball Caledonia defeated Forest Hills Northern 56-36 on Sept. 12. Heather Duffield and Anne Schmidt led the Scots in scoring. �The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml September 17, 1996/Poge 17 Caledonia squanders chance to upset South Christian 27-19 Caledonia Coach Tom Burrill figured that South Christian had to be feeling fine after escaping Caledonia Friday night with a 27-19 victory. "I think that South Christian is walking away feeling pretty happy," Burrill said shortly after the final outcome had been decided. "If we create some breaks, it would have gone our way." And he was right. The Fighting Scots squandered a few golden opportunities and were in the game till the bitter end. South Christian's final two points came as a result of a safety when Caledonia punter Tim Soper lost handle of snap and the football Late score decides game for Trojans A late Byron Center touchdown and a 2-point conversion to give the Bulldogs a 15-14 lead sent Middleville’s varsity football team home without a victory on Friday night. Byron Center scored with 2:55 to play in the game, a play that helped to move the Bulldogs to 2-0. The Trojans arc now 0-2 and will host 1-1 Calvin Christian on Friday. Middleville's two scores came from two seniors: David Liu and Kevin Doyle. Liu, a runningback, scored on a 5-yard run in the first quarter to put Middleville in front by a 7-0 score. Doyle, the team’s quarterback, snuck one in one 2 yards out to give the Trojans a 14-7 advantage. Doyle' score was set up by a block punt by senior Jamie Foster. Calvin Christian's, Middleville ’s next opponent, lost to Hamilton last Friday 31-7 in Hamilton. Scot golfers post double league wins squirted out of his hands and through the back of the end zone Bumll said the snap was high, but could have been fielded. Even after the safety, the score was still 27-19 and Caledonia still had a shot to tie the game in the final 3:01. Caledonia’s final (hive made it to the 20-yard line, but a South Christian sack on a fourth and seven with 20.7 remaining ended all hopes of a Scots comeback. "They made the plays and we didn't — Not because of lack of effort," Bumll said. "Soper ran extremely well, Overmyer and Nick Freeman. It’s going to be a tough one for our kids " A Soper 6-yard run with 10.9 seconds left in the third quarter narrowed South Christian's lead to 6 points (25-19) will still a quarter plus to play in the game. Soper finished the contest with 74 yards on 18 carries. Ryan Overmyer. a senior halfback, ran 14 times and picked up 93 yards. Nick Freeman, a senior quarterback, gained 46 yards on 11 attempts and Todd Bloemers, a junior halfback, ran just three times but gained 52 yards. All three players were instrumental in Caledonia’s upset chances. Bloemers scored Caledonia's first touchdown on a 48-yard jaunt in the second quarter. His 6 points and Chad Wangenn's extra point made the score 13-7 South Christian with 7:57 to play in the half. Freeman also tallied 6 for the Fighting Scots with a 3yard run in the third quarter. After Freeman's score. Caledonia trailed by 6 points (19-13) with 4:15 to play in the third quarter. South Christian's Nate Burgess increased that deficit shortly then after. Burgess took the ensuing kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown, putting the Sailors in the drivers’ seat at 25-13. Nate Burgess gained 74 additional yards running in the second half, including a 10- yard touchdown on South’s first drive following intermission. "Burgess is a good back and he's very tough to tackle," Bumll said. South Christian first 13 points came in the final two minutes of the first quarter. First. Ben Sportel darted 39 yards and Steve Alles hit the extra point to give the Sailors a 7-0 lead with 1:03 to play. Second. Andrew Apol returned a Caledonia fumble 25 yards to make it 13-0 South Christian with 49.9 seconds left in the opening quarter. Caledonia, now 1 -1 and 0-1 in the OK Gold, will travel to Forest Hills Northern this Friday. Winning streak halted at 5 for soccer Trojans Jason Klinge and held on to win 3-2. Three games in three days proved a bit too much as the Trojans last to Spring Lake on Thursday 3-2. Tom Piccione and Jason Klinge scored for the Trojans. 1-1 in the OK Blue and 5-3 overall. Klinge leads the team with The Caledonia golf team received a big league lift, defeating two in the OK Gold on Sept. 9. Caledonia scored a 152, South Christian had a 157 and Sparta fired a 174. Scott l>eatherman and Jason Workman each had scores of 37 and Rick I .cat he rm an and John Wierenga each fired a 39 for the Caledonia team. 7 goals, David Botwinski and Piccione each have 6 goals, Scott Evans and Laansma have 3 each and Brian Bergakker has scored 2 goals. The defense has also played well, led by goalkeeper Chris Niles and fullbacks Josh Steorts, Ross Lucas. Isaac Bainbridge and Josh Wert. Belding no match for Caledonia runners Ain't no stopping the Caledonia cross country teams. That was certainly evident Sept. 11 as the Scots took on Belding and came up with two wins. Caledonia's boys won 1548, capturing the top six places. Caledonia's girls also turned irf an impressive performance, beating the Redskins by a 1550 score Dave Friedrich and Dave VanDenBcrg tied for first in the boys race with times of 17:16. They were followed by Caledonia teammates Andy Schupp (17:21), Rob Lillie (17:26), Phil VanLaan (18:40) and Joe Lillie (18:50). Shannon Houseman earned first place in the girls race, covering the course in 19:26. She was followed by Brooke Wierenga (19:48), Liz Fortuna (20:02), Beth Parbel (21:00), Jenny Sprague (21:10), Sarah Grow (21:22), Audrey Warner (22:05) and Barb Warner (22:25). Dean Laansma moves around a Catholic Central defender in varsity soccer action last week. (Photo provided) Middleville's 5-game winning streak came to a close on Sept. 12 with a 3-2 loss- to Spring Lake in high school soccer play. The streak started with a 3-2 penalty kick shoot-out over Parchment and a 2-0 championship win over Otsego at the Parchment Invitational. Middleville then entertained Byron Center and out-scored their opponents 10-0. Seven Trojans contributed to the scoring in that game. Middleville jumped to a 3-0 lead in its battle with Catholic Central with goals from Dean Laansma, Brian Bergakker and Brian McKeown shows off some fancy footwork in the junior varsity's 5-0 win over Byron Center. (Photo provided) Ed says: FALL IS NEAR WATCH OUT FOR DEER • Personal “small town" service and "big town’ know-how. • Latest paint technology. • Only the BEST pro­ ducts used in parts and materials. • 100% guaranteed on repairs for as long as you own your vehicle. 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He was a meter reader for the gas company, and she was living with her sister in Grand Rapids and doing housework for a doctor He was 20, she was 18. He grew up in Cascade, she was raised in the country, near Lake City. They courted for a year after they met, and married on Sept. 30. 1926. In their 70 years together they have lived in Grand Rapids, on a farm in Marne ("I knew she could milk cows.**), in Wyoming and Jenison and in homes designed by Betty and built by Bill on land he purchased "dirt cheap" along the Thomapple River between 68th and 60th Streets. Together they had five children, mourned the death of one and then adopted another Saturday. Sept. 21, they will celebrate their anniversary with family and fnends at an open house from 1:30-4 p m. at the Alaska Baptist Church, 7240 68th Street. Their five children, 23 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren will help them mark this special day In a time when 50 percent of marriages end in divorce, you have to ask this couple the secret of so long and happy a marriage. "It’s because Christ is the head of a marriage." said Betty Scheltema. "The Lord is first in our lives, and when you marry you promise in His name to stay together ’’til death do us part.’ Today people aren’t founded in this belief." They said that a happy relationship also means staying together as much as you can and always staying close in spirit. "And you’ve got to have a sense of humor to get through alive," said Bill Scheltema, who practices what he preaches They said the hardest time in their marriage was losing their 15-month old baby, Chnssie. to pneumonia. "But then God brought us another child." said Betty. This baby was an eightmonth-old niece they call Cookie, although the family argues about how she got that name. "But she became our daughter," said Betty. "She came to us to help fill the sadness over losing Chrissie.’ Good limes thej remember are many, but they described one memory from when they were living on the farm and money was scarce because of the Depression "I got a $500 check from the oil company for leasing it the mineral rights on my land." said Bill. "It was a once in a lifetime opportunity for us. It was a small fortune back then." They bought an electric stove and surprised their three boys with bikes of their own. Son Bill, Jr. still remembers that day. too, when his dad came home with these strange looking boxes on the truck. It was his older Bill and Betty Scheltema pose for a family photo with their children Bill, Jr. (left); Hank, Cookie and Chet. Daughter Betty sits next to her parents. Pagano's Italian Restaurant & New York Style Pizza iry something UNIQUE. Pagano s own features All meals & desserts are made by Joe - Colman Institute of American Chefs. • , 9952 Cherry Valley Ave. on M-37 in the Caledonia Plaza fez’ X! Happily married after almost 70 years. Bill and Betty Scheltema are pictured in front of their home, which Bill himself built. They will be celebrating their Sept. 30 anniversary this Saturday with an open house at the Alaska Baptist Church. brother who sounded out the work "bicycle” on one of the boxes. "That was a big day for us," he said. "We were so excited." Another highlight in their lives was the dedication service for their son Hank's new float plane. Hank has dedicated his life to a mission in Peru, and is in charge of the pilots in the Associated Baptists for World Evangelism. He is the founder and intemationational aviation administrator of ABWE-AIR. Churches had raised money to help buy the new plane, and the dedication service was held at Riverside Park in Comstock Park. The Scheltemas have many pictures of the service and of Hank and the plane. Bill, Sr. flew down to the mission in the 1960s and helped Hank build a home on the river for his family. Hank's daughter and son-inlaw still live there. Bill, Jr., who also loved flying, became a commercial charter pilot and was a test pilot for Continental Airlines before retiring to an earthbound job as a paper hanger. Son Chet also worked in the mission field in South America, but moved back to the States and settled ir California. Daughter Betty Johnson of Cascade is married to a building contractor and daughter Cookie Huyser is living with her family in Saranac. The Scheltemas shared their love of children with the churches they've attended. Bill taught Sunday School for 68 years, and seven of "his" kids have become pastors and three of the girls became missionaries Betty also taught Sunday School most of her life. They became members of the Alaska Baptist Church about a decade ago, leaving the Wealthy Street Church they had attended for many years. The Scheltemas said when they moved to their 55 acres along the Thomapple, "it was just wilderness “ There were a few bouses south of them, but it was mostly "just land," they said. Bill got started building homes with his brother in the six years they moved around in Wyoming Park and Jenison, just before coming to the Caledonia area in the late 1940s. When he bought his Thomapple River property, he built a home for his family to live in, and then began building another. His small "development" grew. "We'd sell the first one with some acres, and move into the new one," he explained. "But the people who bought those houses split up their land, so more houses are here now than the way I planned it." He and his wife now live in the last of those homes. sharing their love, all the memories of their long lives and their sense of humor. "You know," said Bill, "people really do ask me a lot about staying married all these years. I tell them, well, there's a gixxl reason for it." Eyes twinkling, he leaned over and in a stage whisper loud enough for his wife to hear he said. "I tell 'em 1 was too scared to leave her." SPORTS SHORTS Caledonia netters win again Caledonia's girls tennis team swept Unity Christian on Sept. 11 8-0 to move to 31 overall and 2-0 in tournament play. Winners in singles matches were Heidi Hanna, Kim Crisman, Sarah Engelbirt and Joelle Bushman. Kim VanSprange and Julie Jakel, Lindsey Luetkemeyer and Allison Smith, Kristen Manning and Heather Knapp, Michelle Homrich and Sarah Bashlor and Lindsey Knapp and Emily Friedrich all won in doubles matches. The Caledonia team played extremely well, according to Coach Judi Ferguson, which is a reflection of their successful season so far. Scots score shutout over Wayland, 4-0 Defensively, it was a gem of a game for Caledonia's varsity soccer team on Sept. 12. Goalkeeper Joe White and defensemen Keith Smith, Jeff Foster, Nick Corstange and Nick Boncher blanked the Wayland Wildcats in a 4-0 win. The Caledonia goals were scored by Phil Licari, Adam Sobczak, Andy Wilkinson and Kyle Veiling. Scot Coach Brian Broekhuizen was encouraged with his team's overall play. "It’s gratifying to see the team chemistry begin to form,” Broekhuizen said Looking for a PRINTER? Call... 945-9554 'Wedding Announcements Let us help you announce that very important T day with an announcement from our complete A line of Invitations, Reception Cards, Thank Yous and more ft Stop by our office and see one of our Wedding Specialists. 1952 N Broadway, Hastings € 945-9554 �The Sun ond News, Middleville. Ml September 17, 1996/Poge 19 Chief praises firefighters’ work No injuries in local duplex fire self, and the Grand Rapids bv Barbara Gall Fire Dispatch said the call Staff Writer Caledonia firefighters ar­ came in at 10:36 a.m. The rived at 327 Oak St in two first Caledonia Volunteer Fire minutes, but they were too Department truck reached her late to squelch the flames and home at 10:38 a.m. and re­ smoke before they inflicted mained on the scene until heavy damage to Julie Foster's 11:58 a m. "The fire was pretty well duplex Friday morning. Foster, her 2-year-old son involved in the living room when we got there." Welton and her sister. Came, all es­ caped the apartment without said. "The guys did just a heck injury, but the furnishings in the downstairs living room were a loss, said Caledonia Fire Chief Butch Welton "The fire was confined to the one room, but the whole house sustained heavy smoke damage," Welton said. "Water Tony R. McCowen damage was confined to the Navy Petty Officer 1 st living room, too, but any­ Class Tony R. McCowen, son thing in the house is going to take a lot of cleaning. Some of Jim N. McCowen of 6468 Mill Run, Caledonia, was in­ of the belongings may be sal­ volved in the recent vageable. though.” Tomahawk cruise missile at­ He did not have an estimate tacks on Iraq intended to con­ of the damages vince Iraq to halt military "But these are just young operations against the Kurdish people, and to lose your sofa people in Northern Iraq, and and your entertainment center, to deter further Iraqi attacks furnishings such as these, is against their own people. pretty devastating," he said. McCowen is assigned to the Foster reported the fire her- guided missile cruiser USS of a good job with it, an out­ standing job. in fact. I was very proud of them." He said that while the cause of the fire is not known for sure, judging from the heat thoughout the house, there was definitely an electrical problem there that also may ha\e been the cause The Caledonia department was assisted at the scene by the Dutton Fire Department Serving our Country Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick Posthumuf Proposal B on ballot! As you know, this fall there will be a number of ballot pro­ posals that you will be asked to vote one. With the November elections just a few weeks away. I’m spending some lime in my column to explain the upcoming proposals that will be appear­ ing on ballots all across the state. Please keep in mind that I’m not providing an endorsement either way. Instead. I’m simply explaining to you what a vote “yes” and “no” means in each of the proposals. You can con­ sider this information and make a more educated decision as to which way to vote. Last week I touched on Proposal A otherw ise known as the “bingo bill." Today. I want to write about Proposal B. which deals with setting requirements for judicial candidates. The language on the Proposal B ballot will read as follows: “A proposal to amend the state constitution to establish qualifications for judicial offices. “The proposed constitutional amendment would: “I) Specifiy that a person must have been admitted to the practice of law for at least five years to be qualified to serve as a trial court judge, an appeals court judge or a supreme court justice. ”2) Provide that this requirement does not apply to any judge or justice appointed or elected to a judicial office prior to the date the requirement becomes a part of the constitution. Should this constitutional amendment be adopted?" A vote “yes” would amend the Michigan Constitution to re­ quire a candidate for any judicial office to be an attorney for a minimum of five years prior to their election As a result, all judges in Michigan would have a minimum of five years legal experience. A “no” vote would place no such restrictions on candidates for judicial office. A “no” would keep the present coostitu tional requirement that a candidate for election or appointment to a judgeship be a registered voter under the age of 70 and licensed to practice law in Michigan Call for Classifieds Phone 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 Hr. a day 7 days a week For Sun & News Action-Ads! Shiloh currently deployed in the Persian Gulf. The ship left its homeport of San Diego as part of the USS Carl Vinson Battle Group in May for a scheduled six-month deploy­ ment to the Western Pacific and Persian Gulf USS Shiloh fired Tomahawk cruise missiles at Iraqi air defense sites and command and control facilities in Southern Iraq An AEGIS cruiser. USS Shiloh is one of the most powerful warships ever put to sea. The computer-based AEGIS weapons sy stem is the heart of the ship’s combat capability . It centers around a powerful radar that enables (he crew to detect, track and fire on more than 100 targets at a time. USS Shiloh has the ability to rapidly launch as many as 90 Tomahawk missiles, each capable of hit­ ting targets hundreds of miles away. During the Sept. 3 strikes, USS Shiloh fired six missiles against Iraqi targets. McCowen is one of more than 15,000 sailors and Marines deployed in the Per­ sian Gulf serving aboard ships of the U.S. Fifth Fleet. The Sailors and Marines enforce United Nations sanc­ tions against Iraq while forward-deployed to the region. The Fifth Fleet routinely consists of 20-30 ships including an aircraft car­ rier battle group and am­ phibious ready group. The 1984 graduate of Kenowa Hills High School of Walker, joined the Navy in January 1985. The Village Players of Middleville have added the Lone Willow Farm John Carveth House to its Vintage Village series. This addition will be introduced with a Lone Willow Farm Home Tour from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13. The cost is $20 which includes the reproduction of the Lone Willow and a walking tour of the home. Refreshments will be served and the tour will be limited to 100 people. Contact any Village Players member for tickets. The Lone Willow Farm will be added to the collection that includes the Prairie School, the Middleville Train Depot and the White Lily Flour Mill. The John Carveth House was built in 1886 by Carveth. a Michigan State Senator and successful attorney. He moved to Grand Rapids in 1895 and sold the house to his brotherin-law. The second owner of the house, Aaron Clark, was the founder of the State Bank of Caledonia and owner of the St. James Hotel. Pets GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES AKC, males, females, light, dart, wormed, 1st shots $250. 795-2353 Real Estate ANTRIM COUNTY: 10.01 beautifully wooded acres Remote hunting and campsiu spot. 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S fv>Q Wivj and Neu)O fate Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 39 September 24. 1996 Middleville, Michigan 49333 125th Year Blackstone developer files suit against Caledonia Township by Mary Warner Staff Writer Caledonia Township is be­ ing sued by a group of attor­ neys trying to turn 165 acres of property in the northeast comer of the township into an 88-unit housing development The suit claims that a recent petition drive that forced a ref­ erendum on the question of whether the property should be rczoned constitutes an ille­ gal "taking” of the property by the township. The petition drive was mounted by neighbors of the proposed Blackstone develop­ ment, who have expressed concern that the building pro­ ject may endanger wildlife and wetlands in the area and cause soil erosion and flooding. Some residents also are upset about growth in general in the township, saying they moved to the area to take advantage of the rural atmosphere The land previously was zoned rural residential, mean­ ing it could not be split up in lots of less than two acres. Both the Caledonia Township Planning Commission and Caledonia Township Board approved the rezoning of the land to a planned unit devel­ opment (PUD), which allows smaller lot sizes. But since enough signatures were collected on petitions to force a referendum, the rezon­ ing was in effect rescinded. The land has reverted to its former designation of rural residential until the referen­ dum takes place As a result, developers are prevented from going forward with their project until the re­ zoning question is resolved by the referendum. The petitions were not filed with the town­ ship in time for the question to be on the November gen­ eral election ballot, and the next regular election in the township won't be until Au­ gust of 1998. The lawsuit says the nullifi­ cation of the re zoning "denies the plaintiff the ability to rea­ sonably use the property and denies all value of the prop­ erty for which the plaintiff has not been reimbursed for such taking.” The suit also claims the in­ validation of the rezoning was The suit contends that the invalidation was not based on ‘proper statutory ordinance or constitutional procedures,’ and thus ‘deprived’ developers of their property ‘without due process of law.’ "unreasonable, arbitrary, capricious and an unreasonable exercise of police powers." It also says the nullification of the rezoning "is based on a popularity contest and misrep­ resentations of fact to resi­ dents who signed petitions based on unsupported, irrele­ TK Middle School will be evaluated by Mandy Hubei The Thom apple Kellogg School District, assisted by the Gerard Consulting Group, soon will conduct an evaluation of the present middle school. Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Dr. Mary Ellen Correa said the district wants to get a general idea of how the school operates on a daily basis so it can identify strengths and weaknesses and properly prepare for the new middle school. The first step is to interview selected middle school staff to get an idea of how things operate, followed by providing a written survey of staff, parents and students conducted by the school. Teachers and students will be observed so consultants can learn teaching and learning methods. A general assessment of the school will be made based on what is known about organizational health and climate of the school, and another will be made based on characteristics of effective middle schools. During this month and October, staff, parent, and student surveys will be administered, tabulated, analyzed, and reviewed. School visitations will be conducted for in October and November for observations and selected interviews. The first draft of an evaluation report will be done in December and the final report will be presented to the administration, staff and Board of Education in January. Correa said students who will be interviewed will be seventh-, eighth- and ninth­ graders because they know the most about what it is like to be students at the school the way it operates today. Sixth-graders will not be interviewed because they are still new to the school. vant allegations of objecting property owners in the imme­ diate area." The suit also claims the re­ verting of the land to its for­ mer zoning designation was unconstitutional in that it vio­ lated the developers' right to equal protection under the law and right to due process. The suit contends that the invalidation was not based on "proper statutory ordinance or constitutional procedures," and thus "deprived” developers of their property "without due process of law." The developers were not given equal protection, the suit claims, because the town­ ship invalidated the rezoning "while at the same time al­ lowing other similar devel­ opments in the township or allowing other similar proper­ ties to be used for other resi­ dential developments." The invalidation was therefore "discriminatory" and a "denial of equal protection," the suit said. The suit also said the nulli­ fication of the rezoning was "illegal, invalid, and im­ proper" and resulted in "im­ properly applied standards to determine whether the prop­ erty should be rezoned based on public opinion.'* The suit asks for monetary' damages in excess of $10,000 In addition to paying for the land, the developers have "spent tens of thousands of dollars in engineering plans in order to satisfy all the re­ quirements of township offi­ cials." the suit says. The lawsuit also asks for re­ imbursement of attorney fees. Frederick J. Boncher of Caledonia, listed as the attor­ ney representing the develop­ ers in the civil suit, is one of the developers and has acted as their mam spokesperson. The developers are listed as two companies. Shangrilaw, L.L.C., and BDL. L.L.C, (the L.L.C, stands for limited lia­ bility company.) Township planner Linda Anderson said she did not know who the other partners in the develop­ ment arc, but said they were "a group of attorneys." The suit asks also that the township pay the developers for the property because the township "illegally took" it. The developers might not be in the spot they are if a piece of legislation had not re­ cently been passed by the Michigan Legislature. The original law allowing rcfcren- See Blackstone, P. 12 Caledonia Players plan ‘fractured’ version of ‘Sleeping Beauty’ by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Those who enjoyed the Caledonia Community Play­ ers' production last season of "Cinderella," might want to buy a ticket to this year’s fol­ low-up presentation of another famous fairy tale, "Sleeping Beauty.” Two performances will be held in the Caledonia High School Performing Arts Cen­ ter, the first on Thursday, Oct 10. and the second on Satur­ day, Oct. 12. Curtain on both nights will be at 7 p.m. Choosing a humorous adap­ tation of a Brothers Grimm classic again, the Players will bring to life the familiar tale of the princess who is deximed at birth by an angry, evil fairy to cut her finger on her 16th birthday and die. In the original story, a good sprite is able to alter the curse on the baby princess from death to a sleep that will last until a lover's kiss awakens her. In the Richard Davis adapta- See Sleeping Beauty P. 2 In This Issue... The good fairies Fauna (left) and Flora congratulate King August and Queen Summer on the birth of their new baby daughter, Aurora. Portraying these characters from the Caledonia Community Players' production of Sleeping Beauty1 are (from the left) Jenny Young, Tim Schultz, Sherry Crawford and Tara Schwertzer. • TK board to consider sex education for 7th graders • Caledonia Twp. to pay $56,260 for sewer and road improvements • Gun Lake Women’s Club have tour set, Sunday • County Commissioner talks to Middleville Rotary �Poge 2/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml September 24. 1996 SLEEPING BEAUTY, t on being preftenta I by the I layers, the kind, b it rather c izzy .good f^jncs^ ora and f itina. try .to sayc I ie little F rindejrs Aurora Otim the cartFoHKe’evil Maleficient. True to the story, the noble Prince Channing does find the 16-year-old princess and the rest of the kingdom deep in that magical sleep. Despite desparate warnings from his comical, but cowardly side­ kick, Hero, the prince kisses the sleeping princess and from front page — awakens her to the happyever-after ending. Playing the role of Aurora is Melissa Otto and Jason Tanner is her Pnnce Charm­ ing. The good fairies will be portrayed by Jenny Young and Tara Schweitzer, with Karen Coleman cast as the evil Maleficiem. Sherry Crawford and Tim Schultz play Queen Summer and King August and Todd Hock will appear in the role of Hero. Directing the production is Dave Wilkinson, assisted by Robin Schweitzer. Stage manager is Ken Lee. and Tom Kaechele is handling the light­ ing and sound. Seats can be reserved by buying tickets in advance at the Community Education of­ fice. 330 Johnson, and tickets will be sold at the door. Cost is $3 each. To reserve seats or for fur­ ther information, call the Community Education office at 891-8117. Jane Heiss, left, and Pat Renggar, right, who both worked on costuming for the play, pin the sleeves and hem on the costume Melissa Otto will wear as Princess Aurora. Prince Charming (Jason Tanner) is about to awaken Princess Aurora (Melissa Otto) with a kiss, despite the concern of his friend Hero (Todd Hoek). Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY — We have it ALL! FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH PRINT SHOP Full Color • Signs Copying • Laminating Addressing ...and MORE! • Complete Binding (616) 945-5078 / fax: <sie> 945-5192 or can 945-9554 XSSXX Child Care providers to meet locally Area child care providers recently gathered for their September meeting. Present were Sharon Main, Kathy Jo Butgereit, Kim Black and Vickie Rick. The group members ex­ changed idea’s for fall. Some included fall adventures and other ideas were along the craft line. “We take time from our busy month to share ideas that will make our child care a bet­ ter place,” said one of the members, Vicki Rick. “If you are licensed and have not at­ tended a meeting yet, don’t be shy. Circle your calendar They are held every second Thursday of the month . ” The meetings are at T-K kit­ chen on M-37, just north of the light. “New providers mean new ideas to share,” Rick added. “We also try to keep ourselves posted on any child care openings, making it just that much easier for parents to have quality care for their children.” For more information, call Rick at 795-9461. Working behind the scenes on me play are Stage Manager Keri Lee, Director Dave Wilkinson and Pat Wilkinson, who is charge of props. BINGO American Legion Pod #305 Cherry VaJev forty Bird - 6:30 P.M. Touch of Country Affordable Solid Oak Furniture 9175 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia. Ml 49316 (616)891-0647 96 W Main, Lowell. Ml 49331 (616) 897-0329 Lamp* TK Class of 72 plans 25 yr. reunion The Thomappie Kellogg Class of 1972 is preparing for its 25-year class reunion Those interested in helping should come to the Middle Villa Oct. 14 at 7 p m. or con­ tact Leslie at 891-9397 or Mary at 795-7315. r>le<Kxxj • THURSDAY • Ftcuai Prcturt* �The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml. September 24, 1996 Poge 3 Lincoln Meadows serving many Middleville area seniors by Mandv Habei Staff Writer Many Middleville senior citizens call Lincoln Meadows Apartments home and enjoy activities the complex has to offer Resident counselor Theresa Collins’said when it comes to activities, the facility has a variety. Every Monday, residents can enjoy sewing lap robes that are given to Tender Care. Tuesday is the day birthdays for the month are celebrated. Everyone who had a birthday the previous month is respon­ sible for planning next mon­ th's party by making the cake and setting up for the celebra­ tion. The group plays bingo Wednesday and receives care from people al the blood pres­ sure clinic who look out for the health of residents. Thursday mornings are set aside for residents to enjoy coffee and snacks. After cof­ fee, they work off what they ate al an exercise session. Thursday evening is game night, Friday is movie night and a potluck dinner is held on the last Tuesday of every month. Occasionally line dancers or bands come in and dinners are put on by the Lions and Ro­ tary Clubs. Residents Helen Bowman and Fem Doyle were among the first residents to live in the facility when it first opened almost 15 years ago. Bowman said she decided to move to the facility because she had sold her home and wanted to stay in the area. She added that it seemed like a good place to stay be­ cause it had apartments and catered to senior citizens. "I have always liked it here," she said Doyle moved to the com­ plex because her husband died and she wanted to be around people and stay in town. She said there have been many changes in residents and per­ sonnel since she first moved there, as well as changes in the housing commission. Lincoln Meadows, she said, is a safe place to live and is full of people who are always available and willing to help people with problems. Bowman said if something is going wrong, all residents have to do is knock on a neighbor's door to get help. Each of the three floors has a resident counselor people can go to with problems or com­ plaints. Doyle said that Lincoln Meadows is not a nursing home, just an apartment com­ plex that is just for senior cit­ izens. Most people here are self sufficient," she said. "People here live the way they choose to and are not required to at­ tend the activities." For those who do not drive, a bus arrives every Thursday to take people shopping and every Monday to take people into Hastings so they can go to the Commission on Aging, the TOPS club or anywhere else in the city. Residents consist mainly of women and only a few men. Louis Miller speculated that this is because many men like to build things and have a hard time finding things to do in an apartment type atmosphere. The 50-apanment complex. Miller said, is typically filled with single people who are widowed, though occasionally couples will live there Two Lincoln Meadows employees announce retirement plans by Mandv Habel Staff Writer Lincoln Meadows employ­ ees Colleen Cox and Dale Boersma both will soon retire after many years of service to the facility. Cox has served as the facili­ ty's executive director since it opened in December 1981 and was there for 13 of the 15 years of its existence. Her du­ ties varied from screening res­ idents, to budgeting, man­ agement and maintaining HUD regulations. She said the most enjoyable aspect of her job was helping residents get into a place that they can afford and still be safe and comfortable. "It has been very rewarding because some people could not believe there was a nice, affordable place like this," she said. The most difficult part of the job, she said, was trying to keep up with ever-changing housing regulations. "There have been many changes in the past five years," she said. She also occasionally helped put on activities for the residents when the complex first opened, but they were en- Colleen Cox couraged to head their own ac­ tivities to stay active and alert. Cox said she was originally interested in this job because she enjoys working with el­ derly people. She used to be a nursing home administrator and liked the idea of working with this type of people in a different capacity. "I have known many of the people I worked with here all of my life," she said. "I en- • Child’s Vest for Christmas • Adult Birdhouse Vest • DMC Embroidery Floss 3 for $1.00 • Selected Lace 4 yds for $1.00 • Childrens & Adults Vest Fabrics • Reproduction Calico Prints from P & B Textiles and Benartex • Wide Range of Fabrics & Patterns for Dale Boersma joyed that." One of her memories is of the time she spent at Lincoln Meadows was the time a water pipe broke and flooded the building. The) located the main water supply, turned it off and had the pipe repaired Cox will spend her retire­ ment visiting her cottage in Evart and catching up on her hobbies, which include boat­ ing. fishing, crass stitch and reading. Boersma has been the build­ ing superintendent for Lincoln Meadow s for the past six and a half years. His duties con­ sisted of building maintenance and grounds He said the best part of the job was the variety of projects he was able to work on and having the chance to work both inside and outside The most challenging part, he said, was keeping up with the needs of the residents. After spending most of his working life as a salesman, he was looking for a different way to spend the rest of his career He said he likes work See Retiring, P. 5 Many Middleville residents enjoy the living atmosphere that Lincoln Meadows Apartments has to offer. Miller said it is common for widowed women to move in because they can enjoy the companionship of other peo­ ple and can always find some­ thing to do. Doyle said a lady comes in to clean and help some of the residents with their laundry. Sometimes the Lions Club members will clean the win­ dows. The oldest resident of the complex is a 98-year-old man who still drives. Ninety one year old Edna Heavens is an­ other original resident who helps out around the facility by making coffee, clearing ta­ bles after an event, and she washes dishes. She also is a heavy participant in activities that go on in the complex. Security at the complex, Doyle said, is also pretty tight so that management can en­ sure safety for the residents. No duplications are made of keys, so residents must be careful not to lose them The second floor of the complex contains a beauty shop. Jan Nichols from Sheer Pleasure goes in every Tues­ day to do residents' hair. "This makes it nice for older people that don't have cars," she said. In the summer games such as shuffleboard and croquet arc available for people to play, though Doyle said not many people have used them lately One thing that makes resi­ dents more comfortable is that rents arc different and depend on each person's income This assures that people can live in a comfortable place that is af­ fordable. Doyle said. Custom Drafted Legal Documents Simple Will $35.00 Deed $35.00 Power of Attorney $35.00 Land Contract $75.00 Living Trust ..from $225.00 Incorporation $300.00 Divorce ..... from $175.00 Bankruptcy from $250.00 Reasonable prices on other documents Legal Writes (517) 852-2385 �Page 4/The Sun and News. Middleville. MlzSeptember 24, 1996 Neigh bars with. NORMA VELDERMAN Life is so wonderful and such a challenge. I am having fun seeing how many challenges I can meet and still feel satisfied with how I han­ dle them I really got carried away when I bought a lot of ham­ burger' trying to see if I could make meat pies and pig in the blankets. I didn’t realize how much seeing is involved. I mixed the dough and tried rolling it out in the area where I usually do it. The pie dough and the counter were both white and I couldn't see the contrast I had very uneven dough and realized I must work on the butcher block so that there is contrast for me to see Then I was able to feel and see. so a better job was done. I did quite a few before realizing that. I have to accept the fact that 1 am limited and that 1 can’t do things the way I used to. I learned that I must not try things which are beyond what I am able to do as a visually impaired person, because that puts too much of a load on Cay and Johnny to finish the jobs that I start I am glad that they are patient while I learn this. I didn’t have too much time to call for news this week. First of all. we babysat our son’s dog. walking him and keeping him company It was too much to try calling for news. Please have patience with me folks and i’ll try you next week We finally have the Par malee book ready for the printers Anne and I are going to have 10 copies made of the book so that we have a couple of extra over those who signed up for copies, in case anyone else warns one. What a load to have off my shoulders’ People are so warm and caring. That’s the reason I go to that church because people are so caring about what happens to you. Next Sunday Houston. Reverend Lee. Chris Sc had and I are going to Hastings to do the CROP walk from the Methodist Church It’s a chance for Houston and me to get out We bought three bushels of pears and put on the balcony to ripe. Then each one has to be peeled, cored, quartered, cooked, put in containers and put into the freezer. This is what 1 eat in the morning w ith my rice cereal We finished the peaches last week and this week we have the pears. Johnny and Cay get them ready I wash the containers and cook them. Hopefully, we’ll get them done this week 1 did another wonderful challenge this week. W'hen Ann Kenyon was alive, she gave me a pattern of an apron that covers my top. Since los­ ing my vision. I've gotten messier in eating and this apron helps to clean up. Marge Lowe made a number of aprons with this pattern for me in different colors. So this morning 1 am ironing and starching them. This time I was able to do it without in­ volving anyone. I was able to do so without scorching and involving anyone else. I felt like I had accomplished something. In taping this. I can just hear Johnny asking me why I am jabbering on so much about all these things, that no one cares about all these details. Why I share my problems with you is so that people realize that no matter what your age. ability or limits, there are always ways to do things. There is always a solution to getting around your limitations. If you can solve it yourself, you can go to others for assistance. If your vision is poor, or whatever, there are always ways to get around these limitations. Don’t forget that life is wonderful. I love you all. Visit with you next week. Middleville Rotary Club sets spaghetti dinner Nov. 1 The Middleville Rotary Club will have a spaghetti dinner from 4:30 to 7 p m. Friday. Nov. I. at the Thor­ napple Kellogg High School cafeteria. Tickets are available from any Rotarian and cost is $4 per person. Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult The proceeds will provide scholarships for TK High School seniors. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord Sunday School.... Morning Worship. ............................. 10:45 am Evening Praise. WEDNESDAY....... .................. ........... 6:00 p.m. Family Night 6:30 p m 7240 68th Street, SE Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev Bruin F. Hamson Music Coordinator. Jeffrey C Vander Heide CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass.................................5;00 p.m. Sunday Mass.......................... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL & METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave. Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Saturday Evening Masses: 6 00 p.m. (May - September) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m 792-2889 ^CALEDONIA if CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School.............................................................. 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service.. 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid Week Prayer............... Word of Life Clubs 6:45 p.m. .... 6:45p.m. FREEPORT BIBLE STUDY LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)..............8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.................................. 9:45 a m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service........................................ 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday. .6:30p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........ .7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday............ RAY’OWNSEND. Pastor SHARON BARNSDALL Dir of Chnshan Ed & Muse MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Meeting at Freeport Community Center Sunday............................. 10:00 a.m. Wednesday..................... 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship Service. Sunday School.................. Evening Worship Service.. Come as you are Informal - Fundamental Something for every age Call 765-3057 or 948-3617 Caledonia. Michigan Telephone 698-8252 E3Z J Pastor Mark Beers Pas tor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 1100 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery . 11:15a. m ..6:00 p.m. and Children’s Church utU be provided GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Eime #ktfjol)isft Ctjurcfj 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School................ 10:00a.m. Morning Worship............. 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship................ 6:00 p.m. (Child A Adult) (During the School Year) R. Scott Greeauai. Pastor Mike 4/fov Youth l eader Ke*. Wednesday FaUv ' CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi. (Missouri Synod) “Be devoted io one another m brotherly love " Rom. 12:10 Rev. Robert Gerke^Office S91-McChurch. 89V*878 Peace Reformed Church UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Barner Free M-37 between Cakdoiua & Middies die Sunday School *45 6:15 Dinner and Aduiu Jr A Sr High School Aduh &bie Studies LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 — 868-6437 — 6 00 pm Church Office. (616) 891 1512 M-37 at 100th St. Morning Worship... I i (M) a ,m. Evening Worship.......6:00p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor Children's Cldsses........ 7.00 p.m. Chum for Children 9 00 am A 10:30 an Sunday.9:45 a.m. >5 8:00 a m.................. Blended Service 9:05 a.m................... Educational Hour 10:15 a.m................. Contemporary Service 11.15 a m......................... Traditional Service (All Senrices have a Nursery available) Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Wednesday Programs for All Ages Church School, (in homes or church) call 795-3667 Wayland. Michigan 49348 • ?95 7903 Sunday Worship...... 9:30 a.m. i 6 00 p.m. Sunday Schoo).................. 10:45-11:50 a.m. 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave Wed. Fellowship.......7 30 p m YOU ARE INVITED €fje a-Jfl The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 10.00 a m Rev. Roger Timmerman. Pastor I WELCOME TO Games I ruled Brethren ('hunch Kalamazoo Avenue al 92nd Street ___o o91-o02o Freeport-Middleville—Parmelee Freeport Morning Worship............ 9 30 a m Freeport Sunday School.............. 11 00 a m Par malee Morning Worship......... 930am. Mioaieviiie Sunday School........... 9 30 a m Middleville Morning Worship . . . .11 00 a m Rev Lee Zachman Rev Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •891-8661 Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Rev Norman Kohns — 616-891-8167 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Worship 9 30 a.m. ........... 10:30a.m. 6 00 p.m. Rev Bernard Mulder Pastor 868-6306 ‘The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sundov School......................................... 930 a m Sunday Morning Worship....................... 10 30 o m , Sunday Evening Worship. .6 00 p m Wea Midweek Prayer 8 Bible Study 7 00 p m Rev WUbam Dobson. Pastor Assistant Pastor Kart Bashior �The Sun and N«wi. Middleville. Ml/September 24. 1996/Page 5 New Caledonia shop to hold grand opening Saturday bv Barbara Gall Staff Writer Jody Welker of Middleville chose her dad’s CB "handle" for tho name of her new jeans shop, Tumbleweed, located in the Caledonia Plaza just north of the M-37/100th Street in­ tersection. She opened her store a month ago. and will hold a grand opening this Saturday. Sept. 28. To celebrate her new business, she is offering $5 off any purchase that day of $50 or more and $20 off a purchase of $100 or more A $100 gift certificate also will be up for raffle, with the stubs from purchases of the day to be used for tickets. Welker said that this is her first retail venture, although she has always wanted to open a shop for jeans and other denim clothing. "I never could make just the right contacts." she said. "un- til earlier this year. I read an belts. Welker said there is no ad for a company in Arkansas that helps new business own­ ocher jeans specialty store in ers get started. My husband the Caledonia/Middleville and I traveled there to check it area. She will be open six all out. and it turned out to be days a week, and she said her prices are "comparable to an honest business “They trained me and helped Grand Rapids'" Originally from Hastings, me get set up and go on buy­ ing trips They are very nice she and her husband. Bruce, people. The big thing then who is a Thomapple Kellogg was finding a place to lease grad, operated a dairy farm for a while. They and their four for the store." Now that she has found a children still live on the farm, location and signed the papers, though no longer in the dairy she is filling her store with business. But her whole family helped Levis. T-shirts, sweatshirts, polo shirts, and items such as her get the store ready to open, and will assist her in denim bibs and jumpers. She offers denim wear for running it. "It's exciting, but it’s going both men and women and ju­ niors. though she still has to to be fun. too," she said. "We get some of the larger sizes need a place around here where in. New shipments are arriv­ you can pick up a pair of ing each week, and she said jeans or a vest without having she will try to find a particular to go all the way to 28th style for her customers. Also Street I hope people will stop for sale arc accessories such as in to see what we offer." jewelry, hats, purses and some Children’s songwriter, singer to perform at TK School Chickens, dolphins, alliga­ tors and sneakers that run by themselves will be let loose on Middleville when singer and songwriter Rick Charette brings his unique brand of family entertainment to Thornapplc Kellogg Middle School gymnasium at 7 p.m.. Friday. Sept. 27. Tickets are $1 for adults. Students will be will be ad­ mitted free. The evening is sponsored by the PTO. Charette also will present two concerts during the day at McFall Elementary School. Charette has recorded seven albums for children and his latest release. "Popcorn and Other Songs to Munch," fea­ tures all original songs that LITTLEWMBS k COOPERATIVE PReschoOL Located at the corner of Cherry Valiev ana 100th St In Caledonia n'ora S pany, which recently signed Charette for national distribu­ tion. His broadcast television special. "An Evening With Rick Charette." received the National IRIS Award for ex­ cellence in children's pro­ gramming and received a five star rating from ABC-CLIO ratings guide. He has appeared in the Bub­ blegum Band in concerts such as Riverfest, a major festival in Little Rock. Ark., family series concerts in Sacramento and San Diego, CA. and many other appearances throughout the United States and Canada. Charette’s albums which have sold more than a quarter million copies nationally, have been featured in Enter­ tainment Weekly, Newsday and Billboard Magazine. Charette is a Maine native who holds undergraduate de­ grees in English and music education from the University of Southern Maine. He has been performing children’s songs in schools and concert from Page 3— halls throughout the nation ing with his hands which for the past 15 years. made this job desirable to Tickets are available at the him. McFall Elementary School of­ He and his wife, Nancy, fice or by calling 795-3637. have been living in the com­ plex and serving as on-site managers. Now that he is re­ tiring. they moved into town. Boersma will spend his free lime hunting, fishing and cooking. arc upbeat Besides this other hits such as "I Love Mud." "Chickens On Vacation," Where Do My Sneakers Go at Night,” and "Alligator in the Elevator," also will be featured. He has a new video that will soon be released, titled "Just for the Fun of It." This video involves new songs musical vignettes and audience participation activities that were recorded live in concert with the Bubblegum Band. Walt Disney Records re­ cently released "Travel Songs." which features Charette's song "Chickens on Vacation." He has appeared in Los An­ geles with Fred Rogers of Mister Rogers Neighborhood, Hap Palmer, and many other children's singers at perfor­ mances presented by the Hal Leonard Publishing Com- Jody Welker, owner of the new Tumbleweed shop in the Caledonia Plaza, displays some of the ’jeans and more’ she features at her business. Tumbleweed's grand opening will be celebrated Saturday. Gun Lake Women’s Club sets meeting The General Federation of Women's Clubs-Gun Lake Area will have its next meeting at 9:30 a m. Wednes­ day, Oct. 9, at Bay Pointe Restaurant. 11456 Marsh Road, Gun Lake. The business meeting will be followed by an informative program about Hospice of Caledonia soccer team go 1-1 Caledonia's soccer team split its two games last week, dropping a l-0 game to Unity Christian last Tuesday and defeating Sparta 7-3 last Thursday. Phil Licari tallied 3 goals in the win over Sparta, while Adam Sobczak, Mike Famol, Kyle Veiling, Andy Wilkinson and Attila Simo also figured into the Scots' scoring. Unity Christian scored the game-winner in the l-0 contest with a penalty kick in the second half. Caledonia is now 4-4 RETIRING SENIOR CITIZEN SPECIALS • WE ARE YOUR FULL SERVICE FAMILY SALON • Stop Your Choice is Clear Richard J. Choryan, O.D. Located m Caledonia Plaza. M-37 in Caledonia Just north of 100th Avenue DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 891-1093 Caledonia Visioa Center OPEN Monday-lhmday 9 am-9 pm fnctoy 9 am-o pm SaMdcw 9 am-3 pm chairwoman For information, call 795 87)1 Lunch in the dining room at Bay Pointe will follow the meeting and program. CALEDONIA SPORTSMAN’S CLUB Spaghetti Dinner Salad Bar • Garlic Toast • Beverage Saturday, Oct. 5 6:00 - 9:00 pm Caledonia COLDWATER ROAD -- 1 CLUBHOUSE I Adults $4.50 Under 12 $2.50 Bring the family & friends! H Carnival flail Super Sale!!! Fun Ship” Cruises CARNIVAL’S > Day Cruise flCamival Only Carnival Has... CELEBRATION Western Caribbean from Neu Orieam and Tampa; IMAGINATION Wettern Caribbean; SENSATION Eastern Caribbean. SENSATION Western Caribbean; _________ FASCINATION • Southern Caribbean; INSPIRATION • Southern Caribbean Announces (60Piu$) MONDAY and WEDNESDAY WOMEN * I O HAIRCUT ONLY WOMEN * I O STYLE ONLY MEN *8 HAIRCUTS I O% OFF ALL PRODUCTS overall and 2-2 in the OK Gold. South Christian will be the team’s next opponent in a home game tonight. 499 Contempo Salon Hospice is located at 516 Linn St.. Allegan Members are reminded to bring any outstanding dues. An invitation is extended to anyone interested in finding out what GFWC-Gun Lake is all about. "We would like to sec neighbors from Martin, Delton. Wayland. Shelbyville. Middleville and Orangeville.” said Fran Allegan County. Office Manager Judy Curry will give information about Hospice’s service that help patients with terminal illnesses and their families cope by way of counseling from the medical field, spiritual, and volunteer help. The Allegan County (616) 891*2620 Attractive upgrades available on selected dates. 3RD & 4TH GUESTS CRUISE FROM ONLY $129 Cl Premier Travel ^WBCarnival. �Poge 6/The Sun ond News, Middleville. Ml 'September 24, 1996 I From Our Readers Big city values infiltrate trail project — Write-in campaign will divide township Dear editor: In the Aug. 6 primary, the voters of Caledonia Township selected newcomers Cress. Dunn. Keller and Potter as the Republican nominees for township trustees The four long-term and ’old guard' incumbents. Dieleman, Gould. Jousma and Williams, were, of course, surprised that they were turn­ ed out of office. The primary was a hotly contested one and had one of the highest turnouts (37 per­ cent) in Kent County. The press covered the issues and the candidates well and all eight Republican candidates conducted themselves ad­ mirably We had a good primary. In fact, the growth issues, and whether the incumbents have been handling it well was central to the campaign. Pro­ bably more important though was the voters' acceptance of the challengers' charges that the incumbents were failing to listen to the public. In recent days, however. I have heard such disparaging perry is my yard, it makes no difference if I have a half acre lot or 100 acres, this is my yard. My children should be able to be safe in my yard. This is not the case any more. It is just a numbers game before you meet one unstable person This trail increases the numbers for not only me. but also village residents, as this is the proposed parking lot for this trail. Just remember we as a community are inviting the rest of the world and their values into our lives forever. The liability issues are many On Labor Day I watch­ ed young persons 14 to 17 years of age jump from the iron bridge (part of the trail) into the Thomapple River. I was fishing the rimer and I know if they had dived rather than jumped we would be reading their names in the obituary today, because the depth is not sufficient for this activity. I have requested the trail be closed dun ng gun deer season for safety. and respect for the interests of the adjoining lan­ To the editor: downers. I have been told I have received a political from the village this will ad in my mailbox and I feel never happen. The anti­ compelled to respond, as I hunting activitists must be in­ believe my judgment was filtrating the village and trail questioned. committee or its just another Looking for a The ad was sent to me by a case of no respect for interests committee to join the cam­ or farming needs of others. paign to write in and re-elect Thornapple Township has Call... the four Caledonia Township never granted a special use Trustees who lost the permit for this trail, yet the Republican primary in village blunders on with heavy August. The ad was titled equipment, uprooting trees “Oops! We (I?) Goofed. . . " and destroying anything they If that was meant to tell me feel is in the way on the old that I made a mistake in rail grade, with no regard for August by not voting for law. them, it not only insulted my Thomapple Township will intelligence, but also my support this trail, being the voting choices. village is located in the The ad also was peppered township makes me wonder with inaccuracies about the what pressures the village put newly-elected winners of that on the township for this ap­ August campaign, and I proval. The township wondered, who really originally passed a resolution goofed?! not to support the trail. Each newly elected person I know there are many is coming to the Caledonia others that feel the same as I Township Board as a single do. Some have sold their individual, and each has his or places and moved already to her own unique thoughts and avoid the strong-arm tactics ideas. The four who were that we are experiencing. newly elected, Patti Cress, 1 refuse to give up! You Mike Dunn, Bonnie Keller should pay attention to the real and John Potter, have not truth the Kent trail neighbors relate from experience — question rosy promises and half truths, broken promises hi Memoham and blatant disregard for laws. Jerald Smith IN MEMORIAM Middleville In loving memory of Jack Slagter, who left us 1 year ago, September 21st When someone you love has died The pain is so deep inside This first year has been a trial of emotions (Now Under New Ownership - Explore, Dream & Learn CDC) Sorrow now fills his space of devotion Let the love he’s left us feel Comfort us, for it’s said ‘'Time does heal” Precious are the memories, we all will treasure for the infant, toddler, and preschool programs! In our hearts, he’ll be forever! Out program is commit­ Deeply missed by his wife, ted to promoting your Adnann Activities are provided in dramatic play, large child’s overall growth Children, Vicky A Bob, Tammy and small motor development, art and crafts, & Bob, Kevin A Rhonda, Kathy Our goal is to provide a music, safety, science, and number and A Bruce warm and loving envi­ reading readiness. All activities are age Grandchildren, Nicole, Brandi, ronment that empha­ Tonya, Travis, Aaron, Derrick. appropriate. sizes preparation for Shay, Troy, Chase, Kylia, Bran normal physical, emo­ den, Kirstyn and Asia tional, and development To the editor: I canncx help but wonder why the fine citizens of our community continue to receive a one-sided story from the pro trail activists. I know why they are hearing the story What I do not unders­ tand is why they receive it. There are several outspoken individuals who. regardless of outcome, legal process or cost, will pursue personal in­ terest or profits derived from this trail. The story people are not hearing is the levy of a half mill tax that is typical with municipalities responsible for maintenance, and the use of MDOT dollars that we all contribute through the gas tax for purchase of this property. In our home area, we already have paid for many acres of state land that can be used for the same purpose at no addi­ tional burden to local tax­ payers Barry, Yankee Spr­ ings. Middleville state lands are available to all. The lack of available resources is not a reason. 1 have been told that the neighbors and nearby residents love the trails. I have PRINTER? 945-9554 co-workers who are neighbors of the Kent trail. The true story relayed to me is that these people hate the trail, their home values have diminished since development and traffic problems, van­ dalism and noise are common. There have been articles in the GR Press from neighbors of the Kent trail that support this. I keep hearing how trail ac­ tivists are doing everything they can to meet the needs of adjoining property owners. This is the farthest thing from the truth. 1 have personally been made promises from the village, but zero promises kept The promise of police patrol also bothers me The failure to protect Spring Park from consistent vandalism is a sign of capability to back up this promise. When this trail idea was brought up two years ago. I personally polled 36 adjoining property owners to this 4.5-mile stretch, and 34 were against having a trail, two were neutral. We presented this to the village and the township of Thomapple. I found that the core values I was raised with, treating peo­ ple with dignity, respect for neighbors and value for privacy, are being neglected in a community that I previously felt embraced these values. It truly disappoints me when I realize big city values are infiltrating the ranks and overcoming our rural values. This is my home, my pro- remarks as the winners “are only housewives." and that the losers will run an expen­ sive write-in campaign against the winners Thus I feel it is incumbent upon me to speak as a Republican Party member for 25 years, as a three-term precinct delegate and as coor­ dinator of 21 precincts in the 3rd County Commissioner District. I personally know how hard it is to lose an election, close ones are the worst But the Aug 6 primary results were not even close. Under the Republican Party rules. Cress. Dunn. Keller and Pot­ ter have the endorsement of the County Republican Party and its executive committee. They have been selected as our Republican candidates in November and this needs to be respected. Ail Republicans are expected to step up and endorse and support them, now that they have won the nomination(s). We do not need a divisive and expensive campaign to distract from the greater issues in November Write-in campaigns are simply ‘sour-grapes’ Village Players of Middleville These are only a few ex­ been against development in their own “back yard” as was amples of how accelerating stated in this ad. nor had they growth effects us all If these ever campaigned as such. The types of concerns label some rapid growth in Caledonia is as “special interests." thert an issue, I think, that does please sign me up now. So they need to try to con­ need to be dealt with. And now, since this ad has vince me in some other way raised the issue again about that I made a mistake in development, I would ask if August at the polls, because the Caledonia Schools can for me to write their name* on handle a growth rate of 140 my ballot in November would new students each year as they be just the same old. same have had to so far this school old H.G. Wells said that year. And then I would ask them why, with all this growth "righteous indignation is jealousy with a halo.” I call it we’ve witnessed in Caledonia, does the township budget in­ "sour grapes.” Kristine Apol crease at the rate it does, as Caledonia Township well as our taxes. WEIGHT TRAINING Looking for Tone & Definition? Luxury Cruise Friday, September 27, 8:00 pm Saturday, September 28, 8:00 pm Sunday, September 29, 2:00 pm T.K. High School Auditorium Tickets $5.00 Tickets available from any Village Player Member or at the Box Office. FITNESS 4M5N MXXXEVKlE RO •(«!«) HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE THAT WORKS FOR YOU H| |H When you various homeowners insurance poU lev you'll a* that a Pioneer Slate Mutual Homeowners Insurance Policy works for you in many way* by providing: • oompedbenM* covmur (wuh nuny exttt Caledonia Child Care Center Waving all $50 Registration Fees for the month of August 7125 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 For more information call... Renee Bennett at (616) 698-6658 NOW ENROLLING Special Programs: 1) Computer Tots 2) Fun, Friends ana Fitness (gymnastics) 3) Field Trips (preschool) Write-in campaigns in a general election by primary toserfs) can only be inter­ preted by the voters as being motivated by personal interests. It is my sincere hope, that Dieleman. Gould. Jousma. Williams and the staff of Caledonia Township will go out of their way to help the newcomers learn the in­ tricacies of their new jobs. The outgoing incumbents should be gracious enough to provide patient explanation of the rules and responsibilities of the trustees.and accept the voters’ decision from the primary The incoming trustees also need to be gracious in return 1 realize that it may be sad to see friends go and one may be scared to begin work with someone new But anything less will only serve to justify the campaign charges and will be immensely counter produc­ tive and divisive to our grow­ ing township. Frederick R Fleischmann Caledonia Looking for Extra Cash? - Call - 945-9554 Sell anything FASTI • armor ctuttK., ftrt alarm credit, etc • rtwn/amdo anmen meiOft • fan final • e^oew and equitable claim) tcrvice Protect your home and personal belongings with an insurance policy from Pioneer State Mutual Ask for it by name Stauffer & wiggers INSURANCE AGENCY 9365 Cherry Valley Ave. (M 37) p Caledonia Village Centre r 891-9294 Call us for a quote for all of your Insurance needs: • Auto • Ufa • Health • Home • Business • Investment �The Sun and Mews. Middleville. Ml/September 24, 1996/Poge 7 TK Board to consider sex education program for 7th graders bv Mandv Habel Staff Writer The Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education this week will decide whether a human sexuality program should be implemented for seventh-grade students.. To follow state require­ ments, the program would in­ clude education on HIV, which it said is necessary to provide factual, up-to-date in­ formation about AIDS, its causes and prevention. The district has set up a committee consisting of teachers Chad Ruger. Gloria Sorensen. Marlene Cook, Joyce Domire, Shelly Erb. David Stein, Betsy Butler and Monte Munjoy. Also on the committee are school board member David Smith, regis­ tered nurse Linda Overbeek. paraprofessional Jane Os­ borne. secretary Candace Hoi­ sted, Page Principal David Bukala. minister Lee Zach man and parent Jackie Huntington Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Dr Mary Ellen Correa said this committee recommends that the focus of this program be "just say know to AIDS and promote* abstinence." Some activities include a video and workbook stressing the choice of abstinence, facts about HIV/AIDS. and the real­ ities of the disease physically. emotionally and financially. Parents of seventh-graders have been notified of the cur­ riculum and were invited to two public forums where they were told about the program and materials that would be presented. Correa said the ma­ terials for this program have been in the TK Community Library for two weeks and available for parents to read. Parents have the option of excusing their children from participation without loss of academic credit. These stu­ dents will participant in an al­ ternative assignment and can choose from topics such as communicable diseases, nutri­ tion. physical fitness, favorite recreational activity, sports, and canoe adventure. Since the program is inte­ grated within the physical ed­ ucation curriculum, the it will last for five days and a differ­ ent unit will be covered each day. Portions of reading materi­ als from several texts will be used, including "Sex Re­ spect." "Sex Can Wait." and workbooks "Sex. Lies and the Truth." and "Just Say Know to AIDS." Seventh-graders in first semester physical education class will participate in the program this fall. Female stu- See Sex education. P. 14 Don’t wait any longer for that new car or boat! You 4 can buy now and pay later. 1 The great Old Kent Loan Sale W is underway. WHAT A DEAL FOR YOU! Take out a loan and make no K payments until 1997.* BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE! Wr W W| W 1 Save an extra 1/2% on the interest 1 rate when you sign up for Automatic Payment with a Preference Checking Account. HURRY IN OR CALL TODAY! OLD KEIXIT 1800-882-1646 Must apply and be approved Apples to al personal loans nstattmer- loans except purchase money mortgages lines of credit variable home loans or stx5e”t bans 'revest charges accrue from the date of the ban Not vahd with any other offer Limited time otter lender MEMBER FDIC ©OLD KENT BANK 1996 �Poge 8/Th* Sun and News Middleville, Ml/September 24. 1996 Gun Lake Women’s Club home tour will be held Sunday by Mandy Habel Staff Water The General Federation of Women's Club's Gun Lake area will have its fifth annual home tour from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29. Six homes from the Gun Lake area will be on display, as well as a hospitality center, which will be the local busi­ ness Ski Unique. The homes and sites in­ cluded in the tour are as fol­ lows: • Norm and Marian Bouma. 2800 Beatrice, Middleville, live in a remodeled A-frame and recently have made addi­ tions to their nest. A large and dininp area were added to one side of the house and an office/bedroom and storage closet were added to the second floor, which has access to a balcony area. A new deck on the lakefront side of the home complements a screened sun room. The land on which the Boumas live is on Bairds Cove which overlooks a natu­ ral wetland. • Candy Kaczanowski, 4235 Trails End, Middleville, has a relatively new home, built in 1995. The construction started with the removal of 1,500 square yards of dm because the structure backs up to a hill that becomes state land She esoeciallv eniovs a w'ooded view out the back of the building and her 1.920 square feet of living area in­ cludes four bedrooms, one which is used as a playroom, an open floor plan with a liv­ ing room, a dining room, and a kitchen. All of these rooms have a view of the cottages and homes across the street and Gun Lake The all-white kitchen with off-whites and pastels in the other rooms gives the home a light and airy feeling. The building is 32 feet high and has two garages on the bottom and a two-story home on top. The front has a large deck attached to it. • Jon and Pat Merchant, Jon and Pat Merchant of 11076 Hastings Point Road remodeled an older cottage. 11076 Hastings Point Road, remodeled an older cottage without taking away its origi­ nal structure. The original was built around the turn of the century and merchants have pictures dating back to 1924, which show the cottage with­ out a second level, and from 1926 with a second level. A cast iron fence on the street side of the cottage from those times is still in existence to­ day. The original entrance to the cottage was through the kitchen and it was equipped with six bedrooms and beds for 16 people. The furnace was next to the fireplace in a small interior living room. Jon, a custom home de­ signer and builder, made a bed­ room into a front entrance, opened up the lake view mak­ ing it one room, kept three of The house on the lake belongs to Bob and Ruth Perino. Norm and Manan Bouma of 2800 Beatrice have a remodeled A-frame available for viewing on the Gun Lake Women's Club annual heme tour. the bedrooms, built a new kitchen, and added a full and half bath. Though changes have been made, the feel of the original cottage is still there. Some of the original furni­ ture from 1924 and 1926 is still in the cottage and still useful after some refinishing. • Ski Unique is this year's hospitality center host, at 134 124th St.. Shelbyville. Tourists are invited to visit between I and 5 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 29, and have refresh­ ments. Ski Unique opened in May 1994 in a new 6,000-squarefoot building near Gun Lake. This area was chosen because business is expanding at that location. The center specializes in Ski Natique inboard ski boats and all types of water ski equipment such as wet suits, vests, water skis and more. The business is equipped with a complete service shop for maintenance or repair on inboard boats of all types. The business is open all year. • Jim and Jo Ann Lindgren, 3621 Lake Shore Drive, have a broad view of Gun Lake from the west shore. The home originally was built by the previous owners in 1986, replacing a cottage. The home has many storage places, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a large kitchen. One of the second floor bedrooms is furnished with antiques and the third bedroom on the main floor is used as a den Jo Ann describes the inte­ rior as having "old and new charm." Continued next page — Light and airy is the theme of Candy Kaczanowskis home located at 4235 Trail’s End. David and Janet Flamm of 1797 Edwin Drive did extensive remodeling to their forty year old cottage. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml, September 24. 1996 Page 9 Obituaries Donald G. Thornton The Ski Unique, 134 124th Street, serves as this year's hospitality center for the home tour. From previous page — Antiques such as a spinning wheel, and old toys highlight the modem decor The home is on a 57- by 180-foot lot which also in­ cludes the pole building on a 50- by 150-foot lot across the street. • Bob and Ruth Perino, 4888 Wildwood, Shelbyville, live in a "las Casa di Iago," or house of the lake They bought the original cottage in 1992 because they liked the lake and wished to spend their retirement years on it. The original foundation could not support a second story, which made remodeling difficult. The home is a con­ temporary colonial and the ex­ terior is done in a traditional Buy from an EXPERT Com* and 0*1 th* «*cts from your local satalUta *xp*rt» W* can ctearty explain th* differences between th* 18" OSS system from RCA and th* Standard Movable Satellite systems We can help you decide which one of th* systems best fits your viewing needs 150 Chennets ol D<RECTVtm Programming with the Exciting NEW 18" Dish x I \ nc/i “-=■■ s200 CASH BACK — on — Direct TV A BIG and SMALL Satellite Dealer SNIDER’S 891-9292 Caledonia Village Centre form with a wrap-around porch and stone walls Visual space is maximized by an open fkx>r and a diagonal floor plan is combined with more traditional touches in the wtxxl flooring and beams. Their home is furnished in an eclectic manner, continuing the mix of modem and tradi­ tional. The house also features a stone fireplace and a kitchen designed around two antique kitchen cabinets. • David and Janet Flamm, 1797 Edwin Drive, remodeled their 40-year-old cottage and have made it an exceptional place. Special features of the home include cathedral ceilings, a sun room, and three gas fire­ places that could be used as al­ ternate heat sources. The kitchen and bathroom have custom crafted cabinets made by Amish woodworkers. Tickets are available in ad­ vance or on the day of the event at Pages Book Store, 108 E. State St., Hastings: the Sea Shanty. 11402 Chief Noonday Road, Middleville; Weick’s Foodtown and Phar­ macy, 17 124th St., Shel­ byville; Hummingbird Arts, Crafts, and Antiques, 2717 Patterson Road, Wayland; Ski Unique, 134 124th St., Shel­ byville; and at all of the homes on the tour. Maps with directions are printed on the tickets which will sell for $10 each, and two for $16. Proceeds from the tour are always given back to the community through the many projects sponsored by the GFWC Gun Lake area. For more ticket informa­ tion, call 795-3072 or 6725638. CALEDONIA - Donald G. Thornton, age 62, of Caledo­ nia, passed away on Monday, September 16, 1996 in Malden, Missouri. He was bom on January 14, 1934 in Benue, Missouri, the son of Fred O. and Freda S. (Summers) Thornton. He was an insurance agent Mr. Thornton is survived by his children, L. Wade and Becky Thornton, Scott and Wanda Thornton; ten grand­ children; his sister and brotherin-law, Shirley and Otis Domke of Malden, Missouri; several nieces and nephews. the Mass of Christian burial took place on Friday, Septem­ ber 20,1996 at the Holy Fami­ ly Catholic Church with Reverend Father David E. LeBlanc celebrant. Interment took place at Blain Cemetery. The family requests memor­ ial contributions be made to Mary Free Bed. Funeral arrangements were made by Caledonia Funeral Home. FOOT CARE KENT PODIATRY • Ingrown Nails • Diabetic Care • Hammertoes • Calluses • Heel Pain • Orthotics • Warts Dr. Terrence J. Emiley Call 612 Main Street in Caledonia 891-9133 for an Appointment "A Woman's Place is".... at the 4th Annual Barry County Women's Festival • Saturday, October 19, 1996 • 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Hastings High School This year's Keynote Speaker is: Ruth Butler of the Grand Rapids Press — Over 50 workshops — Pick up your Festival Registration Booklet at Pennock Hospital, Libraries, Banks, Beauty Shops, Physician's Offices, and other locations throughout Barry County. CRAMO OPtMIMC NEW HOME j SALES Pine /Havcm WOODED BUILDING SITES Fill out the registration form in the back of the booklet and mail it today to: Barry County Women's Festival SATURDAY, Sept. 28 Open house for custom built & model homes. Representatives will be at the site from 10 am til 3 pm. Several are completed for your viewing. Plot features: 1/2 acre wooded lots, underground utilities, natural gas, Middleville Schools, plot restricitons ‘i ”* 1 K IlT For information call IX 616-891-8982 5^ P.O. Box 68 Middleville, Michigan 49333 or call 945-4193 for information. �Page 10/Tho Sun and New*. Middleville, Ml/September 24. 1996 Country Meadows Village welcomes public with open house by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Developers and owners of Caledonia’s new manufactured housing community. Country Meadows Village, will have a two-day open house Friday. Oct 4, and Saturday. Oct. 5. Located between Kraft and Patterson Avenues at 5401 76th St., Country Meadows someday will offer 255 manu factured home sites, about 70 percent of them for double­ wide homes. About 112 sites will be ready for occupancy by the time of the open house Nineteen families already call the park home, with at least 16 more scheduled to move in within the next six weeks. About 25 model homes will be on display at the open house, and each dealer will have sales representatives and company owners on hand to explain the features of their manufactured homes, said Virginia Sigala, who manages the park with her husband, Frank, for Kentland Corpora­ tion. She said dealers will offer special incentives, such as re­ bates on their homes, as part of the open house festivities, and door prizes and refresh­ ments are planned George M. Mantyla, re­ gional manager for Kentland, said he hopes people will come to the open house just to see how much "trailer park" living has changed. "We re trying to change that old image of the trailer park that most of us grew up with,” be said. "The manufac­ tured homes of today are not really even mobile’ homes. Once they're on their founda­ tions with decks and garages attached and with the framing extending all the way to the ground, they're not going to be moved anywhere else." He pointed out that the homes in Country Meadows, for instance, have pitched roofs and vinyl siding, just like "stick-built" houses, and they often are just as spa- Twenty-five manufactured homes to be on display... orning Noon Or Night, Home Hanking (Tenter Hastings 948-2000 or Toll Free L888-HCB-HCB1 (422-4221) This sketch shows what the Country Meadows Village community and office building will look like when completed. Now under construction, it will feature a heated indoor pool and a family room for residents to use. cious, finished with dry wall and lovely kitchens. "The manufactured homes of today don't depreciate in value either, if they are located in a well-managed, attractive park." Mantyla said "Contrary to popular belief, these homes do build equity in those circumstances, and I've seen a number of young cou­ ples use that equity to buy or build a home on their own land." Affordability, however, is probably the manufactured home’s most inviting feature for prospective home buyers, the Sigalas said. The prices range from about $25,000 for a ''low-end" sin­ gle-wide home with a onestall garage to $55,000 for a good quality, double-wide home with a two-stall garage, Virginia said. Added to that is the lot rental, which at Country Meadows ranges from $280 to $310 a month plus electricity and gas. "Then, you can add all the bells and whistles you want to your individual home," added Frank. Virginia said that Kentland Corporation tries to promote pride in both the park and in­ dividual home ownership by emphasizing to each resident the importance of keeping his or her home and lot looking sharp. "That old stereotype of the rusted trailer with broken win­ dows with cardboard in them, or with the grass in front of the home all worn away won't be seen today in a nice park,” agreed Frank Sigala. "This is a new park, and Forget to transfer funds and the bank is closed? Have no idea what your balance is? Need to re­ order checks? How about at 6 in the morning? How about anytime? With Hastings City Bank's Home Banking Center, you can access account or loan information from any touch tone phone ... any time, day or night! For more information, call or stop by any Hastings City Bank Office, today! ^jastinq's tfitrHnnk Celebrating 110 Years of Community Service Member FDIC when people drive in here for the first time, we want them to see right away that this a quality community. "The rules we have arc based on just good basic common sense, and we're here to make sure the rules are the same for everybody." he said. Recreational vehicles cannot be parked on the homeowners' lots, for instance, but Country Meadows does plan to build its own RV storage area for its residents in a later phase of the park. Residents may have up to two inside cats, but no dogs. To help each resident enjoy the view from his or her home, neighbors cannot hang out laundry or leave mops and brooms sitting outside on porches and decks.. "We have the obligation to provide all of our residents the opportunity to enjoy their lots in peace and privacy,” Mantyla said. "And we'd like to invite anyone in the area who hasn't been in a manufactured home recently, to come to the open house and visit the models on display. These homes now are built to be as good as or even better than stick-built homes. But people don't need to take my word for it; they should come and see for themselves what the homes and today's manufactured home communi­ ties are like," said Mantyla. He and the Sigalas noted these features which are of­ fered at Country Meadows Village: • On-site management. • Public sewer and access to ContiMed aeit page- Time for Music Lessons! & Cascade J Music L 6798 Old 28th Street, S.E. 'J Sign up now for private lessons ,J in our studios. Piano • Brass • woodwind X Guitar • Banjo 949-9933 I £ SALES - NEW & USED • RENTALS LESSONS • SUPPLIES * MUSIC �The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml/September 24. 19%/Poge 11 From previous page — cable television. The park has its own water system. • Sidewalks. • An office/club house (under construction) which will have an indoor, heated pool and a meeting room resi­ dents can use for family occa­ sions. • 'A shelter where school children can wait for the bus also is located near the club house. The buses will come into the park to pick up the children at the shelter • Attached garages, which are required on outside lots. Residents on other lots who don’t opt for a garage must have a storage shed for out­ door equipment. The garages, however, have been a big sell­ ing point. Mantyla said. • Location within the Cale­ donia school district. • Country living, yet near Caledonia and Grand Rapids businesses. • Snow plowing Frank Sigala also noted that having Broadmoor Golf Club right across the street adds to the open feeling of the park, along with siting the double­ wide homes parallel to the street "We wanted to build a goodlooking community, and while our interior single-wide homes are sited perpendicular Country Meadows’ double-wide homes are sited parallel to the park roads instead of perpendicular to them, as in most manufactured home communities. This, plus features such as pitched instead of flat roofs and siding the homes all the way to the ground, also help eliminate the ’trailer park’ stereotype. Pictured in the Iront yard’ of Country Meadows Village in Caledonia are Frank and Virginia Sigala. who are the on-site park managers for the Kentland Corporation. With the Sigalas is Kentland Regional Manager George Mantyla (right). to the street, they are on gen­ erous lots that are large enough to add a carport. No one is crammed in like a sar­ dine that way." The Country Meadows of­ fice temporarily is located in the first home on Ambler Drive, near the park entrance until the Office/Community Building is completed. Anyone with questions about the park or the open house should call the office at 891-2288. FEATURES: ft COUNTRY • All New Homes. • Double Wides, Parallel with Street. Some with room for garages. • Residential Exteriors That Feature Lap Siding and Pitched Shingled Roofs. J V —'S XL/C/ V V VILLAGE I • Community Water and City Sewer. Cable TV, Natural Gas, Electric and Telephone. Convenient to Shopping. Caledonia Community S< Off Street Parking. Sidewalk Lined Streets. Clubhouse. Indoor Swimming Pool. A MANUFACTURED HOUSING COMMUNITY AAdvgan 493*16 891-2288 OVER 25 MOBILE HOMES TO SEE October 4,12-7 pm • October 5,10-4 pm 5 Manufactured Home Dealers Mortgage Lenders On Site OVER $5000 IN PRIZES PINNACLE HOMES GRAND PRIZE: 1 Year Free Rent! • 6 Months Free Rent to All Qualified Home Purchasers* •$1500 Cash Rebate to All Qualified Homer Purchasers* aylored |M<wu>MooaM| Of Michigan ‘|HOMES| ' Pop j The Housing Experts (Furmrrh lYuc Vn/ur ///««•>/ - AMERICAN MOBILE LIVING, INC. Manufactured Home Sales Integrity 1st DeVos Homes, inc. ♦Home must be purchased between 9-28-96 — 10-12-96 �12/The Sun and New*. Middleville, Ml September 24. 1996 BLACKSTONE, ORDINANCE NO. 96-1OZ AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS VALLEY POINT SOUTH INDUSTRIAL PARK PLANNED UNTT DEVELOPMENT SECTION 1. The Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Catedone is hereby amended by the amendment of Section 4 2 thereof, the Zoning Map so as to rezone the fotowng deserted lands from the A Agricultural District to the Planned Uni Development District. n accordance wth the Anal Development Plan Of the VaHey Pomt South industrial Par* Planned Uni Development, subject» al of the terms and con­ ditions of this Ordinance Al that part of the SE 1/4 of Section 17. T5N. R10W. Caledonia Townshfo. Kent County Mch^an more particuterty described as tofiows Commencing at the SE comer of Secton 17; thence N00*44 06" west 181 5 feet a'ong the east hne of said Section to the POINT OF BEGINNING of this desenpbon thence 588*24 20* W 363 0 feet thence 500*44 06" E 181 5 feet, thence S88*24'2Cr W 330 84 feet, atong the South hne of Section 17 thence N27»40r56* W 1391 97 feet atong the centertne of Broadmoor Avenue, thence 582*46 07* E 312 48 feet, thence S72W0CT E 445 58 feet thence N89U4 54’ E 15312 feet, thence 500*4406* E 71 43 feet, thence N89M 5 54' E 440 00 feet, thence SOO*4406" E 791.07 feet atong the East line of said Section to the POINT OF BEGINNING The parcel contexts 22 62 acres more or less In the case of conflicts or discrepancies between any part of the Anal Devetopment Pten and the farms of this Ordinance ttw Ordinance shal control SECTION 2. The rezontog of the above-desenbed lands to the Planned Uni Devetopment District. r accor­ dance with the Final Devetopment Plan of Valey Port South (The Devetopment") s expressly subject to al of the following terms and conditions 1. DEVELOPMENT PLAN. The Valey Port South industrial Park Planned Uni Devetopment ("The Development') shal comply in ail respects with the Fmal Devetopment Plan of the Devetopment The Devetopment Plan includes the final site pten of the Devetopment dated 4/11/96 and the Preimmary Devetopment Plan approved 4/3/96 2. NATURE OF DEVELOPMENT. Six (6) if the seven (7) sites shal be devetoped m one of the folowing uses only warehousemg. professional offices or retai sale The exception is Sie 3. which shal be devel­ oped as retail or offices only as shown on the Final Devetopment Plan 3. LOT AREAS: Building. Site Access A The boundaries of the Devetopment and al bu4dmg tots therein shall be as shown in the Devetopment Plan (The Plan") Access to the Devetopment shal be from Broadmoor Avenue and from 84th Street as shown tn the Plan The respective areas to be occupied by buddings shal be as shown in the Pten The construction and use of any sie in the devetopment s subject to sie plan approval by the Planning Commission, though no further pubic hearing shal be needed The por­ tions of the Pten showing the buddings indicates the maximum areas to be occupied by buildings. bM the actual area occupied by buildings may be a smaller or different configuration, within the outer lim­ its of building areas as shown on the Pten dums on rezoning decisions, the Township Rural Zoning Act of 1943. was amended in 1996. With the old law. the new zoning stayed in place until the referendum took place. Thus, the development would have retained its status as a planned unit develop­ ment. But the new amendment re­ quires the property to revert to its prior zoning status until a referendum takes place. The lawsuit asks that the new law that requires the zon­ ing to revert to its former sta­ tus not be applied, because the law "as it applies to this case, whereby a small minority of voters who are not elected by the citizens can invalidate leg­ islative actions and prevent the beneficial use of the prop­ erty for two years, is uncon­ stitutional." The Blackstone develop­ ment is located east of Campau Lake, north of 68th continued from frontpage Street, and west of Snow Road. Developers planned to hook up the Blackstone homes to the new sewer sys­ tem being built around Campau and Kettle Lakes. The sewer project required a special assessment district to be set up. with those benefit­ ing from the new sewer sys­ tem paying a share of the cost. The Blackstone project originally was factored into the individual assessments people would pay The suit asks that the de­ velopers be "released from the requirements of the township sewer district if it is concluded that the plaintiffs are required to have a two-acre minimum lot size." Township officials have said in the past that if the de­ velopers are not part of the special assessment district, the price per individual in the sewer district could increase some $2,000 per user. The suit contends the devel­ opers would have trouble if they developed the housing project with septic tanks. "The property has soils that severely limit the plaintiffs ability to use certain portions for septic tanks and septic fields," the suit says. Caledonia Township has 21 days to respond to the suit. Officials said they had just re­ ceived a copy of the brief sup­ porting the suit Thursday and were reading it and forwarding it to the township attorney In the meantime, at their Wednesday evening meeting, the Township Board members passed a resolution affirming that a referendum election will be held. TUhk CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD B The front yard setback, the depth of the side yards and the depth of the rear yard shal be as deter­ mined by the Planning Commission at the time of sie pten review for al sies C The Buildings in the Devetopment shal not exceed a height of 35 feet 4 STREET AND DRIVES A The driveway for ingress to and egress from the Devetopment shal be a private drive as shown in the Pten The private dove shal be hard-surfaced and shal be constructed m compliance wth al applicable Caledonia Townshp standards The nght-of-way for the private dove shall be 66 feet in width The paved area shal be at least 24 feet in width The location of the entrance of the private drive off Broadmoor Avenue and the configuration of the entrance area shal be in compliance with Kent County Road Commission requirements B Deterrents shal be installed which discourage through traffic from using the doves m the interior of the devetopment These deterrents may include, but not necessarily be hmied to. speed bumps and/or signs 5. SANITARY SEWER SERVICE AND WATER SUPPLY A The Development shall be served by the public sewer system and by private water weis and drainage systems approved by the Kent County Heath Department B If public water supply shal become available (wihm the meaning of the applicable sewer connec­ tion ordinance) to the Devetopment. the buildings in the Devetopment shal be connected to such pub­ lic services, in accordance wihappiicabte sewer and water ordinances and other regulator* C If the Kent County Health Department, the State Department of Natural Resources or other Governmental agency having jurisdiction shall determine that it is necessary in the interest of the pifolic health, safety and welfare to install a public water supply service within the Devetopment. in order to protect against contamination of groundwater and/or domestic water supply or for other reasons, the owners of the Development and the lands therein shall comply with any such governmental action or orders, and thereupon install such public services without expense to the Township 6. SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE A The drainage of surface waters shall be accomplished by catch basins underground storm drainage pipes and a retention basin as shown on the Plan The applicant shall also submit for Township review, at the time of site pten review, a stormwater drainage pten for each site B The use of the surface water drainage system in the Development and the discharge ot waters from the storm sewer system and other elements of the surface water drainage system shall be accom­ plished so as to have no significant adverse effect upon adjacent or nearby lands or surface waters, by reason of erosion, pollution or otherwise. C The pten and methods for management of stormwater drainage and the stormwater retention basin shall be reviewed and approved by the Township s consulting engineers and the Kent County Drain Commissioner The extent of stormwater retentton and the rates of stormwater release shall also be approved by the consulting engineers and the Drain Commissioner 7. UTILITIES Electrical service lines and wires will be located overhead, atong the right-of-way of Consumers Power Company Natural gas lines will be located underground, also atong the Consumers Power right-of-way 8. SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL. In the construction and use of the Devetopment the applicant shall comply in all respects with any required soil erosion and sedimentation control permit A copy therof shall be submitted to the Township 9. LANDSCAPING. Where posstote the applicant wiM attempt to preserve the existing trees on the proper­ ty and to incorporate them where appropriate in the landscaping of the Development The applicant shall submit a landscape plan to the Planning Commission for its review and approval or revision 10. GARBAGE AND REFUGE DISPOSAL. Garbage and refugee disposal wil be accomplished by private contract in compliance with any TownstHp requirements The collection and removal of industrial refuse of industrial waste shal be accomplished onfy in full and prompt compliance with applicable Townshup ordi­ nances and applicable state tews No oil. greases, other petroleum products or toxic or hazardous sub­ stance shal be disposed of. dumped or otherwise discarded anywhere wlhm the PUD 11. EMERGENCY ACCESS. The design, layout and construction of the Devetopment shall be reviewed as to matters of public safety and emergency access by the Township Are Chief and *i the ckscretion of the Fire Chief approved, or m the absence of such approval such aspects of the Devetopment shal be appro­ priately modified so as to be satisfactory to the Fire Chief tor pubfic safety and emergency access purpos­ es 12. SIGNAGE AND OUTDOOR LIGHTING A Street lights shal be located atong the private dove as shown on the Pten Such street lights shal serve as fighting tor the individual sies withm the devetopment There may also be wa* lighting on the buffing, but such lighting shall be directed sotefy at the buffing andfer the immeckaiety sur­ rounding area B There shall be an identhcaton sign located at or near the entrance to the PUD. off Broadmoor Avenue Such identrfication sign shal be not larger n area than the current s^n located at or near the entrance to Valley Port Industrial Park, previously approved by the Townsh<) and located near the devetopment C identification signs fix ndrvtouai sles shal comply wth sign provistons of the H Ddnct SECTION 3. The Townshc Board hereby determines that the Pten comptes with the prov*ons of the Townshfi Zoning Ordnance and promotes ts rtent and purposes The Townsho Board further finds that the Devetopment. upon constructnn and use m hA comptance wth al of the terms and prowons of ths Ordnance and the ’Townshc Zorvng Ordnance, writ be compatible wen adjacent uses of tends toe natur­ al environment and the capactoes of pubfic services and taoittes affected by the Devetopment The Townshc Board further determines that the Devetopment wfl be consetert wth the pubfic heaffh safety and general weffare The condibons set fixto herem wth regard to the Devetopment are determned to be those condmons whch are necessary to nsure that pubfic servees and tacAbes affected by the Development w« be capable at aooommodatng increased pubfic semce demands caused by the Devetopment, to protect the natural environment and to conserve natural resources and energy » nsure compatoity wth adjacent tend uses and to promote toe use of tend n a sooaffy and eoonomcaffy desaabte manner SECTION A The Townshc riiay enforce the provsons of rts Ordnance and appbcabte pronsons of the Townshc Zoning Ordinance (ndudng Section 235 thereof). Buffeting Code and other ordnances tews and regulations to the extent and n any manner provided by tew SECTION 5. The tune fimtahons on the construction of toe Devetopment sfwM be as sutea n Section 15 8 al the Townshc Zonng Ordnance SECTION 6 Ths Ordnance shal become effective seven (7) days alter s pubffcation or pubficaaon of a summary of ts provwons. n a local newspaper ot general orcutebon 205 SEPTEMBER IB, 1996 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order al 7:05 p m. Present: Garbow, Snyder, DeVries. Dieleman, Gould, Jousma. Williams. Also Present: Planner Anderson, Engineer Wilcox. Attorney White and several citizens. MINUTES: Approved as printed. BILLS: Moved Dieleman, second Jousma. to approved bills as printed. Ayes: all. Motion Carried. BUILDING INSPECTOR REPORT AND TREASURER REPORT: Reviewed. Moved Snyder, second Dieleman to accept the treasurer report as printed. Ayes: all. Mo­ tion Carried. KETTLE LAKE ROAD IM­ PROVEMENTS: Discussion was held on paving of Garbow Dr.. Kettle Lake and Keiser. Moved Williams, support Snyder to use funds out of the General Funds Budget to upgrade the roads around the lake not to exceed $56,260.00. Ayes. all. Motion Carried. CAMPAU/KETTLE LAKE SEWER ORDINANCE *96-2: Attorney White reviewed the Ordinance that will replace Ordinances *89-1-2; and 93-4 to regulate the use of public and private sewer and drains. Moved Gould, second DeVries to approve Ordinance *96-2 for the Campau/Kettle Lake sewer system. Ayes: all. Motion Carried. RESOLUTION TO SET SEWER RATES AND FEES FOR CAM­ PAU/KETTLE LAKE: Reviewed by Attorney White. Moved Jousma, second Dieleman to approve resolution to set sewer rates and fees for the Campau/Kettle Lake sewage disposal system. Ayes: ail. AAotion Carried RESOLUTION TO SET SEWER RATES AND FEES FOR M 37 SEWER Moved Dielemon second Gould to approve resolution to amend sewer rates and fees for the M-37 sewer disposal system. Ayes: all. AAotion Carried. BLACKSTONE RESOLUTION Moved Williams, second Jousma to adopt o resolution to submit to township electorate for approval Ordinance No 96-6Z to deter­ mine dole for referendum elec­ tion and to approve ballot pro posol Ayes: All. AAotion Carried VALLEY POINT SOUTH OR DINANCE 1st reading Planner Anderson reviewed. PLANNING COAA MtSlSONREPORT Reviewed VIETNAM VETERANS RESOLU­ TION To proclaim Sept. 20 1996 POW-AA1A recognrion day AAoved Garbow. second Gould to ap­ prove resolution for the Vietnam Veterans. Ayes: all. AAotion Carried TO CABLE REQUEST Discussed SNOW PLOW BIDS Discussion was held Board wanted to see if the Village would again plow the lots this year and have the sexton do the cemeteries. MAATA SEMINAR Moved Snyder, second Dieleman to re- quest Treasurer DeVries to attend the Michigan Municipal Treasurers Association seminar on Oct. 7 4 8 in Kalamazoo Ayes oil. Motion Carried. OTHER BUSINESS Anyone in­ terested in appointments to coun­ ty committees for 1997 may come into the office or coll the clerk to receive the list for the different committees. Moved Williams, se­ cond Jousma to purchase an addi­ tional Optech voting machine for a backup for the elections. Ayes All. Motion Carried. Amended the 1996 YTD Budget Moved Snyder second Jousma to adjourn at 9:03 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Patricia Snyder. Clerk (203) United Why Reaching those who nrrd hdp Touching us all * Sypopsis of Minutes Thomapple Township SEPTEMBER 9, 1996 Regular meeting called at 7:04 P.M. Members Present - 4. Others 6. Motion passed unanimously ap­ proving agenda as amended. AAotion passed unanimously ap proving printed minutes of last regular meeting as corrected. Printed bills in the amount of $34,349.48 approved by roll coll vote. Motion passed unanimously certifying delinquent O 4 M Sewer bills for the 1996 tax roll. Motion passed unanimously ap­ proving amendment to the General Appropriations Ad to set the 1996 millage rote Motion passed unanimously ap­ proving resolution in support of the Barry County Sold Waste Amendment in regard to import of solid waste. Motion passed unanimously ap proving resolution in support of the Barry County Solid Waste Amendment in regord to export of solid waste. Motion passed unanimously ap­ proving fire station roof rejjairs AAotion passed unanimously authorizing Supervisor to proceed with floor repair to foyer as presented by Trustee Schod Meeting adjourned ot 9 42 ff.M Donna Kenyon Thornapple Township Clerk (202) HOMEOWNERS! living from paycheck to paycheck! LOANS BY PHONE SAME DAY APPROVAL! Grand ItapdJ 1-61M57^4J0 Statewide 140MM-2221 ♦VCR Repair L J VCR : : c'e°n^9; : • FREE Estimates • Fast Service • Convenient Hours J 4 Star Video 4* 114 Maple St Denon, fin 616-623-5777 Jr Ar 4695 M-37 Mxtolevtte Mi 616-795-2225 9175 Chwry VWtoy (M-37) CatMoraa. Mi •’•-•1-1212 Glen Valley Retail Center Hours; Sunday thru Thtrsday 11 am to » pm; Friday & Saturday 11 am to 10 pm �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml September 24. 1996 Poge 13 Caledonia Twp. to pay $56,260 for sewer, road improvements by Mary Warner Staff Writer Caledonia Township will spend $56,260 of general fund money to rebuild three roads tom 'up because of the instal­ lation of a sewer system around Campau Lake and Ket­ tle Lake. The Township Board voted to spend the money for the roads at its meeting last Wednesday Kettle Lake Road and Garbow Drive around Kettle Lake, and Keiser Road on Campau Lake previously were paved and were scheduled to be repaved after the sewer pipes were installed, using money set aside for the installation of the sewer system. The sewer system is being paid for with money the township bor­ rowed, and will be paid back by individual property owners via a special lax assessment district. Approximately $120,000 was budgeted from the sewer funds to repave the roads, ac­ cording to township officials. But (hat sum would not be enough to cover the cost of completely rebuilding the roads, according to Township Supervisor Tom Garbow. Garbow said the Kent County Road Commission wants the roads to be paved according to county specifications. That would require completely re­ building the road base, laying new sand and gravel down, and then applying a coat of as­ phalt. The roads formerly only had a coat of gravel and tar. Garbow said it was "not fair" to add the cost of rebuild­ ing the roads to the special sewer assessment. He said the Road Commission agreed to underwrite part of the cost of rebuilding the roads according to their specifications. The Township Board decided to have the special assessment funds pick up the approximate $63,000 cost of the gravel for the repaving project. The Road Commission will pay about $46,031 and the town­ ship will pay approximately $56,260. Trustee Steve Gould said he had mixed feelings about spending general fund money for the repaving. The town­ ship previously spent $43,000 to pave mads on the east side of Campau Lake, according to Township Clerk Pat Snyder. With the additional $56,260 expenditure, Gould said, gen­ eral fund money allocated for roads in that area will total more than $99,000. "Clearly if we didn't do this now, it would cost more (to have it done) later," he said. But as a result of this ex­ The township could afford to pay for the repaving because it received more state revenue sharing dollars than it budgeted for 1996. The township expected to receive $311,000 in state revenue sharing, she said, but instead received $331,473. — Clerk Pat Snyder penditure, he said, "other (road improvement) projects will have to wait and other people will have to be moved down the list." Snyder said the township could afford to pay for the repaving because it received more state revenue sharing dollars than it budgeted for 1996. The township expected to receive $311,000 in state revenue sharing, she said, but instead received $331,473. In addition, she said, the 1996 budget reflected a sur­ plus of revenues compared to expenditures. The extra rev­ enue sharing dollars and the budget surplus will allow the expenditure for the CampauKettle Lake road repairs, she said. The new $2.5 million Campau/Kettle Lake sewer system should be completed by Nov. 15, according to Jim White, an attorney with Mika, Meyers. Beckett, and Jones who presented an ordinance regulating the sewer system's operation to the board at last Wednesday s meeting. Among other things, the multi-page ordinance sets an 18-month deadline for all per­ sons within the sewer assess­ ment district to connect to the system, and imposes penalties for those failing to hook up. Residents being required to hook up will be notified by mail when their property is ready to be hooked up to the system, and will have 18 months from that date to tie in. The Township Board passed the ordinance and passed a res­ olution setting the cost of in­ dividual hookups. According to the resolution, if persons apply for a direct connection by Dec. 31, 1996, the resolution states they will pay $6,900 per connecting unit. If they apply in 1997, the cost will increase to $7,200. The cost subsequently will increase $300 per year. Persons applying for an in­ direct connection — which are connections to property devel­ opments where the owner supplies the piping to indi­ vidual buildings from a main connection — have to pay $4,600 per unit in 1996, and an additional $200 per year for any year after 1996. The user charge was set at $63 per quarter per unit. The debt service charge was set at $36 per quarter per unit. The new sewer system, which replaces and expands an existing system, will require those who were formerly pay­ ing no debt service charge and an $84 per quarter user fee to pay a slightly higher com­ bined total of $99 for user fees and debt service. The resolution also set a one-time only inspection fee for new sewer connections of $100. The resolution did not set a miscellaneous customer fee, but rather said such a fee "shall be established by future resolution of the Township Board." Likewise, a "user sur­ charge" was also not set by the board The miscellaneous fee, ac­ cording to the sewer ordi­ nance, can be imposed "for miscellaneous service, repairs, and related administrative costs associated with the sys­ tem and incurred, without lim­ itation, as a result of the in­ tentional or negligent acts of such user or users, including for example with or without limitation, excessive inspec­ tion services not covered by the inspection and administra­ tion fee, costs of repairing and/or replacing a grinder pump, and costs incurred by the township to shut off and tum on sewer service." The user surcharge, accord­ ing to the sewer ordinance, would "provide for the propor­ tional distribution of the in­ creased cost of operation and maintenance of the system. Factors such as sewage strength, volume, discharge flow rate characteristics and the increased expense of the system for the transportation and treatment of normal strength domestic sewage shall be considered and in­ cluded as a basis for determin­ ing the user surcharge." See Improvements, P. 14 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 96-2 AND SUMMARY OF THE REGULATORY EFFECT THEREOF ‘AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE THE USE OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SEWERS AND DRAINS. PRIVATE SEWER DISPOSAL THE INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION OF BUILDING SEWERS. AND THE DISCHARGE OF WATERS AND WASTES INTO THE CAMPAU/KETTLE SEW AGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM; TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONNEC­ TION TO AND THE FIXING AND COLLECTION OF RATES AND CHARGES FOR THE USE OF THE SEWER SYSTEM AND THE ALLOCATION AND USE OF REVENUES DERIVED THEREFROM. AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR ORDINANCE VIOLA­ TIONS’. Notice is hereby given that on September 18. 1996. the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia, adopted the above-cited Ordinance This ordinance applies with­ in the Campau/Kettle Sewage Disposal District. A complete copy of this Ordinance, includ­ ing a map of the service district may be inspected at the Township Office during normal business hours. The following is a summary of the text of this amendment: Article I states the title of the Ordinance. Article II DEFINITIONS contains sixty-eight (68) definitions related to the Ordinance Article III CONNECTION TO PUBLIC SEWER SYSTEM; CAPACITY explains schedul­ ing and connection requirements for properties both in and out of the district, as well as enforcement procedures for failure to connect. Article IV USE FOR PUBLIC SEWER SYSTEM prohibits private septic systems in areas where public sewer capacity is available. Article V BUILDING SEWERS AND CONNECTIONS presents construction standards applicable to sewer connection, the need for a permit to connect and required inspections Article VI USE OF THE PUBLIC SEWER SYSTEMS prohibits the discharge of stormwa­ ter, groundwater and other unpolluted waters into the system. The Ordinance also pro­ hibits and regulates the discharge of sewage with characteristics which would damage the system or which cannot be properly treated at the treatment plant. The township may take action to protect the system, including requiring pretreatment of greasetraps, disconnect­ ing a user, controlling the rate and quantity of discharge and monitoring facilities Article VII SEWER RATES AND CHARGES The Connection Fee will be established on a per-unit basis by resolution of the township board from time to time In addition to the Connection Fee, the property owner must pay the cost of acquiring and installing the Service Connection. With specific exceptions. Connection Fees must be paid in full prior to the issuance of a Service Connection permit. Parcels in the Special Assessment District and subject to a special assessment receive credit against the Connection Fee The Ordinance provides a credit for temporary structures which are replaced by permanent structures.. The Ordinance provides for a User Charge and Debt Service Charge which shall be estab­ lished on a per-unit basis by resolution of the Township Board and may be determined separately within the Service District. The Township Board may establish User Surcharges by resolution applicable to users dis­ charging sewage containing characteristics in excess of normal strength domestic sewage. The Township may charge nonrecurring fees to users for miscellaneous repairs and administrative costs incurred, for example, as a result of damage to the system caused by a user or if the service is interrupted due to lack of payment by the user Billings for service shall be mailed quarterly and shall be payable twenty (20) days after mailing. The township shall not be responsible for claims made resulting from interruption of ser­ vice. Article VIII REVENUES: RECEIVING FUND All revenues for the system shall be collect­ ed and deposited into a separate depository account designated for that purpose This Article also addresses surplus monies, investments and record keeping Article IX UTILITIES ADMINISTRATOR: SEWER COMMITTEE describes the responsi­ bilities of the Utilities Administrator and Sewer Committee Article X ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS: BOARD OF APPEALS establishes an appeal process for any person aggrieved or where the strict adherence to this law would create unnecessary hardship. Article XI POWERS OF INSPECTORS provides authority for inspectors, including MDEO and U.S. EPA, to inspect the system. Article XII PENALTIES explains the process for enforcement and penalty for violations of this Ordinance. PUBLIC NOTICE This amending ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days following the publication of this summary as provided by law The Village of Middleville wishes to advise its residents and visitors that the section of Grand Rapids Street located south of Crane Road and North of Oder Mill Drive (the entrance to the Cider Mill Mobile Horne Park) will be cosed to all traffic for a period of one week beginning at 9:00 am on Wednesday September 25, 1996 to accommodate essential sewer and street construction work. The recommended detour around the construction area will be on the fol­ lowing streets: Parmalee Road to Stimpson Road to M-37 to East Main Street. All streets intersecting Grand Rapids Street will remain open as well as the entrance to the Cider Mill Mobile Home Park. Drivers in the area are asked to exercise extra caution and sincere thanks are extended to aN village residents and travelers for their cooperation and patience. 206 Copies of the complete text of this Ordinance are available for public review or purchase at the township office, 250 Maple Street. Caledonia, between the hours of 900 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday and from 9:00 am until noon on Fridays ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE The Ordinance, upon motion by Steve Gould and second by Ruth DeVries was approved upon roll call vote as follows: Yeas: Gartxjw. Snyder, DeVries. Williams, Jousma, Gould, Dieleman Nays; None The publication of this summary was authorized b y the Caledonia Township Board. Patricia Snyder, Clerk Caledonia Charter Township 204 �Page 14/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml September 24 1996 County commissioner speaks to local Rotary Club bv Mandy Habel Staff Writer Barry County Commis­ sioner Emmet Herrington last week told the Middleville Ro­ tary Club about Barry Coun­ ty's past, present and future. Herrington has been in­ volved in both public and pri­ vate business all of his life and has seen the county change Barry County was first or­ ganized in 1839 and 16 town­ ship supervisors acted as lawmakers meeting twice a year in Hastings. This practice occurred until 1968. when the county aban­ doned what had been called the Board of Supervisors and be­ came the Board of Commis­ sioners. The county used to have 11 commissioners, which he felt were too many In 1980, any­ one who wished was allowed to recommend an increase or reduction of the number of commissioners and Herrington recommended they decrease it to seven. This plan was turned down locally until he took it to court, where it won. In 1990 the number in­ creased to eight but he still thinks that five is all that is necessary. "The more there are. the greater expense there is and it is harder to agree." he said. He said he is proud of the work commissioners have done to get an satellite of Kel­ logg Community College IMPROVEMENTS, continued from Page 13----------------The new system replaces a system that just serviced a portion of those it will now serve. The new system will provide service to property on the entire periphery of Campau and Kettle Lakes. It is erne of two sewer sys­ tems in the township. The other, known as the "township/village sewer." covers residents of Caledonia and its immediate environs. Rates for hookups to the township/village sewer were in­ creased by the board last Wednesday The board passed a resolu­ tion that any new hookups to the system will be an addi­ tional $300 per year until the year 2001. New connections to the system were formerly $3,580 and will continue to be that same rate until January 1997, when the increase will go into effect Snyder said the increase will cover yearly cost of living in creases in the amount of money contractors charge to install the sewer connections. In other action, an ordinance was brought before the board that amends the township zon­ ing ordinance to allow for re­ zoning 22.62 acres on the northeast comer of M-37 and 84th Street from agricultural to planned unit development (PUD). The rezoning is to accom­ modate the expansion of Val­ ley Point Industrial Park. The township could not pass the ordinance at its Wednesday meeting because the ordinance has to have both a "first" and "second” reading; the ordi­ nance will be brought back before the board at its Oct. 16 meeting Also last Wednesday, the board voted to amend the 1996 budget in several areas. Prop­ erty tax revenues were in­ creased to $220,849 from $209,267. License and permit revenue was increased from $56,000 to $110,000. State revenue sharing was increased from $311,000 to $331,473. Interest and rent revenue was increased from $10,000 to $25,000. Expenditure increases in­ cluded office staff wages, which went from $30,000 to $35,000; capital outlay, which increased from $5,000 to $10,000; the assessor’s of­ fice, which increased from $41,555 to $55,407; weed control, which increased from $10,000 to $10,255; the building inspection depart­ ment. which increased from $37,300 to $58,000; and highway and drain expendi­ tures. which rose from $88,000 to $104,442. The board is working on its 1997 budget, which will be adopted in October, Snyder said YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MI AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17,1996 COMMENCING AT 7:30 PM AT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP HALL, 284 N. BRIGGS RD. TO CONDUCT THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS. 1. ZOC 95-10-14, PARCEL ID. NO. 260-014-00 THRU 260-025-00; A REQUEST BY THE JOHN PILLAR FOR APPROVAL OF PHASE 11 OF LAKE LIFE CONDOMINIUM PLAT LOCATED ON WEST SHORE DR. & CHANGE MASTER PLAN. 2. ZOC 96-09-07, PARCEL ID. NO. 015-004-70; A REQUEST BY DAVID BUDD, PROP­ ERTY LOCATED NORTH OF 9550 CHIEF NOONDAY RD. TO REZONE HIS PROP­ ERTY FROM THE “AGRICULTURE" TO THE “RURAL RESIDENTIAL" ZONING DISTRICT & CHANGE MASTER PLAN. 3. SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE OFFICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK, 284 N BRIGGS RD. DURING REGULAR TOWNSHIP BUSINESS HOURS AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TLME OF THE PUBLIC HEARLNG. WRIT­ TEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE PUBLIC HEARING. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT AT OR AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARLNG TO MAKE CHANGES LN THE PROPOSED .AMENDMENTS TO THE ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, NECESSARY, REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED, UPON 5 DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWN­ SHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME. ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TLME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE LN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSALS YANKEE SPRINGS PLANNING COALMISSION JUD’i BECKER SECRETARY 201 into the county, but feels there are still changes the en­ tity could make that would improve it. The county, he said, uses the committee sys­ tem to make decisions and would benefit from having a trained administrator doing much of that work. The elected officials, he said, should find out what the county needs and establish policy, then let a trained ad­ ministrator do the managing. He added that most businesses and schools use this type of system. Committee members, he said, are not trained adminis­ trators and having them do that type of work could prove to be costly. "Policy makers must stay out of administration," he said. Policy makers should be elected, but administrators should be appointed on a con­ tractual basis. He added that a code of ethics should be followed in determining who to appoint for this type of position and does not think that appointing relatives is a good idea. Policy makers, he said, should be in tune to where things are headed in the future. One good way for this to hap­ pen is for elected officials to attend training sessions that can help them see where things are going. Herrington has attended one such seminar in Washington and is interested in going to a leadership academy. "Commissioners should re­ view what is going on in the world and train so they can meet the challenge of tomor­ row," he said. In order for a government entity to be successful, he said, it should follow four principles of management. The first one is planning. This consists of coming up with ideas and deciding if they could be put into action. The second is to execute plans. This consists of prepar­ ing for what will be done through administration and en­ forcement. The third is controlling how things are done to make sure they will be successful and meeting the goals that were brought forth. The fourth is to occasion­ ally evaluate efforts to see if the procedures work or if changes need to be made. Herrington is a Republican who is opposed in the Nov. 5 election by Democrat C. Richard Bennett. The Seventh District in the county is made up of Assyria, Baltimore and Johnstown townships. Herrington is a longtime resident of Barry County and has been an active participant in the area. He received a bachelor of arts degree in business and gerontology and soon will have a master's de­ gree in public administration. Reach ever 30,000 area nomes with a Reminder ACTION-AD Call 945-9554 24 Hours a Day 7 Days A Week County Commissioner Emmet Herrington SEX EDUCATION, from Page 7 dents will go through it in October and the male students in November Female winter semester stu­ dents will participate in February and March and the males in January and Febru­ ary. Correa said girls and boys will be educated separately in this program because discus­ sions of a personal nature at this age could be painful to some of the students as they start to become aware of the opposite sex. Objectives of the program are; • To help students under­ stand that values come from family, church, school and community. • To promote the values needed for daily living in our society such as responsibility, honesty, respect, equality, and self control. • To encourage communica­ tion with parents. • To explain that adoles­ cence is a time for physical and emotional change. • To promote sexual absti­ nence as the responsible method for restriction and pre­ vention of disease. • To promote sexual absti­ nence as the best choice for teens. Students, Correa said, will write their understandings of AIDS, including how it is and is not transmitted, its rela­ tionship to the immune sys­ tem, and how to avoid and es­ cape situations that place them al risk for becoming in­ fected with HIV/AIDS The sessions will be taught by certified teachers Gloria Sorensen and Monte Munjoy, who have received HIV train­ ing from the Kent Intermedi­ ate School District. Correa said the district has been considering adding this program since last February when it was found that pro­ grams like this were provided for fifth- and ninth-grade stu­ dents. It decided that seventh­ graders also should have one. The district, she said, feels that the program is necessary to ensure preparation for per­ sonal relationships between the sexes. The abstinence part of the program is designed to help students develop understand­ ing, acceptance, respect and trust for themselves and oth­ ers. The human sexuality part of the program will assist in the concerns of physical, so­ cial and emotional growth and maturation, and how women’s and men’s roles in society supplement each other. The curriculum, she said, will focus on student's needs by helping them understand how they mature and develop sexually, providing proper terminology of anatomy, helping students appreciate their sexuality and responsi­ bilities to the family unit, and teach them how to make re­ sponsible decisions. She added that the district feels that parents arc the pri­ mary educators in this area and that the school is there to of­ fer support for the students Correa said that this pro­ gram has l^een recommended by the School Improvement Curriculum Council and is generally supported by par­ ents. She added that the commit­ tee has worked hard in putting the program together and par­ ticipation has been good. Thank You forlouching a life. �The Sun and News, Middleville. M( September 24, 1996 Page 15 Caledonia Village plan consultant assists with many projects offering his expertise in such short-term projects as revising Sisson said he also wants to continue some of the projects village ordinances, but there set in motion by former Vil­ also is the long-term "big pic­ lage Manager Robert Stockture" to consider, he said. man. including a pedestrian "Long-term, we need a vi­ trail that would link the north sion of what the village can and south areas of the village. be by building on its charac­ Tying this trail to a parks ter We need to look at ways plan also was a project sug­ to link new development with gested by Stockman. the old, for instance. There is A graduate of Central the opportunity for some neat Michigan University with a things to happen here." major in geography and an emphasis in environmental Besides that kind of plan­ planning. Sisson brings to the ning. he said, there are the village a wide range of experi­ "old" projects, which now ence to help him handle all need to be updated or redone, these projects. such as sewers and sidewalks. After college, he worked in "We must decide the most Grand Haven for a planning important of these and set pri­ firm, then with the West orities in an organized fash­ Michigan Regional Planning ion," he said. projects. Now the owner of his own Grand Rapids consulting firm, l^andMark Strategies. Sisson's first contact with the village was several years ago as a planner with Earth Tech En­ gineering and Environmental Consulting, also in Grand Rapids. The Village Council then used his expertise in some of the final planning for Glen Valley Estates. Sisson now is under con­ tract with the village, and, in the absence of a village man­ ager. is not only consulting on planning issues, but also helping with some day-to-day operations formerly handled by the manager, such as sort­ Serving Our Country Jeffrey D. Sadowitz Marine 2nd Lt. Jeffrey D. Sadowitz. son of Michael J. Sadowitz of Alto, recently graduated from the Basic School at Marine Corps Com­ bat Development Command. Quantico. Va. During the 26-week course, newly-commissioned officers like Sadowitz are prepared for assignment to the Fleet Manne Force The course includes instruc­ tion on land navigation, marksmanship, tactics, military law. personnel ad­ ministration. Manne Corps history and traditions, com munications and the techni­ ques of military instruction Sadowitz also was taught leadership by example and the importance of team work, in addition to participating m a demanding physical condi­ tioning program. The 1990 graduate of Dowagiac Union High School joined the Marine Corps in November 1995 Sadowitz is a 1995 graduate of Michigan State University with a bachelor of science degree B & K Pool league results Swamp Fox.................. ........... 8 Okie Tow ne 11 7 Swamp Fox 11............................ 6 Okie Towne 1............................ 6 Kow Patties 1............................ 4 Blarney Stone............................ 4 Shamrock II............................... 3 Kow Patties II............................ 2 Shamrock I............................ Bye way the people expect. "It's a challenge, but it’s important if the village is to profit from the growth, yet still retain its special charac­ ter." Exclusive Financing on USED Equipment ing out what needs to happen with capital improvement pro­ jects. When the village hires an­ other manager. Sisson likely will be involved again in just planning and zoning issues, he said. In the planning area, he is • 1962 high school remodeling — The next meeting is at Caledonia High School Wednesday, Sept. 25. at 2:40 p.m. • New Elementary — The design committee met Thurs­ day. Sept. 19, at 6:30 p.m. at Caledonia Elementary. •Bus Garage / Maintenance Facility — The next planning meeting will be held Monday. Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. at the Caledonia Middle School training center. • Technology — The next meeting will be Oct. 7 at the administration office. The time is tentatively set for 4 p.m. • Caledonia Elementary — Discussion on plans will take place at the P.T.O. meeting at Caledonia Elementary Oct. 7 at 7 p.m • Athletic Facilities — The next meeting date is Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. in the C H S. con­ ference room experience and move up in the field," he said. In his contract with the vil­ lage. he spends one day a week, usually Wednesdays, in the village office. He attends Village Planning Commis­ sion meetings and Village Council meetings and meets or by appointment. Sisson, who lives with his wife and two children in Grand Rapids Township, said that growth in Caledonia has hap­ pened so rapidly, that it’s easy to talk about planning, but much harder to do in an area that is changing so rapidly His overall goal, he said, is to help build continuity and organization in village gov­ ernment so it can function the Clean up your leaves, clean up savings and clean up our inventory. Celebrating our best season ever. Buy it NOW (also available on new) For Your Lawn & Garden Needs Use it the rest of the year and part of next year! Start payment and interest April L 1997* Caledonia schools’ bond project meetings set Six Caledonia Community Schools bond project meetings have been scheduled this month and in October. Following are the dates and times for meetings for each of the building bond projects: ence and then Earth Tech "It sounds tike a lot of jumping around, but in this field, that's the way to gain with other officials or with residents on an as-needed basis Fall Cleanup Continues Mark Sisson serves as a planning consultant for Caledonia Village. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer From updating procedures to analyzing future uses of va­ cant properties, consultant Mark Sisson is helping Cale­ donia Village work on imme­ diate and long-term planning Commission. He served as planning director for Cascade Township, and then went to work for Miller Associates, a Rockford planning firm. 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Five of the top six players or seven of the top 10 have graduated from a year display often on the courts. ago. so Seger is working on They look like they know improvement from match to what they’re doing, it's just a match and not necessarily matter of consistency," Seger wins and losses. said Spring Lake wot Monday’s In singles play versus battle 8-0 and, along with Spring Lake, Sara Wright lost Byron Center, look to be the at No. 1 6-2. 6-0. Anne-Marie favorites in the Blue for the Hart dropped a 6-1,6-2 match fail tennis term. at No. 2. Kelly Bremer fell at Seger, however, remains No. 3 6-2, 6-0 and Julie upbeat and pleased to coach a Cordts lost her match at No. 4 team with the extreme 6-2. 6-4 enthusiasm that the Trojans Middleville's Sarah Cordts and Amber Frost showed some good attacking at the net in a 7-5. 7-5 defeat at No. 1 doubles. Amanda Stutzman and Amy W'iersum lost 6-1. 6-1 at No. 2. Bndgit Cook and Mandy Chavis were defeated 6-0. 6-1 at No. 3 and Jenny Herring and Sarah Parks fell 6-0, 6-0 at No. 4 doubles. Hamilton 5 Middleville 3 Winners for the Trojans in last Wednesday’s match were Wright (7-6, 6-3), Sarah Cordts and Frost (6-4, 6-3) and Parks and Herring (7-6,64). Wnght had to come-frombehmd in her match to finally win out at No. I singles. Middleville 4 Kenowa Hills 4 Middleville received the tie with Wright (6-4. 6-3), Bremer (6-1, 6-0), Julie Cordts (7-5, 6-2) and Parks and Herring (6-3, 6-2) all notching wins. Coach Seger says that the doubles team of Parks and Herring are playing "much more consistent" recently. Scots swing clubs solidly Middleville's Sara Wright returns a shot in last Monday's match with Spring Lake. 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The doubles tandem of Brigit Cook and Mandy Chavis take a few seconds to let out a few smiles during Middleville tennis action last week. Lady Scots receive help from many! Kristy DeBoer scored 21 points, grabbed 8 rebounds and made 4 steals as Caledonia's varsity basketball team made it 2-for-2 for the week with a 53-19 win over Sparta on Sept. 19. The Scots did have some difficulty getting the ball to drop in the first quarter, falling behind 12-4, but came back to take the final three quarters by scoring margins of 15-2, 18-3 and 16-2. Caledonia Coach Mike Wilson said that the best part of the game was that his team was able to keep their poise, stick to their game plan and, as a result, had a great team effort. Mindi Smith tallied 9 points, 6 steals and 6 assists, Stephanie Algera had 8 points and 8 rebounds and Sarah Bom grabbed 10 rebounds and scored 6 points. Scots beat Redskins Caledonia limited Belding to 9 points in the first half and took the second quarter by a 14-2 margin in posting a 45-36 triumph on Sept. 17. Algera had 16 points and 11 rebounds. Bom 10 points and 7 rebounds, DeBoer 8 points, 6 steals and 4 assists to lead the Scots. Wilson said that his team's defense led to many easy points. "Our pressure was successful and most of our points came from inside the paint," Wilson said. COST ESTIMATOR Qualified candidate should have a strong background in the quoting process within the plastics industry. This person will have a working knowledge of molding pro­ cesses, mold design, capable tolerances. draft require­ ments, shrink oi various resins, secondary operations, and interpreting specifications and prints. Person select­ ed w ill be responMble for o.xxdinaUng all aspects of the quoting process. 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Middleville then hosted West Ottawa on Sept. 18 and came back from being down 3-0 to tie the game at 3-3. Laansma and Klinge tallied goals to get Middleville back to within a point and David Botwinski booted in the Monday’s not a ball for Trojan golf team Middleville's golf team placed second out of three teams in last Monday's golf action at Yankee Springs. Coach Bernie Weller's Trojans finished with a 174 team NOW HIRING!!! Staffing Inc. is currently hiring for Dean Foods of Wayland If you are looking for an excel­ lent career opportunity, we have it!!! On behalf of Dean Foods, we are seeking individuals look­ ing for a career and upward mobility Must have reliable transporta­ tion. Must be flexible to work any shift. Excellent twe in potential For more information can Dennis at 394-4746 or Diane at 243-4900 Staffing Inc. eoeaap Absolutely no calls wii be accepted by Dean Foods score. Wyoming Rogers took first place with a 167 and Godwin ended up third with a 179. "Monday's are tough (and) we might have pressed a little bit." Weller stated. Josh Sturm fired a 41, Adam Seifert carded a 43, Dorn Ronchetti had a 45 and Alex Middleton also carded a 45 for Middleville Kevin Buikema. of Rogers, was the medalist with a 38. Middleville's junior varsity team posted its best score of the year on Tuesday with a 173-182 win over Kenowa Hills Middleville 175 Hamilton 190 The Trojans moved to 10-2 overall and 7-1 in league action with a 15-stroke win over the Hawkeyes. Josh Sturm carded a 41, Adam Seifert had a 43, Dom Ronchetti scored a 44 and Alex Middleton and Taylor Pierce each had 47s for the Middleville team. equalizer with just 30 seconds left in the game. The week concluded with a 5-0 shutout of Godwin on Sept. 19. Tom Piccione, Jason Cowham, Scott Evans, Bergakker and Botwinski accounted for the Trojan scoring and Niles and Lucas Holwerda combined on the shutout. Middleville is now 7-3-1 overall and 2-1 in the O-K Blue race. They will face Calvin Christian and Byron Center this week. The Trojans junior varsity football team tamed Calvin Christian last Thursday 38-0. Things started off just perfect for Middleville as the opening drive went for a 41yard score by Tim Stevens and a 2-point conversion from Dan Finkbeiner to Jeremy Vanderfifer. In the second quarter, Finkbeiner scored another touchdown as did Adam Smith and Jason Barager. With fine blocking from its offensive line, Middleville scored once more in the second half on a quarterback keep by Finkbeiner. The Trojan defense also played strong, keeping Calvin off the board. Tim Stevens (21) gains big yardage for Middleville's junior varsity football team. (Photo provided) �Pog« 18/Th« Sun and New*. Middleville, Ml/September 24. 1996 Trojan gridders explode for 37 in Blue triumph Caledonia junior forward Kyle Vetting (16) battles with a Unity Christian defender for control of the ball during the Scots’ conference match-up with the Crusaders. Jayvee Scots beat Crusaders 1-0 Caledonia's junior varsity anchored by Jason Lucas. Don soccer squad defeated the Black, Jason Nagle. Chris previously unbeaten Crusaders Cox and Josh Johnson. 1-0 with Scott Pusfield scoring the deciding goal in Caledonia 1 the first half. Sparta 0 The Fighting Scots' defense The Scots played stellar came up big all game long defense with Steve Otto and Brian Davis leading the charge. Scott Busfield scored the lone goal and Kyle Oatley assisted on the play The Scots travel to South Christian today with game time set for 5:30 p.m. Middleville Coach Jack Prince gives instructions to runningback David Liu (21) in recent varsity football action. (Photo by Perry Hardin) More wins posted by Scot runners Caledonia's cross country teams continue to breeze through its races, handling Sparta with ease last Wednesday. The Lady Scots beat Sparta 45-17 with Shannon Houseman, Keri Bloem and Liz Fortuna going 1-2-3. Houseman won the race in 19:12, Bloem finished second in 19:28 and Fortuna was third in 19:45. Beth Parbel, Jenny Sprague, Sarah Grow and Audrey Warner also scored points for the team. ♦ Phil's Pizzeria of Italy I featuring... T • Sausage Roll • Calzone • Steaks • Manicotti ▲ • Chicken Rolatini • Pepperoni Twists 0 • Ziti • Turkey Cutlets ♦ Now Accepting Visa &Master Card T Diw(W J 795-7844 Italian Specialities Since 1980 A 120 East Main, Middleville f-. S*4pm-W0f«.- Caledonia's boys, now 6-0, won against Sparta 38-19. A 1-2-3 finish also was scored by the boys team with Dave Friedrich (17:01), Rob Lillie (17:10) and Andy Schupp (17:22) taking the top spots. Dave VandenBerg was fifth in a race that coach John Soderman called "another strong performance" by his Scots. Olivet Invite The boys scored 55 points to take the field at a Sept. 14 event that featured many Class A schools. VandenBerg was sixth in 15:40 and Dave Friedrich was seventh in 15:42 to lead the Caledonia team. 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The senior receiver caught two tallied 6 on a I-yard jaunt. touchdown passes of 7 and 10 Runningback David Liu also yards to help his team to gain added points to Middleville's the early advantage. total. Still, there were other The Trojans are now 1-2 Trojans who added their overall and l-l in the O-K points. Spencer Romp darted Blue. This Friday they will 71 yards for one score and travel to Godwin, a team that quarterback Kevin Doyle beat Rogers 44-27. Trojan runners get bests at Brewer Park Middleville's girls placed fourth and the boy's finished sixth at an O-K Blue Jamboree at Brewer Park last Tuesday. Middleville's girls scored 98 points and the boy's total was 116 points. Coopersville took first in the girl’s event with 59 points and Freshman soccer team wins 4-3 game last week The freshman Scots led the entire way in a 4-3 soccer win over West Catholic on Sept. 16. Caledonia held leads of 1 -0, 2-1 and 3-2 before finally winning by the 4-3 score. Joe Vaughn and Dave Schadler each had 2 goals and Mike Bashlor, Todd Maines and Lance VanHaitsma were key players on defense. Caledonia’s used hustle to limit the West Catholic team to only a few shots on goal. And their speed up front was difficult for their opponents to handle Spring Lake's boys gained the top spot with 37 points. Jessi Davis ran a personal best with a second place 20:12. Davis and Coopersville runner Julie David went headto-head the entire way and both had 20:12 times, but David just edged Davis at the finish line. Lindsey Thornton was 14th in 22:39, Alice Matson ran a personal best 22:59 for 16th place and Sara Hillman ran a personal best 24:34 to get 30th place. Ryan Hessehnk was fifth in the boys race with a 17:41, Dendel Craven ended up 15th in 18:35 and Matt Eaton finished in 20th with a time of 18:58. Scot gridders slip in defeat to Huskies Forest Hills Northern gained three touchdowns from Josh Lown and a home field advantage to defeat Caledonia 31-18 last Friday in O-K Gold football action. Caledonia, with the loss, is now 1-2 and 0-2 in the league, while Forest Hills Northern stands at 3-0 and 2-0 in the Gold. Lown scored from 37, 1 and 10 yards and racked up 112 yards in the game The Huskies led 23-12 at half and did allowed Caledonia just 6 points in the final two quarters. Caledonia had a 78-yard touchdown jaunt from Ryan Overmyer, a 1 -yard plunge by quarterback Nick Freeman for another score and a touchdown pass from Freeman to account for its scoring Caledonia will return home this Friday to face Gold power Belding. Belding, now 3-0, beat Kenowa Hills last Friday 44-6. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml September 24. 1996/Poge 19 JV boaters are 5-2 after 2-1 week NEW CALEDONIA SWEATSHIRTS and T-SHIRTS have just arrived! .1 4 Chad Brinks tallied the game­ winner with only 48 seconds left to play. Jeff Kietzman scored two goals and Kevin Lee, Steve Shear and Dave Williamson scored one in the victory over Wayland. Andy Clinton was on Sept. 19, the Trojans beat Calvin Christian 45-32. Schut scored 15 points in that game and Erb managed 12 points, all in the second half. the winning goalkeeper in both matches West Ottawa booted two goals in a two minute time frame and Middleville was not able to put a goal in for the first time this year. Thomapple Kellogg Elementary and Middle School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Sept. 25 Foot long hot dog on a bun, condiments, oven fries, pineapple. OPEN MON.-SAT. .1 11 AM SUN. at 4 PM .89/1-9287 > : BUY ONE PIZZA AT REGULAR 1 PRICE. CET SECOND ONE j 1 | 2 Small »11.99^u. | 2 Vadium »13.99p^>« r p Thursday, Sept. 26 Johnny Appleseed birthday. 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In the team's home opener Kids Closet Consignment Yarn. Crafts ft Variety * Kids Closet Consignment Kevin Lee settles the ball in a recent junior varsity soccer game at Middleville. (Photo provided) The junior varsity soccer team at Middleville High defeated Spring Lake and Wayland last week, but lost to Holland West Ottawa. In the Spring l-akc match. B.J. 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Broadway (M-43) � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/706/SunandNews_1996-10-01.pdf 49790ea54c761d4473e587c6c7ad763d PDF Text Text Pure Flex manufacturing may move to Middleville by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council learned last week that the Pure Flex manufacturing business of Kentwood is con­ sidering relocating to Mid­ dleville. Representative Ronald An­ dronaco said the company, which makes high tech pumps, exports nationally. Village Manager David Arking said the addition of this business could renew the vil­ lage’s hopes to make repairs on Grand Rapids Street if the company can guarantee that more jobs would be created in the area. The village recently lost a chance to collect $1 million worth of grants to pay for improvements on Grand Rapids Street from Cagle Drive south to Main Street, Main Street from the Thor­ napple River Bridge west to M-37. and Lafayette Street. A half million dollars would have been awarded by the Michigan Jobs Commis­ sion because Bradford White Corp, plans to add 150 new employees within the next two years and originally con­ sidered its trucking fleet Io the industrial park to make room for much needed extra parking. This in tum would have al­ lowed the village to be eligi­ ble for a $500,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Transportation. But last month the com­ pany said it got a chance to obtain property next to its current location, where a va­ cant 15 acres exists, causing the village to lose its eligibil­ ity for the grants. The village already had put money into building a new lift station, which fulfilled its requirement to match 20 per­ cent of the grant money Though the village lost the grant, it still set aside $230,000 for the lift station then later decided to do a scaled down version of the project in which $91,573 would be spent to do work on Grand Rapids Street. $45,786 of it would come from pay­ ments that Dave Dykstra must make to the village for his purchase of the industrial park. Grand Rapids Street will be dug up so a sewer can be in­ stalled that will go to the lift station. Passing lanes and flar­ ing will be added to make the street Class A. Hopes for making the rest of the repairs that originally were proposed are now a little brighter, due to Pure Flex's interest in relocating to the village. Andronaco said the com­ pany will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 1998. The company headquarters is in Farmington Hills and branch offices are located in Kent­ wood. Midland. Chicago, and cities in Indiana and Wiscon­ sin. The Kentwood facility's size is 15,000 square feet, but company representatives feel that places like theirs are a dime a dozen there, so are considering relocation. The Chicago facility, he said, is relatively new. 40,000 square feet, and cost $2 mil­ lion to put up. Pure Flex is considering two Middleville locations, the industnal park, and on Main Street near Loscola. "We are looking for five acres and a campus atmo­ sphere for our employees," he said*. The Pure Flex being con­ sidered for Middleville would be a manufacturing facility and they are expecting growth of 75 to 100 employees See Pure Flex, P. 3 Caledonia quarterback Nick Freeman (18) uses the blocks of his offensive line to gain yards in last Friday’s O-K Gold football battle at Caledonia. Down goes No. 2 as Scots grid team beats Belding 35-30 A defeat was something that Belding's football team had never experienced before in the O-K Gold Conference. An upset victory was something that Caledonia's football team had practiced for: A game that would star purple and gold players from all positions — Offense and defense. But, in the end, it was a battle that came down to one play and Caledonia was certainly ready for that challenge. Forced with defending a fourth down and six at the 21yard-line with 1:27 left, the Fighting Scots watched as a Belding pass attempt fell incomplete at the five helping them to pull out a 35-30 win over the No. 2 ranked team in Class B. Belding had never lost a game in its two plus years in the O-K Gold and were State champs two seasons ago The rain last Friday may have poured on the Bulldogs' show, but only seemed to give the Scots more confidence. "Our kids believed that they could win and they did it," Caledonia Tom Burrill said. See Scot gridders P. 16 Benders celebrate brief vacation from efforts in Russia by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Former State Representative Bob Bender and wife Carol have returned to the United States for a brief visit after spending a year and a half in Russia working for the Peace Corps. They returned to the United States on Labor Day and spent time with relatives in Florida and Ohio, then returned to Middleville for a celebration and left here Monday, Sept. 30. A celebration was held at the Middle Villa Restaurant Sunday in honor of Bob's 60th birthday. Friends of the Benders gathered to hear about their experiences before they returned to Russia to complete their last nine months of the program. After the Benders arrived in Russia last year and received their initial three months His latest project is to introduce soybeans to the area and prove to the local people that they can grow there successfully and crops can be expanded. Bob and Carol Bender spend some time relaxing at home before they return to Russia to continue their Peace Corp, assignments. training, and they were on the train on their way to their as­ signments in Crasindar near the Black Sec, they were noti­ fied that Bob's government as­ signment had been canceled. They spent three weeks without an assignment before the Peace Corps assigned them to the City of Veromsh, which is the capital of the Veronish Stale, refereed to as an Oblast in Russia. Bob's new assignment was to serve as an agriculture assistant and work a little bit with the Oblast Government. Carol was able to find a teaching as­ signment similar to the one she onginally had. The City of Veronish, Bob said, has a population of one million and the entire Oblast has a population of three mil­ lion Veronish is 300 miles south of Moscow, and unlike the city of their original as­ signment, gets as cold as 33 below zero in the winter time and usually stays at that tem­ perature for most of the win­ ter. Winter days there. Bob said, are extremely short, starting at 8:30 a m. and ending at 5 p.m. What makes the weather bearable, he said, is that the sun does come out. The months of December and Jan­ uary are milder because there is not as much wind but February and March come with strong winds, cooling things off more. They found they had to buy thick Russian coats because much of what they do is out­ side, since they walk every­ where and have to go to the market every day. Summers, on the other hand, are nice and the days are long. The sun docs not go down until 11 p.m. Bob works with farmers and small agricultural businesses. He said the city is rich in agriculture and the land is good for growing crops. Wheat, sugar beets, potatoes and some com is grown. His latest project is to in­ troduce soybeans to the area and prove to the local people that they can grow there suc­ cessfully and crops can be ex­ panded. SOS beans, he said, would make a good crop because See Benders vacation P. 2 In This Issue... • Page, West additions running ahead of schedule • Middleville Council supports county's solid waste plan • Caledonia Twp. planners recommend approval of rec. plan • Willow Farm tour planned �Pyy» 2/Tb« Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/October I, 1996 BENDERS VACATION LOCALLY, continued from front page Ilrey arc good forjhi soil, the liv&togk arid the’iiHiltry inThiAHw^which is Something the city needs. The main purpose of Ben­ der's assignment is to attempt to introduce new techniques that can make agriculture more viable for the city. He helps farmers, agricultural or­ ganizations. and a little with the agriculture department of the government. He said he has made a little headway, but the process is slow. His expectations turned out to be higher than what was reasonable "I did not anticipate the un­ willingness of the people to be receptive to new ideas," he said. One reason for this, he said, is because of their culture and another is the political atmo­ sphere of the city. The people of Veronish are strong communists who are against reform. They would like to see the country go back to a communist way of life and the government con­ trolled system they used to have "The Veronish Oblast is the most communist area around," he said He added that the people in this area only want the Amer­ icans in their country to bring resources to them. They tend to be suspicious and have a difficult time trusting them. MILLER MEANS... Hartings Office 149 Wert State Street (616) 945-5182 Jean Chase, < RS. 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They have very specific knowledge about the rules of the language and are well aware of the geography, cul­ ture and customs of Ameri­ cans. "The students are eager and open," she said. The people there are free to come and go but there are still restrictions for leaving the city. People who wish to travel to another city must present many documents in order to be allowed to go. — Bob Bender ___ versational English. "It is amazing how well they speak English when they have never heard it before." she said. Some of the students al­ ready speak three languages, but most focus on English because it is the international language of business. College students she has taught, she said, eagerly study English because many plan to go into the businesses world Carol is the only American teacher in Veronish which can be a challenge because every She added that every day functioning on the job is a lit­ school there wants her to visit tle easier for her than for Bob and expose their students to because everyone in her class­ English. "The students there are very room speaks English while everyone Bob deals with bright.” she said. Just as America has special­ speaks Russian. Carol considers herself a ized schools, so does Russia. Carol teaches at many spe­ traveling teacher because she works at six different schools, cialty language schools which each with the same objective she said is probably why of improving students' con­ some students know three Miller REAL ESTATE ...S OLD! Middleville Office 317 Arlington. 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Her students try to help her. Bob said 80 percent of the younger volunteers involved in the Peace Corps have al­ ready learned one foreign lan­ guage. Carol said another thing that surprised her about the Russian culture is that some things that are important to Americans are not as impor­ tant to them. Sanitary standards arc not as high. Meat at the market is left out in the open in the heat. She added that it saddens her to see the environment the way it is there. They can't keep up with repairs on build­ ings and sidewalks and there is a lot of pollution and unem­ ployment. "Their standard of living is less than it was 10 years ago and they hope it gets better," she said. Bob compared their living conditions to those in the U.S. 50 years ago. However, two Russian cities, Moscow and St. Pe­ tersburg, are fairly modem. Unlike the rest of the country, they have real supermarkets and accept credit cards. Bob said that St. Petersburg is more modem because of its historical significance. Its art brings many tourists to the area. Moscow is more modem because it is the capital and, unlike most of the rest of the country, has been opened to the west for a long time. He said the way the rest of the country sees these cities is in a way similar to how the rest of Michigan sees Detroit with legislation that benefits the state's largest city. How­ ever, bow people in Michigan view Detroit may just be a state of mind, while this is very true in Russia. Whatever limited resources the country has usually go to Moscow so their buildings and roads get repaired while others in the country may not. Things m Moscow also are much more expensive than in the rest of the country. The average rate of a hotel room is $400 per night while the same quality room would be $30 anywhere else. An apartment in another part of the country could cost $200 to $300 while an equiva­ lent one in Moscow will cost $3,000 to $5,000 per month. Housing for tenants in St. Petersburg is for either no cost or for utilities only. The housing used to be owned by the state but now arrange­ ments vary due to the fall of communism. Some companies or farms own housing and provide for their employees and some may be collectively owned. Carol said daily living in Moscow would be as difficult for the average Russian as in other parts of the country, but many rich people live there and some things are more so­ phisticated. They have more to offer and more sophisticated transporta­ tion. and more foreigners and new Russians that have a lot of money. Carol said the people there try so hard to save money, but find it difficult because the cost of living goes up so quickly. The amount of rubles per $1 in 1992, Bob said, was 12. In 1996 it is 5.300. In 15 months this year, it went up from 4,400 to 5,300. People there can not buy stamps in advance because the cost of them changes almost daily. Airline and train tickets also can not be purchased too far in advance for the same reason. Russia. Bob said, has mostly a cash economy and lines are long because people have stacks of cash to pur­ chase items. Carol said she has enjoyed her experience and is not sorry she went, but will be glad to come home for good. They have nine months left and will come back in June. Students, Carol said, do not go to school in the summer and Peace Corps teachers are encouraged to participate in extra projects during this time. The Benders recently en­ joyed six days in St. Peters­ burg and soaked in the culture. One question that is on many Russian people's minds. Bob said, is if communism will return to their country. After an election a while ago, communists took control of the legislature but a later elec­ tion put Boris Yeltsin back in control. Bob said he thinks that if communists won an election, communism could gradually return. However, most of the anti-reform people are older and are becoming less active in politics. On the other hand, many younger people there these days are pro reform and may be more active in politics as time goes on. But Yeltsin's current health situation could cause some complications. If he dies, the prime minis­ ter will take over for two months, then there will be another election in which new candidates can participate. Bender added that he thinks most Russians do not w ant to go back to communism but find that economic conditions are not good right mow Some may think they jumped into a change too quickly A new election probably would consist of a pro-reform candidate and an anti-reform candidate. Politics there is in such a flux. Carol said, things change so quickly that it has to be difficult to cope. "It was nice to come home to certainty and security." she said. The difference. Bob said, is that U.S. candidates differ more in personality than in philosophy of the form of government the country should have. In Russia it is the other way around The people there. Bob said, are free to come and go but there are still restrictions for leaving the city. People who wish to travel to another city must present many documents in order to be allowed to go. They can not just make hotel reservations, they mus» be formally invited to the city by the government. People in the city must have their documents with them at all times because offi­ cers will stop people just walking down the street to check them. The police are feared in much of Russia The Benders enjoyed their send-off party Sunday and soon will continue their ad­ venture in Russia. 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Residents June 10 in the annual school election voted in favor of two proposals Proposal I will cost $13,610,000 and includes erecting, furnishing, and equipping a new elementary school and developing and improving a playground. A portion of this money also will go toward partially re­ modeling and re-equipping ex­ isting school facilities in part for educational technology systems and possibly for de­ veloping and improving sites. Proposal II, which will cost $7,045,000, includes erecting, furnishing, and equipping ad­ ditions to and partially remod­ eling and re-equipping Cale­ donia Elementary School, erecting, furnishing and equipping a facility for the transportation department, central maintenance, and stor­ age. and acquiring land, devel­ oping and improving outdoor physical education and athletic fields, developing and improv­ ing sites, and possibly remod­ eling the electrical, mechani­ cal and heating systems of the administration building. Caledonia Elementary School Principal Gordie Nick­ els is the administrative liai­ son for the remodeling that will take place at the school. He will oversee communica­ tion on all projects. He said the committee for this project has met several times and next week will visit new elementary schools in the area to get a general idea of how they are constructed In late October, the com­ mittee members will travel to Nebraska to visit an elemen­ tary school with a design that no schools in this area have. The exact location of the new elementary building is yet to be determined, but it will be on Kraft Avenue prop­ erty. The committee is working with a $10 million budget for the project which is tenta­ tively scheduled to be ready to use by fall 1999. Nickels also will serve as an administrative liaison for the school. He has been work­ ing with the PTO which has served as an advisory team. The team will meet again Monday. Oct. 7. at 7 p.m. at Caledonia Elementary School. This committee is working with a $1.7 million budget for remodeling and this project is scheduled to be completed in the fall or in the winter of 1997. Andy Snyder will serve as the administrative liaison for the new bus garage and main­ tenance facility. A committee for this project met through­ out the summer and has con­ ducted several visits. The committee has developed a tentative design and met with the architect Monday The exact location of this new facility also is yet to”*be determined, but like the new elementary school, it will be located somewhere on Kraft Avenue property. This committee has a $2.3 million budget and this pro­ ject could be completed by winter of 1998. Principal Bob Szymoniak is the administrative liaison for remodeling that will be done to Caledonia High School. This committee was formed several years ago and has been involved with remodeling from the 1992 bond money. Children’s performer entertains at McFall and TK Middle Schools by Mandy Ha be I Staff Writer Children's performer Rick Charette entertained students at McFall Elementary and Thornapple Kellogg Middle School last week. Charette gave two daytime performances at McFall Friday and a performance at the mid­ dle school that evening. McFall Principal Bill Rich met Charette in Vermont some time ago and invited him to McFall. Charette used hand motions with his songs to get the stu­ dents involved and introduced them to Baxter the bear and his friend Stinky. Charette said he has worked PURE FLEX, within five years. "We are looking for a win­ win situation for our company and the village," Andronaco said Other things they are taking into consideration are low cost land, sharing job training, wa­ ter and sewer hook ups. and road improvements. According io Public Act 198 of 1974, Arkmg said, the company would qualify for a tax abatement. He suggested that the coun­ cil form a special economic development committee to discuss this possibility and see what can be done to ac­ commodate Pure Flex Trustee Bill Mosey said that since the addition of the busi­ ness could help the village qualify for state money, he wanted to know if they could count on cooperation from the business u hen the time comes to apply for grants. Andronaco said they would with deaf children before and incorporates some sign lan­ guage into his songs. He did one such song for the kids in which he used hand move­ ments and asked them to guess what he was saying. Some songs, such as his popcom song, had hand move­ ments that went with them that he had the kids do with him. He said he gels some of his song ideas from his family. One example involves the day he walked around the Uni­ versity of Maine running er­ rands accompanied by his son. When they approached an ele­ vator. his son did not want to go in it because he thought there were alligators in it. This event brought about th^ birth of a song called "An Alligator in the Elevator." Charette has recorded seven albums for children, a video that is soon to be released, and has appeared in Los Angeles with Fred Rogers of "Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood," Hap Palmer and other children's singers. Charette is a Maine native who holds an undergraduate degree in English and music education from the University of Southern Maine. He has been performing children's songs in schools and concert halls throughout the nation for the past 15 years. continued from front page cooperate fully because they want everyone to win in the situation. Arkmg said he would have company representatives sign a form that would guarantee that unless the economy drops drastically, that they will guarantee that 25 new jobs will be created Now that Dave Dykstra owns the industrial park, some type of agreement u ould need to be made for use of this property. Dykstra said he would be willing to sell a number of acres of the park back to the v illage for the same value he bought them at so the com­ pany could reside there if rep­ resentatives chose to go to Middleville “I can’t afford to just give the land to them, but will give them the same deal I got." Dykstra said. 11 is possible to allow the company an entrance on Grand Rapids Street. The Kentwood facility would be sold and all opera­ tions there would transfer to Middleville. Andronaco said the typical wage of employees at their company is $10 to $12 an hour, which increases as the employees gain time there Village President Jim French, and trustees Bill Nes­ bitt and Gerald Stagray volun­ teered to be on the economic development committee, which will need to make a de­ cision quickly because the company needs to make a site commitment by the end of October. The committee members may tour the Kentwood facil­ ity which is located off of 44th Street. The Caledonia School District is planning the additions and renovations that will be made to the schools and athletic facilities in the vilage. Pictured (from left) are school board member Dan Clark, GMB Architect Harm Perdok. and Scott Kogge. This committee has devel­ oped a tentative plan and met last Wednesday at the high school. The committee has a $2 million budget and comple­ tion of phase I is scheduled to be completed sometime this fall and all remodeling should be completed by fall/winter 1997. Jeanne Glowicki is the ad­ ministrative liaison for devel­ oping and improving the ath­ letic fields and football and track facility. This committee also is sev­ eral years old and has been in­ volved with an analysis and prioritizing of the needs of the athletic facility prior to the bond issue. The committee has revisited the priorities and developed a tentative plan. Members will meet on Wednesday. Oct. 9. at 7 p.m. at Caledonia High School and are working with a $3.5 million budget. This project involves all outdoor facilities. It is anticipated that the dis­ trict will lose its spring 1997 track season and its fall 1997 football season with the facil­ ity reopening for both in 1998. Andy Mann will head up administration for the tech­ nology project. This committee also is sev­ eral years old and has been in­ volved with an analysis and prioritizing of the district's technology needs. The committees first step will be to hire a consultant to guide the technology imple­ mentation. 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You’ll soon have the money you need for all those little extras. *No fee home equity loans is based ont he state equalized value of home. If an appraisal is needed that cost will be incurred by customer. C TATE a ( Mt/ 627 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST. S.E. 303 ARLINGTON DUTTON MIDDLEVILLE ” |891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 ALEDONIA^"3^"’enjz’ Mon.-Fri. and till Noon Sat ONDER — — ———- PREMIER CLUB NEXT EVENT We will be showing the movie “Babe” on Tuesday, October 8 at 9:00 am in our club room. Call to sign up, 891-7131 �Poge 4The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml October 1. 1996 With. NORMA VELDERMAN I really didn’t get very much news. I tried getting ahold of everyone, with most people out enjoying the weather of fall. Betty Newman said that she, Cherly and John went to Turkeyville. saw the show “Guys and Dolls," and had a real good time. Florence Fula went to the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary and a brunch at Gull Lake. They had a good trip seeing the wildflowers I am trying to reach Emma Jane Ingrahm, but I lost my list and can't get ahold of her. If any of you have her number, would you give it to me? I would appreciate it. I went on the CROP Walk in Hastings. I didn't think ahead, assuming the walk would be in town, as other walks I have gone on. However, it was in a beautiful park in Hastings near the foot hall stadium. 1 didn’t know it existed. When we went walk­ ing. Reverend Lee and his wife walked along beside me helping me because the tree roots, boulders, pond and other items that weren’t ex­ pected by me I never would have gone if I had realized how much I was putting them out by watching out for me. I certainly appreciate all their assistance. What nice people they are. especially on such a busy day for him! Bea Miller said that all her sisters and sisters-m-law got together for the fall birthdays at Joanne Raymond s. They had a potluck, fun visiting and a good family time Ehha Nickels did nt' have any news, but is enjoying life with her family . Virginia Root has a new great grandson. Harrison Whkkwire. who came to visit over the weekend She thoroughly enjoyed the visit. Betty and Bob White had visitors who were from their high school days It seemed so good to see them. Cathy Williamson had a block party on Thornton, where they are living, on Saturday. They had a fun time. I guess that is all for this week Have a good ueek Free depression screens offered by Caledonia Pine Rest clinic Oct. 10 The Caledonia Pine Rest Clime will offer free depres­ sion screening from 9 a m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10. The theme of this year’s National Depression Screen­ ing Days is "Get more than a Test Score Get Back Your Life." More than 17 million Americans face the challenge of reclaiming their lives from depression Most depressed people don't receive treatment because they don't recognize that they're in clinical depres­ sion. They may blame their symptoms on personal weakness, or they may be misdiagnosed and receive in­ correct treatment. Some are so disabled by depression they can’t go for help. Ironically , more than 80 percent of those suffering from depression can be treated successfully. To focus attention on this common problem and to en­ courage people to get the help they need. Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services is offering: • On Monday. Oct. 7. Pine Rest will sponsor a free lec­ ture on depression from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Mulder Center Gym on Pine Rest's Cutlerville campus. Psychiatrist Alex Masterson and psychologist Rochelle Manor-Bullock will talk about depression and answer ques­ tions from the audience. • On Tuesday, Oct. 8. from 7 to 9 p.m.. psychiatrist Bill Van Eerden will speak on Beating the Blues: Strategies for the Management of Depression’’ in the Multipur­ pose Room at* North Ottawa Community Hospital in Grand Haven. There is no charge for this lecture. The free, confidential depression screening involves participants taking a written self-test for depression, receiving educational material, and talk with mental health professional. No ap pointment is necessary. & LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord Sunday School.... Morning Worship. 1045 am Evening Praise.,... WEDNESDAY.................. Family Night 6:30 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev Rnan F. Harrison Music Coordinator. Jeffrey C. 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Evening Worship.................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children s Classes......... 7:00 p.m. GUN LAKE A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Programs for AU Ago: (Child & Adult) (Dunng the School Year) 9-00 am A 10-30 am Rev. R. Scott (irren»t). Pastor Wednesday Family Night'' 600 pm Church Office: «16) 891 1512 M 37 at 100th St. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 10:30 a.m. COMMUNITY CHURCH LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Rev. Norman Kohns — 616-891-8167 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Sunday School ........... ............. 9.30 a.m. Morning Worship .................10:30a.m. Evening Worship ........... -..... 6:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder Pastor 868-6306 e*. He Church School, Sunday........................ 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship...11:00a.m Evening Worship...... 6 00 p.m Wed. Fellowship...... 7:30 p.m Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi. (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another tn brotherly love." Rom. 12.10 8:00 a.m............................... Blended Service 9:05 a.m............................... Educational Hour 10:15 a m...................Contemporary Service 11:15 a.m............................Traditional Service (All Services have a Nursery available) - 868-6437 — Rev. Robert GerkfOffue 891-8688'Church 891-9878 Peace Reformed Church UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Barner Free M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Wayland. Mn-hipn 49348 • 29S 79O3 Sunday Worship...... 9:30 a m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday Schoo!.................. 10:45-11:50 a m. '(2. Royle Bailard, Pastor punty " CALEDONIA CHURCH £ W? CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH COMMUNITY 12200 Ouel Noonday Road (al Gun Lake! 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave. (in homes or church) call 795-3667 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Pa; for Scott Taylor The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints YOU ARE INVITED Qty jUfi Caledonia. Michigan Telephone 698-8232 Pastor Mark Beers 10:00 a m. .11:15a.m. ..6:00 p.m. Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor WELCOME TO (Lunes United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street 792-2889 Worship Service LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST *45 Wednesday Family Night " fclS Dinner Choirs for Children md Adults Jr. A Sr High School Youth Group Cadets and Ca> meats Adult Bibte Studies Freeport-Middleville-Parmalee Freeport Morning Worship.............9 30 a m Freeport Sunday School............... 11 00 am Pamnaiee Morning Worship 9 30 a m I Middleville Sunday School........... 930 am Middleville Morning Worship 11 00 a.m Rev Lee Zachman Rev. Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 WhitneyviHe Ave at 84th St »891-8661 "The Church where ewyMy $ scmeOody. ...and Jesus Christ is lord” Sunday School ..............930 o.m. Sunday Mommg Worshc 1030 a m.i Sunday Evening Worship .6 00 p m Wed IWdwee* Rraye & Study 7 00 p.m Atev Wiinarr Dooson. Pastor ; Asststoni Pastor Karl Bashtor I �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml October 1, 1996/Poge 5 Willow Farm home tour to be held Oct. 13 as local fundraiser Pictured above ore Pastor Bruce Stewart and the Building Committee (from left) Mike Raber. Jim Meek, Building Committee Chairman Louis Shoemaker. Pastor Bruce Stewart, Deacon Board Chairman Bill Mosey. Gentry.Ledbetter, Minister of Music Scott Smith, Di Ann Randall, Jennifer Sprague and Jim Foote. First Baptist holds ground-breaking First Baptist Church of Middleville had a ground­ breaking service Sept. 15 for its new building. The new structure of 20.450 square feet will include an auditorium, which will seat 500 people with an overflow seating area of an additional 200. There will be new offices and nursery on the mam floor is held by State Bank of Caledonia Pastor Bruce Stewart and congregation say they are eagerly looking forwad to the new building after having outgrown the present one. The completion of the building should take approximately nine months. and a full basement with a new kitchen and classrooms. The new building and remodeling of the old will cost $1,500,000 The architect for the project is Tim Curry of Aslan Ar­ chitectural Company and the contractor is Jerry McMasters of McMasters Corporation rhe mortgage on the property The Village Play ers of Mid­ dleville home tour of the Lone Willow Farm will be held for the first time from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Oct. 13. When present owners Her­ bert Bills and George Hath­ away purchased the home in 1987. they began the task of restoring this Victorian home to its original grandeur In 1992. their efforts were re­ warded when the Lone Willow was listed on the National Register of Historic Places Visitors will be greeted in each room of the home by a host or hostess from the Vil­ lage Players of Middleville who will share the significant features of the room. The home contains many family heirlooms as well as pieces from the first Mid­ dleville post office and drug store. Since 1886. when the home was built, it has seen many owners and some drastic interior changes. The Middleville Sun re­ ported in 1891 that owner John Carveth had just got hot and cold water throughout the Freeport woman receives CMA awards trip Obituaries Forest R. Alderink---------------------------------------------------CALEDONIA - Mr. Forest R. Alderink. age 82, of Caledo nia, went to be with his Lord, Saturday, September 21,1996. He was bom February 8, 1914 in White Cloud, the son of Herman & Ethel (Goyings) Aalderink. He was a Die Setter in an appliance manufacturing company. He is survived by his wife, lone; children, Lee R. (Lu) Aalderink, Rosalind (Dick) Meyer, Phyllis Williams of Battle Creek; 18 grandchil- dren; 34 great grandchildren; brother, Ivan Aalderink; sister, Gladys (Bernard) Dailey both of Lake Odessa. At his request cremation has taken place, there will be no visitation. Memorial Services for Mr. Alderink was held Tuesday, September 24, 1996 at the Caledonia Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Beers officiating. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Caledonia Fire Department. Frances B. Putsch MIDDLEVILLE-Mrs. Frances B. Putsch, age 82, of Middleville, passed away Sunday, September 22, 1996, at Thornapple Manor, Hastings. Mrs. Putsch was born on November 1,1913 in Sault Ste. Marie, the daughter of Charles and Carrie (Vanderburgh) Speck. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman L. Putsch; son Frederick C. Putsch and grandson Matthew L. Bishop. Mrs. Putsch is survived by one daughter, Nancy Lou (Roswell P.) Bishop of Middleville; one son, James P. (Alice) Putsch of Dayton, OH; three grandchildren; two sisters; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Tuesday, September 24, 1996 at Rutland Cemetery, Hastings, with Rev. Roger Timmerman officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Kellogg High School Scholar­ ship Fund. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Caledonia Happy 60s Your Choice is Clear... Caledonia Vision Center Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) (616) 891-2020 -fry w* NEU CALEDONIA SWEATSHIRTS and T-SHIRTS have just arrived! to meet Monday The Caledonia Happy 60s Club will hold its next meeting at noon on Monday. Oct. 7 at the Caledonia Community Education Building. The meeting will begin with a potluck lunch, and those attending are asked to bring a dish to share and their own table service. Jan Austin, of the Caledonia area, will present a program called 'Weekenders." She will explain how nine outfits can be mixed and matched to create 27 different outfits w Kids Closet Consignment The Happy 60s always welcomes new guests and members. For information, call 698-6335. Now accepting Fall & Winter items RAINBOW’S END * Yarn. Craft* & Variety • Kids Closet Consignment • I 2 Ofl Cirt Shop • • Senrsg U*clxne Rtiw in the Caledonia Village Centre ,-ty na* 891 1106 • Men house. The tour is limited to 100 guests and tickets are available from any Village Player served. Cost is $20. which will in­ member or by calling 795clude a wooden reproduction 9665 or 795-3652 for further information. of the lone Willow Farm. Following the walking tour, a light brunch will be 9 k ’ ► * * 30____________t BINGO Amencon Le^on Rost #305 Oem Vote* Zoeoorxj • THURSDAY • tarty Bird - 6:30 P.M. Jill A. Lewis of Freeport and her husband, Wes, left for Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 30 for “The Country Music Dream Vacation” — a four day. three night trip highlighted by atten­ ding the nationally televised Country Music Association Awards from the Grand Ole Opry House Wednesday night Oct. 2. Lewis won the trip from among hundreds of names entered in a drawing spon­ sored by WBCH. 100.1 FM. Participating registration loca­ tions included Hastings True Value Hardware. Thompson Interiors of Lake Odessa and Western Breed Western Store, Galesburg and Battle Creek. The prizes includes round­ trip air fare, hotel accom­ modations, food and schedule of accoustic concerts and meet and greet sessions with some of country music’s best talent. Attending the 30th annual CMA Awards ceremony, where all the stars and future stars of country music gather at one time in one place, is the most coveted part of the prize. The three-hour show will be hosted by Vince Gill, who himself is nominated for a record-setting seven nomina­ tions of the 12 major awards The newest face on the scene. 14-year-old LeAnn Rimes, will make her CMA debut performing "Blue," along with performances by top name country stars, including Alan Jackson and Dolly Par ton and Horizon Award nominees Shania Twain, Terry Clark. Wade Hayes and Bryan White, in addition to Rimes. Five acts are nominated for Entertainer of the Year, in­ cluding George Strait, Brooks and Dunn. Alan Jackson. Garth Brooks and Vince Gill. D & W to sponsor Halloween Party The Caledonia D & W will have treats and activities from 4 to 7 p.m. for all ages on Halloween night, Dec. 31. The store will be host for an alternative to trick or treating, a Halloween party and petting zoo for the kids’ It will also have games and other ac­ tivities, Parents are invited to dress up and join us! The par ty will be located on the grassy area on the east side of the store. The Caledonia D & W is located at 9375 Cherry Valley SE FOOT PAIN? • Coms • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain Dr. Terrence J. Emiley OFFICE FOR PODIATRY 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call. 891-9133 for an Appointment Caledonia Child Care Center (Now Under New Ownership - Explore, Dream & Learn CDC) Waving all $50 Registration Fees for the month of August 7125 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 For more information call... Renee Bennett at (616) 698-6658 NOW ENROLLING for the infant, toddler, and preschool programs! Our program is commit ted to promoting your child’s overall growth. Our goal is to provide a warm and loving envi­ ronment that empha sizes preparation for normal physical, emo­ tional, and development Special Programs: 1) Computer Tots 2) Fun, Friends and Fitness (gymnastics) 3) Field Trips (preschool) Activities are provided in dramatic play, large and small motor development, art and crafts, music, safety, science, and number and reading readiness. All activities are age appropriate. �Poge 6/Th« Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/October 1. 1996 Thornapple Kellogg 8th-graders teach McFall students in reading class bv Mandy Habel Staff Writer Thomapplc Kellogg Middle School eighth-graders are get­ ting teaching experience through a new reading mentor program in which they tutor first-grade McFall Elementary students McFall Principal Bill Rich said it is somewhat of an ex­ pansion of a previous student teacher assistance program in which students helped teachers with classroom duties. Since a period of reading has been added to the middle school curriculum, certain students will be chosen from that class each semester to tu­ tor first-graders. With parental permission, middle school students first are trained by reading recovery teacher Sherri Weemhoff. who shows them specific tech­ niques used to help others. Each then is assigned one stu­ dent to work with for one half hour per day Weemhoff oversees all stu­ dents, checking on the progress of the first-graders and the techniques of the eighth-graders. She said she decided she wanted to find a way for younger students to receive more individual attention and have more one-on-one time Her normal routine as a read­ ing recovery teacher involves her spending part of the day with students in small groups and another part with individ­ uals. Some of the tutoring tech­ niques students use are similar to those Weemhoff uses for her reading recovery sessions, following a specific plan. However, she said, students do not follow a pure reading re­ covery plan Reading recovery is an in­ ternational program developed by Dr. Mane Clay after she spent 10 years researching by observing how children learn to read. It is fairly new in the United States and is aimed at children who have difficulty reading. Students in a program like this receive one-on-one in­ struction from the teacher ev­ ery day for 30 minutes and specific programs are made to meet each child's specific needs. Weemhoff said she is amazed at how well the pro­ gram is going and how quickly the eighth-graders learned the tutoring strategies "Not only is this one-onone help good for the firstgraders. but the eighth-graders, too. because thej are learning things they can use their whole lives." she said. They also are learning re­ sponsibility. she said, and seem to be taking the sessions seriously. Self esteem is another thing this program helps, she said, because helping others learn can make people feel good. Just like the reading recov­ ery program, children enter at the level where they should be and each follows a specific plan. All children are tested before entering and start by reading something they know and learn new things little by little. Tutors follow specific generic lesson plans, then fit the needs of individual chil­ dren into them. Right now. 22 eighth­ graders are tutoring 22 chil­ dren from six out of the nine first-grade classrooms. Weemhoff said the eighthgraders are curious, asking a lot of questions, and always seem eager to learn new things. "They have gone beyond Thornapple Kellogg Middle School eighth grade students help McFall Elementary first grade students read through a new reading mentor program. Some seemed to enjoy get­ Since tutors work with the ting the experience. Sara Decker said she is en­ elementary children during their own reading period, they joying the sessions, and most receive credit for one semester. of all. likes the reaction the A new group of first-graders first-graders have to learning. "They are enthusiastic and will participate in the program next semester as well as new eager to learn," she said. She added that she would eighth-graders, though Weemhoff said some of the like to tutor more after this older students would like to semester is over. "I don’t want to be a continue tutoring. teacher, but this will help me "Some want to stay, but learn how to deal with little there is a waiting list for other kids." she said. Jody Siebesma said it is fun eighth-graders for next watching the kids learn and semester," she said. my expectations." she said. she would enjoy continuing the sessions after this semester. "Watching them write and sound out the sounds is the most fun." she said. She added that she is not sure what she wants to do in the future but thinks this ex­ perience will help her in whatever she chooses to do. Tara Chambers also enjoyed it and said she would not mind continuing. She agreed it might help her in the future as well Scltcol Jluvuylt MommA, Thomapple Kellogg Elementary and Middle School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Oct. 2 Snoopy burger, Woodstock’s sticks (oven fries), Lucy lettuce and tomato, Sally slaw, Pepper­ mint Patty cobbler. Thursday, Oct. 3 Tuna salad pita, chopped lettuce and tomato, carrots. celery and broccoli, applesauce. Friday, Oct. 4 French bread pizza, baked beans or sweet potatoes, pineapple, graham crackers. Monday, Oct. 7 Staff Development Day. Tuesday, Oct. 8 Sloppy Joe on bun, oven fries, com, mixed fruit, juice bar. Bridles and Bits elects new officers at meeting TK National Honor Society officers The Elizabeth Thurber Chapter of the National Honor Society at Thornapple Kellogg High School has elected its officers for the 1996-97 school year (from left) Steve Dood, treasurer; Dawne Bell, vice president; Emily Zuidersma, secretary and Dean Laansma, president. TK's National Honor Society has 75 members (36 senior members and 39 junior members). Throughout the school year, members volunteer their time and talents for community service and provide after-school tutoring. On Monday, Sept. 16, Bridles and Bits held its an­ nual awards banquet at the Hope Township Hall. The club had a potluck meal. Afterwards the kids received their awards for years in 4-H. There was election of of­ ficers, who include Heather Yeo, president; Jessica Anderson, vice president; Alesse Nichols, secretary; Lisa McKay, treasurer; and Autumn Moore and Leslie McKay, reporters. Dog census planned The Barry County Animal Control will conduct its dog census beginning Monday, Sept. 23, and lasting until December. Officers will be checking for unlicensed dogs over six months of age. Animal control officers will contact people at their homes. They will work Monday-Fri­ day from 4 to 8 p.m. and Sat­ urday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. If people are not at home., a contact card will be left, ask­ ing them to contact the Ani­ mal Control office. The group welcomed many new members. Old business and new business were discussed. Note: El Alternate Menu — Mon . Hot Dog; Tues.. Ham & Cheese; Wed . Salad Bar. Thurs.. Hamburger. Fri., Fishwich. Also PB&J available any day. Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday, Oct. 2 Pancakes (3), syrup, juice, milk. Thursday, Oct. 3 Ham and egg on a biscuit, juice, milk. Friday, Oct. 4 Cold cereal, fruit crescent, milk. Monday, Oct. 7 Staff Development Day. Tuesday, Oct. 8 Breakfast pizza, orange juice, milk. WEIGHT TRAINING Looking for Tone Definition? FITNESS Touch of Country Affordable Solid Oak Furniture �Th* Sun and News Middleville. Ml, October I. 1996 Page 7 f From Our Readers CAA taking applications locally for food program assistance program Blackstone lawsuit will cost township To the editor: As a Caledonia Township Trustee, and an 11-year member of the Township Planning Commission. I felt 1 must comment on your lead story, Sept 24. “Blackstone Developer Files Suit Against Caledonia Township " The lawsuit by Blackstone Estates against Caledonia Township is a direct result of the actions of a highly motivated group of township citizens who are neighbors to this new development They circulated petitions that now stop the development from go ing forward until a township wide referendum can be held on the issue 11k petitions for the referendum were submit­ ted the day after a deadline that would have allowed this issue to be placed on the ballot in November, so a special election will have to wait until the next general election in August 1998 The Planned Unit Develop ment re-zoning that was granted to Blackstone Estates FIVE YEARS OF PROTECTION! Rut no* and nxcnr HllK-<hc H<<nc<*nm I Bended and Pn<pnm it * a worn fire pttwctmn pUn F NO PARTS 1 t OR LABOR 4 CHARGES I.P Tempstar Furnates U«th heating effluent *s ttat range to 91S SFl F and nxre. Temper gas funuor* can help you lower energy ocxc war after war OubUnding armpunentc. like the the satntess Med heat exchanger* on our top model and fina-dis* engineering mean that tchahdin a budt ngta in Make xw'cti wuh i lamfaruhkr al home— call vour dealer now TEMPSTA'.l Heating and Cooling Products was subject to months of debate by the Township Plan ning Commission and Township Board. Two official public hearings and numerous informal public hearings were held over the 18 months that this proposed development was on township agendas. In the final agreement between the township and the developer, the developer agreed to donate land to the township, upon which the Camau-Kettle Lake sewer plant was to be built, and agreed to pave — at no cost to the township — a portion of Snow Avenue. Although people who arc against this development would charge that these dona lions were “payoffs’’ in ex change for the township gran­ ting the rezoning, nothing could be further from the truth Because the Blackstones development fit into the master land use plan for the township, developers had solid legal ground upon which to ask for the rezoning they sought The fact that they were willing to donate the land and the paving was view ed as a gesture of goodwill (and good business) from a neighbor-developer to ail citizens of the township The truly sad part of this whole affair was this: The citizens who circulated the petitions to stop Blackstone Estates did so under the rally­ ing cry to “Keep Caledonia Rural and “Keep the twoacre minimum'' lot size. The suit that the township is now facing seeks to declare the two-acre minimum lot size unconstitutional. If the township loses this suit, the people who circulated those petitions will be responsible for destroying exactly what they thought they were preserving As I was part of the Plann­ ing Commission when we originally drafted the minimum lot-size provisions of our zoning ordinance, the thought of having the whole concept declared unconstitu­ tional leaves me with a hollow feeling in my stomach. The new Township Board, whether it is composed of the challengers, the existing members, or a combination of both, will be faced with this legal mess when they take their seats after the November election Regardless if the township wins or loses the lawsuit, two things are for sure: It will cost the taxpayers a lot of money, and it was all unnecessary Steve L. Gould Caledonia Township Trustee Proficiency test scores show TK School’s ‘worth To the editor: 1 recently saw the proficien cy test scores for Thomapple Kellogg School. I hope the Michael Rogers and Dan and Jane DeVries took notice. I told them back in the 1980s and early 1990s. that money wasn’t going to give those kids smarts. How much are the teachers paid now for how many hours? It's a big rip off. Dan and Jane mentioned my name eight times in article and said I should take a communi­ ty ed referesher course in math, economics and govern­ ment before making uncalled for attacks with no basis in facts. Well, their beloved TK scored under the average of the Kent County schools. They have a well-heeled school system and 1 hope they are proud. Years ago the TK school system had J. David Mays, elementary principal leaving because of financial disaster at Middleville Isn't it ironic that he signed for 1982 school year as elementary principal at West Carrohon in Dayton. Ohio, his home town? He call­ ed me a loser but his letter to editor had tears all over it. On Grandparents' Day they dig out the shortest sticks for pencils to show elders we aren't wasting anything. It’s a prize-winning effort. By the way, they are still selling those rip-off candy bars. etc. Our grandchildren have them. The more I look at the Jan. 16, 1990, letter of Dan and Jane DeVries, I really feel sorry for my soul the way I wrote and words I used. I think I will tell myself that those test scores were all wrong. I’ll feel better. I know that is what the superintendent thinks. I also feel better that he thanks and thanks again everyone for those millions they were just awarded. The DeVrieses are paying after their kids are gone. too. Donald W Johnson Middleville The Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan is taking applica­ tions from needy senior citizens, mothers, pregnant women and children 5 and under who may qualify to receive monthly food items. Those who apply and qualify for CAA s Commodi­ ty Supplemental Food Pro­ gram this month will begin receiving monthly food items in October The program, funded by the federal govern­ ment. will provide food that makes several nutritious meals to 2.000 people every month in Calhoun. Barry. Branch and St. Joseph counties The CAA s program will help many women and children who do not qualify for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Women. Infants and Children (W.I.C.) pro­ gram. W.I.C. provides food to children only up to 4 years old. and to mothers only six months after they stop breast­ feeding. The supplemental program will allow children 5 and under to receive food, as well as new mothers for one year after they stop breast­ feeding. Seniors (60 and over) also can qualify for the pro­ gram based on their annual income. For mothers, pregnant women and children up to 5 years old, the household in­ come qualifications are: • A four-person household can have an annual income up to $28,860 • A three-person household can have an annual income up to $24,013. • A two-person household can have an annual income up to $19,166. • A one-person household can have an annual income up to $14,319. This group cannot currently Duplex fire was devastating Dear editor: West Michigan Mechanical 7209 Patterson Caledonia, Michigan 49316 554-9124 I’m sorry to say your Sept 17 article about the Caledonia duplex fire didn't have all the inside facts I am Julie Foster’s neighbor, and was there when it happened On Friday. Sept. 13, Julie, Carrie and Adnen ran to my house in their pa­ jamas and her 2-year-oid in his diaper It was very cold that rooming 1 called 911 and my friend who was here got Adrien some warm clothes We tried to get Julie to put on shoes, but she wasn't thinking of herself. The article stated anything in the house is go mg to take akx of cleaning ” I can tell by this statement that you never had a house fire because you would know that the smell never goes away, and the can­ ned goods had beat exposure, which produces a certain amount of lead This fact was told to Julie by a firefighter. So the living room is a disaster, the kitchen is also a total kxs. and the clothes, matresses. all have to be replaced * 1 have helped Julie as much as I can, because she’s a good mother and provider, but she needs the community’s sup­ port If you have anything to give, I have set up a savings account at the Caledonia State Bank here in Caledonia: Caledonia State Bank, do Jube Foster. 627 E Main, Caledonia. Ml 49316 T Michel Felder Caledonia eludes infant formula, milk, meat. poultry , fish . vegetables. fruits. potatoes. cheese, cereal, egg mix and peanut butter Anyone interested in apply­ ing for the program should be prepared with the following documents: birth certificate, picture identification, proof of income, social security number, proof of residence and medical card To apply, call the CAA s Barry County office at 948-4260 between 8am and 5 p m. weekdays or stop in household can have an income during business hours. 107 S. Jefferson in Hastings. up to $10,062 Food to be distributed in- be in the Women. Infants and Children commodity program funded by the U.S. Depart ment of Agriculture Those 60 years and over have a different set of income guidelines: • A four-person household can have an income up to $20,280. • A three-person household can have an income up to $16,874 • A two-person household can have an income up to $13,468 Pennock plans presentation on ophthalmology, cataracts - Dr. David Harrell, ophthal­ mologist, will present a community education forum on ophthalmology and cataracts from 7 to 8:30 pm Thursday. Oct. 3. in the Pen­ nock Hospital Conference Center. Dr. Harrell will discuss symptoms of cataracts, indica­ tions for surgery, surgical techniques and pre-opcrative and post-operative course. His presentation will include slides and a short video to il­ lustrate types of cataracts and actual surgical procedures. He also will answer questions and offer insights to care. This is a free program. For further information or to reg­ ister. call 948-3125 Refresh ments will be served STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 You ’re Invited! D&W Food Centers will be hosting a hiring event at; Crestwood Middle School 2674 44th St. SE., Kentwood October 2 • 3:30 - 8:30 October 5 • 9:00 - 2:00 On the spot interviews will be conducted for positions available at: Breton Meadow, 4325 Breton SE Cascade, 6425 28th ST., SE We are looking for full and part-time customer service focused individu­ als who enjoy selling and responding to customer needs. Wages will be based on experience. Fair �Page 8/The Sun and News Middleville, Ml'October 1 1996 Page, West additions work running ahead of schedule by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education last week learned that work on additions to Page and West elementary schools is running ahead of schedule. Architect Tom Mathison said the designs for this first portion of the $26 million bond project should be com­ pleted before Christmas in­ stead of after the first of the year. Architect Mike VanSchelven said the firm has broken the project down into seg­ ments. The first includes schematic design, which consists of de­ ciding what additions need to be made. This segment is completed. The second is de­ sign development, in which the information of the neces­ sary additions is put together This portion of the project also is completed. The next step will be to make blueprints of what the schools will look like with their new additions and the fi­ nal step will be to actually build the additions. VanSchelven said they now can develop budgets and refine (he schedule. Page Elementary will re­ ceive a small gym and class­ room additions, which will be grouped to one end of the building. Some improvements will be made to the site around the school, such as relocation of playground equipment and a widening of the bus loop that is in front of the school. One goal for this school, he said, is to separate parent traf­ fic from bus traffic Storage space will be added outside of the gym, five new classrooms will be added, as well as restroom facilities. A door will be added between the media center and adjacent classroom so the computers can be accessed. VanSchelven said they will use materials that will be the same as the existing architec­ ture. "You won't even be able to tell we made additions." he said. All storm waler from areas around the high school and Page will be brought to a larger retention pond He said construction docu­ ments eventually will be made to give everyone a better idea of how everything will fit to­ gether. One goal at West Elemen­ tary also is to separate bus and parent traffic by bringing the bus traffic off of sixth street and allowing parents to go on to the Seventh Street access. A service drive will be de­ veloped so delivery trucks can be close to the kitchen. West will have two major additions, a new gym and of­ fice storage. The gym will be the same size as the one Page will get and will be located on the east side of (he building. Four classrooms will be added to the north end of the building and three offices will be adjacent to a corridor and a gym He said that after speaking to members of the Building and Grounds Committee, they may consider building an addi­ tion to the media center to house computers. This is still LOANS BY PHONE sama pavappRovai.! 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In ocher business last week the board voted to adopt a human sexuality and HIV/AIDS program for sev­ enth-grade students Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Mary Ellen Correa said a committee of teachers, par­ ents. and community mem­ bers was formed last year to prepare this program and spent a lot of time putting it to­ gether. Parents were given a chance to attend two public "hearings to express their opinions and be informed about what their children would be taught. They also were allowed to view the materials and express which they liked and did not like. The focus of the program will be to promote abstinence and to educate students about AIDS and HIV Monte Munjoy and Gloria Sorensen will teach the pro­ gram. They are certified teach­ ers who have had training for this type of instruction. Parents will have the right to excuse their children from participating in the program and will be required to sign a form to allow their children to participate. Those who do not participate will have alterna­ tive assignments. Boys and girls will go through this program sepa­ rately, since at this age, they are aware of the opposite sex and may find it difficult to discuss personal things in front of them. The program will be held for five days through the physical education curriculum while the students are in swimming class. The committee Correa said, found that the distiict now has programs like this for fifthand ninth-grade students and felt that they should have one in the middle school as well. The program will start next month with the first group of students. 9175 Cherry Valley (Between Fischwood A Co. and Little Caesar's Pizza) 891-1313 NEW BOOKS: Announced by Thornapple-Kellogg Library Fiction Sacrament by Clive Barker: Lifeline by Gerry Boyle; Cadillac Jukebox by James Lee Burke; Children by the Mind by Orson Scott Card. Treasure Box by Orson Scott Card; Waltzing in Ragtime by Eileen Charbonneau; Dying to Sing by Margaret Chittenden; Executive Orders by Tom Clancy ; Chase the Dream by Constance Colson; Fire and Fog b> Dianne Day; The Last Thing He Wanted by Joan Didion; The Vulture Fund by Stephen W. Frey; The Bnde by Julie Garwood; The Wed­ ding by Julie Garwood; Dark Debts by Karen Lynne Hall; The Bear Paw Horses by Will Henry; Ordeal of the Moun­ tain Man by William Johnsstone; Prayers for the Dead by Fayne Kellerman; Darkness Take My Hand by Dennis Lehane; Out of Sight by Elmore Leonard; The Ex by John Lutz; I Was Amelia Earhart; A Little Yellow Dog by Walter Mosley; Simple Simon by Ryne Douglas Pear­ son; The Monkey’s Fist by William D. Pease; Promises by Belva Plain; The Last Don by Mario Puzo; Mischief by Amanda Quick; The Keys to the Street by Ruth Rendell; Servant of the Bones by Anne Rice; Daring to Dream by Nora Roberts; Sweet Revenge by Nora Roberts; The Golden Rope by Susan Fromberg Schaeffer; Let the Drum Speak by Linda Lay Shuler; Starborne by Robert Silverberg; My Other Life by Paul Theroux; The Deal by Sabin Willet. (•New Releases NOT included.) Mondays thru Thursdays Only For the Month of October 4695 N. Middleville Rd. (Next to Middle Villa, across from Pastdot's) 795-2225 Children's Charlie Anderson by Bar­ bara Abercrombie; Cam Jansen and the Mystery fo the Dinosaur by David A. Adler; Cowboys by Joan Anderson; My Brother, Ant by Betsy Comer Byars; Camelot; I’m Tougher Than Asthma! By Alden R. Carter; Baby Angels by Jane Cowen-Fletcher; A Little Maid of Old Philadelphia by Alice Turner Curtis; Shoes From Grandpa by Mem Fox; From The Back of the Bus by Bill Harley; An­ tics! By Catherine Hepworth, The School Mouse by Dick King-Smith; New Tricks I Can Do! by Robert Lopshire; The Ghost-eye Tree by Bill Martin; The Dark at the Top of the Stairs by Sam McBratney; Home Lovely by Lynn Rae Perkins; What’s it Like to be a Fish? By W’endy Pfeffer; Knights by Stewart Ross; Lots of Moms by Shelley Rotner; Jaguar in the Rain by Joanne Ryder; Gooseberry Park by Cynthia Ry lan t. What Do You Think? by Linda Schwartz; What Would You Do? by Linda Schwartz; The Night the Heads Came by William Sleator; Me on the Map by Joan Sweeny; Albert’s Bailgame by Leslie Tyron Books on Tape Absolute Power by David G. Baldacci. Treasure Box by Orson Scott Card; Rosehaven by Catherine Coulter; Notorious by Janet Dailey; Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich; Blood Sport by Dick Francis; Nathan’s Run by John Gilstrap, The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway. Sandra Nichols Found Dead by George V. Higgins; Hard Currency by Stuart M Kaminski. Prayers for the Dead by Faye Keller­ man; The Broken Promise Land by Marcia Muller. Kill­ ing Critics by Carol O’Con­ nell; The Bluebird and the Sparrows by Janette Oke; Hide and Seek by James Pat­ terson; When Wallflowers Die by Sandra West Prowell; Trial by Fire by Nancy Taylor Rosenberg. Video* Duston Checks In; Muppet Treasure Island. Flu, pneumonia clinics set in county The Barry-Eaton District 'Health Department will hold flu and pneumonia clinics next month throughout Barry County. Flu shots are $7. Pneumonia shots are $15. There is no charge for reci­ pients who present their Medicare B or Medicaid card. Blue Care Network — Health Central recipients who present their membership card will receive the flu vaccine at no charge. Tetanus shots are free. The dates, times and sites are listed below. For more in­ formation, call 945-9516. •Barry County Democratic Hall, 328 Jeffer­ son St., Hastings, every Thursday in October, noon to 4 p.m. • Plumbs Grocery Store. 902 W. State St., Hastings, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 9 a.m. to I p.m • Lincoln Meadows Sr. Apartments, 500 Lincoln St., Middleville, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 11 a.m. to noon. • Faith United .Methodist Church, 503 S. Grove, Delton. Wednesday, Oct 9. 1 to 3:30 p.m. • Nashville Masonic Tem­ ple, North Main St., Nashville, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m • Barry-Eaton District Health Department. 110 W. VCR SERVICE 4 Movies* • 4 Days • 4 Dollars Non-Fiction 175 High Impact Cover Letters by Richard H. Beatty ; 175 High Impact Resumes by Richard H. Beatty ; Annotated Art by Robert Cumming; Recipes for Change by Lissa DeAngelis; Healing Mind. Healthy Woman by Alice D. Domar; Part of Me Died Too by Virginia Lynn fry; When Plague Strikes by James Giblin; The Columbia Chronicles of American Life by Lois G. Gordon; 55 Flower Designs by Jane Greenoff; Resumes for Dum­ mies by Joyce Lain Kennedy ; Salad Gardens by Mimi Luebberman; Red-tail Angels by Pat McKissack; Frida Kahlo by Frank Milner; The Reenchangement of Everyday Life by Thomas Moore; Past Imperfect; Smithsonian Visiual Timeline of Inventions by Richard Platt; The Choice by Bob Woodward. Looking for Extra Cash? -Call- 945-9554 Sell anything FASTI Center St., Hastings, Satur­ day, Oct. 19, 8:30 to 11 a m. • Barry County Womens Festival, Hastings High School, 520 W. South, Hastings, Saturday, Oct. 19,9 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Maple Leaf Grange, M-66 South of Nashville, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 4 to 7 p.m. • United Methodist Church. 227 LofM St . Sun field, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. • U nited Methodist Church, 9275 S. Bedford Road, Dowling, Monday, Oct. 28, 1 to 3 p.m. �The Sun ond News. Middleville. MI October 1, 1996/Poge 9 Do not do unto oth­ ers as you would that they should do unto you. Their taste may not be the same. —George Bernard MOLDING PROCESS TECHNICIANS Local plastic injection molding plant ts growing and searching tor experienced Mold Set Up People and Process Technicians. Wamar ts a leader in the industry. We use state of the art machinery and equipment including robotics. We are a growth onented company locking tor growth oriented individuals Respond with your resume, salary history, references and school records to: Wamar Products, Inc., 5041 68th Street, SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 PRINT SHOP • • • • Battling Feet No this isn't a game of footsie or even hacky sack, but rather varsity soccer action between players from Middleville and West Ottawa in a game on Sept. 18. The battling players are attempting to gain possession of the ball. (Photo by Perry (616) 945-5078 I Full Color • Signs Copying • Laminating Addressing ...and MORE! 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The council also voted to support a plan from Browning Ferris Industries that approves exportation of solid waste from the county The BFI plan already has been approved by the Barry County Board of Commissioners, which de­ cided the issue should be taken to the local government units in the county. BFI representative Sharon Gillette said the amendment would open up competition by allowing hauling garbage to other landfills besides the one in their own county. In turn, waste from other coun­ ties can be exported from an­ other county and go into Barry County. County Commissioner Bob Wenger said the county and solid waste committee rec­ ommended passage of both amendments which are three years in the making "There is a host agreement that would be like an ordi­ nance for people to work un­ der," he said. ”1 think it is a good plan." The City Management im­ portation proposal is a sepa­ rate issue that was approved by the Solid Waste Planning Committee, sent to the Barry County Board of Commissioners and then to local government units in the county. The amendment, which will require support from two-thirds of the coun­ ty's 21 municipalities, would allow waste from three stales and 20 counties. "I think this is the best agreement we can come up with.” Wenger said The host agreement, he said, just (teals with import and will put a cap on how much waste can come into the county per year "We have to have the amendment passed before the host agreement goes into ef­ fect," he said. Village Trustee James Rutherford said he thought the plan was fair and that the county should be commended for the amount of time it spent. Trustee Bill Mosey said he was concerned about Hastings Sanitary Service’s right not to disclose any violations of the agreement that occur as long as the problem is fixed. He felt the public has a right to know about those things. Wenger said this goes for violations relating to numbers, not to the taking of waste. The landfill may not be more than 935 feet above sea level. The current landfill is only 800 feet above. Wenger said. The host agreement guarantees 10 years worth of space. They can have a maximum of 48 acres of landfill site and now have 18 acres to Depend on JB HARRISON Insurance Agency 6090 Alden Nash SE • Alto Phone 868-0050 Toll Free 800-217-0712 . for Automobile Insurance. Since | j Hastings Mutual M Insurance Company Judy Harrison I88> *VCR Repair VCR Cleaning FREE Estimates Fast Service Convenient Hours $15 4 Star Video 114 Maple St Delton. Ml 616-623-5777 4695 M-37 Middleville. Ml 616-795-2225 A course designed to prepare students to take the nurse aide competency evaluation tests has been scheduled by Kellogg Communtfy College. The first two opportunities to obtain this preparation begins Oct. 7 and the second is slated to start Dec 2. The three-credit course, ap- Your Dollar Discount & Variety Store Stop bv So»»ething OOLLAFS F For 137 E. Main St., Downtown Caledonia Capitol Commentary with businesses, that traffic . signs be village property, and that they should be 30-minute By Sen. Dick Posthumus* instead of 15-minute spaces. Dennis Bennett, owner of Kow Patty Saloon, said he did not have objections to 15minute parking spaces, though his business is one in which people are there longer. He has a small lot but most of his patrons park on the street. There is a vacant lot next to the saloon that he has thought There will be a number of ballot proposals that you will be about asking to buv. If he did. he would be willing to donate asked to vote on this fall With the November elections just the use of it to the village for four weeks away. I’m spending some time in my column to ex­ plain the upcoming proposals that will appear on ballots all parking. Arking said he would study across the state Please keep in mind that I’m not providing an endorsement the parking situation and find out how many parking spaces either way. Instead, I’m simply explaining to you what a vote “yes” and “no” means in each of the proposals. Y ou can con­ the village has. He suggested sider this information and make a more educated decision as to that merchants tell employees to find alternative places to which way to vote. This week. I want to write about Proposals D and G. both ot park and save the prime spots which deal with hunting regulations for their customers. The language on the Proposal D ballot will read as follows: Village President Jim “A legislative initiative to limit bear hunting season and pro­ French said he wanted to see hibit the use of bait and dogs to hunt bear. people be able to use 15“The proposal law would: minute parking spots without ”1) Prohibit the use of bait and dogs to hunt bears at any penalizing those that need time. longer ones. ”2) Prohibit bear hunting during open season for deer, bob The council voted to ap­ cat and raccoon if baiting or hunting with dogs is permitted prove the final plat of during these seasons. Bryonwood Estates that is “3) Create penalties for violations, including temporary and owned by Dave Dykstra. permanent denial of hunting license. Dykstra now has permission “4) Allow individuals to sue for damages caused by viola to start on the first phase of lions and to seek injunctions. “5) Allow bear hunting by any method by government of­ construction of the project, ficials acting in their official capacity and for any person acting which consists of 42 lots. He has met all the requirements in defense of life. “Should this constitutional amendment be adopted." and French is ready to sign the A vote “yes” would prohibit hunters from using dogs and sidewalk agreement. The council voted to sell bait from hunting bears in Michigan. A "yes” vote would allow government officials acting in their official capacity, to some miscellaneous iron hunt bear by any method, including the use of dogs and habit. pipes and non-functional heat­ A “no” vote would leave the current law unchanged A ing devices for $110 and voted “no” would allow Michigan hunters to harvest adult bear by to allow Dykstra to clear and existing legal methods. a right by currently enjoy. demolish the ski hill area. The language on the Proposal G balUx will read as follows The village voted to enter “A referendum on Public Act 377 of 1996 — an amendment into an agreement with B & D regarding the management of Michigan’s wildlife populations. Family Car Wash, in which it “Public Act 377 of 1996 would: gets 30 percent off all village “1) Grant the Natural Resources Commission the exclusive vehicles washed. authority to regulate the including auuiwillj W IV^UIMW vaaw taking «.«•»... £ of game, -------------obear ------- hun It also voted against selling ti (Currently under the authority of the directory of the its 1988 Chevy Caprice for ------------ * Department of Natural. -Resources). “2) Require the Natural Resources Commission to utilize $1,500. “principles of sound scientific management ” in making deci­ The council's ordinance sions regarding the taking of game and to minimize committee will look into im­ human/bear encounters proving or designing a dog or­ .e, will ___ check _____ “3) Require that a public meeting be held prior to the isdinance. ____ Arking with County Commissioner suance of any orders by the Natural Resources Commission regarding the taking of game. Wenger to see how the county “Should this law be approved?” handles this. A “yes” vote designates the Department of Natural Resources as the primary authority for all wildlife management (including bear) and hunting decisions. A “yes” vote would require the Natural Resources Commission to use “principles of sound scientific management” in making decisions about taking game and to minimize human/hear encounters. A “no” voce leaves the current law as is, allowing the slate legislature, Department of Natural Resources, and Natural proved by the Michigan Resources Commission to oversee all hunting and wildlife Department of Community decisions. Health, will provide students An important note about Proposals D and G Because these with the training they need to two proposals are in direct conflict with each <xher, if both of seek employment in long-term these should pass, the one receiving the most “yes” votes will care facilities upon prevail. completion. Proposal D would prohibit hunters from using dogs and bait Students n.ay register for for hunting bears in Michigan, whereas Proposal G would Nursing 105 at the Customer maintain Michigan’s long standing hunting heritage as a means Service Center on the Battle to manage bear population Creek KCC campus or may call the nursing office at (616) 965-4125 with any questions A current TB test is re­ quired. along with a high school diploma or GED Uniforms will have to be pur­ chased. Tuition and fees for the bask class are $260. Following the basic course. KCC will offer a one-credit home health aide course and a one-credit acute care aide course. Individuals will need • Facials • Acrylic Nails • 41 Bulb to choose which they wish to Tanning Beds • Hot New Tanning take Those completing these two classes may seek employ­ Bulbs • Childrens Hair Cutting ment in the hospital or with a Area • Walk-ins Always Welcome home health agency Proposals D and G discussed * KCC to offer nurse aide J course Oct. 7 9175 Chary Valley (M-37) Caledonia. Ml 616-891-1313 T* Gten Valiev Reta.1 Hours Sunday thru Thursday 11 am to 9 pm. Fnday & Saturday 11 am to 10 pm fill yet. In other business last week the council heard the concerns of Jim Gummo. owner of Family Trak Video, and Rod Kenyon, owner of Middleville Auto Parts, about parking problems near their busi­ nesses. Village Manager David Arking said the main problem is that area merchants are con­ cerned that people park in short-term parking spaces for too long. Rutherford said people who go downtown will look for spaces on the street first then park in lots if none are avail­ able. Gummo said he wants to be able to accommodate his cus­ tomers with short-term park­ ing to make it easier espe­ cially for those who just come back to drop off a video. In the past, he said, he has gone out to customers’ cars and get videos they are turning in. Kenyon said he has been in business in Middleville for the past 50 years and has seen the village grow. He said that 15 years ago. the council approved a 15minute parking sign that was just recently removed by Police Chief Louis Shoemaker, who said that it is not a village sign Kenyon said the sign did come from the village and he should have been asked before it was taken down He has a large lot and in the past has allowed people to park there for various meet­ ings. Being in the wholesale parts business, he said, makes it necessary to have a couple of 15-minute parking spots be­ cause people come in briefly to pick up orders. Shoemaker had said that they received a call from a neighbor complaining about the sign, but Kenyon said he has never seen any problems with it. Arking said there was a complaint lodged by someone who called the village office. He added that he has told the council that he wants to work (616) 891-1118 W? accept Mastercard & Visa Contempo Salon S A Full Service Family Salon and Tanning Studio Located tn Caledonia Plaza M-37 in Caledonia Just north of 100th Avenue 891-1093 OPfN Mcnda>-ftxrtdoy 9 am-9 pm Rdav 9 am-6 pm. Satudo* 9 am-3 pm �Th« Sun and News. Middleville. Ml October I, 1996/Poge 11 Caledonia Twp. Planning Commission recommends approval of new rec plan The Caledonia Township Planning Commission voted unanimously Sept. 23 to rec­ ommend adoption of the pro­ posed township park and recreation plan The plan now goes to the Township Board for considera­ tion. The commission's move came after a brief public hear­ ing, in which the plan was re­ viewed by Chairman Dick Dunn and further explained by Planner IJ nd a Anderson Only three other people made com­ ments at the hearing The parks and rec plan is the fruit of the work of a committee that includes Chairman Fred Fleischmann, Pam Shank, Dorothy Wolf, Doug Vandenberg. Virginia Sines. Rick Paalman. Carol Paalman, Kerry Murphy, Dick Dunn, Jim Williams, Ed Troutman and Jim Porritt. Members started earlier this year and have spent time eval­ uating the township’s recre­ ation opportunities and needs and considering existing facili­ ties. Their primary goal, as listed in the proposed plan, is to assure that sufficient land is available to meet future park and recreation needs of town­ ship residents in light of an­ ticipated population growth. One of those who spoke at the hearing last week. Mike Kerry, reported that he liked the idea of parks lands giving the public improved access to the Thom apple River, but he worried about whether more commercial land uses would result. Anderson tried to as­ sure him that neither the committee nor the land use plan promotes commercial uses along the river. April Moll expressed con­ cerns about litter and noise in county parks and she offered a suggestion that the township consider "adopt-a-park" pro­ grams to maintain future park and recreations areas. She was told that such pro­ grams will be encouraged throughout the township for new and existing recreational areas. There are two county owned and maintained parks. Lake­ side in Caledonia and Ruehs on Thomapple Drive and 68th. and another, maintained by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, at the Campau Lake access site. Two other comments were made by committee members Fleischmann and Wolf. The former expressed appreciation for all the work that was done on the plan, after it was adopted, and the latter encour­ aged the Planning Commis­ sion to recommend its ap­ ou d complain, too. if someone left trash in your backyard. Lots of animals call our national parks home — from pan­ thers to porcupines, from mexise to mice, from coyotes to cardinals But people are spoiling their habitats. SPAGHETTI DINNER It's our job to protect them. So that kids for years to come can enjoy America’s best field trip. Visit our Salad Bar • Garlic Toast • Beverage Saturday, Oct. 5 • 6*9 pm Adults *4.50 COLDWATER Under 12 *2.50 ROAO 1QQTM ST. cii^ovst 1 The township also will work with local businesses and industries and hopes to seek grants where applicable. The parks and recreation plans stales the recognition of "the need to be proactive in securing lands for recreation and open space areas, both to accommodate the needs of a growing population and to help assure that the natural character of the township will not be lost in the wake of this growth.” Some of the recommended actions in the plan include: • Developing incentives for land donation. • Working with the village to secure lands and easements necessary for development of bike paths and adopting land use regulations that require developers to provide non-motorized trails See Rec plan. P. 13 Don’t Leave Your Mark on Your National Parks CALEDONIA SPORTSMAN’S CLUB cxytooNiA proval. The plan, if approved by the Township Board, will be in effect for five years, but if necessary, it can be reviewed and updated annually One of the ideas is for the township to sell small parcels it owns that are too small for development to create seed money for future projects A fund for that purpose will be set aside m Caledonia for the first time in its 1997 budget. national parks, ami you'll find w ild mountains, ancient canyons, and untamed rivers. Walk the same paths as the pioneers. Experience learning that doesn’t come from books It's our job to protect their homes for today's kids and those yet to come Remember when you visit our national parks, the only mark you leave should be footprints For a free booklet about visiting our national parks, write or call us at National Parks and Conservation Association, Department WE 1776 Massachusetts Ave . NW.Washington, IX 200.36 1-800-NAT-PARK Bring the famify & friends! FEATURES: • All New Homes. 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Housing Ktperis Manufactured Home Sales < bttrmrrh True- Value ihunesf Integrity 1st DeVos Homes, ♦Home must be purchased between 9-28-96 — 10-12-96 inc. �Poge 12/Th« Sun ond News, Middleville, Ml/October 1, 1996 Scots’ runners blistering at Carson City cross country Caledonia's girls took first and the Scots' boys team finished second at the 23-team Carson City cross country event held last Saturday. The girls scored 45 points to beat second place Traverse City by 21 points. The boys totaled 89 points, second only to Rockford's first place tally. Shannon Houseman won the girls title in 19:02, Keri Bloem was third. Liz Fortuna fourth. Jenny Sprague 17th and Beth Parbel placed 20th. For the boys team. Dave VandenBerg was eighth. Dave Friedrich 10th. Andy Schupp 12th and Rob Lillie was 15th. There were 154 runners in the boys event and Coach John Soderman said his team did a "real good job." To: Residents of Caledonia Village THANK YOU ..for the prompt payment of the summer taxes! — Steve Antecki, Treasurer For indoor blooms in December, plant bulbs now To bnng a flash of color and hint of spring to dark winter days, prepare bulbs now for indoor blooms Bulbs generally planted or left in the ground outdoors dunng the w inter months can be forced to bloom indoors if planted now . “These bulbs should be planted from mid-October to early November,” says Adrienne O’Brien, a senior horticulture assistant at the University of Michigan’s Matthaei Botanical Gardens. “Plant them m a sterile packaged soil mix of mostly peat and perlite ’’ A six-inch pot with five tulip bulbs will need a minimum of 14 weeks of cold treatment to produce colorful blooms inside while snow and winter winds howl outside Once the bulbs are planted in pots, the containers should be pheed in an unheated garage or shed, in the crawl space under a house or in an unheated attic A coldframe or window well will also work well." says O’Brien, as will a balcony or porch if the pots are placed inside a heavy box that is heavily insulated and placed right next to a house ‘‘The pots should be watered only w hen the surface of the potting medium begins to dry out and the pot feels much lighter." says O’Bnen. “The soil should not com­ pletely dry . as the roots will be damaged. Check them weekly for the first month and less often later on. If over watered, the bulbs will rot. There should be roots at the bottom of the pots by late November, especially the tulips and daffodils. " When bringing the bulbs in­ doors from cold storage, first put them in a cool place out of direct sunlight. Foliage will already be growing. “If the foliage is frozen, don’t touch it.” O’Brien says. “After a dav or two. the pots can be moved to a brighter area. The cooler and brighter the condi­ tions. the better. Plants will be more compact and have better quality flowers which will last longer." When the buds begin to show color, they will open in a day or two The blooming process can be slowed at this point by placing the pots in a cool (40-50 degrees) area for several days. Under ideal con­ ditions. flowers will last a week to 10 days. “It is not a good idea to try to speed up the blooming pro­ cess by moving the pot to a warmer area as inferior foliage and blossoms will result." says O’Brien After the flowers had died, there are a couple of options for the grower. The bulbs can be thrown out. They cannot be forced again. It may not be worth the time and effort to save them and plant them out­ side. "Do not feel guilty if you decide to toss them." O’Brien says. “You may keep the potted bulbs inside until it is warm enough to put them outside, mid to late April, in a protected area." Continue watering the bulbs regularly until the foliage begins to die After all the foliage is gone, remove the bulbs from the and put them in a paper or mesh bag in a dry area until fall when they can be planted outside You may get flowers the following spring. ’ O’Brien says. ’ but it will probably take two seasons for the bulb to recover. I do not recommend saving tulips — they divide into much smaller bulbs and take longer to recover.*’ How to get more money for calves and stockers □ Dental Care ...for the family. Emergency Care • Evenings by Appointment Affordable Rates • New Patients Welcome We Do Your Insurance Paperwork Appointments Available Mon thru Fri Ronald B. Stegehuis 9505 Cherry Valley Rd. (M 37) Caledonia With calf sales resulting in losses for the past two calf crops, cow-calf producers need answers to their ques­ tions about economic viability of their operation. For this reason, the MSU Extension Beef Team will be offering a fall program, “How Can I Get More Money For My Calves and Stockers?” Topics to be discussed include: • The Cattle Cycle, where are we and where are we headed1’ • Upgrading Cow Herd Genetics, is now the right time? • Comparisons of Retained Ownership Strategies. • Options Available for Preconditioning Programs. Four locations around southern lower Michigan have been selected at sights for this evening program: Sept. 16, Paw Paw; Sept. 17, Jackson; Sept. 18, Ionia; and Sept. 19, Paris. For those who have not met their area Beef/Livestock Agent, this would be an ex- cellent opportunity . Registra­ tion information will be in the next issue of the beef team newsletter. ‘"Cattle Call." If you are not receiving this newsletter and would like to. simply call your county exten­ sion office to be put on their mailing list. The cattle industry is at the bottom of a ten-year cattle cy­ cle. Michigan State Universi­ ty Extension realizes the need for economic stability and is committed to offering current industry information through personal consultations and educational programs. If you are questioning the future of your beef operation, this pro­ gram is one you should not miss. Other questions about this, program can be answered by calling Kevin Gould in Ionia at (616) 527-5357 Fresh silage can contain a deadly threat to your health Farmers making com silage need to be mindful about the danger of nitrogen dioxide -silo gas - which can ac­ cumulate in the silo. The silo gas risk may be higher this fall than in years past because the unusual growing season may have contributed to higher than normal nitrate levels in com. Exposure to silo gas can cause permanent injury or death. "The highest concentra­ tions of nitrogen oxides usual­ ly occur 48 hours after the silo is filled, but no one should go into a silo for four to six weeks after filling." says Howard J. Doss, Michigan State University Extension agricultural safety specialist. Nitrogen dioxide, which is heavier than air, may form yellowish layers of mist above the silage or drain down the silo chute. The strong silage odor can mask nitrogen diox­ ide’s bleachlike odor. It may be present even if you can’t see or smell it. Highly concentrated silo gas can kill a person in a mat­ ter of seconds, along with anyone who attempts a In low concentrations, silo gas damages the respiratory system when nitrogen dioxide combines with moisture in the lungs to form nitric acid. This acid can severely and per­ manently damage respiratory tract tissue. Silo gas injury symptoms include severe irritation that ma> lead to inflammation of the lungs, though the victim may feel little pain or discom­ fort. Exposure symptoms shortness of breath, a faint feeling and flu-like illness can frequently be delayed for several days Frequently, a relapse with symptoms similar to those of flu or pneumonia occurs one to two weeks after initial recovery from silo gas exposure. “The majority of people who develop initial silo gas exposure symptoms could also develop secondary ailments," Doss says. “For this reason, it is extremely important that anyone exposed to silo gas seek medical attention, regardless of the degree ot these symptoms. “If there is a dire need to enter the silo, wear a selfcontained breathn.ng ap­ paratus,” Doss warns. “Wearing anything less could be deadly to anyone inside the silo during the first four to six weeks after silo filling." Self-contained breathing ap­ paratus can be obtained through most safety equip­ ment suppliers and some farm catalogues. If you must enter the silo during or just after filling, follow these general procedures: - Open a d<x>r above the silage bevel to allow any silo gas present to drain out of the silo. - Run the blower at the base of the silo 15 to 30 minutes before entering to let fresh air in above the silage. — Always wear a selfcontained breathing apparatus when entering the silo within four to six weeks after filling. - When entering the silo afer the four to six-week waiting period, ventilate the silo chute for 10 to 15 minutes and open several hatches to remove pockets of gas. - Do not work alone in a silo. Always work in pairs so someone can go for help in an emergency. Farm employees must follow the state of Michigan regulations for entering a confined space. Looking for a PRINTER? Call... 945-9554 ZYLSTRA DOOR, INC. “Where the customer comes first” CARACE DOORS AND OPENERS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • Sales • Service • Installation Member ot the Grand Rapids Homebuilders Association 698-7242 -^r- 7350 Broadmoor, Caledonia �The Sun and News Middleville Ml October 1, 1996/Page 13 MIDDLEVILLE Official Village Council Minutes September 10, 1996 President French colled the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m Present were the following Bray. French. Mosey Nesbitt and Stogray Absent were the following Rutherford and VondenBerg Minutes were approved os presented with the following correction Page 2. Committee Reports Paragraph 3. Line 4, should rood ' Arking will hove a contract dr ofted The Agenda was approved with the addition of a Closed Session to discuss the Police Contract and the Rutland township lawsuit. Steve Essling. representing Hostings Sanitary Service, ad dressed the Council regarding on amendment to the Barry County Solid Waste Manage ment Plan thot would allow for importation of solid waste from nineteen surrounding counties in addition to Barry County. Tom Johnson reviewed the re­ cent Village Audit. He stated that the Village was in very good financial shape. Present Welcome to the new owners of the car wash and to the owners of Snyder's Antenna's Thank you to oil the people in­ volved in the Heritage Doy celebration. It was a wonderful day and a great job wos done by everyone Pon Williamson wrote to osk that ho be considered for the vacancy on the Housing Commit sion left by Donno Kenyon's resignation Motion by Bray, supported by Stogray to appoint Mr Williamson on the Housing Commission to serve the balance of Ms. Kenyons term. Ayos oil. Approved Police Chief: August's report submitted. The Chief wos thanked by the Council for the good |ob done during Heritage Pay. Manager Equipment bid list on excess village equipment and vehicles given to Council. Motion by Mosey, supported by Bray to ac­ cept bid list as presented. Ayos 4, 1 Abstaining (Stagray abstain­ ed his vote as he was involved with one of the bids.) Carried. Motion by Mosey, supported by Bray to accept contract No. 3 as proposed in the Manager's report and for President French to sign such as agreement. Roll call vote requested. Bray, Ayo; French, Aye, Mosey. Ayo; Nesbitt. Ayo; Stogray. Aye. Ayos 5/Absent 2. Carried. Mo­ tion by Bray, supported by Stogray to spend $28,400 from the General Fund to purchase the storm sewer. Roll coll vote requested. Bray. Aye; French, Ayo; Mosey, Aye; Nesbitt, Aye; Stagray, Ayo. Ayes 5/Absent 2. Carried. Motion by Bray supported by Stagray to approve the Sidewalk/Light Plan as amended and authorize President French to sign the agreements for the Hunter s Ridge Plat subdivision plan Ayes all. Approved Motion by Bray supported by Stogray to accept the Sign Agreement with the purchase price not to exceed $5 355 00 Authority given to President French to sign such agreement Ayes all Approved Motion by Mosey supported by Bray to change the officer hours to 9:00 to 5:00. effective Monday September 16. 1996 Request by Arking to pass a resolution that would designate $100,000 into the Sewer Fund and $100,000 into the Water Fund. Motion by Bray, supported by Nesbitt, to approve Resolu tion. Ayes. all. Approved Requesting authorization to use $4 500 out of the Sidewalk Fund to repair an 111 ft. Section of Larkin Street and a 304 ft. sec­ tion on Paul Street Motion by Stogray, supported by Bray to authorize this expenditure. Ayes. all. Approved Motion by Bray supported by Stogray for President French to sign for the Village Quit Claim Deeds and Utility Easements. Ayes all Approved. Poul Spellman has resigned os Village Engineer effective immediately Motion by Mosey supported by Bray to approve the Codifica­ tion Agreement between the Village of Middleville and Maria Fuller Ayes. all. Approved Motion by Stogray. supported by Bray to approve list of in­ voices dated September 10. 1996, in the amount of $47,696.10. Ayes. all. Approved. Motion by Stogray supported by Nesbitt to approve the Resolution thot authorizes Clerk to publish a synopsis of the minutes. Ayes, oil Approved Meeting recessed at approx­ imately 8:20. (Whereupon a Closed Session of the Middleville Council was held). Meeting reconvened of 8:54 p.m./Meeting officially adjourn­ ed at 8:55 p.m. Maria Fuller, Clerk. Village of Middleville (A complete version of these minutes will be kept on file at the Village Hall, 101 East Main St., and will be made available. free of charge, for anyone making a re­ quest during the regular office hours of M-F 9:00-5:00. (300) Council Minutes August 17. 1996 President French called the meeting to order at 7 06 p.m Present: Bray. French, Mosey Rutherford. Stagray, and VondenBerg Absent Nesbitt. Minutes were approved os presented with the following correction: Page 3, X. should rood $24 ,906 96. The Agenda wos approved. Shor on Gillette, representing Browning Ferris Industries spoke regarding the 641 Solid Waste Plan Draft Plan Amendment.' Greg Anderson representing Earth Tech, presented the Coun­ cil with the July Monthly Operating Report Resignation from Donna Ke­ nyon who serves on the Hous­ ing Commission, regretfully accepted. A restraining order has been continued against the Mun joys A deed history search in continuing Motion by Bray supported by Mosey to undertake construction of the N.I. Lift Station and force main to be financed from $19,000 cosh reserves. CD in the ' amount of $106,000 and CD in the amount of $105,000. Roll call vote. Bray, aye; French, aye. Mosey, aye, Nesbitt absent. Rutherford aye; Stogray. aye and VondenBerg aye. Carried Motion by VondenBerg, sup­ ported by Rutherford to accept the (Proposed) Village of Mid­ dleville Spring Pork Reservation Policy Ayes. all. Carried. Motion by Rutherford, sup ported by Bray to accept the bid from Derutter Woodcrafts for $7 750 plus $975 installation for 5 wooden entrance signs to be placed at the North West South and East entrances, and the Industrial Park. Ayes. all. Carried. Annexation petition prepared. Broy to assist Youngsma with review of the file or questions regarding deed history. Motion by Stogray. supported by VondenBerg to approve list of invoices dated August 27, 1996, in the amount of $21,004.55. Ayes, all. Approved. Motion by Rutherford, sup­ ported by Bray to seal coat Down Area streets not to exceed $19,044. Two Thornapple Township residents that would be included in the proposed annexation were present and wanted to be put on the record os opposing their annexation. Meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m. Maria Fuller, Clerk Village of Middleville. (A complete version of these minutes will be kept on file at the Village Hall, 101 East Main St., and will be mode available, free of charge, for anyone mak­ ing a request during the regular office hours of M-F, 9:00-5:00). (301) Synopsis Yankee Springs Township September 12, 1996 Meeting called to order at 7:30 p m Present London. Lippert, Herold, Cook. Finkbeiner absent with notice. Misak, and 30 visitors. Minutes of Aug. 8. 1996 approved Visitors ocknowledg ment Motion to deny the Ber nice Ave. Special Assessment District by Herold, second by Cook. Yes all Financial Report approved. Plan Commission Report presented by Ken Wor­ sham Board approved sub dividing properties of Chad Sitzor, Emily VanMatre; and Jim O'Shea. Exception to application of Russel Oudbrer s reconfigures of Lots 1 -5 Lakeside subdivision Barlow lake Lot *6 cannot be split and Lots #1-6 will not lake access rights. Motion by Cook, second by Lippert, yes ail. Board received petition for repaving of East Porker Dr.; mo­ tion by Cook, second by Herold yes. all. Water report presented Fire Chief Woodord spoke of the importance of the Countywide Rd and address ordinance Mo tion by Cook, second by Herold to send letter of support endors ing the ordinance Yes. all. Mo tion to adopt Board Policy Resolution stating in order to take action on complaints they must be signed by the complain tont by Herold second by Cook Yes. all. Mark Englerth presented a proposal to con­ struct a building to house fire fighting equipment station Mo­ tion by Cook to form a Communi­ ty Committee to determine ihe feasibility of the fire barn building proposal second by Herold. Yes all Englerth is Chairman Chief Woodard com­ mittee person Board member Finkbeiner and three persons at large representing the lake associations businesses, and forming communities also serv­ ing Moton by Herold to send letter of endorsement of the two proposed amendments to the Barry County Solid Waste Management Pion One. from BA allowing exportation of solid waste from Barry County; one from City Management to import solid waste from 20 counties in­ cluding Barry Second, by Lon­ don yes. all Clerk s report sub­ mitted by Lipport Poyobies in the amount of $51 841.38. dork's office ha* received 20 resumes for the general office help adverttsoment Interviews wdl be conducted m the upcom­ ing weeks MTA fall district meeting to be attended by Herold Cook, and Lippert. Mo non by adjourn at 1009 p.m. Janice C Lippert Clerk (302) REC PLAN, continued from P. 11 • Encouraging developers to implement "cluster" type pro­ jects that provide neighbor­ hood open spaces or parks. • Coordinating with Bourne Township future improve­ ments to the Campbell Lake access area and park • Encouraging continued support of the Thornapple River "Rails to Trails" pro­ through the township. ject. • Working with the state and county to develop another Looking for public access/launch site along the Thomapple River. • Working with the county Can... to make improvements at Ruehs Park • Establishing a canoe trail a PRINTER? 945-9554 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER II AND CHAPTER XX OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE The Village CouncH of the Village of Middiev>ile MtcNgan hereby ordains that Chapter ll and Chapter XX of the Zoning Ordinance code of the Village of Middleville are hereby amended lo include the following add* tens CHAPTER II - DEFINITIONS 2.13 Business Center Shall mean any group of three (3) or more commercial establishments on one parcel which are (a) under one common ownership or. (b) have a common arrangement tor the maintenance of the grounds and are connected by party wafls. par tJbons. covered canopies or other structural members to form one continuous structure or. (c) share a conxpon parking area or. (d) otherwise present the appearance of one continuous commercial area The business center structure shall have a minimum square footage of at least 5,000 square feet CHAPTER XX - SIGNS Section 20.4 - Signs In the C-2 District (d) Business Centers (1) Each Business Center shall be permitted one (1) on premises free standing sign, directly or indirectly Hfummat ed when such business center has at least one hundred feet (100) of major street frontage The sgn shall be no more than 25 feet in height and must have not less than seven (7) feet of clearance The sgn may be double laced and shall not exceed 128 square feet in surface display area per lace The sign shaH be set bacx at least twenty five feet from the nearest edge of pavement The placement of a business center sign shall not result tn the reduction m the number of permitted signs or sgn area allowed tor individual businesses within the center, but shaH result in the pro htoition of aH other free standing signs within the business center Each individual business tn the strip center shall be allowed 50 square feet maximum lootage on an extenor wall and/or awnjng (2) Individual signs wttun the larger "business center" sign shaH be simple and easy to read (a) lettering shaH be at least 5 inches high by 3 inches wide (b) the color of the letters shall sharply contrast with the background color of the sign (c) information in a business center sign shall be designed to direct a motorist mto the business center to find a particular business (d) detailed mformatxxi shall be placed on the building or buildings only Business Center signs are meant primarily to direct the motoring public that a particular business is local ed within the Center, not to advertise particular products, sales, or detailed descriptions of goods or se< vices offered In order to be effective and safely present necessary information given that cars passing by are going at a fairly high rate of speed, these signs must be simple and as legible as possible It is more effective to place detailed signs on the front of each individual business within the center than to try and crowd detailed information on the free standing center sign Sec. 20.8 Construction Standards a. Wind Pressure Resistance Requirements. (1) For the purpose of determining wind pressure, all signs shall be classified as either open or solid Signs m which the projected area exposed to wind consists of seventy percent (70%) or more of the gross area as determined by the overall dimensions shaH be classified as solid signs; those in which the projected area is derived from open let ter, figures, strips, and structural framing members, the aggregate total area of which is less than forty percent (40%) of the gross area so determined, shall be classed as open signs. (2) Solid signs shall be designated and constructed to withstand a wind pressure of not less than 75 miles per hour Open signs must be able to withstand a wind pressure of not less than 85 miles per hour (3) The exposed area subjected to wind pressure shall be the total area of all parts of the sign, including structural framing projected on a plane perpendicular to the direction of the wind. In determining the stress in any member, the wind shall be assumed to blow from the horizontal direction and from the inclination from the vertical (but not to exceed twenty (20) degrees above or below the horizontal) which produces the maximum stress in that member No shielding effect of one element by another shall be considered where the distance between them exceeds four (4) times the smaller projected dimensions of the windward element. b. Structural Support • Non conforming signs. In the case of an existing sign of a type not permitted by the provisions of ths Chapter, the continuation of which is legal by reason of its existence prior to the effective date of the Chapter, such sign shall be maintained in conformance to any structural standards applicable to such sign, as may have been contained in any sign ordinance pursuant to which a permit to construct said sign was issued, or pur suant to which said sign was licensed, whichever occurred last. Such sign shall also conform to aH applicable struc­ tural standards of this Chapter. C. Structural Support - projecting Signs. Projecting signs already erected shall be maintained so that they are securely attached to a building or structure by metal bolts, anchors, supports, chains, wire ropes, or steel rods The dead load of projecting signs, not parallel to the building or structure, and the load due to wind pressure shall be sup­ ported by structural shapes, chains, wine, ropes, or steel guy rods. When chains, wire ropes, or steel guy rods are used, such supports shall be erected and maintained at an angle of forty-five (45) degrees or more, with the taco of the sign in an approximately horizontal plane to resist wind pressure. The lateral supports shall be spaced not more than eight (8) feet apart and shall be secured to a bolt or expansion screw capable of holding of holding against the load imposed by the s^n supporting under all conditions of weather, wind, and accumulation of ice or snow upon the supporting chain, wire rope or steel rod. The expansive device and details of the anchorage shaH be subject to the approval of the City Engineer. Turn buckles or other approved means of adjustment shal be placed tn all chains, wire ropes or steel rods supporting or bracing projecting s^ns Ail chains, wire ropes, and their attachments shall be galvanized or ot corrosive-resistant material Other metal sup­ ports and braces shal be painted d Structural Support - Free Standing signs. (1) Every free-standing sign required to be fecensod under this chapter shall be supported by a pole, or poles, and In a frame work designed and constructed lo resat dead toad and the wind load specified m Section 20.8 (2). (2) Aee-starxfrng s^ns which otherwise comply with the provisions of this chapter, including those provisions relat­ ing to heqht. may have vertical cantilever supports driven mto or set mto the so4, or rgidly attached to bawl embed­ ded mto the so4 There shal be two or more such verbcal supports for such sons, except tiat a sign which does not exceed titty (50) square feet m area per face and which does not exceed fourteen (14) feet m height may be sup­ ported by a smg» member (3) The members (or braces tor rgxRy attached members) supporting un-braced sons shall be so proporboraKf that the bearing loads mposed upon the so4 m erther a honzcmui or verteai drection shaH not exceed safe values Braced signs shall be anchored to resat the specified wind load acting tn any direction Anchors and supports shal be designed fcx sate bearing loads on the sod and tor an effective resatance lo pull-out amounting to a force twen­ ty-five percent (25%) greater toan the required resistance to overturningfa) The sod used tor back-fdl tor dug-m type of canMever support shad be carefufry placed and thoroughly compact ed The anchors and supports shall penetrate to a depth below toe frost hne a. Structural Support WaR Signs Wai sqns attached to exter <o< wa*s of sobd masonry or concrete shal be safe­ ly and securely attached to the same by means at metal anchors, bolts, or expansion screws of not toss than toreee^hts (IB) inch diameter etotoh shaH be embedded at toast five (5) inches No wooden blocks or anchorage wito wood used m connection, stoh screws or shal be considered proper anchorage, except m the case of wal s^ns attached to buddmgs with wals of wood No wal sign shad be entirely supported by an un braced parapet waH. except where such s^n a recommended by the Veage Engmeer and tosreafter approved by toe Village Council L Glass in Signs. Glass sheets shad not be used m any sign, unless the construcaon and material « ^proved by toe Vitage Engineer as meetmg commonty recognized safety standards established tor too mdustry g. IBuminahon of Sign Signs may be dtomnated orty m such a way as not to cause a hazard to motorots or to have tght and gtare adversary aftectmg adjommg restoentiai properties h Enforcement Upon toe fmdmg that a s^n exceeds the maxtrrvm atkwved n the vMage, or upon finding that too kghang ot toe wgn causes -nsate condtoons for automebdo drivers or aOjacem property owners, the Village enforce ment offroor wdl notify toe ugn ownor at toe wfason and gwo toe owner 30 days to correct too situation If the vk> iaeon m not corrected, toen toe officer shad have toe Vidage Attorney notify too violator if there « sad no compliance toon the Attorney shad commence court action agamst toe violator EFFECTIVE DATE These ortknance amendments shaR become effective immediately upon thee publication ntul na newspa per of general cacufabon m the Vidage of Middtevdte Maria Fuller, Vrflage Clerk 303 �Page 14/Th« Sun ond New#. Middleville. Ml October 1. 1996 AREA...SPORTS Middleville Trojan soccer scores win over Byron Center Middleville's varsity soccer team rode an emotional rollercoaster last week in conference action versus Calvin Christian and Byron Center. On Sept. 24 the Trojans fell behind Calvin Christian 1 -0 at half, but were able to knot things up in the second half Scott Evans slotted a pass to Tom Piccione for the equalizer, sending the two teams into overtime. Calvin, however, took advantage of a momentary window and scored Caledonia’s golf team faces four in two matches The rain did not stop the Caledonia golf team from playing two rounds against OK Gold opponents last week. On Sept. 23, the Scots faced Forest Hills Northern and Kenowa Hills. Northern won with a 169, Kenowa Hills had a ISO and Caledonia had a team score of 182. John Wierenga led Caledonia with a 41. The Scots rebounded nicely on Sept. 25 and scored a 166 to beat Wayland’s 169 and Belding’s 189. Chris Snoap had a 38, Scott Leatherman a 41, Jason Workman a 41. Eric Masse a 42 and Wierenga scored a 42 in that match. the game-winner in the 15 minute of sudden death. Middleville rebounded from its disappointment and blasted Byron Center for a 10-0 triumph. Eight Trojan players and one from the opponents accounted for the goals. Scott Evans started and ended the scoring, while Piccione. Jason Klinge. Brian Bergakker. Jason Cowham. David Botwmski. Kris Utley and Mark Milter also tallied goals. Chris Niles and Lucas Hol werda split the. goalkeeping duties and combined for the shutout. Middleville (8-4-1 overall and 3-2 in the O-K Blue) will meet Comstock on W’ednesday and host Lakewood on Thursday. Davis takes second place at last week’s Lowell tourney Middleville’s girls finished sixth with 129 points and its boys placed eighth with 208 points at the Lowell Invitational last Saturday (Sept. 21). Jesse Davis was second for the girls in 20:02, Lindsey Thornton was 14th in 21:45, Alice Matson finished in 22:47, Melody Allore ended in 24:22 and Holly Pitt crossed the finish line in 24:52. All five were personal bests. Ryan Hesselink was tops for the boy’s team with a 1 Ith place 17:41. Matt Eaton finished in 18:33, Dendel Craven ran the race in 19:45, Don Mello had a personal best in 19:48 and Brad Blashkiw finished in 20:30. Middleville’s Brian Bergakker (20) contributed to his team’s scoring in the 10-0 win over Byron Center. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Comebacks give Lady Scots hoop help West Catholic’s pressure gave Caledonia some problems early on in Thursday's prep basketball games. The Lady Scots had eight turnovers in the first quarter and jumped out to an 18-5 lead. Soon after Mike Wilson's found a way to break that press and the team’s confidence, as a result, improved. The result a 42-39 Caledonia a victory that made the team 2-0 for the week. "Once we broke the press early in the second quarter a few times our confidence grew and it became less of a factor," Wilson said. "There was no way we could simulate their speed in practice." West Catholic led 39-38 with 58 seconds to play, but Mindi Smith made a steal and Stephanie Algera eventually made the go-ahead basket. Smith later hit two free throws to help to close out the win for the Lady Scots. Stephanie Algera scored 14 points to go along with 13 rebounds, while Smith had 13 points and 3 assists to lead the team. The Caledonia win was its second of the week. On Tuesday, the Lady Scots beat South Christian 50-42. South Christian Knsty DcB(x?r scored 16 and grabbed 5 rebounds, Stephanie Algera had 12 points and 7 rebounds. Sarah Bom 6 points and 8 rebounds and Mindi Smith tallied 6 points and made 7 steals in the Caledonia triumph. DeBoer scored 9 and Algera 8 in the fourth quarter, that Caledonia won 20-4. With 5:32 left in the game, the Lady Scots trailed 42-32 but were able to score the last 18 points. Smith was a big factor in that comeback with 4 of her 7 steals in the final eight minutes. Caledonia’s cross country run with confidence Middleville’s Matt Eaton, shown here in an earlier race, was the team’s second best finisher at Lowell covenng the course in 18:33. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Just winning is becoming old news for Caledonia's cross country teams. Thank goodness for personal records and teammates that will push you even when the competitors do not. Both the boys and the girls captured two more victories last Wednesday. Caledonia’s boys (8-0 overall and 4-0 in the O-K Gold) beat Wayland 20-39 and Unity Christian 1643. The girls (ranked nationally and three-time Class B champs) beat Unity Christian 15-50 and Wayland 15-49 Dave Friedrich was second in 16:52, Andy Schupp third in 17:05, Rob Lillie fourth in 17:08, Dave VanDenBerg fifth in 17:23, Joe Lillie seventh in 18:15 and Phil VanLaan eighth in 18:17. The Lady Scots ended up taking the first six places with Shannon Houseman (19:07), Keri Bloem (19:19), Liz Fortuna (19:35), Brooke Wierenga (19:55), Jenny Sprague (20:43) and Beth Parbel (20:46). Weekend sprints The boys team won the Lowell Invitational on Sept. 21, while the girls also took a first place at the Michigan State Invitational. The Scots fin’shed with 30 points, 43 points ahead of second place Cedar Springs. VanDenBerg was first in 16:50, Friedrich third in 16:58. Schupp fourth in 18:02 and Rob Lillie fifth in 17:12. At Stale. Caledonia's girls beat 32 teams including Stevenson, the lop-ranked team in Class A Houseman was third in 19:16, Bloem fourth in 19:23 and Fortuna sixth in 19:37. Trojan golf team swinging towards league honors Middleville's golf team is now 14-2 overall and 11-1 in the O-K Blue following wins over two league teams last Wednesday The Trojans fired a 161 to beat both Byron Center (171) and Coopersville (179). Middleville’s Josh Sturm and Josh Lancaster were comedalists with 39s, Alex Middleton fired a 40 and Mark Pullen carded a 43. A good Monday Middleville's golf team scored a 166 last Monday to beat Spring Lake (167) and Calvin Christian (171) at the Spnng Lake Country Club. Coach Bernie Weller’s team "came up big" once again with scores of 40 by Dorn Ronchetti, 41 by Alex Middleton, 42 by Adam Seifert and 43 by Josh Sturm Ronchetti’s score was his lowest of the season. Spring Lake’s Ben Cox was the medalist with a round of 38. Middleville’s junior varsity team beat Lowell 186-190 last Tuesday with Ryan Lenartz leading the way with a 44. �The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml/October 1. 1996/Pog* 15 Early luck leaves Lady Trojans in second half hoop action MH Middleville had an early lead on one of the better varsity basketball teams in the area last Thursday, but lost that lead in the second half, falling to Coopersville 49-41. The Lady Trojans, now 3-5 overall and 1-3 in the O-K Blue, led their opponents 15-4 after one quarter and were up 17-4 early in the second quarter. At half. Middleville was in front 29-19. Jennie Doyle scored a season-high 18 points for Dan Kiel (10) and Ryan Martin (24) were factors in the freshman team's scoring in the Byron Center game. (Photo provided) JV Trojan hoops beat Coopersville After dropping its first game of the week, Middleville's junior varsity basketball team came-frombehind to beat Coopersville 44-40 last Thursday Sarah Schut scored 18 points and Nina Cowham had a season-high 9 points in the victory over Coopersville The week opened up for the JV team with a 40-32 loss to Godwin Heights at Godwin. Payshencc Erb scored 14 and Schut and Cowham each had 6 Your Independent Agent Goes All Out For Ybu. Auto Owners Insurance selects its agents the same way you do carefully1 That's why you can always count on quality protection and service from your Auto Owners agent Because our agents also represent other fme companies, they will take the time to tailor the best protection tor your needs points in that contest. Middleville's junior varsity is now 5-3 overall and 3-1 in the O-K Blue. They will be at Hamilton tonight. JV Soccer Middleville's junior varsity soccer team lost to Calvin Christian I -0 on Sept. 24. fell to Grand Rapids Christian 5-0 on Sept. 25 and beat Byron Center 10-1 on Sept. 26. Steve Shear and Joe Klinge tallied twice and Chad Brinks. Kevin Lee. Corey Lucas. Ron Strouse and B.J. Shuck scored one in the game with Byron Center. Freshman football The frosh team at Middleville defeated Byron Center 42-14 and are now 2-0 on the season. Scoring for the Trojans were Izrael Rosales (2 6-yard run). Mike Smith (18-yard run and 50-yard run), Zac Truer (20-yard reception), Ryan Martin (2-yard run). Conversions were tallied by Drew Kennedy (catch), Rosales (run) and Truer (2 kicks) The defense was led by Marc Carter. Rob Breeze. Nate Price, Mike Nichols and Smith. Scots fare well in JV, freshman sports action JV soccer Heather Daffield. Kristy The JV Scots recorded two Green, Jess Curry and Anne Schmidt led Caledonia's shutouts last week, winning freshman girls basketball team over South Christian 2-0 on to a 37-34 win over West Sept. 24 and beating Kenowa Hills 4-0 on Sept. 26. Kyle Catholic on Sept. 26. Oatley scored 2 goals in the Freshman football The Scots lost 22-14 in the South Christian matchup and final seconds to the Belding Archie Warner turned in a Redskins, despite out-playing strong performance in the their opponents for most of Scots goal to notch the team's fifth shutout. Chris Gave the game. helped anchor the team’s sixth JV football Caledonia's junior varsity shutout and Scott Busfield squad improved to 4-0 with a scored 2 goals off Oatley 26-0 win over Belding on assists. Mark Hoffman and Sept. 26. Mike Gillard scored Brian Davis also scored for 3 touchdowns and threw a 69- Caledonia in the Kenowa yard pass to Jason Roe for Hills game. another tally. The shutout was accomplished from a whole team effort. Middleville, while her backcourt teammate Tracy Schondelmayer had 7 points, 6 assists and 7 rebounds. Middleville 54 Godwin 33 A 22-point third quarter and contributions from a handful of players made Middleville's varsity squad a winner over Godwin Tuesday in prep basketball action. Leading 23-17 at half. Coach Jim Sprague's Lady Trojans came out tiring in the third using defensive pressure and hot hands from their shooters to put away the Godwin squad. Katie Weaver scored 20 points. Jennie Doyle tallied 9 markers and Tracy Schondelmayer and Jenna each added 6 points for Middleville Doyle also contributed 5 rebounds and 4 assists, while Schondelmayer had 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Trojans claim 20-6 Wolverines upset Middleville stunned previously unbeaten Godwin Heights 20-6 in prep football action last Friday at Godwin and you can credit quarterback Kevin Doyle for much of the Trojans’ scoring. Doyle ran for two scores and threw for another as Middleville improved its season mark to 2-2 and 2-1 in the O-K Blue Conference. Doyle scored on jaunts of 26 and 1 yard in the second quarter, giving the Trojans a 14-0 lead on the Wolverines. Doyle then found receiver Justin DeBoode in the second Scot soccer wins twice in O-K Gold With a goal scored with four minutes remaining in the second half Caledonia defeated South Christian 2-1 on Sept. 24 in O-K Gold varsity soccer action. Adam Sobczak booted in the game-winner off a cross from Mike Famol. The Scots' first goal was scored by Famol with Andy Wilkinson getting an assist on that play. Caledonia Coach Brian Broekhuizen said that the win was not only special because it came against a tough O-K Gold opponent, but because the Scots have had troubles with the close games and a win over South proved that the Scots could win the tight ones. The coach said his team is getting better game after game. Caledonia also won over Kenowa Hills on Sept. 26 by a 6-1 margin. Famol and Pete Palma each tallied two goals versus Kenowa Hills, while Nick J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency “Our Policy is Service" 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 Scots’ soccer team wins! Mike Famol and Pete Palma each scored 2 goals and goalkeepers Joe White and Archie Warner combined on a shutout in Caledonia’s 6-1 varsity soccer win over Kenowa Hills on Sept. 26. 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The Scots beat the No. 2 team in Class B 35-30. "It's almost like a drcam — Belding No. 2 in the State." And the huge Caledonia accomplishment was a collaboration of many of outstanding performances by numerous Scot players "Our quarterback makes a lot of the reads; I thought No 18 (quarterback Nick Freeman) played like an all-conference quarterback." Burrill said. "Our defense played outstanding, all of the backs (did) and our offensive line was going right at them." Freeman’s poise was evident at the start and the finish. An 8-yard run by Freeman and an 18-yard Freeman pass to Josh Haywood gave Caledonia an early 14-0 lead in the first quarter. Freeman also showed his cool when he ran out the right comer of the end zone with three seconds left in the game. That play gave Belding a safety, but help to ensure the Caledonia victory. Caledonia's defensive effort PLASTICS SUPERVISORS Wamar is growing and looking for supervisors to man­ age our injection molding operation. Wamar offers a competitive wage and excellent benefit package. If you have 2 - 5 years experience, enjoy a challenge and are looking to make a change, send your resume do: Wamar Products, Inc., 5041 68th Street, SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 was noticeable all night long, but especially when the game was on the line. Midway through the fourth quarter, Shane Mendez wrestled Belding's quarterback Jerry Cotter to the ground for a 10yard loss and then, on the next play, Mendez sacked Cotter for a 7-yard loss on a third and long play Caledonia's backs collected 270 yards rushing with Tim Soper gaining 104 yards on 20 carries and Ryan Overmyer rushing 10 times for 80 yards. Soper scored on a 4-yard run in the second quarter and a 2yard run in the third quarter. Overmyer darted 24 yards in the third quarter for his touchdown. And the Scots’ offensive line of center Aaron MacIntyre, guards Nick Jacques, John Feenstra, Nick Hansen and tackles Chad Wangerin and Brian Hammer was nearly perfect in the performance. With big splits LAWN INSTALLATION YARD EQUIPMENT SALT MONEY -Dolt Yoursetfi • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • TD7G Dozer Bobcat Loaders Kubota 4WD Tractor A.coder Landscape Rakes Gill Pulverizer 5 Foot Tiller Bush Hog Mow er Post Hole Augers Rear Blades Thatchers Aerator RolOtillerS Fertilizer Spreaders Lawn Sprave's Sweepers Post Hole Auge's Pumps Chippers Shane Mendez (25) celebrates with two other Caledonia teammates following a first quarter touchdown in last Friday's victory over Belding. in its line, Caledonia's blockers provided holes comparable to what the "Hogs" were known for opening in their glory days. Wangerin also helped in the scoring, nailing a 27-yard field goal to put the Fighting Scots on top, 23-22, at half and connecting on the two first quarter extra point attempts. Belding, whose only loss in the last two and a half years came in the 1995 playoffs, was led by runningback Brent Cummings. Cummings scored all four Bulldog touchdowns and gained 189 yards on the night. Burrill felt that a tough practice week prepared his team well for the Belding battle. "Stretch and scrimmage, to get more physical," was how the coach explained the Scots' training regimen. The Fighting Scots. 2-2 and 1-2 in the league, hope to keep the adrenaline flowing this week when it travels to Sparta (0-3, 0-4) for an O-K Gold showdown. Wright wins title at G.R. Central game Sara Wright was No. 1 at No. 1 on Saturday for the Middleville tennis team. Competing at the Grand Rapids Central Tournament, Wright posted three wins at No. 1 singles to finish in first place. The Trojans, as a team, placed third out of four teams. Wright beat Wayland 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, scored a 6-1,6-0 win over Grand Rapids Central and finished the day with an injury default over Catholic Central. 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St, Furniture, Meadow Apartments, 500 appliances, antiques, exercise Lincoln Street, Middleville on equipment, toys, trading cards, Monday, Wednesday or Thurs­ and many miscellaneous items. day from 10am-1pm or call for MOVING SALE 208 Stadium appointment 795-7715 E.O.E Dr_ OcL 3, 4. & 5, 9am-?. MIDDLEVILLE BAKE SALE FRIDAY OCT. 4TH ONLY. 8-8. 946 GREEN­ WOOD, YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS ONE! LOTS OF GREAT KIDS CLOTHES AND WINTER ITEMS, QUALITY TOYS AND MISC., SOME BABY ITEMS, SNOW BLOWER, SOME ANTIQUES, AND TOO MUCH MORE TO MENTION IT ALL. Miscellaneous LOSE WEIGHT LIKE CRAZY! Announcing the fastest, easiest way to lose both pounds and inches permanently! Phone: 616-945-5900 Mobile Homes ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for walerbed, 1st lime home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until September 1st. 1996. 1-800-387-0035. West Mich. WHY PAY RENT? New 3 bedrm., 2 bath homes, low down payment, low monthly payment. Southeast Grand Rapids area. Call Warren at Pinnace Homes, 616-891-6961 FOOD & COMPANY Phone 891-2270 9175 Cherry Valley. (M-37) Caledonia Just Seufooet? Check This Out! HOMEWORKERS NEEDED NOW! $120 daily processing mail from your home for Nation­ al Coupon. Easy! No experience needed. Limited openings. Application 1617-455-1918 24 hrs. MODELS” WANTED^ — Great Beginnings — Spinach & Artichoke Dip • Mozzarella Cheese Sticks Buffalo Wings • Chicken Crispers Southwest Chicken Nachos • Cheesy Garlic Bread Smothered Homestyle Fries • Tortilla Chips & Salsa — Soups & Salads — Fischwood Salad (Garden Salad) • Grilled Chicken Salad Fresh f ruit F. 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Broadway (M-43) � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/706/SunandNews_1996-10-08.pdf 47b0fc8713e0a6a3f98061f75494bc5a PDF Text Text HASTINGS PU8UC LIBRARY TORCH ST. HAV' 1i BULK RATE and News Hastings hibl tcLiWan U.S. POSTAGE PAID 49058 Permit No. 7 121 Church Hast 1W. M-”058 ewspcper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 125th Year No. 41 /October 8. 1996 Middleville, Michigan 49333 Three Middleville Planning Commissioners ‘go to school’ by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Middleville Planning and Zoning Commission mem­ bers Linda French. Roselle Havens and Nicki Miller last week shared what they learned at a recent Michigan Society of Planning Officials Confer­ ence. Havens attended seminars on site plan review, zoning ordinances and who has the authority to enforce them. The most important thing government bodies should do. she said, is write a master plan containing all positive aspects of the community. Ideas for what the municipal­ ity would like to see for its community should also be in­ cluded. as well as an outline of ordinances. Havens also learned that it is important to inform the community of any decisions coming before the village be­ fore making them. "Never wait until the plan is done," she said. People attending the semi­ nar were told that a good way to handle informing the public is for each commission mem­ ber to work with a section of the community and ask them what they want to see happen. The best way to do this is by word of mouth because only 7 percent of people will read anything that is sent to them in (he mail French said they have to get people who are viewed as leaders in the community to become actively involved in determining which direction the village should go. These people would not necessarily be government officials, but could be ministers or anyone else who works regularly with a lot of people. Miller suggested (he village get students involved in pro­ jects that could get them ac­ tively involved in the com­ munity. Havens said she heard that one town offered a contest for See Going to school P. 20 Gaines Township woman’s body found on 76th Street last week Trojan Royalty announced Tami Bruin and Andy Finkbeiner, both from Middleville High's Class of 2000, were named queen and king at the school's homecoming festivities on Friday night. Activities were run in conjunction with homecoming all week at the high school and, keeping with the spirit, the Trojans defeated Coopersville 20-0 Friday night in the varsity football contest. For more photos and information about the week and the game itself see the inside pages of this week's Sun and News. The body of a white woman discovered Thursday alongside 76th Street near Kraft Avenue in Caledonia Township was identified Friday as Sharon Kay Hammack, 30. She was a resident at the Woodfield Apartments in Gaines Township. The Kent County Sheriffs Department said that the body was identified using the Michigan State Police AFIS fingerprinting system. An au­ topsy has been performed, but results are not complete. The death brings to 10 the number of women murdered and their bodies apparently dumped in locations all around the Grand Rapids and Muskegon areas over the last two years. The Kent County Sheriffs Department as yet has no proof that the deaths are related, except that most of the women, including Hammack, were prostitutes. The Sheriffs Department asks that anyone with information about the any of these murders should contact the Kent County Sheriffs Detective Department, 3363125, or Silent Observer, 774-2345. Dutton Christian Harvest Sale and dinner will be Friday by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The frost has coated the pumpkins and the Dutton Christian School Circle is taking advantage of the fall weather by holding its annual Harvest Sale Friday, Oct. 11, at the Dutton Christian Mid­ dle School, 6729 Hanna Lake Road. Before the sale begins at 7 p.m., a chicken dinner will be served from 5 to 6:45 p m. Games for kids will held from 6 to 8 p.m. so parents can concentrate on the serious work of eating good food and then bidding on the many items up for sale These include a wi'lc variety of possibilities, all donated for the sale: Orlando Magic and Grand Rapids Griffins tickets, bed and breakfast getaways, televisions, cordless phones, tools, toys, bicycles, a hand­ made afghan, crafts, lots of homemade breads and pics and many more Proceeds from the sale will be used for educational needs at the Dutton Christian Schools. The community is welcome to attend both the dinner and the sale. Anyone with ques­ tions should call the school at 698-8660 In This Issue... • TV 8’s Gerry Barnaby features CHS television in noon show • Second Caledonia FFA Farm Toy Show set • TK students celebrate ’96 homecoming with activities With their Harvest Sale and Dinner scneauiea tor Friday, Oct. 11, Dutton Chnstian School Circle members Sherri Lind (left), Sue Sikkma. Lisa weersma ana Jeanette DeBlaay display a few of the items to be auctioned at the sale, • CHS planning homecoming events �Poge 2/Th« Sun ond News, Middleville. Ml/October 8. 1996 TV 8’s Gerry Barnaby features CHS television in noon show _____ smhhhhmhmhhiihhhihmhhi TV 8's Gerry Barnaby joins CHS News anchors Beau Gotch and Sam Choryan during Barnaby's visit to the high school television station last week. Barnaby did a feature on the class for his noon show. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia High School television production students were "on the air" al two places last week as Channel 8‘s Gerry Barnaby featured the class and studio "live" on the TV 8’s nrxm broadcast. Barnaby and his camera man arrived shortly after 11 a m. to set up the feature, which in­ cluded shots of several of the student anchor persons who do the daily CHS News and an interview with Rick Wyma, who is the coordinator for the class and the local access channel. Barnaby also arranged a live BINGO American Legion Post #305 9548 Cherry Valley. Caledonia • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 P.M. hookup to Channel 8 so that the CHS students could ask questions of noon anchors Shaun Boyd and Jerry Neinhaus. He also talked to the stu­ dents about the pros and cons of a career in television. He himself loved the work, he said, and enjoys his work at Channel 8 as a feature reporter because he gets to meet so many different kinds of people and visit a lot of interesting places in West Michigan. Barnaby said in a later in­ terview that he arrived in Grand Rapids after a number of experiences in the commu­ nications field. An English major at Springfield College in Mas­ sachusetts, he never took a telecommunications class as an undergraduate. From the east coast he went west, work­ ing at construction jobs and as an announcer, finally return­ Shop Til You Drop! Join Caledonia Community Education for their annual “Deer Hunters Widows” shopping trip to Woodfield Mall in Shaumburg, 111. Saturday, November 9. Woodfield Mall has over 285 of the finest stores, such as Lord & Taylor, Nordstrom, and Marshall Field’s. There are also several spe­ cialty shops and wonderful restaurants like the Rain Forrest Cafe. Bus will depart at 7:00 a m. and return at 11:00 p.m. Cost for the trip is $38.00 and includes deluxe motorcoach transportation and coffee and rolls en route. To register, call 891-8117. ing to school at San Diego City College. At the time, he was work­ ing as a radio disc jockey, and then realized he wanted to be in television. "I wanted to put the pictures with the words," he said. His first television job was in Redding, Calif., and then he worked as a reporter for a year in Las Vegas, where he said he covered "gangs and crime." A job in Oklahoma City had him working in "hard news," and he did some tor­ nado chasing. "We even got caught a cou­ ple of times." he recalled. He came to Grand Rapids in 1993 to work as a feature re­ porter. Barnaby said that after the bombing of the federal build­ ing in Oklahoma City last year, he talked to some of his . former colleagues, who were among the first on the scene. "They described how hard it was to be a reporter that day and distance themselves from the debris and the injured all around them. They couldn't stop to help because they had to report the news," he said. "They said it was the most difficult experience they had ever had." Barnaby said television re­ porting was like no other job in the world, and the only one he would ever want. But he told the students that there is a lot of uncertainty in the field, and most television news people move from station to station. But he encouraged them to The Caledonia High School communications staff joins Barnaby for a photo as they discuss the school's television production program and the television studio. From the left are Barnaby, CHS media specialist Liz Lewis, television production coordinator Rick Wyma and Tom Kaechele, who directs the school's Performing Arts Center. once in broadcasting at CHS continue to get experience in at college. would sene them well if they high school, and then to try He said their work in a high chose television reporting or telecommunications for a year school studio and their expert- production as a career. /foea School JluMch MettuA Thornapple Kellogg Elementary and Middle School Lunch Menu Wednesday , Oct. 9 Turkey deli and cheese on steak bun, lettuce salad, car­ rots, pears. Thursday, Oct. 10 Chili/crackers. bread, veg­ gie sticks, pears. No lunch Page, West. Sack Lunch at McFall. Friday, Oct. 11 Cheese pizza, coleslaw, ap­ ple or orange. No lunch Page and West. Sack lunch McFall. Monday, Oct. 14 Burrito/salsa, broccoli, wh. wheat bread, applesauce. Tuesday, Oct. 15 Powerful lasagna, french bread, garden salad with honey dressing, fruit, royal brownie. Note: El. Alternate Menu — Mon., Hot Dog; Tues., Ham & Cheese; Wed.. Salad Bar; Thurs., Hamburger; Fri., Fishwich. Also PB&J available any day. Thursday , Oct. 10 Itza pizza, fr. fries, fruit, milk, potato bar. Friday, Oct. 11 No School Thornapple Kellogg Monday, Oct. 14 Breakfast Menu Western bar, hot dog. bak Wednesday . Oct. 9 ed beans, potato salad, fruit, French toast sticks (3), milk. ham. juice, milk Tuesday. Oct. 15 Thursday, Oct. 10 Italian bar. fruit, milk Oatmeal, muffin, raisins, juice, milk. Caledonia Community Friday, Oct. 11 High/Middle Schools Bagel with cream cheese Lunch Menu and jelly, fruit juice, milk. Wednesday, Oct. 9 Monday, Oct. 14 Italian dinner, w/meat Scrambled eggs, toast (2), sauce, milk. orange juice, milk. Thursday . Oct. 10 Tuesday, Oct. 15 Baked chicken nuggets, Breakfast pizza, juice, mashed potatoes w/gravy, milk. roll, milk. Caledonia Community Friday, Oct. 11 High/Middle Schools No School. Meal Deal Menu Monday, Oct. 14 Hamburger w/bun, milk. Wednesday, Oct. 9 Tuesday, Oct. 15 Chicken Fajita, fr. fries, Pizza, milk. fruit, milk. HOMEOWNERS! STOP living from paycheck to paycheck! CHS INTERN from Page 3— teach physical education, he taught phys. ed. and alterna­ tive education and coached football and basketball at Hol­ land East Middle School. A former basketball player for Hope, he also worked a year as an assistant coach for the Dutchmen. He presently lives in Holland with his 4-year-old son, Austin, who Robrahn de­ scribes as "awesome." His hobbies are sports, par­ ticularly golf and basketball. Szymoniak said the idea of training future administrators through internships is happen­ ing in more and more school districts. "It's an advantage both for the district and for the intern," he said. "Nate, for instance, is not only getting experience and an on-the-job look ai ad­ ministration, but he's also getting some graduate credit for this work. I'm just ex­ tremely pleased at how effec­ tive he's been so far in work­ ing with the staff and students in the discipline and atten­ dance areas. He hit the ground running, and has made a smooth transition to the new administration.” Grand RapWs: 1-61M57-4430 Sutwrtde 1-600-90-2221 AAA MowtgaCK a Financial Cor^owatiqn qp BALLET 00 / MAGNIFICAT \ f The dance company with a * mission of sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. An old means of worship and praise. A new means of witness CONTINUE YOUR SUNDAY WORSHIP WITH US! ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY OCT. 13z 1996 ( 3.00 PM Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center $5.00 General Admission j£r~- Tickets Available at all Tickets Plus Outlets 1-800-585-3737 . “Let them praise His name with dancing." Q Psalm 149:3 / \ JL �The Sun ond News. Middleville, Ml/Odober 8, 1996/Poge 3 Caledonia teacher gets inside look at principal’s job . b o CHS chooses an administrative ‘intern’ to fill assistant principal slot by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia High School teacher Nathan Robrahn thought that some day he might like to go into educa­ tional administration This year, with just three years of teaching and coaching behind him. he's getting an early-on chance to find out whether he should pursue an administrative career or stick to the daily interraction he en­ joys with kids in the class­ room. Robrahn has been approved by the Caledonia School Board as an administrative in­ tern at CHS. a role suggested by Superintendent of Schools Doug Busman and the new high school Principal. Bob Szymoniak. who formerly held the assistant principal’s post at CHS until moving to the principal’s position this year. Szymoniak himself was an administrative intern at Holly High School, and said the ex­ perience was "fantastic’’ prepa­ ration for becoming a princi­ pal "We decided to pursue this idea because to complete a search for a new assistant principal would mean not hav­ ing anyone on the job until November, at least,” Szymo­ niak said. "We felt it was im­ portant to have an assistant principal to start the year. This way. too. we have the advantage of having someone with an existing relationship with many of the kids and with the staff. "Mr Robrahn had those re­ lationships and the support of the staff, and he has the skills and qualities that will make him an excellent administra­ tor. So far he has met every expectation " In the role of intern, Ro­ brahn has taken a leave of ab­ sence from his physical educa­ tion teaching job and moved into the assistant principal’s office for at least the first semester. During that time, he will be responsible for disci­ pline and attendance at CHS. along with evening and build­ ing supervision. He meets with Syzmoniak on a daily basis to discuss administrative and student issues. After the first semester, they will review the success of the internship and decide whether to continue it. Szy­ moniak is responsible for evaluating Robrahn’s perfor­ mance, and is working with Deputy Superintendent Craig Schmidt in that area. They will forward their report to the school board at the end of the internship. "If Mr. Robrahn does decide to continue the internship for the entire year, hts responsi­ bilities would be increased to overseeing high school special education and the organization of such activities as academic awards." Szymoniak said. However, the assistant prin­ cipal’s job will be posted again at the end of the intern­ ship. and Robrahn would have to apply for the job along with any ocher interested can­ didates Robrahn. a Grand Rapids native and a Hope College graduate, said he is very ap­ preciative of the opportunity to find out if an administrative career is for him. "This is a wonderful chance to see if this is a job I’d like to pursue now. or whether I want to stay with teaching, which I also enjoy. I’ve al­ ways wanted to be an educa­ tor. no doubt about that, but I’ve already been doing some soul searching about which way I want to go in the field." Robrahn, who taught and coached for two years in Hol­ land before coming to Caledo­ nia last year, said the CHS students have been really sup­ portive of his new role, and he hopes to continue the good re­ lationships he has formed | Obituaries Dorothy L. Burghdoff----HASTINGS - Dorothy L. Burghdoff, age 71, of Hastings passed away Tuesday, October 1, 1996 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Burghdoff was born on April 15, 1925 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Harold & Helen (Boyion) Olmstead. She was raised in Grand Rapids & Hastings and attended schools in those communities. She went on to attend business school in Grand Rapids. She was married to Orville Burghdoff on November 13, 1943 and lived all her married life in Hastings. She was employed at the Barry County Abstract Office in Hastings for 26 years and 2 years at the former Chicago Title Office in Hastings until retiring in 1985 She was a member of Grace Luteran Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a daughter, Dawn Layne in 1980. She is survived by her lot easier to talk to them about something they might have done." he said. "The hard thing is when I have to talk to a student I don’t know about a problem." Robrahn said he likes this administrative job because he is still interracting a lot with the students, but said he might be interested not only in an assistant principal’s job. but perhaps becoming a prin­ cipal or an athletic director someday "They all have their pros and cons." he added. Whether he decides to stay with administration or return to the classroom, however, he agrees with Szymoniak. that the internship is a great way to learn about the administra­ tive level of education before actually taking that kind of Nathan Robrahn with many students through his teaching and coaching. Last year he was the boys’ ninth grade basketball coach and this year, he is coaching the freshman girls’ team. If he continues with the internship for the rest of the year, he un fortunately no longer would have time to coach, he said. "I’d really miss it, and I’d miss the relationships a coach forms with his team," he said. His work with students in the classroom and on the court also have helped him get started in his new role, he said. "If I know the kids, it’s a job. "The books and classes just don’t teach you what the dayto-day operations are like," he said. "This experience is com­ parable to student teaching in that respect, and I can’t imag ine walking into a classroom without having that student teaching experience. "I evaluate my experiences every day. to see how I feel about the administrative work as compared to the classroom work. But either way. I do like it here at Caledonia. It’s a fine school with an excellent staff, and we have good kids with lots of parental support. It’s everything I was looking for in a school." Robrahn graduated from Hope after majoring in physi­ cal education and psychology. He worked for a year m the Michigan State University clinical psychology graduate pregram before making a ca­ reer decision that took him back to Hope to earn his teaching certification He now is completing his master’s in education with an emphasis in secondary administration from Grand Valley State Univer­ sity. Before coming to CHS to See CHS intern, P. 2 leasnve HAIR DESIGNERS HAIR • NAILS • TANNING opes * days 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Nest to Phil’s Pizza) Call 795-7719 —for Your Appt. husband, Orville; one daught­ er, Kathy (John) Mugridge of Middleville; one son, Bill (Mary) Burghdoff of Hastings; eight grandchildren; six great grandchildren. Funeral Services were held Thursday, October 3, 1996 at Hastings Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial was at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Luthe­ ran Church or American Diab­ etes Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Roger A. Pitsch ALTO - Roger A. Pitsch, age 83, of Alto passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 29, 1996. He was born September 3, 1913 in Caledonia Township the son of Nicholas & Helen (Bieber) Pitsch. Mr. Pitsch was a life time dairy fanner in the Alto area. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Margaret; his child­ ren, Maurice Pitsch, Nick (Sue) Pitsch, Mary Jo (Jeff) Leatherman, Janice (Garry) Olson, Kathy (Bob) Arsenault; 14 grandchildren; two sistersin-law, Mrs Fneda Pitsch, Mrv Caroline Anderson. The Mass of Christian Bunal was offered Wednes­ day, October 2, 1996 at Holy Family Catholic Church with Reverend Father David LeBlanc celebrant Interment was in Resurrec­ tion Cemetery The family suggests memor­ ial contributions be m ade to the Caledonia Fire & Rescue Squad. Arrangements *ere made by the Caledonia Funeral Home, Caledonia. Don't Spend Another Month Paying Too Much On Your Mortgage. 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Call Jan at 891-7131 for more information. �Poge 4/Th« Sun ond New*. Middleville, Ml/October 8. 1996 TK Schools parent-teacher conferences approaching by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Page Elementary School this week will have parent­ teacher conferences to allow parents and their children to meet individually with teach­ ers and find out how the kids are coping with school life thus far. Sessions are planned for 5:30 to 8:30 tonight and from 1 to 4 p.m. and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. West Elementary will have its conferences from 1 to 8 p.m Thursday. Oct. 10, from 5 to 8 p.m Tuesday, Oct. 15, and from 5 to 8 p.m. Thurs­ day, Oct. 17. McFall Elementary will have its sessions at varied times throughout the month. Parents will be notified about specific times. Middle school sessions will be Wednsday and Thursday Oct. 23 and 24. Specific times are yet to be set. High school sessions will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 6 and 7. Page Principal David Bukala said that since home and school learning relate to each other, parents and teach­ ers need to work together to ensure that children get the most out of their education Some parents may feel anx­ ious about talking with teach­ ers because they are not quite sure where to begin. To make parents feel more al ease with the situation. Page staffers say there are six questions they can keep in mind to ask to get the information they need to understand what their children are experiencing in the class­ room The first question is. what progress has the child made? It is important for parents to see how and what their children have been learning over the course of the school year since learning is a continuous pro­ cess. They also are recom­ mended to review homework, class projects and writing with the teacher What topics the class will study in the near future also is something parents should ask teachers. Knowing what chil­ ing about children's strong and weak points in this area can help shape guidance parents provide. Parents need to know how they can help their children learn. Getting a set of specific suggestions from their teacher will connect school with home and help children feel more secure in learning. The Page staff is attempting to assure parents that if they keep these questions in mind, they will have a good experi­ ence with parent-teacher con­ ferences. Steak Fry planned by senior parents Oct. 26 The Caledonia Class of 1997 Senior Parents will sponsor a “Steak Fry” at the Caledonia American Legion Post No. 305 from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. Tickets will be $10 per per- son and are available at the door or in advance from the senior class fund-raising committee For more information, call Doran Mesecar at 868-7663 or Kerry DeWitt. 891-8784. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY 4 ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord Sunday School....................................................... 9:30am. Morning Wonhip...................................... 10:45 a m. Evening Praia*....................................................... 6:00p.m. WEDNESDAY.................. Family Night 6:30 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE Caledonia 2 mile* east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F Hamson Music Coordinator. Jeffrey C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass.......................9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL & METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave. Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Saturday Evening Masses: 6:00 p.m. (May - September) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. 792-2889 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor -Alan Moody, Assistant Pastor Scott Smith, Minister of Music Sunday School............................................. 9:45 Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 Sunday Evening Service 6:00 Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45 Word of Life Clubs...................................... 6:45 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 708 West Main Street Sunday............................. 10:00 a.m. Wednesday..................... 7:00 p.m. Call 765-3057 or 948-3617 WELCOME TO Gainr. I’mted Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Cakdoma, Michigan Telephone 690-8252 Pastor Mark Beers T Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9 45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11:00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11 00 am to 12 :00 — Second W orship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children’s Church uiU be provided during both services Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) Mike Aites, Loudt leader 10:30 a.m. Rev. Norman Kohns — 616-891-8167 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor KEbe €>lt) £ime iHetfjobist Cfjurcb Sunday School................. 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship............. 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship................ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........ 7:00 p.m. 0. Church School, Sunday........................ 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship... 11 00 a.m. Evening Worship...... 6.00p.m. Wed Fellowship...... 7:30 p.m Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi. (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another m brotherly love ” Rom. 12 10 8:00 a m.............................. Blended Service 9:05 a.m.............................. Educational Hour 10:15 a.m................... Contemporary Service 11:15a.m........................... Traditional Service (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev. Robert GerkfOffice. MWOiurch; 891-9878 Peace Reformed Church UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES BamerFree M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services 8:30 or 11:00, 6:00 9XJ0 an A 1030 mi 6:00 p.m. Caraway St. (CWdna i M’nntry Grade) LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave. — 868-6437 — Sundas School *45 Wednesday Fanuh Night ’ 600 pm The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints Royle Bailard, Pastor Programs for AD Ages COMMUNITY CB-a«JF«CM SxR (in homes or church) call 795-3667 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Pastor scoff Taylor llr Hr Morning Worship Service............... 10:00 a m. Sunday School............................................. 11:15a.m. Evening Worship Service.................. 6:00 p.m. Come as you are Informal - Fundamental Something for every age Sunday Worship...... 9:30 a.m. & 6.00 p.m. Sunday School................... 10:45-11:50 a m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)..... 8:30 a.m. & 11a.m. Sunday School for All Ages..............................9:45 a.m Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service................ Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday. .6:30p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday....... Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p m RAY TOWNSEW Poskx ShA806MfiNSDALE.Dk of Chrttlan Ed 6 Muse Oyl-OVZo Meeting at Freeport Community Center community and the world' Church Office: (616) 891 1512 M-37 at 100th St. Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH W CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) "A church with a caring heart for our LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST FREEPORT BIBLE STUDY 4W) CALEDONIA Worship Service dren will learn about helps parents to be prepared to dis­ cuss the same topics at home and share in the children s learning. It also is important to know what areas in school that chil­ dren excel in. This knowledge can help parents pinpoint their children's strength and transfer that knowledge to other areas. Knowing what areas chil­ dren need help in allows par­ ents to build their confidence and help them improve. How children interact with others is important to know because an important part of what every kid learns in school is how to get along with peers and how to deal with authority figures. Hear­ Wednesday “Famih Night’ 6:15 Dinner Choirs for Children and Adults Jr & Sr High School Youth Group Cadets and Cavmenes Adult BMe Studn Freeport-Middleville-Parmalee Freeport Morning Worship............... 9: 30 am Freeport Sunday School................ 11 00 a m Parmelee Morning Worship........... 9 30am Middleville Sunday School............ 9:30 a m Middleville Morning Worship 1 TOO a m Rev Lee Zachman Rev Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 Chutdh Office Phone - 795 9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891-8661 CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School...................... .9:30 a.m. Morning Worship................... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship 6.00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder Pastor 868-6306 "The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School........................................... 9 30 am Sunday Morning Worship....................... 10 30 a m. Sunday Evening Worship..........................6 00 p m Wea Midweek Prayer 8 Study 7 00 p m Rev William Dobson. Pastor Assistant Pastor Kart Bashlor �The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml/October 8. 1996/Pog« 5 Leighton United Methodist church plans block party Leighton United Methodist Church will have a block par­ ty, starting with games at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. Games 2 p.m. There will be a chicken dinner at 5 p.m. and entertainment at 7. The entertainment will be Jerry Jacoby’s ‘Real ” Character Is No Accident * show No violence or racey humor, Jacoby’s show encourages honesty, respect, and the Golden Rule His opener is nothing but names — 220 names to be ex­ act. and Jacoby rattles them off in a song he calls ’ ’The Big Hello.” Who doesn't like to hear their own name? Next, it’s a Cosby-like ac­ count of a childhood caper in which Jerry broke a window and fessed up-ten years later Jacoby says, “Every kid in the audience has done something like that but some have never found the freedom of owning up and being forgiven.” Jacoby’s a ham and he loves to get other hams on stage to spice up the show. In a western bit, he invites four cowpokes to help in a hilarious slapstick drama. In the background, a classic message is being sung by the audience. “Good Stuff. Right Stuff. Whatever I Put In Me. That’s What I’ll Turn Out To Be!” Jacoby teaches kids the ••Three R’s” (respect. relationships) Livonia teacher. Peg Gage writes, “They had a chance to find out that you can get high' on good stuff. ” Walled Lake Junior High High parent, Diane Touchberry notes, “This is the first assembly my daughter has ever come home and talked about.” The former elementary, high school and college Shelley Sue Plank and Gary Allan Hall were joined in mar­ riage in a June 8 outdoor ceremony in Middleville. The bride is the daughter of Susan Plank and the late Jerry Plank Parents of the groom arc Lillian Hall and the late Charles Hall Wendy Jackson was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Mandy Hardy. Decel Chris­ tian and Ginger Zoulek Miniature bride was Devcn Plank Scott Christian served as the best man. Groomsmen were Jerry Plank Jr.. Mitch Nagel and Terry Tolan Miniature groom was Jerry Plank III Obituaries Mary Alice (Allerding) Linderman Jerry and Michoella Jacoby will entertain Saturday at Leighton United Methodist's block party. kindergarteners or eighth­ graders file in for the show and remarks. “I love being with kids my own age. ” And they love him! LaGrange. III., PTO representative Debbie Dobson says. ”1 had several phone calls from mothers who said their children came home bub­ bling over the assembly.” Sterling Heights sixth-grader. Niraj Chopra writes, “This was the funniest assembly I ever saw.” Jacoby’s yearly tour in­ cludes some 250 schools, theatres, civic groups, chur- ches and camps Home is Jackson. Mich Wife Michaella Jacoby handles the office and booking responsibilities She is a pro­ fessional violinist who has done orchestral work for Tony Bennett. Johnny Mathis. Peggy Lee. and Johnny Trudell. She will be joining Jerry as they take guests’ musical requests at the chicken barbecue, and during a program following dinner. Everyone is invited. For more information, call 891-8028. 868-6975 The Rev. Alon and Amy Moody. Valley Truth for Youth Association Moody’s primary respon sibilities will lie in the area of CALEDONIA SPORTSMAN’S CLUB SPAGHETTI DINNER Salad Bar • Gariic Toast • Beverage Saturday, Nov. 2 • 6-9 pm WTM ST. COLDWATER ROAD O.U9HOUSC | and Gabriel Sutherland and HASTINGS - Mrs. Mary to Country Music, but most of Sebastian Karp; two sisters, Alice (Allerding) Linderman, all she was a loving and caring Mildred Scranton of Greenvil­ mother, grandmother and great age 77, of Hastings, passed le, and Clara Vosburgh of Fort away Friday, October 4, 1996 grandmother, always doing Meyers, Florida; many nieces at Metropolitan Hospital, kind deeds for her family and and nephews. friends. Grand Rapids. Funeral Services will be She was preceded in death Mary was born on May 23, held Tuesday, October 8, 1996 1919, in Freeport. She was the by her husband, Robert N. at 11:00 a.m. at the Beeler . youngest of five children born Linderman; and an infant son. She is survived by one son, Funeral Chapel with Reverend to Chester and Mary Alice Roger Timmerman officiating Charles C. Linderman; and (Wrench) Allerding. She Interment will be in Fuller attended Freeport and Hastings two daughters, Mrs Dale (Janet K.) Nichols, and Mrs. Ronald Cemetery. Hastings. Schools. Memorial contributions (Joyce A.) Doll, all of Hast ­ On June 19, 1937, she ings; four grandchildren, Staci may be made to E.B.I. married Robert Linderman, (Andrew) Karp, Jason (Ann) Breakthni, Incorporated or the who preceded her in death on Sutherland, Anastasia M. Doll Multiple Sclerosis Society. March 15, 1984, and they and Alesse M. Nichols; three moved to the Hastings area and great grandchildren, Brittney had lived on the present farm for over 40 years. She had always worked and been an active community supporter. She was a staunch member of the National Demo­ cratic Party and held the office of Rutland Township clerk for over ten years and was an Portraits that capture active member of the Barry your personality. County Lady Dems and a 4-H Families, Friends supporter and avid horsewo­ Businesses man until her death. She also Modelcs & Glamour worked for the Gibson Guitar Company of Kalamazooo and she was a Women of the Moose member. She worked Hand processed to distinctive images diligently with the mentally Color or in classic Black and White handicapped in Barry County and supported E.B.I. BreakthCali Classic Images Larry Padgett. Photographer ru, Incorporated. Mary enjoyed reading, bowling, playing cards, doing Cross-word puzzles, listening Unique Portraits First Baptist has new assistant pastor First Baptist Church of Middleville has called the Rev. Alan Moody to be its assistant pastor. Rev. and Mrs. (Amy) Moody are coming from Cass City. Mich., where he has been the assistant pastor at the First Baptist Church. The Moodys have four children. Sarah. Hannah. Seth and Lydia. Rev. Moody is a graduate of Juanita Christian School in Vassar. Mich., and received an associate of science degree from Pensacola Christian Col­ lege in Pensacola. Fla., and a bachelor of religious educa­ tion degree in Bible from Spurgeon Baptist Bible Col­ lege in Mulberry . Fla. Previous ministries includ­ ed youth pastor at Bethel Bap­ tist Church in Valrico. Fla.; staff evangelism for Gilman Springs Baptist Lake in Glad­ win. Mich.. and he is present tv chairman of the Saginaw Plank • Hall exchange vows Adults *4.50 Under 12 *2.50 Bring the family & friends! Christian education. youth and visitation He assumed his responsibilities Oct. 6. ‘Pigskin Supper’ set Oct. 18 The Caledonia Class of 1997 Senior Parents will be serving a Pigskin Supper” before the Homecoming foot­ ball game against Kenowa Hills High School Fnday. Oct 18 Supper will be served beginning at 5 p.m. at the football field It will include a barbecued pork sandwich, potato chips, and pop for $3. Purchase a 1 hour body massage at the regular price of $40.00 and Receive a Second Hour at 1/2 Price!!! Both sessions are to be scheduled in the month of October. MAIN ATTRACTION J-7 • Hair • Scalp Massage • Pc^icures uertter J/nc. Waxing • Facial \ // 11 // • Call 891-4247 (891-HAIR) 9175 Cherry Valley (M-37) • Caledonia Wolk~iiu Welcome • Appointments Guaranteed OPEN: Monday. Tuesday. Fnday 9-6. Thunday 9-8. Saturday 9 3 , G* Sjgg jrrrmi �Page 6/Tha Sun and N»w», Middl«vill«, MIOctober 8. 1996 McFall Elementary children learn about how to make a ‘911’ phone call The good neighbor bear (the good neigh-bear), visited the students and gave them hugs when they completed the training process for making a 911 phone call. McFall Elementary School students practiced making 911 phone calls assisted by Barry County 911 Dispatcher Mary Fager. by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Barry County 911 dis­ patcher Mary Fager and State Farm Insurance agent Lon Ixfanly visited McFall Ele­ mentary students last week to teach them how to handle emergency situations. The students were divided up into three groups that ro­ tated between several different stations. Students at one station prac­ ticed making a 911 phone call and made sure they knew how to answer questions the dis­ patcher asked. Students used a simulator at another station to continue practicing answering questions a dispatcher would ask if there was an emergency. These sessions were video­ taped and students viewed themselves handling a situa­ tion. When the students teamed what they need to know to handle emergencies, they were given sheets to color in that showed pictures of people they need to know about that can help them. On the last page was a diagram of a phone Depend on JB HARRISON Insurance Agency 6090 Alden Nash SE • Alto Phone 868-0050 Toll Free 800-217-0712 for Automobile Insurance. Since IJ Hastings Mutual M] Insurance Company key pad. Students were told to put the numbers in the correct order and mark the 9 and 1 keys so they know what they need to dial. Lefanty told the students that dialing a phone is proba­ bly something most of them have already done and that it is even easier to dial 911 because there are less numbers to re­ member. When people dial 911, he said, they get a dispatcher on the line who will ask what the emergency is. Emergencies, he said, could be a fire, an accident in which someone is seriously injured, or someone who has an ill­ ness and has to be rushed to the hospital. 911 is a useful number, but it should only be used for ac­ tual emergencies. Fager said she receives phone calls from children every day and some of these kids are just playing with the phone. "Make sure there is a real emergency before you dial," she said. The dispatcher, she said, will ask the person to state the emergency then will ask for the person’s name, address and if they are at home. They will then be asked to follow instructions for what to do un­ til help arrives. Lefanty said it is important that the children learn their ad­ dresses and phone numbers, but if they don’t know them, they should not worry too much. Fager worked with the NOW OPEN!! Creative Baking & Party Supply House Everything You Need To PARTY!! 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Every student received a 911 training guide that explains what the children should do in an emergency situation. The guide was put together by Hanson Industries and created by the Parents Workshop of Child Safety Communications Inc. of New York. Members of the workshop developed and tested the guide with their own preschool, kindergarten and early elemen­ tary school-age children. The guide also was reviewed by professionals, including a child psychologist, 911 ex­ perts and emergency service people. The guide states that before doing anything else, children should be trained to understand what is happening in different specific situations. Showing them pictures and asking them to describe what is happening in them aloud will help them learn what an emergency situation is. After this, the child can ac­ tually start the dialing proce­ dure, using a touch tone pad illustration. Children should be in­ structed to press the nine key one time and the one key two times. Giving extra emphasis to the number nine will make it easier for children to re­ member which number is di­ aled once and which is dialed twice. Children should practice saying the numbers out loud while they dial so they under­ stand what they are doing. They also should practice stat­ ing an emergency out loud as well as their first and last name, phone number and ad­ dress Children should be taught their addresses separate from these exercises. Emergency personnel are trained to keep children on the line as long as possible so they can give as much infor­ mation as they can about the situation. Children must al­ ways follow instructions given by the dispatcher. When students finished preparing answers for a 911 phone call, they made them on a simulator. The students were given red circular stickers that they were instructed to put by 911 to outline the calling pattern. Two stickers should be placed next to the number one, and one next to the number nine to help them remember how many times to press those keys. Children should be re­ minded that dialing 911 is not a game and it should only be done when there is a real emergency. The guide recommends that parents explain to their chil­ dren that if an ambulance is sent to their home when it is not needed, it will not be able to help someone who really needs it. Children should re­ peat this reason to make sure they understand it. After children learn the steps, parents should place a piece of tape over the tele­ phone receiver button to pre­ vent them from actually dial­ ing 911. Children then should go through the procedure. Children should be instructed to never remove the red stick­ ers from the telephone. Some communities do not have 911 services. Parents are recommended to confirm their Continued next page — Get Your C^Fall Color at Sunsations M • Your area Tanning Center 8 Tanning Units to serve you better MH $10.00 off Tanning Package Expires 10-19-96 * Shop in our Casual Wear Boutique and take advantage of our daily specials 2) r- — B (M-37) Caledonia in ttie Valley Retail Center 891-4040 Open Mon Fri. 8:30 am 9 pm; Sat 8 am-4 pm �The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml October 8. 1996/Poge 7 Second Caledonia FFA Farm Tony Grinage of Caledonia is the moving spirit behind the Caledonia FFA Farm Toy Show. A lifelong collector of farm toys, he selected a new model as 'limited edition' commemorating this year's show. Last year's FFA Farm Toy Show attracted visitors and collectors of all ages, Parents and grandparents came with younger family members to help them start their own farm toy collections. (File photo) farm toys, semis, NASCAR by Barbara Gall race cars and shelving for the Staff Writer What could be a more logi­ collections. Admission is $1, and chil­ cal fund raiser for an FFA dren under 10 are admitted chapter than a farm toy show? Proceeds from the second free. A parts dealer will be at the annual Caledonia FFA Farm Toy Show, organized by chap­ show again this year, and ter alum Tony Gnnage, will most of the vendors would be help provide the local group able to help visitors appraise extra funds for traveling to the worth of any farm toys state and national conferences they might like to bring from home. Grinage said. and other expenditures. GriA special feature of this nagc said. This year's show will be year's show is an official FFA Toy Show model tractor, held from 9 a m. to 3 pm. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the which carries a small plaque Caledonia High School gym, indicating wher* it was and Grinagc said he expects all purchased. Grinage chose a red his available space to be International 756 model with filled. About 29 vendors from a wide front for this year's around the Midwest have official show toy. "It's just on the market," he registered to buy, sell and trade more than 20 brands of said, adding that about 50 will be available for sale at the show. Caledonia FFA members will sell concessions and help with registration and show operations, and Grinage ex­ pects this year's event to run even more smoothly than last year, when an estimated 700 to 800 people visited the show. A collector of toy tractors and farm implements since childhood. Gnnage last year finally fulfilled his dream of having a farm toy show right in Caledonia The first show was a gratifying success, he said. "The vendors said they did well, and people seemed to be enjoying themselves," he said. Many who came last year were surprised to see that the toys they had played with as children now are collectors’ items, he added. "It's like anything else, baseball cards or coins, if you can find those old tractors you played with in the yard when you were a kid, they just might be valuable today." he said. Collecting doesn’t mean buying everything new. ei­ ther. With his own collection numbering nearly 1,000 toys. Grinage has worked with his dad to restore a number of old toys that had suffered time and weather damage. They can buy broken or missing parts from a dealer, and with some hours of work, bring a rusted, beatup old toy back to its original chinv annearance. Thev even have made a few toys of their own. Grinage said new farm toys can range in price from $3 for a little l:64-inch scale model to more than a $1,000 for a real specialty piece. The start­ ing price for a nice 1:8" scale model is usually about $100 and up, he said. "There's really some kind of toy available for every collec­ tor, including kids," he said. A 1990 graduate of CHS, Grinage was an active member of the FFA. showing hogs, beef and sheep at the Kent County Youth Fair. Today, he enjoys raising pheasants, and he is the secretaryAreasurcr of the County Line Antique Tractor Pullers, which has or­ ganized many of the pulls around the area. He said he hopes people will turn out for this year’s farm toy show to enjoy the displays, perhaps find a nice item for themselves or a child and benefit the FFA Caledonia FFA advisors Al and Jackie Stccby said that Grinage's effort on the group s behalf was much appreciated. "This toy show is turning out to be one of the best things we've ever done, and it's all due to Tony." Jackie Steeby said. "Were getting compliments about the show from all over, from people we don't even know." "Tony's done a tremendous amout of work behind the scenes to make it run as smoothly as it docs;" said Al Steeby. "He's added the extras that make both vendors and visitors want to come back again this year." 911 CALL, from Page 6 Stop and see Your Choice is Clear... Caledonia Vision Center Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 9009 Cherry Valley (M-37) (616) 891-2020 emergency number with their local service provider before training their children. For more information on fire and natural catastrophe procedures, people should con­ tact their local fire depart­ ments and law enforcement agencies for specific literature and training. Families should develop a fire plan, including escape routes and designated meeting places. Children should be aware that in certain situations they may need to call 911 from a neighbor's house, if. for ex­ ample, theirs is on fire or there is an intruder. 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Photos by Perry Hardin The winners of spirit activities during weekly festivities at Middleville were the seniors. Here a senior representative receives a plaque for the spirit victory. Andy Finkbeiner and Sara Wright each were up for Chris Dennison and Nina Cowham were also * king and queen for the Class of 1997. chosen as king and queen candidates. Dan Kiel and Holly Corson were homecoming candidates in Middleville High's Class of 2000. Scott Evans and Tami Bruin were selected tor the Class of 1997. In the Class of 1998, Josh Allerding and Dawn Medaris were the respective candidates. And the final homecoming couple were Chris Niles and Emily Zuidersma from the 1997 Class. �The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml October 8. 1996/Poge 9 West Michigan Quilter’s Guild Show planned Oct. 11-12 One of the highlights of the show will be a small quilt auction from 1 to 3 pm. Saturday. Hand made by WMQG members and donated for the auction, the quilts range from tiny doily size to baby quilt sizes and include styles and designs as diverse as the quilters them­ selves, said guild member Marg Ed Kwapil "Most of the quilts have been made as wall hangings, but their uses are limited only by the imaginations of their owners," she said. The 60 auction quilts are the only ones at the show for More than 300 quilts will be dh display at the West Michigan Quilter's Guild’s ninth bi-annual quilt show, "The Grand Carousel of Quilts,” Friday. Oct. 11, and Saturday. Oct. 12, at Fair Haven Reformed Church, 2900 Baldwin at 28th Ave. in Hudsonville. Show times are noon to 8 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m on Saturday. Admission is $4. All proceeds will go to the guild’s charity fund. The Tie That Binds." which benefits Butterworth Hospital's neo­ natal unit and area hospices. CHS orchestras set fall ‘Pops Concert’ Oct. 24 Caledonia's seventh grade, eighth grade and high school orchestras will present their fall "Pops Concert" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24. in the high school cafeteria. The performance will fea­ ture a variety of selections, ranging from popular songs to light classics Refreshments will be sold throughout the evening to add to the audi­ ence’s enjoyment Admission to the concert is free, and the community is welcome. Individual orchestra mem­ bers have been honored with acceptance into several presti­ gious area orchestras. Violin­ ists Emma Crydcrman, Laura Lanser and Kim Schmidtke and cellist Sunshine Fowler have been accepted into the Grand Rapids Youth Sym­ phony Orchestra, which fea­ tures the most highly profi­ cient student musicians in the West Michigan area, said Caledonia Orchestra Director Pete DeLille. He said special congratula­ tions go to Crydcrman and Schmidtke for also being ac­ cepted into the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp International Or­ chestra that will tour Europe this summer. In other orchestra news, the high school group recently traveled to Chicago to hear violinist Itzhak Perlman and cellist Yo Yo Ma perform with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. DeLille said getting to hear these world-famous musicians was an experience of a lifetime. The high school orchestra also has been invited to per­ form this May at Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida, and at the American Music Classic Festival in Williamsburg, Va. The students will be busy this year raising funds and prepar­ ing their repetoire for these events, DeLille said. Anyone interested in the Caledonia orchestra program can call DeLille at Caledonia High School, 891-8129. sale, but visitors also will see antique and unjudged quilts and more than 250 that have been entered by Michigan quilters to be judged Show judges are Barbara Chainey of Staffordshire. England, and Carol Butzke. from Slinger. Wise. Internationally known judges and teachers, they also will teach classes during the two-day show. Quilters must pre-register for these classes. They should call call Linda Gabnelse. (616) 949-2747 for registration information. Show visitors are invited to attend a lecture by Chainey, who will speak on "Quilted Textures" at 7 p.m. Friday. A reception will follow. WMQG member and certi­ fied quilt appraiser Pat Coucher will be available at the show, and for a $25 fee. will present a written appraisal valid for insurance, sale and archival purposes. Another feature of the twoday show will be a vendors' mall, presenting a variety of fabrics sewing notions and supplies and other quilting re­ lated items. Guild members also will offer their craft items for sale at a consignment booth. Anyone needing more in­ formation about the show should call 949-8649. Proceeds go to scholarships Caledonia Community Players ‘Sleeping Beauty’ this week A slightly wacky version of "The Sleeping Beauty will be presented by the Caledonia Community Players at 7 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 10. and again Saturday. Oct. 12, in the Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center. Reserved seat tickets are available in advance at the Community Education office, 330 Johnson, and will be sold at the door. Admission is $3 per ticket. Proceeds from Community Players' productions so far have been used to provide scholarships for CHS seniors who have participated in high school or community theater This year the Players also have donated $1,000 to the Caledonia Community Education Preschool to pay tuition for two children whose families otherwise could not have sent their children to preschool. Players member Sherry Crawford said the preschool "scholarship" money has not yet been distributed, and any­ one interested in applying for the funds should write a letter of interest to the Caledonia Community Education Office, in care of Sara Colburn, 330 Johnson, Caledonia. All applications are kept confidential, Crawford said. In the future, the Players matic version of another fairy hope their productions will tale. "Jack and the Beanstalk.' bring in more funds they can Feb 20 and 22. Anyone with questions contribute to other school and about tickets for this week s civic projects. performances should call 891They plan to present a dra8117. Soccer Scots show potential with wins What a week it was for Caledonia’s red-hot varsity soccer team The Fighting Scots won three games, out-scored their opponents 8-0 and opened the week by giving the league­ leaders their first loss. A 1-0 victory over Forest Hills Northern was a big win for Caledonia last Tuesday as Coach Brian Broekhuizen acknowledged. Jeff Foster scored the goal off a comer kick and Adam Sobczak. Goalkeeper Joe White collected the shutout, while Chris Fuller. Keith Smith and Nick Corstange also played well. The Scots followed that win with a 4-0 triumph over Calvin Christian. Mike Famol tallied two goals. Keith Smith one and Phil Licarri one. Caledonia led 2-0 at the half. The final game of the week produced a 3-0 victory over Spring Lake. Caledonia also led that game at half by a 2-0 margin Famol again stepped up for the Scots from his defensive position. "I’m really pleased; the team demonstrated were we could be (this week)." Broekhuizen said. Thank You fortouching alife. tinted Wtu Touch a lite. The United Way. She can't call for a home radon test But you can. <s> Bfuca Fall Is Here Watch Out for the Deer! Drive safely this season! Complete Collision Repair Wheel Alignment Service 415 Second Street, Middleville 616) 795-9596 There are NO EXCUSES 1-800-SOS-RADON She can't read the Surgeon General's warning that radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer. And that one in every fifteen homes may have high levels of this dangerous, for not wearing your safety belt! invisible gas. She can't call for a simple home radon test But you can. Start by calling 1-800-SOS-RADON for more information about testing your home. Homes with high radon levels can (JoMuaoer Federation oi America �Poge 10/Th« Sun and New* Middleville. Ml October 8. 1996 Pumpkin World opens for 8th annual season at S & S The "Pumpkins of Oz," is a popular Pumpkin World display that features Dorothy, the tin man, and the cowardly lion. by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The eighth season of Pumpkin World has begun its month long schedule of tours and games. "Stones Forever Fun," is the theme of this year's ex­ travaganza at S&S Farm Mar­ ket. which will feature four Saturdays worth of story­ telling that parents and chil­ dren can enjoy. During the week, people arc offered a tour of a greenhouse that is decorated with special pumpkins for the Halloween season Some of the displays available include the pumpkin of Oz, the four seasons, face painting, the Princess and the Pea, Dr. Seuss and the Big Time Zoo. The pumpkin of Oz features favorite Wizard of Oz charac­ ters Dorothy, the tin man and the cowardly lion designed through the use of pumpkins. The four seasons shows a dis­ play of what the outdoor world around us looks like during each of these times of year. The Princess and the Pea shows a princess sleeping in a bed and the Dr. Seuss station shows the letters of the alpha­ bet. The Big Time Zoo displays pumpkins with different zoo animals painted on them. "The kids really get a kick out of that.’’ said founder Maureen Robinson. She added that the tour is set up so that parents and children can enjoy it together and learn from the displays. After looking at the movies, fairy tales and letters of the alphabet, parents and children can discuss the items and learn more about lan­ guage, books and other life facts. Pumpkin World this year also will feature a new dis­ play, a John Deere tractor. Children, she said, will be able to sit inside the tractor and steer it. Workers are still constructing a maze that chil­ dren will be able to go through which will have funny mirrors at the end of it. Touch Of Country AFFORDABLE SOLID OAK FURNITURE TJrittagc Sfaee *0% o^. Stocfc on Special Oidcns T'faepwots. good 9175 Cherry Valley (M 37) CakMonia. Ml 49316 Ph.(616)891-6647 Hour* Mem -Fn 10-7. Sat KM CiatniMS • Oetoba, 91. 1996 96 W Main Lowell. Ml 49331 PH. (616) 897-6329 Fri 10-7. Sat 10-1 Lamps • Dried Floral • Pictures Another maze made of com shocks is available outside the greenhouse that she said they try to make as dark as possi­ ble without being scary. A more advanced maze made of bales of hay was built for the older children. The largest com shock in Barry County greets cus­ tomers as they enter the park­ ing lot of the market. Robin­ son said is was made by tying com shocks to ladders. Chickens, goats, rabbits, and calves Berry and Buttercup live in the market s back yard and are fed by Jan Siebesma. Cost of the tour is 75 cents per person and 25 cents for face painting. For 75 cents more, tourists can enjoy a horse-drawn hay ride. Animals that belong to S & S Market were shown last Saturday and story lady De­ lores Dipp presented her spe­ cial stories in the afternoon. On Saturday, Oct. 12, S&S animals again will be featured and story lady Delores Dipp will return to tell more stories to the children. Saturday, Oct. 19, Ginny Lukasiewicz's homing pi­ geons will be around and the afternoon presentation will feature a mime performance with Suzan and Samantha Miller. On Oct., 26. the final Sat­ urday of Pumpkin World fes­ tivities, there will be llamas from Slocum’s and storyteller Jenifer Ivinskas will present the afternoon performance. Robinson said a lot of hard- Dara-Leah VanStreen sits in a model John Deere tractor which is one of the displays available for people to look at at Pumpkin World. 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Temporary Tattoo's • Cider & Donuts • Gift certificates available • Master card & Visa Accepted araou qpa Free Artrath Uttoo working people put a great deal of time and effort into preparing for the month-long festivities. Robinson, assisted by other artists Jan Bender, Linda Postma and Jane Col­ burn, designed the displays and painted faces and animals on the pumpkins. Robinson said she decided to put together Pumpkin World from ideas she got from her grandson Josh when he was 8. A retired school nurse in the Lansing Public Schools, Robinson decided to use some of her free time to use prop­ erty on the market, which is owned by her son, to put on this show every year. She said she is grateful that her son and his wife are generous enough to let her use the space. Continued next page — MASSAQE THERAPY �The Sun and News. Middleville, ML October 8, 1996Poge 11 From previous page She also enjoys being in contact with kids, something she misses after retiring from the school system. Robinson’s goal with this show is to provide something that parents and their children can enjoy together. "We don’t do anything scary," she said. "It is all in fun." Josh, she said, used to come up with the theme every year and let Robinson know what kids like. Now 15, Josh does not get involved any more. Regardless, Robinson plugs along and tries to make each year's show enjoyable for fam­ ilies. S & S is located on M-37 between Middleville and Hastings. Jan Siebesman feeds Buttercup, a calf that lives on the S&S Farm Market grounds. The Pnncess and the Pea is shown sleeping in net oeu. Don’t wait any longer for that new car or boat! You 4 can buy now and pay later. ’ The great Old Kent Loan Sale is underway. WHAT A DEAL FOR YOU! Take out a loan and make no payments until 1997.* BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE! Save an extra 1/2% on the interest rate when you sign up for Automatic Payment with a Preference Checking Account. HURRY IN OR CALL TODAY! OLD KE^T 1-800-882-1646 ©OLD KENT BANK 1996 iTieefi MEMBER FDIC �Page I2/The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/October 8. 1996 TK students celebrate Homecoming Thomapple Kellogg High School sophomores displayed football jerseys and a diagram of the football field. Banners of Middleville’s team were hung on the school wall to encourage it to victory. Thomapple Kellogg High School students last week par­ ticipated in activities to cele­ brate homecoming. Classes competed against each other in several races to emphasize school spirit. One project the students worked on was decorating sec­ tions of the school hallways. Students designed things out of cardboard boxes and made large dice, game boards and raffle boxes. Each class decorated a differ­ ent hallway and banners where hung to indicate which class did which section. The decorations were put up on Thursday evening and taken down after lunch time on Friday. Large dice sat in the hallway to symbolize a board game. Scots run through field at Rockford It a Domination with a capital D Saturday, as Caledonia's cross country teams took care of business, as usual, at the Rockford Invitational. The boys won the eight­ team event with a score of 23. Dave Friedrich was second in 16:36, Rob Lillie was third in 16:51, Dave VandenBerg fourth in 16:53, Andy Schupp took sixth in 16:55 and Joe Lillie was ninth in 17:23. "They ran extremely well; it was the best team race they ran all year," Caledonia Coach John Soderman said. The Lady Scots also ran first with a 17 score. Shannon Houseman won the race, Liz Fortuna second, Keri Bloem crossed the finish line third, Brooke Wierenga fourth and Jenny Sprague ended up seventh. Thanks to MDA research, CJB HARRISON for more than a million Insurance Agency, Inc. 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Also Present Attorneys Jim Brown Doug Don­ nell. and Planner Anderson Moved Snyder, second Jousma to enter into closed ses­ sion to discuss pending litiga­ tion. Ayes All. Motion Carried Moved Williams, second Dielomon to leave closed *•* sion at 8 OS p.m. Ayes All. Mo tian Carried Respectfully submitted. Patricia Snyder Clerk (103) �The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml/October 8. 1996 Page 13 Kids invited to make Halloween decorations at Barber School With Halloween just around the corner, the Caledonia Townsijip Historical Com­ mission plans to open the one-room Barber School from 10 a m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 19, so kids can make scarecrows and paint pump­ kins. Adults and families are wel­ come, too, said commission member Dorothy Merriman All the materials will be provided, and those participat­ ing will be asked to donate $5 for scarecrow materials and $2 for each pumpkin and the paint. ”We just need to cover our costs," Merriman explained. "We think it will be a lot of fun for kids and their families, and they'll have something to take home for Halloween We hope the kids and their fami­ lies will drop by whenever Reading is top priority It is hard to believe that more than a month of the 1996-97 sch<x>l year has already passed Most years bring new challenges and opportunities, and this one certainly has many of b<xh. Wc arc committed to meet the challenge of raising achieve­ ment in the Thornapple Kellogg Schools. The area of reading continues to be our primary focus, for if our students improve their reading skills, increased achievement in other areas will be facilitiated. A lot of time and energy has been spent during the last year getting our language arts curriculum aligned All but one of our elementary teachers, many middle school teachers and a few instructional aides attended a th rec-day seminar this summer on improving reading instruction. Throughout this school year, and if necessary in years to come, we plan to continue offering intense on-going training designed to improve reading instruction To supplement our regular school day instruction in reading, Thomapple Kellogg once again is offering “Celebrating Reading” for students enrolled in grades kindergarten through third. The program will be held on Saturday mornings beginn­ ing Nov. 2. One intent of “Celebrating Reading” is to help and encourage good readers to read more. Another intent is to assist young readers experiencing difficulty and frustration gain increased skill and comprehension. As Ernest Boyer said in “The Basic School." “speaking and listening come first. But learning to read is, without question, the top priority in elementary education.” The greatest opportunity that exists for the Thomapple Kellogg School District is that of designing and building new school facilities. Throughout the year there will be numerous special school board meetings for the purpose of informing and updating the public about the progress of this project. At each of these meetings, input from patrons in attendance will be solicited. The special meetings will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the T.K. High School Library on Oct. 28. Nov. 25, Jan. 27. Feb. 24, March 24 and June 2. See you during the upcoming school year. REGARDLESS OF AGE they can that Saturday * The Township Historical Commission oversees all his­ toric sites in the township, and has worked to restore the Barber School, which is be­ lieved to have been the first school in the township. It is located near the Caledonia Fire Bam on Maple Street, just north of the Village/Township Hail The old school originally was built at the comer of Whitneyville Road and 96th Street, but was moved to the high school property during the n^ions bicentennial. When the new high school was approved. Barber School had to be moved again, this time to the township prop­ erty. where it finally was set on a new permanent founda­ tion. painted and then fur­ nished with antique desks, books and pictures that were donated by residents or puchased by the commission. It is now a township mu­ seum. and the commission opens it for school groups and during special community CHS plans Olympic theme for Homecoming events by Barbara Gall Staff Writer "Reach for the Gold in ’96" is the Caledonia High School Homecoming theme this year, as a Spirit Week centered around the Olympics gets un­ der way Monday, Oct. 14. Students will be able to help their class earn points toward the Spirit Week trophy by participating in dress-up days, lip sync contests, the in­ ter-class volleyball tourna­ ment. the Torch Relay and by helping create the best class float. This year, the school staff Soccer squad posts three wins in week will Compete against the four classes in ail events, and the CHS Student Congress will keep a giant chart on the wall that shows how the point to­ tals for all five teams are adding up. Dress up themes this year are a hat day (Monday), fa­ vorite sport day (Tuesday), USA day (Wednesday), class or staff color day (Thursday) and purple and gold day (Friday). The traditional Powder Puff girls' flag football game be­ tween the juniors and seniors will be played at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, followed by the bonfire, and the Home­ coming parade will march through Caledonia Village Friday, beginning at 6 p.m. The Homecoming football The junior varsity soccer team at Middleville went 3-0 Iasi week On Tuesday, the Trojans defeated conference foe Spring Lake. Scoring for Middleville were Chad Brinks with two goals, Kevin Lee and Jeff Kietzman. Andy Clinton was the winning goalkeeper in a 42 triumph. On Wednesday, Middleville beat Rogers 5-2 with goals coming from Dave Williamson, Chad Brinks with two, Chad Wachter and Ryan Smith. Clinton was also the winning keeper versus Rogers. Jeff Kietzman tallied three goals in the second half and assisted on a goal by Steve Shear in a 4-0 win over Lakewood on Thursday. Clinton was in net to earn the shutout. game Friday will pit the Fighting Scots against the Knights of Kenowa Hills, and the king and queen will be an­ nounced at halftime, along with the winning float and the outcome of the Spirit Week competition. The Homecoming dance Saturday evening. Oct. 19, i will bring the week to a close. CHS Student Congress members said they hope all the students and staff will have fun and take part m Spirit Week. The Congress also looks fofWard to a great turnout at the parade and at the football game to cheer the Scots. 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ED ’S BODY SHOP 110 Johnson Street at Kinsley one block off Main St. in Downtown Caledonia (616) 891 -0150 We wan/ to Pe four ~PR0“ Shop. •>ogling <rOn me PROS tinet 1949. Ed Ptwlciil • Authorized insurance repair facility. • Our professional experience since 1969. �Poge U/Th* Sun and N«ws. Middleville. Ml/October 8, 1996 Homecoming produces 20-0 shutout for Trojan gridders Just one point separates Middleville’s football team from first place in the O-K Blue Conference. One point may seem small. but the Trojans defense wouldn't even allow Coopersville that amount of points in a league battle last Friday. The Trojans, now 3-2 overall and 3-1 in the O-K Blue, bucked the Broncos 20-0 in their annual homecoming contest. Trojan runningback Miso Glavan (33) cuts outside to gain additional yards in last Friday’s O-K Blue contest. (Photo by Perry Hardin) AREA...SPORTS David Liu (21) sprints past the Coopersville defense as Middleville rolled to a 200 victory. (Photo by Perry Hardin) THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES The Township Board of the Thornapple Township, will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase of 0.21890 mills in the operating tax millage to be levied in 1996. The hearing will be held on October 14,1996 at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Michigan. If adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase operating revenues from ad valorem property taxes 13.63% over such revenues generated by levies permit­ ted without holding a hearing. If the proposed additional millage rate is not approved the operating revenue will increase by 3.34% over the preceding year’s operating revenue. The taxing unit publishing this notice, and identified below, has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate. This notice is published by: Thornapple Township 200 E. Main Street Middleville, Michigan Phone 795-7202 Publication Date: October 8, 1996 Middleville Coach Jack Prince and his determined team could not have written a better script. "Were one point from being on top in this league," Prince said shortly after his squad's triumph. "On both sides, I think we owned owned the ball. Turnovers helped (but) we ran a lot of backs at them and I think that had an impact." Certainly. Middleville used eight runners in the game, and that strategy wore the opposition down and kept the Trojans’ arsenal firing from start to finish. Miso Glavan led the ground assault with 16 carries for 76 yards, but five more Trojans collected at least 11 yards running the ball. In contrast, Coopersville usual pattern was to snap the ball and hand it to runningback John Bennink. Bennink in 19 attempts was held to 45 yards. And credit the black and orange s defense for bottling up Bennink and the few additional players who supplied offense for Coopersville. "He (Bennink) gained yards, but we contained him," Prince said. Offensively, much of Middleville's success carrying the ball has to be credited to an offensive line that cleared the paths for the Trojan backs to run through. Prince felt that tackle Steve Lehman played his usual strong game, but also had many good Tom Lehman (71) and Andy Finkbeiner (19) put the defensive wraps on Coopersville's Kevin Manthei (4) in Middleville's homecoming win. things to say about his new guard Erik Vernon. Vernon, previously, had played at tackle for the Middleville team. Three big plays, coming from 19 yards or more, gave Middleville its 20 points. Runningback Dave Liu opened the scoring with a 19yard jaunt in the first quarter. Middleville had 14 plays on that drive and gained all of its yardage on the ground. Middleville's potent running game struck again on its first drive in the second half. This time Justin DeBoode scampered 31 yards, cutting left and breaking a few Middleville Auto Parts 210 E. Main Ph. 795-9286 Washer Fluid .99 C tackles on his way towards pay dirt. The conversion attempt was no good, giving the Trojans a 13-0 advantage Nate Pranger closed out the scoring with a nice defensive play with 3:59 left in the game. Pranger, who had missed the last two games due to injury, intercepted a T.J. Meerman pass and darted 51 yards for the touchdown. Glavan then added on his second extra point to produce the final score, 20-0 "He (Pranger) read it and never hesitated, it was all on instinct," Prince said. Even though the runningbacks gained a balk of Middleville's yardage, the receiving core also contributed some impressive numbers. Three players caught passes in the game, Pranger (3 for 49 yards), Cory Schut (5 for 29 yards), Andy Fmkbeiner (4 for 31 yards). Quarterback Kevin Doyle connected on 9-of-13 aenal attempts for 89 yards. Middleville, 20-6 winners over Godwin the week previous, hopes to keep its streak going at Hamilton this Friday. �Th. Sun and N«ws. Middleville. Ml October 8, 1996 Page 15 Middleville boys receive top spot at Lakewood Invitational Middleville's boys cross country team accomplished something that they haven't done for quite some time last Thursday And that was to finish first in an invitational. Coach Tammy Benjamin figures that team work played a big part in that success. The Middleville boys scored a 39 to take the six-team Ijakcwood Invitational. Ryan Hesselink won the race in 17:41. Matt Eaton was second in 18:05. Dendel Craven was fifth in 18:29, Don Mello finished 12th in 18:59 and Steve Dood took 19th in 19:59 Mello's time was a personal best. “This week, they’re finally running well as a team." Benjamin said. ’’They have worked hard and it's a very nice win." Middleville's girls finished second with 60 points. First place Maple Valley scored 27 points Je&si Davis won the race in 20:22, Lindsey Thornton was eighth in 21:46, Alice Matson finished ninth in 22:35, Holly Pitt crossed the finish line 17th in 23:12 and Sara Hillman took 29th in 24:52. Both Matson and Pitt recorded personal bests at Lakewood. Finishing first is not new to Davis, but Benjamin still feels there is room for improvement. "She (Davis) is running well (but) needs to move to next level — In the 19s," Benjamin said. O-K Blue Jamboree Middleville girls were fourth with 104 points and the Trojan boys placed fifth with 104 points at the O-K Blue Jamboree last Tuesday. Calvin Christian won the girls event with 53 points, while Spring Lake took the boys title with 47 points. Davis was second in 20:14, Thornton 14th in 22:18 and Matson 19th in 22:41 for the Middleville's Ryan Hesselink, shown here in an earlier race, was first in his team's first place performance last Thursday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) girts squad. The top four for the boys team all recorded personal bests, Hesselink (sixth, 17:24), Eaton (14th, 17:59), Craven (16th, 18:09). Mello (32nd, 19:10) and Dood (37th. 19:37). Scots’ boys are 10-0 Caledonia's boys ran its dual record to 10-0 last Wednesday with two victories against O-K Gold Conference foes. The Scots beat Forest Hills Northern 15-42 and South Christian 23-33. "It was extremely competitive and our guys ran extremely well," Caledonia Coach John Soderman explained. Dave Friedrich won the race in 16:47, Dave VandenBerg was second in 16:54, Andy Schupp was third in 16:58, Rob Lillie crossed the finish line fourth in 17:12 and Joe Lillie ended fifth in 17:42. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN Lessons to be learned for Scots varsity basketball team The varsity Scots had a tough week losing to teams that were taller and could shoot from outside or teams that were just very quick Caledonia lost to Unity Chnstian 65-53 last Thursday. Unity was. in Coach Mike Wilson's words, "Very tall" and were accurate in their "outside shooting." The Lady Scots also dropped a 50-47 contest to Kenowa Hills on Oct. I. Kenowa's tenacious press forced Caledonia into 21 turnovers. Stephanie Algera scored 14 points and grabbed 9 rebounds and Kristy DeBoer tallied 10 points and 4 steals in the Unity Christian matchup. "It seemed like every time we made a run. they had an answer," was how Wilson summed up the Unity Christian game. Sarah Bom led the team with 12 points and 9 rebounds, DeBoer scored 11 points, grabbed 7 rebounds and made 4 steals and Mindi Smith dished out 7 assists in the loss to Kenowa Hills. Wilson feels his team can learn from the defeats. "It was a tough loss, but our girls have great character and will build on the lessons to be learned from this game." Allison Schneider drives in for two in Caledonia's varsity basketball game with Unity Christian last Thursday. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 17, 1996 COMMENCING AT 7:30 PM AT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP HALL, 284 N. BRIGGS RD. TO CONDUCT THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS: NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED TOWNSHIP BUDGET 1. ZOC 95-10-14, Parcel ID. NOS. 260-014-00 thru 260-025-00; A request by John Pillar for approval of Phase II of Lake Life Condominium Plat located on West Shore Dr. and change the Master Plan. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 16, 1996 at 7:30 P.M. at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, the Township Board of the Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget of the Township of Caledonia for fiscal year 1997. A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 250 Maple St., Caledonia, Michigan, 891-0070, during regular business hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearing on the proposed budget and be heard with regards to the matter. Dated: October 3, 1996 Patricia Snyder, Township Clerk <104) 2. ZOC 96-09-07, Parcel ID. NO. 015-004-70; A request by David Budd, to rezone his property located North of 9550 Chief Noonday Rd. from the “Agriculture" to the “Rural Residential" Zoning district and change the Master Plan. 3. SEU 96-09-01, Parcel ID. NO. 150-006-00; A request by Lawrence Kelly, 142 Lakeview Dr. A request for a Home Occupation Permit to continue his gunsmith occupation. 4. PLAT 95-08-03, a request by Larry Wilhoit for final approval of their PLAT on Lakeside Dr. Such other business as may property come before the planning commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 284 N. Briggs Rd. During regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public hearing. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Planning Commission reserves the right at or after the public hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ordinance. �Pofl* I6/Th« Sun and News. Middleville Ml/October 8. 1996 Middleville on 4-game winning streak Lady Trojans fall to Hamilton Hawkeye hoopsters 48-35 Middleville's varsity soccer squad ran its unbeaten string to four games with three victories last week. The Trojans, now 11-4-1 overall and 4-2 in the O-K Blue, hosted league-leader Spring Lake in a must-win matchup last Tuesday. The visitors struck first, but the Trojans won the rest of half and held a 3-2 advantage at half. Brian Bergakker scored two goals and Scott Evans one to give Middleville the halftime lead. After Spring Lake came back to notch the score, Aryon Bosma drilled the goahead goal and David Botwinski added a late penalty kick to seal the 5-3 victory. The following night, the Trojans traveled to Comstock to face a formidable opponent, but rose to the challenge MM Aryon Bosma has been an important figure in Middleville's current winning streak. 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Frosh soccer team making strides on the field Middleville's freshman soccer team has made strides the last few games Nate Nofsinger put a goal in the lower comer of the net to give Middleville a 1-1 tie with Unity Christian. Nick Wabeke, Brian Bishop and John Zuidersma also had good games versus Unity. Catholic Central over­ powered Catholic Central 7-0 the following day. Last Tuesday the Trojans lost a hard-fought 1 -0 to rival Caledonia. Doug Blocksma, Joe Klinge, Nofsinger, Chad Wachtor, Matt Brady, Jake Raber. Derek Sanderson and Tom Haynes all played solidly. Mike Glaven sent a blast to the back of the net to give the Trojans a 1-1 tie with Unity Christian. Dan Warner got an assist on the play. Zuidersma. Nick Hutchens, Brendan Hula and Warner stepped up in that match. Dave Osborne tended goal for Middleville and played well in his performance. It was not the best of shooting nights for Middleville's varsity basketball team. The Lady Trojans lost a 4835 contest to Hamilton on Oct. I at Hamilton. The host Hawkeyes led 1211 after the first quarter and increased that lead to 27-19 at the half. Neither team shot very well, according to Middleville Coach Jim Sprague, and the play could be described as '^TP> Jennie Doyle led the Middleville scorers with 11 points. She also made 3 steals. Tracy Schondelmayer dished out 6 assists and made 3 steals, also for the Lady Trojans. Middleville is now 3-6 overall and 1-4 in the O-K Blue They will host Rogers on Thursday. Kin nrm and mwr Hl IP the Hmwownen 1 (tended *nt‘ Part* kv 5fulhrin Middleville’s Tracey Schondelmayer, shown here in an earlier game, had 6 assists and 3 steals in the loss to Hamilton. (Photo by Perry Hardin) F NO PARTS t \ OR LABOR 5 CHARGES Lady Trojans score 7-1 at nets Middleville's tennis team ended its regular season and opened its post-season during action last week. The Lady Trojans beat Rogers on Sept. 30 by a 7-1 score. Winners for Middleville were Sara Wright at No. 1 singles, Julie Bremer at No. 3 singles, Julie Cordts at No. 4 singles, Sarah Cordts at Amber Frost at No. 1 doubles, Amanda Stutzman and Reneane Poll at No. 2 doubles, Mandy Chavis and Bridgit Cook at No. 3 doubles and Sarah Parks and Jenny Herring at No. 4 doubles. Wright won 6-1, 6-2 showing "more consistency". FOREMOST* FOREMOST INSURANCE COMPANY CLAIM PROCESSORS Part-Time If you have a pleasant telephone voice, enjoy cus­ tomer contact, and are seeking a part-time position, Foremost Insurance has an opportunity for you Formost Insurance Company, a leading insurer of mobile homes and recreational vehicles has immediate openings for part-time claim processors Previous customer service and PC expenence is pre­ ferred. but ncx required. This is a part-time position. Monda> - Saturday, with flexible hours including day­ time, evenings and weekends. No benefits provided. We offer excellent working conditions in a non­ smoking environment. If you are interested, please call Carol Goodsell at <616) 956-8945. Equal Opportunity Employer 5600 Beech Tree Lane Caledonia, Ml 49316 Bremer prevailed 7-5, 6-0, Julie Cordts took a 6-1, 6-3 match, Sarah Cordts and Frost won 6-1, 6-3, Stutzman and Poll coasted to a 6-2, 6-3 triumph, Chavis and Cook won 6-0, 6-0 and Parks and Herring had a 6-2,6-3 victory. Matches started in the O-K Blue last Thursday with two doubles teams advancing. Stutzman and Poll won their match 6-0, 6-3 and Parks and Herring scored a 6-1, 6-1 win. Both teams played in the O-K Blue finals last Saturday. JV soccer gets shutout Caledonia's junior varsity soccer team lost a 3-0 match to Forest Hills Northern last Tuesday and tied Calvin Christian 0-0 the following day. Both teams played solid defense in the Calvin Christian game with that defensive effort providing the Scots with their first shutout of the season. Frosh eagers victorious Led by Heather Duffield and Angie Adrianse, Caledonia's freshman basked. 11 ’earn beat Kenowa Hills last ^esday by a 52-41 score. 1 uh heating effnirnoc* ilui rangr io 91S AR E and mme, Ten^xu ga* funum can help you lower energy costs year after year < Abounding component* Wee ttw the umlcv Med hrai excharden on our U>p model, and ftrM< tn* mjpnevnng rnran dial TEMPSTA.l Heating and ( siting Product* West Michigan Mechanical 7209 Patterson Caledonia, Michigan 49316 554-9124 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml October 8. 1996/Poge 17 Scot gridders continue to roll with O-K Gold triumph Caledonia football team proved that last week’s victory over a ranked Belding squad was not a flake on Friday night. With 414 yards on the ground, including two offensive sparklers who supplied the Scots with 243 total yards. Caledonia beat host Sparta 41-24 in O-K Gold gridiron action. The Scots are now 3-2 overall and 2-2 in the league race. Forest Hills Northern and South Christian share first place in the league with 5-0 records. This Friday Caledonia will host the Wayland Wildcats. Ryan Overmyer finished with 143 yards rushing for Caledonia in the Sparta game. while Tim Soper added another 100 yards on the ground. Overmyer scored on runs of 66 and 35 yards, while Soper also darted one in for a score. But there was more than just two players who contributed to the Scots offense as Todd Bloemers. Nick Freeman and Shane Mendez also reached pay dirt in the contest. Caledonia led by just one point. 13-12. at halftime but exploded for 28 points in the final two quarters. In the fourth quarter the two teams combined for five touchdowns. Sparta, 0-5 overall and 0-4 in the league, were well outmatched in the high-sconng affair Trojans’ Josh Strum is first Middleville's Josh Sturm was the medalist in a triangular match between Rogers and Godwin on Monday Sturm had a 38 to finish first in the field. Adam Seifert and Josh Lancaster both scored 43s and Alex Middleton and Mark Pullen carded rounds of 44s. Rogers won the team event with a 165, Middleville placed second with a 168 and Godwin finished third with a 180. Coach Bcmic Weller had a lot of nice things to say about his Middleville squad "I'm so proud of the team effort that they have given me,” Weller said. On Tuesday, the Trojans edged Wayland 4 1/2 to 3 1/2 with wins from Sturm (38), Middleton (40), Taylor Pierce (44). Ryan Lenartz (49) and a 1/2 win from Josh Lancaster (38). Adam Seifert also scored well, carding a 41. The Trojans are now 16-3 overall and 12-2 in the O-K Blue. Middleville's junior varsity team placed second at the Spectrum Tournament on Thursday. East KentwixxJ won the event with a 155 and Middleville carded a 159. Taylor Pierce was the Trojans top finisher with a 39. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS In the Michigan Senate, we’ve just finished our pre-election session. Even though we’ll be coming back to finish up after the elections. I can see already that this session of the legislature has been more rewarding for me than any other since I’ve been here. Taxpayers throughout Michigan are able to take home more dollars from their paychecks than at any time in recent history. Morever. the tax dollars citizens do send to Lansing are being spent more wisely than ever. So far in this session, we’ve tackled a wide array of issues ranging from transportation reform to prohibiting prisoner ac­ cess to pornography. from court reorganization to new funding alternatives for ccncer research. In my column two weeks ago. I wrote about a number of fac­ tors that diminish the effectiveness of our transportation dollars. There is no question that we need to dedicate more LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Beg at a point 615 ft S from NE Cor Sec 204 10 Th W 436 ft. Th S 300 ft. TH E 436 ft. Th N 300 ft to Beg.. 3 Acres. PR #0814-020-005-10: the subject property is located at 4833 Cherry Valley Rd., where the owners. Mr. and Mrs. Ross DeMaagd live. DESCRIPTION OF VARIANCE REQUESTED: Applicant is seek ing a variance from the Zoning Administrator s deterrrwnabon that the subject parcel does not meet the area requirement for the spe oal land use stipulated m Section 15.06 D-j. because of con­ straints of Section 325. restricting the right-of way as part of the qualifying area. This variance, if approved, ts a required condition of a special land use approved by the Thor nappie Townstxp Planning Commission on September 16. 1996. The above variance application may be inspected at the Thornappie Township Hal daiy 9 am to 12 noon and 1 to 4 pm; except Fit.. 9 to 12 noon. Written comments regarding this application may be addressed to Secretary. Thornappie Townshp Zoning Board of Appears. 200 E. Main St. Middleville. Ml 49333 Lee Patterson, Secretary. Zoning Board of Appeals NOTICE : Thornapple Twp. wti provide reasonable aux Aary aids and services such as signers tor the hearing impaired and aurto tapes of printed material bemg considered at the hearing upon seven days notice to the TownsNp Clerk individuals with dtsabAties requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the clerk by writing or calling: Thornappie Twp. Clerk. 200 E. Mam St. Middleville, Ml 49333 Telephone 795 2 saved these Bill Nave kids from drowning, but he’s not a lifeguard. Verleeta Wooten found h several new stars, but BF she’s not an astronomer. Date and Time of Public Hearing: October 15, 1996, at 7:30 pm. Place of Hearing: Thornapple Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville. Ml 49333 Applicant: Ross DeMaagd 4833 Cherry Valley Rd. Middleville. Mich. 49333 Application No. V-10 money to repair of our roads and bridges. My commitment has been that we need to first optimize the way that our money is spent on these projects. Before we consider other funding op­ tions. such as increasing the gas tax. acting on this commit­ ment. we passed a sweeping transportation package last Wednesday This package addresses three main areas: establishing limits on questionable lawsuits that exhaust your tax dollars by spen ding millions of dollars paying for lawyers and settlements, making the Michigan Department of Transportation more fiscally accountable through periodic performance audits and increased oversight and giving more control to counties and townships; and. containing the cost of purchasing property for new roads. With this new system in place Michigan will be spending its transportation dollars on blacktop and bridges, not lawyers and litigation. There have been a number of individuals who demonstrated that they believe the easy answer to this complicated problem is an instant increase in the state gasoline tax. We estimate that Michigan will save hundreds of millions of dollars with this package. 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Application 1-617-455-1918 24 hrs. ____ MODELS WANTED: Between the ages of 7-23 to model casual and formal wear during this year’s 1996 Grand Rapids pageants. No experience necessary. Call 1-800-858-6003 ExL 3709 CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD October 1. 1996 A budget work session of the Coledonio Township Boord was called to order at 8:05 p.m. Present: Garbow. Snyder, DeVries, Dieleman, Gould, Jousma, Williams. Resolution was presented for opposition to the creation of a county wide P.A. 196 Authority. Moved Jousma, second Snyder to approve the resolution. Ayes: Garbow, Snyder. DeVries. Dieleman. Jousma, Williams. Nay: Gould. Motion Carried. Work was held on the budget Personnel Committee reported on the review of Assessor Doane and Planner Anderson. A 3% raise was recommended. With the Assessor 1 ’/> % will be for dues for the IAAO and 1'/»% for salary. Moved Williams, second Jousma to approve the recom­ mendation of the Personnel Committee. Ayes: all. Motion Carried. Moved Snyder, second Jousma to adjourn at 8:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Patricia Snyder, Clerk (102) From Our Readers Losers fight hard to get re-elected... To the editor: I don’t get it! Why do the incumbents who lost the primary election fight so hard to get re-elected. Is it possible that the “special interest” group they refer to is them.’ It appears there is a conflict of interest by a few of those presently on the board of trustees The ne s candidates have no benefit to gain by representing the citizens of Caledonia Township in spite of what the incumbents state. Their true desire is to sec that Caledonia remains fiscally healthy The OOPS” Green Paper faded to sure that it was the present board that initiated the actions that forced the township into its present legal problems by changing the zoning when that was not the desire of our citizens. This “OOPS” bulletin was demeaning and insulting to all people in the township. How dare they accuse use of not know ing how to vote. just because it was not their way. The one-third who voted and those who did not vote understood very well, and their voices said “We do not like the way you are taking Caledonia into the future.” Adele Sleeves Alto Caledonia Township Al' *« NAIL Local woman opens shop in GR Middleville resident Ellen Idema recently opened a business called the Body Boutique Inc. located at 6217 South Division Ave . Grand Rapids There will be a grand opening Oct. 10, 11, and 12, in which specials will be offered. Guests will receive a free manicure and pedicure, $10 off full set of acrylics or $7 off first fill. Also offered will be a free aroma spa with body massage, free paraffin treatment with facial or $10 off any tanning package. Cider and doughnuts will be served. OPEN 7 NIGHTS A WEEK FARO'S ITALIAN MIDDLEVILLE’S FINEST 117 West Main, Middleville Phone 795-7911 Sun.-Thurs. 3:30 to 10:30 p.m. Fri. & Sot. 3:30 to 12:30 o.m. 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These students would come up with ideas on how to improve a street and five professional planners looked at the ideas. She said it ended up being a positive experience for the town. In the area of zoning, she learned that zones are devised to protect property value and each type, whether it be commercial zoning or indus­ trial zoning, has its own spe­ cific purpose. Ordinance are written and must be approved by the city or village council. In Middleville, the Planning and Zoning Commission writes the master plan, but it must be approved by the Vil­ lage Council. Village Manager David Ark- continued from frontpage mg said larger cities allow the City Council to write their master plans which is proba­ bly why the rules were stated that way at the seminar. Every master plan should include; • A mission statement which is a short sentence that explains the commission's goal. • Existing land use • Housing values • Population of town or city. • Transportation and how it affects city. • Movement of people and goods According to the person conducting the seminar. Havens said, the zoning ordi­ nance must support the master plan and must be written by the village or city. They also recommended that municipalities located on the same land, such as the village and Thomappie Township, get together and make sure their ordinances correlate The two groups also could share road maintenance costs, and police and fire protection Havens suggested they con­ sider working with the corri­ dor from Caledonia to Hast­ ings and try to work with ev­ eryone along that stretch. Enforcement of the zoning ordinance, she said, is essen­ tial to the success of a master plan. "A master plan will fail un­ less there is adequate enforce­ ment of zoning," French said. At the seminar, guests were given flow charts that outline the site plan review process. The process consists of; • A preconference session between applicant and village manager. • Applicant officially ap­ plies by filling out necessary paperwork • The applicant distributes a plan. • The commission reviews the plan, makes suggestions and asks for changes. • The commission reviews plan again after changes are made and makes a decision. Havens said it was recom­ mended that every group fol­ low a site plan review check­ list that would help the com­ mission members be consis­ tent in the way they evaluate site plans. One thing that was recom­ mended to use that the com­ mission does not, she said, is an item called a scale block that shows a diagram of where the property in question sits compared to the size of the lot it is on. This would help de­ termine if the lot is reasonable for the property. French said the diagram also has a guide that shows how big an inch is depending on the size of the paper it is on Havens was told that mu­ nicipalities have to do things carefully and by the rules in order to avoid lawsuits and losing a lot of money. "We have to demand the same things from everyone and cover all bases," said chairman Eldon Newmeyer Questions such as how the traffic patterns flow, and where trucks access property are two of many questions groups need to ask themselves when studying a site plan. Havens said. Commissions must have an engineering consultant to help with design. Some can even evaluate traffic patterns as well. What they have to do. Havens said, is look at the community and imagine how it looks to a stranger going through it. Keeping away nuisances that can bother residents and watching for toxic waste are other things to consider. All Groundwater must be pro­ tected. When a motion for approval of a site plan is on the floor, she said, things that should be included are the name and number of the site plan, date of submission, date of revi­ sions. and the decision that was made. Reasons for the de­ Another thing she learned is that since the large baby boomer generation is ap­ proaching 50. when they be­ come 65 there will be a much higher percentage of people 65 and older in the country than there is now. The village may soon find it necessary to plan more for the older generation when re­ writing a master plan. The master plan should in­ clude that age group and how to accommodate their needs as far as shopping conveniences and safe places to go are con­ cerned. Havens said people at the conference stressed compact town centers in which stores are all together and easy to get to. French also attended a sem­ inar on signs and found out plan should be for six years that multiple businesses cen­ and keeps records of any capi­ tal improvements that arc ters should have one free­ made or planned by the village standing sign listing ail the which are worked into the an­ businesses in the complex that is 14 feet high and seven nual budget. She brought back a sample feet off the ground. There also sheet that explains how these should be indirect lighting. After the community sur­ plans are written. Village President Jim veys are all returned, the French said the village has commission would like to something similar to that and hold a town meeting where usually takes care of those residents can tell it what they would like to sec for Mid­ things. Miller said it was suggested dleville's future. Approximately 750 surveys that they divide the budget into departments and the chair were sent out a couple of weeks ago and I percent of of each department would de­ termine what the department them have been returned so far. needs and submit a budget. The chairs could approach the council and explain why they need what is on their list. Anything that is not pur­ chased then can be on the list for another time. cision also must be included because when there are law­ suits, all that is evaluated are the notes from the meeting. Havens added that copies of all paperwork dealing with a site plan review should be numbered so that everyone understands what they are looking at, and they should be assessable. Labeling which copy of the plan was approved by the council also is recommended. There must be a way for them to guarantee that the ap­ plicants do what they say they will do and what is in the agreed plan. At a seminar Miller at­ tended. she discovered that ev­ ery municipality must have a capital improvement plan if they have a master plan. The � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/706/SunandNews_1996-10-15.pdf 53a7cfc3ff2e0911566a74749d006875 PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 No 42 October 15. 1996 Caledonia Middle School praised Study shows 6th-through 8thgraders ‘caught in the middle’ by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia educators and par­ ents began to look at studies almost 10 years ago that indi­ cated neither K-8 clementanes nor "junior highs" (usually for seventh- and eighth-graders) were meeting the needs of stu­ dents in the so-called middle grades The studies this committee viewed in 1987 said the mid­ dle grade students were not "old” elementary students, nor were they miniature high schoolers, but a unique age group with educational needs all their own. Led by then Caledonia Ju­ nior High Principal Mane Kelley, the group members visited schools, discussed what they saw and read and fi­ nally initiated a change in phi­ losophy that in 1989 led to eliminating the seventh- and eighth-grade junior high in fa­ vor of a sixth through 8thgrade middle school. Nearly a decade later, the work of that committee has come full circle, as Caledonia Middle School is featured in a i < This finding indicates a need for increased attentiveness to middle grades students to avoid the dangerous and costly outcomes that result from low achieve­ ment. ...states the report Kellogg Foundation video as one of the most "effective" middle schools in Michigan. It is praised, along with sev­ eral other schools, for its teacher teams, its innovative curriculum and for its effort to "get education across in a way that’s related to what's happen­ ing now." Called the Middle Start Ini­ tiative, the foundation's study, coupled with other data, em­ Kettle Lake Oktober Fest The Rutfilo family transformed this ordinary pumpkin into a 'Halloween Time' alarm clock, complete with buzzer, for Kettle Lake Elementary's annual October Fest held Friday. Hundreds of pumpkins, gourds and squash took on new and bewitching identities in the event’s Great Pumpkin Contest. Kids could work with their families for the contest, and the results each year are out of this world! phasizes that the middle school years are a "time ol risk and challenge." and that successful middle grades teach­ ing is critical to students' later achievement. Good middle schools create students who are more committed, creative and successful. Their behavior is improved, and the teachers have more contact with their students' parents. Unfortunately, middle grades education has taken the back seat to the primary grades and the high school level..There is not even state certification in Michigan for middle grades teachers. Middle school libraries are underfunded, for instance, and there are not enough comput­ ers in most middle grades schools. Students' standardized test scores start to decline at this age. along with parent at­ tendance at teacher confer­ ences. Substance abuse, on the other hand, is on the rise among this age group, as is the suicide rate. Other factors, such as poverty and a lack of good health care, often lead to plummeting achievement for these students. "This finding indicates a need for increased attentive­ ness to middle grades students to avoid the dangerous and costly outcomes that result from low achievement," states the report...."Yet the support available to schools to address the educational barriers associ­ ated with poverty and other disadvantages, declines during the middle grades." Most federally funded reme­ dial programs, for instance, are targeted for the first six grades, as are preventive health care services. All these kinds of findings in the Kellogg initiative sup­ port the need for more legisla­ tive. educational and commu­ nity support for the middle grades schools. Officials connected to the study said that based on the study results, and what study team members saw when they visited. Caledonia should be proud of the effort at its mid­ dle school The seif-survey portion of the study was undertaken by Caledonia and 223 other schools statewide, all of which teach the middle grades. This survey not only reveals much about early adolescent education and expectations, but also important informa­ tion about these students' homes and families, health and safety concerns and in­ volvement with "positive" ac­ tivities Because the study confirmed the importance of middle See Caught in Middle P.2 Most Reverend Mark A. Pivarunas, CMRI, CMRI Pastor Reverend Francisco Radecki, and Reverend James McGilloway, CMRI blessed the painting with several special prayers. Holy Rosary dedicates ‘largest painting in Barry County’ by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Middleville held a dedication ceremony last week to honor "Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary," known as perhaps the largest painting in Barry County. Most Reverend Mark A. Pivarunas CMRI officiated the ceremony and was assisted by CMRI Pastor Reverend Fran­ cisco Radeck and Reverend James McGilloway. The painting was created by Theresa Foley of Sand Lake, who used photos of the sculp­ ture of the scene, which is lo­ cated at Mount St. Michael in Spokane, Wash., the center for the CMRI (Congregation of Mary. Immaculate Queen). The sculpture is one of only three located in the world. Since just simply painting a sculpture would not produce a dynamic scene, Foley elimi­ nated some superfluous items and expanded the idea of "Heaven" beyond the physical dimension of the painting. Before the dedication, the Holy Rosary was recited. The three reverends faced the painting, said prayers in Latin, and blessed it. Their prayers were accompanied by the singing of a choir. Pivarunas told the guests that he was impressed with bow the church looked after being renovated. He added that many churches in the country will destroy their original high altars and stain glass windows that do not have structural damage, in order to make them more modem. Mans of the modem designs they are replaced with are not << Our children need to see in the Catholic Church an inspiration. This painting can lift our hearts, souls and minds to God. — Most Reverend Mark A. Pivarunas as striking and do not bring the same inspiration as the originals, he said. This painting is a cause for great joy, he said, because it is modem but does have a special meaning. "Our children need to see in the Catholic Church an inspi­ ration,” he said, "This paint­ ing can lift our hearts, soul* and minds to God." Pivarunas said that when he first visited the church, he thought it was nice, but was missing something. Now that it has been renovated, what was missing before is not any more. While Foley worked on the painting, she discovered many things. One is that throughout his­ tory, Mary has been depicted in many colors of clothing. In this painting, she is shown in the traditional blue and white as she appeared at Lourdes History and tradition state that Mary, as well as Joseph, was of the royal house of David, yet she and Joseph did not live royal lives. Because of this, it makes sense that she appear in the See Largest painting P5 In This Issue... • New Yankee Springs 4-H group may be started • Middleville’s Spring Street repairs on hold for now • Caledonia Township planners review sand pit mining permit • Caledonia Elementary principals discuss curriculum with parents �Poge 2/The Sun and News Middlevilfe. Ml October 15. 1996 CAUGHT IN MIDDLE, grades education, the initiative now inteqd5 to "strengthen the public's focus on early adoles­ cence. and strengthen the in­ stitutions that most strongly influence young adolescents: home, school and commu nity." In Michigan, about 850,000 students are between 10 and 15 years old. a difficult time physically, socially and emo­ tionally. Children are becom­ ing more independent, but they still depend on the im­ portant adults in their lives. They are children one minute, young men and women the next. Most of them believe in themselves and have ambi­ tious goals, but some feel ed­ ucation is not meeting their needs. But while the Kellogg study revealed an age group that is full of high expectations, it is also an age group facing many risks. Michigan middle grade students spend a lot of time unsupervised at home, many live in single-parent homes, many live in families with an income livel below the poverty level, many live in racially segregated communi­ ties, the streets and even schools are not as safe as they used to be, and many do not have a regular health care provider or get health instruc­ MILLER MEANS... Halting' Office 149 WrM State Street (616) 945 51X2 Jean ('haw. CRS. gri 945-0235 Bill Slagstad.................948-9842 Dianne Feldpausch . .948-9913 Audrey Burdick, gri. 945-2451 Cindy ‘Scotti’ Scott. . 948-4228 Ron Lewis.................... 945-5103 Roy Carlson, gri.........795-3611 Dave Belson. 948-9482 continued from front tion at school. Middle grades youngsters have the highest suicide rate and. while the pregnancy rate is dropping among high school girls, it is rising at the middle school level. While schools can't solve all problems, the initiative points out that effective schooling at this level can help the students achieve suc­ cess and self-esteem, provide the tools and instruction for ongoing school achievement and they can provide a safe place for students to be and adults who care about them while they are at school. CMS took part in the Kel­ logg project first by taking the voluntary self-survey along with 223 other Michi­ gan middle grades schools. The survey was written and administered by the University of Illinois' Center for Preven­ tion Research and Develop­ ment. CMS Principal Clark Volz said that 52 teachers from his staff took part in the study, which surveyed how the school rated in areas that stud­ ies have shown to be critical areas for young adolescents "It measured areas identified as relating to improved stu­ dent achievement," Volz said. "Those areas that produced Miller REAL ESTATE better school experiences tor students, parents and teachers and safer, more organized schools with fewer behavioral pn»blems.“ The school's survey results, he said, would not only be­ come a part of the Kellogg study, but also would be re­ turned to the school to be used in its own school improve­ ment process. Volz said that after looking at Caledonia's survey, the foundation sent a team to CMS to validate the survey results, and then asked to re­ turn with a film crew. CMS now is one of the schools fea­ tured on the Kellogg Middle Start video that promotes fo­ cusing on middle schools as "one of the last best chances for society to deliver on its promise for a happy, healthy future for its young people." An official from the Michi­ gan League for Human Ser­ vices. which helped Kellogg and CPRD analyze and com­ pile the survey results, said the agencies that worked on the study regard Caledonia Middle School as one of the best in the state, based on how well it is meeting the cri­ teria of good middle grades ed­ ucation. The study and other data noted these as some of the SOL Middleville Office 317 Arlington. M-37 (616) 795-3305 Kay Stolsonburg ASSOC BROKER. GRI.. .795-7272 Karen Brown............... 795-9331 Cathy Williamson CRS gri............................795-9090 ■Since 1940' Larry Allerding, ASSOC BROKER, SALES MGR . CRS. GRI. .945-9103 Debbie Erway............. 623-8357 Mike Humphrevs, Broker, CRS, GRI 1. NEW LISTING. JORDAN LAKE! 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Although the school has a beautiful space for its library, it is underfunded, just like most Michigan middle grades libraries. CMS spends about $10 per student on its library, about half of what it should be spending. Both the school PTO and the School Improvement Team have targeted the library for funds. characteristics of an effective middle grades school: • Educators committed to young adolescents. Volz said that most of his staff has taught middle school from two to ten years and 75 per­ cent of them prefer this level. More than 50 percent have their master's degrees and all have their bachelor's degrees. • A shared vision. The CMS staff has worked out its own vision statement. • An adult advocate for ev­ ery student. At CMS, each student has an advisor in his/her focus group teacher, who serves as an adv (Kale for students in that group. Stu­ dents also get help with be­ havior problems at the Stu­ dent Support Center, and about 67 mentors work at the school in one-on-one situa­ tions with higher needs stu­ dents. • Family and community partnerships. CMS has a community mentor program, a PTO, Parent Network, an Options program with com­ munity businesses. Junior Achievement and a host of parent and community volun­ teers who provide all kinds of services for the school. • A positive school climate Volz said the staff actually has a Focus and Climate Commit­ tee. which plans events and themes that involve the staff and students. It also plans events like staff breakfasts and sports that improve cama­ raderie. • A challenging, integrative and exploratory curriculum. CMS uses cross-disciplinary learning, it offers exploratorv classes and it is working hard to improve student skills as measured by the Michigan Education Assessment Pro­ gram and other tests. Effective middle schools also provide teachers time for individual and collaborative planning, block classes that allow teachers and students to form better relationships, and opportunities for all students to participate in extracurricular activities. CMS meets these standards by using block time, team planning time and offering several intramural sports. The school provides a late bus so all kids can stay after school for eighth-hour extracurricular activities. "I think that what they saw here were smiling kids and teachers who share high ex­ pectations, good relationships and who basically enjoy com­ ing here," Volz said. "In most junior highs and in middle schools which really aren't middle schools in phi­ losophy, you see a high rale of rebellion and discontent be­ cause the programs are not geared to the needs of that age group." Volz said that in Caledonia, a lot of work and planning over a number of years has Continued next page — CALEDONIA SPORTSMAN’S CLUB SPAGHETTI DINNER Salad Bar • Garlic Toast * Beverage Saturday, Nov. 2 • 6-9 pm 10CTM ST. COLDWATER ROAD ——I CLUSHOVSE | Adults '4.50 Under 12 *2.50 Bring the family & friends! FOOT PAIN? • Coms • Bunions • Heel Spurs Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts » Ankle Kie rain Pain •- rwi Foot Related rveiaieu nucc Knee rain Pain Terrence J. Emiley I OFFICE FOR PODIATRY 612 Main Street in Caledonia 891-9133 for an Appointment �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml October 15. 1996 Poge 3 From previous page — brought the school to its pre­ sent program and its new building, both of which are designed specifically to meet the needs of the sixth-, sev­ enth- and eighth-graders who come to school there. Diana Mi lock, who was the Caledonia Elementary parent representative on that original committee, said she remem­ bers talking about the need for special teaching methods and an understanding of ail that is going on in the life of a mid­ dle grade student. "I remember discussing the idea that for even the best stu­ dent, sometimes the physical and emotional changes going on interfere with academic fo­ cus," she recalled. "There is just so much going on for students at that age." She said the group also talked about the energy level of the middle grades student, and how they were expected to suddenly make the change from having a couple of re­ cesses a day to a sedentary school day. "At that time and in the building we had then, not ev­ eryone could take gym, and 1 remember we were looking into activities the teachers could do right in their class­ rooms." she said. "It didn't take too long for us to decide the importance of an age-ap­ propriate facility just for mid­ dle schoolers, not an older high school that was designed for bigger and older students " "I think that any recogni­ tion our middle school is get­ ting today just verifies that sometimes the fruition of our work may not happen for a few years." said Joellyn Po<geter, who was the Kettle Lake parent on the first middle school commiittee. "I hadn't realized it was nearly 10 years ago that we first began meeting and study­ ing. but here we are. finally, an institution that is no longer in the planning stage." Potgeter said that she re­ members one of the first ques­ tions the group was asked back then was "what is a mid­ dle school student0, "That question put it all in a whole new perspective." she said. "We weren't talking about buses and bricks and mortar, but human beings, children. I think that question really forced the committee to stop looking at at the middle school maladies, and start looking at the middle school person. It was the beginning of starting to change the cul­ ture." Caledonia Middle School has about six students for each computer in the school. While that is not considered ideal, it is a far better ratio than many middle grades schools in the state, some of which have only one computer for a hundred students. This chart, showing that Michigan is behind the national average in its spending for libraries, is just one of many charts and surveys in the Middle Start Initiative report sponsored by the Kellogg Foundation. The study shows that not enough attention is being given to middle grades education, which is a critical time in the student’s life. Michigan Lags Behind the Nation in Library Resources for the Middle Grades HI Michigan United States Source: School and Library Studies. The University of Michigan. 1989; Center for Prevention Research and Development. University of Illinois. 1995 Potgeter said that since then, the process of change has involved the whole com­ munity. which really should get the credit for "allowing" change to happen "Now we need to keep studying this age student so we can better understand the transition from elementary to high school. Middle school kids are a unique group, and their success as they progress through school and into col­ lege or career is so dependent on those middle school years." Science teacher Dan Debakey. who taught first in the old "junior high," is still teaching the same age stu­ dents. but now in the new middle school. So is math teacher Jan Polavin. who also has taught in both settings. "It's really like a different planet," said Debakey. "In the old junior high, we teachers were separate entities, each on his own. We taught six classes a day without a prep period. Now we re in teams. We have time to meet in teams. We're not on our own, we're all working together. "I think that's good for teachers and it's good for kids. Instead of seeing 120-plus students each day, a team of three works with 80 kids. You really get to know them, you can really help them. And there is time in the school day when you can talk to the other teachers about students and curriculum." "I think we are so much more 'connected' to the kids." agreed Polavin. "We have a team to fall back on if we need it. but I think the biggest positive I've noticed is that I can really help the kids’ growth in this program "And, I see the kids calmer, because working with a team of teachers most of the time means they don't have to be changing groups and teacher^ constantly. They stay together as a group more, and they know what to expect. It's just a much better climate for both the staff and the students." Superintendent Doug Bus­ man, who started in Caledonia in 1987 as the district's cur­ riculum director, said that he wholeheartedly endorses the new philosophy. "A critical age like this ne­ cessitates unique program­ ming," he said. "I think we don't always realize the impor­ tance of the peers at this age and the social/emotional ad­ justment this age group is making. "A child is a whole pack­ age, and so you can't just fo­ cus on academics and pretend those other profound influ­ ences aren't critical for the child." Busman agreed with Pot­ geter that changing an institu­ tion from one philosophy to another requires time, and that nearly a decade of study, plan­ ning and community in­ volvement was necessary to bring the middle school to where it is today. "This year. I see it all really starting to take hold." he said. "When I visit there and walk through the halls. I see smiles and kids and teachers laugh­ ing. but I also see the school meeting the academic account­ ability coming from the state and from our parents." When asked how you mea­ sure the success of the school. Busman admitted that his per­ sonal measures of a school are subjective. "I believe that kids learn when they feel safe, when the expectations are high and when they know that their teachers care about them,” he said. "I believe in schools where the kids have smiles on their faces and seem to be en­ joying school. "But we also have our ob­ jective measures in the stan­ dardized tests, like the MEAP and we can look at how our middle school kids do when they get to high school. "I think most importantly that we can't afford to kill a child's spirit. They need to leave middle school with all their options open and the feeling that they can be any­ thing they want to be. "They should exhibit self­ confidence built on success. We must have high standards and expectations, but we also must consider and appreicatc where these children are in their passage through life." The Kellogg study report says its initiative is a work in progress, because schools need to look at middle grades educa­ tion and make the changes that will create effective educa­ tion at that level. The effort also involves parents and community, too. who must support key changes at school. Volz said he and his stafl arc excited about the results al CMS. "Everything you can put a number on, we're doing better in, whether you're talking tardies, attendance or test scores," he said "There's en­ thusiasm here, you can sec it the kids’ body language and their conversations in the hall Even kids who have been sus­ pended have said we were be­ ing fair in our discipline. "At this level, we need to challenge the status quo and take a look at our middle school education because it's such an important time for these kids," said Volz. "It’s the best time to influ­ ence them away from danger­ ous behavior, so we need to make a big investment here, of time, of interest, and in some places, of money. "But that investment will make a difference. It will pay off in the achievements of these young people." We are reopening the bank October 22nd. The new partnership of State Bank of Caledonia and Caledonia Elementary Schools... The new “Kids Run” deposit service for kids only (Caledonia Elementary students). State Bank will add $1.00 to each child’s account (new customers only). For information contact Gordie Nickels (at the school) or Diane Gilbert (at the bank). PREMIER CLUB NEXT EVENT 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 891-8113 . 1 320568th ST.S.E. 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE DUTTON 698-6337 795-3361 r-r>OKii A AU 3 Locations Open All Day, l L) IN 1A M°n an<* $af FDIC A Euchre Tournament is being held in the dub room on Wednesday, October 23 at 1:00 PM. Call to sign up, 8917131. Deer Hunting Widows: Join the Premier Club on Sunday, November 17 on a motorcoach trip to Lansing to see "Christmas in White”. The price is $58 and we have a few empty seats. Call Jan at 891-7131 for more information. �Poge 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml October 15. 1996 Neigh bars w,Ih NORMA VELDERMAN Hi. folks! I didn’t write my column last week because I was too busy going back and forth to the bathroom My body was upset so I couldn’t stay long enough to do any calling so 1’11 have to punn as much as I can that you folks have told me. Some will be left over, some will be new. Thanks a lot for your patience Lois Bremer told me that The Players, which is our theatrical group here to Mid­ dleville, is having a walking tour through the Linden Ixtne Tree Farm, right across from the middle school or the old tennis court*. They are charg­ ing $20 for the tour and for that you get a model of the Lone Tree bouse as well as the guided tour. She told me that the dress that she borrowed from me for Charlton Park is being worn by someone there as an usher to sort of make it dressed up a little for a special occasion They already have 30 reservations and are hop­ ing to have more. May Bowerman told me a hint that she and Rollo practic­ ed when they had the fruit stand at their place If you get peaches that are not npe. don’t lay them out on the table, keep them in the basket and cover them over the top so they’re dark. This way the heat of the fruit will make it more evenly ripe. So then if you lay them on the table, on­ ly the part that’s touching the table will be different so that you will have an unevenly ripened pear or peach I thought this was a wonderful hint. Got a bold of George Evans. Haven't visited with him or Helen for a while. They're really busy having a wonderful time They 're do­ ing a kx of Bible study work. They go out for dinner, then they go to another Bible study, just relaxing, doing the things they want to do. when they wTit to do them, so life is very good for both of them now. 1 had a nice surprise Sunday when 1 went to church. George usually sits with me. makes sure everything goes all right with me. Well, when he came to sit down, he gave me a bump with his hip and said. “Move over. Norma I’ve got someone with me.” So then I scooted over and said. “Who is it?” He said. "It’s John Howell.” I got right up and gave him a hug. I’m hoping that he's coming again because we'd love to have him. Parmalee Church is the kind of church where we need people like John. We need loving and caring and this church does this so wonderfully. Mildred McIver came up to me — she always does — and I gave her a hug and asked her how she was doing. She said her knees aren’t doing so well She needs some oil in her joints, they just don’t want to move. And I laughed and said well pray and have God help you to get some oil in your knees and then we’ll br­ ing an oil can so you can get them going. She laughed her fun laugh. I w as very pleased to see Lib Palmer there also. She said. “I like coming here to this church. They’re such a warm, caring church and she just sat there and had a real good time visiting with other people. I love to hear her sing. She does a beautiful job. she does harmony singing I got hold of Sher Fink beiner and she said her brother Rod came and got her. They went to dinner and went to hear the Players perform. She said it was so nice to visit with her brother and go to see the play In making one of my calls and I started out with “Hi. how are you doing, what mischief are you up to now?" There was sort of a shocked quietness and I said. “Florence?” and she said. “No. my name is Amy.” What I had just done was reverse some numbers and had gotten someone who had just moved to Middleville, hasn't lived here too long. Amy Wilianen. I had forgotten last time when I got the news from Florence Fiala that she and Fran Michele went to the bird sanctuary together and did the wildflower tour She said it was just beautiful, all the wildflowers. She didn't know that there were so many things blooming She said that right now the Blue Gentian is blooming and that that is one of the rare flowers. That was last week. They went to Eber­ sole. in Allegan Township, a learning center open house The center is just open and they toured. had a ride, had a cider press, a wetlands walk It’s sort of a hands-on type of Continued next page - DIRECTORY FIRST BAPTIST ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord Sunday School....................................................... 9:30a.m. Morning Worship............................................... 10:45a.m. Evening Praise....................................................... 6:00p.m. WEDNESDAY.................. Family Night 6:30 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev Brian F. Harrison Music Coordinator. Jeffrey C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass....................... 9.00 a.m & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL & METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave. Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Saturday Evening Masses: 6:00 p.m. (May - September) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. 792-2889 Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Alan Moody, Assistant Pastor Scott Smith, Minister of Music Sunday School.............................................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service............................ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs...................................... 6:45 p.m. FREEPORT BIBLE STUDY . Located in Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired 1..... 8:30a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.............................. 9.45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service.................................... 6:30 pm. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday.................... 6:30 p.m Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00 p.m Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p.m Sunday................................ 10:00 a.m. Wednesday....................... 7:00 p.m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service. Sunday School................. Evening Worship Service.. Come as you are Informal - Fundamental Something for every age Call 765-3057 or 948-3617 WELCOME TO 10:00 a m .1115 a.m. ..6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED 795-3667 €ime itletljobist Cljurcfj 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Pastor Mark Beers Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 1100 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children's Church will be provided during both services -Sat an example In speech «n Me, tn love, tn tart* and tn punty " The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave. Church School, Sunday........................ 9:45 a m Morning Worship... 11 00 a.m Evening Worship...... 6:00 pm. Wed. Fellowship...... 7:30 p m. (in homes or church) call Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor €tje Games United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caiedoma. Michigan Telephone W88252 OVl-oUZo SHARON BASNSDALE. Dir of Chnrton Ed 8 Muse Meeting at Freeport Community Center Sunday School................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship.............. 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........ 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi. (Missouri Synod) "Be dtwttd to one another m brotherly love " Rom 12:10 8:00 a.m............................... Blended Service 9:05 a.m........................... Educational Hour 10:15 a.m....................Contemporary Service 11:15 a.m............................Traditional Service (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Robert GerksOffa 891-8688'Church 891-9878 1 TvnoWh 4 12 GUN LAKE CHURCH XT CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH COMMUNITY 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) CALEDONIA "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 900 atn A 10 30 Res. R. Ncott Grrem»»». Pastor Mike Attes. \outh leader CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 10:30 am. Rev. Norman Kohns — 616-891-3167 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Barner Free M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services Wednesday Programs for All Ages I (Child A Adult) (During the School Year) Church Office: (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100th St Peace Reformed Church Nunda* School Sunday Worship...... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday School.................. 10:45-11:50 a.m. Worship Service LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Wednesdas Famdy Nigta 6 00 p ■ COMMUNITY CHURCH LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School Morning Worship Esemng Worship............... 9:30 a.m. 10:30a.m. .6:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder. Pastor 868-6306 9:45 6:15 Dinner Chotrs for Children and Adults Jr A Sr. High School Youth Group Cadets and Cav inettes Adult BMe Studio UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Freeport-Middleville-Parmalee . Freeport Morning Worship........... 9 30 a m Freeport Sunday School............. 11 00 a m Parmalee Morning Worship 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School 9 30 a m Middleville Morning Worship......1100 a m Rev Lee Zachman Rev. Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 Church Office Phone - 795 9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •891-8661 "The Church where everybody ts somebody and Jesus Christ is LorcT Sunday School...................................... 9 30 a m. ] Sj'day Morrung Worship..................... 10 30 a m Sunday Evening Worship....................... 6 00 p m. Wed Midweek Prayer & BrtXe Study 7 00 p m. Rev Wilborn Dobson. Pastor Assistant Pastor Karl Basnkx \ �The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml October 15. 1996'Poge 5 MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS, from Page 4 Saturday the Thornapple Group are making apple but­ ter like they do every year at Bowen Mills, which is always a lot of fun. They have to be there at 11 a.m. Neva Kenyon said she and Bill went to Spain on a trip. They went in September and were gone 11 days. It was a tour They traveled on a bus and stopped to see the Mediterranean (which is as blue as they say it is), stopped in Seville. It was a living history tour. They saw Col­ umbus’ tomb, they saw horses trained, horses that royalty us­ ed. They call it the Royal Training Stables, with all white horses. She said they also saw some Dutch wind­ mills The Spanish had mar­ ried into the Dutch families and they brought back wind­ mills to Spain. They also saw the Roman nuns When they got to Madrid, they went to the Royal Palace which is now open to the public. They went to the Prado and saw some of the famous paintings They visited a winery and olive press, Costa la Sol The weather was just perfect and it was a dream of a lifetime, a fascinating and beautiful place. They also saw some of the places of the Spanish Civil War. Had a very interesting ex penence the other day. I had ordered a book from Page's Book Store and the clerk told me that she lived in Mid­ dleville and she would drop if off on her way home. I thought that was wonderful. When she came, she said to my amazement. “I’m Kit Roon's mother ’’ Well. Kit Roon was Jane Milter's hus­ band who died of cancer So 1 said. “Then you're Jane Miller's mother-in-law.’’ “Yes,” she said. “I’ve been an only child and 1 just love that Miller family. When they get together, they’re just so much fun. They’re warm and caring. I feel so rich when I’m with them.’’ Katie and Ed Wierenga’s grandson. Jeremy, and his now wife, Cindy, got married Sept. 28 at the Haufman House and they had a wonder­ ful time Katie and Ken danc­ ed the macarana. All of the participants of the wedding party were in medieval costumes. Herman (Max) and Ang Maxim will celebrate their Well folks, I guess that’s all 50th wedding anniversary on October 19, 1996. In the news. things for grade school children. The children were making cider, actually doing the work themselves. She said they weje so serious and were having such a wonderful time. They could also go canoeing on the lake that's there, but neither Florence nor Fran par ticularly wanted to go. They just watched the other people They have archery. Her son's wife brought her fifth-grade group there. She and Fran went last Sun day. had a Sunday noon din­ ner. with chili con came Marilyn Wilson also went with them There was an ad in the Reminder for this, so that was where they heard about it. They also w ent on the has nde as part of the trip. When they got home from the tnp. they had a dish of home-made ice cream and. oh. that was good' The Thomapple Heritage Group will meet Wednesday Oct. 16. It’s at Carolyn and John Steensma s home. This Maxims to celebrate 50 years together celebration, the couple will be renewing their vows at Holy Family Church with a family dinner to follow. Their children are Max and Terry, Joe ond Linda, and James and Karen Maxim, Mike and Linda Sinclair, Bruce and Diane Meyerink, Darren and Cathy McCoy and Tom ond Judy Taylor. They have 19 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. CORRECTION: In the October 8, 1996 issue of the Sun and News, the Body Boutique advertisement should have read — “Free Manicure with Pedicure’’, “Free Sauna with Body Massage”, and “Free Paraffin Treatment with Facial”. We apologize for this typographical error and any inconvenience it may have caused. Halloween Decorations & Supplies RAINBOW'S END 891-1106' \km. Fri. 9-X. S*. 9-5 S. Christian to honor ‘seniors’ Grandparents and other < senior friends of students at South Christian High School will experience high school life first hand Tuesday. Oct. 22. from 8:45 to 11:45 a m. The grandparent* accom­ pany their grandchildren to three classs. attend a student conducted chapel service and spend some fellowship time with one another during a cof­ fee break Grandparents Day provides a chance for staff and students to express appreciation to the grandparents and senior fnends for the strong support they provide to the school This is one day when grand­ parents and student* enjoy spending time together, as grandparent* reminisce and compare education today with their experiences South Christian is located on bSth Street. 1/2 mile east of the U.S -131 expressway. The Most Holy Rosary Church in Middleville held a special dedcation ceremony last week for a painting called "Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, which could possibly be the largest painting in Barry County. LARGEST PAINTING, continued from front page — simple clothing of her people. hand side is Ivan, a grown the painting, symbolizing life Mary, Foley found, has man now who had the nick­ on earth yet there is peace. used the symbolism in her name "Ivan the Bold” when he clothing to reach out to peo­ was a child. In the painting, he reaches toward the star in ple whenever she appeared In the painting, Mary is Mary's crown, not out of dis­ seated in the clouds which are respect. but because of the a representation of heaven be­ wonder of it. The next cherub in the mid­ cause she is the queen of dle of the three is baby heaven. Yolanda Martin, deceased The inspiration for the earth was the famous photo of the daughter of Terry and Sam South Pole made by American Martin. astronauts. The third cherub is baby The top of the earth where Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Russia lies, is covered by her Bud and Dorothy Dean. She is mantle, a symbol for the con­ looking to heaven. version of Russia which she The stormy clouds surround Touch a Illa. The United Way. promised. Her left heel rests everything in the lower part of on Earth at the location of Rome and her right foot rests in heaven with Jesus' right foot pressing on her knee. The Who would guess these sweet little : J baby Jesus is shown bestow­ faces will be 30 - Oct. 18 & 19? k ing His blessing. "I tried to paint Him as near Happy x to light as possible," Foley Birthday / said. "Everyone recognizes the symbolism in that." According to Foley, the lilies are a symbol of virginity and the baby Jesus is Love ya, Mom & Aunt Susan handing the Rosary to St. Catherine of Siena. There is a golden ring on the Rosary. As a child, Catherine had a vision of the baby Jesus giving her a golden ring. This symbolizes that she was to be a "Bride of Christ," as nuns are called. The heart burning is the symbol of her all consuming Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. love for Jesus. The crown of • Auto • Life • Health thorns around her head sym­ bolizes her condition as a Home • Business • Investment stigma. St. Dominic propa­ Caledonia Village Centre gated the devotion of the 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Rosary at the direction of the Caledonia, Ml 49316 Blessed Virgin Mary and was reported to have saved the western world from the grow­ ing power of the Albigensian heretics. "While in the midst of painting St. Dominic's figure. I was asked why the color in his reaching hand," Foley said. "Since 1 am a realist, it ...for the family. __________ makes sense to paint things Emergency Care • Evenings by Appointment to hfc Affordable Rates • New Patients Welcome The face of the cherub lean­ We Do Your Insurance Paperwork ing on Mary belongs to baby Appointments Available Mon thru Fri William Grimm, deceased son of Lucille and Andrew Grimm. He died at age 18 months on Oct. 7. 1958 The faceless baby in the upper left is there for aborted 9505 Cherry Valley Rd babies who never had the (M 37) Caledonia chance to share life. The fuzzy. red headed cherub of the three on the upper right Thank You for touching a life. a g © KYLE & STEVE STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY 891-9294 Dental Care Ronald B. Stegehuis �Page 6/The Sun and New*. Middleville. Ml/October 15. 1996 FROM OUR READERS Local Citizens Speak Out on Issues TK should wake up and smell the money! To the editor: How much more money is TK Schools going to waste? Now they’ve hired a con­ sulting group to evaluate the middle school. Why? They should already know “how things operate.’’ Isn’t that why we pay them? Isn't that their job? Did they have to hire a consulting firm to figure out if we were overcrowded7 “Teachers and students will be observed and spoken to so consultants can learn teaching and learning methods.” School officials should already know all this without hiring an outside firm. Perhaps this is one of the reasons proficiency test scores were so low They have no idea what is going on in their school system. Correction, “our” school system. Yes Mr. Johnson is right. Unfortunately TK officials don't think so, otherwise they wouldn't be wasting money like they do. “Money doesn't give our kids smarts. ” We do! The money they've wasted on double busing alone would buy a new school by now. Think about it, double the price of gas, oil, tires, brakes, transmissions, batteries, drivers' wages and the list is endless General maintenance has doubled. Why? Because of a suspicious fire that hap­ pened more than five years ago. They said it would only he temporary, just until we replace the burned buses. By the way. our wonderful school officials “depreciated” most of the BINGO American Legion Post /3O5 9548 Cherry Valley. Caledonia • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 P.M. buses that burned, so for in­ surance purposes the buses were worthless and we didn’t get their actual cash value for them. Basically officials claimed they were worthless Have they replaced any of the buses? Do we have enough buses? You bet we do. The buses we have now will transport our children to and from school in two single runs, with buses left over in case of breakdow ns They say they don't have to have busing at all. They are wrong. We pay extra mills on (Mir property taxes to pay for those buses We say w hen it will end, not them. By what standards are we overcrowded? Teachers get more than 20 students in their class and we’re overcrowded? Unbelievable I had 30 and more in mine and it didn't af­ fect my education in the least TK is spending too much time on keeping up with the Joneses and not enough keep mg up with its own school system. We are not a big school system, but we spend money like we are. Less than 130 students graduated from TK last year. That’s not very many when you look at some of the surrounding school systems. Why do TK school officials always worry about what sur­ rounding school systems do when they can't keep up with their own system? What dif­ ference does it make what other school systems are do­ ing, as long as our kids get a quality education? Isn’t that what school is for? A good education doesn’t come from a school that has a built-in vacuum system in the walls and is carpeted from one end to the other. Page Elementary, the last time 1 saw, had carpeting that was less than two years old and already needed to be replaced. Unique Portraits Portraits that capture your personality. Families, Friends, Seniors, Businesses Models’ Portfolios Hand processed for distinctive images Color or in Classic Black and White Call CLASSIC IMAGES Larry Padgett, Photographer 868-6975 Hopefully they won’t make the same mistakes with the middle school. Having a comfy, cozy school doesn't exactly prepare my child for the real world. Go back to the old tile floors. They will last for a long, long time, and you don’t need $10,000 vacuum systems to keep them up Now they have their money to build this new middle school and are going to need more money to operate and stock it. We already know they are planning to hire 12 new teachers. They’ve told us that after they told us it wouldn't be necessary because they were just shuffl­ ing students around Have you looked at the wages? Staggering, isn’t it? Our superintendent makes $80,000 a year In the Aug. 8 issue of the Banner, they had an article about school employee wages. Added up. our top school of­ ficials make over a half million dollars a year and that doesn't include their benefits or the teachers, maintenance and all the other people who make up a school system. They say they can’t put a price on our children’s educa­ tion. Well, they already do. Studies have shown that kids today learn faster than kids a generation ago. Life itself is running at a fast pace. They have technology available to them the last generation didn't have. A teacher’s job is easier today than it was 10-15 years ago. They have technology on their side that teachers didn't have then, and they have fewer students per teacher. TK officials seem to think our children get their educa­ tion from a building. No. they get their education from parents, grandparents, sibl­ ings, society and, of course, their teachers. It’s time for TK officials to wake up and smell the money they are wasting. The next millage vote might not pass. My advice to school officials is to spend money wisely. It may be a very long time before they get their greedy little paws on that much money again. Tan Sherk Irving Township Both sides of Blackstone should be heard Dear editor: I will not argue the Blackstone Estates issue; the sides there are so clear and starkly drawn that there seems little to add. The issue is really the ques­ tion of who has the right and the responsibility to determine the future of Caledonia But Mr. Gould's letter, written in his role as a trustee, presents a very disturbing new wrinkle in this debate. In his letter, Mr. Gould at­ tacks a group of citizens who have chosen to use a legal means — a means established by the state — to bring the issue to a referendum The means these citizens of Caledonia used were established; their actions followed procedures instituted for our citizens — just as the developer for the Estates has followed legal means But in his letter. Mr. Gould takes to task these citizens for using those procedures. (He does not take the developer to task for using the ones he has chosen.) What does Mr. Gould think these procedures exist for? Why should a group of citizens not use legal means? When I hear a trustee of the township criticizing a group for following township rules. 1 shake my head Perhaps even more disturb­ ing is Mr. Gould’s assertion that since the developer has sued, the two-acre zoning limit is now threatened, and if it falls, it will be the fault of those citizens pushing the referendum. This logic is ter­ ribly frightening, especially in a trustee Mr. Gould seems to suggest that citizens in Caledonia should never challenge a developer, lest the developer sue the towash ip and threaten its zoning ordinances. If we are so fearful of preserving our identity, why have any zoning ordinances at all? Let’s allow any developer to do what he wants, since after all. he’ll sue us if we don't. In an issue this vast, with such large implications, we are bound to have two sides that vehemently oppose each other. Fair enough. But as we decide this issue, let us accord to both sides the right to use proper, appropriate, and established procedures to allow its voice to be heard — voices filled with reason and passion. n*x slander and per sonal attacks. And let us not criticize either side when it does so. Gary D. Schmidt Alto TK Students of the Month named The following young people were chosen as "Students of the Month" for September at Thornapple Kellogg High School: (first row, from left) Nathan Lavoie, Tanya Tagg, Beth Krueger, Tanya Richer, (second row) Rick Reinstein, Dendel Craven, Carrie Moma, (third row) Jennifer Watters, Rob Koehler, Bob Brown and Heather West. Unavailable for the picture was David Lapekes. Wildflower program set at Caledonia Public Library Master Gardener Kathryn Lund Johnson will reveal the quirks and personalities of wildflowers at a presentation at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, at the Caledonia Library. Johnson, a Gun Lake resi­ dent, has been interested in Michigan wildflowers for many years. This interest has cry stalized over the last three years as she has begun a photographic survey of local wildflowers Johnson will show slides of Michigan wildflowers and talk about some of the stories and qualities of these plants that make them noteworthy. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Caledonia Library There ts no charge. The Library is located at 240 Emmons St. in Caledonia For more information about this program and other ac­ tivities at the Caledonia Library, call 891-1502 Touch Ct Ccuntru AFFORDABLE SOLID OAK FURNITURE rHetdage Sfacp 10% o^. On-Qtocfe on -Cpeeiat fhrfm Tfaceuah. -OodlM. Curtains • good OhUx. 91. 1996 9175 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia. 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Australia and New Zealand appear to be close neighbors in the South Pacific, separated only by the Tasman Sea But Caledonia High School graduate Chad Paalman showed slides to the Caledonia Lions last week that depicted the contrasting geographies of the two countries, and what he had learned during a month­ long trip to both. His presentation was of in­ terest to the Lions, not only because of its content, but also because they had sup­ ported Paalman's project. Paalman. a sophomore agri­ culture communications major at Michigan State University, had come to the Lions Club a year ago last spring, asking the group to help him accom­ plish his project of studying four agricultural commodities in the two countries. The club responded with a $500 dona­ tion to help Paalman defray his expenses. Last week’s program showed them w hat he had seen and heard and learned, thanks in part to their help. Paalman focused on four agricultural commodities dur­ ing his tour: fruit, dairy, forestry and sheep. He started his presentation talking about the contrast in the geography, explaining that while New Zealand is lush and green, most of Australia is desert or comparatively poor for farm­ ing. Only along the east coast does the geography naturally lend itself to agriculture. As a result. Paalman said. The Caledonia Lions last week named former Caledonia Schools Superintendent Robert Myers the Lion of the Year for his contribution to the club. President Nelson Ruehs. left, who presented the plaque to Myers, praised Myers' 100 percent attendance, his consistent help with the club's highway cleanup committee and his chairmanship of the group's 'White Cane Committee,' which raises funds for the vision impaired. Australia has created an exten­ sive irrigation system, with canals and aqueducts bringing water across the country so the residents can grow food and water their livestock. New Zealand, he said, has almost a "small town" atmo­ sphere. and production there is measured by the acre because of the rich soil and temperate climate. The pastures are lush and the New Zealanders have become famous around the world for the fine wool their Menno sheep produce. Australia is almost just the opposite, he said, with poor soil and a grain shortage. Though cows and sheep are raised there, too, the country uses prescribed burning to force new grass to grow, with the help of the extensive flood irrigation system of canals which have been dug across the country. However, a dairy farmer in Australia makes about two and a half times what his U.S. counterpart makes, he said. While discussing the area of forestry, he told the Lions he had visited the Forestry Re­ search Institute in New Zealand, where such concepts as. "agroforestry" are being tried. Using this practice, means that the landowner would allow sheep, for in­ stance, to graze in the forest, both cleaning and fertilizing the underforest ground. He also talked about how the New Zealanders are grow­ ing and harvesting the radiated pine, a tree which is not na­ tive to the country, but was See. Down under, P. 9 JB HARRISON Insurance Agency, Inc. Your Independent Agent ' Working For YOU!* Citizen/ u Hastings Mutual *51 Insurance Company Judy Harnsor P'e&dan: 6090 Aider Nash. ARo • 868-0056 1-800-217-0712 „ jbu’ll be flying in a jet maintained by Tommy. WhenTommy grow* up. he ll be an aircraft njcchanc. Perhaps he’fl work on a jet that you ^micmeday By then, the job wffl require an advanced * of chemistry, physics, andtrigono l^fixtuaatdy, very feu kids arc being master such sophisticated subjects, want children who can handle tomorrow's good jobs, more kids need to take more challenging academic courses. To find out how you can help the effort to raise standards in America’s schools, please call 1-BOO-96-PRO.M1SE. ___ If we all pitch in and fkr help, America will get where it needs to go. wucmic* Mceuece »*>whs �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, ML October 15. 1996 New Yankee Springs 4-H group may be started; meeting set a new branch. Anyone wishing for more information can call the Co­ operative Extension office at 948-4869. In other business last week the board; • Received a visit from community police officer Tony Stein who made his bi­ monthly visit to the board to remind it that he is available if anyone in the township needs him. He added that he is starting to get involved in the Silent Observer program and needs a list of businesses in the town­ ship. He will make posters with the Silent Observer logo to try to get more people in­ volved in the program. • Heard Supervisor George London explain that the situa­ tion in which a boat is parked on the easement of Payne Lake will be resolved by the Neighborhood Association and the parties involved. If they can not resolve it, the issue will go to court. London said he received this information from a few attor­ neys and two representatives of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. It will be a civil action. "If the Neighborhood Asso­ ciation can solve it. it will by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Barry County Extension 4H Youth Agent Kathy Walters Surratt told the Yankee Springs Township Board last week about the organization's hopes of adding a 4-H branch to the Yankee Springs area. There will be a 4-H open house at 7 p m.. Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the Yankee Springs Township Hall in an attempt to get this new branch started. People will have the chance to meet 4-H agents, learn about all of the areas of fun and adventure available to youth ages 4 to 19, and learn about what is available for adults of all ages. She said they will be look­ ing for volunteers of all ages. The closest 4-H branch is in Middleville and a new one would make it more conve­ nient for those who live in the Gun Ixikc area Barry County Commis­ sioner Bob Wenger gave Sur­ ratt a donation to the organiza­ tion on behalf of his family. He said he supports the orga­ nization because three genera­ tions of his family has been involved in it. The board voted to support the club in its attempt to start S' IN LOVING MEMORY OE JESSICA COE, 18, daughter, sister, friend, who left us suddenly 1 year ago. U)ve shines on through the sorrow and beyond the tears Remember Me To the Living, I am gone. To the sorrowful, I will never return To the angry, I was cheated. But to the happy, I am at peace. And to the faithful, I have never left. I cannot speak, but 1 can listen. I cannot he seen, but I can be heard So as you stand upon a shore gazing at a beautiful sea - As you look upon a flower and admire Its simplicity Remember Me. Remember me in your heart. Yixir thoughts and your memories. Of the times we loved. The times we cried. The limes we fought. The times we laughed. For if you always think of me, I will never be gone. Dad, Mom. Todd. Kes in. Rich. Ingrid. Angie Boat insurance written by a boatowner f ) save ten to fifteen thousand dollars in attorney s fees," London said. "I am willing to get together with residents and help them." • Found t h at the board wrote $57,000 worth of checks this past month and received a $12,000 reimbursement from the state for the elections that were held. • Discussed purchasing items for a security system such as a motion detectors for three doors and several win­ dows. Estimates that have been re­ ceived so far from Eagle Sys­ tems out of Grand Rapids show a cost of $50 per win­ dow for a total of $250 for five windows, and $18 per month for a monitor Wenger said the county has in the past received large es­ timates for items that ended up causing problems after they were purchased and used. He suggested that the board talk with a 911 administrator by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Ameritech is donating 50 computers plus a total of $4.8(X) for modems and mom tors to the Kent Intermediate School District, and Thomapple Kellogg High School will benefit. Ameritech Public Relations Director Terry Mulvihill said that the company occasionally changes its platform or com­ puter system in order to up­ grade it and gets new comput­ ers as a result. Ameritech Manager of Charitable Contributions Lisa Hamway, Mulvihill said, saw this as a chance for the com­ pany to take 250 of the com­ puters it would replace and donate them to five different intermediate school districts, each one getting 50. In addition, $4,800 was given to the KISD to aid it in purchasing accessories. Mulvihill said one of the stipulations the company had for the program was that school districts in rural areas and those that need the equip­ ment benefit from the contri­ butions. Mulvihill said it is essential for schools to have equipment that usually needs to be up­ graded as times change. This sometimes can be cosily. "This was a good way for Ameritech to give back to the 12 months of coverage for 4 monlbs ofpremium Wolverine Mutual Insurance Company Home Office-. DowMl v*r TO? J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency 'Ck hfcx and get more information would be the best one to buy. about what type of system . Trustee Mary Cook said she is open to getting more bids and more information. The board will look into this fur­ ther. TK to get 10 computers with support funds from Ameritech FIVE YEARS OF Wolverine Mutual s president needed insurance for his boat. So now you can get coverage most companies sell separately No age limit for most boats Coverage for bouts uith speeds up to 55 mpb 10% credit for cxpeneiue or training 5% credit for adult operators Coverage for boats costing up to $200,000 $1500 worth of protection forportable equipment One deductible .otvrs your boat «.© People who are driving on Chief Noonday Road coming into Barry County from Allegan County will be greeted with a sign saying ‘Barry County 4-H Clubs Welcome You." Pictured by the sign are (from left), Yankee Springs Township Supervisor George London, 4-H Youth Agent Kathy Walters Surratt, and Mark Englerth who are trimming around the sign that will attempt to make 4-H clubs in the Yankee Springs area a reality. 49’ A^ngion St W-37) UhoMte W 45333 Cail: 795-3302 or 891 8208 community." he said. The TK district passed 2.75 mills a year and a half ago, to be used for technology im­ provements for the district's five schools for 1995 and 1996. Since this time, a commit­ tee was formed and a consul­ tant hired to determine what equipment to get and how to best spend the money. The equipment they pur­ chased has arrived and students have access to computers in labs that are operated by lab managers. TK Technology Committee Chairman Kevin Briggs said the high school received 10 of these computers, which are IBM compatible and are trying to determine where to place them. He added that it was nice of Ameritech to make the dona­ tion. The district's curriculum is set up so that every grade level will have specific objec­ tives that need to be accom­ plished by the end of that year. These objectives need to be mastered by the time the student is ready to enter the next grade level. Extra time will be given to students who are either behind in complet­ ing the necessary objectives or need an extra challenge. Teachers have been attend­ ing training sessions every week since March and about 40 to 50 of them worked on computers over the summer to continue their progress. Other recipient schools within the KISD include Cedar Springs Middle School, Greenville Middle and High Schools, Kent City High School, and Portland High School. KISD officials also were pleased with the donation. "This is a wonderful pro­ gram that Ameritech has insti­ tuted,’ said REMC Director for the Kent Intermediate School District Connie Solis. "A donation such as this is a real benefit to the schools involved." Ameritech is donating 1,000 computers to non-profit organizations across its fivestate service territory. The IBM compatible computers were once used by Ameritech's consumer services unit. Ameritech also has other programs set up to benefit area school distnets and stu­ dents. Mulvihill said the company has a fund that schools can re­ quest money from to purchase Internet connections that was started about one year ago. "Many schools took advan­ tage of this," he said. A total of $10 million was put up by the company for this. A "Special Buddy" program has been set up between Ameritech and students at West Kelloggsville School. Employees visit with students and are there for them when­ ever they need a friend to talk to. Employees spend time with the students or fax them messages of encouragement Many of the students, he said, look forward to the time they spend with the 20 em­ ployees that are involved. "We believe that education is important," Mulvihill said. 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MI Cktober 15. 1996/Page 9 Punkins and stuffin’ ready for scarecrows and paintin' The Caledonia Historical Commission has pumpkins to paint and all the materials to assemble scarecrows ready for next Saturday, Oct. 19. when kids can make these Halloween decorations any time between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. A donation of $5 will be asked for each scarecrow and a donation of $2 will be asked for each pumpkin. All materials will be furnished. Ready for the event are Historical Commission members Eva Engle, left, Dorothy Merriman and their 'stuffed' friend, George. DOWN UNDER, from Page 7 introduced from California. Paalman said that the pine is used for wood products there because the European settlers who came to New Zealand cleared the native forests for agriculture The ra­ diated pine flourishes in the New Zealand climate, he said. Fruits, which are an impor­ tant agribusiness there, are marketed heavily, and Paal­ man was shown such tech­ niques as root stock growing and the controlled atmosphere storage used by apple growers. Kiwi also is an important export, and a number of other fruits are grown as well. He described some of the technology these countries use, such as the mechanized i apple sorter and the use of computerized tomography ("cat scans") to help get a purer stock of lambs. There are problems with salination (salts from the ocean) interfer­ ing with crops, but there are plants whose roots absorb salt, and they are being used to help cope with the salina­ tion problem, he said. Culturally, Paalman said, these countries arc becoming more and more "westernized." "They associate us with our weekly television shows," he said. Welfare is a huge problem there, too, and in both Aus­ tralia and New Zealand the na­ tive people were pushed into a comer of their countries, creat­ ing another problem today. There is mandatory voting, and citizens are fined if they don’t vote. Speeding violators arc delected by cameras, and the offenders receive their tickets in the mail. Paalman concluded by thanking the Lions for their support. "My goal was to study the commodities, and to gain a bigger perspective of the world," he said. "As an agri­ cultural communications ma­ jor. I'm sure that what I’ve seen there will help in what I do when I graduate." _sfteav leuxwve WEIGHT TRAINING Looking for Tone HAIR DESIGNERS FITNESS HAIR • NAILS • TANNING 122 B. 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The kids submit tradition­ ally carved jack-o-lantems. or they can incorporate pumpkins. gourds and squash and other fall plants into their creations, which each year get more imagina­ tive. The grand prize winner this year was the Tompkins family, who put together a graveyard scene with a pumpkin witch floating by in a pumpkin hot air balloon. This little witch in her pumpkin air balloon is drifting through a graveyard as part of the Grand Prize Pumpkin cre­ ation at Kettle Lake's Great Pumpkin contest. She is smiling and exclaiming. ‘What a view from here,’ as she looks down on a pumpkin-dotted cemetery. OFF T This hospitable-looking group welcomed Kettle Lake kids and families to this year’s Haunted House, which had a For Sale’ sign over the door The real estate agents from Greenwitch Realty were Abby Normal. Hilda Hag and Billy Bob Brain, while Winnie the Witch (left). Gnm Greeter (center). Dracula, the teenage werewolf and the mad wiendsi and his son were among those lurking inside. U hen Halloween is over, these strange creatures change into their secret identities as normal-looking area residents. Nothing more unusual than a happy witch, but maybe she’s having a good time show mg off her lovely maple-leaf coiffure for the visitors al the October Fest. Or perhaps she’s just proud of her turned-up nose ask You’ll have to Nicholas Schwab, who brought her to the Great Pumpkin contest. Other special awards were offered by the teachers and support staff, and some entries also were honored with blue, red and white rib­ bons. Whether they won a rib­ bon or not. the entries cov­ ered the spectrum from whimsical animals to elec ironically-geared operations. Pumpkins were transformed into turtles, flowers, fruit bowls, sharks and a variety of figures. All of them kept the crowd of student and family visitors busy ooohing and aaahing. Adding to the Halloween fun was a “haunted house” complete with scary twists and turns and inhabited by a strange group of grinning and eorv creatures. The kids andJ their parents were ------------— ush “k ­ ered through the house by sales reps from the Realty “Greenwitch Company.” who were vainly trying to sell the unusual piece of “real estate." A hay ride through the Kettle Lake neighborhood, face painting and. of course, refreshments, completed the annual family fall fun night at Kettle Lake. “This is strictly a family night.” said PTC) President Crystal Bellgraph. “It's not a fund raiser, but a chance for the students to bnng their families to school for some fun.’’ And b-o-o-st the “spirit” of the Halloween season. This venerable pumpkin figure is vailed ‘Grandpa Pumpkin’s Story Hour’, and he was seated on his afghan by the Wynsma family, who won a blue ribbon for bringing him to the contest. �The Sun and News Middleville, ML October 15, 1996/Poge It Blood drive planned at Gun Lake Church Oct. 28 The volunteer hands of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs - Gun Lake Area will be working with the Barry County Chapter of the Red Cross on a blood drive from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Monday. Oct 28. The doors of Gun Lake Community Church will be open to accept donations Peo pie can come by and donate, snack and get to know better their GFWC-Gun Lake Area volunteers and Barry County Red Cross chapter workers • One pint of blood, when separated, can treat three or four patients • Whole blood can be saved for 35 days and red cells will last 42 days. • An adult body contains 10-12 pints of blood and it takes only six to 10 minutes to actually donate • The body replaces that pint within 24 hours. • The most common ty pe i s O-positive. the rarest type is AB-negative: and type Onegative is the most famous because it is “Universal Donor" blood everyone can use. The Red Cross needs blood of all types. Gun Lake Community Church is located at 12200 Chief Noonday Road. Gun Lake For more information, call Marilyn Fmkbeiner. Blood Drive chairwoman at 795-9206. or the Red Cross Office in Hastings. 945-3122. JB HARRISON Insurance Agency 6090 Alden Nash SE • Alto Phone 868-0050 Toll Free 800-217-0712 Heritage Group to meet Oct. 16 for Automobile Insurance. The Thomapple Heritage Association will hold its meeting this month at the home of John and Carolyn Steens ma on Wednesday. Oct. 16. at 7:30 p.m. Judy Harrison Don’t wait any longer for that new car or boat! You 4 can buy now and pay later. 1 The great Old Kent Loan Sale is underway. WHAT A DEAL FOR YOU! Take out a loan and make no \ payments until 1997.* BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE! Save an extra 1/2% on the interest 1991'- rate when you sign up for Automatic Payment with a Preference Checking Account. HURRY IN OR CALL TODAY! OLD KENT 1-800-882-1646 • Must and be approved Appfces to at personas loans, installment loans except purchase money mortgages . lines of credit vanable home equity loans o/srudent loans Interest charges w* accrue from the dale of the loan Not vahd with any other otter Limited time Otter LWr ©OLD KENT BANK 1996 MEMBER FDIC �Page 12/Th« Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml/October 15. 1996 Middleville’s Spring Street repairs on hold for now by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Plans for repairs for Spring Street in Middleville appear to be on hold, at least for now. In early July the Middleville Village Council agreed to block off Spring Street to through traffic at the M-37 in­ tersection, but since then, no plans have been made for re­ pairs and the street is still closed. The council had passed a resolution to block off the street, with the understanding that some of the details about what kind of repairs would be made could be discussed later by the engineers. In response to the council's inquiry last week about whether any progress had been made in finding out what re­ pairs would be needed and how much they would cost, Vil­ lage Manager David Arking said no plans had been made yet because the project did not have a specific deadline. There are many other pro­ jects in the works, he said, that need immediate attention and it is impossible to do ev­ erything at once. Trustee James Rutherford said Arking should ask engi­ neer Paul Spclman to help, but the manager said Spclman had agreed to finish projects that he had been working on and then resign from his du­ ties. It was then suggested by Rutherford that someone new be hired to take on new pro­ jects. "1 was queasy about closing a road without a plan for its reopening." he said. "I am afraid that it might be years before it is reopened." Trustee Bill Mosey said there is only so much Arking can do without an assistant He plans to start looking for one soon. Police Chief Louis Shoe­ maker said closing the street has made the area safer to drive in. so the situation may not be that bad. Rutherford said Spelman had been preparing to work on this project before, so the road probably already has been paid for. He recommended that Arking get Spelman to look at figures before he leaves. Arking said he would work on it as soon as possible, and that some in-house work should be handled before a new engineer is hired. In other businesses last week, the council; • Voted to provide three short-term parking spaces downtown for no more than 30 minutes to accommodate people and businesses with short-term parking needs. The move is a result of concerns that were expressed al the last meeting by businesses owners Jeff Gummo and Rod Kenyon that they needed more spaces like this to accommodate their customers. After researching the village parking situation, Arking said he found there are 19 parking spaces available on one side of downtown Main Street, and 14 on the other side. "For the moment, short­ term parking needs of busi- <i I was queasy about closing a road without a plan for its reopening. I am afraid that it might be years before it J5 is reopened. — Trustee James Rutherford nesses owners can be met if three short-term spaces are put in," be said. "The meter will be on the honor system." One spot will be on one side of the street and the other two will be on the other, though the exact location is yet to be determined He added that 30-minute spaces will work better than 15 minutes because people don't usually go downtown for just one thing. Village President Jim French said that if the places they decide to put the spaces do not work out, they can move them. • Heard Arking discuss how he, French, and Mosey visited Lansing to met with the Con­ sumer Power Renaissance Corp, to find a way to help the Bradford White Corp, make the most of its factory expansion. The goal is to help them find a way to use 15 acres of land near them for ex­ pansion without actually own­ ing it. The land was found to not be as sturdy as they hoped, causing the company to wish YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 17, 1996 COMMENCING AT 7:30 PM AT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP HALL, 284 N. BRIGGS RD. TO CONDUCT THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS: 1. ZOC 95-10-14, Parcel ID. NOS. 260-014-00 thru 260-025-00; A request by John Pillar for approval of Phase II of Lake Life Condominium Plat located on West Shore Dr. and change the Master Plan. 2. ZOC 96-09-07, Parcel ID. NO. 015-004-70; A request by Davd Budd, to rezone his property located North of 9550 Chief Noonday Rd. from the Agriculture" to the "Rural Residential” Zoning district and change the Master Plan. 3. SEU 96-09-01, Parcel ID. NO. 150-006-00; A request by Lawrence Kelly, 142 Lakeview Dr. A request for a Home Occupation Permit to continue his gunsmith occupation. 4. PLAT 95-08-03, a request by Larry Wilhoit for final approval of their PLAT on Lakeside Dr. Such other business as may properly come before the planning commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available tor inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 284 N Bnggs Rd. During regular township business hours and will also be available at the time of the public hearing. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Planning Commission reserves the right at or after the public hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ordinance. to focus on creating jobs, not owning property. The com­ pany chose this property over land in the industrial park it was originally considering be­ cause it looked as if it would work out better for it. French said the people they met with seemed eager to help with the situation. • Voted to approve a change order worth $10,240 for items such as a storm sewer, man­ hole and water service for the Grand Rapids Street im­ provements. Arking said that the Eagle Drive, Grand Rapids Street and lift station origi­ nally were presented as three separate projects by two engi­ neers and one planner. However, he now has found that utility pipes tie in to both streets, but were charged only to Eagle Drive expenses. He said he needs a change or­ der so that some money can be spent for the needs of Grand Rapids Street. • Voted to enter an agree­ ment with the Williams and Works engineering firm to add construction to the design of the Grand Rapids Street pro­ ject for $14,000. • Agreed to give Arking the authority to be an authorized signer of village checks. Ark­ ing said village checks require two signatures and it would be convenient if he was able to do this in case no one else with signing authority could be found. • Discussed how to prepare next year's budget. Arking said that he has al­ ways had a certain format for budgeting that he has followed in the past, but is willing to work with the council. The council would need to hold a budget approval meet­ ing at the end of the year, but has decided to delay it until Jan. 14. There is usually a budget and a budget resolution, he said. The budget is a long line of numbers and a budget reso­ lution is a document that ex­ plains what will be spent on what. Anything in the budget does not have to be approved again at another meeting. He added that he has not re­ ally had the need to work with former manager Everil Manshum since he has been work­ ing with village employee Chris Mugndge. but has asked him questions from time to time. As long as he is familiar with how Mugridge keeps tabs on the billing, he said, he is all right. He also is familiar enough with the computer system to handle things in the case that Mugridge is not available. Rutherford said Arking should feel free to ask Manshum any questions he may have before his contract runs out at the end of the year. • Found that there is no law that requires village residents to be hooked up to the village water main and no law against them doing it. ‘ Arking said he originally thought that some towns had this type of requirement and others did not. He spoke with a representa­ tive from the Michigan Mu­ nicipal League, who told him there is no law and no specific guidelines for this situation. Almost everyone who lives in the village has village wa­ ter. he said. French said the council’s Public Works Committee can look into this situation further in the future. Charter Township Of Caledonia PO BOX 296 CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN 49316-0296 "At the Growing Edge of Kent County " CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA October 16, 1996 • 7:00 pm Minutes Bills Building Inspector Report Treasurers Report Library Report and Resolution Budget Hearing - 7:30 pm Valley Point South Ordinance - 2nd Reading 8. Final Plat Review - Spring Valley 9. Planning Commission Report 10. 1996 Winter Special Assessment 11. ZBA Re-Appointment 12. Historical Commission Appointment 13. Any Other Business That May Come Before The Board. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 200 CALEDONIA CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Caledonia Township Planning Commission will con­ duct a Public Hearing related to the following Special Use Permit application on October 21, 1996, at 7:30 pm at the Township Hall, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, 49316. A request from Peter Den Hartigh to expand a non-conforming use at 6750 68th Street, Section 9, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Ml. The request specifically involves the addition to an existing non-residential building. The permanent parcel number for the parcel is 41-23-09-100-038. Copies of the above-mentioned application are available for public review at the township office between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday and from 9:00 am until noon on Fridays. Comments related to these applications may be submitted either in writing or in person at either the Township Hail or at the meeting Please direct written comments to the attention of the Planner. The pubic is invited and encouraged to attend all Planning Commission meetings. If any citizen has physical limitations which may limit access to or participation in this meeting, please contact the township offices at (616) 891-0070, at least 24 hours prior to the meeting time. �The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml October 15. 19%/Poge 13 Middleville citizens protest sewer billing procedures Halloween hours set! by Mandy Habel Staff Writer A petition with 60 signa­ tures claims the Village of Middleville is unfair for billing residents for sewer res­ idents aren't using. Shirley Eaton, who filed the petition, said the protest is over being required to pay a sewer bill for water that does not go into village sewers. The water Eaton is referring to is that used to water lawns, wash a car or play in. She said she and her hus­ band use an average of less than 9,000 gallons for the first quarter of each year, but by summertime this average jumps to 53,000 gallons. She doesn't mind paying for the water, but does not want to pay sewer bills for water that does not go into the sewer. President Jim French said the village has been receiving calls about this situation and it has been discussed, though at this point they are not sure what to do to correct this. He added that the village uses some type erf system in which amount arc ascraged together. Eaton verified that the bills received in the first and second quarters are averaged together to determine what the summer bill will be Some villages. French said, have a summer rate and a win­ ter rate. The council will look back into the history of how these rates originally were de­ termined and see what they could do to make the system more fair. Village Manager David Aris­ ing said many other commu­ nities handle the billing sys­ tem the same way, which is to pro-rate the sewer charge based on the amount of water used. Unfortunately, there is no way to tell how much wa­ ter goes into the sewer be­ cause there is no sewer gauge He added that the complaint residents have is not due to a rale increase. The high bills could be a result of the hot summer they just had Trustee James Rutherford suggested that the council check with other communities to see how they bill their resi­ dents. "People should not be pun­ ished for trying to keep their lawns nice.’ he said. The way he sees it. there are two ways to improve the billing system for water and sewer. One would be to put meters on the sewer and the other to come up with another formula to determine how much people should be billed. Putting a meter on the sewer is out of the question Caledonia Township planners renew sand pit mining permit The Caledonia Township one three-year period.” operate under the township's Planning Commission last According to township or­ PMR ordinance, and in week renewed the planned dinance, all sand mines in addition, each has its own mineral removal (PMR) per­ Caledonia Township must re­ PMR regulations and end use mit for the Jousma-Den Har- new permits every three years, plan. The pit owners pay into tigh sand pits on 68th Street. and to do so, must meet the an escrow account, which The renewal will allow compliance standards set by covers township costs incurred mining at that site for another the township. The pit owners by the pit's operation. They thrcc-ycar period. also are required to restore the also pay the township a fee Township Planner Linda land to some approved end use for each cubic yard of sand Anderson said that the opera­ after the mining is complete taken out of their pts. The Jousma-Den Hartigh In other business last week, tion had been inspected both i by her and the township su­ permit actually does not ex­ township engineer Randy explained to the pervisor, and it was in com­ pire until Dec. 16, but Ander­ Wilcox pliance with the township's son said the township is en­ commission the first draft of a PMR ordinance and the ordi­ couraging the pit owners to utilities plan for the town­ apply for renewal early, "in ship. nance regulating this PMR. This plan, which is still be­ In addition, the township case there is a glitch or some­ has not received any com­ thing is out of compliance," ing finalized, offers both a short- and long-term look at plaints about the pit. nor did she said. "If there is something areas that already are serviced anyone voice any objections wrong, the pit owner can cor ­ by sewer and areas that some at the meeting. Anderson said. The owners of this pit hope rect the problem before the re­ day may need sewer and per­ to renew their PMR one more newal deadline and doesn't risk haps public water because of losing any hauling time," she the type of soil in the area or time, Anderson said. because of the density of the "They will probably be fin­ said. At present, there are six ac­ housing or both. ished mining there before the Anderson said this plan, if second renewal is up, but they tive sand pits in the township, did not think they could com­ including the Jousma-Den adopted, would be a reference plete their work in just this Hartigh operation. All must document that would become part of the township’s master land use plan. "This is the commission's first look at this document," living from paycheck to paycheck! Anderson said. "There will be a lot of study and review of this plan by the commission­ Grand Rapids: 1-516-957-44JO SotewWe 1-W-9W-2221 ers before any action is taken AAA MQRTGaGC ft FINANCIAL, GOAOOWATIO* on it." HOMEOWNERS! gB ^orat & Gift & Bosses Day □Uy, VCIVUVl IV1II is Wednesday, October 16th & | Mugs, Condy~<Carmel Corn, Balloons| A Sweetest Day JS is Saturday, October 19th SS 1 DOZEN ROSES ft & t $ 19.99 r" Vp Balloons Stuffed Animals 1 DOZEN CARNATIONS Doni be ra hurry to start painting the outside of your house. Allow for the morning dew to evaporate before getting started. *4 Boxed With |i<QO the Works___________ .-I W wb314 Arlington (M-37) 795-3JL3J M r io —1 Z < -— Screws and nails will go into any surface easier if. before you use them, you rub them with soap. because that would be too ex­ pensive, but coming up with a new formula is a possibil­ ity. Arking agreed that this was worth looking into. Trustee Bill Mosey main­ tained that if people actually paid for as much water as they actually used, the rates would be higher than they are now. They currently loan amounts from one fund to the other with the water and sewer so they do not have to charge people as much. French asked members of the council’s Public Works Committee to check with other communities to see what billing formulas they use and look at their own past files to see if there is any dif­ ference in the billing system now than in the past. They might even consider coming up with new rates. "The council appreciates the citizens* concerns and will look into a solution," French said. In other business last week, the council approved the po­ lice report for the month of September and Chief Louis Shoemaker fielded questions about people being found with open intoxicants. He said he has seen students of junior high and high school ages with alcoholic beverages out in the open that tend to be furnished by parents or other adult friends. "I do not know of any busi­ ness people who would be selling alcohol to minors." he said. There also is an issue about public smoking done by high school students which the de­ partment is dealing with the schools about. Police nor­ mally do not investigate on the school site and Shoemaker does not know of any busi­ nesses people selling tobacco to underage people. Some of the council mem­ bers were concerned about Halloween night and asked if there was a curfew. Shoemaker said there is no specific curfew, but he sends as mans men around town as possible to make sure no problems arise. The council voted to set of­ ficial village Halloween trick or treat hours to be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3L Arking said that in the true spirit of Halloween, the vil­ lage should provide an oppor­ tunity for younger children To dress up in costumes and spend lime with their fami­ lies. "This should help the police and parents." he said. Shoemaker agreed that this was a good idea and that the purpose is not to kick people off of the streets after 8 p.m., but to just set hours as a mat­ ter of public notice. Their goal, he added, is not to police every single person, since this would be impossi­ ble. Mosey said that people may start to get used to official hours after they have been set for a couple of years, which will make it even easier to po­ lice. Public notices will be placed, announcing the hours. Letterheads ■PRIN Business Cards Envelopes Brochures kSpl Wedding Invitations more I * jSf Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 or Bill Love or stop by at 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) ATTENTION MIDDLEVILLE VILLAGE RESIDENTS The Village of Middleville would like to advise its residents of the following seasonal activities: 1 OFFICIAL TRICK-OR-TREAT HOURS The village Council has designated the period from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 31 as official Trick-Or-Treat hours in Middleville. While not a curfew, it is hoped that parents will set Trick-Or-Treat hours for their own children in accordance with this friendly guideline to help keep Halloween safe and fun for everyone. The Middleville Police Dept, reminds all ghosts and goblins to have a parent or guardian inspect all treats before eating them, wear bright reflective costumes so drivers can see you, and be careful when crossing streets. Parents are strongly encouraged to supervise their TrickOr-Treating children at ail times. 2 LEAF PICK-UP -The Middleville Public Works Dept. (DPW) plans to vacuum up leaves from residential streets on the following Mondays: October 14, 21,28 and November 4. Leaves must be raked to the road side by residents in advance of DPW’s scheduled visit and must not include any branches, twigs, rocks, trash or other debris. Leaf piles in which such items are evident will not be collected and must then be disposed of properly by the resident. DPW will make every reasonable effort to stick to the schedule, but if volume is heavy, and/or if the weather is particularly bad, it may not be possible to collect leaves village-wide in just one day. In these events, remaining leaves will be collected as soon as possible on succeeding days of the week. However, DPW will visit each neighborhood only once a week for leaf collection. So, if some leaves are not ready to be picked up when DPW visits, they will not be collected until the next scheduled visit. Don’t miss out — please have your leaves ready at road side to be collected on the above Mondays by 8:00 a.m. 3 BRANCH CHIPPING - Middleville DPW will collect stiff twigs and branches from residential street sidings on the following Mondays: October 14 and 28. Branches should be placed in a neat pile at the road side with stump ends facing the street (so as to not obstruct the street or any sidewalk). Note that DPW cannot accept logs over 6 inches in diameter. 4 VILLAGE HOLIDAYS Please note that the Village office will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 in observance of Thanksgiving. The Middleville Police Dept, and Barry County Central Dispatch will remain open. (202) �Poge 14/Th* Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/October 15, 1996 Elementary principals discuss curriculum at Caledonia parents meeting were feeding into one middle school, where any disparities between the three became evident,” he said. Worman said that last year it was decided to return to a district-wide curriculum, but one that also was aligned with state and national standardized tests and the middle school expectations. “We decided for our plan­ ning. however, to move from the traditional grade-level teams to subject-area teams, with each school represented on each subject team." Wor­ man said. He said the first thing the teachers had to decide was what they wanted to accom­ plish. "That sounds simple, but it wasn't," he said. "It was diffi­ cult because each school had been working for several years on its own curriculum, and now, to have to meld those sounded pretty formidable." However, when the elementary teams actually sat down with teachers from the middle school, they found out that they were following remarkably similar curriculums. They decided that working out a new district-wide curriculum would benefit Detray School Open House The Gaines Township Historical Society is having an open house at the one room school house at the comer of East Paris and 100th Street SE, October !9th between 10 and 3 pm. The historic country school was used from 1887 to 1960. The renovation of the school started in 1990 to keep alive for the community a very important part of country life. The Society will have baked goods and produce available for purchase to help them raise funds to j keep the school open. Raffle tickets will be sold for a handmade quilt done by long time Gaines resident, Mary Crumback who has done many quilts for her family over her 89 years. INVITATION TO BID for SNOW REMOVAL Thornapple Kellogg School will accept bids for SNOW REMOVAL based on a three year contract. This will include the High School, Middle School. Page. West and McFall Elementary, Bender Bus and Maintenance Complex. Must be able to remove snow and furnish a copy of liability insurance. SUBMIT BIDS by Oct. 23, 1996 at 4:00 p.m. to; THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL ATTN: ALICE JANSMA 3885 BENDER ROAD MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. students, and they decided to go ahead with a district scope and sequence program for K-5. The process. Worman said, included: • Collecting curriculum in­ formation from all possible sources. • Reviewing MEAP (Michigan Educational As­ sessment Program) tests and studying the objectives. • Lotting for "boles" in the teaching sequence in each sub­ ject. • Adjusting the process to fill the "holes" and eliminate weak areas. The teachers also decided the format for outlining the ele­ mentary curriculum was nei­ ther detailed enough for the teachers nor "user-friendly" enough for parents. The new curriculum guide, now available at school of­ fices, still lists the basic skills to be learned in each subject area, but it also shows the "benchmarks" for learning that skill. "The guide shows the ideal time for kids to be learning the material, but with the un­ derstanding that kids all learn or are ready to learn at differ­ ent times and different ages," Worman emphasized. Showing a page of the new guide on the overhead projec­ tor. Worman noted that par­ ents can look at the guide and get some idea whether their child is way behind, way ahead or just about on target for their age and grade. He said the teachers are us­ ing the new curriculum be­ cause of their ownership in it. Introduce I‘ ~ | Now, he said, they must go back to their grade-level teams to discuss the new guidelines across the curriculum. "If you worked on the sci­ ence team, for instance, you need to dialogue with the other teachers on the rest of the curriculum," he explained. "We want the teachers to constantly share their ’best practice' ideas and talk about what works. This curriculum guide is still being completed, it's a living document" Worman said that parents should not expect to see the curriculum delivered in exactly the same way by every teacher. "They are all different, too, and the way they teach a skill will depend on their own teaching styles and on the class they happen to have at that time. Each group of chil­ dren, each child, often requires a different teaching strategy ." The teachers also will be working on incomplete areas in the curriculum and develop­ ing district-wide guidelines for computer, social studies, art and music. The elementary teachers also want to be sure their curriculum aligns well with the middle school expec­ tations, and so the next step will be to work on a scope and sequence for grades 5-9. "Eventually, there will be continuity throughout the en­ tire system," Worman said. Technology will be very important in that effort, he said. With a district-wide net­ work in place, teachers can easily share ideas, or simply put into the network files the Emphasize BMMM Maintam/Exlcnd fcrtMl j names of educational software that is effective. Report cards also must be re-aligned to the new curricu­ lum. Worman said. As far as knowing whether students are learning "the ba­ sics," parents can look at lo­ cal. state and national scores for this information The classroom teacher sup­ plies evaluations of the stu­ dent’s skills through report cards and conferences. Stu­ dents in grades 3-5 take the MEAP test and the Stanford Achievement Test to measure their progress against students in the state and across the country. Parents can check these scores to see how their child compares in the under­ standing of what these tests consider to be the "basic" skills. After Worman answered questions about the new cur­ riculum. Dutton Elementary Principal Jerry Phillips pro­ vided the parents and teachers at the C-PAC meeting a quick overview of the different kinds of learning styles that have been identified. He also ex­ plained that a class of students will represent a variety of learning styles, and the teacher, therefore, must pre­ pare lessons to satisfy all of them in some way. Phillips gave everyone a handout explaining the charac­ teristics of the global, ana­ lytic. auditory, visual and kinesthetic learning styles and what teaching strategies work best with each. Students whose dominant learning style is auditory, for K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | WRITING The Writing Process Draw a picture to write Participate in wnting a language experience story Write on self-selected and/or assigned topics Experiment with a variety of genre (poetry, fiction, nonfiction) Write idea clearly and with detail (idea and content) Organize final draft logically (organization) Final draft shows how the writer thinks and feels about a topic (voice and style) Vary sentence structure, length, and beginning Revise for descriptive language (exact verb, specific noun, and adjective) Edit spelling, grammar, and punctuation Write title for own writing Wnte paragraph with main idea and detail Write paper with introduction, body, and conclusion Wnte summary Evaluate writing sample (focused correction area, rubric) Write story based on predictable book | lt: 1.^71 Kr*’’- • li by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia Community Schools’ three elementary principals brought a discus­ sion of curriculum to the Caledonia Parents Advisory Committee last week, ex­ plaining past, present and fu­ ture developments Parents also learned about the planning for the new ele­ mentary school, approved by voters in June. The program was arranged by C-PAC because parents in the community want to know if there is consistency among the three elementary pro­ grams. and whether their chil­ dren are learning "the basics." Kettle Lake Principal Jeff Worman first explained to the group that there is a new distnet-wide K-5 curriculum be­ ing put in place this year. For several years, he said, the three schools each had been developing curriculum appro­ priate to its own students, while still meeting the re­ quirements of the district core curriculum. "The problem we found with that site-based kind of system was that there was not enough dialogue between the teachers at the different schools, but all three schools TO#. t i This sample from the new elementary curriculum guide shows how each subject area is broken down into basic skills. The staff also has indicated at what level teachers will introduce, emphasize and then work to maintain the particular skill. Students will master skills according to their own individual development, however Crazy Cash is Good When Ever < You Need Us. Place the Crazy Cash in your wallet or vehicle Spencer’s Towing^ *2 & Recovery•/ 520 East Railroad St., Hastings 945-2909 ’2 instance, remember best what they hear and say themselves, love class discussions, need to talk about their learning but are easily distracted by noise. Teachers can accommodate this style by emphasizing di­ rections and information ver­ bally and letting students re­ peat the information in their own words. Auditory learners also do well studying aloud. Teachers can help the auditory learner by setting up discus­ sion and group work, and by providing a quiet space where noise will not be distracting. Oral practices and evaluation also help students with this style. The auditory learner requires very different strategies from the analytic learner, who needs specific, accurate expert in­ formation and often prefers working alone and in his/her own way, without straying from the task on hand. The teacher must help provide the resources for this student, al­ low for independent, thomugh work and stay focused. Each of the learning styles is different enough to provide the teacher a challenge in try ing to accommodate them all, Phillips said. In answer to a question, he said that right now very few schools group students by learning styles. He also gave a quick overview of the multiage pro­ gram at Dutton, in which stu­ dents in first and second grades stay together for two years, working in a flexible setting with two teachers Phillips said this idea is not a new one, reminding his listeners of the one-room schools that used to serve as many as eight grades. Staying together eliminates a lot of anxiety for young stu­ dents who might worry about a new teacher in second grade. It allows a better startup in the second year because the teacher and student know each other and it allows students to progress at their own rate more than a traditional firstor second-grade class might. The class is a mix of high-, middle- and low-achieving students, he said, and their parents had the choice of a multiage setting or a tradi tional first and second grade program. He said multiage is not always the best for every student, and while the student is not locked into the program for two years, it has been very successful for most who have participated in the program since it started several years ago "You have got to have the teachers who want to work in this kind of program, how­ ever," he said. "That is the key to success with it." Besides multiage, Dutton also is the home base for most of the district's special education classes. The train­ able mentally impaired, the educably mentally impaired, the early elementary impaired and the preschool speech im­ paired students from five dis­ tricts come to Dutton Kettle Lake houses the emotionally impaired stu­ dents, and Caledonia Elemen­ tary the pre-primary impaired. The new elementary school also will have special educa­ tion classes and will house the special education offices, Phillips said Continued next page — �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml October 15. 1996/Page 15 From previous page Other districts provide ser­ vices for other kinds of special education. East Grand Rapids lakes care of the autistic chil­ dren. for instance Both the middle school and the high school provide fol­ low-up services for the special students, and each school has a resource room for students who have a learning problem, even though they do not need to be in special education. Phillips said that the district has a strong special education program, and always gets re­ quests from families outside the district who want to send their special children to Cale­ donia. He said that having the spe­ cial students right in the building with the regular edu­ cation students is good for both groups The special edu­ cation students see how to model their behavior, and some even get to take classes like art and music with the regular ed students. They, on the other hand, get to see that not all children are like them, and they learn to appreciate the diversity in people, Phillips said. "The kids take good care of our special students; they watch out for them, they pro­ tect them, they help them and they even mother them," he said with a smile. As the final portion of the program. Caledonia Elemen­ tary Principal Gordie Nickels reviewed the planning so far on the new elementary, which will be constructed north of the middle school on Kraft Avenue. Having the special students right in the building with the regular education students is good for both groups. The special education students see how to model their behavior, and some even get to take classes like art and music with the regular ed students. — Principal Jerry Phillips He said that a committee of about 30 parents and teachers are working on designing the school, but first the group had to set some goals The mem­ bers of the committee want to design an efficient, effective building that will meet the needs of students well into the 21st century. It is to be a curriculumdriven design, and based on the goal of student success. This means the building must allow for • Quality instruction, using all kinds of teaching styles. • Motivation of students through various strategies. • Various kinds of program delivery, besides direct instruc­ tion. For example, the build­ ing must accommodate coop­ erative learning, project-based learning and technology. • Parent and community in­ volvement. The committee is looking at special considerations, such as the size of rooms for differ­ ent age levels, flexibility and incorporating the arts. Other areas the committee is, or will be investigating are prep areas, lighting, building materials, engineering and the trends in elementary educa- tion. Consideration also must be given to curriculum, tech­ nology. facility management and security. Nickels pointed out that the state now is requiring longer school years, and the new school planning should in­ clude some discussion of whether this should perhaps be a magnet school or perhaps an optional school that offers a longer school year and does not follow an "agricultural" calendar He explained that the Cale­ donia Elementary teachers and parents have already discussed year-round schools, and he showed those at the meeting a calendar that his parents thought was very workable, with the same Christmas and spring vacations as the present calendar and a summer break, though not three months long. The committee already has visited four new elementary schools ("We learned more about what we didn't want than what we did want!"), and some of the members will travel to Nebraska to visit a very specially designed school that has attracted much atten­ tion around the country. Middleville Council Minutes September 24, 1996 President French called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Present were the following Bray, French, Mosey, Nesbitt, Rutherford. Stogray. and VandenBerg. Minutes were approved as presented with the following corrections: Page 1, "Public Comments B. The word noticeable should be noticed. Page 3 Paragraph 2 the words "... that the Village still owns." should be deleted. The Agenda wo* approved with the addition o< a Closed Session to discuss the Police Contract. Rutland Township injunction. Ronald Andronoco represen­ ting PureFlex introduced himself and hi* Company to the Council. municipality mor* accom­ modating than Kentwood and have two location* in Middlovillo in mind; th* industrial park and on Main Straat noor LESCOA Motion by VandenBerg sup­ ported by Rutherford that the Council of the Village of Mid dleville adopt the Amendment to the Barry County Solid Waste Management Plan as adopted by the Barry County Board of Com­ missioner* on August 27, 1996 also known as the Import ed Motion by Rutherford sup ported by VondenBerg that the Council of the Village of Mid to the Barry County Solid Waste Management Pion os adopted by the Barry County Board of Com­ missioners on June 27. 1995 also known a* the Export Approved Jim Gummo owner of Family commented on parking space problem* on Main Street Motion by VandenBerg *up approval of the Bryanwood Sub division Plat and approval for documents granting that ap­ proval Ayes all. Approved Subsequent equipment bid list given to Council. Motion by Mosey, supported by Stogray, to accept bid list as verbally presented to the Council by Arking. Ayes all. Carried. Water Ordinance amendment requested by Arking. This amendment would require that any in-Villoge property owner hook onto the water system. Bray asked that Arking verify the legality of this amendment. Tabled until further information given to Council. As requested by Council, a sign ordinance amendment was presented. Motion by Mosey, supported by VandenBerg, to pass the Sign Ordinance as presented. Aye* all. Approved Zoning Ordinance clarification on the word* "variety »tore" in the C-1 zoning text. Council agreed that Mr. Bortons request to open a sporting goods store would fall under the classifica­ tion of a "variety store. Motion by Stogray supported by Ruther­ ford to approve a vehicle clean­ ing contract with BSD Family Cor Wash. Aye* all. 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Those interested should call Nickels at 891-8181 during school hours, he said. The Caledonia Parents Ad­ visory Committee meets each month to discuss educational issues like these. It is chaired this year by Pam Olczak and Julie Ondersma. and all meet­ ings are open to the public. A district administrator, the su­ perintendent and at least one school board member also at­ tend each meeting to answer questions. The next meeting is sched­ uled for 7 p.m. Tuesday. Nov. 12, in the CHS media center, and the topic will be an ex­ planation of the various tests given to the students: the High School Proficiency Test, the SAT, the ACT, the MEAP and the PSAT. Judi Ferguson, the CHS testing coordinator and Cheryl Davis, the CMS enrichment coordi­ nator will be the special guests. Anyone with questions about C-PAC or who would like to be included on the group's mailing list should call 868-7411 or 868-7567. 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The Scots took control in the first seven minutes of the game and amassed nearly 300 yards for the evening with their versatile rushing attack. After holding the Wildcats to a threc-and-out opening se­ ries, Caledonia took the foot­ ball 58 yards in seven plays, with quarterback Nick Free­ man going the last 14 yards on a keeper with 8:21 left in the opening quarter. The Scots' defensive le­ gions, led by linebackers Josh Haywood and John Fcenstra, again held Wayland to less than first down yardage on three plays at midfield. The 30. but the) gambled and lost Wildcats then tried a fake on fourth down and three, punt, but failed to get to the turning the ball over. Not much later. Ryan first down marker So Caledonia took over near Overmyer carried it in from midfield and went 48 yards in two yards out and Soper seven plays to score again. It kicked the first of his two ex­ was Freeman for a second tra points to widen the gap to time, carrying it in on a quar­ 27-0. Wayland finally got on the terback sneak with the game not quite seven minutes old. board with about 5 1/2 min­ Tim Soper ran in the two- utes left in the contest when point conversion and it was Lance Laker went the final three yards of a drive that was already 14-0. But things settled down for aided by a roughing the passer awhile and it wasn't until the penalty and a couple of crucial 4.56 mark of the second pe­ fourth-down conversions. Matt Groeneweg finished riod that the Scots struck pay dirt again. They went 71 the night's scoring with just yards, with Soper picking up 31 seconds left with a four36 yards in a key run to the yard run Wayland three-yard line. Caledonia picked up 292 Freeman then wedged his way yards in total offense, all on into the end zone from the one the ground from a full-house for his third TD of the night. backfield. Soper led the way The Scots then fought off a with 90 yards. Overmyer Wildcats’ scoring threat that picked up 80. Freeman 76 and got them as close as the 15 to Todd Bloemers 46. Defensively, the Scots held take a 20-0 advantage into Wayland to 219 total yards, halftime. Soper’s punt that pinned 124 on the ground Wildcat Wayland back on its own sophomore quarterback Jason three in the third quarter set Hilaski attempted 23 passes the table for Caledonia's and completed seven for 95 fourth touchdown. The Cats, yards. with the help of a pass inter­ ference penalty, were able to punch the ball out to near the David Liu’s 4TDs spark Trojan grid win *VCR Repair VCR Cleaning AREA...SPORTS FREE Estimates Fast Service Convenient Hours $15 4 Star Video 114 Maple St. Delton. Ml 4695 M-37 Middleville. Ml 9175 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia. Ml 616-623-5777 616-795-2225 616-891-1313 Glen Valley Retail Center Hours: Sunday thru Thursday 11 am to 9 pm; Friday & Saturday 11 am to 10 pm How do you do David Liu? The answer to that question is quite well if you check the statistics from Friday night’s Middleville football win over O-K Blue rival Hamilton. Liu, a runningback, gained 233 yards on 20 carries and reached paydirt four times in a 27-14 Trojan victory. Liu went 47, 56, 34 and 3 yards for his four scores. Middleville led Hamilton 20-0 at half before adding one more Liu score in he final two quarters. Both of the Hawkeye touchdowns came in the fourth quarter. The Trojans are 4-1 in the league and 4-2 overall. They It was a great night for Middleville runningback David Liu. Four touchdowns 233 yards on the ground. will host Rogers (0-6, 0-5) next week. 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Freshman Jessica Crowley, playing in her sixth varsity game, had 8 rebounds and scored 10 markers also for Middleville. And Katie Weaver nailed 2 3-pointers midway through the fourth quarter. Coach Jim Sprague's called Weaver's triples "a huge lift for us." Middleville is now 4-6 overall and 2-4 in the O-K Blue. They will host Spring Lake in a hoop contest tonight. Middleville’s Jennie Doyle (43) gets a giant first step on the Rogers defender in her attempt to drive the baseline. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Davis sets record at Allegan tourney Jessi Davis broke a school record for Middleville’s cross country team on Oct. 5 at the Tiger Shark race in Allegan Davis, a senior, ran the course in 19:53 to beat Middleville's best time ever for a girl competitor At a O-K event last Tuesday, Davis placed second overall in 20:20. The girls were fifth with 109 points and the Trojan boys were fifth with 118 points. Calvin Christian won the girls race, scoring 46. and Spring Lake s boys took a first with 34 points. Other placers for Middleville's girls were eighth place Lindsey Thornton (21:41), 28th place Alice Matson (23:19), 42nd place Sara Hillman (25:04) and 45th place Melody Allore (25:25). In the boys race. Ryan Hesselink topped the Middleville squad with a sixth place 17:40 Other Middleville placers were 13th place Matt Eaton (18:12), 28th place Dendel Craven (19:08), 29th place Don Mello (19:09) and 46th place Ben Vlashkiw (20:28). Freshman shooters win big Caledonia’s freshman led by Ann Schmidt's 22 basketball team won an points and Jessi Curry’s 14 exciting 56-47 contest with points The victory improved the team’s overall record to 9Grandville on Oct. 7. The freshman Scots were 2. Our professional technicians will inspect your’ entire brake system and use quality NAPA brake^ Call for shoes and pads - backed^ Your ^Certified by Limited Lifetime Appt. 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Matt Pullen, Dorn Ronchetti, Mike Stein and Josh Lancaster. Kevin Conkey and Nick Blakely both scored points for the Lions. The win raised Middleville's season record to 17-3, the second best winning percentage in school history. Last Saturday. Coach Bernie Weller’s team took part in the O-K Blue Tournament, finishing fourth with a 346 score Rogers won the event with a 329. Josh Sturm won medalist honors carding a 77. Alex Middleton shot an 88. Josh Lancaster fired an 89 and Dorn Ronchetti and Matt Pullen each scored 92s. Middleville was second to Rogers in the final conference standings. It was the fourth straight year the Trojans took second in the O-K Blue Sturm was selected for the second straight campaign to the al I-conference team. His average for the season was 40.3. Freshman Adam Seifert was an honorable mention pick with a 42.25 average. Lady Trojans improve on the tennis courts Improvement in the form of wins and position in the league were shown by Middleville's tennis team during the last week of the season. The Lady Trojans moved ahead of Coopersville with four head-to-head wins in the O-K Blue tournament. At No. I singles, Sara Wnght won over Hamilton at the league finale before losing to Byron Center in the consolation finals. Kelly Bremer, at No. 3 singles, won her match versus Coopersville (10-9) but then fell to a player from Comstock Park (10-4). Julie Cordts also captured a win against Coopersville at No. 4 singles with a 10-2 triumph. Another Middleville victory over Coopersville came at No. 1 doubles where Sarah Cordts Trojan Adam Seifert sends a putt at the hole at the Yankee Springs Golf Course last Tuesday. The Sdafani's are Happy to serve you! ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ I ♦ ♦ • Pasta • Ravioli • Manicotti • Spaghetti • Pizza AU madr from tcrotch Dinner & lunches i♦ ...APhil ’s Pizzeria i Taste of Italy eal-ta or DineOil • ♦ luUa .SfMCMiM* sum !9«o* 120 tuM Mna. T HOURS Tur Thur 11*0-10. Fn A S* II W-ll; X Ckwd • CUKED ERUMY OCT 2S. IM» AT 4 PM 795-7844 ♦ Accepting ♦ i < JV Trojans take two in soccer Middleville's junior varsity soccer team won two more games last week in O-K Blue play with wins over Godwin and Rogers. The Trojans scored 11 times versus Godwin. Steve Shear had 4 goals, Ron Strouse 2 and Andy Cliunton, Jeff Kietzman, Brian McKeown, Chad Brinks and Chad Reil each added 1 goal. Clinton was the winning goalkeeper. On Thursday, the Trojans battled Rogers. Two minutes into the second half, Kevin Lee scored before Rogers came back to tie it. With one minute left, Jeff Kietzman sent a long direct penalty kick over Rogers' goalkeeper and into the net. Clinton was again the winning goalkeeper in that game. Pagano's Italian Restaurant & New York Style Pizza Iry something UNIQUE... Pagano s own features kjLb All meals & desserts are made by Joe - Culinary Institute of American Chefs. 9952 Cherry Valley Ave. on M-37 in the Caledonia Plaza and Amber Frost won 10-5. Amanda Stutzman and Reneane Poll had two wins for the Lady Trojans at No. 2 doubles. In the team's second match they beat Rogers 6-1. 6-3 and they followed that up with a 10-4 victory against Coopersville. The No. 3 doubles team of Mandy Chavis and Bridgit Cook defeated Rogers 6-1,6-1 and ousted Coopersville 10-6 in the consolation round. And at No. 4 doubles a 10-6 Middleville triumph was captured against Kelloggsville. "We got stronger all the way around," Middleville Coach Larry Seger said. At regionals on Friday in Allegan, the Lady Trojans continued to show improvement with a few more eye-popping wins. Wright won over Hudsonville 6-3, 6-3 before losing to Lakewood's Paige Foley 6-1, 6-0. Foley qualified to compete at State, the first Lakewood netter to do so in recent years. Kelly Bremer won against Hastings 6-2, 7-5 before losing to an opponent from Allegan 6-1, 6-1. Sarah Cordts picked up a win with Otsego (6-3, 6-0), while the No. 1 doubles team of Sarah Cordts and Frost had success against Plainwell (62, 6-0). Chavis and Cook had a 6-2, 6-3 victory over Lakewood to round out Middleville's scoring. Middleville ended the season 2-8-1, but with its youth and potential brighter days only seem to be on the way "This team improved an awful lot (and) regionals were a real highlight," Seger said. " Soccer Scots go 1-1 on the week A 3-1 win over Wayland and an 0-1 defeat to Unity Christian were Caledonia's varsity soccer results for last week The Scots, 10-5 overall and 6-3 in the O-K Gold, opened the week last Tuesday with a two goal victory over the Wildcats. Wayland actually led 1-0 early in the game, but Caledonia responded with three goals including one coming on a nice shot from Phil Licam. Joe White played in goal for the Scots and came through when tested. Mike Famol also played a strong game and drew compliments from Coach Brian Broekhuizen for his recent efforts. A penalty kick decided last Thursday's loss to Unity Christian. The Scots will play at Spana today and at South Christian on Thursday. Middleville's Dom Ronchetti sends a drive towards the hole in a intra-squad tournament last week. Grandville betters Caledonia A careless second quarter cost the Lady Scots a chance for victory last Monday night. Caledonia lost the varsity basketball game 65-53 to Class A Grandville. Grandville out-scored Caledonia 22-10 in the second quaner as the Lady Scots got "careless with the ball (and) had a couple of lapses on defense." Jenny DeBoer scored 11 Leatherman second at O-K Gold match last week Caledonia’s 344 score on Oct. 5 earned them a fourth place finish at the O-K Gold Conference match. Scott Leatherman carded a 28, one behind the tournament's medalist. Eric Masse also fared well, finishing eighth overall. Correction— In a story on page 17 of the Oct. 8 Sun & News, a Middleville golfer was Matt Pullen and not Mark Pullen. The Sun & News regrets the error. points, Stephanie Algera 12 points. Mindi Smith 9 points and Sarah bom 7 points for the Lady Scots. Algera also had 10 rebounds and Bom boarded 8. Smith had a strong all-around game with 4 assists and 3 steals. Kristin Koetsier and Amy Popielarz had 21 and 16 points respectively for Grandville. Jayvee Scots tie 3-3 The JV Scots came back from a 3-0 deficit to finish in a 3-3 tie with Spring Lake on Oct. 4. Caledonia goals were scored by Chris Cox, Scott Busfield and Brian Keiser. NEED SOMETHING PRINTED? Color, Block and White... Lots or just a few. 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(616)945 0330 Community Notices ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW ..and luncheon on Saturday, October 19th., 10am-3pm. at Gaines United Brethren Church and Recreational Center. Comer Kalamazoo and 92nd. S.E., Caledonia. Lunch at 11:30 a.m. Arroz con Queso or Chili cheese Fritos. marinated black bean salad, combread Friday . Oct. 18 Wednesday. Oct. 16 For Sale Automotive FOR SALE: Wood, Maple 16’ cut and split spring ’96.6 cords. $500 OBO. 698-0415. Pizza (Russo’s at H.S.. Middle. Page), baked beans, or carrots, apple or orange. Pancake and sausage on a stick, juice, milk. 1990 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT 5 speed, air condition­ ing. standard cab with canvas cover, running boards, runs great In excellent condition. CaU 616-891-0536 __________ KING SIZE SEALY Luxury Finn mattress set, 1 month old. Includes frame & beautiful bookcase headboard. Cost $1,400. Sacrifice $350. 1-517-676-6414 Monday . Oct. 21 Cold cereal, cinnamon toast (2). orange juice, milk. 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Shafer Navy Fireman Andrew D. Shafer, son of Terry J. Shafer of 1633 Mixer Road. Hastings, is halfway through a six-month deployment to the Mediterranean and Adriatic seas on board the destroyer USS Briscoe. Shafer is one of more than 350 sailors on board the ship who departed his homeport in Norfolk, Va., as part of the USS Enterprise Battle Group to support NATO-peace efforts. The USS Enterprise Battle Group includes more than 13,000 sailors and Mannes, eight tactical aircraft squadrons, and nine comba­ tant ships and submarines armed with Tomahawk cruise missiles. So far during the deploy­ ment, USS Briscoe has par­ ticipated in an amphibious ex­ ercise with the Tunisian Navy, and a multinational maritime peacekeeping exer­ cise in the Black Sea. Destroyers, like USS Briscoe, traditionally have been the workhorses of the U.S. Navy, defending battle groups against threats from land, sea and air. Shafer’s ship’s main mission is to pro­ tect the battle group against undersea attacks. As many as 90 Tomahawk missiles may be rapidly launched, each capable of hitting targets hun­ dreds of miles away The deployment has enabl­ ed Shafer to visit France. Romania. Spain and Russia While in Romania, members of the ship helped renovate an orphanage for children suffer­ ing from the AIDS virus. The 1993 graduate of Thor nappie Kellogg High School of Middleville joined the Navy in June 1993. Grilled chicken patty, fr fries, fruit, milk. Caledonia Communit) High/Middle Schools Lunch Menu Wednesday. Oct. 16 Ravioli w/mcat sauce, roll, milk Thursday. Oct. 17 Soft taco, fruit crisp, milk Friday. Oct. 18 Grilled chicken strip w/bun. milk. Monday, Oct. 21 Burritos, milk. Tuesday, Oct. 22 Pizza, milk. MIDDLEVILLE’S FINEST 117 West Main, Middleville Phone 795-7911 Sun.-Thurs. 3:30 to 10:30 p.m. PH. a sat. 3:30 to 12:30 a.m. TWO PIZZAS For ONE SPECIAL PRICE! MODELS WANTED: Between the ages of 7-23 to model casual and formal wear during this year’s 1996 Grand Rapids pageants. 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No coupon needed No free pop with free delivery AM of our pizzas include our Special Sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese 15 Minutes Take Out or Eat in or Fast Free Delivery within 5 Miles NO FREE POP with SPECIALS • Ask about our Special of the Day • PARK IN REAR �Page 20/The Sun and News, Middleville Ml/October 15. 1996 Caledonia Farmers Elevator celebrates successful year bv Cindy J. Smith Staff Writer Caledonia Fanners Elevator celebrated another successful year this fall with large re­ turns for the co-op's stock­ holders at an annual meeting recently. This year, the first for new manager Martin Hall, was marked by new expansions and changes geared to a more competitive future "Caledonia Farmers Eleva­ tor is financially strong and poised to continue expansions and a return on profits to stockholders." Hall said. "We arc also in a position to make improvements to better see our customers' needs." Hall's financial report, with this year's statement of opera­ tions. indicate a 10 percent re­ turn on equity described by Financial Consultant Gary Sherer as "a heahhy return and impressive." One of the keys to contin­ ued profitability is expanding when the time is right, and Caledonia experienced just that over the past year with the addition of the Lake Odessa plant. With operations at Clarksville and Caledonia, annual sales reached $19,748,796 this past year. That addition, alone, however cannot be credited for the past year's success as a coopera­ tive. "We have worked since the first of the year with ways to improve quality of available services while making those same services more cost effec­ tive," said Hall. He added. "We are also working on new. more effi­ cient ways of doing old tasks." for service to the farm­ ers and retail customers served by the elevator. "Our mission is to prof­ itably provide products, ser­ vices and marketing alterna­ tives for the customers’ bene­ fit," he said. "We are always looking at exploring new av­ enues and ways to accomplish that mission." Hall's initiatives will not Area FFA members took part in the Caledonia Farmers Elevator annual stockholders meeting. Shown here is Allison Smith of Caledonia. only profit the elevator, but also those who support their co-op. An important part of the agricultural co-op business is providing services needed by area fanners, many elevator stockholders, with every type of operation, while keeping overhead costs down. The re­ sult is profitable for those same fanners. "Our profits are returned di­ rectly to our stockholders, who are area farmers,” said Hall. "They are not invested in farm ground, like our com­ petitors. We do not compete against our customers." The elevator's agronomy department has worked throughout the past year de­ veloping strategies to better serve the spraying needs of farmers throughout the area. This summer, once the spray­ ing season had slowed to a reasonable schedule, those same people got a chance to compete with other facilities throughout the Midwest, a way to collect new ideas, share war stories and get a broader perspective of present and future needs. The Professional Applicator Rodeo held in Clarksfield, Ohio, was three days filled with intensive competition, where teams demonstrated their ability to meet a cus­ tomer's needs for pesticide ap­ plication, while following governmental regulations, and using proper precautions when handling, loading and trans­ porting the chemicals. The rodeo experience proved to be a valuable tool in pro­ viding constructive criticism of last year’s season, and preparation tor 1997 season. Hall said that while attend­ ing the event in Ohio, he was impressed enough with the professionalism left on CFE employees that he offered to host the next rodeo. Plans al­ ready have begun for the threeday event which will be held here next fall. That's just one of many plans underway for a more successful co-op More plan­ ning sessions are under way to better tie the Clarksville, Caledonia and Lake Odessa fa­ cilities together. Hall said that he felt *96 had been a very successful year, but was looking for ways to insure even more profitability in "97 and beyond. With all of these programs Who is this masked man?? Usually Bob Wenger is a bit more serious than this 1 for extensive training, im­ by incorporating more laugh­ proved services and customer ter and play into our lives satisfaction, there is bound to They said that juggling is a be a lot of stress. There was great stress reducer and can be plenty of time at the elevator's learned by virtually anyone. "If you can scramble an annual meeting to eliminate that stress, and have some egg. find reverse on a Volk­ swagen. or stumble onto the fun. "Laughter Works" was the light switch in the bathroom theme for this year's enter­ at night, you can learn to jug tainment. provided by Kay gle." said l^iunc. As various colored scarves Caskey and Laurie Young. Both women, therapists who were tossed into the air. in an specialize in stress manage­ attempt to juggle them, it was ment, brought the audience to obvious to that any serious their feet for a lesson in jug­ notions about the elevator business had been set aside few gling. According to the duo. re­ the remainder of the evening. There also were door prizes search has proved that stress is a major component in most and a gift from the elevator for illnesses, and can be reduced everyone in attendance to cel­ ebrate another successful year Manager Martin Hall gave an inspirational message to stockholders about the elevator's suc­ cess over the past year and plans for future growth. The Board of Directors at CFE are usually pretty serious. Is Lee Cairns this happy over his re-election to the board, or is he just having a good time juggling?? � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/706/SunandNews_1996-10-22.pdf e8edb8d4fe08d2766c5892fd48079c46 PDF Text Text i . and Neu® -^Lw7 —J ’^S^iometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 43 Octobet 22. 1996 Middleville, Michigan 49333 125th Year ‘Paper street’ a path to problems for Caledonia Village bv Barbara Gall Staff Writer A Caledonia Village Council decision last week to vacate a portion of a "paper street" has disappointed a village couple who requested the action. Scott and Rose Kogge. 529 Main, wanted free and clear title to the 33-foot wide easement that would have Thornapple Township approves maximum one-mill levy for ‘96 by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thomapple Township Board last week voted to adopt its maximum allocated rate of one mill in the general fund for the 1996 tax levy. Because ol the Headice Amendment, the township's tax levy was rolled back to 0.82446 mill. The amendment requires such a reduction in the millage rale when property assessments rise faster than the rate of inflation. By approving the maximum levy at a hearing last week, the township's additional mil­ lage will increase operating revenues from property taxes, 13.63 percent over revenues generated by levies permitted without a hearing. If the proposed rate had not been approved, the operating revenue would have increased over the previous year by 3.34 percent. In other business last week, the hoard: Boysen said he did not ques­ tion the estimate, but was surprised it would be that much because the section of the road from 108th Street to Parmalee is not too bad and just needs widening in some places Though the township can­ not afford the project now, the estimate shows what future exists might be. he said. They might want to consider a road millage in the future to cover costs. The board did not take ac­ tion at this time, however. • Decided not to make changes in the method used for people to get information from the office. Boysen said some real estate appraisers have said that they find it difficult to make calls during the hours the township office is open because they have to travel a lot. He said that he does not know what the township could do to make this easier because they had already decided Aug. 8 not to allow phone or fax in­ quiries at the office. Anyone interested in obtaining infor­ mation from the township of­ fice must come in person and look through files. • Discussed possible im­ provements for Duncan Lake Road Supervisor Don Boysen said Zoning Administrator Jack Spencer wants the board to al­ low him to go forward with the project so a survey could go out. Boysen spoke with a road engineer about the situa­ tion and found that nd peti­ tions have been filed yet. He added that he does not know what can be done about it at this time because the town­ ship cannot afford it right now. The project would cost $259,000 to grade, gravel and drain from Nofke Drive to 108th Street and make this part of the road curve more by taking out the right angles. been "Ash Street," if the street had ever been built. A stretch of that easement runs along the east boundary of the Kogges* Main Street lot, and they are requesting that portion of Ash Street be vacated because a portion of their 1950s garage infringes on the easement. However, the village council, in its resolution to vacate the land, attached six conditions, five of which the Kogges feel they should not accept. They don't question the village’s condition that it be able to maintain an underground easement for a section of sanitary sewer that runs along "Ash Street" on the Kogges' lot, said the Kogges' attorney, Jeff Crampton. However, he said, the other conditions are not acceptable, and he said he had so informed Village Attorney Jim Brown before the council meeting. In the presentation of the resolution to vacate, however. Brown did not inform the council of the Kogges' objections. The other conditions said: • The village could install public utilities on the easement. • The sewer main would always be accessible. • The existing garage building could not be enlarged without council approval. • A bike trail would be allowed along the east side of the Kogges' property line. Crampton said the Kogges would be comfortable abiding by any existing zoning ordinances regarding the garage building, which originally had been built as part of a dairy operation. But they do no want the restriction on the garage to be attached to their title. The Kogges' property also has never been part of a village-wide bike trail presented to the council by former Village Manager Robert Stockman and a group of interested residents, and Crampton said he has no idea why that condition was attached to the resolution presented to the council. The language of the other conditions is very general and leaves whoever owned that property very vulnerable to any kind of utilities, even a water tower, Crampton said. Crampton explained that the Kogges have to go through circuit court to get their stretch of Ash Street vacated, but had wanted to cooperate with the Village Council by seeking its approval first. He said that "Ash Street" first was shown on a plat map about a century ago. but there is no documentation to show the village ever accepted the dedication of "Ash Street" to the public, cither by building the street or by filing some sort of documentation showing it had accepted this dedication. He said the Kogges. therefore, believe they really do not need the village's approval for the vacating of this property, but had wanted to work with the council on the issue. "It is always easier to take such a matter to court, knowing you have the local government’s permission supporting you," Crampton said. He said that despite the village resolution, the Kogges will proceed with filing a request in circuit court to have the entire 33-foot parcel vacated, with only an exception for the existing sewer line. He said it would lake two or three weeks to file because of the title work that must be done for the neighboring property owners. Once the request is filed, it might be another six months before the matter actually is resolved, he said. See Paper street, P. 2 $100,00 bequest kicks off fund raising Village, township approve site for new Caledonia Library Caledonia Homecoming royalty Crowned king and queen Friday night at the Caledonia High School Homecoming festivities were seniors Nick Jacques, son of Ann and Dan Jacques of Caledonia, and Carrie Yonker. daughter of Marcia and Dave Yonker of Alto by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The history of the Caledonia library turned a new page last week as both the village and township boards approved a site south of the village/township hall for a new library building. The New Library Committee has been working for nearly a year trying to locate a site that met both Library Association standards and the approval of the village and township. Now, having cleared that hurdle, the committee meets at 7 p.m. tonight, Oct. 22, to begin planning a 7,000 square-foot building that will replace the present library, which cannot accommodate either the growing library collection or more technology The new building will be designed so it can be expanded when needed to 10,000 square feet For the New Library Committee, however, site approval is only part of the reason to celebrate. Besides okaying the Maple Street site, both the village and the township also approved $2,500 in "seed money" for the committee to hire an architect to prepare preliminary site plans. The township added an additional $50,000 from last year’s budget surplus, and to top off the good news, the late Alaska (MI) area resident Robert H. Skutt left the Caledonia and Cascade libraries each a bequest of $100,000. Because Skutt wanted the donation to be used for capital improvement or the benefit of children, the Caledonia library plans to use the bequest to create a Robert H. Skutt Children s Room or Children’s Wing at the new library, said Library Committee members. The township will accept the bequest for the library and deposit the funds in a special library account. Caledonia Librarian Jane Heiss said the committee is See New Library, P. 20 In This Issue... • Caledonia celebrates Homecoming 96 • TK Schools making changes in reading instruction • Caledonia Village to study options on share of water system • Thomapple Township may set up employee evaluations �Poge 2/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml October 22. 1996 ‘Science Alive shows exotic animals to Page students I t*lry Mandy Habel StafrWritcrJ. al West and Page Elementary Schools had a visit last week from several "Science Alive" biologists, who showed them exotic and unique animals that are found in the rain forests and South American countries. Biologist Terry Neill showed Page Elementary School students several ani­ mals starling with the genet. which is a member of the cat family. Genets, she said, are very good climbers and do not bite, though putting fingers by their mouths is not rec­ ommended since they are trained not to bite people. Neill shows students a 4 year old 45 pound snake with 400 vertabrae that will eventually grow to be 24 feet long and weight 300 pounds. Milk Dud. a chocolate skunk enjoys being around people. PAPER STREET, continued from front page— He did not anticipate any problems for the Kogges, he said When the Kogges bought the properly in 1992. it was with the understanding that they owned the "Ash Street" easement on their land. They were ready to close on the property when the survey revealed the garage infringed on the easement. The Kogges said they told the owner they would not close the sale until the easement problem was resolved. BINGO American Legion Post #305 9M0 Cherry Valiev Caledonia • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 P.M. A few days later, they said, they received revised title work from the owner, showing the stretch of Ash Street on their land was vacated. Metropolitan Title Company even insured the lot with the Ash Street strip included in the property description, and the sale was closed. The Kogges took possession, and believed they owned the easement free and clear until about 18 months ago, when their neighbor to the north wanted to get his section of Ash Street vacated and asked the Kogges for their support. That was when the Village Planning Commission informed the Kogges that their section of Ash Street had CALEDONIA SPORTSMAN’S CLUB SPAGHETTI DINNER Salad Bar • Gariic Toast • Beverage Saturday, Nov. 2 • 6-9 pm 10QTH ST. Adults S4.50 COa°oadTE" Under 12 s2.50 avSouse I Bnng the fami,V & fronds! never been vacated, even though the previous owner-of the lot had signed the title with the revised property desenption on it. They said they have no idea where the desenption of the property that includes Ash Street came from, because neither the village nor the county records show such a description of that lot. The title company has not said where it received that property description, but it is supporting the Kogges' effort to clear up the mess and obtain free and clear title to the land they paid for, have paid taxes on and maintained for four years. Legally, however, they do not yet own the easement, and with part of their garage on the easement, they need clear title to (hat property before they can sell the land. They would like to build a new home, but untangling the paper street problem has put their plans on hold. "The whole thing has been very frustrating," Rose Kogge said. "We don't understand why this has to be such a complicated issue, but we have no choice but to move ahead with the process." NOW OPEN!! Creative Baking & Party Supply House JB HARRISON Everything You Need To PARTY!! PARTY SUPPLIES - Festive Plates, Napkins Table Covers. Balloons, Cards. Gift Wrap This type of animal is a Genets are nocturnal ani­ tend to adapt to each other in carnivore and a member of the mals. which means they are this way. Cock-a-toos like Casper arc weasel group These skunks active at night. Humans are found on one island in the also have omnivore diets and diurnal, or stay awake during northern part of Australia and will eat fruits and meats. the day. Next. Neill introduced Mr. Animals that have their like warm climates. If left eyes facing the front are preda­ alone, they would find ways Twister, a European leggless lizard. Lizards like Mr to get to people. tors or animals that hunt. Casper, like most cock-a- Twister, she said, live in soil Those whose eyes face the toos, has a ring on his leg and are usually the same color sides are animals that hide called a breeder band. This as it so they can not be seen from predators. band has a number on it that by their prey Genets have some depth determines which cock-a-toos perception because they can Even though they look like jump from place to place and it is related to so they can be snakes, she said, they arc very land safely. They are omni­ avoided for breeding. Relatives different from them Their vores and like to eat fruits and can not be breeded together jaws arc not as flexible and because the babies would not they move in a different way. nuts. Neill said she has never develop properly. The lizards have "spork" The first thing to do when tongues which arc a combina­ seen genets for sale in the store because they are usually looking to breed a cock-a-too. tion of fork and spoon shapes bought from breeders. The Neill said, is to give the birds This particular lizard, she genet likes to chase regular a blood test to see whether said, is not poisonous and cats and gets along with them they are males or females be­ there are only two types of cause that is the only way to pretty well. lizards that arc This particular genet had the tell. They are borrowers, not The closer the animals' flexibility to grab and had a climbers, and their genders are good sense of smell. It will numbers are to each other, the not very easily determined. grow too weigh six pounds more likely they are to be re­ They have scales and propel and is too fast to put on extra lated. through soil to hide from dan­ People who are interested in weight. ger. They eat insects and some Genets are usually found in having exotic birds as pets, smaller mice and since they Africa and are ancestors of the she said, have to make sure also have omnivore diets oc­ they find the type to fit their cat. Unlike cats people have casionally eat fruits and nuts. lifestyles. Cock-a-toos can not as pets, she said, genets are Neill said there arc a few be brought back from not domesticated because they legless lizzards that come Australia, but can be obtained are known to eat their food from the United States and directly from breeders. This without killing it first. they are very fragile because type of bird has a limited gene Some genets can change de­ their tails break off easily and pool. pending on the environment take a while to grow back. Milk Dud, a chocolate they live in. They could pos­ They can live to be 40 years skunk, was the next animal to sibly become an endangered old and can stretch four feci be shown. These skunks, she species some day. long. They have no cars or said, have their own perfume Genets can live to be around eyelids and open their jaws in smell to attract other skunks. the same age as regular cats, an unusual way. This five-month-old skunk al­ about 16 to 18 years of age. The last animal students ready gets fatter in the winter They can reproduce a maxi­ were shown was a 45-pound time to prepare for hiberna­ mum of four kittens. snake with little toenails*. Another visitor in class was tion. Males, Neill said, have bigger Casper, a Golfin Cock-a-too, His squirter was taken out. toenails than females do All Like the other exotic animals four months old. snakes of this kind have scales shown, she said, skunks Cock-a-toos, Neill said, underneath them. They shed should not be touched in their have powdery coats from their every seven to eight weeks faces though they like to down feathers. It is difficult to occasionally in one piece and smell peoples' fingers. determine whether one is a occasionally in parts. Even though pharrots which male or female. Their muscles are different are cousins of the skunk, The parent cock-a-too will than those of lizards The jump a lot, she said, skunks grab the baby's beak and re­ snakes need their muscles to gurgitate to give it food. The do not. They also do not bite, birds have yellow spots on the though they like smells and Continued next page inside of their feathers, which tastes. are water repellent. These animals usually won't bite. Animals, she said, Insurance Agency, Inc. will bite for only two reasons, Your Independent Agent "Working For YOU!” because they are hungry or be­ cause they feel afraid Casper is very comfortable around people as long as they do not Mick their fingers in his face. Animals, she said, also do not like it when peo­ ple stick fingers in their faces because this invades their per­ tj sonal space and it interferes with their sense organs. Casper likes to play with people and chew on things. 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From previous page- mouth to pull skin off of him when he is shedding, but usu­ ally cooperates. These snakes do not crush anything but just need to be strong enough to suffocate their food. These type of animals are suffocate their food. This snake is four years old and still considered a baby be­ cause he is not yet big enough to reproduce. He will eventu­ ally grow to become 24 feet long and could eventually weigh as much as 300 pt Minds. Right now. she said, he eats six rats per week, but cats and skunks are a little too big for him to digest These snakes like warm and rainy summers and tropical rain forest type weather. They do not respond well to cold rainy weather. They have 400 vertebrae and are usually found in Asia. Some of these animals are killed for their skin and some live about 20 to 25 years. They grow faster when they are away from the wild be­ cause they do not have to run from predators. Handlers open their mouths very little, not even to drink. They will occasionally do so to grab the coil or for her if she needs to check them for health reasons. She said he Tights a little when she needs to open his not recommended as pets that roam around the house. She said they need to be in warm temperatures and could catch pneumonia from a cold house floor with a temperature less than 80 degrees. They also can break household furniture. Halloween Festival set at Yankee Springs The Yankee Springs Recre­ ation Area will hold a Hal­ loween festival starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at 2104 Gun Lake Road New arrivals to the park must register at the pumpkin central camp site, which is the site with pumpkins all around it. At 9 a.m., coffee, hot chocolate, and doughnuts will be served at the pumpkin cen­ tral camp site, pumpkin paint­ ing will be from 10 a.m. to noon at the same camp site, and lunch will be from noon to 1 p.m. Guests must bring their own lunch. A pumpkin windsock craft will be made at pumpkin cen- Jeans, Sportswear Shop Caledonia Plaza 9958 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Ml 49316 (616) 891-9965 (616) 891-9490 Hair & Day Spa Center Professional Braiding Class Nov. 11 • 4-6 pm For the look of the '90s. tral from 1 to 1:45 p.m. and hay rides will be held from 2 pt 4 p.m. at the Day Use Fishing Pier. Sign up for the ndes will be at pumpkin cen­ tral. Limited spaces are avail­ able. An awards ceremony will be held at pumpkin central from 5 to 5:30 p.m., trick or treat­ ing at the campground will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., and a group camp fire will be at 7:30 p.m. at a location to be announced. Prizes will be given to the best decorated camp site and for the best costumes. For more information, call the park headquarters at 7959081 during regular office hours which are 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. A State Park motor vehicle permit is required for entry and the camping fee is $12 per night. by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Rotary International Gov­ ernor Jim Alden of Prairieville Township, who represents District No. 6360. briefly evaluated the Middleville Ro­ tary Club and updated mem­ bers about the organization's outride activities. Alden said 12 of the R.I. districts now are appointing assistant district governors who will visit individual clubs and report back to the district governor. There will be at least six assistant district governors in each district. District governors, he said, must be former club presi­ dents. The district is starting to work on its first distnet-wide service project, which in­ volves getting perspective on workers compensation from the Michigan worker's point of view. Another community service project under way involves adults reading to children under age 5 for at least 10 minutes per day to help them improve and learn to read faster. Another educational project is conflict resolution and the State Board of Education also will approve character educa­ tion in schools and come out with a model that Rotary clubs can present to their local school boards Immunization is another current project and the goal is to have between 98 and 99 percent of people under 5 years of age immunized. The emphasis for service clubs this year is on member­ ship retention, Alden said. He said there are certain things club members can do to make Alden said he is impressed with.. amphshments of be this year. He encouraged members Middleville’s club and feels that one of its strengths lies who have been in Rotary tor a in international service, in long time to become benefac­ which there has been a lot of tors There now are 22 bene individual participation and factors in this district. There will be another semi many donations Public relations is another nar in Kalamazoo at the end of strong area for this club, he January and the beginning of said. He suggested that each February that will be run en­ member go out this week and tirely by youth. Adults will talk to a non-Rotan an about stand back and watch the stu­ dents run the show. what the club is all about. He will attend a breakfast in There will be a district con­ ference at Hope College soon South Haven and two golf outings in the West Michigan and the keynote speaker will be General Perry Smith, who area Alden said Middlesille's has been on CNN to talk club should be proud of its ac­ about the Persian Gulf War. He said that every district complishments because its governor is required to send a members have worked hare! monthly newsletter to all the and provided many services. clubs in the district, but he *VCR Repair VCR Cleaning • FREE Estimates • Fast Service • Convenient Hours M5 4 Star Video 114 Maple St. Delton, Ml 616-623-5777 4695 M-37 Middleville, Ml 616-795-2225 9175 Cherry Valley (M 37) Caledunia. Ml 616-891-1313 Glen Valley Retail Center Hours: Sunday thru Thursday 11 am to 9 pm, Friday & Saturday 11 am to 10 pm , Join Our Team When you see our game plan, you’ll want to join our team. We have a whole range of winning financial services. Christian Reformed concert program set Oct. 26 The Caledonia Christian Reformed Church 1996-97 Concert Series will continue at 7 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 26, with the McKamevs from Clinton, Tenn. Tickets are available through the Cutlerville Chris­ tian Bookstore. Caledonia Professional Pharmacy, at the door or by calling 891-8858. Cost is $8 each, 12 and under free. The church located at M-37 and 100th Street. Caledonia Proceeds will go to the church building fund. chose to show a video instead He added that he is inter­ ested in featuring a video of some of the projects that Mid­ dleville's club is working on. The Rotary Foundation, he said, is an area that was not focused on last year, but will sure their members feel a part of the group. Local President Bob Evans, he said, had a goal of 38 members for Mid­ dleville’s club this year. They now •—* "7. so his goal shd..v w met. Business Loans Personal Loans • Savings • Checking Guaranteed Student Loans Residential Mortgages • Interest Checking • Business Accounts • Certificates of Deposit Home Equity/ Improvement Loans Residential Construction Loans Mobile Home Loans Credit Card • Individual Retirement Accounts • Motor Vehicle/Boat & Trailer Loans And our service is the friendliest in town! Come in and see us today! PREMIER CLUB NEXT EVENT A Euchre tournament is being held in the club room on Wednesday, October 23 at 1:00 PM. Call to sign up, 891-7131. Call for more info. ^'main attraction ^L' 9175 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37>. Caledonia 7 OPES Moodty thru (WA-ta Welcome 891-4247 (HAIR) SE» Here buckling down on buckling up! 267 MAIN ST. 3205 68(h ST. S.E. 303 ARLINGTON DUTTON CALEDONIA MIDDLEVILLE TATE ANK 1891-8113| 698-63371795-3361 ALEDONIA FDIC fit �Poge 4/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 22, 1996 Local play promotes conflict resolution to Page students Friends captures the attention of Poge Elementary students os they gather around a free-standng stage. Bridgework Theatre presented the play “Friends" to Page Elementary students Sept 26. The theatre group is from Goshen. Ind., and the play in­ troduced the concepts of com­ promise. negotiation and mediation. These are all essential components of con­ flict resolution, which is a program Page is piloting this year. “Friends" was performed by two actresses and two ac­ tors on a free standing stage with students seated around it. Four Page students. Stephanie Scott, Chelsea Finkbeiner. Levi Harold and Eric Reeder. actively participated, reading aloud portions of the script. Conflict resolution is a pro­ cess where non-physical disputes between students are solved through non-violent means with help from peer mediators, students trained to help others resolve disagreements through pro­ blem solving. All Page students will learn com­ munication and conflict resolution skills in their classrooms Later in the year, some students will be trained as “peer mediators." who are available during recess to help disputing students who ask for help in solving their disagreements. Peer mediators never break up physical fights and always have the option of getting assistance from an adult playground paraprofessional who has also been trained in conflict resolution. Schools that have used this approach report that playground conflicts are greatly reduced. Students also benefit from learning life skills that are applicable in many situations. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord Sunday School............................................. Q JO a m Morning Worship...................................... 10 45 a m. Evening Praise...................................................... 6:00p.m WEDNESDAY.................. Family Night 6 30 p.m 7240 68th Street. SE Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev Brian F. Harrtson Music Coordinator. Jeffrey C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............................. 5.00 p.m. Sunday Mass....................... 9:00a.m. & 11.00 a m SS. CYRIL & METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave. Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Saturday Evening Masses: 6:00 p.m (May - September) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. 792-2889 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Alan Moody, Assistant Pastor Scott Smith, Minister of Music Sunday School. 9:45 Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 Sunday Evening Service 6:00 Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45 Word of Life Clubs...................................... 6:45 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. FREEPORT BIBLE STUDY Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted forbearing impaired!............ 8:30a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.............................. 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service.................................... 6:30 p.m Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00 p.m Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p.m RAY TOWNSEN) Pastor SHARON8ARNSDWE Dir otChrislan Ed» Musk 891-8028 Meeting at Freeport Community Center Sunday................................ 10:00 a.m. Wednesday....................... 7:00 p.m. 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service. Sunday School.................. Evening Worship Service.. Come as you are. Informal - Fundamental Something for every age Call 765-3057 or 948-3617 Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor WELCOME TO Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11 00 am - Coffee Fellowship 11 00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children s Church uill be proiided during both sendees Setannantaa in spMCh,M Me * bn m tath ma tn punty " 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Bamer Free Programs for All Ages (Child A Adult) (Dunng the School Year) Rer. R. Scott Pastor Mike Youth l eader Al Tierney er. Community Calling Church Office: (616) 8911512 M-37 at 100th St CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 10:30 a.m Rev. Norman Kohns — 616-891-8167 250 Vine Street Sunday Worship *00 am A 1030 am GUN LAKE COMMUNITY Wednesday Fatrnh Sigta" 6-00 pm Postev JWrw foyhd LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave. (ffg> o - -vat Church School, Sunday........................ 9 45 a.m. Morning Worship. ..II 00 am Evening Worship...... 6:00p.m. (in homes or church) call 795-3667 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Pastor Mark Beers The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints Wed. Fellowship...... 7:30 p.m. Game JfHertjobisft Ctjurcfj Ctje Gaines I'tutcd Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia. Mrchigan Telephone 698 8252 Sunday Worship...... 9:30 a m & 6:00 p.m. Sunday School.................. 10:45-11:50 a.m. .10:00 a m. .11:15a.m. ..6:00 pm YOU ARE INVITED Sunday School................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship.............. 11:00 a m. Evening Worship................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........ 7:00 p.m. Pastor Robert Loesch 698-6027 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi (Missouri Synod) "Be dewed io ant another m brotherly lone." Rom 12.10 8:00 a.m.......................... Blended Service 9:05 a m Educational Hour 10:15 a m................... Contemporary Service 11:15a.m............................Traditional Service Royle Bailard, Pastor (All Services have a Nursery available) — 868-6437 — Rev Robert GerltfOffkf 891-8688»Church: 891-9878 ___________________ ____________ __________ 1 Tmotny 4 12 A church with a canng heart for our community and the world Worship Service Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHLRCH | i LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Peace Reformed Church Barner Fret M-37 between Caledonia 4 Middleville Sundas Horship Services 8:30 or 11:00. 6:00 Sundav Sehnoi 9-45 6.-00 p.m. Caraway St. (CHdrca » M>n«n Wednesday "Family Sight" 6:15 Dinner Chous for Children and Aduhs Jr & Sr. High School Youth Group UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Freeport-Middleville-Parmalee Freeport Morning Worship............. 9 30 a m I Freeport Sunday School.............. 11 00 a.m Parmalee Morning Worship........... 9 30 a m. Middleville Sunday School........... 9 30 am Middteviiie Morning Worship...... 11 00 a m. Rev. Lee Zachman Rev Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 i j Church Office Phone — 795 9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •891-8661 ’The Church where everyth is somebody . . .and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship...................... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship..................... 6:00 p.m. Sunday School...................................... 9 30 a m. Sunday Morning Worship . 10.30 a m Sunday Evening Worship . ..... 6 00 p.m. I Wed Midweek Prayer 5 8/txe Study...... 7-00 p ml Rev. Bernard Mulder. Pastor 868-6306 Atev William Dobson. Pastor Assistant Pastor Karl Bashtor Church Office — 891-8669 I J �The Sun ond New? Middleville. Ml October 22 1996/Poge 5 Caledonia Class of 1956 turns back the ‘hands of time’ Forty-three classmates from the Class of 1956, attended their 40th class reunion from Caledonia High School at the Crowne Plaza Aug. 3. Several were heard to remark that evening, ‘‘It feels like I’m just attending a class meeting.” John Linton opened the oc­ casion with the ‘‘Top ten reasons you know your at your 40th reunion. " Rev Lee Buer observed, after looking around the room before giving the opening prayer. "The kids 1 used to know seem to be get­ ting older, but everybody here look about the same age ’ After dinner a class photo was taken by Charles and Mary Lou (Cornell) Cook, now professional photographers The group members paused for a mo­ ment of silence, remembering the 12 class members who have died, and prayers were said for those who are ill or have experienced difficult times. Gloria (Wallman) Crum- back read “Bom before 1945. followed by Jean (Bosscher) Keizer reviewing the Class Will. Mary Lou (Rose) Crum­ back read an article from Anne Landers. "You know your in a small town when...,” which was then personalized to fit Caledonia and the class. Walt Bowman and several other classmates known for their singing ability led the class in the Caledonia fight song Mrs. Helen Askey Hanson was honorary guest teacher She shared some humorous stories and remarkably seem­ ed to remember all class members in a positive light. Looking very fit, she proudly told class members her age. which she said she wouldn't have done 40 years ago As class members shared what was happening in their lives, they heard references to words like “retired,” or "will retire in a few years." Children and grandchildren also were mentioned, with The members of the Class of 1956, Caledonia High School, 40th class reunion; (front row, from left) George Wayne Clark, Fred Corson, Larry Jones, Jim Butler, Paul Claesson, Helen Askey Hanson (teacher), Ken Crumback, Ted Milanowski, Kay (Oly) Sieben, Pat (Barnaby) Duryea, (middle row) Sally (Rogers) Biggs, Larry Crumback, Mary (Moodvoets) Sabo, Tom Van Loan, Carl Erickson, Pat (DeHaan) Westra, Gloria (Snyder) Koc zanowski, Nancy (Proudfit) Biggs, Mary Lou (Cornell) Cook, Barb (Hughes) Ramsey, John Post, Pat (Isenhoff) Bowman, Jerry Moerland, George Ellis, Mary Lou (Rose) Crumbock, Walt Bowman, Jean (Bosscher) Keizer. Merwoyn Waayenberg, Barb (Sleeman) Schroeder, Lee Buer, John Cook, Marilyn (VanKuiken) Powell. John Linton, Judy (Patterson) Geitner, Pat (Olthouse) Vroma, Gloria (Wallmon) Crumback, (back row) Gordy Kietzman, Keith McNitt, Tom Apsey, Ed Colburn, Al Trutsch, Gary Lass and Ron Berghage. probably the most grand­ children going to Gary Lass (17) and Ed Colburn (14). Larry Jones announced he had the youngest child, a miracle baby just 8 months old, besides two older children under 5 years Traveling from out of state were Walt and Ethel Bowman. California; George Ellis. Ohio; Larry Jones and wife. Florida; Kay (Oly) Sieben and brother Dick Oly. Arkansas; Judy Patterson, Virginia; and Sally Rogers, Florida. "So many funny stories and memories were recalled that night. I personally was amaz- Author, teacher to speak at Gun Lake Women’s Club The General Federation of Women’s Clubs — Gun Lake Area will meet at 9:30 a m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, at Bay Pointe Restaurant. 11456 Marsh Road. Gun Lake Speaker is Deanna House, who will talk about "Thanksgiving Holiday Food Preparation.” The business meeting begins at 9:30 and House's presentation follows immediately. House is a repeat speaker for GFWC-Gun Lake Area. She visited the club in 1993. Hr motto is "enthusiastic teaching makes learning fun.” She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Stout and has taught junior high, high school and adult home ecomomics. She has written three cookbooks: “House Specialties." “More House Specialties" and "Even More House Specialties." She was bom in rural Wisconsin, but grew up in Michigan. She is a member of the American Home Economics Association, the Michigan Home Economics, Association Cooking Ap­ pliances Section of National Press Women, and Michigan Press Women's Club. She is a free-lance food writer for the Grand Rapids Press, the Kalamazoo Gazette and Country Folk Art Magazine Club members are remind­ ed to bring unpaid dues Guests from around the area are welcome. Lunch is available after the presentation ed to find that even after 40 years there were still new ones we hadn't heard before. You probably will not be sur­ prised by my saying, that I still love the same old stones we’ve been hearing for the en­ tire 40 years,” said Mary Lou (Rose) Crumback. "As all these remem­ brances came to light, it cer­ tainly put my memory recall into high gear. I personally found it very reassuring to see these classmates, some who haven’t been back for the en­ tire 40 years. Upon seeing them and hearing them speak, it wasn’t hard to recognize the same characteristics and man­ nerisms, I remembered about them from so long ago.” After the closing comments by John Linton and "Can You Relate to This?” read by Gloria (Wallman) Crumback, social time followed. The next day, class members toured the schools and the town of Caledonia in a big yellow school bus, driven by Gloria (Wallman) Crum­ back, now a veteran bus driver of 17 years for Caledonia schools. The group began with building “A,” which was the high school back in 1956. It now houses the Caledonia Community Education program. The tourists remarked about how much bigger the gym­ nasium looks now that the bleachers have been removed. The 12 classmates present, posed again for yet another picture, taken in front of the stage Ken Crumback and George Wayne "Bubbles" Clark found they could still hoist themselves up on the stage to sit. where many of the school’s plays were held. Class members then walked through the underground tun­ nel to the “B" building. "Surprising enough for the first time that I can remember, it was dry with no trace of any dripping water. We found a day care center, replacing the huge study hall and cafeteria, that once took up the whole north side of the building," said Mary Lou Crumback. “It was interesting to tour the new high school and junior high school and just fun to ride around the streets of Caledonia in that big yellow school bus.” When the tour was com­ plete, members gathered in a circle and one by one said goodbye. Everyone traveled their own road home, return­ ing to their present day lifestyle. "We find each of us has followed their own individual pathway, and sometimes we find ourselves with not much in common, maybe even with those who were our best friends. But we must remember, no matter how many new friends we have now, none will ever replace those classmates in that time capsule. It was those friends, with whom we bonded through all the triumphs and sorrows, of being in school together,” Crumback said. “Now with the new memories of this reunion, to add to the legend of the old, we feel it was a good time. We greeted, we laughed, we hugged, we cried, we missed those no longer with us. and those who couldn't be with us, and then we said goodbye once again We thank the spouses, who had to listen and endure all of this,” she added "Maybe there is a time warp — maybe you can seem­ ingly turn the clock back for a few hours, but time does count and time marches on. We are not reflecting ahead and counting on seeing you when we all gather again for the next reunion.” Stop and see Your Choice is Clear... Caledonia Vision Center Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) (616) 891-2020 Your Dollar Discount & Variety Store TK Library Board to meet Oct. 23 The Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library Board will meet Wednesday. Oct. 23 Incum­ bent members Laura Bennett. Dorothy Corson, Donavan Dean and Mary Tolas will be joined by new members Susan Reinstein. Karen Shoofc and Regina Stem The public ts invited to at­ tend the meeting, which will be held in the library at 5:30 pm. 137 E. Main St., Downtown Caledonia (616) 891-1118 We accept Mastercard & Visa �Poge 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml, October 22, 1996 Octogenarian dinner honors 35 guests at least 80 years old The Middleville United Methodist Church held its annual Octagenanan dinner to honor residents that are 80 years old or older. Other senior citizens were invited as Twenty-five Middleville residents were honored last week for having 80 years or more worth of life experience. Some of these residents are, first row (from left) Cleo DeWind, Mae McKeown. Russell Bender, Esther Larken, Livingston Karyl, Ethel Haywood, Esther Burd, back row, Lib Palmer, Fred Buckingham, Letha Buckingham, Beth Vertinde. and Marshall Tripp. by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Members of the Middleville United Methodist Church last week honored people in the community who are at least 80 years old al the annual oc­ togenarian dinner. This year's festivities in­ desert. This year's entertainment volved a circus-like atmo­ was provided by Harry and sphere. with clown center Rissley and Pat pieces and balloons tied to June Robinson from the Gospel bags of candy com at every Clown Outreach ministry of table. Guests enjoyed a dinner of ham. potatoes, beans, rolls, the Holy Family Catholic and assorted cakes and pies for Church in Caledonia. They The rest of the 25 residents 80 and over are front row (from left) Mary Hayward, Edna Heaven, Lillian Richards, Mildred Maclvee, Louis Bender, Walter Bender, back row, Thelma Carl, Mildred Wiley, Margaret Kirby, DeEtte Baker, Martha Ainsworth, Ward Bender, and Ben Nagle. well. dressed up like clowns named Doodles. Smiley, and Pen-Eles, made balloon animals and joked with the guests. Jo Ann Barnes, who helped put on the dinner, said they usually get different enter­ tainment each year to give many people around the community a chance to enter­ tain and to expose the com­ munity to different things. Barnes said that though the dinner is put on to honor those 80 and over, other se­ nior citizens are invited to at­ tend as well. Those eligible to attend receive invitations in the mail. She said the dinner gives senior citizens a chance to meet and talk with each other and be honored with an enjoy­ able afternoon. Barnes registered the guests as they arrived and noticed that not only were there many people in attendance over 80, but also several that were over 90. "Those over 80 got stars and those over 90 got hugs." she said. "I gave out several hugs." The dinner is usually open to the public and people do After the meal, clowns entertained the guests. not need to be members ot the church to attend. The event usually is held in October and Barnes said they try to have it before late fall because many of the people they invite go south for the winter. Thirtyfive people attended this year. The guests enjoyed the din­ ner and many have attended for a number of years. ENGAGEMENTS Browne • Baughman to wed Frank and Pat Browne of Hastings are pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter. Karen Sue to Darrell Dean Baughman, son of Diana Gless and Jim and Tam Baughman, also of Hastings. A Nov. 16 wedding is planned The event was started ip the 1940s by Edith Stoke, who first set up two picnic tables outside the church. It was said that Stoke wanted people of that age group to have a chance to meet others of similar ages and backgrounds and give them an activity to participate in. Some of the members of Middleville United Methodist Church helped by making the clowns that were used as cen­ terpieces. 'I hey originally were made for a bazaar the group will have Saturday, Nov. 9. Barnes said the idea for the balloons came about because they go with clowns to add to a circus theme to the dinner. HOMEOWNERS! 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The division appears to be defined as a single issue: the correct manner in which the township should develop. The incumbents believe growth must be managed through realistic and legal planning practices applied in a fair and equitable manner. The challengers believe growth can be effectively controlled through the use of arbitary decision and questionable legal tactics. They have stated that, under their leadership, developers and landowners will be told where, when and how to develop their land. To be very specific, development will not occur in any of their back yards. To clarify this, let's look at some recent history. About four years ago. some of the challengers anil their supporters opposed a 65-acre development. Country View Estates, which could have been developed with 32 home sites without any zoning change or public hearings. The township worked with the developer to reach an agree ment whereby an additional six home sites were allowed in exchange for extending, pav­ ing and landscaping one mile .of public road. This arrange­ ment, a Planned Unit Development, or PUD. saved township taxpayers con­ siderable money which could then be applied toward other much-needed, local public improvements. This arrangement, a win­ win for all parties, was subject to a legal challenge by the op­ position. The suit was subse­ quently dropped, but not without the township expen­ ding time and money to de­ fend their actions. Within the last two years, many of these same challengers candidates and supporters have tried to block two other developments in the township, which coincidental ly, are also in their back yards. These two developers comply with the master plan, adopted policies and zoning ordinance for the township. For the 18 home sites of Clarkland. opponents claimed it contained too high a density for the area, promoting spraw I and school overcrowding, among ocher things. I find it curious that two other developments that were undergoing consideration by the Planning Commission and Township Board al the same time (Spring Valley Estates and Shagbark Condominiums» combined to create almost 300 additional home sites and were not opposed If it was believed that 18 home sites could cause the ultimate demise of our rural character, how could it be that 300 sites would not? Could it somehow relate to certain back yards? As for Blackstone, the courts will ultimately serve as planners for that develop­ ment. determining the residential density and site layout What does the township stand to gain or lose as a result of this opposition to legal projects9 Here are the facts: • A potential increase in the property owner assessments to the Campau/Kettle Lake Sewer District. • A cost to taxpayers of an added $15,000 per year as supplement to the sewer district (for lack of reasonable growth in sewer use). • The township has already spent more than SI0.000 in legal fees associated with the lawsuit, which has hardly begun. Challenges to any elected position have the luxury of serving their own interests and making claims that may not have any basis in fact or legal standing. They have the option of promising things like slowed growth, large lots and no neighborhood intrusions. I have come under attack recently, especially from challengers Cress and Potter, on charges of “conflict of in­ terest’’ and “ impropriety' due to my profession in real estate and my posit ion as supervisor. Are they implying that 1 somehow used my post tion to influence other board members or staff regarding my development? In order for me to take advantage of my position. 1 would need the complicity of all staff, the planning commission, the building department and the board. This was an unjustified attack on not only me. but a number of talented and honest individuals who work in and serve this township What will the challengers do for our township? We have heard a lot of unsubstantiated promises of slowing or stall­ ing future developments until the neighbors approve of the design, and that residential PUD’s and site condominiums will be prohibited and that the two-acre minimum will be en­ forced, regardless of the availability of utilities. There is clear Michigan legal prece­ dent and law relating to these issues. Similar regulations have fallen to challenge time and time again on the basis of unreasonableness, due pro­ cess and equal protection. The only realistic thing I see the challengers offering is finan­ cial hardship brought about by legal fees. Our incumbent trustees: • Have consistently treated people fairly and equitably, applying knowledge and legality in all cases • Have repeatedly turned down developments not in compliance with adopted plans and regulations They have directed development where it belongs and worked with developers and land owners to assure that the township gains as much as the law allows. • Have taken an active stand to encourage developers to use the “clustering- ap proach to all new developments • Have successfully brought about improvement^ . to a number of low nship roads • Have taken the township from the edge of bankruptcy to enjoying a $350,000 budget surplus • They were able to set aside $50,000 in the budget for the new library and $50,000 for Parks and Recreation Township residents will make the choice Nov. 5. You can vote for half truths, per­ sonal attacks and unsubstan­ tiated promises or you can vote for the learn that has brought you financial stabili­ ty. honesty, and the quality community we all enjoy. Join me in writing-in the in­ cumbent candidates Gould. Jousma. Dieleman and Williams Thomas Garbow. Supervisor Caledonia Charter Township Answers on the Blackstone queries hard to find! As one of the several people who signed the petition against Blackstone Estates in Caledonia Township, let me assure you the ocher 510 who signed those petitions that we’ve all been let down by those who should help to pro­ tect our rights. On July 17. when the Township Board voted to ap­ prove the PUD for Blackstone Estates, the board knew that the 100 people in attendance that night were frustrated They knew that the citizens would (exercise their constitu­ tional right) petition for a referendum Those who cir­ culated and those who signed the petitions broke no law! Yet. we are all made to feel guilty now by some members of the Caledonia Township Board because: a) A lawsuit has been filed against the township by the developer of Blackstone Estates. b) Increased costs to the had a different configuration users of the Campau Kettle Two years ago. the township Lake district have recently required an environmental im­ pact study, and the wetlands been revealed. The Township Board were not to be disturbed. Now. two years later, members knew all this at the time of their premeditated changes have been made and the residents from all over the vote to approve the PUD. and they should have told the township are aware of the im­ citizens that they “had" to ap­ pact this development has on the entire community prove Blackstone because: a) They had already com­ (schools, road. etc.). This mitted themselves to approve lack of communication with Blackstone because of a prior our citizens seems to be a pro­ agreement with the blem that will eventually af­ fect us all. and that effect will developers. be in the wallet. b) Without Blackstone, The Township Board now is sewer costs would increase backed in a corner with this $2,000 to each user. lawsuit and with the increased People were told previously that future hookups to the sewer costs. The petitions sewer system would fund the were a catalyst perhaps that difference between the assess­ brought to light these events, ment roll and the cost of the and the board needs to accept its responsibility for its part in project. Two years ago. Blackstone positioning the township in this fiasco. Estates had been given Knstine Apol preliminary approval for only Caledonia Township 88 dwellings (not 95). and the borders of this development To the editor: Sometimes it’s very dif­ ferent to get a straight answer It has been particularly dif­ ficult to get information about Blackstone Estates from the Caledonia Township office. For example, there is a con­ tract between the township and the developers of Blackstone regarding their agreement in 1994 The township doesn’t have it and it can t be found Then there's the deed for the five acres Fred Boncher “gave’- the township. They don’t have it and it can’t be found. Even when a citizen re­ quests these items, informally or with a Freedom of Infor­ mation request, all that is available is a copy of the PUD ordinance for Blackstone Estates. If lost paperwork is a pro­ blem when answers are re­ quested about Blackstone Estates, what’s the condition of the rest of the documents in the township? Dorothy Wolf Alto TK Students of the Month named Thornapple Kellogg Middle School recently announced its students of the month for the month of September. The sixth grade students of the month are front row (from left) Ryan Adams, Daniel Burbank, Kyle Fletke, Molly Lavoie, Cary Middlebush, Melisa Potts, Edwina Valdez, middle row, Chad Baragar, Jason Drogowski, Jessica Hayes, Chelsea Matousek, Elise Nyland, Robert Roush, back row, Tim Brog, Carolyn Ehmry, Desirae Henning, David McAllister, Emily Porter, and Holly Smith. THE HAIR PORT 327 W. Apple, Hastings • 945-3382 HOURS: Monday-friday 9 to 6; Saturday 9 to 2; Late By Appt. PAMPER PACKAGE: Shampoo Deep Conditioning Hair Cut & Style • Manicure with Polish Pedicure with Polish Eyebrow and/or Facial Waxing Make-Over (Yours or Ours) Normally ‘89.00 NOW... 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Winner of the Spirit Week trophy this year was the sophomores. I FOOT CARE KENT PODIATRY Representing the sophomore class on the Homecoming court were Jackie Yonker and Jesse Flegel. • Ingrown Nails • Diabetic Care • Hammertoes • Calluses • Heel Pain • Orthotics • Warts Dr. Terrence J. Emiley Call. 612 Main Street in Caledonia 891-9133 for an Appointment The licorice relay required members of each class team to ’carry one rope of liconce down and back half the length of the gym without breaking the candy. Good Selection of Pendleton Wool Dalmatians Prints ...‘5.90/yd. Christmas Fabric NEWMAN for County Commissioner rf Orangeville - Yankee Springs Township Pa»d tor by the Committee to Elect Lew Newman. 11393 Oak’e»gh Drve ’/KxSev-aie Ml 49333 Were buckling down on bucklhis up! .tto Exxciga. FREE Gift with *50.00 of more purchase. QUESTIONS? ASK US* Sowing Machine Repair by Mr J. 210 E State St, Hastings • 945-9473 HuUt Cieanen Pick Up Station �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml October 22. 1996/Page 9 Chosen by their clasmates for the 1996 Homecoming Queers Court this year were Traci Koetje, left, Carrie Yonker, Laura Lanser and Sarah Steele. The winning float this year was created by the sophomores, who chose the slogan, Sprint past the Knights,* with a giant golden track shoe between an Olympic torch and the five Olympic rings. The juniors float, with the slogan Brush away the Knights, showed a giant set of chopppers (which opened and closed) with an appropriately-sized toothbrush. When the jaws opened, a hapless Knight football player could be seen, obviously being 'swallowed up.' This float was honored by judges as the most creative. The junior Powder Puff team raises a cheer during the parade. The juniors last week won the traditional flag football game between the junior and senior girls. Allison Smith and Phillip VanLaan represented the local FFA on this year’s homecoming court. Krystal Holdredge and Dan Bloemers were the Homecoming representatives from the freshman class. Chosen by the seniors for this year's Homecoming King's court were Aaron Buer, left, Ron Hoppa and Bryan Jones and Nick Jacques. Jones and Jacques are not pictured as they were attending the football team dinner. Returning to crown this year's Homecoming royalty were last year's king and queen, Sarah Parbei and Katie Hatnck and Steve Benham represented the junior class on the royal court. Steve is not pictured here because he was attending the pre­ game football team dinner. Sarah Born gobbles a banana so she can progress to the next stage of a relay that was one of the just-for-fun contests at the pep session. 1 �Poge 10/Th« Sun and Newt, Middleville. Ml Odober 22. 1996 TK celebrates school lunches 50th anniversary Thornapple Kellogg Schools last week celebrated the 50th anniversary of the na­ tional school lunch program by serving special entrees to the students The di strict ’s food service chairwoman, Helen Scott, said the food service staff planned three days worth of special menus for the students to en­ joy The first one was lasagna, a royal brownie or low fat brownie, and applesauce. The second menu consisted of a chicken patty on a whole wheat bun. baked potato and fruit salad. The third one was a Mexican day feast which in­ cluded arroz conqueso which is a nee and cheese dish, or chili cheese fritos. Also included in this menu was black bean salad with com bread The TK School NEWS By Dr. Mary Ellen Correa Assist. Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Reading is a priority! In honor of the 50th anniversary of the National School Lbnch program, students and staff at several schools in the Thomapple Kellogg school district enjoyed special lunches. servers dressed up in Mexican costumes and West Elementary Schools had pinata displays in the hall­ ways outside the cafeteria. Page Elementary students got stickers and other elemen­ tary students received similar prizes. How low before we can evaluate the program for success? We will test students throughout the year in the mastery of skills. Parents will be kept informed of student progress through parent conferences. We expect to see students advance at least one grade level, if not more at 100 percent mastery of skills. The success of this program will depend on student pro­ gress and the achievement of reading skills. A pinyata display was set up in the hallway outside of the West Elementary School kitchen. A Eric D. Hannapel, Are there any schools where this program is working successfully? The teaming process and ECRI are based on validated research on the teaching of reading. Recent studies conducted in California have shown that a balanced approach to teaching reading, which includes phonics and reading, is crucial to suc­ cessful reading, especially for students with reading dif­ ficulties. Other area schools which have implemented this ap­ proach are Kentwood and Kelloggsville. d.d.s. Are our teachers really supportive of the teaming approach? This is a district initiative which grew from TK teachers, parents, and principals who wanted to improve the teaching of reading. The Language Arts Committee and the School Im­ provement Curriculum Council discussed this reform for a semester. The district Core Team then made a commitment to use teaming. All teachers have been trained and they have made a commitment to support this process. Any parent who needs additional information is welcome to contact the school principals or myself at the TK Administra­ tion Building. ORTHODONTIST Braces for both Children and Adults !! colored braces clear braces 616.891.7272 ♦♦ Erec Exam and Consultation •• 9041 N. Rodgers CL, Suite 2 Caledonia, Ml 49316 Ixxatcd 1/10* of a mile off M-37, in Glen Valley Estates I’d like to inform parents and the community about the changes that the school district has made m regard to the in­ struction of reading. Last year, the district Core Team identified reading as the most important skill that students learn and made reading im­ provement a priority for Thomapple Kellogg Schools As a first-step, the district brought reading consultants Ethna Reid and Maeline Ritchie from the Exemplary Center for Reading Instruction (ECRI) to the elementary and middle schools to evaluate the reading program and set up a plan to improve reading achievement. A three-day training session was presented to all teachers in June and plans were made to have K-8 teachers work as teams and identify achievement groups for students. Teachers and paraprofessionals tested students in reading in September and teacher teams have been working with students to ensure continuous progress. What does continuous progress mean.’ It means that students always progress to higher levels of skills through testing, direct instruction and intensive development in phonics, penmanship, writing, spelling and reading. All students advance and im­ prove from the point where they started. Skills are checked oft as students master them and teachers expect students to achieve at higher levels. Some questions have come up from parents. Why weren’t these groups set up in May? At that time, teachers had not been trained in the Informal Reading Inventory which is a process for determining the in­ structional reading level of students. That training look place in June. Next year, students will not have to be tested as exten sively since it was done this year and any testing will be done more quickly. 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Middleville Ml October 22. 1996 Page 11 TK schools making changes in reading instruction by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education last week received information about changes the district has re­ cently made in reading instruc­ tion The principals from each of the five schools in the district told the board that the district core team last year identified reading as the most important skill students can learn. As a result, the team has made the improvement of reading a pri­ ority for the TK district. The first step was to bring in reading consultants Ethna Reid and Madeline Ritchie from the Exemplary Center for Reading Instruction (ECRI). They evaluated the elementary and middle school reading program and started setting up a plan to improve reading achievement A thrcc-day training session was presented in June and plans were made to have K-8 teachers work as teams and identify achievement groups for students. 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Continuous progress in the consultants' terms means that students always progress to higher levels of skills through testing, direct instruction and intensive skill development in phonics, penmanship, writ­ ing. spelling and reading. All students advance and improve from the point where they started and skills are checked off as students master them. Teachers expect stu­ dents to achieve at high lev­ els. The principals said parents were told about the changes, which prompted several ques­ tions. Some of these questions were: • "Why weren't these groups set up in May?" • "How long before we can evaluate the program for suc­ cess?" •"Are there any area schools where this program is working successfully?" • "Are teachers really sup­ portive of the teaming ap­ proach?" The groups, they said, were not set up in May because at that time, teachers had not been trained in the informal reading inventory, which is a process for determining the instructional reading level of students. Teachers participated in that training in June. Next year, students will not have to be tested as extensively since that was done this year and any testing will be done more quickly. Students will be tested throughout the year in the mastery of skills and parents will be kept infomfed of stu­ dent progress through parent conferences. They will expect to see students advance at least one grade level, if not more than 100 percent mastery. The success of the program will depend on student progress and what skills are achieved. Other schools in the area, such as Kentwood and Kelloggsville, have been using this approach and this teaming process and the ECRI are based on validated research on the teaching of reading. There have been studies conducted in California that have shown that a balanced approach to teaching reading is crucial to student success. This approach includes the use of phonics and reading skills. The idea to implement this program came from members of the district such as TK teachers, parents and adminis­ trators. who wanted to im­ prove the way reading is taught. A couple of school commit­ tees discussed changing the procedure and the district core team decided to give team teaching a try. All teachers have been trained in the pro­ cess and have made a com­ mitment to support it Any parent who needs addi­ tional information is welcome to contact the school pnnci pal* or administrators In other business last week the school board • Heard an update about (he evaluation that will be con­ ducted on the middle school to see how it operates and what can be done to improve the way things work once the new building is built. Students at the seventh-, eighth- and ninth-grade levels will be sur­ veyed about their opinions of and experiences at the middle school. Teachers and parents also will be surveyed about their opinions. Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Mary Ellen Correa said sev­ enth- and eighth-grade students have been given their surveys and the teachers and ninth­ grade students should receive theirs any time. Two hundred and sixty par­ ents of seventh-, eighth- and ninth-graders students have been selected randomly to re­ ceive surveys in the mail. mate of the school and another PTO volunteers, led by Patri­ will be made based on charac­ cia Johns, are mailing these teristics of effective middle schools. out. A final evaluation report is The district is being assisted by Gerard Consulting Group scheduled to be presented to in conducting the evaluation. the staff and board of educa­ Correa said the district wants tion in January • Accepted TK Band Direc­ to identify strengths and w eaknesses of how the school tor Duane Thatcher's resigna­ tion and his plans to retire at operates. After the surveys are re­ the end of the school year. • Heard that the board’s fa­ turned. the district wishes to have someone observe teach­ cilities committee will meet to discuss priorities for use of ers and students, so consul­ tants will get a general idea of the bond technology money. the teaching and learning Correa said the main priorities at the moment are to connect methods used. A general assessment of the a wide area network to all school will be made based on schools, to add a phone sys­ what is known about the or­ tem, and computers to the in­ ganizational health and cli­ dividual classrooms. • Learned that the MEAP high school proficiency test scores are improving but school officials would still like to see more improve­ ment. • Honored Businesses Man­ ager Alice Jansma for her hard work on the bond issue. • Honored Celebrate Read­ ing volunteers Carol Conrad. Lisa Ensler. Betsy and Gary Huerth. Renee Reunnk. David Sanford, Geanie Schmidt. Jan Warner, Joyce Wilson. Pam Parks. Mane Graham. Cheer­ ily Cheryl. Patricia Johns. Mike Gormley. Sharon Teunesser. William Lesert. and Michelle Smith, for their ef­ forts with the Saturday reading program. Come Celebrate With Us On Frit October Hastings City Bank will be celebrating our 110th Anniversary ... stop by any office and enjoy •Cookies, punch and coffee •Balloons for the kids • Giveaways PLUS ... Enter a Customer Appreciation Drawing at each office to win the GRAND PRIZE Be a millionaire for a day and WIN INTEREST FOR A DAY ON A MILLION DOLLARS!! FIRST PRIZE a. SECOND PRIZE THIRD PRIZE dto, S10 0 Savings Bond (In each office) s50 Savings Bond (In each office) S50 Savings Bond Celebrating 110 Years of Community Service Member FDIC Mm tar i 8 wars cM to enter Cascner Appreoatium Drawmg So purchase neerwao to win. One grand pnxr Otae 1 ar CD rate * al 10. 25 9h Sa $100 bunds be pxen a»a> (one per office) and 12 $50 he pven aw a) *«h iracrat being calculated mine >1* bund* w3 be psen away (2 per office). �Pog« 12/Tha Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Qctober 22. 1996 • CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP • October 16. 1996 The regulor meeting of the Coledonio Township Board wo* colled to order at 7:05 p m. Present: Garbow, Snyder. DeVries. Dielemon Jousmo, Williams. Absent: Gould. Also Present: Several Citizens. MINUTES: Approved as printed. BILLS: Treasurer DeVries would like to void check #5515 and hold check 5506 Check 5515 should be paid by Kent County and 5508 could possible by paid by them also. Moved Joursma. second Dielemon to approve bills os printed with exception of 5515 ond 5506 Ayes oil. Motion Carried. TREASURER REPORT Review ed Moved Williams, second Jousma to approve the treasurer report. Ayes: oil. Motion Carried BUILDING INSPECTORS REPORT Reviewed LIBRARY REPORT AND RESOLUTIONS Eric Longman gave a report on the site of the new library Moved Snyder se­ cond DeVries to approve the use of the Township/Villoge proper­ ty south of the Township/Villoge hall for the new library building. Ayes oil. Motion Carried. Amov­ ed Jousma second Dielemon to provide $2,500.00 to develop site plans and specific cost estimates Ayes all. Motion Carried. Clerk Snyder read a resolution to accept a bequest for the Kent District Library. Caledonia Branch for $100 000 00 Moved Snyder, se­ cond DeVries to accept resolu­ tion for a bequest for $100,000 00 for the Kent District Library. Caledonia Branch. Ayes all Motion Carried VALLEY POINT INDUSTRIAL PARK PUD Reviewed Moved Jousmo second Williams to ap­ prove Ordinance R96-10Z. Snyder had concerns with the driveway onto 84th St Ayes Garbow. DeVries Williams, Jousma, Dielemon Nay Snyder Motion Carried PUBLIC HEARING FOR 1997 BUDGET OPENED AT 7 X P.M General Fund Budget and Fire Deportment Budget were reviewed. Public hearing was closed at 7 57 p.m. Discussion was held on the importance of visible house numbers for medical emergencies. Moved Jousma, second Snyder to pur­ chase hose and hose wheel and trailer for the fire department. Ayes all. Motion Carried. AAov­ ed Dielemon second Jousmo to approve the fire deportment budget for 1997. Ayes all Mo tion Carried AAoved DeVries, se­ cond Snyder to adopt the 1997 budget as a functional budget Ayes all. Motion Carried. SPRING VALLEY FINAL PLAT REVIEW: Tabled until a special meeting on October 30. 1996 at 8 00 a.m that will be paid for by Spring Volley PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: Given by Trustee Williams. 1996 WINTER SPECIAL ASSESS ME NT Moved Snyder second Dieleman to approve the resolu­ tion to place the 1996 winter special assessment districts levies on the December tax roll. Ayes all AAotion Carried. ZBA RE APPOINTMENT AAov ed Snyder second Jousma to re appoint Arnie Stawick to the Zoning Board of Appeals Ayes all. AAotion Carried. HISTORICAL COMMISSION Moved Dieleman, second Jousma to appoint Conrod NOTICE The Caledonia Township Clerk will be holding a public accuracy test tor the Tuesday, November 5. 1996 General Election on Tuesday, October 29, 1996 at 9:00 am at the Caledonia Township/Village Hall, 250 Maple St. Caledonia. Anyone interested in this proce­ dure may attend. Dated: October 17, 1996 Patricia Snyder, Clerk 202 Cherry to replace Barb Waite on the Historical Commission. Ayes all. AAotion Carried. OTHER BUSINESS Historical Commission would like $50.00 to help with costs for the supplies for the scarecrows Moved Snyder second Williams to donate $50.00 to the Historical Commission. Ayes: All. AAotion Carried Treasurer DeVries stated that there is three delin­ quent Personal Property taxes that she has been trying to col­ lect they are; Boomtown which owne bock to 1994 for $2 500.00 plus winter bill: Caledonia Child Core for 1995 ond 1996 taxes and Sunberg & Sunberg Real Estate for 1994 95 and 96 taxes Moved Jousma. second Snyder to send a letter to these three stating that they have 30 days to either pay these taxes or sign a con­ tract to moke arrangements to pay these ond stating what will occur H they do not make ar­ rangements. Ayes: all. AAotion Carried. Discussion on sand pits, land that the SBR plont is on. repairing of moil boxes. Moved Jousma. second Williams to adjourn at 9 00 p.m. Ayes: All. AAotion Carried. Respectfully submitted. Patricia Snyder. Clerk (201) Thornapple Township to include adopted fire code by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thomappie Township Board last week \oted to in­ clude the 1996 fire code in the township code. Thornapple Township Emergency Services Chief Bob Woodard recommended the code be adopted, adding that attorney Jeff Slugget also agreed that this would be a good time to do it. The code, he said, would give the board the right to re­ view plans and make recom­ mendations. Since the town­ ship is growing so fast, hav­ ing this type of code is impor­ tant. The City of Hastings has adopted a fire code, and if Thomappie does, it will be the first township in Barry County outside of Hastings that has one. Another advantage is that SYNOPSIS • YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING October 10 1996 Meeting colled to order at 7:X p.m. Ail Board members pre­ sent. ond 13 visitors. Minutes of September 12. 1996 approved as corrected. Acknowledgement of visitors. Passed Resolution to support the endeavors of Barry County 4-H Clubs, ond the for­ mation of a 4-H Club in Yankee Springs Township Officer Tony Stein, Barry County Sheriffs Depormtent is organizing a com­ munity "Silent Observer" pro­ gram among the businesses in Yankee Springs Township. Public satsmenf situation on Payne Lake must be resolved among the parties involved. Financial Report approved. Ap­ proved Plan Commission Report of subdivision of William Weick's property located on Chief Noon­ day Rood into two parcels. Com­ munity Fire Barn proposal set meeting date by Mark Englerth. VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AND SUMMARY OF THE REGULATORY EFFECT THEREOF PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that on October 14, 1996, the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia adopted Ordinance No. 96-2Z (the “Ordinance"), which amended the Village Zoning Ordinance. The following is a summary of the regulatory effect of the Ordinance: 1 General provisions. The Ordinance replaces the existing Chapter II with new pro­ visions which contain general rules applicable to interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance, and definitions of terms used throughout the Zoning Ordinance 2. Planned Unit Developments The Ordinance replaces Chapter XII of the current Zoning Ordinance with a new chapter, pertaining to planned unit developments ("PUD”). The new PUD provisions authorize the Village Council to approve land developments which contain varied lot sizes and types of uses, the Ordinance con­ tains standards tor eligibility, application, and design of planned unit developments, and provides procedures and standards for consideration and approval of PUD s 3. Billboards. The Ordinance adds Section 15.6 to the Zoning Ordinance, pertain­ ing to billboards. This new section permits billboards only in commercial areas adja­ cent to primary highways, in accordance with the State Highway Advertising Act. The Ordinance kmrts the size, height, spacing, and iNomination of billboards 4 Site Condominiums The Ordinance adds Chapter XXII, pertaining to site con­ dominiums Chapter XXII provides procedures and standards tor application, review, and approval of lands to be devetoped on a site condominium basis 5 Effective Date. This Ordinance becomes effective upon pubbeabon of ttxs sum­ mary. Decision of the hiring of the Zon­ ing Administrator will be discussed at a Special Board Meeting on October 14. 1996. Board voted to discontinue the participation in the consortium of the C-TEC Rate Regulation Group. Payables in the amount of $16,060.04 Clerk Lippert presented one bid for a security system to be installed in the Township Offices. More bids will be submitted. Reported increas­ ed voter registrations at 53 to dote, not including the S.O.S. registrations yet to be received. Absentee Ballots ore also up from last election. Nancy Near is the newly hired general office assistant for the Township. Mo­ tion to adjourn at 8:38 p.m. Janice C. Lippert, Clerk (204) Middleville man held in sex offense Middleville Police arrested a 44-year old man Oct. 10 on a warrant charging him with second-degree criminal sexual conduct and being a habitual offender. Police say the 16-year old victim was watching televi­ sion Sept. 21 at her friend s house when Geoffrey M. Schreiner came up behind her and began rubbing her shoul­ ders. The victim said she told Schreiner to stop and shrugged him away. Police said the vic­ tim told them Schreiner con­ tinued to continued to rub her, eventually touching her inner thigh, as she continued to tell him to stop. The victim told police she eventually fell asleep and awoke to find her bra undone and pants zipper down while Schreiner continued to fondle her. She said she told him to stop again and he did. Schreiner is scheduled for a preliminary examination Oct. 26. A complete copy of Ordnance NO 96-22 is avaHabfe tor inspection al tne Vintage Offices. 250 S. Maple Street. Caledonia. Mchigan. during regular business hours. Good jiMhoiu-nt const** Dated: October 22,1996 Village Council Village of Caledonia 203 . ... from experience and experience come* from bad judgment. —Barry LePatner ............................ —.. the code will allow the board to determine permits and adopt fees for them. Thomappie Township now has two permits that relate to fire — an open burning per­ mit and a fireworks permit, both of which are issued for no charge. Woodard said 85 open burning permits have been issued this year and only one fireworks permit. The fire code is written ev­ ery three years, but does not have to be adopted by the board every three years be­ cause changes arc not made to it that often. Many municipal­ ities adopt their code every 10 years. The only permits included in the code, he said, would be the open burning and fire­ works permits, which would still be issued for no charge. If the board agrees to adopt the code, he said, he would need a geographical descrip­ tion for storage of explosive materials, which includes where in the township they are located and where in rela­ tion to other buildings. The code also will make it easier for them to respond to complaints. He said they could then approach the peo­ ple and tell them that they have to be in compliance with the code. "This would be an opportu­ nity for you to have some control over situations brought into the area," he said. The township and the vil­ lage would have to get to­ gether to decide how things would work though the code would only apply to the township area. The township does not have the authority to enforce vil­ lage ordinances. Supervisor Don Boysen said the board should try to get to­ gether with the village to dis­ cuss this because there may be other things they need to dis­ cuss as well. In the fire and ambulance report, Woodard said Thomap­ pie Township Emergency Services (TTES) had 464 calls so far this year, and the ser­ vice has done a couple of as­ semblies for preschoolers and displays at Heritage Day. Members just completed their hose testing for this year, which took 88 hours, he said, and the new radios they ordered have arrived. He recently enrolled two people in an Emergency Med­ ical Technician class in Wayland and one in another class in Hastings. Upon his recommendation, the board voted to allow him to hire Randy Eaton to join the fire service. He already has applied and been interviewed. Woodard signed up for two classes to help him on the job. one in Flint and another in Maryland, which is a vol­ unteer incentive program put on by the National Fire Academy. The Flint class lasts a weekend and the Mary ­ land one lasts a week and will be held in February. For the Maryland trip, he said, air fare costs would be reimbursed to the township by the academy and he would need $15.62 per day for meals. It is a four-year program that can be completed in a week. The board voted to allow him to participate in these classes and costs come from the budget. The board also voted to al­ low him to purchase with al­ ready budgeted money, a Scott SA 2000 carbon monoxide meter complete with a four gas monitor and carry ing case, and new winter coats for em­ ployees. The coats will cost any­ where from $59.50 to $65 45 depending on their size. The old coats, he said, will be stored on shelves and given to new employees that join them. In other business last week the board; • Voted to re-appoint Ron Running, Regina Stein, and Wesley VanRhee to the Plan ning and Zoning Commis­ sion. Their new terms expire in November of 1999 • Voted to allow its consul tant to work out its insurance bid for the next fiscal year. Bids have to be in by Mon day,Jan. 6. Trustee Rex Schad also suggested they have the con­ sultant include any additional coverage they could get that they do not have now into the proposal. Looking for a PRINTER? Call... 945-9554 PHONE 945-9554 ANYTIME for Action-Ads THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Accuracy Test for the November 5, 1996 General Election will be conducted on Fri­ day, October 25, 1996 at 10:00 A M in the Township Hall located at 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Michigan. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the program and computer that will be used to tabulate the results of the election, have been prepared in accordance with law. Donna Kenyon Thomappie Township Clerk �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml October 22. 1996Poge 13 Long term interest of village the deciding factor Caledonia Village to study options on share of water system by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council last week authorized its Water Committee to look into options regarding the vil­ lage's future relationship to the Glen Valley/Caledonia schools' water system. Caledonia Village last summer decided against ex­ tending public water into the "old” part of the village, but the community is still very much "in the water business’ because it owns and operates the system. The Village Council voted in August 1993 to take ownership of the proposed new public water system, even though it had not yet decided whether to become a partner with Glen Valley de­ veloper Jerry Baker and the Caledonia Community Schools in the project. By assuming ownership, the village retained control of the utility, rather than place it in the hands of some agency outside the village Taking ownership did not mean the entire village had to be served by the system. The council did hope, however, to alleviate water problems in the village by eventually extending the system to the rest of the vil­ lage, provided it could obtain some outside funding for such a project When federal financing was indeed made available, how­ ever, village residents decided against bringing waler into the village, leaving the coun­ cil to decide whether or not it wishes to retain any interest in the system and whether it wants to retain the 51 percent capacity it purchased in the system s water tower. The rest of the capacity is shared equally by the school district and Glen Valley. Before making a decision, three possible options were presented to the council by the village's planning consultant. Mark Sisson. He said the village could continue with the "status quo.” that is. continuing to own and operate the system and retaining its 51 percent of — SUMMARY OF MINUTES — VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA Oct. 14. 1996 PRESENT Kidder. Erskine. Soule*. Robertson, Audy. Whalen Antecki. ABSENT Klover. Berencti. OTHERS Brown. Rodger*. Vonliere, Sitton, Tuomikotki, Longman. Heit*. Schmidtke. Shumway. Pier*on. Devries and several other guests. The regular meeting of the Caledonia Village Council was called to order by Soules at 7:05 p.m. Motion by Audy, seconded by Robertson to approve the minutes of the last meeting. Mo­ tion Carried. Motion by Kidder, seconded 'by Audy to accept the financial report as printed. Motion Carried. Motion by Kidder seconded by Audy Io approve the payment of the bills for the month as printed. Ayes: All. Motion Car­ ried. Ayes All. Motion Carried. Imperial Municipal Services reported 2 building. 4 electrical, 3 mechanical. 4 plumbing and 4 sign permits for the month. Rodgers reported for the month of September, 4.08 million gallons of sewage wos pumped through the plant. All tree* have been planted to the Village. The Caledonia New library Committee presented a preliminary site plan to the Council and asked for approval of the site next to the Township Village Half. The Library Committee also asked for $2,500.00 to develop site plans and specific costs. They will also ask the Township to give $2,500.00 toward the site plans. Mohan by Kidder second ed by Erskine to accept the site of the Township Village Hall. Motion Carried. Pierson gave the Sewer Com­ mittee Report from the meeting 10/7/96 and the user charge up­ date. The cost allocation is also going well with the Township A draft operations budget was presented to Council for the Operation of the Compou Kettle Lake Sewer Plant. Kidder re­ quested a joint meeting with the Township. Audy expressed con­ cern regarding the Mika Meyers Beckett and Jones working for both the Township and the Village Sisson reported to Council on the Water Committee Meeting held 10/7/96 The Village is cur renfly part of a Three Party Agreement with the Schools and the Developer Four possible op­ tions were discussed I) Main tain status quote 2) Sell off the Village interest in the system, reimbuise the other two parties 3) Retain 51% interest in the system, but sell off some or all of the Village capacity. Also, the cost of the operation of the plant that the KCDPW is charging the Village is currently running around $2 500-3 000 per month Vonliere reported on the curb revisions Mople Street The Con­ tractor has indicated that these revisions may be complete os early as this week. Curb revi­ sions will be paid by Earth Tech. Sessions discussed the Glen Valley to Kraft Connector. Sisson suggested that a "Corridor Study'' be done. He suggested Phase I be done now. Motion by Kidder seconded by Audy to re­ tain Ed Swanson Associates to do Phase I ("Needs Justification Evaluation") at this time. Motion Carried. Motion by Kidder seconded by Erskine to have Bobs Repair fix the big green truck at the estimated cost of $3,250. Motion Carried. Rodgers will week a bid from Fischer's for massive snow removal in the Village. Rodgers will also look into a guard roil on Kinsey Street near the creek Kogges requested the Village Council consider the Vocation of Ash Street. Their garage is on part of the land that has been reserved for Ash Street. The village would reserve the right for installation, maintain ex­ isting sanitary sewer line located on the property No new structures can be built within 20 feet of the utility or without prior approval. Motion by Audy seconded by Erskine to adopt a resolution to vacate and discon­ tinue a portion of Ash Street. Motion by Erskine seconded by Kidder to purchase shirts and pants from Marks Warehouse for the DPW staff. Motion Corned. Motion by Kidder seconded by Robertson to allow the Hallo­ ween parade October 31, 1996 from 1 45-2 30 p.m and the San ta Parade December 14 1996 at 11 00 a.m. Motion Carried Kid­ der reported that Arbor Day was held September 26 1996 and a Ginkgo tree was planted at the new Middle School Motion by Kidder seconded by Erskine to raise Loring and the Administrative Assistant to $8.50 per hour effective October 1. 1996 Motion Carried. Motion by Kidder seconded by Erskine to accept the resignation of Tuomikaski and hire Shumway to the Village staff. Motion Carried. Motionby Audy seconded by Robertson to adjourn the regular meeting at 10:30 p.m. Vicky Whalen Village Clerk '200) the water tower capacity for possible future village needs. A second option would be for the village to divest itself completely of the system, selling it to Glen Valley, the school district, the county or another private party. In doing so. the village also would lose all control over the system. A third possibility is for the village to retain its owner­ ship, but market some or all of its water capacity, perhaps to someone outside the village such as a neighboring prop­ erty owner or developer in the township. The council would need to explore this carefully. Sisson said, and consider whether giving up the water capacity is in the long-term best interest of the village. Sisson said that should the council retain ownership, it also should look into another way of operating the system. The county now handles oper­ ation and maintenance of the water system for the village, and Sisson believes the vil­ lage could find someone who could do it for less. OM charges are billed to the vil­ lage. which, in turn bills the Caledonia Schools and Glen Valley Estates. The village also would need to drop a third well before it could sell its capacity. Sisson said. Rich Pierson, who is the Caledonia Township Utilities Administrator and who helps the village with its sewer sys­ tem operation, said that he liked the idea of a committee reviewing the options. Certi­ fied also to operate public wa­ ter systems, Pierson said there are many other possibilities the village could explore be­ fore making a decision. Council Vice President Jan Soules said that the village would have no trouble market­ ing its water capacity if that is the option the council likes. She said that capacity would sell in a matter of hours. Realtor Bill Hitchcock con­ firmed Soules’ statement, say­ ing that he and his partners would like to bnng public wa­ ter to the Caledonia Village Centre development, and they would pay for their own water mains and pipes. Council will wait for the Water Committee's recom­ mendations before making any decision on the water project. The waler system was initi­ ated by Jerry Baker of First Real Estate, who came to the January 1992 meeting of the council to ask if the village would be interested in joining a public water system he was planning for his then-unbuilt Glen Valley Estates. He said that he wanted to provide safe, good-tasting water to the de­ velopment. and was ready to fund a feasibility study for such a system. Baker said the Caledonia Community Schools were in­ terested m joining his project to provide good water to the new middle school, and he reminded the council that a number of wells in the village had unsafe or borderline nitrate levels, acccording to a 1989 Kent County Health Depart­ ment study. Water in other wells w as "rusty" and in oth­ ers. did not taste very good. Baker said his feasibility study would explore all op lions for alleviating the local water problems, including The village could continue with the ‘status quo,’ that is, continuing to own and operate the system and retaining its 51 percent of the water tower capacity for possible future village needs. — Mark Sisson piping in water from other ar­ His system would chlori­ eas and building a system in nate and flouridate the water Caledonia. enough to remove any dangers He told the council that from contamination, although while having hydrants on the water softening was not pro­ street helped reduce insurance posed. premiums, especially for Cost estimates for village businesses, the presence of ni­ inclusion in the system were trates, which slow the absorp­ presented to the village later tion of oxygen into the blood in 1992, and the council sent stream, was his biggest con­ a mail-in survey to village cern. residents, asking them how they felt about bringing water into the village. Only 22 peo­ ple responded, and they were equally divided on the ques­ tion. Only eight people at­ tended a subsequent public meeting held by the council to discuss the w ater project. With construction deadlines approaching, the council de­ cided late in 1993 to invest in 51 percent of the capacity of a 400,000-gallon water tower to be built for the Baker/school system. This meant the tower would be large enough to supply the village if it ever w anted to join the system, and there would be adequate capac­ ity Studies by the council had shown that building its own tower some day when it needed public water would be far more expensive than pur­ chasing capacity in the Continued next page VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN Minutes of a regular meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia, held at the Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia, Michigan, on the 14th day of October, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. Present: Audy, Erskine, Kidder, Robertson, Soules Absent: Berencsi, Klaver The following resolution was offered by Audy and seconded by Erskine. RESOLUTION TO VACATE AND DISCONTINUE A PORTION OF ASH STREET IN MEYERS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA, A RECORDED PLAT WHEREAS, Scott and Rosemary Kogge have petitioned the Village to vacate and discontinue that part of Ash Street located immediately adjacent to the east line of Lot 9 of Meyers Addition to the Village of Caledonia, a recorded plat, WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Kogge hold the legal title to Lot 9 of said plat, being the lands located immediately west of Ash Street; WHEREAS, that part of Ash Street adjacent to said Lot 9 is unimproved for street purposes and has not been used as a public street; and WHEREAS, the Village Council believes that the rights of the public in that part of Ash Street lying adjacent to said Lot 9 would not be adversely affected by the granting of the petition to vacate and discontinue the stated portion of Ash Street IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: 1. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of this resolution, the Village Council hereby VACATES and DISCONTINUES that part of Ash Street described as follows: That part of Ash Street in Meyers Addition, a recorded plat, bounded on the East by the East line of Meyers Addition, bounded on the West by the East line of Lot 9 of Meyers Addition, bounded on the North by the North line of said Lot 9 extended east to the East line of said plat and bounded on the South by the South line of said Lot 9 extended East to the East line of said plat, Section 29, Town 5 North, Range 120 West, Village of Caledonia, Kent County, Michigan, provided, however, that the Village Council, in behalf of the Village of Caledonia, hereby EXCEPTS from this resolution and RESERVES to the Village of Caledonia all rights, privileges and interests necessary, convenient or appropriate to the con­ struction, installation, maintenance, repair and removal of sanitary sewer mains (including an existing sanitary sewer main), water supply mains, storm sewer mains and all other underground utility mains, installations and equipment, together with all surface installations and equipment which may be necessary or appropriate for the installation and maintenance of said underground facilities, on, over, across and under said lands, and also including ail necessary and appropriate rights and privi­ leges to enter upon and use the surface of said lands in order to construct, install, maintain, service, repair and remove any of said underground equipment and facili­ ties. 2. The Village Council hereby determines that it is in the public interest to vacate and discontinue that part of Ash Street described above, subject to the rights and privileges being reserved by the terms of this resolution. 3. No buildings or other permanent structures shall be constructed or maintained over or within 20 feet of the existing Village of Caledonia sanitary sewer main or any other underground public utility equipment which may be located within the above­ stated portion of Ash Street. 4. An existing garage, now located on a portion of the lands covered by this res­ olution may be repaired and improved, and may be replaced, but shall not be sub­ stantially enlarged in area without prior approval by the Village Council, by means of a resolution adopted by the Council. 5. The Vilage Clerk shall record a certified copy of this resolution with the Kent County Register of Deeds. Ayes: Four Nays One Absent: Two RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED. Vicky Whalen, Village Clerk I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a Resolution adopted by the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia at a regular meeting held on the date first stated above, and I further certify that public notice of such meeting was given as provided by law Vicky Whalen, Village Clerk �Page 14/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 22. 1996 Thornapple Township may set up employee evaluations by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thornapple Township Board is preparing its budget for the following year and is discussing setting up em­ ployee evaluations as well. Supervisor Don Boysen said the evaluations could be done with next year's budget and asked for board opinion on whether they should be con­ ducted by a committee made up of some of the board members or one of its offi­ cers, such as supervisor, clerk or treasurer. "This (the evaluations) is something that has not been done before." he said. There are certain guidelines that have been offered by the Michigan Townships Associa­ tion that they can follow if they wish. Boysen said he is open to suggestions on how to conduct them. Trustee Rex Schad sug­ gested that the best people to do the evaluations are those who work with the ones who need to be evaluated. He added (hat he would like to see at least two people bring infor­ mation back to the board and set salaries. It also was discussed that maybe two people, consisting of supervisor and clerk or trea­ surer. be the ones to conduct the evaluations. The board finally decided to leave it to Boysen to appoint people to the committee Also was decided that Thor­ napple Township Emergency Services Chief Bob Woodard would evaluate the station’s only other full-time em­ ployee. Jack Longstreet. "As department head. I feel it is my responsibility," Woodard said. Woodard also wanted to know how he would be evalu­ ated and what on, and would like to know the procedures involved before the evaluation occurs. He used to sit down with hit employees at the begin­ ning of each penod of the year to make sure they have a good understanding Woodard added that he would have evaluation forms that the employees NEED SOME EXTRA CASH? Got Something to Sell? Phone 1-800-870-7085 For Sun and News ACTION-ADS! would be able to see before evaluations were conducted. Boysen said that whoever conducts the evaluations will discuss them with the em­ ployees and discuss strengths and areas that could use im­ provement. He does not have a problem with informing people what they will be evaluated on be­ forehand, he added. Schad said the board did not intend for the evaluation to be that formal. Evaluators just need to know about the type of jobs the employees have and if what they have been do­ ing fits in with the nature of their jobs. The information they gather will determine what salaries will be. When setting the budget calendar. Schad said, certain areas need to be finalized at specific times so that individ­ ual costs can be figured in. He added that it would be too late to consider conducting a formal evaluation to deter­ mine salaries before their dead­ line. What they would be doing, he said, is really no different than what we have done in the past except that it will be done at a different time. Boysen said he would look at the evaluation forms from the MT A and gel people ap­ pointed to a committee which could meet and bring informa­ tion back to the board at the November meeting. He also may ask trustees to participate. * In other business last week the board; looking fora PRINTER? Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY — We have it ALL! FUU. SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH PRINT SHOP Full Color • Signs Copying • Laminating Addressing ...and MORE! • Complete Binding (616) 945-5078 / fax: <616) 945-5192 or call 945-9554 • Heard County Commis­ sioner Bob Wenger report that the solid waste issue is on its way to the Michigan Depart­ ment of Natural Resources for consideration. Enough munic­ ipalities have approved both proposals for them to be ac­ cepted. Eighteen municipali­ ties have approved the import plan and 14 have approved the export plan. • Gave preliminarily ap­ proval a plat for Rolling Acres Estates for Gerald and Kay Cisler. The plat will now go to the Road Commission, the Drain Commission, and other related bodies then back to the Road Commission for final approval. • Set its quarterly meeting date for noon. Monday. Oct. 21. at the Middle Villa Restaurant. A I p.m. meeting will follow lunch. • Voted to accept several of Township Attorney Jeff Slugget’s recommendations to delete or make changes to items in the township code. One item that was deleted was the 35 mph speed limit on Crane Road that was estab­ lished years ago when there was a dump nearby and people were going too fast. This rea­ son no longer exists and the road is a dead end now. Also deleted from the code is a section that regulates and provides junk yard licensing. Applicants for this usually go under special use. which is the only licensing that has been done in the past. Zoning administrator Jack Spencer said Slugget was con­ cerned that there may be non­ con forming use junk yards around. This regulation has no use any more They also voted to accept the zoning ordinance as is and to avoid delay, to make changes in the ordinance after the code is adopted. Boysen said they can publish a synop­ sis of changes that are made little by little. The zoning ordinance will become part of the code as it now stands. Clerk Donna Kenyon said they have never adopted the entire code before with just the items in it. This would tighten everything up. • Vexed to pay its final in­ stallment of $24,000 toward what it owes on the township building while the current board is still serving and have a mortgage burning celebra­ tion. Caledonia Village Council adopts zoning ordinance change bv Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council last week adopted three zoning ordinance amendments recommended by its Planning Commission to provide regulations where none exist or to improve an existing ordinance. The first amendment estab­ lishes regulations for bill­ boards. which previously were treated as any other signs. Ac­ cording to a summary issued by Planning Consultant Mark Sisson, the specific regula­ tions are needed to make sure billboards are placed only on appropriate properties, and meet area, setback and spacing requirements. Billboards with glaring and flashing lights are prohibited. Billboards in the village now will be restricted to commercial and planned unit development (PUD) lands along a state highway, and if they cause the total square faxrtage of signs on a property to exceed 150 square feet, the billboard can go up only with a special use permit. Council also adopted a re­ vised PUD chapter, which "improves the ability of the village to influence the design of PUDs." The new chapter also clarifies review and ap­ proval procedures. The village now will have more control over the design of future PUDs. and PUD zoning will be granted only to developments that result in a benefit to the community that conventional zoning would not allow. Final decisions to grant PUD rczoning are subject to referendum. The third ordinance regu­ lates the site condominium form of land development The term "site condominium" is often confusing, because See Zoning, Page 17 WATER SYSTEMS, continued from Page 13 Baker/schools tower. The vil­ lage paid 50 percent of the $625,000 it cost to build the tower, with the school district and Baker sharing the other 50 percent. The council also paid $15,000 to upsize the water main between the middle school and Glen Valley to ac­ commodate possible village use in the future. It assumed legal ownership of the system at that time so that the Michigan Department of Health would allow construc­ tion of the project to proceed. Such utilities usually are un­ der the control of the local governing unit, whether or not the entire community is a part of it. It wasn't until November of 1993 that Baker, the school district and the village shook hands on a three-way agree­ ment that made the village a partner in the water project. The agreement outlined how the system would be struc­ tured and costs paid for Kent County handled all the bonding and bidding for the project, which lowered costs because of the county’s excel­ lent credit rating. The village was to pay 50 percent of the costs, with the other two partners each paying 25 per­ cent. The village already was applying for federal funding to help bring the system into the village What council officials never dreamed would happen, how­ ever, (fid. Despite receiving a $448,000 federal grant and a $3,397 million loan package, a number of village residents twice blocked sources of rev­ enue the village would need to repay the low-interest loan. These residents said they had not received enough informa­ tion about the proposed water system and its costs, and they felt they should have been al­ lowed to vote on it. The resi­ dents who wanted public water failed to muster enough sup­ port to override the opposi­ tion, and the council in July dropped the plan to extend the water system into the village. Now council must decide what is the best action on the investment it has made in the water project, considering both the future of the village and its current obligations to the school district and to Baker. SPECIAL EVENING RECRUTING WEDNESDAY OCT. 23 UNTIL 7 PM OVER 40 OPENINGS FOR ASSEMBLERS PLASTIC INJECTION OPERATORS POWDERCOAT SPRAYERS HAND SPRAY PAINTERS STACKING METAL PARTS MACHINE SET UP PRODUCTION HI-LO STOCK PICKERS WAREHOUSE/HI-LO DRIVERS MACHINE MAINTENANCE Pay depends on position, jobs listed pay between $6 00 $10.00 hr. Most are temporary to become permanent, some season work is available Some Plastic injection positions are in Saranac. Apply 9-11 am or 1*3:30 Weekdays (We. until 7 pm) Bring 2 pieces of ID 507 - 36th St. SE Grand Rapids peoplemark; Between Eastern A Dnnsron Ave S. (616) 245-6161 Equal Opportunity Employer �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml October 22, 1996 Page 15 Trojan gridders gain share of first with 27-8 win AREA...SPORTS Middleville quarterback Kevin Doyle (10) leans forward for a second quarter touchdown in last Friday's Trojan triumph. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Fourth quarter rally hinders Lady Scots in OK Gold hoops A 17-8 Cedar Springs' run in the fourth quarter lifted them past Caledonia 60-53 in O-K Gold hoop action last Tuesday. The Lady Scots went ahead 45-43 early in the final quarter, but the Red Hawks came firing back to win by seven. Cedar Springs scored 21 points in the fourth quarter after managing just 6 in the third stanza. Stephanie Algera led the Lady Scots with 20 points and Sara Bom added 12 points. The two also contributed on the glass as Algera had 16 rebounds and Bom grabbed 9 boards. Cedar Springs was led by Autumn Whites 28 points and Katie Wolfs 17 points. Catedonia Coach Mike Wilson would like to see his team improve upon their slow starts. In the Cedar contest, Caledonia was out-scored 1610 in the first quarter. "We have got to break the habit of getting down early," Wilson said. "We seem to fight back, but it doesn't leave us much left to close out the game." Runningback David Liu (21) scored 1 touchdown and rushed for 95 yards to put Middleville in a tie for first place in the O-K Blue. (Photo by Perry Hardin) That they did and it First places do not come to two Middleville touchdowns a prep football team without with a 6-yard run in the first certainly worked. Glavan finished the game solid work on both offense quarter and a 1-yard dive in the second stanza. He also added a with 155 yards on 19 caiiics, and defense The Middleville Trojans 2-point conversion in the while his partner Liu totaled 95 yards in 15 attempts. As a have certainly racked up the second quarter. Runningback David Liu, team, the Trojans ran for 312 big numbers of both sides of yards against the Golden who scored four times last the ball in ’96 and now are tied for first in the O-K Blue week against Hamilton, went Hawks' defense. "We found a great because of -those 32 yards to pay dirt in the third quarter and Miso Glavan combination," Pnnce said of accomplishments. Coach Jack Prince's team tallied the final Trojan his runningbacks. "They run blasted Wyoming Rogers 27-8 touchdown on a run from 3 real nice together and (tonight) we were able to move the ball last Friday to move into a yards. Those offensive numbers on long drives." share for the top spot in the The Trojans certainly have league standings. Middleville, were certainly impressive for Byron Center and the orange and black, but so strived for first place and Coopersville all are 5-1 in the were the hits and the plays of played like it last Fnday. "We knew that we had to league. The Trojans finish off the team's defensive unit. Middleville's "D" held win this game; (now) I just the league season next week at Wyoming Rogers to 87 yards hope it doesn't turn into a ISpring Lake and end of year with a non-league matchup rushing and 61 yards in the point championship." Prince air. They also picked off two exclaimed. against Wayland. Middleville (5-2 overall) Middleville scored the first passes, recovered two 27 points versus Wyoming fumbles, contained the lost its first league game 15Rogers before allowing a late opposition and blocked a 14 to Byron Center on the road. In the team's next five, touchdown in the last minute punt. "We wanted to go right at however, the play on both of the game. 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Ml/October 22. 1996 Middleville basketball finds mark in Lakers’ triumph Nathan DeBoer (22) and Isaac Bainbridge (3) attempt to take the ball away from a Calvin Christian player in last week’s varsity soccer match. (Photo provided) Middleville’s Toni Farrell fights for the ball with two Spring Lake players in last Tuesday’s game. (Photo provided) Middleville's varsity basketball team is like a finely tuned musical group. Once they find the rhythm, there ain't no holding back. The Lady Trojans found that rhythm last Tuesday night, beating O-K Blue foe Spring Lake 52-33. At half. Coach Jim Sprague's team led 20-12 and used team depth and quickness to extend that advantage dun ng the final two quarters. "Wc looked good," exclaimed Sprague. "We've been improving now for the last five or six games We're quick enough to where our scoring with 13 points with 9 press has been pretty of those coming in the second effective." half. Middleville's pressure was a Nine was also the number big factor on Tuesday night. of Middleville players who Senior Tracy Schondelmayer scored in the game, but the had at least 4 steals and team contributions came through totaled 7 or more. more than just points. Sharp-shooting junior Freshman Jessica Crowley had Jennie Doyle scored a game- a block and a steal in the first high 20 points, including 3 quarter and scored a basket off three-pointers. Doyle scored 8 a tough rebound in the fourth in the first quarter and 7 in the quarter. She finished with 5 second quarter to finish the points, but also had 8 first half with 15 markers. rebounds and 10 points in last Schondelmayer also Thursday's 53-45 win over registered double digits in Rogers. Homecoming triumph tasted by Scot gridders Tim Soper rushed for 121 yards, including the go-ahead touchdown in a 33-26 Caledonia homecoming win against 0-K Gold foe Kenowa Hills last Friday in prep football action. Soper scored from 2 yards in the fourth quarter for the Caledonia team which entered the final 12 minutes tied at 20-20. Ryan Overmyer, who finished the night with 80 rushing yards, later scored from 38 yards to put the game away. Quarterback Nick Freeman threw to Josh Haywood for a 10-yard score and also ran one in for another touchdown. Todd Bloemers also had a homecoming to remember with a 10-yard dart for 6 points. Caledonia is tied for second place in the O-K Gold with South Christian. Both teams have 4-2 league marks and are 5-2 overall. Forest Hills Northern and Belding share first place with 5-1 and 6-1 records. Caledonia will play at Cedar Springs this Friday. JV soccer winners in end Caledonia's junior varsity soccer team finished its season at 9-4-4 by going 1-0-1 during the last week. The JV Scots tied Sparta early in the week 0-0 and then defeated South Christian 3-1 on Oct. 17. Kyle Oatley had a goal and an assist and Scott Busfield tallied 2 goals, with his final score coming on a cross from Ben Pell. The 9-4-4 season included 10 Caledonia shutouts. "This is her seventh varsity game; she's done a nice job defensively and has been a good asset," Sprague said. Other eye-opening efforts from the Lady Trojans were made by junior Keasha Kotrba (rebound in second quarter, two free throws fourth quarter), Toni Farrell (steal in second quarter, basket in fourth quarter), Coreen Barber (basket in fourth quarter), and Anne Deschoff (basket in fourth quarter). "A lot of people played well,” Sprague said. Middleville 50 Lowell 46 Katie Weaver scored 19 to lead all Middleville scorers last Thursday. Jennie Doyle tallied 10 points and grabbed 6 rebounds, Tracy Schondelmayer made 6 assists and 6 steals and Jessica Crowley rebounded 9, also for the Lady Trojans. Middleville led by one point at half and took a 5-point lead with three minutes to play in the game. The two victories on the week make Jim Sprague's team 6-6 overall and 4-4 in the O-K Blue Conference. BARKERS AUTO SERVICE 203 E. Main Street. Middleville (616) 795-7100 Owned and Operated by Troy Barker SPECIAL: ?i,'™s,$1388 IK ends soccer season at 13-4-1 It was quite a regular season for Middleville's varsity soccer team. Coach Steve Evans' Trojans finished with a 13-4-1 record and won last Tuesday against Calvin Christian 5-2. That win earned them second place in the O-K Blue Conference. Scott Evans scored twice early on in the Calvin Christian and Jfren added two more goals before the night was done. Tom Piccione also scored for the Trojan team. Middleville began district action Monday night versus Hastings, and a win in that game, would put them against Delton or Wayland in the second round. The finals will be Caledonia on Friday. The season highlights for the Trojans include 5 of the leagues top 8 scorers. Scott Evans led the Blue in points with 22 (9 goals and 4 assists), David Botwinski had 20 (6 goals and 8 assists), Piccione made 18 (8 goals and 2 assists), Jason Klinge registered 13 (6 goals and I assist) and Brian Bcrgakker managed 10 (5 goals). The team's defense also finished near the top. Goalkeepers Chris Niles and Lucas Holwerda and backs Ross Lucas, Josh Steorts, Isaac Bainbridge, Josh Wert and Devin O'Dell were standouts on defense. Scots run away with honors in O-K Gold action Two first-place finishes, one point from a perfect score in the girls race — Is there anything that Caledonia's cross country program hasn't done that can shock us? Last Thursday, the Scots ran in the O-K Gold meet at Johnson Park. Coach John Soderman's boys team won with 28 points, keeping the league dual mark perfect for the season. The Lady Scots tallied a score of 16, just I point from perfection. The nationally ranked squad will now show off their running talents Saturday, Oct. 26 at regionals. Placing for Caledonia in the boys race were Dave VandenBerg in first, Dave Friedrich in second, Rob Lillie in third. Andy Schupp in sixth, Joe Lillie in 16th, Ryan Ogle in 26th and Phil VanLaan in 28th. The girls also scored many of the top spots. Shannon Houseman was first, Brooke Wierenga second, Liz. Fortuna third, Ken Bloem fourth, Jenny Sprague sixth, Beth Parbel seventh and Sara Grow ninth. Middleville jayvee eagers win 2-of-3 games Great defense seemed to 8, Stacey Bergakker 7, Ashley Middleville's junior varsity basketball team claimed make the difference in the Gentry 7 and Erb tallied 7 for victories in three of its last Rogers victory. Schut topped a balanced attack in the Spring four games, including a 60-48 all the Lady Trojans in that Lake matchup. The JV squad is now 8-4 win over Lowell last battle with 15 points. Schut scored 11, Hoeksma and 4-2 in the O-K Blue. Thursday. 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Mutual Ask for it by name HOMEOWNERS Soccer Scots win, over Sparta 3-0 Crisp defense ami scoring from three individuals gave Caledonia?* varsity soccer team a 3-0 win against Sparta on Oct. 15. Tallying the Scot goals were Phil Licari, Adam Sobczak and Nick Buncher Players signaled out for their defense were Chris Fuller, Jeff Foster and Boocher Stauffer & wiggers INSURANCE AGENCY 9365 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37) f Caledonia Village Centre 891-9294 ’ Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs: • • • • Auto • Life Health • Home Business Investment �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml October 22 1996 Page 17 Barry County Red Cross to hold four blood drives Homecoming cheers helped! The cheerleaders move into one of their complicated mounts as they stir up some spirit at the Homecoming pep session Friday. Mysteries of Migration set at KBS How do ducks and geese TK Students of the Month announced The seventh grade students of the month are front row, (from left) Teresita Akers, Natalie Hagle, Jovanna Jones, David Seeley, Andrew Timm, middle row, Michael Beuschel, Amy Herring, Michael Scaturro, Victoria Stanton, Matthew Timmer, back row, Christime Dood, Juile Johnson, Julie Schumaker, Adam Terpstra, amd Brian Vander Werp. Title won by TK jaycee soccer squad A goal by freshman Ryan Smith gave Middleville's junior varsity soccer team a 10 win over Calvin Christian and a league title on Oct. 15 at Middleville High. Each team registered four shots on goal in the first score, but neither scored. Middleville's squad added more pressure in the second half and at the seven minute mark of the year in the match with tallied the game-winner. Calvin Christian. Smith controlled the ball on the play and took a 35-yard shot that bounced off the cross bar and trickled into the net. They finished the season with a 13-4 record and an O-K Blue mark of 7-1. Goalkeeper Andy Clinton registered his seventh shutout Freshman hoopsters win The Caledonia freshman basketball team won a 49-36 league contest with Cedar Spnngs on Oct 15. The Lady Scots played a great second half to pull out know when it’s time to fly south? Where do they go? Do hummingbirds ride on the backs of geese? Learn the answers to these and other questions at “Mysteries of Migration.” Sunday. Oct. 27, at MSU’s Kellogg Bird Sanctuary near Hickory Comers. Auditorium presentations about waterfowl identification and migration will take place at 1 and 3 p.m., followed by duck banding demonstrations at 2 and 4 p.m. Visitors may also use spot­ ting scopes to get a close-up view of hundreds of migrating waterfowl as they stop to rest at Wintergreen Lake. Sanctuary admission is $2 for adults, $1.50 for senior citizens, 50 cents for children 4 to 12 and free for those younger than 4. For more information, call the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary at 671-2510. The Barn County Red Cross office will be conduc­ ting four different blood drives in the next three weeks. • The first drive will be Monday. Oct. 28. at the Gun Lake Community Church, from 1 to 7 p.m Goal for this drive will be 60 pints • On Oct. 30. a W’ednesday. a drive will be at the Grace Lutheran Church. 239 E. North St . Hastings This drive has a goal of 100 pints • Nov. 4. a Monday, will find the Red Cross at the St. Ambrose Church in Delton, also from 1 to 7 p.m. Goal here again is 60 pints. • The fourth date is on Nov. 15. at the Castleton Township Hall in Nashville, from 1 to 7 p.m. Goal will be 60 pints. Red Cross Director Karen Despres said. “A lot of peo­ ple believe the American Red Cross is funded at least in part, by the federal govern­ ment. 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Place the Crazy Cash in your wallet or vehicle Spencer's Towing *2 & Recovery 520 East Railroad St., Hastings 945-2909 795-7844 ACCC pting F �Poge 18/Th« Sun and News, Middleville, MJ/October 22 1996 Caledonia School Board honors staff for ‘loyal service’ by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia School Board at its regular meeting last week recognized 27 district employees for their years of service to the Caledonia Community Schools. Thirteen employees received a plaque and a 10- year pin, four received an organizer with calculator for 15 years with the district, four received a small gold clock for 20 years of service and three received an engraved pen and pencil set for 25 years. Three teachers who have worked with Caledonia youngsters for 30 years each Teachers who have worked 10 years with the district received a plaque and a 10-year pin as a token of the board's appreciation. From left to right are Carrie Murphy (Cal El, 1st grade); Patsy McCormick (special ed. secretary); Anne Steele (CMS Support Room); Glenda Lieske (central office); Jeanne Glowicki (Dir. of Athletics and Activities at CHS, Cal El teacher, Cal El principal); Ruth Grinstead (CHS English teacher); Jenneane Pelon (computer office); Jane Uyl (spec. ed. aide); Karilyn Kooiman (auxiliary services secretary., athletic director secretary) Shelli Abel (Cal El teacher). Not pictured are teachers John Klunder and Paul Nixon and mechanic Robert Swartout. who also have worked 10 years with Caledonia Schools. received a gold mantel clock. Brian "Buzz’’ Leatherman, Judy Trudeau and Michael "Mick" Vaughn all have taught at the elementary level, and Leatherman and Vaughn now are teaching at the middle school. Noting that teachers and staff determine the quality of education that happens in a school district, board members took turns congratulating this year's honorees. A reception for the employees and their families preceded the board meeting. Special Education Director Carol Uhlmann (left), Cal El head custodian Jon Pelletier and Dutton El teacher Sharon Olthouse each received a gold clock for their 20 years with the Caledonia Schools. Not pictured is CHS health and phys. ed. teacher Marcia Briney, who also has been with the district for 20 years. For 30 years of service to Caledonia students, a gold mantel clock was presented to middle school and former Kettle Lake teacher Mick Vaughn (left), Cal El teacher Judy Trudeau and middle school and former elementary and jr. high teacher Brian (Buzz) Leatherman. Caledonia's head bus mechanic Andy Snyder and Cal El teacher Nadji Beukema display the folder with calculator they received as a token of appreciation for their 15 years with the Caledonia Schools. Not pictured are bus driver Marilyn Schultz and band and choir teacher Nancy Ten Elshof. An engraved pen and pencil set was presented to Kettle Lake and former Cal El teacher Gayle Ott, Cal El instructional aide Pat Kayser and Community Ed Supervisor Sara Colbom. Each was recognized for 25 years with Caledonia Schools. The Caledonia School Board honored Community Education teacher Charlene McCorriston for her 19 years of service with the district. Not present, but honored for 20 years with Caledonia was Community Ed teacher Carol Wesenberg. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml'October 22. 1996 Page 19 business Services Call for Classifieds Phone 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 BANJO LESSONS: 5 string, scruggs style, 3 finger picking, $10 per week. Call 795-9072 BEAUTIFY YOUR HOME with Clark's hand built kitchens. 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Oct. 29 Friday, Oct. 25 French nuggets, w/gravy. Monday. Oct. 28 Thursday, Oct. 24 Pasta bar. fruit, milk Itza pizza. Wednesday, Oct. 23 Baked chicken mashed potatoes roll, milk fries. Pizza, milk Newest citizen announced GIRL, Steve and Shawn Frankenmuth. Rens and Betty Landstra of Grandville are Samstra of Caledonia and Kay pleased to announce the birth Landstra of Jenison of their daughter. Hayley Elizabeth, on June 5. 1996 at Butterworth Hospital. Hayley weighed 5 lbs. and was 17 in­ Looking for ches long. Extra Cash? Proud grandparents are Jan - Call and Dan Erskine of Caledonia 945-9554 and Ann and Cal Landstra of Sell anything FASTI Jenison. Great grandparents of are Elizabeth Fedor “ OPEN 7 NIGHTS A WEEK FARO'S ITALIAN Recreation WINTER STORAGE boats, RV’s, autos. For info call Barry Expo Center, 945-2224 between 8:30 & 12:30 Thank You CARD OF THANKS To everyone who donated or helped in anyway with the funer­ al and headstone for Adam Walsh. 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"After we left the townshjp meeting, we all walked over to the new site and just stood and looked at it," she said with a smile. "It was just a wonderful feeling to know we were on our way." The new library will share parking with the village/township offices, but there will be room for expanded parking if it is needed. The approved site was not onginaliy considered by the committee members because theythought it infringed on the Rails to Trails route along the old railroad right of way. However, both the village and the township planners agreed that there is room for a 10,000-sq. ft. building on the townshipowned right of way without blocking the Rails to Trails path. The only problem will be a fiber optics line in the right of way That will have to be relocated and protected. However, that is a solvable problem, as the village had to do the same thing when it recently extended Maple Street to Kinsey Avenue. Village and township officials both said they liked this site because it keeps the library in the village, allowing students to walk there after school and during the summer without having to use heavily-trafficked roads. Residents also will be able to use the Rails to Trails route to get to the library, and the Library Committee said Rails to Trails likes to have public buildings such as libraries located along the trail. Besides planning the new building, both the local Library Committee and the Kent District Library will be looking for ways to fund consruction of the new library, which is estimated to cost about $70/sq. ft. Claudya Muller, director of the Kent District Library, said that copies of the township's resolution to accept Skutt's bequest will be sent to the executors of his estate. "We're just very grateful that he remembered us this way," she said. "We're also grateful to Caledonia Village and Township for their support. We will give the Library Committee all the help we can with publicity and fund raising. "We also will factor the new Caledonia library into our planning so we're ready when the new library is ready." The district library supplies the staff, the materials and the equipment in the library, while the village and township jointly maintain the building and the grounds. Muller, who has been Proposed Caledonia Library MAPLE STREET SITE working with the New Library Committee, said she is very happy that Caledonia will have a library building that will be capable of serving the growing population. "Caledonia is one of our fastest growing areas, and this branch is one of our most frequently used libraries," she said. "The old church has served the community well as a library for all these years, B Carnival Fall Specials As Low As.... 3 & 4 Days Mexico or Caribbean Cruise $14925 7 Days Western Caribbean Cruise $31400 10 & 11 Days Panama Canal Cruise -449^ Carnival's Newest, Biggest, Greatest! but its size and age just won't allow it to keep up much longer with the growth." Nothing has been decided about the future of the present library building, which formerly was the United Brethren Church. Anyone interested in working with the New Library Committee should contact Heiss during library hours. 891-1502. Obituaries Junior Jay Purdy-----------------------------------------------------WYOMING - Junior Jay Weldon of Sparta; ten grand­ Wyoming; 20 step­ Purdy, age 74, of Wyoming, children; one great grand­ grandchildren; two step-great passed away Friday, October daughter; one sister, Betty grandchildren. Funeral and Committal 18, 1996 at Metropolitan (Joe) Konieczny of Lansing; nine step-children, Pam Services were held Monday, Hospital. Holmes of Grant, Robert October 21, 1996 at the Beeler He was bom on November 28, 1921 in Grand Rapids, the (Mary) Stevens of Portland, Funeral Chapel with Reverend son of Edward and Cora Purdy. Nancy (Dale) Elliott of Grand­ Lee Zachman officiating. Interment was at Mt. Hope He was raised in Middleville ville, Mike (Cindy) Stevens of and attended Middleville Middleville, Debbie Decker of Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions schools, graduating in 1940. Walker, Zip (Dale) Stevens of He was married to Ruth E. Middleville, Mary (Dan) Berry may be made to Alzheimer’s Waidelich on June 12, 1981. ' of Rockford, Dennis (Patti) Association or Hospice of Mr. Purdy was an Insurance Stevens of Grand Rapids, Greater Grand Rapids. Agent and later President of Leesa (Edward) DeVries of West Michigan Mutual Insur­ ance Company. He was a Sergeant with the United States Army during World War U. He enjoyed farming, hunting and tinkering around cars. He was preceded in death by his son, David Purdy and his parents, Ed and Cora Purdy. He is survived by his wife, Ruth E. Purdy; children, Barbara Ingram of Rockford, Gerald (Marcia) Purdy of Portage, Kevin Ingersoll of Sparta, Elizabeth (Matt) NEED SOME EXTRA CASH? Got Something to Sell? Phone 1-800-870-7085 For Sun and News ACTION-ADS! Caledonia Ambucs * Caledonia Business Club A Service Organization Providing local support for Physically & Mentally Challenged. Caledonia Ambucs invites the community to an open membership meeting. TOCB CAJLMV AL CRTISE HEADQl AJtTEJtS 7105 Kraft (Al M-37) Cafektaa 616-554-Q311 Moa- Fri. 0J64; Saturday 10-2 Premier Travel r U Carnival THE MOST POPl LMt CRUM UNE IN THE WOKUX. irr^wr|to^ at fatal tatat tap . November 12, 1996 • Membership Meeting 6:45 pm * Nighthawk Restaurant &. Bar (Basement) Speaker - Mr. David Morren, Kent County Commissioner RSVP to Richard Blanch, CPA (616) 891-1225 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/706/sunandNews_1996-10-29.pdf cc98b79b04e1986402baec735aca143e PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middieville and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 125th Year No 44 October 29. 1<>96 Larry Raffler to challenge State Rep. Terry Geiger Nov. 5 by David T. Young Editor Republican Terry Geiger is second term as a state legislator from the 87th District, but he's got to get past Democrat Larry Raffler in the Nov. 5 general election. Geiger had to come in first in a large primary field two years ago and then had to beat Robert Edwards the following November, but had no opposition this past August. The race has been a quiet one thus far. with no candidate forums or joint public appearances. Geiger, owner of an agriculture sales company in Lake Odessa, is a former chairman of the Barry County Republican Party and a former Woodland Township Trustee. He serves on the Appro­ priations Committee in the Michigan House Raffler is a retired tool and die maker at Hastings Manufacturing. He has served on the Barry County Compensation Commission. the Comprehensive Employ­ ment Training Act (CETA) Board, EBI Break thru and the board for Habitat for Humanity. The 87th District covers all of Barry County and the western half of Ionia County The following is a sketch of the two candidates' views on selected issues. The questions: ABORTION: What is your position on abortion and on assisted suicide? EDUCATION: How do you feel about what Gov. John Engler and the State Legislature have done with education over the past two years? How do you feel about changes in adult education, driver's education and charter schools? HUNTING: What do you think of the "hunting proposals." D and G, on the ballot Nov. 5. ROADS: What do you think needs to be done for Michigan's road system? ISSUES: What other state regulate it if you make it legal," he said. EDUCATION: "The gov­ ernor has a valid point that once someone reaches the age of 21. we need to look at education that provides an opportunity for employment. "But I didn't agree with that philosophy. I tried to preserve the adult education system, with basic education and the goal of a high school diploma." He said the new system that de-emphasiz.es adult education in favor of job training has a narrower focus, "but I would like more involvement with Larry Raffler issues are of particular interest to you, and what do you think should be done? WHY YOU?: Why should the voters select you over your opponent? Terry Geiger ABORTION: Geiger is endorsed by Right io Life. He First Baptist starts work on $1.5 million addition by Mandv Ha be I Staff Writer The First Baptist Church of Middleville is undergoing a $1.5 million addition to its facility, which started last month with a groundbreaking. The 20,430 square feet worth of additions will include a new sanctuary that will seat 500 people plus overflow ar­ eas that can seat 100 people on each side for a total of 700 seats. Pastor Bruce N. Stewart said he and other staff mem­ bers felt they were outgrowing their present facilities and needed more room for the many activities that go on there. existing basement. The church has about 325 Construction officially members and Sunday morning started last month, soon after service attendance is averaging a groundbreaking ceremony. 350 to 400 people each week. Stewart said workers are pour­ Construction, Stewart said, ing cement down to create the is taking place at the south floor for the new section, and end of the building and the the walls have been built up present furthest wail to that to the first floor. side will be taken out. Beams will be placed across The new sanctuary will top of the walls so the second have a full basement, new floor walls can be built. The kitchen, classrooms, and re­ roof will consist of arches that strooms. The main floor will will arrive the second week in receive new offices, rest November. rooms and a nursery near the The contractors, he said, sanctuary. The nursery will be would like to have the new part of the present (wilding, part of the facility under roof but will be remodeled. More See First Baptist, P. 5 remodeling will be done in the The First Baptist Church of Middleville held a groundbreaking last month to officially start construction on a $1.5 million project consisting of additions and renovations to the present building. local employers."* On driver’s education. Geiger said. "State mandates weren’t a part of our dialogue, it later became a part of our discussion.. We need to assure a fair likelihood to offer driver’s ed out of the local school district's foundation grant (from the state), bt that should be decided by local school boards." On charter schools, he said, "We're watching them closely. My opinion is that the jury’s still out. We’re checking their performance as to whether See State Rep. P. 11 Terry Geiger believes abortion should be legal only to save the life of the mother. He opposes assisted suicide, but said, "I don’t think the Legislature can do anything different (in trying to stop it)... People seeking Dr. Jack Kevorkian are under excruciating pain, so the alternative is to provide additional help for people in that position." He said he doesn't think assisted suicide should be made legal and strictly regulated. "I don't know if you can Let Your Vote Be Heard It’s what makes us Americans — the source of all our liberty. But it can’t work without your support. Get involved in our political process. Stay informed and vote for the candidate of your choice this November 5. No one hurt in 100th Street-M-37 collision Caledonia Schools tighten bus transportation procedures bv Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia Superintendent of Schools Douglas Busman has asked that all safety and train­ ing procedures for school bus drivers be re-evaluated in the wake of an Oct. 21 accident at the intersection of 100th Street and M-37. That morning, the driver of a Caledonia school bus lost control of her vehicle as she was making a left-hand turn from the highway onto 100th Street. The bus hit two of three cars waiting at the inter­ section and one of the cars veered into the third car Drivers were Kate Brilkiwsky. Kevin Wierenga and Joel We­ ston, all of Alto. The bus itself was hahed by a pile of dirt at a construction site on the southeast comer. No one was injured in the pile-up, but at least two of the three \chicles were considered totaled No drugs or alcohol were involved. According to both police and school reports, the 45passenger special education bus driven by substitute driver Nanette Eyk was on its way iq yYk. a spgrial education student. No other students were on the bus and only a special education aide was on board. As Eyk turned left onto 100th Street, a cup of coffee sitting on the dash tipped over and spilled into her lap. When the coffee spilled, she lost conrol and failed to straighten out the turning bus, which struck the two cars in line on 100th Street at an an­ gle Eyk was ticketed by the Kent County Sheriffs De­ partment for losing control of her vehicle, and she received a five-day suspension without pay from the Caledonia Schools. Busman said that notice is posted in all school buses that no drinking of beverages is al­ lowed in the bus. Although Eyk had a good driving record with the district before this, she will not drive for the Caledonia Schools again until she takes re-certific at ion classes at the Kent In­ termediate School District. The next session for those classes is scheduled for De­ cember, Busman said Whether she is reinstated at all depends on how well she See Bus accident, P. 16 In This Issue... • Middleville woman contends water bill is ‘way too high’ • Caledonia planning welcome for trick-or-treaters • Middleville man accuses local police department of ‘brutality’ �Page 2/Th® Sun and News. Middleville. Ml 'October 29, 1996 Turner challenging Harrison for Kent County Commission by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Citing a need for change on the Kent County Board of Commissioners, Democrat Jim Turner of Lowell again is challenging incumbent Judy Harrison of Caledonia for the Third District scat. Turner ran unsuccessfully against Ham­ son two years ago. The two will meet for a de­ bate on county issues at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Oct. 30, at the Lowell Middle School. Kent County’s Third Dis­ trict includes the townships of Ada. Bowne. Caledonia. Low­ ell and Vergennes, the city of Lowell and the village of Caledonia. Turner, a wastewater treat mcnl plant operator in Grand Rapids, has lived in Kent County nearly all his life and in Lowell for the last 26 years. Active in his union for 21 years, he said he has interacted with all levels of government. He is running for the com­ mission because he thinks politics in the area have been dominated by one party far too long, and there is a great number of poeple not fully represented "I think the County Board has gotten stagnant; they've gotten so used to those posi­ tions that there are no new ideas, and they must figure the status quo is the way to go." he said. He said the county seems to make plenty of money from property taxes and the motel/hotel lax. but apparently Judy Harrison doesn’t want to spend it. He claims the county has He agrees with the present $34 million in unemeumbered commission that there is a funds, and annually adds about need for a new justice build$6 million a year to that total. ...S OLD! MILLER MEANS... Middleville Office 317 Arlington. M-37 (616) 795-3365 Kav Stolsonburg ASSOC MOKFR GRI... .795-7272 Karen Brown 795-9331 Cathy Williamson CM GRI................... 795-9090 REAL ESTATE Debbie Erway............ 623-0357 Mike Humphreys. Broker. ( RS. GRI Hastings Office 149 West State Street (616) 945-5182 Jean Chase. crs gw Bill Slagstad Dianne Eeldpausch. Audrey Burdick, gw Cindy ‘Scotti* Scott. Ron Lewis Roy Carlson. GRI Dave Belson 945-0235 948-9842 948-9913 945-2451 948-4228 945 5103 795-3611 948-9482 Larry A Herding. ASSOC BROKER SAI I S MGR CRS. GRI 945-9103 Jim Turner and she wants the community "to speak to us about how and where it would like to re­ place the present facility. Other issues she discussed include public transportation and crime. "We need to figure out how to provide public transit." she said. "It’s not as big an issue in the outlying areas, but it is needed for the elderly or for those who need public trans­ portation to get to their jobs. "How to provide these ser­ vices in a financially reason­ able and equitable way is a big issue." Harrison said that in trying to deal with crime, the county has added police officers and space at the jail. The new jus­ tice building would be the third piece of the plan, she said. She also advocates full sup­ port of the Kent County Sher­ iffs Department in its pro­ grams to prevent crime. She believes voters should choose to re-elect her because she is a life-long resident and cares deeply about the com­ munity and the people in it She wants to work on how to provide services to the community with few govern­ ment dollars. "All levels of government will have to get creative about ing, but he does not agree that taxes need to be raised to build it. He also disagrees with a downtown location for the building, where, he said, it would not serve the people. He would like to see the building located in a more "user-friendly” setting outside the city where parking would be easy to find. He suggests that the building might be lo­ cated near the new Kent County jail, to save costs on transporting inmates to court. He noted that there is land available there, as well as parking. If a downtown location in­ deed is best, he asks why not use the former City Centre building? Turner also said he is con­ Hook, who has been guest Local Abraham Lincoln cerned about better law en­ memorabilia collector Mike speaker before Michigan forcement in the outlying historical and genealogical Hook is to be the featured townships, and believes the speaker at a Union City societies and Civil War round county could help the town­ United Methodist Church Fall tables, will present a slide talk ships fund police protection Festival and Quilt Show about “Abraham Lincoln’s with some of its surplus. He Saturday, Nov. 2, in Union Only Visit to Michigan" at 2 also would like to see more City. p.m. He also will display a county funding go to the portion of his private Lincoln juvenile justice system to collection, which includes ac tual Lincoln artifacts and help stem juvenile crime. photographs taken of the He would like to investigate president the best site for relocating the The program is part of the Social Services complex, and the planned refurbishing of the The Caledonia Happy 60s Fall Festival and Quilt Show sponsored by the Union City Kent County Airpon Termi­ Club will hold its November nal. meeting at noon on Monday, Methodist Church, 200 Ellen "1 certainly want to keep Nov. 4 at the Caledonia St., to raise money to pay off the debt on an addition to (the terminal) looking nice, Community Education make the church building han­ but I’m not in favor of expen­ Building. dicapped accessible sive remodeling," he said. All are welcome. There also will be an arts He does agree with county Everyone is asked to bring a and craft show, bake sale and plans to relocate and expand dish to share at the potluck the Green Thumb Garden the business end of the air­ lunch, along with their own Club will have floral items for port, such as the freight han­ table service and a $1 gift for sale from 10a m. to6p m. A dling and the mail service. He bingo. swiss steak supper will be does not like the way the new Anyone with questions served from 4 to 7 p.m. For runway cut off 48th Street, should call 698-6335 for more more information, call (517) 741-3597. and believes that if former information. 48th Street traffic is to be di­ verted to 60th Street, there needs to be a traffic light promptly installed at 60th and M-37. Turner said he thinks people should vote for him because he would be a person who would speak out and ask ques­ tions and not just continue the Jeans, Sportswear Shop status quo. Caledonia Plaza "We've had so much of the (616) 891-9965 9958 Cherry Valley same for so long that 1 think (616) 891-9490 Caledonia, Ml 49316 it’s time for a change. I’d like to bring some progressiveness to the board," he said. Incumbent Commissioner Judy Harrison is running for her sixth two-year term. She has lived in southern Kent County all her life and in Caledonia for 30 years. She said one of the biggest issues facing the County Commission right now is building a new Hall of Jus­ tice. The first proposal was soundly defeated in August. Local Lincoln enthusiast to talk at Union City fundraiser Happy 60s to meet Nov. 4 7. COUNTRY ACREAGE. This lovely 10 for horses. Coll Deb Erwoy FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE, GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES PLEASE SEE OUR ADS ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER. IN THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS AND IN THE HOMES DIGEST OF GRANO RAPIDS MAGAZINE. how to provide these services with less revenue coming in." she noted. Harrison said she has a his­ tory of being fiscally conser­ vative and has served on the commission’s finance Com­ mittee and on the Finance Committee of the County Board of Aeronautics. She is pleased about the ex­ pansion of the Kent County International Airport as the community grows ar.d air travel becomes more and more important to its citizens and businesses. Hamson also is involved in regional planning, which she considers vital to managing growth in the county. "We need to know w hat our neighbors are planning so we can work together and coordi­ nate our efforts." she said. "I think we have to look at the big picture and plan for fu­ ture generations. We enjoy a lot of gixxi services here, and it’s my goal to make good de­ cisions now so that Kent County will still be a great place for our grandchildren to live." Hamson said she welcomes citizen interest in county is­ sues. and invites them to at­ tend meetings or call with their concerns about county government �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml October 29, 1996/Poge 3 Voters to decide on six state proposals at Nov. 5 election by Jason Carr Staff Writer Six st ate-wide proposals in­ volving political fund-raising, qualifications for judges, the Michigan Veterans* Trust Fund, casino gambling in De­ troit and hunting await Barry County voters on the Nov. 5 ballot. The proposals were given letter designations of "A"."B' ,"C","D","E" and “G." No proposal was given the designation "F" to avoid confusion with "E." Proposal A Proposal A would forbid political parties and candi­ dates. ballot question commit­ tees and independent commit­ tees from raising money through bingo, millionaire parties and raffles. It would also permit a change in the maximum prize or payout for such games operated by reli­ gious. educational, service, senior citizens, fraternal or veterans organizations. Supporters of "A” argue that political bmgo competes for dollars with bingo games operated by churches or other charitable organizaturns. They also argue that money raised through bingo is not subject to contribution limits and other reporting requirements of campaign finance laws. Opponents argue that opera­ tors of political bingo must file more reports than other bingo operators and that rais­ ing money through bingo, millionaire parlies or raffles are fairer than other methods of fund-raising They also ar­ gue that fund raising efforts such as golf outings and din­ ners also compete with chari­ ties for funds. The proposal is a referen­ dum on a bill that passed the Michigan legislature in 1994 .and was signed by Gov. John Engler. Democrats, who his­ torically have raised more money through bingo and similar games than Republi­ cans have, charge that the bingo ban was aimed at them for the purposes of depriving them of money to compete against the Republicans. Proposal B Proposal B would amend the state constitution to re­ quire that people have been practicing law for five years before being qualified to be a judge. The constitution now only says that a person must be licensed to practice law in the state and cannot be ap­ pointed or elected after the age of 70. Supporters of "B” say there have been problems of people being elected judges because they have a familiar name, but have little experience in court­ rooms. Supporters argue that judges unfamiliar with court­ room procedures can lead to increased expenses because they needlessly drag proceed­ ings out. Opponents of "B" say five years is not a sufficient time length, because not all attor­ neys actually go into court. They also say that by setting experience levels, the legisla­ ture in effect tells voters who they can or cannot elect as judges. Proposal C Proposal C would amend the state constitution to estab­ lish the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund as a constitutional agency. It would also autho­ rize the state treasurer to direct investment of the fund and give sole authority for expen­ ditures, transfers of fund as­ sets, interest or earning to the fund's Board of Trustees. The trust fund was created in 1946 to benefit veterans and their spouses and families. In the past, money has been taken out of the fund to cover shortfalls in the state's general fund Supporters of "C" argue that giving the trust fund con­ stitutional status would pro­ hibit the state from raiding the fund, which would allow the fund to operate as provided for by law. They say veterans and their families would continue to benefit according to the provisions of the 1946 law. Opponents argue that "C" would tie the state's hands if a fiscal emergency required im­ mediate funding. They say that lost interest is a small price to pay for the ability to react quickly during a fiscal crisis. Proposal D Proposal D has caused some of the most intense opposi­ tion of any of the ballot pro­ posals. as opponents argue that "D is dangerous." If passed, the proposal would prohibit using bait and radio­ collared dogs to hunt to bears and prohibit bear hunting dur­ ing open season for deer, bob­ cat and raccoon if baiting or dogs are permitted during those season "D" would also create penalties for violators, including temporary and per­ manent denial of hunting li­ censes and permit individuals to sue for damages caused by violators. It would allow any method to hunt bear by gov­ ernment officials acting in their official capacity or by any person acting in self-de­ fense. Supporters of "D" argue that bait and dogs give an un­ fair advantage to hunters. They also say that hunters us­ ing bait and dogs are cruel to the bears. Supporters say 27 other states have passed laws similar to "D" and have not experienced troublesome growth in bear populations. Opponents say that regula­ tion of hunting should be left to the Department of Natural Resources, saying that the DNR bases its decisions on scientific principles and is the recognized steward for wildlife management. They also argue that baiting and radio-collared dogs ensure that hunters do not kill bear cubs, which is il­ legal. Opponents also say that if "D" passes, it will lead to an increase in the bear popula­ tion and pose a possible threat to public safety. Some oppo­ nents also fear "D" is the first step in efforts to ban all hunt­ ing. Proposal E Proposal E would permit casino gambling in qualified cities. However, the qualifica­ tions listed — population of 800,000 or more, located within 100 miles of any other stale or country which permits casino gambling and has ap­ proved casino gambling in a city referendum — only apply to Detroit. "E" would permit up to three casinos in qualified cities, establish a Gaming Control Board to regulate casinos, impose an 18 percent state tax on gross gambling revenues and divide that tax revenue 55 percent to the city for crime prevention and eco­ nomic development and 45 percent to the stale for educa- NOW OPEN!! Creative Baking & Party Supply House Everything You Need To PARTY!! Jen Vander Tuin Owner - Festive Plates Napkins Table Covers, Balloons. Cards. Gift Wrap CAKE DECORATING SUPPLIES - We 11 even rent you a specialty pan for a one-of-a-kind cake' GIFTS TOO Disney and Sesame Street for the kids baby gifts and bndal gifts PARTY SUPPLIES lion. Supporters of "E" say Michigan loses $400 million per year to casinos in Wind­ sor. 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Because "G" and "D" conflict with each other, if both proposals are approved by voters the proposal with the higher number of "yes" votes will be approved. The proposal would grant the Natural Resources of Commission the exclusive au­ thority to regulate hunting, including bear. It would also require the NRC to use 'prin­ ciples of sound scientific management" in its hunting related decisions and to mini­ mize human/bear encounters. The proposal would require the NRC to hold a public meeting before issuing any orders on hunting questions Supporters of "G" argue that it is more appropriate for professional wildlife managers to make decisions about hunt­ ing than voters who may not be as knowledgeable about wildlife. Opponents say the DNR al­ ready uses scientific principles to make decisions about hunt­ ing. 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She had kids, grandkids and great-grandkids They all came over for her birthday Lois Bremer went to Calvin to watch a soccer game Carlie is at Alma and that is who they were playing. People went to the Methodist church to have their picture taken for the church directory. I wasn't thinking clearly because Houston (who is a walking stomach) won't lie down or sit bow I want him to do it without some food to give him incentive. The photographer decided it was okay for my picture to be in the paper with Houston. They thought I was on the staff, so if you see it in the directory that I am on staff, I am not. Pat Muller helped straighten me out She was housecleaning and stopped to visit. I asked about the Rollators and how it was to them She said that Mrs. Rollator was her mom’ J thought there was some con­ nection and remember that they lived next door for awhile. Thanks Pat. for your sweetness in helping my short-term memory remember. Are you folks enjoying the beautiful autumn colors the way we are? After the frost, the leaves seemed to turn col­ or overnight. It was so gorgeous My daughter. Jana Peden from Canada, was here for two weeks We always enjoy having her here. I wish you could see her and Cay. during the time they were together I was calling them “The Whirl­ wind Twins" because when those two get together the work just flies. They had fun working together and enjoy­ ing each other's company. We took Jana to the airport Sun­ day It was so funns because she and Houston get along so well. When we had said our goodbyes. Jana turned to go and Houston turned in harness and started to follow her. He had so much fun with her. go­ ing for walks and the petting and rubbing she gave him We always enjoy having her here me go by. We have twin deer that were bom and have stayed around, hanging around the house and the creek. We’ve seen them since they were small and they are now old enough to be away from their parents Dad men­ tioned to me that when cattle have twins, that one is usually stenle We wondered if that applied to deer also. Anyone know for sure? Mary Noah said she went up to where her grandson is and had her cataracts remov­ ed. She is doing fine now Isn't that great. Dorothy Dean said that Don’s been having physical problems and had an opera­ tion. He's home now. Becky and Robin drove up to Gaylord, picking him up and bringing them the rest of the way home. She said it was such a warm feeling because while they were up at the and the time flies by. Also, my sister was here from Washington. D C. She came last Tuesday She and I worked and talked together about history stuff I have and our family information. We were able to get some items cleaned up She mentioned that when her flight went over Pennsylvania, the autumn color was just breathtaking Johnny saw me when I was walking around the pasture I was just around the comer and be saw a couple of deer just standing there watching me. When I came back, they had stayed there watching me again. Houston is used to them, too. and doesn't mind them being there We don’t shoot them or allow hunting on our land, so they feel safe when I go around. Johnny got such a kick out of it. watching them just stand there and watch Houston and cabin, so many people ottered their help, asking what they could do to help. Florence Fiala and Fran Mikely went to Turkeyville and had a lovely dinner They saw '‘Guys and Dolls.'' It was so much fun. It was well done. The Hastings Women s Club put on the play. Florence also watched her grandson play a soccer game against Hastings, enjoying watching him. It was a wonderful week for her. I talked with Ett VanSickle. Her family is very important to her. Life is good to her. and she enjoys her church so much. Weil folks. 1 think that is all for this week. Life is so wonderful, sometimes not so good and other times real good. It is so much fun seeing what is going to happen while we’re growing and learning Have a good week. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY FIRST BAPTIST ALASKA 0 BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE ■ A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord M-37, north of Middleville 9 Sunday School 9:30 am ■ Morning Worship............... .10 45 a m. H Evening Praise............................................ 6 00 p.m. Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Alan Moody, Assistant Pastor Scott Smith, Minister of Music 9 WEDNESDAY.................. Family Night 6:30 p.m M J D 3 9 M 7240 68th Street, SE - C aledonia 2 mile* cast of M-37 Musi? Pastor Rev Brian F Harrison Coordinator, Jeffrey C Vander Heide CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street fl Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor ■ Phone 891-9259 3H Sunday Saturday Evening Mass.......................... 5:00 p.m Mass....................... 9:00a.m. & 11.00 a.m. 1 SS. CYRIL & METHODIUS j* CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave. Wayland, Ml 49348 3 J 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) ■ Saturday Evening Masses: 6:00 p.m. R (May ■ September) M Sunday Morning Mass; 9:30 a m 1_______ 792-2889_____________ Sunday School.............................. 9:45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship Service----- 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45 p.m. Word of Lift Club*.................. . 6:45 p.m. Sunday................................ 10:00 a.m. Wednesday....................... 7:00 p.m. Call 765-3057 or 948-3617 Pastor Mark Beers - Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Programs for AU Ages 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 j 1 The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST g Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........ 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — Peace Reformed Church Barner Free M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sundav Worship Services 8:39 or 11:88, 6:00 Sundas School MS 6:00 p.m. Canway Si. Apr* 4 » so GnMkf COMMUNITY LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School. ......... 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship..................... 10:30 a m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder. Pastor 868-6306 r 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave. " a(<7rfL> 1 r Church School. * Sunday........................ 9 45 a m I Corning Worship. 1100 am ■ I'-vcn,n8 Worship...... 6:00 pm D ...... 7:30 p.m I Pastor Douglas Gregory 897-0729 m St. Paul Lutheran r Kraft Ave & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi B (Missouri Synod) E Sunday School................... 10:00 a m. "Be dewud lo me another m brother^ love " Rom 12:10 B Morning Worship.............. 11:00 a m. Evening Worship........................... 6:00p.m. 8.00 a.m............................... Blended Service B 900 am A IP30 600 pm Rev. Norman Kohns — 616-891-8167 795-3667 flume jrHettjobisft Cljurctj 8:30 am to 9:30 am — Firsl Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11 00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11 00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children's Church uiU be provided during bock services. "S* an aaampta in speech. >nM*.mioM. atarniaram punty iTwomrctt Re*. R. Scott Crmoti. Pwaoc Mike A/Jr*. l our* feeder 10:30a.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) Worship Service Morning Worship Service............ 10:00 a.m. Sunday School............................... 11 15 a m Evening Worship Service.............. 6:00 p.m 1 y -fl Sunday Worship...... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday School................... 10:45-11 50 a m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 708 West Main Street Come as you are Informal - Fundamental Something for every age Gaines Cmted Brethren Church Kaiamazcv Avenue at 92nd Street Cdcdonu. Michi pn Telephone 6984252 REFORMED i of Latter Day Saints GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH $ mF CHRISMS REFRRMERCIIIRCH 12200 Chk-t Noonday Road lai Gun l^tke) Church Office. (616) 891 1512 M-37 at 100th St. Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............ 8:30 a.m. tr 11 a m. Sunday School for All Ages.............................. 9 45 a m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service.................................... 6:30 p.m Pioneer Gub (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00 p.m Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7 00 p.m MY TOWNSEND Pastor SHARON 8ARNSDAJ Dr of Chnjlan Ed & Muse o91 -OUZO CHRISTIAN Meeting at Freeport Community Center WELCOME TO J Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue MIDDLEVILLE FREEPORT BIBLE STUDY J (fifeCALEDONIA A church with a caring heart for our community and the world LEIGHTON UNTIED METHODIST Wednesday “Famili Sight’’ 6: IS Dinner Choirs for Children and Adults Jr &Sr High School Youth Group Cades and Cavinene* Aduh Bible Studies 9:05 a.m...............................Educational Hour 0 10:15 a m................... Contemporary Service R 11:15 a.m........................... Traditional Service B (All Services have a Nursery available) r Rev Robert Gerke»Office: 891-86U»Church 891-9S78 g UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Freeport—Middleville—Parmalee Freeport Morning Worship............ 9.30 a m., Freeport Sunday School............ 11 00 a m I Parmolee Morning Worship.......... 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School 9 30 a m Middleville Morning Worship..... 11 00 a m Rev Lee Zachman Rev. Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84Jh St *891-8661 ‘The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School......................................... 9 30am Sunday Morning Worship...................... 1030am Sunday Evening Worship........................ 6 00pm Wea Midwee* Prayer & Bible Study....... 7 00 p m Q&v Witham Dobson. Paster Assistant Pastor Kart Bashkx I �**K^-O'iv •;,A»lbbiV The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 29. 1996/Poge 5 FIRST BAPTIST, by winter time so they can work on the inside of the building during the winter month*. Members hope to be able to use these new facilities by the end of May or first of June 1997. Stewart said that at the groundbreaking ceremony, two 50-foot ropes were tied to a plow. He asked everyone present to step up to the rope and pill it continued from frontpage “If this project is going to move, it will take all of us to pull." he said. Having everyone step up to the rope, he said, symbolized the teamwork it will take to completed the project. The First Baptist Church was organized in 1853 and the first building was built in 1867 and was located on Main and Grand Rapids Streets. Completed cost of the project was $8.(XX) In 1969. the church bought its currently property on M-37 and built a new building, va­ cating its former Main Street building An educational wing was added to the present building in 1975. This wing has of­ fices. a library, classrooms, and rest rooms. Stewart said they try to have programs for people of all ages starting with a well equipped nursery Hill - Goodrich exchange vows Came Ann Hill and David Douglas Goodrich repeated marriage vows on July 20th at Holy Spirit Church in Grand Rapids The bride is the daughter of Roger and Mary Hill of Alto. Carrie graduated from Caledonia High School and Central Michigan University. The groom is the son of Doug and Dorie Goodrich of Montague Dave is a graduate of Montague High School and Western Michigan University. Samantha Biwer was the maid of honor, and attendants were Tracy Hill. Tracy God­ bold. Carla Carder. Kathy Hestor. and Kristina Weidcnfeller. Kip Wilson was the best man. and gnximsmen were Roger Hill. Jeff Hender­ son. Jeff Davey, Andy Dubois, and Brandon Weidcnfeller Junior atten dants were Tiffany and Scott Fitzgerald The reception was held at Grand Valley University Carrie and Dave are both teaching at Whitehall Schools. The couple reside in Montague. Looking for a PRINTER? Call... 945-9554 McLenithans celebrated 40 years Pete and Marilyn McLenithan of Middleville, Michi­ gan, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on October 26, 1996 with a trip to Branson. Missouri and a family dinner. The McLenithans are parents of Mike and Deb Brice, Dutch and Peggy Hughmeyer and Rob and Sue Dykstra. Pete and Marilyn have six grand­ daughters and a set of twins on the way1 Riverside Oak Furniture Puppet team to perform Oct. 31 at First Baptist Church The Hands of Truth (HOT) Puppet Team from the First Baptist Church of Middleville will have a Puppet house in a show called "Reclaim the Night" from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 31. at 215 High St. in Middleville. The team will perform skits continually throughout the evening and children will be treated to an evening full of goodies and prizes. Parents are welcome to come with their children and enjoy a hot beverage and doughnut. Children can regis­ ter to win a $20 gift certificate for Toys-R-Us. Last year was the first year the HOT team had a puppet house and it attracted more than 120 children and 80 adults. This year s house is one of eight puppet houses throughout west Michigan. The team consists of seven teens and two adult leaders who perform skits and songs using close to a dozen puppets and many props. They per­ formed last summer at the Gull Lake Bible Conference for more than 800 children The team took second place at the Slate Teen Bible Con­ ference. HOT also has minis- The "Word of Life" youth programs are available for the youth in the congregation, adult Bibles studies are for adults, and there is a jolly el­ ders group for senior citizens. He said these groups do community service oriented projects, among other things. The church has a bused ministry in which a bus ser­ vice picks up people who have no ocher mode of trans­ portation Wednesday and Sun­ day evenings and takes them to the church. The church also has a choir and drama team that put on special musical drama pro­ grams at Christmas and Easter time. The community is in­ vited to come and participate. Stewart said they will not be adding program since they barely have room for the ones they have now. "We are trying to accom­ modate the ones we have now," he said. The main focus of the church however, he said, is spreading the word of God. "Preaching the word of God is central here," he said. Member Paul Spittka said tered at Youth Haven Ranch in Rives Junction, and Spring that the team is named Hands Splash at Cornerstone Col­ of Truth because in everything lege, Word of Life events and the team does they want to "give all to the glory of God." many others. 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The John Carveth house was introduced as the newest piece in the Vintage Village collection of Middleville’s his­ toric buildings at a recent home lour of the Lone Wil­ low Farm. One special guest at the tour was Gary Clark, whose great grandfather Aaron Clark Touch Ot Country AFFORDABLE SOLID OAK FURNITURE Sfnrr 10% o^. Ctod? 01 Sprctof Oidets Pforrmah. T)oJip$, CiutaiM • finrJx. 31. 1996 flood 9173 Cherry Valley (M .17) Caiodonla. Ml 49116 Ph. (416) W1-O647 Hour* Mon Fn 96 W Main Lowell. Ml 49.111 PH. (616) B97-aA24 10-7, Sal 10-4 HL 10-7. Sai 10-4 Umpi • Dried fiord • Picture) purchased the home in 1895. Clark was the founder of the Bank of Caledonia and owner of the St. James Hotel. He has agreed to work with the Village Players on the history of the hotel when it is added to the Vintage Village collec­ tion. The items in the collection are pictures of four Mid­ dleville Historic building painted on to shaped wooden blocks. The structures are similar to the "Cat's Meow" series found in stores. All four of the build­ ings,which include of the Prairie School, the White Lily Hour Mill and the Middleville Re-Elect Judy Harrison County Commissioner ★ Integrity ★ Experience ★ Working For You Vote Republican Harrison November 5, 1996 Paid kx by the committee to elect Hamsori kx County Convrassicner Train Depot are now available at Thomapple Floral. Shear Pleasure Hair Salon, the Pharmacy Care gift counter and Otto's Turkey Store. White Lily Four Mill Middleville Train Depot Jern Otto and Robin Schweutzer admire a postal window from the Middleville Post Office once located on Main Street. Formost to share data with A-PLUS Foremost Corporation Group, located in Caledonia, will share claims information with the A-PLUS database. A-PLUS, a division of American Insurance Services Group Inc., is the national database used by insurers of both personal and commercial lines for underwriting risk selection and profitability. The A-PLUS system pro­ vides direct access to the key property and liability claims information necessary for evaluating insurance ap­ plicants and risk locations. The data maintained by the system includes almost 50 million records and gives in­ surance underwriters access to more than 80 percent of the industry's loss records. The Foremost Corporation Group sells property-casualty insurance products to those that buy. sell or finance mobile homes and recrea­ tional vehicles fhe group writes business in all states and maintains four zone of­ fices in California, Florida, Indiana and Texas A-PLUS is a division of New York-based American Insurance Services Group Inc. 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Fri. 9 nm-ti pm: Sat. p umj pm �The Sun and News Middleville Ml, October 29. 1996/Page 7 Safe fun set at fire barn and D& IV party Caledonia planning welcome for Halloween trick-or-treaters That evening, official trickor-treat time in Caledonia Village will be from 6-8 p.m. During those hours, the Kent County Sheriffs Department will be on hand at the Caledonia Fire Bam on Maple Street for candy screening and to offer moms and dads a breather from escorting their young treat seekers around the village. Refreshments will be Figuring it's wiser to hand out the treats than contend with the tricks. Caledonia will welcome any strange little creatures going from door to door on Halloween eve. The first public appearance of any Halloween apparitions will be during Caledonia Elementary’s annual parade down Main Street, weather permitting, at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 31. provided. Kids under 12 years of age also are invited to another community Halloween party from 4-7 p.m. on the lawn at the east end of the D & W Food Store in the Caledonia Village Centre The store employees plan to offer a petting zoo. games, prizes and refreshments for young trick-or-treaters. Mission weekend planned at Leighton Methodist Church A mission weekend celebra­ tion will be held Saturday and Sunday. Nov. 2 and 3. at Leighton United Methodist Church. Rev. Daniel Schafer, direc­ tor of the Constituent Rela­ tions with World Gospel Mis­ sion. will speak at Ixighton United Methodist. 4180 2nd St.. Caledonia. Mich. 49316 from 8:30 a m. to noon and at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and at 8:30 and 11 a m. and 6 p.m. Sunday Rev Shafer is a native of Ohio and a graduate of Circleville Bible College (Ohio) with a bachelor's degree in Christian ministries. He is ordained with the Chur­ ches of Christ in Christian Union Rev Schafer was pastor at churches for 12 years The Rev. Doniel Schofer before joining World Gospel Mission. on JB HARRISON Insurance Agency 6090 Alden Nash SE • Alto Phone 868-0050 Toll Free 800-217-0712 In his ministry with World Gospel Mission, he has served as director of Fairhaven Retirement Community in California, as acting field coordinator of the Hungary Field while the field coor­ dinator was on furlough, and as an associate in the development department at headquarters. He currently serves as director of constituent rela­ tions In addition to oversee­ ing donor services, his responsibilities also include public relations and working with direct mail appeals, foun­ dations. and major donors. Schafer and his wife. Pam. are the parents of two teenagers World Gospel Mission is an interdenominational mis­ sionary organization with ap­ proximately 400 missionaries and support staff serving on five continents. International headquarters is is Marion. Indiana For more information, call 891-8028. for Automobile Insurance. ■Since | j Hastings Mutual M Insurance Company Comp; Judy Harrison (Own* Caledonia dirts and Grafts bazaar Caledonia High School Saturday November 2, 1996 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Thank You CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank all who helped us in our time of sorrow following the death of our husband, father and grandfather, A. Roger Pitsch. To Fr. David LaBlanc for his caring and comforting message; to the Caledonia Fire and Rescue Squad for their quick response and valiant effort; and to all our relatives, dear friends and neigh­ bors for the Masses, contribu­ tions to the Rescue Squad, beaut­ iful floral arrangements, plants, cards, food and words of kind­ ness. Your thoughtfulness will never be forgotten. The Family of A. Roger Pitsch REMINDER Free admission Free parking Raffle Lunch Served 11:30-2:00 ACTIONADS Come enjoy the day! Sell Cars. Homes. Pers., Anything! CaH... Really Work... 945-9554 for County commissioner Orangeville - Yankee Springs Township Paid for by the Committee to Elect lew Newman. It 393 Oakfergh Dove, MOdtewfle. Ml 49333 A parade of both strange and lovely creatures will march down Main Street Thursday afternoon, when Caledonia Elementary students appear in their costumes for the traditional Halloween parade through the village. (File photo) Thornapple Kellogg Elementary and Middle School Lunch Menu Caledonia Community High/Middle Schools Meal Deal Menu Wednesday. Oct. 30 Macaroni & cheese, green beans, marvelous muffin, mixed fruit. Thursday, Oct. 31 Chili dog or cheesy dog. pasta salad, veggie sticks. Halloween sherbet. Wednesday, Oct. 30 Italian bar. fruit, milk. Thursday, Oct. 31 Witches brew, soup & salad. French fries, fruit, milk. Friday. Nov. 1 Itza pizza. French fries, fruit, milk, potato bar Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday. Oct. 30 French toast sticks, ham slice, juice, milk. Caledonia Community High/Middle Schools Lunch Menu Wednesday. Oct. 30 Sub sandwich, milk. Thursday. Oct. 31 Com dog. baked taler tots, milk. PHONE 945-9554 ANYTIME for Action-Ads Caledonia Community Education is offering the fol* lowing classes. Classes are open to all residents and non residents of Caledonia. Please call 891-8117 to register or for more information. APPETIZER & GARNISHING CLASS Day: Tuesday Date: December 3 Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm Location: Caledonia Community Education Cost: $10.00 STEP AEROBICS Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays Date: November 12 - January 16 Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm Location Caledonia Community Education Cost: $25.00 for one class per week $40.00 for two classes per week DECORATING COOKIES Day: Monday Date: December 9 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm Location: Caledonia Community Education Cost: $5.00 (bring 1 dozen sugar cookies) GLASS ETCHING Day: Monday Date: November 25 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm Location: Caledonia Community Education Cost. $10.00 plus materials INTERNET CLASSES Day : Monday Date: November 11 (3 weeks) or Day: Wednesday Date: December 4 (3 weeks) Time: 6:30 - 9:30 pm Location: Outsource Agents 3501 luike Eastbrook Blvd Cost: $100.00 INTRODUCTION TO MAC COMPUTERS Day: Thursdays Date: November 14 - January 16 Time: 6:30 - 9:30 am Location: Caledonia High School Cost $60.00 COUNTRY LINE DANCE Day: Thursdays Dale: November 7 - December 19 Time: 7:30 - 8:30 pm Location: Caledonia Community Education Cost: $25.00 KARATE Day: Monday Dale. November 11 - January 13 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm Children under 15 7:30 - 9:00 pm Adults Location: Caledonia Community Education Cost: $40.00 �Page 8/The Sun and News Middleville, Ml 'October 29 1996 Five candidates to vie for four Thornapple slots by Jason Carr Staff Writer Four Republicans and one Democrat arc running for four Thomapple Township trustee seats in the general election Thornapple Township re­ cently became a charter township and expanded the number of trustees from two to four. Incumbent Repub­ licans William Getty and Rex Schad are running for re­ election and are joined on the ballot by Walter Eavey and Mike Kelley and Democrat Lon Myers. Incumbent Su­ pervisor Donald Boysen and Treasurer Shirley Eaton are unopposed and Donna Stagray is unchallenged for the cleric's position. All the candidates were asked three questions: GROWTH: How do you feel about commercial and industrial growth in your township?" ISSUES: "What do you think are the most important issues in your township?" WHY YOU?: "Why should the voters select you over your opponents?" 15th Annual Walter Eavey William Getty Mike Kelley Lon Myers Walt Eavey Eavey has lived in the township since 1950. He is a cost-estimating engineer for a mold-die shop. He has been a trustee and chairman for Mid­ dleville United Methodist Church for the past six years and belongs to the Village Players theater group. He has served with the fire department for 30 years. Eavey served as Thomapple Township consta­ ble in the early 1960s. GROWTH: "I think we should be aggressive and get as much as we can in devel­ opment." ISSUES: "I’m a little con­ cerned about roads. I don’t re­ ally know right now what can be done, but I want more ag­ gressive upkeep. The roads are made for the gravel-train trucks that are coming through. They should be made for heavier duty." WHY YOU? "Because I've been around quite a few years. I'm taking the opportunity to get into the position that's opening up." William Getty Getty is seeking his fifth term as trustee He has lived in Thomapple Township his whole life and is a real estate broker and builder. Getty has been a president of Rotary and has served on the Planning Commission. GROWTH: "I think we ought to accommodate both and keep a balance so one doesn’t adversely affect the other." ISSUES: "I think we've done a good job of addressing problems as they arise. Issues may come up and we may have to address and readdress as things change. I don't know if I can say there’s a particular issue that stands out from other programs. Probably im­ prove township roads and unimproved roads." WHY YOU?: "I think my record and the experience I would bring to the board. We're adding two trustees so I think it's important to have continuity." Mike Kelley Kelley works at Steelcase and has lived in the township for most of his life. He has served in the fire department for about 15 years. GROWTH: "We need commercial growth for the tax base. We're doing OK with Simpson and Bradford-White. We're running 11.78 mills in Middleville and we need to think about what we re doing with such a large tax for in­ dustry. It would fantastic to have it, but this is still a bed­ room community. The pipes in the ground are 35 years old, some are 50-60 years old. There's a lot of heavy plan­ ning to do for long-term plan­ ning. The township has the most amount of growth be­ cause everyone wants acreage to make what they want." ISSUES: "Right now, growth and how to bring in industrial growth. The trend is there with all the stop signs and lights on M-37 We have to do that without making mistakes and provide water and sewer for new busi­ nesses." WHY YOU?: "Because I’ve been here the longest and know the situation as gixxl as anyone.” Lon Myers Myers has lived in the township all his life. He works at Bradford-White. He has been president of the Li­ ons Club and has served on the Middleville Village Coun­ cil the last 10 years and been president for three. GROWTH: "I think the same as with the village. Growth is coming — we have to be prepared. It should be handled through zoning." ISSUES: "Right now, deal­ ing with growth. We see the growth in Caledonia and Thomapple Township is the next one down the road." WHY YOU?: "I thmk my ARagaaK Saturday, Nov. 2, 1996 • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Arts, crafts and Rifts for sale in the Ionia Co. Courthouse. Refreshments & Artisans in the decorated Blanchard House k raffle at 4:20 pm $1.00 donation accepted (NpPrt J— LOFTUS FOR COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 On Tuesday November 5th, the interested citizens of beautiful Barry County will make a choice. It’s a choice of whether they want to improve the County Commission by sending a new person known for getting along and working well with diverse groups of people to get things done in a smooth, fair and legal manner, the way things should be done for the benefit of all citizens, not the select few. Or to send back the same person they have and continue the strife that has plagued the commission in the past. It you would like to improve the Barry County Commission, we urge you to vote for John Loftus for Commissioner on the 5th of November. YOUR VOTE AND SUPPORT ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED. Paid for by the Committee to Elect John Loftus lor commissioner 4104 Johnson Road, Middleville 49333 10 years in local government. There’s not a lot of difference between village government and township government My experience qualifies me for similar positions." Rex Schad Schad is seeking his third term as a Thomapple Township trustee. He is retired and was a comptroller and chief financial officer for Allied Tech, a medium-sized manufacturing company in Grandville. He has lived in the township all his life. Schad has also served about 17 years on the Middleville Housing Commission, three terms on the Thomapple-Kellogg Boanl of Education including three years as president of the boanl. on the Barry Intermediate School District Board, the Barry County tax allocation board and the Thomapple Township Planning Com mission. Schad declined to have his picture taken for this pre vie vs GROWTH: "Well, 1 am in favor of growth along those lines, but it needs to be controlled and specialized about where it occurs at." ISSUES: "I would say ground water control, growth within the township and we’re going to need some provisions for doing a better job on our roads.” WHY YOU?: "I think with my experience on the board and my business experience. I'm a very gcxxl public servant and can provide continuity on the board." All-You-Can-Eat Roast Beef Dinner Saturday, November 1, 1996 5:00 - 7:00 pm Adults $6.00 • Children 6-12 $3.00 5 & under free Sponsored by Bowne Center United Methodist Church Located at comer of 84 th & Alden Nash (M-50) Dental Care ...for the family. • • • • Emergency Care • Evenings by Appointment Affordable Rates • New Patients Welcome We Do Your Insurance Paperwork Appointments Available Mon thru Fri J Ronald B. Stegehuis Tp] 891-1240 | 1 /\ J 9505 Cherry Valley Rd (M 37) Caledonia — �The Sun ond News. Middleville Ml October 29. 1996/Poge 9 Middleville Rotary hears about "Boy Scouting’s advantages” by Mandv Habel • Staff Writer Matt Adams, district execu­ tive for the Boy Scouts, told the Middleville Rotary Club Tuesday about what young boys can learn from participat­ ing in the program. Adams helps recruit new members and conducts round table training sessions in which scouts introduce them­ selves to each other He showed a tape in which former astronaut James Lovell discusses the value of being a Boy Scout. Lovell said many boys seem to become Cub and Boy Scouts through meeting other people already involved "The scouting movement gives young men a chance to learn how to be good citi­ zens." he said It also is important for kids to have well rounded child­ hoods and scouting adds to that. One important scout motto is to "be prepared." Lovell said nothing can help boys more than being prepared for any situation Many people who were scouts, he said, use the basics they learned in their careers today. "They show initiave and teamwork in completing goals." he said. He added that many scouts go on to have successful ca­ reers as adults. Interested boys should learn about the benefits of scouting, one of which is that it gives that basic founda­ tion for life. Adams said be went through both Cub and Boy Scouts and received an Eagle Award in 1987 from former President Gerald Ford When presenting the award, he said. Ford told him to be as good to scouting as an adult as it was to him as a kid. Adams said he took a job with the Boy Scouts because while he was going to school in Albion, he came in contact with underprivileged kids and wanted to help them. "We want to teach today's youth to be good solid Americans," he said. Boy Scouts, he said, can earn many different kinds of merit badges and are required T.K. Athletic Boosters will meet Monday, November 4, 1996 at 7:30 pm in the High School Cafeteria. New members needed. to earn a certain amount to qualify for an Eagle Award. Earning badges gives the boys a chance to perform services for their community and learn about other parts of the world. By providing services, he said, they give back to the community and earning badges gives them pride, in­ terest in their community and something to work for. Adams said that some Boy Scout Councils have a pro­ gram called Explorersfor both boys and girts ages 14-20 that helps young adults explore ca­ reer interests. One council is focusing on careers in emer­ gency sen ices. These kids, he said, develop leadership skills and sit on committees where they act as presidents, vice presidents and secretaries. They take the ini­ tiave to put their own pro­ grams together. "A program like this can be started anywhere." he said. The Explorer program, he said, also allows people to rind out what they do not want to do so they can look at other career options. Other things Boy Scouts learn, he said, are personal fit­ ness. crime prevention, camp­ ing and survival. Family life is another area they are taught because some of today’s youths have lost sight of what family life is. he said. This unit will help them deal with their families in the future and handle situations better The enme prevention unit, he said, mostly teaches boys to recognize and report crimes. not necessarily to prepare them to be police officers. The environment science unit gives them a sense of the world around them, he said Teamwork, initiative and motivation are three things boys need to learn to become well adjusted adults, he said, and they are focused on heav­ ily in the Boy Scouts. Teamwork, he said, in­ volves learning how to work with others, which is some­ thing that is required of adults in the workplace Initiative, he said, is taught by encourag­ ing people to understand what they need to do to accomplish a goal and do it. If they don't understand what they need to do they need to learn to have the strength to ask questions. The Boy Scouts also motivate kids to get out of the house and become active in pro­ grams and activities in their community. "All of these things need to be incorporated together for people to be successful," he said. Participation in community service projects, he said, teach kids that people in the com­ munity have different needs. One troop has been collecting non-perishable food items to give to those who need them. Middleville, he said, has a very good Cub and Boy Scout program and benefits from having a troop for each level. Another group in Hastings just returned from a weekend Cub Scout hike in which scouts made doughnuts, learned many things, and met new people. Many Barry County Boys, he said, are earning badges and advancing from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts This area does not have an Explorer program yet. he said, but kids are being surveyed so one can be started in the future. Not much has changed in the Boy Scout programs over the years, Adams said. "The structure of the whole program is very similar to how it was m 1910," he said. One new thing is an addi­ tion of Tiger Cubs, which is a pre-Cub Scout program. They do not earn badges at this level, they just learn new things. There is no specific pro­ gram for learning about drugs, he said, but the Drug Abuse Resistance Edcation (DARE) unit has visited various groups and talked about the subject. Boy Scout councils in this area have an English exchange program in which boys go to England and English boys come here. Boy Scout District Supervisor Matt Adams was introduced to the Middleville Rotary Club by Vice President Paul Brouwers. ★ ELECT ★ Lon Myers Democratic Candidate Thornapple Township Trustee ^Lifelong Township Resident ^Middleville Village President 3 Yrs. ^Middleville Village President Pro Tern 2 Yrs. ^Middleville Village Council - Trustee 5 Yrs. ^Member - Private Industry Council 8 Yrs. *Past President Middleville Lions Club ^Financial Officer UAW Local 1002 16 Yrs. Paid for by the Committee to Elect Lon Myers, 144 Manor Drive, Middleville, MI 49333. �Page 10/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml October 29. 1996 Two county commissioners’ races included on Nov. 5 ballot think needs to be done? by David T. Young 2. MILLAGE: How do Editor you feel about the fixed The Barry County Board millage question that will of Commissioners' races go on the Nov. 5 general this year might be election ballot? somewhat confusing to the 3. AGREEMENT: casual observer. Some Democrats are How do you feel about the being supported by host agreement with City Republicans and some Management and the Republicans are aligning agreement for exportation of waste with BFI? themselves with Democrats 4. ISSUES: What do Much of it stems from Seventh District you think are the most Commissioner Emmet important issues in the Herrington, who has been election? 5. WHY YOU?: Why branded as an outsider by most of the other seven should the voters choose you over your opponent? GOP members on the board Second District Herrington has insisted the Robert Wenger board is guilty of going A member of the board beyond its legislative role and is micro-managing. He since 1988, Wenger is calls for a stronger executive seeking his fifth term. He role and less power for the lists as his most important contributions and board. Because of the political achievements starting the department, intrigue, there is the unusual mapping situation in which working with the Solid Herrington is actively Waste Committee for the working for Democratic host agreement and working challenger Melvin Goebel in with the 911 system after it his race against Republican got up and running. "I've always tried to my incumbent Lew Newman in the Sixth District, which best for the county whenever includes Yankee Springs and I've made decisions," he said. Orangeville townships. SHELTER: "I feel the And in the Second District, which includes county should come up with Thornapple Township and money to build a shelter part of Irving Township, with a bond or from the incumbent Republican general fund." he said. He said he is opposed to Robert Wenger finds himself disagreeing with his fellow pouring more money into the current animal shelter in board members while Democratic challenger John Hastings. Wenger said he opposes Loftus claims he will get along better with the GOP privatization and would like to see the county handle majority to get things done. The following is a animal control, including rundown of the candidates in putting animals to sleep, both districts and their while the Humane Society oversees adoptions. positions on the issues. MILLAGE: "We need it," The questions: he said. "We ought to put 1. SHELTER: Now great effort into getting the that the people have decided against paying for a new allocated millage up to its animal shelter, what do you value before the Headlee Amendment eroded it." Wenger said approving the fixed millage would restore the one-mill levy for common law townships and it would help local townships use more money for roads. "The county needs the money to see some programs through, or we'll have to see cuts in services and people," he said. "We need to bring the millage back to its original level." Noting that the Townships' Association and Stop and «ee the County Board support Your Choice is Clear the fixed millage, he maintained that officials should get together to educate the public and push DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY for its passage Caledonia Vision Center AGREEMENT: “Its not 9809 Cherry Valley (M 37) everything we wanted, but (616) 891-2020 it's about the best we could get," he said. "It was four Richard J. Choryan, O.D. VCR Repair i.H5 VCR Cleaning HOURS: Sunday thru Thursday 11 am to 9 pm; Fnday & Saturday 11 am to 10 pm ♦ Robert Wenger years in the making. It's quite a lot better than nothing." ISSUES: Wenger believes a county-wide ordinance for better identifying streets and roads is badly needed, espe­ cially to help emergency vehicles to their jobs more quickly. “We've had some night­ mares out there," he said. "The road and numbering system just isn't consistent." WHY YOU?: He pointed to his experience with four terms on the board. "In the past two years, I haven't voted with the majority on some issues," Wenger said. "But look at the record. I did vote with the majority before two years ago (when there many changes on the board). He said he sees his differ­ ences with the current board majority as philosophical. "I don't see myself as a team player," Wenger said. "I vote my conscience and I will continue to do that. I'm not afraid to stand up and make my point of view known." John Loftus Loftus ran for this same seal in 1994 and he has been a candidate for drain commissioner before. A retired machinist with Fisher in Grand Rapids, he said he was worked with many groups in problem solving, including a Model Cities committee, Local 730 of the United Auto Workers, and he now serves as president of the Industrial Relations Research Association SHELTER: "We should keep it operational and con­ sider what the voters would like, loo," Loftus said. "Ap­ parently they don't want to build one." He said he didn't have a problem with privatization if the county "can find someone to do it with regulations, in a right and • FREE Estimates • Fast Service • Convenient Hours 4 Star Video 114 M<4e Sc Deta«u Ml 616-623-5777 4695 M-37 SbdJievilk, Ml 616-795-2225 616-891-1313 John Loftus proper manner." MILLAGE: "there are townships that really need it... I don't think the people in the county knew what it was (in the August primary). There wasn't enough information about it. It should have been better publicized." AGREEMENT: "The way I understand it, it's something that we can live with. It's the best we've got so far." ISSUES: "I feel that we need more and better communication. I'd like to see where the constituency has an open line. "Education is high on my list and I'm concerned about safety. We had quite a time with water accidents on Gun Lake that need looking into." WHY YOU: "I'm capable of working with diverse groups. I feel I can work well with them (county commissioners) with the strife that's been known to have happened. I'm capable of being a team player. "I admire somebody for standing up for principles, but you have to work with people and be able to accept the possibility that you're wrong." Sixth District Lew Newman Newman, the vice chairman of the board, is seeking election to his third term on the board. He retired as an administrator for Hughes Aircraft in California in 1984 and took up permanent residence in Yankee Springs Township three years later. SHELTER: He said he sees two possibilities, privatization or remodeling the existing facility. He noted die old County Board turned down a proposal to remodel three years ago. "I think remodeling will end up being the best way to go because we've already got a good location (in the city)," Neuman said. MILLAGE: “I think that if the people understand what the mone> will be used for, they will support it," he said. Newman said approving the fixed millage proposal will enable the county to turn more money over to the townships for roads and it will help projects like the Barry County Resource Lew Newman Melvin Goebel Network. Purple Heart and is a AGREEMENT: "It’s the member of environmental best agreement we could get. groups such as Greenpeace It gives the county and the Sierra Club. protection on how much can While an educator, he come in and it allows waste taught government and to go out. It allows for political science. monitoring what waste that SHELTER: ’’I'm still in comes in." favor of the county doing ISSUES: "We’ve seen a something, especially if the lot done for education fixed millage proposal recently, with Head Start (a passes." he said. ""The new facility), Kellogg county commissioners have Community College and prioritized, but this hasn't Star School. been their list. I know "We need to take care of they've had a problem with our senior citizen population this for a long time." and give them a place to He said he opposes New­ meet. We need parking at man's idea of privatizing the the court house and we have animal shelter. a plan in the works. MILLAGE: The fixed "When you're an incum­ millage is lie a request for a bent, you have to run on Headlec override. I support your record. People tell me it, especially because of its they like it that I report back financial effects on the to township meetings, I townships." have close contact." AGREEMENT. "I think Newman also said he the commissioners have helped Orangeville taken a position to contact Township get a grant for dry the DNR, but I wasn't hydrants. involved. Exportation is WHY YOU?: "I’m fine, but it’s the importation proven. My voters say I'm of solid waste that disturbs honest. When they need me. But it appears that it's a help, I come running. I done deal now." enjoy helping taxpayers. I ISSUES: "I believe that out a lot of time in because the County Board of I like this kind of work." Commissioners should serve Newman said his biggest as more of a legislative body difference with Goebel is on and not do so much micro­ the concept of committees. managing." He said he favors continuing He said he did not support the present system while his the board changing its opponent wants them consultant for writing grant abolished. without seeking bids. "It's where the work is "It's important that steps done," Newman said of com­ be taken to look to the mittees. "We hash out a lot future and long-term in committee and then make planning because of the recommendations to the full influx of people into the board for a decision." county. I would like to em­ He contended that Goebel phasize an optimum living would like to do away with environment in Barry township boards, just like County.” Herrington, who is actively WHY YOU?: "I strongly supporting Goebel's candi­ believe we need a balance on dacy. Newman was said to the County Board. All eight have supported Herrington’s members now are Republi­ primary opponent last Au­ cans. gust. "I've always taught the ne­ Newman also said he is a cessity of participating for strong team player the good health of our "We have a chairman of democracy. the board, but we all work "I'd like to have a voice in together. In spite of the fact bringing Barry County into we disagree, we have good, the 21st century " strong teamwork " Melvin Goebel A former teacher, assistant principal and principal in the Delton Kellogg school sys­ tem, Goebel has run for township and county offices in the past. He is a life member of the Disabled American Veterans, the VFW, Military Order of the �The Sun ond News Middleville. Ml October 29. 1996/Poge 11 Caledonia Twp. clerk, treasurer run for re-election unopposed bv Barbara Gall Staff Writer Running unopposed for re­ election this year are Caledo­ nia Township Clerk Pat Snyder and Township Treasurer Ruth DeVries They faced no opposition in the August primary, and their names will appear on the Re­ publican ticket in the Nov. 5 general elect ion Snyder, who lives at 6812 60th St., began as deputy township clerk eight years ago. She was appointed to fill the clerk s position one year later when Sharon Buer stepped down, and she has been re-elected to the office ever since. Pat Snyder Snyder said she chose to run again this year because the Treasurer Shirley Tolan. who work is challenging and the was stepping down after 21 variety makes it interesting. years with the township. De­ "I have always liked work­ Vries said Tolan wanted her to ing with the public." she said. run because of her experience "I am looking forward to in accounting and finance^ working on the new Caledonia In a close race. DeVnes was Township Library and seeing elected and "stepped into a this project become a reality." new rote of public service. DeVries first ran for the The last four years have treasurer's office in 1992 with been challenging and excit­ the encouragement of retiring ing." she said. "I have been STATE REP., they're doing better than public schools and make sure that they're serving the general population." HUNTING: "D is a dangerous proposal. It appears innocuous on the surface and outlaws baiting for bears, but the mission of the people who funded it is in question. I see a slippery slope. It could go on to other wildlife." He supports Proposal G, which will allow the Michigan Department of Nat­ ural Resources professionals to handle wildlife manage­ ment. ROADS: "We must address more funding. I don't see any alternative to increasing the fuel tax, probably in the five­ to six-cent range. "But the money needs to be distributed more fairly.” ISSUES: Geiger said there are two other issues he feels strongly about. One is the way the state distributes funding for the courts, schools and revenue sharing. "1 played a role in changing payments to the courts," he said. "We need to work on school equity. There remains a gap (in funding) that we need to address. There's still a difference of as much as $1,500 between the highest and lowest schools." Another issue, he said, Ruth DeVries able to use my skills in sav­ ing monies for our township and earning high interest in many funds. "I am happy to have had the opportunity to use my God­ given skills for the commu­ nity where I live and one which I love. I am looking forward to continuing to work with and for the people of Caledonia Township." continued from front page "accountability in spending, performance measures in the budget '* WHY YOU?: "I’ve proven myself to be able to accomplish what I said I would when 1 ran the first time — rational, reasonable government. 1 think we've gotten closer to that. "I represent the values of the people of the 87th District. I’ve been a strong voice for them. I've spent a lot of time in the communities, dealing with their problems. The constituents come first. "I'm proud of what I've accomplished. I'm one of a handful of freshmen who’ve been asked to serve on the Appropriations Committee." Geiger said that his mission is "not to bring the bacon, but to cut the pork." Larry Raffler ABORTION: Raffler opposes abortion except to save the life of the mother and in cases of rape and incest. He said he believes partial birth abortions should not be outlawed because they are rare procedures. On assisted suicide, he said, "People come to Dr. Kevorkian, he doesn't go to them. . I don't blame BOB WENGER COMMISSIONER OF DISTRICT 2 Would like to serve as your commission­ er for another term. I have the experi­ ence and time to represent the voters of the district. If you are satisfied with my past record 1 ask for your support at the voting booth Nov. 5. Please vote, its a privilege. Thank You Bob Wenger Paid for by the Comm, to elect Bob Wenger. Kevorkian and I don't know why government gets involved in this." EDUCATION: "Proposal A (for school funding) misled the people II hasn't lived up to its promises. The rich districts get richer and the poor get poorer. It needs reform." He said he doesn’t have problems with charter schools and the concept of "Schools of Choice," but doesn't think they really do anything to improve education. "Education must be emphasized," Raffler said. "It would help lower the crime rate. I favor community and adult education. They (the state) should fund it if they're going to mandate it. "They could privatize driver's ed, I suppose it could save money ." HUNTING: "They're talking about bears (in Proposal D), but it's the same when you hunt coons, birds and other animals. He supports Proposal G, but opposes D. ROADS: "I didn't like what the governor did. He high jacked federal highway money and used it and used it for something else. "They ought to spread the money more evenly across the state. "The tax would have to be raised (for money for roads)." ISSUES: "Welfare When we pul them to work, we ought to help them all we can." He said he favors a reduction in the sales or income tax for people who earn less than $20,000 a year. WHY YOU?: The Republicans and the State Legislature have ruined workers* compensation and unemplos ment compensation "Labor’s taking the brunt of these changes They’re taking a beating. 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(616) 945-9554 or 945-5078 Fax (616) 945-5192 �Poge 12/The Sun and New*. Middleville. Ml/October 29. 1996 Two long-time residents in Caledonia Twp. supervisor’s race the supervisor s job entails. by Barbara Gall Johnston said he believes he . Staff Writer offers experience as a success­ This year’s election race for ful businessman. his ability Caledonia Township supervi­ to work with people and his sor features two candidates ability to prioritize issues and who have lived for many years problems and get things done. in the township. He said his business offers Incumbent Tom Garbow, no possible conflict of ipterest 7420 Oak Grove, is a life­ with township duties. Some long resident and is running people have contended Garbow on the Republican ticket for has a conflict because* he is in re-election to his second term the real estate business. in office. He originally was Besides his business experi­ appointed to fill the unexpired ence. Johnston has worked on term of Jerry Good, who re­ a curriculum advisory com­ tired in 1993. Garbow then mittee at Grand Rapids Com­ successfully ran for the office munity College and has in 1994 worked on various programs He faces non-partisan candi­ with the Caledonia Commu­ date Bill Johnston. XK48 Vin­ nity Schools. He has been a cent. who has lived in the hunter safety instructor for township for 25 years more than 20 years. Johnston, a building au­ With growth and develop­ tomation contractor, owns his ment the key issues in the own business. Johnston Ser­ township right now, Johnston vices Inc., which installs en­ said he would handle the op­ ergy control systems in com­ portunities that growth can mercial buildings bring to the area with the pro­ He said he decided to run for fessional input of the town­ office because he believes ev­ ship planner eryone should be involved in He favors the scheduled re­ his community, and because view of the master land use he now has the time to plan, and as it is revisited. handle all the responsibilities CALEDONIA SPORTSMAN’S CLUB SPAGHETTI DINNER Salad Bar • Garlic Toast • Beverage Saturday, Nov. 2 • 6-9 pin CAttOONI* 10QTH ST, COLDWATER ROAD CLUSHOVSf II Adults ‘4.50 Under 12 ‘2.50 Bring the family & friends! Bill Johnston is the challenger in this year's race for the Caledonia Township supervisor's position. Caledonia Township Supervisor Tom Garbow seeks re-election in the November 5 election. would like to get "a ton" of input from the residents. "The people need to under­ stand the plan and have some say in it. because they have their life savings invested here. However, the plan must be reviewed and kept within legal limits." he said. "The township must work for the residents, but within the confines of the state laws and regulations 1 think we have a highly skilled, very professional planner in Linda Anderson, and she should be integral to solving the issues of growth." Once the plan has been re­ viewed and perhaps revised, he would make sure every resi­ dent, every potential buyer, every developer and every real estate broker interested in the township has a copy. Then the land use plan should be out at every meet­ ing and referred to in respond­ ing to any development ques­ tion residents might have. "We should be proud of that plan," he said. He also would like to see the township ordinances read­ ily available to residents, with a copy not only at the town­ ship hall, but also placed at the public library and at the high school. "I would like to put our contracts and agreements on computer disk as well as maintain hard copies." John­ ston said. "It's too hard to lo­ cate information these days without the computer. I'd even like to see the township have a home page on the Internet. We could include our land use plan, zoning ordinances and so on, right on our own Web page." Johnston said he favors im­ provement in communication with residents and doing a bet­ ter job at getting out informa­ tion about important issues. "If we explain things right from the start, we can prevent disputes. It all gets down to communication. I’d like to see us have landowners adjacent to svelopment be asked to new development their opinions write down < about that oronosal. proposal. That way, we could have some as­ surances that the Planning Commission has heard from all the neighbors." Other important issues Johnston would work on in­ -0 for a ’M PRINTER? dp Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY — We have it ALL! FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH PRINT SHOP Graphics (616) Full Color • Signs Copying • Laminating Addressing ...and MORE! Complete Binding 945-5078 / fax: (616) 945-5192 Or Call 945-9554 clude roads and traffic and le­ gal costs. ’’We're paying more in legal fees than we are for improving our roads. I’d like to see that reversed. Reducing legal costs would be a positive thing for the township, because we could put that money to other uses." Johnston said he thinks voters should choose him be­ cause of his bustness success and the lack of conflict be­ tween his work and the town­ ship position. He said the opinions of the residents would be of upper­ most importance to him. He would like to make more use of the township newsletter, and he would work to get records and other information to the public. He also would like to work with the Kent County Sheriffs Department in controlling speeding and violations of traffic signals. "I would try to get everyone working together to solve our problems." Johnston said. Garbow said he originally applied for the supervisor's job because Caledonia is his home and he felt he had abili­ ties that he could offer to the township. Garbow said that he decided to run for re-election even though he has come under fire for his work as a real estate broker. Some residents believe that as a developer, he stands to benefit from working as supervisor. "There’s some heat in the kitchen right now, but I don't want to run away from that. I have done absolutely nothing wrong, and I believe the ma­ jority of the residents believe I have acted fairly," Garbow said. Besides having lived in the area all his life, he believes his 3 1/2 years of experience in the supervisor’s job is an important qualification. "Although some might dis­ agree. I think my development background actually is a plus for the township right now. as we face all this growth. When developers come’in here and ask for something that doesn't fit our ordinances. I'm not in­ timidated by them, and we usually can work through is­ sues. If they can't come up with a proposal that fits, they don’t develop. "Because I've been a devel­ oper myself. I understand the issues of planning and zoning. I believe this is an advantage, one that can help us resolve problems and stay away from court battles. "I think citizens and gov­ ernment and even developers can get along just fine, as long as there's a level playing field for everyone. We as township officials must listen to our citizens, but we can't ignore the rights of property owners and purchasers to de­ velop their land." Concerning the manage ment of growth in the town­ ship. Garbow said that first, the township must Have an understanding of state and lo­ cal zoning laws. "We as a township must provide in our land use plan for all kinds of housing and development." he said. "If we don’t, the state calls this a taking' I think there's a real misconception among our res­ idents that all residential de­ velopment requires a two-acre lot minimum. That’s just not the case, and we can't require Continued next page - CRAFT SHOW Barry Expo Center Barry County Fairgrounds Sat., November 9 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. S Lunch Available FREE PARKING FREE ADMISSION Caledonia Ambucs - Caledonia Business Club A Service Organization Providing local support for Physically & Mentally Challenged. Caledonia Ambucs invites the community to an open membership meeting. November 12, 1996 • Membership Meeting 6:45 pm - Nighthawk Restaurant & Bar (Basement) Speaker • Mr. David Morren, Kent County Commissioner RSVP to Richard Blanch, CPA (616) 891-1225 printing specialists �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 29. 1996/Poge 13 Middleville woman contends water bill is “way to high” by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Middleville resident Susan Irish asked the Village Coun­ cil last week about the accu­ racy of recent waler bills she has received. Irish said her water bill from July 1 indicated that she used 19,000 gallons of water and was billed for the amount of $100.95. A bill she re­ ceived on Oct. 1, said she used 112,000 gallons of water and was charged $359.50. The only difference in water use between the two quarters, she said, was that a teenage girl was visiting, adding to the family load and that the family put the swimming pool away for the winter. She said her meter reading last month was 983000. When she checked it again Oct. 22 before the meeting, the meter read 049411, which meant that she supposedly used almost 50,000 gallons of water in a month. Village Manager David Ark­ ing, she said, suggested a while ago that there may be a leak somewhere in her house. In late September, she re­ ceived a notice from the vil­ lage that the digital display for the outside of her meter was TWP RACE, continued from P. 12 that throughout the township. Not everyone can afford or even wants to live on two acres." Garbow said that during his 3 1/2 years as supervisor, nothing has been done to make it easier for developers, nor has the land use develop­ ment plan been amended for an individual developer. He also defends the planned unit development zoning, which, he noted, has come under some criticism lately. "The PUD really is a bene­ fit to the township." he said. "It's a way to gain capital im­ provement funds or services for the township as well as control over the look of the development. In the long run. it saves money for the taxpay­ ers." Garbow said he thinks he is a good candidate because dur­ ing his tenure the township has moved in the right direc­ tion fiscally. He said that that good management resulted in a $350,000 surplus last year, and the township was able to donate $50,000 toward parks and recreation and another $50,000 toward the new li­ brary. He hopes other improve­ ments will follow as sound fiscal practices continue. I can't take credit for that," he said. ’’The Township Board, and (former Supervisor) Jerry Good all worked hard for years to make up the deficits from the law suits and to be able to attain these goals." Garbow said he believes he has dealt fairly with people and even during "emotional issues," he and the board "have stepped up to the plate and handled those issues as fairly as possible for the township as a whole." He praised the "quality" master land use development plan developed by the Plan­ ning Commission, and said that in visiting other areas around the stale, he has been "continually amazed” when he compares Caledonia's plan to others. "1 didn't develop that plan, but I believe I have enforced it." he said. He also pointed to road im­ provements, both completed and planned, to the new effort to obtain park land and to the excellent staff at the township office as signs the township is making good progress "I’m willing to say there’s misinformation about people and events being passed around the township.’ he said. *1 hope our residents will look for the truth I do not hesitate to say that I fully support the actions of our incumbent board.” BINGO American Legnn Post #305 9M«Owry voter CaBOarwa • THURSDAY • Forty Bird - 6:30 P.M. not working and she would need to contact the village to make arrangements to have it replaced. She replaced it and was asked to have her water conditioner checked to see if that could be the cause of the problem and was told it was fine. Arking, she said, recently told her that they might be able to make adjustments to her bill and charge the average of the previous bills. How­ ever. she speculated that she must have been told that this was not allowed because now he says there is nothing he can do about adjusting the bill. Irish said Arking wrote another letter to her informing her that she could appeal to the village council. Village President Jim French said that since the me­ ters have been checked, the plumber found no leaks, the water softener was checked, and there is no evidence of faulty infrastructure, they would have to look at other possibilities. Arking said the problem with Irish's meter related to the outside device, which could not be read. So it had to be read from the inside, but this does not affect how the pump measures the amount of w ater used. Irish asked if it was possi­ ble that the meter was broken since the readings do not make sense. Trustee James Rutherford said the situation seemed strange and suggested that the meter readings on the outside and inside be compared to see if they are the same. "If they are different, then there is a problem, if not then there is something else wrong," he said. Irish's highest bill at any time, .Arking said, was 25.000 for a quarter The last reading. Irish said, does not make sense because it indicates that 1.244 gallons of w ater was used per day and no one is home all day. She did not water her lawn all summer but her neighbors had sprinklers going every day and their bill was half of what hers was. French said they would do what they could to see what the problem could be. but if none came up they have to go by what the meter says. They may even consider putting a new meter on if nothing else seems to work. "We will do w hat we can to help." he said. Arking said the Department of Public Works could go to her home and check the meter In other business last week the council; • Received a preliminary es­ timate for what it would cost to re open Spring Street. 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Ml October 29. 1996 Incumbent Caledonia Twp. trustees wage write-in campaign by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The four Republican Caledonia Township Board trustees who lost their bids for re-election in the August primary election are still on the campaign trail to retain their offices. In an unusual election scene. John Dieleman. Steve Gould, Gordon Jousma and Jim Williams are asking vot­ ers to write in their names for trustee instead of voting for the primary winners. Patti Cress. Michael Dunn. Bonnie Keller and John Potter. The Republicans otherwise run unopposed in the Nov. 5 election. Since the overriding concern in the township right now is growth, the four primary elec­ tion winners were asked to de­ scribe how each would man­ age growth and development in the township, and they were asked how their ideas dif­ fer from the direction followed by the present Township Board. The incumbent trustees were asked why they are par­ ticipating in a write-in effort, and then to describe ho* their policies for managing growth differ from those of the pri­ mary winners. The primary winners: Patti Cress. 7439 Thor­ napple Dales, is a home­ maker. a part-time student and substitute bus driver. She has lived in Caledonia Township for seven years Cress said she ran for the board because she does not feel all members of the pre­ sent board are responsive to citizen concerns, and she would like to improve that situation. Regarding the management of growth, she said that she learned the township's master land use development plan is scheduled for review this year, and she would like to have the township once again conduct a survey of residents to find out what they’d like to see for Caledonia Township. The Planning Commission conducted a similar kind of survey before the present land use plan was completed in Bonnie Keller Patti Cress John Potter Michael Dunn $$$ We Buy Used Homes $$$ All Sizes • All Makes or... Trade Yours In On A Brand New Manufactured Home We Pay Top $$$ For Your Home! West Michigan Housing, Inc. 1-800-387-0035 Jim Williams 1990. She said she also liked the ideas Township Planner Linda CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AND SUMMARY OF THE REGULATORY EFFECT THEREOF Notice is hereby given that on October 16. 1996, the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia, amended the Zoning Ordinance of the Township, specifically Section 4.2 The Zoning Map. to rezone property to be commonly known as Valley Point South Industrial Park Planned Unit Development (PUD), located at 6301 84th Street. Caledonia, Ml. from the Agricultural Zoning district to the PUD Zoning District. This amend­ ment is intended to include ail of the provisions of the Final Development Plan for the pro­ jects as well as all terms and conditions included therein. The following is a summary of the text of this amendment. SECTION 1 Provides the legal geographic description of the lands affected by this amend­ ment. Specifically: All that part of the SE 1/4 of Section 17, T5N.R10W, Caledonia Township. Kent County, Michigan, more particularly desenbed as follows: Commencing at the SE corner of Section 17. thence NOO’44 06’ west 181.5 feet along the east line of said Section to the POINT OF BEGINNING of this description; thence S88'24'20" W 363.00 feet; thence S00’44’06’E 181.5 feet; thence S88‘24’20"W 330.84 feet; along the South line of Section 17; thence N27’40’56"W 1391.97 feet along the centerline of Broadmoor Avenue; thence S82’46’07”E 312.48 feet; thence S72’00 00-E445.58 feet; thence N89‘15 54”E 153.12 teet. thence S00‘44'06“E 71.43 teet; thence N89*15’54”E 440.00 teet; thence SOO'44 06'E 791.07 teet along the East line of said Section to the POINT OF BEGINNING This parcel contains 22 62 acres more or less. SECTION 2 This Section provides reference to the Final Development Plan which was adopted as part of this amendment and identifies the development as that of mixed light industrial and commercial uses including warehousing, professional offices anc retailing. Additional subsections of Section 2 provide regulations tor the following: Lot Areas; Site Access; Street and Drives; Sanitary Sewer Service and Water Supply; Surface Water Drainage; Utilities; Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control; Garbage and Refuse Disposal; Landscaping: Emergency Access. Outdoor Lighting. Signage. and the need for Planning Commission approval prior to any individual site construction The remaining Subsections confirm that the amendment ts in compliance with adopted Ordinances and is enforceable through those Ordinances This amending ordinance shall become effective seven (7j days following publication of this summary. Copies ot the complete text of this amendment, as well as tne entire Township Zoning Ordinance, are available tor pubic review or purchase at the Township Office 250 Maple Street. Caledonia, between the hours of 9 W am and 4.00 pm Monday through Thursday and from 9:00 am until noon on Fridays 304 Steve Gould Anderson had explained to her concerning some of the changes that might be suggested for the land use plan, including revisions to the pre­ sent PUD requirements for the corridor along M-37. WATER BILL, continued from Page a 20 percent contingency fee would be $25,530. • Heard that it was decided to go with former village engineer Spelman’s plan to dig 7 four foot gravel filled trenches to part of the village's infiltration field because there is a problem with the seepage. The estimate would cost around $20,000 and is best done when the ground is frozen. •Heard wastewater treatment plant engineer Greg Anderson report that the wastewater treatment plant operated well in the month of September. John Dieleman Gordon Jousma ”1 would support Linda's ideas, and 1 certainly would be glad to help with a township­ wide mail-in survey," Cress said. "I also would support citizens working with the Planning Commission in re­ • Heard French thank the Department of Public Works for picking up leaves in the village. • Was informed that council members were paired with the village of Constantine for Mayor Exchange Day next spring. Council members will contact representatives from that village to arrange visits. • Heard French announce that he has copies of sheets that contain questions for can­ didates running for President, Senate and House of Repre­ sentatives, and the answers they gave. Copies are avail­ able for council members to viewing and revising the plan." She said that development issues need citizen input, and when citizens come forward Continued next page — 13 — look at. • Received updates from Arking that representatives from the Michigan State Uni­ versity Extension Center were coming Io the Middleville area. There was a breakfast at the Middle Villa Restaurant on Thursday, Oct. 24, to give people a chance to hear a dis­ cussion on economic devel­ opment. • Allowed Arking to apply for a position on an Urban Legislative Committee that meets two aftemixms a year in Lansing and is on a volunteer basis. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Notice is hereby given that the Caledonia Township Zoning Board of Appeals will con­ duct a Public Hearing on November 7, ’99. at 7:30 pm at the Township Hall. 250 Maple Street. Caledonia, Michigan, 49316 The subject of the Public Hearing wtN be a variance request by Robert Weaver, Jr to construct a residence at the 160 toot tot width line instead of the 200 toot width line (Ordinance Section 6.5d). The property ts located at 9188 Lake Ridge Court. Section 23. Caledonia Township The permanent parcel number tor the property is 41-23-400010. Copies of the application are available tor pubhc review at the township office between the hours ot 900 am and 4 00 pm Monday through Thursday and from 9:00 am until noon on Relays The pubic is invited and encouraged to attend this meeting If any citizen has physical limitations which may limit access to or partcipation in this meeting, please contact the township offices at (616) 891-0070, at least 24 hour poor to the meeting time 302 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml October 29. 1996/Poge 15 From previous page — with their concerns, the Township Board needs to lis­ ten. Cress said that she also would like to establish a liai­ son with the Village Council and the Caledonia School Board concerning growth is­ sues. She suggests high school students have more opportuni­ ties to study local government at both the village and town­ ship so they would become knowledgeable about the im­ portance of issues at the "grass roots" level. She also would like to find a way to have the township office open one evening a week for the convenience of residents who don’t get off work before 5 p m She wants to have township records and meeting minutes accessible for citizen review. Bonnie Keller, 9402 100th, is a homemaker and has lived in the township for 14 years Keller said she decided to run for the board because she would like Io see more people get involved with the town­ ship, and she would like to see more women involved with government. She said she would manage growth by working with peo­ ple to slow it down. "We can't stop growth, but I would put the brakes on," she said. She also would like devel­ opers be required to put money in escrow to help pay for township improvements necessitated by the new devel­ opment, such as sewers and road work Keller said she feels that the present board is not in tune with the people, and needs to do a better job of communi­ cating on every matter. "I think the board has to re­ alize that they're working for the community," she said. "I also would like all township officials to be without any possible conflict of interest (between their township posi­ tions and their jobs or busi­ nesses). The public would feel more comfortable with the de­ cisions they make if it knew there was no possible benefit involved for the board mem­ bers." John Potter, 8121 108th St. is an attorney and has lived here for 6 1/2 years Potter said he would like to bring "slow, conservative growth" to the township. He would adhere to the two-acre residential lot minimum whenever possible and he would work to gel nd of the residential planned unit devel­ opment (PUD) ordinance. "I don't necessarily think (the present board) is doing a bad job, but I think we can do a much belter one," he said Potter said he would not be "led around by developer inter­ ests," but rather would con­ sider the interests of the peo­ ple who already live here. He also said there is a prob­ lem in the township because some residents have the im­ pression that there are "back­ room deals" going on in the township regarding develop­ ment. "1 want open government and communication with the people." he said. He said that he is disap­ pointed that the incumbent board members who were de­ feated in the primary election have not helped the new nom­ inees learn about township is­ sues. He disagreed with the in­ cumbents’ belief that the new candidates should be attending board and Planning Commis­ sion meetings to learn about township issues. "That is a red herring." he stated. "It is the board's job to help the new candidates." Michael Dunn, an attor­ ney. lives at 7373 Thomapple Dales and has been a resident of the township for two years Dunn refused an interview with the Sun & News. In his interview for the Au­ gust primary elecUon, he said that he believes growth in the township needs to be moni­ tored, though not necessarily denied He said he would man­ age growth by being very tough about maintaining some kind of minimum lot size. Exceptions to that regu­ lation would be limited, he said. Dunn said before the pri­ mary that he believes the twoacre lot minimum not only helps retain a rural character in the township, but also helps prevent urban sprawl. Write-in candidates John Dieleman, 7866 Thomridge Lane, is president of TFC Construction and has lived here 22 years. He was a member of the Planning Commission for 13 years, and the Township Board for 5 1/2 years. Dieleman said that he joined the write-in campaign because he believes being part of your community means being in­ volved, being in touch with what's going on. "1 live here, I'm raising my children here and my business is here. I care. People may not accept this, but I have worked on the Planning Commission and the Township Board all these years because I really do care about what is happening in Caledonia. "Why the write-in? Because 1 am worried about the inexpe­ rience of the people who won the primaries, and I am wor­ ried about what could happen here if they try to do some of the things they have talked about. "For instance. John Potter said at the informal debate that was held earlier that he wants to eliminate the residential PUD (planned unit develop­ ment) ordinance, but he does favor the idea of ’clustering' for residential development. What he doesn’t seem to know is that we need the PUD to have the clustering "These kinds of statements scare me because they show a lack of understanding about township law "I am running because we've all worked very hard to bring the township to where it is, and I don't want to see it all undone " Dieleman said his concern has grown since the election because primary winners have not attended township and Planning Commission meet­ ings, or if they did come, they didn’t stay for the whole meet­ ing. Dieleman said he also took offense at what he called half­ truths and lies about how the board has managed growth and the "unsubstantiated state­ ments" about conflicts of in­ terest on the board. "I can say that from the building inspector to the Planning Commission to the board itself. I have received no special considerations from the township because of my office." he said. "I have yet to see any evidence from any­ body to prove such claims. There is no support for them because they are just not true." Dieleman said he could not compare the way the primary winners would manage growth to the policies of the present board ”1 don't hear anything from these people except that they're going to stop growth or slow it down. I have never heard how they are going to do that, or how their policies would differ from ours. "But if they try to say 'no' to every development, the township will go broke in lawsuits that will be filed against it. And I know for a fact that there are some devel­ opers out there just waiting for that to happen so they can come in here and do what they want, knowing the township has no money to fight them. "You can't just deny prop­ erty owners their rights to de­ velop their land, and you can't say 'no' because a few people don't like that project or don't like the location. You have to change the plan if you don't want certain kinds of devel­ opment in a certain location, and that process can take up to six months to complete. "Most of us have been working in the township long enough that we were here as the township changed from a See Caledonia Twp. P. 16 9175 Cherry VaHey (Between Fisch wood & Co and Little Caesars Pizza) \j^MOVIES • GAMESX VCR SERVICE 891-1313 •NOTICE’ PUBLIC HEARING BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Tuesday, November 12,1996 at 10:00 a.m. • Board Chambers 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan The Barry Ccurty Board of Comrwsswners wd hold a pubbe heanng to conoder the petton of foe Village of MkMto de to after its boundanes Io include the toftowing - dosenbed s^s V Commencing at a point on the centertne at Highway M37 being 936.05 toet West and 1320 toet South of the NE comer of Section 27-4-10. thence West 192 toet thence South 132 toet thence East 192 loot, thence North 132 toet to foe place of beginning 2. Commenang on at a point on the centertme of Highway M-37 being 936 05 leet West and 1320 toet South of the NE cor nor of Section 27-4-10. thence continuing South on said conterbne of Fbghwoy M-37 132 leet tor the piece of beginning thence West paraftel with the North section line of said section 192 toet thence south 76 toot paraBei with the centertine of sard Highway M-37. thence East 192 toot to the centertine of said Highway M37 to a point *6 leet South of the place of be^nmng. thence North along the centertino of said Nghway 76 toot to the place of begjnrsng 15. Commencing at the NW corner of Charteson Heights Addrtion No. 2 tor the place of beginning thence North along the West bne of sard plat to the East and West one-quarter (1/4) line of Section 22; thence East to the West hne of M-37. thence Southeasterly along the West hne of M-37 to the North hne of sard plat. thence West along the North hne of sato plat to the place of beginning; EXCEPT commercing at the South 1/4 corner of said Section 22. thence East 613 toet. thence North 0 deg 46'30" West 2070 leet. thence North 89 deg 29 East 829.72 toot to the place of begwwsng. thence North 0 deg 31 West 140 toet; thence North 89 deg 29’ East 165 7 toet to the westerly hne of the M37 nght of way. thence Southeasterly 144 17 feet along said nght of way. thence South 89 deg 29 West 200 toet to the place of be^nnmg 16. Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of Section 22. thence East 613 toot, thence North 0 deg 46 30" West 2070 toet. thence North 89 deg 26 East 829 72 toet to the place of beginning, thence North 0 deg 31 West 140 toet thence North 89 deg 26 East 165.7 toet to the westerly line of the M37 nght of way. thence Southeasterly 144 17 toot along said nght of way. thence South 89 deg 29' West 200 toet to the place of beginning 17. Commencing at point on the center of Arlington Street that is 197 toet North from its intersection with the east west 1 4 hne Of Section 22 tor the place of beginning, thence North 0 deg 25 East 197 toet. thence East 400 toet to the edge of the Thornapple River; thence Southeasterly 210 toet to a bne bearing East from the point of beginning. thence West 465 9 feet to place of beginning 18 Commencing at point on the center of Arlington Street that is 394 toet North from its intersection with the East Wwt 1/4 line of Section 22 tor the place of beginning; thence North 221 toet; thence East 210 toet. thence South 221 toet. thence West 210 feet to the place of beginning 19 Commencing at the intersection of Arlington Street and the East West 1/4 bne of Section 22. thence North 0 deg 25 East 394 feet, thence East 210 feet to the place of beginning, thence North 0 dog 25'East 221 12 toet. thence East 219 toet to the edge of the Thornapple River, thence Southeasterly 223.2 toet to a bne bearing East from the point of beginning, thence West 190 toet to the place of beginning 20. The South 1/2 of the following described premises Commencing at the center of Section 22. thence North 1268 52 toet. then East 1210.44 feet; thence North 137 94 feet, thence East 534 toet. more or toss, to the centerline of Arlington Street tor the place of beginning, thence East 302 5 feet to the Thornapple River. thence Southeasterfy along the nvorS edge to a bne 615.12 toet North of and parallel to the East West 1/4 hne of Section 22. thence along said hne 429 toet. more or less, to the centerline of Arlington Street; thence North along said centertine 791.34 toet to the place of beginning 21. Commencing at the North • post of Section 22. thence East 90 toet. thence South 28 deg 32 East 2736 toet. thence North 89 deg 26' East 46 4 toet for the place of beginning; thence North 89 deg 26 East 318 9 toet. thence North 2 deg West 350 feet, thence South 89 deg 26 West 513.3 feet, thence South 29 deg 53 East 396 3 toet to the place of beginning 26. Commencing 940.5 toet West of the NE corner of Section 27, thence South along the centertine of M-37 1 738 8 toet, thence East 50 feet to the East hne of said Highway tor the place of beginning, thence East 165 toet. thence South 80 toet. thence West 165 feet to the East line of said Highway, thence North 80 feet to the place of beginning 27. Commencing at a point 940.5 feet West of the NE corner of Section 27. thence South along the centertine of Broadway Street (Highway M-37) 1818.8 feet, thence East 50 toet to the East hne of the nght of way of M 37 tor the place of begin ning;thence East 165 feet; thence South 255 feet; thence West 165 toet to said East hne of the Highway, thence North along the East hne of Highway M-37 255 feet to the place of beginning. 31. That portion of the following described premises lying East of the centerline of Broadway (M37): The Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27, Town 4 North. Range 10 West, except that part of the Southeast 1/4 of Northwest 1/4 of said Section 27. commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot 81. Middleville Downs Addition No 4 to the Village of Mtodleville, thence South 334 feet parallel with the West hne of said Southeast 1/4, Northwest 1/4, thence West parallel with the North line of said Southeast 1/4, Northwest 1/4 to the West hne of said Southeast 1/4, Northwest 1/4, thence North 334 feet along the West line of said Southeast 1/4, Northwest 1/4 to the Northwest corner of said Southeast 1/4 Northwest 1/4 thence East along the North line of said Southeast 1/4 Northwest 1/4 to the place of beginning The Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 27, and the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 except commencing at a point on the center line of Highway M-37 being 936.05 feet West, and 1320 feet South of the Northeast corner of said Section, thence West parallel with the North line of said Section 192 feet, thence South parallel with said centerline of M-37 highway 348 toet. thence East 192 feet to the centerline of toghway M-37 at a point 348 toet South of the place ol beginning, thence North along said centerline 348 feet to the place of beginning Also except commencing 940 5 feet West of Northeast corner of said Section 27, being the centerline of State Highway M-37 and South along centerline of said highway M37. 1952 8 toet tor place of beginning of this Exception thence West 215 feet thence South 430 toet. thence West 165 toet, thence South 264 feet, thence East 380 feet to the centertine of M-37 thence North along centerline of said highway M 37 to the place of beginning. ALSO EXCEPT ail that certain piece or parcel of land situate and being in the Township of T ho'nappie. County of Barry and State of Mfohigan and described as follows, to-wit Parcel 1: Commenang at a point 940 5 toet West of the Northeast corner of Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, (being center of M37), thence South along the center hne of Broadway (M37) 1320 feet, thence East 215 toet tor place of beginning, thence East 725.5 feet to the North and South section hne between Section 27 and 26, thence South along said hne 1320 toet to the East and West 1/4hne of said Section, thence West along said 1/4 hne to a point 215 toet East of the center bne of above mentioned Broadway (M 37). thence North to the place of beginning Parcel 2: Commencing at a point 940 5 toet West of the Northeast corner of Section 27. Town 4 North. Range 10 West (being center of M-37) thence South along the centertine of Broadway (M-37) 2073 8 toet. thence East 50 feet for place of beginning, thence East 165 toet more or less, to the West • North and South hne of Parcel 1 desenbed above; thence South 66 feet, thence West 165 toet to highway, thence North to the place of beginning, subject to any highway rights on the West end thereof Thomapple Township, Barry County. Michigan ALSO EXCEPT art that certain piece or parcel of land situate and being in the Townshp of Thomapple. County of Barry and State of Mitogen. and described as follows, to-wrt Commencing at a point 940.5 toet West of the Northeast corner of Section 27, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, thence South along the center of Broadway Street (Highway M 37) 1 738 8 toet thence East 50 feet to the East hne of said highway for place of beginning, thence East 165 toet. thence South 80 toet, thence West 165 toet to the East line of said toghway, thence North along the East line of said toghway 80 toot to beginning being in the Northeast one quarter of Section 27. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, subject to easements of record if any ALSO EXCEPT a parcel of .and in the Northeast quarter of Section 27, Town 4 North. Range 10 West, described as Commencing at a point 940 5 toot West of the Northeast corner of said Section 27. thence South along center of Broadwey Street (Hghway M-37) 1818 8 toet. thence East 50 toot to the East nght of way hne of Highway M37 tor place of beginning, thence East 165 toet. thence South 255 toet. thence West 165 toet to the East bne of sato Nghway. thence North along East kno of said Isghway M-37 256 toet to place of beginning, subject to easement tor ivghway purposes over a strip of land 10 toot m width tying Easterly of arto adjacent to a bne 50 toet Easterly of and paraBoi to the Southerly bne of toghway M-37 as now surveyed over and across the Northerly 155 toet of the Southerly 820 toet of the Southeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of said Sectton 27. Thornapple .'-wnstop, Barry County. Michigan ALSO EXCEPT that part Ol the Southeast 1/4, Northeast 1/4 desenbed as Commenang at the East 1/4 comer of Section 27. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Thomapple Townstop. Barry County, bActogan. thence South 89 degrees 58 15'West 71688 toet along die East West 1/4 bne to a point wtoch » 215 0 toet East of ths centedine of B'oadwaj (M-37) and the place of beginning thence North 0 degrees 21 40* West 490 39 toet. thence North 89 degrees 43*30* West 215 0 toet along the South hne of the North 21396 toet ol the Northeast 1/4 of said secSon thence South 0 degrees 16 20* East 384 05 toet along the centerline of Broadway (M37) to the beQnmng of a 2 degree curve to the left, thence Southerly along the cenaerfcne of said curve, the chord of wtoch bears South 1 degrees 20-51* East 10752 tost, thence North 09 degrees 50 15* East 215 0 tost to foe place of be^nang Subject to an easement tor toghwey purposes over the Westerly 50 toet thereof as recorded m Liber 161 on Page 404 39. That part ol the Southeast V4. Northeast 1/4 deserved as Commencing at foe East 1/4 comer of Secaon 27. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Thomapple fownsop. Barry Courty, Uctogan foence South 89 degrees 58 15’ West 716 88 toet along foe East West V4 hne to a pows wtoch ts 215 0 toet East of foe centatone ol (M37) and the place of be^nrvng. thence North 0 degrees 21 40* West 490 J9 feet, foence North 89 degrees 43*30^ West 215 0 toet worxj the South bne of foe North 21398 toet of foe Northeast 1/4 of **d s«»on foence South 0 degrees 16 20" East 384 05 toet along foe conMbM of Broaowey (M-37) to foe oepnrvng of a 2 degree curve to foe left, foence Soufowty along foe cerdadme of sM azw foe chord of wtoch bears South 1 degrees 2051* East UP32 leet, thence North 09 degrees 5615’ East 2t5 0 toot to foe fttco of tegmrmg Subject to an easement tor togtoway purposes over foe Westerly 50 toet thereof as recorded in Uber 161 on Page 404 For those who cannot attend, you are welcome to send comments m writing to the Board at its address above 4 Movies* • 4 Days • 4 Dollars 4695 N. Middleville Rd. (•New Releases NOT included ) (Next to Middle Villa, across from Pastoor’s) Mondays thru Thursdays Only For the Month of October 795-2225 Barry CcuMy wd provide necessary roasonaCte auxftary aids and sotvkos to mdbwduafs with dtoabMes at the heanng upon fcve days nedee to foe Barry County Adnuvstrator Intfonduats wdh dHstottos reQjmng such wds or services should contact the Barry County Adnsnrstrator by wttng to tom at the above address or by phonwig (616)948 4891 Ucheel Brown Barry County Mmwsstrator 303 �Page 16/The Sun ond News, Middleville. Ml/October 29, 1996 CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP RACE, rural place not many were in­ terested in to a much soughtafter place to live. We were here as the land use develop­ ment plan was created. "Do the new people have any idea how that plan came about? The studies of soils and roads and utilities that helped us lay out that plan9 "That is so important, be­ cause the plan is the place where both the developers and the township go first. Board members need to have some understanding of that plan" Steve Gould, 7777 Burr­ stone, vice president of infor­ mation. Systems Auto Wares Inc., has lived in the township for 18 years He was on the Township Planning Commis­ sion for 11 years and Town­ ship Board six years Steve Gould said he was disappointed in the primary election for two reasons. One was a low turnout and the other was that the issues of growth and fiscal responsibil­ ity were not well covered in the campaign "I think the issues should be brought up and the voters deserve a chance to consider them. "I also felt the charges and innuendoes leveled by the other group during the primary were so outlandish they didn’t deserve to be dignified with answers. They were completely unfounded, but apparently a lot of people believed them. "I’m proud of my 18 years on the Planning Commission and the Township Board, and I am concerned that four people with zero experience and seemingly zero interest in the township as a whole got elected. There was no choice cm the ballot, so I decided to join what a lot of people have asked us to join a write-in campaign." Gould said that the differ­ ence between the two slates is that the primary winners de­ veloped an interest in town­ ship operations when devel­ opment was proposed for the northeast part of the town­ ship. "They have not participated in nor contributed to any other township efforts, so I truly wonder what motivates them to run," he said. "I know very little about these candidates other than their roles in the controversies surrounding the two developments on the northeast side. 1 don’t know what they will do about fi­ nance, library, parks, roads or what they think we should spend on legal fees, for in­ stance.’’ Gould said the present board has embraced the general de­ velopment plan adopted in 1990. and then established other policies concerning den­ sity and where certain kinds of development will be located. These policies arc well known STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 BARKERS AUTO SERVICE 203 E. Main Street, Middleville (616) 795-7100 Owned and Operated by Troy Barker continued from Page 15--------------------------- - ----------------------- -— and respected by developers, he said. "Once we put our plan on paper and went to court to de­ fend it, they have respected that plan until now." Gould said that Caledonia Township’s land use develop­ ment plan has much lower densities compared to neigh­ boring communities such as Kentwood "Caledonia never will look like Kentwood because of the work done already by the Planning Commission and the Township Board." Gould said you cannot arbi­ trarily deny zoning when you know that decision will be overturned in a court of law. That is something of a fiscal component in the board’s deci­ sions. he said. "Our decisions must be based on what is legal and right as well as what the neighbors in the township want. Those three components must be balanced when man­ aging growth." Gordon Jousma, 6625 Egan, a partner in Caledonia Excavating, a lifelong resident of the area, has been cm the Township Board for six years. Jousma said he was running as a write-in because was con­ cerned that the candidates who won the primary seem to es­ pouse a "radical" platform that would mean a 180-degree switch in the way the town­ ship deals with growth. The present board, he said, has based its land use and de­ velopment decisions on the townships master land use development plan and on the stale's mandate that townships must provide for all kinds of land use and for all kinds of residential development. Jousma said he does not want to see the primary win­ ners lead the township into believing legal development and zoning rights can be de­ nied simply because people don't like a project. "We've tried that before, and it cost us dearly," he said, re- ferring to the lawsuits over the Mast-VerMeulen sand pit and Riebel Development's Ja­ sonville Farms. “It took us years to pay off those legal bills. Now we know how to use our master plan, and since those days, we have turned down developments or negoti­ ated changes in many, many proposals so that they meet our requirements without denying the rights of the property owner. I don’t want to see the township pay to learn those lessons all over again. "I can't really compare that policy with how they plan to manage growth because they haven’t really explained what they will do. except adhere to two-acre lot requirements." Jousma said he has been surprised that the primary winners have not lived up to their promise to improve communication with the pub­ lic. "They have hardly even shown up at township meet­ ings since the election," he said. "They have not made an attempt during this transition period to find out what's go­ ing on, nor did they even at­ tend the budget workshops for the next year. He said that the primary winners in their campaign "distorted the truth” and "used innuendoes and lies" about the Township Board. "Now they're accusing the clerk of trying to cheat in the election, and they've already accused us of taking kickbacks and using our office to better ourselves at the expense of the township. I categorically deny that I have ever used my township office for the advan­ tage of my business." Jousma said he believes the present board has an excellent record in managing growth, and said he is proud that over the past few years, the town­ ship's fiscal condition has been brought from being "in the red" to a budget surplus that this year allows the board to give dollars back to the community in the form of public improvements, such as roads, and for other benefits, such as the new library. "We didn’t address these kinds of issues in the primary, but I'm running as a write-in because I would like to see some of these issues out there and give the people another chance to decide." Jim Williams, 8970 68th, has been a resident of the township for 12 years. He was on the Planning Com­ mission for eight years and the Township Board 2 1/2 years. "Why a write-in campaign? Why not?” he asked. "I believe that I can take criticism, but it has not yet been defined to me just what I’ve done wrong. The other side has criticized us. but they haven't said what they're go­ ing to do for the whole town­ ship to make things better. "Nor have I seen them get involved and put out some ef­ fort for the management of the township. Only a few have at­ tended meetings since the elec­ tion. and even then, stayed usually for only part of the meeting. "My only understanding so far of how this group would manage growth is that they want to stop it in certain areas of the township and that they want lots at two acres. Their campaign implies everything we’ve been doing is wrong "Growth is going to happen here. The South Belt is com­ ing right through our town- BUS ACCIDENT, from front pagedoes in those classes and on the recommendation of Cale­ donia Schools Director of Auxiliary Services Richard Overmire. Busman said. "Our transportation depart­ ment has an impressive safety record dating back 20 years. Rich’s recommendation, there­ fore, will be a key factor in deciding whether this driver continues with our transporta­ tion department." Busman also has asked for a review of all safety and train­ ing procedures for both drivers and equipment. "As a district, we have taken pride in the training of our bus drivers and in the out­ standing job done by our bus mechanics in keeping our ve­ hicles safe. We deeply regret that one of our buses was in­ volved in an accident, though we're so thankful no one was hurt," Busman said. "That doesn’t make up for the damaged vehicles belong­ ing to those young people, but we want to assure them "That doesn’t make up for the damaged vehicles belong­ ing to those young people, but we want to assure them and the rest of the community that as a district we arc trying to do everything we can to en­ sure that our buses arc oper­ ated safely and that they are in the best possible condition." He said that the district's Continued next page — Official MIDDLEVILLE Village Council Minutes October 8. 1996 President French called the meeting to order at 7 00 p.m. Present were the following Bray, French. Mosey. Nesbitt, Rutherford, Stagray. and VandenBerg. Minutes were approved as presented with corrections. The Agenda was approved with the addition of a presenta tion of a petition by Shirley Eaton. Shirley Eaton offered a peti­ tion regarding the calculation of the sewer charges during the summer months. Matter refer red to the Public Works Commit tee for review. President: Thank you for your patience to everyone who has been inconvenienced by the repairs being mode to Grand Rapids Street Manager Motion by Bray, supported by VandenBerg to ap­ prove the Amendment to the Engineering Service*. Contract with Williams and Works which would provide for on expen­ Crazy Cash is Good When Ever You Need Us. Place the Crazy Cash in your wallet or vehicle Spencer's Towing <2 & Recovery ship, and that is going to cause even more interest in development here. We have to plan for this growth in an or­ ganized manner, we must have our land use plan and our or­ dinances in place for that kind of project. The only way we can manage growth is with those tools, the plan and our ordinances. You can't make good, fair decisions without them. "This board has faced pro­ posals it really didn’t like, but we still had to be fair and rea­ sonable in all our decisions. We had to consider state law and abide by our ordinances That doesn’t mean we didn't listen to our residents, because we did. Their opinions were always important in our deci­ sions. but we had to consider the law and the rights of the property owner as well." 520 East Railroad St., Hastings 945-2909 221 West Main, Middleville 795-3369 Exp. 5/31/97 • 1 per customer. Towing only, not good with any other offer or coupon diture of $14,000 for construction engineering services for the Grand Rapids Street sewer pro ject ond the force main project Ayes all. Approved Arking requested check authority Motion by Mosey, supported by Bray, for David Arking. Village Manager, to be added to the list of authorized signatures for the Village's ac­ counts. Ayes all Approved Motion by Bray, supported by Rutherford, to provide three (3) short term parking spaces (for no more than thirty (30) minutes) be placed: one on the south side and two on the northside of Main Street. Ayes all. Approved. Motion by Slogray, supported by Rutherford to authorize Change Order No I , as presented, for Grand Rapids Street in the amount of $10,240 00 and to authorize the Village President to sign on behalf of the Village Ayes all Approved Motion by Mosey supported by Rutherford, to moke October 31 the official Middleville Trick or Treat day The hours to be from 6 00 p m. to 8 00 p m Ayes oil Approved Well No 4 is now operational. This not only increase* the Villages supply of water, but will take core of any nitrate problems Motion by Stagroy, supported by Rutherford to approve the list of invoices dated October 8 1996, in the amount of $14,758 55 Ayes all Approved Meet,ng adfOurned at 8 25 p.m. Maria Fuller. Clerk Village of Middleville (A complete version of these minutes will be kept on file at the Village Hall. 101 Fast Main St., and will be made available, free of charge. for anyone making a re quest daring the regular office hours of M F 9.00-5:00.1 l.W)> �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml October 29. 1996 Page 17 Middleville man accuses local police department of brutality by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council last week heard charges from resident Storm Matousek that one of the vil­ lage's police officers beat a man outside the Middle Villa Restaurant Sept. 30 He claimed that the man was using his car phone and was sitting outside the Middle Villa Restaurant when the of­ ficer ran a check on his license plate, approached him. and in­ formed him that there was bench warrant for his arrest. Matousek said, the officer then applied the butt of a flashlight to the man’s win­ dow and sprayed pepper gas in his face. When the man strug­ gled, the officer intercepted him, grabbed him by the hair and beat him in the face. Matousek claimed he was at the scene just after the beat­ ing. as the man was being propped up to a sitting posi­ tion. He added that he asked the officer if he had a warrant and if he had probable cause to beat the man He asked the council what measures it will take to re­ build the confidence that he and other residents have in lo­ cal police. He said if nothing is done, he will have the im­ pression that the council and police chief condone such ac­ tions and "feel free to violate civil rights they have sworn to uphold." He acknowledged that he may not know the whole story about the incident, but he maintained the officer had no reason to do this. "The officer had no exigent Sypopsis of Minutes Thornapple Township October 14. 1996 Regular meeting called at 7:00 p m Member* pretent5 Other* Pretenf 10. Motion patted unanimously to adjourn regular meeting to hold a Truth in Taxation hearing. Regular meeting reconvened at 7 05 p m Motion patted unanimoutly to adopt 1 mill a* the allocated millage rate pending retultt of November 5th election. Motion patted unanimoutly approving agendo at printed Motion patted unanimoutly approving printed minutes of latt regular meeting, as corrected. Printed bills in the amount of $37,906.73 were approved by roll call vote. Motion passed unanimously approving Supervisor's recom­ mendation for reappointment of Planning Commission Members. Motion passed unanimously to seek bids for the Township's in­ surance package. Motion passed unanimously approving preliminary plat of Rolling Acres plat. Motion passed unanimously deleting Article I Chapter 4 of the Township Code. Motion patted unanimously deleting Article IL Chapter 4 of the Township Code. Motion passed unanimously to postpone any zoning ordinance changes until after codification is complete and the Township Code adopted Motion passed unanimously approving new fire service member Motion passed unanimously approving further education for the Fire/Ambulance Administrator. Motion passed unanimously authorizing Fire/Ambulance Ad­ ministrator to proceed with pur­ chase of budgeted items as outlined in his memo. Motion passed unanimously to include 1996 BOCA code in the Township Code. Motion passed unanimously approving paying final install­ ment on the Township office loan. Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. Donna Kenyon Thornapple Township Clerk (301) WEIGHT TRAINING Looking for Tone & Definition? u 4 FITNESS "Jr* i. FOR YOIJ - 4695 N MCCM.EVSXE R0 • (61«) 7954319 SPECIAL EVENING RECRUITING APPLY WED. TILL 7:00 PM THESE JOBS ARE AVAILABLE AND PAY $6 - $11 PER HOUR: • • • • • • • • • • Assembly Stock Picking Stack Parts Hilo/Shipping Racking Machine Maintenance Machine Set Up Maintenance Helper Plastic Injection Quality Inspectors Applications are accepted every weekday 9*11 am and 1 • 3:30 pm. Bring 2 pieces of ID 507 '36th St SE Grand Rapids HiilnH . Between Eastern & Ovruon A*e PEOPLEMARK (616)245-6161 _ __ Equal Opportunity Employer circumstances, probable cause, no warrant, no oath or affirmation from an unbiased magistrate, yet beat up a man who only asked to see a warrant." he said. He also charged that a police report was falsified and the man was illegally incarcerated after being denied the assistance of counsel and his private property was searched illegally. The said there will be a civil suit. Village Manager David Aris­ ing said he does not know if the alleged incident is being investigated at this point be­ cause he has not been able to speak to Chief Louis Shoe­ maker. who has been out of town. The procedure for inves­ tigation follows a chain of command. Council Trustee James Rutherford recommended that the village maintain confiden­ tiality if this is a civil suit until Shoemaker can be avail­ able to answer questions. Arking accepted the recom­ mendation. BUS ACCIDENT from Page 16 preventive measures include: • Hinng certified drivers. • Penodic evaluation and re­ testing of drivers. • A stringent testing pro­ gram for substance abuse. • Keeping equipment in top working order Nancy Wierenga, whose son, Kevin, was involved in the accident, contended that poor judgement and negli­ gence on the part of the driver caused what could have been a tragic accident. She also said she would like to see her son receive some compensation for the repair of his car, which was not insured for replacement value. The Wierengas were relieved, however, to hear that the district does have a policy against drivers drinking coffee or any other beverage, while driving the bus. However, Caledonia Schools Business Manager Judi Dean said that under Michigan's No-Fault Insur­ ance law, it is not the school’s cost to repair the car. ”1 understand her frustration. Her son was doing absolutely nothing wrong, but yet he will have to shoulder some of the repair costs for his car," Dean said. "Unfortunately, the same would be true for any accident. The law holds each car owner responsible for in­ suring his or her vehicle. It would be great if we could take some monej from our general fund to help him out, but then we’d be helping just one family m our community with funds that are supposed to be used for our entire dis­ trict. "It’s difficult for them and it's difficult for us, too, be­ cause we are very sorry that it was a school bus that caused this accident" Busman said that the Cale­ donia Schools will work to be even more diligent in its hir­ ing and training of drivers and in its care of school vehicles. “Our drivers and mechanics have excellent records, and we want to maintain the trust of the community,’ he said. 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I found nothing disturbing in Mr Gould's letter because he spoke honestly and for­ thrightly What 1 did find disturbing was that Gary Schmidt’s letter titled Both sides of Blackstone should be heard" contained several contradictions First. Mr Schmidt seems to think that because Steve Gould is a township trustee, he has no right to state his opi­ nion or comment on what he believes to be the conse­ quences of the Blackstone referendum Second, in Mr Schmidts closing statement, he ex­ presses the desire for citizens to reason not slander or attack individuals because of dif­ ference of opinion, yet the majority of Mr Schmidts let­ ter accomplished just that. Mr. Gould has worked for Caledonia Township for the past 11 years. He has sacrific­ ed a lot of personal time by being a member of the Plann­ ing Commission, serving as township trustee, and par BruCt Lye ticipating in several citizens' committees, all for the better mem of our community . In recent months. Mr Gould and the township board have been victims of several attacks in which their honesty, integrity and hard work have been undermined. Those who have opposed Blackstone have not treated the board with common courtesy and respect they deserve (despite differance of opinion). Mr Gould is a Caledonia No communication between township and citizens! To the editor: When frustrated citizens re­ quested to be heard and asked to speak at a Caledonia Township Board meeting a couple of months ago. Tom Garbow. the township super­ visor. didn't hesitate to re­ quest Kent County Sheriff deputies, who were also pre sent, to help him close the public portion of the meeting. An unpopular vote was about to take place that, ap­ parently. required back-up from armed deputies Olt o Fall Is Here Watch Out for the Deer! Drive safely this season! Complete Collision Repair Wheel Alignment Service 415 Second Street, Middleville O“f N Mono*. Township resident as well as trustee and I applaud him for having the courage to vocalize his point of vie*. It is time we let the other side of Blackstone be heard I will support and wnte in trustees Gould. Williams. J ous ma and Dieleman on Nov 5 so that Caledonia can continue to progress in a positive manner. Cindy Lawton Alto ] to S 616 795-9596 If citizens can no longer communicate with their elected officials, then the only legal tool left to the people is a petition To criticize that right, as some members of the Township Board have done, is unreasonable. We find nothing wrong with land developers, realtors, construction company owners, or sand pit operators, but we believe they just have no ethical business making decisions that benefit themselves and their friends. Those who serve the citizens on the Township Board should not be in positions that are fre­ quently conflicts of interest concerning land use in Caledonia We need a board that can and will allow the concerned public to speak and who will listen to all the residents of this township. Citizens do need a voice, and we hope Caledonia will support and vote for William Johnston (independent) for Township Supervisor, and Patricia Cress, Mike Dunn, Bonnie Keller and John Potter for Trustees. Art and Mary Doering Alto Township’s decisions are fair and reasonable To the editor: I have been a member of the present Township Board for the last two years, and on the Planning Commission for the last ten years. When I took the oath to serve this community. I did so with good faith, enthusiasm and sincerity. That hasn’t changed, but over the last few months, unfounded, emo­ tional charges and slanderous remarks have been directed towards myself and other Township Board members. I can accept criticism and believe that criticism is a good thing if it is used constructive­ ly and with positive inten­ tions. However, when we create negative news with half truths, not all the facts and in­ sinuations. it leads to confu­ sion and mistrust of all. The issues against the township government seem to and Channel 16 reporting on be: (1) Campau Kettle Lake all board meetings and plann­ Sewer District — Is it wrong ing meetings. Plus all to improve on the quality of meetings are open door. You our environment for our won't convince me that we re not addressing that need, and citizens? (2) The Clarkland and at the same time recognizing Blackstone P.U.D.s have that there is always room for come under fire — Both improvement We listen to all of our P U.D.s met all the township requirements and both will citizens, and decisions are help defray the cost of the based on being fair and sewer system for all our reasonable to all. That’s a citizens They can and could commitment under oath we absorb all the additional cost are obligated to do. I ask you. can the majority burden of the project. Don't you agree that it’s of both Planning Commis­ better to have a sanitary sewer sions and Township Board, a system versus 100 individual total of 14 members combin­ septic systems polluting our ed. be driven by a single source and show favoritism to land0 (3) Communication seem to any one single group? be another controversy — Has Think about it and I’m sure anyone looked at our cost of you can draw your own publications? We have conclusion Jim Williams established a quarterly Caledonia Trustee newsletter, newspaper media Newly elected trustees fighting for township To the editor: A flyer was sent to our homes last month by the old township board trustees. One statement in particular really hit home! “Caledonia has what all communities want: Great schools, wide open spaces, close proximity to Grand Rapids, and the safety and security you want for your family and home. It's no wonder that more people want to move to Caledonia." Great Schools? Yes! But is a big city school system like Grand Rapids and Kentwood what we are trying to attain? Will it make us lose the quali­ ty of education and conve­ nience that we have now? Re­ cent statistics (posted on Janoses Bulletin Board) To the editor: In recent weeks, there have been numerous innuendos and accusations concerning the job I am doing as township clerk, and I have held my tongue in To the editor: LAWN INSTALLATION YARD EQUIPMENT • Thatchers • Aerator • 3otote'ers • Fertil zer Spreaders • Lawn Sprayers • Sweepers • Post Hole Augers • Pumps • Chippers • TD7G Dozer • Bobcat Loaders • Kubota 4WD Troctor/loodef • Landscape Sakes • Gill Pulverizer • 5 Foot Tiller • Bush Hog Mower • Post Hole Augers • »?ear B*aaes from becoming part of the big city. Safety and security .* Does rampant growth offer this’ I personally feel safer and more secure in my own home township than when I drive in­ to the big city. How ironic the old board should use this as a campaign ad when these are the very things they arc trying to take from us! The citizens and the newly elected trustees, along with Bill Johnston (running for supervisor) are fighting to protect and preserve these When these things are going for good, we can't bring them back with a response like “Oops, we goofed!” Jennifer Peterson Caledonia Township Attack on township clerk were “unfair” Old trustees spend lots on write-in SAVE MONEY -Dolt Yours&fl estimate 1.094 children at .7 per home to 2,345 children at 1.5 per home to enter our school system This is just with the 13 new developments in process now. It does not include future developments and does not in­ clude home building outside of these developments. Are we ready for this? Wide open spaces? Yes! But if allowing developers to build twice as many homes as our current two-acre minimum allows for is preserving wide open spaces, then 1 think I’ve missed something in the translation. Close Proximity to Grand Rapids? Yes! All the more reason to preserve what we have and protect ourselves Can money buy money? It seems the four trustees who lost the primary in Caledonia last August are spending many dollars for their write-in cam­ paign by sending multiple mass mailings, some of which have sticky backs which were sent to those who requested absentee ballots. Those wh i received the sticky backs were instructed how to add and place those names on their ballot, and for many the set of instructions that arrived after they receiv­ ed their ballot was confusing Once returned to the township, those ballots are sealed and are not supposed to be counted until after the polls close if you feel that you have been misguided by those sucky-backs with names, you may retrieve your absentee ballot as late as Nov. 5 at 7:59 p.m. It sure is strange that thousands of dollars have been spent by the old trustee^ on a job that the township only pays $70 a month There must be unknown fringe benefits Mary Heller Caledonia Township 1 like my job, it is very spite of these attacks I have been accused of fix­ challenging and the variety makes it interesting. I. like ing the elections, of not keep ing proper records and several many others, came here to escape the city and have other violations of my office. always worked to protect our I came into this job with on ly my past work experience. 1 quality of life and rural worked hard to learn this job character of Caledonia and I have made some Township. I wish that those making the mistakes, I have learned from them, but never has there been attacks on my character or the a time when my integrity was job I have performed in office in question. If anyone thinks had taken the extra time to this is an easy part-time job. contact me before smearing they are welcome to come in my office in the press and at and talk with me and I will ex­ the county. Patricia Snyder plain exactly what 1 do and the Caledonia Township time 1 spend (even at home, Clerk after hours) doing this job. Is township expense just another scare tactic? To the editor: According to Tom Garbow, our township supervisor, our township has already spent $10,000 on the Blackstone Estates lawsuit that hasn’t even happened yet. How can this be? Could this be another scare tactic to per suade the people to vote for him and to support the writein campaign to re-elect the old board? Or. . if it is true (which is hard to imagine), I think so­ meone needs to get us a new la* firm. And, by the way, isn't this the same law firm that bled us dry in the Campau Lake Sanitary Sewer lawsuit, which our attorneys “won" for us but cost us nearly as much as we won? And didn’t this result in the double assessing of the Campau Lake sewer users. ultimately resulting in “the big coverup?" Who hired these attorney* anyway? Do we have anything to say about how our money is spent? Is this just another case of bad decision making ’ Or... is it yet another scare tactic? Charlotte Harman Alto NEED SOMETHING PRINTED? Color, Black and White... Lots or just a few. Coll... J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 TODAY �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 29, 1996/Poge 19 Barry County Homemakers Christmas Bazaar is Nov. 2 Sharon Kadau. Lauri Kadau and. Eleita Kotke will join more than 100 crafters at the Barry County Homemakers Christmas Bazaar Saturday. Nov. 2, at the Middle School in Hastings, just south of the stoplight on M-37. Hours are from 9 a m. to 4 p.m. This year's bazaar promises gifts for friends in the hospital or for Christmas, and “touch of elegance" floral swags, wreaths and arrangements for the home Shaker furniture, such as cabinets and round top chests using the artistry of Bill Westerveld and Diane Haines, potpourri, feed sack collection and country clothing are just a few offerings. Lucille Hecker will have solid walnut and oak lazy susans with hand turned spindles made by Laurance Hecker and painted by her Sharon Kadau. from Mid­ dleville. has a following with her painting of log-sliced dated ornaments in a variety of designs, including Christmas scenes and animals dressed for Christmas. Many collect one each year for every child as a family tradi­ tion. Kadau's sister. Laune. has a booth of all gift tags rub­ ber stamped Cathy Bachman features hand embossed tags, bookmarks and greeting cards Hazel Wilcox from Allegan makes all kinds of clothes for dolls up to 18" tali There will be Barbie and Ken clothes in several booths, as well as Cabbage Patch clothes and small, medium and large regular doll clothing The hand painted and appliqued adult clothing is popular now and there will be several booths selling sweatshirts, jumpers, vests, jackets, Tshirts and denim shirts. They are made of muslin, feed sacks, denim, knit jogging material and other materials. These booths also sell tote bags, backpacks, purses, etc. Quilts range from bed size to wall hangings and mini quilts. There will be baby quilts and knitted and crocheted sweaters, some even wool. Amanda Stuart from Clarksville will sell handcarved chess sets Howard Yost and Jacquie Hartman will have hand carved characters ranging from fishermen and golfers which stand 6" to 8‘ tall to Santas and log carvings. Angels will abound from be used for scholarships to stained glass ones to ones MSU’s Strengthening made of barbed wire, rusty Families Week. Barry County metal and burtons. The variety Women's Festival (this year of crocheted, wooden, lace, the group paid for the keynote muslin and ribbon angels speaker) and other leadership range from tree top and orna­ training and educational ment angels to tiny ones and events. There will be a lunch bar. others 4‘ tali. There will even be a “keepsake" angel made featuring homemade pie. Seven non-profit groups will by Rose Steward. Homemakers' proceeds will join us in the non-profit area with bake sales, crafts, a quilt raffle, rural school histories and other historical memorabilia. They include the Hope United Methodist Church. Charlton Park volunteers. Barry County Historical Society. Circle of Fnends for Bob King Park playground. Alpha Women's Center and volunteers for Mel Trotter Missions. & ix r program has Helped Children for sd long, We remember making "i^hese w i -^h m a c a r O n i Instead pas *^a. of TK Middle School starts its own ‘newspaper’ by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Thomapple Kellogg Middle School students are gaining experience in the journalism business by serving as editors and reporters for a newspaper they have recently started. Advisor Gail Stewart said the paper will contain different sections and each student is assigned a section to provide information for. Contents of the paper will consist of an advice column, a fun page, a sports section, a school calendar, a fashion page, weather information, letters to the editor and a unique facts page. The advice column will contain questions or problems from readers. The fun page will contain jokes, poems, facts, art work and cartoons. The sports page will show coverage of the games for the week, including pictures stu­ dents will take. Another idea the group has for ’his section is to feature a student athlete each week. A school calendar will keep people abreast of what is go­ ing on at school, and a fash­ ion page will list what is hot and not to wear this season. Weather information will be offered, using information from the 1996/97 almanac and a unique facts page will fea­ ture odd facts that correspond to a particular season of the year. Students will be able to write letters to the editor ex­ pressing opinions about any­ thing they like. Slewart said they will hold a school-wide contest to de­ termine the name of the newspaper. The winner will be chosen by the staff. The staff now is aiming for a bi-monthly publication and down on buckling up! zeta Em&ra, sL j u | may occasionally change some of the sections to give the paper variety. Stewart said the idea to start this paper came from middle school computer lab manager Tern Timmer, who wanted to give students a chance to use the lab as much as possible. ”We wanted it to be a fun place to be not just a place to come and work dunng class,” Timmer said. Timmer worked the idea through herself first getting advice from friends then de­ cided she would need help. At this point, she said, she called Stewart who presented the idea to Principal Gordon Dahlgren. After the idea was approved, a sign-up sheet was placed outside the door which Tim­ mer said received a good re­ sponse from students. Eleven students are on the staff this semester and 11 different stu­ dents will run the paper next semester. Students on this semester's staff will be allowed to slay on past this semester and help the new students. The group has just com­ pleted a newsletter to send home to parents that discusses the paper and the purpose it will serve to the school. Stewart said students came up with things that would inter­ est the parents then student ed­ itor Cary Middlebush pul ihese ideas into a newsletter. Students look lhe newsletter home to parents on Oct. 23. Another issue being dis­ cussed is whether they should charge money for copies of lhe paper. Stewart said this could be a good way to raise funds to support the cost of gelling the paper out. The high school paper operates that way. 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I think. lose sight of one of the most basic and most important privileges that we have as Americans: the right to vote, and the right to vote in a secret ballot setting. In America, we can vote for whomever we like, and we never have to disclose who we voted for There are many na lions of the world that don't have this same privilege ex­ tended to them, or if they do. they must divulge the names of the persons they voted for. To be sure, there were times and places in American history where voting was dangerous. Local elections in Chicago and its suburbs were fixed by gangster Al Capone and his henchmen in the 1920s so that Capone’s candidates, those who turned a blind eye toward his illegal network of speakeasies and gambling dens, would obtain public office. Capone employed "slug­ gers" at ever precinct, men who would ask you how you were voting as you entered the polls, and if you refused to say or offered that you were voting for the "wrong" can­ didate, you were either kid­ napped until after the polls closed, or beaten until you agreed that perhaps you were voting for the wrong candidate It’s little wonder, then, that Capone’s candidates always won their elections in land­ slides. allowing him to con­ tinue to trade in his illegalities during that lawless time of Prohibition. Thankfully, such vote-rigging doesn’t go on in these modern times You can vote for whomever you like without feeling the heat from some gangster menacingly patrolling the voting booths. So that makes it even more mind-boggling that more peo­ ple don’t vote today. It’s the easiest thing to do and takes so little time. Precinct officials will even send absentee ballots to your home so that you can vote, even if you can’t make it to the polls on Nov. 5. We’ve made it easier than ever to have your voice heard, and yet countless Americans still sit out this most important function of American life. Yes. it does take a little detective work to learn about what each candidate stands for, how you can expect them to represent your interests in NEWSPAPER, for the paper, they will be more apt to appreciate it and less likely to throw it away." she said. The first official issue of the school paper will come out in about two weeks, Stewart said. The students came up with ideas for sections of the paper themselves through brain­ storming about what their classmates would like to read. A journalist from a local newspaper visited the students to give them advice and an­ swer questions they had about how the newspaper business Lansing, Washington, or the various boards, and what you can expect to come out of his or her office in the way of legislative initiatives But that’s all part of a represen­ tative government The fact that we all pay taxes and we all complain about them to one extent or another makes it even more puzzling that more people don’t vote Our forefathers made sure that a tax-paying America would have the lux­ ury of a representative, citizen-chosen government in exchange for their tax dollars 1 don’t know about you. but I always feel very good about myself and my country as I emerge from the voting booth having just voted. I get a very real sense that I am having a direct hand in how my state and country are run. and that I have the right to complain or change things when I see things that 1 don’t like or that I disagree with. It's one of the fundamentally great things about the United States Because I have a family, and because I have respon­ sibilities as a husband, son. brother, father and public ser­ vant. I definitely want my voice to be heard. I want to make sure I live in a state that protects me from crime, pro­ vides a good education for my children, provides amenities for my mother and all other senior citizens, has good roads and bridges, and a strong economy so that our young people can find good jobs. I can’t be sure I’m get ting all these things unless I vote Nov. 5 is almost here. It’s all up to you The future of this state, and our children’s future, turns on how Michigan governs itself over the next few years It’s a huge respon­ sibility to vote, but aren’t you glad you have that respon­ sibility? 1 know I am. r ’ ML'October 99, State Class B tourney next for teams and individuals Caledonia’s cross country teams did not miss a step Saturday in its regional tuneup for this Saturday's Class B championship. The Scots won both the boys and girls regional titles and, in doing so, collected quite a few outstanding personal performances. The Caledonia boys had 37 points to beat second place Catholic Central by 52 points (37-89) and Caledonia’s girls had 25 points to win over West Catholic by 40 points (2565). The Class B State Championships will be held this Saturday at the MIS Speedway in Jackson. Caledonia’s girls will be going for their fourth consecutive State title. Dave VandenBerg placed second in 16:29, Dave Friedrich was third in 16:34, Rob Lillie took sixth in 16:48, Andy Schupp ended up eighth in 16:54 and Joe Lillie was 18th in 17:22 for the Scot boys. Shannon Houseman efforts at the Class B finished the girls race in 18:14 Regional in Centreville. Jessi Davis placed second and just edged out West Catholic’s Katie Clifford at for Middleville’s girls, the tape to place first. Other covering the course in 20:25. Caledonia performances Teammate Lindsey Thornton included Liz Fortuna finishing finished 20th in 21:19. third in 18:56, Brooke The third Trojan qualifyer Wierenga taking fifth in was Ryan Hesselink. 19:07. Ken Bloem ending up Hessehnk ran the boys race in sixth in 19:10 and Jenny 17:15. good for IOth place. Sprague placing 20:05. The Middleville qualifyers At Centreville will also race at MIS this Three Middleville runners Saturday. qualified for State with their i * FOOT CARE KENT PODIATRY ? • Ingrown Nails • Diabetic Care • Hammertoes • Calluses • Heel Pain • Orthotic:* • Warts i . Dr. Terrence J. Emiley i1 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call.. 891-9133 for an Appointment » continued from Page19 operates. Students will use a Claris Works program and pagemaker to lay the paper out on the computer. A suggestion box will be available so students and teachers can inform the news­ paper staff of what they would like to read. Stewart said they also will offer a free service to teachers titled M.S. publishing. The teachers can fill out order forms containing design ideas for newsletters or worksheets, and the staff will design them. The students meet every Monday and Wednesday after­ noon to put the paper to­ gether. Stewart said they may write about the new middle school that is going to be built sometime in the future, but until then they will stick to things that directly concern middle school students. This activity, she said, is like a pre-business program that will prepare students for the real world of work. The students involved will learn how to work as a team, make new friends, speak out to people, and explore career development. HOMEOWNERS! living from paycheck to paycheck1 wedding Announcements > Let us help you announce that very important F day with an announcement from our complete $ line of Invitations, Reception Cards. Thank Yous and more Stop by our office and see one of our Wedding Specialists. 11 Disaster strikes somewhere every single day. Which means every single night someone needs food, shelter and a place to rest. Please support the American Red Cross. Call 1 -800-842 2200 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings 945-9554 Dana Fawnan �Poge 22/Th« Sun ond News Middleville. Ml October 29 1996 Sweet Caledonia Ladies earn sweet Belding hoops win There's no doubt about it, Caledonia's 65-44 win over Belding last Thursday in prep basketball action was a "great" one for the I>ady Scots. Sarah Bom had 20 points and 9 rebounds, Allison Schneider 11 points. 6 rebounds and 3 steals, Sarah Steele added 10 points and 6 rebounds and Mindi Smith tallied 7 points with her 6 steals, 6 rebounds and 3 assists. Add to those stats Jenny DeBoer's 8 points. 5 rebounds and 3 assists and yew have a "great" game for the Sweet Indies "Tonight was just a great team win." Caledonia Coach Mike Wilson said. "We got off to a great start in the first quarter and. had some trouble in the second, but did a great job in the second half." Caledonia led 18-0 after one. but were out-scored 18-5 in the second quarter. The final two quarters saw Caledonia score 42 and Belding 26 Rebounding was one area where the Sweet Ladies dominated. Caledonia had 31 rebounds, while Belding had 16. Caledonia 56 FHN 30 The week started for the Sweet Ladies with 26-point win over Forest Hills Northern Mindi Smith scored 16 points and was good on 7 of 11 field goal attempts. Smith also had 4 steals and 3 assists. Allison Schneider tallied 9 points. 4 steals and 3 assists. Stephanie Algera tossed in 7 points to go along with her 12 rebounds and Sarah Bom scored 8 points. Caledonia held its opponents to 12 field goals in the entire game. "We established our defense right from the start and were able to use it to create some offense." Wilson said. Forest Hills Northern made 30 turnovers and its top scorer — Stephanie Graber — was held to 8 points. AREA...SPORTS Caledonia's Mindi Smith (22) drives in for a layup in last Tuesday’s varsity basketball game with Forest Hills Northern. Trojans are Blue champs with big win Middleville’s varsity football team captured the OK Blue crown last Friday with a 44-6 win over Spring Lake. The Trojans, 6-1 in the Blue and 6-2 overall, won the championship outright when Byron Center lost to Calvin I Receiver Justin DcRonde Christian 23-20 and Coopersville fell to Godwin caught one of Doyle's completions for a 60-yard Heights 22-13. and Andy Trojan quarterback Kevin touchdown Doyle ran and passed for four Finkbciner grabbed another for touchdowns in last Friday's a 40-yard scoring strike. Miso G lav an gave game. He totaled 240 yards, Middleville some balance in both passing and running. the running game, with a touchdown dart Middleville will close out its regular season this Friday with a non-league matchup with Wayland. The Wildcats Friday with a non-league lost last week to Kcnowa game at North view. Hills 22-3. Scot gridders spring to big win in O-K Gold league Middleville's Toni Farrell charges toward the basket as Coach Jim Sprague and her Middleville teammates look on. (Photo provided) Lady Trojans beat Byron Center Middleville's varsity offense up one more notch in basketball team evened its the final two quarters. season series with Byron Cal. Chr. 49 Center with an all-out team Middleville 23 The Lady Trojans did not effort last Tuesday. Katie Weaver scored 15 shoot well, making 9-of-40 points, Jenna Shook had 13 attempts, and picked a tough markers, Tracy Schondelmayer team to struggle against dished out 9 assists with 8 At half. Middleville was rebounds and Jennie Doyle still in the game, trailing 21scored 8 points and had 7 13. rebounds in a 51-41 victory. Doyle led all Middleville Middleville led at half 19- scorers with 16 points in the 14. but were able to turn its Calvin Christian contest. & Stat leaders Doyle leads the Middleville team in scoring (12.6), is second in free throws (61 percent) and second in shooting shooting (37 percent). Weaver has a team­ leading 13 3-pointers, is second in scoring (9.2), and first in free throws (77 percent). Tracy Schondelmayer is first in rebounds (76 boards) and assists (5.1). Pagano's Italian Restaurant & New York Style Pizza Caledonia finished second in the ever-tough O-K Gold Conference standings with a 43-8 victory over Cedar Springs last Friday. Coach Tom Burrill's Scots' team are now 6-2 overall and finish league play at 5-2. Forest Hills Northern and Belding share the O-K Gold crown with 6-1 records. Caledonia’s offense was cranking on all cylinders in the Cedar Springs game. Quarterback Nick Freeman ran for 172 yards and scored twice on runs of 73 and 11 yards. Ryan Overmyer also scored a Scots' touchdown and totaled 114 yards. Todd Bloemers had two touchdowns, one from 5 yards and one from 9 yards And Tim Soper also added a 6-pointer to the Caledonia total. The Fighting Scots will close out their season this Try something UNIQUE... 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Coach Brian Broekhuizen’s Scots will next play Wednesday at regionals in Forest Hills. The Scots will face the winner of Saturday's East Grand Rapids/Forest Hills Northern match. Sobczak’s goal came at 26:18 with Pete Palma gaining an assist on the play. The next goal came less than a minute later with Veiling putting Caledonia in charge 2-0 al 25:46. Licari notched a post-season goal at 11:59 and Wilkinson finished off the Caledonia scoring with a tally at the 10:06 mark. Four Caledonia goals in a 16-minutc span, now that's Scots earn sweep in 0-K Gold invitational Caledonia runners won all four age groups at the O-K Gold cross country event held last Wednesday in Sparta. In the senior race. Dave Friedrich placed first in 18.16. Dave Vandenberg was second in 18:19 and Phil VanLaan ended up fourth in 18:47. The junior race was won by Caledonia's Rob Lillie, who crossed the finish line in 17:47. Ryan Ogle finished fourth in 18:26. Andy Schupp won the sophomore race, doing so in a time of 18:05. And Joe Lillie was triumphant in the freshman race with a sparkling time of 18:21 JV hoop squad notches up 13th win Middleville's junior varsity basketball team went 1-1 last week with a 59-36 win over Byron Center and a 55-32 loss to Calvin Christian. Nina Cowham scored more points than any other player on the team this season with 22 in the Byron Center game. Carly Mulder also played well with 9 points. The Middleville team could never get in flow in the Calvin Christian defeat. Sarah Schut and Jamie Roemer each led the Trojan team with 8 points. The junior varsity team is now 9-5 overall and 6-3 in the O-K Blue They will play at home against Godwin tonight. Ashley Gentry (44) attempts to grab a lose ball from a few Byron Center opponents in a game last week. 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I give Wayland credit, they have had a great week and he (Coach Allan Allsup) had MIDDLEVILLE’S FINEST them ready." 117 West Main, Middleville Two Trojans are all-league for sprints Ryan Hesselink and Jessi Davis have been honored as All-O-K Blue Conference for their accomplishments in the '96 fall cross country season. At the league meet. Davis finished second in 20:34 and Hesselink was sixth in 17:57. Other finishers for the Middleville boys were Matt Eaton (seventh place, 18:09), Dendel Craven (20th place, 19:11), Don Mello (31st place, 19:51), Steve Dood (41st place, 21:48). The boys finished fifth, while Spring Lake took first place. Alice Matson (Uth place, 22:44). Lindsey Thornton '(15th place. 22:55), Melody Allore (27th place, 24:04) and Holly Pitt (34th place, 24:31) competed for Middleville’s girls team. The Lady Trojans tied for fourth with Coopersville and finished the season in fifth. Middleville took part in the cross country regionals at Centreville last Saturday. 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Questions? Call customer service at 1-800-273-5877 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/706/SunandNews_1996-11-05.pdf e553ce6cd9cd9cdc3a24a1702a6253f8 PDF Text Text WMflRf.S PUBLIC LIBRART Pl $ CHURCH M CHS band gets to see two former U.S. Presidents . 4 -x Caledonia musicians invited to play at Republican local rally for ‘Bob Dole by Barbara Gall Staff Writer It’s nice, sometimes, to have friends in high places. For Caledonia High School band members, having a respected "friend" in the Michigan Senate brought them an invitation to play at Friday’s Grand Rapids Republican rally for Senator Robert Dole as he swung through the state in the final hours of his Presidential campaign Local Republican officials planning the rally certainly had many fine area high school bands to choose from, hut as a courtesy to State Senate Majority Leader Richard Posthumus, who graduated from CHS, the Scots were invited to play, along with the Kcnowa Hills band For the students, it was a rare opportunity to see two former Presidents of the United Stales, as both Gerald Ford and George Bush attended the rally to support Dole's bid for the White House. See Dole rally, P. 15 Double winning fun for Caledonia Scots ‘on the run’ The greatness of Caledonia’s cross country teams showed through Saturday in more ways than one. Or should we say that greatness was run by two Scots’ squads? Caledonia's girls won its fourth consecutive Class B crown with a first-place, 53point performance at the MIS Speedway in Brooklyn. The second place finishers. West Catholic, totaled 134 points. ”1 knew that if the team ran well, that would do the job," Caledonia’s girl's coach Dave Hodgkinson said. "And the team ran more than well." Caledonia's boys captured its title with a little more suspense. Second place Stockbridge originally appeared to be the winners, but a computer glitch was discovered and Coach John Soderman’s team was, without a doubt, the champions. "There was a computer problem, but we have 94 points,** Soderman explained See Double win, P. 18 MH.SAA. -44— f 1996 STATE CHAMPIONS We love you, Conrad, oh yes, we do” . i Caledonia's girts team was all smiles after earning fls fourth straight State trtte. Conrad Birdie's adoring teen fans crowd around as the rock star prepares to give one of them a final kiss before 'answering the call' and entering the Army Audiences will enjoy the Caledonia Players' revival this week of 'Bye, Bye, Birdie,' the musical inspired by Elvis Presley's induction into the Army in the 1950s. From left to right are Meghann Phillips, Jenn Myers, Angie Flockhart, Jenny Humphrey and Karan Worttey. Pete GoUon plays the rote of Conrad. See inside for more. �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml November 5 1996 Obituaries Lucile M. Brown WOODLAND - Lucile M. Brown, age 87, of Woodland, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 1996 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Brown was bom on September 19, 1909 in Barry County, the daughter of William & Hattie (Parmer) Gillespie. She was raised in Barry County and attended Lakeview Schools, graduating in 1927 from Hastings High School. She went on to attend the Old Barry County Normal and Western Michigan University receiving her Teaching Degree. She was married to Walter Brown on June 21, 1931 in Potterville. Mrs. Brown taught school at Ban-yville for a time, she stopped to raise her family and care for her ill husband for several years, she returned to her teaching at Martin Corners, Welcome Comers and retired in 1975 from Maple Valley School System. She was a member of Kilpatrick United Brethren Church, Woodland Women’s Study Club, Barry County Retired Teachers Association, Women’s Missionary Club of the Kilpatrick Church. She was preceded in death Juliana H. (Pellinen) Bishop-----------HASTINGS - Juliana H. (Pellinen) Bishop, age 87, of Hastings, passed away Monday, October 28, 1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mrs. Bishop was the daught­ er of Matti and Hilya Pellinen. Mrs. Bishop, upon graduat­ ing from Pierce High School and Northern Michigan University, had a life long career in the Sault Ste. Marie Public Schools as an Elemen­ tary Teacher. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Bishop; grandson, Matt Lloyd Bishop; three brothers, one sister. She is survived by her son, Roswell P. (Nancy) PutschBishop; grandson, Ross E. (Renee) Bishop; one great granddaughter, Amber Dawn Putsch; many nieces and nephews. In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place, and there will be no funeral services or visitation. For those who wish, memor­ ial contributions may be made to Thomapple Kellogg High School in Middleville. Arrangements were made by Reyers North Valley Chapel. Drop at... 9958 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Plaza (next door to Pagano’s) Caledonia, Ml 49316 Phone 891-9965 THIS WEEKS SPECIAL: Buy 1 Set of Jeans, Get 1 Set 1/2 Off Check Out Our s10.00... CLEARANCE SALE by her husband. Walter in 1956; son, Wesley in 1936; an infant son; sister. Iona Bell; brother, Shirley Gillespie. She is survived by two sons, Harold (Beverly) Brown of Woodland, Gordon (Helen) Brown of Woodland; two daughters, Margaret (William) Schleh of Middleville, Marion (Alfred) Van Meter of Caledo­ nia; 15 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; sister, Sarah Laubaugh of Baldwin; brotherin-law, Lee Bell of Holt. Funeral Services were held Friday, November 1, 1996 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend George Speas officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Kilpatrick Building Fund. S. Gail Heykoop HASTINGS - Mrs. S. Gail Heykoop, age 53. (/Hastings, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 1996 at Butter­ worth Hospital. She was bom on October 9, 1943, in Detroit, the daughter of Gerald and Alzada M. (Brown) Me Coy. She was married to Tim J. Heykoop on July 24, 1987. She was a loving, caring wife, mother, and grand­ mother, always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Tim J. Heykoop; one daughter, Lisa (Brad) Jordan of Ada; one son, Matthew Cawson of Rockford; two stepchildren, Tim (Allison) Heykoop of Rockford and Tony (Mindy) Heykoop of Missouri; three grandsons; her mother, Alzada Noble of Osseo; two sisters, Nancy (Gary) Miller of Clinton, Alza­ da Strick of Livonia; brother, Leland Brown of Lansing; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held, Sunday, November 3, 1996 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel of Middleville, with Mr. Glen Steorts officiating. Suzanne Dood's West Elementary School second grade class worked on a baking project last week. Students mixing batter are (from left) Elena Gormley, Eric Scott, Blake Berkimer, and Cory Faunce. West Elementary second-graders take part in special ‘baking project’ Suzanne Dood's secondgrade West Elementary School class recently took part in a baking project to celebrate fin­ ishing their read-a-loud book "The Boxcar Children." With the assistance of Pa­ tricia Johns, the students made boxcar bread from a recipe listed in the "Boxcar Chil­ dren's Cookbook." They created boxcar pictures on computers while their dough was rising and enjoyed warm, fresh bread for an after­ noon snack. Students Justine Vanttorn, Ryan Postma, Jenna Yeazel, and Marissa Wieringa sampled the baked goods when they were completed. f Look for our weekly holiday specials. Parent-teacher conferences set at TK High The teaching staff of Thor nappie Kellogg High School will be conducting parent­ teacher conferences in the high school gymnasium Wednesday, Nov. 7, and Thursday, Nov. 8, beginning at 5 and ending at 8 p.m. High school classes will be in regular session from 7:40 let us clean them. Shopping, wrapping, cooking, partying. Holidays are hectic. Tis the season to relax and enjoy, isn’t it? So what are you waiting for? Go ahead, give us a jingle. a.m. to 2:25 p.m. on both conference days. If parents find it difficult to attend the conferences during the scheduled times, they are asked to call the high school office (795-33949, and a more convenient appointment will be arranged. Report cards and grades will be distributed to the parents at the conferences. Touch Ot Countcu AFFORDABLE SOLID OAK FURNITURE Sface 10% ojj. 9s Stock o* Special Outac One of the finest accomplishment* is making a long story short. —Kin Hubbard -Placrwett. T)od(et, 9175 Cherry Valley (M 17) Calcctom*. MI 49)16 • 96 W Main Lowei). MI 49)11 I’M. (SIS) »V7-4)29 Hi 10-7. SM 10-4 Umpi • Dried Fiord • Pictires The difference Be­ MOLLY MAID INTERNATIONAL SERVICE SINCE 1979 tween liberty and liber­ ties i» a» wide a* that between God ami god*. —I'Udwig Borne The Affordable Necessity Priced less than sou think, call TODAY Phone 616-827-1180 Serving Southern Kent County BINGO American Legton Posl *305 9M8 C*r> Cateaooo • THURSDAY • tarty Bird - 6:30 P.M. �The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml November S. 1996/Poge 3 CHS Players to recall ‘50s with production of ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ by Barbara Gall Staff Writer When Elvis Presley was drafted into the army in the mid-fifties, his teenage fans went into mourning as their idol was snatched from his ca­ reer into boot camp. The Caledonia High School Players will bring back those days when Elvis was “king" Birdie (Pete Cotton) about to leave his adoring public after being drafted into the Army As a farewell to his fans, he is giving one last kiss to a lucky member of his Sweet Apple. Ohio, fan club. She will be chosen in a random drawing held nght in Sweet Apple, with Rose Alvarez (Sarah Gerst), the secretary to Con- The cast of Bye. Bye, Birdie’ takes a moment from rehearsal to pose for a photo. More than 30 CHS students are involved in the musical production, which will be performed three times this week. gether. but there's no doubt that everybody loves Conrad. The cast of more than 30 students is being directed by Deb Poniotowski, who is as­ sisted by Shelly Langkamp. Choreographer is Becky Swartz. Tickets for the play will be sold at the door before each performance and cost $3 for students and $4 for adults Families may choose a special rate of $15. Members of the *Ed Sullivan Show’ production staff (Dale Wicks and Joel Freeman, left) check out the McAfee family of Sweet Apple, Ohio, with an eye to featuring the family on the show. Sandy Swainston and Andy Moore as the mayor and his wife look on. Mr. and Mrs. McAfee are played by Dan Price and Melissa Stewart, and Allison Gould and Eric Benedict play their children, Kim and Randolph. with their production of Ed­ ward Padula's musical, Bye, Bye Birdie on Thursday, Nov. 7, Friday, Nov. 8, and Satur­ day, Nov. 9. The curtain goes up at 7:30 p.m. for all performances. Based on the book by Michael Stewart, the play opens with rock star Conrad rad's press agent (Rich Garnaat) doing the honors. The complications occur as the whole Birdie entourage moves in with the McAfee family and the "Ed Sullivan Show" arrives in Sweet Apple to feature the McAfees and Conrad. Does Kim McAfee's (Allison Gould) boyfriend, Hugo (Eric Bultman), lose out to the glamour of a rock star? Whose name will be drawn to receive Conrad's last kiss? What about Rose and Al­ bert? The audience may wonder who is going to end up to­ Your Christmas Club really adds Caledonia Farmers Elevator sends two employees for sales training Michael Smith and Joel Stoepker of Caledonia Farmers Elevator, recently at­ tended an orientation for new sales representatives of Pioneer Hi-Bred Interna­ tional, Inc., at the company’s headquarters in Johnston. Iowa As part of the two-day seminar. Smith and Stoepker participated in discussions with plant breeders and agronomists and a business fair of sales support services. “Farmers are continually asking for more advanced in­ formation to produce crops more efficiently.” says John Wolf, Sales and Planning Coordinator for the com­ pany’s Northern Sales Area. Caledonia Community .Education is offering the fol­ lowing class, which is open to all residents and non resi­ dents of Caledonia. Please call 891-8117 to register or for more information. HOW TO TRACE YOUR FAMILY TREE Date: Time: Location: Saturday, November 16 1:00 - 4:30 pm Caledonia Community Education Instruction: Shirley M. DeBoer, C.G. Cost: $20.00 “Through this and other meetings, we’re working to educate and inform our reps, so they’ll be the most knowledgeable source of management information for farmers in their areas.” Pioneer Hi-Bred Interna­ tional Inc., is a leading developer, producer and marketer of com. sorghum and sunflower h)bnds as well as wheat, alfalfa and soybean varieties. The company also markets rmcrobial products, including silage, hay and high moisture corn inoculants Pay off Christmas '97 in advance Next Christmas, while everyone else watches the bills mount, you’ll see the dividends of your Christmas Club account Advance planning really pays off Open your ‘97 Christmas Club acconat today! Pennock welcomes resident from MSU Pennock Hospital is welcomin first-year family prac­ tice resident Dr Tom Hollandsworth for training. Dr Hollandsworth will be completing a surgery rotation while at Pennock Hospital with Dr Max Rappaport and Dr. Bn git Brennan as his pre ceptors. During Hollandsworth's training, he will spend lime assisting Drs Rappaport and Brennan with hospital rounds, as well as office risrt?., . P^W ATE «9ank ALEDONIA 627 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA I 3205 68th ST. S.E. 303 ARLINGTON DUTTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 PREMIER CLUB: Coning Up In Novonbor... 12 Movie “Home for the Holidays’* at 1 p.m. in the Club Room. 17 - “Christmas in White” at Wharton Center, Lansing. 19 - Euchre Card Party at 1 p.m. in the Club Room. Call to register 891 7131. �Poge 4/The Sun ond News Middleville. Ml November 5 1996 with.. NORMA VELDERMAN I called all of you earlier this week and am putting it on tape so Cay can type it up for the Reminder office. This morning was cold when Houston and I went for a walk. I had to wear a scarf and gloves when we went out. I know it is usual weather for this time of year, so I guess I can’t complain too much I can remember some Hallo weens where we went going through snowdrifts when we took the kids trick or treating When I went to church Sun day. John Howell told me of some people who contacted him, asking about Parmalee and its history because some of their family might be buried there He said he didn't have the presence of mind to mention me so that they could check with me I said I would put it in the weekly news so that they could contact me if they read it. If anyone knows of them and that they were in­ terested in learning about Par­ malee. let them know I’d be glad to share whatever I have. What about that wind this week? Houston wanted to stay out of the wind as much as he could. I walked a wobbly path because whenever I would take a step, the wind would blow me off kilter. Houston didn't seem to mind it though. It was fun. but I'm glad we don't have to experience it every day. For those of you who w ould like to visit with Russ Bender at Thomapple Manor, his telephone number is 948-0050 He can talk with you and I think he would ap­ preciate a verbal hug Russ said he is managing and get­ ting around with his walker. He keeps working at it. Betty said that Russ is having some eye problems — a blank spot in front of his vision. I can sure relate to that It seemed so good when I called the Deans — I talked with Don himself. I hadn't talked with him in a while. He said that Dorothy and he walk to the post office everyday to get their mail. Helen Evans said that George is busy fixing the sister in Nevada had cancer surgery . Her sister's name is Larkin and she used to live in Caledonia. Emma attended the coffee hour at Hidden Valley in Hastings Wednes­ day. Sunday she visited Vere Wagonette. Edith Miller said she went on one of River Bend Travel Agency’s trip. They had a wondreful trip, going to Hint to the planetarium. Then to Pontiac to Canterbury Village, eating at the castle. The castle is completely fur­ nished and just fabulous. In­ side this home, was the most beautiful petticoats on the beds with hand embroidrcy flowers She does some herself, but said they were just lovely. I’ve read of wealthy people who had their own per­ sonal seamstress It was Don Wayland s home. This trip they didn't know where they were going, and enjoyed downstairs bathroom, having fun repairing things around the house. Pat Moeller was teasing me because I misspelled Rolator. I didn't spell it for my daughter, so she typed in phonetically. Pal's mother should have been Rowlader. My fault. Pat said that Lila Moeller was in the hospital She had broken her wrist and got pneumonia. They ’ve been visiting her frequently because she was quite sick. They're planning on her com­ ing home with them until she is back on her feet. The dog was barking in the background while I was talk­ ing with her and I asked her about it. She said her son had just got home and the dog was glad to greet him. Another dog that loves its family. Emma Jane Ingram gave me her number, after she heard I was asking for it. She said her everything. Jerry Spencer’s son and his two sons (son is Dan and grandsons are Mark and Daniel) were visiting. She really enjoyed their visit. The 9-year-old was content play­ ing by himself. Her family takes such good care of her She has three new great grandsons, and said how many grandchildren she had 1 lost track before she finished I am going to the Battle Creek Community College. This week is the last class of the three offered. The last class had Nancy Boersma speak She was sick with bronchial pneumonia. It didn't seem to alter the great presen­ tation she put on Katherine Pitt takes me. She knows I just love going to it. It was just super That's all folks. Life is good. Talk with you next week. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY FIRST BAPTIST ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord Sunday School............................................. 9:30 a m. Morning Worship................................................10:45a.m. Evening Praise....................................................... 6:00p.m. WEDNESDAY.................. Family Night 6 30 p m 7240 68th Street. SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev Brian F Hamson Music Coordinator, Jeffrey C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass.............................5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass....................... 9:00 a.m. A 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL & METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave. Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Saturday Evening Masses: 6:00 p.m (May ■ September) Sunday Morning Mass 9:30 a m. Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Alan Moody, Assistant Pastor Scott Smith, Minister of Music Sunday School............................................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service.................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Chibs...................................... 6:45 p.m. LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted forbearing impaired!............ 8:30 a.m. & 11 a m. Sunday School for All Ages.............................. 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service.................................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday................... 6:30 p.m Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00 p.m Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND, Portor SHARON RARNSDAf.Dm of Chrsten W 8 Muse OVl-oUZo FREEPORT BIBLE STUDY MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Meeting at Freeport Community Center 708 West Main Street Sunday................................ 10:00 a.m. Wednesday....................... 7:00 p.m. Come as you are Informal Fundamental Something for every age Call 765-3057 or 948-3617 WELCOME TO Pastor Mark Beers YOU ARE INVITED ___ J. Pastor 3cott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — Ftrsi Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10 45 am to 11 (MJ am — Coffee Fellowship 11 00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 6:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children's Church will be provided dbrnng both services ^CALEDONIA if W CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH A church with a caring heart for our community and the world' GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday R-ud tai Gun Lake! W ayland. Michigan 49342 • 795-7903 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School................... 10:00 a m. Morning Worship.............. 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........ 7:00 p.m. Programs for All Ages WmA 10:30 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Worship Service 10:30 a m. Rev. Norman Kohns — 616-891-8167 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-3669 btsvtnrti Pmutm Heirrmt JoyriJ LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School.................... Morning Worship............ ..... Evening Worship 9 30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 6 dO p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder. Pastor 868-6306 Pastor Douglas Gregory 897-0729 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted io one another tn brotherly low.1’ Rom. 12:10 8:00 a m.................................. Blended Service 9:05 a m..................................Educational Hour 10:15 a m..................... Contemporary Service 11:15a.m...............................Traditional Service (All Services have a Nursery available) Peace Reformed Church Barner Free M-37 between Caledonia A Middleville Sunday Worship Services Sunday School "Family Night” *45 6.15 Dinner and Adults Jr A Sr High School COMMUNITY CMMROM Church School, SundaV........................ 9 45 a in doming Worship... 11 00 a.m Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. Rev Robert GerkfOftce 891 -8688»Church. 891-9878 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Freeport-Middleville-Parmalee Freeport Morning Worship............... 9 30b m Freeport Sunday School................11 00 a m Parmalee Morning Worship...........9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School 9-30 a m Middleville Morning Worship....... 11 00 a m Rev Lee Zach man Rev Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 6fl)pr Church Office: (616) 891 1512 M-37 at 100th St 1S> — 868-6437 — Chom for Children (Child A Adult) (Dunng the School Year) Rr» R. Scott Geeeemmy, Pastor Mike Aflrs. Vouch l eader » ® Royle Bailard, Pastor HedneMhi Sunday Worship...... 9:30 a m. A 6.00 p.m. Sunday School.................. 10:45-11:50 a m. 8146 68th Si. near Whitneyville Ave. Wed Fellowship...... 7:30 p.m. 795-3667 SZtjc €>lb Game jfFletljobist Cfjurcfj ■Set w eiampie Jn some*. m Mu. * Im. m tM» anc m purity' __________________________________________ 1 Tiwothy 412 792-2889 10:00 a m .11:15 a.m. ..6:00 pm. Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor | Gaines United Brethren Church Kilamizix ’ Avenue it 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan leiephone 698 8252 Morning Worshio Service. Sunday School.................... Evening Worship Service.. The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints Adult BiMc Studies CRYSTAL SPRINGS ALLIANCE CHURCH (of the Christian and Missionary Alliance) Meeting at CJtervae Oror Bememory School St SE ber-eer Eastern ana OMsenJ Sunday Worship Service at 10 30 AM Joyftdy carried to wvtngr CM. honontg CMs chach. and oarrytnQ od CMs canmsson Pastor Jeffrey Brown Pastor Church Office Telephone.........................281 3402 Church Office ..................................... 281 7686 Parsonage Telephone.............................. 698-7170 Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St »891-8661 The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School........................................ 930 am. Sunday Morning Worship...................... 10 30 a m Sunday Evening Worship.......................... 6 00 p m Wed MKiweek Prayer & &bie Study 7 00pm fitov WUham Dobson. Pastor i Assistant Pastor Karl Bashior �The Sun ond News Middleville. Ml November 5. 1996 Poge 5 Social workers offer auxiliary help in Middleville schools by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Many people are familiar with the work that social workers do. but may not be aware that some provide sup­ port for school districts. Thornapple Kellogg School District social worker Jackie Schmitz is one of many avail­ able to students and their fam­ ilies to help them with per­ sonal and emotional difficul­ New Vision team members will be in Caledonia Saturday evening at St. Paul Lutheran Church. International mission team to visit Caledonia Church Nov. 9 An international music­ ministry team to Australia and New Zealand will be in Caledonia Saturday, Nov. 9. at St. Paul Lutheran Church. The New Vision team members dedicate a year of their lives to performing in hundreds of churches, prisons, schools, and nursing homes. Using music, puppets and personal testimonials. team members reach out to people of all ages with a per­ formance featuring contem­ porary Christian music. New Vision will travel stateside September through January, when they will depart for overseas until July. Their program will feature tidbits about the cultures they will visit, with an interna­ tional program to offer when they return The group will visit St. Paul Lutheran at 6:45 p.m. Satur­ day for a Family Night event. St. Paul Lutheran Church invites the public to join New Vision: Kevin Brown. Rachel Easter. Tammy Eisele. Bryan Huesby. Aimee Wesolik and Jenny White There will be a free-will offering. Public Safety Appreciation Day held at Middleville Church Public Safety Appreciation Day was observed by the peo­ ple of the Middleville United Methodist Church Sunday, Oct. 27. All members of Thornapple Township Emergency Ser­ vices (TTES) and Middleville Police Department were invited. There were many acts of recognition and thanks for the members of TTES and Middleville Police. A son was performed by the women’s chorus. and The “ACTT . ” drama groups, ___ II “ACTT students in grades 6-12 lead by JerriOtto and Mike Bremer, performed skits >ith their interpretation of what the honored guests go through and what they represent. The kids were given a standing ovation by the congregation. Jerry Welsh and Mike Bremer presented certificates of appreciation to all am­ bulance, fire and police per­ sonnel in attendance. The cer­ tificates were printed with a message of “Go Forth and Be Ye Like the Samaritan Who Showed Mercy “ The group was thanked again with a standing ovation by the congregation. Pastor Lee Zachman titled his sermon “A Samaritan Spirit.” A special coffee hour was also held for the guests. Middleville United Methodist Church plans to make this an annual event. ties. Schmitz said social workers are a vital part of the total ed­ ucational team of a school. They work with teachers, ad­ ministrators, counselors, psy­ chologists and other members of the school staff. School social workers, fo­ cus on the whole child and deal with behavioral, social and emotional functioning and how they adapt to school. Not only do they help students, they also help parents by meeting with them and dis­ cussing how they can best work with their children to identify their needs, and by providing referrals for re­ sources available in their community. Schmitz said that school social-workers are a little dif­ ferent than clinical social workers in that the training they arc required to obtain is different.. School social work­ ers are required to have mas­ ter's of social work degrees, which require 60 credit hours, and a one-year internship in a school setting. Schmitz said her job is unique because she is able to work with special education students as well as general ed­ ucation students. TK, she said, has two fulltime social workers but be­ cause of the increase in en­ rollment and stresses of to­ day's society, could use an­ other part-time one. Schmitz, i .<■ VW...*,... — ___ serves 1,212 elementary children from the three elementary schools in the district and CAA accepting applications for emergency food program All-You-Can-Eat Roast Beef Dinner Saturday, November 9. 1996 5:00 • 7:00 pm Adults $6.00 • Children 6-12 $3.00 5 & under free Sponsored by Bowne Center United Methodist Church Located at corner of 84th & Alden Nash (M-50) handles any crisis that comes up involving any of them. People in social work who are interested in working in a school setting, she said, are required to take special educa­ tion classes. They need to be­ cvmv vuiunvu school _____ come certified social wortereTwhich theyTandoby cally. she said, are usually better off getting help from other resources. Parents of these students are given the proper referrals. Schmitz also works with the preschool teacher. Sally Wierenga. and a teacher who focuses on helping children with language or speech im­ pairments on *a parenting group for parents of kids this age Another group is being formed for parents of elemen­ tary school students of any age for a nine-week session This group will meet every Wednesday evening starting Jan. 22 from 7 to 9:15 p m.. at the middle school library. The sessions are free. Schmitz said it will be mostly a dis­ cussion group in which she will present the topic. They will use a book that can be borrowed or purchased for $11 Some of the things the group will focus on arc rela­ tionship building and disci­ pline. Interested parents can call the middle school special edu­ cation office at 795-9005. Another project she is working on is Disability ( < Social workers Awareness Week which she is are a vital part assisting in coordinating. This of the total year it will be the week of educational Nov. 18-22. This will be the third year she has helped coor­ team of a dinate this program, which fo­ school. They cuses on making students work with aware that there arc people teachers, who live with different kinds administrators, of disabilities and how they counselors, function in the world. A conflict resolution pro­ psychologists gram for Page Elementary and other School also is under way, members of with her assistance. This pro­ the school J5 gram focuses on teaching stu­ staff. dents how to solve problems — Jackie Schmitz without fighting. Teachers have been trained Schmitz meets with parents to teach students about this even those whose children are and they hope to train some to not on her case load, to whl^n become peer mediators by the she ‘ makes referrals for com- end of December. They hope munity resources. Some par- these students will be helping ents are advised about what out on the playground by Janthey can do to help their chil- uary. dren at home and how to A personal safety program know what they are feeling that Schmitz puts together is and how to help them. held each spring. This proShe will work with students gram teaches students how to if they have problems that in- protect themselves from unterfere with their performance safe touching. cause social workers often work with special needs stu­ dents and counselors do not as often. Guidance counselors, she said, mostly work with stu­ dents' schedules and academic futures and do not deal as much with their emotional problems. Schmitz has an office at each of the five schools in the district, the mam one being in the special education depart­ ment at the middle school to keep communication open with its staff. She meets with parents at the main office and meets mostly with students at the other offices. She does not work with the high school students which are served by another full-time social worker. She also manages a case load of students which gets larger as the year goes on, consults with teachers about them, and observes them in classrooms to see how they function. She does evaluations for special education students and students who are strug­ gling academically because of emotional problems. The Community Action Agency of South Central _____ . _____________ Michigan is accepting applicain school. Schmitz said she enjoys her tions from Barry County workjng at a school for one Students who have prob- job.. residents for emergency food year. lems but are able to set them "it’s a hard job, but very distribution. She said that more training Applications are available aside and function well in challenging and rewarding," is involved for social workers by calling 948-4260 or stopp­ school, socially and academi- she said. than school counselors being in the Hastings CAA of­ fice. 107 S. Jefferson St., bet­ ween 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Applicants must provide photo identification such as a (Now Under New Ownership - Explore, Dream & Learn CDC) driver's license or Michigan I D. card, income documenta­ Waving all $50 Registration Fees for the month of August tion and proof of household size Eligible applicants must meet income guidelines: peo­ For more information call... Renee Bennett at (616) 698-6658 ple under 60 years of age can have an income of 130 percent NOW ENROLLING for the infant, toddler, and preschool programs’ of poverty level and below, Our program «s commit­ and those over 60 can have an income of no more than 160 ted to promoting your Activities are provided in dramatic play, large percent of poverty level. child’s overall growth and small motor development, art and crafts, Emergency food distribu­ Our goal is to provide a music, safety, science, and number and tion is scheduled for Jan. 15. warm and loving envi­ reading readiness. All activities are age March 19 and May 21. ronment that empha­ appropriate. Distributions wilf include ap­ sizes preparation for plesauce. beans, figs, orange normal physical, emo­ juice, nee, salmon, beef, tional, and development corn, macaroni, pineapple, Special Programs: prunes and tomatoes 1) Computer Tots For more information, call 948-4260 2) Fun, Friends and Caledonia Child Care Center 7125 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316 Come to the Fall Carnival... At Middleville United Methodist Church on Saturday, November 9th from 9am to 2pm. This event is sponsored by the United Methodist Women and they will hove their famous home made donuts & coffee, crafts, baked goods, handwork, lunch, home made candy & carmel com, uith face painting & fish pond entertainment for the kids*’’ Fitness (gymnastics) 3) Field Trips (preschool) �Page 6/The Sun and News Middleville. Ml November 5 1996 Local Girl Scouts learn camping skills at Yankee Springs bv Barbara Gall Staff Writer How do you tell hikers be­ hind ydu to take the left, not the right fork tn the road° What if you want to leave a signal on the trail that there’s some kind of danger ahead ’ How do you build a camp fire? The Cherry Valley Neigh­ borhood Girl Scout Troop Troop Number 611 of the Cherry Valley Neighborhood poses for a photo while enjoying a lovely fall day at Yankee Springs State Park. The girls Jennifer Pawloski works on her craft during the Girl Scouts outdoor event at Yankee Springs. What's the point of learning to build a campfire if you can't take time to roast some marshmallows over it? Holding out their sticks to toast a sticky treat are Cherry Valley Neighborhood scouts Maddison Zych, Katie Timmer and Randi Wilcox. took advantage of one of Michigan's lovely fall days to learn the answers to these questions during an outing at Yankee Springs Stale Park. They practiced reading "trail signs" and look a few instruc­ tions in safe hiking practices and camp fire building. Scout leader Dani Wilcox said that about 100 area girls, from ages 5 to 12. attended the day-long event at Yankee Springs Oct. 12. Depending on age and expe­ rience, the girls learned every­ thing from what to include in their day packs and trail mix to first aid. One of the junior troops laid out a hiking trail that the others had to follow, and each troop got to take a hike by itself. Younger scouts learned to make "A-frame" camp fires using pretzel sticks, licorice and candy com. The older girls also learned about the A-frame fire, but got to build the real thing. Marshmallow roasting techniques also were com­ pared Wilcox said that two of the neighborhood troops even "braved" the opportunity to camp overnight at the park's "rustic" campgrounds, with pit toilets and hand pumps. The day in the woods , however, was just one of the of activities troops in the Cherry Valley Neighborhood participate in each year. The neighborhood offers all levels of scouting, from the kindergarten-aged Daisies to Moms and daughters sit around the fire to learn about camping and hiking tips From the left are Jo Johnson and Wes and Mandy Johnson; Danielle Ryan; Kaylee Andringa and her mom, Beth, and Caitlin Hollern. the high school-aged seniors, Wilcox said. Depending on their ages and the time of year, the girls go Christmas caroling and camp­ ing, have sleepovers, attend day camp and raise funds for their community service pro­ jects. This year, the girls are buying children’s books for the Caledonia library and help­ ing fund Girl Scout programs and camps. Each troop picks its own summer project, Wilcox said. It doesn’t cost a lot of money to be a part of scout­ ing, either. 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I? ---------------------------------------------------------- -— --------------------- ---------Kauu-j llarta Uilk«- J ’— �The Sun ond News MxidleviHe Ml November 5. 1996 Page 7 TK Middle School student enjoys summer visit to China Thornapple Kellogg Middle School student Valerie Foster stands in front of the Great Wall of China during her summer tnp sponsored by People-To-People. China has McDonalds restaurants just like America . bv Mundv Ha be I Staff Writer Thomapplc Kellogg Middle SchiMil student Valeric Foster spent three weeks in China this past summer with a group sponsored by PeopleTo-Pcoplc. Foster, who left June 18. and returned on July 6. said she saw many interesting sights during her (rip, the most memorable one being the Great Wall of China. She also saw the Forbidden City, Tian'ammcn Square, ate a duck dinner at a fancy restau­ rant. and saw a performance of the Beijing Opera The group also had to sat­ isfy its craving for good old familiar American food by eat­ ing at McDonald's and Ken­ tucky Fried Chicken. , The McDonald's, she said, was pretty much the same as the ones in the States but the chicken she had at KFC tasted different. "It was probably because it was cooked differently," she said. Foster also visited a kite museum filled with hand made and painted kites, the Hard Rock Cafe, and several area schools. The group also en­ joyed two boat rides. The Beijing Zoo, she said, was interesting and so were the Buddhist temples. The group saw an acrobatic per­ formance that Foster said she enjoyed. Foster said many of the Chinese schools did not have desks for the students. They sat in chairs and kept all of their books on their laps. The younger kids, she said, played some of the same games that Americans do but they have different names. For instance, what Ameri­ cans know as soccer is called football there because people use their feet to move the ball across the field. What Amencans know as football is called soccer. Foster said they also play games like duck-duck goose and tag. but call them some­ thing different It rained a lot during the time the group was there, she said. The seasons in China are the same as in America. Foster said the City of Bei­ jing looks like New York City because it has big build­ ings and is always busy. "It was cleaner then I ex­ pected it to be," she said. Many people there ride bi­ cycles to get around, but the city also has a subway. Foster said the People-To-People group rode on a bus that was set aside for them. The people in the host fam­ ily she stayed with did not speak English. She and an­ other delegate from the group communicated with the family through the use of actions and a translator that was there for half the time. The Chinese family served Foster flowers breaded with onion ring batter and sugar, peas, beans, and rolls with sugar in them. They also served meat, but Foster was told not to eat it for health reasons. They had rice and water for breakfast the next morning and sugar covered peanuts for a snack. During the visit Foster learned that they put their grains and wheat in the middle of the street so it will dry faster. People just drive over it in their cars. She also found out that only some cities in China have the one child per family rule. The places she visited al­ low two. The richer families have televisions and radios and the houses are connected in rows with one address number at the end of the row. The house she stayed in had three bedrooms, a dining room, a kitchen, and bath­ room. "None of the rooms had carpeting in them." she said. Chinese children go to school six days a week, with each school day ending at 5 p.m. Foster's host family lives in a village that has a big build­ ing in the center of it that ev­ eryone meets in. The villagers gave a performance for their American guests. Each family in the village has four stools if the same type which they take to the building so they have some­ thing to sit on when they meet The host families exchanged gifts with the guests at the end of their stay. Foster gave her host family a framed piece of material with Michigan on it and got sugar covered peanuts in return. The Chinese drink coke, sprite, tea, and beer, and "eat a lot of rice." They spent one evening with the family, one evening on a train, and the rest of the time at a hotel which Foster She was required to keep a said was similar to .A men can journal about her experiences hotels. Foster said they had "Amer­ while she was there and will ican food parties" each night share some of the things she wrote with members of this that they were at the hotel Foster recently spoke about group. She said she enjoyed her her experiences to this year's People-to-People orientation experience and would like to . group that will go to Aus­ participate again someday. tralia. China has many gardens that Foster's People-ToPeople group visited. New Patients Welcome! 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Schaefer-Space ex­ plained that even though the gas usually stored in the can can start fires, empty gas cans also can be dangerous. When fumes in the can left over from the gas ignite, they will explode These fumes have the power of 100 sticks of dyna­ mite. The only reasons to use gas, he said, is to fill up cars, engines or tractors. Since children do not use these items there is no reason for them to touch gas cans. He added that gas should not be used to help start or put out fires because there could be dangerous consequences October, he said, is a good time for people to clean out their basements and garages Old newspapers should be taken to recycling stations and old rags should be thrown away because they have chem­ icals in them that can bum on their own. Other rooms in the house also should be cleaned Contempo Salon FALL INTO A NEW COLOR! $3.00 Off Color or Highlighting $10.00 Off Foiling — ALL OF NOVEMBER — Let us brighten your day at our... New contemporary Salon WALK INS WELCOME Facials, Acrylic Nalls, Children Hair Cutting Area, Walk-Ins Always Welcome Located in Caledonia Plaza, M-37 in Caledonia .hist north of 100th Avenue 891-1093 OPEN Mon.-Thurs, 9 um-9pm; Fri. 9 «m-ft pm; Set. pum-3 pm out because they may contain dangerous items that could cause fires as well. Schaefer-Space said children should ask to help their par­ ents clean to play their parts in keeping their homes safe. Now that the weather is get­ ting colder, he said, people probably will be pulling out their heaters. Some heaters can be dan- This discussion is just to prepare people for possible emergencies so they will be ready if something were to happen. This does not mean that he expects these things to happen, so people should not worry. — Rick Schaefer-Space gerous if paper or other ob­ jects are left too close to them because fires can start that way. This is especially true of heaters that are open in the front where the hot air comes out. "People do not need to be afraid of these objects, just careful," he said. Schaefer-Space also recom­ mended that children stay away from matches and lighters and suggested they be given to adults if found laying around He added that children should not be afraid to tell an adult about someone who is playing with fire because do­ ing so could keep that person from getting hurt. Extension chords are other objects people need to look out for though if used prop- to our communities for their support during our 110th Anniversary. PRIZE WINNERS GRAND PRIZE WINNER (Interest on a Million Dollars for a Day) Valerie Eggers $100 SAVINGS BOND (Per Office) Hosea Humphrey Michelle Hokanson Ross Brown Karen Coplin Nancy Seeley Lonn Grimm Hastings: Middleville: Bellevue: Nashville: Caledonia: Wayland: $50 SAVINGS BOND (Per Office) Hastings: Middleville: Bellevue: Nashville: Caledonia: Wayland: Kim Jachim, Kaye Stanton Diana Lewis, Bill Snowden Alvetta Lee, Jackie Pertner Harold Manville, Helen Johnson Bruce David, Brigitte Neil Bob Lahr, Larry Kamyszek postings (litr Sank Celebrating 110 years of Community Service. Hostings • Middleville • Bellevue • Nashville • Caledonia • WayUnd EQUAt HOUSING LEM3CA • M€M6£« FOC JJ.'.. ., ______________ _____________________________________________ Firefighter Rick Schaefer -Space told West Elementary Students last week not to play with matches during a presentation he gave in honor of Fire Prevention Week. erly they can be useful. These chords, he said, should not be placed under carpeting because they are warm inside and could be stepped on and broken causing a fire. Another thing he asked children to remember is that just because a chord can ac­ commodate three different out­ lets does not mean it has to have that many. Too many things plugged into an outlet also can cause a fire. "Anything not used right can be dangerous," he said. Another potentially danger­ ous item is a candle. He said that candles should not be left to burn all night long because the containers they are in could break and fire could seep out of them. Candles also should not be placed by curtains or other pa­ per or materials that could catch fire. Every home should have a fire extinguisher, though Schaefer-Space recommends that children stay away from them. "I would rather see children call 911 and get out of the house," he said. The adults can use the ex­ tinguishers while the children go to safety. Another thing he said every house should have is a smoke detector. When the detector goes off, everyone should go outside. Families should have specific plans for how every­ one is to gel out of the house and a special meeting place to go so that everyone can be ac- Thornapple Kellogg Schools lunch menu planned Wednesday, Nov. 6 Sloppy Joe on a bun. oven fries, com, mixed fruit, juice bar, graham crackers. Thursday, Nov. 7 Ham and cheese or tuna pita, chopped lettuce and tomato, carrots, celery, broc­ coli, applesauce Friday , Nov. 8 Pizza (Russo’s at Middle and Page), cole slaw, wh. wheat bread, fresh fruit Monday, Nov. 11 Foot long dog, condiments, oven fnes, peas, pineapple Tuesday, Nov. 12 Breakfast for Lunch. French toast sticks, potato rounds, orange juice, sliced ham. NOTE: variety of sand­ wiches and salads available at Middle School. Pizza, salads and sandwiches available at high school each day. Fresh fruit as well as canned available each day. counted for Once people are out of their house, he said, they should stay out and let the firemen do the work. People should not go in af­ ter anything, even their pets. They should just stay where they will be safe. Space said that people who get in these emergency situa­ tions will see firemen outside their home. Children should not be afraid of these men because they are there to help, not harm anyone. Some children have hid under beds and other places from firemen and were in danger because of it. This discussion, he said, is just to prepare people for pos sible emergencies so they will be ready if something were to happen This does not mean that he expects these things to happen, so people should not worry He encouraged the children to be aware of things that can cause fires and help their par ents keep their homes safe. On a tight carpet budget? 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Ml November 5, 1996 Page 9 Caledonia’s new orthodontist has Yankee Springs roots by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Dr. Eric Hannapel. newly graduated from three years of "intensive" training in the University of Michigan's or­ thodontics program, wanted to return home to set up his practice A former Yankee Springs resident and Thomapple-Kel­ logg High School graduate. Hannapel said he was looking for possible office locations in the area, when he remembered seeing signs advertising space at a new medical building in Caledonia's Glen Valley Es­ tates He called First Real Estate, which is developing Glen Val­ ley. but found out the medical building space was filled. However, the realtors told him a local dentist had vacant of­ fice space in her new building, also located in Glen Valley and very near the one he had asked about And that. Hannapel said, was how he met Dr Robin Vaughn, who indeed was kniking for someone to lease the other half of her new of­ fice building. "I was delighted to hear from Eric," she said "I was really hoping we could have an orthodontist in our build­ ing." Hannapel officially opened his practice on Monday, Oct. 21. and he and his staff wel­ come new patients to his of­ fice at 9041 N. Rodgers Court. Suite 2. He offers complete or­ thodontic work for children. teenagers and adults, and will provide early treatment for children 8 to 10 years old who have severe jaw problems. This early care helps prevent the need to remove teeth later, he said. He also offers the new kinds of braces which he describes as "aesthetic." because they come in clear or white options and even in colors. All his orthodontic work will be done on site, including x-ray. molds and photographs Hannapel offers a free exam and consultation with the hope that more people, includ­ ing adults, will be encouraged to come in and have their teeth checked. He also is happy to help his patients set up payment plans for their or­ thodontic work. Caledonia Twp. approves $762,679 budget for 1997 by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board has approved a recom­ mended budget of $762,679 for next year. The action Oct. 16 followed a public hearing on the proposed figures The 1997 budget is based on estimated revenues of $780,850. up from the ex­ pected 1996 intake of $641,267. The board expects more tax revenue and more than double the income from licenses and permits to ac­ count for the increase, along with more state revenue shar­ ing funds and more income from interest and rents. Individual budget categories show an expected increase in general board expenses, with professional services, such as legal and engineering, esti­ mated to cost the township $80,000 more this year. Law­ suits pending over develop­ ment rights in the township will require the extra legal funds. An increase in insurance and capital outlay account for the other major increases in the general board expenses. The clerk and treasurer do not re­ ceive comprehensive health insurance, but now will re­ ceive eye care The increase in capital out­ lay stems from the township's $15,000 contribution toward the new Campau-Kettle sewer system. However, in that same category, the board ex­ pects to pay $5,000 less for printing and publishing and $1,000 less for expenses and mileage next year. The assessor's expenditures are expected to increase in the areas of insurance and bene­ fits, and his budget for pant­ ing and publishing was in creased from $150 in 1996 to $1,350 for 1997. The latter increase is to cover estimated costs for mailing assessment change notices and publishing costs for those changes. In budgeting for election costs, the board anticipated a decrease in election workers' salaries, but budgeted a sub­ stantial increase in this cate­ gory to cover a possible spe­ cial election. More funds also were put into this category to pay for installing a new statewide voting system. The total elections budget rose from $6,200 in 1996 to $10,000 for 1997. Another budget item sched­ uled for a significant increase is the area of cemeteries. Let us Help You .. .The Healthy Way FITNESS 4NS N MCOlEVXU RD STAUFFER & W1GGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 k, 891-9294 where the board added $3,000 to last year's figure of $600. Needed improvements at Lakeside Cemetery will ac­ count for most of the increase, and it is hoped the work there will create space for more lots, said Clerk Pat Snyder. One of the largest increases in the budget comes in the area of building inspection, which cost $37,300 in 1996, but will account for a pro­ jected $70,000 in 1996. The coordinator's salary will re­ main the same as last year, but more inspections for new homes and businesses and ex­ tra mileage for inspections make up the increased budget costs, as inspectors are paid on a per/inspection basis. However, though the town­ ship pays the inspectors, it is reimbursed by builders for those costs. Those fees paid by builders show up in the budget as revenues from li­ censes and permits. One significant budget de­ crease for the township is in planning and zoning, where the board anticipates spending $12,000 less for professional services than in 1996. The township's planner. Linda An­ derson, saves the township le­ gal costs since she can write many of the resolutions. She also has been handling as part of her job. other paperwork that formerly was done by the township attorney. Unchanged or only slightly increased in the new budget are board salaries, except for the assessor, clerk and trea­ surer and the areas of build­ ings and grounds, highways, street lighting and library support. The board did donate $50,000 to the new library this year, but that contribu­ tion came from the 1996 bud­ get surplus Township Board members said they hoped with this bud­ get to retain its present fund balance and also end next year with an $18,170 surplus. Complete copies of the budget are available at the Caledonia Township offices, 250 Maple Street Caledonia's new orthodontist, Eric Hannapel, welcomes new patients. Working with him in his new practice are orthodontic assistant Terri Jones (left) and receptionist Rhonda White. In working toward his newly established career. Han­ napel never strayed too far from his home town. After majoring in pre-med at Western Michigan Univer­ sity, he attended dental school at the University of Michigan, graduating in 1992. He did a one-year internship in oral surgery at the U of M Medical Center, but decided against that career. The next year, he returned to school at U of M, this time in its School of Or­ thodontics, where he trained for three years. His new wife, Beth, also is in dental school and will be completing her degree from U of M this May. Until then, Hannapel lives with his mother in Middleville and spends as much time as he can in Ann Arbor. Decorating the new offices, he said, definitely has been fun because it's been a family project. "I'm very happy to be back." he said of his return to the area. "I can’t believe how M-37 has changed and how busy it is in Caledonia. But I’m really looking forward to working here and to giving something back to the area where I grew up It'll be fun. and I hope old mends will stop in to say hello "You're never too old for braces." he added, with a gnn lecsnve HAIR DESIGNERS HAIR • NAILS • TANNING open sDAYS 122 E. Main St.. 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Lunch Available FREE PARKING FREE ADMISSION * ■^3 I i by Barbara Gall Staff Writer More than 900 people aban­ doned a beautiful fall day to visit this year’s Caledonia FFA Farm Toy Show Oct. 19, and the Caledonia FFA profited from their interest. Proceeds from registrations, admissions, sweatshirt sales and the sale of a model tractor customized for the show net­ ted the chapter more than $1,200. The funds will help defray the costs of sending lo­ cal members to leadership training at state and national conferences and conventions. FFA advisor Jackie Steeby said the FFA operated registra­ tion, sweatshirt and conces­ sions booths at the sale, and they were very pleased with the success of the show.. ”Visitors said they had fun and we received lots of com­ pliments," Steeby said. "The vendors were happy, too, and said that people tend to buy at this show." Indeed, few escaped the Caledonia High School gym that day without purchasing at least one farm toy, model semi or perhaps a miniature bank or even a match box car. Some visitors said they were buying because they, too, were collectors, and were Caledonia Ambucs * Caledonia Business Club A Service Organisation Providing local support for Physically & Mentally Challenged. Caledonia Ambucs invites the community to an open membership meeting. November 12, 1996 • Membership Meeting 6:45 pm - Nighthawk Restaurant & Bar (Basement) Speaker * Mr. David Morren, Kent County Commissioner RSVP to Richard Blanch, CPA (616) 89M225 Vendors at the Caledonia Farm Toy Show, Albert Gallatin and Charles Hertler look through a catalog for replacement parts for toys like tractors and trucks dunng the Caledonia Farm Toy Show. Many collectors enjoy restoring old toys need to be able to find the parts that have been lost over time. looking for special models. Others were parents who bought presents for kids, and some, just like many of last year's toy show visitors, were overwhelmed with ail the dif­ ferent kinds of models and couldn't resist purchasing one that caught their attention, or evoked one of those twinges of nostalgia. "It’s like a trip into my childhood," said one parent, who had brought his young­ ster to the show, but pur­ chased a model for himself. "I had no idea there were collec­ tions like this. We used to play with these tractors and trucks when I was a kid, and now they are in collections. 1 don't know what happened to my old toys, but I just had to buy one of these. My son and I will both enjoy it." Vendors who brought their collections to the show had stories, too. Joe Foster said he began collecting semi models and banks about 16 years, when his son "got him" into" it. About six years ago., he started taking his collection on the road, and this year, he will have entered about 37 shows. "I started by buying the semis and then went with the banks, too. It's fun and inter­ esting, and you meet a lot of people.," Foster said. For those who like to tinker or put things back together, there are plenty of old farm toys that need restoring, or perhaps just some new parts. There's help in that area, too, as some toy companies make parts for their products and in­ dividual suppliers also make toy pans. On display at the Caledonia show, for instance, were all sizes of tires for toy tractors and trucks, along with an infinite number of different nuts and bolts that hold the toys together. Whatever wasn't on display probably could be ordered from a parts catalog Besides the vendors at the Caledonia show, local resident Ed Trutsch drew a lot of atten­ tion with his display of hand­ made toys. Steeby said that next year there may be more "for display only" exhibits at the show But while the FFA chapter put in its hours of work at the show, it gives credit to FFA ajyipju member Tony Gn- nagc, who first pursued the idea of such a show and han­ dled all the details of getting the first show off the ground last year. "Tony did another great job this year, and all his hours of work paid off in an excellent show," said Steeby. "The FFA only helped pul on this event." Grinage, a 1990 Caledonia High School graduate. FFA member and lifelong collector of model tractors, had long dreamed about holding a toy show in Caledonia. That dream became a reality last year with the first FFA farm toy show, which attracted be­ tween 700 and 800 people. The Steebys see the show not only as a fund-raiser, but also as a great way for the new FFA members to meet previous generations of their organization. But it s even more than that, they said. "I think it’s really turning into an event where people from all walks of life can touch base," said Jackie Steeby. "Alumni, former FFA members, friends all stop by "Just visiting the show in itself is enjoyable, but the fact that people can get together there, too, makes it all the more valuable to the commu­ nity. People of all generations can develop some common ground.’’ Grinage said at the show that he was pleased that so many vendors were interested in coming to Caledonia, and that everything had gone smoothly. But his thoughts -were not in the present. "We're already planning next year's show," he said. Tony Grinage of Caledonia, left, who has been the moving spirit behind both the FFA Farm Toy shows, poses here with one of the vendors at this year's Caledonia show, Dave Wustman of Byron Center. Wustman obviously specializes In model semi trucks. k<Krt<J Support �The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml November 5. 1996 Poge 11 FROM OUR READERS Lpcal Citizens Speak Out on Issues Story about local officer raises concerns To the editor: I have two concerns to br­ ing up to your staff and its readers. Concern number 1: In regards to an article printed in the Oct. 29 issue of the Sun and News: the article was about an incident that allegedly happened Sept. 30 and the allegations were made by a “concerned’* citizen. Storm Matousek. This article should have been placed in the editorial section of the paper, not printed in bold capital let­ ters on page 17. How can the editors of the paper even allow this to hap­ pen? The article was written without all the facts and the story was based on the word of a man who wasn’t even there until after the alleged in­ cident happened! Printing articles like this gives your paper a bad name. If this was good journalism you would have obtained both sides of the story before prin­ ting the article, not just one side Concern number 2: Mr. Matousek comes off as sounding as he knows everything about the law and the Fourth Amendment. He doesn't. From reading the Sun and News and also the editorial he placed in the Penasee Globe, he needs to read up on the law a little more to accurately make ac­ cusations about people and the job they must perform. I’ll make comment on some of the things he said. 1) “Can I see the warrant? " If all police officers carried all the warrants for people in the State of Michigan, they would be driving semis instead of cars The warrants are kept at dispatch or the sherifT s office and when the police run a check on a person and a possi­ ble warrant comes up on that person through LEIN, it is then pulled by hand out of the file and confirmed and then $$$ We Buy Used Homes $$$ AH Sizes • All Makes or... Trade Yours In On A Brand New Manufactured Home Wr Pay Top $$$ For Your Home! West Michigan Housing, Inc. 1-800-387-0035 radioed to the officer That is why the officer did not have the warrant in hand 2) “He searched the car without a warrant. " Reading through Steffel on Michigan Search and Seizure, second edition, there are ten excep­ tions to the search warrant rule. One exception is "search incident to a lawful arrest which this sounds as though it was an “lawful" ar­ rest. This slates that any police officer, after arresting a person who was m a car, may. as a contemporaneous (existing or happening during the same period of time) inci­ dent of that arrest, search the passenger compartment of that automobile. This was decided in 1981 by the United States Supreme Court case of New York vs. Belton So, in response. “The Supreme Court says “yes.” 3) “This was done without an oath or affirmation from an unbiased magistrate " Bench warrants are issued by a judge, for things as failing to appear in court. So you don’t need an unbiased magistrate to serve a warrant. 4) “We apply the butt of a flashlight and spray pepper gas in his face”... Was he there? Did he sec what really happened? From his statement in the paper, he didn't show up until the person was hand­ cuffed and leaning against a vehicle. So how can he make allegations like this until he knows the facts behind this alleged incidem? Maybe the officer thought the man was reaching for a weapon? Maybe the man was trying to start his cr and drive off? Maybe after the door was open, the man tried to injure the officer and the pepper spray was a line of defense1 A lot of different things could have happened to warrant the pepper spray that Matousek is unaware of or wishes to ignore. So perhaps Mr. Matousek should read up on things before writing letters to the editor. The things I wrote about the law came from books about the law. not from opinions. Why doesn’t he try to be a police officer? It's lousy pay. long days, no respect from people when you place your life on the line to save them, walking up to a car late at night by yourself, wondering if you’re going to get shot just for stopping them for speeding It’s getting between a man beating his wife or girlfriend to save her and then getting beaten yourself. If this incident did really happen like he states, then by no means did the officer act appropriately. I’m not stick­ ing up for the officer, but think he as well as other of­ ficers in this country, need support and praise from the citizens they protect and serve, not negative responses and lack of respect. In summary , you need to thoroughly research all facts, and get stories from both par­ ties involved before you start throwing accusations around. Donald Clinton Middleville Editor’s Note: The Sun and News would have been happy to print the other side of the story, but the local police department declined to com­ ment. When such concerns are brought before a public meeting, it becomes a matter of public record. Election brings out ‘juvenile delinquents’ behavior must be stopped now! Regardless of which can­ didates win or lose Nov. 5, the sun will rise on Nov. 6. just like it always does, and I’m left wondering what the “shenanigan people” will see To the editor: It was brought to my atten­ tion the malicious behavior being displayed by persons in our community regarding the upcoming election, particular­ ly the election of our township officials. Individuals on both sides of the campaign issues have received threatening, harass­ ing or obscene phone calls and letters, and people have had their personal property van­ dalized. I don't even want to get into the disappearing cam­ paign signs that would mysteriously vanish in the night. Realizing we do not live in a perfect world, it does seem sad that people must resort to behavior befitting “juvenile delinquents." 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Kent County Shenffs officers and local volunteers offered cider, doughnuts, candy and helium balloon in orange and black (of course) for the younger set. Caledonia firemen also were on hand to show kids the fire trucks, on display in the next room. The deputies estimated that between 100 and 200 chilled kids and parents stopped in during (he official trick-ortreat hours in the village, as kids and adult escorts refused to let the cold weather dampen their Halloween spirits. Comunity Halloween fes­ tivities actually got started early with the Historical Commission's afternoon at Barber School Oct. 19, when kids and families could paint pumpkins and make scare­ crows. On Thursday afternoon, Caledonia Elementary stu­ dents, staff, parents and the high school band braved a stiff wind to march down Mam Street in the traditional parade, even though winter coats di­ minished the effect of scary ghost costumes, pretty dresses, sports uniforms and clever homemade dress-up ideas. D & W employees helped the festivities along by offer­ ing a late afternoon Halloween party on the store lawn for kids under 12. "It was a big success." said D&W Human Resources Spe­ cialist Julie Koning. She said NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING gorillas like powdered sugar donuts? Apparently so. This fellow enjoyed his at the Caledonia fire bam during Halloween trick-or-treat hours. Volunteering their time to help make Halloween safer...and warmer... this year are Kent County Deputies Eric Gorney and Denny Schneider. Helping out are Lee Shumway and Lydia Shumway and Tonya Choryan (right). Some strange Halloween creatures are pictured in the front. that about 200 youngsters showed up between 4 and 7 p.m. to enjoy games, a pet­ ting zoo, pony rides, enter- tamers and refreshments. Then kids set off to visit homes where porch lights in- dicated a welcome for treat seekers looking for Halloween goodies HOMEOWNERS! STOP living from paycheck to paycheckl REPAVING OF A PORTION OF EAST PARKER DRIVE FROM THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE BRIDGE TO THE SOUTH END OF THE ROAD Grand Rapkh 1-61S-95744W Statewide 1-KXMU-2221 AAA MOHTG«Gt ft FjN ANCi AI^CQ" TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO: THE RESIDENTS OF PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSON: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as a result of Petitions of prop­ erty owners within the township signed by the record owners of land whose footage constitutes more than 50% of the total footage of the hereinafter described East Parker Dove Special Assessment District No. 16 and the township board of the Township of Yankee Springs proposes to repave a portion of East Parker Drive from the South side of the bridge to the South end of the road and to create a special assessment for the recovery of the cost thereof by special assessment against the properties benefited therein. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the District within which the foregoing improvements are proposed to be con­ structed and within which the cost thereof is proposed to be assessed is more particularly described as follows. Property located in Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan: 0816-165-001-00 0816-165-003-00 0816-165-004-00 0816-165-005-00 0816-165-005-10 0816-165-006-00 0816-165-020-00 0816-165-007-00 0816-165-008-00 0816-165-009-00 0816-165-011-00 0816-165-012-00 0816-165-013-00 0816-165-021-00 This young artist selects the next color he needs to paint a face on his pumpkin. He was working at the Historical Commission's pumpkin-painting session held last month at the Barber School. 0816-165-014-00 0816-165-015-00 0816-165-016-00 0816-165-017-00 0816-165-018-00 0816-165-019-00 0816-165-022-00 2. ZBA 96-10-09, PARCEL ID., NO. 115-008-00, A request by William Wieland, 944 Barlow Lake Rd. tor a variance from the side yard set back requirements of the Township Zoning Ordinance. 3. ZBA 96-10-10, PARCEL ID., NO. 055-035-00; A request by Robert Hoogtefp tor a variance from the side yard set back requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. 4. Such other matters as may property come before the Zoning Board of Appeals PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing upon such Petitions. Plans, Distnct and Estimate of Costs wiH be held at the Yankee Spnngs Township Halt at 284 N Boggs Road, Middleville Michigan, with the Township commencing at 7:30 o'clock p.m. on November 14. 1996 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available tor inspection at the office of the Township Clerk. 284 N Briggs Rd , during regular township bust ness hours and wiil also be available at the time of the puWtc meet ng Written letters of comment wi« be accepted until the start of the meeting. At such hearing, the board will consider any written objec­ tions to any of foregoing matters which might be filed w«h said board at or poor to the time of said hearing as wen as any revi­ sions corrections, amendments, or changes to said Plans. Estimates and Costs or to said Special Assessment D®tnct PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the townshp wN provide to rtonnduais with drsabiimes. necessary, reasonable auxAary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the Township Clerk of the need tor the same. AM interested persons are invited to be present at the afore­ said time and place and to submit comments concerning any of the foregoing 305 TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. ZBA 96-06 07. PARCEL ID NO, 070-112-00; A request by Charles Miller, 3392 Elmwood Beach tor a variance from the front and rear yard set back requirements of the Township Zoning Ordinance. (Tabled at August 6 and September 10, 1996 Meetings) PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Plans, Special Assessment District and petitions may be examined at the Office of the township clerk from the date of this Notice until and including the date of the public heanng hereon and may further be examined at such public heanng 284 N . Bnggs Road MtodtevMte Ml 49333 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Zoning Board of Appeals of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 12,1996 commencing at 7:30 pm at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd concerning the following: PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the township board has received engineering plans showing the improvements and locations thereof with an estimate of the costs of such con­ struction in the approximate amount of $7,275.00, has placed the same on file with the township clerk, and has passed a Resolution tentatively declaring its intention to make such improvement and to create the aforementioned Special Assessment District and has further tentatively found the Petitions for the improvement to be in compliance with statuto­ ry requirements. Jamce C. Upper! Yankee Spnngs Township Clerk ATIQN AM persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate m the discussion of the above proposals A smile of debght rewards Kent County Sheriff s Deputy Denny Schneider as he ties some balloons to the stroller of this little "dalmatian" Halloweener who stopped for refreshments at the Caledonia fire bam dunng tnck-or-treat hours. Yankee Springs Township Zoning Board of Appeals Charles Biggs, Secretary 304 ....... ...... �The Sun and News Middleville, Ml November 5. 1996 Page 13 •NOTICE* PUBLIC HEARING BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Tuesday, November 12,1996 at 10:00 a.m. • Board Chambers 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan The Barry Courty Board of Comrmoreo ml hod a pubic boanng to consider the poAAon of the VAage of MddtoMe to after its boundenes to mdude the Mowmg described prermses 1 Commencing * a port on the centertme of Hghway M-37 being 936.05 toot West and 1320 loot South of the NE comet of Section 27-4-10. thence West 192 toet. thence South 132 toet. thence East 192 toet. thence North 132 toot to the ptaco of beg.-ring 2. Commencing on at a point on the centertme of Highway M-37 being 936.06 toot West and 1320 toot South of the NE corner of Section 27-4-10, thence continuing South on sad ceotodmo of Highway M37 132 toot kx the ptaco of bognnmg. thence West paraftoi with the North section Hne of said section t92 toot, thence south 76 toot panM with the contertbno of said Highway M-37. thence East 192 toot to the centertme of said Highway M37 to a point 76 toot South of the ptaco of begnrang. thence North along the center* no of sard Nghway 76 toot to the ptaco of begmmng Undeterred by chilly temperatures and brisk winds, the Caledonia Elementary students and staff, accompanied by the CHS band, marched down Main Street Thursday afternoon. Here all the costumed students and teachers return from the parade, ready for Halloween parties and a chance to warm up. 15. Commencing at the NW comer of Charteaon Heights Adtfton No. 2 tor the ptaco of bognnmg. thence North along the West line of said piat to the East and West one-quarter (1'4) hne of Section 22. thence East to the West tine of M-37, thence Southeasterly along the West line of M37 to the North tme of sad ptat. thence West along the North bno of said ptat to the place of beginning. EXCEPT commencing at the South 14 comer of sad Section 22. thence East 613 toot, thence North 0 deg 46 30-West 2070 toet. thence North 8© dog 29 East 829 72 toot to the ptaco of bognmng, thence North 0 deg 31 West 140 toot; thence North 89 deg 29 East 165.7 toot to the westerly bno of the M 37 right of way. thence Southeasterly 144 17 toot along said nght of way; thence South 89 deg 29 West 200 toot to the place of bognmng 16. Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of Section 22. thence East 613 toot, thence North 0 deg 46 30' West 2070 toot, thence North 89 deg 26 East 829.72 toot to the place of beginning, thence North 0 deg 31 West 140 toot thence North 89 deg 26 East 165.7 toot to the westerly line of the M-37 nght of way; thence Southeasterly 144.17 toot along said nght of way; thence South 89 deg 29 West 200 toot to the place of bogmnng 17. Commencing at point on the center of Arlington Street that is 197 toot North from its intersection with the oast west 14 line of Section 22 kx the place of beginning thence North 0 dog 25 East 197 toot, thence East 400 toot to the edge of the Thornapple River; thence Southeasterly 210 toot to a hne boanng East from the par* of begmmng. thence West 465 9 toot to place of beginning. 18 Commenang at point on the center of Artmgton Street that is 394 toot North from its intersection with the East West 14 line of Section 22 kx the place of beginning, thence North 221 toot, thence East 210 toot, thence South 221 toot, thence West 210 feet to the place of beginning 19. Commenang at the intersection of Arlington Street and the East West 1/4 bno of Section 22. thence North 0 deg 25 East 394 feet, thence East 210 feet to the place of beginning, thence North 0 deg 25 East 221 12 tool, thence E ast 219 toet to the edge of the Thornapple River; thence Southeasterly 223.2 toot to a line boanng East from the point of benmmng. thence West 190 toot to the place of beginning Since he dressed as a fireman for Halloween, Tanner Daugin, 3, was taken to see the Caledonia fire trucks by Caledonia fireman Jerry Smith. Tanner poses proudly on the hood of one of the trucks. The whole family could work together to make a scarecrow decoration for Halloween. Sponsored by the Caledonia Township Historical Commission, the scarecrow construction was held on the lawn of the Barber School. (Commission 20. The South 1/2 of the Mowing described premises Commenang at the center of Section 22. thence North 1266 52 toot; then East 1210 44 feet; thence North 137.94 toot; thence East 534 toot, more or lose, to the centerhno of Arlington Street kx the place of beginning; thence East 302 5 toot to the Thornapple River, thence Southeasterly along the river s edge to a line 615.12 feet North of and parallel to the East West 1/4 line of Section 22. thence along said line 429 toot, more or toss, to the centerline of Arlington Street, thence North along said centertme 791 34 toot to the place of begmmng 21. Commenang at the North • post of Section 22. thence East 90 feet, thence South 28 deg 32’ East 2736 toot, thence North 89 deg 26 East 46 4 feet for the place of beginning, thence North 89 deg 26 East 318 9 feet thence North 2 deg West 350 feet, thence South 89 deg 26 West 513 3 feet, thence South 29 deg 53 East 396 3 toet to the place of begmmng 26. Commencing 940.5 toet West of the NE corner of Section 27. thence South along the centerline of M 37 1 736 8 toet. thence East 50 feet to the East line of sad Highway tor the place of beginning, thence East 165 toet. thence South 80 toet thence West 165 feet to the East line of said Highway; thence North 80 feet to the place of beginning 27. Commencing at a point 940.5 feet West of the NE corner of Section 27. thence South along the centertine of Broadway Street (Highway M-37) 1818.8 feet, thence East 50 feet to the East lino of the nght of way of M-37 tor the place of begin ning;thence East 165 feet; thence South 255 feet; thence West 165 toet to sad East fine of the Highway, thence North along the East line of Highway M-37 255 feet to the place of beginning. 31. That portion of the following-described premises lying East of the centerline of Broadway (M-37) The Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27. Town 4 North, Range 10 West; except that part of the Southeast 1/4 of Northwest 1/4 of sad Section 27. commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot 81. Middleville Downs Addition No 4 to the Village of Middleville, thence South 334 feet parallel with the West line of sad Southeast 1/4, Northwest 1/4 thence West parallel with the North line of sad Southeast 1/4, Northwest 1/4 to the West Ime of sad Southeast 1/4. Northwest 1/4, thence North 334 feet along the West line of sad Southeast 1/4. Northwest 1/4 to the Northwest corner of sad Southeast 1/4 Northwest 1/4 thence East along the North line of sad Southeast 1/4 Northwest 1/4 to the place of beginning The Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of sad Section 27. and the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 except commencing at a point on the center line of Highway M-37 being 936.05 feet West, and 1320 feet South of the Northeast corner uf sad Section thence West parallel with the North line of sad Section 192 feet, thence South parallel with sad centerline of M 37 highway 348 feet thence East 192 feet to the centertine ot highway M-37 at a point 348 feet South of the place of begmmng, thence North along sad cantertine 348 feet to the place of beginning Also except commencing 940 5 feet West of Northeast corner of sad Section 27. being the centerline of State Hrghway M 37 and South along centerline of sad highway M 37. 195? 8 feet tor place of beginning of this Exception thence West 215 feet thence South 430 feet, thence West 165 feet, thence South 264 feet, thence East 380 feet to the centerline of M-37 thence North along centertine of sad highway M-37 to the of beginning, ALSO EXCEPT all that certain piece or parcel of land situate and being m the Township ot Thornapple, County of Barry and State ot Michigan and described as follows, to wit Parcel 1 Commenang at a point 940 5 feet West of the Northeast corner of Section 27. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, (being center of M-37), thence South along the center hne of Broadway (M-37) 1320 feet, thence East 215 feet tor place of begmmng, thence East 725 5 feet io the North and South section tme between Section 27 and 26. thence South along sad Ime 1320 feet to the East and West 1/4lme of sad Section, thence West along sadl/4 line to a point 215 feet East of the center hne of above mentioned Broadway (M 37) thence North to the place of beginning. Parcel 2: Commenang at a point 940 5 toet West of the Northeast corner of Section 27. Town 4 North. Range 10 West (being center of M-37) thence South along the centertme of Broadway (M-37) 2073 8 feet tfwnce East 50 feet tor place of begmmng. thence East 165 feet more or less, to the West North and South hne of Parcel 1 described above: thence South 66 feet, thence West 165 toet to highway, thence North to the piece of beonmng subject to any toghway nghts on the West end thereof Thornappto Township. Barry County. hAcfegan ALSO EXCEPT all that certain piece or parcel of land situate and being in the Township of Thornapple, County of Barry and State of Mitogen and described as foltows, to-wit Commencing at a pant 940 5 toot West of the Northeast corner of SocSon 27 town 4 North Range 10 West, thence South along the center of BroarMay Street (Highway M-37) 1738.8 toet. thence East 50 toet to the East Hne of sad feghway tor place o< begmmng thence East 165 toet. thence South 80 toet. thence West 166 toet to the East line of sad fsghway, thence North along the East hne of ud highway 80 toet to begmmng being in the Northeast one charter of Section 27. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, subject to easements of record if any ALSO EXCEPT a parcel of land in the Northeast quarter of Sect»n 27. Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as Commencing at a pant 940 5 toet West of the Northeast corner of sad Section 27, thence South along center of Broadway Street (Highway M-37) 16180 toet thence East 50toettothe East ngteofwayhneof Highway M-37 tor ptaco of begmmng. thence East 165 feet, thence South 255 toot, there West 165 feet to the East line cf sad fsgfway, thence North along East hne of &ad Nghway M-37 256 toot to ptaco of begmmng, subject to easemem tor feghway purposes over a strip of tend 10 toe* m width lying Easterly of and adjacent to a kno 50 toot Easterly of and paraflei to the Southerly Hne of toghwwy M-37 ae now surveyed over and across the Northerly 156 too* of the Southerly 820 toet of the Southeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of sad Socton 27 Thomappie Townsb^. Barry County Ucfegan ALSO EXCEPT that part of the Southeast V4. Northeast 1/4 doscrtood as Commenang at the East 1/4 comer of Section 27. Town 4 North. Range 10 Wool. Thornappto Townstw Berry Coutav HAcfsgan, thorns Soutn 89 degrees 58 15' West 716 88 toot along the East West 1/4 bne to a pox* wfech w 215 0 toet East of the centertme of Broadwoy (M-37) and the ptaco of bo^nmng. thence North 0 degrees 21 40' West 490 39 toot thence North 89 degrees 43 30 West 215.0 toet along the South hne of the North 21396 toot of the Northeast 1/4 of sad sector thence South 0 degrees 1620* East 384 06 toet along toe contodme o* Broadway (M-37) to toe beanmno of a 2 degree curve to the left, thence Southerly along the contorAno of sad curve, the c#»d of wlsch bean South 1 doqrees 2051* Eato 10762 toot, thence North 89 degrees 5815* East 215.0 toet to toe ptaco of bo^mmg Subject to an rsTrmsnt kx Nghway purposes over toe Westerly 50 toet thereof as recxxtted m Uber 161 on Page 404 ong. trwnc. North 0 tegrees 21 40* West 48039 tod. trwrn^ North 89 43-30* W^215 0 ZsoutoU Barry Ccudy M prowoe necessary roasonaOe auxfeary ads and services to mdkvduals with ctaabtees at the heanno ~ Admxetertaor IrxkvduaH «to dtadste^ r^nng ad. or tervwe. srxJd contact toe Barry County AdnsrostnSor by wnkng to tom at toe above address or by phomng (616)948 4091 �Page 14/The Sun and News Middleville Ml November 5 1996 ‘Love Letters' to entertain Nov. 14-17 Break-a-Leg Productions will present “Love Letters’’ by A R Gurney at Pagano's in Caledonia. Nov. 14-17, as part of a special “Hunters Widows” program. The event will feature live music by local string musi­ cians. followed by the story of a special life-long friendship between a man and a woman, as told through the letters they write each other over the years Each performance will feature a different cast • Thursday. Nov 14, 7 p.m.. Fred Boncher and Carole Fletcher-Rahn • Friday Nov. 15.7 p.m.. August and Kira Block • Saturday. Nov 16. 7 p.m., Wally Fleser and Carol Meehan • Sunday matinee. Nov 17. 1 p.m . Pat Cox and Kim Fletcher • Sunday. Nov. 17. 7 p.m.. John T. Connolly and Shelly Langkamp Live music for this special presentation will be provided In one of the performances of 'Love Letters. Wally Fleser and Carol Meehan will play the parts of Andy and Melissa, who detail their lives through a lifelong correspondence. Pat Cox and Kim Fletcher here portray Andy and Melissa as children, when their lifelong correspondence got underway. Andy and Melissa (Fred Boncher and Carole Fletcher-Rahn) as college students tried to shock each other writing about some of the outrageous things they were doing, John (Tom) Connally and Shelly Langkamp will portray Andy and Melissa in the Nov. 17 performance of A.R. Gurney's play 'Love Letters.' by members of the Grand Rapids Youth Symphony and the Caledonia High School Orchestra. (Break-a-Leg is donating $1 per admission ticket to the Caledonia High School Orchestra). 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Gi//... 945-9554 �The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml. November 5, 1996/Poge 15 DOLE RALLY, continued from front page YAMAHA Presidential hopeful Robert Dole and his wife, Elizabeth, shake hands and wave to Grand Rapids area supporters who packed the Grand Center for Friday's Republican rally in the final days of the 1996 election campaign. __________________________ Former President George Bush drew a roar of approval from area Republicans as he stepped forward to offer his support for Senator Robert Dole's bid for the Presidency. State Senator Richard Posthumus, the Republican band was invited to play at the rally as a courtesy to majority leader, shakes hands with Caledonia High the Senator, who graduated from CHS.n School band members at the Dole rally. The CHS to congratulate them on being quickly as the kids Nxirded the Along with the two the speeches, and they had a there. He joined the band for a buses for home. Presidents. Governor John good view of the cheering, Bob Dole’s bus moved on picture and shook hands with Engler was on hand to sign-waving partisan crowd in that night to rallies across the the future voters. introduce the two leaders, and front of them. "It’s an exciting event for state, with a breakfast Many of them brought just about every Republican scheduled in Philadelphia state and Kent County official home souvenirs in the form of them to get to attend." he Caledonia’s band buses headed was on hand to greet the flags and posters and some had said. "They'll enjoy all the back to school. Both former Presidents and Senator scratchy throats from joining hoopla." And. for the most part, they candidates and kids had and Mrs Dole and receive in the cheers and chants. did. But the box lunches and homework to do. some recognition from the Cameras were allowed, too. Posthumus stopped to greet cans of cold pop waiting on enthusiastic crowd in a jamthe Caledonia contingent and the buses disappeared very packed Grand Center Also getting a campaign boost from the Republican top brass was U.S Senate hopeful Ronna Romney, who is challenging incumbent Carl Levin for his seat in Washington. The high school band students not only got a good look at the top level of the political scene, but also could feel the emotionally-charged atmosphere of such a campaign. "What an opportunity this is for our kids," said State Senator Richard Caledonia Band Director Tom Posthumus talks with Peck. Caledonia Band Director "How often do any of us get Tom Peck during Friday's to hear a Presidential candidate Republican rally for in person, much less hear two Senator Dole. The CHS former Presidents on the same band played at the rally. program. 1 don't care what your politics are, it's something to be a part of it." 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Miso Glavan come lots of mistakes, penal­ kicked the extra point and the ties and turnovers to come game was tied back and overtake a determined The surprising Wildcats in Wayland group in a 21-14 the second penod took a 14-7 overtime thriller. advantage with a 56-yard Middleville, which was drive, capped by Laker s threecrowned O-K Blue Conference yard burst. The effort was champion the previous week, helped by a key pass interfer­ started the season slowly with ence call in the end zone. There were more shocking and scary moments for Mid­ dleville in the waning mo­ ments of the first half. A Tro­ jan drive was halted by a pass interception by Mark Stauffer, and the 'Cats took the football to within 15 yards of the end zone with 13 seconds left, where their drive stalled and a field goal attempt failed. After Wayland dominated the first 24 minutes of the contest. Middleville took over in the latter half. The Trojans drove 49 yards on their first possession and Liu went the last three yards to knot the count at 14-all. It stayed that way for the remainder of regulation time, despite a couple of serious threats by Middleville to score again. One drive stalled at the Wildcat 11 yard-line after quar­ terback Kevin Doyle appar­ ently had hooked up with Brian Ploeg for a 15-yard TD pass, but referees ruled Doyle had crossed the line of scrim­ mage. Another serious threat with less than two minutes remaining was halted deep in Wayland territory by a fum­ bled pitchout that was covered by Laker. Middleville was given pos­ session first in the overtime at the Wildcats' 10. and it took only two plays for it to score the game-winner Liu raced eight yards on the first play and then went two yards into the end zone on the next carry. Glavan added his third extra point of the evening. Then in was the defense’s turn for heroics. The Trojans' defensive line yielded only four yards in three plays and a fourth down pass fell incom­ Middleville's Nathan Pranger (80) goes up for a oneplete in the end zone. hand grab in Middleville's 21-14 win over Wayland last Prince had high praise for Friday. end Tom Featherly. tackle Loren Hummel, linebacker Brian Ploeg. safely Luke Weatherhead, tackle Jamie Foster and tackle Matt Gran er on defense and for center Luke Middleton. guard Doug Kidder and tackle Rich Frazier on of­ fense Liu finished with 181 yards rushing and the Trojans had DOOR, INC. Where the customer comes first" 285 total yards Wayland had 227 yards in total offense by David T. Young Editor losses to Caledonia and Byron Center, but responded with a seven-game winning streak that almost got coach Jack Prince's team into the Class B post-season playoffs. Way­ land, meanwhile, finished with a 1-8 mark. The visiting Wildcats stunned Middleville in the first half by taking a 14-7 lead and they threatened to widen the gap just before intermis­ sion. Wayland pounced on a fum­ ble at its own 22-yard line early in the first quarter and ZYLSTRA CARACE DOORS AND OPENERS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • Sales • Service • Installation Member of the GrenC Rsprds HomebuilOers Assocutior. 698-7242 - OWNER — 7350 Broadmoor. Caledonia Looking for a PRINTER? Call... 945-9554 The blocking and the hitting was crisp in last week’s non-league battle between the Wildcats and the Trojans. Soccer Scots ready for next State foe Caledonia’s soccer Scots certainly have the Fight in their name and their play. Coach Brian Broekhuizen's team beat Ludington 3-2 in a shoot-out Friday and by virtue of that fight, the Scots (16-6) will play in the State semifinals this Wednesday. Not only will Caledonia be playing in the game, but they will also be hosting the game, a contest that is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. The opponent will be the winner of Saturday night's Marshall and Gull Lake regional battle. Friday's shoot-out triumph over Ludington did not come without some real purple and gold grit. The two teams went to the shoot-out after 80 minutes of play during regulation and 30 more Frosh Scots extend winning streak to 14 Caledonia's freshman basketball team won twice last week, beating Sparta on Oct. 29 49-18 and defeating South Christian 42-35 on Oct. 31. Heather Duffield, Becky Haywood, Angie Adrianse and Kristy Green led the Lady Scots in scoring in the Sparta game. The win over South Christian was the team s 14th in a row. Annie Schmidt and Duffield were key contributors offensively and Elise Boochert and Adrianse helped defensively in the South Christian game minutes of action in an overtime. Both teams scored twice in regulation. In the shoot-out. both squads tallied goals in round three, four, five and six, but the Scots added a nelter in the seventh round that proved to be the game-clincher. Justin Johnson was credited with scoring that important Caledonia goal. Phil Licari netted the first Scots' goal in regulation with Mike Farnol gaining the assist. The second goal was the result of a Ludington miscue with Nick Boucher playing a key role in how that score was set up. Caledonia gridders end season with triumph over Northview Caledonia's varsity football team closed out its season with a thrilling 13-7 win over Northview Friday night at Northview. The Scots, who finish the year at 7-SeveralI, got two first half touchdown passes from quarterback Nick Freeman. The first went for 13 yards and was caught by Bryan Jones. The second was grabbed by Josh Haywcxxl and covered 6 yards. Northview's lone score also came on a pass, a 13-yard aerial from Mike Hopping lo John Perko. Jayvee Trojan gridders still perfect at home Sarah Schut hit a 16-foot jumper with 15 seconds remaining in the game to lift Middleville’s junior varsity basketball team to a 36-34 win over Godwin Heights on Oct. 31. Mary Ann Hoeksma led the Lady Trojans with 18 points, 10 of those scored in the fourth quarter Payshencc Erb tallied 8 points and Schut added 6 markers, including tthe important 2 that gave her team the win. The team’s home record is now 7-0. Overall, the junior varsity squad is 10-5 and 7-3 in the O-K Blue The next game is tonight at Coopersville. FACTORY Operators needed for growing Plastic Injection Molding company. Currently hiring on all shifts. If you are looking to make a change into a dean and friend ly environment, come and see what we have to offer We offer a competitive wage and benefit package Applications accepted between 8:00 - 4:00 pm at Wamar Products, Inc., 5041 68th Street, SE, Caledonia, Ml 49316 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml November 5, 1996 Page 17 Sweet Lady Scots beat Sparta, fall to South Christian 67-56 Caledonia’s pressure defense was too much for Sparta to confront on Oct. 29 in a 6627 Scots’ win in varsity basketball hoops. Allison Schneider scored 16 points and made 7 steals. Stephanie Algera scored 12 points with 9 rebounds. Sarah Bom tallied 12 points and grabbed 8 rebounds and Mmdi Smith dished out 6 assists, made 4 steals and scored 4 points for the Caledonia team. Sparta began the game in a 4-comer offense, hoping to keep it close, but the plan did not work. "We did a great job of pressuring them in the half court.” Caledonia Coach Mike Wilson said. "We were able to force them out of their stall by creating offense ourselves with our defense. South Christian 67 Caledonia 56 In a game on Oct. 31. Kristy DeBoer scored 22 points, grabbed 4 rebounds and made 4 steals and Stephanie Algera tallied 15 points and had 8 rebounds for the Sweet Ladies. Caledonia hit only 36 percent (16-of-45) of its field goal attempts, while South Christian nailed 57 percent (24-of-42) of its shots. "We had a tough shooting night and South Christian shot the ball very well." W’ilson said. We’re buekliiig down on buckling up! . tlo FKlEiffr. IRES PLUS Caledonia's Jenny DeBoer (34) sneaks past two Sparta defenders for two points in varsity hoop play last week. Trojan soccer teams hold banquet Middleville's freshman and junior varsity soccer teams held their awards banquet last Thursday at the high school. Brent Wustman, the freshman coach, presented the awards to his team. The team named Mike Glavan as "Most Valuable" and John Zuidersma with the "Sportsmanship Award winners on the junior varsity team were (from left) David Williamson, Corey Lucas and Brian McKeown. Freshman players (from left) Mike Glavan and John Zuidersma receive their awards from Coach Brent Wustman. (Photo provided) Award." For the junior varsity team, Coach Marty Wustman presented Brian McKeown with the "Most Improved" player award, David Williamson with the "Sportsmanship" award and the Eric DeGroote "Most Valuable" award went to Corey Lucas. The junior varsity team placed first in the league this season and had a 13-4 overall record. Deer Hunter Specials! Truck Tire Sale Discoverer Radial AST P215/75R15... ’59.99 LT225/75R16.. ’84.99 P235/75R15... ’64.99 L215/85R16... 30/9.5R15LT LT245/75R16 ’84.99 ’94.99 Discoverer Radial ’65.00 P-215/75R15.................. ’69.00 P-225/75R15 ’70.00 P-235/75R15................. ’86.00 30/950R15LT ’89.00 L215/85R16.................... ’94.00 LT225/75R16 ’105.00 LT245/75R16 ’109.00 LT265/75R16 TK graduate studying in Chicago Mindy Beetham. formerly Mindy Truer of Hastings, is studying in Chicago through the Chicago Metropoitan center for the fall semester of the 1'996-97 academic year. 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Ml November 5, 1996 Middleville's Lindsey Thornton, second to left, was one of three runners to represent her school at State. The Scots also took the Class B boys championship with a narrow win over Stockbridge. The Scots ran at the front of the pack and did so with a great team effort from Dave Vandenberg, Dave Friedrich, Rob Lillie, Andy Schupp and Joe Lillie. shortly after the final decision was made. Stockbridge was second with 116 points. One of Caledonia's top scores had not clicked in when all of the team scores were added up by the computer. Soderman, and the rest of the Caledonia faithful, were pleased with its TIRED OF PIZZA? ORDER OUR CHICKEN TO GO CALL TO ORDER: 795-3640 or 891-1287 Middle Villa Inn On M 37 in Middleville pa M m OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK final showing in the State finale. "We had a great team effort, everyone was under 17 (17 minutes),” Soderman said. That accomplishment includes the efforts of Dave Vandenberg (7th in 16:13), Dave Friedrich (13th in 16:22), Rob Lillie (14th in 16:22), Andy Schupp (20th in 16:34) and Joe Lillie (40th in 16:53. "I'm proud of the girls and I’m proud of us," Friedrich said. "You can’t have just four runners, you need five or seven (to win it)." Caledonia’s girls should be very proud. In the last four years, the Lady Scots have not lost once and the individual times Saturday were those of a four-time Slate champ. Shannon Houseman crossed the finish line second in 18:08, Liz Fortuna was fifth in 18:36, Brooke Wierenga was sixth in 18:47. Keri Bloem ended up eighth in 19:06 and Jenny Sprague placed 32nd in 20:00. And those times were recorded on a day that was more suitable for cross country skiing than it was for running. "We consider this (weather) an advantage," Hodgkinson said. The three seniors who ran for the Lady Scots on Saturday had many good things to say about the program, the friendships and all of the victories. "It's the competition mostly, Shannon Houseman JIM’S PLACE at GREEN LAKE 586 145th Street | — All Breakfasts — Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday • 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. ■ L M MM MM MM MM MM MM MM MM MM MM MM MM MM • 891-1201 Chicken Strips Ground Beef Dinner Burritos - BUY 1, GET 2nd HALF PRICE Wed. Meatloaf Thurs. Spaghetti - All You Con Eat Fri. Fish - All You Can Eat Sat. Roast Pork AH above dinners served with potato, vegetable, homemade rolls, soup or salad. Salad Bar available. Mon. Tues. | Cherry Valley Cafe ! 25% Off The State meet had 1.882 runners in four classes, making it the "Largest Gathering of High School Athletics." Hodgkinson had mixed emotions, though, about the new MIS location. "From a running standpoint it's excellent; From a viewing standpoint it needs a lol of work," Hodgkinson said. Trojans send three Three runners from Middleville High also took part in Saturday's Class B State races. Jessi Davis was 22nd in 20:07, Lindsey Thornton was 52nd in 20:42 and Ryan Hesselink competed in the Class B boy's race. !■ BRING THIS AD FOR 10% OFF -I COUPON 9866 Cherry Valley - “ M-37 ” at the Caledonia Plaza • Phone 891-9480 said. "It's awesome that we haven't lost anything in four years." "We just had a union between us; We were all like sisters," Bloem said. "It's great when you win together." "The main thing is to just run relaxed and try to give it your all," Beth Parbel said. "I'm just happy that I'm apart of this team." Friedrich was also confident that the Caledonia boys could win this year and Rob Lillie credited Soderman with making sure that it happened. "Coach is smarter than that (the computer)," Rob Lillie remarked. Caledonia’s Shannon Houseman was second overall at Saturday’s State meet. Open Monday 7 am to 1 pm Tuesday-Saturday 7 am to 8:30 pm �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml November 5. 1996 Page 19 TK promotes get hints on how to help kids do better in school by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Thomapple Kellogg School District parents recently got a few hints from a consultant on helping their kids do better in school in a workshop, with Kathy Cole, who was con­ tracted through the Kent In­ termediate School District Ed­ ucational Service Center Cole told parents she be­ lieves involvement in a child’s education is a critical factor in building academic success. She said that when parents are involved the kids achieve higher grades, increase test scores, increase attendance, complete more homework, demonstrate positive attitudes, reduce bad behavior, graduate at higher rates and have greater enrollment in higher educa­ tion. Though raising children has never been easy, she said, families are facing many more challenges today. Juggling work and family responsibili­ ties leaves parents with less time to help their children at home. Many parents, she said, have indicated that they would be willing to spend more time helping their children learn if they received guidance The workshop Cole pre­ sented is a new, fast-paced, hands-on option that focuses on six critical skills parents can use to help their children succeed. Families can use many of the ideas presented immediately. The workshop involved lively group discussion and the activities were organized tp have a positive effect on parents. Parents obtained practical ideas they can use to become more active in helping their children. Parents. Cole said, can help their children make learning fun by playing games that will make it easier for them to understand the concepts they are being taught Some of the games families can play to improve students reading are boggle, concentration, hang­ man. password, quick quiz, scrabble and speak and spell. Some of the games they can play to improve math skills are, backgammon, battleship, card games, checkers, chess, monopoly, puzzle cubes, racko and yahtzee. Many parents, she said, wonder if they are actively in­ volved in their children's edu­ cation. She shared a list of items that parents could check to see. including: • Whether the parents attend open house or parent-teacher conferences and have met all the children s teachers. • Whether they know the re­ quirements for each class and which teachers assign home­ work. • Whether they are familiar with the procedure for contact­ ing the teachers who know how to reach them. • Whether the teachers know that parents want to be in­ volved and informed • Whether parents know the children s guidance counselor. • Whether they know when report cards come out and un­ derstand what the marks on them mean. • Whether they are aware of which subjects the children are strong and weak in. • Whether the\ (heir children are familiar with how to use the library. If parents answer yes to most of these questions, she said, then they are involved with their children's education. Parents, she said, can help WE HONOR LOCAL COMPETITORS COUPONS OPEN MON.SAT. *1 1! 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She said it is important for Research shows that the time spent doing homework directly affects a student's achievement. One recent find­ ing is that students who con­ sistently do homework per­ form better academically then thoep a hd i i nol Students, both high and low UNBELIKVABLG SPECIAL BUY ONI PIZZA AT REGULAR PRICE. GET SECOND ONE r coupon I FAMILY CHOICE » students improve reading by following several tips, includ­ ing: • Be sure that children no­ tice the parents value reading. Parents should set an example by letting children see them read. • Children should be offered positive encouragement for ail reading tasks, whether they are at school or at home • Keep in touch with teach­ ers and prepare for parentteacher conferences by decid­ ing what to ask. • Set aside a reasonable amount of time for children to study at home. A study sched­ ule could be set. • Keep a supply of family games handy that build read­ ing and math skills. • Ask teachers for help if children are having problems. • Ask children what is go­ ing on at school. • Read to and with children. Encouraging at home read­ ing. she said, also can help children. Going to the library with children and providing ihem with access to dictionaries. . PIZZA XT |r-coupon11 PARTY CHOICE Involvement in a child’s education is a critical factor in building academic success. When parents are involved, the kids achieve higher grades, increase test scores, increase attendance, complete more homework, demonstrate positive attitudes, reduce bad behavior, graduate at higher rates and have greater enrollment in higher education. — Kathy Cole, Kent Intermediate School District Educational Service Center l*n^One key to getting home­ work completed on time, she said, is having all homework supplies in one convenient place. A homework survival kit that contains study materi­ als can eliminate nightly searches for supplies^ Things that can be put in the kit are colored pencils, dic­ tionary, glue, index cards, tape calculator, paper clips, rubber bands and assignment books. HELP WANTED Two large plastic part manufacturers located near the Kent Co. Airport need: Assemblers - 2nd/3rd Plastic Injection Operators • 2nd/3rd Janitors • 1st Material Handlers with Hi-Lo • 2nd Shipping Clerks with Hi-Lo • 1st Quality Control Inspectors - 2nd/3rd Pay depends on position and/or your exper­ ience. Ranges from $6.00-$8.00. All positions are temporary as probation period, becoming permanent with good benefits. APPLY 9 11 AM or 1-3.30 PM WEEKDAYS WEDNESDAY UNTIL 7 PM Bring 2 Pieces of I.D. 507 - 36th St SE Grand Rapids F 'mfedOeese Beh»een Eastern A Onmon Ave s NEW HOURS Sat I lam - MkMgN provided them with a home­ work handbook with tips. Homework, she said, should be scheduled into a student’s life. Daily homework time should be planned and all other activities must stop dur­ ing that time. To choose a homework time, she said, par­ ents should have their children fill in all their scheduled activ­ ities for the week on a calen­ dar. Children can choose a time from the open slots available. Children should do all homework assignments for the day at this time. Homework, she said, teaches children responsibility and skills they must develop in order to become indepen­ dent, successful adults. They also learn how to fol­ low directions, how to begin and complete a task, and how to manage time. Encouraging children to work independently will help them develop these skills. Children, she said, need en­ couragement and support from their parents., who should • . e P™se >he kids each night for a sP^lfl_c Students must have places to work in order to be success­ ful, she said. The study area must be well lit, quiet, and have all necessary supplies close at hand. A large space is not neces­ .sary as long as it. is quiet during homework time. Dnrantc Parents cn/'illI/T should FAC respect their children's study efforts by keeping brothers and sisters out of the way during this PEOPLEMARK' (616) 245-6161 Equal Opportunity Employor A shoebox, or a large sack, she said, are the perfect places to keep them. Parents should respect their childrens survival kit and children should be responsible for keeping track of the sup­ plies. Study skills are techniques that enable students to leam more effectively, she said, knowing how to study is an important part of successful learning. Parents can reinforce the study skills that children leam in school. Students, she said, some­ times will receive long-term assignments such as book re­ ports. term papers and special projects. Children can use a long-range planner to leam how to break down an over­ whelming project into small, more easily completed tasks. When children bring home long-range projects. Cole said, parents can help them deter­ mine steps that have to be fol­ lowed to complete the project. Students can use long-range planners, and checklists for written reports and proofread­ ing to help them break down their projects. Children can be helped in studying for tests by being aided in determining what the test will cover and organizing the materials, scheduling time for studying, writing impor­ tant information on index cards, reviewing class notes, and making a list of sample questions. Parents, she said, can help make sure they do not wait until the last minute to work on a project by providing mo­ tivation and helping them with their long-range planner. If parents work on these things with their children, she said, they can maximize their potential. 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Call the employment coordinator at (6161-534-2181 CENA’S HOLLAND HOME is a Christian retirement community that has provided care for residents from greater Grand Rapids for over 100 years. Holland Home has immediate opcinings for CENAs at out four Grand Rapids campuses: full and part lime shifts available for 7am-3pm, 3pm-11 pm and Upm-7am. We also offer a monthly state certified training ' program for those interested in 5 becoming a Competency Evaluated Nurse Aide. We pay while we train. Paid time off, excellent health benefits, a retirement plan and incentive bonuses available. Please call Human Resources at 235-5270. DO YOU HAVE more month, than money?? Sei! Avon. Call Sharon at 616-945-2624. WANTED:FULL AND Part time Caregivers, must be 18 or older. Peace Church Child Care 891-2345. Miscellaneous CRAFTERS NEEDED. Cale donia Middle School, December 7th. 868-5212 Mobile Homes ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. 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Please call 891-9521 GAYLORD. 10.01 beautifully wooded acres on county main tamed road with electricity, bull­ dozed driveway and building/ campsite. Close to snowmobile trails, Manistee River and state land. $18,500, $500 down, S225/month, 11% land contract Northern Land Company, 1-800-968-3118 Recreation WINTER STORAGE boats, RV’s, autos. For info call Barry Expo Center, 945 2224 between 8.30 St 12:30 Looking for a PRINTER? Call... 945-9554 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/706/SunandNews_1996-11-12.pdf b36a3ec9e477c32a1b9c0df68a6be975 PDF Text Text 12/30/99 md Newffl Hastings Fubi icLibrary 121 Church Hastings, ML 49058 A m A - A*- Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 46 November 12. 1996 Middleville, Michigan 49333 125th Year r S P'JS’JC LIBRARY Geiger, County Board incumbents re-elected Two local incumbent Re­ publican Barry County Com­ missioners and State Rep. Terry Geiger were re-elected last Tuesday with little sur­ prise. Geiger was elected to his second two-year term as 87th District state legislator, hand­ ily turning back a challenge from Democrat Larry Raffler. The vote was 13.492 to 7,529. with Geiger picking up a hefty 64.2 percent "It was nice to win," Geiger said. "I was pleased to see the broad base of support. I try to represent everyone in Barry County. "I hope to continue the work I've been doing in Lansing I’m anxious to start." Geiger added that he was particularly gratified with his vote total because control of the Michigan House went from Republicans to Dem­ ocrats The GOP held a 56-54 edge going into Tuesday's election, but lost four scats and appear to be down 58-52. "My only hope is that in January the Democratic major- Terry Geiger LewNewman ity treat us as well as we Newman in the Sixth District treated them when they were (Yankee Springs and Or­ angeville townships) and in the minority," he said. Geiger first was elected in Emmet Herrington in the 1994 to succeed the retiring Seventh District (Assyria. Bob Bender He won in a large Johnstown and Baltimore runoff in the primary and beat townships). Wenger outpolled Democrat Democrat Bob Edwards in the John Loftus more than two to general. The three incumbent com­ one. 2.017 to 935, claiming missioners who won were 68 3 percent of the vote With Robert Wenger in the Second the result, he will begin his District (Thomapple and Yan­ fifth two-year term on the kee Springs townships). Lew board. Robert Wenger "I appreciate the support the people in my district gave me." Wenger said. ""I hope I can represent them well on the Board of Commissioners over the next two years." In the Sixth District, New­ man collected 1,611 votes to Melvin Goebel's 1,052, tak­ ing 60.5 percent of the vote and winning his third term. Newman was out of town and unavailable for comment. The closest vote of the Mike Kelley Walt Eavey evening was in the Seventh totals were as follows. Prosecuting Attorney Dale District, where Herrington was elected to a second term Crowley 13,905; Sheriff with 1,371 votes. Democrat Steve DeBoer 14,536; Clerk C. Richard Bennett had 1.070 Nancy Bocrsma 14.344. Trea­ votes and Clyde Morgan gar­ surer Sue VandeCar 14.150; nered 60 write-in votes. Her­ Register of Deeds Sandy rington had 54.8 percent, Schondclmayer 14.322, Drain Bennett had 42.7 and Morgan Commissioner Robert Shaffer 14.065; Eight District Com 2.5. There were a number county missioncr Rod Goebel 1,514; incumbents, all Republicans, Fifth District Commissioner who ran without opposition See Incumbents, P. 3 These winners and their vote Supervisor Tom Garbow defeated Caledonia Twp. incumbents lose write-in bid for election by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Four Caledonia Township primary winners successfully held off a write-in challenge waged by incumbent trustees seeking one more chance for re-election, despite their pri­ mary defeats. Township Supervisor Tom Garbow also was denied re­ election. though Independent candidate William Johnston won the office by just 36 votes. Only Republicans ran for township office, so the pri­ mary virtually decided the new board until the defeated in­ cumbents chose to try again. As happens in most writein campaigns, however, all four incumbents were deci­ sively defeated in the general election by more than a threeto-one margin. (See chart.) The four newcomers, Patti Cress, Michael Dunn, Bonnie Keller and John Potter, first won decisive victories in Au­ gust by running on a platform that stressed listening to resi­ dents' wishes about handling area growth and development. They also emphasized keeping Caledonia "rural" through slower growth, and some said they supported a two-acre lot Patti Cress Even though there was a 74 percent voter turnout in Caledonia Township, long lines were alleviated in Precinct One by creating extra voting spaces wherever possible. Temporary ’booths* even lined the Township Board/Village Council Michael Dunn size for residential develop­ ment. Despite their primary defeat, however, the four incumbents, John Dieleman, Gordon Jousma, Steve Gould and Jim Williams, cited their own concerns for the future of the township and participated in a write-in campaign that stressed their expenence with township issues, their fiscal responsibility and their careful planning in handling the growth that has swept the township. Garbow actually was the winner in two of three town­ ship precincts and received more absentee votes for su­ pervisor (259-179) than John­ ston. However, in the north­ east precinct, where the Campau Lake sewer expansion and Garbow’s own residential de­ velopment have been contro­ versial issues, Johnston won t Bonnie Keller John Potter the vote 711-412. Dieleman, who was ousted after 13 years on the Town­ ship Planning Commission and 5 1/2 years on the Town­ ship Board, said he was sur­ prised at the lopsided vote, be­ cause he thought he and the other incumbents would gar­ ner a third of the vote. He said he wasn't sure just why feelings ran so strong against the former board members unless it was be­ cause the voters truly believed the charges, both spoken and See Twp. race, P. 2 In This Issue C-PAC meeting to focus on standardized testing tonight Hoekstra, Ehlers re-elected ‘Read to Me’ program encourages reading to young people Middleville police assist with high speed chase �Poge 2/Th* Sun ond New*. Middleville. AAI November 12. 1996 TWP RACE, imphed' that board members benefitted pfersonaily from their positions as trustees. "I think we re taking a beat­ ing from the people’s mistrust of government in general," Dieleman said. "All the peo­ ple have been hearing about during this election are the ly­ ing and cheating that’s going on at the state and national level. So, when we got la­ beled, we didn’t have a chance. I don’t think anything we said to deny those charges would have changed the mistrust people have in their elected of­ ficials.’’ Dieleman said that while it’s tough to lose, he hopes the new board will do well. He said he plans to stay on top of township issues and will continue to attend meet­ ings "This is my home, and I be­ lieve you should be involved in what’s going on in the place where you live,” he said. Former Trustee Jim Williams echoed Dieleman# philosophy. He. too, said he wishes the new board well, but said he wished the challengers had taken a different approach in their campaign so that it did not sink to nasty statements and implications about the board s integrity. "I have no problem with disagreement." he said. "But MILLER MEANS... MkMIcvIlk Office 317 Arlington, M-37 (616) 795-3305 Kay Stolsonburg ASSOC BROKER. GRI....795-7272 continued from front page there was a lot of propaganda out there, and I think the rapid development scares a lot of people, especially those who hadn’t stayed on top of what has been happening in the last 10 years. "As far as this election is concerned, though. I think it all boiled down to the Campau Lake sewer project, Blackstone and Tom’s (Garbow) involvement in the sewer expansion. That, I think, is where ru­ mors started and mistrust grew. Nobody knew what to believe, so people just as­ sumed that the board must be at fault." Williams said that people today are just not as involved in their government as they used to be, and that meant that they often weren’t informed enough about either the issues or the candidates. "When citizens are not in­ volved, mistrust happens," he said. "I hope more people get involved, come to meetings and serve on committees. That will be the best thing that can happen to our township." Johnston, the new township supervisor, said that in his case, he and Garbow have re­ mained cordial, and he is glad that in their campaigns, they did not resort to name-calling or personal attacks. "Tom called me and con­ Miller REAL ESTATE ...S OLD! Hastings Office 149 West state Street (616) 945-5182 Jean Chase, CRS gri 945-0235 Bill Slagstad............... 948-9842 Dianne Feldpausch .948-9913 Audrey Burdick, gri.945-2451 Cindy -Scotti’ Scon. 948-4228 Ron Lewis.................. 945-5103 Roy Carlson, gri....... 795-3611 Dave Belson... 948-9482 Karen Brown............. 795-9331 Cathy Williamson crs.Jri......................... 795-9090 Debbie Erway. gratulated me and offered to help in any way he could, and we already have had some conversation." Johnston said. This is what the township needs, people working to­ gether. not tearing each other apart" For his part. Johnston said he has been busy attending as many meetings as he can. try­ ing to learn as much as possi­ ble before he takes office next Wednesday He said he is enthused at the attitude and teamwork he has seen among the township of­ fice staff, and will do all he can to encourage that ethic. He said he also appreciates all the help he is getting from Township Planner Linda An­ derson. who has prepared him a new binder containing all the township ordinances. "I’d like to get a copy of this in our library, too," he said. "I guess my plan is to get into the normal township business. I hope to represent the people who put us (in of­ fice), and it’s my intent to get lots of input and do what the residents here would like." Johnston, who is new to township government, owns his own building automation business, which he does not believe could be perceived as benefitting from township decisions. The new supervisor is op- 623-8357 Mike Humphreys, Broker, CRS, GRI Larry Allerding, ASSOC BROKER. SALES MGR CRS. GRI 945-9103 MIS 1. MIDDLEVILLE SCHOOLS. A lorge 2-»tory home with on attached garage and walk out basement ready for finishing Pick your own colors and moke this your dream home before the holidays! 3 bedrooms, 2‘A baths, formal dining room, living room with fireplace and all ready for you to finish off. For more information call Karen Brown.............................. $119,900. 2. NEW HOME. Just a few features with this new custom built home are large rooms, a very large fieldstone fireplace in a 44 ft. wide living room, a 30x48 finished garage with heat and an abundance of large stone work. H's worth it to see the view! This home sets bock off the rooi for privacy Call Ron Lewis for a showing Caledonia Twp. election results: Total No. of Votes Office Candidate PRESIDENT: Bob Dole (R).............................................................. Bill Clinton (D).......................................................... Ross Perot {Reform). ................................ 2428 924 272 U.S. SENATOR: Ronna Romney (R) Carl Levin (D)..................... 2402 1186 CONGRESS: Vernon Ehlers (R) Betsy Flory (D)............................... 2901 607 STATE REPRESENTATIVE: Mark Jansen (R) Judy Crandall (D)................ 2598 861 COUNTY PROSECUTOR Wm. Forsyth (R) (Unopposed) 2962 SHERIFF: James Dougan (R).... Ida DeHaas (D) 2791 542 COUNTY CLERK: Terri Land (R).......................... Thomas Miller (D)... . 2610 745 COUNTY TREASURER: Kenneth Parrish (R)... Ken Nysson (D).................................................... 2737 631 DRAIN COMMISSIONER: Roger Laninga (R) (Unopposed) 2910 COUNTY COMM.: Judy Harrison (R) James Turner (D)................................................ 2642 748 TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR: Tom Garbow (R)............... Wm. Johnston (I)................................................ 1691 1727 TOWNSHIP CLERK: Patricia Snyder (R) (Unopposed) 2976 TOWNSHIP TREASURER: Ruth DeVries (R) (Unopposed) 2965 TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES: Patricia Cress (R) Michael Dunn (R).......................................... Bonnie Keller (R)................................................. John Potter (R)............................................ Gordon Jousma (write-in)........................... Steve Gould (write-in)........................... John Dieleman (write-in).................. Jim Williams (write-in).. 2378 2361 2336 2335 765 769 710 723 Proposal Proposal Proposal Proposal Proposal Proposal Yes 1862 2875 2758 1115 1163 2362 A (Bingo).............................................................. B (Judges) C (Vets Trust Fund) D (Ban on bear baiting) E (Casinos)...................................... G (NRC to Regulate Hunting) timistic, but there are some tough decisions ahead for the new board. One lawsuit al­ ready has been filed against the township concerning voter approval of a ye(-to-be-scheduled referendum on the rezon­ ing for the Blackstone residen­ tial development. Depositions for that suit are beginning, and the township will have to use general budget funds for its defense. Waiting in the wings is a decision by Garbow and his partners on whether to file suit to find out their legal rights in the Clarkland Estates development on Whitneyville Road. Voters overturned the township’s rezoning for Clark­ land in an August referendum. The Planning Commission also has scheduled for next year a complete review of the township's master land use plan. In conjunction with that, construction of the South Belt must be planned for, since it cuts through the northern edge of the township. The Campau Lake sewer ex­ pansion must be completed, and a number of developments are under way, including sev­ eral large ones like Jasonville Farms on M-37 and Shagbark Condominiums on 76th Street. The new board members have little time to get up to speed on these and other is­ sues, and only Clerk Pat Sny­ der and Treasurer Ruth De­ Vries will be returning from No 1590 584 597 2464 2423 1168 last year’s board. They ran un­ opposed in both primary and general elections, and each re­ ceived close to 3,000 voles last week. The new board will be sworn in at the Wednesday, Nov. 20 township meeting. Board meetings begin at 7 p.m. and are held at the Cale­ donia ViIIage/Township Hall, 250 Maple St. Eric D. Hannapel, D.D.S., M.S. Orthodontist Member of the American Association of Ort hexion t Is* s Braces for both children and Adults!! “Colored Braces” • “Clear Braces” 616-527-0030 New Patients Welcome 227 W. 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V Rapids are 4 beautiful building sites ranging from 3 acres to 10 acres m size and ................................................. $25,000 to $31 900 in price Coll Ron Lewis for drawings and details J f 6. FAWN LAKE LAK kJ KMT LOT. On a secluded lake approximately i mile south of Gun Lake \ k 106 ft of frontage nestled m the woods. Colt Deb Erwoy for more mformcmon $19 900 ) FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE, GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES PLEASE SEE OUR ADS ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER. IN THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS AND IN THE HOMES DIGEST OF GRAND RAPIDS MAGAZINE. To better serve our customers, we are installing a new phone system. The new system will be hooked up on Thursday, November 14, therefore, there may be some interruption in service. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your patience during this transition. J-Ad Graphics Inc. P.O. Box 188 • 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (616) 945-9554 Fax: (616) 945-5192 �The Sun ond News Middleville, Ml November 12. 1996/Page 3 Hoekstra, Ehlers handily re-elected to positions Altogether, as of by Mary Warner Wednesday afternoon. Staff Writer Two Republican incum­ 169,021 votes were tabulated bents from area congressional for Ehlers and 72,685 for districts who won re-election Flory. Hoekstra received by wide margins last Tuesday 164.153 votes compared to expressed disappointment that 83.844 for Kruszynski. (Other Republican presidential candi­ votes cast were for Libertarian date Bob Dole lost his bid for Party and National Law Party candidates.) the presidency. In Barry County, 5.906 But the congressmen said they are happy Republican votes were cast for Ehlers majorities were retained in compared to 3,527 for Flory. both the U.S. House and Sen­ A total of 5.259 voters cast ate, and believe they will be ballots for Hoekstra in Barry able to advance the Republi­ County, compared to 2.904 can agenda in Congress in the for Kruszynski. By press lime Wednesday next two years. Re-elected were Vem Ehlers afternoon. Democrats had of the Third Congressional gamed 11 seats in the U.S. District and Peter Hoekstra of House, while Republicans gained one seat in the U.S. the Second District. With most of the district­ Senate. The results of one wide votes counted Wednesday U.S. senate race and eight afternoon, Ehlers won 68 per­ U.S. House seats were still cent of the vote, compared to too close to call at press time. One question looming is 29 percent of the vote cast for Democratic challenger Betsy whether President Clinton will face criminal charges as Flory, according to figures supplied by the Michigan the result of alleged illegal contributions to his campaign Elections Bureau Hoekstra also received a and other alleged illegal large percentage of the votes activities. "It’s a great concern in in his district — 64 percent compared to 33 percent for Washington." Ehlers said. "Rumors are rife that he and Democratic candidate Dan his wife (First Lady Hillary Kruszynski. INCUMBENTS, Tim Burd 1,608. Fourth Dis­ trict Commissioner Jim Bai­ ley 1,726; Third District Commissioner Sandy James 1,863 and First District Commissioner John Barnett 1,709. 'Barnett is the only new­ comer on the County Board for the 1997-98 term. He de­ feated incumbent Linda Wat­ son in the August GOP pri­ mary. Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher polled 9,150 votes. He was appointed to the post last year after the retirement of Richard Shuster. In Thomapple Township, the four trustee seats were won by Republicans. Walter Eavey received 1,738 votes (22.4%), Mike Kelley 1,730 voles (22.3%), Rex Schad MOST BEAUTIFUL BABY CONTEST All Ages Grand Rapids-November 23rd ForEntry Form Call kfflL.New Star Discovery >(Bnb81>22M070 from front- 1.703 votes (22.0%) William Getty 1,662 votes (21.4%) and Democrat Lon Myers 924 votes (11.9%). The following candidates were all elected without oppo­ sition: Irving Township All Republicans: supervi­ sor- Milton Buehler, 768; clerk- Emily Harrison, 766; treasurer- Noreen Reigler, 783; trustees- W. James Har­ rison, 709; Richard Raymond, 647. Rutland Township All Democrats: supervisorBob Edwards, 884; clerk- Bar­ bara Bedford, 924; treasurerBlanche Munjoy, 895; trustees- Sandra Hause, 783; Russell Palmer. 781; Finley Hansford. 743; Marlin Wal­ ters. 737. Thornapple Township All Republicans: supervi­ sor- Donald Boysen, 1916; clerk- Donna Stagray. 1910; treasurer- Shirley Eaton. I960. Yankee Springs Twp. All Republicans: supervi­ sor- George London, 1156; clerk- Janice Lippert. 1141; treasurer- Robert Herold. 1131; trustees- R. Jack Finkbeiner, 1140; Mary Cook. 1137; constable Charles Misak, 1134. Vern Ehlers Clinton) will face indict­ ments. I hope it doesn’t end up being another Watergate and paralyzing the country and Congress." However, he said. "We will leave the investigation to the special prosecutor. Our em­ phasis in the Congress will be on legislation." Hoekstra said the Ehlers said. "We will do our best in Congress to work with Mr. Clinton and produce positive results for the country " "I have the ability to work with almost anyone." Ehlers said, "and I hope.my fellow Republicans feel the same way. I'm always interested in results, not personal battles.’’ Hoekstra said one of his mam focuses in his next term will be campaign finance re­ form. "The whole situation with the appearance of buying favors from government through campaign donations" has led to cynicism on the part of the public, he said. Ehlers said, "We spent a lot of time last year (attempting to pass campaign finance re­ form legislation). We didn't get enough votes in the Peter Hoekstra House or the Senate. The biggest problem is not the President's move to a more dle class tax relief," Hoekstra centrist position on the issues said. "He said the era of big PACs (political action committees), but the in this election indicates government is over — he’s millionaires who are going "there’s potential there for a interested in a right-sized out and buying scats in lot of common ground" federal government. He’s Congress. It’s a problem with between the Democratic trying to look at what no good solution. Public fi­ president and the Republican education needs to be more effective. Those are a lot of nancing may be one answer, Congress. but the public doesn't want "The president ran on bal­ things on the Republican ancing the budget and trying agenda, so I'm hoping we can their money spent on tinane ing campaigns." to provide some kind of mid­ work together." Ehlers said he will conceittrate his efforts in the next two years on reducing the budget deficit, reducing spend ing. protecting the environ ment, and "making the gov­ ernment run more efficiently." Hoekstra will also focus on balancing the budget, he said we can see those who don't food items and make sure they Hoekstra also wants to "play are given to families who oth­ schedule ahead of time." a key role in the whole educa Seif said that area churches erwise might not have much tion debate." will take charge of the donated for Thanksgiving Day. Caledonia Chiropractic to combine food drive with Appreciation Day by Barbara Gall Staff Writer It’s a day for donations all the way around. Caledonia chiropractor Dr. Eric Seif and his staff will do­ nate services to their patients and the community. In return, the patients and the commu­ nity are asked to donate nonperishable food items or paper products to be distributed to the needy just in time for Thanksgiving. This Patient Appreciation Day will be Wednesday, Nov.20, with the clinic open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Food items can be dropped off during clinic hours any time before that, however. "We're donating all our ser­ vices that day as a way to thank our patients and also thank the community,” Seif said. "We'd just like those who come in or anyone in the community, for that matter, to donate to the less fortu­ nate." Donations are welcome, whether or not you come in for treatment. Seif empha­ sized. 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Besides participating in leadership and membership workshops, attendees took pan in a National Issues Forum (NIF). "Which Way Forward for Women,” discussing the competing choices and conflicting demands affecting the lives of contemporary women and searching for a common Area libraries having ‘Elect to Read’ campaign For the past month. Kent District Library has been col­ lecting votes from children for their favorite Reading Rain­ bow book during the ‘ * Elect to Read" campaign. Last chance to vote is Nov. 13 KDL will tabulate the election results and each branch will announce the win­ ner at a victory party The Elect to Read Victory party features a puppet show based on the Reading Rain­ bow book. “Mama Don’t Allow" by Thacher Hurd, in addition to celebrating the winning Reading Rainbow campaign buttons, cookies, punch and more. The victory parties and puppet show will be held during National Children’s Book Week. No registration is necessary. The Elect to Read campaign has been a joint project with the WGVU-35. Kent District Library and the Grand Rapids Public Library . For more information on the Elect to Read Victory Par­ ty call 456-3250 or the local Kent District Library Branch Caledonia's Elect to Read Victory Party will be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday. Nov. 21. Alto's will be at 7 p.m. Tues­ day. Nov. 19. luncheon called artention to one of the targeted women's health concerns: breast cancer. Speaking at the luncheon. GFWC International Presi­ dent Faye Dissinger said. “Breast cancer will kill 44.300 women in the United States alone this year . " She explained that the "Color Me Healthy" pro­ gram emphasizes educating women about the importance of early detection “When a breast tumor is found in its earliest stages, a woman has a better than 90 percent chance of long-term survival." she added Maxine Scarbro. GFWC President-elect, addressed the group of GFWC’s ground on which viable public policy can be built. Forums are similar to oldtime town meetings, offering participants a chance to speak their minds. GFWC clubs have been conducting forums in their communities using NIF issue books for the past six years. This is the first time, however, that GFWC has developed an “issue guide" of its own. specifically addressing the changing roles of women in today's society . A long-time advocate for women's health issues, the federation has a current pro­ gram dedicated to expanding awareness of the most prevalent medical problems facing women today. A "Color Me Healthy" * Challenge to Change.'' Weick participated in the conference by sharing the "Thought of the Day" at the beginning of the business ses­ sion. She also reported on the plans for her . '96-’98 ad­ ministration Celebrate Michigan Women. PastPresent-Future. GFWC-Michigan consists of 97 clubs united in both local and statewide communi­ ty service GFWC is an international organization of communitybased women's clubs (hat have been working for more than 100 years to address the most pressing needs of their communities and the world It is headquartered m Washington. D.C. % LOCAL CHURCH R DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord Sunday School....................................................... 9:30a.m. Morning Worship...................................... 10:45 a m. Evening Praise....................................................... 6:00p.m. WEDNESDAY................. Family Night 6 30 p m 7240 68th Street, SE C aledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev Bnan F Hamson Music Coordinator, Jeffrey C. Vander Heide ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord FIRST BAPTIST LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST M-37, north of Middleville Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired).....8:30 a m . 4 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.............................. 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service....................................6 30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday.................... 6:30 p.m Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7 00 p.m Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p.m CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Alan Moody, Assistant Pastor Scott Smith, Minister of Music Sunday School....................................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service ..11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs...................................... 6:45 p.m. FREEPORT BIBLE STUDY SS. CYRIL & METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave. Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Sunday Morning Mass. 9:30 a.m. 792-2889 CALEDONIA £ V CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A church with a caring heart for our community and the world Wednesday.................... 7:00 p.m. Call 765-3057 or 948-3617 .10:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Rev. Norman Kohns — 616-891-8167 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 10:00 a m. ,11:15a.m. ..6:00 pm. Gaines United Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue al V2nd Street Caledonia. Mxhigan Telephone 098 8252 Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11 00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 5:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children's Church util be provided during both senices GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Rond (at Gun Lake) Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes....... 7:00 p.m. St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi (Missouri Synod) “Be daoted to one another m brotherly Im* ” Rom 1110 a.m.............................. Blended Service 9:05 a.m.............................. Educational Hour 10:15 a m................... Contemporary Service 11:15 a.m............................Traditional Service 8.00 (All Services have a Nursery available) Peace Reformed Church Barner Free M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville i-OO p.m. Carawai St. iChdateea » Mumr? 4 w 5<k Gr*ie Rev. Bernard Mulder. Pastor 868-6306 Pastor Douglas Gregory 897-0729 Rev Robert Gerke*Office 891-8688*Church: 891 9878 Sumii* Worship *00 am A 1030 » Sunday School .9:30 a m. Morning Worship................... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. Wed. Fellowship...... 7:30 p.m. — 868-6437 - Sunda* School *45 CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Church School. Sunday........................ 9:45 a m ® wsYaDD |£ Morning Worship...II 00 a m Royle Bailard, Pastor Programs for All Ages LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave. t» 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School................ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship............ 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship............... 6:00 p.m. 8:36 or 11:00. 6 00 COMMUNITY The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints YOU ARE INVITED £lje <£>U) £imt #ktfjol)i5t Cfjurcfj 6 00 p m Worship Service Sunday School O91-OU2O 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service. Sunday School..................... Evening Worship Service.. i-------- WELCOME TO (Child A Adult) (During the School Year) Re». R. Scott Gneaaay, Pastor Mike Mies. \ outh l eader CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST SHARONBARNSDALE.D*r .ofChnrtonEdOMusc Come as you are Informal - Fundamental Something for every age I Sunday Worship...... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday School.................. 10:45-11:50 a m. Church Office: (616) 891 1512 M-37 at 100th St KA" luwretrv MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Meeting at Sunday School....................................................... 9:30a.m. Morning Worship...................................... 10:45 a m. Freeport Community Center Evening Praise........................................................6:00p.m. Sunday............................ 10:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY.................. Family Night 6:30 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev Brian F. Harrison George M Coons. Youth Pastor Music Coordinator. Jeffrey C. Vander Heide Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Hednevto ••Famih Mute" fc!5 Dinner Choin for Children 4ftl Aduib Jr. A Sr High School Youth Group Cadet* and Coinctle* Adult BMe Studio CRYSTAL SPRINGS ALLIANCE CHURCH (of the Christian ond Missionary Alliance] d CsjnervUe Chnsion Elementary Scnoot (68* 9 St De*«eer Eastern and Dwson} Sunday Worship Service at 10 30 AM JoyMfy corryfiM to setwig ChM. nonomg Chnsrs church. ana carrying ad ChnsTs conmsson~ PastorJeffrey Broum, Pastor Church Office Telephone........................ 281 3402 Church Office Fan..................................... 281 7686 Parsonage Telephone.............................. 698-7170 UNITED METHODIST] CHURCHES Freeport-Middleville-Parmalee Freeport Morning Worship.............. 9 30 a m Freeport Sunday School................ 11 00 a m Parmalee Morning Worship........... 9 30 a m. Middleville Sunday School............ 9 30 a m Middleville Morning Worship....... 11 00 a m Rev Lee Zachman Rev Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891 8661 'The Church erfere everfoody is somebody ana Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School................... 930am Sunday Morning Worship....................... 10 30 am Sunday Evening Worship.........................6 00 p.m Wed Midweek Prayer & Bible Study....... 7 00 p.m Rev Wiliam Dobson Pastor Assistant Pastor Karl Bashtor �The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml, November 12. 1996/Poga 5 ‘Read to Me’ program encourages reading to young children by Mandv Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Rotary Club learned last week that children who are read to at a young age are more successful at reading later in life. Bill Dimond from the Kalamazoo Sunshine Rotary Club has been active in the "Read to Me" project, which is designed to make sure that every child in the area is read to at least 10 minutes every day The reading skill level of children, Dimond said, is a concern Io people in Kalama­ zoo add probably everybody in West Michigan Some may think that school districts are the only places that would be concerned about reading, he said, but after surveying man­ ufacturers, it was found that reading and math skills of employees is important. The "Read to Me" project originally was initialed by the Honolulu Sunrise Club and was headed by Jack Bales. He and other members des eloped an awareness campaign to bring to people’s attention that reading out loud to chil­ dren is the most important thing that can be done for them early in life to help them improve their skills. The Kalamazoo club has done the same thing. Mem­ bers have a marketing cam­ paign and the club has a part­ nership with businesses. Dimond said no business, school, or club could take on a project like this alone, which is why they got differ­ ent groups to work on it to­ gether "You have a good chance of making it successful if you work together." he said. Dimond said research over a 10- to 15-year period shows that reading out loud to chil- 1? Bill Dimond dren is the single most impor­ tant activity for them to par­ ticipate in for their future suc­ cess. Some parents may won­ der why it is necessary to read to their children if they are at the top of .their class and al­ ready know how to read Dimond said that his group believes that reading out loud to children should start before they learn how and continue throughout the grades because children's listening skills are three to four years ahead of reading and sight. Last spring one school in Kalamazoo recruited 50 celebrity readers, anyone from the children's characters to judges. Read to Me started in Kalamazoo almost a year ago when members of different or­ ganizations in the community got together to determine how to start the project. The groups came up with some Kelleys to celebrate 50 years Cloyton and Janet Kelley of Hastings will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on November 12, 1996 with a family dinner. Clayton is retired from No-Am Corporation formerly of Grand Rapids and Janet is retired from West Elementary School in Middleville. Their children ore Pat and Kathy Kelley of Grand Rapids, Kitty Plank of Hastings and Mike and Deb Kelley also of Hastings. They have 13 grandchildren and are expecting their 7th great-grandchild in the spring. Anyone wishing to help them celebrate may send cards to them at 704 Barfield Drive, Apt. 1, Hastings. Mi. 49058. Eve hin TK Elementary and Middle School lunch Wednesday, Nov. 13 Burrito or Arroz con Queso, com bread, black bean salad, or peas, salsa, peaches. Thursday, Nov. 14 z°*< th(. PARTY SUPPLIES festive lates, Napkins. Tablecov^rs, Balloons, Cards, .Gift Wrap WEDDING RECEPTION DECORATIONS Will order what you want for 1/2 down. Must order 1 month prior to event date. GIFTS TOO - Disney & Sesame for the kids novelty, baby & bridal gifts____________ Creative Baking & Party Supply House 133 E. Main ST., Caledonia • (616) 891 0696 Hours: Mon. Wed. 10 am - 6 pm; Thurs. 10 am 8 pm ^Fri. 10 am - 6 pm; Sat. 10 am 3 pm; Closed Sundays He added that the program needs to fit the needs of the community. What might work for Kalamazoo may not work for Middleville because of the difference in size of town and resources available Dimond knew a little bit about starting a business and was able to bring ideas to the Kalamazoo community on how to start the program. He also asked for the opinions of others. "There is no road map or past budget to look over." he said. "You have to do it your­ self." He added however that there are a lot of tools to w<xk with to put those things together. "This program,’’ he said, "is not about profit, but consis­ tency. Helping to shape the future of today s children is the most important thing." Other communities arc also starting this program The reader can pick out ma­ terial to read to the children with consultation from the teacher All nine Rotary Clubs in the Kalamazoo area County, he said, are involved in differ­ ent ways. Some arc volunteer readers in schools and sow* clubs are more involved than others. They have a formal partnership agreement with the schtxil districts there. Dimond said, he would pro­ vide support and feels it is important to help share the fu­ ture of America's youth. 11^ & & 0 Chili with crackers, wh. wheat bread (2), veggie sticks, applesauce, oatmeal raisin cookie. Friday, Nov. 15 Regular or French bread pi//.a, baked beans or sweet potatoes, fresh fruit Monday, Nov. 18 Mickey Mouse’s birthday. Goofy goulash. Huto peas. Bugs Bunny banana. Elmer Fudd Bread. Mickey cookies. Tuesday, Nov. 19 th', ideas and declared last March as "Read To Me" month. Brochures and buttons were distributed to the parents of 25,000 kindergarten through sixth-grade age children. The brochures contain in­ formation about how to go about working with children. Commercials about the program that were made in Hawaii have been showed around the Kalamazoo area as well. Dimond said, students in art classes in the Kalamazoo schools last year made Read to Me posters and a contest was held to determine the best one "The real winners were the ones that went home to par­ ents." he said. Teachers in that school dis­ trict put out a monthly newsletter that gives pointers to other teachers and to par­ ents about the importance of reading out loud. They have a classroom connection that people can call for informa­ tion. Children also can call in and hear one or two stories read out loud A pediatrician and literacy expert. Robert Needleman. started a program called "Reach Out and Read." He gives suggestions to other pe­ diatricians on how to help parents help their children Dimond said that if people in the Middleville area are in­ terested in starting a Read to Me program of their own. they would need to determine how important children's read­ ing skills are to the commu­ nity, select a leader among the group who is interested in chairing the program, and start immediately. A program like this, he said, will take a long time to put together so the sooner it starts, the better. Whoever chairs this pro­ gram should call a meeting in the community and get as many people involved as pos­ sible. There are many com­ munity resources to pull from .and he said he would support them. Turkey fajita on soft shell refried beans. Spanish rice, pineapple NOTE: variety of sand­ wiches and salads as ailable at Middle School Pizza, salads and sandwiches available at high school each day Fresh fruit as well as canned available each day Pay off Christmas '97 in advance Next Christmas, while everyone else watches the bilk mount, you’ll see the dividends of your Christmas Club account Advance planning really pays off Open your ’97 Christmas Chub account today! ALEDONIA Breakfast Menu Wednesday. Nov. 13 Bagel with cream cheese and jeU> • fnut, juice, milk. Thursday. Nov. 14 Scrambled eggs, orange juice. milk toast, Friday, Nov. 15 Breakfast juice, milk pizza, orange Monday. Nov. 18 Pancake and sausage on a stick, juice, milk Cold cereal, cinnamon toast. orange juice, milk. 627 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST. S.E. I 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE DUTTON 891-8113 698-6337 1795-3361J ■mini ★ PREMIER CLUB ★ Coming Up In November... 12 - Movie “Home for the Holidays” at 9 a.m. in the Club Room 17 - “Christmas in White” at Wharton Center, Lansing 19 • Euchre Card Party at 1 p.m. in the Club Room Call to resister 891-7131. �Poge 6/Th* Sun and N«w». MiddleviN* Mi -November 12, 1996 Exchange students from two countries active at CHS by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Helping the Fighting Scots to their first regional soccer championship and playing in a semi-state tournament con­ test. Participating with the Cale­ donia High School band in the hoopla of a political rally fea­ turing a Presidential candidate, former Presidents, the gover­ nor and a raft of state and local officials. For Attila Simo of Sweden and Moritz Zcretzke of Ger­ many. playing soccer or saxo­ phone in front of crowds of people may not be new, but it was a new experience to per­ form both for cheering Ameri­ can crowds at soccer and foot­ ball games and at the rally for Presidential hopeful Bob Dole They also were cheered at the CHS Homecoming, when, as is traditional for the ex­ change students, they rode in a special convertible in the pa­ rade and were introduced along with the Homecoming court and special guests Attila said he thought CHS had a great soccer team, and said it could "go far" in the post-season tournament ’’if we just play our game." The Scots lived up up to his pre­ dictions, and did progress "far" into the tourney, winning dis­ trict and regional champi­ onships before falling to Mar­ shall in the semis. Attila, who is spending this school year with Roy and Lorinda Davis, explained that he actually was bom in Hun­ gary. but moved with his fam­ ily to Sweden in 1985 because his father was concerned about the political situation in their native country. "He didn l really want to leave, but his friends in Swe­ den persuaded him because it would be better for us chil­ dren." Attila said. Everything was going well for the family in their new home until Attila's mother died three years ago. "That was really tough." he said. "I could help with the cooking and did the best I could to help my father, but it is very hard without her." Attila's dad works for Elec­ trolux Wascator. the company that manufactures vacuums, washing machines and refrig­ erators. His mother had been a cook at one time and had worked at a local steel mill. His older brother. 23, has Been a welder for five or six years, but now is taking com­ puter courses. Attila said. "Everything now is done with the computers. That is the basic knowledge you have to have, even to run every machine in the factory ." Attila himself is planning to pursue the field of natural science, looking toward a ca­ reer either in teaching, engi­ neering or police work. He will have another year of school when he returns to NEED SOME EXTRA CASH? Got Something to Sell? Phone 1-800-870-7085 For Sun and News ACTION-ADS! Sweden, and that, he said, will give him some time to think about what he wants to take in college. He already knows four languages. English, German. Swedish and Hungar­ ian. and at CHS. he is taking Spanish. He decided to be an ex­ change student to better his English, but even more, to "see the world from another view. It also will give me an extra year to think about what I want to do," he said. His year in the U.S. also might be considered important experience at some colleges and for work, he added. One big difference between the two countries is that here, everything is based on the au­ tomobile. he said. In Sweden, he rides his bike most of the time, and he couldn't even get a driver's license until he was 18. "Here. too. people are al­ ways in a hurry," he said. School also is different. Rather than taking three sub­ jects a semester in block classes, as he does here, he would take six to eight sub­ jects a semester, though they would not all meet every day. Sports are important in Sweden, but they usually are played through clubs, rather than schools, and students don't wear sports shoes to school. There might be school tournaments a few times a year, and there is a block of lime set aside at his school each week for students to pur­ sue whatever they want, from business classes to sports, he said. Ice hockey and soccer are very big where he lives, he added. He said he is enjoying his slay very much.. "It's fun to be here and there are new things every day," he said. "This school is very nice, with the television and cable in every room." At CHS, he will take Span- Exchange students Attila Simo (left) of Sweden and Moritz Zeretzke of Germany are already active in school activities at CHS. ish, American Studies and physical education this semester with chemistry, cal­ culus and continuing Ameri­ can Studies next semester. So far. he has traveled to Petosky and Mackinac Island and slalomed on water skiis for the first time. He wants to travel to Colorado because he loves downhill skiing, and he'd like to visit Disney World in Florida. He'd also like to see some professional hockey and basketbail games, and noted that pro hockey in the U.S. has had many Swedish players. Attila commented that it took just 24 hours to travel from his home in Sweden to his American home. "One of the things I have realized is that you can go wherever you want in just two days. The world is big, but it's real small, too." Moritz lives in Leer, Ger­ many, which is between Hamburg and the Dutch bor­ der. Primarily a farming area, his home town is not indus­ trial and the unemployment rate runs between 12 and 15 percent, he said. His father is a gynecolo­ gist, and his mother now works at his dad's office. He has two younger brothers, ages 10 and 14. Moritz said he decided to come to be an exchange stu­ dent because he wanted to be part of another country, but not as a tourist. He also had some friends who had been to the U.S., but at first, his fa­ ther did not w .w him to come lo America. Then he heard that the stu­ dents do have to work hard here, so he changed his mind. Montz said. Like Attila, Montz is look­ ing forward first to university study, but he isn't sure yet about a career He said he had always been interested in be­ coming a prkx. but was wor­ ried about whether wearing glasses would keep him out of that field He said that he might yet decide to become a doctor Interested tn "every sub­ ject.' Montz has studied En­ glish since the fifth grade and has taken Latin, French and a httie Italian Here, he is tak­ ing human anatomy, physical education and A merman stud tes this semester, and will take calculus, American stud ies and perhaps Spanish next semester. In Germany, he said, the curriculum is fixed, without the choice students have here. Usually he would take about 10 subjects during the year. Some, like math, English and German, would be taken all year, others just half the year. When asked what else he has particularly noticed about the U.S., he promptly said the food here is different. "We do not have so much fast food in Germany, and in stores there is not such a vari­ ety of foods. There is much more junk food here." He also has noticed the dif­ ference in cars, and said in Eu­ rope people depend much more on public transportation. "But the places usually are not so far apart, like they are here," he added. He also thinks that the stu­ dents perhaps are more con­ servative here, especially about cigarettes and alcohol. As in Sweden, sports in Germany primarily are played through clubs, and he said he did not know which system would be better for students, playing at school or in clubs. "Having the sports at school perhaps pushes the student to excel, but perhaps then they take the sports too seriously." he said. "But that happens with clubs, too. I always think of sports as just that, sport." He said volleyball is his personal favorite, though he does not play on a club team When he was younger and "sportier." he played soccer and table tennis, too. At CHS. he ran cross country, working to better his times, and he said he might try track this spring. Moritz already has seen much of Europe, including the Scandinavian countries and the western European countries like Austria, Switzerland and Italy. He also has visited Greece and Belarus, in the former Soviet Union. While in the U.S., he would like to sec California and is going to Florida, Wash­ ington, New York and Utah He already has been to Chicago. Montz’ American parents are Don and Brenda I jizarus. HOMEOWNERS'. living from paycheek to paychecki \wy Ceand Rapids 1-61K57-MW SotnMt 12221 AAA MO«T6a$« » FlMAWenAI, �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml November 12. 1996 Page 7 TK schools’ field trips combine fun and learning the desire of the students to share thoughts and questions about the plays while they are in progress. She said she usu­ ally tells them to hold their questions until a more appro­ priate time such as after the play or in class. She added that she discusses the preparation the actors have to go through, such as memo­ rizing lines and practicing dance steps, and the talents that are required. These performances spur the kids to want to do plays in the classroom.’ she said. Before any field trip, Brummel said, she goes over what will be expected of the kids during their visit. "We prepare ahead of time in units what they will see so they will have background knowledge." she said One of her classes in previ­ ous years has seen sheep be­ ing sheared at Geukes Farm. She said that prior to the trip she discuss the process with her students and read them sto­ ries about sheep. Her students also have vis­ ited the "smoke house" for Fire Prevention Week, a trip she said was successful. "It gets the kids thinking about the subject and they talk to their parents about it," she said. Besides visiting places out­ side of school, students also Depend on__________________ have seen animals that were JB HARRISON | brought into the classroom When they worked on a unit Insurance Agency about ocean life. Brummel 6090 Alden Nash SE • Alto said, a tide pool was shown to Phone 868-0050 them that contained live ani­ Toll Free 800-217-0712 mals such as sharks, crabs, for Automobile Insurance. sea anemones, and c-stars. Children are allowed to touch these animals. ] i Hastings Mutual Page Elementary School M Insurance Company Principal David Bukala said WP that fourth- and fifth-graders by Mandy Habel Staff Water Thomapple Kellogg field trips are more than just fun days away from the class­ room; they also enhance stu­ dents' learning. McFall Elementary Princi­ pal Bill Rich said field trips planned for kindergarten and first-grade students usually re­ late to subjects they study in the classroom "We try to do things that at­ tract the interest of the stu­ dents and connect to the cur­ riculum." he said For instance, the kinder­ garten class recently visited Ritz’s Apple Orchard so stu­ dents could see the apples and leaves they learned about in class. Next spring, the class will go to Binder Park Zoo in Bat­ tle Creek after completing an animal study unit. During a study of dinosaurs and insects, students have visited the Im­ pression 5 Museum in Lans­ ing. The first-grade class usually goes to the Shrine Circus in Grand Rapids in March. Rich said that both grades get to attend one show of some type during the academic year and beforehand learn about how to be a good audi­ Judy Harrison ence. Besides the circus, students also have seen plays put on by the Council of Performing Arts for Children and the dis­ trict may consider letting the students visit another museum in the future. Bowens Mills. Pumpkin World and other apple orchards also have been visited so teachers can "get another slant on the same activity.” First grade teacher Susan Brummel said the plays her class has or will see are based on a story book the children read and discuss in class. She said she tries to get the stu­ dents to think about the char­ acters. their feelings and how they solve problems they en­ counter. These items are graphed on a chart and arc compared to the plot of the play. "The children enjoy the plays because they bn ng the story to life," she said. She also prepares them for the performance by explaining what an audience is and how people in an audience should behave. Things such as when to clap and keeping quiet dur­ ing the performance, she said, arc examples of behavior. One of the things Brummel has to deal with the most is also benefit academically from field trips. "We really try to make the most of them." he said. Fourth-graders have a spe­ cial unit each year on Michi­ gan. its history and govern­ ment. During their work, he said, class members are taken to Lansing to learn how the government functions and see how things operate outside the classroom. Students at this grade level also study Native American art and occasionally visit the VanAndel Museum to visit their displays. Fifth grade students soon will be going to the gypsum mines in Grand Rapids and to a Grand Rapids Symphony performance. The students learn the instruments found in an orchestra which helps them in their music classes. One Page teacher had an­ other teacher as a pen pal throughout the academic year, the end of which the two teachers and classes visited each other. West Elementary School Principal Sharon Kalee said their students are not going on as many outside trips this year because the trips usually fit the curriculum and the changes that have been made this year have not provided for many opportunities. Instead, West students will enjoy presentations from guests who go to the school to see them. One of these is the Star Lab Planetarium In the past, students visited one outside the classroom. Another trip West students have made in the past is to Charlton Park, which tied into their "Days of the Past" unit. The students will attend a Christmas play in Caledonia, however. TK School NEWS By Dr. Mary Ellen Correa Assist. Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Chicago math meeting set Thomapple Kellogg Schools recently adopted the University of Chicago School Math Project (Chicago Math) to be used in kindergarten through 12th grades For the past four years, the high school and middle school have been using thus program with success. The main concern from parents and teachers was that without a background in this program from kindergarten through sixth grade, students had a hard time changing to Chicago math in seventh grade In order to address this problem, the math committee (con­ sisting of teachers from every grade level) had a series of meetings to discuss the pros and cons of this change After much discussion, the math committee recommended that all grade levels use Chicago math Teachers received training in the program, textbooks and materials (including calculators and manipulatives) were purchased over the summer anti the program was begun this year The strong points of Chicago math that influenced the deci sion to use it included: • The hands-on approach using manipulatives • The higher level thinking • The drill on computation facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division). • The application to real life situations • The Home Links (parents help their children with work at home) • The repetition of skills. Teachers and students report they are enjoying the new pro gram Some parents have expressed concerns that there arc some elements in the new program that arc confusing to them In order to address this concern and to enable parents to help their children, the PTO has set up a parent training session in Chicago math. They have contracted with the same teacher/prescntcr who trained staff at West Elementary to pre sent training for parents. The PTO coffee will be held on Thursday. Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. at the McFall Library All parents are encouraged to attend this valuable presenta­ tion which should help to explain the program and to equip parents with the skills to help their children. Also available to parents is a parent handbook for Chicago math, which explains some of the terms and procedures used Parents are encouraged to contact the PTO or the schools for copies of this handbook. �Pog« 8/Th« Sun and N«w». Middleville. Ml/November 12. 1996 C-PAC meeting to focus on standardized testing tonight by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Parents Ad­ visory Council will sponsor a program at 7 p.m. tonight (Nov. 12) in the Caledonia High School media center for parents to learn about stan­ dardized tests their children have to take all through school Some of the tests to be covered in the meeting will be the MEAP (Michigan Educa­ tion Assessment Program), the new high school profi­ ciency test, the ACT, PSAT and the SAT. leading the program will be CHS Testing Coordinator Judi Ferguson and CMS Enrich­ ment Coordinator Cheryl Davis. On hand will be at least one school board mem­ ber, Superintendent of Schools Doug Busman, teach­ ers and administrators. C-PACs roots are in a con­ versation between two Cale­ donia parents that grew into an organization where parents and educators discuss their problems and share ideas about school. Tonight's pro­ gram reflects the goals of CPAC to be a place for parents and teachers and administrators to meet informally, and to en­ able parents to gain important information about the school system and to find answers to their questions and perhaps their anxieties. This was the kind of pro­ gram Kathy Jackson and Di­ ana Milock envisioned four years ago when they put to­ gether the idea for just such a forum. ' The whole thing started when the two mothers struck up a conversation about school. Milock's two children were in college and high school; Jackson's were in el­ ementary school. "I had gone into the schools a lot and learned quite a bit about the system over the years my children were in school here," Milock recalled. Jackson, however, was just getting started as a school par­ ent, and she said at the time of their conversation, she was feeling some frustration that there was no system in place for parents to learn about the schools, and no avenue for parents to meet administrators or get their questions answered by the right person. ”1 had just gone through all that," Milock said. "1 think that’s what we realized in our conversation, that Kathy was about to go through all the same steps I had just taken. We decided there should be a way for parents to get their questions answered without each one repeating the same process." Their solution to this prob­ lem was forming the Caledo­ nia Parents Advisory Council, which they envisioned as a place where district parents could bring their questions and be advised on who to see. Monthly programs could pro­ vide parents information about education, particularly about education in Caledonia. The meetings would provide a place where parents, teach­ ers, administrators and even school board members could meet and talk and where con­ cerns about a changing school district could be addressed. Milock and Jackson said they had wanted the group to be "proactive." They believed that with all the changes going on in the district, that parents who had met administrators and teach­ ers and understood how the educational system works would be more comfortable going to school and talking to educators when the inevitable problems did surface "We wanted to foster a posi­ tive view," said Milock. "I think some parents really are uncomfortable walking into the school and asking ques­ tions or being an advocate for their children. "If you don't understand how the school operates, it becomes an intimidating place." The two learned that Forest Hills Superintendent Michael Washbum, had set up a pro­ gram for his district in which parents meet with him. He also had used the plan success­ fully where he had worked be­ fore, Jackson said. "That encouraged us to try to get something similar started for Caledonia," she said. The two Caledonia moms found that initially there was some resistance to the idea of a parent advisory group be­ cause in the past, parent groups tended to be formed out of anger and were unified by a complaint rather than an interest in learning about the schools.. They said that because CPAC was a parent initiative, 11 We needed to discuss what common experiences the kids need to have... When groups of people from each elementary started talking together, the positive ideas helped change happen more effectively. — Diana Milock rather than one implemented by the district, administrators and board members were leery. However, convinced that there was a need for this kind of forum for parents and edu­ cators, Milock and Jackson pursued the idea, emphasizing that this was to be a team ef­ fort, not an adversarial one. "I think it was important for our teachers and adminis­ trators to acknowledge that parents deserve the answers,” said Milock. "For instance, one of the big problems back then was that with three elementaries, each operating sori of on its own, nobody really knew what was happening throughout the district. And parents from one school would talk about what their kids were doing, and it didn't sound like what kids were do­ ing at another school. "And elementary parents didn't know just what might be going on at the middle school or high school level, but they heard stories." "Each school was being iso­ lated," agreed Jackson. "That situation is much improved today, but back then, the dif­ ferent levels were just begin­ ning to talk to each other. When groups of people from different elementary schools could sit down with the prin­ cipals, they learned what re­ ally was being done, although perhaps in different ways at each school." "We needed to discuss what common experiences the kids need to have," continued Milock. "What happened was that when groups of people from each elementary started talking together, the positive ideas helped change happen more effectively. These dis­ cussions were helpful for the parents and the administra­ tors." "The organization had to evolve, and get past just deal­ ing with the negatives and the complaints," said Jackson. "I think, at first, a lot of people didn't want to come because they felt it was a gripe ses­ sion. "But we had to go through that and get past it to where we could do some constructive things." "Now it's a place not only to bring problems, but to get involved with the solutions." agreed Milock. "It's not like going to your school PTO. where you tend to meet just other elementary parents, or discuss things for your school," Jackson said. "C-PAC is for all levels to communicate with each other, so we all get an idea of the big picture. It's nice when an elementary parent can talk to a high school parent, for in­ stance, and be reassured about what their young children are learning, or when a high school parent can talk to someone whose kids now are in college." "We want parents of all lev­ els to attend," echoed Pam Ol­ czak, who along with Julie Ondersma now coordinates CPAC. They took over leadership of the organization this year and hope more parents will take advantage of the chance for information and discussion with other parents and with school personnel. Both got involved with CPAC at its beginning, when their children were still in el­ ementary, and they agreed that what they have learned over the years has helped them be­ come more comfortable and more knowledgeable when talking to teachers or adminis­ trators. "I think the emphasis now is becoming aware of what is going on more than talking about concerns," said Onder­ sma. "It's really become an in­ formation group, with the topics for our programs and discussions based on what the issues are. "When we plan our pro­ grams for the year, we try to leave some leeway for an is­ sue that might crop up during the year." This year, C-PAC already has sponsored a September program on Schools of Choice and how they affect the Caledonia Community Schools, and an October ses­ sion on elementary curricu­ lum. Tonight's program on stan­ dardized testing was planned in response io the increased em­ phasis the slate has put on the MEAP test and its implemen­ tation of a statewide profi­ ciency lest for high school ju­ niors. There is no meeting planned for December, but Ondersma and Olczak said they are very excited about the January ses­ sion, which is called a "Learn­ ing Leadership Summit" fea­ turing a guest panel of experts in teaming. Larry Nienhuis from TV Channel 8 will serve as mod­ erator. and Olczak emphasized that this will be more of a "town hall" format than a formal panel. "We want this to be a dia­ logue between the parents and the experts, not just a presen­ tation by the guests," she said. The two new coordinators said that white the programs and the discussions have changed over the years, the basic structure of C-PAC has not. A school board represen­ tative always is present and Busman nearly always is in attendance. Programs are planned in response to parents' questions. "We re trying to give people -information on topics we've heard they are interested in." said Ondersma. They pointed out that the discussion works two ways, as the superintendent and the board members also get a chance to meet and talk with parents at C-PAC. "It’s a way for them to hear what parents are thinking, what their views are. I have seen a lot of changes come from what parents have sug­ gested at C-PAC," said Ol­ czak. "The administrators do listen." Jackson and Milock said that some of the group’s ac­ complishments in the last four years include: • Promoting a district-wide school year calendar. • Organizing an annual school board candidates’ fo­ rum. • Encouraging the district to schedule meetings so they do not conflict with each other. • Setting up an advisory committee that worked with the board and administration in determining district budget cuts. • Organizing a business fo­ rum last year so parents could hear what future employers thought education should be providing students. • Working as a liaison be­ tween parents and the board and administration. • Serving as a resource of parents to serve on interview­ ing panels in the hiring of the superintendent. • Bringing information to parents on legislation affect­ ing education. They noted that Middle Schooi Principal Clark Volz first brought his idea of a Stu­ dent Support Room to CPAC to see how parents felt about the concept before pre­ senting it to the school board. They also believe C-PAC helps parents understand their roles as advocates for their children, and that it can be one way of creating contact be­ tween the school board mem­ bers and the community. Olczak and Ondersma, who worked on many of those pro­ jects said they feel all C-PAC needs is even more parent in­ volvement. "It's informal, it’s friendly and last month we even of­ fered child care for the first time. We will continue that if parents would like it." Onder­ sma said. Future meeting programs include an open dialogue with board members in February. a tentative program on college success planned for March and a school bond project update scheduled in April. All C-PAC meetings arc held on the second Tuesday of the month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the CHS media ' en­ ter. unless otherwise adver­ tised. Anyone who would like more information about CPAC should call 868-7411 or 868-7567 or write C-PAC. Box 128, Caledonia, Ml 49316. Better yet, say its chair­ women, come to tonight's meeting. "Anyone in (he community is welcome and we'd all enjoy the input," said Ondersma PHONE 945-9554 ANYTIME for Action-Ads REGARDLESS OF AGE We Offer A Variety of Health Insurance Plans • • • • • Major Medical Plans Short Term Major Medical Plan Hospital Indemnity Preferred Provider Option (PPO) Hospital Only NOT AVAILABLE IN ALL STATES CHECK WITH YOUR AGENT Through For more Information contact; STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Cafeooma Village Centre, 9365 Cherry Valley Ave, Caledonia 891-9294 �Th* Sun and News Middleville. Ml November 12. 1996/Poge 9 New books at TK Library announced Fiction The Regulators by Richard Bachman; Never Again GoodBye by Terri Blackstock; No Score by Lawrence Block. Blood Ties by Sigmund Brouwer; Shadows of Steel by Dale Brown; Rosehaven by Catherine Coulter; The Main Corpse by Diane Mott David­ son; The Law of Love by Laura Esquival; To the Hilt by Dick Francis; Forever and Ever by Patricia Gaffney; Happy Are the Oppressed by­ Andrew M. Greely; Dead to Rights by Judith A. Jance; desperation bv Stephen King; The Bear Went Over the Mountain by William Kotzwinkle; Ram Dance by Skye Kathleen Moody. We Were the Mulvaneys by Joyce Carol Oates; Nana's Gift by Janette Oke; Return to Harmony by Janette Oke; In Heaven as on Earth by Scott M Reck. Red Leaves by Paullina Simons; Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick PosthumiK Hunting tradition continues Hunting in Michigan is a time honored tradition that dates back to the earliest days of this area Native Americans en­ joyed the many streams and forests, hunting the abundant wildlife the land had to offer. It was this abundant wildlife that attracted the French and English into the area for fur trading Today, hunting remains in our state has a heritage passed down from generation to generation. 1 learned to hunt from my grandfather and father But hunting is not just about sport It’s also about the scientific maintenance of our wildlife. Hunters are actually working hand in hand with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to make sure there is a successful balance between man and nature Deer hunting is a g<Mxl example of the successful partnership between hunter and DNR. Today, the state deer herd is large In fact, there are some places in the state where the number of deer has reached a record level. Where deer get too abundant, it becomes increasingly difficult for them to find food. Often, they’re forced to leave their habitat and look for food elsewhere, including nearby farms. When this happens, farmers have to absorb excessive crop damage, which accounts for hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost revenue. This year, the DNR has put in place regulations designed to reduce the herd in areas where wide crop damage has occurred. Another, and an equally serious danger, are deer-related car accidents in our state. The Michigan State Police reported that last year we reached an all-time high in the number of deer related car accidents. In 1995, there were more than 62,000 accidents of this type in Michigan. Kent County had more of these accidents than any other county in Michigan. The DNR is also putting regultons in place to help reduce these accidents. By scientifically determining the areas of risk and allowing more deer to be taken in these higher-risk areas, the herd will be brought back to a level that is much safer. On the other hand, there have been places in Michigan where the deer herd is not as strong or abundant The DNR recognizes this fact, as well. The same way they regulate areas which have reached dangerously high levels of deer, they regulate the areas in which the herd is not as strong as it should be. In these areas, the department lowers the number of deer hunters can lake, guaranteeing our deer population remains vibrant and strong. This year, the DNR expects about 800.000 individuals will go deer hunting, whether it be with a bow. muzzle loader or regular firearm They also expect that these hunters will bring more than $500 million to the Michigan economy through ex penditures for food, travel, lodging, and hunting equipment. In Michigan, the partnership between DNR and hunters has a long history of successful^ managing our wildlife popula­ tions The DNR’s scientific, hands-on approach to protecting our wildlife has allowed us to continue our rich heritage, while still maintaining the health and strength of the deer herd. Falsely Accused by Robert Tannenbaum. Dirt by Stuart Woods Non-Fiction Badminton by Steven Boga. Fodor’s Germany; Fodor’s Italy; France; Arthur Frommer’s Branson by Arthur Frommer; Frommer’s Australia; Frommer’s Nova Scotia. 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Stir in seasonings. 2. Gradually add ccrvals, nuts, pretxels and bagel chips; stir to coat evenly3. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on absorbent paper to cool. Store in airtight container. Makes 11 cups. For Microwave:* 1. Melt margarine in large microwave-safe bowl on HIGH. Stir in seasonings. 2. Follow step 2 above. 3. Mkrowaw on HIGH 5 to 6 minutes, stirring thor­ oughly with rubber spatu­ la every 2 minutes. While stirring, make sure to scrape sides and bottom of bowl Spread on absorbent paper to coot Store in air­ tight container. • Due to differences in microwaves ovens, cook­ ing time may need adjust­ ment. These directions were developed using 625 to 700 watt ovens. �Poge 10/Th« Sun and News, Middleville. MP November 12, 1996 Caledonia ‘candidates’ campaign at elementary rallies, conventions ’May the best man win,’ as Kettle Lake presidential candidates' shake hands after the school mock political rally. Bill Clinton (Gary Lyons) or. the left. Bob Dole (Andrew Peck) and Alex Grimes (Futurist Party) pose for the media. Alex Grimes, as the candidate for the Futurist Party, greets the audience with smiles and handshakes as he is escorted to the speakers’ platform by bodyguards. by Barbara <>all Staff Writer A number of Caledonia teachers used this fall’s presi­ dential election to teach their students about the U.S. elec­ tion process and about gov­ ernment in general. Fourth-graders at Caledonia Elementary staged both a Re­ publican and a Democratic convention, complete with news reporters, election ana­ lysts and state delegations, be­ sides the candidates, their wives and "party leaders " The Cal El Republicans nominated "Bob Dole" and at the Democratic convenion the next day. the same students, now Democrats, cheered an ailing ’’Bill Clinton," who fought off the flu to make his acceptance speech, asking the students if they were better off than they were four years ago. Dole won the presidency, however, in a”landslide." re­ ported teacher Shclli Abel She said that she and fellow 314 Arlington (M-37) Phone 795-3131 jTj NEW HOURS: Mon Fri. 9-7 pm jB HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Sat. 9-6 pm: Sun. 11-3 pm r k VAk Deer Hunters' Widows Special 1 DOZEN ROSES A ______ 891-9665 F teachers Lisa McBride and Judy Trudeau used the national election to create a four-week unit on government and elec­ tions. State Senator Dick Posthumus spoke to the fourth-graders about stale gov­ ernment, his job and how he got involved with politics All the students then re­ searched a state, which he or she represented at both the conventions. If one of the stu­ dents was a candidate, then he or she had to research the elec­ tion issues instead The speakers called the national party headquarters for informa­ tion. looked for articles and wrote speeches. The students also viewed portions of the debates be­ tween Clinton and Dole and talked about them afterward, Abel said. Besides the "conventions," the classes simulated taking a bill from proposal to law. and learned how it could be ve­ toed. how the veto can be overriden and how a bill can be amended "We talked about how 'rid­ ers' on a bill can change the voting for or against it," Abel said. Caledonia Plaza M-37 Buy (1) Jean, Get (1) Jean... 1/2 Off $5.00 Christmas Cash Available with purchase of $30.00 or more. The Kettle Lake political convention took in every aspect of a real political convention, including trench-coated Secret Service guards and a mistress of ceremonies. Guarding NicoleShive (center) are 'Secret Service' personnel Meagan O'B rien (left), Ashley Kowalski, Bernie Tobin and Jeff DeLange. She said the fourth-graders worked in the afternoons on the conventions and the related government studies, and their research complemented one of the school goals to improve students’ ability to read for in­ formation. That kind of read­ ing is tested on state and na­ tional tests, such as the MEAP. Learning about government was part of the students' social studies unit for this semester. At Kettle Lake Elementary, fifth-grade students also planned and put on a rally, only they presented all three presidential hopefuls at one time. Their mock convention was complete with Secret Service bodyguards (in sun glasses and trench coats), and lots of signs and banners Besides "Bob Dole" and "Bill Clinton," there was a "Futurist Party" candidate who offered an alternative to the es­ tablished political system, just as the Reform Party did in this year’s national elec­ tion. Teachers Keljy Mulry, Steve VandrrLaan and Carmen Petrosky also used the presi­ dential race as an opportunity al the beginning of the school year to teach their classes about the election process and how government works. Then each room became a "political party," and students interested in running for office had to fill out applications and be nominated Everyone had a job in the rally, whether or not they were a candidate, and they all studied current events to learn about the issues in the real campaign. "Each 'party' worked to get its candidate elected, no matter what the students' personal convictions," explained VanderLaan. "We all watched some of the national debates, and ev­ eryone was expected to read the newspapers and watch the news." Art and music also were drawn into the unit, as the choir prepared some patriotic songs and put on a light show to go with the musiq. Art stu­ dents made the posters and banners and learned about how to most effectively lay out posters. The convention even fea­ tured "commercials" for the candidates, with songs and slogans. Parents were invited to take part and were handed signs to wave so they could cheer for their student's "can­ didate." They also got to enjoy re­ freshments at a "press confer­ ence" held before the conven­ tion at which reporters" asked Continued next page Bill Clinton,’ the ovenwhelming choice for the Democratic presidential ticket, gives his acceptance speech In real life, ’Clinton' is Kelan Donahue. -sfteav leaswve HAIR DESIGNERS HAIR • NAILS • TANNING oerstOAYS 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil’s Pizza, Call 795-7719 —for Your Appt �The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml November 12. 1996 Poge 11 Middleville Girl Scouts enjoy taking special trips together As the mock rally ends at Caledonia Elementary, balloons are released as part Of the celebration following Bill Clinton’s' nomination. unit and especially enjoyed planning the convention. "They’ve been so motivated and so into working on this, it’s just been fabulous. I think From previous page — the candidates questions. VanderLaan said the stu­ dents had worked hard on the they really were anticipating having their parents here for the rally and now I imagine they’re proud of how it came off. They did a great job." Tony Bennett, representing the state of Arizona, casts his states electoral votes for Bill Clinton during Caledonia Elementary's mock Democratic convention. Tony represented Arizona at the school's Republican rally the day before. Holding the microphone is student teacher Sarah Dingerson. Christian Reformed concert planned Saturday The next program in the Caledonia Christian Reform- ed Church 1996-97 concert series will be on Saturday. WEIGHT TRAINING Looking for Tone Definition? FITNESS |« FOR YOU -| Nov. 16. at 7 p.m. The Inspirations from North Carolina will perform. Tickets are available through Cutlerville Christian Bookstore. Caledonia Profes­ sional Pharmacy, at the door or by calling 891-8858. Cost is $8 each, ages 12 and under free. The church is located at M-37 and 100th Street, Caledonia. Proceeds will go to the church building fund. 4695 N WOOLEVX1E RD -(616)79543'0 1 Month Unlimited Tanning $24*95 (4 super size Wolf Sunquest Beds) (exp. Dec. 15) by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Girl Scout Troop 741 re­ cently started a new program in which each month a mem­ ber and her mother plan a spe­ cial trip for the girls. A different member and her mother get a chance to choose a trip each month They get ideas from a list of ideas pro­ vided by the Girl Scout Coun­ cil. Some of the ideas they have to choose from include radio and television stations, the FBI, airports and hospitals. Mothers receive packets that include the list of suggestions and permission slips for every girl who will participate. Troop leader Carol Conrad said they got the idea for this program from a troop in Nashville that is doing some­ thing similar. This is the first year for this program and she said that if it goes well, they may continue it next year. Trips, if possible, will be scheduled for the first week of each month. Planners will try to connect the theme of the trips to subjects that the girls can earn patches in. One of the first trips mem­ bers took was to Pennock Hospital where they received a free tour and saw many as­ pects of the facility's opera­ tions. While touring they saw an x-ray of a mouse that drank some die, met pharmacists, and went through a bacteria room where they got to see bacteria tested to find out what causes different diseases like strep throat. They also saw a cast ma­ chine that cuts casts off of peoples' arms and legs, and saw kidney stones that were in a jar which Conrad said looked like rocks. In the emergency area, they saw an ambulance come for a prenatal baby that was having some health problems. The group was able to go to the delivery room and watch the surgeons work on the baby. Their November trip was a tour of Phil's Pizza, where the girls got to sample all the toppings made there and watch owner Ross Sclafani make a pizza. Conrad said Sclafani flipped the dough in the air and talked about how he started and how much dough he uses for his pizzas. She said he made an entire pizza in a record time of four minutes. He has been in businesses there for 16 years. Sclafani also let the girls touch the dough to get a feel for its texture and did an ex­ periment. which was to flip dough and let it drop to the floor to prove that after being heated to 570 degrees, the bac­ teria would be killed. The girls did not eat the dough he did this test on. but they learned more about how fixxi they eat regularly is made. Conrad said she is glad they decided to visit a place in Middleville and hopes to find other local sites they can visit. Girls at this troop level, she said, can choose which sub­ jects they wish to attempt to earn badges in. The members were told to think about what they wanted to work on (his year and can choose to try to plan trips that will help them eventually earn their badges However, she said, the main reason for this program is to get people to­ gether and experience fun and interesting things. One member said she was thinking about photography and the two previous trips will help some girls earn health and food patches. Conrad said the girls seem to be enjoying themselves. "They are learning so much and seem to be enthusiastic,” she said. She added that the mothers have been very helpful with the organization as a whole. "We have good mom helpers and good girls," she said. She also is considering coming up with games that the girls can play in the car so they can have something to do during the traveling time spent on the trips. Two future trips that already have been planned are to the airport in December and dog sledding in January. Besides these trips, she said, the troop has done other things, such as appear on the Bozo Circus show in Grand Rapids and bow) at the Middle Villa Restaurant. Middleville and Caledonia combined recently had an allnighter in which activities were scheduled throughout the entire night. The troop also has gone roller skating. The troop has adopted a grandparent, Lois Bremer, this year to make Halloween and Christmas gifts for Representatives from Echo Valley will talk to troop members about what it is like for people dealing with dis­ abilities. Members also work at the library at Page Elementary School. Conrad said she would like to see if they can visit people who can not get out often once a month as well. Conrad said she is excited about the troop's new year and hopes (he girls enjoy it. Your Choice is Clear... Caledonia Vision Center Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) (616) 891*2020 Before you & deck the nails, let us clean them. 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He worked with the Freeport News and Clarksville Record for 14 years until he became the owner in 1944. buying it from Braendle. who went on to purchase the Ma­ son County Democrat news­ paper. Geiger also purchased Braendle’s insurance agency, at which he offered general, fire, and auto coverage. He later became an active leader of Freeport serving as president of the village for a total of 17 years. While in of­ fice, he helped to establish the new post office, pave several streets, and to promote com­ mercial and community life in Freeport. He also organized the first talent show for Freeport's an­ nual homecoming. He was one of the first cen­ tral printers in Michigan and in the 1940s layer pressed several papers in Freeport and the Reminder He was involved in many organizations, including the local Masons F & AM. which he joined in 1935. He was a Master Mason, became Worshipful Master in 1947 and served as treasurer for 20 years. Other organizations he was involved in included the Order of the Eastern Star, the Knights of Pythias, the Odd Fellows Lodge, the Hastings Moose Lodge, the Tri-County Conservation Club, the Busi­ nessmen's Association, and the Michigan Press Associa­ tion. Geiger married Thelma Wingeier on June 12, 1937. She died on Feb. 18, 1989. He later married Gertrude M. Phillips Gwinn on May 5, 1990 Both gave him support in running the business, which was always a family activity. His knack for business and community affairs was noted all over Barry County. County Commissioner John Barnett said Geiger used to do business with Hastings City Bank, where he used to work "He was a real good busi­ nessman, very friendly,” he said. Ixwigtime friend and Village Council member Elwood Yo­ der agreed that he provided in­ valuable services to the com­ munity. Yoder served on the council with Geiger for 12 of the 17 years he was president "He was active in every­ thing that came along." he said. "In community affairs, he was a very strong force." Yoder participated in Mayor Exchange Day with him for a couple of years and said it was a good experience for both of Tcudi Of Countru AFFORDABLE SOLID OAK FURNITURE S£act> 10% o^. £a-5tocb o* Special Chdets <PCo«’niats. TWles, Curtains • good TUouq* <r>c<ob« 31. 1996 9175 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia. Mi 49316 Ph. (616) S91-9647 Mon Fri.: 107; Sat. 104 96 W Mun Lowell. Ml 49331 PH. (616) S97-0329 Tues ■ Thurs 10-5:30. Fri 10-7, Sat 104 Umpf • Dried Floral • Picture! Charlie Geiger them. He remembers that Geiger was a great fisherman who opened the season in the Baldwin area for many years. Their family spent many weekends al Wolf Lake and Murray Lake. Son-in-law Steve Jacobs knew Geiger for about 40 years and said he mostly re­ members the Sundays spent playing cards and snacking. "Thelma loved to play cards and was a master." he said. The family always bought groceries at a store in Clarksville and usually served cheese and crackers and roast beef for the Sunday card games He felt that Geiger was a straight forward business man and was very dedicated to his family. He also was very mo­ tivated and had a lot of ideas. "When he went for some­ thing, he gave it his all," Ja­ cobs said. Charles and Thelma, he said, traveled a lot. Thelma was always content to read while he fished. "She would be his naviga­ tor," he said. He also loved to play golf and had "a great swing." When they took vacations they tried to do interesting, memorable things. Ulm.R. Getty Realty COMPLETE REAL ESTATE and BUILDING SERVICE 117 E. MAIN ST. / MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 505 Johnson Street, Middleville In 1966 they traveled on Route 66 to California. On the same trip. Geiger and daughter Connie took a plane nde over the Grand Canyon. Jacobs said Geiger was a tough disciplinarian, but spent a lot of time with his children providing them with love and affection. He also loved his grandchildren very much and took them to Lake Michigan. Geiger, Jacobs said, was an adventurous person. He once hooked a rope to a car which he held on to while he skied down the n.xxl Neil Braendle. son of Ken Braendle, said Geiger was a longtime fnend. When Neil and his siblings were young. Geiger was a close and helpful friend during what were diffi­ cult times due to the loss of their mother. The Braendles moved to Illinois in 1944 when Neil's father sold the Freeport News and Insurance company to him. They lost touch for a while, but were reunited when they moved back to Michigan in 1970. Geiger, Braendle said, had been well respected for many years. He got Braendle started in the printing business at the age of 8. He said he had many happy times with Charles and Thelma and when he pur­ chased a Dairy Queen, he stayed with the Geiger family during the time he was prepar­ ing for the opening "They were very hos­ pitable." he said. As a child. Braendle nxie in the rumble seat of Geiger’s Ford Roadster while he deliv­ ered papers. He also remem­ bers taking several trips to the lake with him. "We thought the world of Charlie Geiger." he said. "I am proud and happy to have shared in his life. He will surely be missed.” Services for Geiger were held Friday. Nov. 8. at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Bradley P. Kaiajamen officiated and John Jack gave personal reflections. Burial was at Freeport Cemetery. Masonic services were conducted Thursday evening in the funeral home chapel. He is survived by his wife Gertrude, son and wife Ronald and Christy Geiger of Freeport, daughter and hus­ band Alyce and David Yarger of Nashville, daughter and husband Sharon and Steven Jacobs of Hastings, daughter and husband Connie and CJ. Allred of Freeport, stepson Kenneth Komeczny of Hast­ ings. step daughter Sally Fare of Grand Rapids, sister Yvonne McKenzie, and Aunt Winifred Cheney. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, eight grandchil­ dren, 11 step grandchildren. 12 step great-grandchildren, three nephews and several cousins. Break-A-Leg production to benefit “Building Block” ministry Dec. 9 $100 per couple, or a table for Break-a-Leg Productions Russian accent who claims six for $300 will present Pravda, " a wild she’s from France; Deb Call Sam’s Joint East Haney is Butch. 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Moved Dieleman. se­ cond Snyder to amend motion to include that all personnel reviews will be effect on January 1st of each year. Ayes. AM Motion Carried Vote on mo tian. Ayes: AW. Motion Carried Mowed Dieleman second Gould to adjourn ot 8 11 a m Ayes AIL Motion Carried. Respectfully submitted. Patricio Snyder Clerk (305) Wolf Rd. \ Construction | 765-3057 |♦ * $ J ♦ ♦ ❖ ♦ The same honest estimate, quality workmanship, and competitive prices that have been our trademark on roof' mg, sidmg. and pole bams, for over 5 years. « what you can expect on all your inside projects. So whether it's ceramic tile. formica tops, insulation, new utnduu'., tnm work, as well as roofing, sidmg etc . Wolf Rd Construction can meet all your building and home improvement needs Call us today. The estimate is free. 4 J ? T ♦ * ♦ J ❖ the cost of going somewhere else is not ♦ v *6 �The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml November 12 1996 Poge 13 •NOTICEPUBLIC HEARING Mock elections held at Page El. BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Tuesday, November 12,1996 at 10:00 a.m. • Board Chambers 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan The Barry County Board of Cormw«>nars w« hold a pubbe heanng to consxto. toe po«»n of toe V*ago of Mdciev«o to dter its bounda-ws to mdudo too tafcxwing - descnbed premises 1. Commenang rt a pars on th. cereerW of Hgbway M<J7 being 936 05 tort WertsncIT320 of Section 27-4-10. toence Wert 192 tort, thence South 132 tort, thence Eart 192 tort, thence North 132 toet to toe place of begmnmg. Paae Elementary School held mock elections last week to give students a chance to select a presidential canidate. Students in Cindy Middlebush s class made the registration forms, helped voters, and counted the ballots. Pictured are Abbie Kimmel, Jessica Nichols, Katie Smith, David Grochowalski Brandon Lomonaco and Patrick Weingartz. James DeWite and Kehiah Tumes also helped. 15. Commenang m the NW corner of Chartoson Heghts Addtoon No 2 for toe piece of twgmnng. thenc* North rtong th* Wert bne of said piat to to* Eart and Wert one-quarter (1M) kn* of Section 22; thenc* Eart to toe W*« hne of M-37. thence Southeasterly atang toe West hne of M 37 to th. North kne erf said p-at thence Wert rtong to* North bn* of said plat to toe place of twgmnng EXCEPT commencing at the South 14 cormr of said Srttoon 22. thence Eart 613 tort, thence North 0 deg 46 30* Wert 2070 tort, thence North 89 deg 29'Eart 829.72 tort to the piece of begmning, thence North 0 deg 31 W*rt 140 tort; thence North 89 deg 29 East 165 7 tort to the westerly kne of the M 37 ngM of way. thence Southeartorty 144 17 teet along said rght of way. thence South 89 deg 29 Wert 200 tort to th* place of banning 16. Commenarg at the South 1/4 comer of Section 22. thence Eart 613 tort, thence North 0 dog 46 30* Wert 2070 tort, thence North 89 deg 26 East 829.72 tort to the place of beginning, thence North 0 dog 31 Wert 140 tort thenc* North 89 deg 26 East 165.7 tort to the westerly hn* of the M-37 nght of way. thence Southeasterly 144 17 tort along said ngK of way; thence South 89 deg 29 Wert 200 tort to the place of beginning. For fol Cole e; iC’ Thornappie River; thence Southeasterly 210 tort to a kne bearing East from the pent of beginning, thence West 4*5 9 test 18 Commenang at point on the center of Arlington Street that ,s 394 toet North from >ts mtersectKin with the East Wtort V4 line of Section 22 for the place of beginning, thence North 221 feet, thence East 210 toot; thence South 221 foot, thence 19 Commenang at the intersection of Arlington Street and the East Wert 1/4 line of Section 22. thence North 0 deg 25 Eart 394 feet, thence East 210 feet to the place of beginning; thence North 0 deg 25’East 221.12 feet, thence Eart 219 test to the edge of the Thornapple River; thence Southeasterly 223 2 tort to a kne beanng Eart from the point of beginning, thence Wert 190 feet to the piece of beginning 20 The South 1/2 of the following described premises Commenang at the center of Section 22. thence North 12*8 52 feet, then Eart 1210 44 feet, thence North 137 94 feet, thence East 534 feet, more or less, to the centerline of Arlington Street tor the place of beginning, thence East 302.5 feet to the Thornapple River, thence Southeasterly along the river a edge to a line 615.12 feet North of and parallel to the East Wert 1/4 line of Section 22. thence along sad hne 429 feet, more or less, to the centerline of Arhngton Street, thence North along said centerline 791 34 feet to the piece of beginning Campaign posters made by students were hung on the school walls so everyone had a chance to campaign for the candidate of choice. 21. Commenang at the North • port of Section 22. thence Eart 90 feet, thence South 28 deg 32’ Eart 2738 feet, thence North 89 deg 26 East 46 4 feet for the piece of beginning, thence North 89 deg 26 East 318 9 feet, thence North 2 deg West 350 feet, thence South 89 deg 26 West 513.3 feet, thence South 29 deg 53 East 396 3 feet to the piece of b^jmnmg 26. Commenang 940.5 feet West of the NE corner of Section 27. thence South along the centerline of M 37 1738 8 tort, thence East 50 feet to the East line of said Highway tor the piece of beginning, thence E ast 165 feet thence South 80 feet thence West 165 feet to the East hne of sad Highway, thence North 80 feet to the place of beginning 27. Commencing at a point 940.5 feet Wert of the NE corner of Section 27, thence South along the centerline of Broadway Street (Highway M-37) 1818 8 feet, thence East 50 feet to the East lino of the right of way of M-37 tor the piece of begin ning;thence East 165 feet; thence South 255 feet; thence Wert 165 feet to said East hne of the Highway, thence North along the East line of Highway M-37 255 feet to the place of beginning. The students prepared a registration table which they placed outside the classroom people went in to vote. Warm Days Are Coming With These Cruise Specials 12/15/96 Western Caribbean Carnival s Catabratton from Tampa S499 cruise only Inade Cat 5 Catan 2/8/97 Southern Caribbean $1066inc. air 2/22/97 Southern Caribbean $1429 inc. air Carnival s Fasanauon fcxxn San Aian Oasde Catan Cat 8 from San Aar 3/15/97 Western Caribbean S1229 inc air Car nn a s bna^nanon from Marra OKsdt Cat 8 Catan 9/2/97 Alaska Cruise Tour - Gold Rush $2943incair HfJUnrt /Amenca New Amsterdam Hosted Land Taa & Cnase inside Catan 3/1/98 Eastern Caribbean Carravai s Desony from Mjam 51070 cruise only 31 That portion of the following-described promises lying East of the centerline of Broadway (M-37) The Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27. Town 4 North. Range 10 Wert; except that part of the Southeast 1/4 of Northwest 1/4 of said Section 27, commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot 81, Middleville Downs Addition No 4 to the Village of Middleville thence South 334 feet parallel with the West line of said Southeast 1/4, Northwest 1/4, thence West parallel with the North line of said Southeast 1/4, Northwest 1/4 to the Wert line of said Southeast 1/4, Northwest 1/4, thence North 334 feet along the West line of said Southeast 1/4, Northwest 1/4 to the Northwest corner of said Southeast 1/4 Northwest 1/4 thence East along the North line of said Southeast 1/4 Northwest 1/4 to the place of beginning The Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 27, and the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 except commenang at a point on the center line of Highway M-37 being 936.05 feet Wert, and 1320 feet South of the Northeast corner of said Section, thence West parallel with the North line of said Section 192 feet, thence South parallel with said centerline of M 37 highway 348 feet, thence East 192 feet to the centertine of highway M-37 at a point 348 feet South of the place of beginning, thence North along said centerline 348 feet to the place of beginning Also except commenang 940 5 teet West of Northeast corner of said Section 27, being the centertine of State Highway M-37 and South along centertine of said highway M-37. 1952 8 feet tor place of beginning of this Exception thence Wert 215 feet thence South 430 feet, thence Wert 165 feet, thence South 264 teet. thence East 380 teet to the centerline of M-37 thence North along centerline of said tngtrway M 37 to ttw place of beginning, ALSO EXCEPT ait that certain piece or parcel of land situate and being in the Township of Thornappie, County of Barry and State of Michigan and descnbed as follows, to wit; Parcel 1: Commenang at a point 940 5 feet Wert of the Northeast corner of Section 27. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, (being center of M-37). thence South along the center hne of Broadway (M-37) 1320 feet, thence Eart 215 feet tor place of beginning, thence East 725 5 feet to the North and South section hne between Section 27 and 26. thence South along satd line 1320 feet to the Eart and Wert 1/4)<ne of said Section thence West along said 1/4 line to a point 215 feet East of the center line of above ment.c-ned Broadway (M-37), thence North to the place of banning Parcel 2: Commenang at a point 940.5 feet Wert of the Northeast corner of Section 27, Toen 4 North. Range 10 Wert (being center of M-37) thence South along the centerline of Broadway (M-37) 2073.8 feet, thence East 50 feet tar place of beginning, thence East 165 feet more or less, to the Wert North and South hno of Parcel 1 descnbed above; thence South 66 feet, thence Wert 165 foot to highway, thence North to the piece of beginning subject to any highway nghts on the West end thereof Thornapple Township, Barry County. Mctvgan ALSO EXCEPT all that certain piece or parcel of land srtuate and being in the Township of Thornappie. County of Barrr and State of Mtotvgan. and descnbed as tallows, to wit Commenang at a point 940.5 feet Wert of the Northeast corner of Section 27. Town 4 North. Range 10 Wert, thence South along the center of Broadway Street (Highway M-37) 1738 8 feet thence Eart 50 feet to the East hne of said Nghway tar place of beginning, thence Eart 165 tert, thence South 80 tort, thence Wert 165 toet to the East line of said highway. thence North along the East kne of said highway 80 toet to beginning being in the Northeast one quarter of Section 27. Town 4 North. Range 10 Wert, subject to easements of record if any ALSO EXCEPT a parcel of land m the Northeast quarter of Section 27. Town 4 North. Range 10 Wert, descnbed as Commenang at a point 940 5 toot Wert of the Northeast corner of said Section 27. thence South along center of Broadeey Street 'Highway M-37) 18188 toot, thence Eart 50 toet to the Eart right of way kne of Highway M-37 for piece of beginning thence Eart 165 toot, thence South 255 toet. thence West 165 feet to the East kne of said nghway, thence North along Eart kne of said Nghway M37 256 toet to place of begnnng. subject to easement for Nghway purposes over a rtnp of land 10 toet in width tying Easterly of and adjacent to a kne 50 toet Easterly of and paraflei to the Southerly kne of highway M 37 as now surveyed over and across the Northerly 155 toet of the Southerly 820 toet of the Southeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of said Section 27. ’-ximapae Tbwnstop. Barry County. Michigan. ALSO EXCEPT that part of the Southe*rt 1/4, Northeast 1/4 d**cobed as Commenong at the East 1/4 comer of Section 27, Town 4 North. Range 10 Wert. Thornappie Township, Barry County. Uctogan. thence South 89 degrees 5T15* Wert 716 88 toet a»ng the East Wert 1/4 ine to a point wtoch is 215 0 toet East of the centeWne of Broadway (M-37) and the piece of beginning thence North 0 degrees 21 40" Wert 490 39 toet, thence North 89 oegrees 43 30* Wert 215 0 toet along the South kne of the North 2139 8 toet of the Northeast 1/4 of said section thence South 0 degrees 16’20" Eart 384 05 toot along the contadma of Broadway M-37^ to the beginong of a 2 degree curve to the loft, thence Southerly along th* cemartow of seat curve, the chord of which bears South 1 degrees 2051" East 107 52 toot, thence North 89 degrees 56'15" East 215 0 tort to the piece of beginning Subject to an easement lor tvghwey purposes over the Westerly 50 tort thereof as recorded in Uber 161 on Pag* 404 39. That part of the Southeast 1/4, Northeast 1/4 descnbed as Commenang at th* Eart 1/4 corner of Section 27. Town 4 North, Range 10 West Thornappie tawnsrtp Barry County Mctogan. thence South 89 degrees 58'15* Wert 71668 tort aong th* East Wert 1/4 kne to a port wrach is 215 0 tort Eart of the cantedme of Broadway (M-37) and th* piece of begin thence North 0 degrees 21 40* West 490 39 tort, thence North 89 degrees 43 30" Wert 215 0 tort along th* South kne of th* North 2139 8 tort of th* Northeast 1-4 of sato secSon thence South 0 degrees 16'20'* East 384.05 tort along th* can terkn* of Broadway (M-37) to the begnrvng of a 2 degree curve to toe toll. thence Southerly along to* c*ntedm* of Mad curve to* chord of wtocn Dears South 1 degrees 20S1* Eart 10762 tort, thence North 89 degrees 58'15* Eart 215.0 tort to too place of be^nrvng Subject to an easement tor toghway purposes over toe Westen / 50 tort thereof as recorded « □bar 181 on Pag* 404 For those who cannot artend, you ate welcome to send comments m wnang to to* Board at «s address above Outsade cabegon, 8 Balcony Catan YOCR CARNIVAL CRL1SI HEKDQl ARTERS ___ • J—.-------------------------- W 7165 Kraft (Al M-37) Cakrfcxua 61^554-0311 ------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------ — Mo*.-Fn 13*4; Sacwday 1*2 ___________________________________ --- Premier Travel Barry Coxxey aril provide necessary reasonable aunkary arts and services to mdrvrtuats with draebtenes at the hearing upon tore days note* to toe Barry County Admmlraaor Individuals with dteatrttre* regurnng such aide or services should corsact toe Barry County Adrrwvrtrator by wnbng to tom at too above address or by phoning (616)948-4891 Uchaei Brown Barry Courty Adnwvs&ator 303 �Pog® 14/The Sun and New», Middl«vill«. MI Novembef 12. 1996 Run at State Class B soccer finals ends for Scots team Kyle Vetting (16) uses some fancy foot work to avoid Marshall's defense, but the Redskins won the game 3-1. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Adam Sobczak (9) splits a pair of Marshall defenders in last Wednesday's State semifinal at Caledonia. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Caledonia's mystical run towards the Class B soccer title ended last Wednesday on the Fighting Scots' home field. And the learn that beat FACTORY Operators needed for growing Plastic Injection Molding company. Currently hiring on all shifts. If you are looking to make a change into a clean and friend­ ly environment, come and see what we have to offer. We offer a competitive wage and benefit package. Applications accepted between 8:00 - 4:00 pm at Wamar Products, Inc., 5041 68th Street, SE, Caledonia, Ml 49316 FACTORY Part-Time and job share opportunities available on all shifts. Apply in person at... Wamar Products, Inc. 5041 68th Street, SE Caledonia, Ml. 49316 Caledonia, Marshall, continued to prove that it makes no difference where the Redskins play as long as they play well. Marshall beat Coach Brian Broekhuizen's Scots' squad 3I, scoring one in the first half and two more, for good measure, in the second stanza. Nick Boncher tallied the Caledonia score with a direct kick that found the inside of the Marshall goal at 31:43 of the second half. That score momentarily trimmed the Redskin advantage to 2-1 before a third Marshall goal was scored some 15 minutes later. Andrew Neidlinger booted in a score with 15:53 left to put Marshall in the driver’s seat at 3-1. The Scots attempted to come back and with 14 minutes remaining put one in, off a kick from Pete Palma, but the goal was disallowed because of a hand ball. 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Seth Palmer put the Redskins on top 1-0 with a shot that trickled in the left, bottom comer of the goal, just past a diving Scot goalkeeper Joe White. Brian Zalewski got credit for the assist. "One of our guys crossed the ball and it worked out," Palmer said of the first goal. "I felt that we controlled it (the tempo) most of the game." Caledonia did have its chances to score in the first half, including a Jeff Foster floating shot with 54 seconds to play in the first half and another opportunity by Mike Famol as time was expiring. "We were aware of Famol," Marshall Coach Barry Phillips said. "We use a 100 percent tackle (scheme); We must contain the opposition. I think the wet ground favored our team and was an advantage for us. It turned into a game of individual athleticism." Rain did fall last Wednesday, but it did not dampen, nor hinder, Marshall's overall game plan. Marshall's coaching staff was not pleased with the pace that their team came out in at the start of the second half, but that altered pace did not last long. Suddenly, the game took on a more offensive look five minutes into the second half highlighted by the three goals. "I really thought that we could get back into it." Broekhuizen said. "We had so much-confidence up to this point We worked as hard as we could.” The margin became two goals at 36:20 of the second fcMJL^when McCoq«ac< . directed a header past While. M^ba I I s win Caledonia was the third big road win for the Coach Barry Phillips' team in this year's post-season journey. First, Marshall beat Jackson County Western at JCW to win districts and then the red and black ousted soccer power Gull Lake at Gull Lake to win the regional crown. "We can beat any team, any where," Palmer exclaimed. (There's) no team advantage; maybe it's good luck." Caledonia's campaign finished at 15-6, a year that included a dramatic shixit-out victory over Ludington to reach the semifinal game against Marshall. PLASTICS Opportunities tor experienced Set Up people and Process Technicians. Wamar is rapidly growing and with this growth comes promotional opportunities. If you are looxmg to enhance your skills in the plastic injection molding industry, see what Wamar is all about. We offer a competitive wage and benefit package including 40IK, tuition reimbursement and profit shar ing. Applications and resumes are currently being accepted at: Wamar Products, Inc., 5041 68th Street, SE, Caledonia, Ml 49316 HELP WANTED Two large plastic part manufacturers located near the Kent Co. Airport need: Assemblers - 2nd/3rd Plastic Injection Operators - 2nd/3rd Janitors 1st Material Handlers with Hi-Lo • 2nd Shipping Clerks with Hi-Lo - 1st Quality Control Inspectors • 2nd/3rd Pay depends on position and/or your exper ience. Ranges from $6.00-$8.00. All positions are temporary as probation period, becoming permanent with good benefits. �The Svn and News Middleville AM'November 12, 1996/Page 15 Scots' chance to defeat front-runners little short Caledonia's varsity basketball team came within two points, or six seconds, last Thursday of handing Kenowa Hills its first O-K Gold loss of the season Instead it was the Knights and their sharp shooter. Michelle Smith, who stole the thunder from a very determined group of Sweet Ladies. Kenowa Hills prevailed 6665 with Smith connecting on a field goal attempt with six seconds remaining in the overtime period. The win made the Knights 17-2 overall and 15-0 in the league, while the Sweet Ladies evened their season record to 9-9 and 7-7. Caledonia will play at Unity Christian on Tuesday night and close out the regular season Thursday at home versus the Wayland Wildcats. A Kristy DeBoer hoop gave Caledonia a 1-point lead (6564) with 16 seconds to go in regulation after Kenowa had tied the game with a free throw. But, Smith then nailed the 15-foot jumper to keep her Nights perfect in league play. Smith finished the game with 24 points. For Caledonia, Jenny DeBoer tallied 15 points. while Mindi Smith and Stephanie Algera both scored 13 points. Jenny DeBoer made 3, 3-pointers. Smith dished out 7 assists and made 3 steals and Algera added 8 rebounds Caledonia Coach Mike Wilson saw both bad and good in the I-point defeat. "We played a good team tough.” Wilson said. "We made some big plays down the stretch, but also had some key mistakes. We just have to team and use this experience to finish our season strong " Free throws and 3-pointers played a big part in Thursday 's final outcome. The Nights drilled six 3-pointers in the second half alone, while the Sweet Ladies converted on 10of-12 attempts from the chanty stripe. Kyle Oatley (21) attempts a header in the Class B State semifinal soccer contest last week at Caledonia’s home field. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lady Trojans fall twice in close league battles * Talk about heartache, Coopersville led 12-2 in the Middleville's varsity first quarter, but Middleville basketball team suffered two was able to storm back with bitter defeats last week to the 14 unanswered points and led hands of O-K Blue Conference 16-12 after one quarter. At foes. half, Middleville held onto a The week opened on Nov. 5 29-20 advantage. when the Lady Trojans fell to The difference in the Coopersville 52-47 and Coopersville game was the continued with a 48-41 defeat free throw line where the to Hamilton on Oct. 8. Broncos made 9-of-10 and the In both games. Coach Jim Lady Trojans hit on 6-of-l2. Sprague's Middleville team Sprague hopes that the two was tied heading into the final tough losses will be used as a minutes, but in each game the positive when his team closes opposition nailed a 3-point up the regular season. attempt to distance themselves "I personally think that they from the black and orange were a positive thing for us," Middleville trailed Sprague said. "We've come a Coopersville 47-47 with 55 long ways and now all we seconds remaining when have to do is get over that Coopersville hit a triple to go hump." Middleville. 7-10 overall ahead 50-47. The final margin resulted in a couple of free and 4-8 in the O-K Blue, will travel to Rogers today and throws being made by the Spring Lake on Thursday to opposition Against Hamilton, the lady finish out its regular reason Trojans were even with the Lady Hawkeyes 41-41 with 1:38 to play before a 3-pointer put them down by three points. Jessica Crowley made four consecutive shots in the fourth quarter to help bong Middleville back from a 3829. three quarter deficit in the Hamilton contest Both Crowley and Jeanie Doyle finished with 14 points Doyle also grabbed 6 rebounds and made 3 steals, whde Tracy Sc honde I mayer rebounded 6 caroms. Doyle scored 17 versus Coopersville. Crowley tallied 12 points and Katie Weaver added 10 points Stephanie Algera bends over backward for a rebound in Thursday's varsity basketball game with Kenowa Hills at Caledonia. Algera is able to snatch this rebound attempt away from Kenowa's Michelle Smith. Senior forward Kristy DeBoer lets one fty from 3-point land in Thursday’s hoop battle with Kenowa nwb. �Pag* 16/Th« Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/November >2, 1996 Caledonia Middle School team finishes undefeated Members of the eighth grade team are (front row, from left) Nessa Hoffstra, Andrea King; (middle row) Lindsey Walter, Jessica Hanna. Julie VanKalker, Allison Webster, Lia Madden, Katie Feldpausch, Jessica James; (back row) Knsta Gordon, Pam Spitzley, Courtney Hondorp, Coach Duane Petrosky, Jesse Alexander, Becky Bloemers and Jessica Riebel. (Photo provided) Eighth grade squad goes perfect 12-0 Caledonia's eighth grade team did what few teams have ever accomplished in sports, they finished its season without a loss. The 12-win season was accomplished through hard work and dedication. There were close games along the way, but the Caledonia team always pulled through when needed. "They always worked hard and. as a team, they use their SPECIAL PURCHASE long length Wheeling white steel, all #1 stan­ dard rib knots, seconds or liner panel. $1.32 lin. ft. 26 ft., 28 ft., 32 ft., 34 ft. sheer available for cutting straight or angle. Durkee Lumber Alto • (616) 868-6026 personal strengths to do well on the floor," Caledonia Coach Duane Petrosky said. Balance scoring was a key to the undefeated season with seven different players being the team s top scorer during the course of the year The season scores were as follows: Caledonia 23, Hamilton 13; Caledonia 39, Middleville 12; Caledonia 35, Jackson Park 25; Caledonia 38. Spring Lake 14, Caledonia 34, Coopersville 22; Caledonia 35, Godwin 25; Caledonia 42, Byron Center 9; Caledonia 25, Hamilton 15; Caledonia 30, Middleville 16; Caledonia 25, Jackson Park 23; Caledonia 37, Spring Lake 15; Caledonia 37, Coopersville 27. k Septic Sludge Septic tanks do require cleaning. If the scum builds down, or the sludge builds to the bottom of the outlet Tee it will then go out to the drainage system which will greatly shorten its life. If a garbage disposal unit is being used the solids in the tank will accumulate more rapidly. Therefore, there should be two tanks, and they should be cleaned more frequently. It is suggested that septic tanks be cleaned every 2 or 3 years, and with a garbage disposal every six months Timely cleaning will extend the life of your drainage system. The ordinary use of laundry bleaches and the usual lavatory fixture cleaning compounds will not prevent the septic tank from functioning properly if it is properly sized. Laundry waste needs sewage for the digestion process; so should not be run separately, but into the same septic tank as the lavatory. Water INSPECTION MANHOLE softeners destroy the digestion process so “must not” be run in­ to the septic tank, or disposal area. --------- WATER LEVEL call us — we Can Help 945-5379 ®tYONS« JOE LYONS — OWNER/OPERATOR • Year Round Septic Tank Pumping • Same Day Service in Most Cases • Serving All Barry County and Surrounding Area • Extra tong Hose to Protect Your lawn FAST. RELIABLE SERVICE SINCE 1961 3305 W. QUIMBY RD. — HASTINGS BONDED - LICENSED BY STATE OF MICHIGAN •OBOG12 2 The seventh grade team includes (front row. from left) Laura VanRyn and Ashley Frazier, (middle row) Hannah Cooley, Tara Stanek. Stacey Jenema. Tiffany Radaz, Holly Hawkins. Kelley Jackson. Kathryn Mahawili, Nicki Weaver. Amanda Martin; (back row) Amanda DeBoer, Kelli Leatherman. Brooke Drake. Coach Jerry Aquino, Jessie Choryan, Kim Labbezoo and Kristin Uyl. (Photo provided) The Caledonia Middle School's seventh grade girls basketball team beat Coopersville last Thursday 29-11 to end its season with a perfect 12-0 mark. The Scots averaged 35 points per game and held the opposition to a game norm of 12 points. Highlights during the season included a 27-25 come-from-behind win over Byron Center and a 55-21 win at Godwin. The Scots scored 35 points in the second half of the Godwin game and made 16 of 21 field goal attempts in the final two quarters. "They played so hard all year and the keys to our success were our ability to play as a team." Coach Jerry Aquino said. Thornapple Arts Council plans art auction and dinner Dinner and an art auction promise to bq an evening with a unique flair when the Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County hosts its Sec­ ond Annual Fall Art Auction Saturday, Nov. 23 at the Hastings Country Club. Twenty-five pieces of original art will be on the block in the "live" auction and an array of items ranging from crystal to art and gift certificates will be featured in a silent auction. People with varying tastes can find something they like at the auction, an Arts Council spokesperson said. The public is invited to at­ tend the event, which begins at 7 p.m. with a cash bar, silent auction and hors d'oeuvres. The 8 p.m. dinner is a choice of prime rib or stuffed chicken breast. At 9 p.m., the live auction with local auctioneer Steve Stan­ ton begins. Another silent auction also will be held dur­ ing the evening. A raffle also will be held for a three-day Carnival Cruise few two, including air fare. Other raffle prizes are an original watercolor. T^ake Michigan Shore - Brevort" by Kathleen Crane and four tickets to a Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra classi­ cal or pops concert during the 1996-97 season. Raffle tickets are $10 each and will be available at the auction event. Sara Holland of Fox 17 Looking for a PRINTER? Call... 945-9554 will be the emcee for the evening. Proceeds from the event will be used to provide summer arts scholarships for county young people through the council's Sue Drummond Art Education Fund, established with a $50,000 gift from Don Drummond. He will match all other contributions given to the fund, up to $50,(XX). Reservations ($20 per per­ son) for the event must be paid by Nov. 15 by mailing a check payable to the Thor­ napple Arts Council. Include choice of entree. Checks should be sent to Kathleen Crane, 2110 N. Broadway, Hastings. Mi 49058. Raffle tickets also may be ordered through Crane. -9 Bi ie« Band ■' O* - • O Fall Is Here. Watch Out for the Deer!, Drive safely this __ season! Complete Collision Repair WLJ • Wheel Alignment Service KjJf 415 Seccna Streer, Midd'evilie 616) 795-9596 Deer Hunters PANCAKE SUPPER — at the — Freeport Fire Station NOV. 16 • 5*8 pm Cost: Donations to the Freeport Area Volunteer Firemen Menu: Pancakes, Eggs, Sausages Everyone Welcome! �The Sun and News. Middkvill® Ml November 12, 1996/Pogo 17 Physical therapists are hip to new Macarena Dance The “Macarena,” a Lationbeat song and line dance with simple arm and hip movements, may be just the step to better health, accor ding to the American Physical Therapist Association (APTA). As the Macarena bumps the Electric Slide as the world's hottest dance craze, people are getting on their feet and gyrating themselves into ‘ The thing about this dance is it’s easily learned, anybody can do it. it’s group participa tion, and it’s fun You get the benefits of a basic workout us­ ing the arms, legs, back — really the whole body — but Natural bull service is risky and uneconomical says expert Breeding dairy cows with natural bull service may prove costly and dangerous In Michigan, increasing herd size has meant increasing use of natural service sires. Produces short on time and labor find it easier to turn a bull out with their herds than to struggle with artificial in­ semination (A.I.). Michigan State University Extension dairy agent George Atkeson says he is concerned about this trend. "They (farmers) all know that bulls are dangerous, undependable and unpredic­ table. but they're getting them anyway, and I worry about that.” he says. A Northstar Select Sires survey shows that four out of 10 farms in this country have bulls, averaging 3.5 bulls per farm MSU Extension livestock agent John Molesworth says he feels there is no question when deciding between A.I. and natural service. “From a safety standpoint. Al is the only way.” Molesworth says. "If a pro­ ducer must use a cleanup bull, use a beef bull. Farmers won’t get the excellent heifer calves they want, but they can always buy another cow. You can’t buy a life.” Veterinarian Dave Olson was recently quoted by AgriView, an agricultural newspaper in Wisconsin, that bulls should not be kept for more than two years. With in­ creased age, bulls tend to become more temperamental and unpredictable, he says. Molesworth and Olson agree that Jersey bulls are the meanest of the dairy breeds. “Jersey bulls are the most dangerous,” Molesworth says. "When they’re bom, they look like cute little deer fawns. When they grow up they’re just ornery buggers.” Current statistics from Howard J. Doss, MSU Exten- Reach over 50,000 area homes with a Reminder ACTION-AD Call 945-9554 24 Hours a Day 7 Days A Week it s not strenuous.” said Sean Gallagher. PT. director of Performing Arts Physical Therapy in New York City. The Macarena has found a partner with physical therapists who are part of a national campaign to promote fitness in response to the Surgeon General s Report on Physical Activity and Health The report concluded that even moderate physical activi­ ty for 30 minutes a day. such as walking the dog or garden ing. can help prevent such senous health problems as heart disease. high blood pressure, diabetes, colon cancer and obesity. "It can’t be stressed enough how important it is for physical activity to be fun so you’ll do it. Many people don't want to go to the gym every day. and with something like dancing you get health benefits and have a good time. It's the best of both worlds.” said Gallagher. One word of caution — the Macarena song lasts only a few minutes, so you must either repeat the dance over and over or groove to another beat for a half hour to get health benefits No matter what the dance is, the point is to get up and moving, according to Gallagher. “Dancing im­ proves your range of motion. endurance, aerobic capacity, flexibility, and strength. It's great exercise and it's en­ joyable." he said. The American Physical Therapy Association is a na­ tional professional organiza­ tion representing more than 70.000 physical therapists, physical assistants, and physical therapy students Its goal is to foster advancements in physical therapy practice, education and research. sion safety specialist, show that four people have been killed by bulls in Michigan in the past eight years. Doss stresses that safety should always be the most important factor in dairy operation management Unfortunately, that is not always the case. “Usually it boils down to one primary reason — limited time and labor.” Doss says “It’s easier to get cows bred with natural service.” Economically, however, A.I. pays off better. Atkeson says that farmers using this method will sell an extra $150 worth of milk per cow per year. "During the three to four years that cows are typically in the herd, that amounts to $525 worth of extra milk per cow,” he says. “Using to­ day’s prices, this figure would be higher.” Economic efficiency doesn't lie with milking alone, says Atkeson. “If you own a bull, ask yourself if it is really worth the savings you think you are making compared with the risk to you, your family and employees who are being ex­ posed to danger daily,” Atkeson says. “Every dairyman knows someone who was seriously injured or killed by the pet' bull, and yet we still alibi with all the reasons why we need only.” "Producers who risk keep­ ing bulls on their farms need to realize that the animals will defend their territory and that there is always the potential for harm.” Doss says. Doss says that the size, mass, strength and speed of both individual animals and herds of animals should never be taken lightly. 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Prosecutors at the Kent panel, which caused the tire on the State Police vehicle to County Prosecutors Office blow out. pulling the State said the 16-year old may be Police car into the stolen ve­ tried as an adult. They said be­ hicle. cause the juvenile is not ac­ Both vehicles left the road­ cused of a crime that would way. with the chase vehicle automatically cause him to be rolling over. The State Police tried as an adult, such as mur­ car collided with the vehicle der. a pennon would have to again, causing the State Po­ be presented to Kent County lice car to cross M-37 and Probate Court asking that he come to rest on the east side be tried as an adult They said of the road. The Middleville such a petition needs to in­ car was not damaged in the clude all the police reports in­ volved and evidence that the chase. The driver of the stolen ve­ juvenile has a lengthy juve­ hicle was treated for minor in­ nile record. They expect the juries at Butterworth Hospital petition to be reviewed by and released. The two troopers Wednesday ik Thursday also suffered minor injuries. 6YHONG8 LOCAL cownnow COLTONS OPtN MON SAT SON al V/ PIZZA 891-9287 I UN8CLIEVABU SPICIAL err second one price, r 'COUPON-! r coupon 1 PARTY CHOICE I l FAMILY CHOICE i • large Order ol (read $hdu I piacei | | •iriuowrthvgtoiloppn^fixAdtrlti | • I Ruo with up to 1 lopfunyt for Kdt 2 Small ’11.99 oto. u. g 2 Medium ’13.99 pm. ... g 2 Large ‘15.99 ok* 1.. * I 2 Small »11.99 ... I 2 Medium ’13.99 I 2 Large ’15 99 P<....... Frpva. 1f ,26/96 Not valid In con unction s g I with any other oiler s Caledonia Caledonia J “COUPON"! r’COUPON’l Notices CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD October 30 1996 A spociol meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 4:06 p.m. Present: Garbow. Snyder, Dielemon, Gould, Williams. Absent: Jousma. DeVries. Attorneys: Doug Donnell and Jim Nelson, Randy Wilcox, Plan­ ner Linda Anderson. Moved Snyder, second Gould to go into closed session al 4:07 p.m. to discuss pending litiga­ tion. Ayes: All. Motion Carried. Moved Williams, second Garbow to leave closed session at 5:34 p.m. Ayes All. Moved Snyder, second Dieleman. to ad iourn at 5:35 p.m. Respectuflly submitted. Patricia Snyder, Clerk (304) O s 2 SPAGHETTI • [ 2 GIANT LASAGNA or 2 GIANT WET DINNERS o Includes Garlic Bread • 1 BURRITO or COMBO I 1MM8 SA99 ! ! * •• ► I $799 * s i $2.00 Off 14” or 16” Pizza; Not valid in conjunction with any other offer Not valid in confuncllon with any other offer Ph. 891 #287 • |I JI With 3 Toppings or more. Pick Up Only. J J Not rumvaird vbikjmmcorxunclon oorgunceunwith wiuiany anyOther uvwroffer owwr Good for pick up only Faro e Pfaxw * Caledonia Ph 891*287 • KM-J WH4T ou« CUlfOMtM o WeUwOut HOURS Mon.-Thun Hom - 10:30pm PONTIAC TRANSPORT: 1991, V-6 ALTO, AIR & MORE. 3 YEAR 50,000 MILE WARRANTY $9,000 OBO 616-765-5497. 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He was arraigned Thursday on charges of receiv­ ing and concealing stolen property over $100, fleeing and eluding and driving with a suspended license. The second vehicle left the Hastings area and was seen traveling north on M-37 by a Middleville Police officer at about 2:15 a.m. The officer began a pursuit, which reached speeds of about 75 m.p.h. in the village. The officer con­ tinued to pursue the vehicle into Kent County and through Caledonia, reaching speeds of over 85 m.p.h.. The vehicle evaded a Kent County Sheriffs Department car parked in the northbound lane near 84th Street and a similar road block by a Michigan State Police car near the same area by veering into the southbound lane. The State Police car joined in the pursuit and was able to pull in front of the stolen ve- 15 Minutes Take Out or Eat in or Fast Free Delivery Within 5 Miles NO FREE POP with SPECIALS • Ask about our Special of the Day • PARK IN REAR Wanted WANTED- A teenage girl to babysit. 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Cherry Valley Cafe I . t 9866 Cherry Valley - “M-37” at the Caledonia Plaza • Phone 891-9480 | 25% Off | L — All Breakfasts — 4 | | One Coupon Per Meal • Mon., Tues., Wed., 6 am to 11 am ■ ■ EEHUB BHHBI BBBEB ■■■ HHBH SBBBB BHHH ■MB EMH EHBH HHHB BBBHI HbJI � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/706/SunandNews_1996-11-26.pdf 4f2b86b77a99941183f3336f6935d0a9 PDF Text Text 12/30/^ Hastinp^^cUtran ind F 121 Gnrch Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 125th Year No. 48/November 26, 1996 MADD asks residents to ‘tie one on’ for holiday season dleville residents to "tie one by Mandy Habel on for safety.” Staff Water MADD red ribbons will be The Barry County chapter of Mothers Against Drunk the feature of this public awareness campaign, which is Driving (MADD) is teaming up with the Middleville Police designed to combat drinking Department, the Thomapple and driving during the holiday Township Emergency Ser­ season. Chapter Secretary Mickey vices fire department and am­ bulance personnel and village Cousino said representatives from MADD and other area officials to encourage Mid­ businesses will distribute red nbbons throughout the county that people can tie to their cars. The ribbon is a symbol of the motorist’s pledge to drive safe and sober and en­ courage others to do the same, Cousino said. MADD ribbons will be available at several Mid­ dleville businesses, such as The Village of Middleville and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) are working together to encourage people to drive safe and sober. Pictured (from left) are Secretary of the Barry County MADD chapter Mickey Cousino, Thornapple Township Emergency Services employee Brian Tyner, TTES employee Jack Longstreet, TTES Chief Bob Woodard, Middleville Community Police Officer Joseph Booher, Middleville Village Manager David Arking. Middleville Police Patrolman Nick Seifert, and MADD Co-victim Assistance Coordinator Philip Cousino. Jack Longstreet, David Arking, Bob Woodard, Nick Seifert, and Joseph Booher place red ribbons on an ambulance, fire truck, and police car to show that each entity encourages people to drive safe and sober. Crystal Flash, Middleville Spee-D-Mart and Pastoor's Family Market. The "tie one on for safety" campaign is MADD's largest national public awareness program which runs from now through New Year's Day. During the next few months, honorary national chairwoman Joan Lunden of MADD red ribbons will be the feature of this public awareness campaign, which is designed to combat drinking and driving during the holiday season. See MADD, P. 2 New Caledonia Township Board officers take their positions bv Barbara Gall Staff Writer Five new Caledonia Town­ ship Board officers were sworn in Wednesday, ending weeks of election campaigning and politicking. Clerk Pat Snyder, who was re-elected along with Treasurer Ruth DeVries, administered the oath of office to DeVries. the new supervisor. Bill John­ ston, and four new trustees, Patti Cress, Michael Dunn, Bonnie Keller and John Pot­ ter. Snyder herself had been sworn in earlier by Deputy Clerk Char Veenslra. The new board s first action was to appoint Johnston to the Township/Village Sewer Committee, replacing former Supervisor Tom Garbow. It then scheduled a 7 p.m. workshop for Tuesday, Dec. 3, to learn further about sewer and water issues in the town­ ship. Board members will meet with Township Utilities Administrator Rich Pierson at that time. The township is at least part owner of two public sewer systems: the M-37 system it shares with Caledonia Village, and the Campau/Kettle Lakes sewer that has no connection with the village. However, village employee Buff Rodgers handles both treatment plants, although paid on a hourly basis by the township for his work at the Campau/Kettle plant. The new board will be brought up to date not only on the operations of both systems, but also on the question of contracting with the village for Rodgers' services at the Campau/Kettle system. The board also voted 4-3 to return to the Planning Com­ mission proposed amendments to the court settlement for Riebel Development Corpora­ tion's Jasonville Farms. Located on M-37 at Cherry Valley Avenue, this develop­ ment was the subject of a lawsuit brought against the township by Riebel when the township refused to grant zon­ ing for an 800-unit mobile home park. The case was set­ tled in 1993, when the two parties worked out an agree­ ment for the land uses to be allowed on the former farm property Any changes to this courtsanctioned agreement, how­ ever, must be taken back to court for its approval. Township Planner Linda Anderson explained that Riebel has asked for a change in the settlement regarding when access roads to the de­ velopment must be con­ structed. After much back -andforth between the Planning Commission and the devel- See Twp. Board, P. 2 In This Issue... • Village Players plan Christmas pageant • Three new members to join TK library Board • Caledonia School Board selects technology consultant The Caledonia Township Board posed photo last week after conducting its first when new and re-elected board members oath of office. Seated, from the left, are for this meeting took the Trustee Michael Dunn, Supervisor Bill Johnston and Trustee John Potter. Standing, from the left, are Trustee Patti Cress. Clerk Pat Snyder, Trustee Bonnie Keller and Treasurer Ruth DeVnes. • Caledonia Twp. Planning Commission OKs changes in Shagbark Condo �Fog* 2/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/November 26, 1996 MADD, continued from front page ABC s Good Morning Amer­ ica” and National President Katherine Scott will be fea­ tured in public service ads. Five Hundred and sixty six of the 1.537 traffic crash fatal­ ities in 1995 involved alco­ hol. Last year in Michigan, two out of the three year-end holidays had a higher alcohol involvement rate than the an­ nual average for traffic crash fatalities During Thanksgiving, six out of 12 deaths, or 50 per­ cent. were alcohol related, dur­ ing Christmas, five out of 16. or 31.2 percent, and New Years six out of 14. or 42.9 percent. Between the time of Thanksgiving and New Years in 1995, Cousino said, the chapter has found that out of 4,382 traffic fatalities nation­ wide, 1,795 or 41 percent were alcohol related. The source of this information is the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Statistics say that about 1.058.990 nationwide were in­ jured in alcohol related crashes and an average of one person was injured every 30 seconds in 1995. The majority of the victims in 1995 due to alco­ hol related fatalities, according to the NHTSA. appeared to be between ages 24 and 64 for a total of 10.891 victims. The total for ail age groups was 17.274. Men are four times likely than women to drive after drinking, and CSAP 1996 says that alcohol use is the number one drug problem among young people, and that eight young people a day die in alcohol related crashes. According to NHTSA. al­ cohol-related crashes also seem to happen more often during the weekends. 54 per­ cent as opposed to 32 during the week in Michigan. MADD also will offer pre­ vention information as part ot the campaign in an effort to reduce drunk driving deaths and injuries. MADD suggests that when holding a private or office party people should; • Serve high protein food if alcohol is served as well as non-akoholic beverages. • Encourage guests to des­ ignate a driver or offer alterna­ tive transportation. • Do not let guest< mi\ their own drinks and eliminate access to alcohol 90 minutes before the party ends. • Report suspected drunk drivers immediately to police from a car phone or pay phone. "MADD is focused on sav­ ing lives and preventing in­ juries." said Barry County MADD Chapter President Ione Wymer "This program will help increase awareness during the holiday season by changing the meaning of "tie one on." TWP. BOARD, continued from front page School effort collects food for needy CHS Visions and Volunteers class members active in the recent Thanksgiving food drive for the needy are Jill Zinger (back, left), Emily Culbertson, Sara Grevers, Megan Nickerson, Missy Koning (middle, left), Amber Moose and Steph Rone, who is seated in front. The seven-day campaign brought in 3,746 items, including 25 turkeys, one ham and one venison roast. The food will be used in Thanksgiving baskets for local families. Any leftover canned goods will go to a homeless shelter, the girls said. Win a Prize! Color a Picture! k Color one of these pretty Christmas story pictures, fill in the blanks, and take it to the SPONSORING STORE before December 10. C — ■ ■ - ■ Our Christmas Coloring Contest is open to all girls and boys 10 years or younger except children of employees of SPONSOR STORE or the Sun & News. Winners of the contest will be announced in the Sun & News. Entries must be in by Noon, Thursday, December 10. Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian or parents may drop off entries for their children. ■ HURRY UP AND ENTER ...AND WIN! <■ CONTEST RULES... Get your crayons and join the fun of entenng . the “Christmas Coloring Contest" in this issue of the Sun & News < Six Gift Certificates to be awarded to winners. Your entry just might be the one that is selected, so get busy and color .all of the draw- A ings and take your finished pictures to the stores and businesses who have sponsored each particular drawing you have colored. ■' Entries must be in by noon. Thurs. Dec. 10. Pnzes wiU be awarded . in two separate age categories; one tor children six and under and . • ; • the other tor kids seven to ten. The first place winner in each cate/ gory will be awarded a $25 Gift Certificate in each age bracket, sec; ond place a $20 Gift Certificate and third. $10 Gift Certificate The certificate must be used toward the purchase of any item (or items) | in any of the participating businesses. J 4 oper. the commission com­ driveway should have been in­ promised by recommending cluded in the settlement for that Riebel be allowed to the commercial block of land build a maximum of 200 resi­ along the highway. In the 4-3 vote to return dences (including both apart­ ment and single-family this suggestion to the Plan­ ning Commission. DeVries, homes) before having to put in a drive to 84th Street. The Keller and Dunn voted "no." development up to that time The board did agree, however, would be serviced by the main that if Riebel did not agree to the board's proposal, the issue entry drive off Cherry Valley. The developer, for his part, should be dropped and the would have to build a drive original court settlement ad­ from M-37 that would access hered to. In other business, the board the designated commercial portion of the development. set a public hearing for 7:30 This drive had not been re­ p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, to quired in the original settle­ discuss the problem oftiebris and trash that has accumulated ment. The Township Board, how­ at the Bonnie Management ever, felt that 200 homes was Trust Property, 6919 Kraft too many for just one en- Ave. Anderson explained that the try/exit driveway, and there­ fore wanted the 84th Street hearing is the last step before the township has the cleanup road constructed earlier. It did, however, agree that a separate done at no cost to the taxpay- Caledonia Twp. planning Commission has vacancy With Township Planning Commissioner Jim Newhofs resignation last week, the Caledonia Township Board is seeking a resident interested in filling the vacancy. The commission meets the first and third Mondays each month with occasional special meetings. Working closely with the township planner and the township’s professional con­ sultants. the commission’s chief function is to hammer out all the technical details of planning and zoning and then pass along its rec­ ommendations in these issues to the Township Board. Nearly all public hearings on planning and development by law are conducted by the Planning Commission It also has the authority to issue special use permits and approve minor site plan amendments. Any resident of voting age is eligible to serve. Interested citizens or any one with further questions about the position should send a tel- ter of application to the township office, 250 Maple St., Caledonia, 49316, or call the office at 891-0070. ers. The township earlier noti­ fied the owner by certified mail of the violation and warned that a hearing officer appointed by the township would inspect the property Oct. 24. The owner failed to respond, did not appear, nor did he clean up the property by the Nov. 15 deadline imposed by the hearing officer, Anderson said. The owner will be informed of the public hearing again by certified letter, and notice of the hearing will be posted on the property itself. The board also unanimously adopted a resolution to ap­ prove the use and occupancy restrictions for Shagbark Con­ dominiums, a 140-unit devel­ opment on 76th Street be­ tween Kraft and Patterson Av­ enues. Construction on Shagbark is due to begin next spring. In other business, the board appointed Johnston and Trustee John Potter to represent the board on the Caledonia Fire Commission. Gordon Jousma also was appointed to the commission to replace Jim Steketec, who is stepping down. HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE THAT WORKS FOR YOU When you analyze various homeowners insurance policies, youll see that a Pioneer State Mutual Homeowners Insurance Policy works for you in many ways by providing opuor.sf • rtnun/cutdo owntn CMtroft • fan pneci • rfiiueiu and tqiumbU drum Protect your home and personal belongings with an insurance policy from Pioneer State Mutual Ask for it by name Stauffer & wiggers INSURANCE AGENCY 9365 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37) Caledonia Village Centre 891-9294 Call us for a quote tor all of your insurance needs: • • • • Auto • Life Health • Home Business Investment �Th. Sun ond Middleville. MINovember 26. 1996/Poge 3 Diversability Theatre entertains TK High School students last week by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Diversability Theatre, a group of disabled people who tell their stones through a se­ ries of skits, visited Thornapple Kellogg High School last week in honor of Disability Awareness Week. Deena Baty played a non­ disabled person trying to de­ cide how to act around the dis­ abled people who were ap­ proaching her. She was ner­ vous and unsure of what to say and wondered if what they had was contagious. When the people approached her. they told her that they were human too and had the same hopes. dreams, thoughts, and feelings that she did Baty said there are two kinds of disabilities — con­ genital and acquired. Acquired are those that arc the result of some sort of accident not caused from birth. Bethany Melrose and Paul Huffaker have acquired disabil­ ities. Melrose was what they call "able bodied" for the first 18 years of her life until she was in a car accident. The accident put her in a coma for six weeks and in the hospital for six months. She said that many people felt sorry for her. but they un­ derestimated what she could accomplish. She has been with the work out He said that cerebral palsy group for three years and has a is caused by brain damage at pet rabbit. Huffaker was able bodied for or around birth. Deena Baty has a degree in the first 32 years of his life One day while working at a theater from Eastern Michigan mill, his body just stopped University and has been with working and he found out that the troupe since the beginning he had a brain tumor. He also which is about 10 years. She is married to Chns Baty who was underestimated has been in the troupe for the He wears a patch over one same amount of time. eye because the tumor caused The group did an exercise in him to have double vision. which they selected a volun­ Both can stand and walk teer from the student audience around but occasionally use The student was told to their chairs because they can keep his eye on a ball that not always move as fast as Huffaker moved around and they would like to. Chris Baty and Liz threw over his shoulder. The student was suprised Rtzharris have dealt with their when he threw the ball over disabilities all of their lives. his shoulder. Both have cerebral palsy. Huffaker said the purpose of Fitzharris went to a special this exercise was to make school, a Catholic high people realize that things are school then to Eastern not always what they seem. Michigan, where she earned a "What you see is not al­ degree in fine arts and made ways what you get. It depends the honor roll. on where you are sitting," he Much of her life she has said. "Not only does this ap­ been looking for something ply to balls and cards, but it steady and said she does not can also apply to people." make much money. She has In another skit. Chris and lived in Ypsilanti all her life Liz showed how difficult it and was bom with cerebral can be to have cerebral palsy palsy. She has been with the by pretending to attempt to troupe for four and a half put a nut on a bolt. years. Each time they tried they Baty went to a public would miss but would get school, graduated from high closer and closer to accom­ school, and went to the plishing the task. University of Michigan He "It would be easier for you once had a job as a computer to ask someone for help but programmer. Hlit that did not “Marking Time” Many Caledonia High School senior English students received a helping hand Friday as their parents, relatives or friends arrived to help them proof-read their term papers. Typographical errors, grammar, sentence structure and content organization all were studied by the visiters during ‘Parent Proofer Day.’ Cookies, coffee and punch also were on hand to fuel the effort. Here, Rachel Conner gets some advice from her aunt, Beverly Koetsier. BINGO Amencon Ugm Post #305 CoMoorao • THURSDAY • Early Urd - 6:30 P.M. Members of Diversability Theatre told their stories to and performed skits for Thomapple Kellogg High School students last Wednesday as part of ‘Disability Awareness Week." this is your project." Deena said. They finally proved that there is always a way to do something when they decided to put a plastic cover on the bolt to make it easier for the nut to connect to the bolt. In another skit. Paul tried to trick Chris to get him out of a comfortable chair so he could sit in it. As time went on, Chris thought of ways to get it back, showing that if you try hard enough, you can ac-complish anything. Diversibility Theatre is the only troupe of its kind in West Michigan, in that people with disabilities tell their own stories. "People in this group are actors but are not acting," Deena said. The group is sponsored by the Ann Arbor Center For Independent Living and has performed all over Michigan and has especially enjoyed touring the Western part. They have toured most of the major universities in this area "For students to be success­ and have been in existence for ful in the real world they have 10 years. Several TK students worked to deal with differences." he as a committee for two said. Other Disability Awareness months to prepare last week’s Week events at the high activities. Members of the committee school last week include indi are Holly Clinton. Michelle vidual classroom activities and Mancuso. Bekah Hartley. a poster contest. The winners of the contest Deanna Stumpfig. Amy Wiersum and Jessica were Sunshine Curths. first place. Lisa Prichard, second Wiersum. The assembly was spon­ place, and Gary Miller, third place sored by the student council. Each class is raising funds Principal Ron Fales said he hoped this would spur some for specific organizations as well. thought. CALEDONIA SPORTSMAN'S CLUB BREAKFAST Eggs • Toast • Pancakes Meat • Coffee • Orange Juice M 37 CALEDONIA 100TH ST. COLDWATER ROAD T3 ------- 1| CLUBHOUSE Sun., Dec. 8, 1996 8:30 am-ll:30 am Adults ‘4.50 Under 12 *3.00 Bring the family & friends! �Poge 4/The Sun and News, Middleville. AAI / November 26. 1996 with... NORMA VELDERMAN malee books so that if any of you want one. cal! me because it will be on a first-come, first-served basis. If you want me to save one. arrange it Hi folks. I called earlier during the day and didn’t miss too many people Things are going pretty good W^re ordering more Par- Touch Of Country AFFORDABLE SOLID OAK FURNITURE 3lt>u(ogr Sjfocf 10% QrStodz ok Sprtiaf OWeu Vla&uott. TWlM. Cwtteuit • Ofltofcw 31. 1996 96 W Mm Lowefl. MI 49331 PH. (414) JTM325 9175 Cherry Valley (M-37) Cale&mia. MI 49316 Howt Fn 10-7; SM KM Fn 10-7; Sat 104 Uaipi • Dried Ftottl • Pictures with me beforehand if you would, if you want to see it ahead of time, just let me know . It is in black and white and costs $10 I hope some of you are interested Are you getting ready for Thanksgiving with your fami­ ly? Our oldest son. Ted. will be the only one attending this year. The rest are all out of state and won’t be coming this year Pat may be coming this weekend to visit, since he'll be in the state I'll be glad when deer hun­ ting season is over. Houston hates the shooting and heads back to the house when the shooting is going on. So we stay close to the house It’ll be nice to go around the field again Neva Kenyon said that their children will all be there for Thanksgiving and will have fun getting ready for the get- together. She's real busy and real happy. I had a good visit with Twila Elwood. She is fine. She is such a prickly por­ cupine. so independent and such a sweetheart. I enjoy talking with her. Life is pretty good for her. Manan Martin said that one of Larry's granddaughters and her baby came Friday and stayed overnight, going home Saturday evening. They went over to see Marilyn also. Marian said the baby is about 16 months, such a cute pistol age. Jerry Spencer's sister and brother-in-law from Florida are coming up from Florida for Thanksgiving, along with two of their sons and families. Betty White said they've gone down to Vision Enrich­ ment to see what kind of help they could get. They were so wonderful. They are so caring. Not all of Katie and Ed Wierenga's family could make Thanksgiving. But when you have a large family, not all can make it. But they’ll have a good sized get-together at home. Helen Wenger said that Bob's mom. Beatrice, will be coming home for Thanksgiving. Friday. Kathy and Don Williamson and their daughter. Mindy Cutiett. went to visit son Don in the Detroit area They stayed overnight Saturday Mindy has a lot of friends over there and they gave her a baby shower. That's about all for this week Not too much, but should be more next week. Girl Scouts seek leadership nominees The Cherry Valley Neighborhood, which in­ cludes Caledonia and Mid­ dleville Girl Scout troops, is accepting nominations for leadership awards. These awards recognize outstanding leadership qualities in the delivery of the Girl Scout program. For a leader to be considered for one of these awards, she needs to be nominateu by parents of the girls in her troop, another leader or co­ leader Those who know anyone who should be recognized with one of these awards, should call one of the neighborhood managers Gavle Kraft (891-1802) or Karen Cargill (891-7607). Jan 15. 1997. will he the deadline for all nominations LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Alan Moody, Assistant Pastor Scott Smith, Minister of Music 9:45 a.m Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord WEDNESDAY.....................Family Night 6:30 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev Brian F. Harrison George M. Coons, Youth Pastor Music Coordinator, Jeffrey C. Vander Heide SS. CYRIL & METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave. Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. 792-2889 CALEDONIA A church with a caring heart for our Sunday School for All Ages.................................. 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service......................................... 6.30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday...................... 6:30 p.m Prayer Meeting - Wednesday............................... 7 00 p.m Youth Fellowship - Sunday.................................. 7:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Potor SHARON BARNSDALE. Dir of Christian Ed 4 Muse 6:45 p.m. Sunday................................ 10:00 a.m. Wednesday....................... 7:00 p.m. 708 West Main Street Call 765-3057 or 948-3617 Pastor Mark Beers Church School, Sunday........................... 9:45 am. Evening Worship Service.................... 6:00 p.m. Reaching People With Christ 8 30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 1100 am — Coffee Fellowship II 00 am to 12 00 — Second Worship Service 5:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH Evening Worship....... 6:00 p.m. Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor <EMb £ime ^lertjobigt Cburctj Sunday School................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship.............. 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship................. 6:00 p.m. (Child A Adult) (During the School Year) 9 00 am & 10 30 an Re*. R. Scott Greenway. Pastor Worship Service Sunday School 10:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Rev. Norman Kohns — 616-891 -8167 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School 9.30 a.m. Morning Worship_____ ____ 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship................... 6:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder Pastor 868-6306 (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another m brotherly love " Rom 12:10 frv. Robert GerkfOffice 89186M*Church: 891-9878 Peace Reformed Church Barner Free M-37 between Caledonia A Middlesdie 8:34 or 11^6. 6:90 Wednesday Samtey School •Family NigM” 6:15 Dinner *45 6.-M p.m. Caraway St. (CMtrcw » Muvwy Ape* 4 to » Grate> Chmn for Children and Adults Jr A Sr High School Youth Group 600 pi CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Kraft Ave. & 84th St.. Caledonia. Ml. — 868-6437 — Mike Mtes. Youth Leader COMMUNITY St. Paul Lutheran Royle Bailard, Pastor Children's Classes........ 7:00 p.m. Waylawl. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Programs for All Ages Pastor Douglas Gregory 897-0729 8.00 a.m............................ Blended Service 9:05 a.m.......................... Educational Hour 10:15 a.m................. Contemporary Service 11:15 a m......................... Traditional Service (All Services have a Nursery available) Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ community and the world' Church Office: (616) 891 1512 M-37 at 100th St. 795-3667 12200 Chief Noonday Road (al Gun Lake) Sunday Worship...... 9:30 a.m & 6:00 p.m. Sunday School.................. 10:45-11:50 a.m. Morning Worship... 11 00a.m. Wed. Fellowship....... 7:30 p.m YOU ARE INVITED 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Pastor Scott Taylor 8146 68th Si. near Whitneyville Ave. Sunday School...................................... 11:15 a.m. Zfy Telephone W8-K52 The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints Morning Worship Service................ 10:00 a m. Come as you are Informal - Fundamental Something for every age WELCOME TO 071-oUZo MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Meeting at Freeport Community Center Nursery and Children 's Church wdl be provided during both services ^7 CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired).............. 8:30 a.m. k 11 a.m Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer FREEPORT BIBLE STUDY Sunday School.............................................................. 9:30a.m. Morning Worship...................................................... 10:45a.m. Evening Praise............................................................... 6:00p.m. Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Evening Service.............................. 6:00 p.m. Word of Life Clubs............................................6:45 p.m. ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH LEIGHTON' UNITED METHODIST - - Cadets and Casmenes UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Freeport-Middleville-Parmalee Freeport Morning Worship................ 930 a m Freeport Sunday School................. 1100 a m Parmalee Morning Worship............. 9 30 a ml Middleville Sunday School...............9 30 a m Middleville Morning Worship........ 1 TOO a m Rev Lee Zachman Rev Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 Church Office Phone - 795 9266 CRYSTAL SPRINGS ALLIANCE CHURCH (at the Chnshan and Missionary AllianceJ Meeting at CiJtervte Chnssar Bemertary School $1 Sc between Eastern and Dmaon) Sunday Worship Service at 10 30 AM JbyRA comrrdtea to serving Chnst. honomq Chnsfs cnach ana carrying outOnTs commsson" Pastor Jeffrey Brown. Pastor Church Office Telephone.......................... 281 3402 Church Office Rb............ -........................ 281 7636 Parsonage Telephone................................ 698-7170 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •891-866' The Church where everybody is somebody . . .and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School............................................... 9 30 a m Sunday Morning Worship......................... 10 30 a m Sunday Evening Worship............................ 6 00 p m Wed Midweek Prayer & 8«bie Study....... 7 00pm Rev Wilborn Dobson. Pastor Assistant Pastor Kan Bashtor ; �The Sun and News Mkidleville Ml November 26 1996 Page 5 McFall children learn about ‘People on Wheels’ by Mandy Habel 'Staff Writer McFall Elementary students learned about people in wheelchairs last Tuesday dur­ ing Disability Awareness Week Teachers set aside certain times during the day to show a wheelchair and discuss with students how it is used Diane Sevald told her stu­ dents there are many reasons for people to need wheelchairs. For example, she said, one McFall student uses one now because he was hit by a car and is having a series of operations on his legs. He will not need the wheelchair forever, but there are some people in wheelchairs who will never be able to walk without assis­ tance. People in wheelchairs. Se­ vald said, can nde in special buses to school or anywhere else. These buses contain spe­ cial lifts that raise people into the bus and lowers them off the bus. While riding on the bus. she said, people in wheelchairs can remain secure because there is a lock that holds the chair in place while the bus is in motion. Many handicapped people are capable of pushing them­ selves around in the wheelchairs, but sometimes they appreciate being pushed by others. Sevald said she met a woman who uses a wheelchair who said people should ask if they need help before assisting because some handicapped people may not want help. Many people in wheelchairs are able to get out of them. Some need help from others and some can lift themselves out. These people, she said, do not sleep in their wheel chairs and will get out of them to go to bed. Because of increased tech- Village Players plan Christmas pageant Dec. 7 Benners to celebrate 30 years together Thirty years of marriage will be observed on November 26th by Carl and Barbara Benner of Hastings. The Benners' children are Scott Benner, Mark and Suzanne Benner and granddaughter Samantha. Redeemer Covenant Church presents its fourth annuaf... A.Time for Christmas Presentation at... Redeemer Covenant Church 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue (1/2 block souti of 6881 Sc t Grand Rapids, Ml Table Seadnss...Refreshments A CDuOoai 49316 8 Pte. 616-698 8001 Cail fo. FREE TICKETS Friday, De<. 6____ 7.00 PM Saturday, Dec. 7.... 700 PM Sunday. Dec. 8----- 300 PM Sunday. Dec. 8 ----- 6.00 PM Village Players of Mid­ dleville have begun rehearsals on their annual Christmas Pageant. “Son of a Christmas Carol." written by Frank Priore, which will be presented Saturday, Dec. 7. The play is being co­ directed by Walt Eavey and Robin Schweitzer The pageant once again will be presented free of charge at the United Methodist Church, following the Christmas parade in Middleville Dec. 7. Donations of money or toys to the church’s Christmas basket project arc welcome The Village Players will of­ fer two performances at the Performing Arts Center Wednesday, Dec. 11, in Caledonia High School. School children from all over West Michigan are invited to attend and the Caledonia Community Education Department reports that about 700 children are expected at each show The Village Players will present the pageant for the third year in a row at Lincoln Meadows following the Christmas dinner Wednesday. Dec. 18. The cast includes Doug Brinks as Scrooge. Mike Bremer as Crate hit, Jerri Otto will portray the Ghost of Christmas Past. Bev Veen the Chost of Christmas Present, Mary' Fairchild the Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come, with Darlene Schellinger as Miss Biggie (Scrooge’s secretary) and Party Higley as the mother of the children who visit Scrooge’s office to sing Christmas Carols. The children in the caroling group are Kelly Bremer. Kirby Bremer, Emily Cravero. Amanda Fisk, David McAllister. Nathan Otto and Nick Octo Blithe Spirit auditions set The Caledonia Community Players will hold open audi­ tions for "Blithe Sfxnt’’ at 7 pm Nov. 25 and 26 at the Caledonia Community Educa­ tion Budding The cast includes five women and two men This production, directed by Sam Dunbar, will be performed Jan 23-25 For more information. call 891-8117. Teacher Diane Sevald told her McFall Elementary School students last week about what people in wheelchairs go through day after day. nology. she said, people in wheelchairs are now able to drive cars. There are special cars today that have a place to store the chair while they are driving. The chair can be brought around for the person when getting out of the car. Some of these people occa­ sionally get out of their wheelchairs and walk with the aid of crutches or a walker. Some people have permanent handicaps and need crutches all the time. Some of the newer wheelchairs can be folded up so they can be transported in a regular vehicle. Every student was given a coloring book, titled "Discov­ ering People on Wheels" that showed people of different ages. It also showed that peo­ ple in wheelchairs are capable of doing many different things. Pictures in the book in­ cluded a student in a wheelchair graduating from school, receiving an award and playing basketbail. Another showed someone teaching. After discussion, students got a chance to share experi­ ences and ask questions. Each got to sit in the chair and move around in it. Sevald wanted students to try to move around them­ selves. Other students were told to ask before helping the student in the chair. Through the experience, students found that there are some things that are more dif­ ficult to do in a wheelchair, and that because of this, spe­ cial help is available to make some things easier. �Page 6/Th« Sun and News. Middleville. Ml 'November 26 1996 Three new members to join TK Library Board Retiring Library Board members are (from left) Elizabeth Palmer. Board of Education President Dan Parker who presented the members with plaques, and Dorothy Dean. Absent from photo was Joyce VanSickle. New members of the Thomapple KelloggSchool and Community Library Board are (from left) Regina Stein, Susan Reinstein, and Karen Shook. Standing behind them is Board of Education President Dan Parker. comers. by Mandy Habel New members are Sue Staff Writer The Thomapple Kellogg Rienstein. Regina Stein and Community Library recently Karen Shook, who have re­ had three members retire and placed Dorothy Dean. Joyce replaced them with three new­ VanSickle and Lib Palmer. Contempo Salon Tanning Studio It's Time for a Change... Holiday Make Over Special Cut, Style, Facial Located in Cherry Valley Plaza M-37 in Caledonia - just north of 100th Ave. Mon.-1 hurs. 9:00 am. - 9:00 p.m. Fri. 9:00 a.m. ■ 6:00 p.m. Sat.9:<M> a.in. - 3:00 p.m. 4 Gift Certificates Available Rienstein is a free-lance writer, a full-time mother and she works part-time at the Caledonia D & W. Rienstein moved to Middleville eight years ago from Chicago and said the library has always been an important part of life for her and her family. "It was the first place we went to when we moved here." he said. As a free-lance writer, she said, she depends on the li­ brary to do research for stories and has taught her two sons now 12 and 17, about how to use the materials there "I thought that being on the board would be a good way to give back to the community," she said. She found out about the va­ cancy from employee Luella Murphy during one visit there and filled out an application. Afterward, she was selected as a candidate to be interviewed by a panel consisting of school officials and library personnel. Some of the questions she was asked included what the mission statement for the li­ The NUTCRACKER Presented by: The Caledonia Dance Center Performances are Friday, Dec. 6th at 7:00 pm & Saturday, Dec. 7th at 3:00 pm. Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center brary should be, and what type of things are important for a library to have. Reinstein already has joined the board's public relations committee, which will work on sending the message out to people the purpose of the li­ brary, how people can volun­ teer and how they get funding for it to operate. The committee hopes to generate more interest in the functions of the library. The way the TK public or community library is set up. she said, is unique. It is lo­ cated in Thomapple Kellogg High School and receives funding from the school to help with operations. "Some people do not realize the connection. " she said. "There are only a few com­ munities that have it set up this way." Both the school and the community benefit from this type of setup, she said. She hopes that since she has lived in another commu­ nity, she can lend fresh in­ sight and new ideas to the board. One project the board now is working on will allow her to do just that. The group is trying to create a new mis­ sion statement. Reinstein said they are not sure what it will be yet, but all agree that the library is there to serve the needs of all people. "I really enjoy living in It was the first place we went to when we moved here. ,, — Sue Reinstein Middleville and am pleased that I was chosen." she said. Karen Shook also will be joining the board. She works for the Kent County Depart ment of Aeronautics in Grand Rapids and has been a Mid­ dleville resident for two years. "Being new to the commu­ nity, I am pleased to have been selected," she said. Her husband used to be on the Kent County Library Board when changes were made in its millage process. Shook said that when she saw the opening, she thought it would be perfect for him. He said he would not be able to do it and suggested that she try. She filled out an applica­ tion, then later had an inter­ view in which she was asked about how she feels about us­ ing computers in the library. "I am interested in comput­ ers and think it was a good move," she said. She added that she does not have any pre-conceived idea.' about what she will do for tin board "I just want to get my fee on the ground and become fa miliar with library opera tions," she said. "It will be i learning process. Regina Stein, a special edu cation teacher at Delton Kel logg Elementary School, als< is new to the board. She said she found ou about the openings from th< school newsletter "The Key." Stein has always been inter ested in the library and knows some of the people who have been on the board before. Just like Reinstein and Shook, she was required to fill out an application and partici pate in an interview process. Questions, such as why she was interested in the library and what visions she saw for it, were asked, she said. The new technology and See Library Board, P. 8 Before you % deck the halls, ' let us clean them. Shopping, wrapping, cooking, partying. Holidays are hectic. Tis the season to relax and enjoy, isn't it? So j_. what are you waiting for? Go ahead, give us a jingle. Tickets cost $7.00 in advance, $9.00 at the door. MOLLY MAID Tickets may be purchased by calling The Affordable Necessity 891-1606 INTERNATIONAL SERVICE SINCE ’979 Priced less than you think, call TODAY Phone 616-827-1180 Serving Southern Kent County �The Sun ond News Middleville. Ml November 26 1996- Poge 7 SUN & NEWS Wsririg VHO - Win a Prize! Color a ^ \*» Picture! Color one of these pretty Christmas story pictures, fill in the blanks, and take it to the SPONSORING STORE before December 10. Our Christmas Coloring Contest is open to all girls and boys 10 years or younoer except children of employees of SPONSOR STORE or the Sun & News. Winners of the contest will be announced in the Sun & News Entries must be In by Noon, Thursday, December 10. Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian or parents may drop off entries for their children. HURRY UP AND ENTER ...AND WIN! Drumming up the Christmas spirit! CONTEST ROLES... Get your crayons and join the fun of entering the “Christmas Coloring Contest’ in this issue of the Sun & News Six Gift Certificates to be awarded to win­ ners Your entry just might be the one that is selected, so get busy and color all of the drawings and take your finished pictures to the stores and businesses who have sponsored each particular drawing you have colored. Entries must be in by noon, Thurs. Dec. 10. Prizes will be awarded in two separate age categories; one for children six and under and the other for kids seven to ten. The first place winner in each category will be awarded a $25 Gift Certificate in each age bracket, second place a $20 Gift Certificate and third, $10 Gift Certificate. The certificate must be used toward the purchase of any item (or items) in any of the participating Let’s all help to decorate the great Christmas tree of love. NAME. NAME. ADDRESS. ADDRESS. PHONE. AGE PHONE. AGE Country Town Floral Lon Lefanty State Farm D & W Shopping Center • Caledonia 403 W. Main St. • Middleville 891-8646 795-7925 O □ O o o Look at all the gifts Santa put under the tree. What a delight to stroll in he snow so white. NAME. NAME. NAME­ ADDRESSl ADDRESS. ADDRESS. The stocking hung by the chimney with care. AGE PHONE. AGE PHONE. AGE PHONE. Family Trax Video Evolutionary Cycle Ed’s Body Shop 119 E. Main • Caledonia 124 E Main • Caledonia 110 Johnson • Caledonia 795-4448 795-4925 891-0150 �Page 8/The Sun and New*. Middleville, Ml/Novetnber 26 1996 LIBRARY BOARD, continued from Page 6— services available, she said, are helping the library move forward in the future. The library is more than just books, she said. Materials can be accessed in many dif­ ferent ways such as through the Internet or business and government service called MLink. Using some of these sources at other libraries, she said, has helped her do re­ search when she was taking courses. Stein said that several of the new members have some ideas for changes that could be made in the future. They will emerge throughout the com­ ing year. The one thing the board does know is that the library will grow, which will require more demands on the system "We have a good opportu­ nity having a school connec­ tion to the community li­ brary." she said. "This is a special cooperative effort that saves taxpayers in the long run." Lib Palmer will retire from the board after many years of service. Palmer said she has been of the finances Another change in the board around for so long that no one seems to be exactly sure how is the committees they now have. Palmer said she was not many years it has been. She believes that she joined on any committees and does the board in 1974, close to the not recall that they had am at time she retired from teaching the time Some of the funding is also English, Latin and journalism at Thomapple Kellogg High different because the state is School. She also worked at involved and townships have made allocations. the library. There has been talk about The biggest change she has seen in the library throughout separating the public library the years is the way the mate­ from the school, but it was rials are organized. With com­ never taken seriously because puters being used more often, both benefit from the relation­ card catalogs seem to be a ship. thing of the past. Joyce VanSickle will retire It also is becoming more from the board after 10 years popular and is getting new of service. Her decision to re­ materials. tire is because she will be "The library has outgrown gone more often and would itself," she said. "It is so full like to see new people get a that they don't know where to chance to take part in it. put new materials." The library, she said, has Palmer believes she may grown throughout the years, have been teaching during the has been updated and matenals time the first library board have been put on the Internet. "They have been good with was put together The board, she said, was re­ the growing needs of chil­ quired because the public li­ dren." she said. "They are do­ brary was to be housed at and ing a good job." Dorothy Dean will retire combined with the school. Sitting in at the meetings, she from the board after 30 years said, gave her a total picture of service. She said that since she re­ tired. her lifestyle has changed a lol and she does a lot of traveling. "I felt it was time for someone else to take over," she said. She said there have been many changes to the library over the years. At first it used to consist of just books, now it has technology and ex­ panded services She originally joined the board because she was the li­ brarian at McFall Elementary School. "If you were a librarian, you were automatically on the board," she said. She said she is impressed with the services that Mid­ dleville offers. "Middleville is very fortu­ nate to have a good public li­ brary and such good people," she said. win httmction ft TH Middle Schoolers learn how to use Braille system Retired elementary school teacher John Hemphill showsThornapple Kellogg Middle School students how to use braille machienes during Disability Awareness Week. veloped symbols for the al­ said, students should make phabet, math and music by sure they find out which dots form the letters they need be­ Thomapple Kellogg Middle the time he was 15 years old. fore pressing buttons on the School students last week He used a chart that has six machine, because nothing will learned about the language of dots in rows of two going come out if they are not right. Braille and how to use a spe­ down in numerical order. In order to advance to the There are two rules in cial machine to communicate Braille, he said. First, for ev­ next line on the paper, the car­ the language. ery dot that is mentioned nage needs to be pulled back Retired elementary school within the Braille cell or six and the paper needs to be in teacher John Hemphill told number combination, the pre­ the machine as far as it will students that Braille is not a vious one must be mentioned. go. different language, but a Students who were unable Second, each dot must be method of writing for blind to use Braille machines prac­ named in order. people. Some of the symbols in­ ticed spelling words on Braille Blind people, he said, have clude A being one, B. one and pads, which are books that to rely on their other four contain circles that can be two, and C one and four. senses to get around. Some To learn capital letters, he filled in to form letters or think that blind people hear said, you only have to know numbers Only sighted people better, but not everyone does. one dot. The number six in a can read these. "They don't hear better, they The machines also are capa­ one through six unit means just listen more," Hemphill ble of allowing people to that the next letter will be said. make maps. Some people in The system was invented by capital. The Braille machine has a the past have made maps of Louis Braille, who was bom the United States and South near Paris around 150 years special button that translates America. ago. Blind by the age of 3, he letters to numbers. Pressing the space bar translates the wanted to learn how to read *** and write and needed to find a machine back to numbers. Students had a chance to use No man ever liaway. the Braille machines by writ­ tened hiin»rlf out of a As a child he experimented with a metal slate, which he ing their names with them. job. In order to ensure that the punched dots through that he —Calvin Coolhlg** words are written correctly, he read with his fingers. 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Ml November 26. 1996 These dogs usually are smaller breeds, such as chihuahuas and are trained to alert people to sounds they cannot hear, such as the doorbell, telephone, a crying baby or oven timer. ‘Paws’ shows West El kids how dogs can make a difference by Mandv Habel Staff Writer Lynette Moore of Paws with a Cause" visited West Elementary School last week to discuss how dogs can help people with disabilities. "Paws." with headquarters in Moline, trains service dogs that help people with prob­ lems walking and hearing. Moore said she was bom with Spina Bifida which has caused her to have trouble walking, but there arc many things she is able to do, such as drive, cook and go to the grocery store. She does, however, have problems picking things up off the ground, and handling her chair also can be difficult sometimes. This is where Sam comes in. Sam is an eight-year-old English Lab service dog who helps people do daily tasks. Moore demonstrated how Sam is able to pick things up for her and pull her wheelchair. She just grabs his harness and he takes her where she needs to go. Service dogs, she said, can turn light switches on and off, open doors for people and help them undress. Since every dog is tested for temperament be­ fore it works, no Paws dogs are vicious. Another type of service dog helps people who arc deaf or hearing impaired. These dogs usually are smaller breeds, such as chihuahuas and are trained to alert people to sounds they cannot hear, such as the doorbell, telephone, a crying baby or oven timer. These dogs find the sound and take people to it. They also can serve as an alarm clock for people in the morn­ ing by jumping on them. When a smoke detector goes off. the dogs will take people outside Moore said that whenever you see a dog in public wear­ ing a jacket or harness, you are seeing a service dog. People who see these dogs should not go up to them and pet them because they have been trained to listen to only one person when they are wearing these items. Some people with service dogs may allow people to pet them, others will say not while the dog is working. Since Sam is classified as a working dog, she said, he is allowed to go anywhere that she is. which includes restau­ rants. airplanes, stores and amusement parks When Sam is at a restau­ rant. she said, he just lays quietly under the table Service dogs also are al­ lowed in apartment complexes that do not allow pets since they are around to help peo­ ple If there is a hotel in town in which the only elevator is in the kitchen, she and her dog are allowed to go through be­ cause this is a law. When Sam is not available. Moore uses a piece of equip­ ment called a rracher that can help her pick up things off the floor When she goes to a movie theater, she either sits in the Lynette Moore told West Elementary School students last week aboutPaws For a Cause and how the organization’s dogs help people with disabilities. back or in an aisle. If she sits in an aisle. Sam sits in the seating area out of other peo­ ple's way. Paws with a Cause serves many people in the commu­ nity and helps make it easier for the handicapped to get an Hind Depend on JB HARRISON Insurance Agency 6090 Alden Nash SE • Alto Phone 868-0050 Toll Free 800-217-0712 for Automobile Insurance. XH«JX ji Hastings Mutual M Insurance Company Judy Harrison £M MM MM AM MM MM MM MM MM MM MM W. MM MM MM 5 Promises kept... All Christmas Fabrics 30% Off Flannelette Sale priced $X59 yd. & Up In-Stock Patterns I McCalls, Simplicity, Kwik Sew Patterns 33% off Hu 1st Clnntn Pick-Up Station -. ’ g OPEN Mooday Thursday 8Mn 5:» FrKlay8«m 7p<r.S*uro«y 9 am6:30 £ Caledonia Middle School Principal Clark Volz finds floorspace at a premium in his office, where students by Friday had just about met their goal of covering his office with non-perishable food contributions for God's Kitchen in Grand Rapids. That organization serves 600 meals a day to the homeless, so the students decided they'd need to fill Volz* office in order to 'make a difference.' With thousands of items donated and more still to come after this photo was taken, it seems this was a mission accomplished. The food will be delivered to God's Kitchen in time for Thanksgiving. CMS seventh grader Jamie Trolard peers down a row of giant jars of pickles, enough to garnish quite a few hamburgers at God's Kitchen. The pickles were among the thousands of items donated during the school's food drive for the charity. Bill seif Chevrolet has 13 Extended Cab Trucks IN STOCK! 4X4S - and - Vi Tons Tons and 5/« 4x2S 3 Doors - and - S-10S 28 More Shopping Days Before Christmas Holiday Hours: M,T,W,F, 10-6; Th urs. 10-8; Sat. 9:30-3:00 BILL SEIF ---- HASTINGS ---- South M-37 in Hastings CLOSED THANKSGIVING SHOP UNTIL YOU DROP! Phone 1-BOO-235-2425 137 E. Main St., Downtown Caledonia (616) 891-1118 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml November 26. 1996/Poge 11 Plante & Moran to design technology bond projects Caledonia School Board selects technology consultant bv Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia School Board last week accepted the $111,600 bid from Plante & Moran of Grand Rapids to serve as the consulting and design firm for the district’s technology bond projects Caledonia Schools Technology Coordinator Andrew Mann explained that the technology portion of the bond project will be developed in four phases, with Plante & Moran bringing in its expertise and also the experience it has gained in working with other school districts in the technology area. Mann said throughout the project, emphasis will be on training staff to use the technology and also on integrating technology with the curriculum He said the entire project hopefully will be up and running by the summer of 1977. In the first phase of the work, the emphasis will be on "what do we have and what do you think we need," Mann said. The staff will be surveyed on what technology it uses and needs. Student input will be sought as well as the opinions of parents and community members In the next phase, the district’s existing technology plan will be expanded and a plan developed for meeting the district’s goals in technology. Visits to other schools arc planned, costs will be figured and plans will be laid on how Jo combine the district's existing technology with the new. In the third phase of the project, its specifications will be designed and bids will be taken and evaluated. The fourth phase is the installation and the implementation of the new technology, but this will be done in stages, Mann said. The decision to hire Plante & Moran was based on a recommendation from the district's Technology Committee, which evaluated the bids from seven companies. The committee evaluated bidders not only on the dollar amounts, but also on their background, references and ability to deliver the project in a timely I—ISE The Caledonia School Board last week honored Carol Wilson as she retires after 20 years with the district. As a cook at Caledonia Elementary, she was famous for her weekly batch of cinnamon rolls that filled the school with a mouth-waterig aroma. She received a certificate and a desk clock as a token of the board’s appreciation. manner. • Two companies. ISD and Plante & Moran, emerged as the best choices based on the committee's formula. ISD, however, withdrew from the competition before a final interview, and. according to the report given to the school board, the committee did not feel comfortable with the third-place company In the next step, Plante & Moran provided a presentation to a group of more than a dozen Caledonia school staff and community members. The presentation also included an interview. Following the presentation and interview, the Technology Planning Committee, along with Caledonia Schools Business Manager Judi Dean and Director of Auxiliary Services Rich Overmire, met to review Plant & Moran's final proposal. This parents. PTOs and the community. Mann said. "We will be doing everything we can to use our project dollars as wisely as possible,” he said. Besides hiring the technology consultant, the board last week also heard a report from architect Harm Perdock on the progress of the other bond projects: designing a new elementary school, designing a new bus garage and maintenance facility, additions and remodelings to Caledonia Elementary, remodeling areas of the north wing of the high school and planning improvements and additions to many of the district’s athletic facilities. This report, with drawings of what has been designed so far, will be featured in next week's Sun and News. The board also: • Honored the high school girls and boys cross country teams for winning Class B state championships. Their double accomplishment marked only the sixth time that both the boys and girls teams from the same school won the Class B state titles in the same year. • Approved the purchase of additional band uniforms al a cost of $26,360. The purchase will accommodate the growth in the number of band members and set up a uniform purchase plan for the band • Approved the high school band’s performing at Busch Gardens and its participation in the American Classic Band and Orchestra Competition, at no cost to the district. • Approved $5,500 to contract with NEOLA. Inc. policy revision and development service. This service will keep the district up-to-date on new policies and procedures that it must follow and provide revisions for policy manuals. • Approved raising the pay for substitute teachers from $50 to $60/day. effective Nov 20. The board noted that it was becoming more and more difficult to find substitute teachers, anti Caledonia’s rate was one of the lowest in the county. Parent Pat Allen, speaking during the Interested Citizens portion of the meeting commended the district on its performance, but voiced a concern with security at the high school. committee unanimously agreed to recommend the school board accept the company’s bid. Superintendent of Schools Doug Busman explained after last week’s board meeting that it was more cost effective for the district to hire a consultant with the bond money than hire a full-time employee for the work. "It's better for us to hire a special consultant with specific deliverables for a specific period of time than hire a person 'forever' with a salary and benefits," Busman said. "We want a specialist on this job so we can make sure that when the project is finished, we have exactly what we wanted." 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Main • Caledonia 400 West Main (M-37) ♦ Middleville 401 Broadway (M-37) • Middleville 891-8108 795-7196 795-3232 �’oge 14/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml November 26. 1996 Turkey Day’s a family affair at Dutton Elementary Dutton fourth graders helped serve the pie and also carried Thanksgiving food trays to tables for relatives who came to enjoy the school’s turkey dinner. First and fourth graders also made the table decorations. Let us Help You .. .The Healthy Way FITNESS I - I • I • .. . I > Thanksgiving is a time for families to enjoy a special dinner together, and this family didn't wait for the official holiday to partake of turkey and the trimmings. Joining five-year-old Danielle Upton at the Dutton Elementary Thanksgiving dinner last week were (from the left) Janet Upton, Sam Upton and three-year-old Shelby Jaye Upton. Sitting across the table were Kimberly Upton, Danielle, Bonnie Groendyk and Jay Groendyk. 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Any top flap of a students are participating in a General Mills cereal box "Big Box Tops For Educa­ seven ounces or larger that has tion" program to raise money the 1996-97 Big Tops For Education symbol on it will for their schools. The program, which is qualify. PTO n\embers said students sponsored by the elementary and middle school Parent are excited about the program Teachers Organization, is and have set a goal of 17,000 from General Mills, the maker box tops. Tops are being col­ of popular breakfast cereals lected from many of the com­ pany's cereals, such as Lucky like Cheerios and Wheaties. Each school will receive 15 Charms, Trix and Honey Nut Cheerios. TK principals also are ex­ cited about the fund-raiser and said that this is a chance for Valentine’s Day revue auditions will be Dec. 12 Auditions are scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 1, at 2 p.m. and Monday. Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. in the choir room of Caledonia High School to cast up to six men and six women for the music and comedy revue “Faces of Love.’’ The revue will be perform­ ed at Pagano s Restaurant in Caledonia Feb. 8, 9, 10 and 11 and at Caledonia High School in Feb. 14. The program is being directed by Larry Ferguson. Rehearsals begin the first week of January 1997. A selection of music from popular Broadway shows will be available Those audition­ ing may either choose from this selection, or they may br­ ing music for the song of their choice. Break-a-Leg Productions is a non-profit community theatre organization based in southeast Kent County parents, teachers, students and even other community mem­ bers to join together to raise money for their goal of $2,500, which will go into the regular PTO school ac­ count. The elementary schools* share will be split three ways and the middle school would get its share. 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Showing off their handiwork are second graders Brent Hoffman (left), Ronny VanderVeen. Claire Ertl and Morgan Warner. THE AWARD WINNING Grand Rapids Sweet Adelines ... a hundred member,critic acclaimed chorus proudly present their Annual Show... Kettle Lake second graders learned a little about quilt patterns by cutting and gluing designs from pretty wallpaper scraps. From the left are Kayla Graham, Amy Lynema, David Proux, Devin DeBoer and Tyler McCoy. Ladies Auxiliary to raffle quilt Saturday, Dec. 7,1996 Performances at 2:00 & 7:30 p.m. GODWIN H. S. AUDITORIUM 35th St. at Division Grand Rapids, Michigan Ticket Information, Call Cheryl at (616) -361 -9746 The Middleville Ladies Auxiliary will raffle off a quilt at 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7, in front of VFW Hall. People do not need to be present to win. Cost of the tickets is a $1 donation. The quilt was made by Ladies Auxiliary members Marge Haight, Mae Hart, Jan VanHouten and Gay lee Kel­ ley. The raffle will proceed a craft show that will be held at the hall from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. that day. Kettle Lake Elementary students enjoyed an old-fashioned ride in a farm wagon pulled by a pair of draft horses. The experience was part of the school’s Heritage Day program for students in kindergarten through second tirades. Jason Nicholas named Rotary’s Student of Month Youngsters got to smell herbs like peppermint and sage as part of a presentation provided by native American John Pigeon during Kettle Lake's Heritage Day. American Legion Post 305 - Caledonia Ladies Auxiliary & Crystal Flash FOOD DRIVE December 1st thru December 14th Stop in at the Caledonia Crystal Flash with a donation of canned goods or boxed items and receive a cup of fresh coffee, cappuccino, or fountain pop free. — ANY SIZE FREE — All goods donated go into Christmas baskets made up by the Ladies Auxiliary and are distributed to local area families in need. Any donation is always appreciated. Drop donations off at: Caledonia Crystal Flash 9266 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia. MI 49316 891-9880 JasonNicholas has been nominated Thornapple Kellogg Rotary Student of the Month. He attends Thornapple Kellogg Alternative Educa­ tion. Rustic Sloan introduced him to the Rotarians at their Nov. 12 meeting Sloan indicated that the alternative ed staff nominated Jason because of his leader­ ship skills and his commit­ ment to education “It hasn’t always been easy for Jason," Sloan reported “He is currently balancing school-work w ith employment (he works for Target stores) with parenting He and his girlfriend are raising their eight-month-old son. Bren He does well in all of his academic subjects and serves as a rote model for ocher students at alternative ed." Jason's parents are Gerald and Maria Nicholas. $$$ We Buy Used Homes $$$ All Sizes • All Makes or... Trade Yours In On A Brand New Manufactured Home We Pay Top $$$ For Your Home! 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Soon after their wedding, the Eaglens moved to Middlevill where they lived until 1994. He was employed at Brad­ ford White Com merical Works for twenty-seven years. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion, and the Masonic Lodges of Middleville and later of Howard City. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Ellen Eaglen. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary A. Eaglen; two daughters, Laura (Terry) John­ son of Grand Rapids, and Pamela Eaglen of Muncie, Indiana; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law, cousins and an Aunt. Funeral and Committal services were held Friday, November 22, 1996 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel under the Auspices of the Middlevil­ le Masonic Lodge No. 231 F. & A M. Interment took place at Maple Grove Cemetery of Mason. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Mercie M. Bowerman HASTINGS - Mercie M. Bowerman, age 81, of Hast­ ings, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 18, 1996 at Tendercare, Hastings. Mrs. Bowerman was bom on April 25, 1915 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Arcie and Mildred (Converse) Beck. She was raised in Hastings and Middleville where she attended school and lived her entire life in this area. She was employed with Hastings Aluminum Products and retired from there in 1980. She enjoyed crocheting, making dolls, other crafts, and her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She has missed being able to do PHONE 945-9554 ANYTIME for Action-Ads these things the last couple of years. She was preceded in death by two sons, Bill and Harold Bowerman; one daughter, Sandra Perry; and one grandchild. She is survived by three sons, Jack (Joyce) Bowerman of Climax, Larry Bowerman of Caledonia, and Duane (Maria) Bowerman of Middleville; one daughter, Barbara (Bill) Hitch­ cock of Caledonia; nineteen grandchildren; many great­ grandchildren and many great­ great-grandchildren; four sisters, Vera Tasher of Lake Odessa, Lenna Born of Dowl­ ing, LaVina Arkwright of Plainwell and Sally LaFountain of Plainwell; one brother, Max (Betty) Latta of Otsego; one sister-in-law, Gertrude Latta of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. Funeral and Committal services were held on Thurs­ day, November 21, 1996 at the Beeler Funeral Home with Pastor William D. Dobson officiating. Interment took place in Ml Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Whitneyville Bible Church. RADIOLOGY SECRETARY Part-time - 2nd Shift Monday thru Friday - 20 hours per week TK 6th-graders honored for ‘community service’ by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Thomapple Kellogg Middle School sixth-graders were honored last week for keeping the community clean by pick­ ing up trash outside the school building. Teacher Bobbi Tabor treated students to pizza and dough­ nuts and gave each a balloon. Students were encouraged to discuss how they felt about the service they provided for the community and express these thoughts to the class, writing them on the black­ board. Student Nichole Koehm said some of the kids at school thought what they were doing was unusual, but this did not make a difference to the class. "It didn't matter to us be­ cause we knew we were doing the right thing," she said. Other students said they felt good about what they have done because they hoped that one day people would not throw trash around and there would be a cleaner environ­ ment. They also said they felt good about contributing to cleaning the ozone layer that has gotten bigger because of pollution. They also felt they had made a difference in the com­ munity, gained respect from others at school who appreci­ ated their efforts, and self re­ spect. Tabor told the students that having respect was important. "If you don't respect your­ self. you can't respect anyone else," she said. Each participating student was presented with a certifi­ cate that acknowledged the work that had been done and the fact that it was appreci­ ated. Tabor's class is part of a program called "Quest" that was added to the curriculum for the beginning of this TK library closed for Thanksgiving The Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library will be closed for Thanksgiving break on Nov. 28 and 29. 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Picking up trash was part of a unit that focuses on respon­ sibility students gain by par­ ticipating in service learning "Kids will get a chance to see what they have to offer others." she said. "They are given adult responsibilities, come up with their own pro­ jects and celebrate what they accomplished." warehouse immediate openings for experienced warehouse people to join our growing team, wamar offers an excellent benefit package including health, life, dental, 401 (k) and profit sharing, interested candi­ dates should apply In person or send a resume to: wamar Products, Inc. 5041 68th Street, SE, Caledonia, Ml 49316. Septic Sludge Septic tanks do require cleaning. If the scum builds down, or the sludge builds to the bottom of the outlet Tee it will then go out to the drainage system which will greatly shorten its life. If a garbage disposal unit is being used the solids in the tank will accumulate more rapidly. 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"It caught up more points in every quarter, gave Coach Zach Moushcgian with us." Not only was All-State while Weaver's final stats his 17th district title and third consisted of three 3-pointers. consecutive trophy Friday product Angie Farmer (21 The teams battled back-and night in a 58-49 win over points) on, but a few of her forth in the first quarter with friends had their claws Middleville at Hastings High Wayland holding an 18-14 The Wildcats now advance sharpened as well. Casey Scully tallied 13 edge after the opening eight to Region 14 at Grand Rapids minutes. Weaver and Doyle Catholic Central to face the points — 11 coming in the combined for 10 of winner of the Charlotte second half — and Nikki Middleville's 14 points, but a Merchant scored 10 points — district. The Lady Trojans Farmer trifecta put them including 3 consecutive jump close out their memory-rilled behind by 4 points entering shots in the second quarter. season at 10-11. "Merchant was a key and the second quarter Wayland led by just 4 A Jessica Crowley jump really helped us tonight," points (34-30) entering the shot, that hit nothing but net, Moushegian said. third quarter, but the 14-4 run tied the score at 27-27 with The Lady Trojans also had a .spurred by 7 points from 2:25 left in the second quarter. Casey Scully gave Middleville few sharp shooters, but needed Crowley eventually fouled a tough comeback chore even more. out, a situation that Sprague Junior Jennie Doyle was during the final eight minutes. did not want too see happen. Tracy Schondelmayer relentless, scoring 18 points "Losing Crowley, that made narrowed the 'Cats advantage and senior Katie Weaver was a difference," Sprague said. to 12 points (50-38) with a drilling long range bombs in a "She is an excellent put-back basket with 5:52 to 15-point performance. "Doyle had a very nice freshman." play. A 3-pointer by Katie Farmer came back and Weaver trimmed it to 11 (56- tournament and played as well drained another 3-pointer (3445) with 1:40 left, but time as anyone," Sprague said. 27) with 30 seconds Moushegian also had eventually ran out on Coach remaining before half. The complements to give. Jim Sprague's squad. Remote Car Starter Wann up your car without going out in the cold. • 125 Ft. Range • 14 Min. "Run” Timer S 1 O • Anti-Theft Security Circuit [ q) Automatic Re-Start installed BARKER AUTO SERVICE J f 203 E. Main Street • Middleville • (616) 795-7100 : ... Owned and Operated by Troy Barker ■ .................... ............ ----------------- AREA...SPORTS Middleville's Jenna Shook (23) goes sky for a jumper in Friday night's district final against Wayland. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lady Trojans trailed by just 4 pass from Farmer to Lisa Bos at half (34-30) thanks to a (42-34) with 3:40 showing on Tracy Schondelmayer scoop as the third quarter clock and a Scully 3-pointer (48-34) that time expired. "Our defense was hurting us came with just 40 seconds left big time," Moushegian said. in the stanza. Moushegian had plenty of "We gave them 30 (points); We just did not play well praise for Sprague and his team. defensively." "Jim Sprague is one of the Doyle nailed Middleville's first field goal opportunity of best coaches around," the third quarter before the Moushegian said. "Our kids 'Cats awake from a short nap just got better; they just came and went on their prowl. Two along." Sprague is already anxious of the biggest plays came on a for next season, but realizes that the character of this team with its 6 seniors will not soon be forgotten. "After all we've gone Looking for through, to come back, the Extra Cash? kids really showed some -Ca//character," Sprague said. "I 945-9554 thought they played an Sell anything FASTI excellent tournament." TQMSL£Vg» Early Bird Special! $<Iqoo -offJeans ...with a shirt purchase. Friday Only Nov.29th 7 am-10 am Caledonia Plaza (M-37) Phone 891*9965 �The Sun and News Middleville Ml November 26. 1996/Poge 19 Lady Trojans upend Saxons in district basketball action Tracy Schondelmayer (32) drives past Summer Gillons (12) as Coach Jim Sprague and her teammates look on. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The first time they played this season, Hastings'girls basketball team had its way against Middleville, winning 53-27. On Nov. 20 the re match was played in the same Hastings High gymnasium, ,but this district game had a totally different feel and the final score was certainly different. Middleville 46, Hastings With the victory, the Lady Trojans advanced to the district championship versus top-seeded Wayland. The host Hastings' team started off in charge, but Middleville regrouped and came back to win the final two quarters and the game as a result. After one quarter, the Saxons were up by a 9-8 score and eight minutes later the home team was still in the lead. 25-16. Virginia Jennings tallied 8 points and Rachel Young added 6 markers for Coach Katie Kowalczyk's team during the first half. But, the adrenaline seemed to flow Middleville's way in the second half. ""We just gave up." Kowalczyk said. "Those two 3s (3-pointers) at the top of the key really hurt us. We were doing well, but we ran into foul trouble early." Middleville Coach Jim Sprague spoke of his team s defense when evaluating the final two quarters. "We didn't make the defensive mistakes in the second half," Sprague said. Freshman Jessica Crowley was a major cog in that defensive effort. Crowley spent most of the night on Hastings' top scorer and used all 5-9 of her frame to block the basket from the Saxons' view. The two 3-pointers to usher in the second half were made by Katie Weaver (31-21) and Tracy Schondelmayer (31-24). A 9-0 run put the Lady Trojans within 1 point (3130) of the lead, but the team's adrenaline was just beginning to pump through. At the end of three quarter, the Saxons were up by 1 (3332). but Schondelmayer scored on a Hastings turnover to give Middleville its first lead (3433) with 7:20 to play in the fourth quarter Keasha Kotrba and Jennie Doyle also spurred the black and orange during the comeback bid with Doyle laying in the final 4 points to help seal the win. A Doyle layup with 40 seconds remaining 44-43 Middleville and 2 free throws by Doyle with 11.6 seconds left resulted in the final score. "I was hoping that I would make them," a smiling Doyle said after the game. "I'm very proud of this team for hanging in there." "You have to hand it to her, she made the shots that were the difference,’’ Sprague said. Doyle reflected on the difference between this game and the first contest between the two teams earlier in the season. "We played more together tonight with not as many mental mistakes," Doyle said. "We just said that Hastings was beatable and w hen Weaver hit that 3..." ■■■■ Middleville's Jennie Doyle (43) drives baseline on Hastings' Rachel Young in Wednesday's district game at Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Doyle led the Lady Trojans with 14 points, Jenna Shook scored 10 points and Schondelmayer added 8 points. Shook made 6 of Middleville's 8 points in the second quarter and nailed 2 more baskets in the team's 16-point third quarter. Letterheads 'PRIN Business Cards Envelopes Brochures Wedding Invitations For the Saxons, Rachel Young tallied a team-high 12 points, Katie Willison and Virginia Jennings each tossed in 8 points and Janette Jennings added 7 markers. Kowalczyk expects even greater things from her team in 1997. "It was a great team with great kids,” Kowalczyk said of the Hastings’ eagers. "All of them are coming back with the exception of one kid." / I"1 1 Call 945-9554 or Bill Love or stop by at 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) I See It’s _ Iceee Personal “small town" service and "big town’ know-how. latest paint technology. Only the BEST pro­ ducts used in parts and materials. Meet the wrestling Trojans Nov. 26 The Stale champion Middleville wrestling team will hold a special "Meet the Team" Night Tuesday. Nov. 3-on-3 basketballThe Adults 3-on-3 Basket ball league will play games at the Thornapple-Kellogg Mid­ dle School on Wednesday evenings. The season is scheduled to start on Dev 4 and end in late February The $50 team fee. registration form, and team rosier are due at the YMCA Office by Friday. Nov.29. Rosiers must in­ clude at least 3 players. Con­ tact Lyndy at the YMCA Of­ fice, 945-4574. if you have questions or need forms 26 at 7 p.m. Middleville wrestling coach. Tom Lehman, said that the event is open to the public and that anyone can attend The 1996-97 team lost four seniors, but return a number of experienced wrestlers including Luke Middleton and Steve Lehman Middleton has 102 career victories and set a school record with 54 wins last season. Lehman is a two-time conference champion and ha> 58 pins in his 104 career wins. Coach Lehman will be slatting his 25th season at the Middleville wrestling helm. MORE Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! / YOU BREAK IT— WE'LL FIX IT!! WINDOW REPLACEMENT AVAILABLE COMPLETE AUTO and TRUCK COLLISION SERVICE ED ’S BODY SHOP 110 Johnson Street at Kinsley one block off Main St. in Downtown Caledonia fC'f Cl 001 .Hi We to bo yovf "PRO" Shop, tootling Fax (616) 891-0446 «rWl ’M PROS linco 1969. Ed Pfwloiki T| § IJ 100% guaranteed on repairs for as long as you own your vehicle. •FREE LOANERS while repairs are being made. • Certified collision repair mechanics. • Authorized insurance repair facility. • Our professional experience since 1969. �Page 20/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml November 26 1996 • CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP • November 20. 1996 Clerk Snyder swore in the of­ ficers for the Caledonia Township Board. The regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was colled to order at 7:03 p.m Present: Supervisor Bill Johnston. Clerk Pat Snyder, Treasurer Ruth DeVries. Trustees Patti Cress. Mkhoel Dunn Bonnie Keller, and John Potter Also Present Sewer Utilities Administrator Rich Pierson. Planner Anderson Assessor Doane. Engineer Randy Wilcox, and several citizens. MINUTES: Approved os printed. BILLS: Reviewed Manual check for withholding of $12.235 36 and one for Kent County Drain for $750 00 Moved DeVries, second Potter to pay bills os printed. Ayes: All. Mo tion Carried BUILDING INSPECTOR REPORT Reviewed TREASURER REPORT Review ed by Treasurer DeVries. Moved Snyder, second Dunn to approve treasurer report os printed. Ayes All Motion Carried UTILITIES ADMINISTRATOR REPORT Mr Pierson gave a brief overview of the M-37 sewer system and the Com pau/Kettle Lake system Moved DeVries, second Potter to ap­ point Supervisor Johnston to fill vacancy on the Township/Villoge Sewer Com­ mittee Ayes all. Motion Car­ ried Work session set for December 3, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. BONNIE MANAGEMENT RESOLUTION Zoning enforce­ ment issue. Reviewed by Plan­ ner Anderson. Moved Snyder, second Dunn to adopt resolution to schedule a public hearing for Wednesday Dec. 18th. 1996 at 7 30 p.m. Ayes all. Motion Carried. SHAGBARK USE t OCCUPAN CY RESTRICTION Rev.ewed by Planner Anderson. Moved DeVries second Potter to accept the Use and Occupancy Restric­ tion Permit. Ayes: All. Motion Carried. JASONVILLE FARMS Planner Anderson stated that Jasonville Forms requested a change in the settlement for the drive off 84th St. Planning Commission recom­ mended that the drive on 84th St. need not be put in until the 200th permit is issued, that the drive on M-37 must be put in before any permits ore issued and that a drive on the South end of the property must be put in before any commercial con be put in Snyder expressed con­ cern about the amount traffic on one entrance Moved Snyder second Potter to send this bock to the Planning Commission with revision that the drive on 84th Street does not need to be put in until the 125th permit is issued and they must install a drive in zone 5 prior to any commercial development. Ayes Cress. Snyder. Johnston. Potter. Nays Dunn. DeVries, Keller. Motion Carried PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT Given by Planner Anderson PLANNING SEMINAR Moved Potter, second DeVries *o allow Planner Anderson to attend seminar for managing traffic in your community. Ayes: All. Mo­ tion Carried NEW OFFICIALS TRAINING AAoved Dunn second DeVries to allow all new officials to attend the seminar. Ayes: All. Motion Carried. FIRE COMMISSION APPOINT­ MENT AAoved Keller second Dunn to re-appoint Glen Klover and Ed Fischer, and to appoint Supervisor Bill Johnston and Gordon Jousma and John Potter to the Fire Commission. Ayes All AAotion Carried OTHER BUSINESS Discussion on Compou Kettle Lake. Re­ quest for all meetings to start at the some time and the status of Attorney contract. Moved Snyder, second DeVries, to adjourn at 8:35 p.m. Ayes: All. Motion Carried. Respectfully submitted Patricio Snyder. Clerk (101) Siner when do you have to agrrr with peo­ ple to defend them from injustice. —Lillian Heilman SYNOPSIS • YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING Let us make your wedding day one that you will treasure forever. We feature a complete line of elegant Carlson Craft invitations and accessories — Including Thank You's, Reception iltems, Gifts and much more. • Stop in today!! The Reminder 1952 N. Broadway Hastings 945-9554 November 14. 1996 Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. All board members pre­ sent. and 12 visitors. Clerk reported election results and swore in the officials. Minutes of October 10, 1996 approved as presented. Financial Report presented by Herold. Supervisor Report: Water and Sewer Report. Letter of Credit received from John Piller regarding Phase II of Lakelife Condominium Plat; Community Fire Barn Report presented by Chairperson Mark Englerth. Supervisor London ac­ cepted the resignation of Ken Worsham from the Plan Commis­ sion and Z.B.A. affective November 30. 1996. Worsham has accepted position of Zoning Administrator/Ordinance En­ forcement Officer for the Township. London appointed "Rennie" Brokob to the vacancy on the Plan Com., all Board members concurred with the appointment. Public Hearing regarding Repaving of a Portion of East Parker Drive Special Assess ment District No 16 was opened at 8 35 pm AAotion made and approved to establish Special Assessment Dist. No. 16 to pave a portion of East Parker Drive. Estimate of total cost to be $7,275.00 from Wolverine Paving Inc. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Plan Commission Report: Ap­ proved Wilhoit Payne Lake Plats fl & 2 prelimimary. Approved Mickel property to subdivide in­ to 2 parcels on Second Street. Approved Kolehouse to sub­ divide property into two parcels 12330 Oakwood Shores. Denied rezoning of David Budd property from AG to RR zoning. Miscellaneous reports from the clerk. AAotion passed to pay bills. Clerk distributed Compila­ tion of Ordinances binders to Board members, also the up­ dated Zoning Ordinances. Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Janice C. Lippert, Clerk (102) YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BOARD BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING NOVEMBER 27,1996 TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Please take notice that the TOWNSHIP BOARD of YANKEE SPRINGS will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, November 27,1996, commencing at 4:00 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township HaH. 284 N. Briggs Road to conduct the following business: 1. Final Plat Approval for PLEASANT VALLEY ESTATES. Cedar Realty (William V. Weick, owner). 2. Final Plat Approval for PHASE II OF LAKELIFE CONDOMINIUM PLAT. (John Piller, owner) 3. Appointment of Gordan Wells to Z.B.A. 4. Such other business that may property come before the Yankee Springs Township Board. Janice C. Lippert, Yankee Springs Township Clerk Posted: November 22, 1996 104 Outgoing commissioners recognized Caledonia Twp. Plan Commission OKs minor changes in Shagbark Condo plan by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission last week approved two changes in the Phase I site plan for Shagbark Condominiums, a 140-unit development to be built on 76th Street, just west of Kraft Avenue. Because both changes are considered minor, they do not require Township Board ap­ proval as well. The first change centers on the time a home on the prop­ erty would be converted to a clubhouse for the develop­ ment. Because the current res­ idents of the home wish to live there a little longer, the home is being removed from Phase 1 and will be remodeled instead in Phase II. The second change relocates a school bus stop from an in­ tersection in the development to a location near the west en­ trance. The Site Plan Review Committee reported that it was satisfied with the changes, but Commission Chairman Dick Dunn said he was concerned that with this change, the conversion of the residence to a clubhouse will not happen. He said he wanted some assurance that the home will not be exempted from the development altogether. Township Planner Linda Anderson said she will check on the wording of the original planned unit development plan written for Shagbark and work out this point with the devel­ oper. The resolution to approve the PUD amendments then was approved. Omm Engineering Vice President Phillip Vogelsang, who presented the Shagbark site plan changes, said that construction on Phase I should get under way next spring. Before adjourning the meet­ ing, Dunn presented certifi­ cates of appreciation to outgo­ ing and former commissioners Jim Williams, John Dieleman and Jim Newhof Williams and Dieleman at different times have served as commissioners represented the Township Board on the commission. However, since both lost their bids for re­ election to the board, neither will be serving on the commission unless appointed to the office. Newhof resigned his commission seat Nov. 18 after five and one half years of service. He said serving on the commission had been "a great experience," and heartily recommended anyone interested in township government work on this board. "It is the place to learn all the nuts and bolts of how planning and zoning really aside and allow the new works." he said. However, he is stepping supervisor to appoint his down for a number of reasons. candidate to the commission. "I have appreciated the He said his work will be keeping him out of town for opportunity to work with the the next few months, and in Township Board, the other addition, he and his wife are commissioners and with Tom considering a move out of the (Garbow ). and I wish the new township to live be closer to board the best. her workplace "They have a wonderful "When I was re-appointed asset in (Township Planner) last summer to the Linda Anderson, and I’m sure commission. I had seriously with her help, they'll get up considered stepping down to speed on the development then, but stayed on at the issues in the township. request of Tom Garbow." he "Until we do re-locate. I have every intention of said. "Now, however. I don’t feel staying involved as a resident it would be fair to the of the township. If I’ve learned commission not to be able to anything while on the attend meetings, plus we are commission. it’s the looking for a new home I feel importance of staying for these reasons I should step informed ’’ CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD November 11,1996 Regular meeting called at 7:00 p.m. Members present 5. Others present - 12. Motion passed unanimously approving agenda as printed. AAotion passed unanimously to approve minutes of the October 14 Regular and October 21 Special meetings os printed Printed bills in the amount of $42,264.78 were approved for payment by roll call vote A certificate of appreciation was presented to Donna Ke­ nyon. who is retiring after 20 years as township clerk. AAotion passed unanimously confirming appointments to the Board of Review. AAotion passed unanimously to adopt the Ordinance to Codify the Ordinances of the Township of Thornapple. AAotion passed unanimously to charge a person or company re­ questing a Special Meeting of the township board. Motion passed unanimously to approve the preliminary final revised plans of Rolling Acres Subdivision. Motion passed unanimously to approve recommendation to ex­ tend probationary period for fire service member AAotion passed unanimously to approve the hiring of fire service ' member Motion passed unanimously to table the recommendation regarding the position of assis­ tant chief until December meeting Motion passed unanimously to odd to the business agenda opening of the blds for township audit. Consensus was to study bids and defer decision until December meeting Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Donna Stagray Thornapple Township Clerk Complete text of township minutes is available at the Township offices. (100) ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Please take notice that the zoning board of appeals of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 3, 1996 commencing at 8:00 pm at the Yankee Springs Township HaH, 284 N. Briggs Rd, Concerning the following 1. ZBA 96-11-11. PARCEL ID. NO 029 001-00; A request by William Ostertxock, 11081 Gun Lake Rd. (Gun Colony) for a vari­ ance from the side yard set back requirements of the Township Zoning Ordinance. 2. ZBA 96-11-12, PARCEL ID., NO. 205-015 00; A request by Michael Wilkinson, 3217 Sandy Beach Dr, for a variance from the road side set back requirements of the Township Zoning Ordinance 3. Such other matters as may property come before the Zoning Board of Appeals PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 284 N. Briggs Rd . during regular township bust ness hours and w« also be available at the time of the pubic meet ing. Written letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the meeting. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the township will provide to individuals with disabilities necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the town ship derk of the need tor the same. M persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to parbepaie in the discussion of the above proposals Yankee Springs Townshp Zoning Board of Appeals Charles Brggs, Secretary 103 �The Sun ond News Middleville, MI November 26. 1996/Poge 21 A hug' from a boa constrictor is definitely a new sensation for Alyssa Wozniak, who volunteered for a friendly squeeze from this slithery guest in her Caledonia Elementary classroom. She learned that the snake uses its tongue to sense another animal's body temperature, and therefore, its size. The boa was one of several unusual animals brought to Cal El by the Living Science Foundation. Jordan Trudeau runs his finger tips over the hard, prickly back of a hedgehog, which is all curled up for protection. Living Science Foundation interpreter Cheryl Haminga told the students that in England, the hedgehog is a popular garden guest because it eats pests. This Australian salmon-coated cockatoo enjoys the stroking it's getting from Jerrod Ehlich, who seems to be enjoying the experience, too. ‘Diversity awareness’ learned at Caledonia Elementary Benjamin Wisner and an Argentine homed frog get acquainted during the Living Science Foundation's visit to Cal El. The students got an up-close, handson introduction to animals they don't usually see around Caledonia. Kimmy Gordon holds an armful of the softest fur in the world, that of a chinchilla. The cuddly and silkycoated animal was a favorite with the students. W PRINTER? Rotary plans holiday ‘dressing sale’ The Middleville Rotary To meet these needs, the club Club spent last week planning has established an annual bud­ its annual fund-raiser which get of over $18,000 and to this year will be a dressing cover them takes about seven sale. fund-raisers. Gerald Page looked over The club helps other orga­ contents of this year's salad nizations such as the Barry dressing gift package that Ro­ County Fair Board, the tary members will sell during Prairieville Farm Days Board, the holiday season. and Rotary District 6360 for Club President Bob Evans three such projects. Proceeds said that every year the club from these activities go to provides financial support for support the operations of the various communitv activities. Middleville Club Rotarian Gerald Page looks over samples of the salad dressing that the club will sell for this year's annual fundraiser. Fund-raisers that involve selling various items to the public such as the coming dressing sale, Evans said, serve as the basis for support­ ing the benevolent program of Rotary. The Middleville Ro­ tary Club has four of these a year which include the Her­ itage Day duck race, the Spaghetti supper, the dressing sale, and the firewood raffle. Proceeds from the sales that include the public support, go directly back to the public through Rotan programs. The club gives four $500 scholarships to college-bound students, two scholarships to the Life Leadership Training for high school students, and $1,600 for local youth pro­ grams such as BSA, AYSO, DARE. YMCA and Little League and about $1,000 to support Rotary’s international projects. This year's project provides water wells for peo pie of Nicaragua. 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Middleville, ML November 26. 1996 Thornapple Kellogg Schools names ‘Students of the Month’ 4OM The eighth grade October students of the month are front row (from left) Andrea Berkimer. Holly Jenkins, Kevin MccLure, Brandon McGillicuddy, Darci Owen, back row, Ashley Reaser, Kristi Schultz, Zia Shook, John Sweeney Mark Thompson, and Rachel Wert. Absent from photo was Jessica Decker. Thomapple Kellogg Middle School recently selected students of the month for the month of October. The sixth grade students of the month are front row (from left), Ashley Ballard, Craig Batdorff, Jamie Beckering, Katherine Bedrick, Angela Blood, Ryan Bowyer. Janine Dykstra, back row. Mary Elaine Foster. Raymon Galle, Christopher Howarth, Nicholas Otto, Stephanie Simon, Nicholas Tomson. Michael Yarger, and Emily Zoet. Absent from photo was Nikki Reyff. Dawne Bell named BAR Award winner Thomapple Kellogg High School has announced that Dawne Bell has been chosen the recipient of the Daughter of the American Revolution (DAR) Award. Seventh grade students of the month for October are (from left), Chester Bohley, Crystal Harrington ton, and Carmin Heeter. Absent from photo were Stuart Aspinall, Barbara Blain, Adam Chamberlain, Rebeccsa Cobb, Lindsey Delille, Tiffany Gurski, Samantha Harthy, Peter Mathias, Renae Otto. Leann Pitt, Almena Rsabbers, and Kristen Weaver. Monte and Mrs. Kim Bell. 924 Greenwood, Middleville, was chosen by the faculty from a list nominated by the senior class. necessary to gain this honor are patriotism, service, dependability and leadership. Dawne. daughter of the Rev. i»Lh jut >MavB /HOT, HOT DEALS! 1997 Dodge 4x4 Dawne has a 3 952 grade point average with majors in English, science, mathematics and social science. 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Get all the news of the county. 945-9554 • • • • Sports Historical Government Ann Landers The Hastings And More! IIxwtwtw-o UANNER � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/706/SunandNews_1996-12-03.pdf 96904eb5d55b64fd20820fe7bf9c1af0 PDF Text Text BULK RAIi U.S. POST AC/ FAI D HartsqpXI 4905 Permit No. 7 12/30/99 Hastings Publ icLibrary 121 Church Hastings, Mi. 49056 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 125thtYeor No. 49 December 3. 1996 Middleville, Michigan 49333 Middleville wastewater treatment plant sludge levels high ing agreed though this will by Mandy Habel take some work to resolve, no Staff Writer one is in any danger. The Middleville Village "There are no discharge or Council learned last week that public health problems," he the level of sludge in its wastewater treatment plant ex­ said. Ernst said the plant has ceeds the state required stan­ taken in one half million gal­ dards and that a metal called lons of sludge and the tank nickel was found in the could soon fill up, which wastewater would require them to find an Plant manager Todd Ernst another lank to hold the ex­ said his company, Earth Tech cess. Inc., which runs the treatment "It is not affecting us now, plant, is contracting with a but could in three months," he sludge compound company said. that would be able to pump The plant has had discharge out the excess, but in the meantime the level exceeds problems for some time now the standards and likely will and samples have been col­ fill up the tank entirely within lected and sent to the state to evaluate. Ernst said they took the mext three months. In addition, nickel has got­ a while to look at them and ten into the waste water as a found the questionable metals. result of the daily operations The process has taken a long time and the results just came of industries in the area. Ernst tried to assure the back. "I was not withholding in­ council that he is taking care of the situation, which can be formation,” he said. "I just found out.” resolved without harm He added that there is not Village Manager David Aris­ “ There are no discharge or public health problems. »’ — Village Manager David Arking much information on nickel, the metal in question, and they are trying to find more. The state, he said, is aware of the situation. Sawdust and straw can be mixed with the sludge to make it a little eas­ ier to keep in storage. "We are not the first com­ munity to have this problem," he said. Earth Tech has not looked at how much it would cost to resolve the problem yet be­ cause it needs to work things out with the Department of Environmental quality first. There is still room in the tank to store sludge for the next two months, he said. If worse comes to worse, some can be pumped out and stored in a holding tank after the original tank is full. "The state will not let our tank overflow," Arking said. He added that Ernst ap­ proached him a couple on months ago when he was not sure what the situation was, with a proposal that would ensure that this does not hap­ pen again. He is proposing a series of tests that could pinpoint where the sludge is coming from. Many tests have already been done because of the DEQ's concern about the nickel. He also recommended a co­ operative effort between the village. Earth Tech and indus­ tries in the area. It would be a good idea to meet with the in­ dustries whose materials con­ tribute to the situation. "We are willing to partici­ pate as much as possible," he said. Trustee James Rutherford said residents are subsidizing the treatment plant to allow for the money spent clearing up this problem and expressed concern about that. Trustee Floyd Bray agreed. "Taxpayers should not have to pay, industries involved should," he said. Arking suggested that they look over the village ordi­ nance and discuss the possibil­ ity of fining businesses whose materials affect the situation after a certain period of time. This would make is less at­ tractive for them to use these materials as much. The idea would be to gi ve written violations to the in­ dustries responsible and re­ quire a written explanation about why the materials are and what they intend to do to solve the problem. Industries would be given a certain amount of time to pre­ pare the letter. If they missed the deadline, other measures would be taken, such as fining the industry. Ernst said he and farmer Village Planner Jason Cherry tried to find items in the ordi­ nance that described the amount of fines in this situaS«e Wastawafer, P. 5 Residents invited to join annual parade! Santa Claus is coming to Caledonia Santa will be greeting Caledonia children after he arrives in the annual Christmas parade Saturday, Dec. 14. Women set annual flower sale Dec. 6 Members of the Caledonia Women's Club will be selling red, white, pink and marble poinsettia plants from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 at the State Bank of Caledonia. Proceeds from the annual sate are used to fund the Eva Fmkbeiner Memonal Scholarship presented every year to a graduating senior girl. Anyone who would like to order a plant rather than purchase one at the bank should call 891-8880. Pictured at Knott's Greenhouse with armfuls of flowers are club members Gerry Fairbrother, Jane Leatherman and Amy Finkbetner. He*s*on hi? way! Santa Claus will pay his annual visit to Caledonia Saturday, Dec. 14, by riding in the traditional Main Street holiday parade held in his honor. Marchers will step out at 11 a m. after the parade lines up in the parking lot of the Caledonia Community Education Building at the west end of Main Street. Residents who'd like to help promote the Christmas spirit with floats, costumes or decorated vehicles are welcome to join the fun. The parade is sponsored by Caledonia area business peo­ ple with the assistance of the Caledonia American Legion Post 305. Following the parade, candy will be given out to the chil­ dren in the crowd, and, if they've been good, youngsters even might get to talk to Santa himself! Anyone interested in help­ ing with the parade, contribut­ ing to it or who has questions about it, should contact Don Apsey at the Caledonia Auto Parts store, 891-4085. In This Issue... • School architect progresses on Caledonia building projects • OK-Gold honors 30 athletes to highlight successful fall season • Workers’ Comp should put people back to work, Rotary told • Middleville woman seeking property tax reimbursement �Poge 2/The Sun and New,. Middleville, Ml December 3. 1996 CHS Student Congress joins ‘Toys for Tots’ campaign by Barbara’Gall - Sta# w"3r the foUrfTTyear, the For* Caledonia High School Student Congress combined forces with the United States Marine Corps. No beaches were stormed in this campaign, but because of it, the world might be a little happier place for some children this Christmas. The Corps' Toys for Tots campaign each year provides toys to children who otherwise might not have anything under the Christmas tree. The Caledonia students, however, added a new twist to the school drive this year, by encouraging the donation of quality toys rather than a quantity. "The kids wanted the children to get a 'nice' toy," explained Jeanne Glowicki, CHS director of athletics and activities. So, this year the annual advisory class competition reversed (he usual goal of forgetting about how much a BINGO American Legion Post #305 9M« Chorrv VofWy CotedOHKJ • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 P.M. present costs, instead adding points for the more expensive toys that don't usually get donated to such an effort. Even with the extra expense, the Congress collected nearly 200 new toys by the end of the effort last week. For bringing in toys that earned the most points. Mr. Wagner's advisory will be oKF I K treated by the Congress either to a breakfast or a pizza party. Mr. Timmer's advisory came in second, and will enjoy a reward of juice and donuts. The Marine Corps itself sponsors an area-wide competition for schools, businesses, stores and organizations. Prizes were given to the top contributors during the Nov. 26 Christmas party in Grand Rapids where Members of the CHS Student Congress display some of the toys donated by students to the Toys for Tots campaign sponsored by the U.S. Marines. Seated, from the left, are Shannon Houseman, the National Honor Society representative on the the children chosen to participate in this year's program got to pick out their toys. 134 E. Main, Caledonia Christmas Gifts Great Gift Ideas Bath, Body, Hair, Nail Products Perfumes and Aroma Candles Gift Certificates FREE Gift Wrap with Purchase HOURS: Monday thru Thursday, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday 9-5; Saturday, 9-2 Congress; tiise boncner, rresnman class president; Amy Schlafley, Congress senior representative; Sarah Born (kneeling), Student Congress president­ elect and Joelle Busman, Student Congress president. Caledonia Tops observes 30 years Ruth Jackiewicz, 14 years. Loring and Barbara Manning. Later the weigh-ins were Karen Lenartz, I Vi years; Pat held at the Caledonia Elevator Thome, one year; and Jo Ann and then the meeting place Barnes, eight months. Long standing members was moved to the American Legion Hall on M-37. In the over 15 yearsincludc Darlene fall of 1977. they began Ruehs. 28 years; Mary Umj meeting at the current loca- Crumback. 2716 years; Alice tion, the United Methodist Brown 22'6 years. Marilyn Callihan (KOP) 19*6 years; Church. Eva Engle, 19 years; Katie The Tuesday night of Nov. 12, 1996, now 30 years later, Casteel, 1616 years; and Joyce Gebuys 1616 years. with the group still in opera­ Mary Lou Crumback wrote tion, they honored and show­ ed appreciation to charter and read an article about being members Doris Loring and in TOPS and a skit entitled “Ebeneezer Huge” was Ora Tolan. Also honored and recognized were past presented to the group by members Matt Ploeg, Diane players: Richard Reyff, Sue Reyff, Kortney Reyff, Pat Harmon, Carole Hylkema, Marian Post, Donna Robinson, JoAnne Barnes, Rensland, Lucy Long, Gloria Wanda Parker and Joyce Crumback, Alta Neal, Dawn Gebuys. Also recognized for Foote and Paula Harmon. “holding the most offices," A moment of silence was held to remember past Ruth Jackiewicz; “brought in the most members," Alice members Carole Venneman, Delores Burri and Iris Ploeg; “member with the most years," Mary Lou Vandentoorn. Past Chapter Queens and Crumback; "brought in most Officers were introduced in­ family members," the Reyff cluding current officers family; “joined at the leader. Kathy Kennedy; co­ youngest age,” Matt Ploeg; "joined at the oldest age," leader, Martha Reyff-Banash; secretary, Dorothy JoAnne Barnes and Eva McDonald; treasurer, Linda Moomcy Social tunc follow­ Dewitt (absent); weight ed and punch was served. recorder, Katie Casteel; and assistant weight recorder The Thornapple Kellogg Arlene Oaks. Current KOPS honored High School Band Boosters Marilyn Callihan, 19Vi years. will meet at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 3, in the high school band room. All parents of high school band students and other com­ a» Spring.. .long anil munity members are welcome lovely and lu»h. to attend. Plans for the major 1996-97 llopkinn fund-raiser winter athletic con­ cessions will be finalized. Caledonia TOPS club Nov. 546 is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Thirty years ago, on Nov. 6, 1996 (also Tuesday night, which is still the current meeting night), the very first meeting of Caledonia’s No. 546 TOPS was held at Lila Kietzman’s house. The following week, they met in the Boy Scout Room, that was in the basement under the old Caledonia bank. Present at that first meeting were charter members Mina Ge Ide rs ma, Blanch Lantz, Doris Loring, Barbara Mann­ ing, Delores Burri, June Tolan, Rita Polmanteer, Ora Tolan, Mitzi Wood, Millie Cook, Liz Comer, Felicia Hillen, Maxcine Kayser, Lila Kietzman and Alice Jane Stephens. The first officers elected that night were leader, Minda Geldersma; secretary, Blanch Lantz; treasurer. Ora Tolan; and weight recorders, Doris TK Band Boosters will meet tonight TQM8LGV6&P Caledonia Plaza M-37 891-9490 Buy 1 Pair of |eans Get 1 Pair FREE 1 /2 off Gift Accessory with Jean Purchase WITH THIS AD Expires 12/31/96 *5.00 Christmas Cash Tumbleweed — Your Jeans &. T-Shirt Holiday Connection —Ufa.——— $$$ We Buy Used Homes SSS All Sizes • All Makes or... Trade Yours In On A Brand New Manufactured Home Stop and see Your Choice ia Clear Richard J. Choryan, O.D. We Pay Top SSS For Your Home! DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY West Michigan Housing, Inc. 1-800-387-0035 Caledonia Vision Center 9809 Cherry Valley (M 37) (616) 891-2020 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/December 3, 1996/Page 3 Lincoln Meadows has new director, building superintendent by Mandy Ha be I Staff Writer Lisa Finkbeiner and Rick Krause recently joined the staff at Lincoln Meadows Apartments and are adjusting to new challenges. Finkbeiner, the new execu­ tive director, moved to Mid­ dleville nine years ago from the Grand Rapids area, when she married Bryan Finkbeiner She worked for NBD Bank for several years and became interested in working with the elderly while working in sup­ portive care for the Somerset Group in Grand Rapids. When she found out that previous executive director Colleen Cox was planning to retire, she expressed her inter­ est in the position which she has come to enjoy very much. *1 love the environment and love being part of the com­ munity," she said. Finkbeiner's job as execu­ tive director consists of ad­ ministrative work such as book work, collecting rent, paying bills, and managing everything that goes on in the complex. She also tries to maintain good public relations with the community to make people aware that the complex has many things to offer, and works closely with the Mid­ dleville Housing Commis­ sion. "With the Housing Com­ mission. I help to provide a great place to live for the el­ derly and disabled residents of the community," she said. Though she helps put to­ gether some of the resident’s weekly activities such as bingo night and movie night, she would like to do even more. "I would like to work on giving residents more educa­ tional and informational op­ portunities through the com­ munity," she said Other aspects of her job in­ clude helping residents with problems and interviewing and recruiting new residents. When interviewing new res- TK Players plan ‘Enter Laughing’ Dec. 12-14 The TK players of Thornapplc Kellogg High School will present the Carl Reiner comedy "Enter Laughing" Thursday, Friday and Satur­ day. Dec. 12-14. The Broadway hit is a ri­ otous account of a stage struck youth played by Scott Evans, who works as a deliv­ ery boy in a sewing machine factory. His parents, played by Nate Brady and Anne-Marie Hart, -want him to be a druggist, but as soon as he has saved enough money he enlists in a semi-professional theater company. The company which fea­ tures Jake Blough, Tara Schweitzer and Paul Wade, will put anybody in any play for the right amount of money. He is a dreadful actor and proceeds to splash through romantic scenes with the manager's daughter, another fellow’s date, and the office girl played by Laura Reed who was meant for him the whole time. Other cast members include Ben Osborne, Julie Cordts, Krissy Williams, Josh Cnossen, Ryan Taggart, Tami Bruin, Josh Steorts and Lind­ say Bremer. The play is directed by Steve Evans. Information about tickets and time and date of produc­ tion can be obtained by call­ ing 795-7727. director. When he and his wife. Mar­ lene. got married last year, they decided to move back to Michigan. His oldest son had graduated from high school and came back to Michigan Krause de­ cided he w anted to be around to see his son participate in athletics. He applied for several teach­ ing jobs in the area, but found that it is difficult to get a job in a new place when you have been teaching for a long time. Lincoln Meadows Executive Director Lisa Fink­ beiner and Building Superintendent Rick Krause adjust to their new jobs. idents, she said, she looks for several things. First they must meet the Housing and Urban Develop­ ment (HUD) income regula­ tions, be able to live indepen­ dently and have good refer­ ences from past complexes. She also works a little with social services and would like to do more of that. The Commission on Aging pro­ vides many services to Lin­ coln Meadows as well. Another thing that makes the position fit her needs is that it is part time. This al­ lows her to spend more time with her 2-year-old daughter. Allyson. Finkbeiner is in the office Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a m. to 3:30 p.m. Krause, the new building superintendent, is new to the Middleville area. He grew up in Sparta, but has spent the last six years in Arizona. Krause has a bachelor of arts degree in education from Central Michigan University and spent the last 20 years as a school teacher and athletic Looking for Extra Cash? -Call945-9554 Sell anything FASTI fjB HARRISON Center. Admission is free. Orchestra students from grades 4-12 will be perform­ ing in this concert, which also will feature the high school's newly formed String Honors Ensemble. The CHS orchestra will present a varied program, ranging from holiday selec­ tions to light classics, said Caledonia orchestra director Pete DeLille. Insurance Agency, Inc. Your independent Agent ’’Working For YOU!” CALEDONIA SPORTSMAN’S CLUB BREAKFAST Eggs • Toast • Pancakes Meat • Coffee • Orange Juice Sun., Dec. 8, 1996 8:30 am-ll:30 am 100 TH ST. COLDWATER ROAD —I CLUBHOUSE | ~CT Adurtt‘4.50 Undec 12 *3.00 Bring the family & friends! Protect Your Valuables! Keep your heirlooms, jewelry, rare coins and stamps in a safe deposit box at any of our three branches. Your box can protect documents that would be diffi­ cult to replace like birth and marriage certificates, passports, deeds and titles, stocks and bonds. Caledonia orchestras plan annual Christmas concert The Caledonia community is invited to attend the Caledonia orchestras annual Christmas concert, which be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, in the Caledonia High School Performing Arts While staying with some friends in Wayland, he said, he saw an advertisement for this position. Since he had past experience in maintenance from work that he did for the school he taught at, and a minor in in­ dustrial arts, he decided to give it a chance. "I was pretty much due for a change from teaching," he said. As building superintendent. Krause is required to live in the complex which he does with his wife and daughter. Marcy. He said they look at the whole complex as their house and lake care of anything that goes wrong in it. "It is almost like a big fam­ ily." he said. Krause fixes anything from garbage disposals to light fix­ tures and makes sure that the lobby and community room are clean and presentable. "I pick up new things as I go," he said. "It is a great challenge." He added that Marcy enjoys having a lot of companion­ ship from the residents and it is almost like they are all her grand mas and grandpas. The family enjoys attending the potluck dinners and coffees that the residents participate in. They said they feel that though they still have a lot to learn, the transition has been smooth. Finkbeiner said they also have gotten much help from the residents. "Some have lived here for a long time and know how the place should run,” she said. ALL 3 BRANCHES HAVE SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES AVAILABLE IN VARIOUS SIZES. PREMIER CLUB MEMBERS ARE ENTITLED TO A 10% DISCOUNT. 627 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST. S.E. 303 ARLINGTON DUTTON MIDDLEVILLE [891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 ALEDONIA AMon "3kfa,,on* °Pe"a" . -Fri. and till Noon icNotn PREMIER CLUB EVENTS FOR DECEMBER December 3 9 a.m. Movie “Miracle on 34th Street” in Club Room December 10 6 p.m. Christmas Potluck at Holy Family Church December 17 1 p.m. Euchre Card Party In Club Room �Page 4/Th« Sun and New*. Middleville. Ml/December 3 1996 for entertaining. But remember to set some aside for yourself—vou deserve a delicious treat to celebrate the time you saved! Cooking Corner Hassle-Free Fudge For The Holidays (NAPS)—The holidays can be a whirlwind of party­ going, shopping, gift-giving and entertaining drop-by fami­ ly and friends Simplify this season with this easy, fouringredient fudge that will tempt any sweet tooth with its classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate. Preparing a few batches at a time will help you fill brim­ ming gift tins for the neighbors and artful serving plates k«Xrt«<J Support LAYERED CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE (Makes about 1-1/2 pounds) 1-1/2 cups peanut butter flavored chips 1 (14-ounce) can Eagle* Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips In small saucepan, over low heat, melt peanut butter chips with 2/3 cup Eagle* Brand. Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Spread even­ ly into aluminum foil-lined 8-inch square pan. In small saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate chips with remaining Eagle* Brand. Remove from heat; stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Spread evenly on peanut butter layer. Chill 2 hours or until firm. Turn onto cutting board; peel off foil and cut into squares. Store covered in refrigerator. United Wiay Reaching those who need help Touching us all’ LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord M-37, north of Middleville Sunday School......................................... 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship................................... 10:45 a m. Evening Praise.......................................... 6:00 p m WEDNESDAY................ Family Night 6:30 p.m 7240 6flth Street. SE — Caledonia 2 mile* ea»t of M-37 Pastor. Rev Brian F. Hamson ' George M Coons, Youth Pastor I Music Coordinator, Jeffrey C. Vander Heide Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Alan Moody, Assistant Pastor Scott Smith, Minister of Music CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH | Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 1 I Saturday Evening Mass.......................... 5:00 p.m. I Sunday Mass.................... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00a.m. SS. CYRIL & METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH s * ■ « 150 131st Ave. Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) I ! Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. 792-2889 Sunday School............................................ 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service........................... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs...................................... 6:45 p.m. "A church with a canng heart for our community and the world 3Sunday Worship....... 9:30 a.m. & o:00 p.m. t ■ Sunday School.................... 10:45-11:50 a.m. ■ (Child A Adult) (Dunng the School Year) Re». R. Scott Greetin ay. Pastor ’ Wfte Aflte, > outh Leader ! Al Teamer, Community Calling f | Church Office: (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100th St. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Meeting at Freeport Community Center Sunday............................ 10:00 a.m. Wednesday.................... 7:00 p.m. 708 West Main Street Call 765-3057 or 948-3617 t WELCOME TO Gaine* United Brethren Church . Kalamiwo Avenue at 92nd Street ' j CaJcdoma, Michigan lift di Telephone 6964252 WF i Jft ' Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11 00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 5:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children’s Church will be provided during both services. Sm an example In speech m Ma. in Ku*, m fart* and m punty." 1 Tenoffiy 4:12 • 12200 Chief Noonday Road (at Gun Lake) Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Barrier Free Morning Worship............. Church Office — 891-8669 Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes....... 7:00 p.m. Royle Bailard, Pastor — 868-6437 — Peace Reformed Church Barner Free M-37 between Caledonia A Middleville Sunday Worship Services SJttrll.'V.feM 6:06 p.m. Caraway St. <Ch4dre«. Mmmry Sunday School ..................... „...... 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship...................... 6:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 795-3667 Church School, Sunday...................... 9:45 a m Morning Worship. ..II :(M) a m Evening Worship......6:00 p m Wed. Fellowship..... 7:30 p.m. Pastor Douglas Gregory 897-0729 St. Paul Lutheran Sunday Wontap 90 air A 10-30 an LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave. £fje Zimt JHetfjolngt Ctjurctj 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi Alto, Michigan 49302 (Missouri Synod) Sunday School................ 10:00 a.m. "Be dewud to one another tn brotherly love.” Rom. 12:10 Morning Worship............ 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship........................6:00p.m.8.00 a.m.................................. Blended Service Sunday School 9:45 1 Rev Norman Kohns — 616891-8167 250 Vine Street YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor Program, for A;i Ages Bt”^e*^*csday Famth Sight GUN LAKE 690pm COMMUNITY CHURCH ,'wnng. Pcatoe JUnwtf Joyful The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints Morning Worship Service......................... 10:00a.m. Sunday School....................................11:15 a.m. Evening Worship Service............................ 6:00p.m. o U Come as you are. Informal - Fundamental Something for every age CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue 3 □ Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)..... 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages............................9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service................................. 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday.................. 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday......................... 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday............................7:00 p.m. RAYTOWWBC.POkX SHARON BARNSDALL Dir d Christian Ed & Muse OY 1-oUZo MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Service........... 10:30 a.m. SSunday School............... 9:30 a.m. j Worship Located in Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue FREEPORT BIBLE STUDY GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 3 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST -- Wednesday 9:05 a.m.................................. Educational Hour 10.15 a m.....................Contemporary Service 11:15a.m............................... Traditional Service (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Robert Gerke^Office. 891-S688»Church. 891-9878 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Freeport-Middleville-Parmalee "FamilyNigM” Freeport Morning Worship................9 30 a m 6:15 Dinner Freeport Sunday School................ 11 00 a m Parmalee Morning Worship............. 9:30 a m Chxn & Children Middleville Sunday School............ 9 30 a m . ... and Adults Middleville Morning Worship 11 00 a m Jr A Sr. High School Rev Lee Zachman Youth Group Rev Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 Cadets and Cavmeocs Church Office Phone - 795 9266 B,b4c StudKi CRYSTAL SPRINGS ALLIANCE CHURCH (of the Christian and Missionary Alliance) Meehng d CJherahe Christian Berrenlary School .68* St St oetweer Eastern and >mon) Sunday Worship Service at 10:30 AM ■JoyWy commdted to serving Chest honoring Chest's church, and carrying out ChnsTs commsaon " Pastor Jeffrey Broum Pastor Church Office Tetepnone........................ 281 3402 Church Office Fax.....................................281-7686 Parsonage Telephone............................. 698-7170 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St «891 -8661 "The Church where everytxxly is somebody . and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School......................................... 9 30 a m Sunday Morning Worship...................... 1ft 30 a m Sunday Evening Worship........................ 6 00 p m Wed Midweek Prayer & Bible Study 7 00pm Rev WUliam Dobson. Pastor Assistant Pastor Kart Bashtor �The Sun ond News Mkidlevilie, MI December 3. 199*>/Poge 5 Kenyons cook Thanksgiving dinner at Lincoln Meadows ----- by Mandy Habel ' Staff Writer Middleville's Craig and Kathy Kenyon spread a little cheer this holiday season Thursday by cooking and serv­ ing Thanksgiving dinner to residents at Lincoln Meadows Kathy said they are a blended family and some of their children from other mar­ riages were spending the holi­ day with their other parents. Since most of the family was to be away, she said, she and Craig were trying to decide how they would spend the holidays when they saw an ar­ ticle about Pietro’s, a Grand Rapids restaurant that was looking for volunteers to serve a holiday dinner. Since they have a 4-yearold, they thought there may be some place closer to home that had people who’d like companionship for the day. They also had a fondness for Lincoln Meadows and the people there because Craig's grandparents lived there at one lime. Kathy said that since they know Lincoln Meadows Executive Director Lisa Finkbeiner from church, they called her to see how many of the residents were going to spend the holiday alone. Fourteen residents were sched- Middleville residents Kathy and Craig Kenyon spread holiday spirit Thanksgiving Day by cooking and serving dinner to residents at Lincoln Mea­ dows. Caledonia Library book sale planned Dec. 7 The Caledonia Library will hold its winter book sale Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a m. until 2 p.m. An oppor­ tunity to find low-cost books for the vacation. The sale has magazines that parents can pick up for free to supply pictures for those handmade projects. Paperbacks are available for 25 cents each or five for one dollar. Hardcover books are just 50 cents each or three for one dollar. Special bargains are available. The bag sale will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. when sale goers can fill a paper grocery bag for just $2. Patrons who bring their Caledonia Library canvas bag can fill it for $2 any time dur­ ing the sale. People who pur- Lewises to celebrate 40 years together Norma J. Davis and Gladeon (Glady) Lewis were married 40 years ago, Dec. 8, 1956, at the Middleville United Methodist Church by Rev. George Grettenber- ger. They have a son, Roderick, daughter-in-law, Claire and two grandchildren. leasvive HAIR DESIGNERS HAIR • NAILS • TANNING Book your Holiday appointment new! OWES * DAYS 122 E Main St. Middlenite (Next to Phil s Pizza) Call 795-7719 - for vour app STAUFFER & W1GGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for ail of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 k. 891-9294 chase a bag on the day ot the sale can fill it for just $1. Salegoers can enjoy a special concert of the Mid­ dleville Methodist Church bellringers, which will begin at 2 p.m. For more information about the sale or the concert, call the library at 891-1502 The Caledonia Library is located at 240 Emmons St. in Caledonia. , . . t .« . — uled to be at the complex on Thanksgiviong Day and they were told they could cook a dinner. Craig said the idea came to life the week before Thanksgiving during coffee time when many residents ex­ pressed an interest in celebrat­ ing together. Since there was not much time to plan. Craig said, this year's celebration was mostly for residents of the complex, though Finkbeiner eventually wants to expand it to invite others in the community who need a place to celebrate. Kathy planned to cook the turkey at home and finish some of the side dishes at the complex. The dinner, Kathy said, consisted of the traditional turkey and stuffing and items that were a tradition in her family such as cranberry rel­ ish. sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, orange carrot jello and homemade rolls and com bread. Finkbeiner made the pump­ kin pie and another jello dish and other people in the com- munity contributed an item or miinitv Conti two. The turkey was donated by a local farm. Kathy said that whenever they mentioned what they were doing, people always asked if they could help. ’’This is a very giving community.” she said. With their help also came built in entertainment because Craig plays the piano and or- ‘ gan and is well versed in songs of that generation. The Kenyons also have cooked for soup suppers at the Middleville United Methodist Church. Craig is active in the Lions Club and has helped the people at Lincoln Meadows in other ways by putting in air conditioners tor them. Both also are active in preparing holiday gift baskets for the community, helping the Department of Social Services. Looking for Extra Cash? - Call - 945-9554 Sell enything FASTI * <Hofiday zArts &-Crafts n December 7,1996 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CALEDONIA MIDDLE SCHOOL 9230 Kraft Avenue Sponsored by: Caledonia Bands 2000 Saint Paul Lutheran Church TK PTO to hold book sale Dec. 3 8436 Kraft (Corner of Kraft & 84th St. Caledonia • 89L8688 The Thomapple Kellogg PTo is sponsoring a program for parents that will help them select books children will en­ joy reading. Book lists will be available for children from pre-school through middle school. This program will be held Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. in the McFall Library. McFall is located on Main Street in Middleville next to the middle school building. For informa­ tion, call 795-8739 McFall principal Bill Rich will read at least one book and unusual refreshments will be served. Child care will be provided. Presents a family musical play... 1 I Smokey Mountain Christmas Story WASTEWATER From front page — lion. What they found was that when the ordinance was writ­ ten. fines were based on a per pound basis and were not high enough to get anyone’s atten­ tion. Ernst said the bulk of the work on this will be to pul the proposal together. They can determine guidelines for violations and fines with the help of their attorney. conduct a senes of tests and develop a case history so they can de­ termine cost estimates. A basic proposal should be ready by the next council meeting. Saturday, Dec. 7 • 7 p.m Sunday, Dec. 8*4 p.m Refreshments following �Page 6/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml December 3. 1996 Most bond-financed projects to be finished in 1997-98 School architect outlines progress on Caledonia building projects by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Few Caledonia residents at­ tended a Nov. 25 forum to hear Caledonia Schools' archi­ tect Harm Perdock outline de­ cisions made so far for the $21.4 million approved by voters in June for new school buildings and improvements to existing facilities The update included prelim­ inary plans and design phase estimates for six of the seven major projects put before the voters in the annual school election. Perdock also pre­ sented essentially the same re­ port at the Nov. 19 school board meeting According to the architects' schedule, the projects are ex­ pected to be completed or in­ stalled during!997 and 1998, except for some phases of the technology project, which will be fully implemented by August 1999. Caledonia Schools Superin­ tendent Doug Busman noted that right now, the costs for each project are design phase estimates only. However, even as estimates, costs must meet the budget allocated to each project. "Once the bids come in, there there must be a second round of adjustment so each project really is within its budget,*' he explained. "But we re planning the projects so each should come in under budget. "The benchmark for us is what we promised the voters. At a minimum, we want to meet the expectations the vot­ ers had in approving this bond issue." Six of the projects are well into the planning stages now. Perdock said. Only the utili­ ties work to be done at the school central administration building has not yet been started, he said. Since the election, advisory committees of parents, com­ munity members and school personnel have been formed to discuss and begin design for all the other projects. Prelim­ inary plans for these were on display at both the school board and the public forum meetings. The new bus garage and maintenance facility planning is perhaps the farthest along. Perdock said. Though its exact location has not yet been de­ termined, the new garage will be located on the schools* Kraft Avenue property where the middle school was built. This is a preliminary sketch of the school district's new bus and maintenance building. This drawing shows the preliminary plan for renovating the CHS football and track complex. NEED SOME EXTRA CASH? Got Something to Sell? Phone 1-800-870-7085 For Sun and News ACTION-ADS! That property also will be lounges and restrooms for home to the new elementary both transportation and main­ school approved by voters in tenance staff. The design also provides for the same bond issue election. The garage will have its future expansion of the build­ ing to accommodate growth in own access from Kraft Av­ enue, and will include adequate the district's transportation and room for school vehicle main­ maintenance needs. The total estimated project tenance and parking, storage and maintenance for the dis­ cost for this new facility and equipment is trict's building and grounds all its staff and necessary offices, $2,251,790, but this is over the allocated budget by $104,790. Perdock said that further discussion will decide what other cuts need to be made in this project, probably in the area of equipment. The building itself, he said, is of primary importance. The other new structure ap­ proved in the bond election is a new elementary school, to be constructed probably to the north of the new middle school. While the advisory commit­ tee working on this project has not yet pul together actual building plans, the group has made a lot of progress in de­ ciding just what elements must be included in the new school in order to help stu­ dents be successful. Perdock said. The committee began its discussions with the concept of the student as learner, and has based its planning on needs for safety, order, basics, ‘collaborative learning, multi­ age learning and teaming. It also is considering how tech­ nology must be involved with learning and how that rela­ tionship, in turn, would affect the design of the building. The committee has been visiting other elementary schools, including a new and much-talked-about elementary in Nebraska. Now the group is working on how the Six projects are well into the planning stages now. Only the utilities work to be done at the school central administration building has not yet been started. — Harm Perdock different elements of the school, such as classrooms, planning areas, small-groups areas and core areas, should re­ late to each other. The estimated total cost of the new building, including furniture and technology, is $8,900,890. Also well under way are plans for remodeling at Cale­ donia Elementary to bring its facilities up to the same level as the recent additions to Dut­ ton and Kettle Lake Elcmcntaries. Work at Cal El includes en­ larging the two kindergarten rooms and converting the pre­ sent gym into a cafeteria with a new and larger kitchen added Continued next page — �The Sun ond News Middleville. Ml December 3. 1996/Poge 7 OVERAU. FLOOR PLAN 1 FAMILY SH» Men’s video conference set at Leighton Methodist Church This overall floor plan of Caledonia Elementary shows the areas that will be added to the building and the areas that will be remodeled for new uses. From previous pageadjacent to this area on the west side of the building. The present cafeteria then will be divided into the school's computer and music rooms, which will be dis­ placed when their class space become part of the school's new and larger gymnasium. The computer/music area is the most recent addition to the school, and it always has been intended for gymnasium use someday. This area now will be doubled in size to create a gym of the same size and quality as those in the other two elementarics. The total estimated cost for the work at this school is $1,520,130, a figure within budget. Another project approved in the bond election is a series of renovations in the 1962 wing of the high school. Perdock displayed the plans for con­ verting the former middle school media center into a col­ lege and career center and of­ fices for the Student Services staff. Another project in the "old" high school is to expand the school's drafting room to meet the needs of today’s technol­ ogy. The present room will be enlarged by expanding it into an adjacent court yard. Also planned is the reloca­ tion of the training center to space that once was a locker room adjoining what was the middle school gym, now the high school's auxiliary gym. A computer station then will be installed in the old training room, which is right next to the high school media center. The school store will be moved into the former Student Services office, with the pre­ sent store area becoming stor­ age space. Also undergoing remodeling will be the offices for the special education staff at the north end of the build­ ing. The estimated total cost for all the high school projects, including furniture and tech­ nology, is $2,112,500. Preliminary plans for im­ provement at several of the district's athletic facilities have involved much discus­ sion among one of the largest advisory committees, Perdock said. However, agreement finally has been reached on these pro­ jects, which are estimated to total $3,134,000. Included are: • Improvements to the soft- Area visual impaired need help Volunteer assistance is needed in the Middleville area for visually impaired people. Help is needed with simple tasks such as grocery shop­ ping and reading mail. Karen King, of Vision En­ richment Services, said, "A small investment of time on your part will make a big dif­ ference in the life of a visually impaired person in your community." Those interested may call King at (616) 458-1187 or toll free at 1-800-466-8084. ball field, including restora­ tion of the outfield and a new outfield fence, drainage and re­ seeding. • Six new tennis courts to replace those on the high school property, including new lighting and a small stor­ age building. • Adding more bleachers and an entry area to the soccer field and improving drainage at the practice field. • Building a new varsity baseball field, probably to the south of the existing field, with a grass infield, seating, dugouts and any needed irriga­ tion and drainage. The old field will remain in use for junior varsity and practice use. • Demolishing the existing football field and track and re­ building both to eliminate problems with drainage, light­ ing, sound and a shortage of seating. The new complex Book fair planned at TH school Thomapple Kellogg Middle School will have a scholastic book fair in its library from Monday, Dec. 9 to Saturday, Dec. 14. Saturday hours on the 14th will be from 9 a.m. to noon. Parents are encouraged to attend as well. Bell Choir to perform locally The United Methodist Bell Choir will "Ring in the Holi­ days" at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Caledonia Library Refreshments will be served after the performance. I Us 22 Days Before Christmas Candy Canes Toys • Jewelry Holiday Hours: M.T.W.F, 10-6; Thurs. 10-8; Sat. 930-3:00 jflfV£E and all thru the store stocking sniffers, Christmas supplies, P.J.’s and more i/u 137 E. Main St., Downtown Caledonia (616) 891-1118 also will include parking where the existing bus garage now stands and better access to the field for those who park outside the facility. A walk­ way from the field to the mid­ dle school parking lot also is in the planning stages. Rebuilding the track and football complex means the "home" field will not be in Caledonia during the 1997 track and football seasons. Both, however, should be completed and the new field in good playing condition by the 1998 seasons. Caledonia Elementary Prin­ cipal Gordie Nickels, who is coordinating all the planning work and acting as a liasion to the school board, said that an­ other public forum on the bond projects will be planned for January. The school dis­ trict's newsletter, "Take Five," also will feature the building projects in a special edition so that residents can be kept in­ formed of the progress. Nick­ els said. A “Dad, the Family Shepherd” men’s video con­ ference will be held Dec. 13 and 14 in the Leighton United Methodist Church. 4180 2nd St., Caledonia. Registration will be Friday. Dec. 13, at 6 p.m. The ses­ sions will be Friday. Dec. 13, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday. Dec. 14. from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost is $25 per person with 100 percent money back guarantee. Full-tir.ie Christian workers pay $15. no charge if 10 or more people from a church attend. The registration fee in­ eludes conference manual There is a need to bring a sack lunch for Saturday n<xm For more information call Paul Hodgson at 795-2538. TK Arts Committee plans paper drive The TK Arts Committee will have a fund-raising paper drive Dec. 6-15, in coopera- ‘Blithe Spirit’ auditions planned The Caledonia Community Players will hold open audi­ tions for "Blithe Spirit” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 at the Caledonia Community Educa­ tion Building. The cast includes five women and two men. This production, director by Sam Dunbar, will be produced Jan. 23-25. For more information, call 891-8117. tion with Ampro Industries. Arts Committee spokeswoman Bonnie Slayton said the truck will be at the high school parking lot dunng those dates for people to place newspapers bundled or in pa­ per bags, junk mail (no sta­ ples or rubber bands), cereal boxes, school and computer paper and phone numbers. The committee cannot accept mag­ azines, catalogs, slick papers, garbage or wet paper. Slayton said proceeds will be used to help fund arts pro­ jects at the schools. American Legion Post 305 - Caledonia Ladies Auxiliary & Crystal Flash FOOD DRIVE December 1st thru December 14th Stop in at the Caledonia Crystal Flash with a donation of canned goods or boxed items and receive a cup of fresh coffee, cappuccino, or fountain pop free. — ANY SIZE FREE — All goods donated go into Christmas baskets made up by the Ladies Auxiliary and are distributed to local area families in need. Any donation is always appreciated. Drop donations off at: Caledonia Crystal Flash 9266 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia, MI 49316 891-9880 �Poge 8/Th« Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/December 3. 1996 Students participate via Internet “MayaQuest” explores an ancient mystery... by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Anthropologists and historians travel through the jungle in search of an ancient civilization. So, what’s new? How about students back home getting to participate in the expedition via the Internet? How about students not only following the work of the expedition team via computer, but also sending email questions to the searchers and responding, in turn, to questions posed to them by the on-site team. Something in the future? No. something in the past. "MayaQuest,’’ a 1995 expedition seeking answers to why the brilliant Mayan civilization in Central America collapsed some 2,000 years ago, used the Internet to put students "in the driver's scat" of the journey. With more than 40,000 u ...discovery is no longer for the archaeologist with the big budget and the Ph.D. It’s for everyone... — Dan Buettner teachers and a million people participating, MayaQuest was named by the Washington Post as "one of the most successful experiments in interactive education to date." "There were two journeys in MayaQuest," said team spokesman Dan Buettner to Caledonia Middle School sixth-graders recently. "One was through Central America; the other was through cyberspace." Buettner's discussion, slide Thanks for matting the Thanksgiving food drive a success: Blimpy Subs, Carmelo’s Pizza, D & W Foods, Faro’s Pizza, 68th St. Grill, and Subway. We appreciate you! Visions and Volunteers Class Caledonia, High School show and question/answer session all came to the school because Caledonia Computer Education Coordinator Andrew Mann attended a computer conference where Buettner's presentation was offered as a door prize. "I am really excited that I had a lucky day," said Mann about winning this opportunity for Caledonia students. "Some of our elementary students did follow MayaQuest, and this is going to be very interesting for our sixth-graders, who study Central and South America in social studies." Buettner, who before MayaQuest had already drawn world-wide attention for his bicycling expeditions from Alaska to South America and around the world, won an Emmy for his documentary about his cycling trek through Africa. He also has written three books and appeared several times on television. He told the students that when he returned from his last expedition, a cycling trip across the Sahara Desert, he found that interactive television via the Internet had become a reality. Up to that point, he said, the only way he could help students learn what his teams had learned during their unusual trips was through ATTRACTION^ Come Ccfebrate Qur 1 Var /Anniversary Gift 6 Available Sat., Dec. 7 9 am to 3 pm Meet with Miss Greater Grand Rapids Register to Win a FREE Mini Day Spa!! Snacks • Beverage* • [Xmr Prizes • Free Masstges Experience the very best in products & services: • Hair • Nails • Kxiy Massage WALK-INS • Facials • Ear Piercing • Scalp Massage • Pedicure • Waxing 9175 Cherry Valiev S.E., (M-37) Caledonia Dan Buettner, a world record-holding cyclist, has become even better known for his interactive Central American expedition MayaQuest. Through this program, students online in the U.S. became a part of the expedition. Buettner visited Caledonia Middle School last week with a slide show of his travels around the world and especially in Central America. Posing here with some CMS students after his talk, Buettner will return to Central America next year on another interactive expedition. photographs, films and CDROM. When he learned that he and students now could actually communicate through e-mail and the Internet, MayaQuest, his latest expedition, was the result. He began his slide show with shots of his other expeditions and then went on to tell the students a little background about the Maya, who developed a sophisticated culture in southern Mexico and in the present country of Guatamala. The weakening and eventual collapse of this civilization has long been a mystery to archaeologists and anthropologists who have been awed by Mayan ruins still standing in the tropical jungle. The objective of MayaQuest, he said, was to try to explain this mystery, but this time, using the problem-solving skills of the thousands of students who, by using the Internet, could become part of the expedition. "We wanted to use the kids’ curiosity, intuition and imagination, uncorrupted by the scientific method and morals and ethics," he said. Buettner's on-site team included himself and his two brothers, who took care of logistics, equipment repair and the technology, along with a photographer and an epigrapher (reader of hieroglyphs). The resulting photographs by Doug Mason, accompanied by Julie AcufTs writing became important components in transmitting to the students just what the expedition actually was seeing and finding. The MayaQuest team worked in Central America from February to May, 1995, and each Monday, those students online with the team could vote on which sites to visit. The team also asked the students to help make decisions, such as what the team should do with a Mayan pot they found that clearly had been taken from a site by looters. The team had to decide whether to leave the lost artifact, now worth thousands of dollars, keep it or tum it over to authorities. The students advised them to keep the pot so it wouldn't be lost forever, but give it as soon as possible to an archaeologist who could use it in studying the Mayan culture. That is exactly what the team did, Buettner said, and that turned out to be exactly the right decision. In another situation, the students recommended that the team not introduce technology to native children, who were fascinated by the Americans’ computers, but to let technology catch up to their villages at its own pace. During their trip, the team talked a lot with the native children, Buettner said, because children reveal the most about a culture. In this case, the children's information and stories were transmitted back to American classrooms thousands of miles away. Buettner said he was very proud of one fifth-grade classroom where students became "world citizens" by gathering school supplies Io send to some Guatemalan children who otherwise could not have gone to school in their village. The result of this first interactive expedition is that "discovery is no longer for the archaeologist with the big budget and the Ph D. It’s for everyone..."Buettner said. No longer will white men venture to exotic parts of the world and then come back and just tell people about their journey MayaQuest showed that people back home can Continued next page — �The Sun ond News. Middleville. MI December 3. 1996/Poge 9 Thornapple Kellogg Middle School ‘honor roll’ announced 6th Grade All A’s — Ashley Ballard. Angela Blood. Carolyn Ehmry. Ray Galle. Chelsea Matousek. Jennifer Piccard, Jessica Stark. Chad Barager. Christopher Doom bos. Kyle Fletke, Chris Howarth. Kyle McClure, Melissa Potts. Emi­ ly Zoet. Jamie Beckering. Janine Dykstra, Mary Elaine Foster, Jena Jones, Cary Mid­ dlebush, Eric Smith. B Honor Roll —Ryan Adams, Brandon Awrey, Julie Bergakker, Kelly Brinks, Dane Carver, Phil Corson. Christen Davis, Jason Drogowski. Danielle Farr, Amanda Fisk, Sarah Freeman, Cassie Hale, Kyle Holst, Nick Joanose, Josh Kuipers. Bruce Lloyd, Jenny Loose. Maegan McKee, Nikki Miller. Brittany Nicholson. Nichole Parish, Brittany Pflug. Emily Porter. Stuart Reinstem, Jordan Rock, Bob­ by Roush. Holly Smith. John Smith, Dan Tester. Nate Thornton. Edwina Valdez. Justin VanSpronsen. Lori Whipple. Lindsey Wisniewski. Kristine Akersman. Craig Batdorff, Chet Berkimer. Tim Brog, Jenny Chapman. Evan Cosgrove, Jason Dipp. Josh Dryer, Angie Feirick. Saman­ tha Fliearman. Chase Goodin. Lacey Higgens. Billy Huff. Steve Johnson, Molly La Vote. Andrea London. David McAlister. Patrick McKeown, Theresa Miller, Elise Nyland. Lacey Patterson. David Phillips. Michael Price. Niki Reyff, Sarah Romanowski. Brandon Schalk. Stephanie Smith. Eric Timmrick Nick Tomson. Jesse VanBemden. Laura Wemgartz, Kay lee Wilke. Mike Yarger. Ryan Anderson. Katie Bedrick, Ryan Burbank. Rachel Clintin, Emily Cravero. John Douthett. Megan Dutcher. Andy Fisher. Tiffany Forbes. Joey Guy. Travis Higgins. Kara Hut­ chens. Michelle Kenney, Cor­ tina Leski. Katie Longstreet. Jared McDuffee. Danielle Merchant. Brandon Moore. Nick Otto. Lisa Perez. Nicole Poley, Amber Quillan. Ashley Richards. Matt Rose. Doug Shepard. Devin Slagel. Eric Tuenessen. Roger Thompson. Heather Totten. Audry VanderHoff. Tyler Wenger. Audrey Willette. 7th Grade All A’s — Barbara Blain. Christine Dood. Sarah Koval. Jennifer Punt, Benjamin Sevald. Andrea Bouma. Amy Herring, Peter Mathias, Kevin Schmitz. Lindsey DeLille. Rachel Kennicott. Renae Otto. Julie Schumaker. B Honor Roll — Jason Adgate. Aaron Alvarez, Bren­ da Bergakker, Jennifer Bowman. Brooke Buxton. Rebecca Cobb. David DeVormer. Matthew Dykstra. Amanda Flora. Natalie Hagle. Becky Harvey. Tasha Roekstra. Rachel Hoiwerda. James Tyler. Jovanna Jones. Sabrina Kuhtic. Jackilyn Mann. Lisa Moorhouse. Rachel Norton. Mark Price. Tyler Pyke. Matthew Raetz. Justin Shaff. Michelle Smith. Matthew Spurgeon. Cara Stevens. Isaiah Thaler. Serena Treueter. Aimee Vanderwood. Jennifer Wasikowski. Maurice Weaver, Jessica Wierenga. Amanda Willemstem. Teresita Akers, Stuart Aspinall, Renee Biggs, Danielle Brown. Ashley Carter, Miranda Covey. Stephanie DeVries. Kevin Ehmry. Nathaniel Freeman. Crystal Harrington. Maranda Havens. Justin Hoffman. Jill Huber, Andy Johnson. Paul Jones. Sean Lenartz. Rebecca Warner. Kristen Weaver. Amy Whipple. Angela Wilkins. Melissa Yeazel. Sth Grade All A’s — Andrea Berkimer. Angela Feenstra. Danielle Hoskins. Kevin Mc­ Clure. Megan Shaff. Jacob Williams. Stephen Czar­ nowski. Jeffrey Forbes. Kortncy Reyff. Samantha Vandersloot. Andrea Zoet. Breanne Dutcher. Lana Goodin. Abby LaVoie. Kristie Schultz. Teresa Venton. B Honor Roll — Jeremy Aten. Enc Aten. Amy Boom. Nicole Byars. Eric Cuneo. Jessica Decker. Phillip Deutschler. Erika Enyart. Valerie Foster. Ashley Gustinis. Jonathan Hodgson. Michael Hopkins. Lori Kooiman. Danile Lancaster Marla Mandock. Randy See Honor roll. Page 13 Caledonia Child Care Center MAYAQUEST, continued from Page 8— actually take part in these discoveries. Through the Internet, the students saw pictures of native foods, such as fried intestines, the different kinds of plants and animals and the dangers of the jungles from parasites and snakes and insects. The students also could email their questions to the team, and the team would work far into the night answering their queries. Working with what they saw and learned and with the ideas sent from the students, the team did accomplish its goal of forming a theory about why the Maya declined, Buettner said. He explained that the Mayan civilization grew as the people turned to farming, rather than just surviving as hunters and gatherers. This societal change gave them the time for studying, writing, creating temples and building cities. Everyone, at that period, participated in the learning. But the theory is that the population soon outdistanced the resources, and the problem became how to feed all the people, given the climate and terrain. The Maya began to divert waler from the swamps to gain more land so they could engage in much more intensive agriculture. As cities grew in wealth and power, the Maya also had to cut down the more and more ot the rain forests to bum the trees to make stucco for their increasingly large and elaborate buildings. The kings grew more and more power hungry, evidenced by violent images appearing in the later Mayan artifacts. Kings tried to take over cities and lands belonging to neighbors, and death and crop devastation resulted. "Such violent images of fighting never appeared in the images of 200 years before," Buettner said. Soon the Maya were fighting instead of growing food, their ecosystems were ruined and the MayaQuest team, along with the students taking part, theorized that the common people eventually had trouble even growing food, while the rich grew richer. Benjamin McDuffee. Lind­ say Morri, Heidi Porter. Ben­ jamin Profitt, Melissa Quisenberry. Laura Runals. Jill Smith. Dustin Snow. Lucus Shuck. David Stuart. Andrew Timm. Stacy Vandefifer. Justin VanDommelen. Jillian Weaver. Seth Welton. Christina Wiersum. Brian Yeazel Carly Allington. Randy Benedict. Chester Boh ley. Gail Burns. Adam Chamberlin. Ashley Crisher. Lindsey Dobson. Matthew Erb. Tiffany Gurski. Saman­ tha Harthy. Kandace Heinz. Bethany Holes. Timothy Hughes. Julie Johnson. Sarah Krikke. Elizabeth Longstreet. Sarah Minor, Melissa Neeson. Leandra Postema. Jonathan Prostko. Meka Rab­ bets. Shanna Sanderson. Megghan Smith. Kame run Sovem. Victoria Stanton. Adam Terpstra. Matthew Timmer. Brian VanderWerp. The theory is that the participate on the first people just began drifting MayaQuest venture, the away from the Mayan cities, theories, photographs and Buettner said. There were no themes are available and form signs of disease or of a total the bases for many educational massacre. The people just left. tools for teachers and students. MayaQuest served millions The interesting part of all this, he said, is that this of Internet sites, explored 30 history is repeating itself archaeological sites, covered again right now in South 1,100 miles and resulted America and in Africa, where in 122 flat (bicycle) tires and photographs. the rain forests are being 22,332 depleted for farms, power Members recorded that they struggles are rampant and the used 88 yards of dental floss balance of nature is being and fell off their bikes 29 times. destroyed. Buettner said MayaQuest The problem solving is not only a question about what and its computers will be on happened in the past, but how the road again in May, this to use that information to time in search of a lost city. He invited the CMS solve present and future students to log on and join the problems, he said. For those who did not expedition. 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In addition, two CHS sports teams received special honors as all-state all-academic win­ ners this year. The varsity tennis team copped this honor, along with the girls' cross country team, which look a first in the state with a 3.976 accumulative grade point average of team mem­ bers. Individual academic all-state honors were awarded to Liz Fortuna, Jenny Sprague, Sarah Grow, Brooke Wierenga. Ken Bloem, Beth Parbei, Shannon Houseman and Dave Friedrich. For the cross country pro­ gram. academic honors cannot eclipse this season s unprece­ dented athletic accomplish­ ments earned by both boys and girls. Together, the two teams are led by-11 all-confer­ ence honorees, with two earn­ ing honorable mention. Both the boys’ and girls' teams were Representing the Fighting Scots football team are all-conference left tackle Brian Hammer (left); Nick Jacques, honorable mention offensive guard; Josh Haywood, first team linebacker; John Feenstra, honorable mention, outside linebacker; Nick Freeman, first-team quarterback and Tim Soper, honorable mention for both punter and fullback. Caledonia's all-conference girls cross country runners are Jenny Sprague (top, left), Keri Bloem, Liz Fortuna, Brooke Wierenga, Beth Parbei (seated, left). Shannon Houseman, Audrey Warner (honorable mention) and Sarah Grow. conference and regional champs, and they capped their accomplishments by winning dual Class B state champi­ onships. The girls' team cele­ brated its fourth consecutive title, while the boys enjoyed Continued next page — We now can offer you round trip charter air from Grand Rapids to Orlando beginning January 24, through April 20, 1997. 55 Or Older? 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Hanna and Crisman won at first and second singles, respectively, and Van Sprange and Jakel at first doubles. From previous page — an equally exciting moment by winning the first-ever state boys' championship in school history. For the boys' varsity soccer program, which saw five ath­ letes earn conference hon­ ors, 1996 also marks a special season. Though the team took a third in conference play, it rebounded to win the district tournament and then capture the first-ever regional champi­ onship in the history of CHS soccer. Girls’ tennis, too, com'pleted one its best seasons overall, taking a third in the conference, but defeating long­ time nemesis South Christian this year. Four members of the team earned all-conference. The CHS football team, which boasts six conference honorees, chalked up a 7-2 season, highlighted by a thrilling victory over Belding, which played in the stale Class B championship game Friday at the Silverdome. Though the Scots fell a few points short of making the playoffs, the team can take satisfaction in knowing it has been the only conference team to defeat the Redskins since they joined the O-K Gold. Two members of the CHS boys' golf team earned confer­ ence honors this season, and yet to be announced are the re­ sults from the balloting for the all-conference picks in girls* basketball. Several athletes earned indi­ vidual honors beyond the con­ ference. Cross country runners Shannon Houseman, Keri Bloem, Fortuna and Wierenga were all-state, along with Dave Friedrich, Dave VandcnBcrg and Rob Lillie. Soccer players Mike Famol, Nick Bonchcr, Jeff Foster, Phil Licari and Nick Corstange were named to the all-region team. Famol and Bonchcr were named to the all-slate second team and third team, respectively, while Licari received a state honor­ able mention. CHS linebacker Josh Haywood was named to the first team of the Grand Rapids Press' all-area team. 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Ml/December 3. 1996 Thornapple Kellogg High School ‘honor roll' set 9th Grade High Honors — Peter Baker, Jenellc Batdorff, Susan Beckering, Tiffany Beuschel, Douglas Blocksma. Matthew Brady, Kelly Bremer, Erica Carter, Julia Cordts. Jessica Crowley, Jennifer Davis, Beverly Defouw, Jason Dellie, Amy Dykstra. Amber Harthy, Thomas Haynes. Elizabeth Hillman. Amanda Hirons. Alecia Holst, Nicholas Hutchens. Jospeh Johnson. Drew Ken nedy, Daniel Kiel. Rachel Kuipers, Kevin Lee, Christine McKee, Breyne Middleton. Joshua Mosey. Nathan Nofsinger, Jenny Olczak, Danielle Piccard, Matthew Pullen. Danielle Quesenberry. Ten Schondelmayer, Sarah Schut, Alexander Sevald. Mariana Slachter, Ryan Smith, Joshua Strait, Darla Stutzman, Tara Tasma. Lyndsey Vanaman. Chad Watchtor, Daniel Warner, Julie Weaver, Hannah Yeazel, John Zuidersma Honor Students — Brian Anderson, Brian Bishop, Tara Brown, Nicole Craven, Jeremiah Donker, Payshence Erb, Brendan Hula, Philip Kenyon, Ashley Moore. Rebecca Nicholson, Nicholaus Parrott. Joshua Porritt, Aaron Smith, Eric Smith. Eric Stewart. Candice Swanson. Zachery Truer. Lauren Vandal. Nicholas Wabckc Honorable Mention — Jessica Allerding, Kyle Aspinall, Casey Barton, Sarah Battiata, Allison Belson, Eric Bender, Sarah Berends, Amanda Bowyer. Robert Breese, Lisa Brock, Sara Brundige, Donald Carter, An­ na Cnossen, Dana Cosgrove, Rebecca Curtiss, Cassie Decker. William Drew, Jessica Erway, Jacob Finkbeiner, Kristen Foote. Randie Sue Frisbie, Tamber Galloup. Zachary George, Michael We’re buckling down on buckling up! x.io'iTn.ii yrir«\' 1 Glavan. Tracy Gummo, Nicholas Gustinis. Brian Han­ nan. Joshua Hansen. Tricia Harper, David Kiel, Benjamin Lucas, Laura McKinley. Brian Mello, Nolan Miklusicak. Gary Miller. Dustin Moma. Shayna Neason, Laura Newton. David Osborne. Nathan Price. Lisa Prichard, Victoria Rodriguez. Robert Rybiski. Allyson Scott. Justin Sher­ man. Michael Smith. Jeremy Totten, Melissa Triplett. Car­ rie VanVeghel. Bret Wiersma. Stacey Willemstein, Nicole Yachcik, Brett Ybema. 10th Grade High Honors — Matthew Alvarez, Jason Baragar, Alison Carter, Kirsten Carver, Jaimelyn Debruin, Erin Deschoff, Ashleigh Devormer. Amber Dutcher, Ashley Gentry, Brenda Hale. Larissa Hannenbohn, Jennifer Herring, Ryan Hesselink, An­ drew Hillman, Maryanna Hoeksma, Sarah Hoffman. Lynda Holes. Sara Huff, Joshua Ike, Bryan Jahnke. Gwen Jeurink, Erica Johnston. Benjamin Jones, Nicole Jonker-Slayton, Rachel Krikke, Jennifer Laansma, Nathan Lavoie. Angela McKinley. Brian McKeown. Kristen Overbeek, Taylor Pierce. Scott Ploeg. Courtney Rousselle, Lizbith Runals. Kevin Schultz, Jodi Schumaker, Jason Schweitzer. Nathaniel Smith. Dewey Spicer, Jennifer Tobin. Melissa VanTil, Nathan Venton, Jamie Wacht or. Paul Wade. Garrett Weatherhead. Shannon Zoet. 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Jennifer Veen, Erik Vernon. Noah (Robert) Wenger. Steven Wiersma, Aaron Wiese, Rebecca Worth. 12th Grade High Honors — Melody Allore, Matthew Appel, Felipe Aragao, Kimberly Bedford. Dawne Bell, Sarah Bishop. Misty Blain, Nathanael Brady. Aaron Brill. Tami Bruin. Justin DeBoode. Amber Dennison, Steven Dood, Jeremy Doornbos. Joshua England. Robert Scott Evans, Amber Frost. Keri Jeurink, Douglas Kidder. Monica Kuhtic, Dean Laansma. Andre Leboeuf, David Liu, Heather Marble, Curt Martin. Jada Middleton. Lucas Mid­ dleton, Carrie Moma. Robert Mosey. Michael Oaks. Cheryl Pelli, Kimberly Rauschenberger. Laura Reed. Alaric Reinstein, Ryan Ritsema. Megan Roon. Tracy Schondelmayer, Tara Schweitzer, Kajean Secord, Joshua Steorts, Erica Walker. Kaye Weaver, Heather Welsh. Heather West. Sara Wright, Jaclyn Zoemer, Emi­ ly Zuidersma. Honor Students — Isaac Bainbridge, Jolene Batdorff, Michael Cramer, Kevin Doyle, Andrew Finkbeiner, Brandi Hagerman, Erik Haveman, Jesses Hillman. Joshua Lancaster, Christian Niles, Jason Parks, April Pitt, Lisa Postema, Angela Rider, Katherine Rodriguez, Amy Smith, Ryan Taggart, Angela Vanderwall. Honorable Mention — Naomi Bignail, Jacob Blough, Tara Boersma, Jason Buckowing, Heather Carpenter, Mandy Chavis, Carlos Correa, Alicia Count, Jason (Harvey) Cowham, Amber Crisher, Ralph Eg­ gleston, Toni Farrell. Thomas Featherly, Starr Garbow, Christopher Gates, Lindsey Haight. Dawn Hansford. Loren Hummel), Pamela Jamison, Darin Jousma, Steven Kennedy, Audrey Kiel, Robert Koehler, Melissa Landon, Steven Lehman, Sage Lucas, Andrew Mathias. Jennifer Ma’ison, Robert McKinley, Donald Mello, Daniel Noffke, Devin O’Dell, Ryan Olthouse. Wanda Pennington, Christopher Pierce, Raneane Poll, Ashley Profitt, Blake Richards. Dominick Ronchetti, Jennifer Seifert, Jenna Shook, Michael Stein, Paul Stolsonburg, Amanda Stutz­ man. Paula Sweeney. Tanya Vanderwoude, Monica Verkerke, Joshua Wert, Tracy Woodworth. Johnna Yoder. Dennis Zylstra. Obituaries Frank‘Art’ Jackson CALESONIA - Frank “Art" brothers and sisters, Barb Jackson, age 76, passed away King, Darrell Beukema, Mari­ on Saturday, November 23, lyn and Patrick McCabe; sister-in-law, Bonna Hoople of 1996. He is survived by his wife of Muskegon. Funeral services were held fifty years. Betty; two sons. Larry (Nancy) Jackson and on Wednesday, November 27, Dave (Sharon) Jackson; one 1996 at the Cascade Christian daughter, Bonnie (Doug) Blaz­ Church. Interment took place at er; seven grandchildren. Scott and Julie Jackson, Holly and Lakeside Cemetery’. Memorial contributions Brian Groen, Stacy, Monica and Bruce Jackson, Michael may be made to Cascade and Steve Blazer; one great- Christian Church or the Michi­ grandson, John Meengs; step­ gan Heart Association. * I lolhLlX I llllt.s *. ' , Affordable Elegant Festive Food (NAPS)—Style is the key to successful holiday entertaining. With style, elegance can be affordable. 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The winner at each partici­ pating school is chosen by the faculty first nominating three seniors who best exemplify the qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patrio­ tism. The senior class then se­ lects one of these three as the school's DAR Good Citizen, and she receives a pm, certifi­ cate and wallet recognition card. Busman, who plans to at­ tend the University of Michigan after graduation, has been active all four high school years in the CHS Student Congress and played tennis each year, three on the CHS varsity team. Joelle Busman Last year, she served as the Student Congress vice presi­ dent. and part of her job was to represent the student body at Caledonia School Board meetings. "I really enjoyed that expe­ rience,*' Busman said. "I learned a lot about educational politics, especially since there were some controversies go­ ing on about education. It re­ ally made me aware of the is­ sues ’ This year, she is president of the Congress, and she said she believes her work in the student organization has helped her develop leadership skills. The daughter of Doug and Linda Busman. Joelle is main­ taining a 4.196 grade point average after six semesters at CHS. Although she has ma­ jored in math and science in high school, she has not yet decided on her college major. Busman said she considers the DAR Award a great compliment, since both her teachers and her classmates were part of the selection procedure Winning the individual school DAR Award, however, also offers her the opportunity to win schlarships at both the state Gun Lake Women will meet Dec. 11 Holiday music and gift giv ing will be the order of the day for the next General Federa­ tion of Women’s Club’s-Gun Lake Area meeting Wednes­ day, Dec. II. It will be held at Bay Pointe Restaurant. 11456 Marsh Road, Gun Lake, at 9:30 a m with the regular business meeting. 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Workers compensation costs, he said, have risen in recent years and covers 4 1/2 million employees. Since workers compensa­ tion affects so many people, he said, one of the goals of his department is to dispel the notion that people who collect workers compensation want a free ride. "It is important to consider the big picture," he said. "There are some who try to take advantage of the system, but most do not." Also, 80 percent of worker compensation cases are medi­ cal cases only in which the employees are back to work after a few days. The rest took longer to rehabilitate, but were back to work within six months. Michigan, he said, is one of the first states to have voca­ tional rehabilitation added to its statue so that it can help employees recouperate and be safer in their future jobs. Vocational rehabilitation programs have special services such as counseling, medical help and job re-training. The program also has a fa­ cility to evaluate an employ­ ee's rehabilitation potential If an employee refuses to coop­ erate in rehabilitation and seems to have no interest in returning to work, benefits can be taken away. Langham said that through experience he has found that employers have been too pas­ sive in the past in getting employees back to work after they have gotten injured and started to collect benefits. The traditional approach has been for employers to ignore the Wedding Announcements Let us help you announce that very important day with an announcement from our complete line of Invitations, Reception Cards, Thank Yous and more Stop by our office and see one of our Wedding Specialists. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings 945-9554 situation and let the insurance company handle it, making them unaware of the employ­ ee's personal situation. Employers now are encour­ aged to think about the per­ sonal aspects of their employ­ ees' problems and to be more directly involved in the work­ er’s compensation process. He said that employers should re­ port cases as soon as possible, help employees get appropri­ ate doctors and make sure good medical care is provided. It also does not make sense to send employees back to the same department they got in­ jured working in. The rehabilitation facilities, he said, work with placement of the employees and provide them with any new training that may be required to work in a different department or at a different company. In helping employees go back to work, he said, people in the department use a threestep process. The first is to try to get the employee a job with the same company as be­ fore, but in a different depart­ ment The second is to get the employee a job with a differ­ ent company and third is to consider self employment. Rehabilitation providers , he said, should be used wisely. They are available to answer questions. Langham said that research has shown that most employees have a good chance of success if their cases are reported early "The program benefits ev­ eryone. especially when all parties work together," he said. His job is to help people get into contact with those who run the programs and make recommendations. Through his part of the pro- $ MAKE YOUR MONEY COUNT $ C.M.A.C. Year End Event! 3.9% UP TO 48 MONTHS 97 Cavaliers • 97 Luminas and 97 Astros for a Limited Time! •GM Employers and families welcome. BILL SEIF ----- HASTINGS ---- South M-37 in Hastings Phone 94S-2425 1-800-255-2425 SMm Hoort: Mon & Wed 8 am-8 pm; Tues , Tburs. Ffl 8 am-6 pm; SaL 9tm-1 pm. Service Hours: Mon. Tues. Thors . Fn 7:30 am-5 pm. Wed 730 am-8 pm may take doctors too seriously when they tell them not to exert themselves too much U It is important to consider the and others get trapped in the big picture. There are some system. who try to take advantage of Langham has been em­ the system, but most ployed in the Vocational Re­ habilitation Division since do not. 1977. Prior to that he was employed as a workers com­ — Division Coordinator pensation specialist for the Doug Langham Michigan Rehabilitation Ser­ vices. He received a bachelor’s de­ gree in sociology from Cali­ cess, Langham said, he has ing and leaving his family. come to see the human side of "He could barely move," he fornia State University and a master’s degree in rehabilita­ those who need workers com­ said. When Langham explained tion counseling from Michi­ pensation. "These people can experi­ how the fusion process gan State University. ence many problems," he said. worked, and the man came to Besides his regular duties, Some are embarrassed, hurt, life and almost seemed like a he is president of the Michi­ or in pain and are deeply wor­ new person. He felt more gan Rehabilitation Associa­ strength through gaining con­ tion and is a member of the ried about their health. He spoke about a man he fidence that he could be Rehabilitation Program Advi­ helped who lifted steel in a healthy again. sory Council at MSU. mill. The man ruptured a disk A lot of people who collect Langham is the past presi­ on the job and was told he the compensation, he said, dent of the East Lansing Ro­ would need fusion to repair it. have psychological reactions tary Club and is the chairman When the man spoke of his like this because of their fears. of the District 6360 Voca­ situation, Langham said, he Some may seem reluctant to tional Service Committee expressed his deep fears of dy­ return to work because they Middleville woman seeking property tax reimbursement by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Joyce Domire has an unsual tax problem that Middleville village officials are grappling with. Domire's property is partly inside and partly outside the Middleville Village limits. Between 1988 and 1994, she was being billed for and was paying village taxes, but now she says she shouldn't have to pay the village. She found out about her situation in 1995 and now would like to get back the money from those years' taxes. Village Attorney Rob Longstreet said there is a statue of limitations in which people in this situation can go to a committee to appeal. The committee may allow reim­ bursement for 1995, but Domire can not gel back tax money for the years prior. Though she has been pay­ ing village taxes, she also has benefitted from having to pay only single water and sewer rates, as do residents of the village. Residents outside the village pay double sewer and water rates. Her average water bill is roughly $125 per quarter. Village Manager David Arking said he felt that more legal research should be done before the council decides whether to grant her request. "I want to do what is right for her and everyone, but 1 think we should find out more legal information first," he said. Trustee James Rutherford expressed concern that allow­ ing her to get compensation for 1995 taxes would set a precedent for other people. Trustee Bill Mosey disagreed. "This is a unique situation," he said. So what can a government body do for a resident who owns land that is both inside and outside of the village lim­ its? The council decided to allow Arking to draft an agreement allowing her to pursue this, and to go over figures at its next meeting. Domire could not be reached for comment on the matter. In other business last week the council; • Voted not to participate in an address ordinance that was proposed by the Barry County Board of Commissioners and instead investigate developing its own rule. Arking said that the county does not have the authority over changes in the village's addresses and streets. The vil­ lage can do that on its own. 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Both subscribe to the idea that it's the "hard work" com­ ponent of running that makes the difference in a runner s ac­ complishments. just as it did this season. "This year, we had people on both teams that worked ex­ tremely hard," Soderman said. "As for the boys, the differ­ ence for us was that as the season progressed, we not only ran fast, but somewhere along the line, we decided to compete. Just running fast wasn't enough for them, and I believe it was the extra com­ petitive spirit that made the difference for us. Then, at the state meet, we had five guys who really ran hard and fast with that competitive spirit behind them, and that made for a great day." Hodgkinson, who tells his girls that hard work beats tal­ ent, agreed. "But hard work beats talent only if you work hard consis­ tently, not just for one day." he said. "If you've got talent and you work hard, you're go­ ing to be almost impossible to beat. The important thing for kids to understand is that there's a talent for running and there's a talent for pushing yourself to reach your very greatest potential. You can't change your genetics, but you can develi^ your physical po­ tential. How hard you work is your decision." Cold weather, snow and even rain arc conditions that actually favor his teams, he said, because those who want to run well and accomplish their goals will run outside all the girls' program grew, year in all kinds of weather. by Barbara Gali Staff Writer Not much more can be said about the record-setting ac­ complishments of Caledonia High School's 1996 cross country teams except, per­ haps, by the two people who know the teams the best. CHS cross country and Class B Coaches of the Year John Soderman and Dave Hodgkinson credit their run­ ners' hard work for a season few teams even dream about. The boys won all their dual meets, losing only once all season by finishing second to Class A Rockford at the Carson City Invitational. They went on to capture the confer­ ence, regional and, for the first time ever, a state champi­ onship. Soderman. who completed his 22nd season as boys' coach, has compiled a 212-38 career dual record plus 59 invi­ tational wins, and he said this is his best team ever, surpass­ ing the 1987 team that took a fifth in the state and had seven all-conference runners. Under Hodgkinson, the girls' team continued a pro­ gram record that now stands at 82 consecutive dual meet vic­ tories. They are 68-0 over the last four years, winning 20 invitationals, and capping each year with conference, re­ gional and state titles. Himself a graduate of Soderman's running program, Hodgkinson began his coach­ ing career at CHS 12 years ago as his former coach's as­ sistant. Linda Jacobs hadI Lome out for cross country in, 1981, the first CHS girl to( participate in the sport, and as; « ” 1.. ' AVOIDING 9 A TICKET IS A SNAP Members of the Caledonia High School Class B "boys state champion cross country team pose for this photo before the team banquet. Kneeling, from the left, are Ryan Ogle, Dave Friedrich, Dave VandenBerg, Rob Lillie and Phil VanderLaan. Standing, from the left, are Andy Schupp, Moritz Zeretzke, Joe Lillie. Kevin Longstreet, Brian Reiffer and Scott Elam. Missing from the picture is Dave Roosien. The state meet, he noted, his­ torically falls on a cold, wet, even snowy day. "It's not easy to put in those conditioning miles when the weather is bad, but the runner who does it will be rewarded, just as the girls who won at state were rewarded this year. It's a personal deci­ sion, but if someone chooses not to run every day, she shouldn't wonder why she doesn't succeed like the others do." Neither coach, however, wanted to convey the idea that working hard at the sport doesn't mean you don't have fun, too. "Our kids have just as much fun in this sport as in any other," Hodgkinson said. "I think if kids and parents would talk to the kids in our program, they'd learn a whole different aspect to it than what they might think," Soderman agreed. "The great thing about let us clean them. Shopping, wrapping, cooking, partying. Holidays are hectic. Tis the season to relax and enjoy, isn't it? So what are you waiting for? Go ahead, give us a jingle. MOIJY MAID INTERNATIONAL SERVICE SINCE 1979 The Affordable Necessity Priced less than you think, call TODAY Phone 616-827-1180 Serving Southern Kent County cross, for these kids and any others, is that no one can hold you back. Yes, it's a team thing, but you personally are only limited by your genet­ ics," emphasized Hodgkinson. "And we have worked to help each athlete to reach that goal, of doing their best. You can develop the will and the attitude, but you never can know how much you are able to achieve as an individual un­ til you get into the program. The kids don’t know what they are capable of when they get started, but we really indi­ vidualize these programs," said Soderman. "We start the new, younger runners at a different level than the older, veteran run­ ners. We help the more expe­ rienced runners get better, and the newer members of the program begin to work to their potential." Both coaches said they are proud not only of this year's group of athletes, but also of graduates who still are run­ ning at the college level. Former all-stater Pete Par- Named Class B Coaches of the Year after leading their teams to state championships, CHS boys cross country coach John Soderman (left) and girls coach Dave Hodgkinson display the state title trophies. bel (1994) is running as cally should be glum about fourth man on the Annapolis losing seven top runners, just Naval Academy team and an­ grinned. "We have girls out there other recent all-stater, Ben Thompson (1995) runs for just waiting for these people to get out of their way," he Cedarville College. Cross stars Karen Duba said. "Of course we'll miss (1994) and Sarah Parbel, Katie our graduating seniors, but I Sobczak and Kim King of the also look forward to seeing Class of ’96 also are running our veterans back and meeting the new people who want to on college teams. work with us.” And the future? Predictions about next scar Tm graduating three great seniors, but we have enough son? A return, perhaps, to the state meet? good runners in our school to Those things are all out be very competitive in the fu­ there for the winning, they ture." said Soderman. Hodgkinson, who theoreti- said. Thomapple Kellogg Elementary and Middle School Lunch Menu high school each day. Fresh fruit as well as canned available each day. Wednesday, Dec. 4 Hamburger on bun, tomato and lettuce, oven fnes. mixed fruit, juice bar. Thursday , Dec. 5 Chili/crackets, wh. wheat bread, veggie sticks, applesauce Friday, Dec. 6 French bread or Tony ’s piz­ za, wh. wheat bread, pineap­ ple. graham crackers. Monday , Dec. 9 Pancakes (3), sausage or ham. potato wedges, orange juice. Tuesday, Dec. 10 Macaroni and cheese, green beans, wh wheat bread. Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu NOTE: variety of sand­ wiches and salads as ailable at Middle School. Pizza, salads and sandwiches available at Wednesday, Dec. 4 Ham and egg on biscuit, juice. Thursday, Dec. 5 Cold cereal, fruit crescent. Friday, Dec. 6 Breakfast pizza, orange juice. Monday, Dec. 9 French toast sticks, ham, juice. Tuesday, Dec. 10 Oatmeal/raisins, muffin, juice. WEIGHT TRAINING Looking for Tone & Definition? k " ■ FITNESS '.C FZ -------- - i i _ I MOOlEVKLE RO •(« �The Sun ond News. Middleville Ml December 3. 1996 Poge 17 Memories center on friendship, fun and good coaching CHS girls’ cross country seniors set tough standards by Barbara Gall Staff Writer They ran 9,797.5 miles. They ended four years of high school competition undefeated, 68-0, with 20 invitational wins. With their teammates, they won four conference titles, four regional titles and four state titles. Between them, they earned 17 all-conference slots and six honorable mentions. In four years, all-state honors were awarded 10 times to various girls. Three are all-time point scorers at CHS and six are alltime mile leaders for the program. They are seven senior girls who began running cross country together four years ago and kepi running up both dual and multi-team victories over countless other runners. These seven seniors began their high school sports careers as best friends, and despite competing against each other for four years, remain "like sisters.” Now that their final cross country season is over, however, the girls arc just beginning to look back on it all. True, there is still one more high school track season for them, and after that, perhaps the chance to run in college, but those will be different teams, different head coaches. All agreed that the fact they were such good friends when they started out in cross country contributed a lot to their success, both as a team and as individuals. "As freshmen, we were best friends and we helped each other," said Audrey Warner. "1 don't think any of us could have achieved as much as we have without that support. The rest of the group was always there for you." "It helped that we were all t< Not many coaches have that ability to establish such a good relationship with the team. He wasn’t just interested in us as runners, but he tried to help us be the best people we can be. best friends, and while we were competitive, it wasn't to the point where we couldn’t still be friends.” said Shannon Houseman. "Our friendship helped our sportsmanship a lot, because we didn’t care so much about who got what We were happy with the success of whoever it was who did well in a meet on a certain day, just as we were happy with our individual accomplishments." "As a team, just like any other team, we had our problems, but we just each had to remember that this was just running, just for fun," agreed Jill Hofmann. "Losing a friend over a race would be stupid, and I think Dave (Hodgkinson) helped us a lot in keeping the whole thing in perspective." The girls credit Coach Dave Hodgkinson with more than just keeping their friendships intact, however. "Dave is the one who helped us win," said Beth Parbel. "Without him, we could never have done what we did." "And it's not just the running part that he taught us," said Barb Warner. "It's him, his values and his ethics and everything he is. You can’t exactly explain it, but he wasn't just a coach. He was a teacher and a friend." "If I learned anything from Dave and from being on the team, it’s that if you work hard, it pays off," said Andrea Shomlcr. "I know the hard work we did in cross country carries over into other things, too. You apply it to your school work, for instance. And when you win, like our team did, you have to leam to be a role model, a good role model." "I will always remember what a great coach Dave was for us and I probably never again will have another coach like him," said Houseman. "Not many coaches have that ability to establish such a good relationship with the team. He wasn't just interested in us as runners, but he tried to help us be the best people we can be." "I never imagined when I started cross country that all this would happen," said Keri Bloem of the team's achievements. "I didn't even understand what it would be like or what it all meant to go to state, for instance. I had never run cross before my freshman year. I ran the middle distances in middle school and a mile seemed like a long distance back then." ZYLSTRA DOOR, INC. ■‘Where the customer comes first” Members of the CHS girls cross country team gather for a photo at their recognition banquet last week. In addition to their undefeated season, which included conference, regional and state championships, the team earned the All-State Academic Award for its combined grade point average of 3.76. Kneeling, from the left, are Amber Moose, Mollie Cryderman, Sarah Grow, Shannon Houseman, Jenny Sprague and Liz Fortuna. In the middle row, from the left, are Jill Hofmann, Julia Faist, Andrea Shomler, Keri Bloem, Audrey Warner and Barb Warner. In the back, from the left, are Greta Klein, Brooke Wierenga, Renee Cramer and Stacy DeBlaay. Barb Warner and Beth Parbel said they will remember the state championships, but they will remember just as much all the fun the girls had over the years. "I think I’ll remember the fun even more than winning at state," Barb said. "My memories of high school are all tied up with cross country." "It's important to me, though, that we won state these past four years," said Parbel. "Not everyone has that kind of opportunity." "I think I will remember being the first leam to win four state championships in a row, because I know that will always be special for Dave, too," said Shannon Houseman. "I know I’ll remember the cross country camps and getting together to run. But I think Dave really made it all happen the way it did. He knows a lot about running, and that really made it easier for us to do well," said Hofmann. "But even though he could tell us what we needed to do, he always left it up to you. It wouldn't have been fun if we were forced to do the work. Everybody wanted to make Dave happy, but still, it was up to us to make the decision, and I think that was important." See It’s - Warehouse immediate openings for experienced warehouse people to join our growing team, wamar offers an excellent benefit package including health, life, dental, 401 (k) and profit sharing. Interested candi­ dates should apply In person or send a resume to: Wamar Products, inc. 5041 68th Street, SE, Caledonia, mi 49316. I? WANTED: ; Community Education « Coordinator 35 hours a week, some days, some venings. Skills we are looking for: the ability to work with a variety of groups, Preschoolers through Senior Citizens, pro­ ficiency on IBM computers, experience working in an office and providing secre­ tarial support. Please send resume and letter to Chris Boysen, 3885 Bender Rd., Middleville, Ml 49333 by Dec. 10. _ RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • Sales • Service • Installation • Personal “small town" service and "big town" know-how. Iceee Latest paint technology. • Only the BEST pro­ ducts used in parts and materials. YOU BREAK IT WINDOW REPLACEMENT AVAILABLE CARACE DOORS AND OPENERS COMPLETE AUTO and TRUCK COLLISION SERVICE 698-7242 - 7350 Broadmoor. Caledonia owner - M 37 > ’ ED ’S BODY SHOP 110 Johnson Street at Kinsley one block oft Main St. a in Downtown Caledonia a 3 Member of the Grand Repids Homebuilders Assoaebon Stan Zylstra ' ■ /£4IO/ 03 I W Ijv \O Fax (616’ 891'0446 ONaOpe-Wx/nnOdWHo.rtSTApot We nri to be your ~PRO“ Shop. "Orting *ith the PROS since 1969. Ed Ptwlotkl Kinsey 1 • 100% guaranteed on repairs for as long as you own your vehicle. • FREE LOANERS while repairs are being made. • Certified collision repair mechanics. • Authorized insurance repair facility. • Our professional experience since 1969. �Page I8/Th« Sun and News Middlevilla. MJ December 3. 1996 HRT should women consider it? Capitol Commentary HRT- hormone replacement therapy — is rapidly becom­ ing a buzzword as the "boomers’’ head toward menopause. Menopause is the stage in a woman s life when menstrua­ tion stops and she can no longer bear children. During menopause, women produce less of the female hormones estrogen and progsterone. The loss of estrogen mas cause troublesome symptoms, in­ cluding hot flashes and sleep By Sen. Dick Pasthumus Shrinking the size of government For the past five years. Republicans in the Legislature, along with Governor Engler, have been following a vision that we call our tax cutting agenda You’ve heard of our 21 tax cuts, which to date have saved all Michigan taxpayers about $3.5 billion One important fact that many people don’t realize is that we’ve cut taxes and balanced the state’s budget at the same time What makes this even more interesting is that despite the previous administration’s commitment to raising taxes to in­ crease government revenue, the Michigan budget hadn't been balanced in years. One important reason for this is there was no emphasis on controlling the size of government. For years in our state, the common philosophy was that government is the answer to every problem. For every new dilemma that popped up. a new government program was begun, a blue-ribbon committee was commissioned, or a fact-seeking task force was launched. These efforts, although well intentioned. created a huge bureaucracy and cost taxpayers millions of dollars, hindering any chance of economic recovery or growth. Most of us remember those days of high unemployment, factories closing and families moving from our state. In 1991, we began to relieve the burden on the taxpayers’ pocketbooks by taking serious look at the way government spends our money. We began streamlining the bureaucracy and finding ways for the private sector to shoulder some of the work, where it can be done more efficiently. Newest citizen— BOY, Christopher Alan Poland bom Oct. 24 at 7:10 a m at Butterworth Hospital. Grand Rapids to Wade and Hope Poland. Weighing 7 lbs.. 19% inches long. He is welcomed home by sisters Alyssa and Brittney disturbances With the loss of estrogen, some serious health risks in­ crease. These include heart disease and stroke, the leading causes of death for women over the age of 50. Estrogen loss may also lead to bone loss and osteoporosis Osteoporosis — a condition of accelerated bone loss — af­ fects 24 million people in this country. Hormone replacement therapy — HRT — can ease symptoms of menopause and protect against risks of heart disease, stroke and osteoporosis. Though millions of women take HRT. it may not be the right choice for everyone. Many experts believe the benefits of HRT are greater than the risks. They recom­ mend HRT for women who have had hysterectomies in­ Today. there are 4,300 fewer state employees than there were in 1991, and those who remain shifted the focus to customer service, quality and giving taxpayers value. More than 20 boards and commissions have been eliminated and en­ tire departments have been reorganized and consolidated. We’ve also become a national leader when it comes to privatizing services. We accomplished the largest privatizing effort of any state by returning the Accident Fund, the state s largest worker’s compensation insurance company to the private sector. The state sold its interest in the Accident Fund for $250 million. We’ve accomplished similar feats by privatizing the DNR magazine, the MAIN accounting system. Families First, desk top computing, and more. Our work to reduce government in Michigan isn’t done. There are a number of issues we’re working on this month that will continue this commitment. Before the end of the year, we ll have a plan together to get the State of Michigan out of the liquor business. We’ll be turning these responsibilities over to the private sector, where they belong. We’ve come a long way from the Michigan of the early 1980s. They key to Michigan’s renewed economic strength isn’t just our commitment to cutting taxes on families and job providers. A very important part of our rebirth has been streamlining the wasteful government bureaurcracy. voiving removal of the ovaries, women who are at high risk for heart disease and osteoporosis, and women whose symptoms of menopause are severe enough to interfere with their enjoy­ ment of life. Why not use HRT? All drugs have side effects and everyone reacts to drugs dif­ ferently. Some women cannot tolerate the side effects associated with HRT. which can include headaches, vaginal bleeding, fluid reten­ tion. swollen breasts and weight gam. Side effects may be minimized by adjusting the dose of form of therapy. Other considerations in­ clude studies that show in­ creased risks of various cancers, including uterine and breast cancer, with use of HRT Do you need HRT.’ The answer to this question should evolve from discussions bet­ ween you and your health care provider. You can get more information by contacting the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Women's Initiative at 1-800-424-3410 for a fact sheet; and the National In­ st i t u t e on Aging. 1-800-222-2225. for informa­ tion on menopause and other topics related to health and aging (Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Ser­ vices. Public Health Service. National Institutes of Health. 1995) Synopsis of Minutes Thornapple Township November 11.1996 Regular meeting called at 7:00 p.m. Members present 5. Others present - 12. Motion passed unanimously approving agenda as printed. Motion passed unanimously to approve minutes of the October 14 Regular and October 21 Special meetings os printed. Printed bills in the amount of $42,264.78 were approved for payment by roll coll vote. A certificate of appreciation was presented to Donna Ke­ nyon. who is retiring after 20 years as township clerk. Motion passed unanimously confirming appointments to the Board of Review. Motion passed unanimously to adopt the Ordinance to Codify the Ordinances of the Township of Thornapple. Motion passed unanimously to charge a person or company re­ questing a Special Meeting of the township board. Motion passed unanimously to approve the preliminary final revised plans of Rolling Acres Subdivision Motion passed unanimously to approve recommendation to ex­ tend probationary period for fire service member Motion passed unanimously to approve the hiring of fire service member Motion passed unanimously to table the recommendation regarding the position of assis­ tant chief until December meeting. Motion passed unanimously to odd to the business agenda opening of the bids for township audit. Consensus was to study bids and defer decision until December meeting. Meeting adjourned at 910 p.m. Donna Stogray Thornapple Township Clerk Complete text of township minutes is available at the Township offices. (100) WAYLAND 35 Sq. Ft. Christmas WrapJ, $ 1 99 Bows & ’W'-JQ Tags Cappuccino Jlornestyle 12-Oz. BUFFET .179' Si89 W 16-Oz. Is it your birthday? Show your LD. and we will take the age/percentage off your meal on that day! Happy Birthday All New[ Caledonia Sweat Shirts f--December Pizza Special--) Duracell 2 Batteries AAA or AA 2 Pk. CorD2Pk. 9-Volt Single $ 1 99 JL $039 Medium One Item HOMESTYLE EVENING BUFFETS Mon. thru Sat. 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. MONDAYS Broasted Chicken, Pizza. Potato Wedges Salad Bar, Mashed Hkatoes and Gravy, and Wgetabk Hus, Pasta Indudes Pbp f, Coffee 5 95 TUESDAYS Broasted Chicken. Pizza. Hxato Htdpei. .Salad Bar, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, and Wgrtabk Hus Cook's Choice Indudes H>p 6 Coffee 5 96 TUESDAY NIGHT ONLY' Children 10 & under eat FREE WEDNESDAYS PIZZAS 99 Broasted Chfcten. Pizza. 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Saturday, December 7th, 9am4pm. Ionia Middle School, Union Street & M-21 (east of M-66). 170 booths baskets, ceramics, wood, floral arrangements, clothing, bird houses, baby items, Christmas assortments, and thousands of other gift ideas. Breakfast served Kam 11am. Lunch and snacks available all day. Sponsored by Ionia County Commision on Aging. Fann BUFFALO MEAT Heart­ smart 1-800-823-2800. For Sale Automotive 1984 CHEVY 4x4. $2400 OBO. 795-3748 after 4pm. Call for Classifieds Phone 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 Middleville Village Players plan holiday performance Dec. 7 24 Hr. a day 7 days a week For Sun & News Action-Ads! ’80-’90s CARS FOR $125. Seized and sold locally by IRS, DEA, FEI. 1-800-522-2730. ext 2188.______________________ ASTRO VAN ’95 AWD LT. 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December 6lh and 7th, 9am 4pm_ 9070 Alaska Ave. Caledonia 891 8605.__________________ FOR SALE: Early American maple bedroom suite: consists of bed with firm mattress and boxspring, dresser with mirror, chest of drawers and night stand. Also: two soft cushion lounge chairs. Call Art Scheid at (616)868-6331 FOR SALE: WOODBURN­ ING fireplace insert, $250. 795-7868 Help Wanted ATTENTION, HOME­ WORKERS NEEDED. Don’t delay, call right away to receive a free information package. 616-667-1390_______________ •ATTN HASTINGS* Postal Positions. Clerks and sorters. No experience required. Benefits. For exam, salary, and testing information call: 1 (630)906-5570 Ext. 6596. 8am-8pm.__________________ CUSTODIAN “CONTRACT’ POSITION AT Gun Lake Community Church. Contact church at 795-7903, 8:00-4:00p.m. for more information. SELL AVON and cam an extra gift from myself. Call Kathy 868-7423. Lost & Found LOST IN THE AREA OF SOUTHEASTERN SCHOOL. Black, white, and grey Australian Shepard Mix. 14 years old with poor hearing and eyesight. If you have any infor­ mation call, 945-2881. Miscellaneous The cast for "Son of a Christmas Carol" includes (seated, from left) Mike Bremer, Robin Schweitzer, Walt Eavey and Doug Brinks at the desk, (standing) Emily Cravero, Nick Otto, David McAllister, Mary Fairchild, Jerri Otto. Bev Veen. Darlene Schellinger and Patty Higley. “Son of a Christmas Carol” will be presented by the Village Players of Mid­ dleville Saturday. Dec. 7, following the Christmas parade. The Middleville Methodist Church Choir will heighten Serving our Country spirits before the performance with a musical presentation at the church. The church family will be sharing Christmas spirit with nine area needy families this year. Village Players is sup­ porting this project by accep­ ting any donations of toys or money. Tony R. McCowen SPRING BREAK Cancun, April 5th-12th. 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No coupon needed No free Dop with free delivery AH of our pizzas include our Special Sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese 15 Minutes Tate Out or Eat in or Fast Free Delivery Within 5 Miles NO FREE POP with SPECIALS • Ask about our Special of the Day • PARK IN REAR �Poge 20/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml December 3. 1996 Holiday Open House Saturday, December 7 th 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Poinsettias... are ready in beautiful colors of red, white, pink or marble. • Sizes 4” to 12” - also hanging baskets. (Buy grower direct for quality & savings) As Low As Gift Area.:. has decorated mini Christmas Trees, Wreaths, Garland and much more for your Holiday Decorating and Gift Giving. Stop in and buy while the selection is at its best. > Knott's Greenhouses •' ■I" 3422 - 76th Street, S.E., Caledonia, Ml 49316 (Halfway between M-37 & Kalamazoo Ave.) OPEN Monday-Friday 10 to 6 Saturday 10 to 5 Closed Sunday 698-8221 Quality Plants & Flowers for Over 20 Years by Tom & Lois Knott � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/706/SunandNews_1996-12-10.pdf ef207b2888e0203e67be0b30a7605b5b PDF Text Text ^tiQ9S«iMjjIcLlbrar -MTCTi m ^stings, 49059 49058 Permit No. 7 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 125th Year No. 50 December iu, two Baby daughter arrives ‘special delivery’ to Caledonia family by Barbara Gall Staff Writer It was an example of teamwork at its finest...and happiest. Caledonia Rescue Squad EMT Specialist Shelly Twiss and Kent County Sheriffs Deputy Harry Kooistra offered their expertise last week to Brad and Tanya Gamaat as they safely delivered their new baby daughter into the world. Little Brooklyn Taylor Gamaat didn't give her parents quite enough notice of her impending arrival for them to make it to (he hospital, and at 9:11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30, Kooistra got the call from 911’s emergency dispatch. He arrived al the Gamaats’ apartment al 9:14, closely followed by the Caledonia Rescue Unit and Twiss. She and Kooistra were just in time to help Tanya deliver her 6lb., 2-oz. baby four minutes later. The ambulance was already on its way, and Twiss rode with Tanya and the baby to Butterworth Hospital where doctors awaited them. Mom and daughter were in excellent condition, and they came home to Brad and number one i( This is always such a miracle. It’s just a wonderful, satisfying experience to help these young people bring a beautiful baby like this into the world. ’ ’ — Harry Kooistra Kent County Sheriff’s Deputy brother Brandon, 2, the next evening. For Twiss, it was her first delivery in her four years with the department, and she and Kooistra agreed that Tanya did all the work. "We just cheered her on," Kooistra said. "She did a wonderful job." However, Brad Gamaat said he was very glad the deputy and the EMT got there so quickly. The Caledonia Fire Department, which also responded to the 911 call, "just kinda milled around outside to make sure everything was okay,” said Caledonia Fire Chief Butch Welton with a smile. “Harry and Shelly had everything under control, but we were all grinnin* when we heard that little baby cry." For Kooistra, who is a See Special delivery P. 7 Brad and Tanya Garnaat pose happily with their newly expanded family. Son Brandon, 2, sits on his father's lap, while Tanya cuddles Brooklyn Taylor Gamaat. Behind them are Shelly Twiss, Caledonia Rescue EMT, and Kent County Sheriff's Deputy Harry Kooistra. Twiss and Kooistra helped deliver Brooklyn when she decided on a speedy arrival. Schools ahead by investing in project Caledonia’s new water system: is it a bargain or bust? The Thomapple Kellogg High School marching band provided festive Christmas music for those who attended the Middleville Lion's Club Christmas Parade last week. Santa arrives in Middleville Music, floats, and Santa Claus took to the street last week for the Middleville Lion's Club annual Christinas Parade Organizations such as The First Baptist Church, the Wayland Snowmobile Club, and the Thomapple Kellogg High School Marching Band participated in the parade after which Santa Claus visited with children, and the Middleville Village Players performed their annual Christmas Pageant "Son of a Christmas Carol." written by Frank Priore. The United See Santa visits P. 3 business decision for the water protects students and by Barbara Gall schools," said Caledonia staff from any bacterial con­ Staff Writer When Caledonia Village Schools Business Manager tamination in the water and over time, will alleviate rust residents last summer rejected Judi Dean. "We knew we would some­ corrosion in heating and plans for a public water sys­ day be building a new elemen ­ plumbing pipes. tem in their community, they Glen Valley developer Jerry scotched a plan that was in­ tary on the (middle school) tended to solve water prob­ property, and joining the wa­ Baker also believes the water lems for three different enti­ ter project was a better use of system was a good business the taxpayers' money than move, because good tasting, ties. Despite the village's with­ putting in wells and the water safe public water makes his drawal from the plan, the two storage tanks required by the residential and business lots in remaining "players" in the state for fire protection. (See Glen Valley all the more at­ tractive to buyers and to banks system, Caledonia schools and chart) "Now that the bus garage and mortgage companies as Glen Valley Estates, now are sharing the new public water also is going to be located on well. that property, the district actu­ "We had to move ahead, be­ utility. They both still believe the ally is ahead by connecting to cause we had lots ready to original three-way project was the water system, whether or sell, and people aren't going a good idea, but that they not the village ever repays us to buy them if they don’t have made a good business decision any of the $192,000 it owes." good water," he said. School officials say not However, he said he regrets in going ahead with the pro­ ject, even though the village only did the district save the village did not choose to participate in the system when money by not building the had to withdraw, still owing both Glen Valley and the tanks and wells, but it also costs for construction would avoids the time and costs of have been the cheapest and schools $192,000. The village had intended to water tank inspections and federal assistance was availrepay its partners through a having the well water tested. See Water system, P. 2 federal grant and loan package, Using treated instead of well which it had to return when the residents nixed continuing the project within the village. Village residents who voted against the water project cited assessment costs and lack of • Caledonia woman celebrates ‘historic’ information as reasons to re­ birthday ject the system. The school district and the • TK Middle School special education kids’ developer, however, say they learning process is familiar still are ahead by investing in the system, with or without • Middleville survey results reported to the village. Planning Commission “Even if we don’t get back a • Winter ‘Sports Preview’ in this issue dime from the village, partici­ pating in (the water project) still will have been a good In This Issue... Santa Claus met with children after the parade while a clown f nend passed out candy canes and winners of the turkey raffle were determined. �Poge 2/The Sun and New*. Middleville. Ml December 10. 1996 WATER SYSTEM INVESTMENT WATER SYSTEM, able to<he village. "The village is going to have to hook up io a water system one of these days, v/hethef It’S irtWo years, five years or ten years. Nitrates in the water and other contami­ nants don't go away, they only get worse. Unfortu­ nately. costs to build or buy into a waler system are only going to increase with time." Caledonia Village Council President Glen Klaver agrees. "It was a good plan, an ex­ cellent plan." he said of the original three-way agreement. "The problem was the people didn't see it as an excellent plan, but it would have worked for the best interests of the whole community. I have no regret about the choice we made to invest in the water project, and I believe history will show we made the right choice. But the peo­ MILLER MEANS... Middleville Office 317 Arlington. M-37 (616) 795-3305 Kay Siolsonburg ASSOC broker. GRI....795-7272 continued from front page- ple have spoken." Klaver noted that banks and mortgage companies now­ want homes to have four-inch wells, and that unfortunately, many village residents who want to sell their homes in the future will have to put in such a well at a cost of up to $4,000 "We really did study this thing and yes. water is some­ thing we're going to need here someday," he said. The idea behind a coopera­ tive water system involving the Caledonia Schools, the village and Glen Valley Es­ tates was to provide good wa­ ter to each at the most reason­ able cost, said Baker, who ini­ tiated the partnership. Baker pointed out to the Village Council in his origi­ nal presentation that having public water in the village could lower insurance premi­ Miller REAL ESTATE Karen Brown............. 795-9331 Cathy Williamson crs.gri...................... 795-9090 Debbie Erway............ 623-8357 Mike Humphrrvs, Broker, (RS, GRI 1. THIS IS PARADISE Nestled in the heart of Barry County, this 4 bedroom home features a large country kitchen with a breakfast nook and dining area. The lower level is completely finished and walks out to 6 scenic acres that are professionally landscaped to a spring-fed pond and stable area. Call Bill Slagstad ............................................................. $199,900. \Also ovoiloble w/1'/» acres for...$167,000^/ ums for homeowners and es­ pecially for village busi­ nesses. "I wish more people could have sat in on our meetings about this project. In our dis­ cussions. the emphasis always was on bringing in this sys­ tem at a reasonable rate for the village residents, for the school parents and taxpayers, as well as for the residents of Glen Valley." he said. "I can say without qualifica­ tion that this joint effort was perceived by all of us as a win-win situation for every­ one concerned: there were wells in the village with bad water, the school wanted bet­ ter. safer water for its students and we wanted Glen Valley to have good waler in the new homes and businesses there. "The cost for any of us alone would have been formidable, especially for pub- Hastings Office 149 West State Street (616) 945-5182 Jean Chase. <TLS grj 945-0235 Bill Slagstad....... 948-9842 Dianne Feldpausch. 948-9913 Audrey Burdick, gri 945-2451 Cindy 'Scotti' Scon. .948-4228 Ron lewis............. 945-5103 Roy Carlson, gri....... 795-3611 Dave Belson.... 948-9482 Larry Alierding. ASSOC HROKFR SALTS MGR . (RS GRI 945 9103 2. 40 ACRE FARM 4 miles northeast of Hastings! This newly remodeled farm­ house with a spacious, open design, 2 full baths and main floor laundry has great potential for you and your family. The newly installed furnace, water heater and conditioner, electrical, septic system will odd to the updating of this home. Also the large barn has been remodeled with lots of new fencing. Call Jean Chase today 4. ALGONQUIN LAKE AREA Picture yourself in this charming ranch-style home setting on 4 lots with many large trees. Spacious rooms including a master bathroom and walk-in closet. There is also a large living room with a beautiful fireplace. Call Koren Brown..................................... $104 900. S. IMD0LEVR1E SCHOOLS Secluded breath taking and large describes this partially finished 2-stocy home. This home has a wonderful floor pion including formal dining room, living room with fireplace 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. Coll Koren Brown RAPIOS 4 prime building sites between Middleville and Caledonia just south of For ma lee Rood These parcels range from 6. UVE YEAR-ROUND ON BEAUTFUL ALGONQUN LAKE Enjoy 156 ft. of frontage on one of A FAWN LAKE LAKEFRONT the *e<e nity of this quiet secluded lake approx. *4 ho* 106 ft. of frontoge nestled in the woods. Call Ron lewis for drawings ond information. Priced $25 000 to $31 900 $19 900 FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE. GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES PLEASE SEE OUR ADS ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER. IN THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS AND IN THE HOMES DIGEST OF GRANO RAPIDS MAGAZINE. lie entilies like lhe schools and the village. Together, we could build something to ben­ efit us all at a much cheaper cost." Baker first presented the idea of a joint water project to the schools late in 1991 and to the village in January 1992. He wanted better water few the residential/commercial devel­ opment he was planning on the north end of the village He knew lhe high school did not have good lasting water, and he had read a Kent County Health Department survey that showed a number of village wells contained nitrates and less dangerous, but unappeal­ 38% Caledonia Schools’ cost for new Kraft Ave. buildings without public water Water Storage Tanks for Fire Protection: CMS.................... $175,000 New Elementary.......... $175,000 New Bus Garage $125,000 Water Storage Tanks TOTAL $475,000 Plus... Wells, CMS.................. $50,000 Wells, Elem. School. $50,000 Well, Bus Garage $25,000 Subtotal $125,000 Water Tanks, Private Wells Approx. TOTAL $600,000 ■ VILLAGE INVESTMENT GLEN VALLEY INVESTMENT ■ CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS INVESTMENT Schools' investment in public water system: $536,362 Schools also will not have to pay for future monthly inspections on tanks at Kraft Ave. buildings. Corrosion of pipes from rust will be alleviated. ing minerals and rust. Nitrates are dangerous, es­ pecially to infants, the elderly and those with weak immune systems because they slow the absorption of oxygen to the blood. Because of this health hazard, the Kent County Health Department also sup­ ported the idea of a public wa­ ter system in Caledonia, which would treat the water for nitrates and bacterial con­ tamination. Aesthetically, the system also would help resi­ dents with bad tasting or rusty water. The school district, which was ready to ask voters to ap­ prove funding for a new mid­ dle school just west of Baker's planned development, imme­ diately voiced an interest in his idea. Funding for connect­ ing school property to the wa­ ter system and buying the ca­ pacity needed for that "neces­ sary utility" eventually was included in the ballot language for lhe successful 1992 bond issue for the new middle school. General fund money was, not used by the schools to join the water system. The village took longer to decide whether to join the schools and Glen Valley, but from engineering studies, lhe Village Council learned that joining the Glen Valley/school project would be the cheapest way to alleviate residents' present and future waler problems. Council agreed in October 1993 to buy capacity in the new water storage tower, and one month later, the schools, Glen Valley and lhe village signed an agreement to build coopera­ tively a witter system The village would purchase 51 percent of the capacity, with the schools and Glen Valley sharing equally the rest. The village had already The agreement worked out between the schools and village, with Glen Valley’s approval, included several conditions that apply directly to the status of the water project today. learned it was eligible for fed­ eral assistance to fund its share of the project. It was applying for that assistance when the contract was drawn up, so to allow the project to get under way, the schools and the developer covered lhe vil­ lage's share of costs. The vil­ lage hoped to receive its fed­ eral grant and loan in the next year. Besides outlining the obli­ gations of each of the part­ ners, the agreement worked out between the schools and village, with Glen Valley's approval, included severe conditions that apply directly to the status of the water pro­ ject today. One of these is an amend ment to the agreement staling that the schools will not be held "unreasonably" to con­ structing a water main con­ necting the middle school to the high school within two years of the signing of the agreement. Those writing up lhe contract believed that the cost of this pipe would be at least partially funded by lhe village's grant/luan from the government because that pipeline was a necessary part of the water system "loop." Without lhe subsidy, lhe school district would have to expend its own money to pay for a $200,000 pipe, and so Continued next page — Looking for a PRINTER? Call... 945-9554 Everything to Wrap Up This Holiday Season! • Yam, Craft and Variety Store • Kids Closet "Consignment' • 1/2 Off Card Shop • Custom Framing • Alterations •Gifts, Decorations, Party Goods Open Mon.-Fn.. 9-8; Sat 9-5:30 Rainbow's End Caledonia Village Centre 9343 Chenv Valiev Ave. (M-37) Caledonia, Ml 49316 (616) 891-1106 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml Dec ember 10. 1996/Page 3 Santa arrives in town from front page— Methodist Bell Choir also performed after the parade. Adding to the festivities were a turkey raffle and a float contest. Winners of the raffle were; Art Visser, Bob Richard, Barb Dykstra, Pat Camling. Jo Ann Carrol, Harold Huizenga, Tyler Oatman, Roxee Warmeunk, Al Seif, and Kelli Kermeen. The winners of the float contest were The Wayland Snowmobile Club for a first prize of $75. The First Baptist Church for a second prize of $50, and 101 Holiday Wishes for a third prize of $25. The 101 Holiday Wishes float won a $25 third prize in the float competition. Santa Claus greeted the crowd as he rode down Main Street in his sleigh. The Wayland Snowmobile Club entered a float that won a first prize award of $75. Members of the First Baptist Church of Middleville presented a float that won a $50 second prize award in the float competition. WATER SYSTEM, continued from Page2 the village agreed to this amendment. Another important condi­ tion of the contract was that the village would not be obli­ gated to reimburse the schools and developer if its part of the project did not go through, nor would the village be obli­ gated to pay interest on that debt. The schools, on the other hand, are not obligated for re­ payment of any loans or bonds the village took out to cover its share of the water project costs. The federal assistance did come through for the village, which received a $448,000 outright grant and a $3,397 million low-interest loan. Government officials arrived in Caledonia in March 1996 to personally present the official letter announcing the village's award. However. both the grant and the loan had to be returned when village residents voted a few months later against extending the water system into the village. Though the new system now serves only two of the three original partners, the vil­ lage still retains its 51 percent of the storage capacity in the water tower, and the question now before the village is what should be done with all that unused capacity. The village can hang on to its capacity for future needs or it can sell that capacity to an­ other party, like Baker, who has offered to buy the village’s share. Dean agrees with the village that while the system actually is self-sufficient, a problem for the local users is the high cost of having Kent County operate the system. The Dental Care ...for the family. • • • • Emergency Care • Evenings by Appointment Affordable Rates • New Patients Welcome We Do Your Insurance Paperwork Appointments Available Mon thru Fn Ronald B. Stegehuis 3^ 891-1240 -s ~ ZX I 9505 Cherry Valley Rd (M-37) Caledonia mm county initially was drawn into the project to take advan­ tage of the county's good bond rating and to make the village grant-eligible, said Klaver. However, both the village and the schools now are nego­ tiating to get the Caledonia system under local control. If the county withdraws, the vil­ lage would operate the sys­ tem. However, Dean empha­ sized, as one of only two users of the system, the school district will still pay 50 percent of all operation and maintenance costs. "Right now, if we connect the water system to more schools, we will benefit more students, but we will still pay 50 percent whether we are connected to one school or five," she said. She said the district still hopes to connect the high school. Caledonia Elment ary and the Community Education building to public water. Klaver suggested one possibil­ ity might be to create one special assessment district for the schools and ask for federal assistance to help fund the connection Former Superintendent of Schools Robert Myers, who worked on the original plan with the village and Glen Val­ ley, said he hopes the three can still work together on the system. “It was a great idea to have the three of us working for a common good, and 1 think it still is a great idea. If I had it to do again. I wouldn't hesi­ tate. 1 wouldn't do it any dif­ ferently." ‘Tis the season to start socking away savings for Christmas 1997. Join our Christmas Club today and begin a little stocking stuffer that will make your Christmas future merry and bright. 627 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST. S.E. 303 ARLINGTON DUTTON MIDDLEVILLE 'ANK 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 aledonia LtNOtn —* role J JKJS DC DC □r i. S I ar TO . �Pag* 4The Sun and Nuw*. Middluvill*. MT December 10. 1996 Neighbors with...NORMA VELDERMAN Have any of you folks heard Middleville Methodist Church’s Bell Ringers? We had them at Parmalee. led by Craig Kenyon, and they were really something else! Craig said that the bells were in poor condition and the Middleville Women's group has helped them by fixing up the bells, getting them redipped and such. They're in beautiful shape now. It is so nice since they are local people. Caroline Stccnsma was telling me who was in the group. At Parmalee. they all stood up and said their names so we would know who everyone was. What a beautiful pro­ gram it was! If you get a chance, go see them. The bells were pretty and sounded nice. I didn’t get much news the week of Thanksgiving. I was getting over the flu or cold that is going around. My throat was acting up and I wasn’t able to talk very well. Well, we’re into winter now Both Houston and I are getting restless since we haven’t gotten out much because of deer hunting seson being open. I don’t want to be out by the woods with all the guns and such being out there I miss walking our mile each day Nevi Kenyon said al! her kids were coming home for1 Thanksgiving. She was get­ ting all set. It was so nice get­ ting everyone together, even if they do live nearby Twila Elwood said she was going to Battle Creek with her family for Thanksgiving. They were coming to get her and banging her back She’s not used to lots of people, but I think she'll like it. Manan Martin said they were going down to Ohio Wednesday. Marilyn and her family will be coming Satur­ day. I think it was in Colum­ bus. where son Larry lives. Jerry Spencer said they have plans for Thanksgiving — a couple is coming from the central part of Flonda She’s not sure how many are com­ ing because they called, say­ ing the roads were sheer ice. so it’ll be up to how the weather is. Betty White said that Bob’s eyes are stale, as good as they’ll ever be. She says that the folks at Vision Enrichment are so warm and friendly. Katie Wierenga said not all the kids will be home for Thanksgiving. That seems to be true with many folks. Some years you go to one spouse s family get-together and the next year to the other spouse. So you get to enjoy your fami­ ly when they do come. Now it's Thanksgiving and I was able to get a hold of most of you. It sure is winter now and the snow coming down is so pretty Neva Aiken said most of the family were there for Thanksgiving and they had a wonderful time. Russ Bender was visited by Joan and then she w ent to stay with her son David in Grand Rapids. She would be back tomorrow. Russ said that Bob had written a letter from Russia, so Johnny read his let­ ter in the paper to me. Russia is going through such change problems. My. what ex­ periences Bob is having 1 think it's wonderful they are there. I'm glad I'm not there, but I sure enjoy hearing about it from Bob and Carol Russ also said that Alice isn't doing very well. They're having to give her oxygen among other things. He still delivers the mail on Friday to her. Lois and Walt Bender went to Don and Janet Geukes’ for Thanksgiving and had a good time. Don Dean said that Robin and her family came down and brought the dinner with them. Helen and George Evans had their daughter Emily and her family from Grandville for Thanksgiving dinner Elmer Fisher said he hoped Dorothy would be coming home in a day or so. She’s bound and determined to be back there and on her feet You can’t keep a good woman down. Florence Fiala’s daughter, Janet Ahrens, and husband and family were all there They ate a great deal and had to go walk around to get it set­ tled There were 20 there at the table. Eleanor Geukes said they had Thanksgiving at their sister Lillian Gray's place at Cider Mill Court. Betty Newman had the whole family there for Thanksgiving — John and Cheryl. David and Carol and son. Troy and Cathy and their son. Rhonda and Ken and their three kids. She said that Mark had stumbled onto a wonderful friendship through Continued next page — LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord Sunday School.......................................... 9:30 a m. Morning Wonhip..................................... 10:45 a.m. Evening Praise........................................... 6 00 p.m. WEDNESDAY..................Family Night 6 30 p m 7240 68th Street. SE — Caledonia I 2 mile* east of M-37 I Pastor. Rev Brum F Hamson George M Coon*, Youth Pastor Music Coordinator, Jeffrey C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass...................... 9 OOa.m & 1100a m SS. CYRIL & METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave. Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. 792-2889 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Alan Moody, Assistant Pastor Scott Smith, Minister of Music Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service ...11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs................................................ 6.45p.m. LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............ 8:30 a.m. & 11a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.............................. 9:45 a m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service.................................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday....................6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7 00 p.m Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p.m MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED FREEPORT BIBLE STUDY 708 West Main Street Meeting at Freeport Community Center Sunday................................ 10:00 a.m. Wednesday....................... 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship Service............... 10:00 a m. Sunday School................................... 11:15 a m. Evening Worship Service.................. 6:00 p.m. Crime as you are Informal - Fundamental YOU ARE INVITED Something for every age Call 765-3057 or 948-3617 Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor WELCOME TO Zfy Gaines Cnued Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia, Michigan Telephone 698-8252 Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11 00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11 00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 5 00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children's Church will be provided during both services GUN LAKE CHURCH < MF CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH COMMUNITY 12200 Chief Noonday Road (al Gun Lake) "A church with a caring heart for our Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 community and the world ' Barrier Free Programs for AU Ages Sunday Worship...... 9:30 a m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday School.................. 10:45-11:50 a m. Sunday Worshtp 900 MB A 1030 am (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Green was. Pastor Mike KUes. Youth l eader Church Office (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100th St. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Worship Service Sunday School 10:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Rev. Norman Kohns — 616-891-8167 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Woinesda) Taaafy Night' 6.00 p.m COMMUNITY 795-3667 Jtlertjobigt Cburcfj 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School......... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship............... 11:00 a m. Evening Worship.................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........ 7:00 p.m. ‘tsprmf. Joyful LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School......................... 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship-------------- 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship 6 00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave. jnfcVS o Church School, Suntlay......................... 9:45 a m Morning Worship. ..II (Ml a.m Evening Worship...... 6 00 p m Wed Fellowship...... 7:30 p.m Pastor Douglas Gregory 897-0729 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi (Missouri Synod) “Be dtwud to one another tn brotherly love/' Rom 12:10 8.00 a.m.................................. Blended Service 9:05 a.m.................................. Educational Hour 10.15 a.m..................... Contemporary Service 11:15 am.............................. Traditional Service Royle Bailard, Pastor (All Services have a Nursery available) — 868-6437 — Rev. Robert GerkeOfftce: 891-868fChurch: 891-9878 "Sat ar example in speech m Wa, * tow, in hah and in purity 1 Timothy 4:12 CALEDONIA QH1 QATQ OV 1-oUZO RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor SHARON BARNSDALL Dt of Chrirtan Ed & Musk Peace Reformed Church Barner Free M-37 between Caledonia & Middlev ille 8 J® or 11J4, fci SwMbv School *45 Wednesday Fwmb S«bt” fc!5 Dinner Chotn for Children and Adults Jr. & Sr High School Youth Group Cadeu and Caviacfles Adult Bible Studies CRYSTAL SPRINGS ALLIANCE CHURCH (of the Christian and Missionary Alliance) Meeting at Cuterv*e Chnrtan 9errenkrf School (6tti9 SE Deweer Eastern.and DMsor, Sunday Worship Service at 10 30 AM ‘JoyMy comnrtea to serving Ctost honomg Chnsfs dxKh. ana coryng od CMTi commaon ' Pastor Jeffrey Brown Pastor Church Office Telephone........................ 281 3402 Church Office Fax..................................... 281 7686 Parsonage Tetephone.............................. 698-7170 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES fteeport-MWdleville-Parmalee Freeport Morning Worship...............9 30 a m i Freeport Sunday School............... 11 00 a m Parmalee Morning Worship 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School..............9 30 a m Middleville Morning Worship....... 11 00 a m Rev Lee Zachman Rev Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 Church Office Phone - 795 9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891-8661 The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord" Strdoy School..........................................9 30 a m Sunday Morning Worship....................... 10 30 o m Sunday Evening Wonhip......................... 6 00 p m Wee Midweek Prayer & Bibte Study. 7 00pm Rev William Dobson. Pastor Assistant Pastor Kart Bashior �Th# Sun and New*. Middleville, Ml/Decemb*- 10. 1996/Pog* 5 MIDDLEVILLE NEIGHBORS, continued from Page 4 the Internet. He met a man in Florida who flies. He’s having so much fun talking to so­ meone else about computers and such He just hopes his phone bill isn’t too high Donna Kenyon said they had a small Thanksgiving. They enjoyed it and had a relaxed time Pat and Ed Muller had Pat and her family there. Lena is staying with them Lois McWhinney said they went up to her sister's. Lois DuMyer. There were Gor­ don, Sarah and Lois Bea Miller had the whole family down at her place. They had a wonderful time, as the sister family does — it was a good Thanksgiving Edith Miller said they all went down to Sue s house Their whole family was there. Mary Noah had , their Thanksgiving at the Mid Villa with Paul Leech and her daughter. Mary It was really nice Eltha Nichols is delighted with her family and said it’s wonderful to have a telephone, where she can talk with them instead of writing them She enjoys life and loves talking with them. Lib Palmer said they got together not a large group. but a nice group Maureen Robinson said that their Pumpkin World was en­ joyable this year. They took some children back on a hay ride in their fields back to the pumpkin patch. They were turning around there was a mother deer with triple fawns The deer was eating the pum­ pkins— even the big pum­ pkins. The deer have been quite destructive this year But the kids were delighted to see them They also have a rooster that runs free for the children She was reading stories to the kids and when she paused, the rooster would crow The children would laugh and shush the rooster to be quiet She thoroughly en­ joys working with the children. Maureen said they had a small family get together for Thanksgiving, and it seemed real nice. Virginia Root had a nice Gaines United Brethren Church plans children's Christmas musical First Baptist planning Christmas musicals The music and drama departments of First Baptist Church of Middleville invite the public to join them this Treats to celebrate 55 years Clifford ond Thelma (Kidder) Treat, of Hastings, will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary Friday, Dec. 13, 1996. They were married Dec. 13, 1941, by Hugh S. Graham, a Methodist minister in Byron, Ohio. Their children are Clifford Charles Treat Jr., Donald Lee Treat, and Susan Ann (Treat) Sines. They have five grandchildren, two great­ grandchildren and eight stepgrandchildren. CHRISTMAS COOKIE BAKE SALE ★ Friday, December 13, 1996 ★ Caledonia ( State Bank Main Branch £ *3^0 9:00-5:00 Featuring: Homemade Cookies and Candies wW Thanksgiving with all her grandchildren and family. It was so nice. Jerry Spencer said that the couple (her sister Sherrie and husband) from Florida came, with their son and his family, staying for three days. Her two grandsons get along beautifully and know how to entertain themselves. Dave and Jenny and their family from Fenton were there for two days. Son John and Mary came for Thanksgiving din­ ner. It was a relaxed time. Curt and Nellie Solomon went down to their daughter Sue and husband Gary Round s home for Thanksgiv­ ing. It was a nice family dinner Well folks. I think that’s all for this week. A big hug to everyone. Take care. Thank goodness next week Houston and I can get back into our walking. Visit with you later. Sponsored by: New Life Christian Church Proceeds go to ^Hclp International for A relief projects. Saturday or Sunday for a celebration of Christmas. The senior choir will per­ form the Christmas musical "The Word." written by Claire Cloninger and Tom Fettke under the direction of Scott K Smith. The musical focuses on the scripture passage of John 1 and its relevance to the Christmas story. Several traditional Christmas carols will be presented, along with some new selections The church intends to make these productions to be an outreach to the community — a way for the church to give the whole community a Christmas gift. The productions will be Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sun­ day at 6 p.m. There will be a nursery provided and refreshments will follow on both evenings. For free tickets, call the church office at 795-9726. Playing some of the principal characters in the Gaines United Brethren Church children’s Christmas musical will be Mandy Weaver (front row, left), Jordan Taylor, Kaleigh Borrink and Arnie Lazarski. In the back row, from the left, are Kelly Dutcher and Jenn Myers. The Gaines United Brethren Church will present "Candy Cane Lane," a children's Christmas musical at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, and the same time Sunday, Dec. 15, in the church sanctuary. The public is invited to at­ tend both performances. Seventy-five children will be participating in the produc­ tion, in which "Candy Cane Jane" leads characters Marsha, Mark and Mindy through the The 76lh Street Bible Club Soul Food Forest to Miss in Caledonia will present its Ginger's house to learn the 23rd annual live Nativity re­ recipe for life. The play also enactment on Sunday, Dec. tells the story of the Christ­ 22, Monday, Dec. 23, and mas candy cane. Tuesday. Dec. 24. The play will be performed"This musical contains an three times each evening, at 7, 7:30 and 8 p.m. at the comer of 76lh Street and Thomapple River Dove. Following each performance, the audience will be served hot chocolate and 76th St. Bible Club planning live nativity’ cookies. The actors all are members of the Bible club. and. in keeping with tradition, live an:mals will play themselves in the Christmas story. Music for the production will be per­ formed by club members The community is invited to attend, and admission is free Correction — The Caledonia School Board approved the high school or­ chestra's inp to Williamsburg and Busch Gardens next May. The Nov. 26 edition of the Sun and News incorrectly stated that the band would be making the inp. important message for every­ one," said Gaines Youth Pas­ tor Scott Taylor. A reception will follow each performance, and a free­ will offering will be taken. Gaines United Brethren Church is located on the cor­ ner of Kalamazoo Avenue and 92nd Street. Tctuh Ut CcuntEU AFFORDABLE SOLID OAK FURNITURE Sface 10% o^, o* Cpectof ^taeeauitt. 9175 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia. MI 49316 Ph. (616) 891-0647 9ft W Main Lowell. Ml 493H PH. (616) 8974)329 Hour* Moo -Fri 10-7; Sal 10-4 Pri 10-7; SM 10-4 Lamps • Dried Floral • Picture! 134 E. Main, Caledonia • 891-1591 Christmas Gifts Great Gift Ideas — Bath, Body, Hair, Nail Products Perfumes and Aroma Candles Gift Certificates FREE Gift Wrap with Purchase HOURS: Monday thru Thursday, 9 a m. - 9 p.m., Friday 9 - 5; Saturday, 9 - 2 �Page 6/The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/December 10. 1996 Caledonia woman celebrates ‘historic’ birthday celebration by Barbara Gail Staff Writer At age 83, Blanche Snyder has seen a lot of "history." Her family thought it would be only fitting, therefore, that she get to celebrate her recent birthday in the one-room school she attended years ago and that today she is helping to restore. Snyder's parents also attended the Detray School at the corner of 100th Street and East Paris Avenue, and so did many of her relatives. The school, which dates back at least to 1855. was finally closed ih 1960, when it was consolidated with the Caledonia schools and Delray School students were bused into the village to attend Caledonia Elementary. Gerald Kayser in 1990 donated the school to the Gaines Township Historical Society, which is now restoring it. Snyder, a member of the society, had told her granddaughters for the last three years, that before she turned 100, she wanted to have a birthday party at the school. Snyder’s granddaughter Carla DeJonge said the idea to surprise Blanche this year with the birthday party at Detray School was really "spur-of-the-moment." She and her sister. Mary Sanderson, agreed, however, that this might be a good year to pull it off because it's an off-year, birthday-wise. "We didn’t think she'd ever suspect because it’s not a typical milestone.' like your 85th would be. And we’d have Upjn trie Air About Weightloss? Let us Help You .. The Healthy ♦695 N MIOWfVHlf RO •|616)7»5 43>9 Blanche Crumback Snyder (second from right in back row) poses with the rest of the students attending Defray School in 1924. Standing in front of the one-room school house, which now is being restored by the Gaines Township Historical Society, Way were (back row, from the left) Henry Buxton, James Crumback, teacher Agatha Striegle, Mildred Kayser, Helen Huver, Blanche Crumback and Ora Tolan. In the front row, from the left, are Willard Crumback, Leo Huver, Evelyn Crumback, Walter Kayser, Gerald Bainbridge, Everett Crumback and Catherine Huver. (Photo courtesy Carla DeJonge) 2 Locations to Serve You 9175 M-37 Caledonia. Phone 891-1313 4695 M-37, Middleville, Phone 795-2225 & Daily Specials--------------- ------4 Movies, 4 Days Tuesday Special——————— New Releases, 1 Day Catalog Movies, 2 Days $500 $ J 99 |-------------- COUPON--------------1 r---------- COUPON— ' FREE RENTAL I I VCR CLEANING $ I with purchase of $20 i '& SERVICE Gift Certificate Four Star Video - I 1O [ [ 1 FREE ESTIMATES . . i Four Star Video let us clean them. Shopping, wrapping, cooking, partying. Holidays are hectic. Tis the season to relax and enjoy, isn’t it? So what are you waiting for? Go ahead, give us a jingle. succeeded, too, if it weren't for Hallmark and the post office!" It seems Blanche received not a single birthday card in the mail, and usually she gets a bunch, her granddaughters explained. "When not one card was in her mailbox, she got suspicious," Sanderson said. She said her role in the plhn was to take her grandmother out for lunch on her birthday and then take her to the school to be "surprised." "She kept asking, 'what's going on? 'what’s up?'" Sanderson said. But their grandmother did not know the "something" was going to happen at the school, Sanderson and DeJonge said. "That, at least, was a surprise, and then she was just delighted that more than 100 people came to the open house to wish her a happy birthday. 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Add the right amount of flo­ ral preservative to the vase water (see instructions on preservative package* DO recut flower stems every two or three days and change vase water DON’T set flowers in a drafty or warm place such as in an open sunny window or on top of the TV Drafts and heat will speed up water evaporation leaving you with a wilted bouquet. Free Brochure For a free brochure. Easy Steps to Flower Arranging, send a self-addressed, legal size, stamped envelope to CCFC, 11344 Coloma Road. Suite 450, Gold River, CA 95670-4467. cookies, her apple dumplings and dilly bread, Blanche always arrives at the homes of sick friends and relatives with a hot meal prepared, and she still makes Christmas gifts for her family. Sanderson and DeJonge said their grandmother also has visited all 50 slates and now is thinking about a trip to Europe. "But the most wonderful thing about her is that she never has a mean thing to say about anyone,” said DeJonge "She never gossips and never complains." "I think she's amazing," said Sanderson. "She goes over to the Detray School when they're cleaning there or working on the school, and she'll be on the ladder washing Correction — Several students inadver­ tently were omitted from honor roll lists published in the Sun & News recently. Ju­ nior Keisha Kotriba should have been listed on the Thor­ napple Kellogg High School Honor Roll for a grade point average of between 3.5 and 3.69. Four Thornapple Kellogg Middle School students should have been listed on the honor roll for the middle school, in­ cluding eighth-grader Brian Kathmann and seventh grader Miranda Covey, who were named to the all-As honor roll, and eighth-grader Jessica Decker and sixth-grader Amanda VandenBosch. windows or something. She’s always says that when the always going somewhere or Lord comes for her. she hopes she’s out in her garden with a doing something." The daughter of Pearl and fistful of dirt in one hand and Homer Crumback. Blanche a bunch of weeds in the was bom in Gaines Township other." "I always tell her that when on Dec. I, 1913. She married Vem Snyder of Caledonia and the Lord comes to get her, they had three children: Lew. she’ll probably tell Him to Bonnie and Larry. She now come back next week because has 12 grandchildren and 18 she's got too much to do great-grandchildren with two today. ’ said Sanderson "She's quite a lady." said more on the way. Vem. DeJonge. "and her family just however, died in 1986. wishes her many more happy "Grandma is a one-of-a-kind person," said DeJonge. "She years." ‘Enter Laughing' tickets now on sale locally Tickets can be reserved now for the comedy “Enter Laughing” to be presented Thursday. Friday and Satur­ day, Dec 12. 13 and 14. at the TK High School auditorium by the TK High School Players. The Broadway hit was writ­ ten by Carl Reiner and tells the story of a stage-struck youth determined to become the next Ronald Coleman. 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Some grab for things with their tongues or tails One of the species the class focused on the most is the in­ sect. Insects have three pairs or six individual legs which are all in the middle of their bod­ ies, and three body parts. Their life span is very short since they are small and can be easily stepped on. Frogs have life spans that are a little longer, about two or three years, and turtles can live as long as humans. Frogs also help humans by eating the mosquitoes that bite them. Deformed animals can ruin drinking waler because of flu­ ids that come out of their left­ over parts. Cook said it took the stu­ dents two days to make the display. The project was a co­ operative effort among all of the students of two different classes. Students made their own in­ sects and frogs. The Rev. Ray Townsend cut a beehive out of a tree to hang in the display as well. The setting of the display is a swamp filled with lily pads and rotted logs. “The more they did, the more proud they were." she said. "They wanted other stu­ dents to see the work they didShe added that many of the students were so excited that they showed it to ocher fellow students. The students who partici­ pated were Jason Adgate, Kaycee Adgate. David Bush, Ryan Clouse, Nate Freeman. Paul Jones, Robert Schlitz, Jessie Shinault, Kelly Scholty. Brandon Tobias, Maurice Weaver, Josh Willett, James Bagley. Brandon Belson, Jeremy Chavis, Nicole Feltcher, Steve Kenyon. Eliz­ abeth Longstreet. Roy Powers and Angie Saylor. Thornapple Kellogg senior party panel continues work on event The Thomapple Kellogg Senior Party committee has been busy in planning and raising funds for the 1997 allnight graduation party. 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Mk*dl«vill«, Ml December 10, 19% TK Middle School special ed kids’ learning process is familiar need to know to perform well where they live and how they by Mandy Habel function. on it. Staff Writer "Constant review helps Another reason the program Thomapple Kellogg Middle is similar to others at the them remember," Cook said. School special education stu­ school, she said, is that some Students also learn how to dents are learning many things special ed students leave the summarize ideas from materi­ they can use in the future program and go to other als they read, and pick up the through a program much like classes before they finish their information quickly. They others al the school. scan and identify material in Marlene Cook, who teaches middle school careers. Since Cook’s classes con­ 15 seconds, and find the mam science, math and language tain sixth-, seventh- and points in lists of different arts, said her students are re­ eighth-graders together, some paragraphs. They also must quired to meet the same learn­ of the goals or outcomes are identify key words in a list of ing goal (outcome) require­ combined differently than in questions asked about the ments as those in other types other classrooms to accom­ paragraphs so they know what of classes. modate the academic needs of portion to look back to find When teaching science, she the answer takes students through units, all of the students. Cook said students need to One thing different about each of which has different understand the general concept this program is that others at subject matter and focuses on of each unit studied. For in­ the school do their reading at things such as animals, peo­ stance, the class recently home and show what they ple, matter and motion. Stu­ completed a unit on animals know in class, while this dents in the program are re­ in which the concepts they group does some in-class read­ quired to take a proficiency needed to take with them were ing. test and the information Cook what specific animals eat. To prepare the students for a teaches is what the students test. Cook assigns a page of the material studied to make up possible test questions. This exercise, she said, is done to help the students get an idea of what to expect the test to be like and it helps her evaluate what they know and how prepared they are for it. "It is hard for them at first, but it comes easily after they get the hang of it," she said. Most of the students in the program are successful be­ cause the quizzes help them Competitive Pricing with Quality Service... Let us hetp you give your home a new Cooh^ for the hoCidays! Mullepstt r75^?ctU Full Service Paint & Wallpaper Shop Sales, Rental, Custom Tinting Service • Service • Service Conveniently located on Main Street in the Wage of Caledonia 616-891-9171 HOURS. Mon -fti 7OM>a): Sot 800-110 This exercise is done to help the students get an idea of what to expect the test to be like and it helps... evaluate what they know and how prepared they are for it. — Marlene Cook pay closer attention to the ma­ terials and leam better. Cook also supplements reading material with films that she gets from the Kent Intermediate School District. This is so the information can be presented in as many ways as possible and students can benefit from the way easiest for them to leam. It also helps bring to life what they are learning. Venn diagrams help the stu­ dents become better readers. They make their own and add information as they learn more things. Cook said she previews the movies she gets from the KISD and makes forms out of the ones that relate to the sub­ ject the most. A form serves as an organizer that divides the subject of the unit into differ­ ent categories so the material is more manageable. For example, the subject land animals could be divided into what they eat. where they live, and how they function. The skill of breaking down in­ formation can be used to leam other information quicker as well. Students leam to write more fluent, clear sentences through answering questions using complete sentences. They are quizzed daily on different sub­ jects, which evaluates them on how well they listen in class and how they will do on the test. They have learned how to figure out what their class grades are and seem interested in learning, she added. The class also makes good use of the school’s computer lab. One program shows a frog and has scissors available so its parts can be removed. The school. Cook said, does not have the facilities to dis­ sect animals for real, so they use these programs. "The kids love the comput­ ers," she said. In math, the students leam about graphs and averaging, and all the subjects they cover connect somehow. Cook said she enjoys teach­ ing in this program and loves studying nature with the stu­ dents. She said she has gotten a lot of help from parents who bring in items that give a dif­ ferent perspective to the things learned in the class­ room. One parent found a pregnant snake lying in the road that had been hit be a car and took it to the classroom. It was the kind of snake that has live births, as opposed to laying eggs Some of the students. Cook said, like to watch the Dis­ covery Channel and leam a lot from it. Kelly Miller, another teacher who works in the new emotionally impaired program that was just recently started at TK. NEW BOOKS: Announced by Thornapple-Kellogg Library The following new books have arrived at the TK Library: Fiction Tales from Watership Down by Richard Adams; Shank by Roderick Anscombe; Alias Grace by Margaret Eleanor Atwood; Bed and Breakfast by Lois Battle; A Secret Affair by Barbara Taylor Bradford; The Dove and the Rose by Ethel L. Herr; My Gal Sunday by Mary Higgins Clark; The Third Twin by Ken Follett; Icon by Frederick Forsyth; People of the Silence by Kathleen O’Neal Gear; Mad Dogs and Scotsmen by Gerald Hammond; The Tailor of Panama by John Le Carre; Say You Love Me by Johanna Lindsey; Breach of Trust by Bonnie MacDougal; The Dragonstone by Dennis L McKiernan; By Honor Bound by Alan B. Morris; Murphy’s Trail by Gary Paulsen; The Braxtons of Miracle Springs by Michael R. Phillips; Down to a Sunless Sea by David Poyer; Mandarin Plaid by S J. Rozan; Silent Honor by Danielle Steel; Certain Poor Shepherds by Elizabeth Mar­ shall Thomas; The Laws of Our Fathers by Scott Turow; Lanterns by Patricia Very an; Sentinels by Margaret Weis; Death of a Sunday Writer by Eric Wright. Non-Fiction Dogbert’s Top Secret Management Handbook by Scott Adams; Mission Possi­ ble by Kenneth H. Blanchard; Forever Erma by Erma Bombeck; Comics Values An­ nual; Raising Our Children’s Children by Deborah DoucettDudman; Easy One-Dish Meals; That Dark and Bloody River by Allan W. Eckert; Using a Map and Compass by Don Geary; Taking Time Off by Colin Hall; Herb Mixtures and Spicy Blends; The Worth Guide to Electronic Investing by Jim Jubak; The Complete Guide to Sharpening by Leonard Lee; Keeping Kids Reading by Mary Leonhardt; House Comfortable by Katharine Kaye McMillan; Numbers; Peterson’s Job Op­ portunities in Business; Joy of Cooking Christmas Cookies by Irma von Starkoff Rom bauer; Television’s Second Golden Age by Robert J. Thompson; Country Doughcrafts by Sophie-Jane Tilley; Tunc in to Your Rights; The West by Geoffrey C. Ward; World Chamber df Commerce Directory. Children Pleasing the Ghost by Sharon Creech; Mountains by David Cummings; Rivers and Lakes by David Cummings; Searching for Veleciraptor by Lowell Dingus; Explore the Wild by Beverly Duncan. The Life and Death of Crazy Horse by Russell Freedman; Raptors! By Don Leescm; 2095 by Jon Scieszka; Rocket Science by Jim Wiese; O Jerusalem by Jane Yolen. Large Type Books My Gal Sunday by Mary Higgins Clark; The Third Twin by Ken Follett, The Tailor of Panama by John Le Carre. Books on Tape Tom Clancy's Op-Center Games of States by Tom Clan­ cy; O Little Town of Mag gody by Joan Hess Serving Our Country 57== Heidi N. Hoekstra Heidi N Hoekstra, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Hoekstra of Valley Vale Drive, Grand Rapids, entered the United States Air Force on Nov 26, 1997, ac­ cording to TSgt Ronald Holcomb, the Air Force recruiter in Wyoming, Mich. Upon graduation from the six-week basic military train­ ing at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, she will receive technical training in the general area and be assigned to an Air Force duty station Hoekstra is a 1993 graduate of Caledonia High School. �The Sun ond News Middleville, Ml/December 10, 1996/Poge 11 Middleville survey results reported to Planning Commission operates Some suggested that the commission and village not take on any new projects until current ones are finished A letter from one resident stated that no one can stop growth and that all citizens can do is bold on to their hats and adjust to it. Many agreed that there is a need for Mid­ dleville to grow, but such growth should be controlled to maintain the rural aspect of the village. Havens said residents are definitely hungry for more stores and services in the vil­ lage, especially for restaurants and hardware stores. One thing that surprised commissioners was that some in the area felt that the wet­ lands should not be preserved and that there is no need for farm land at all. Some residents identified the need for both a dog and a cal ordinance. Right now in the village, cats are allowed to roam freely and there is con­ cern that they mess up peo­ ple's yards. Village Manager David ArkHe (Miller) ing said the last dog ordinance wanted to know that was written did not in­ clude cats because not as what he can many people had them as expect to see in pets. He added that cat ordi­ development in nances arc very difficult to en­ force because they require a lot the future and of people to work on. what he could do *The village does not have to make things the staff for that." he said. Arking plans to take the in­ comfortable for formation given to the com­ both his family mission and write a report that and the it can study and determine the developers. next step. The findings will be pre­ — Tom Miller sented to the Village Council before any decisions or changes are made in the mas­ since surveys were sent to ter plan. In other business last week, people who pay water bills to resident Tom Miller of 930 the village. There were no respondents between the ages of 18 and 24, 12 percent were between the ages of 25 and 34, 24 per­ cent between the ages of 35 and 44, 24 percent between the ages of 45 and 54. 11 percent between the ages of 55 and 64, and 25 percent were over age 65. Only 4 percent of respon­ dents liveD in rented apart­ ments, and 87 percent were homeowners. Havens said many of the residents expressed concerns about taxes and had questions about how the police force by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Planning and Zoning Commission last week received the results of a community-wide survey it prepared to get opinions on the direction the village should go in the future. Commissioner Roselle Havens, who collected and compiled the results, said there were 159 or close to 20 percent of respondents who had "a lot of positive com­ ments as well as suggestions for improvement Some people wrote that they appreciated that the commission took the time to prepare and send out the sur­ vey because this showed that it cares about what residents think. Many said they felt that whatever changes are made should be placed in the master plan and published for every­ one to sec. The survey also showed that most of the respondents were people who are homeowners, he is the only one silting right in the middle of all of it and he realizes that there is only a certain amount of land in the village that can be used for such developments. Miller said he is interested in becoming more involved in the project and he would like to be informed of any zoning changes that may take place. Commission Chairman El­ don Newmeyer said the coun­ cil and commission are aware Residents are definitely hungry for more stores and services in the village, especially for restaurants and hardware stores. — Commissioner Poselie Havens Grand Rapids St. expressed his concern to the commis­ sion about living right in the middle of Dave Dykstra's sub­ division development at the end of Eagle Drive. Miller, who since last Jan­ uary has been living across the street from Eagle Drive, said he is disappointed about the excessive development of new buildings that are coming in, though he realizes after speaking with Arking that some of them are necessary and inevitable. Each day Miller can look out the window of his house and get a view of the indus­ trial park. Miller said he wanted to know what he can expect to see in development in the fu­ ture and what he could do to make things comfortable for both his family and the devel­ opers. "I am not against develop­ ment or Middleville growing, I just want everyone to work together." he said Miller likes Dykstra, he said, but feels that he could do a better job of informing him about things such as road closings, and when bulldozers will graze upon his back yard. "Dave has been very cordial, but could be more informative about things," he said. He added that it seems like PaJltif The of how close Miller lives to the industrial park and will try to make things as accommo­ dating for him as possible. He added that there are site plans available that outline what everything is supposed to look like once development is completed that the commis­ sion would be happy to let Miller see. Arking said there are re­ quirements for developments in the ordinance controlling things such as lighting and noise. Miller was encouraged to call him if any problems come up that are unsolveable any other way. 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Minutes were approved os presented The Agenda wos approved with the moving of the closed session after item "X Brief Public Com­ ments (Generol)”. •Bill Kenyon, representing the Wayland Snowmobile Club re­ quested that the Council once ogam approve their proposed troll through the Village Motion by Bray, supported by VondenBerg to approve the Wayland Snowmobile Club s re­ quest os presented Ayes 6 Abs­ taining 1. APPROVED •Mr Kenyon, on behalf of the lions Club, also presented to the Council a model of a stagecoach The stagecoach was donated to the lions for this purpose by Mr Chuck Boughman The coach will be displayed in o cose donated and constructed by Mr Kenyon in the Village Holl The Council expressed their appreciation for the generous gift •Motion by Mosey supported by Stogray to appoint Ark mg the Legislative Coordinator to the MMl for 1997 1998. Ayes all APPROVED •The request by the Village for annexation of certain parcels of property along M37 went before the County Board of Commis stoners The issue was recessed until the Commission meets ogam in January •Request by Arking to organize a Middleville government holiday dinner Motion by Mosey sup ported by VondenBerg to allocate out of the generol fund, up to $700.00 for the Middleville Government Family Dinner. ’Motion by Bray, supported by Stogray to purchase a pickup truck, in the omovnf of $23,708.00 from Oakland Co Fleet Purchas­ ing (A government run organization). •Motion by Rutherford, sup­ ported by Mosey to purchase a 96 Caprice from Oakland Co. Fleet Purchasing for not more than Depend on JB HARRISON Insurance Agency 6090 Alden Nash SE • Alto Phone 868-0050 Toll Free 800-217-0712 for Automobile Insurance. &"£«■ J J Hastings Mutual M Insurance Company Judy Harrison liW $22 500 00. •Motion by Bray supported by VondenBerg for Arking to sign the contract with Standby Power os presented (Contract price $1,289.00) Ayes all. APPROVED •Motion by Bray, supported by Rutherford to contract with Aqua Tech ond pay up to $1 500 for one day's boring. Ayes all. APPROVED •Motion by Bray, supported by Rutherford to have Arking sign a contract with Williams and Works in the amount of $23 605.00 for redesign and re-engineering of the Irving Road Booster Station, to include a date of completion for the design. Ayes all. APPROVED •Motion by Stogray supported by VondenBerg to approve the list of invoices dated November 12. 1996 in the amount of $65,050.39. Ayes all APPROVED. •Motion by Mosey supported by Rutherford to cover the addi­ tional $496 90 of the moving ex penses not covered in the Village Manager s contract for his recent moving expenses Ayes all. APPROVED •Motion by Bray, supported by VondenBerg to recess the regular meeting ond go into closed ses­ sion for the purpose of discussing the Rutland Twp. Suit ond possi­ ble land purchase Roll coll vote Bray Aye French. Aye Mosey Aye Nesbitt Aye Rutherford Aye; Stogray. Aye: VondenBerg Aye Ayes. 7 Nays 0 APPROVED. •Meeting reconvened at 9.02 p.m. •Motion by Mosey supported by VondenBerg to approve the stipulation on record with the Court in the Rutland Twp. cose. Ayes oil APPROVED •Resolution by Mosey sup­ ported by Stogray that all uses of the trail owned by the Village ore unauthorized uses until the Village has a Trail Plan in place This does not affect authorized Village employees conducting of­ ficial Village business on the trail. Ayes all. APPROVED. •Motion by Bray, supported by Stogray to authorize Arking to negotiate with PureFlex for the development purchase of pro­ perty ond incentives to facilitate their relocation to Middleville. Ayes all. APPROVED. •Meeting adjourned at 9:08 p.m. Moria Fuller. Clerk. (200) Former local woman earns degree in Florida Former Middleville resi­ dent Wendy S. Wieringa graduated from the Criminal Justice Institute of Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, Fla., on Nov. 27. Wieringa received the CALEDONIA CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Caledonia Township Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing related to the following Special Use Permit application on December 16th at 7:30 pm at the Township Hall, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan 49316: A request from David Bair (Great Lakes Car Wash Co.) to construct and operate a car wash in the C-1 (Commercial) Zoning District at 6900 Whitneyville Avenue, also known as Lot 75, Keiser’s Park Plat. This request is authorized in Zoning Ordinance Section 11.3 (a) and (d). Copies of the above-mentioned application are available for public review at the township office between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday and from 9:00 am until noon on Fridays. Comments related to these applications may be submitted either in writing or in person at either the Township Hall or at the meeting. Please direct written comments to the attention of the planner. The public is invited and encouraged to attend all Planning Commission meetings. If any citizen has physical limitations which may limit access to or participation in this meeting, please contact the township offices at (616) 891 -0070, at least 24 hours prior to the meet­ ing time. 201 Wendy S. Wieringa Award of Merit in recognition of outstanding performance, professional attitude and leadership qualities. She was a graduate of the Thornapple Kellogg High School Class of 1986 and graduated from Michigan State University in 1990. 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Drug use: it’s one of the greatest fears that parents have today. As a father of four. I’m no exception For years. Americans have seen the devastating effects of drugs on families, and yet studies are telling us that this deadly practice is once again on the rise among our young people According to a recent University of Michigan study, drug use among American students have been on the rise since 1991. after declining steadily for 12 years. These frightening numbers show that even drug use among eighth-graders has nearly doubled sinced 1991. History has shown us that children who experiment with drugs earlier in life are more likely to suffer many consequences, including addiction But health risks are just one of the dangers assixiated with drugs. We know that drugs and serious crime are also closely related. The U.S. Department of Justice reports that nearly half of all state prison inmates reported they were under the in fluence of drugs and/or alcohol at the time they committal their crime. And almost two-thirds of all violent offenders ad mined they were under the influence at the time of their ot fense. A quarter of all robbery inmates and nearly one third of all burglary inmates said they committed their crime to obtain money to pay for drugs. Clearly, drugs are putting Michigan families at risk. Last week, the Michigan Senate passed a bill that will give law enforcement agencies a very powerful tool to help stop those who sell illegal drugs. This bill allows police to conduct a very narrow and limited wiretap to investigate probable drug dealers. Under this legislation, a judge could grant permission for a wiretap after hearing sufficient evidence presented by the prosecutor in cases involving the illegal use or sale of controll cd substances. One obvious concern with the idea of allowing wiretaps is possible abuse of this power. That’s why we’ve limited the practice by building some very strong safeguards right into the bill. We’ve also specified and strengthened the penalty for il legally eavesdropping. To ensure that we’re not infringing upon the rights of innocent people, the bill says that a judge may grant the order only if he or she finds that all of the follow­ ing factors exist: • There is probable cause to believe the individual is com mitting, has committed, or is about to commit a particular offense. • There is probable cause to believe a particular com­ munication will be obtained through the interception. • Usual investigative procedures have been tried and failed • There is probable cause to believe the facilities where the communication is to be intercepted are used by the person to be intercepted. With this law in place, law enforcement officials will not on­ ly be able to target dealers, but also the drug kingpins who coerce the dealers to do their dirty work. Michigan families will be the biggest winners when this bill becomes law. Illicit drugs have a devastating effect, both for the user and his or her loved ones. Our law enforcement officers have been working tirelessly to battle the illegal drug trade. Now they have one more tool to help keep drugs off our streets and out of our schools and playgrounds. �The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml December 10. I996/Pa«e 13 TK schools receive grant to better teach about ‘environment’ by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thomapple Kellogg School district has received a $500 Urban and Community Forestry Program grant to provide educational workshops for teachers to learn more about environmental science and forestry. DNR Urban and Commu­ nity Forester Cara Boucher said the training sessions, known as Project Wet and Wild, will focus on concepts teachers should tell their stu­ dents about that will help them get a better understand­ ing of the material they need to know for the proficiency tests. The teachers will work with the Barry County Soil and Water Conservation District in increasing their knowledge and background in environ­ ment so concepts can be pre­ sented to the students as clearly as possible. Boucher said the DNR likes to help people in school dis­ tricts increase their knowledge in the environment because through learning, they gain understanding of how the nat­ ural resources can affect peo­ ple’s lives. "People forget how interre­ lated our resources are," she said. "This is a step toward helping people make connec­ tions and solve problems." Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Mary Ellen Correa said the district was considering en­ hancing the program by train­ ing some alternative education “ People forget how interrelated our resources are. This is a step toward helping people make connections and solve problems. — DNR Urban & Community Forester Cara Boucher high school students to teach middle school students as a way of getting hands-on expe­ rience. Another idea is to train someone from the commu­ nity, such as a Rotary mem­ ber. Boucher said she thought this was a good idea. "This is a neat opportunity for them," Boucher said. The grant program was de­ veloped in conjunction with the USDA Forest Service State and Private Forestry Program, the Michigan Urban and Community Forestry Council and the DNR's Forest Management Division. The goal of the program. Boucher said, is to provide technical assistance in knowl­ edge about resources in one s own town, such as the trees in the back yard. "We want students to have the aesthetic appreciation that can be taken for granted," she said. "This is done by provid­ ing students with awareness and interest in the natural world." The district had also ap­ proached the DNR about the possibility of another grant that would go toward turning the 40-acre parcel of land on Moe Road into an environ­ mental learning center and us­ ing a computer program on CD-ROM to help enhance the learning. The development of the par­ cel would be done primarily by students with help from a range of forestry profession­ als. They have been searching for funding to help with this project, but unfortunately the DNR was unable to help in this case because the project did not fit specific guidelines required to receive funding. Boucher said this project seems very promising and re­ grets that the DNR can not provide funding this time. "I wish we could do more with the project than we are able to," she said. "It is well •** Go. ami ■ever dark­ en my towrh upain. thought out." She added that it is defi­ nitely a good opportunity to look at a lot of the biological community in Michigan and to provide hands-on opportu­ nities for students to apply what they learned in the class­ room. The district still plans to work on the Moe Road project and will continue to look for funding. Correa said money was collected from a tree sale that will further the cause. The district will be able to buy some computer equip­ ment that can be used on the Moe Road property and will try to purchase equipment as needed. Boucher said the TK district may qualify for another grant, worth $200. which the DNR offers to schools to have an Arbor Day celebration where people who attend can learn about different kinds of trees. "Schools can ask for per­ mission to plant trees on their property, or receive money for library materials." she said. A school in Plymouth al­ ready has done this. Correa said she had not been aware of that particular oppor­ tunity but thinks it could be something worth looking into. CALEDONIA CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Notice is hereby given that the Caledonia Township Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing on January 6, 1997. at 7:30 pm at the Township Hall, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, 49316. The subject of the Public Hearing will be the following proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia: A request from Jim and Kirk Veiling to rezone from the Rural Residential Zoning District to the PMR (Planned Mineral Removal) Zoning District the property locat­ ed adjacent to the southern boundary of Cherry Valley Development. 6700 68th Street, Caledonia, Ml. The permanent parcel numbers for the property proposed for rezoning are 41-23-09-300-032, 41-23-09-300-033, 41-23-09-300-035 and 41-23-09-300-037. This rezoning would allow a 40.5 acre expansion of the cur­ rent excavation area. A legal description of the property is available from the township planner. A copy of this proposed amendment is available for public review at the township office between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday and from 9:00 am until noon on Fridays. The public is invited and encouraged to attend this meeting. If any citizen has physical limitations which may limit access to or participation in this meeting, please contact the township offices at (616) 891-0070, at least 24 hour prior to the meeting time. 202 —Groucho Marx ..................... (Congratulations to Caledonia High School Student Athletes for a great Fall Sports Season Boy’s Cross Country 1996 State Champions/^ Girl’s Cross Country 1996 State Champions Boy’s Soccer Regional Champs Girl’s Basketball 4th in Conference Boy’s Golf 6th in Conference Football 3rd in the Conference Girl’s Tennis 3rd in the Conference �Poge M/Th« Sun ond News M.ddlevill* Ml December 10. 1?% Winter Sports Preview Three TK seniors lead Trojans into basketball campaign The good news for Middleville's varsity basketball team is that three talented seniors return: Jeremy Shriver. Andy Fmkbciner and David Liu. The not-so-good news is that all-conference players Greg Kotrba and Jerry Postma have departed from a team that went 12-11 in 1995-96 And with those losses, Coach Kurt Holzhueter figures that his team has lost roughly KO percent of its rebounding and scoring. "We have a talented group, but not real experienced. Holzhueter said. "We should be exciting to watch as we will play up-tempo." Shriver averaged 8 points and 5 rebounds last season, while Fmkbeiner and Liu also were part-time starters. "We have a talented group, but not real experienced.” Holzhueter said. "We should be exciting to watch as we will play up-tempo." Godwin and Rogers are expected to be the favored teams in the O-K Blue, both teams expected to have 13 returning seniors. Holzhueter's season goal requires intensity. "To play as hard as we can every time out on the floor." Holzhueter said. After a home game with Maple Valley tonight, the Trojans will battle Caledonia at home this Friday. Scots will have a youthful look on the hardcourts Middleville’s varsity basketball team includes (front row, from left) Kevin Doyle. Doug Bierens, David Liu, Mike Pott, Tim Johnson, Carlos Correa; (back row) Dave Lapekes, Jesse Hillman, Keith Nelson, Nate Pranger, Jeremy Shriver, Alex Middleton, Andy Finkbeiner, Lucas Weatherhead, Coach Kurt Holzhueter. Caledonia's varsity basketball team includes manager Mike Morgan; (front row, from left) Steve Uyl, Dave Vandenberg, Nick Freeman, Tyler Rea, Ryan Overmyer, Todd Bloemers, Rob Lillie; (back row) Tom Hurst, Brian Hammer, Eric Cross, ' Shaun Yonker, Ryan Ogle, Dale Wicks, Tim Rodgers and Jesse Flegel. With only two returning players — Ryan Overmyer and Tim Rodgers — Caledonia Coach Larry Rea expects to play a lot of athletes. He also hopes that his squad finds its confidence early on. "We will be the youngest and the most inexperienced team in the league,” Rea explained. "We will have to get some breaks and get confidence early (in order) to be a factor in the league." The shooting Scots were 10-11 overall and 9-7 in the O-K Gold a season ago. The 9-7 mark was good enough to place Caledonia third in the final league standings. This year, many schools come up as possible contenders for the conference title: Wayland ("experienced"). South Christian ("tradition"), Cedar Springs (overall talent), Forest Hills Northern (size) are all expected to have banner seasons in the race towards the Gold. "The league is achieving more parity (and) five or six teams should be in the hunt," Rea said. Caledonia opens its season tonight hosting Otsego and then travel to Middleville Friday to face the Trojans. All-league players named Caledonia varsity basketball players making the O-K Gold teams are sophomore center Stephanie Algera (all conference), senior guard Mindi Smith (honorable mention) and senior forward Kristy DeBoer (honorable mention). Shear Pleasure Ed's Body Shop 115 Kinsey, Caledonia 891-8143 HAIR DESIGNERS 122 East Main, Middleville 795-7719 110 Johnston St. at Kinsey (one block off Main) Downtown Caledonia • 891-0150 Touch of Country Village Cuts Mom & Pop's 207 E. 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Main St., Middleville | 795-3389 OEAitOR- �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml December 10, 1996 'Poge 15 ( Winter SPORTS PREVIEW Scots aim to wrestle their way to the top of 0-K Gold league Big things happened in the Caledonia wrestling camp last season. The Scots went 20-3 (runner-ups in O-K Gold), qualified for State and finished amongst the top eight teams in Division II. This year coach Jim Maxim is talking State championship or. at least, a top four finish. Maxim does have the wrestlers to make that goal possible. Dustin McFarlan and Tim Soper both qualified for State, as individuals last season. Josh Haywood won 86 percent of his matches, while Nick Webster triumphed in 74 l>ercent of his matches. Other talented team members include B.J. Tomanek, Mike Draft, Mark Pyper. Keith Smith, Zach Hollenshead, Steve Benham, Tyler Root, Blake Sinclair. Casey Kinney and Luke Vanderveen. In total, !2-of-l4 Scot starters return. Wayland is expected to be the "team to beat" in the league title chase. Caledonia opens its home season this Thursday versus conference foe Forest Hills Northern Maxim's aim for the season is a "good" one. "Have fun and be good winners," Maxim said. NOTICE All former Caledonia wrestlers are asked to attend all home matches, especially this Thursday against Forest Hills Northern. The Scots will be honoring all ex-Scot grapplers and will be putting together an alumni book. Caledonia's varsity wrestling team includes (first row) Crystal Meyerink, Ryan HayWood, Nick Draft, Nick Love, Dustin McFarlan, Mark Pyper, Dan Mortimore, Zak Knight, Coach James Maxim; (second row) Pete Vanderveen, Adam Smith, Todd Maines, Jay DeVries, Nick Webster, Matt Tara, Justin Maxim, Aaron Casey, B.J. Tomanek; (third row) Shannon Maxim Coach Ron Pyper, Ryan James, Zach Hollinshead, Mike Draft, Keith Smith, Justin Smith, Steve Benham, Tim Soper, Becky Haywood, Stefanie Maxim; (fourth row) Luke Vanderveen, Casev Kinney, Tyler Root, Chris Kinney, Diana Minor; (fifth row) Josh Haywood, Blake Sinclair. State champ Trojans look to return to wrestling form One would expect a fast start from a State champion. And that's exactly what the Middleville wrestling program achieved last Thursday with two victories. Coach Tom Lehman’s team, the defending Class B champions, beat Grand Rapids Catholic Central 71-6 and Wyoming Park 49-19, The scores posted are not mis­ prints! Double winners for the night were Kyle Brower (103), Dendel Craven (125), Jared Otto (130), Justin DeBoode (140), Spencer Romp (152), Luke Middleton (160), Ron Haynes (171), Steve Lehman (189) and Erik Vemon (275). Most of those athletes were some of the top wrestlers on the 1995-96 title winning team. Evan Space, Kris Utley, Isreal Rosales, Adam Smith and Miso Glavan are other Trojans with potential. Those five grapplers went 1-1 in their matchups with G.R.C.C. and Wyoming Park. The Trojans also won !6-of-25 exhibition matches. The veteran Middleville coach knows that (his team is capable of league trophies and a return to State and the fast start can't hurt. Middleville's varsity wrestling team includes (first row, from left) Dendel Craven, Spencer Romph, Andre LeBoeuf, Rob Koehler, Doug Kidder, Luke Middleton, Justin DeBoode, Steve Lehman, Jared Otto, Ron Haynes, Dallas Sebold; (second row) Coach Scott Marvin, Jeremy Klinge, Evan Space, Jeremy VanDerFifer, Miso Glavan, Matt Appell, Joe Norman, Erik Vernon, Adam Smith, Kris Utley, Jeremy Strait, Mike Smith, Tom Schwander; (third row) Coach Tom Lehman, David Kiel, Dusty Momma, Bret Wiersma, Chad Reil, Peter Baker, Isreal Rosales, Adam Pipp, Chris Burks, Jesse Shaffer, Andy Price, Ryan Craven, Brian McKeown, Josh Strait, Coach Scott Nibbelink; (fourth row) Matt Thompson, Dewey Spicer, Eric Bender, Shon Arnold, Jim Bedrick, Tim Stevens, Marc Carter, Eric Stewart, James Genia, Mike Nichols, Mike Clinton, Bill Anstie, Tom Haynes and Coach Shawn Monrow. DeVries Insurance Agency Stauffer & Wiggers Bl East Main St Caledonia 891-8125 Caledonia Village Centre 891-9294 State Bank of Caledonia State Farm Insurance Geukes Meat Market Barker's Auto at the light in Middleville Lon Le Fanty 795-7925 500 N. High , Middleville 203 E. Main St., Middleville 795-3767 795-7100 Caledonia 891-8113 Middleville 795-3361 Dutton 698-6337 INSURANCE AGENCY ABC Kids Co. Caledonia Crystal Flash 9750 Cherry Valley S.E. (M-37) 9266 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia Caledonia 891-5437 891 9880 Caledonia Dance Center /instate 891-1606 Earl Stageman Good Hands People in Caledonia 9809 Cherry Valley Rd, Suite H, Caledonia 891-8111 131-1/2 Main, Caledonia Crystal Flash MIDDLEVILLE FLORAL & S!FT SHOP 615 Broadway, Middlville 314 Arlington, Middlville 795 9063 795-3131 Muller's Paint Carmichael's Party Store 227 E. Main, Caledonia 6890 Broadmoor S.E., Caledonia 698 9640 891-9171 k j4 Premier Tra vel 7105 Kraft Avenue S.E., Caledonia 554-0311 Phil's Pizzeria 120 E. Main, Middleville 795-7844 Broadmoor Motor Sales Village Auto Sales 6890 Broadmoor S.E., Caledonia 401 Broadway (M-37), Middleville 698-9595 795 3232 Middleville Speed-Mart Shell Station 509 Arlington (M-37), Middleville 400 West Main, Middleville 795-7196 Greg's Get It-N-Go 795 8903 �Fog* 16/Th« Sun and N«w«. AAidtMavilk. Ml/Dacambar 10. 1996 ( Winter SPORTS PREVIEW Trojans name cheerleading team Middleville's varsity cheerleading team includes (front row, from left) Sarah Hoffman, Loretta Huntington, Tina Joy Trudell; (middle row) Missy Minor, Felicia Davis, Betsy Steensma; (back row) Coach Kelli Nisonger Leep, Stephanie Higgins, Brittany Cash, Andrea Bucher and Krissy Williams. Sohcol Scot cheerleading team named Caledonia's varsity cheerleading includes Coach Teresa Rodgers; (front row) Jamie Jones, Alisha Durkee, Shauna Rea, Jen Curry, Carrie Yonker; (back row) Jamie Yung, Nikki Barlow, Kelley Mesecar, Nellie DeWitt and Jill Carter. Support your local high school teams! DeVries Insurance Agency Stauffer & Wiggers Bl East Main St Caledonia 891-8125 INSURANCE AGENCY Caledonia Village Centre 891-9294 State Bank of Caledonia State Farm Insurance Caledonia 891-8113 Middleville Dutton 795-3361 698-6337 Contempo Salon at the light in Middleville •. 1 Lon Le Fanty 795-7925 Thornapple Kellogg Elementary and Middle School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Dec. 11 H.S. Roast Beef, mashed potatoes/gravy, peas, roll, blueberry cobbler. Middle and Elementary — Pork Patty, mashed potatoes, peas, w.w. bread, blueberry cobbler. Thursday, Dec. 12 Comstack, chili, lettuce, cheese on corn chips, breadstick, peaches. Friday, Dec. 13 Pizza. (Russo’s at Page and Middle), baked beans or sweet potatoes, fresh fruit. Monday, Dec. 16 Meat and cheese subs on Thursday, Dec. 12 steak bun, lettuce, com, Scrambled eggs, toast, pineapple, oatmeal cookie. Tuesday, Dec. 17 orange juice. Friday, Dec. 13 Ravioli/cheese. peas. w. Pancake and sausage on wh. bread, fruit, cake to celebrate 50 years of school stick, juice. Monday, Dec. 16 lunch. Cold cereal, cinnamon NOTE: variety of sand­ wiches and salads available at toast, orange juice. Tuesday , Dec. 17 Middle School. Pizza, salads and sandwiches available at Waffles/syrup, juice. high school each day. Fresh fruit as well as canned available each day. Looking for a Thornapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu Wednesday, Dec. 11 Bagel/Cr. Cheese, and jelly/juice. Bruce's Frame & Alignment Ed's Body Shop Village Cuts Mom & Pop's 9958 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37) Caledonia • 891-0004 207 E. Main Middleville 795-8844 640 Arlington (M-37) Middleville 795-8950 Sta te Farm Insurance Caledonia Standard/Amoco Hastings City Bank Family Dentistry ’ \ Wayne H. 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Sun & News 415 SeconaStreet, Middleville 616-795-9596 Shear Pleasure fiI1-9864 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia 891-1093 Metut/i Caledonia Vision Center • ___ \ r< Dr. Richard Choryan 891 2020 �TH* Son and News. Middleville, Ml December 10, 1996 Poge 17 Sixth-grade prepares for class Co-Curricular activities are very important During the 10 to 12 months. the achievements of the Thor­ napple Kellogg activities and programs have been noteworthy. Some examples are a state championship in wrestling, ex­ cellent ratings and performances by our bands and choirs, many state qualifiers in Odyssey of the Mind, and most recent­ ly the O-K Blue Championship earned by the varsity football team These are but a few examples 1 mention this now as we arc about to start the winter sports season and are getting ready for a number of music perfor­ mances throughout the district. Some people sec these activities as “extras.” That is why you hear the term extracurricular. I prefer the term cocurricular, for 1 believe that they are not “extra.” but are com­ plementary to the curriculum. There is much research to validate the importance of co-cumcular activities to a child's education Indicators of successful participation in school include con­ sistent attendance, academic achievement and aspirations for continuing education beyond high school. Statistics show that participants in co-curncular activities cam better grades, have better attendance, and are more likely to continue their educa­ tion than non-participants, and the differences are significant Half of participants had no un-excused absences compared to one third of non-participants. Students who participated are three times as likely to have a grade point average of nonparticipants Students who participated are three times as likely to have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and twice as likely to perform in the top quartile on math and reading assessments Two thirds of participants aspire to at least a bachelor’s degree compared to about half of non-participants. By-thc-way. more than 90 percent of all Fortune 500 CEOs participated in high school activities. Organized teams or performing groups are not the only kinds of co-curricular offerings available to the students of Thomapple Kellogg schools. Field trips also are important. During the past year, more than 50 different field trips were conducted. Students in every grade and in each one of our schools were given the opportunity to participate in such experiences. Some were fundal by the school district. Some were funded by our parent organizations. Others were funded by grants from civic organizations and a few were paid for by the students themselves. Most were held during school hours, but a few did not end until late afternoon or very late at night. The following are some of the kinds of educational ex­ periences provided by field trips held during the last year: • High school students taking Spanish attended a Mexican play in Holland. • Other T.K. High School students attended a Shakespearean play in Stratford. Ontario. • Middle school students monitored stream flow and water treatment in and around Middleville and Hastings. • Other T.K. Middle School students visited the research ship Angus, which is based in Grand Haven. • Still other T.K. Middle School students saw a play on black women in history and a performance by Chinese acrobats in Grand Rapids. • Many students across several grades viewed several per­ formances provided by the Children’s Performing Arts Coun­ cil in Grand Rapids. • Many other students visited Meijer Gardens, the VanAndel. zoos. farms, the fire bam and even an amusement park or two. I hope that parents and other patrons will make a New Year’s resolution to continue to support these enriching educational experiences for our kids. Teacher Bobbi Tabor works with her sixth grade “quest” class to prepare students for their next unit. The Nov. 28 edition of the Sun & News showed a picture of Sharon Bancroft with the class. Bancroft is not connected to the program. Donations to new library are two-way presents— Donations to the new Cale­ donia Library Building Fund not only will further the con­ struction of the new facility, but also provide a 1996 tax deduction for those who send their library “Christmas pre­ sents" before Dec. 31. The new 7,500-square-foot library will be located next to the Caledonia Village/Township office build­ ing. and. now that a site has been approved, a committee of volunteers is working on planning and fund-raising ef­ forts to pay for constructing and furnishing the new build­ ing. Fund raising got off to a healthy start with a $100,000 gift from the estate of Robert Skutt and a $50,000 contribu­ tion from Caledonia Town­ ship. Donations of any amount, however, are wel­ come. The New Library Committee plans to recognize all donors, with special areas or rooms in the library per­ haps being named for those who are especially generous with their contributions. Checks should be made payable to the Caledonia Li­ brary Building Fund and mailed to the Caledonia Li­ brary, 240 Emmons St., Caledonia 49316. Anyone with questions about donations should con­ tact Librarian Jane Heiss at the library. 891-1502. •♦♦ Don’t compromise yourself. You're all you’ve got. —-Jam* Joplin Gift Idea Christmas Remote Car Starter Warm up your car without going out in the cold. • 125 Ft. Range • 14 Min. “Run* Timer • Anti-Theft Security Circuit • Automatic Re-Start S1 O /1 | ObXJ installed BARKER AUTO SERVICE 1 203 E. Maio Soeel • Middlmlle ■ (616) 79S 7100 Owned amt Operated by Troy Barker .... . . ..... . ........... �Poge 18/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/December 10, 1996 | Obituaries , Rodney M. Schad MIDDLEVILLE - Rodney M. Schad. age 72, of Middle­ ville, passed away unexpected­ ly on Saturday. December 7, 1996 at his residence. Mr. Schad was bom on February 18, 1924 in Middle­ ville. the son of 1C. and Ruth (Matteson) Schad. He was raised in the Middleviile area and attended Thornapple-Kellogg schools, graduating in 1942. He was married to Rena M. Cooper on September 2, 1946 at Klise Chapel in Grand Rapids. They resided first in Grand Rapids, later moving to Barlow Lake. He was co-owner and vice president of Advance Tool and Die Company in Grand Rapids. He was a member of the Middleville Rotary Club, and the Yankee Springs Golf Club Leagues He served in the United States Marine Corps, and was a Corporal with the 1st Marine Division during World War 11 and received a Purple Heart He was a volunteer in Industrial Arts classes at Thornapple-Kellogg High School. Mr. Schad was preceded in death by his parents, J. C. and Ruth Schad; sister. Martha Jean Lynd; and sister-in-law Frances Schad. He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Rena M.; one son, Jeffrey L. (Marilyn) Schad of East Grand Rapids; four grand­ children, Sarah Schad, Matth­ ew Schad, Christopher Schad and Andrew Schad; one brother, Rex (Christine) Schad of Middleville; sisters-in-law Dorothy McQueen of South­ field, Jane Nicholson of Lans­ ing and Betty Ridl of Grand Rapids; brother-in-law, W. Edward Lynd of Florida; several nieces and nephews Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 11, 1996 from 2 to 4 and 7 to9 p.m. Funeral and Committal services will be held on Thurs­ day, December 12, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. at the Beeler Funer­ al Home with Reverend Roger G. Timmerman officiating. Interment will take place in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation to establish a Scholarship Fund for Industrial Arts Students at Thornapple-Kellogg High School. I WINTER FURNACE TUNE-UP SPECIAL!!! | I Will Perform Our lO-Point Check List • Alice M. Bender HASTINGS - Alice M. Bender, age 83, formerly of Middleville, passed away Saturday, Dec ember 7, 1996 at Thornapple Manor, Hastings. Mrs. Bender was bom on May 29. 1913 in Flint, the daughter of Edward and Almi­ ra (Andrews) Hackney. She was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings Schools, graduating in 1931. She then attended County Normal for one year. She was married to Russell G. Bender on March 26, 1935 at her home in Hastings. She was substitute teacher in the Middleville School District Mrs. Bender was a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church, Womens Society of Christian Service, Prairie Literary Club, and Farm Bureau. She was preceded in death by one brother, Bill Hackney; and one sister, Anna Belle Abby. She is survived by her husband, Russell G. Bender; one son, Robert (Carol) Bender of Middleville; three daughters, Joan (Vinal) Taber of Fenton, Mary Alice Putman of Weidman, Beverly (Stephen) Bourgeau of Moor­ park, CA; ten grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one brother, Clarence Hackney of Kalamazoo; Several Nieces and nephews Visitation will be Tuesday December 10, from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Funeral services will beheld Wednesday at 11:00am at the Middleville United Methodist Church. Rev. Lee F. Zachman and Dr. Robert C. Smith will be officiating. Interment will take place at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. 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Please FAX your resume, school records, salary history and references to Wayne Martin WAMAR PRODUCTS, INC. 5041 68th Street, SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 Fax 616-698-8677 HONEY-C RANBE RR Y OAT BREAD 3/4 1/3 2 1 ’2 2 I 1 1 mild to robust, depending on the floral source of the variety you choose. Have fun and experiment using different honey varieties Try a lighter-colored honey, such as clover or orange blossom, for Honey-Cran­ berry Oat Bread For a dis­ tinctive topping, beat a darker-colored honey, such as avocado or wildflower, into softened butter. No matter how you slice it, Honey-Cranberry Oat Bread is sure to be a hit with the holiday crowd For additional recipes for busy cooks, send a self­ addressed. stamped bust ness-size envelope to National Honey Board, “Squeezed for Time. Honey?," Dept. HCOB. 390 l^ashley Street. Longmont, CO 80501-6045. 1/2 1/2 2 1 cup honey cup vegetable oil eggs cup milk ‘rt cup all-purpose flour cup quick-cooking rolled oats teaspoon baking soda teaspoon baking powder teaspoon salt teaspoon ground cinnamon cups fresh or frozen cranberries cup chopped nuts Combine honey. <»»L egK> and milk in large bowk mix well. Combine flour, oats, linking soda, baking pow ­ der. salt and cinnamon in medium bowl: mix well. Stir into honey mixture. Fold in cranberries and nuts. Spoon into two 8-1 *2 x 4-1/2 x 2-1'2-inch greaiurd and floured loaf iians. Bake in pretMtotxxl .'WfT'F oven 40 to 45 minutes or until wooden toothpick insertixl raw center num* out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 15 minutes. Remove from pans; cool completely on wire racks. Makes 2 loaves. SENIOR MAINTENANCE MECHANIC PENNOCK HOSPITAL Is seeking a full time Senior Malotenance Mechanic to work 2nd shift, Mondays through WMU expert speaks in defense of fruitcake Fruitcake has long been the target of jokes, but if prepared correctly it can be quite delectable. “Part of the problem with fruitcake is the fact that there's a lot of bad fruitcake being sold,” says Dr. Maija Petersons, WMU associate professor of family and con­ sumer sciences. “Fruitcake needs to be moist — most recipes recom­ mend it be wrapped in a cloth 4 + \ 4 4 4 Bake A Honey Of A Bread • NAPS>—As the holidays approach, the pace of life seems to quicken. There’s shopping to do. parties to plan, family and friends to visit and. of course, holiday treats to make Since few people have time for elabo­ rate baking, festive quick breads are the answer. Holiday quick breads use basic ingredients, are easy to prepare and satisfy that craving for fresh, homemade comfort food. One taste and you’ll add Honey-Cranberry Oat Bread to your annual list of family favorites. Made with fresh or frozen cranberries and sweetened with golden honey, it’s as quick to make as it is delicious. Try it sliced and toasted, topped with honey-whipped butter or cream cheese for a special family breakfast. It also makes a great portable snack for cold-weather fun or a thoughtful hostess gift It’s easy to add the deli­ cious flavor of honey to all your holiday recipes. Since honey has a higher fructose content than sugar, start by substituting honey for half the sweetener called for in a recipe, then adjust to taste. 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Resources 1009 West Green Street Hastings, Ml 49058 E.O.E. FACTORY JOBS Hiring for 2 large Grand Rapids Plastic Part Manufacturers, located near Wixxlland Mall We Need: • Assemblers • • Plastic Injection Operators • • Rack/Lnrackers • • Material Handlers/Hi-Lo • • 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Shifts • Pay is $6 - $7.77 hr. • Temporary to permanent hire in • Will train if good work history and factory background. Apply 9-11 am or 1-3:30 pm weekdays until 7 pm Wed. Bring 2 pieces of IO 507 36th St. SE Grand Rapids PEOPLEMARl^* Between Eastern & Division Equal Orvortuntty Employer (616) 245-6161 EOE �Th* Sun and News. Middleville. ML December 10. 1996 Page 19 Holiday Hints A Festive Salad For Holiday Entertaining (NAPS)—The holidays are just around the comer. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve. the weeks fly by with a flurry of parties, family and festivities. When the first invitation arrives, be prepared and offer to bring part of the meal Instead of traditional stand-bys, consider surpris­ ing your host with a mouth­ watering Holiday Harvest Salad. As an added bonus, toss it in a colorful contain­ er that can be left as a holi­ day present. Use a variety of greens to form the base of the salad. Try sturdy lettuces such as romaine and curly endive which will stay crunchy throughout the evening. Thinly sliced red cabbage adds a colorful touch. Top the salad bowl with an arrange­ ment of fruits and nuts. Cranberries and crisp, green apples are a holiday must, and so an* California Dates Deliciously sweet with a rich, caramel flavor, dates comple­ ment the tart flavor of the salad jxrfectly. Toasted wal­ nuts and a honey-lime dress­ ing round out the salad to make a stunning holiday centerpiece. Don't worry about last minute preparation. You can prepan* this salad sev­ eral hours in advance then ■tore it in the refrigerator tightly covered with plastic wrap Bring the dressing separately and toss it table ■ide as the dinner begins. With the holiday spirit in the air, you might want to package a few extra 3 Ca11Tdrnia*Dates in iTcolor[ ful tin for an after dinner treat. California Dates are a good source of fiber and potassium, yet surprisingly Child Care RONNI BASARABSKI’S Child Care. Full time, part time or drop-in care available. Food program. FUN! 891-9589. License #DS410073588. Farm BUFFALO MEAT Heart smart. 1-800-823-2800. For Sale Automotive HOLIDAY HARVEST SALAD 1 cup coarsely chopped cranberries 2 tablespoons sugar 2 Granny Smith apples, cored and thinly sliced Honey-Lime Vinaigrette 3 quarts mixed greens 1 12cups pitted California Dates, cut into slivers 2/3 cup chopped toasted walnuts black pepper Toss cranberries with sugar in a small bowl; let sit 15 minutes. Toss apples with 1/4 cup Honey-Lime Vinaigrette in another small bowl. Fill a large salad bowl with greens. Fan apple slices around edge of bowl. Toss together cran­ berries, dates and wal­ nuts: mound in center of bowl. Refrigerate salad until ready to serve. Just before serving, season with pepper and drizzle with remaining Lime Vinaigrette. Toss to coat salad with dressing. Makes 6-8 servings. HONEY-LIME VINAIGRETTE 1/2 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 teaspoons honey 1 12 teaspoons I tyonxtyk’ mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper Whisk together all ingredients until well combined. Rusiness Services WE HONOR LOCAL COMPETITORS' COUPONS cREE P.e}*ver OPt.1 MON.-SAT. •t 11 AM SUN. st 891-9287 r 'COUPON-! r coupon I PARTY CHOICE I I FAMILY CHOICE I 2 Small....... >11.99^^ 2 Medium ‘13.99-0... 2Laroe ‘15.99-w.ta> ’ 2 Small .. *11.99 ^Medium <13.99 f-COUPON-] rCOUPON“1 2 SPAGHETTI ! 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SUbS • LOSOgna Spaghetti • Burritos • Chips & Cheese * FREE 2 Liters of Pepsi * . with any pick up pizza order. No coupon needed. No free pop with free delivery AH of our pizzas include our Special Sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese 15 Minutes Take Out or Eat in or Fast Free Delivery Within 5 Miles NO FREE POP with SPECIALS • Ask about our Special of the Day • PARK IN REAR �Page 20/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/December 10. 1996 tfoinsettias are ready in beautiful colors of red, white, pink or marble. Size 4” to 12” - also hanging baskets. (Buy grower direct for quality & savings) 4” As low as J Gift Area has decorated mini Christmas Trees, Wreaths, Garland and much more for your Holiday Decorating and gift Giving. Stop in and buy while the selection is at its best. Gift Certificates Available r Large k Selection Available In Any Delivery Available Knott’s Greenhouses 3422 - 76th Street, S.E., Caledonia, MI 49316 (Halfway between M-37 & Kalamazoo Ave.) 698-8221 Quality Plants & Flowers for Over 20 Years by Tom & Lois Knott OPEN Monday-Friday 10 to 6; Saturday 10 to 5; Closed Sunday ■........... I � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/706/SunandNews_1996-12-17.pdf f6da32b869f028371626bd9af5761d78 PDF Text Text Yankee Springs seeks Thornapple’s help with costs for new fire barn by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Yankee Springs Township Supervisor George London told the Thornapple Township Board that his township is in­ terested in building a fire bam to store equipment and is looking for financial support for operating expenses. There has been intergov­ ernmental cooperation be­ tween the two townships on fire and ambulance service for many years. Yankee Springs has a contract with Thomapple Township in which Thor­ napple Township Emergency Services personnel respond to calls in Yankee Springs. The amount varies depending on how many calls arc made. Yankee Springs Township plans to build the fire bam on three acres of land it owns on the comer of Payne Lake and Chief Noonday roads in the center of the township. London said they now have some equipment and no place to put it and would like to build a fire bam to store equipment, maintain an office and maybe provide training. "Maybe we would get more volunteers,*' be said. A citizens committee has been formed to work on this project and see if it can be­ come a reality. The board has been working with people who have pre­ pared drawings of what the finished product would look like. Prospective costs to build the facility would be around $65,000. which would be col­ lected in a community effort through fundraising and dona­ tions. Where the township need help, London said, is with the daily operating costs such as electricity, maintenance, and phone bills and wonders if these costs could included in the operating budget. Yankee Springs Township currently pays Thornapple Middleville Village to forgive woman’s unusual tax bill Township $200 per month to by Mandv Habel rent equipment from them. Staff Writer London said it might be pos­ The Middleville Village sible for the current monthly Council settled resident Joyce fee they pay to be figured into Domire’s unusual tax problem maintenance costs. by voting to forgive the "I think this can happen and $522.63 in back taxes she was hope that the cooperation con­ supposed to pay. tinues," he said. Between 1988 and 1994, Yankee Springs, he said, is Domi re was being billed for not looking to take adminis­ and was paying village taxes, trative responsibility for the which was not required be­ bam but would cover any ex­ cause she officially is not a penses in the case that some­ village resident. She found out thing went wrong or needed to about it in 1995 and informed be renovated village officials. Supervisor Don Boysen said Village Attorney Jeff he does not have a problem Youngsma said Domire does with Yankee Springs proceed­ own a small parcel of land in ing with its plans, but would the village, but is not legally want to know what the over­ required to pay taxes on it. head costs will be before any­ The reason she was charged. thing is started. Youngsma said, was because "I suggest that you not of an assessment error at the make any plans until all of township level. When the the questions are answered," property was being assessed, he said. "You should decide the parcel not in the village what you need to determine was accidentally taxed at a higher value for village in­ See New fire barn, P. 2 stead of township rates. Since both the village and township taxes, which would Thomapple Township use the cost less. President Jim French said same assessor, she was being charged village taxes for the that though it is too late for past eight years when she See Tax bill, P. 2 should have been charged Christmas Eve luminary program in Caledonia Caledonia Village residents can be obtained by calling are encouraged to participate Steve Antecki. 891-9401. He in the community's annual does not have the bags to Christmas Eve Luminary, in cover the candles this year, which residents line the side­ but he said that pop bottles, walks in front of their proper­ milk cartons, waxed paper bags and other containers will ties with candles. The luminary lasts from 6 work just as well. The Neighborhood Watch to 11 p.m. This is the third year the members suggest that resi­ Caledonia Neighborhood dents also line the sidewalks Watch has sponsored the tradi­ of neighbors who arc out of tion of "lighting the way for town for the holiday. They would like to sec all the Christ child on Christmas the village join in this quiet Eve." Candles for the luminary are but lovely way of commemo­ for sale at five for a $1, and rating Christmas Eve. Community discussion to feature experts on how people learn Caledonia parents group to sponsor forum on learning styles by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Ever wonder why some children are better test-takers than others? Or whether standardized tests are really valid measures of what a student knows? Or why a seemingly intelligent student does "A" work in a lab class, but only gets "B's" and "C's" in "lecture" type classes? Or vice versa? Caledonia parents and interested community members have a chance to learn the answers to questions like these by attending a community discussion at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 14 in the Caledonia High School cafeteria. Called "A Meeting of the Minds," and sponsored by the Caledonia Parents Advisory Council, this forum will feature several "experts" in how we learn, along with representatives from industry and education. A Caledonia High School student will be part of the team to discuss learning from that perspective. The guests will not give formal presentations, however, but participate with the audience in a relaxed i< We hope this forum will help answer many questions, like ‘What should we be teaching in our schools and how?‘ We encourage parents to come with questions. This is a town hall format, not just a speech, so come ?? and plan to get involved. — Julie Ondersma, CPAC coordinator discussion. CPAC coordinator Julie Ondersma said that the group decided to hold a forum on learning styles as a follow up Members of the Caledonia Parents Advisory Council meet with WOOD TV news anchor Larry Nienhuis to discuss the CPAC's Jan. 14 community forum on teaming styles. Nienhuis will serve as moderator of the town half discussion. From the left are Terry Mills, Julie Ondersma, Larry Rosas, Nienhuis and Pam CMczak. to the business forum and the Cynthia Tobias program held last year. CPAC learned that it was not the only group interested in understanding more about learning styles and also how technology will affect how we learn. The Kettle Lake PTO had been talking about learning styles in a discussion of homework strategies, and the community/schooI committee planning the new elementary school was studying learning styles as part of its work "We hope this forum will help answer many questions, like. 'What should we be teaching in our schools and how? We encourage parents to come with questions. This is a town hall format, not just a speech, so come and plan to get involved," Ondersma said. For the convenience of those attending, a Mexican dinner will be served just poor to the forum, at 6 p.m. Cost for the dinner is $5/person, but there is no charge for those who attend the forum only. Childcare will be available. To make a reservatioin for the dinner and/or program, call 891-7020 by Friday, Jan. 10, or pick up a reservation form at any school office. Once the dinner is over, WOOD TV news anchor Larry Nienhaus will take charge of the evening as the moderator for the discussion, which will include the following resource people: • Jonathan B. Gamm, a neuropsychologist and an expert in clinical diagnostic assessment. A graduate of Western Michigan University, he has served in Viet Nam as a military intelligence officer, and then as a Grand Rapids school psychologist and associate director of the Grand Rapids Child Guidance Clinic. He is now the director of a day-treatment school for severely disturbed Kent County students. He holds a doctorate in neuropsychology and also maintains a private practice while serving as an adjunct professor at Grand Valley Stale University. • Leslie Wcssman, chairwoman of the Education Department of Hope College, where she leaches educational psychology and instructional design for adolescents. She became interested in brain research and its relationship to the teaching/learning process in 1971. She has taught high school and college classes using "brain-based" teaching strategies, and for 15 years has conducted teacher and parent workshops. She is a certified consultant with the Herrmann Brain Dominance Institute in Lake Lure, North Carolina. • William Knoester, principal of Excel Charter Academy in Grand Rapids. A graduate of Calvin College with degrees from Indiana See Learning styles, P. 2 In This Issue... • Charge sought against three in break-ins • Santa visits Caledonia...Saturday • Yankee Springs Board vote to match funds for new fire bam • Ambulance membership to remain at $30 for Thomapple Twp. residents �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, MiDec ember 17. 1996 TAX BILL, continued from front page sponded. The commission will soon approach the coun­ cil with a final report after the first of the year. • Decided to present village engineer Paul Spelman with a set of brass keys and a framed written resolution to show its appreciation for the hard work he has done for the village. Spelman will soon no longer work on village projects because he will be involved in other things out of town. • Voted not to meet on its regular meeting date Tuesday, Dec. 24. because it is Christ­ mas Eve and gave Arking au­ thorization to pay the bills for that time. Arking will meet with the chairman of the vil­ lage’s finance committee. Ger­ ald Stagray, to make sure he is aware of the transactions made. • Voted to allow Arking and village employee Chris Mu­ gridge to be paid for unused vacation time for 1996. • Was informed that it might be more cost efficient to get another estimate on re­ pairs for the 1992 police car instead of trading it in to help pay for the new one. Arking said he and Police Chief Louis Shoemaker were not satisfied with the amounts offered for that one or the 1998 car, which he proposed they bid out again. the council; • Accepted Shoemaker’s po­ • Heard that the Planning and Zoning Commission re­ lice report for November. • Was told that the county’s ceived results from a survey it w___ -_____ conducted to find out how___ res-Community Audit Team met idents feel about the future of a couple of weeks ago to inthc village. fort11 residents about its findSeven hundred surveys were ings about specific villages sent and 159 households re- and cities. The team visited various villages and cities in Barry County and came up with suggestions for what nsurance Agency, Inc. each could do to improve in the future. Your Independent Agent "Working For YOU!” Suggestions for Middleville were to preserve the bike trail and to consider starting a stage coach line. • Was told to think about supporting legislation that INSURANCE W COMPANY Of AMERICA would allow villages to use funds set aside for major streets to help pay for repairs Ti Hastings Mutual of local streets if needed. Insurance Company Arking said the current law requires them to have separate funds for major and local Judy Hamsort, streets however local funds are President sometimes not enough to 6090 Alden Nash, Alto • 868-0050 cover local needs. 1-800-217-0712 her to appeal, the village has collected money not owed to it. Trustee Gerald Stagray agreed. "Il would create a Jot of good will if she did not have to pay it (the bill)," he said. Domi re does not have sewer and has already paid a single rate of $85.50 for her water bill. She will be asked to pay another $85 50, but will not be required to pay the $522.63 in taxes. Village Manager David Arkmg said he will inform the County Treasurer about what was decided County Commissioner Bob Wenger visited the council last week to encourage mem­ bers to give the county address ordinance a chance before offi­ cially opting out of it. He said he is aware that the village voted at its last meet­ ing to investigate developing its own system for changing streets and numbers. He docs not have a problem with the village doing this, but said the county still will have to check to make sure street names are not duplicated. The county planning office will serve as the clearing of­ fice to double check what streets are named so duplica­ tions do not occur. "This would make it easier for the emergency services," Wenger said. Wenger asked the village to reconsider and suggested that maybe they can come up with a plan that would make every­ one happy and easier for the fire and ambulance services. French said that the fact that the village chose not to partic­ ipate in the county’s program does not mean it is not will­ ing to cooperate, it just wants to make the changes itself. Wenger agreed that the vil­ lage should be able to name its own streets and addresses. "The county does not want part of that." he said. Arking said the reason the village chose not to work with the county plan is be­ cause they got the impression that the village would not have the power to make deci­ sions. "We like the county’s pro­ posal. but want to name the streets ourselves." he said. Wenger said village officials would have control over what they name, but everyone needs to work together to avoid du­ plications. Arking asked if the county planning department could send the ideas they have for Middleville over so village of­ ficials can provide input. Wenger said they would be happy to do that. If at that time the village still is not happy with the idea, it can still choose not to participate. . _________ The council — formed a committce to look over this and report back by Jan. 14. In other business last week fjB HARRISON d(izen/ ‘TenSHUN! Company-y-y smile! Caledonia Elementary second graders have created a fine platoon of oldfashioned, almost life-size toy soldiers to line the school hallway as part of the annual Christmas decorations. Lining up from the left behind their favorite‘tin soldiers are Erich Wegner, Whitney Thaler, Elizabeth VandenToom, Ethan Zoet, David Fisher and Brianna Swartz. LEARNING STYLES, continued from front page University, Knoester worked for 30 years in the Grand Rapids Public Schools as a teacher, coach, counselor, building administrator and central office administrator. He describes Excel Charter Academy as a K-6 school with a "back-to-basics" philosophy, stressing a moral focus and a phonics-based approach to reading instruction. • Chris Burns, associate superintendent for Catholic schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids. She holds degrees in educational administration and early childhood and is an endorsed trainer with the High Scope Foundation. She has worked as the director of the Early Childhood Center for the East Grand Rapids Public Schools and also taught in the Grand Rapids Public Schools, in a private preschool and in a Catholic elementary school. She is enrolled in the educational specialist program at Western Michigan University. • Phil Camillo. duct executive officer of CAMEO Multimedia Productions Inc. and president of Turn-Key Training Technologies, Inc. After earning degrees in developmental psychology and elementary education, Camillo worked in both public and private elementary schools. He was a consultant for the Michigan Department of Education before starting his own computer consulting business managing application training and support on desktop computer systems He worked as an adjunct professor for Lansing Community College, and then went to work for Steelcase, NEW FIRE BARN, from front page whether or not this would be feasible so you do not end up with something you can not afford." Another suggestion made by Trustee Rex Schad was to show plans to TTES Chief Bob Woodard so he can get an idea of what they are looking for. Woodard said that a heating contractor can look at plans and determine how much the heating bills would be. Boysen said his board would look at its budget after receiv­ ing an estimate of how much would be added to its costs. where he created the company’s Learning Curve and interactive multimedia sales training programs. He has written a manual on using PC’s and won the 1990 ASSIST Award for his "Justin-Timc" training. • Caledonia High School sophomore Amy Kerry is active in the volunteer Networking class, which studies school reform. Class members regularly give presentations on the CHS restructuring program to other school districts and also to national and international conferences. She hopes to become an educator "who makes education an interactive and personalized journey for all students." 55 Or Older? We’ve Reduced The Cost Of Homeowners Insurance 30°/o! Hetes why' Our statistics snow that homeowners 55 and oWer have fewer and less cosily losses than other age groups So its only fair to charge you less lor your homeowrv ers insurance Tara Schweitzer named ‘Student of the Month’ TQM81.6V££P Caledonia Plaza M-37 Phone 891-9965 JdappyJdolidays from Tumbleweed Clothing Store. Senior Tara Schweitzer, daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom and Robin Schweitzer of Middleville, was selected as the ’ Rotary Student of the Month” for November at Thornapple Kellogg High School. She was nominated by Barb Baar, an instructor, for her outstanding accomplishments of National Honor Society, cheerleading, school plays, community plays, S.A.D.D., peer tutoring and volunteer work for Heritage Days. 'Our Policy is Service" 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 Call: 795-3302 or 891-8208 Hours: Mon.-Tues. 10 a m. - 6 p.m.. Wed,-Fn. 10 am. - 7 p.m.; Sat. 10 a m. - 5 p.m. __ -J. — . I" — J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency Tora Schweitzer �The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml/December 17, 1996/Page 3 Kalamazoo Art Institute presents unusual "view’ of Kettle Lake history by Barbara Gall , Staff Writer Kettle Lake students got a rare view of Michigan history during the last month. It's not often, after all. that kids get to view a subject like history through the eyes of a very imaginative artist. But thanks to the Kalama­ zoo Art Institute's ARTREACH program, the Kettle Lake students and staff have been able to enjoy per­ spectives of Michigan artist Todd Zimmerman, whose wa­ tercolor illustrations of Michigan history were on ex­ hibit ai Kettle Lake Nov. 7 through Dec. 13. Art Institute docent Deb Gauntlet said Zimmerman chose to use animals to por­ tray history because he wanted to make it more interesting for students. A history buff himself, Zimmerman chose native After the docent's presentation, students had the chance to try out their own artistic imaginations, using some of Zimmerman's drawings for inspiration. Lost in thought, this artist works on finishing an illustration for a folk tale after listening to the docent explain Zimmerman's use of Michigan animals to illustrate Michigan history. Michigan animals for his wa­ tercolor illustrations of local tales, but these depictions are not just whimsical. Zimmer­ man carefully researched the clothing and other items that appear in his watercolors so they are as historically accu­ rate as the animals are anatomically correct. Zimmerman chose to use animals to portray history because he wanted to make it more interesting for students. Kalamazoo Art Institute docent Deb Gauntlet shows Kettle Lake students some of the drawings done by Michigan artist Todd Zimmerman. A collection of his watercolors has been on display at Kettle Lake. Q Gauntlet talked to Kettle Lake students about how Zimmerman got started in his career and then had students do a little imaginative art them­ selves. Their assignment was to finish a "tall tale" illustra­ tion, using an animal. Gaunt­ let passed out examples of Zimmerman's drawings for some inspiration. The traveling exhibit, "An Animal's Tale of Michigan," along with other programs and exhibits, is funded by a grant from the Michigan Council for the Arts, with additional support from the School Em­ ployees' Credit Union of Kalamazoo. The exhibits, all from the Art Institute's per­ manent collection, are offered Business Information Technology Complete Technology Solutions Including . Programnvng Support PC*4a<n*rame • Networtung Service and Support » Software Service and Support We* P«ge development Call us at 945-3045 or stop in and see us al 223 S Broadway Hustings. Ml 49058 As your local Iserv agents we also offer the most affordable internet access starting Qfatonty J J/, J/3 supplement the exhibits. Gauntlet said that the "An­ imal's Tale" drawings belong to the Kalamazoo Art Insti­ tute. which eventually plans to put them together in a book. leasnve HAIR DESIGNERS OPEN 6 DAYS HAIR • NAILS • TANNING Don ‘t be left out in the cold! Hook your Holiday appointment now! 122 E. Main St.. Middleville (Next to Phll’x Pizza) Call 795-7719 for your appt. PROTECT YOUR VALUABLES! Keep your heirlooms, jewelry, rare coins and stamps in a safe deposit box at any of our three branches. Your box can protect documents that would be difficult to replace like birth and marriage certificates, passports, deeds and titles, stocks and bonds. Charge sought against three for break-ins Middleville police are seek­ ing formal charges against two juveniles and one adult linked to several break-ins at Thornapple-Kellogg High School and homes in Mid­ dleville. Police said they have recov­ ered about 85 percent of the property taken from Septem­ ber to early last week. Police said they are attempting to link a few ocher burglaries to the suspects. Though police do not ex­ pect to have the case turned over to the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office until sometime this week, they said they believe they will request a total of 14 felony counts and one misdemeanor counts against the three suspects to schools, libraries and other community facilities. According to information from the Art Institute, ARTREACH also provides speakers, lectures and demon­ strations by area artists to All 3 branches have safe deposit boxes available in various sizes. Premier club members are entitled to a 10% disount The First Name in Community Service Banking 627 E Main St. CALEDONIA OF 205G«l 1SI.SE 303 N. Arlington DUTTON MIDDLEVILLE 698-6337 795-3361 AJLEDONIA L(HDIR Touch Of Countru AFFORDABLE SOLID OAK FURNITURE ^Hnttagr Sfocr c^. c* Qprrtaf Otdrrt -PfacMMh. Ttatas. Qutioiut • 9175 Cherry V*Uey (M 37) Cikxk«uL MI 49)16 Ph. (6161 m-4647 PH. (616) Fn 10-7. Sm i(M Umpi • Dried fiool • Pieties PREMIER CLUB EVENTS FOR DECEMBER 17-1 pm - Euchre Card Party in Club Room �Poge 4/Th« Sun ond N»ws. Middleville, Ml December 17. 1996 Caledonia Scouts to celebrate 75th year anniversary Caledonia Boy Scout Troop 202 will celebrate its 75th an­ niversary in 1997. Scouting was founded in the United States in 1910. In 1922, a group of citizens received a charter from the Grand Valley Council for Troop 2 under the auspices of Caledonia schools, with a suc­ cession of schoolteachers ser­ ving as scoutmasters In the early 1940s the Grand Valley Council merged with the Ottawa Council to form the West Michigan Shores Council and Troop 2 became Troop 202. The Council was renamed The Gerald R. Ford Council** in 1995. in honor of the former president. The charter for Troop 202 was held by the United Brethren Church from 1949 to 1957. Gorden Bell served as scoutmaster, assisted by Jerry Steinfelt. Vernon Fairbrother and Jack horning The troop charter was transferred to Caledonia United Methodist Church in 1959. when the Brethren Church moved from Caledonia to 92nd and Kalamazoo. The scoutmasters since 1959 have been Ken Gackler 1959-1978; Ron Shook 1978-85; Jim Vanderwoude 1986-90; Gary Champlien from 1991-92; Butch Mursch in 1993 and Fred Fleischmann since 1993. For most of the years since 1956. Jack Loming served in a variety of roles and commit­ tee chairman from 1962 until his death in 1991. Sister Scout Troop 201 existed in the Village of Alaska from 1960-64 under Clair Waite as scoutmaster Since 1959. only 27 young men in Troop 202 have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, out of the roughly 1.000 local boys who joined. This year, the troops* latest Eagle Scout. Jeff Foster, join­ ed his'brother Andy to have the troop distinction as a fami­ ly with two Eagles. Eagle Scout John Stiplin (1989) holds the troop record for most merit badges with 88. Eagle Scout Luke Champlin holds the only known lifesaving medal The current troop has four certified lifeguards, which is the largest group at one time. Eric Fleischmann. Jeff Foster. Rustin Manning and Steve Mursch. The Troop 2 lists between 1922 and 1959 of adult leaders and Eagle Scouts are in­ complete. Help by any member of the community has any documentation, especially of Troop 2 to complete records would be appreciated. Call Fred Fleischmann at 891-0297 to assist. Nativity scene to be displayed Dec. 21 Bowne Center United Methodist Church, located at the comer of 84th Street and Alden Nash Road, will display a drive-through live nativity scene from 6-9 p.tn. Saturday. Dec. 21. During the nativity, refreshments will be served in the church's fellowship hall for no cost. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord Sunday School....................................................... 9:30a.m. Morning Worship.............................................. 10:45am Evening Praiae...................................................... 6.00p.m WEDNESDAY.................. Family Night 6 30 p.m. I | : I 7240 68th Street. SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian F. Hamson George M. Coons, Youth Pastor Music Coordinator, Jeffrey C. Vander Heide CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor FIRST BAPTIST LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST M-37, north of Middleville Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)......8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.............................. 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service.................................... 6:30 p m Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday................... 6 30 p.m Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7.00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p.m. CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Alan Moody, Assistant Pastor Scott Smith, Minister of Music Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service.............................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer.................. 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs...................................... 6:45 p.m. Phone 891-9259 SS. CYRIL & METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. 792-2889 4ACALEDONIA CIIKISniX REFORMED CHURCH “A church with a caring heart for our Meeting at Freeport Community Center 708 West Main Street Sunday....................................10:00 a.m. Call 765-3057 or 948-3617 10:30 am. ............ 9:30 a.m. Rev. Norman Kohns — 616-891-8167 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 .10:00 a m. ,11:15a.m. ..6:00 p.m. 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave. o (/'Y’jnfT' Church School. Sunday........................ 9 45 a.m. Morning Worship...II:00a.m. Evening Worship 6 :00 p m Wed Fellowship...... 7:30 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 795-3667 Pastor Douglas Gregory 897-0729 4--------- WELCOME TO €ljc £>U) £imc #kttjol)ist Cfjurdj Gaines tinted Brethren Church Kalamazoo Avenue al 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan Telephone 6984252 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11 00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11 00 am to 12.00 — Second Worship Service 5:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children's Church will be provided during both services GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (al Gun Lake) Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 Programs for All Ages Sunday School.......... 10:00 a m. Morning Worship.................11:00 a.m. Evening Worship....................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes.......... 7:00 p.m. 900 « k 10:30 n Wednesday Farndy Nigta" 600 pa COMMUNITY CHURCH LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School........................ 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship.....................10:30 a.m. Evening W'orship............ .......... 6:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml. (Missouri Synod) "Be devoud to one another m brotherly love " Rom 12 10 8:00 a.m.................................. Blended Service 9:05 a m.................................. Educational Hour 10:15 a.m..................... Contemporary Service 11:15 a.m............................... Traditional Service Royle Bailard, Pastor (All Services have a Nursery available) — 868-6437 — Rev Robert GerkeOffice: 891-8688*Church 891-9878 Peace Reformed Church Barner Free M-37 between Caledonia & Makfieville S«nda> Worship Services 8:30 ur 11:60. 6:00 Sundas Sccool 9:45 6-08 pan. Caraway St. (Child A Adult) (Chinng the School Year) Re». R. Scott Ureeauay. P»stur Mike AHes. Youth l eader Worship Service iSunday School Morning Worship Service.......... Sunday School.............................. Evening Worship Service........... Come as you are Informal - Fundamental Something for every age I Sunday Worship...... 9:30 am. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday School................... 10:45-11:50 a m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Ortl QA'lfl OVl-oUZo MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED community and the world' Church Office: (616) 891 1512 M-37 at 100th St. RAY TOWNSEND. Posfof SHARON BARNSDALL Dir at Christian Ed & Muse FREEPORT BIBLE STUDY Wednesday......................... 7:00 p.m. Saturday Evening Mass............................. 5:00 p.m Sunday Mass....................... 9 00 a .m. & 11:00 a m Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue CWdreoS Musmrs 4 to Ml Grade, Mednesday “Family N«ht" 4:15 Dinner Choirs for Children and Adults Jr A Sr High School Youth Group Cadets and Cas indies Adult Bible Studies CRYSTAL SPRINGS ALLIANCE CHURCH (of the Christian and Missionary Alliance) ;6&h St SE terween Eastern and Owsonj Sunday Worship Service at 10 30 AM 'JoytuSy comnfiea servrg Chnsf nononng Christ's cfluch. ana caryeq od OnsTs cornnss/on PastorJeffrey Brown Pastor Church Office Telephone........... . ............ 281 3402 Church Office Fax.....................................281 -7686 Parsonage Telephone..............................698-7170 UNITED METHODISTI CHURCHES Freeport-Middleville-Parmalee Freeport Morning Worship..............9 30 a m | Freeport Sunday School................. 11 00 a m Parmelee Morning Worship...........9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School............ 9: 30 a m Middleville Morning Worship....... 1 TOO a m Rev Lee Zachman Rev. Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St *891 -86611 The Church where everybody is somebody I and Jesus Christ is Lord" wfdayScnooi........................................ 9 30am Sunday Momtng Worship....................... 10 30 a m Sunday Evening Worship......................... 6 00 p m Wea Midweek Prayer 8 Bible Study....... 7.00 p m 9ev Wiliam Dobson. Pastor Assistant Pastor Karl BasNoc , �The Sun ond News. Middleville Ml December 17. 1996 Poge 5 VIDA to serve spiritual, educational, health needs Caledonia man heading effort in Venezuelan barrio project Dennis Johnson, seen here with some of the friends he made during his 199293 stay in Venezuela, has founded VIDA, a mission to help the poor in that country. (Photos courtesy of Dennis Johnson) This is the main street in Las Amazonas, where most of the people live in these small tin shacks. Some electricity is provided, but adequate food, education, health care and proper sewage disposal is not. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer As children, we might have wished that Christmas could happen every day. As adults, we can indeed help make Christmas last for­ ever for some whose "wish list" might include food and a chance to go to school. That is the message this holiday season from VIDA, Inc., a mission newly incor­ porated in Michigan to help a Venezuelan neighborhood of poHrty. but also of hope. VIDA, said founder Dennis Johnson of Caledonia, is the Spanish word for "life," and the goal of this mission is to minister to all aspects of life, not just the spiritual. VIDA plans to address the educa­ tional, the health and the eco­ nomic needs of the rapidly growing barrio, or neighbor­ hood. in northeastern Venezuela. Now in its first year, VIDA is asking that people consider giving to its "Christmas for Life!" campaign this holiday season. "Christmas is eternal," said Johnson. "God's loving and giving never stops — ours shouldn't cither." A donation to VIDA is a chance for individuals, churches and organizations to 11 In Venezuela I see so much hope. Success will be slow, and measured just in small steps, but I see a realistic possibility that all this can happen. To be sure, there are poorer places than this in the world, but we believe it’s a good place to ?? make a start. — Dennis Johnson share "the ctcmity of Christ­ mas" with the povertystricken people of Las Ama­ zonas, the barrio where John­ son already has lived and worked. VIDA is a tax-exempt, non­ profit organization, which means donations to the mis­ sion are tax deductible. "That also means we are ac­ countable," emphasized John­ son. "We must be able to ex­ plain what happens to the funds we raise." Johnson said that giving to VIDA is an opportunity to move the neighborhood of Las Amazonas toward self-suf­ ficiency by strengthening the community spiritually, and at the same lime dealing with the lack of education, adequate health care and economic de­ velopment. "We're starting with the lUm. R. Getty Realty COMPLETE REAL ESTATE and BUILDING SERVICE 117 E. MAIN ST. / MIDDLEVILLE. MICHIGAN 49333 505 JOHNSON STREET, MIDDLEVILLE *76,000 IK STORY, 3 BEDROOM HOME, completely updated with new: siding, roof, windows and cabinets. Country kitchen with bay window, fenced bock yard, nice neighborhood, close to schools. A very nice family home! MOVE IN BY THE NEW YEAR - 2 bedroom mobile home, LIKE NEW, in a very nice park Cider Mill Village. Middleville. Includes all appliances. Only $23,000. Ph. (616) 795-3389 BJAiTOB* Wm. R. Getty, Broker Paul Getty 795-7513 795-2594 roots of what people need." he said. "This means basic health care, basic nutrition, the be­ ginnings of formal education and preschool opportunities for the little ones. "But most importantly, we want to build leadership train­ ing into the program so the people themselves become the owners and can lake it over and carry it on and become self-sufficient." Johnson explained that Las Amazonas is located in the Catholic diocese of Cuidad Guyana, on the fringe of de­ velopment in two neighboring cities, Puerto Ordaz and San Felix. About 2,000 families live in this barrio, but they live without adequate housing, food, water, sewage controls and only limited electricity. Johnson said the government is trying to help, but the whole country suffers from a lack of basic education for children, poor health condi­ tions. an inadequate educa­ tional system, a work force with more than half earning less than minimum wage and an unstable economy where inflation recently has been as high as 71 percent. "Imagine life here in the U.S. during the 1930s and how it has improved since then," Johnson said. "In Venezuela, life in the '30s was belter than it is today. It has been like an extended Great Depression getting worse and worse with time." He said the community in Las Amazonas is growing each day, as young families move there, full of hope for a better life. About 66 percent of the population is under 6 years old, but there are few educational opportunities for these children Most of the new families live in one-room tin shacks, although Johnson said the government is trying to im­ prove bousing and bnng elec- This enterprising Las Amazonas family has slavaged all kinds of materials to build a little store where they hope to earn some money selling newspapers and snacks. tricity to these barrios. For the government to help its cit­ izens is difficult, however, be­ cause the country is shackled by debt. "They have borrowed so much from international agen­ cies that the government can't get out from under this bur­ den," he said. "The govern­ ment is forced to use most of what resources it has toward paying off its external debt, but often ends up borrowing more money. "And so the cycle contin­ ues." One of the problems is that the industry is nol manufac­ turing-based, but based on re­ source management, Johnson said. This means that the re­ sources are sold elsewhere, where they are manufactured into products. The finished product then is sold back to Venezuela. People do not have retire­ ment programs or health plans that function as they should, either, Johnson said. And the government is just corrupt enough that the people have no recourse when they are ex­ ploited by their employers. "VIDA's mission is to cre­ ate a new reality and break the circle of dependence and poverty," he explained. "The people arc so used to depend­ ing on someone else for the loaf of bread, but we want to help them break that vicious Continued next page — FOOT PAIN? • Corns • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain Dr. Terrence J. Emiley OFFICE FOR PODIATRY 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call. 891-9133 for an Appointment �Pog. 6/Th« Sun and N«w» Middlaville. Ml/D«cemb«r 17 1<X* ■- Ward vacncia Caracas San Cristobal •Ert Venezuela Colombia E The Venezuelan government is trying to help the people improve their housing. This man started off with a small tin shack, but now is building a home of cement block. L This map of Venezuela shows the location of the diocese of Ciudad Guyana, which includes the Las Amazonas barrio. < < The people are so used to depending on someone else for the loaf of bread, but we want to help them break that vicious circle. For me, it’s the only Christian response. VENEZUELA BARRIO, from p. 5 circle. For me, it’s the only train young people as health and education promoters who Christian response." Johnson said that by would encourage other young strengthening the Christian people to get involved with communities in the largely the basic needs of the local Catholic country, leadership families. This part of the pro­ and a better way of life will be gram will involve volunteer teachers from area schools in the eventual result. VIDA's plan is to develop the initial training work, but community members as lay eventually Johnson envisions leaders in their neighborhoods, serving more than 300 young allowing the all-too-few people, with tutoring, mentor­ priests the chance to provide ing and youth enterprise pro­ people the religious sacra­ grams developed. "In Venezuela, I see so ments and conduct mass. The mission also wants to much hope. Success will be slow, and measured just in small steps, but I sec a realis­ tic possibility that all this can happen. To be sure, there are American Legion Post #305 poorer places than this in the 9548 Chetry Valley, Caledonia world, but we believe it's a • THURSDAY • good place to make a start." Early Bird - 6:30 P.M. Johnson, who grew up in — Dennis Johnson BINGO 20 off Storewide Now through Christmas Bonnie tum» Only. Get yovr Holiday Color at Sunsations Tanning A typical family home in Las Amazonas is made of tin and scrap wood, with enough electricity to have some light, but not enough to run a small refrigerator. Caledonia and graduated from Caledonia High School in 1987, had begun college with the goal of becoming a priest. After a year at what is now Grand Rapids Community College, he attended Aquinas for two years and then trans­ ferred to St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn. He graduated from the seminary there in 1992. In the meantime, however, the event that changed his life had happened. During his se­ nior year at St. Paul, he was selected to go to the Venezue­ lan mission in Ciudad Guyana. "I spent two weeks there, and it just totally changed my life, my outlook on the world, the church and my understand­ ing of world poverty," he said. Although he returned to graduate from the seminary, he was tom between becom- Tis 8 More Days Until Christmas Personalized Christmas Ornaments Holiday Hours M-T-W-F, 10-6 Thurs., 10-8 Sat. 9:30 - 3 SUN. 11-3 137 E. Main Street, Downtown Caledonia • Merry Christmas Sale 10% off everything in the store Dec. 17 thru Dec. 24th. Voids all other dis­ counts also excludes Coca Cola Products Santa will be here Sat. Dec. 21, from 11-1 r 616-891-1118 h. ing a priest or answering the other call he heard, to become a lay missionary in Ciudad Guyana. "It was not a choice be­ tween bad and good, but be­ tween two good things," he recalled. "I knew I could be a minister here and be satisfied, but to be involved with VIDA and that effort won out. I have the background in ministry through my graduate work, and I could be ordained there, but I believe that as a lay per­ son, I will be a role model for the people." Johnson did all the legwork getting VIDA established as a tax-exempt organization, and it finally received that status in June. Now he is working to get the funds VIDA needs for its own building to house its meetings and programs and avoid the high mortgage rates The programs will be divided equally between religious and non-religious, he said, but the effort will be to help people help themselves through the formation of a Christian community. “Here, there is a great deal of concern about the separa­ tion of church and state, but we have to remember that in Venezuela, the church is the instrument for everything. The people need to have their spiritual needs answered with ministry activities like Bible studies, youth groups and faith-sharing. But the ministry also will deal with the “here and now" life situations of the people: education, health care, earning money to live, he said. With the Christmas season here, Johnson hopes people in this country will share some of their good fortune with people who live in great poverty, but who have hope for a better life. "God has never stopped giv­ ing to us, so we should never stop giving to others," he said. "If a family would pledge $120 for the year, that is only $10 a month," he said. "It is a worthy sacrifice, and a great investment that will help the people of Las Amazonas more than we here can imagine." Johnson said he is happy to speak about his work tn Venezuela or about conditions there to schools, churches, seminars and organizations. He has slides and pictures and likes to involve his audiences * in the program. He can be contacted by writing to him at VIDA, 8050 84th St. SE, Caledonia 49316. 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This group has raised an average of $30,000 a year for the past two years for school programs and other needs The group originally started about 20 years ago as a Par­ ent-Teacher Association (PTA), but eventually changed its name because PTAs are re­ quired to charge membership dues. Its name was changed to the Parents and Elementary Teachers group (PET), then later was established as the PTO so the group could serve the middle school, as well as the elementary schools. TK senior wins Tech Center award— Erik Havemon, senior at Thornapple Kellogg High School, was honored as "Student of the Month" at the Kent Career/Technical Center in the vocational course area of residential construction. The PTO plans one major fund-raiser each year for the elementary schools, usually in September, and one for the middle school sometime n February. Last year’s middle school fund-raiser was not as successful as the group had hoped, so they got permission for another. However, due so many other fund-raisers going on this year, they have decided not to do another one and hope the one in February will be successful. The elementary schools this past fall sold candy through a company called GLN Fundraising and the profits are still being collected. The mid­ dle school will work with Great American Opportunities and will sell moisturizers and tanning lotions. Thanks to the organization's hard work, students have been able to enjoy trips to the the­ ater, the VanAndel Museum, and the Gypsum Mines, and receive visits from Science Alive, a group that takes care of exotic animals, and other assemblies. McFall Elementary may have an elephant visit students to encourage them to be inter­ ested in reading. The Middleville Village Players performed in Caledo­ nia and the students were able to see that as well. Students also will go on a trip to the zoo that is not PTO funded, but the group will supply animal crackers for the kids and members have helped organize the trip. A community carnival has been tentatively scheduled around or before April in the middle school gym. This event also is not PTO funded and is not a fund-raiser, but members will help organize it and will volunteer and provide volunteers. The group also gets local businesses to donate items for the carnival and past raffles. Last year's carnival profits went for school technology. All of the schools the PTO helps will have a spring pro­ ject in which a butterfly gar­ den will be placed in each. Pa­ tricia Johns will organize that one. When the new middle school is built, a new garden will be put on those grounds as well. Johns said the activity is organized so that students will be able to see the project through, even after they no longer attend that school. The group raises money for the programs, but teachers and administrators at each of the schools decide what they want to do and usually accept feed­ back from the PTO members about their ideas. The PTO will vote on whether or not they would agree to fund certain projects that are suggested Chris Jelsema said that this year it has been harder for teachers to fit these programs into their schedules but the teachers are helpful and make the time for them. Chris Willette said that one thing she would like to see at the middle school is one large fund-raiser to help all the groups at the school so it will not be necessary to have seven or eight small campaigns. Different groups such as the band and the student council have their own fund-raisers, which can get confusing for the school after a while. Patricia Johns said the group welcomes ideas for fund-raisers from other parents and added that everyone who has a child in the school sys­ tem can be a member of the group. No dues are required. PTO, she said, is a good way for parents to get in­ volved in their children's edu­ cation. "Research shows that kids do better in school when par­ ents are involved," she said. 'The PTO is a way to do this and meet other parents and teachers." She added that teachers and administrators are very helpful and without help from the sec­ retaries, they would have a dif­ ficult time getting anything done The administration, Jelsema said, is very helpful when as- See PTO’s Page 20 You can improve your professional image with affordable, high-quality business printing services The business printing experts are here to help you slay ahead ot the competition. Our friendly, knowledgeable sales staff takes as much time as necessary to understand your business printing needs. Our representatives explain the procedures and materials required, and the time and costs involved in your printing jot), so that you know exactly what to expect. 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Unavailable for picture were Becky Ulrich and Tami Bruin. printing at the best price — guaranteed. Call Today... (616) 945-9554 or 945-5078 Fax (616) 945-5192 �’oge 8/The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml. December 17. 1996 Christmas in Caledonia celebrated...Saturday! Youngsters gathered around the Legion truck to get their bags of peanuts and candy, courtesy of local businesses and the village and township. A giant Santa nods and bows his way down Main Street, courtesy of the State Bank of Caledonia. Santa Claus paid his annual visit to Caledonia Saturday, riding down Main Street in a white carnage and escorted by a company of horsemen and women who had costumed their mounts with jingling bells, garlands and red bows. The parade was sponsored again this year by local businesses, organizations and the village and township. The jolly old fellow brought with him some un­ North Pole-like weather, a pleasant change from the past few years, when chilling temperatures and biting winds greeted the parade entries and spectators. Santa took time from his busy schedule to chat with Caledonia children, and members of the Caledonia American Post 305 handed out bags of candy to the children after the parade. Country Fresh brought along 'Ruthie' the cow, who wore a sparkly red garland in honor of the Christmas season. Caledonia Troop seeking new scouts <3do(iday ’SUouJks ‘Tuesday, TiccembeA 24 & 31 at f CO ^Wednesday, 25 £ January I fastings (fitr iBank Safe and sound since 1886 The Caledonia High School Marching Band dressed for the season with Santa hats and reindeer antlers. Instruments also were stylishly decorated. “Hunting of the most dangerous creatures on earth. “Mann” is one of the ac­ tivities Caledonia Boy Scout troop 202 will be doing in 1997. The “hunting” will be their Paintball activity in February Some of the ocher scheduled activities are winter camping and skiing, a 15-mile backpacking trip, a 25-mile cycling campout, rendezvous at Mackinac with 4,000 ocher scouts, and a overnight ona World War II submarine These activities are in addition to rank advancements, service projects, leadership in patrol and earning merit badges in more than 120 different subjects. Caledonia Troop 202 meets Mondays at 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Caledonia. Boys m fifth grade and above are eligible to join, dues are $30 per year If interested come to a Mon­ day meeting, beginning Jan 6, or call Scoutmaster Fred Fleischmann at 891-0297 over the holidays. In loving memory of Eric DeGroote who went to live with his Lord 5 years ago, December 19, at the age of 14. There’s not a single day goes by that we don’t think of you. Your happy laugh and all the funny things you used to do. You loved your niece so very much, and oh how she loved you, and we so wish that Trevor and Andrew could have known you too. Your friends still come to see us. You made great choices there, and as they gather at your grave, we know that they still care. We miss you playing trumpet. We miss you playing ball, but when the family gathers, we miss you most of all. But, one day we will gather m our, heavenly home above, and once again can hug you, and show you all our love. Love, Mom, Dad, Jeff, Carmen. Lynnctte, Chrts, Stephanie. Wishing we could have known you Andrew Enc and Trevor �Th. Sun and New*. Middleville. MID^ember 17. 1996/Pog. 9 ‘Santa visits Caledonia' last week The Caledonia Village Department of Public Works shows off its artistic side with a plow blade that depicts a snowy scene so familiar to those who drive the big Some of the Caledonia Legion 'candy crew' pose for a photo after handing out goodies to all the good little boys and girls who attended the parade. plows. The Caledonia Amencan Legion Post 305 Honor Guard led the parade with Old Glory. The Legion and its Auxiliary also helped pack the bags of candy distributed to the children after the parade. Santa arrived this year in a white carriage, pulled by a spirited black horse instead of eiaht reindeer. Two of the reindeer rode with Santa instead! Flashing lights, sirens, waving banners and the strains of ‘Jingle Bells' signal that the 1996 Caledonia Christmas parade is on its way. After the parade. Santa listened to the wishes of Caledonia children for this Christmas. He promised them he'd do his best. Premier Travel joins cruise show Professionals at Premier Travel m Caledonia recently returned from a one-da) in­ augural cruise show in New York and a two-day inaugural sailing in Miami on the newest cruise ship in the world, the Carnival Destiny. The events, sponsored by Carnival Cruise Lines, featured think-tanks and panel discussions, workshops run by the cruise line executives, a trade show and a ship inspec­ tion that allow cd the agents to familiarize themselves with the new cruise ship ‘Cruise ships keep us cur­ rent on the latest trends in the cruise industry . and also give us a chance to tour some of the newest ship* afloat.” said Dee Hudson of Premier Travel. ‘ This information is invaluable when it comes to better serving our clients.” The travel agents who at­ tended the cruise show were Al and Dee Hudson and Michelle Lutz Premier Travel. 71Q5 Kraft Ave.. Caledonia, is one of nearly 23,000 travel agencies that are affiliated with Cruise Lutes International Associa­ tion (CL1A). For more information, call at (616) 554-0311. Christmas ■ ■ —".— . . Gift Idea Remote Car Starter Warm up your car without going out in the cold. • 500 Ft. 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Motion by Kidder seconded by Audy to accept the financial reports os printed. Motion carried Motion by Kidder seconded by Audy to approve payment of the bills for the month, in addition to Renewing membership with Michigan Rural Water As socio tion Motion carried. Motion by Audy seconded by Berencsi to send Shumway to a "Gov't Accounting shortcourse in February ond Antecki to at­ tend "A Primer on Economic Development" shortcourse in February Motion Carried AAotion by Robertson second­ ed by Kidder for Fund Balance training to be done in the office by John Strauss. Motion Carried. Loring reported Ryans worked in the Village for three days. A mop of work that wos done wos given to Council. AAotion by Er­ skine seconded by Audy to pur­ chase 6 tires from low bidder "Tires Plus" in Middleville for $616.80 installed. Motion Carried Rodgers reported 4.49 million gallons of sewage were pumped through the plant in November. One sewer/wafer hookup in Glen Valley. One sewer hookup on Lake Street. AAotion by Kidder seconded by Berencsi to donate $100.00 toward the annual Christmas Parade Vanliere updated Council on Mople Street Curb adjustments will be done in the spring if we do not get a break in the weather. Relocation of the fiber optk cable" bill has not been received os of yet. Vanliere will contact the company in writing requesting the bill be forwarded to close out the protect. Sisson discussed the CDBG op plication which is due February 3. 1997. Council decided that the available money would be used toward sidewalk repair in the Village Erskine suggested DPW staff mork sidewalks in the Village for repair, bids will then be taken for work. AAotion by Er­ skine seconded by Robertson to hold a Public Hearing ot the next Village Council meeting for the CDBG project AAotion Carried. Planning Commission reviewed o request by Antecki ond Seif to abandon a portion of Ash Street south of main Their recommen­ dation to Council is not to obon don Ash Street (south of AAoin), at this time and two letters were presented to Council for review stating its "Premature" to vacate the requested portion but would reconsider at a later time. Brown suggested a resolution ultimately be developed accep­ ting the undeveloped streets in the Village. Planning Commis­ sion will review this and make a recommendation to council. Let­ ter to be mailed 12-10-96 AAotion by Kidder seconded by Erskine to contract with Earth Tech and ESA Association for the Phase II study on the "proposed" Glen Volley/Kraft Rood. Ayes: Kidder. Erskine, Robertson. Soules. Nays Berencsi. Audy. Motion Carried The School has also retained ESA for their traffic flow study. Phase II study is to determine the "Location" of the road only. Sission would like the determined location to be adopted by the Planning Com­ mission as port of the Master Pion. A committee is also being YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. Ml. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Thursday January 16,1997 commencing at 7:30 pm at the Yankee Springs Township Ha#, 284 N. Briggs Rd. to conduct the following business: developed consisting of a School Representative. Baker Glen Volley citizen* Rood Commis­ sion representative Council members and Planning Commis­ sion representative Pierson presented a contract for renewal for bis consulting services for the Village of Caledonia Motion by Audy seconded by Berencsi to approve the two yeor contract. Ayes All. Motion Carried. Pierson also presented a letter of intent from the Township to proceed with their request to have the Village employee Buff Rodgers operate the Compou Kettle Lake Plant. A contract will be presented at the next Township Meeting and then presented at the January Village Council Meeting A draft operating budget was also reviewed for the operating of the Water Plant. Water Committee Meeting: Monday December 16 1997 at 7:00 p m. New Library Commit­ tee will meet in January. Berencsi stated that the Township donated $50,000 toward the new library and re­ quested that the Village con­ sider the same amount Labor committee met ond discussed wages salaries for the next fiscal yeor ond will give recom­ mendations at the January meeting Neighborhood Watch is spon­ soring the annual Village Luminary Night December 24. 1996 from 6-11:00 p.m. Candles are available 5 for $1.00 call 891-9401 (Steve Antecki). Motion by Erskine seconded by Kidder to accept the resigna­ tion of Village Assessor Sandra Klover. Motion Carried. Motion by Kidder seconded by Berencsi to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:10 p.m. Vicky Wholen Village Clerk (200) CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD December 3, 1996 A special meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order ot 7:00 p.m. Present: Johnston, Snyder. DeVries, Keller. Cress, Dunn. Also Present: Planner Ander­ son, Rich Pierson, ond Randy Wilcox. Planner Anderson reviewed the Recreation Plan for the Township. Also reviewed a preliminary site plan for a possi­ ble land donation for the Township. Rich Pierson reviewed the sewer systems. Discussion on who should run the system. Reviewed a draft letter of intent to send to the Village for a con­ tract of John Rodgers to run the system. Moved Dunn, second Potter to send the letter of intent to the village. Ayes: all. Motion Carried Moved Potter, second Dunn to adjourn at 8:57 p.m. Ayes All. AAotion Carried Respectfully submitted. Patricia Snyder. Clerk (204) 1 ZOC 96-12 08, PARCEL ID. NO. 023-010-00; A request by Jeff Covey, 1355 Yankee Springs Rd. to change the zoning from the “Rimal Residential’ to the *C-3, Commerciar zoning district and cM>ge the master plan. 2. Such other business as may properly come before the Planning Commission PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Zoning Ordinance wiH be available tor inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 284 N. Briggs Rd. during regular Township busi­ ness hours and will also be available at the time ot the pubic hearing Written tetters of comment will be accepted unW the start of the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township wifi provide to individuals with (Usabilities, necessary, reasonable amukary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notes to the Township Clerk of the need tor the same All persons are invited to be present at the atoresad time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposals Yankee Springs Planning Commission Judy Becker Secretary 202 November 26, 1996 President French called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present were the following: Bray, French, Mosey (im­ mediately following the roll call), Nesbitt, Rutherford, Stagray ond VandenBerg. Minutes were approved with corrections. The Agenda wos approved. Greg Anderson representing Earth Tech, presented the Oc­ tober operation report for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Plant was operating normally. Also representing Earth Tech was Todd Ernst. He spoke at length to the Council regarding a problem with the sludge in our holding tank. President: The Village Players will perform on December 7th at 1:00 p.m. Thank you to Stogray and Rutherford for volunteering their time on a cold Saturday morning to oversee boring done to RIB <2. Also thank you to Blough for his expertise Manager AAotion by Stogray supported Mosey to authorize Ark ing to have four stop signs placed in the locations as presented. Ayes all. Approved. Bving from paycheck to paycheck' ma "Thornapple Township wanted more information and I can not blame them," London said. However, he was convinced that the majority of the board would be behind it and in­ formed the Yankee Springs board that Supervisor Don Boysen had expressed support. London had suggested that the $200 rent Yankee Springs pays each month could be fig­ ured in to the daily operation costs that Thomappie would be helping with for the bam., After some thought, however, he suggested that paying daily operational costs themselves may be cheaper in the long run since they might not need to pay as much for a rental fee if they have their own facility. The board discovered that a radiant overhead heating sys­ tem probably would be the best kind to have. Welton's Heating and cool­ ing estimated that the heating bill for such a facility would be about $50 a month over a 12-month period and probably would be no more than $600 a year. Cappon's Sporting Goods, a local business, pays $396.59 to heat a facility that is simi­ lar in size and maybe a little larger than wha( the township is proposing. "I have been in there and it is never too cold,” London said. With a fire bam, he added, there will not be doors open­ ing and shutting continuously throughout the day so there will not be as much heat loss Treasurer Robert Herold said he is excited about this project and would be glad to work to get it off the ground Trustee Mary Cook said she supports the project but origi­ nally had some reservations about committing to match­ ing up to $30,000 worth of funds raised. "I am in favor of the pro­ ject. but people want more answers." she said. "In the event of saving lives this is very worthwhile. The more questions can get answered, the more support we will get ” She added that she spoke to many residents about the pro­ ject and found that six people were all for it, one was not. and many others wanted more answers Herold said he felt the board needs to set a precedent if it wants positive results. "People will be more will­ ing to commit to donating if the township can show com­ mitment," he said. Trustee Jack Finkbciner also supports the project, but wondered what would happen to the money donated if it fell through. London said they could always give it back. "I think we can make a commitment to back it but should not ask for donations until things arc in order." Finkbeiner said. See Funds for barn, P. 13 Middleville Council Minutes HOMEOWNERS! [stop] Grrt PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Planning Commission reserves the right at or after the pubic hearing to make changes in the proposed amendments to the ordinance by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Yankee Springs Town­ ship Board last week voted to match up to $30,000 of funds it plans to raise to build a new fire bam on the comer of Payne Lake and Chief Noon­ day Roads. The bam, which the town­ ship wants to build to replace a small substation or storage bam it currently pays $2,400 for, would cost around $60,000 to build $70,000 if it is contracted. Preliminary drawings for the facility have been pre­ pared, which the board and Thomappie Township Emer­ gency Services Chief Bob Woodard examined last week. What the township has in mind is a 32-by-60 bam that could fit four vehicles, though would only have two at the moment. Three days earlier. Supervi­ sor George London attended a Thomappie Township Board meeting to ask if it would be willing to help out with daily operating costs such as heat, maintenance, phone, and fire and liability insurance. Yankee Springs pays them roughly $70,000 each year for the use of TTES personnel and $200 per month for use of its present bam and equip­ ment. But Thomappie Township was not yet ready to make a decision about the new bam until the board knew more about the project. 1-41E-K7-44M Statewide: 1400-90-2221 a FlHAMQAl. CQWepWA-nQN PUBLIC NOTICE The December 24, 1996, regularly sched­ uled meeting of the Village of Middleville has been canceled. The Village will meet next on January 14, 1997, at 7:00 pm at 100 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml. Maria Fuller, Clerk 203 Discussion regarding the tax forgiveness request from Ms. Domire for her 1995 taxes. Arking to review records ond prepare an agreement. Motion by Rutherford, sup­ ported by VandenBerg that the Village be excluded from the Barry County Street Address Or­ dinance. Ayes all. Approved. Rutherford mentioned on in­ terest in using the Ordinance as a guide to develop our own system. Amendments to the Water and Sewer Ordinances were referred to the Ordinance Com­ mittee by request of the Public Work* Committee. AAotion by Stogray, supported by VandenBerg to approve the list of invoice* dated November 26, 1996. in the amount of $94,544.64. Aye*, all. Approved Meeting adjourned at 8 21 p.m. AAoria Fuller. Clerk Village of Middleville (A complete version of these minutes will be kept on file at the Village Hall. 100 East Main St , and will be made available free of charge, for anyone making u re­ quest during the regular office hours of M-F 9:00-5:00.) (201) CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD AQENDA December 18, 1996 • 7:00 pm 1. Minutes 2. Bills Q u 3. Building Inspector Report 4. Treasurer Report 5. Utilities Administrator Report 6. Bonnie Management Public Hearing - 7:30 pm 7. Operation Agreement With Village Campau/Kettle Lake Sewer 8. Rich Pierson - Contract 9. Jasonville Amendment 10. Adoption of Recreation Plan 11. Planning Commission Report 12. Investment Pool Resolution 13. MTA Convention 14. Board of Review Appointments 15. Planning Commission Appointment 16. Library Board Appointment 17. Zoning Board of Appeals Appointment 18. Santa Claus Parade Donation 19. 1997 Meeting Dates and Times 20. Any Other Business That May come Before The Board a 205 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml December 17, 1996/Page 11 Rotary holds Christmas party for area seniors Obituaries Frank Harold Hewitt HASTINGS - Frank Harold Hewitt, age 76, of Hastings, passed away Sunday, Decem­ ber 8, 1996 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Hewitt was bom on May 10, 1920 in Allegan County, the son of William and Anna (Janeschek) Hewitt. He was raised in the Middle­ ville area and attended schools there, graduating from Thor­ napple Kellogg High School in 1938. He married Helen M. McDyer on August 7, 1944. He was a United States Army Air Corps Veteran of World War II. Mr. Hewin’s employment included Hastings Aluminum Products, retiring from there in 1985. He had previous employment with Hastings Lumber &. Coal and the East­ side Lumber Company in Hastings. He was a member of the Hastings First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; and four sisters He is survived by his wife Helen; one son, Dwight (Vickie) Hewitt, Sr. of Hast­ ings; one daughter, Carolyn (Rob) Milboum of Hastings; seven grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; two sisters. Myrtle Hoops of Royal Oak and Anne Harris of Middleville; one brother, Lawrence Hewitt of Holland. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday. December 11, 1996 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Kevin Shockey officiating. Burial was at Mt Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings First Baptist Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Harold Edward (Ed) Calligaris___________ —________ — CALEDONIA - Harold Edward (Ed) Calligaris, age 40, died Friday, December 6, 1996, and is now at peace after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his dearest wife, Karen (DeWitt); living son of Elvy and Mary (Nixon) Calligaris of Cullman, AL.; Son-in-law of Marilyn and Paul Dunning of Holland, Harvey DeWitt of Byron Center; Beloved brother of Anthony and Maliegh Calli­ garis of Cullman, AL., Kathryn and Brad Robison of Cleveland, OH, Mary and Ben Chalker of Albuquerque, NM., Thomas Callagaris of Cull­ man, AL., Jane and Todd Beldsoe of Tampa, FL.; Beloved brother-in-law of Kerry and Hannelore Sigrid Shoebridge MIDDLEVILLE - Hannelore Sigrid Shoebridge, age 64, of Middleville, passed away Sunday, December 15, 1996 at her home. She is survived by a son, Wolfgang Shoebridge of Minneapolis, MN; her mother, Gertrude Braxmier, two brothers, Heinz Braxmier and Claus Braxmier all of Germany. Memorial services will be held Wednesday evening, December 18, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Chuch, Middleville with Pastor Monte Bell officiating. Interment will be in Germany. Arrangements made by Beel­ er Funeral Home, Middleville. Kaaren DeWitt of Caledonia, Thomas and April DeWitt of Dorr, Dale and Patti DeWitt of Byron Center, David DeWitt of Caledonia and Christopher DeWitt of Grand Rapids; Loving god father to Mary Kathryn Chalker, Karen Michelle Robison, Shawna and Shane Mendez; Treasured uncle of Elizabeth, Benjamin and Samuel Calligaris, Austin, Kathryn, Karen Michelle and Bradley Robison, Mary Kathryn, Benjamin and Rebec- Hugh E. Ward----CALEDONIA - Hugh E. Ward, age 77, of Caledonia, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 8, 1996. He was a dairy farmer and life long resident of Gaines Township. Hugh was a member of Western Michigan Chapter of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors and the Kalamazoo Valley Machine and Engine Club. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary and his parents, Helen and Byron Ward. He is survived by one daughter, Phyllis (Rich) Baker; three sons, Kenneth (Diane) Ward, Frederick (Phyllis) Ward, Charles (Sandy) Ward; eleven grand­ children; Andrea, Colin and Looking for a PRINTER? Call... 945-9554 Mark Baker, Joel and Eric Ward, Leah Lessard, Beckey and Mike Ward, Benjamin, James and Timothy Ward; two brothers, J. Richard (Lucena) Ward, Wallace (Betty) Ward; Many nieces, nephews and cousins. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service was held on Saturday December 14th at the Caledonia United Method­ ist Church, where the family greeted friends before the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids. Arrangements made by Memorial Alternatives of Grand Rapids. Ruth M. Sleeman MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Ruth M. Sleeman, age 94, of Barlow Lake, Middleville, passed away Monday, Decern- Mildred (Carter) Mac Iver._____ MIDDLEVILLE - Mildred (Carter) Mac Iver, age 94, passed away Sunday, December 15, 1996 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. Mrs. Mac Iver was bom on November 14, 1902 in Middle ville, the daughter of Joseph and Mabel Schnunr. She was raised in Middleville and attended Middleville School. She attended County Norman for two years and was a teacher in the Freeport Elemen­ tary School. Mrs. Mac Iver was a member of Parmelee United Methodist Church, Womens Society of Christian Service, Middleville and Caledonia O.E.S. She enjoyed golfing, oil paint­ ing. working in her garden, and enjoyed traveling, spending thirty three winters in Zephyr­ hills, FL ca Chalker, Andrea Bledsoe, Nellie and Nathan DeWitt, Ryan and Alissa DeWitt, Lance and Rachele DeWitt; Special friend to Larry, Shir­ ley, Linda and Ryan Flynn. The Mass of Christian Burial was offered Monday, December 9 at Holy Family Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. David LeBlanc celebrant. In Lieu of flowers the family request contributions can be made to the Americn Cancer Society. She was preceded in death by one son Cart Carter. She is survived by two sons, Donald (Arbie) Carter of Middleton, TN, James (Lorraine) Carter of Allo; three step-daughters, Maxine (John) Robertson, Laurel (Fred) Rock, Janet (John) Schondelmayer all of Middleville; twelve grand­ children; two great grandchil­ dren; and many great great grandchildren; one sister, Lodemi (George) Schroeder of Cale­ donia; Many nieces and nephews. Visitarion will be Tuesday, December 17. 1996 from 2pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm, al the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1 .-00pm al the Parmelee United Method­ ist Church, Middleville, with Rev. Lee F. Zachman officiating. Interment will take place at the Parmelee Cemetery, Middleville Memorial contributions may be made to the Parmelee United Methodist Church. ber 9, 1996 at Lahrel Regional Hospital, Beltsville, MD. Mrs. Sleeman was bom on October 14, 1902 in Eaton Rapids, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Humphrey. Sfc was raised in Eaton Rapids and Jackson. She was married to Clarence H. Sleeman on June 30, 1922 in Jackson. Mrs. Sleeman was employ­ ed at F.W. Woolworth & Company in Jackson during her early years and later in the 40*s & 50's in Grand Rapids. She was proceded in death by her husband, Carence SleematL She is survived by one son, John R. (Marjorie) Sleeman of Beltsville, MD, a brother, Leonard Humphrey; six grand­ children and six great grandchildren. Visitation is Saturday from 12:30 to 1:30p.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Graveside services will be held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the Coman Cemetery, Middle­ ville with Rev. Lee F. Zachman officiating. The Middleville Rotary Club and residents of Lincoln Meadows enjoyed and old fashioned Christmas last week. Each year the residents in­ vite Rotarians to their com­ plex to sing Christmas carols, share a meal and visit with each other. This year's event was en­ joyed by more than 70 partic­ ipants and the club served meals to several residents who could not attend the party. Christmas poinsettias that were used as centerpieces were given to residents whose raffle numbers were called The Rotary also held its an­ nual election of officers last week and the results were an­ nounced at the meeting. Officers for the 1997-98 year are President Paul Brouwers. President-elect Judy Sloan. Secretary Lyndy Bolt­ house and Treasurer Jim Gray. Bloughs to celebrate 50 years together Russell and Barbara Blough of Hastings will celebrate their golden wedding anniver­ sary on December 26th A quiet family gathering was held mid-December at their home. Their children are Lyle and Judy Blough. John and Dawn Ball, and Jim and Jill Haney. They have seven grand­ children and three great grandchildren. A card recognition from friends would be appreciated. Lon Lefanty (left) and Rita Muste enjoyed last week's gathering of Rotarians and Lincoln Meadows residents. Everything to Wrap Up This Holiday Season! • Yam, Craft and Variety Store • Kids Closet "Consignment" • 1/2 Off Card Shop • Custom Framing • Alterations •Gifts, Decorations, Party Goods Thomapple Heritage group to meet The Thomapple Heritage Association will have its Christmas part at the home of John and Maureen Robinson Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 7:30 p.m. There will be a white elephant exchange! Visitors are welcome. Call 795-3912 for more information. Open Mon.-Fri.. 9-8; Sat 9-5:30 Rainbow's End Caledonia Village Centre 9343 Cherry Valley Ave. (M>37) Caledonia, Ml 49316 (616) 891-1106 Last Minute Shoppers Sale Fuji Odessa ATB 18 Speed Shifting Alloy Centilever Brakes Alloy Wheels with Quick Release Front Quick Adjust Seat $189" 10% Off All Reg. Priced Bikes in Stock 20% Off All Accessories in Stock 20% Off Gift Certificates (80C buys $1 up to $100) Check Out Our Closeout Prices on 1996 Bikes (Good on all reg. priced merchandise) Good thru Dec. 31, 1996 124 E. Main Middleville, IVII 795-4925 EVOLUTIONARY CYCLE �Page 12/The Sun ond News, Middleville, Ml December 17, 1996 Ambulance membership rates to remain at $30 in township by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thomapple Township Board Jast week voted to keep the membership rate for resi­ dents who are in The Ambu­ lance Partnership Program (TAPP) at $30 per household, and discussed how to get more people interested in joining. TAPP is a community ser­ vice that helps people when their Medicaid or Medicare do not cover all of their fees by saving them a minimum of $200 in case they ever needed the township s ambulance ser­ vice. The program now has 220 members and the $30 mem­ bership fee is due the first of April and is good until March 31 the following year. New signups arc accepted any lime during the year. Supervisor Don Boysen said that in the past they have marketed the program through newspaper advertisements, re­ newal letters to current mem­ bers and mass mailings. He wondered if the board should use the same strategies again this year since the mailings can be expensive having cost them $700 to $800 in the past. The program basically broke even last year, which caused township officials to think about whether they should continue to recruit new members or raise the annual fee. Trustee Rex Schad said the only way to increase member­ ship base is to contact as many people as possible and was opposed to increasing the yearly fee He suggested they try to get more participants and if the base does not increase over the next three years, discuss whether it is feasible to keep the program. It also was suggested that improving the brochure would increase interest as well. The percentage of members the program has, as opposed to the area's population, is a high rate, said chief Bob Woodard. He suggested that the fee be raised to $35 for 1997 and to $40 for 1998. "It would be hard to get a dramatic change in member­ ship base since the member­ ship rate is so high," he said. "Increasing the membership fee might be the only way to get more money from the program." Trustee Mike Kelley sug­ gested they put a coupon in the newspaper with the town­ ship's address already prepared FULL-TIME CLASSROOM AIDE POSITION AVAILABLE Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 2:30 pm at the Alternative High School. Please send resume to: Chris Boysen, T.K. Community Education 3885 Bender Road, Middleville, Ml 49333 Deadline: December 27, 1996 FACTORY & OFFICE JOBS Assembly & Plastic Injection up to $7.77/all shifts Mig Welders, Mill Wrights, Machine Assemblers, Hi-Lo Drivers up to 9.00 hr. Accounting Clerks $7.50 Administrative Assistant to $10.00 All of these positions are temporary (as probation period) to permanent hire. Factory apply 9-llam or 1-3:30 pm Weekdays. Clerical call for appointment. Bring 2 pieces of ID 507 • 36th St. S.E. Grand Rapids PEOPLEMARK America* Cocrtempcxury Work Forcc\ Between Eastern and Division Avenues (616) 245-6161 EOE that people can send in to get information on the program. Another concern expressed by Trustee Walt Eavey was that increasing the member­ ship could cause them to lose current members. Trustee Bill Getty agreed. TAPP originally was put together to serve as a commu­ nity service program with no intention of making money, said Donna Kenyon. The board will keep the TAPP membership fee at $30 annually and will try to find new ways of marketing the program. In other business last week the board; • Was visited by Barry County YMCA Outreach Program Director Lindy Bolt­ house who gave members a copy of the organization’s budget requests for 1997. She expressed her appreciation of the township’s past financial support and said that 14 per­ cent of their total budget has come from township money, with 4 percent from Thomap­ ple Township. In 1996, she said, there were 1,683 Thomapple Town­ ship residents who participated in YMCA programs, which is a 17 percent increase over 1995 The organization is request­ ing $2,500 this year and pre­ pared a breakdown of its bud­ get for the township that indi­ cates what the money will be used for. Boysen said the board would look over the information and consider their request when preparing the budget. • Was informed that it will meet with the Barry County Road Commission at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, at the town­ ship hall. Boysen said that ev­ ery board meets with the commission each year to share what they would like to see repaired in their township. • Voted to hire the Bay City firm of Campbell Cousterer & Co. for a three-year contract to handle the township's audits. Their fee is based on hours of work and will not exceed $2,800 per year The board members divided up into committees in which each of the members made notes and narrowed the deci­ sion down to three firms. Three different members called the firms to ask them ques­ tions. They eventually agreed on Campbell Cousterer & Co. because the fees were good and • Appointed Rex Schad to because they have a lot of ex­ perience with government act as chairman pro tern. He will perform the duties of the units. Others who have used their services have been satis­ supervisor should Boysen not be available. fied with their work. • Decided to hold a quarterly • Received a petition sub­ mitted by resident Howard meeting at 6 p.m.. Tuesday. Jan. 7. at the Township Hall DeWitt and signed by 29 resi­ dents to pave Payne Lake and and from there set a regular Davis roads. The petitioners time to hold quarterly meet­ said these roads are subjected ings. • Learned about the 13th to increased traffic, making travel less enjoyable because annual West Michigan Town­ ship Officials Conference, of deteriorating conditions. The residents want the txurd which will be from 8.15 a m. to adopt a resolution to peti­ to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Jan tion the Barry County Road 11, at Muskegon Community Commission for paving. Boy­ College. Boysen said the con­ sen said they would approach ference will include sessions the commission with an esti­ for treasurers, clerks, and mate to see what could be trustees and will allow people to learn more about the re­ done • Officially welcomed new sponsibilities of their posi­ board members Clerk Donna tions. The fee for the conference is Stagray, and Trustees Walt Eavey and Mike Kelley, who $52 per person, which is al­ ready in the township budget. were elected in November. • Voted to continue to meet This will cover everything but transportation. Boysen said he on the second Monday of each would make reservations for month at 7 p.m. those who want to go. • Passed a resolution to • Voted to allow Thomapple name The Hastings City Bank Township Emergency Ser­ as the township's depository of funds. vices Chief Bob Woodard to purchase five sets of uniforms and protective gear from Westshore Services for $4,700. Money had been bud­ geted for this. • Voted to appoint Don Clinton assistant chief. Boy-, sen said the board met with Clinton and Woodard and dis­ cussed Clinton's abilities and proposed appointment. He added that after-meeting Clin­ ton. he feels he could serve the position very well. “He may not have as much training as desired, but the people who made the selection are confident in his abilities to handle the job," he said. Woodard is the first fire chief to go through a formal application process for his job. Boysen said this worked pretty well and thinks that it might be a good idea to oper­ ate this way when choosing an assistant chief as well Woodard agreed that this would be a good idea and had offered to have a board mem­ ber sit in on the interviewing process. Village assessor’s position is vacant in Caledonia Any Caledonia resident of voting age and who has lived in the Village at least 30 days is eligible to apply for the vil­ lage assessor's position, which now is vacant. With last week's resignation of former Assessor Sandi Klaver, the Village Council must appoint someone to fill the office until the next vil­ lage election in March. Because village residents pay township taxes, the town­ ship assessor now actually handles the actual assessment of properties in the village, explained Township Assessor Tom Doane. In the past, however, the village assessor did go around with the township supervisor and do the assessing in town, said former Village Clerk Jackie Cherry. "However, the law was passed quite a few years ago that changed the village asses­ sor's job. The township asses­ sor handles all the properties in the township so it's consis­ tent throughout, not one way in the village and another in the township." This means the village as­ sessor position today is left with few duties, but slate law requires a general law village to have someone in that posi­ tion. Sheriff’s Dept, probing Caledonia break-ins The Kent County Sheriffs Department is investigating the break-ins of five busi­ nesses on M-37 that occurred Wednesday night or Thursday morning. Deputies say one, possibly two people broke into the Contempo Salon, Cherry Val­ ley Cafe, Solution Special­ ists, Ken's Auto Parts and the Skyline Building and rum­ maged through drawers and cabinets looking for money. An undetermined amount of money was taken from at least two of the businesses. Deputies say the break-ins took place between 9:45 p.m. Wednesday and 5:40 a.m. Thursday, but speculate they probably occurred around mid­ night or later. The case has been turned over to the Sheriffs Depart­ ment's detective bureau. Any­ one with information is en­ courage to contact the Kent County Sheriffs Department or Silent Observer. He or she must sign several papers each year, including a warrant that gives the village treasurer the authority to col­ lect the taxes The assessor also would perform any other functions the law prescribes. Cherry said that the posi­ tion docs not require any spe­ cial background, such as ac­ counting, nor is the assessor required to attend many meet­ ings. Next year's salary for the Caledonia Village assessor has not yet been set by the coun­ cil. Last year, the assessor was paid $100. Anyone interested in apply­ ing for the position should contact the village office at 891-9384. Now Hiring!!! 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Interested candi­ dates should apply at: Wamar Products, Inc., 5041 68th Street, SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 �The Sun and News, Middleville Ml December 17, 1996 Page 13 Solution for Middleville sludge problem may be de-watering by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Earth Tech, Inc., the com­ pany that runs Middleville’s wastewater treatment plant, says it has found a cost effi­ cient way to solve the vil­ lage's excess sludge problem. Plant manager Todd Ernst said he found that the most ef­ ficient solution is to de-water the sludge into a dry cake and haul it to a certified landfill. This process consists of pumping the sludge through a portable press unit and squeeze the water out of it until it is a dry cake. Sludge usually is handled on a per gallon basis and mu­ nicipalities usually arc charged four to six cents per gallon, depending on the contractor. For this project, they are looking at a cost of five cents per gallon if the procedure is handled through Earth Tech. Ernst said the village has budgeted $12,000 for sludge disposal, but with 500.000 gallons, they are looking at $25,000 for this procedure. The other option would have been to compost or take sludge and mix it with other organic materials such as leaves straw and form it into a material that is safe it instead of taking it to a landfill. However, that would lake a lot more time because many tests would have to be con­ ducted. The option chosen, he said, provides a cost savings and protects everyone involved. They can take as long as they need through the winter and will work with a sludge con­ tractor. The council recently had been informed that the treat­ ment plant's sludge tank is 75 percent full and that there is a presence of a heavy metal pol­ lutant called nickel, which is above the state standards, coming from nearby indus- tries. There are no standardsi for the amount of sludge at the plant, but Ernst said they need to get rid of some before the tank gets too full. The problem, he said, cani be solved easily and is of noi harm to the environment or nearby properties Though there had been dis­ cussions about the sludge sit­ uation in the past, the plant has had a good track record and there have been no water dis­ charge problems. Ernst had informed the council a couple of weeks ago that he was interested in preparing a proposal that would ensure that sludge lev­ els do not increase again and he can pinpoint which indus­ tries are responsible for the el­ evated nickel level in the wastewater. The plan also in­ cludes looking into changing the village's procedure for de­ termining which area indus­ tries are responsible for the presence of the nickel that has gotten into the wastewater. Ernst said that since the last council meeting the company has conducted two more tests and still has a few more to conduct before it can find out which industries are responsi­ ble for the nickel in the wastewater. "We could be looking at another four weeks, after which we will present data to the village and see if it is ready to meet with industries," he said. This would be part of a co­ operative effort between Earth Tech, the village and area in­ dustries. It had been suggested that the council and others in­ volved look over the village's sewer use ordinance and dis­ cuss the possibility of fining businesses whose materials af­ fect things after a certain pe­ riod of time. This would make TK schools to consider 3-year financial planning by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education's Finance Committee presented ideas about developing a threc-year financial plan last week. The committee has decided that a three-year plan would be best and would like to increase the unreserved fund balance to 7 percent of the total budget. Members also would like to set aside money for opening the new middle school and ad­ ditions to existing facilities. Officials and other school board members were asked to pul a list of items in order of what they feel is most impor­ tant. The listed items for 1996- 97 year are; • Social studies books for the middle school for $35,000. • High school auditorium seating for $20,000. • Classroom furniture al­ lowance for Page Elementary School for $10,000 • File cabinets for West El­ ementary School for $2,000. • Hallway carpet for McFall Elementary School for $10,000. • Hire a new custodian for the system for $18,000. • Purchase two buses for $99,000. These needs go until the 1999-2000 academic year. 'Fhe committee stressed the need to FUNDS FOR FIRE BARN continued from Page 10— Another point of discussion on the subject involved how to inform residents of plans for the project and encourage them to donate. Clerk Jan Lippert suggested setting up a community, but Herold doubled they would get a good turnout. Cook suggested sending newsletters to taxpayers ex­ plaining the township's plans. The rest of the board thought this was a good idea and made plans to put one to­ gether. In other business last week the board; • Heard that members arc scheduled to meet with the Barry County Road Commis­ Scots' spikers make it to quarters at Godwin High Caledonia's varsity volleyball team finished second in their pool, but lost in the quarterfinals of Saturday's tournament at Godwin High Coach Leo Del Carmen said of the Scots performance: “We played very well at times, but we were inconsistent all day," Del Carmen said. ' We will only get better." sion at 8 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 9, to express opinions about what sort of road repairs the township needs. • Heard about the official ribbon cutting ceremony to introduce the Barry County branch of Kellogg Commu­ nity College. • Voted to approve the water system budget for 1997 of $19,800. The system serves around 105 customers and contacts with the Gun Lake Sewer Authority. • Approved the hiring of Sigfried Crandall as its audit­ ing firm for 1997. They have a one year contract so they can test the services out and see if this will work for them. prioritize to keep expenses under control and continue to improve the curriculum and facilities. School officials and board members were encouraged to list ways to contain or reduce costs that could be accom­ plished in specific buildings or departments. Lists will be drawn up and the finance committee will re­ view them, prioritize and pre­ sent a consolidated list to the board after the first of the year. In other business last week the board; • Honored the people who work as secretaries in the dis­ trict's five schools. Those honored were Susan Rounds, Emily Harrison, Lois VanDuine, Cindy Wenger, Beth Ploeg, Julie Penfield, Karen Secord, Roxanne Potter, Can­ dace, Hoisted, Jane Cordtz, and Heidi VanA man • Heard teacher Dan Erb dis­ cuss his trip to Japan as an ambassador and exchange teacher. He presented the board with a gift. • Heard that the high school yearbook has been operating at a financial loss, but that auditors are working to change that. • Adopted the food service, athletic and public library budgets. • Approved Athletic Direc­ tor Tom Lehman's request to retain an athletic trainer for the rest of the school year. • Approved the purchase of 80 more computers for grades kindergarten through eighth out of the 1996 technology budget. •Listened to Superintendent Jay Cason discuss how stan­ dards of funding for special education programs are higher for Michigan than they are for the nation. He asked for sug­ gestions of what could be done. • Heard about the brunch that was to be held at Board President Dan Parker’s house, the all-staff open house at the high school hosted by Cason and the board, and the senior citizens dinner at the high school on Dec. 11. • Heard that this year is the 50th anniversary for the school’s food service. it less attractive for them to pound basis and were not high enough to get anyone's atten­ use these materials as much. The idea was to give written tion. It probably will not be pos­ violations to the industries re­ sponsible and require a written sible to eliminate completely explanation about why the the presence of nickel, but of­ materials are there and what ficials hope to gel it lowered they intend to do to solve the to an acceptable level. "I feel this is a comprehen­ problem. Industries would be given a certain amount of sive plan to get the ordinance time to prepare the explana­ up to date and prevent the tion. If the deadline was problem from happening missed, other measures would again." he said. They will get materials or­ be taken, such as fining the ganized and document every­ industry. Ernst has looked through thing. When things are in or­ the village ordinance and has der. the council’s public works found that when it was writ­ committee will meet and dis­ ten. fines were based on a per cuss how to work the plan. 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Place the Crazy Cash in your wallet or vehicle Spencer’s Towing »2 & Recovery i 520 East Railroad St., Hastings 945-2909 221 West Main, Middleville 795-3369 Exp 5/31/97 • 1 per customer. Towing only, not good with any other offer or coupon �Page U/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/December 17, 1996 About 1,400 feet of walkway could be repaired Caledonia chooses sidewalk repair for block grant project by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Stubbed toes could become less common in Caledonia Village if hoped-for sidewalk repair is eligible for funding through a county community block grant. The Village Council last week agreed to make leveling and repairing sidewalks its number one choice for the ap­ proximately $31,000 it will receive as its share of the 1997 block grant program. The council hopes to im­ prove about 1,400 linear feet of sidewalk, based on an esti­ mated repair cost of $22.50/foot. A public hearing will be held at the Jan. 13 council meeting to discuss this and any other possible uses for the block grant money available to the village. Council meet­ ings begin at 7 p.m. and are held at the Village/Township Hall. 250 Maple St. To be eligible, the project must clearly benefit low and moderate income residents, said Lou VanLiere. consulting engineer from Earth Tech. This qualification rules out using the funds for the new library, for instance, because that involves the township, which is not eligible because of the higher income level of township residents. Council also discussed Guess what Johnny’s bringing for Show and Tell today. ■T-800-Wt-PKVENT^^ Not one more lost life. Not one more grieving family. Not one whether the cost of construct­ ing storm drainage and curbs bn Kinsey Street might be an eligible block grant project if the sidewalk repair is turned down. VanLiere said he thought the Kinsey Street idea worth pursuing. Applications for 1997 block grant funds must be filed by Feb. 3, VanLiere said. The Caledonia Department of Public Works employees already are at work identifying which sections of sidewalk are in the most need of repair, and they will work with Village Planner Mark Sisson in iden­ tifying areas and preparing cost estimates for the project. The 1996 CBG project was the extension of Maple Street to Kinsey, and VanLiere told the council last week that some adjustments at the inter­ section of the two roads prob­ ably will not be completed until spring because of the weather. He also said that there has been a problem con­ tacting the company that moved a fiber optic cable in the old railroad right of way. No bill has been received for this work either by the village or the contractor. In other business, the coun­ cil agreed to ask the Planning Commission to review the lo­ cations of all "paper streets” in the village. These are streets that were drawn on the original plat maps, but were never built. Right now. they exist only as right of ways. One of these, Ash Street, has been under consideration lately because property owners adjacent to the right of way have asked to have various stretches of the paper street vacated. Because the village has never officially "accepted" the now century-old dedication of these streets to the public, there is legal precedent that could allow the neighbors, under certain circumstances, to have a legal argument for va­ cating the right of ways. This argument is stronger when the local government never for­ mally accepted the dedication of the streets, which is the case in Caledonia. Attorney Jim Brown sug­ gested to the council last week • Personal “small town” service and “big town” know-how. •Latest paint technology. • Only the BEST pro­ ducts used in parts and materials. Let us not forget the true meaning of COMPLETE Christmas... Happy Holidays! 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Village Planner Mark Sis­ son reported that the Planning Commission recommends council not approve vacating another section of Ash Street, as requested by neighbors Dr. Eric Seif and Steve Antecki. The commission said that the applicants' stretch of Ash Street does provide access to properties to the south, but that this decision could be re­ considered if other means of access were available. Council also approved a two-year contract renewal for utilities consultant Rich Pier­ son. He was hired on a oneyear basis last year, and the new contract essentially con­ tinues the original terms. His four to 12 hours/week in the village usually include overseeing the operation and maintenance of the water and wastewater systems, submit­ ting the required reports on Postal service prepares for busy time of year The U.S. Postal Service delivers to more addresses during the holidays than anyone — with the possible exception of Santa. So it’s not surprising that the Middleville Post Office follows Santa’s lead as it prepares for its busiest time of the year. "We’re ready to help our customers handle the hoiidys," said Patrick Kelly, postmaster at Middleville. “And there are several things mailers can do to ensure their gifts and cards arrive on time,” he added. To get the best service, customers should tell window clerks three im­ portant things: 1. When the package needs to get there. 2. If the package needs insurance 3. Whether proof of delivery is required. Other keys to ensure all holiday mail arrives on time is correct addressing, proper • Authorized insurance repair facility. •Our professional experience since 1969. packaging and mailing as ear ly as possible. 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Because he is an in­ dependent contractor, the vil­ lage is not responsible for withholding his taxes nor for providing benefits. In other business, the coun­ cil: • Donated $100 to this year s Caledonia Christmas parade. • Voted 4-2 to hire Swanson and Associates traffic consul­ tants to work with engineers from Earth Tech on establish­ ing a possible location for a road that would connect Glen Valley Estates to Kraft Av­ enue. (See related story.) • Accepted a $616.80 bid from Tires Plus in Middleville to supply six tires for the vil­ lage's green truck. • Will send to Pierson any comments on a township let­ ter of intent to approve a con­ tract for hiring Buff Rodgers to operate the Campau-Krtile Sewer wastewater treatment plant. Pierson said the Town ship Board would appreciate council members' input on such a contract • Accepted the resignation of Assessor Sandi Klaver INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 k 891-9294 A �The Sun ond News. Middleville, Ml/December 17, 1996/Poge 15 Possible locations for future road to be suggested Caledonia Village hires consultants for proposed Kraft-Glen Valley connector .by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council last week approved hiring Swanson and Associates traffic consultants to work with Earth Tech en­ gineering consultants on planning the location of a proposed road that would con­ nect Glen Valley Estates with Kraft Avenue. This work would comprise the second phase of a study on the connector road, with Phase I establishing that there is in­ deed a need for such a route. The council had voted last month to continue with the study after hearing the results of the initial phase. Caledonia Village Planner Mark Sisson told the council that he recommended accept­ ing the bid from Swanson and Associates to do the second phase, even though council originally wanted competitive bids for the project. Swanson estimates it would cost $8,000 for Phase II. and the village would pay no more that $1,500 to Earth Tech for its share. Sisson said that he makes his recommendation because the Caledonia Community Schools wants to take bids soon on the new elementary school that will be built north of the middle school. The school district s land lies just west of Glen Valley, and Sisson said that the schools want to break ground on the new school this spring. He told council that to save time. Swanson could be re­ tained because it was the company that conducted the needs study in the first phase of the planning program for the future road. Caledonia Schools also are retaining Swanson to do some interior study on their project, so in the interest of expediency, it might be a good idea for the village to continue with Swanson, Sisson suggested. Taking competitive bids on the consulting work would mean the study on the road lo­ cation would get pushed back and it probably could not be completed before the school district needed to do its site planning. "We will not be funding any road right now, but we just need to know where it would be located, if it indeed is ever constructed," he said. He pointed out that getting a location planned also would keep any private construction from impeding the future road location. Sisson told the council that he is forming a committee to help the Village Planning Commission look at all the possibilities for the road. He wants to include Jerry Baker, head of the Glen Valley devel­ oping firm; Judi Dean, busi­ ness manager for the Caledonia Schools; Township Planner Linda Anderson and perhaps another township Job market looking good for new college grads, says MSU survey A stronger economy in 1996 is translating into a stronger job market and in­ creased job security for new college graduates, according to the 26th annual Recruiting Trends survey conducted by Career Services and Place­ ment at Michigan State University. "Growth in job oppor­ tunities for new college graduates is predicted for the 1996-97 graduates," says Patrick Scheetz, director of the Collegiate Employment Research Institute at MSU and author of the study. "When characterizing the overall job market for new college graduates this year, employers described it as stronger than a year ago." Surveyed employers an­ ticipate an increase of 6.2 per­ cent in job prospects, "thus sustaining an expanding job market for new graduates over four consecutive years," Scheetz said. The good news for students is that they have more chances for landing a job requiring an academic degree and more choices in positions available to them, he said. “Job prospects are very good in all regions of the country - better in some than others, but good throughout the country." Scheetz said. Starting salaries offered to new college graduates hired in 1996-97 are expected to be 3.5 percent to 4 percent higher than in 1995-96, he noted. Factors that may result in higher starting salaries for graduates include active par­ ticipation in school activities, leadership roles in student organizations and their perceived potential within the organization. Job security for new college graduates is also expected to increase this year, according to the 508 businesses, in­ dustries and government agencies responding to the survey. Economic growth , retirements and other employee departures are creating considerable job op­ portunities for new graduates, Scheetz noted. However, sup­ ply and demand for specific academic majors and career preparations during college years are still key factors in­ fluencing transition to careers after graduation. Students will not have as much competition from previously displaced workers, because most of these people have found jobs and are not challenging new college grads for available positions, he said. Developing a strong work ethic, producing quick results and learning computer technologies, as well as facing a real world work environ­ ment following an academic lifestyle, will be among the challenges for new college grads, according to the survey. College students who have degrees in academic majors with limited job opportunities can get additional preparation and training, such as specific course work, practical work experiences and a second degree, to help make them more employable, Scheetz said. Employers are continually looking for graduates with ex­ cellent communication skills and students with considerable Web site, e-mail and other technological experiences. Students with knowledge of these skills will find jobs even though they may not have the academic degrees desired by the companies, he said. For more information or to receive a copy of the 26th an­ nual survey. Recruiting Trends. 1996-97, call Scheetz at (517) 355-9510, Ext. 134, or 351-7538. or Krister Anderson, Media Com munications, 355-2281. board representative; several Glen Valley residents who have voiced an interest in the planning and a representative from the Kent County Road Commission. Trustee Chuck Audy said he still would prefer taking com­ petitive bids for this phase of the study, and one resident asked why the committee be­ ing formed by Sisson couldn’t map out a road. Sisson said that he does not believe a road can be planned without the consultants on engineering and traffic. voting "no." Sisson said that he would expect results from the con­ sultants’ study in March if the work can get started before winter weather forces a delay. WEIGHT TRAINING Looking for Tone & Definition? FITNESS "I would like to say we don’t need to spend the money IRES PLUS AA SNOW TIRE SALE All sizes available. Call for prices: 795-3550 Truck Tire Sale Discoverer Radial AST P215/75R15.......... *69” °235/75R15.............. *64” L215/85R16.. LT225/75R16 . . 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The pastor is Ray Townsend. For more information, call 891-8028. (on consultants), but we’ve al­ ready reached the point where we need to do that," he said. Council supported his rec­ ommendation 4-2. with Audy and Trustee Susan Berencsi On Duty ‘Certain models extra. Our professionals wiH advise you is additional service is need­ ed on your brake system. hWAYAVAWAW,*. Wheel Alignment Computerized Wheel Alignment 4 Done by our alignment Professionals CASH or CHARGE FREE Rai Repars va*e S'-e-r s T«es' As low as V *35.00 795-3550 500 Arlington Street (M-37) Middleville OPEN Monday-Thursday 8 to 6; Friday 8 to 5; Saturday 8 to 2, Wednesday Evenings By Appointment ru/mAne �Pogo 16/Tho Sun and Now* Middleville MI December 17, 1996 Trojans top Scots with defense and balanced scoring Anytime Caledonia and Middleville clash in any sport you can expect the wills to win to be just a bit more than normal. On Friday night, the two rivaling schools met on the hardcourt and the host Trojans wore all of the smiles. Middleville's lead was 20-11 after one quarter, 35-18 at the half and 58-27 after the third stanza. Needless to say, thanks to heavy defensive pressure and a balanced scoring attack, Coach Kurt Holzhucter’s Trojans walked away with a 70-46 win. The victory kept Middleville's record perfect at 2-0, while Caledonia slipped to 0-2. Tonight, the Trojans travel to Byron Center and the Scots play at Cedar Springs. How bad did the black and orange want to beat the purple and gold Friday night? Caledonia Coach Larry Rea figured they did in a big way. "They wanted to beat us bad." Rea remarked after the contest. "You could tell how badly they wanted to beat us; they were a fired up team." And Middleville’s pressure defense certainly helped them to do so. In the third quarter, the Trojans managed to force seven turnovers in a span of four minutes and used those 6-5," Holzhueter said. miscues to produce a 15-2 Tuesday he scored inside and run. The third quarter ended tonight he made some threes." with Middleville out-scoring Doyle also played well in a the visiting Caledonia team non-starting role. The school's 22-9 with guard Kevin Doyle quarterback who guided the scoring seven of the 22 Trojans to the O-K Blue title this past fall, made 4 steals on points. "I think they (Caledonia) Friday night, no turnovers and handled it really well early had 3 deflections For Caledonia. Todd on." Holzhueter said of Middleville’s press. “We hope Bloemers finished as the to do that early in the season game's top scorer with 18 against teams that don't have points, including three 3pointers. much experience." "He’s going to have to step Balanced scoring was another key to the Trojan up for us to be successful," triumph as three players Rea said. Rea said that finding the scored in double figures, another just missed that mark right combinations is very by one point and nine important for his team early Middleville players in the season. "We played 14 guys," Rea accumulated points. Jeremy Shriver led the way with 17 said. "We’re trying to find points, Doyle finished with guys who can get the job 11 markers. David Liu tallied done. We were tentative (and) 10 points and Nathan Pranger soon we got impatient and added 9 lo the score book. they took advantage of that. "I would anticipate that's Their press caused us a lot of the way it's going to go," problems." Holzhueter said of the balanced scoring. "We're starting to develop a little bit of depth." Shriver not only contributed in the scoring column, but also spurred the defense and led the team in rebounds with 6 caroms. "He’s a hard player to defend; he’s pretty versatile at A Middleville defender attempts to block a shot from a leaning Scots' shooter in the game between the two schools last Friday. AREA...SPORTS Caledonia’s Nick Freeman (15) drives in for an off-balance shot as teammates Rob Lillie (24) and Dale Wicks (22) look on. Trojan grapplers win dual over Byron Center last week Ryan Overmyer, shown here in Tuesday’s opener versus Otsego, managed just 4 points in the contest with Middleville. The final score of Middleville 56 and Byron Center 9 was a deceptive score in a wrestling dual on Dec. 12 because Middleville was able to win all of the close matches Kyle Brower scored an escape in the last five seconds and then got a takedown in overtime to win 11-9 at 103 pounds. The 112 match was almost as close as Evan Space got a Middleton won 4-2 at 160 and reversal with ten seconds left Ron Haynes scored a 10-8 for a 6-5 victory. decision at 171. Dcndei Craven had a pin in Middleville picked up six 1:02 at 119, Jared Otto pinned points at 152 due to a Byron his opponent at 130 in L06 Center forfeit. and Isreal Rosales pinned his To close out the Trojan man in the second period in a scoring. Miso Glavan match at 135. prevailed 14-6 al 215 and Erik Justin DeBoode took a 15-3 Vernon pinned hi heavyweight win at 140, Adam Smith foe in 33 seconds. scored a winning pin in the second period at 145, Luke �The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml December 17, 1996, Poge 17 Scots look for consistency in O-K Gold volleyball season Middleville's varsity volleyball team includes (front row. from left) Annie Deschoff. Carrie Moma, Lindsey Thornton; (middle row) Jaime Robbins. Keasha Kotrba, Sage Lucas, Brooke Mulder, Lindsey Robertson, Janine McWhinney; (back row) Coach Cindy Middlebush, Jenna Shook, Tracy Schondelmayer, Katie Weaver, Jennie Doyle, manager Caroline O’Connor and manager Cary Middlebush. Caledonia's varsity volleyball team includes (front row, from left) Allison Schneider, Sarah Steele; (middle row) Kristy DeBoer, Amanda Minor, Niki Peterson Sue Vredevoogd; (back row) Lil Hawkins, Beth Paarlberg, Melissa Berends, Sarah Born, Leo Del Carmen II, Tonya Buehler, Shannon Walter, Melanie Vanenk and Sarah Engelbert. Missing: Michelle Homrich. Caledonia's spiking Scots could be the surprise team in the O-K Gold race this season Last year. Coach Leo Del Carmen s team went 27-20-3 and took third place in the league standings. And early indications arc the Scots' should be just as good, if not better, in the 1996-97 campaign. "(We have a team of) very hard workers," Del Carmen said. "They came in early and they stay late. They’re very easy to work with and to "Play well, be consistent and surprise some teams," Del coach." Some of Caledonia's Carmen said. returning talent includes Forest Hill Northern is the middle blocker Sarah Steele, team most regarded as the right side hitter Allison league favorite. The Huskies Schneider, Nikki Peterson and have the most returning defensive specialist Amanda starters. Minor. Together, that group Caledonia will next take makes up 80 percent of the part in an invitational at squad s reluming athletes. Comstock Park on Dec. 28 As far as team goal's are and then will have a tri-match concerned, Del Carmen is with Godwin Heights and East taking things one step at a Grand Rapids on Jan. 2. time. Scot grapplers move to 3-0 with win Caledonia's varsity wrestling team moved its season record to 3-0 Thursday night with a convincing 46-17 triumph over Forest Hills Northern in a dual match held it Caledonia High. The Scots won 10 of the 14 Hollinshead, Keith Smith, weight classes in the O-K Tim Soper, Josh Haywood and Blake Sinclair. Gold matchup. Winners for Caledonia were Scoring wins in the junior Ryan Haywood, Nick Draft, varsity match were Tyler Root Dustin McFarlan, Nick and Mat Tava. Webster, B J. Tomanek, Zach Josh Haywood glues his FHN opponent to the mat in Thursday’s dual at Caledonia High. The Scots' look solid in their home dual, winning 10 of 14 weight classes Hitting and passing are solid in Middleville’s arsenal With a number of quality champion Hamilton in the hitters and an all-conference Blue standings. Hamilton, again, is setter returning to the lineup in 1996-97, Middleville's expected to be the team to beat because "they have many varsity volleyball team looks to have a winning returners" with spiking talent. Middleville's goals for the combination. Eight-year coach, Cindy year are to become O-K Blue Middlebush, hopes to use that champs and/or a district title. Returning hitters for the returning talent to possibly battle for an O-K Blue title. Lady Trojans are Tracy Last season, the Lady Trojans Schondelmayer, Jennie Doyle, finished fifth in the overall Jenna Shook and Sage Lucas. league and second behind Schondelmayer is a three-year starters and earned all­ conference status last winter. Katie Weaver, who has set school setting records, also returns to give the team solid passing and leadership. Carrie Moma, another senior, returns to give Middleville experience as a defensive specialist A key Barry County matchup happens Jan 7 when Middleville battles Hastings on the road. �Poge 18/Th« Sun and News, Middleville. MI December 17. 1996 Trojans finish second at invitational; win two weight titles Jared Otto and Luke Middleton both won weight class titles as Middleville's wrestling team finished second at its own tournament on Saturday. Northview won the title and their win came one week after Middleville edged them for first place in an invitational last weekend. "Good hard wrestling," Middleville Coach Tom Lehman said of Saturday’s tournament. "They beat us in a couple of spots that we thought we would win. They battled all the way." Otto pinned a fellow Middleville wrestler, Mike Smith, in 3:48 to win the 130-pound class. Middleton earned his championship with a 3-2 decision over Central Montcalm's Ed Schneider. Kyle Brower took second place at 103, dropping a 6-3 decision to Northview’s Joe Fortier in the championship. Evan Space placed fourth at 112 losing to Maple Valley's Mike Egan 12-4 in his consolation. Kris Utley was second at 119 after being pinned by Jeff Missad at 4:37 of their championship. Dendel Craven lost 6-0 to Olivet's Chad Wilkes in the championship at 125 to finish in second place Isreal Rosales ended up fourth at 135, dropping a 10-5 decision to Olivet's Brandon Place in the consolation round. Justin DeBoode also came in fourth, losing 3-1 in his consolation as did Spencer Romph, who was pinned by Northview's Andy Garbowitz in 2:13. Steve Lehman was second at 189, falling 7-3 to Portlands Chad Guilford in the championship round. And Miso Glavan ended up third at 215, pinning Maple Valley's Andy Adams in the Kyle Brower fought hard all day and just missed first place by three points against Joe Fortier. consolation round. Overall, Coach Lehman said his team still has some work to do. "We didn't wrestle well in a couple of classes," Lehman said. "It gives us something to work on. We haven't done any rah, rah stuff yet, the kids just need to wrestle." A Barry County matchup, Middleville's Evan Space and Maple Valley's Mike Egan consolation match was decided on a decision. Girls B-ball coach resigns at Caledonia Looking fora PRINTER? Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY — We have it ALL! 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Ail of our pizzas include our Special Sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese 15 Minutes Take Out or Eat in or Fast Free Delivery Within 5 Miles NO FREE POP with SPECIALS • Ask about our Special of the Day • PARK IN REAR �Page 20 The Sun and News Middleville, Ml December 17. 1996 Caledonia agriculture dealer among top in the nation Caledonia Fanners Elevator Company recently was named a 1996 regional winner of the Stratus Award AgriCenter dealer recognition program from American Cyanamid Company Caledonia Fanners Elevator Company was one of 60 Cyanamid AgriCenter dealers selected for this honor from more than 5,00 across the na- tion. Those chosen are recognized as leaders from more than 5.000 across na­ tion. Those chosen are recognized as leaders in the agricultural retail industry Dutton Christian School students to market chocolate goodies as fund-raiser Eighth-grade students at Dutton Christian Middle School will open 20 chocolate businesses Wednedsay, Dec. 18 at 9:30 a.m. Working in small groups, these eighth graders have developed marketing strategies, sold stock and created advertising to sell their special chocolate-related product In a combined effort to teach about economy, marketing and capitalism to­ day, and at the tum of the cen­ tury. the eighth-grade team leaders have invited the thirdthrough seventh-grade students at Dutton Christian to enter the “chocolate lovers’ paradise*' (Dutton Christian Middle School gym) and choose from 20 different chocolate-related edible treats. Participants can find out for themselves which business will be the most successful and which stockholders will receive the greatest return on their investment. For more information, call Robert Terpstra, Dutton Christian School Ad­ ministrator, at 698-8660 The second annual Stratus Award honors AgriCenter dealers who provide ex emplary service to growers and demonstrate a strong commitment to profes­ sionalism and environmental responsibility. “Caledonia Farmers Elevator Company is commit­ ted to its customers, to the professional use of crop pro­ tection products and to a clean environment, ’ ’ says Ronald Jensen, local Cyanamid sales representative. “The direc­ tors and employees of Caledonia Farmers Elevator Company are setting the stan­ dard for ag business as we enter the next century.” An engraved crystal sculpture was awarded to This year, millions will file their tax 1996 phone — using TeleFile, a ■ 01 Men’s 3-on-3 basketball Team W-L G & G Pork Farms............ 2-0 Seif and Sons Chevrolet...2-0 Middleville Tool & Die. . . 1-1 Weesie & Company.......... 1-1 Knuckle Draggers.............0-2 Too Old To Know Better .0-2 Results G & G Pork Farms 30. 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Expires 12/31/96 Expires 12/24/96 Expires 12/31/96 HOURS: Mon.-Wed. 10:00-6:00; 133 E Main St., Caledonia I Thurs. 10:00-8:00; Fri. 10:00-6:00; Sat 10:00-3:00 Phone 616-891-0696 Free gift with candy making purchase while suppleis last subsidiary of American Home Products, which is one of the world s largest research-based pharmaceutical and health care products companies and is a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of prescription drugs and overthe-counter medications. It is also a leader in vaccines, bio­ technology. crop protection products, animal health care and medical devices. Seventh grade Scots win two The seventh grade Scots’ basketball team ran its record to 2-0 with a 38-34 win against Middleville on Dec. 12. Nick Slot led the Scots in scoring with 11 points. Curt VanderHeide tallied 9 points and Travis Slot added 7 points. In the team’s first game, the opponent was Hamilton and the score was 28-10. Jeff DeBlaay topped the Caledonia team with 6 points. PTO’s meeting continued from frontsisting the group with its newsletter. "Without them we could not do it." she said. Chris Jacum said the PTO is fun and rewarding. "It can do a lot to help your child," she said. She added that people do not necessarily have to attend meetings to help or offer sug­ gestions. They can contact Missy London al West Ele­ mentary School. Another goal of the group is to provide or assist with ac­ tivities that involve the entire community, not just people involved in the schools. This is one reason members, like to help with the carnival. "We don’t do this to benefit ourselves," Johns said. The group, Jelscma added, tries not to spend ail of the money it raises in one area, so all students can benefit from it. "The kids get pleasure out of these programs," she said. "PTO funds could go to anything from $1,000 worth of software to cookies," Johns said. "It depends on what the schools need." She added that a lot of communication is involved in deciding what the schools need most. They have bought things such as a boom box for gym classes and hurdles. The PTO also offers infor­ mational meetings called cof­ fees on a regular basis. These coffees, Jelscma said, are meetings in which people who are interested in the schools can attend to learn more about the group, and make suggestions. The coffees are free and everyone from the community is welcome. The group, she said, likes to help students experience things that are fun and educa­ tional. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/706/SunandNews_1996-12-24.pdf cf7b0487ad62634833c2dbae8142f42f PDF Text Text .K RATE The.S POSTAGE 49058 No. 7 ------------- Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areos^ Middleville. Michigan 49333 125th Year No. 52 December 21. 1996 Bids could go out for 4 projects in early 1997 Caledonia School Board gives go-ahead on bond project plans by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia School Board Tuesday night gave its "bless­ ing" to the plans and concepts presented so far for four of the seven projects approved by voters in the June school bond issue election. This approval will allow the architect to prepare the construction drawings needed to go for bids on those pro­ jects as soon as possible in 1997. Preliminary plans and bud­ gets for remodeling at Caledonia Elementary, the fi­ nal phase of renovations at the high school, the new bus garagc/maintcnance facility and improvements/additions to district athletic facilities all met board approval after archi­ tect Harm Perdock completed his presentation. Perdock said that all these projects are within the budgets allocated to them except for the bus garage. To meet its budget, the planning commit­ tee designing that facility still has to cut about $104,790 in costs, probably from the equipment, he said. Pcrdock also reviewed the progress so far on planning for the new elementary school and said he hopes to have the design completed by February, with elevations and site plans prepared for the board's February meeting. He said he would like to take bids on this project in June or July. The other two bond pro­ jects, a district-wide update of technology and and improving mechanical and electrical sys­ tems at the district s central office, were not discussed last week In the "Interested Citizens" portion of the meeting, Caledonia High School Assistant Principal Nathan Robrahn responded to parent Pat Alien's concern about safety and security at the high school. She had brought up the issue at the November board meeting. "One incident is one too many," Robrahn said, of vio­ lations of the school regula­ tions in both the student park­ ing lot and within the build­ ing. He said that there have been six reported incidents in the parking lot this year, most of them after school hours. He said that the school works destruction of property, are parking lot this summer with the police whenever ap­ punishable by suspension or should help alleviate some of propriate, and that a student expulsion. The police are the problems. In other business, the board involved in the destruction of called in if the offense also any property on school breaks the law, such as pos­ approved the "friendly" transfer of two parcels of land grounds will be suspended or session of drugs or alcohol. Robrahn said that after- from the Thornapple-Ke Hogg possibly even expelled. In the building itself, there hours security in the high district to the Caledonia dis­ have been five "major" of­ school must be balanced with trict. Both parcels are sur­ fenses this school year, and all the community’s use of the rounded by Caledonia district have been "dealt with." building. There are alarm sys­ properties, and it would have Robrahn said while it would tems in some areas of the been very expensive for the be better if there had been building, and the high school TK district to bus any stu­ none at all, only five incidents staff works with the custodial dents living on those parcels. is not a bad record in a school staff in protecting the facility. Both the Caledonia and TK He said some minor changes school boards must approve of nearly 800 students. Major offenses, such as planned for next year and the transfer. fighting, harassment or expansion of the student Quilt square to display names of residents Bowne Historical Society piecing together sesquicentennial quilt by Barbara Gall Staff Writer If you live in Bowne Town­ ship, or used to live there, or know of a family from that township, you can help create a little history. As a fund raiser for the townships 1999 sesquicen­ tennial year, the Bowne Township Historical Society has begun to create a "mem­ ory quilt," which eventually will be on display in the Ladies Aid Hal), now the township museum. Each block of the quilt will contain the name of a present or past resident or family. Once they are all collected, the squares will be stitched to­ gether around a center design which displays township landmarks such as the Methodist Church, Bergy Brothers and the old depot. Historical Society President Linda Sinclair said that the organization is asking for a donation of $ 10 for each name to be included on the quilt, and she said buying a quilt square for a friend or neighbor would make a nice present any time of year. The quilt will be the main fund raiser for the sesquicen­ tennial celebration, Sinclair said. The forms for supplying the needed information for quilt squares can be obtained at the Bowne Township office, lo­ cated at 6059 Linfield m Alto or by writing the Bowne Township Historical Society. PO Box 35, Alto. 49302. The quilt square and pen for signing it then will be sent to the donor so he or she can sign it with the desired name(s). or the donor can ask the Historical Society to have the square done. "We think this will be a wonderful way to remember the families who live in the township now as well as those who lived here years ago." Sinclair said. "We'd really love to have people buy a square for those who once lived here, but who since have died or moved away. The quilt will be hang­ ing up in our museum for fu­ ture generations to sec. The history of the township is re­ ally the history of everyone who has lived in it, so the more names on the quilt, the more significant it becomes." Putting together the mem­ ory quilt is the latest project of the Bowne Township His­ torical Society, which was formed after the restoration of the historic township hall provoked an interest in pre­ serving buildings and artifacts from the past. In 1993, the society coin pleted the restoration of the historic Ladies Aid Hall at See Memory Quilt, P. 2 Bowne Township Historical Society President Linda Sinclair displays some of the 'memory quilt’ squares already completed by township residents. The quilt is a fund raiser for the 1999 township sesquicentennial. In This Issue... • Visually impaired can get help in Middleville • Caledonia planners table proposed car wash • Caledonia Twp. advisory board, ZB A appointments made • New youth pastor sets goals at Alaska church �Page 2/Th® Sun and News, Middleville, MI December 21, 1996 Two TK students write, develop computer softwear program by Mandy Habfl Staff Writer"* month. Ten options for investing are offered and they vary from saving all the money and making no investment to a get rich quick scheme that in­ volves a risky investment with only a 3 percent chance of success or return Other op­ tions involve stocks, blue chips, among other ways to invest money and vary in per­ centage of success Shaw came up with the idea to put the program together when he attended a 10-day unit plan involving techniques for teaching math, statistics and personal finances, and decided it would be nice to have a real life application to give stu- Thomapple Kellogg High School students Dendel Craven and Josh Ike, with the help of Aquinas College stu­ dent Tim Shaw, have written and developed a computer pro­ gram that has not even been developed yet on the Internet. Shaw said the program is like a software game that fea­ tures applications for personal finances. Players using the program start with $50,000 and must invest the money in some way He said the program allows people to in a sense play the stock market and tracks how they fare from month to dents hands-on experience. He knew TK teacher Kevin Bnggs because as an education student at Aquinas he had ob­ served him teaching a class the previous year. Briggs introduced Shaw to two of his students. Ike and Craven, who took Shaw’s idea and w rote the program Craven said they started by trying to figure out what the return rates would be on money in certain circum­ stances and Ike set variables. The two efforts combined cre­ ated the program. 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Shaw said this program can give students a chance to learn about math and business through hands-on experiences because they sometimes make subjects more interesting for students. Shaw said he is looking forward to using this applica­ tion or the process when he teaches in the future. continued from frontpage- Children Bug in a Rug by Joanna Cole; A Boy Named Boomer by Boomer Esiason; Wagon Train 911 by Jamie Gilson; Mama's Perfect Present by Diane Goode; Spot Visits His Grandparents by Enc Hill; Social Smarts by Elizabeth James; Those Can-Do Pigs by David McPhail; The Red Heels by Robert D. San Souci; Tut, Tut by Jon Scieszka; The Peanut Butter Gang by Catherine Siracusa; The Visual Dictionary by Richard Walker; The Mystery of the Secret Message by Ger­ trude Chandler Warner. Books on Tape Cause of Death by Patricia Daniels Cornwell; Nowhere to Run by Robert Daley; A Time to Kill by John Grisham; Dead to Rights by Judith A. Jance. Videos The Adventures of Pinoc­ chio; The Land Before Time IV; Mr. Holland’s Opus. VAL OWEN TO RETIRE Vai Owen, a customer service representative at the main office has chosen an early retirement. She joined our staff in 1988 when SBC opened its Middleville branch. Vai is looking forward to spending more time with her family. Qtate ® ANK--------(Caledonia Students Josh Ike (left), and Dendel Cravens developed a computer program that allows people to invest money with the help of Aquinas Tim Shaw. An Open House will be held al the main branch in Caledonia in her honor. Please stop in on Friday, January 3, between 9 am and 1 pm to see Vai. Refreshments will be served. FDIC The First Name In Community Service Banking CALEDONIA 627 Main St. DUTTON 3205 68th SL S.E. MIDDLEVILLE 303 Arlington 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 Bowne Township Historical Society Secretary Sandy Kowalczyk and President Linda Sinclair display the design for the center of the memory quilt. Each of the drawings depicts a township landmark. Bowne Center (84th Street and Alden Nash Road) and since then has secured the old oneroom Bowne Center School building, also at the Bowne Center intersection. The society now is working to obtain funding for the restoration of the school, which it hopes to use as a museum for memorabilia from the eight one-room schools once located through­ out the township. The gioup always welcomes new members, Sinclair said. Dues are $5 per member or $10 per family, and member­ ship applications are available at the township office. She said that the society also is looking for individuals willing to lend or donate pic­ tures, artifacts or items for the school museum. Anyone who can help out in this way should call the township office, 868-6846. For a donation of $10 per name, township residents past and present can be a part of a memory quilt that eventually will be hung in the township’s museum. �Th« Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml December 21. 1996/Poge 3 Visually impaired can receive assistance in Middleville hymn books, or it can be used for sending someone a holiday or birthday greeting. The technology for this is so advanced, she said, that people don't really need to know Braille to transcribe it. Helping clients with getting around town is another thing volunteers can do They make sure the clients are familiar with the public transportation system. King said that it really does not take much time or train­ ing to be a volunteer and clients usually inform volun­ teers of their individual needs. “People can make a big dif­ ference for a client without taking a lot of time." she said. The clinics, she said, have many other services that help blind and visually impaired people. These services help teach them to become more mobile and do things on their own. "Our goal is to make people as independent as possible,** she said. "This means not do­ ing things for them, but teaching them mobility skills so they can do things on their Rapids office. All of the people served arc own." The clinics sell technology visually impaired with various degrees of sight loss to blind­ items for the visually im­ paired such as talking or large ness. Volunteers can work one on numbered clocks and watches one with clients by helping and some more technically them in their homes. They do sophisticated items. People things such as help people go are allowed to visit the clinics* through their mail and figure technology room to sample out what bills need to be paid the more expensive things on so they do not gel behind, the market to see if they are drive them places, or just visit things that they can use on a daily basis. with them from time to time. Some of the products they "It is nice to have someone come by and visit them, espe­ have are scanners that read se­ lected passages out loud to cially when the weather is people. They have 20 different bad," King said. Other things volunteers can voices to choose from. For low vision people, they do is prepare audio tapes for people so they can read for have binocular glasses that make it easier for them to read pleasure and learn how to print. transcribe words into Braille. They also have machines Transcribing, she said, can be done for restaurant menus. that can be placed on movable trays that show up on a com­ puter screen. They can be ad­ justed to make the print larger or smaller. A special piano stand hooks on to a piano and allows the visually impaired person to have the music close to them so they can read it properly Angled bookshelves make it easier for people to see what books they have. The clinics also teach Braille to people and help newly blind people deal with the emotional issues. A scanner can scan a docu­ ment and immediately trans­ late it into Braille and special Your Choice is Clear... computers have large print Caledonia Vision Center that is easier for people to read. Another machine makes maps that have doited print on them to make it easier for DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY people to get from one room 9609 Cherry Valley (M-37) to another or around town Support groups are avail­ by Mandv Habel Staff Writer Middleville residents who are blind or visually impaired or know someone who is can volunteer or get services from the Vision Enrichment Ser­ vices. which serves 13 coun­ ties in West Michigan, includ­ ing Barry County, and has clinics in Grand Rapids and Muskegon. Representative Karen King said there now are two visu­ ally impaired people in Mid­ dleville who need the help of volunteers. King said when matching volunteers with clients, they try to get some­ one who lives near the client. Some volunteers work in the reception area of the Grand “Our goal is to make people as independent as possible” Karen King able around the West Michi­ gan area to help visually im­ paired people deal with the new way they will have to approach life. They can have a chance to meet other people in their situation that understand what they are going through Sometimes, she said, peo­ ple who have been in the group longer can help along newer members and tell them how they felt earlier on. The clinic has a gym where clients can take self defense classes that can help them de­ fend themselves while they arc working on becoming more mobile. CPR classes also are held in that area. An art room is available so that clients can practice their hand-eye coordination by mak­ ing things using a pottery wheel. King said that a lot of peo­ ple do not realize these ser­ vices are available in the community. There are many people who are involved with the programs that are still go­ ing through the waiting pro- Another test evaluates how well a visually impaired person can see while wearing special eyeglasses. cess as well. When clients go into the clinic for the first time. King said, they go through screen­ ing to determine what their vision problem is. Doctors assess their condition and de­ termine how best to help them. The outreach program the clinic has is especially for tar­ geted audiences. This program makes them aware of diseases that can cause blindness and how to know the symptoms. Free glaucoma screening is also available. The clinic provides educa- tional presentations at schools to make students aware of these issues as well. Anyone in the Middleville area who is interested in vol­ unteering or obtaining ser­ vices may call Karen King at (616) 458-1187 or 1-800-4668084 Richard J. Choryan, O.D. (616) 891-2020 3205 GHlh St. SE 303 N. Arlington DUTFON MIDDLEVILLE 698-6337 795-3361 FD1G �Poge 4/Th« Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/December 21. 1996 wit hr.. NORMA VELDERMAN Hi folks’ I hope you’re almost done with your shopp­ ing. Isn’t it fun? Christmas to me is so wonderful. Cay has made it so nice inside the house with the decorations. If it was up to me we probably wouldn’t have anything up because I’m no so ambitious any more. Cay is our blessing, because she does so much for us. We’re very grateful for her assistance. She is our Christmas present Mildren McKiver's funeral was Wednesday She was quite a gal and she lived a long and fruitful life. I think she was 94 Your news from last week was buried under Cay’s paperwork on her desk and wasn’t done until it was too late Our apologies for not getting it in. We now have the first set of 10 of the Parmaiee books. Due to a misunderstanding, the book will cost $20 for anyone who wishes one If you want one mailed to you. the postage will be $3. I’m on­ ly going to have 10 books, so the first 10 books will be to the first people who would like one I hop you are in­ terested in it because we’ve had such fun putting it together. Evelyn Perot Knoffke gave me a picture of the Parmaiee School when it was on the comer of Stimpson and Parmaiee roads. It shows all the kids, with the names on it. We also have a picture of the class from 1933. That might be interesting to some of you. If anyone wants to help collate the book, let me know. Lois Bremer said we could use the church to lay the piles out and collate them in order Please call me if you can. I would ap­ preciate it. Russ said it was a hard time for him. but things were get­ ting back to normal somewhat. Bob is leaving Russia on Saturday He has only 2 more months to go. It has been discouraging, yet with so much learning along the way. I did something this morn­ ing that I haven’t done before. I take Houston out m the mor­ ning to go to the bathroom. Then I put him in his harness and go around the field. But because it was so cold out. we went with Johnny to his blood test instead. It just wasn't ap­ pealing to go walking out in that wind. I talked with Elmer. He said that Dorothy is still working as hard as she can. Eleanor Geukes is having her whole family for Christmas Day. She is going to have a nice full house. Rod and Carol Kenyon are leaving Saturday to visit their daughter in Minneapolis. They’re leaving Friday and helping her to move into her new home. Donna Kenyon said the pre­ Christmas celebrations of the various organizations are wonderful. You get to have fun in the clubs. She’s busy getting ready and having fun doing such. Ed and Pat Moeller, and I think Lena, are going down to their niece s (Theresa), who lives in a mobile home for Christmas. Marian Martin called me to say I made a mistake in saying that Larry’s place was incor­ rect. He lives in Goshen She didn’t want people to think that he had moved. One of our old neighbors from the Prairie. Bea Miller, came over and brought her homemade rolls and grape jelly. Lois Bremer’s complete family is getting together after Christmas because, like you ministers know, the time is packed with events. This will be the fourth time the whole family will be getting together this year. At Parmaiee Church, the two groups of The Players performed a skit. Edith Miller said everything is fine. Things are settling down. Her great grandson is visiting and she enjoys him. Mary Noah said that she and Raul Leach are going to her daughter Mary’s home in Battle Creek. The son is com­ ing to pick them up and bring them home Eltha is feeling a little bet­ ter. She had the flu and is just starting to get out again. She enjoys her telephone. Jerry Spencer said that her son and family of six are com­ ing up from St. Louis. Missouri for a week. They ’re going to have a full house with them and the rest of the local family coming in and out of the house Hallie Solomon said that her grandson and family attended his graduation in North Carolina and are on their way home now They should be back this weekend The youngest son. Ed. will be go- Continued next page- LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Sunday School....................................................... 9:30a.m. Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Morning Worship...................................... 10 45 a m Alan Moody, Assistant Pastor Evening Praise....................................................... 6:00p.m. Scott Smith, Minister of Music WEDNESDAY................. Family Night 6 30 p.m 7240 68th Street. SE Caledonia Sunday School 9:45a.m. 2 miles east of M 37 Sunday Morning Worship Service .11:00 a.m. I Pastor. Rev Brian F. Hamon Sunday Evening Service 6:00p.m. George M. Coons. Youth Pastor Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45p.m. Music Coordinator. Jeffrey C. Vander Heide Word of Life Clubs 6:45p.m. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............................ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass.......................9:00a.m. & 11:00am SS. CYRIL & METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave. Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Sunday Morning Mass: 9.30 a.m. 792-2889 ® Meeting at Freeport Community Center 708 West Main Street Sunday................................ 10:00 a.m. Wednesday....................... 7:00 p.m. Call 765-3057 or 948-3617 YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Game JrHetbobisft Cljurctj fcljc Gaines United Brethren ('hurch Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Street Caledonia. Michigan Telephone 6W-4252 Pastor Mark Beers 10:00 a m .11:15 am. ..600 p.m. The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave. o Church School, Sunday........................ 9 45 a.m. Morning Worship...II 00a.m Evening Worship.. 6:(M) p.m Wed Fellowship...... 7:30 p.m Pastor Douglas Gregory 897-0729 i--------------- WELCOME TO 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Pastor Scott Taylor Reaching People With Christ 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11 00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 5:00 pm — Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children’s Church utU be provided during both services Sunday School................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship............. 11:00a.m. Evening Worship................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children s Classes........ 7:00 p.m. Barrier Free Programs for AU Ages CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School................ 9:30 a.m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue i Rev. Norman Kohns — 616-891-8167 Sunday School............... 9.30 a.m. Morning Worship...... „.......... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship 6.00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder. Pastor 868-6306 (Missouri Synod) “Be devoted to one another m brahrrb love " Rom 12:10 8:00 a.m.................................. Blended Service 9:05 a m.................................. Educational Hour 10:15 a m..................... Contemporary Service 11:15a.m...............................Traditional Service (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Robert GerkfOffict: 891-8688»Church 891-9878 Peace Reformed Church Barner Free M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Wednesday Sunday School *45 Sdi Gradel 6 00pm Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia. Mi - 868-6437 — 900 am A 1030 COMMUNITY church St. Paul Lutheran Rayle Bailard, Pastor Wayland. Michigan 4934# • 795-7903 (Child & Adult! (During the School Yearl Re». R. Scott (Irreimi), Pastor Mike ABes, Youth Leader 250 Vine Street Morning Worship Service. Sunday School..................... Evening Worship Service.. Come as you are Informal Fundamental Something for every age [Sunday Worship. 9:30a.m. 4 6:00 p.m. Sunday School.................. 10:45-11:50 a m. Church Office - 891-8669 Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted (or hearing impaired)..... 8:30 a.m. & 11a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.............................. 9.45 a m Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service.................................... 6:30 p m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday................... b 30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7:00 p m Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 p m RAY TOW6ENO Pastor SHARON BARKSDALE.Or ot Chuton Ed 4 Muse oVi-oUZo MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 12200 Chief Noonday Road (al Gun Lake) Church Office: (616) 891 1512 M 37 at 100th St Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue FREEPORT BIBLE STUDY CALEDONIA A church with a caring heart for our community and the world' LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST 6:15 Dinner Chi Mrs for Children and Aduib Jr & Sr High School Youth Group Cadeb and Cav incurs Aduh Bible Studies CRYSTAL SPRINGS ALLIANCE CHURCH (of the Christian and Missionary Alliance) Meeting ct CJtemte Onstrjr Eiemeraary School (68ti 9 St De?*eer Easier and Drraon) Sunday Worship Service at 10 30 AM 'JoyMri corrmrtted to serving Chnsf. honoring ChnsTs church. and coring od ChrtsTs commsson~ Pastor Jeffrey Brown. Pastor Church Office Telephone........................ 281 3402 Church Office Fax..................................... 281-7686 Parsonage Telephone. ........................608-7170 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Freeport-Middleville-Parmalee Freeport Morning Worship............... 9 30 a m Freeport Sunday School................ 1 TOO a m Parmaiee Morning Worship............ 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School 9 30 a ml Middleville Morning Worship 1 TOO a m Rev Lee Zochman | Rev Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 i Church Office Phone - 795 9266 | WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •891-8661 “The Church where everybody is somebody. and Jesus Christ is lord" Sunday School......................................... 9 30 a m Sunday Morrung Worship...................... 10 30 a m Sunday Evening WorsNp.......................... 6 00 p.m. Wed Midweet Prayer & B*bte Study....... 7 00pm Rev William Dobson. Pastor I Assistant Pastor Kort Boshtor I �Th« Sun ond News Middleville. Ml/December 21, 1996/Poge 5 Elmhirst ■ Basarabski united Robin Joy Basarabski and Dennis L. Elmhirst were united in marriage on July 13. 1996. the 81st anniversary of Robins great-grandparents, John and Teofilia Basarabski. Father Dave Leblanc per­ formed the ceremony at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia, Michigan Parents of the couple are Tom and Donna Basarabski of Caledonia and Russ and Marilyn Elmhirst of Indian River, Michigan Honored guests were Robin's grand­ parents. Robert and Manon Slater and Henry Basarabski Amanda Henley attended the bride as the maid of honor, with Cynthia Boot. Sarah Cam and Jerra Jous ma as bridesmaids. The flower girl was Jamie Basarabski. Michael Elmhirst served as the best man Rick Basarab ski, Jonathan Boyer and David Elmhirst stood as groomsmen, with Bobby Slater as the nngbearcr Har riet Pilson and Cheri Elmhirst read from the Bible The ushers were Samantha Stanek and Lynwood Sova. John and Storm Matousek helps students in Kim Chausow’s Page Elementary fourth grade class make tambourines to use for Christmas caroling. Page Elementary students make tambourines for caroling ENGAGEMENTS Postema ■ Patterson to wed Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Postema of Freeport are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Sara M Postema to Denny W Patterson, son of Mr and Mrs. Derek Patterson of Swayzee, Indiana. Sara graduated from Thor­ napple Kellogg High School and will graduate from In­ diana Wesleyan University with B.S. degrees in business administration, accounting and finmancc in April of 1997. Denny is a graduate of Oak Hill High School and is pursu­ ing a B.S. degree in business management at Indiana University-Kokomo. He is employed by the United Parcel Service. An Aug. 9, 1997 wedding is being planned in Converse, Indiana. Wm. R. Getty Realty COMPLETE REAL ESTATE and BUILDING SERVICE 117 E. MAIN ST. / MIDDLEVILLE. MICHIGAN 49333 505 JOHNSON STREET, MIDDLEVILLE *76,000 1V> STORY, 3 BEDROOM HOME, completely updated with new: siding, roof, windows and cabinets. Country kitchen with bay window, fenced bock yard, nice neighborhood, close to schools. A very nice family home! MOVE IN BY THE NEW YEAR - 2 bedroom mobile home LIKE NEW, in o very nice park Cider Mill Village, Middleville. Includes all appliances. Only $23 000. Christmas Blessings May your faith renewed and your spirits lifted on this holiest occasion and may the spirit of Christmas remain with you always Hate Yourself A Very Merry Christmas m Ph.(616)795-3389 Uj Wm. R. Getty, Broker P»ul Getty realtor* Veronica Basarabski kept the days events in order as the master and mistress of ceremonies while their children Matt and Mike Romero and Shannon Basarabski handed out pro­ grams Musical performers were Duane Thatcher. Mary Hillen, and Leonard Allman, while Felicia Hillen perform­ ed a special song in Polish for Robin’s family Guestbook at­ tendants were Jenifer Wieringa and Kim Novak The Bruce Early Orchestra played at the reception held in the ball room at Adrian’s Ramona Terrance in Com­ stock Park. Robin and Dennis spent their wedding night in the Amway Grand Plaza Tower Suites, followed by a honey­ moon in the Pocono Resort, Cove Haven. 795-7513 795-2594 Coloring contest winners named Local winners in the annual J-Ad Graphics Christmas col­ oring contest have been an­ nounced. There were two age cate­ gories in the competition, ages 6 and under and 7 to 10. Each of the first-place winners received a $25 gift certificate, second won a $20 certificate and third was worth a $10 cer­ tificate. The prizes were donated by Middleville and Caledonia merchants. Caledonia and Middleville area winners were Six and under — First place, David Nieusma of Caledonia; second. Katie Nieusma of Caledonia and third, Julie Layte of Alto. Seven to 10 — First, Heather VanKalker of Allo; second, Wes Muller of Cale­ donia; third. Toni VanderTuin of Caledonia. NEIGHBORS from Page 4 — mg to El Paso. Texas, to spend Christmas with his son Edward That’s all the news for this week. Have a Merry Chnstmas and a wondrful family time by Mandv Habel Staff Writer Kim Chausow’s Page Ele­ mentary School fourth grade class, with the help of local citizen Storm Matousek. made tambourines that students played when they went Christmas caroling with Mc­ Fall first-graders. Chausow said Matousek took some recycled wood and built hexagon shaped tam­ bourines. which he drilled holes in. He then took circular metal pieces and drilled holes in them, and hammered them in so that they appear to be bell or cymbal shaped. Students had to put the nails into the holes and put the pieces of metal through them. Little balls were placed on top of them to create jingles that make sounds when shaked. Chausow said the students enjoyed making the instru­ ments. Gun Lake Women’s Club holds holiday meeting at Bay Pointe Bay Pointe Restaurant was the location for the Dec. 11 holiday meeting of the General Federation of Women’s Club’s Gun Lake area. President Patt Wilde called the meeting to order and welcomed all guests. The Home Life Committee has been busy this fall with the presentation of ten Thanksgiv­ ing baskets to area families. Linda Rough chaired the pro­ ject and talked about the need in the community. She said Weick’s Foodtown helped complete the Thanksgiving baskets with holiday meal trimmings. Reita Newman is chairing two projects before Christmas. One involves get­ ting hat and mitten sets to at least 40 students at each of the area schools who need them. The second the Christmas food baskets. She is collecting foodstuffs from members and the club is giving funds for meat and trimmings. Addi­ tional information is available from Newman at 795-4755. Nona Miller and Linda Rough delivered the club’s an­ nual Christmas gifts to Sandy Creek Nursing Home in Wayland. Ann Koelsch and Jose Vogel reported on the two fund-raising projects going on. Koelsch chaired the bean soup project — complete bean soup fixings to make at home were packaged in homemade holiday fabric bags, beans, spices, and instructions inside and GFWC-Gun Lake Area and GFWC-Michigan infor­ mation outside Both batches (about 125 in all) are sold out, but look for more at a later date Jose Vogel is handling the sale of sunflower ravelproof dishcloths. Call her 795-7367. The GFWC-Gun Lake Area’s special project group is the girls at Girls Town. A sup­ ply of Christmas wrapping paper and knitted slippers See Women's Club, P. 6 Come Worship With Us This Christmas Season United Methodist Ministries 111 Church St. Middleville 193 E. Cherry St. Freeport 9266 Parmalee Rd. Parmalee 7959266 765-5316 795-8816 December 22 - Christmas Worship Service at: Parmalee * 9:30 am Freeport 9:30 am Middleville 11 am . .......................... ...” Message: ‘The Singing of Angels Message: The Song of the Carpenter” Message: ‘The Singing of Angels ” Special Music: Chancel Choir & Handbell Choir December 24 — Christmas Eve Services: Middleville 5:30 pm Freeport 7:30 pm Middleville 11 pm Family Service Dramatization, Carols & Candlelighting Communion Candlelight Service Candlelight Service Dramatization with Bette Fodder, Carols, Chancel Choir &. Holy Communion Live Nativity at Middleville: Dec. 20'23 - 6 - 8 p.m. Dec. 24 - 5 - p.m. �Page 6/The Sun ond New*. Middleville. Ml December 21. 1996 Rotary honors TK Students of the Month . by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Rotary Club last week honored two students of the month from Thornapple Kellogg High School. High School art teacher Barb Barr introduced senior Tara Switzer, whom she has known since she was a freshman. Alternative Education teacher John Considine introduced Holly Shepard who was his choice for student of the month. Switzer. Barr said, was on the junior varsity cheerleading squad and moved to the varsity at the same time Barr became its coach. She said Switzer is a very dynamic young woman and teachers and students in this has grown a lot since she was community. The Thomapple Kellogg a freshman. She is an honor roll student and has been High School honors choir involved in school and also performed for the club. community plays. She also Director Duane Thatcher said works at a day care center and there are a total of 327 high school students involved in as a waitress al Fishwoods. Switzer plans to attend the music program. Many of the students who either Western Michigan University or Central performed that day, Thatcher Michigan University next fall. Shepard. Considine said, has really grown within the past year and has come to be a very responsible person handling adult commitments. "I respect her for that." he said. Middleville Rotary Vice President Paul Brouwers said the club is impressed with the said, are giving up their fundraising activities for the day to sing sacred and secular songs for the club. The students are spending their last week of school before Christmas break by participating in fund-raisers to raise money for charities in the community. Their goal is to raise $4,000. From Our Readers Caledonia residents don’t want new water system Holly Shepard, and Tara Switzer were chosen by the Rotary Club to be students of the month for the month Dear editor: I enjoyed your article on the Caledonia water system by Barb Gall very much However, it did not address the most important point of all — the homeowners of Caledonia don’t want it. don’t need it. won't have it. The misguided efforts of the Caledonia Village Council and their paretners are for naught Only they know the true reasons the Village Coun­ cil had the bad judgment to try to force the water system on us. The citizens of Caledonia will continue to oppose not only the water system, but also any spending to pay for its operating losses. We will continue to work toward the goal of divesting ourselves of this white elephant The Village of Council has placed the village taxpayers in the position of owing heavy debt on a water system that does not contribute one gallon of water to anyone in the village proper. The $1,500,000 system requires at least $500,000 additional spending to hook up enough customers to break even. In the meantime, the system is losing roughly $20,000 per month, much of which the village taxpayer is paying. The Village Council can discuss “options” on the water system until doomsday. We, as taxpayers and voters, have our options also. And we are not going to wait much longer before we exercise them The village council has only to look at recent events in Caledonia Township govern­ ment to see what happens to any government body that refuses to listen to the voters and taxpayers. Clarence Slaughter Caledonia Newest citizen announced The Thomapple Kellogg High School Honors Choir performed for the Middleville Rotary Club last week directed by Duane Thatcher. & 2 Locations to Serve You WOMENS CLUB 9175 M-37 Caledonia. were sent to Interlochen for them. Koelsch chaired this project. After the business meeting, Susan Kanova played the violin and Wright McCrager played the piano for a Christmas program The GFWC-Gun Lake Area meeting in January will in­ clude observing taking part m body massage to ease holiday stress. The meeting place is Bay Pointe Restaurant. 11456 ■Marsh Road. Gun Lake Business meeting will be 9:30, program at 10:30, and those who wish can stay for lunch. Visitors are always welcome For more informa­ tion, call 795-8731 or 672-5638 Phone 891-1313 4695 M-37. Middleville. 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Cutting the fat content in holiday favorites is the easi­ est way to save unwanted pounds. All it takes is a few­ simple substitutions and a gTMxl recipe book. Great Taste-Lou' Fat: Holiday Cooking (TimeLife. $14 95) captures the spirit of classic favorites while slicing away unwant­ ed fat grams. From melt-in-yourmouth appetizers such as Mushroom-Filled Phyllo Shells to Shallot-Topped Garlic Mashed Potatoes to creamy, smooth Chocolate Truffles, this book offers eighty festive recipes that are all healthfully deUaous. This tasty version of this classic stew, infused with the flavors of the sea, is a delightful beginning to an elegant holiday meal. OYSTER STEW Serves: 4 Working Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes 3 slices firm-textured white bread, cut into 1-inch squares 1 teaspoon unsalted butter 1/4 cup minced shallots or scallion whites 2/3 cup dry white wine 36 oysters, shucked, 1 cup liquor reserved Bottled clam juice (optional) 1 cup evaporated lowfat milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water 1/4 teaspoon paprika 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1. Preheat the oven to 400 . Spread the bread on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes, or until lightly golden and crisp. Set aside. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. V* LOWFAT * Festive recipes don’t have to mean unwanted pounds A good recipe book can help you cut fat grams without sacrificing taste. Add the shallots and cook, stirring frequently, until the shallots are ten­ der. about 7 minute*. .Vid the wine, increase the heat to high, and cook until the liquid is reduct'd by half, about 5 minutes. 2. In a measuring cup, combine the reserved 1 cup oyster liquor (if you don't have enough oyster liquor, add enough clam juice to make I cup) and I cup of water. Stir the liquor mixture, evaporat­ ed milk, salt, black pep­ per, and cayenne into the shallot mixture and bring to a boil. 3. Stir in the corn­ starch mixture and cook, stirring constant- • ly, until the mixture is slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Reduce to a simmer, slip the oysters into the pan, and cook just until the edges are curled, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the paprika. Ladle the oyster stew into 4 bowls, sprinkle the croutons and parsley on top, and serve. Helpful hints: Since fresh oysters are so deli­ cate, this stew is best served immediately after preparation. On the day you plan to make the stew, have your fishmonger shuck the oysters, reserv­ ing the liquor (juice). Fat: (igl23‘'<, Calorie*: 234, Saturated Fat: 1.5g; Carbohydrate: 22g; Pro­ tein: 15g; Cholesterol: Xlmg; Sodium: 572mg The book is available at local book and cook­ wart* stores or by calling: 1-8OO-277-8H44. HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE THAT WORKS FOR YOU When you analyze various homeowners . insurance policies you'll tee that a Pioneer State Mutual Homeowners insurance Policy works for you in many ways by providing • compreknu** cowmp (uizh many atm ofiaotu) • inuor aawu. fm dam ertdu, etc Protect your home and personal belonging* with an insurance policy from Pioneer State Mutual Ask for it by name Stauffer & Wiggers INSURANCE AGENCY 9365 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37) Caledonia Village Centre 891-9294 Call us tor a quote for all of your insurance needs: Auto • Lite Health • Home Business Investment �The Sun ond News Middtev.il.. Ml December 21, 1996/ Poge 7 Four CHS students chosen for state Honors Choir Two sopranos and two bari­ tones will represent Caledonia High School in the State Honors Choir this year The four students, Alison Gould, Karen Wortley, Pete Cotton and Rich Garnaat. were among only 300 musi­ cians selected from the 2,000 statewide who auditioned for one of the three groups in the Honors Choir. CHS Vocal Music Director Carol Gess said that each had to memorize four required pieces of music and then per­ form them a cappella (without accompaniment) before the judge. Gould and Wortley were chosen for the women's choir and Gamaat and Cotton for the men’s choir. There also is a mixed voice choir, but the students are placed randomly into one of the three groups. Gess said. "1 am very proud of these four students, and the way they assumed the responsibil­ ity for the rehearsal of difficult music," she said. "The State Honors Choir provides them with the oppor­ tunity to meet other outstand­ ing musicians from around the state, as well as perform some very high class musical litera­ ture." The Honors Choir members will rehearse for several days prior to their performance on Saturday. Jan. 18 in Hill Au­ ditorium at the University of Michigan. Their performance will be part of the Midwest Music Teachers Convention. Page 4th-graders visit Michigan State Capitol, Historical museum by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Page Elementary Schpol fourth-graders last week vis­ ited the Capitol Building and the Michigan Historical Mu­ seum in Lansing. Teacher Kim Chausow said that since students study a special unit on Michigan and its laws and history, this trip gives them a chance to learn some of the history and see first hand how laws arc made. The trip was at no cost to the school except for trans­ portation. Several PTO mem­ bers accompanied teachers to help watch over the students. The class visited the Senate and the House of Rcpresentasat, >n V# ra fewtscssions in which bills were made into laws. The sessions, J2hausow said, consisted of a gathering of the representa­ tives who discussed each issue that was to be voted on. Representatives appointed specific people who spoke for and against the issue in ques­ tion to make sure the rest of the group understood it. Chausow said she hopes the fourth-graders studying how a bill becomes a law and watch­ ing the procedure helped them do well on the lest they took dealing with the process. By visiting the sessions they found that in order to pass, a bill must have a ma­ jority vote in the house and the senate. If there is a major­ ity vote in both chambers, the governor signs it and it be­ comes a law. The governor has the power to veto the bill at which time it would go back to the house and the sen­ ate where it must pass by two-thirds vote to override the veto and still become a law Chausow said she does not really remember specifics of bills they heard about because it was hard to hear in the building, but that several is­ sues received a unanimous "yes" votes, which is unusual. Watching the process, she said, was interesting because it showed students that there is thought involved in making the rules that we live by and why they were made State Rep. Terry Geiger, who represents all of Barry County, spoke to the class, which was introduced in the session it attended. "It was nice that they look the time for us." Chausow said. It also was interesting to see that the building was swarming with lobbyists who were talking on cellular phones. The Historical Museum covers the history of Michi­ gan from its first years through the 1970s. Chausow said it is filled with big dis­ plays of what Michigan looked like over the years placed in sequence. "It was a good representa­ tion of the history," she said. Docents took them through a tour and described the dis­ plays. Chausow said teachers ap­ preciate the help they got from PTO members, ’without whom they might not have been able to take the trip. Some of the students men­ tioned that they enjoyed the trip. Melissa Stuart said she en­ joyed visiting the Capitol Building and saw American flags on the third floor and 20 chandeliers, the only ones of a certain kind in the world. She added that she also enjoyed visiting the museum and see­ ing a one-room school house. Nick Wake said he also en­ joyed the museum and the one-room schoolhouse. He especially enjoyed hearing about the fires, wars and the Great Depression. His favorite part of the trip was seeing the rotunda in the Capital Build­ ing and the scariest part was looking over the edge and see­ ing the glass floor. He added that there was a Model T Ford in the museum that he like as well. Caledonia High School students chosen to sing with the State Honors Choir are Rich Gamaat (left), Karen Wortley, Pete Cotton and Alison Gould. From aCC of us to att of you Merry Christmas HOLIDAY HOURS: M-W-T-F 10-6; Sat. 9:30-3:00; Christmas Eve will close at 4:00 / Santa wants to remind you that everything in the store is 10% off thru Dec. 24. / Santa is canting to the Dollar Craze Sat. Dec. 24th III 137 E. Main Street, Downtown Caledonia • 616-891-1118 nr ! PciJltjf Su/pfLllf is celebrating early... f All New Year Party supplies are now thru Dec. 24, 1996 15 c off (No coupon needed) Add 5% more with coupon below w Get Your Christmas Supplies While They Last! •I (; SAVE 10% SAVE 20% SAVE $10 i On your purchase with this coupon On all New Years Party Supplies With this coupon On the purchase of ! $50 or more with this coupon. Expires 12/31/96 Expires 12/24/96 • HOURS Mon Wed. 10:00-6:00; ( Thurs 10:00-8:00; Fri. 10:00-6:00; Sat 10:00-300 133 E Main St., Caledonia Phone 616-891-0696 Expires 12/31/96 Free gift with candy making purchase while suppleis last �Poge 8/Th* Sun ond News, Middleville Ml December 21 1996 State school-to-work officials impressed with CHS program CHS student Scott Tepper, who is interning at the Grand Rapics Civic Theater this semester, joins state and local school-towork officials for a photo. Pictured with Tepper are state School-to-Work Project Director Willard Walker, CHS School-to-Work Coordinator Sharon Weaver, state STW Marketing Coordinator Jacquelynne Borden and CHS Community As School Coordinator Joellyn Potgeter. Art Hedrick of Dieline Corporation talks with members of the CHS electrathon car project during the School-toWork program last week. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Michigan School-to-Work Initiative Director Willard Walker last week praised the Caledonia High School STW program after he and other of­ ficials spent a day at the school. CHS Principal Bob Szymoniak said that he asked Walker how Caledonia com­ pared with other programs in the state. "At one point during (Walker's) visit, I pulled the School-to-Work Director aside and asked him to put CHS on a continuum of schools that do nothing with School-to­ Work all the way up to Your Tanning Center & Boutique $ $ schools that are doing an ex­ cellent job with STW pro­ gramming. His response was that we were the best in the state that he had seen thus far." Szymoniak said that the visitors were impressed with how Caledonia's program was integrated into regular classes rather than existing just as a separate program He said that the guests also remarked on the calm atmo­ sphere in the school, how well everyone treated each other and how clean the school is. Arriving in Caledonia Wednesday morning after a slippery and snowy drive from Let’s not forget the true meaning of this holiday season. The staff at Sunsations Jg are wishing everyone a Merry Christmas & Blessed New Year. •• 9175 Cherry Valley S.E., (M-37) Caledonia in the Glen Valley Retail Center 891-4040 BI rA" Lansing, the visitors joined some of the area businessmen and women who provide the "work" portion of the Schoolto-Work experience for CHS students. Several parents also braved the weather to meet the Lans­ ing guests and the business partners. While they recovered from their drive with a continental breakfast in the high school media center, they heard Cale­ donia STW students give a brief explanation of all the dif­ ferent kinds of programs in place at CHS. These include job shadow­ ing, mentorships, internships, work experience and service learning. Caledonia offers stu­ dents community-based educa­ tion and, on the high academic end, provides a Community as School program in which each student interns 8-10 hours a week with a community re­ source person and follows an individualized curriculum. The students’ presentation was followed by a discussion between the state officials, the CHS School-to-Work staff and the business partners. The visitors then received a lour of the school, observed classes, got a look at the CHS Electrathon car project, had lunch with students and met briefly with the CHS staff before reluming to Lansing. Sharon Weaver, who coor­ Contempo Salon wishes to thank our community for making this year so successful. And to our staff: Micki, Marcia, Sharie, Michelle, Joani, Kim.Tayme, Cathy, Jennifer and Mandy. We are truly blessed to have such loyal and talented employee’s. Thanks so much... Merry Christmas and joyous New Year Caledonia Plaza 891-1093 Mon.-Thurs. 91K) a.m. - ‘hOO p.m.; Fri. 9.-00 a.m. - 6U0 p.m. Sat. 9tf0a.ni. - 3.-00 p.m. dinates all the School-to-Work programs at CHS, said thal the state STW officials have been visiting schools throughout the state to see what kinds of programs were in place. "We were very flattered at Mr. Walker's compliment." she said. "But the credit for the success of our program re­ ally goes to our staff, who in­ tegrate the School-to-Work programs into their classes. "I also think our program works so well for the students because we have restructured here in Caledonia. The block time schedule is ideal for School-to-Work, because the kids can go out to their work sites without missing so many classes." Community As School Coordinator Joellyn Potgeter agreed, and added that the turnout of area business peo­ ple showed their concern for the education of the communi­ ty’s young people. "To have business people come out on the worst morn­ ing of the year and to have parents come out on the worst morning of the year shows they care about the future of our work force. It also says a lot about how education and business can work together," she said. Potgeter said that develop­ ing strong ties between the business and education com­ munities is going to take time because they have operated separately for so long. "Just encouraging people to gel together and talk is a key thing right now," she said. "Il’s going to t&ke patience and a lot of relationship-build­ ing because (business and edu­ cation) have not been getting together before. The close re­ lationship we want is not just going to happen overnight." Potgeter said that she thought the visitors were im­ pressed not only with the School-to-Work opportunities at CHS, but thal in every conversation they had with high school staff, the conver­ sation always came back to students. "But perhaps the most im­ portant thing they came away with, I think, is that they un­ derstand thal if we can do this, anyone can." Accompanying Walker on his visit were Jacquelynne Borden, state STW marketing coordinator and Sylvia Shep­ herd, state School-to-Work program manager. Victoria Janowiak, director of work force development at Grand gis Technologies, John Rapids Community College Finkbeincr, Twin Pines Farm also attended. and Stan Greene. Williams Business partners who Marketing. joined the breakfast and dis­ "I am very pleased that cussion were Ron Brown of CHS is recognized as a model Amway, Inc.; Dwayne school in the stale of Michi­ Ruthig, Caledonia Farmers’ gan with respect to STW pro­ Elevator, Janice Crum. State gramming." said Szymoniak. Bank of Caledonia; Ron Jim- "It is an honor and a true tes­ merson. Cascade Engineering; tament to the efforts of our Art Hedrick, Dieline; David staff and students, and in par­ Potgeter, Etna, Inc.; Harriet ticular. Joellyn Potgeter and Carson, Hastings City Bank; Sharon Weaver, who arc the Steve Miedema, Pleune STW leaders on staff." HVAC Service; Jack Austhof, The STW staff has put to­ Sobie Company; Dr. Robert gether several brochures about Jackson, Southkent Veterinary the programs offered at CHS. Hospital; Larry Stauffer. They can be obtained by call­ Stauffer and Wiggins Insur­ ing the Student Services Of­ ance; Roger Schiefler, Syncr- fice at 891-0214. Victoria Janowiak, director of work force development at Grand Rapids Community College, talks with Roger Schiefler of Synergis Technologies during a visit to CHS from state School-to-Work officials. �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml December 21, 1996/Page 9 New youth pastor sets goals at Alaska Baptist church wants to continue the good work done by his predecessor, Darryl Shrock. and hopes he can enrich that program by teaching some Bible and the­ ology to the students, "maybe even a little Greek, if they'd like that." he said. "The emphasis in my own schooling was teaching, so I'd like to add that emphasis down the road." he said. "I've already been doing a little of it in the senior high Sunday School class. The kids got to choose (he topic, and they wanted to talk about what is a Baptist.* They want to under­ stand how the Baptist church 'differs from the other denomi­ nations. I've been very pleased at how well they're doing." Besides the New Year's Eve party, Coon also is organizing a senior high fission trip this summer to New York City, to share the Gospel on Manhat­ tan Island. "That should be a very 'stretching' experience for our kids," he said. "Not only will they be seeing New York, but they’ll be part of a nation-w ide program in Manhatten spon­ sored by a church there." ness, assembling instruments for heart surgery, and George is working part-time at JCPenney's in Grand Rapids. "I’m happy to be here al Alaska Baptist,” he said "I enjoy the kids very much, and I think Rev. (Bnan) Hamson and I really get along well. He and I both like teaching, and I really enjoy the fact that he's quite a scholar." Coon said his wife. Amy. helps him with the planning and organizing of the youth events like this big trip. Both work at jobs outside the church, however. Amy works at a surgical parts busi­ George Coon is the new youth pastor at Alaska Baptist Church. Pictured with him is his wife. Amy. (Photo courtesy George Coon) by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Although he grew up in the Alto area. George Coon actu­ ally heard about an opening at Alaska Baptist Church through a connection from Gladwin Don Block, a missionary and a member of Alaska Bap­ tist. knew Coon's father when he was a pastor in the Glad­ win church. Block was the person who earlier this year contacted George to suggest he send a resume to Alaska Baptist, where there was an opening for a youth pastor. At that time. Coon, newly graduated from Clarks Sum mil Baptist Bib|c College, was interning at his father's •pastorate at Northeastern Bap­ tist in Kalamazoo. "I sent in the resume, and several interviews later, I found myself with the job here," Coon said with a smile. On Sunday, Oct. 27, he be­ gan his duties at Alaska Bap­ tist overseeing the church-re­ lated activities of the 30-35 middle and high school youth in the congregation. Buy from an EXPERT Come end gm the fectj from your locei setHhte eiperts We cwt clewt» e»plwn the differences befweer the 18' OSS system trom RCA wm the Sterxtart Moeebte SeteU.te systems We cwt hetp you dectde which one of the systems best tits your wewmg needs 150 Channels ot DlRECrVw Programming with the Escrhng NEW t8‘ Otsh RC/1 '200 CASH BACK — on — Direct TV A KG SMALL Strlutt Dealer SNIDER’S 891-9292 Caledonia Village Centre Coon works 25 hours a week at the church, commut­ ing from the Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary on the Cor­ nerstone College campus where he has begun a threeyear master's of divinity pro­ gram. In his new job. he is in charge of all junior and senior high activities and also teaches (he senior high class on Sundays and Wednesday evenings. As the person in charge of the Alaska Baptist's junior and senior high education curricu­ lum, he serves on the church's Christian Education Commit­ tee and Curriculum Commit­ tee. He also organizes and su­ pervises any youth mission trips or outings or just-for-fun events, like the upcoming New Year's Eve all-night party for the students, who will take in a Grand Rapids Griffins game and then go ice skating and bowling. They'll wind up the all-nighter with breakfast. Cixm said he enjoys being back in the area His father was pastor al the Alto Baptist Church until George was 11, and Rev. Coon and his family moved to serve a church in Gladwin. George graduated from high school in Gladwin and continued his education at Clarks Summit, which is in Pennsylvania. He graduated in May with a bachelor of sci­ ence degree in Bible Coon said he has several goals in his new job. He Noel. TK Schools holiday hours The Thomapple Kellogg School District administration office will be open between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 23. 26. 27, 30 and Jan 2 and 3. The office will be closed on Dec 24. 25. 31 and Jan 1. fastings? (City tBnnk Up in the Air About Weight Loss? Celebrating 110 Years of Community Service Let us Help You .. .The Healthy Way Like favorite traditions, some things get better year after year. Member FDIC FITNESS .............. - ■ �Poge 10/The Sun ond News, Middleville Ml December 21, 1996 Caledonia Twp. Planners table proposed car wash by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission last week tabled a request for a special use permit lo build a Great Lakes Car Wash at the northcast corner of Keiser Street and Whitncyville Road. The property, now vaant. is zoned C-1 commercial, and car washes are allowed in this zone as a special use. David Bair, who has an op­ tion to purchase the property, said the car wash would in­ clude four self-serve bays and one automatic bay with vac­ uum systems. The building would be of cement block with a hip roof. He will purchase sewer units in the Campau-Kettle sewer system for the car wash. Dunng the public hearing, resident Mike Kerry asked about grease and soaps going into the sewer system, and Sypopsis of Minutes Thornapple Township December 9, 1996 Regulor moeting colled ol 7 00 p m Member* present - 7 Other* pre»ent — 12 Supervisor welcomed new board member* Motion pasted unanimously to approve printed agenda Printed bill* in the amount of 120,960 45. were approved by roll coll vote. * Treo*uer« report wo* ac­ cepted at pretented YMCA Outreach Program Director thanked the townthip tor pat! support ond requested support of $2,500.00 for the 1997 program. There were 1.683 par tic i pan ft In 13 program* in 1996 Board wot advised of annual meeting with Barry County Rood Commission at 1 00 p m , Jon. 6 Motion patted unonimoutly to employ Compbell. Kutterer & Co . by Boy City to do audit Board wot informed of receipt of petition by 29 resident* asking townthip consider paving Davit ond Payne Lake rood* This will be turned over to Rood Committion for estimate* before further consideration. Motion passed unanimously to remove unpaid ambulance ac­ counts in the amount of $11,294.77. Motion passed unanimously to approve TAPP membership dues from April 1, 1997 to March 31. 1998 at $30 per year Yankee Springs Supervisor asked the township to assist with building maintenance cost if Yankee Springs is able to raise funds to construct a proposed fire station. Board did not take action. Board wants to see cost estimates for maintenance ond operation before considering. Motion passed unanimously to set monthly meetings at 7 00 p.m. on the second Monday each month. Motion passed unanimously to name Rex Schod Chairman Pro Tern in the event of the absence of the supervisor. Board accepted monthly report from Zoning Ad­ ministrator ond Fire/Ambulance report Motion passed unanimously to remove tabled recommendation regarding Assistant Chief. Motion passed to approve Assistant Chief Donald Clinton. 6 aye* I noys Motion passed unanimously to approve Nov. 11 meeting minute* a* printed. Meeting adjourned at 9:34 p.m. Donna Stagray Thornapple Township Clerk Complete text of Township minutes is available at the Township Offices. (206) GENERAL FACTORY Machine operators needed, all shifts, for plastic injection molding company in Dutton area. We offer an excellent benefit package and great pay. Interested candi­ dates should apply at: Wamar Products, Inc., • CALEDONIA,TOWNSHIP • Bair said that only biodegrad­ able products will be used at the car wash. Jld that grease traps would be installed. He said that any product used at the facility would meet the sewer system requirements. Marshall and Donna Peder­ son said they did not want the car wash drives to bejocafed on Keiser, which is a residen­ tial street, and they objected to the business being open every day. all day. They claimed that they had been promised in 1978 that there would be no commercial traffic on Keiser. Bair said that the Kent County Road Commission would not allow him any driveways on Whitneyville. He also said, in answer to an­ other question, that the car wash would be level with Whitneyville Road for drainage purposes. After the hearing. Commis­ sioner Roger Keating said that the Site Plan Review Com­ mittee had studied the car wash proposal and had been concerned with storm drainage from the property. The town­ ship, engineer, therefore, is requiring the owner to build a detention pond that will run the entire east side of the property, and he also required changes in the size of the pipes. Keating said the applicant was willing to go along with these changes. Bair said that Great Lakes would take care of all mainte­ nance at the car wash In answer to the Pedersons' claim about a ban on com­ mercial development on the street, Anderson said that a comment made by an official at some time does not over­ rule the law. "If the township didn't want commercial (deifclopment) there, it should have taken the property out of the commer­ cial zone," she said. As for engineering, she said that a number of corrections already have been made and some minor ones still are needed. Kent County Health Department permits also must 5041 68th Street. SE • Caledonia. Ml 49316 See Car wash, P. 11 ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT FOR RAPID INFILTRATION BASIN RENOVATION FOR THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE SECTION 00030 The Village of Middleville is soliciting sealed proposals for rapid infiltration basin reno­ vation Items of work include excavation of seven approximately 350-foot long trenches backfilled with granular fill material and all related work. Sealed proposals will be received by Mr. H. David Arking in the Village of Middleville Council Chamber until 2:00 p.m. local time, Friday, January 3, 1997, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Contract documents may be obtained at the offices of Williams & Works, Inc. 549 Ottawa Ave., N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503; telephone (616) 224-1500; facsimile (616) 2241501. After the time of opening, no bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days. The Village of Middleville reserves the right to accept any bid. reject any or ail bids, to waive informalities and make the award in any manor deemed in the best interest of the Village of Middleville VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ORDER OF: Mr. H. David Arking, Manager 203 December 18, 1996 The regulor meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was colled to order at 7:0) p.m. Present Johnston Snyder DeVries. Dunn. Keller Potter Absent: Cress. Also Present: Attorney Brown Planner Anderson Engineer Wilcox Utilities Administrator Pierson ond several citizens MINUTES: Approved as printed. BILLS. Discussion on Mika Meyers bill. Moved Potter se cond Dunn to pay all bills except the Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones bills. Ayes: All. Motion Carried. Supervisor Johnston stated that at the end of this meeting we will go into closed session to discuss litigation. BUILDING INSPECTION REPORT Reviewed by Johnston./ TREASURERS REPORT Review ed. Moved Snyder second Dunn to accept Treasurers report os printed. Ayes: All. Motion Carried. UTILITIES ADMINISTRATOR REPORT/AGREEMENT WITH VILLAGE FOR OPERATION OF CAMPAU/KETTLE LAKE SEWER Pierson reviewed the contract. Moved DeVries, second Snyder to accept contract along with ex­ hibit B Moved DeVries, second Dunn to amend motion to state that if a modification to paragraph 8 is necessary it will need to be returned to the Township Board for approval. Ayes: All. Motion Carried. Vote on motion. Ayes: All. Motion Carried. SYNOPSIS • YANKEE DeVries to re-appoint Dorothy Merriman. JoAnne Stimoc. and Rob Finkbeiner as regulars and Norma Sprite and Butch Welton was alternates to the Board of Review. Ayes Dunn Snyder Johnson DeVries Potter. Nay Keller. Motion Carried PLANNING COMMISSION AP POINTMENT Moved DeVries second Dunn to appoint Patti Cress to be the board represen tetive to the Planning Comm is sion. Ayes All. Motion Carried LIBRARY BOARD APPOINT MENT Moved Potter second DeVries to appoint Bonnie Keller to be the board representative to the Library Board Ayes All Motion Carried ZBA APPOINTMENT Moved Snyder second Potter to appoint Michael Dunn to be the board representative to the Zoning Board of Appeal* Ayes All. Mo tian Carried SANTA PARADE DONATION Moved Potter »econd DeVries to donate $100 00 for the Santa Clous parade Aye* All Motion Carried. 1997 MEETING TIMES AND DATES Moved Snyder second DeVries to set Board meetings for the 3rd Wednesday ot 7 00 p.m. The Planning Commission meetings for the 1st ond 3rd Monday at 7 30 p m and the Zoning Board of Appeals a* needed ot 7 30 p m Ayes Snyder. Johnston. DeVries Pot ter. Keller Noy Dunn Motion Carried. OTHER BUSINESS Amended Budget Moved Potter, second Dunn to approve the budgets os amended Aye* All. Motion Carried. Discussion and con cern* about the sewer system SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ond the proposed cor wash Moved Snyder, second Dunn to go into closed session at 8 50 p.m. Aye* All. Motion Carried Moved Potter, second Dunn to chwood; Briggs and Base Road. leave closed session at 9 55 p m 17. Adjournment at 9 25 p.m. Aye* All Motion Carried Mov on motion by Herold, second by ed Devries, second Potter to ad Cook. Yes. all. journ ot 9 56 p m Aye* All Mo Janice C. Lippert tian Carried Yankee Springs Respectfully submitted, Patricia Snyder, Clerk (205) Township Clerk (204) PUBLIC HEARING FOR BONNIE MANAGEMENT Opened ot 7:31 p.m. Attorney Jim Brown reviewed Mr. Dale Sipple stated clean up has begun ond would like an additional 30 day* Public hearing closed at 7:35 p.m. Mov ed Snyder second Dunn to adopt resolution approving the finding ond order of the Township hear ing officer regarding abandoned motor vehicles, trash junk ond debris on adjoining lands of building at 6919 Kraft Ave. Ayes All. Motion'Carried RICHARD PIERSON CON TRACT Tabled JASONVILLE AMENDMENT Reviewed by Planner Anderson. Moved Potter, second Keller to approve amended order of set­ tlement for section 15. Ayes All Motion Carried. RECREATION PLAN Reviewed by Planner Anderson Moved Potter, second Dunn to adopt the recreation plan as present by Planner Anderson Ayes All. Motion Carried. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT Given by Planner Anderson INVESTMENT POOL RESOLU TION Moved Snyder, second Potter to approve resolution agreeing to enter into a local government investment pool with the Kent County Treasurer Ayes: All. Motion Carried. MTA CONVENTION Moved Potter, second Snyder to allow any board member to attend the MTA Convention in January. Ayes: All. Motion Carried. BOARD OF REVIEW APPOINT MENT Moved Potter second BOARD MEETING Regular Board Meeting December 12. 1996 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by George London, supervisor. 2. All members present. 12 visitors. 3. Minutes of October 14, 1996 special meeting approved on motion by Herold, second by Lip­ pert. All, yes. 4. Minutes of November 14, 1996 approved on motion by Cook, second by Finkbeiner. All, yes. 5. Minutes of November 27, 1996 special meeting approved by Finkbeiner, second by Lip­ pert. All, yes. 6. Acknowledgement of visitors. 7. Financial report presented by Herold. Motion by Lippert to accept, second by Cook. All, yes. 8. Supervisor report: Water system budget for 1997 presented. Discussion. Motion by Herold, second by Finkbeiner to approve. All, yes. 9. Board approved rhe selec­ tion of auditor for 1997 on mo­ tion by Cook, second by Herold to contract with Siegfried, Cran­ dall, Vos & Lewis. P C. C.P.A. All, yes. 10. Community Fire Born report presented by Mark Englerth. Three preliminary plans were presented. Discussion. 11. On motion by Herold to allow Yankee Springs Township to match funds raised by the community up to and not more than, $30 000 00 second by Fink­ beiner Yes, all on roll coll. 12. Finol plat approval of Lakelife Site Condominium os amended On motion by Herold second by Cook. Roll coll, yes all. 13. M.T.A. conference in Detroit January 21-24, 1997 On motion by Finkbeiner second by Cook to approve London. Lippert and Deputy Clerk Neor to at­ tend Yes. all 14. Pion commission report On motion by Cook, second by Finkbeiner to deny rezoning of Minch property. Roll coll vote Cook Finkbeiner Lippert and London, yes Abstain Herold. Motion passed. 15. Clerk s report presented on motion by Herold second by Cook to pay bills as presented Approved purchase of six office choirs on motion by Herold se cond by Cook Ye*, all. 16. New business Board will investigate the need for street lights at Chief Noonday ond Ar- YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Thursday January 16, 1997 commencing at 7:30 pm at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd. to conduct the following business 1 ZOC 96-12-08, PARCEL ID. NO. 023-010-00; A request by Jeff Covey, 1355 Yankee Springs Rd. to change the zoning from the ■Rural Residential" to the “C-3, Commercial* zoning district and change the master plan 2. Such other business as may property come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available tor inspection at the office ot the Township Clerk. 284 N Briggs Rd. during regular Township bust ness hours and will also be available at the time of the public hearing. Written tetters of comment will be accepted until the start of the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Planning Commission reserves the right at or after the public hearing to make changes m the proposed amendments to the ordinance PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township will provide to individuals witn disabilities, necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon 5 days notice to the TownsNp Clerk of the need for the same AJI persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate m the discussion of the abo ve proposals. Yankee Springs Planning Commission Judy Becker Secretary 202 �The Sun ond News. Middleville Ml December 21, 1996 Page 11 Both parties agree to plan for access driveways Caledonia Twp. approves amendment to Jasonville Farms legal settlement Anderson then met with Ricbel officials, and Anderson reported to the Planning Commission last week that the developer had suggested what she thought was a good idea: Riebcl would put in a second driveway when 150 units have been built, but the driveway would enter from M37 into the southwestern part of the property, which is slated to be a commercial dis­ trict. This driveway would connect to the Cherry Valley driveway to form a !<x»p that would access those areas ol the property to be developed first. The southern drive would provide the needed second ac­ cess in the area under devel­ opment. and the 84th Street driveway would be built as soon as development begins this project, the developers bv Barbara Gall were to have constructed an­ Staff Writer The Caledonia Township other driveway that entered Ja­ Board last week supported the sonville Farms from 84th Planning Commission's sec­ Street. Riebcl Development Corpo­ ond version of an amendment to the Jasonville Farms legal ration. however, earlier this year asked the township for a settlement. Worked out by the town­ delay in constructing the 84th ship supervisor, the township Street drive, and a compro­ planner and the developer of mise was reached in which Jasonville Farms, the revision Riebcl would have built the outlines a new time line for 84th Street drive after 200 the construction of entry housing units, including apartments or condominiums, drives into the M-37 project. Located al former farm had been built The Township Board, how­ acreage at the intersection of the highway and Cherry Val­ ever. last month sent this re­ vision back to the Planning ley Avenue, the development was to have two entries. The Commission for more work. first of these, now under con­ The board felt one driveway struction, enters from Cherry was not adequate for 200 housing units. Valley. Supervisor Bill Johnston Under the court settlement and Township Planner Linda governing the land uses in in the north and cast portions of the property. Because the new proposed drive would enter the property from M-37. the Michigan De­ partment of Transportation will determine its exact loca­ tion. Anderson said. The commission voted 5-0 to recommend the township approve this revised amend­ ment for the Riebcl settle­ ment. The Township Board look up the revised amendment Wednesday and concurred with Anderson that this amendment fulfilled the needs of the township. Anderson said that if both Riebcl Development and the tow nship agree to the amendment, it can go right to the judge for his signature Township Attorney Jim Brown said the judge will sign the amendment if it is agree­ able to all parties involved. BINGO American Legion Post #305 • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 P.M. CAR WASH, continued from Page 10 be obtained She told the Planning Commission that if the pro­ posal meets the criteria of the ordinance, then the car wash should be approved. If it docs not meet one of the criteria, then it should be denied. The commission agreed 4-1 to table the plan until the township engineer has com­ plete information available and until the commission is certain that the sewer pipe is adequate for this use. "I'm not excited about this plan," said Commission Chairman Dick Dunn. "I feel thcfcar wash) drive on Keiser is intrusive, but that's not the developer’s fault." The commission also set Monday, Jan. 20. as the date of a public hearing on amendments to the zoning or­ dinance governing the Broad­ moor Corridor, which runs along either side of M-37 from 60th to 108th Streets. Anderson said a commis­ sion subcommittee has worked hard on this change, which she believes will work much better than the present requirement that all properties in the corridor come in as PUDs. . The new plan will not only be less cumbersome, but also provide a more consistent look along the highway, she said. "This is an example of a good change," Dunn said. "We originally thought the PUD concept would help protect the look of the township...but we’re excited about this change." The San and News will de­ tail the proposed changes for the Broadmoor Corridor in a future article before the public hearing. 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Ml/December 21, 1996 Township meeting dates, times will remain the same Caledonia Twp. advisory board, ZBA appointments made by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board Wednesday re-appointed five residents to the Board of Review, which hears citizens' questions about their lax as­ sessments and then decides whether to change the assess­ ment. Recommended by Township Assessor Tom Doane for re­ appointment were Dorothy Merriman. Robert Finkbeiner and JoAnne Stimac. Recom­ mended as alternate board members were Butch Welton and Norma Sprite Trustee Bonnie Keller asked if all residents of the township knew they could apply for these positions. She said she thinks that others should know they could be considered TK bus riders donate to 2 families Thornapple Kellogg students in kindergarten through fifth grade who ride Marla Bierens* bus No. 29 persuaded their families to donate about 250 items of food that will go to two needy families. Bierens said students in grades K-12 participated In the overall project. The project has been so successful that they are giving to two families this year instead of just one. This is the seventh year in a row that donations were made. for the jobs, rather than the board just continuing to re­ appoint the same people all the time. The board voted 5-1 to confirm Doane's recom­ mendations, with Keller vot­ ing "no." Trustee Patti Cress was absent. The board also made other appointments last week: • Cress will represent the Township Board on the Plan­ ning Commission. State law requires one board member also serve on the Planning Commission Supervisor Bill Johnston noted that there is still one more vacancy left on the commission because of the resignation of Jim Newhof. Interested residents of the township should write John­ ston at the township office, 250 Maple Street or call the office at 891 0070. • Keller agreed to serve as the township's representative on the Caledonia Library Ad­ visory Board. • Trustee Mike Dunn will serve as the board's representa­ tive on the Zoning Board of Appeals, which decides whether or not to grant a vari­ ance or other deviation from the zoning ordinance. The board also voted 5-1 to continue the same meeting nights and times for the board and the Planning Commis­ sion. The Township Board will meet again this year at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month. The Planning Com­ mission will continue to meet at 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of the month. The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on an as-needed ba­ sis. There was some discussion about uniform meeting times for the Planning Commission and the Township Board, but Planner Linda Anderson said the commission could not meet earlier than 7:30 p.m. because the Site Plan Review Committee meets at 6 p.m. on commission meeting nights. Treasurer Ruth DeVries said the Township Board used to meet at 7:30. hut with the in­ crease in business, decided on the earlier time so meetings would not run so late. Dunn voted "no" on the motion. Meeting times and dates also .ire posted on the town­ ship office front window (250 Maple), and residents should call the office at 891-0070 if they have any questions about meetings or agendas, said Clerk Pat Snyder Caledonia student wins WMU scholarship Brad Walbridge of Caledonia is one of six Western Michigan University students chosen to receive a scholarship from the Central Michigan Chapter of the American Foundrymen's Society. Walbridge and the other students are in the Col­ lege of Engineering and Ap­ plied Sciences of WMU. The scholarships are award­ ed based on academic merit and are available to students enrolled in foundry related programs. WMU’s cast metals pro­ gram is one of only 27 in North America accredited by the Foundry Educational Foundation, the educational arm of the industry and of the American Foundrymen's Society. WMU has a fully equipped cast metals laboratory and is involved in ongoing industrial research projects. Walbridge graduated from Caledonia High School in 1991 He is the son of Cheryl and Ron Walbridge of 300 S. 68th St. He plans to receive a bachelor's degree in manufac­ turing engineering technology in April of 1997. Page students adopt 2 families YMCA Men’s 3-on-3 results 1 Caledonia's eighth grade basketball team is off a perfect start with three wins and no defeats. Wins have come versus Hamilton, Middleville and Jackson Park. The team is composed of 19 players, three statisticians and two coaches. According to the coaching staff, they are playing like a team. ,VM J West Michigan Mechanical WINTER FURNACE I TUNE-UP SPECIAL!!! j ’ Will Perform Our lO-Point Check List . ’ Free Estimates A* T’v"' Check and Adjust Burners Check and Adjust Thermostat Check Fan Limit Control Check Safety and Limits Check and Lubricate Blower Motor **- Check Furnace Vent I •<* Check Water Heater Vent J Check and Adjust Pilot ’49.95 | Check and Adjust Belt ..for Gas 1 Check Heat Exchanger f Z I J/ TEMPSTA.1 ■JU I kitting and CixJhxk fYndiKls nL jrA ’59.95 ..tor Oil Eighth graders now 3-0 I W i I Residential & Commercial Installation Bill Gross Caledonia, Ml ..c 616*554*9124 Page Elementary fourth grade students helped to collect food clothes, and money to give to people in the community. Representatives from each fourth grade class display what was collected. They are (from left) Kristen Willemstein, Lisa Poley, Julie Shilton, Kyle Sawdy, Andy McDiarmid, Clayton Bohlui, Dan Smith, and Mike Heers. Page Elementary fourth grade students adopted two families this Christmas sea­ son through Love Inc. Students took food, money, and clothing to school and the items were given to one of the families last week. The other will receive its items shortly. Crazy Cash is Good When Ever You Need Us. Place the Crazy Cash in your wallet or vehicle Spencer’s Towing $2 & Recovery 520 East Railroad St., Hastings 945-2909 221 West Main, Middleville 795-3369 Exp. 5/31/97 • 1 per customer. Towing only, not good with any other offer or coupon Team W-L Seif and Sons Chevrolet. .4-0 G & G Pork Farms............ 3-1 Middleville Tool and Die .2-2 Back Irons..........................2-2 Too Old To Know Better .1-3 Knuckle Draggers............ 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Some of the creatures yu­ Holden and McKay explained dents were able to touch in­ cluded chitons, mussels, bar­ nacles, hermit crabs, dungeoness crabs, purple sea urchins, cherry oysters and pencil sea urchins. Students rotated around the STOP living from paycheck to paycheck! pool so they were able to touch all the creatures avail­ LOANS BY PHONE able. samedavapphoval! The activity was sponsored Grand Rap«r HI *457-4410 SOrwlde 1-00*40-2221 by the PTO ' AAA MOWTQAQL a FIMAWCIAL ggoywATTOH by Mandy Habel Staff Writer McFall first-grade yudents last week received a visit from naturalists Todd Holden and Daniel McKay representing the Living Science’s Tide HOMEOWNERS! McFall Elementary School first grade students explore the living the sea creatures that visited through the Living Science Tide Pool Touch Program. Enferlainimi Ideas Home For The Holidays (NAPS)—Tis the season to be merry, to eat. drink and entertain. Creating magical meals your family and friends will remember is now easier than ever! A new cookbook from the Williams-Sonoma Kitchen Library. Holiday Enter­ taining (Time-Life. $18.95) offers six easy but complete menus for Thanksgiving Dinner, Hanukkah Dinner, a Holiday Open House. Christ­ mas Dinner, New Year's Eve Dinner and a New Year's Day Buffet. With tips for buying and preparing more than 40 recipes - from delicious appe­ tizers to dazzling desserts- the cookbook is a gift any host or hostess will appreciate. Here’s a mouthwatering recipe for Roast Pork lx>in and Onions that is a perfect complement to your holiday entertaining ROAST PORK LOIN AND ONIONS olive oil 1M: lb (750g) small boiling onions, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter (about 30) 1 center-cut boneless pork loin, 2%-3 lb (1.25-1.5 kg), trimmed of most fat and tied in several places 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, plus 6 thyme sprigs salt and freshly ground pepper !4 cup (4 fl oz/125 ml) dry' white wine, plus extra wine for Ixasting 1 teaspoon cornstarch (cornflour) mixed with 1 tablespoon water Position a rack in the lower third of an oven and preheat to 425*F (220*0. I ughtly coat a heavy roast­ ing pan with olive oik Trim the onions, then peel and cut a shallow cross in the root end. Fill a saucepan three-fourths full with water and bring to a boil over mediumhigh heat. Add the onions, return the water to a boil and boil for 2 minutes. Drain the onions and set aside. Wipe any moisture from the pork loin with paper towels. Rub the loin all over with olive oik Sprinkle with chopped thyme and season lightly with salt and pepper. Place the pork loin, fat side up, in the roasting pan (without a rack) and Creating wonderful holi­ day meals may be easier than you think. A new cook­ book offers guidelines for arranging and cooking holi­ day meals to bring a cook through the season with confidence and style. add the Mi cup (4 fl oz/125 ml) wine. Surround the meat with the onions. Roast, stirring the onions occasionally and basting the meat and onions a few times with the extra wine or the pan juices, until the loin and onions are lightly golden and the juices run clear when the loin is pierced with a knife, 50-70 min­ utes. To test for done­ ness, insert an instant­ read thermometer into the center of the meat; it should read 160 IBS F (71-74 ( I. Remove from the oven and transfer the roast to a warmed platter; cover loosely with aluminum foil and set aside in a warm place. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the onions to a bowl and cover to keep warm. Pour the juices from the pan into a medium saucepan. !»et stand for a few minutes to allow the fat to rise to the surface, then skim off the fat with a large spoon and discard. Stir the corn­ starch mixture into the juku-s, plat* over mediumlow heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. When the mixture thick­ ens, season to taste with salt and pepper. If it thick­ ens too much, add a little water or wine to thin to the proper consistency. Return the onions to the sauce and coat well To serve, cut the meat into slices M inch (12 mm) thick and layer them on the platter. Surround the meat with the onk>ns and their sauce. Garnish with the thyme sprigs. Serve* 6. The book is available at local book and cookware stores or by calling: 1 800277-8844 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/706/SunandNews_1996-12-31.pdf 898dfc3e610d5f3aae72c2fed993542c PDF Text Text 1996 marked by active campaigns at many levels Caledonia residents have their say in ‘Year of Elections’ by Barbara Gall Staff Writer "Ve-e-c-rry interesting” Thai observation, so famil­ iar to weekly watchers of the old "Laugh-In" show, aptly describes the goings-on in Caledonia during 1996. AU years are interesting, especially election years, but this past year has been un­ usual because of the number of local residents determined to have lheir say not just in the national election, but also in village, township and school board ballot issues. In Caledonia Township, this citizen activism brought about perhaps the most sweeping change as five new township board members were elected to office. Ousted in the turnover were several officials with much experience and long service in the township, but whose defeat reflected, lairly or not. many residents' frustration with the rapid growth in the area. Not only did these residents elect new leadership, but they also campaigned- to halt two housing projects through zon­ ing referendums. One of these elections, held during the Au­ gust primary, overturned the rezoning. The second referen­ dum is yet to be held, but the developer has sued the town­ ship over the issue. In Caledonia Village, the protest centered around a strictly "utilitarian" issue. In­ deed, incumbent Village Council members met no challengers, only 49 village residents even turned out for their March election and a new clerk was elected as a write-in candidate when no one in town would run for the office. Several months later, how­ ever. village residents sud­ denly "got involved" when they realized they were about to get public water. Concerned with assessment costs and feeling they had no say in the matter, a group of residents angrily swept aside several years of Village Council planning to remedy a number of problem wells in the vil­ lage by expanding a nearby public water system into the older part of the village. The council agreed to drop the project when those in fa­ vor of public waler did not get organized. Lost to the village was a federal grant and loan package that would have helped residents finance the new water system. School district voters also took sides in this year's school board election, which boiled down to two factions, one favoring the restructuring and reform going on in the district and one which wanted to return to a traditional cur­ riculum or at least take a more cautious approach to new pro­ grams. While a well-organized "conservative" effort last year met with success and elected its two school board candi­ dates. this year told a different story. Concerned with the results of the 1995 school election, a second group of residents formed to support the schools’ Working on plans for a new Caledonia library are some of the New Library Committee. Looking at site plan drawings are John VanVolkinburg of the Kent District Library (left), Peggy Wiltgen. Pam Shank. Mary Johnston and Caledonia Librarian Jane Heiss. Seated is Eric Longman. Middleville area ending eventful year by Mandv Habel Staff Writer The Village of Middleville has once again had a very eventful year. The battle over rails-totrails heated up again, Thor­ napple Kellogg Schools passed a $26 million bond is­ See Year of Elections, P.3 sue, a woman had a battle with Thomapple Township over her trailer, David Arking was hired as new village man­ ager. Yankee Springs Town­ ship expressed interest in building a new fire bam and residents had a chance to ex­ press lheir views in a com­ munitywide survey. After battling over roughly 4.5 linear miles of abandoned railroad property for a couple of years, the village signed an agreement with the National Rails-To-Traiis Conservancy to buy the property for recre­ ational purposes In order to do this, the vil­ lage attempted to obtain a $15,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Transportation. The village was originally given the grant until several residents who owned poperty adjacent to the trail contacted MDOT informing it that the village did not have the agreement of Barry County government and two of the townships, Irving and Rut­ land. that the trail ran through When MDOT officials heard about this they granted them money for the portions of the trail that went through the en- Thomapple Trail Association Board of Directors member Rick Moore stands with the “No motorized vehicles’ sign he placed on the corridor of the trail that goes through Middleville He later was forced to take down the sign he placed by the 800 feet in Rutland Township. tities that were in support of it such as the village and Thornapple Township. Meanwhile, village officials attempted to gain the support of these groups eventually getting Irving to accept it. Later, MDOT agreed to give the village the $15,000 grant as long as it did not purchase the section located in Rutland Township, which is still op­ posed to it. The village eventually pur­ chased the approximately 800 square feet of trail in Rutland See Eventful year, P. 2 In This Issue... Holiday decor with special meaning Family history research begins with photos Public water sewer system in Caledonia made waves Zoning debates and board elections spark residents �Page 2/The Sun and New*. Middleville. Mb December 1996 EVENTFUL YEAR IN MIDDLEVILLE, ; huh T al d aif funds thfe Thor- nlppli- Tx^il Atww This summer, village per­ sonnel started fixing up the trail to prepare it foe use when some Rutland Township resi­ dents started to question whether or not they had a right to be there. Resident Blanche Munjoy blocked the workers when they reached her property and demanded that they leave, forc­ ing them not to proceed with there work. Two days later the village filed a restraining order against Munjoy which prevented her from forcing anyone to leave the property. She also was forced to take down some "No Trespassing” signs that she had put up around the area. The question of who had the right to the property eventu­ ally went to court first for a hearing for Munjoy, then for a suit filed by Rutland Town­ ship against the village At Munjoy's hearing. Barry County District Court Judge Gary Holman said that Munjoy should slay off the property until the court could figure out who really owned the land. He said that to de­ termine this would require some intense research and he recommended that the parties work together to solve the problem Later, Rutland Township filed a suit against (he village claiming that it did not make the effort to apply for a spe­ cial tu»e permit and work thing! oui with them before working pn it apg^freparing it for use. The township board was concerned about this as well as possible vandalism and noise that having a bike trail could generate. There also was a concern that the village’s work on the trail violates the township’s zoning ordinance. The suit says that the planned recreational route ex­ tends into an area of Rutland Township that is zoned for agriculture. The village must apply for a special use permit that needs to be approved by the Rutland Planning and Zoning Com­ mission. The Thomapple Kellogg School District found at the beginning of this year that it would be necessary to make improvements to its present buildings and hoped to be able to build a new middle school. Superintendent Jay Cason said the district had grown by 403 students since January. 1990, at an average growth rate of 2 percent per year and higher than that in some years. The projected growth within the next four years is 202 more students, 600 more than the district had in 1990. The district asked voters for money because all the schools in the district, with the excep­ tion of Page Elementary, are 25 years old or older. Cason said. West Michigan is a growing area and many other schools in it have had similar requests. The district developed a citi­ zen’s committee in 1993 to review the facilities and de­ termine their individual needs. Tower Pinkster and Titus conducted a feasibility study in 1994, and in the fall of 1995, the committee met with the school board to discuss needs. The board originally came leasuve HAIR DESIGNERS HAIR • NAII.S • TANNING Don't be left out in ike cold! 122 E. Main Si.. Middleville (Next io Phil's Pizza) Call 795-7719 - for vour appt open « days Available continued from front page up with three options: to ren­ ovate all existing buildings, to add on to and renovate the elementary schools, move the middle school students to the existing high school, and build a new high school, or add on to and renovate the el­ ementary and high school and build a new- middle school Because many people in the community felt that the exist­ ing middle school structure is not conducive to the way stud­ ies have shown that students this age learn best, the option of building a new middle school and renovating others was chosen The option of building a new high school was dis­ missed early on because Ca­ son said it would be extremely costly to run two buildings with high school facilities in them. Also a school with high school facilities would not work to properly teach middle school students who learn in team teaching atmo­ spheres. The question of what to do with the old middle school building was raised. Some thought that instead of demol­ ishing it. an organization in the community could use it. That is still under discus­ sion. however. McFall ele­ mentary will be connected to the old middle school gym and the science wing may be kept. When voters lined up to vote on June 10. they agreed that the district should make improvements to the schools. Taxes only went up slightly for this 1996-97 school year for a total of 15.75 mills. Af­ ter this year, the 2.75 en­ hancement millage residents have been paying for technol­ ogy will be eliminated, lower­ ing the total tax rate to 13 mills, .65 less than what resi­ dents were paying before the election. School officials are presently working on a time­ line with Tower, Pinkster, and Titus representatives, the school board and others to try to start construction on some of the elementary schools and the high school track first and then get to the other projects. At the beginning of the year, Thomapple Township resident Betty Jean Farrell was VAL OWEN TO RETIRE Vai Owen, a customer service representative at the main office has chosen an early retirement. She joined our staff in 1988 when SBC opened its Middleville branch. Vai is looking forward to spending more time with her family. An Open House will be held at the main branch in Caledonia in her honor. Please stop in on Friday, January 3, between 9 am and 1 pm to see Vai. Refreshments will be served. Qtate Sank ...... The commission plans to asked to move her mobile grow, After getting ideas from put its findings together and home by officials because it was placed illegally due to its <questions used on a survey present them to the village Thomapple Township council to review. size compared to the size of that I The Yankee Springs Town­ sent out about six or seven the lot. ago. the commission ship Board recently decided it Township Zoning Adminis- years : would like to build a fire bam prepared questions and sent trator Jack Spencer said Farrell I surveys to roughly 700 on three acres of land it ow ns had been notified of the situa- out < and received about on the comer of Payne Lake tion in the spring of 1995. households ' and Chief Noonday roads in but due to delays nothing was 159 back which is about a 20 the center of the township. done. Ipercent response. This bam would cost be­ There were no respondents She was issued a civil in­ tween $60,000 and $70,000 to between the ages of 18 and fraction and requested an in- 1 12 percents were between build and the township board formal hearing that eventually 24. ■ became a formal one. 1the ages of 25 and 34. 24 per­ recently decided to match up Spencer said the reason Far- <cent between the ages of 35 to $30,000 in funds, which it 44. 24 percent between plans to raise through fund­ rell was told to move was be- and 1 cause she was not living in 1the ages of 45 and 54. 11 per­ raisers and donations Preliminary drawings for cent between the ages of 55 legal non-conforming use or ‘ living legally according to the and 64. and 25 percent were the facility have been prepared and show a 32-by 60-foot bam zoning ordinance. ’over age 65. Only 4 percent of the re­ that could fit four vehicles. Township Attorney Terry Since Yankee Springs has Tobias said residents are enti­ spondents live in rented an agreement with Thomapple tled to one residential structure apartments and 87 percent Township in the use of emer­ were homeowners. per parcel of land. Farrell had Residents had questions gency services personnel, her trailer on the same parcel of land as her house They about the police force and board members asked Thor­ napple Township Board mem should have been divided up taxes, and expressed the need bers if they would be willing into different parcels to keep for a dog and cat ordinance. to help out with daily operat­ Some suggested that the the trailer on the land. Farrell’s niece Ann Reigler commission and village not ing costs such as mainte­ nance. phone, and fire and lia­ said it was unfair to make take on any new projects until bility insurance. them move because they had current ones are finished. Yankee Springs pays ThorMany people agreed that lived on that land for 17 years. napplc roughly $70,000 each 12 years before the township there is a need for Middleville year for the use of TTES per­ took over local zoning from to grow, but such growth should be controlled to main­ sonnel and $200 per month Barry County. for the use of its present sub­ "There is a grandfather tain the rural aspect of the vil­ station and equipment. clause that clearly states that lage. The Thomapple Township Commissioner Roselle she (Farrell) can stay here." Havens said many people ap­ Board has not decided yet she said. whether or not to help with Spencer said that if the preciated that the commission trailer was within the correct took the time to find out what daily operating costs because members would like to sec dimensions of the lot when residents want and hope to sec the county had jurisdiction any changes made published more information detailing what those costs would be. prior to the passage of the in a master plan. Sept. 5, 1991 ordinance, she would have been allowed to stay there. But it was not. he maintained. "If it had been legal within the county, it would be legal now, but it is not," he said. Township Attorney Terry Tobias said Farrell’s trailer had Brian Hansford, a 1996 been on her property illegally graduate of Thornapple for years under the county's Kellogg High School, made zoning laws, and township of­ the dean’s list at Baker Col­ ficials thought that the county lege in Muskegon. would do something about it He received his pilot’s but they didn't. license after graduating last When the township took June. He is working towards control of local zoning laws his commercial pilot’s license away from the county in and degree at Baker, majoring September of 1991, Spencer, in aviation management. after being hired as zoning administrator, decided to en­ force the law that the county had left alone for years. Farrell eventually sold her trailer. At the formal hearing, the township was asked if it Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. would agree to allow Farrell • Auto • Life • Health to conform to the ordinance by just moving the trailer off Home • Business • Investment the land. It was then decided to Caledonia Village Centre settle out of court. 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue January 12, 1996 was vil­ Caledonia, Ml 49316 lage manager Everil Manshum’s last day as village manager. Manshum took a job with the city of Hastings. On July 22, David Arking had his official first day as manger in Manshum's place Arking, former Edmore vil­ lage manager, signed a two year contract with Middleville ...for the family. for $42,000 per year. • Emergency Care • Evenings by Appointment The chairman of the coun­ • Affordable Rates • New Patients Welcome cil's personnel committee said • We Do Your Insurance Paperwork he had been impressed with • Appointments Available Mon thru Fri Arking’s ability to look at things realistically and noted the importance of needing a manager uho has knowledge of water and sewer. The Middleville Planning Commission spent this year 9505 Cherry Valley Rd preparing a community wide (M-37) Caledonia survey to find out what resi­ dents think the village needs and whether they want it to TK grad makes Baker College dean’s list STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY 891-9294 Dental Care I IXMDU ALEDONIA FDIG The First Name In Community Service Banking CALEDONIA DUTTON 627 Main St. 3205 68th St S.E. 891-8113 698-6337 MIDDLEVILLE 303 .Arlington 795-3361 Ronald B. Stegehuis* �Th# Sun ond N«ws, Middleville, Ml/December 28, 1996/Pofle 3 Family history research begins with your family history Russell St. showed her neighbors that she values Wendy Osterman of 206 up her house like a Christmas present. giving kids love by wrapping Holiday decor has special meaning by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Middleville resident Wendy Osterman wants her neighbors to know that she values giv­ ing children a lot of love and is showing this by wrapping her entire Russell Street house up like a Christmas gift. As a licensed day care worker. Osterman said she tries to emphasize to children how important they are and that the best thing anyone can get for Christmas is love. "I want people on our street to know that our home is our gift and that is what is impor­ tant." she said She added that kids can get caught up in what kind of pre­ sents they want that they can forget what Christmas is re­ ally about. "Children are our future," she said. “This is our chance to share love and let the neighborhood know we feel it is important “ Other residents have taken notice of this special decora­ tion and have lavished com­ pliments, she said. Red tablecloth vinyl was used to wrap the house. The Ostermans bought a huge piece from a fabric store on 44th and Kalamazoo and cut it right down the middle so they could use half of it. While being watched by many curious neighbors, the Ostermans only wrapped part of the house at first to see if the material would stay up be­ fore finishing the job. Last week’s windy winter storm took the bow off but Osterman said they were able to put it back on easily. YEAR OF ELECTIONS, East Grand Rapids that was wrapped the same way This is the first year the Os­ termans have wrapped their huge gift and probably not the last. "We will probably do this every year from now on, now that we have the materials," she said. Esther Kelley celebrates 80th CALEDONIA SPORTSMAN’S CLUB BREAKFAST Sun., Jan. 5, 1997 8:30 am-11:30 am The children of Esther Kelley invite family and friends to celebrate with her on Sunday. Jan 5. 1997 at the Parmalee U.M. Church in Middleville from 2-5 p.m. No gifts please, just your loving presence. from front page — ership for CHS. • Approval of several new housing projects. • Plans for a new public li­ brary. • New businesses. • Decisions about both new and old roads. Certainly worth rememboring are events that showcased the achievements of Caledonia young people, be taken for them early in the who again represented their community well at the Kent new year. Besides changes in leader­ County Youth Fair, in sports, ship, other local "news" in in academic achievement and in organizations such as the Caledonia included: • New township and village Caledonia FFA. The Summer’s End Car staff. • New awards and new lead­ overall direction and success­ fully backed two school board candidates who agree with the need for change and reform in education. Voters from both sides, however, supported two bond proposals for building and re­ modeling school facilities. By December, four of these pro­ jects were far enough in the planning stages that bids will The family got the idea from looking at a house in technology makes photo under glass " (NAPS)—Interested in After 1880. paper pho­ restoration and copying easy your family history’? and inexpensive. tographs became more popu Try looking at old family Many photo retailers now lar Early prints were made on photographs. paper treated with egg whites. have digital workstations in Pull out a box of old pho­ Later prints used different their stores. You can use this tos. Take a few hours to sort equipment to make reprints or types of paper. through them. Who is pictured Experts can test photo­ enlargements of old snap­ in that snapshot? When was graphic prints to tell how they shots—even if you don ’t have that portrait taken? Where? the negatives. For example the were made. Label the pictures you can In most cases, however. Image Magic Print Station is a identify. Do some research on Romer says. “Look at people’s workstation you can use to those you’re not sure about. dress and hair styles. You can make photographic quality And congratulations. duplicates of family pictures. You’re now a budding geneal­ usually tell when a picture Photo retailers can also was taken by the style.” ogist. restore damaged prints with For photos taken after the Dating Old Photographs tools like the Image Magic 1920s. try asking older family If you can’t identify every Enhancement Station. Your members. photograph in your collection, retailer can repair cracks, tears Then label your pho­ don’t despair. With a little and stains in minutes. Best of research, you can date most tographs so nobody will forget all. you don’t need to send when they were taken and old photos. Then you can eas­ your precious originals away. ily match them to the proper who is pictured. Old family photos are a Sharing Old Family Photos generation in your family. precious window into your Once you’ve identified Grant Romer is director of family’s history. Organize, your photos, share them with conservation and museum label, restore and share your studies at the George Eastman other family members. photos. Today’s digital imaging House in Rochester. New York, one of the leading photography museums in the country. Romer says that, most of the time, you can approximate when a picture was taken. “The first photographs Eggs • Toast • Pancakes appeared around 1840.” Meat • Coffee • Orange Juice Romer says. “For the next 20 years, most pictures were 10QTH ST. what I call hard photogra­ phy.’ Daguerreo types and tin­ COLDWATER Adults *4.50 Undec 12 *3.00 ROAD types are examples. The ------- 1 Bring the family & friends! images are on glass or metal. CLUBHOUSE I Most were mounted in cases. Show again brought ail kinds of vehicles to Caledonia's Main Street, and the FFA Farm Toy Show again was a credit to its organizer, Tony Grinage. A new post office, a new dental office building, a devastating fire at Hamilton Lumber in Dutton and the grand opening of the new mobile home neighborhood at Country Meadows Village on 76th Street are just a few of the other events that made the news in 1996. For a more detailed look at township, village and school issues, see related articles. 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NORMA VELDERMAN Greetings, everyone Cay got a new monitor and fixed my computer as a Christmas present to me So it’s time to • | * i get back into typing again. It's been a long time and I'm a lit­ tle rusty. We had a very nice service and coffee after the service at Paramlee Church. They are all so friendly. When I get to church early you would swear that everyone hasn't seen each ocher for along time Then after church, there is some more visiting with each other It was so surprising to see Dorothy Fisher there She just came home from the hospital after a serious operation She Tsfteci« leusnve ■Thank \ou... HAIR DESIGNERS 122 E. Main Street Middleville Making you even more beautiful has been a "Shear Pleasure". A (Next to Phil's Pizza) Phone 795-7719 is now having therapy in the whirlpool. She is a good ex­ ample to all of us that our troubles can get us down, but we can bounce right back and keep faith Katie Wiennga said that all the family was home for Christmas Eve. Cathy Williamson said they went to various places for separate members of the fami­ ly. They will be together Saturday at Ken and Kim s home with everyone. Cathy also said that she has her great grandson with her. During the day they went over the Christmas story to get him in­ to the Christmas spirit. En Van Sickle is busy get­ ting food ready for the various get-togethers They went to son Gary 's Tuesday and also visited brother Beu's. Beth Veriinde said that they were at their son Jim’s home Tuesday for Christmas. I visited with Ben Nagel for a while. Mostly to tell him thanks for the wonderful help he was m getting to me the story of Irving. Kathryn Pin also helped before she went south. Ben says that she he is a lot better, however, and plans on being able to get back to church. Have a wonderful New Year Zoo needs local volunteers John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids is recruiting volunteers to serve as guides, assist with special events and present animal de monstrations An informative orientation will be held for prospective volunteers on Saturday. Jan. 18. at 10 a m. The session will be held in the Circle Theater Building, located south of the zoo entrance gate in John Ball Park Prospective volunteers will meet staff members and learn more about volunteer oppor­ tunities. For more informa­ tion. contact Heather Koster, volunteer manager at John Ball Zoo. (616) 336-1310. Subscribe TODAY! Receive all the news for the Barry County area in the Hastings Banner. Call.. 945-9554 The Hastings Banner LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord Sunday School....................................................... 9:30a.m. Morning Worship...................................... 10 45 a.m. IEvening Praiae...................................................... 6:00p.m WEDNESDAY..................Family Night 6:30 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev Brian F. Harrison George M Coons. Youth Pastor I Music Coordinator. Jeffrey C Vander Heide CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............................ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass....................... 9:00 a.m. & ll:00a.in. SS. CYRIL & METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave. Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. 792-2889 CALEDONIA FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Alan Moody, Assistant Pastor Scott Smith, Minister of Music Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs................................................ 6:45p.m. FREEPORT BIBLE STUDY Meeting at Freeport Community Center Sunday................................ 10:00 a.m. Wednesday....................... 7:00 p.m. Call 765-3057 or 948-3617 WELCOME TO Pastor Mark Beers Pastor Scott Taylor 8:30 am to 9:30 am — First Worship Service 9:45 am to 10:45 am — Sunday School 10:45 am to 11. 00 am — Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am to 12:00 — Second Worship Service 5:00 pm - Evening Gospel Hour Nursery and Children's Church will be provided during both services GUN LAKE Wayland. Michigan 49348 • 795-7903 10:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Rev. Norman Kohns — 616-891-8167 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891 8669 The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 708 West Main Street 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave 10 00 a.m. .11.15a.m. ..6:00 p.m. Morning Worship Service.......... Sunday School.............................. Evening Worship Service........... Programs for AU Ages Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Sunday School................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship.............. 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........ 7:00 p.m. 900 m A 10:30 COMMUNITY LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School................................. 9:30a.m. Morning Worship 10:30a.m. Evening Worship .6:00p.m. Rev Bernard Mulder. Pastor 868-6306 Pastor Douglas Gregory 897-0729 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave & 84th St., Caledonia, Mi (Missouri Synod) “Be devoted io one another tn bntheriy love " Rom 12:10 8:00 a.m.................................. Blended Service 9:05 a m Educational Hour 10:15 a m..................... Contemporary Service 11:15a.m.............................. Traditional Service Royle Bailard, Pastor (All Services have a Nursery available) — 868-6437 — Rev Robert GerkfOffice 891-86M»Church: 891-9878 Peace Reformed Church Barner Free M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville 8JO or 11:00. 640 Wednesday 6:15 Dinner Chain for Children W ednesday Faody Ntght 6 00 p« Church School. Sunday........................ 9 45 a.m. «5 V CjftV' y-? Morning Worship... 11 00 a m Evening Worship... 6.00 p.m. Wed. Fellowship...... 7:30 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Sunday School (Chikl & Aduiri (During the School Year) Re». R. Scott Green***. Pastor Mike Alley. Youth leader Worship Service I Sunday School MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 4X6 One jflrtfjolnat Cljurcfj Reaching People With Christ Sunday Worship....... 9:30 a m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday School.................... 10:45-11:50 a m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired)............ 8:30 a.m All a.m. Sunday School for All Ages.............................. 9 45 a m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service.................................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru6Grade) - Wednesday.................. 6 30p m Prayer Meeting - Wednesday........................... 7 00 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday.............................. 7:00 pm RAV TOWNSEND Pastor flfnQ SHAWN BARNSDALE. Dr at Christian Ed 3 Muse 071-oUZO 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Kalamazoo Avenue at 92nd Caledonia. Michigan Telephone 698-8252 community and the world Church Office (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100th St Located in Leighton Township Comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Come as you are Informal - Fundamental Something for every age CHURCH if W CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH COMMUNITY 12200 Chief Noondav Road (at Gun Lake) "A church with a caring heart for our LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST -nd Adults Jr A Sr High School UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Freeport-Middleville-Parmalee Freeport Morning Worship..............9 30 am Freeport Sunday School............... 11 00 o m Parmaiee Morning Worship............ 9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School 9 30 a m Middleville Morning Worship 11 00 a mJ Cadets and Cavinettes Rev Lee Zachman Rev Paulette Cheyne 765-5316 Adult Bible Studies Church Office Phone - 795-9266 Youth Group CRYSTAL SPRINGS ALLIANCE CHURCH (of the Christian and Missionary Alliance) Meehr^J at CJteMte Chraton Bementary School (68t. St Sc oe’-eer Eastern and frnscrj Sunday Worship Service at 10 30 AM JoyfUh commdiw to jenmg Chnsf. Wtomg Christ's cntrcrt and axrytoff oJ Onfs cxxnnsaon “ Pastor Jeffrey Brown. Pastor Church Office Telephone........................ 281 3402 Church. Office Fax.................................... 281-7686 Parsonage Telephone............................. 698-7170 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St •891-8661 ‘The Church where everybody <s somebody.. ..and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School.......................................... 9 30 am Sunday Morning Worship........................10 30 a m Sunday Evening Worship......................... 600p m. Wea Maweev Prayer & &Die Study....... 7 00 p.m. Rev William Dobson Pastor Assistant Pastor Kart Bashtor | I | �The Sun ond News. Middleville. Ml/December 28. 1996/Poge 5 CONFIDENCE, Obituaries Roman B. Karpinski-------------------------------------------------MIDDLEVILLE - Roman B. Karpinski, age 78, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 1996 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Karpinski was born on April 22, 1918 in Grand Rapids, the son of Walter and Bertha (Waluszka) Karpinski Sr. He was raised in Grand Rapids and across from Baker Lake, Yankee Springs Town­ ship. He attended St. Adelberts School in Grand Rapids and Baker Lake Country School. He graduated from the 8th grade. He was married to Rosalie Ann Martin on January 5,1946 in Hastings. They lived on her parents farm on Shaw Lake Rd. before moving to the present house, south of Middleville. He was employed at Keeler Brass in Middleville and Grand Rapids, retiring after 34 years of service. Roman was a member of the Middleville VFW Post 7548, where he was a Bingo caller. He served as commander for several years and Bingo chair­ man. He was also a past member of St Hyacinth Socie­ ty of Grand Rapids. Mr. Karpinski was an outdoor enthusiast who enjoyed fishing, gardening, hunting and camping with his motorhome. He was a loving and caring father and grandfather, doing kind deeds for his family and friends. Mr. Karpinski was preceded in death by his wife, Rosalie Karpinski; two brothers, Stan­ ley and Walter Karpinski; and sister, Helen Smith. He is survived by one daughter, Paula (Elgie) Walter of Middleville; one son, Michael (Pat) Karpinski of Wayland; four grandchildren, Noelle, Jason Walters, Karla, Michael Karpinski; one brother, Charles (Wendy) Karpinski of Lansing; five sisters, Ann Fiedorowicz, Dorothy Wolf, Frances Chilver ail of Grand Rapids, Agnes Bartmch of Brighton and Eleanor (James) Pullen of Ada; one sister-in-law, Vickie Karpinski; several neices and nephews; a very special and dear friend, Alice Strumberger of Middleville. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 21, 1996 at the Beeler funeral Chapel. Rev. Father Dave LaBlanc officiated. Interment took place at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. semester. In this role, he han­ dles some of the administra­ tive duties of the assistant principal and gets an idea of whether he would like to pur­ sue an administrative career. He and Szymoniak will rec­ ommend whether the intern­ ship will continue. Another new position in the school district was given to former Kettle Lake teacher Cheryl Davis. She now is the enrichment director at Caledo­ nia Middle School, with the job of seeking out and then making available programs for students that challenge them in areas outside the classroom, such as the Odyssey of the Mind competition or the new school newspaper Also happening in the schools in ’96: • The district’s bus mechancs receive an "excellent" ratng in the Stale Police Inspecion. (Allen) Crane. She was a graduate of Malone College and Western Michigan University and has been an ordained minister since 1937. She also was a school teacher, artist, published composer, and Beth Irene (Helrigel) Wester MIDDLEVILLE - Beth Irene (Helrigel) Wester, age 47, passed away Saturday, December 21, 1996, after a courageous battle with cancer, at the home of her Mother Lois and Stepfather Richard Seppanen of Alto. Mrs. Wester was bom on September 18, 1949 in Hast­ ings, the daughter of Raymond Helrigel and Lois A. Nagel Seppanen. She was raised in Middlevil­ le and attended Thronapple Kellogg schools, graduating in 1967. She was married to William K. Wester May 4, 1975. Beth was a gifted and talented artist who loved nature deeply. She had a warm and caring disposi­ tion and pursued excellence in her work. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Wester, father, Raymond Helrigel and father-in-law, Henry Wester. She is survived by her child­ ren, Lisa (Rick) Evilsizer of Dutton and Scott Mugridge of Hastings; two grandchildren; her mother Lois and slep- Stop and see Your Choice is Clear... Caledonia Vision Center Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37) (616) 891-2020 father Richard Seppanen of Alto; two sisters, Jody (Gary) Pratt of Wayland and Lynn Summers (Ken) Vander Car of Lansing; grandfather, Ben Nagel of Hastings; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; mother-in-law, Mabie Wester of Middleville; brother-in-law, Dwight Wester; sister-in-law, Gloria Millerins and step-mother, Lila Helrige. Funeral services were held Monday, December 23, 1996 at 1:00 p.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Rev. Bryan Schneider-Thomas officiated. Interment took place at the Irving Cemetery, Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids or Barry Community Hospice. Funeral arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. taught private piano lessons. She taught high school music in White Pigeon and Marcel­ lus, taught kindergarten in Marcellus and 1st grade in Middleville. She was a member of Kala­ mazoo Victory Church of the Nazarene. Mrs. Norton was preceded in death by one brother, Elgin “Al” Crane and one sister, Audrey Cook. She is survived by one daughter, Arvis lyla Northrup; one son, Monty Norton, both of Kalamazoo; grandchildren, Michael Northrup, Michelle (David) Oke, Arvid (Danette) Northrup, Jason G. Norton; great-grandchildren, Amanda, Kristin and Caitlin Oke, Nathaniel Northrup. Funeral services were held on Friday, December 27, 1996 at Kalamazoo Victory Church of the Nazarene with her grandson, Reverend Michael Northrup officiating. Burial took place in Poe Cemetery of Jones. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kalamazoo Victory Church of the Nazarene. Funeral arrangements were made by Langeland Memorial Cahpel of Kalamazoo. sponsored the 1996 Business Forum and the School Board Candidates Forum, now is planning a forum on learning styles for early 1996. • South Christian’s Annalise VanWyngarden of Cale­ donia was named a National Merit Award winner in May. • The CHS electrathon car team last spring demonstrated its first model, which the stu­ dents designed and built and hope to race. • The CHS school-to-work program receives praise from state school-to-work officials, who visited the high school in December Looking for a PRINTER? Gt//.. 945-9554 T T Fitness For You Reverend lyla G. Norton--------------------------------------------KALAMAZOO - Reverend lyla G. Norton, age 85, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 1996. Mrs. Norton was born on October 13, 1911 in Corunna, the daughter of Grant and Pearl continued from Page 14 • A community-based in­ struction class is included in the CHS program for the first time, offering students work experience in local businesses. • A "Scottie" savings bank is set up at Caledonia Elemen­ tary in partnership with the State Bank of Caledonia. • Dan Corstange and Katie Sobczak rank number one and two academically in the 166member Class of *96. • The CHS band performs on the steps of the nation's Capitol and at Arlington Na­ tional Cemetery. • The Caledonia Commu­ nity Schools joins the Kent Intermediate Schools of Choice plan, allowing stu­ dents from schools in the plan to attend another school par­ ticipating in (he plan, if that school has room. • The Caledonia Parents Advisory Council, which *r ...thanks the community for ‘96. We’ll see you In ‘97. 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Baker s idea plan to extend into the “old" was that by joining their as­ village a public water system sets, the village. Glen Valley that, serves a development in and the schools could benefit the north end of the village from a needed utility at a and the new Caledonia Middle cheaper cost The village council, after a School. The Village Council had year of discussion and looking been discussing for some at studies, purchased capacity years how to deal with a well in the water tower that would water problem that surfaced serve this system when it with a!989 Kent County learned the village was eligi­ Health Department survey of ble for federal assistance for water samples from about 200 the project. In March, the vil­ lage received a $448,000 grant of village wells. The survey showed about and a $3,397 million low-in­ terest loan from the Depart­ 11 percent of the tested village wells with significant levels ment of Agriculture to finance of nitrates, and other wells the cost of supplying public with poor water because of water to all village residents. Two months later, the vil­ non-hazardous but trouble­ lage share of the project be­ some materials such as rust. came the hub of controversy Knowing of the survey, de­ veloper Jerry Baker in 1992 among residents. The extension of Maple Street to Kinsey Street was completed in 1996, providing better access for Maple Street residents and the fire department. Touch Ut Counteu AFFORDABLE SOLID OAK FURNITURE Wishing Everyone a Safe & Happy New Year! 96 W Mun Lowell. Ml 49331 ’ 9175 Cherry Valley (M 37) CaleAmia. Ml 49316 Ph. (616)6914647 Hour* Mon Hi 10 7; SM 10-4 nt. (616) 8974329 Fh 10-7. Sat 10-4 JUmpt • Dried Floral • Pictures JB HARRISON Insurance Agency, Inc. Your Independent Agent “Working For YOU!’’ Citizen/ NSURAMCE it COMPANY OF AMERICA j Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Judy Ramson. President 6090 Alden Nash, Alto ’ 866*0050 1-800-217-0712 Those in favor of bringing public water into the village were concerned about the number of wells that in the KCHD survey showed danger­ ous or at least significant lev­ els of nitrates in the water. Nitrates are a health hazard be­ cause they slow the absorp­ tion of oxygen into the blood stream, putting infants, the elderly and others with weak immune systems at risk. Because nitrate and other bacterial contamination of ground water only gets worse with time, the Kent County Health Department also rec­ ommended the village hook up to the school/Glen Valley Estates system, which chlori­ nates and flouridatcs the water and removes the rust, which is not a health hazard, but cor­ rodes plumbing and affects the taste of water. Those residents against the proposed utility said the water assessments would be too ex­ pensive, that their wells pro­ duced good water and that they had not been informed that the Village Council was impos- John Romano of the U.S. Department of Agriculture presents to Caledonia Village Council officials Jackie Cherry and Jan Soules the letter announcing the village would receive federal assistance for a public water system in the village. The village later had to return the funds when residents rejected the water system proposal. ing the water district on the village. Those who had good well water objected to the mandatory hookup to the new system, which was required with the acceptance of the government assistance. Although the federal grant/loan package would pro­ vide a substantial savings to those who would be served by the new system, village resi­ dents first petitioned against council establishing a sewer assessment district and then against using revenue bonds as one of the ways to repay the government loan. Those who wanted public water in the village could not come up with enough prop­ erty owners in the assessment district to override the protest, and without its two sources of revenue, the council in July had to drop the project. The federal money was re­ turned for redistribution. Now the village owns water capacity which is not being used and which, therefore, is See Newsmakers, P. 8 2 Locations to Serve You 9175 M-37 Caledonia. Phone 891-1313 4695 M-37, Middleville. 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Ml 49316 JEFFREY M DeVRIES (616) 891-8125 you thmk of Insurance, Thtnk of Us. ” Left to Ri^it: Diana Fikkema, Nancy Biggs, Ruth Geukes, Bob Nicolai J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency 497 Arlington Street (M-37) Middleville 795-3302 or 891-8208 �Page 8/The Sun ond News, Middleville Ml/December 28. 1996 NEWSMAKERS 496, not bringing in user fees. What it should do with its ca­ pacity is one of the tough question*facing the village in 1997. While new pipes are not go­ continued from Page6 ing to be laid in the village streets for at least quite a while, the council has faced a number of street-related issues in 1996. Maple Street was extended Vicky Whalen is Caledonia Village's new clerk. | WINTER FURNACE , TUNE-UP SPECIAL!!! | I Will Perform Our lO-Point Check List • A* Free Estimates Check and Adjust Burners Check and Adjust Thermostat Check Fan Limit Control Check Safety and Limits Check and Lubricate Blower Motor Check Furnace Vent Check Water Heater Vent Check and Adjust Pilot ..for Gas Check and Adjust Belt Check Heat Exchanger *49.95 *59.95 TEMPSTA.l ..tor OU Orating and Cording I’mdwrts Residential & Commercial Installation Bill Gross Caledonia, Ml 616-554-9124 i I » to Kinsey Street this year, providing access for residents on the south end of Maple and for the fire department as well. The $52,849 project was funded by county community block grant funds. Other street issues involved roadways that are not even in existence. "Paper streets," which exist only on plat maps and were never built became an item for the council when several residents asked that one of these paper roads be vacated because over the years, garages had been at least par­ tially built on the easement right of ways. One family, which wanted free and clear title to their property, finally won council agreement to vacate, only to be charged with the village's legal costs for the action. Other residents asking for the vacating of a stretch of the same paper street were denied. The village also passed a resolution to accept the cen­ tury-old dedication of these non-existent streets, thus es­ tablishing the village's right to build them if it wished. Another road, not yet on any map, but already causing some controversy, is a pro­ posed connector linking M-37 to Kraft Avenue somewhere north of the village. Presently. 84th Street is the nearest road that connects Kraft and the highway, unless motorists cut through the vil­ lage itself. However, residents of Glen Valley Estates do not want their development to be in­ cluded in such a thoroughfare, and Caledonia schools are concerned about the proximity of a busy street to students. The school district owns 145 acres just west of Glen Valley, and the new road most likely would have to cross the school land at some point. The new middle school already is located on this property, and a new elementary school and a bus garage/maintenance facility are scheduled to be built on that acreage also. The council has hired a con­ sultant to look at the location options for the connector, and discussion will continue in the new year after the location study is completed. People also were in village VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 7, 1997 at 7W pm the Planning Commission ot the Village of Caledonia will hold a Public Hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village HaH. 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of Mr. George Brueck, lor a special land use, so as to permit a home occupation. This request is pursuant to Section 8.3 and Chapter 13 of the Village Zoning Ordinance and if granted would allow renewal of a Federal Firearms Dealership license currently issued tor the same address. The request is tor the tollowing described lands: news this year. Long-time Village Clerk Jackie Cherry stepped down after decades on the council. No one in the vil­ lage offered to fill her shoes by filing for the office at elec­ tion time, and the council would have had to appoint a clerk if Vicky Whalen had not offered to sene in the office. Whalen won the position on a write-in vote in the March vil­ lage election. In other "people news," the council was shocked when Village Manager Robert Stockman resigned in May af­ ter only eight months in of­ fice. A new manager has not yet been hired. Temporarily handling some of the village manager's duties is the village's new planning consultant. Mark Sisson, who was hired this year to help the council with the technical work surrounding the growth and development of the vil­ lage. Other significant action for the village this year includes: • Working to solve storm water infiltration into the san­ itary sewer system. • Dropping a payment of 20 Thomapple Kellogg Elementary and Middle Monday, Jan. 6 Hamburger on bun with tomato and lettuce, pickles, oven fries, mixed fruit. Tuesday, Jan. 7 Breakfast for lunch, fr. toast sticks, sausage, potato wedges, orange juice. NOTE: variety of sand­ wiches and salads available at Middle School. Pizza, salads and sandwiches available at high school each day. Fresh fruit as well as canned available each day. Thomapple Kellogg Breakfast Menu Monday, French Toast juice, milk. Tuesday, Pancakes (3), milk. Jan. 6 Bagel, apple Jan. 7 syrup, juice, Caledonia Community High/Middle Schools Meal Deal Menu Monday, Jan. 6 Grilled chicken sandwich, fr. fries, fruit, milk. Tuesday, Jan. 7 Mexican Bar. fruit, milk. Jackie Cherry retired this year after years of service as village clerk. percent of the cost of having a Kent County Sheriff deputy patrol just Caledonia Town­ ship 16 hours a day. Council felt village residents were pay­ ing twice, since they already pay the township-wide emer­ gency services millage. • Choosing sidewalk repair as the number one choice for expending the village's 1997 community block grant funds. The project must be approved by the county. Caledonia Community High/Middle Schools Lunch Menu Looking for a Monday, Jan. 6 Turkey Pita Tuesday, Jan. 7 Pizza, Milk. PRINTER? Call... 945-9554 for a great year! Hope to keep you running again in ‘97! Barkers Auto Service 203 E. Main St., Middleville 795-7100 ™ wi mi vai iw NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Permanent Parcel S 41-23-29-255-007 Common Address: 141 Mill Avenue, SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 This is a notice of public hearing on the Village of Caledonia's proposed use of its alloca­ tion of Kent County's 1997-98 Community Development Block Grant Funds. The objective of the CDBG Entitlement Program is ‘.. the development of viable urban communities, by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally tor persons tor tow and moderate income * Activities using CDBG funds must meet one of the following prerequisites benefit low and moderate income per­ sons, address slums or blight, or, meet a particularly urgent community development need A true legal description tor the property ts available at the Village Office Cop»es of thts request are available tor public review at the Village Office between the hours of 900 am until 300 pm A public heanng will be conducted by the Caledonia Village Council on Monday, January 13,1996 at 700 pm, at the Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia, Michigan 49316. All interested persons may attend the pct»c heanng and be nea^d with 'egard to the requested special land use Written comments w^i be received at the Village Office up to the time of the hearing It any citizen has physical limitations which may brrwt access to or participation in this meeting, please contact the Village Office at (616) 891-9364. at least 24 hours prior to the meeting time Public comments will be received during the heanng, orally or tn writing, regarding the Village's proposed use of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Funds tor the tollowing projects Dated December 30, 1996 Planning Commission of the ViHage of Caledonia 200 Project: Sidewalk repair and replacement at various critical locations within the Village Funds Programmed. Up to $31.732.00/ 201 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/December 28. 1996/Poge 9 Land use concerns lead to ouster of incumbent trustees Zoning debates, board elections spark resident involvement by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia Township high­ lights this past year include some "news” that appeals to everyone. For instance: • A new, larger public li­ brary is in the planning stages, with an Alaska area resident leaving a bequest of $100,000 to help get the building fund started. The Township Board chipped in another $50,000 to the project using funds that in the past would have paid its county li­ brary assessment. The new building will be constructed on township property on the south side of the villagc/township office building. • The township hired Linda Anderson as its new planner and Rich Pierson as the town­ ship's first utilities adminis­ trator. • The township adopted its first-ever recreation plan, de­ signed to promote the pur­ chase of park land and create other recreational opportuni­ ties for residents. • A mid-decade census shows the township has grown enough to bring in ex­ tra revenue-sharing funds from the state. • A much-needed traffic light at the 84th Street/ M-37 intersection has eased traffic problems at a dangerous cor­ ner. But while all these are of great importance to residents, the most significant events of this year were the most con­ troversial ones. Overshadowing al! other events were the 1996 town­ ship elections, which saw five incumbent candidates defeated, including the township super­ visor. The turnover on the board was part of a much larger protest that began with town­ ship approval of unpopular re­ zoning requests in the north­ east pan of the township, where residents did not want to see the "rural" look of the township replaced with hous­ ing developments. Two rezoning controversies in that area this year finally prompted four candidates to run against the incumbent trustees in the August pri­ mary. Since all eight were Republicans, the victory of the newcomers in the primary actually decided the trustees’ election, even though the in­ cumbent trustees made an ef­ fort to keep their positions through a write-in campaign Township Supervisor Tom Garbow ran unopposed in the The new township board has five new members elected to office in 1996. Pictured after their first meeting as a board are Patti Cress (standing, left), Pat Snyder, Bonnie Keller, Ruth DeVries, Michael Dunn primary, but in the general election lost to non-partisan candidate Bill Johnston, al­ though only 36 votes sepa­ rated the two. Garbow's defeat also was mired in the rezoning controversies. The first of these, the 18-lot Clarkland Estates on Whitncyville Road, stirred up the ' CALEDONIA CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Notice is hereby given that the Caledonia Township Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing on January 29, 1997, at 7:30 pm at the Township Hall. 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, 49316. The subject of the Public Hearing will be the following proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia. A request from Coldwater Partners to rezone from the Rural Residential Zoning District to the R-1 Zoning District a 22.56 acre parcel located in the 6400 block of WhitneyviUe Avenue (between 60th and 66th Streets). The permanent parcel number for the property proposed tor rezoning is (part of) 41-23-02-300-049. A legal description of the property is available from the township planner. A copy of this proposed amendment is available for public review at the township office between the hours of 9:00 am and 400 pm Monday through Thursday and from 900 am until noon on Fridays. This public is invited and encouraged to attend this meeting. If any citizen has physical limitations which may limit access to or participation in this meeting, please contact the township offices at (616) 891 -0070, at least 24 hour prior to the meeting time. 204 neighbors because lots for the project were not two acres, as required in rural residential ar­ eas. Because the developers planned to extend sanitary sewer to the property, the lot sizes could be reduced in area, since private septic systems and drain fields would not be needed for each home. Although Clarkland fol­ lowed the township's land use development plan and town­ ship ordinance, neighboring residents claimed deviating from the two-acre lot require­ ment would detract from the See /nvo/vement, P. 10 (seated, left), Bill Johnston and John Potter. HOMEOWNERS’ STOP living from paycheck io paycheck! 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The principal effects of the proposed amendments are as follows: AMENDMENT #97-2Z CALEDONIA CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Notice is hereby given that the Caledonia Township Planning Commission will con­ duct a Public Hearing on January 6. 1997, at 7:30 pm at the Township Hall. 250 Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan. 49316. The subject of the Public Hearing will be the following proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charier Township of Caledonia: A request from Jim and Kirk Veiling to rezone from the Rural Residential Zoning District the PMR (Planned Mineral Removal) Zoning District the property located adja­ cent to the southern boundary of Cherry Valley Development. 6700 68th Street. Caledonia. Ml The permanent parcel numbers for the property proposed tor rezoning are 41-23-09-300-032. 41-23-09-300-033. 41-23-09-300-035 and 41-23-09-300-037 This rezonmg would allow a 40.5 acre expansion of the current excavation area. A legal description of the property is available from the township planner. Chapter XXVII, Broadmoor/Cherry Valley Corridor Overlay District is proposed to create an Overlay District which will apply to all parcels located within a defined corridor along Broadmoor Avenue and Cherry Valley Avenue from 60th Street to 100!h Street Provisions proposed include additional regulations related to site development, landscaping, non­ motorized walkways, buffers and access. The clustered approach to residential develop­ ments is also encouraged in this District. This amendment will serve to repeal an earlier amendment which required PUD zoning for properties along this corridor. AMENDMENT #97-3Z This is a senes of amendments which are primarily intended to reorganize and clarify cer­ tain sections of the ordinance. Significant text changes proposed include expanded provi­ sions tc ordinance sections relating to Residential Accessory buildings, Fences and Hedges, and Kennels. AMENDMENT #97-4Z Chapter XXVIII, Residential Open Space Overlay District is a new Zoning District designed to promote clustered housing developments with open space requirements These overlay provisions may be applied to any residentiatty zoned parcels in the township. The proposed text includes provisions related to permitted uses, densities, preservation of open space and standards for approval tor developments utilizing this overlay option A copy of the proposed amendment is available tor public review at the townshp office between the hours of 9:00 am and 4 00 pm Monday through Thursday and from 9:00 am until noon on Fridays Copies of the complete text of these proposed amendments are available for public review at the township office between the hours of 9:00 am and 4 00 pm Monday through Thursday and from 900 am until noon on Fridays The public is invited and encouraged to attend this meeting If ary citizen nas physi­ cal limitations which may limit access to or participation m this meeting, please con­ tact the township offices at (616) 891-0070. at least 24 hour poor to the meeting time The pub^c is invited and encouraged to artend this meeting If any citizen has physical lim­ itations which may limit access to or participation in this meeting, please contact the town­ ship offices at (616) 891 -0070. at least 24 hour prior to the meeting time 202 203 �Page IO/Th»Sun and News Middleville MI Oecember 28 1996 INVOLVEMENT, from Page 9 area's rural environment. cessful. and the rezoning for Some accused Garbow of a Clarkland was overturned. conflict of interest since he Since the November election, was a member of the group the developers have taken the developing Clarkland. matter to court Io find out if Although he took no part in they can proceed with their discussions or votes on the project. development, Garbow's in­ Blackstone, the other, much volvement with the project larger development planned for would haunt him the rest of the northeast side of the town­ his term in office. ship, has followed a nearly The Township Planning identical process. Commission recommended Interestingly, hearings and approval for Clark land in Jan­ discussions about rezonings uary, but in taking up the is­ for large residential projects sue. the Township Board was on the northwest side of the greeted by a packed house township were going on at the mostly opposed to the rezon­ same time, but went largely ing. The board approved the unnoticed by the public. Ap­ rezoning in March, and during proval for the 29-acre. 146the next month, neighboring unit Shagbark Condominiums residents circulated and sub­ on 76th St. and the 37-home mitted petitions for a referen­ Spring Valley Estates on 84th St. prompted questions and dum on the decision. The question appeared on comment only from immedi­ the August primary ballot and ate neighbors. the campaign against ClarkNo one complained about land was centered on the slo­ the loss of rural landscape gan "Keep Caledonia rural." with the construction of The grassroots effort was suc­ Shagbark or Spring Valley, A long-awaited traffic light at the intersection of 84th and M-37 was installed in 1996. even though both are being built on former farmland or rural residential fields. Losing the rural environ­ ment. however, was one of the most emotional com­ plaints lodged against Black­ stone. a I64.5 acre property to be developed into a 95-home upscale development between Snow and McCords avenues. The developers planned to pave part of Snow Avenue and also connect to the new Campau-Kettle sewer district when they initially presented Blackstone for preliminary approval in 1994. The new Campau sewer district was de­ signed, therefore, with the Blackstone lots included. No public objection was raised against the project at that lime, but because the de­ velopers later purchased addi­ tional properties and made changes to the original site plan, they had to resubmit their proposal This time, however, neigh­ bors flocked to the public See Involvement, P. 12 Thanking you for a successful '96, Hoping to serve you again in '97 Thank you ...from everyone at The Main Attraction and have a Happy New Year. J^Body Massages] ; & Pedicures I I I I I I I L Buy One Get One 1/2 Off OFFER GOOD THRU JANUARY 15,1997 I I I I I I main nrrnncnoN HOURS: Mon.. Tues.. Fri. 9 am - 6 p.m. Wed . Thurs., 9 a m. - 8 p.m. Saturday 9 a m. - 3 p.m. 891-4247 9175 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia, Michigan Thanks... ...for a great year. Without your business, we wouldn't Thank You... ...for making our work so much fun! See you in 1997!_____ From tett to right Sandy Klaver. Betty Davts, Betty Otoenburger 137 E. 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After a second reading in July, the board approved the rezoning, and the very next month residents handed the township clerk petitions for a referendum on the rezoning. However, the petitions were loo late for the question to appear on the August primary election ballot, and as of yet. the referendum has not been scheduled The project legally cannot proceed until the referendum is held, and the developers, there­ fore. have sued the township. Speaking out against the board's decisions, trustee can­ didates Patti Cress. Michael Dunn. Bonnie Keller and John Potter said in their primary campaigns that they would stick to minimum lot-size re­ quirements and work to slow the development in the town­ ship. They said they would listen to what the residents hearing with concerns about the wetlands and wildlife on the Blackstone property and also because of the intended sewer connection. Even though sewer would protect the wetlands and ground water, residents still were concerned lhat the lots infringed on wetlands and wor­ ried lhat the new sewer plant did not have the capacity for Blackstone, and lhat the plant would cause flooding in a creek that runs through the area The Planning Commission, after a heated public hearing in May, recommended township approval for the project be­ cause it still was in keeping with the township’s master land use plan and because lot sizes met township ordinance requirements for sewered prop­ erty The township board in its considerations pointed out that Blackstone developers had stated two years earlier that the project would hook up to the Campau-Kcttlc Sewer ex­ Stegeman helps Dutchmen jump out to fast start field goal percentage (.707). 3rd in free throw percentage (.909) and 7th in rebounding (2.7). The 6-5 sophomore forward has put up season highs of 11 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. On Jan 3-4. the Flying Dutchmen will play in the Treasure Island Classic in Daytona Beach. Their first opponent on Jan. 3 will be Berea (Kentucky) and then Hope will battle EmbryRiddle (Florida) on the following day. Hope College has won 8 of its first 9 games this season and one of the biggest rc.xsons why is Pal Slcgcman. who played his prep ball at Caledonia High Slcgcman is 5th on the Dutchmen team in scoring (8 2 per game), 1st in overall BINGO American Legion Post #305 9M8 Ctwiy Vcrttey. Caledonia • THURSDAY • Early Bird - 6:30 P.M. wanted and would communi­ cate better with the commu­ nity. When the incumbent trustees tried to stay in office with a write-in campaign, the tactics of both sides deterio­ rated over the months, mirror­ ing. perhaps, some of the mud-slinging in state and na­ tional races this year. How­ ever. the challengers easily outdistanced the write-in vote for the incumbents, who had campaigned on their experi­ ence in township government. The new board took office in November, with Clerk Pat Snyder and Treasurer Ruth DeVries the only two holdovers from the previous board Both ran unopposed for re-election. However, Planner Linda Anderson now has been part of the staff since January, and her understanding of the town­ ship's planning and zoning is­ sues will be a resource for the new board. Rich Pierson, the town­ ship’s utilities administrator, already has met with the new board to explain the town­ ship’s 50 percent interest in the Caledonia Village wastew­ ater treatment plant, the town­ ship’s M-37 sewer line and the status of the new CampauKettle wastewater treatment plant and collection system. The new board already has had to learn about the unusual situation surrounding the de­ velopment of the 235-acre Ja­ sonville Farms, to be located at M-37 and Cherry Valley. The subject of a lawsuit against the township several years ago. the Jasonville de­ velopment plan was agreed upon in a court settlement. An amendment to that set­ tlement was just approved by the new board, after Anderson Rich Pierson is Caledonia Township's new utilities administrator. presented a summary of the agreement. In future months, the new board no doubt will be: • Involved with the Black­ stone litigation. • Discussing the Planning Commission’s recommended revision for development along the M-37 corridor. • Reviewing with the Plan­ ning Commission the town­ ship's master land use plan. "What I'm looking forward Planner Linda Anderson joined the township staff in January. to is getting the lawsuits be­ hind us and going on to some really constructive activities for the community, like de­ veloping parks and more recreation opportunities," said Bill Johnston, the township's new supervisor. "I want to see us reviewing our zoning ordinances and our land use plan and improving them, if they need it. We should do the same thing at our office, to see if there arc ways we could handle our work load there more effi­ ciently. "My goal is for us to be the help to the residents that we're put in office to be. We ll have to deal with the lawsuits, but I think there are some really nice things we can do for the township this coming year too. some things lhat will b< fun to work on." Musician helps students develop skills, stay away from drugs, alcohol Village Auto Sales "Neighborly Homelou n Service" Ask for I nele Kumm (616) 795-3232 • Fax (BIG) 795*1158 101 Broadway • Middleville AUI Warranty Contracts Available On Most Cars 91 Dodge Grand Caravan LE V 6 Super sharp, pneed to sell fast, $7 QQ C loaded. loaded / -Z ZJ 3 91 Dodge Shadow <3475 4 dr. artVfcn cass , clean 92 Ford Taurus V 6, power uvindows. tilt, cruise, air. stereo & more 89 Chevy S10 Pickup Ext. 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Lewis loves entertaining School students last week, and throughout his program em­ children and said he thinks phasized the importance of de­ they are special because they veloping skills and staying have ideas that they can share with the world. away from drugs and alcohol. Crazy Cash is Good When Ever You Need Us. Place the Crazy Cash in your wallet or vehicle Spencer’s Towing $•> & Recovery 520 East Railroad St., Hastings 945-2909 221 West Main, .Middleville 795-3369 Exp. 5/31/97 • 1 per customer. Towing only, not good with any other offer or coupon *£ Children should continue to work with their teachers and parents to learn a.s much as they can, he said Lewis added that there arc some issues that children are learning about today that past generations did not have the opportunity to learn such as issues dealing with the environment and computers. He believes that everyone has a talent and that these tal­ ents differ from person to per­ son. These talents should be developed. "It is important to develop your talent and continue to develop it ail through life," Lewis said “School is impor­ tant to develop your skills “ He also stressed that the more people develop their skills, the better they gel and drugs and alcohol always keep this from happening. "People who use drugs and alcohol don't develop their skills. It holds them back," he See Musician, P. 13 �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml December 28, 1996 Poge 13 Caledonia senior on fast track to international racing stardom c,l& Jacob Meyerink's first full season turned out to be a big one. The plans for 1997 are even bigger. (Photo provided) Family is a major reason why Meyerink has found his time on the tracks to be a success. (Photo provided) Jacob Mcycrink's recent racing accomplishment is even more impressive considering his age and the work it look to him to get there. Meycnnk finished 19th in the North East Region of the United Stales International Motor Contest Association (I.MC A.) last season. A great majority of the racers who compete in I.M.C.A. arc the older veterans, but Mcyerink proved that he was one the best of the thousand plus at the dear age of 17. "A lot of determination, having the car ready and a lol of thanks to my sponsors and to my father." Mcyerink said of his winning formula. For Christmas Mcyerink got a special gift — A brand new race car. Next season, instead of the 7-year-old vehicle he used to race in, Mcyerink will find himself in a 1996 Pro Chasse. The Alto native has been around racing all of his life. Both his parents. Bruce and Diane, and his uncle. Max Maxim, have been actively involved in stock car racing for the past 25 years. His other uncle. Jim Maxim, often races with him on the circuit, and his cousin. Brian Maxim, and another uncle. Tom Taylor, both race in the street stock class. The M&M racing team has a faithful crowd of family members along with Meyerinks classmates at Caledonia. His best friend. Matt Seeley, has always helped him to climb to that next racing level. Mcycrink’s first time behind the wheel came in July of 1995, shortly after the date of his 16th birthday. Last season was his first full year of racing and in order to place where he did, Meyerink had to place in the top four for just about every race. Tracks where Meyerink Child care providers to meet Jan. 9 will be the next Child Care Providers meeting. These meetings are open to all licensed providers and those who will soon be licensed. The purpose of the meetings is to meet other providers, get updates on openings, and learn information to help members be more profes- sional in the care otter. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. and lasts for about an hour. It will be held in the home of Vickie Rick. Call 795-9461 for information and directions. The January meeting will focus on tax tips and Valentine’s crafts. shows off his racing skills include the Hartford Raceway near Paw Paw and the 1-96 Speedway near Lake Odessa. Not only is the Caledonia High senior a talented race car driver, but he also climbed to the top of his field, working on automobiles. Meyerink works part-time al O'NciH’s Transmission in Cascade and he is already considered one of the company’s top workers. In his days of working and racing cars, he claims to have learned much about responsibility, respect and admiration. His mom says that he was almost bom out at the track. With the family influence and his determination to be the best he can become, that is not too far from the truth. He used to play football and wrestle, but with the money invested in racing, Meyerink is now 100 percent devoted to making it as far as he can go on the tracks. In his new race car, Meyerink has big plans set for the 1997 season. His goals include winning a feature or two. 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Voters at the same time chose two school board candi­ dates who supported in their campaigns the overall direc­ tion the district was following in its curriculum and pro­ grams. The other two candi­ dates had been critical of some of the new programs, particu­ larly at the high school. The election, which drew more than 3,000 voters, was another example of the way people "got involved" in their community this year. Citizen involvement, how­ ever, also was the key element in the school board’s choice of what bond issue projects to put on the ballot. The board accepted totally the recom­ mendation of a large commit­ tee composed of citizens and school personnel who spent months reviewing the facility needs of the entire district. In its March report, the Fa­ cilities Steering Committee recommended the board set two proposals before the community, giving residents the option to approve or reject either or both. The community chose to approve all seven projects in­ cluded in the two proposals: a new elementary' school, a new bus garage/maintenance facil- Caledonia bus mechanics Anay snyoer (top) and Bob Huizenga take a proud look at the State Police sticker that proclaims Caledonia school buses to be in 'excellent' mechanical condition. Members of th© CHS electrathon car team pose last spring with the model car that they designed and built. Caledonia Little Caesars 891-1340 9175 Cherry Valley (M-37) *0n Comparable products Little Caesars ©1996 Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. Former CHS Prinicipal Tonya Porter now is the principal of the International School in Bangkok, Thailand. Bob Szymoniak is the new principal of Caledonia High School. ceivcd the honor. District parents and students ity, remodeling at Caledonia also had to be gratified as Elementary, completion of CHS seniors were accepted at remodeling at Caledonia High highly regarded colleges and School, renovations to district universities, including senior athletic facilities, updating Brett Long's appointment to technology at all district the West Point Military schools and completing some Academy. The CHS Interim program, needed repairs at the central of­ in which students spend four fice. The election came on the days in a class that is not a heels of several other events part of the regular curriculum, which had to warm the cock­ also received some validation les of school board, staff and and some constructive criti­ cism in student and parent administrative hearts. In January, a business sym­ surveys of the program. Sur­ posium sponsored by the vey results showed that nei­ Caledonia Parents Advisory ther students nor parents Committee featured a panel of wanted to eliminate Interim, representatives from the health but parents, especially, did care industry, business and prefer the classes have educa­ area colleges and universities. tional value or offer the stu­ These representatives unani­ dent career experience or an mously supported the kinds of opportunity to learn through programs that have been put volunteer community service. The school board election, in place in the Caledonia schools during the past few in the meantime, had become more of a battle than a cam­ years, particularly at the high paign, with flyers and "letters school. Interdisciplinary learning, to the editor" seemingly the creating problem-solving situ­ communications of choice. ations for students to solve, Although nothing was "offi­ encouraging students to con­ cial," the candidates were duct research with technology backed by two separate and emphasizing that it's what groups, each with differing a student can "do" that counts perspectives on the Caledonia in the "real" world should be schools. One was a "conservative" pan of today's educational pic­ ture, said the guests, who group organized in 1995 that campaigned to return the complimented the Caledonia schools for trying to incorpo­ schools to a more traditional rate these elements into their education, despite the acclaim Caledonia High School was curriculum. The very next month, Cale­ receiving in the slate and na­ donia High School was named tionally. Last year, this group a National Blue Ribbon successfully defeated two in­ School by the U.S. Depart­ cumbent board members and ment of Education, one of 266 elected its own two candidates public and private schools na­ to the board This year, however, parents tionwide to receive the award. Rockford and East Grand who approved of such pro­ grams as interdisciplinary Rapids High Schools also re­ Cheryl Davis is Caledonia Middle School's new enrichment director, with the job of locating and coordinating activities for students in their areas of interest learning, project-based learn­ ing and a restructured school day formed their own group to be a "positive" support for the district in the election. Candidates Bob Lillie and Robin Vaughan, who sup­ ported the ideas of change and improvement in public educa­ tion emerged the winners over Chip DeVries and Greg Com egys, who were backed by members of the conservative group. All four candidates garnered more than a thousand votes a piece, but Lillie and Vaughan each captured more than 1,800 voles to earn the board positions left open by the retirements of Sharon Oatley and Fred Bonchcr. Since the election, citizen involvement in these issues continues, as residents and parents serve on committees that are planning and design­ ing the new building and re­ modeling projects. The Caledonia election re­ sults were a nice send-off for CHS Principal Tonya Porter, a leader in the restructuring movement at the high school, but who couldn’t resist an of­ fer to head the International School in Bangkok, Thailand. Porter was succeeded by former Assistant Principal Bob Szymoniak, whose ap­ pointment was announced by the school board in May. Rather than seek a new as sistant principal for the high school, CHS teacher and coach Nate Robrahn was ap­ pointed an administrative in­ tern at CHS for the first See Confidence, P. 5 �The Sun and News. Middleville. MI December 28. 1996 Page 15 Capitol Commentary By Sen. Dick PotthumiK G.R. welcomes one of eleven renaissance zones in state I’ve written to you many times over the past year about Renaissance Zones, the bold plan I sponsored that will allow (Mir most economically depressed areas to be tax free m order to spur economic growth. The final bills of the package were passed in the Legislature two weeks ago. making the most in­ novative system for rebirth this country has seen a reality. But Renaissance Zones aren't just about cutting taxes, they're about restoring opportunity: opportunity to families and businesses to renew, rebuild and reclaim their neighborhoods In Michigan, we’ve seen what happens when we cut taxes and give people the opportunity to invest, save and spend more of their own money. Our rebirth has been dramatic. Now we’re taking that proven principle and applying it to our most distressed areas by waiving all state and local taxes. I^st week. I had the pleasure of joining the Governor in a press conference to announce the 11 sites that had been approv­ ed as tax-free Renaissance Zones. Two former military installations, the Warren tank plant and Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda, were designated as Renaissance Zones. By making it more attractive for members of the private sector to find better use for these abandoned areas, both of these communities will feel less of the strain placed on them by Defense Department cutbacks. Three zones were chosen in rural areas. Montcalm and Gratiot counties share a zone in central lower Michigan. The three western Upper Peninsula counties of Gogebic, On­ tonagon and Houghton share the largest Renaissance Zone, which is just under 3,000 acres in area The third rural zone is located in Manistee County, which is divided between an area in the city of Manistee and an area in the small town of Kaleva. As you would probably guess, the majority of zones were in urban areas, as our dying inner cities have posed a large pro­ blem in our state The Michigan cities awarded Renaissance Zones were Flint, Benton Harbor, lumsing, Detroit. Saginaw and Grand Rapids The Grand Rapids Renaissance Zone incor­ porates over 530 acres divided into six sub zones. These zones are concentrated in strategically located areas of the city that were chosen as areas currently lacking in vitality. People living In one of these zones won’t have to pay Per­ sonal Income Tax, State Education Tax, Real Property Tax, Personal Property Tax. Local Income Tax or Utility Users Tax. A business owner in this area will also be free from pay­ ing Single Business Tax. These tax breaks begin Jan 1. 1997 and last for 11 years. Taxes will be gradual!} phased back in between years 12 and 15. Even though the announcement was only a week ago. we re already seeing some success. One Grand Rapids shop owner whose'business lies within one of the zones is considering giv­ ing all his employees raises with some of the tax money that he’s saving. He’s also planning on making improvements to the upstairs of his shop and turning it into a rental unit, allow­ ing others to join in on the tax freedom. For those people who argue that Renaissance Zones will have little effect. I ask them to look at just this one example of how Renaissance Zones em­ power people to rebuild the power areas of the state This is the only legislation of its type in the nation and many states are looking to us as an example of how to accomplish economic vitality With Renaissance Zones in place, we’re giving the opportunity for citizens to breathe new life into their neighborhoods. In doing so. they can join the rest of the state in sharing in the American Dream. Call for Classifieds Phone 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 Hr. a day 7 days a week For Sun & News Action-Ads! 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